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“Covid-working”: what to keep and what to leave? Evidence from an Italian company
Authors: Tagliaro Chiara , Migliore Alessandra 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the extent to which Covid-19 has challenged work habits and outcomes. The authors argue that after the lockdown period workers have been experiencing a new work mode called “Covid-working”. The aim is to provide a first interpretation of this phaenomenon and elaborate on future real estate strategies and workplace policies based on this experience.Design/methodology/approachUsing survey data, this research analyses Covid-working in a large-sized company in Italy. The survey was answered by 90 employees and addresses three domains: locations of work; a comparison between work-from-home (WFH) and work from the office; and outcomes of Covid-working vs office-working.FindingsWith Covid-working, the workers of the case company drastically changed their traditional work from the office approach to pure WFH. While this abrupt switch might generate difficulties in adaptation, this working practice was generally appreciated by this company’s workers. Positive and negative outcomes of Covid-working confirm previous studies on remote working. Recommendations on multi-location of work, new value for the headquarters and diversity empowerment open up avenues for future real estate strategies.Originality/valueObservations on Covid-working are still limited and mainly appear on grey literature, due to the newness of this phaenomenon. Empirical studies such as the proposed one can increase companies’ awareness of the positive and negative outcomes of this experience and support their future workplace strategies.
Symmetric and asymmetric modeling of knowledge management enablers to knowledge management processes and knowledge worker productivity in higher education institutes
Authors: Sahibzada Umar Farooq , Latif Khawaja Fawad , Xu Yan 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThis research examines how knowledge management (KM) enablers, i.e. trust, knowledge-oriented leadership, environmental uncertainty and KM processes will impact knowledge worker productivity (KWP). Various formations of the KM enablers and KM processes are also examined within terms of their abilities to enhance KWP.Design/methodology/approachThe research sample is taken from 248 faculty and administrators of Pakistan Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs). The relationships are tested via SmartPLS and fsQCA 3.0.FindingsThe results show that there are significant impacts of the KM enablers on KM processes and KWP. Constructed upon fuzzy qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), the outcomes exposed various combinations, which can be identified to enhance KWP.Originality/valueThe research supports to methodology by merging two methods to advance the understanding of institutional concerns about workers' productivity. The asymmetric method assists to distinguish the connections that might not be directly clear via traditional symmetric approaches. By uncovering asymmetric relationships, the study identifies a variety of approaches that can be used by HEIs to improve their KWP.
The requirements of developing programs for the management of non-communicable diseases in Iran based on the CIPP model: a qualitative study
Authors: Vali Leila , Ataollahi Fatemeh , Amiresmaili Mohammadreza , Nakhaee Nouzar , Okhovati Maryam 
Published: June 2021

PurposeOne of the priorities of the health system is community health promotion. In this regards, proper development of programs and plans is needed to create a responsive system which leads to health promotion. The aim of this study was to identify the requirements for developing non-communicable disease (NCDs) programs based on CIPP (context, input, process and product) model.Design/methodology/approachThis is a qualitative study. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 40 experienced informants in the field of NCDs. The interviewees were selected bases on pre-determined criteria which then were completed by snowball sampling. Analysis was carried out using a content analysis approach that led to identifying program development requirements in four dimensions of context, input, process and product.FindingsTwenty-nine requirements of developing program were categorized in four domains of context, input, process and product. These requirements comprised of pilot studies, the existence of appropriate needs assessment, evidence-based programs, promoting organizational culture, adequacy of resources, identification of stakeholders and comprehensive cooperation and existence of an appropriate evaluation system.Research limitations/implicationsSince this study was performed through a qualitative method, it is possible, some prerequisites of program development may not be encountered. But the extreme effort has been made to perceive diversity and different aspects.Originality/valueThe first study was in the field of appropriate requirements for program development in the context of a centralized health system in a developing country.
Forensic intellectual disability services: differences in staff perspectives in the Danish and Norwegian systems
Authors: Nyhus Eskil , Holst Søren , Munch Charlotte , Søndenaa Erik 
Published: June 2021

