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Unveiling the nexus: exploring the collective social exchange dynamics of high-performance work systems in shaping organizational outcomes
Authors: shahzad Khuram , Rasheed Muhammad Athar , Faisal Muhammad , Hassan Saira Ghulam 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThis study aims to explore the nuanced role of organizational “collectives” in transmitting the effect of high-performance work systems (HPWS) on organizations’ market success and workforce retention.Design/methodology/approachThe multi-source data was collected from 113 construction firms operating in Pakistan using a survey questionnaire.FindingsThe findings indicate that collective human capital and collective satisfaction of organizations differentially mediate the effect of HPWS on market success and workforce retention. Collective satisfaction mediates the effect of HPWS on both market success and workforce retention, however collective human capital only mediates this relationship for market success of organizations.Practical implicationsOrganizations should consider prioritizing investment in cognitive and affective development of overall human resources. Knowledge, skills, abilities and emotions of individual employees operate at the collective level so organizations should design HRM practices to manage collective thoughts and interpretations.Originality/valueThis is the first study to investigate human capital and satisfaction at the collective organization level to explore collective developmental and motivational paths for HPWS to boost organization strategic outcomes.
Purchasing behavior of green food: using health belief model norm activation theory
Authors: Martey Edward Markwei 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to investigate the factors that influence consumers’ intentions to buy green food and develop conceptual framework that combines Health belief model (HBM) and Norm activation theory (NAT).Design/methodology/approachThe research used purposive sampling to collect primary responses from Indians and Lebanese in Ghana at restaurants and retail stores in Accra. Based on the NAT and HBM constructs, questionnaires were designed and distributed to 787 respondents. Data were analyzed using partial least squares and structural equation modeling to test the hypotheses developed through a literature review.FindingsThe findings showed that perceived benefit (PBN), perceived threat (PTT) and cue to action (CAT) are key factors that drive consumers’ intentions to purchase green food by Indians and Lebanese in Ghana. However, there are perceived barriers (PBB) that prevent individuals from buying green food, such as high prices, doubts about authorization and content, shortage of green food, inadequate selling techniques, supposed fulfillment and deficiencies. Therefore, more work is needed to address these barriers.Practical implicationsThis research can be used to create advertising messages that emphasize the health and wellbeing benefits of environmental impact on communities, and stimulate customer motivation to purchase green food.Originality/valueThis is a unique study that combines HBM and NAT to investigate the factors that influence consumers’ intentions to buy green food among Indians and Lebanese in Ghana and developed a conceptual framework to offer valuable insights for marketing practitioners to develop effective marketing strategies to induce buying intentions towards green foods. The construct of NAT has been found as useful moderators of pro-environmental behavior.
Do companies benefit from publishing sustainability-integrated reports? Evidence from the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Grassa Rihab , ElHout Roufayda , Rafiee Rashed , Hassan Omar Yousuf , AL Suwaidi Saqer Humaid 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the extent of narrative disclosure in the sustainability-integrated reports of listed companies in the UAE and its effect of firm’ performances. In 2020, The Securities and Commodities Authority issued a circular requiring all public joint stock companies listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) or the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) to publish a sustainability report as part of their set of Integrated Reports.Design/methodology/approachUsing all publicly available sustainability integrated reports of listed companies in DFM and ADX over the period 2018–2022, we first gather the report’s content by compiling a list of words using a computational linguistic technique that aims to identify specific characteristics of sustainability reports. Then, we use a GLS model to study the effect of the sustainability reporting on firm financial performance and risk.FindingsThe paper findings shows the level of sustainability disclosure of observed firms is noticeable. Besides, sustainability reporting has a significant effect on firm’s operational performance (ROA), financial performance (ROE) and market performance (Tobin’s Q). Nevertheless; it does not affect the financial risk.Research limitations/implicationsOur study makes many contributions to the literature on corporate reporting. First, our analysis complements research that largely focuses on the financial disclosures in corporate reports by examining the sustainability-specific information and providing a full review of sustainability narratives. Second, by examining the effect of sustainability reports on shareholders' wealth, this article contributes to the current knowledge of sustainability reporting.Practical implicationsOur research offers several practical implications to policymakers, management, shareholders in different ways. The outcomes of this study helps policymakers to assess the effect of the Securities and Commodities Authority circular on the extent of sustainability related information disclosed in the integrated-report. It also helps the government to understand the level of environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure per sectors. Besides, this research findings give insight to managers to understand the effect of ESG disclosed information in the sustainability integrated report on firm financial and market performances. In addition, the paper findings assure shareholders of the positive impact on sustainability integrated-report on firm performance.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, no research has yet looked at the narratives of sustainability reports in the UAE context taking into account the different important aspects of these reports and its impact on firm performance and risk.
Evaluation of the quality of information related to diet and health conditions on Japanese Web pages
Authors: Ogata Risa , Oono Fumi , Murakami Kentaro , Iida Kaoruko 
Published: December 2024

Purpose
This study aims to evaluate health- and diet-related information quality on Japanese Web pages and its correlation with search rankings.

