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Family control, agency conflicts, corporate cash holdings and firm value
Authors: Moolchandani Ruchi , Kar Sujata 
Published: March 2021

PurposeThis paper examines whether family control exerts any influence on corporate cash holdings in Indian listed firms. It also examines how this accumulated cash of family firms impacts firm value.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses dynamic panel data regression estimated using two-step system generalized method of moments (GMM) on S&P BSE 500 firms during 2009–2018 for testing the repercussions of family control on the cash levels of a firm. Further, fixed effects regression has been employed for the valuation analysis.FindingsEstimation results showed that family control negatively impacts cash holdings in Indian firms. Further, the cash accumulation by family firms adversely affects the market valuation of the firm. These findings signal a principal–principal (P-P) agency conflict in Indian family firms, i.e. friction between family owners and minority shareholders' interests. Minority shareholders fear that a part of the cash reserves will be used by family members for personal benefits. Thus, they discount cash reserves in family firms.Originality/valueThe study adds to the determinants of corporate cash holdings in emerging markets. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study from India investigating family control as a determinant of cash policy. It sheds light on the P-P agency conflict in Indian family firms. P-P agency conflict is less researched in cash holdings literature as opposed to the principal–agent managerial disputes. Also, the study uses a more comprehensive definition of family control rather than just considering the ownership as used in prior cash holding research.
Big data analytics in digital platforms: how do financial service providers customise supply chain finance?
Authors: Song Hua , Li Mengyin , Yu Kangkang 
Published: March 2021

PurposeThis study examines the role of financial service providers (FSPs) in assessing the supply chain credit of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and how they help SMEs obtain supply chain finance (SCF) through an established digital platform using big data analytics (BDA).Design/methodology/approachThis study conducted data mining analysis on the archival data of China's FSPs in the mobile production industry from 2015 to 2018, using neural networks in the first stage and multiple regression in the second stage.FindingsThe findings suggest that digital platforms sponsored by FSPs have a discriminative effect based on implicit BDA on identifying the quality and potential risks of borrowers. The results also show that tailored information utilised by FSPs has a supportive effect based on explicit BDA in helping SMEs obtain financing.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the emergent research on BDA in supply chain management by extending the contextual research on information signalling and platform theory in SCF. Furthermore, it examines the distinctive financing decision models of FSPs and provides a solution that addresses the information deficiency and overload of both lenders and borrowers and plays a certain reference role in alleviating the financing problems of SMEs.
Incarcerated individuals’ experiences of COVID-19 in the United States
Authors: Pettus-Davis Carrie , Kennedy Stephanie C. , Veeh Christopher A. 
Published: March 2021

Purpose
This study aims to examine steps taken by correctional staff to prevent COVID-19 from spreading through correctional facilities and explores strategies used by incarcerated individuals to reduce their own risk of contracting COVID-19 during confinement.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were drawn from interviews with 327 individuals incarcerated after March 16, 2020, in Midwest1, Midwest2 and Southeast state using a questionnaire developed for this purpose. All study participants were actively involved in a randomized controlled trial of a behavioral health reentry intervention and the human subjects board approved the supplement of this study on COVID-19; interviews were conducted from April 15 to November 19, 2020.

Findings
Overall, 9.89% of participants contracted COVID-19. Most (68.50%) individuals learned about COVID-19 from television compared to official correctional facility announcements (32.42%). Participants wore face masks (85.02%), washed hands (84.40%) and practiced physical distancing when possible (66.36%). Participants reported that facilities suspended visitation (89.60%) and volunteers (82.57%), provided face masks (83.18%), sanitized (68.20%), conducted temperature checks (55.35%) and released individuals early (7.34%).

Social implications
Longitudinal observational study on the implementation and effectiveness of public health guidelines in prisons and jails may identify best practices for containing the infectious disease. Maximizing transparent communications, as well as COVID-19 prevention and mitigation efforts, are critical to achieving universal best practices for virus containment and amplifying public health.

