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Exploring the role of intrinsic and extrinsic CSR attributes for customers’ positive behavioural intention in the hotel industry
Authors: Ahn Jiseon , Dias Soeiro Joaquim 
Published: May 2021

Purpose
Although the characterisation of intrinsic and extrinsic attribution is pervasive and important, this concept is yet to be explored in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) context. Thus, this study aims to study these CSR attributes and examine its influences on hotel customers’ behaviour.

Design/methodology/approach
This study explores and attempts to distinguish the varying roles of intrinsic and extrinsic CSR attributes. Framed in context of CSR in the hotel industry, the characteristics of CSR practices (e.g. sympathy or rewarding) are hypothesised to lead customers’ motivation to engage in a specific behaviour based on the attribution theory.

Findings
The target population of 150 hotel customers was surveyed, and the results exhibited that the intrinsic and extrinsic attributes of hotel CSR activities increased customers’ purchase intention by improving their level of perceived authenticity. The impact of intrinsic motivation on brand authenticity was found to have a greater influence compared to extrinsic motivation. When customers perceive the authenticity of hotel brands, there is a tendency to exert a positive behavioural intention. However, it was identified that for the hotel industry, only extrinsic motivation had a direct influence on customers’ positive behavioural intention.

Research limitations/implications
The varying roles of the intrinsic and extrinsic attributes of CSR and its impact on customers’ brand authenticity and behavioural intention were identified. Hence, this study conceptually contributes to the existing CSR literature by determining and incorporating the variables that measure the intrinsic and extrinsic attributes of hotel CSR activities.

Originality/value
This study contributes advancements to the hospitality and tourism industry, by expanding the literature to include the identification of significant CSR attributes and strategies that are beneficial, and can be used by companies for their development.
Impact of the awareness of brand-related CSR activities on purchase intention for luxury brands
Authors: Olšanová Květa , Escobar Ríos Andrea , Cook Gina , Král Petr , Zlatić Marija 
Published: May 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of luxury buyers' awareness of a luxury brand's corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities together with its individual brand-related sustainable dimensions (in terms of economic, societal and environmental) and luxury values on purchase intention for luxury products and, as a result, highlight the potential implications of these relationships for the luxury industry.Design/methodology/approachA luxury purchase intention model, which assumes an impact from traditional luxury values and CSR, was indicated based on the authors' previous qualitative research and corresponding literature review. To validate the model by proving that the suggested relationships are statistically significant, (1,100) luxury customers over the age of 18 were approached, and (253) valid responses were entered and analyzed using SEM to confirm the indicated theoretical model's hypothesized causal relations.FindingsThe findings suggest a positive and significant relationship between buyers’ awareness of a specific luxury brand's CSR-related activities and their purchase intention; however, certain demographics and gender both moderate this relationship. The moderating role of general attitudes toward CSR and sustainability on this relationship was not confirmed. Furthermore, awareness of the brand's CSR positively mediates the relationship between both the societal/environmental and economic parts of the brand-related individual sustainable dimension and purchase intention.Originality/valueThe results of this study are based on actual purchases of branded luxury items and validate the authors' indicative model based on earlier qualitative research by claiming a significant relationship between the purchase intention for a brand and awareness of its CSR activities amongst luxury shoppers.
Scale development and validation of total quality and socially responsible management (TQSR-M) framework: dual competitive strategy for management
Authors: Khurshid Muhammad Adnan , Alhidari Abdullah Mohammad , Tabassum Saima 
Published: May 2021

PurposeThis study aims to develop a valid and reliable scale for measuring an integrated total quality and socially responsible management (TQSR-M) model, which affects business excellence.Design/methodology/approachData were collected through a questionnaire in two phases (first for scale development and second for scale validation purpose) from managers employed in Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) listed companies. The structural equation modeling technique (SEM) was used to develop and validate the measurement and structural model.FindingsThis study confirmed the empirical validation of the eight distinct dimensions (top management, strategic planning management, human resource management, supplier management, customer management, social/community management and environmental management) of TQSR-M. Moreover, the validation of the TQSR-M model is further confirmed by testing the relationship between TQSR-M and the hypothetically associated business performance variables through SEM.Research limitations/implicationsThe measurement scale helps companies assess the TQSR-M model related to business excellence. It assists managers in identifying the factors for implementing total quality management (TQM) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in their organization for developing TQM and CSR plans, policies and strategies.Social implicationsThis study confirmed that combined TQM-CSR approaches are potential sources of achieving business excellence, sustainable competitive advantages and improving the quality of life of the workforce, local communities and the environment in particular and even of society in general.Originality/valueDespite such studies exploring the association between TQM and CSR, it remains unclear how the integration of both the concepts develops. Academics and managers lack a tool to measure TQM-CSR together. Therefore, this study integrates both distinct areas of TQM and CSR into a single comprehensive model by developing a measurement scale.
Latitudinal variation in long‐term stability of North American rocky intertidal communities
Authors: Miner C. Melissa , Burnaford Jennifer L. , Ammann Karah , Becker Benjamin H. , Fradkin Steven C. , Ostermann‐Kelm Stacey , Smith Jayson R. , Whitaker Stephen G. , Raimondi Peter T. 
Published: May 2021

