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Nonlinearity in the relationship between intellectual capital and corporate performance: evidence from Vietnamese listed companies
Authors: Kweh Qian Long , Ting Irene Wei Kiong , Lu Wen-Min , Le Hanh Thi My 
Published: August 2021

PurposeConsensus on how intellectual capital (IC) affects corporate performance is limited because of various measurement models of IC and corporate performance. This study thus aims to further the debate on the relationship between IC and corporate performance from the perspectives of nonlinearity, the capital values of IC and the use of a holistic measure of corporate performance.Design/methodology/approachUsing 1,395 firm-year observations derived from Vietnamese listed companies from 2010 to 2018, this study focuses on (1) presenting an IC model benchmarked on value-creating expenses; (2) using a directional distance function (DDF)-based stochastic nonparametric envelopment of data (StoNED) framework to scrutinize multiple performance indicators and the capital values of people, structures and relationships simultaneously; and (3) adopting firm-year cluster-robust regressions to analyze the nonlinear association between IC and corporate performance empirically with an appropriate U test.FindingsResults suggest that human capital (HC), structural capital (SC) and relational capital (RC) are the main contributors of high corporate efficiency, whereas only HC and RC contribute to high corporate profitability. These results are absent when this study employs the conventional data envelopment analysis (DEA), which is also a multidimensional framework, as the dependent variable. More importantly, IC and its components can improve corporate performance, namely, both corporate efficiency and corporate profitability up to a critical point, after which the effects would drop.Practical implicationsOverall, this study highlights not only the need to invest in IC but also its associated costs. That is, policymakers also need to note the marginal cost of investing in IC, which may in the end outweigh the benefits from IC.Originality/valueThis study extends IC-related studies by investigating the nonlinear relationship between IC and corporate performance. Moreover, the value of this study also lies in the multidimensional DDF-based StoNED framework.
Effects of inter- and intra-organizational learning activities on SME innovation: the moderating role of environmental dynamism
Authors: Oh Seok-Young , Kim Sehwa 
Published: August 2021

PurposeThis study aims to investigate how the inter-organizational learning (inter-OL) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) promote intra-organizational learnings (intra-OL) and how inter- and intra-OL jointly promote organizational innovation in the Korean electronics industry. This study also examines the moderating effect of organizational dynamism.Design/methodology/approachA unique theoretical model shows how inter-OL promotes organizational innovation through intra-OL, knowledge flows and stocks. Data was collected from 201 SMEs in the Korean electronics industry and analyzed by structural equation modeling.FindingsThe findings show that inter-OL directly and indirectly influences innovation. Inter-OL promotes both knowledge flows and stocks, but the only feedforward flows influence innovation through knowledge stocks while feedback flows directly influence innovation. Additionally, the study finds an indirect effect of inter-OL on knowledge stocks and a strong direct effect on innovation when dynamism is high. Intra-OL activities fully mediate between inter-OL and innovation when dynamism is low.Research limitations/implicationsThis study uses single informants to measure all constructs. Future studies should use multiple informants.Practical implicationsThis study shows that OL in SMEs is shaped by internal processes and external collaborations. Maintaining a connection with various external knowledge sources and creating collaborative opportunities to share learning experiences is critical to innovation.Originality/valueThis study is the first to empirically examine the relationship between inter- and intra-OL activities within a conceptual framework. The study provides a strategic view of how to facilitate OL activities considering the degree of organizational dynamism.
Entrepreneurial orientation, competitive advantage and strategic knowledge management capability in Malaysian family firms
Authors: Mostafiz Md Imtiaz , Hughes Mathew , Sambasivan Murali 
Published: August 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to test the thesis that the family firm’s success hinges on effective strategic knowledge management (SKM) capability coupled with an entrepreneurial orientation (EO). Contingency theory holds that entrepreneurial success is contingent on strategic capabilities and resource orchestration theory explains how well family firms nurture capabilities to structure, bundle and leverage resources that define competitive advantage (CA). This study combines these two theoretical viewpoints to propose the effects of EO and SKM capability on CA to achieve successful performance in family firms.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a hybrid approach applying structural equation modelling (SEM) and deep-learning artificial intelligence (DL-AI) analysis to survey data on 268 Malaysian family firms.FindingsSEM results confirm that CA mediates the relationship between innovativeness, proactiveness and risk-taking dimensions of EO and firm performance. Autonomy and competitive aggressiveness have no bearing, however. The relationships among innovativeness, proactiveness and risk-taking with CA and performance are positively moderated by SKM capability, becoming more potent at higher levels. Moreover, four additional DL-AI models reveal the necessity of specific EO dimensions and the interacting effects of EO–SKM capability to influence CA and to attain performance success subsequently.Originality/valueThis study theorizes and presents two new boundary conditions to a knowledge-based theory of the family firm and its firm performance. First, CA mediates the relationship between EO and performance; and second, SKM capability moderates the relationships between EO and CA and between EO and family firm performance. Methodologically, this study uses DL-AI to embrace non-linearity and prioritize predictor variables based on normalized importance to produce greater accuracy over regression analysis. Hence, DL-AI adds methodological novelty to the knowledge management and family firm literature.
Business incubators vs start-ups: a sustainable way of sharing knowledge
Authors: Paoloni Paola , Modaffari Giuseppe 
Published: August 2021