Originality/value
Data presented indicate the early adoption of many Centers for Disease Control guidelines by individuals and correctional facilities, although broad variation existed. Data support the identification of containment strategies for feasible implementation in a range of correctional spaces.
Stakeholder preference mapping: the case for built heritage of Georgetown, Malaysia
Authors: Lou Eric C.W. , Lee Angela , Lim Yoke Mui 
Published: March 2021

PurposeWhile there is an established body of literature that discusses the importance of stakeholder management, and also the need for involvement of all stakeholders so that all values of a heritage site can be captured in a heritage management plan, the concepts are not generally developed in ways that make them useful in practice. This research seeks to bring greater clarity to the practice of stakeholder engagement in built heritage, so that organisations can manage their stakeholders in ways that meet their strategic goals. This study proposes a novel method to identify stakeholders, a stakeholder preference mapping approach, which will depict their influence on decisions based on a of power-interest scale.Design/methodology/approachThis research posits a stakeholder preference mapping approach. Virtual Stakeholder Groups (VSG) were identified and stakeholder's significance impacts were measured using the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 to determine in-depth consideration of each stakeholder's power and interest against differing stages of a heritage project. Participants were convened through a 5-day workshop, consisting of 20 Malaysian and 19 international participants (80% academics and 20% Malaysian civil servants). The Multi-Attribute Decision Analysis (MADA) technique was then used to demonstrate how stakeholder identification and analysis can be used to help heritage teams meet their mandates.FindingsThe research identified eight virtual VSG (Extremist, Expert, Economic, Social, Governance and Tourists) and their scale of power-interest influence at different stages of the heritage management process. The findings reveal varying levels of engagement from each of the different groups of stakeholders at each work stage – with Stage 5 (Construction) being the least engaged.Originality/valueIt is anticipated that through stakeholder preference mapping, heritage teams can increase the robustness of their strategies by identifying and effectively managing the important concepts; heritage teams can effectively manage the interface between the many (often competing) demands of differing stakeholders. Using Georgetown as a case study, the research team were able to delineate the interaction and interplay between the various stakeholders in the complex decision-making processes for a UNESCO heritage site. Applying the RIBA 2013 Plan of Work as a framework to the heritage management process enables a formalised mapping approach to the process.
A multi-level perspective on trust, collaboration and knowledge sharing cultures in a highly formalized organization
Authors: Alshwayat Dana , MacVaugh Jason Alexander , Akbar Hammad 
Published: March 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate organizational culture’s perceived importance and practice as it unfolds across hierarchal layers of a formalized organization. Organizational culture is important in innovation and change and becomes significant if its importance and practice are shared across all levels of an organization. Highly formalized organizations are not an exception to this. Yet, there is a shortage of empirical evidence on how the organizational culture’s perceived importance and practice unfold across the senior-management, middle-management and operational levels of a formalized organization.Design/methodology/approachApplying a theoretical frame incorporating information asymmetry, knowledge sharing and cultural participation, this paper examined three important facets of culture, namely, trust, collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Using a Jordanian bank’s case study, this paper collected data using a mixed-methods approach; quantitative to identify variations across levels and, subsequently, qualitative to explore the nuanced patterns in the perceived importance and practice of the three facets across different organizational levels in the context of a formalized organization.FindingsThe findings suggest that the importance and practice of the three cultural facets are shared, as well as differentiated across organizational levels based on purposiveness, person/situation-dependency and nature of work and nature/relevance of knowledge.Originality/valueUsing a multi-level lens provided insight not yet gained by current work in the field. This allowed us to unearth nuanced differences in the perception of organizational culture across organizational hierarchies. The paper contributes to the scholarship on organizational culture in the context of formalized organizations and to managerial practice by offering insights on how a shared practice of trust, collaboration and knowledge sharing is distributed across organizational levels, not captured before. This paper also suggests propositions related to each of three cultural facets, not spelled out before.
Minimising perceived travel risk in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic to boost travel and tourism
Authors: Teeroovengadum Viraiyan , Seetanah Boopen , Bindah Eric , Pooloo Arshad , Veerasawmy Isven 
Published: March 2021