PurposePersons with intellectual disabilities (ID) who offend are treated differently depending on the national jurisdiction. Norway and Denmark are two such examples. The differences in care models may also have an impact on staff perspectives. This paper aims to study the differences between Norwegian and Danish staff members within secure forensic ID services.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional study involving Norwegian (n= 145) and Danish staff (n= 279) in secure forensic learning disabilities services was conducted. The response rates were 50% in Denmark (n= 147) and 69% in Norway (n= 98), respectively. An electronic survey covering five sets of topics (demographic characteristics, working conditions, workplace culture, work motivation and work resilience) was used. The findings was statistically analysed using SPSS.FindingsThis study confirmed that staff in the two neighbouring countries have common conceptions of their employment. Danish staff were more exposed to violent incidents (t= 4.1(237);p< 0.001). There was greater concern with workplace safety in Denmark (t= 5.2(237);p< 0.001) compared to more team-based and rigid working conditions in Norway (t= −2.6(237);p< 0.01).Originality/valueThese differences are discussed in relation to some important national differences in a professional culture, educational systems, service organisation and legal issues that possibly add realistic explanations to the findings.
The town of bent necks: interorganizational causes and consequences of relational rivalry
Authors: Sozen Cenk 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThis study aims at developing a conceptual framework for the networking behaviour of firms having relational and non-relational competitive interactions. Initially the question of how negative ties change the meaning of competition for the rival firms was discussed and then how these types of interactions can change possible networking preferences of organizations were theoretically estimated.Design/methodology/approachThis study suggests that relational rivalry is closely linked with negative ties and even the emergence of strong positive ties among firms is viewed as a consequence of dyadic negative interactions. Different types of competitive conditions were classified under non-relational and relational categories.FindingsNot applicable.Originality/valueA majority of the studies on interorganizational networks are mostly concerned with positive tie formation patterns and the consequences of these interactions. However, there is limited number of macro-level studies, which realized explanatory potential of the negative interfirm relations. Negative interorganizational relations may also make significant contributions to the discipline of economic sociology.
Society and the moral semantics of the COVID-19 pandemic: a social systems approach
Authors: Morales Francisco X. 
Published: June 2021

PurposeIn a context of critical transition such as the COVID-19 pandemic, moral semantics take a prominent role as a form of self-description of society. However, they are not usually observed, but rather assumed as self-evident and necessarily “good.” The purpose of the article is to summarize the theory of morality from the social systems' perspective and illustrate with concrete examples the polemogenous nature of moral communication.Design/methodology/approachThis article presents an analysis of the role of morality in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the perspective of Niklas Luhmann’s social systems theory. Applying the method of second-order observation, it describes three cases of moral semantics disseminated via mass media and social media, and it examines their connection with the structural situation of subsystems of society during the pandemic crisis (particularly healthcare, politics and science).FindingsSecond-order observation of moral communication demonstrates to be fruitful to describe the conditions and consequences in which moralization of communication occurs, particularly in a situation of critical transition around the healthcare crisis. The three examples examined, namely, the hero semantics directed to healthcare workers, the semantics of indiscipline and the controversies around pseudo-sciences and conspiracy theories, show how they are based on social attribution of esteem and disesteem, how they try to answer to troublesome situations and contradictions that seem difficult to cope, and how they are close related to the emergence of conflicts, even when they seem positive oriented and well intentioned.Originality/valueThis paper is an attempt to test the usefulness of Luhmann's theory of society to understand the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and particularly the role of moral communication in concrete examples.
Managing the COVID-19 pandemic: predictors of trust in institutions in Romania
Authors: Bârgăoanu Alina , Corbu Nicoleta , Buturoiu Raluca , Durach Flavia 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThe paper discusses the predictors of trust in the institutions and people involved in crisis management at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Romania. Trust in institutions might be a key factor in the way countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic deal with the crisis as people might be more willing to accept the restrictions and rules imposed if they trust the key institutions and people involved in managing the pandemic. The paper provides recommendations for key stakeholders to increase trust in people and institutions in times of crisis.Design/methodology/approachThe authors draw evidence from a national online panel survey (N = 1,160) to investigate the main predictors of trust in this context.FindingsThe main results indicate that trust in institutions is positively correlated with news consumption and personal discussions about the pandemic, perceived incidence of COVID-19 fake news, belief in conspiracy theories and uncertainty about the future of the country.Originality/valueTo the best of the knowledge, this study is one of the few papers investigating the predictors of trust in the institutions and people involved in managing the current pandemic in a country in the Central and Eastern European region.
Study on casting design and analysis of magnesium alloy wheel
Authors: Jiang Xin , Hu Xiaodong , Liu Hai , Ju Dongying , Fukushima Yoshio , Zhenglai  
Published: June 2021