Abstract

Although long‐term ecological stability is often discussed as a community attribute, it is typically investigated at the species level (e.g. density, biomass), or as a univariate metric (e.g. species diversity). To provide a more comprehensive assessment of long‐term community stability, we used a multivariate similarity approach that included all species and their relative abundances.

We used data from 74 sites sampled annually from 2006 to 2017 to examine broad temporal and spatial patterns of change within rocky intertidal communities along the west coast of North America. We explored relationships between community change (inverse of stability) and the following potential drivers of change/stability: (a) marine heatwave events; (b) three attributes of biodiversity: richness, diversity and evenness and (c) presence of the mussel, Mytilus californianus, a dominant space holder and foundation species in this system.

At a broad scale, we found an inverse relationship between community stability and elevated water temperatures. In addition, we found substantial differences in stability among regions, with lower stability in the south, which may provide a glimpse into the patterns expected with a changing climate. At the site level, community stability was linked to high species richness and, perhaps counterintuitively, to low evenness, which could be a consequence of the dominance of mussels in this system.

Synthesis. Assessments of long‐term stability at the whole‐community level are rarely done but are key to a comprehensive understanding of the impacts of climate change. In communities structured around a spatially dominant species, long‐term stability can be linked to the stability of this ‘foundation species’, as well as to traditional predictors, such as species richness.
Les Déterminants des Prêts Non Performants du Système Bancaire de l'UMOA
Authors: Tinta Abdoulganiour Almame , Sanou Erdjouman Jean 
Published: May 2021

RésuméCette étude examine les facteurs macroéconomiques et spécifiques qui affectent la qualité du portefeuille de crédit des banques de l'UMOA. L'étude utilise les données de la Banque mondiale, du Fonds Monétaire International, de Bankscope et les comptes de résultat et bilan de la Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) et couvrent la période de 2000 à 2019. Régressant un modèle statique (1) et un modèle dynamique (2) en utilisant respectivement la méthode des effets fixes et la méthode des moments généralisés d'Arellano–Bover/Blundell–Bond, les résultats montrent que la croissance économique, le service de la dette payée, la situation commerciale et les taxes impactent les prêts non performants. L'incertitude des politiques a un effet néfaste à court et à long terme sur les prêts non performants, cependant amorti par la concentration bancaire. Les facteurs bancaires tels que la taille et la rentabilité participent à la réduction des prêts non performants. Cependant le taux d'intérêt, l'inefficience bancaire, le ratio des prêts et les réserves de provisions pour pertes contribuent à accroitre le volume des prêts défectueux. L'étude recommande l'amélioration de l'environnement macroéconomique, la culture de la prudence et l'efficience managériale.
What drives biogas adoption in rural Lesotho?
Authors: Bakehe Novice Patrick 
Published: May 2021

AbstractDespite important efforts to put in place alternative energy technologies such as biogas to fight against indoor air pollution, only very few households have succeeded in the transition towards these sources of energy in developing countries. The objective of this paper is to explore the socioeconomic constraints related to the adoption of biogas as a major source of cooking fuel in rural households in Lesotho. Using the Demographic and Health Survey of 2014 and a logistic regression model, this study revealed that several socioeconomic factors influence the decision of households to adopt biogas significantly. Among the variables included in the model, the level of education of the household head, wealth and the size of the household have a significant effect on the decision to adopt biogas. Indeed, an additional school level increases the adoption of biogas by 1.2 percentage points. An additional person in the household reduces the chance of switching to biogas by 1 percentage point and the richest households are 50% more likely to switch to biogas than the poorest households. Moreover, there are differences in adoption according to the agro‐ecological zone.
Modelling Regional Consumption Patterns in Australia*
Authors: Selvanathan Eliyathamby A. , Selvanathan Saroja , Wong Lucille , Jayasinghe Maneka Savithri 
Published: May 2021