PurposeThis study aims to confirm the expected impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) related to perceived travel risk on the likelihood of tourists to visit a destination. It then aims at identifying the key predictors of perceived travel risk in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. A theoretically grounded framework is proposed which can be further improved to understand and predict international travel behaviours within the context of global pandemics.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-methods design is adopted. In the first phase referred to as Study 1, a cross-sectional design is used based on a sample of 217 international outgoing tourists surveyed at the Mauritian International Airport and data is analysed using hierarchical regression. In Phase 2, referred to as Study 2, a purposive sample of tourists around the world are interviewed and data is analysed using the thematic analysis technique.FindingsThe results show that amongst those tourists who are willing to travel in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, the related perceived risk is likely to influence their travelling intention. Several key predictors of perceived travel risks are uncovered, those are categorised as COVID-19 status; transportation services; national sanitary measures; health-care services; accommodation services; ecotourism facilities. Moreover, the potential effects of those factors on perceived COVID-19 related travel risk are likely to be moderated by the trustworthiness of the information.Practical implicationsThe implications of the study are important for researchers and policymakers to better understand and predict travellers’ behaviour in times of pandemics. These implications are also important to tourism marketers and transport and hospitality service providers to more effectively manage and mitigate the effect of such events.Originality/valueThe study provides an original comprehensive model grounded in the social cognitive theory and protection motivation theory to understand the predictors of perceived travel risks in relation to COVID-19 at a destination.
Linking knowledge management capabilities and the mediating role of the big data capabilities for enterprise value-adding processes
Authors: Shaqrah Amin , Alzighaibi Ahmad 
Published: March 2021

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge management capabilities (KMCAP) in enterprise systems value-adding processes (ENTVA) through the big data capabilities (BDCAP) spectrum.

Design/methodology/approach
The proposed framework model is quantitatively tested using the Smart PLS method. An online questionnaire is developed and distributed to 120 technicians and knowledge workers in the royal commission for Yanbu industry (RCYI).

Findings
The findings of this study conclude that KMCAP has a significant direct effect on ENTVA and BDCAP. Also, this study concludes with interesting findings on the KMCAP domains.

Research limitations/implications
The study findings propose a wide-ranging awareness of knowledge management processes and BDCAP in the industrial enterprise systems environment. Future studies should consider other variables and different sectors and contexts.

Practical implications
This study includes implications for the full mediation effect of BDCAP between KMCAP and ENTVA.

Originality/value
This study demonstrates the relationship between three vital processes of KMCAP “knowledge management acquisition, knowledge management sharing and knowledge management emission” and ENTVA mediates by BDCAP in the context of the RCYI in Saudi Arabia.
Genesis of Mafic Microgranular Enclaves in the Shaocunwu Granodiorite, Southern China, and their Implications: Evidence from Zircon and Whole‐rock Geochemistry
Authors: JIANG Hua , ZHANG Dayu , WANG Shiwei , FU Xiang , YE Longxiang , WHITE Noel C. , ZHOU Taofa 
Published: March 2021

AbstractMagmatic microgranular enclaves (MMEs) are widely developed in the Shaocunwu granodiorite at the northeast margin of the eastern Jiangnan orogenic belt. Field geology showed that the MMEs occur as irregular ellipsoids near the edge of the intrusion, and consist of diorite, dominantly composed of amphibole, biotite, and plagioclase grains, with minor acicular apatite. Zircon U‐Pb dating showed the ages of the host granodiorites and MMEs are 145.9 ± 1.1 Ma and 145.6 ± 2.5 Ma, respectively, indicating both originated during coeval late Jurassic magmatism. Whole‐rock geochemical results show that the host granodiorite and MMEs have similar rare earth and trace element partition curves in spider grams, and similar 87Sr/86Sr, and 147Nd /144Nd isotope ratios, and their zircon 177Hf/176Hf isotopic ratios are similar. Geochemical studies indicate that both the host granodiorite and MMEs formed by mixing of coeval magma. Zircon Ti thermometers and oxygen fugacity of the host granodiorite and the MMEs show high oxygen fugacity, similar to that of W‐Cu (Mo) mineralized granitoids in the eastern Jiangnan orogenic belt. A similar magma mixing process was probably one of the mechanisms that generated the W‐Cu (Mo) fertile melts.
miRNA‐218‐5p increases cell sensitivity by inhibiting PRKDC activity in radiation‐resistant lung carcinoma cells
Authors: Chen Xiaoke , Xu Yuanyuan , Jiang Long , Tan Qiang 
Published: March 2021