PurposeIn recent years the role of business incubators (BIs) within the small-medium enterprise (SME) dimension has grown fast, supporting SMEs, especially during the early stage. For these reasons, this paper aims to investigate how BI supports entrepreneurs in the early stage and what specific instruments are used? What kinds of relations do start-ups use (RQ2)? Finally, the authors intend to explore the long-term influence of these relationships on the economic value of the start-ups (RQ3)?Design/methodology/approachThe present paper is supported by a qualitative methodology of a single case study. To reach the declared goal in terms of relationship observation, the paper applies the CAOS model (Paoloni, 2021), an interpretative model useful for analysing the relational capital within the SME dimension.FindingsThis first explanatory research confirms the crucial role of the BI in the firm’s development process. Especially in the early stage, the knowledge transfer from the BI allows the start-up to overcome its main difficulties: the organizational aspect and finance capacity.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitation concerns the number of start-ups observed. Future lines of research will be focused on the study of other firms to acquire more data on the topic of BI programmes and start-ups.Practical implicationsThe managerial implication refers to advancing knowledge and practice in the area of knowledge sharing actuated by BIs. The present work underlines the importance of relational capital as an intangible asset in the development of the younger company.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to two different fields: knowledge sharing by relational capital and gender studies.
Leading open strategizing practices for effective strategy implementation
Authors: Doeleman Henk J. , van Dun Desirée H. , Wilderom Celeste P.M. 
Published: August 2021

PurposeImplementing a new organizational strategy effectively nowadays is said to require open strategizing practices. The purpose of this paper is to examine the adoption of three intertwined open strategizing practices in conjunction with a transformational leadership style towards effective strategy implementation.Design/methodology/approachThe study was conducted within 37 geographically dispersed locations of a Dutch governmental organization. The top managers and senior managers were surveyed at two points in time (n T1 = 548;n T2 = 414) and group interviewed atT2. Exploratory factor and linear regression analyses were performed. The qualitative data pertaining to the specific way in which leaders can impact the relationship between open strategizing practices and strategy implementation was analyzed using the Gioia methodology.FindingsAs hypothesized, transformational leadership moderates the positive relationship between open strategizing practices and effective strategy implementation. This moderating effect was corroborated through the interview data in which the managers stressed the need for “intrinsically motivated” and “empowering” leaders to effectively support the adoption of their own locally-developed location strategy, as part of the overall strategy.Research limitations/implicationsDespite the timely focus on the three intertwined open strategizing practices, the findings are only based on the perceptions of the various top and senior managers employed by one Western public sector organization.Practical implicationsTop and senior managers who need to improve their organization's strategy implementation can apply the here tested three open strategizing practices. They should also be aware of the key role of transformational leadership.Originality/valueThe authors contribute to the “open” strategy-as-practice domain by showing how top and senior managers' transformational leadership style supports the beneficial effects of adopting the three practices.
The role of precious metals in extreme market conditions: evidence from stock markets
Authors: Kangalli Uyar Sinem Guler , Uyar Umut , Balkan Emrah 
Published: August 2021

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to scrutinize three different points: How safe haven properties of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum and palladium) differentiate in two recent major crises such as the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and the COVID-19 pandemic? How safe haven properties of precious metals change by the severity and the duration of shocks? and whether precious metals have hedge properties or not in normal conditions against different stock markets.

Design/methodology/approach
To analyze the time-varying behavior of precious metals with respect to stock market returns, the authors used the rolling window approach. After obtaining the time-varying beta series that way, the authors regressed the beta series on different severities of stock market shocks.