Design/methodology/approach
Google searches were performed in August 2022 using seven popular search terms combining diet and health conditions. The Quality Evaluation Scoring Tool (QUEST), comprising seven items (authorship, attribution, type of study, conflict of interest, currency, complementary and tone), with a score ranging 0–28, was used to assess information quality. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the median total QUEST score and the distribution of Web page quality. Spearman’s correlation coefficient was used to assess the correlation between the total QUEST score and search result ranking.

Findings
Of the 350 Web pages identified, 263 were selected for evaluation. The median total QUEST score was 12.5 (range 2.5–23.5), with 43% of Web pages classified as low quality (score = 11). Total QUEST scores varied by health condition, with “diabetes” related Web pages scoring highest and “cold” related ones scoring lowest. Only 23% of Web pages cited identifiable scientific studies. Search result ranking showed no significant correlation with the total QUEST score (r = 0.06, P = 0.36).

Originality/value
This study suggested that Japanese Web pages require higher quality diet and health information, particularly regarding source attribution.
A case on energy retrofitting interventions in a heritage building
Authors: Ulaş Sariaydin Ebru , Halaç Hicran Hanım 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThis study examines the adaptation to future climate conditions of energy retrofitting measures, the performance of which is considered to be effective today. It is aimed to analyse the energy performance of retrofit interventions that respond positively to today's climate conditions in future climate conditions.Design/methodology/approachIn the methodology of the study, the diversity of energy retrofit interventions in the literature is constructed within the framework of three different conceptualised intervention packages. Each conceptual intervention package is evaluated under three different climatic conditions for the years 2023, 2050 and 2080 and 9 different energy improvement scenario models are created. The base model in the study represents a cultural heritage building and the study presents a case study.FindingsAccording to the findings, the most effective energy retrofit package in the climatic conditions of all years analysed is the intervention package created with renewable energy sources. The second package in energy optimisation is the package with an innovative concept using aerogel materials. Although the base model improves the energy performance, the poorest performance in the comparison of the three packages belongs to the package that includes interventions that are frequently used in the current literature.Originality/valueThis study presents original research to the literature in terms of addressing the role of current and future climate conditions in energy retrofit. The study findings provide quantitative data on the revision requirements for new studies of energy retrofit interventions that are frequently used today.
The evidence for personalized learning plans: a systematic review of the literature for student outcomes and measures Grades 7-12
Authors: Vannest Kimberly J. , Swindlehurst Kelly , Bishop Penny A. , Shepherd Katharine G. 
Published: December 2024

Purpose
Personalized learning plans (PLPs) are increasing in use and USA state-level educational policies. PLPs are key components in proficiency-based learning reforms and flexible pathways to graduation. Although the theoretical and implementation literature is increasing, evidence of student outcomes is more difficult to readily identify. The purpose of this paper is to report on a comprehensive systematic literature review summarizing student outcome data for the use of PLPs. The search began in 2019 and concluded in 2020, and updated in 2023, with 330 documents, yielding just four that met inclusion criteria for this study.

Design/methodology/approach
The design and methodological approach follows the conventions of a systematic literature review using Cochrane Collaboration recommendations and PRISMA reporting standards.

Findings
Findings indicate of 330 documents, fewer than five met criteria for measures of student outcomes. Interestingly, the studies occur within a five-year period, reflecting four different research teams and appear predominantly in nonpeer refereed journals.

Research limitations/implications
The authors discuss the importance of outcomes research for this area and identify strengths and needs for this body of literature. Although application of a broader definition of personalized learning might have enabled us to identify more studies, the generalizations of findings would be limited in proportion to the degree of vagary around operationalization.

Practical implications
Identifying the outcomes in student learning associated with personalize learning plans will require agreement around operationalizing definitions.

Originality/value
No review of this literature exists to date, making this work completely original. The data leads us to articulate a need for the field to better understand how to measure and report flexible practices such as a PLP.
Post-COVID street-intercept survey: the perceptions of Hong Kong horse racing fans toward local horse racing media
Authors: Yeung T-Fai , Chow Yat Tung 
Published: December 2024

Purpose
The aim of this study is to understand the factors influencing the perceptions of Hong Kong horse racing fans toward local horse racing media.