AbstractBackgroundNon‐small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is a malignancy with the highest mortality rate. Currently, surgery combined with radiotherapy is the first choice in the clinical treatment of lung carcinoma (LC); however, long‐term radiotherapy leads to radiation resistance in patients, resulting in treatment failure.MethodsIn this study, a new microRNA‐218‐5p (miRNA‐218‐5p) was identified, and its function in LC was investigated.ResultsReverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT‐qPCR) results revealed that miRNA‐218‐5p was downregulated in LC. Overexpression or inhibition of miRNA‐218‐5p in LC and targeted binding of protein kinase, DNA‐activated, catalytic polypeptide (PRKDC) to miRNA‐218‐5p were confirmed by comprehensive bioinformatic analysis. Exosomes from A549 and H1299 cells were cocultured with miRNA‐218‐5p and then cotransfected into radiation‐resistant A549R and H1299R cells; the proliferation of radiation‐resistant LC cells was found to be effectively inhibited and apoptosis was induced. Overexpression of miRNA‐218‐5p and X‐irradiation could enhance the radiosensitivity of LC cells. Exogenous miRNA‐218‐5p derived from A549 and H1299 cells could be transfected into radiation‐resistant LC cells and could inhibit PRKDC expression, thus accelerating DNA damage, apoptosis, and radiation sensitization of LC cells.ConclusionsmiRNA‐218‐5p could induce apoptosis and enhance the radiosensitivity of LC cells through regulatory activities, thus suggesting its application as a potential target for LC treatment.
Recombinant human adenovirus type 5 (Oncorine) reverses resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitor in a patient with recurrent non‐small cell lung cancer: A case report
Authors: Zhang Qian‐Ning , Li Yan , Zhao Qi , Tian Mi , Chen Lu‐Lu , Miao Li‐Yun , Zhou Yu‐Jie 
Published: March 2021

AbstractImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have shown significant efficacy in various solid tumors, but only a small subgroup of patients benefit from them because of immune resistance. Oncorine (formerly H101), a recombinant human adenovirus type 5, has direct anticancer properties and enhances cell‐mediated immune responses. At present, few studies on the role of Oncorine in reversing resistance to ICIs have been reported. Here, we present a case with recurrent non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The patient developed resistance to nivolumab therapy. After trying immunotherapy plus chemotherapy or antiangiogenesis therapy, the patient only obtained a transient response. The patient then received experimental treatment with Oncorine together with nivolumab and anlotinib. She experienced symptomatic improvement with a performance status score of 1, and achieved stable disease despite partial lung tissue necrosis. This was a successful exploration of oncolytic viruses reversing immune resistance.
Soil fertility and anthropogenic disturbances drive mammal species richness and assemblage composition on tropical fluvial islands
Authors: Ferreira Neto Gilson de Souza , Baccaro Fabricio Beggiato , Spironello Wilson Roberto , Benchimol Maíra , Fleischer Katrin , Quesada Carlos Alberto , Sousa Gonçalves André Luis , Pequeno Pedro Aurélio Lima , Barnett Adrian Paul Ashton 
Published: March 2021