Findings
The findings show that the number of safe haven precious metals increases in the COVID-19 pandemic period compared to the GFC. Furthermore, the number of safe haven precious metals increases as the severity of shocks increases and the duration of them extended. Finally, in the absence of an extreme market condition, only gold has strong hedge asset properties.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first that examines the safe haven and hedge properties of all tradable precious metals against seven major stock markets. Besides this, it presents a comparative analysis for the safe haven properties of precious metals in terms of two major crises.
SERPINA1, generalized pustular psoriasis, and adult‐onset immunodeficiency
Authors: Kantaputra Piranit , Chaowattanapanit Suteeraporn , Kiratikanon Salin , Chaiwarith Romanee , Choonhakarn Chareon , Intachai Worrachet , Quarto Natalina , Tongsima Sissades , Ketudat Cairns James R. , Ngamphiw Chumpol , McGrath John A. , Chuamanochan Mati 
Published: August 2021

AbstractAdult‐onset immunodeficiency syndrome (AOID) with anti‐interferon (IFN)‐γ autoantibodies is characterized by an AIDS‐like illness with disruptive IFN‐γ signaling. Patients generally present with recurrent and disseminated opportunistic infections along with neutrophilic dermatoses. Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP; Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man #614204) is characterized by acute generalized erythema and scaling with numerous aseptic pustules. Mutations in SERPINA3 have been reported as predisposing risk factors for both AOID and GPP. Here, we report two unrelated patients, one with AOID and a pustular skin reaction and the other with GPP, who both carried the same heterozygous variant c.718G>A (p.Val240Met) in SERPINA1. Our observation of a shared mutation in SERPINA1 in AOID and GPP indicate possible pathobiological and disease mechanism similarities in these two disorders. Thus, variants in both SERPINA1, SERPINA3, and potentially other SERPIN family members may be associated with the etiology of GPP and AOID.
A review of Canadian and international food safety systems: Issues and recommendations for the future
Authors: Charlebois Sylvain , Juhasz Mark , Music Janet , Vézeau Janèle 
Published: August 2021

AbstractIn January 2019, the Safe Food for Canadians Act/Safe Food for Canadians regulations (heretofore identified as SFCR) came into force across Canada and brought a more streamlined process to food safety practice in Canada. Food trade and production processes have evolved rapidly in recent decades, as Canada imports and exports food products; therefore it is critically important to remain aware of the latest advances responding to a range of challenges and opportunities in the food safety value chain. Looking through the optics of the recent SFCR framework, this paper places the spotlight on leading domestic and international research and practices to help strengthen food safety policies of the future. By shedding some light on new research, we also draw attention to international developments that are noteworthy, and place those in context as to how new Canadian food safety policy and regulation can be further advanced. The paper will benchmark Canada through a review study of food safety best practices by juxtaposing (i) stated aspirations with, (ii) actual performance in leading Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) jurisdictions.
Gelation behavior and crystal network of natural waxes and corresponding binary blends in high‐oleic sunflower oil
Authors: Shi Yifei , Liu Chunhuan , Zheng Zhaojun , Chai Xiuhang , Han Wanjun , Liu Yuanfa 
Published: August 2021

AbstractWax‐based oleogels attract considerable attention for their perfect gelation properties, but the waxy mouthfeel severely limits their implementation in food. Herein, we developed a novel strategy via designing the crystal network to produce wax‐based oleogels with a suitable mouthfeel. Four natural waxes with different melting points were selected as oleogelators to investigate the gelation behavior. All waxes at 5 wt% concentrations could form stable oleogels with low‐frequency dependence. Especially, rice bran wax (RBW) and beeswax (BW) with high oil‐binding capacity indicated that the ordered crystal network with fiber or needle‐like morphology is more suitable for trapping liquid oil. Interestingly, China lacquer wax (ZLW) presented satisfactory oral melting characteristics according to the melting properties. Subsequently, to enhance the structure of ZLW‐oleogel, RBW and BW with desirable crystal networks were added at varying mass ratios (100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75, and 0:100). The binary oleogels exhibited monotectic behavior from thermodynamic phase diagrams. The polarization microscope indicated that similar needle‐like crystals in BW/ZLW system enhanced the order of network structure, while long fiber‐like crystals by RBW dominated the crystallization of RBW/ZLW binary oleogels. Finally, the BW/ZLW binary oleogels with ratios of 25:75 and 50:50 showed no‐waxy mouthfeels in sensory analysis. These findings provide strong theoretical support for the application of wax‐based oleogels in plastic fats replacement.Practical ApplicationNatural wax‐based oleogel has been widely investigated due to the high oil binding capacity and perfect gelation properties. But its waxy mouthfeel severely limits the application in the food industry. In this study, oleogels with no‐waxy an mouthfeel were obtained by designing wax‐blend crystalline network. These findings provide strong theoretical support for the application of wax‐based oleogels in plastic fats replacement.
Microbial food: microorganisms repurposed for our food
Authors: Choi Kyeong Rok , Yu Hye Eun , Lee Sang Yup 
Published: August 2021