Design/methodology/approach
In 2023, we conducted street-intercept survey interviews (n = 620) in the public area near the Shatin racecourse on July 1, 3, 9 and 16 and near the Happy Valley racecourse on June 28, July 5 and 12. This study examines the extent to which internet experiences, niche breadth and the competitive superiority of internet media mediates the relationship between age and the substitution of internet media for print media.

Findings
Regression analyses show that the respondents’ perceived niche breadth and competitive superiority of internet media are positively related to their substitution of internet racing media for print racing media outlets. However, for most elderly and middle-aged respondents, print racing media outlets are still attractive because they perceive the information is accurate and easy to understand, the print copies are easily accessible and the content of columns is attractive.

Originality/value
This study reveals that the shift of patterns regarding receiving Hong Kong horse racing information is significantly caused by many factors. On the contrary, the impact of COVID-19 pandemic is not significant on changing the perceptions of Hong Kong horse racing fans toward local horse racing media.
Testing the biogeochemical niche hypothesis using leaves, stems and roots of 62 Artemisia species across China
Authors: Liu Rong , Yang Xuejun , Gao Ruiru , Jiao Bohan , Huang Zhenying , Cornelissen Johannes H. C. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

The biogeochemical niche (BN) hypothesis is based on the concentrations of the predominant elements of a given organism to be stoichiometrically matched in order for it to function adequately. However, it is unknown how BN is represented by different plant organs and to what extent environment or evolution affects BN.

We measured C, N, P, K, Ca and Mg concentrations in leaves, stems and roots of 1022 individuals of 62 Artemisia species collected across China to quantify BNs of the three organs.

The BN of leaves was offset from and smaller in volume than that of stems and roots. BNs of the three organs differed in their sensitivities to environmental gradients, and leaves were less responsive to environmental variation than stems and roots in both BN volumes and positions. Environmental gradients had larger effects on BN positions than on BN volumes of all three organs. The BN volumes and positions of leaves and roots had no phylogenetic signal, while stem BN had a weak signal, that is, repeated species divergences from various Artemisia branches explained most of the BN variation of the three organs.

The BN hypothesis cannot be fully tested using the elemental composition of a single organ owing to different physiological mechanisms and diverse responses of BN among organs. At least in Artemisia, leaves are strongly constrained in a limited elemental niche space to support a relatively stable supply of elements for leaf functioning, especially photosynthesis. In contrast, stems and roots develop larger elemental hypervolumes also representing nutrient storage and other functions. The BNs of Artemisia showed different environmental responses between volumes and positions, allowing these species to adjust elemental concentrations while maintaining a stable overall elemental composition under different environmental conditions.

Synthesis. In conclusion, BNs of extant Artemisia populations are determined mostly by short‐term phenotypic responses to current environmental conditions and/or genotypic variation, while the recently evolved species diversity results mostly from species‐specific and organ‐specific use of nutrients and little by early divergence in the phylogeny.
Optimising the teaching and learning process for children with special educational needs in an inclusive school: A SOAR analysis in Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Kamran Mahwish , Kazimi Anjum Bano , Siddiqui Sohni 
Published: December 2024