In 1977, Stigler and Becker hypothesised that ‘tastes neither change capriciously nor differ importantly between people’. In an interregional context, this implies that irrespective of differences in income and geography, consumers in different regions are similar. Studies conducted 25 years ago using data for Australian states found support for this hypothesis. However, due to the changing ethnic composition of the population in the states of Australia, differences in consumption patterns between states are emerging. Using recent regional consumption data and demand models, we investigate in this study whether there are regional disparities across the six Australian states, and find that there are in fact differences.
Natural nest substrates influence squamate embryo physiology but have little effect on hatchling phenotypes
Authors: HALL Joshua M. , MIRACLE Jocelyn , SCRUGGS Cindy D. , WARNER Daniel A. 
Published: May 2021

AbstractVertebrate embryos require access to water; however, many species nest in terrestrial habitats that vary considerably in moisture content. Oviparous, non‐avian reptiles have served as models to understand how environmental factors, like moisture availability, influence development because eggs are often exposed to prevailing environments in the absence of parental care. Though much research demonstrates the importance of water absorption by eggs, many ecological factors that influence moisture availability in natural nests have received little attention. For example, the type of substrate in which nests are constructed is understudied. We experimentally incubated eggs of the brown anole lizard (Anolis sagrei) in 2 naturally occurring nest substrates that were treated with varying amounts of water to determine how natural substrates influence development at different moisture concentrations. One substrate consisted of sand and crushed seashells and the other was mostly organic material (i.e. decayed plant material). Both are common nesting substrates at our field site. When controlling for water uptake by eggs, we found that egg survival and hatchling phenotypes were similar between substrates; however, embryos developed more quickly in the sand/shell substrate than the organic substrate, indicating substrate‐specific effects on embryo physiology. These results demonstrate that different natural substrates can result in similar developmental outcomes if the water available to eggs is comparable; however, some aspects of development, like developmental rate, are affected by the type of substrate, independent of water availability. Further study is required to determine how natural substrates influence embryo physiology independent of water content.
Genetic characterizations of Toll‐like receptors in the brown rat and their associations with pathogen infections
Authors: SU Qianqian , CHEN Yi , WANG Bo , ZHANG Qingxun , HE Hongxuan 
Published: May 2021

AbstractToll‐like receptors (TLRs) are important initiators of innate immune responses that target host–pathogen interactions. However, further research into the molecular characteristics of TLRs in wild populations is required, as well as how TLRs genetically influenced pathogen infections in the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus). Here, we explored the genetic characterization and evolution of 2 sensing nucleic acid TLRs (TLR7 and TLR8) and 2 sensing non‐nucleic acid TLRs (TLR2 and TLR4) in the wild brown rat, and assessed their associations with 2 RNA viruses (Seoul hantavirus and rat hepatitis E virus (HEV)) and 2 bacteria (Leptospira and Bartonella). In these 4 TLRs, we discovered a total of 16 variants. Furthermore, TLR8 had high genetic diversity among 7 variants, while TLR2 had low genetic diversity with only 1 variant. According to selective pressure analyses, TLR4, TLR7, and TLR8 genes evolved under purifying selection. Interestingly, significant associations were found between 3 TLR8 variants and HEV infection, as well as 1 TLR2 variant and Bartonella infection. Overall, our findings provided a glimpse into the genetic characterization of TLRs in the brown rat, and further demonstrated that TLR2 and TLR8 genetic variations were related to Bartonella and HEV infection, respectively. Especially, TLR8 may be a good candidate immune gene for future research on molecular ecology and functional adaptation in wild populations.
Identification of genes associated with litter size combining genomic approaches in Luzhong mutton sheep
Authors: Tao L. , He X. Y. , Wang F. Y. , Pan L. X. , Wang X. Y. , Gan S. Q. , Di R. , Chu M. X. 
Published: May 2021