PurposeThis research establishes a suitable casting model for magnesium alloy wheel. The casting of the wheel is an element that must be considered in the design of the wheel. Casting is an important basic process and technology in the field of machinery which is widely used in production, transportation, national defense, social life and other aspects. Computer numerical simulation of the casting process can shorten the product manufacturing cycle, reduce product costs, reduce casting defects and ensure product quality. The casting material in this study is AZ91 magnesium alloy used for wheel lightweight.Design/methodology/approachLightweight research of automobile is a significant trend, and people are paying attention to the lightweight design of automobiles. Higher requirement was proposed on design and casting performance of the wheel which is an important part of lightweighting vehicle. In order to achieve better quality, the parametric studies of alloy wheel and casting are necessary. This research designs a new model of automobile wheel, to ensure energy efficiency, the wheels must be as lightweight as possible, using magnesium alloy material for lightweight.FindingsAnalysis of casting process is a very complex issue. This research based on finite element theory and actual production, designed reasonable casting model, instant filling and solidification data were obtained. Aiming at reducing casting defects, process improvement of casting riser structure was designed. On the basis of the foundation, it has important guiding significance for actual foundry production.Originality/valueThis research establish a suitable casting model for magnesium alloy wheel. Aiming at reducing casting defects, process improvement of casting riser structure were designed.
The impacts of direct-negative and indirect-negative contact experiences on the attitudes toward the police: focus on racial differences
Authors: Lim Hyeyoung , Lee Jae-Seung 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine how direct-negative and indirect-negative contact experiences affect students' attitudes toward the police by race and test the mediation effect of social distance on the relationship.Design/methodology/approachUsing the data collected from two US 4-year public universities, this study employed structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the impacts of the key variables, direct-negative and indirect-negative contact experience, on the students' attitudes toward the police. This study also tests whether indirect negative contact with the police is a stronger factor than direct negative contacts among racial/ethnic minority people.FindingsResults show that both direct-negative and indirect-negative contacts are stronger predictors of the dependent variable. In particular, the indirect-negative contact has significant direct and indirect effects through social distance on the dependent variable in racial minorities. The study also shows that indirect contact more strongly affects racial minorities than direct-negative contact experiences do.Originality/valueThis study is the first sophisticatedly to examine students' negative contact experiences into two variables: direct-negative and indirect-negative contacts with the police.
Kinship on the waterfront: logistics labour in a global port
Authors: Høyer Leivestad Hege 
Published: June 2021

AbstractThis article examines how kinship forms a contested element of labour under capitalist distribution. The focus of the article is on a thriving Spanish container port where the dockworker collective has been steadily growing since the multinational companies first arrived in the 1970s. In the wake of containerization – a standardized system of freight transport based on the intermodal shipping container – dock work has been revalued and become attractive in an area otherwise characterized by high unemployment rates and below‐average salaries. Drawing on ethnographic research, the article analyses how unionized dockworkers are met with stigmatization from the general public and criticized for their intergenerational access to ‘container capital’. The article contributes to current anthropological debates around the role of labour under global capitalism by tracing the links between kinship and labour in the making of a global port.
The wedding of two trees: connections, equivalences, and subjunctivity in a Tamil ritual
Authors: Venkatesan Soumhya 
Published: June 2021

AbstractA wedding between two trees in a Tamil village reveals that a tree can be more than, while still remaining, a tree. It needs to be a tree because trees do certain things. It can be made more than a tree, however, through a logic of homological connections which temporarily create equivalences between trees and divinities. The wedding (kalyanam), a ubiquitous Tamil ritual form which pertains not only to marriage, creatively and subjunctively opens up new possibilities to change ‘it could be’ and ‘it should be’ to ‘let it be so’. The wedding of two trees seeks to materialize ideal situations and outcomes by mobilizing the aliveness of trees, a quality they share with humans and animals, without positing personhood, identity, or confusing categories. In making this argument, I question choices of comparators in anthropological analyses which posit a holistic ‘non‐West’ against a dualistic ‘West’ and contrast a taken‐for‐granted ‘us’ with ‘our’ really rather different ‘others’.
Practice pattern variability among gastroenterologists in colorectal cancer surveillance and management of colorectal dysplasia in inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Chan Webber Pak Wo , Tan Yu Bin , Shim Hang Hock , Kaltenbach Tonya , Soetikno Roy 
Published: June 2021

ObjectiveThere is debate on the best method of colorectal cancer (CRC) surveillance in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We aimed to examine how gastroenterologists around the world practice CRC surveillance and manage dysplastic lesions in IBD.MethodsA 22‐question survey was emailed to gastroenterologists from 34 countries. It included questions on resources for, frequency and mode of CRC surveillance, and management of colorectal dysplasia. Fisherʼs exact test and logistic regression were used to evaluate the differences among respondents in various domains.ResultsThere were 217 eligible responses, with most gastroenterologists working in public hospitals (76%), and treating >10 patients with IBD weekly (71%). High‐definition white light endoscopy (HDWLE) was available in 93.1% of the centers. The preferred mode of surveillance was HDWLE with dye‐spray chromoendoscopy and targeted biopsies (41.2%). Fewer than 50% of physicians reported using chromoendoscopy in >50% of cases, citing time as the limiting factor (73.7%). Of these gastroenterologists 63% infrequently (<25% of cases) performed random biopsies during chromoendoscopy. They would attempt endoscopic mucosal resection for polypoid lesions >10 mm (67.2%), including >20 mm lesions with low grade dysplasia (49.8%), and non‐polypoid lesions >10 mm without dysplasia (56.9%). For non‐polypoid lesions >20 mm with low‐ and high‐grade dysplasia, referral to expert endoscopists was the preferred option.ConclusionThe preferred method of CRC surveillance was HDWLE with chromoendoscopy and targeted biopsies. Random biopsies were infrequently performed. The uptake of chromoendoscopy for surveillance in practice was low. Physicians varied in their approach in removing endoscopically resectable dysplastic lesions.
Multiple calcifying fibrous tumor of the pleura: A case report
Authors: Jia Bin , Zhao Gang , Zhang Zhen‐fa , Sun Bing‐sheng 
Published: June 2021