SummarySustainable food production is a key to solve complicated and intertwined issues of overpopulation, climate change, environment and sustainability. Microorganisms, which have been routinely consumed as a part of fermented foods and more recently as probiotic dietary supplements, can be repurposed for our food to present a sustainable solution to current food production system. This paper begins with three snapshots of our future life with microbial foods. Next, the importance, possible forms, and raw materials (i.e. microorganisms and their carbon and energy sources) of microbial foods are discussed. In addition, the production strategies, further applications and current limitations of microbial foods are discussed.
Low mortality rates among critically ill adults with COVID‐19 at three non‐academic intensive care units in south Sweden
Authors: Taxbro Knut , Granath Andreas , Sunnergren Ola , Seifert Stefanie , Jakubczyk Milena N. , Persson Magnus , Hammarskjöld Anneli , Alkemark Catarina , Hammarskjöld Fredrik ,   the RJL COVID‐19 Research Group
Published: August 2021

AbstractBackgroundThe COVID‐19 pandemic has put an exceptional strain on intensive care units worldwide. During the first year, the survival of patients with acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure appears to have improved. We aimed to describe the mortality rates, management characteristics and two pandemic waves during the first year at three non‐academic rural intensive care units in Sweden.MethodsWe retrospectively analysed all cases of COVID‐19 admitted to intensive care units in Region Jönköping County during 1 year. The primary endpoint was 30‐day mortality.ResultsBetween 14th March 2020 and 13th March 2021, 264 patients were admitted to undergo intensive care with confirmed SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. The 30‐day mortality rate after the initial intensive care admission was 12.9%, and this rate remained unchanged during both pandemic waves. However, we found several distinct differences between the two pandemic waves, including an increase in the use of high‐flow nasal oxygen but a decrease in invasive mechanical ventilation use, biochemical markers of inflammation, continuous renal replacement therapy and length of stay in the intensive care unit.ConclusionOur study showed that critically ill patients with COVID‐19 in Sweden have a low 30‐day mortality rate which compares well with results published from academic centres and national cohorts throughout Scandinavia. During the second pandemic wave, the proportion of patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation and continuous renal replacement therapy was lower than that in the first wave. This could be the result of increased knowledge and improved therapeutic options.
The foreign experience and investment performance of venture capitalists
Authors: Zhang Lin , Zhang Xueyong 
Published: August 2021

AbstractThis study examines the impact of venture capitalists with foreign experience on investment performance. Based on venture capitalist‐ and deal‐level samples, venture capitalists with foreign experience are found to yield significantly worse investment performance than those with domestic experience in China. The study findings hold across a wide range of robustness checks. Further results indicate that venture capitalists with foreign experience are more prone to follow prudent investing strategies, invest shortly before exiting and conduct less supervision. One underlying mechanism through which venture capitalists with foreign experience yield poorer performances is cultural distance.
Understanding dispersal patterns can inform future translocation strategies: A case study of the threatened greater stick‐nest rat (Leporillus conditor)
Authors: Onley Isabelle R. , Austin Jeremy J. , Mitchell Kieren J. , Moseby Katherine E. 
Published: August 2021

AbstractDispersal behaviour and sociality are significant factors influencing survival at both the individual and population levels. In translocation and breeding programmes, social structure and sex‐biased philopatry and dispersal should be considered in order to maximise population viability and conservation outcomes. Here, we use the greater stick‐nest rat (Leporillus conditor), a native Australian rodent, as a case study to understand how knowledge of social structure and dispersal can inform conservation and translocation programmes. We combine high‐throughput DNA sequencing with field trapping data from a translocated population of greater stick‐nest rats at Arid Recovery Reserve, South Australia, to provide the first empirical evidence of female philopatry and male‐biased dispersal in this species. Males were found to disperse, on average, 1.5 km from the natal nest, while females typically did not disperse beyond 500 m. Further, recapture data showed that females demonstrated a higher degree of nest fidelity than males over time. Based on these findings, we make two key recommendations for future translocations of the species. Firstly, founders should be harvested in small groups at adjacent nest sites with groups separated by a minimum of 1.5 km allowing family group structure to be retained during translocation while simultaneously maximising genetic diversity. Secondly, translocated individuals should be released in family cohorts into patches of optimal habitat that contain adequate shelter substrates interspersed over short distances (~300–500 m, the maximum dispersal distance of females found in this study), thereby facilitating nest establishment and maintenance of family groups. The results of this study have implications for conservation and reintroduction biology as a whole; we highlight the importance of considering spatial genetic structure during all stages of translocations to improve outcomes, and the value of combining genetic and field data to better understand species’ social and spatial preferences.