SummaryLitter size is one of the most important reproductive traits of sheep, which has pronounced effects on the profit of husbandry enterprises and enthusiasm of breeders. Despite the importance of litter size, the underlying genetic mechanisms have not been entirely elucidated. Therefore, based on a high‐density SNP chip, genome‐wide comparative analysis was performed between two groups with different fecundity to reveal candidate genes linked to litter size via detection of homozygosity and selection signatures in Luzhong mutton sheep. Consequently, nine promising genes were identified from six runs of homozygosity islands, and functionally linked to reproduction (ACTL7A, ACTL7B, and ELP1), embryonic development (KLF5 and PIBF1), and cell cycle (DACH1, BORA, DIS3, and MZT1). A total of 128 genes were observed under selection, of which HECW1 and HTR1E were related to total lambs born, GABRG3, LRP1B, and MACROD2 to teat number, and AGBL1 to reproductive seasonality. Additionally, the presence of inbreeding depression implies the urgency of reasonable mating system to increase litter size in the present herd. These findings provide a comprehensive insight to the genetic makeup of litter size, and also contribute to implementation of marker‐assisted selection in sheep.
A casemix study of patients seen within an urban Aboriginal Health Service dermatology clinic over a five‐year period
Authors: Williams Crystal , Hunt Jenny , Kern Johannes S , Dunn Rebecca 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThis is the largest study of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dermatologic presentations to an urban specialist clinic within a community‐controlled health organisation. It adds to our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dermatoepidemiology. Patient files were reviewed over the five‐year audit period, with age, gender, Indigenous status, diagnosis, disease category, ‘new’ or ‘review consultation’ and ‘did not attend’ (DNA) data recorded. Our study shows that eczema and benign, pre‐malignant or malignant neoplasms are the most common presentations for urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. Lupus erythematosus and cutaneous infections were less prominent in comparison to data from rural and remote populations. Overall, a broad casemix of dermatologic presentations was observed. Similar to other studies, adult male patients were under‐represented. Most skin malignancies were diagnosed in this cohort; this, therefore, identifies a possible target for public health intervention. A high ratio of new to review patients is consistent with the clinic offering a consultation model of care facilitated by primary health‐care providers’ support within Aboriginal Community‐Controlled Health Service. DNA rates in this study were lower than hospital outpatient rates in a comparative study and may be attributed to specialist dermatology care being offered in a more culturally sensitive environment. The dermatology clinic at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Services (VAHS) provides a good breadth of specialist dermatology care. The community health‐care model could be replicated in centres elsewhere, including interstate, to help overcome barriers to specialist dermatology care experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. Additionally, this model improves trainee exposure and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
An exploratory study on the emergency remote education experience of higher education students and teachers during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Authors: Oliveira Gabriella , Grenha Teixeira Jorge , Torres Ana , Morais Carla 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThe COVID‐19 pandemic situation has pushed many higher education institutions into a fast‐paced, and mostly unstructured, emergency remote education process. In such an unprecedented context, it is important to understand how technology is mediating the educational process and how teachers and students are experiencing the change brought by the pandemic. This research aims to understand how the learning was mediated by technology during the early stages of the pandemic and how students and teachers experienced this sudden change. Data were collected following a qualitative research design. Thirty in‐depth and semi‐structured interviews (20 students and 10 teachers) were obtained and analysed following a thematic analysis approach. Results provide evidence on the adoption of remote education technologies due to the pandemic with impacts on the education process, ICT platforms usage and personal adaptation. The emergency remote education context led to mixed outcomes regarding the education process. Simultaneously, ICT platforms usage was mostly a positive experience and personal adaptation was mostly a negative experience. These results bring new insights for higher education organizations on actions they could take, such as curating the learning experience with standard, institutional‐wide platforms, appropriate training for students and teachers, and suitable remote evaluation practices.
Practitioner notesWhat is already known about this topic

The COVID‐19 pandemic has pushed the world's education environment into an unstructured, emergency remote education process.

There is a lack of understanding of how ICT tools mediated learning during pandemic's early stages and how actors experienced this sudden change.

In technology‐mediated learning contexts, participant beliefs, knowledge, practices and the environment mutually influence one another and affect the lived experience.

What this paper adds

The paper identifies and characterizes the educational process, the technological tools used in this new educational setting and personal adaptation of higher education students and teachers during these unprecedented times.

The results show the following: an increase in teacher–student interaction (outside classes), new opportunities and content development; difficulties in control evaluation fraud, constraints in attaining the desired learning outcomes and lack of training; resilience to adapt and adopt the new technologies, despite the negative personal experience lived in terms of productivity, motivation, workload and mental health.

Implications for practice and/or policy

The paper makes evidence‐based recommendations on how higher education institutions can leverage this experience to prepare for future disruptions and increase the use of ICT tools in their regular learning environment.