AbstractCalcifying fibrous tumor of the pleura (CFTP) is a rare benign tumor of the thoracic cavity. Due to the low incidence of CFPT, it is prone to be misdiagnosed because intraoperative analysis of frozen section is a challenge for pathologists. At present, it is difficult to distinguish this tumor from other benign thoracic tumors based on radiographic features. Therefore, surgical resection is the best method for definite diagnosis and treatment.
Introduction of a rapid sequence induction checklist and its effect on compliance to guidelines and complications
Authors: Zeuchner Jakob , Graf Jonas , Elander Louise , Frisk Jessica , Fredrikson Mats , Chew Michelle S. 
Published: June 2021

BackgroundCurrent evidence for the conduct of rapid sequence induction (RSI) is weak. This increases the risk of clinicians modifying the RSI procedure according to personal preferences. Checklists may help increase compliance to best practice guidelines and reduce complication rates. Their value during RSI, a critical procedure in anaesthesia, is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate compliance to local guidelines and frequency of RSI‐related complications before and after introduction of an RSI checklist.MethodsThis was a prospective, observational, pre‐ and post‐intervention study conducted at two hospitals. There were two interventions: the first was a standardized educational lecture to all staff at both hospitals, consisting of an educational instruction of the checklist and general information about RSI, and the second intervention was the introduction of a RSI checklist. The checklist consisted of 16 items. Compliance to guidelines was categorized as high, moderate and low, and was assessed pre‐ and post‐intervention. The frequency of RSI‐related complications was also measured.ResultsWe registered 811 RSI procedures of which 412 were pre‐intervention. After intervention, the proportion of procedures with high compliance to RSI guidelines increased from 49% to 70% (P < .001). The proportion with partial and low compliance decreased from 37% to 26% (P < .001) and 13% to 3.3% (P < .001) respectively. No change in RSI‐related complication rates was detectable post‐intervention (16.6%‐16.7% P = .56).ConclusionThe introduction of a structured RSI checklist significantly increased compliance to RSI guidelines. A change in RSI‐related complications could not be detected due to the size of the study. A checklist may be a useful tool to reduce variance during the RSI procedure.
Unique molecular signatures typify skin inflammation induced by chemical allergens and irritants
Authors: Lefevre Marine‐Alexia , Nosbaum Audrey , Rozieres Aurore , Lenief Vanina , Mosnier Amandine , Cortial Angèle , Prieux Margaux , De Bernard Simon , Nourikyan Julien , Jouve Pierre‐Emmanuel , Buffat Laurent , Hacard Florence , Ferrier‐Lebouedec Marie‐Christine , Pralong Pauline , Dzviga Charles , Herman Anne , Baeck Marie , Nicolas Jean‐François , Vocanson Marc 
Published: June 2021

AbstractBackgroundSkin exposure to chemicals may induce an inflammatory disease known as contact dermatitis (CD). Distinguishing the allergic and irritant forms of CD often proves challenging in the clinic.MethodsTo characterize the molecular signatures of chemical‐induced skin inflammation, we conducted a comprehensive transcriptomic analysis on the skin lesions of 47 patients with positive patch tests to reference contact allergens and nonallergenic irritants.ResultsA clear segregation was observed between allergen‐ and irritant‐induced gene profiles. Distinct modules pertaining to the epidermal compartment, metabolism, and proliferation were induced by both contact allergens and irritants; whereas only contact allergens prompted strong activation of adaptive immunity, notably of cytotoxic T‐cell responses. Our results also confirmed that: (a) unique pathways characterize allergen‐ and irritant‐induced dermatitis; (b) the intensity of the clinical reaction correlates with the magnitude of immune activation. Finally, using a machine‐learning approach, we identified and validated several minimal combinations of biomarkers to distinguish contact allergy from irritation.ConclusionThese results highlight the value of molecular profiling of chemical‐induced skin inflammation for improving the diagnosis of allergic versus irritant contact dermatitis.