AbstractFloodplain areas comprise some 30% of the area in the Amazon, but are currently under severe anthropogenic threat. Across the Amazon Basin, forest‐dwelling non‐volant mammals play crucial roles in maintaining the integrity of forest functionality, yet have been poorly studied in fluvial island forests. Mammal assemblages may be affected by edaphic characteristics that operate indirectly via food nutritional quality, by patch attributes, and/or can be modulated by anthropogenic disturbances. Here, we conducted systematic and quantitative mammal surveys across fluvial islands of an Amazonian archipelago, to assess the influence of edaphic factors (soil fertility), island attributes (island area and degree of isolation) and anthropogenic characteristics (distance from human settlement and logging) on the patterns of mammal species composition and richness. On 28 islands, we conducted spoor surveys and deployed 49 camera traps (total effort of 2940 camera trap‐days). Subsequently, we performed multiple regression analysis to investigate the influence of environmental and anthropogenic predictors on mammal species richness, while dbRDA (distance‐based redundancy analysis) was used for species composition. We found that mammal species richness was positively correlated with soil fertility, and in combination with anthropogenic characteristics, both variables affected the species assemblage composition. In particular, smaller species were found across a variety of levels of soil fertility and anthropogenic disturbances, while larger mammals were mostly recorded at sites with higher soil fertility and low levels of anthropogenic disturbances. Understanding the contribution of environmental and anthropogenic characteristics to the observed mammalian species richness and assemblage composition patterns will help optimise management and conservation efforts on Amazonian fluvial islands. In particular, we suggest enforcing hunting and logging restrictions within fluvial islands through surveillance activities, especially in more fertile islands.
To be or not to be maculate? – Colour/pattern change in the neotropical frog genus Phyllodytes
Authors: Novaes‐e‐Fagundes Gabriel , Solé Mirco 
Published: March 2021

AbstractColour/pattern variation is widespread among many anuran species, as polymorphisms or as ontogenetic, irreversible changes, or as dynamic, rapid reversible changes. Notwithstanding its commonness, the phenomenon and its implications to natural history and taxonomic knowledge are still overlooked in neotropical anurans. Herein we report dynamic colour/pattern change in a species belonging to the bromeliad‐dwelling treefrog genus Phyllodytes. It is the first report of this behaviour in this genus and it allows some unexpected striking insights into its taxonomy.
Demographic, Behavioral, and Proximal Risk Factors for Gambling Disorder in the US Military
Authors: Garvey Wilson Abigail L. , O'Gallagher Kevin G. , Liu Xian , Greenberg Jennifer G. , Otto Jean L. , Campbell Marjorie S. , Belsher Bradley E. , Evatt Daniel P. 
Published: March 2021

Background and ObjectivesTo estimate the diagnostic prevalence and incidence of gambling disorder among United States service members and to identify associated risk factors, including demographics, history of mental illness or substance misuse, and proximity to legalized gambling vicinities.MethodsGambling disorder cases comprised active component Service members who received a pathological or problem gambling diagnosis between October 1, 2005 and September 30, 2015. There were 901 cases (392 incidents) during the study period. Controls were matched on the case military entrance date (N = 43,564). Geospatial distance between gambling venue and military treatment facilities were calculated, then multivariable logistic regression and survival analyses were conducted.ResultsThe 10‐year prevalence of gambling disorder was 6.6 per 100,000. Men were 3.5 times more likely than women to receive a gambling disorder diagnosis. Other risk factors included age over 24, Asian or Black race, formerly married, and enlisted rank. The odds of gambling disorder increased with duration and proximity to gambling venues, ranging from 2.0 to 3.9. Service members with prior substance misuse or mental health conditions were 3.9 times and 6.3 times more likely to receive a disordered gambling diagnosis than those without substance misuse or mental illness history, respectively.Conclusions and Scientific SignificanceThe results of this study reveal that proximity to gambling venues and slot machines on bases, as well as a history of substance misuse or mental disorders, are important risk factors for gambling disorder in the US military. Department of Defense screening policies that focus on high‐risk populations are appropriate. (Am J Addict 2021;00:00–00)