AbstractEven though inclusive education is one of the significant concerns of a wide‐ranging civil rights agenda, many teachers and administrators have serious hesitations about promoting the extensive placement of learners with disabilities or special educational needs in mainstream schools. However, there is widespread rhetorical commitment to inclusion, as several countries, including Pakistan, are signatories to many international documents that demand its implementation. This research study aimed to use a qualitative research method to explore the strengths, opportunities, aspirations and results (SOAR) factors that could optimise the teaching and learning process for children with special educational needs in the context of an inclusive school located in Karachi, Pakistan. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 16 participants. The interviews were transcribed and analysed using a case study research design. The research reveals that the school prioritises social bonds to create an inclusive environment, fostering acceptance of children with special needs. The integration of daily living activities into an inclusive classroom presents a valuable opportunity for training children with special needs and enhancing their functional abilities. The school serves as a commendable example by not only adopting inclusive pedagogical practices but also cultivating a supportive environment that fosters the acceptance and inclusion of children with special needs. The results suggest that an inclusive school caters to the strengths of children with special educational needs and allows them to sustain themselves in this setting. Moreover, the study also reveals how aspirations toward becoming an inclusive school motivated teachers to adopt pedagogical practices to facilitate teaching and learning for children with special educational needs.
Fragmented and Dealigned: The 2024 British General Election and the Rise of Place‐Based Politics
Authors: Jennings Will , Furlong Jamie , Stoker Gerry , Mckay Lawrence 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWhile the outcome of the 2024 British general election signalled a resounding repudiation of the incumbent government—returning a 231‐seat swing from the Conservatives to Labour—it did not radically overturn the geography of electoral outcomes in England and Wales. Indeed, demographic predictors of party vote for parliamentary constituencies at the aggregate level mostly represented a continuation of recent trends. With the Conservative Party's vote collapsing most in areas where it started highest—and where the Leave vote had been highest in 2016—Labour secured shock victories in relatively affluent parts of southern England as well as retaking all the ‘red wall’ constituencies in northern England that it lost in 2019, despite its national vote share only increasing slightly. This represented the other end of the ‘realignment’ observed in 2019: as the electoral tide went out on the Conservatives, the relative weakening of their support in areas with graduates, middle class professionals and mortgage holders came home to roost. The election exposed a fragmented and marginal map, bequeathing a fragile electoral future, despite the Starmer government's large parliamentary majority.
Smoking, Genetic Susceptibility and Early Menopause: Unveiling Biological Mechanisms and Potential Therapy Targets
Authors: Liang Yuhang , Ou Jie , Fu Jing , Wang Yijing , Li Yanping , Li Jinchen , Yi Yan 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveTo explore the association between smoking, genetic susceptibility and early menopause (EM) and clarify the potential mechanisms underlying this relationship.DesignAn observational and Transcriptome‐wide association analysis (TWAS) study.SettingUK Biobank and public summary statistics.Population139 869 women with full baseline and menopause data, and no gynaecological surgery history.MethodsAdjusted modified Poisson regression models were developed to determine the smoking and genetic risk effects on EM. TWAS was used to identify gene expression between smoking and EM, with Mendelian randomisation (MR) to infer causality. Enrichment analysis explored regulatory networks of transcription factors, microRNAs and potential therapeutic targets. Small molecule drugs were predicted using drug‐gene interaction analysis.Main Outcome MeasuresEM prevalence and common gene expression patterns.ResultsWomen with over 30 pack‐years of smoking had about 1.5 times higher EM risk, with RRs of 1.39 (95%CI, 1.23–1.56), 1.45 (1.33–1.59) and 1.45 (1.36–1.55) in the low, intermediate and high genetic risk groups. TWAS identified hub genes such as IMMP2L, BMPR2 and HMGN1. MR confirmed daily cigarette consumption as a causal factor in early menopause. Several potential therapeutic targets (e.g., SP600125, INCB18424 and ruxolitinib) were identified.ConclusionsSmoking reduction significantly lowered the risk of EM. Hub genes and therapeutic targets identified provided new avenues for mitigating harmful effects of smoking.
A multimodal neuroimaging study of youth at risk for substance use disorders: Functional magnetic resonance imaging and [18F]fallypride positron emission tomography
Authors: Nikolic Maja , Cox Sylvia M. L. , Jaworska Natalia , Castellanos‐Ryan Natalie , Dagher Alain , Vitaro Frank , Brendgen Mara , Parent Sophie , Boivin Michel , Côté Sylvana , Tremblay Richard E. , Séguin Jean R. , Leyton Marco 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackgroundAdolescent alcohol use is the norm, but only some develop a substance use disorder. The increased risk might reflect heightened mesocorticolimbic responses to reward‐related cues but results published to date have been inconsistent.MethodsYoung social drinkers (age 18.5 ± 0.6 y.o.) who have been followed since birth were recruited from high‐ versus low‐risk trajectories based on externalizing (EXT) behavioral traits. All had functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans to measure mesocorticolimbic responses to alcohol, juice, and water cues (High EXT: 20F/10M; Low EXT: 15F/12M). Most had positron emission tomography (PET) [18F]fallypride scans to measure brain regional dopamine D2 receptor availabilities (n = 47).ResultsCompared with the low EXT group, high EXT participants reported larger subjective responses to the alcohol and juice cues (vs. water). Despite this, a main effect of group was not seen for brain activation responses to the alcohol and juice cues. Instead, low EXT participants exhibited higher mesocorticolimbic activations to alcohol than juice, whereas these activations did not differ in the high EXT group. Across all participants, alcohol (vs. water) blood oxygen level‐dependent (BOLD) responses in the striatum and amygdala were associated with midbrain [18F]fallypride BPND values.ConclusionYoung social drinkers at high versus low risk for substance use disorders did not exhibit larger mesocorticolimbic BOLD activations to alcohol‐related cues and their responses poorly differentiated alcohol from juice. These observations raise the possibility that (i) diminished mesocorticolimbic BOLD differentiations between reward‐related cues might be a marker of increased risk for substance use disorders, and (ii) previously reported large BOLD responses to drug‐related cues in people with substance use disorders might better identify the disease than pre‐existing vulnerability.