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Validating multidimensional entrepreneurial orientation in emerging economies
Authors: Saha Kaustav , Kumar Rohit , Dutta Swarup Kumar , Tiwari Preeti 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThis study aims to examine the Lumpkin and Dess (1996) conceptualization of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) in an emerging economy, focusing on India. It ascertains the dimensions of EO that are valuable in securing superior firm performance in emerging economies, which might differ from a developed market setting. It further examines the difference in the significance of dimensions between the manufacturing and services industry.Design/methodology/approachA novel primary data set consisting of responses from 228 new ventures incorporated in India was created through an online questionnaire survey following the tailored design method principles. A disaggregated approach was adopted and the data were analyzed using multiple regression in SPSS 21.FindingsAmong the dimensions of EO, competitive aggressiveness positively affected new venture performance, whereas proactiveness did not show any effect. Autonomy also exhibited a positive impact, except for new venture growth in manufacturing firms. Innovativeness exhibited partial support, only for the effectiveness of service firms. Risking-taking exhibited a negative effect on performance, particularly for manufacturing firms.Practical implicationsThe findings guide entrepreneurs and managers operating their new ventures in emerging economies by suggesting the dimensions that are most likely to benefit firm performance and those that might be detrimental.Originality/valueThis study empirically validates the multidimensional conceptualization of EO in India and extends previous studies, which have typically focused on an aggregated EO scale. This study’s findings attest that the manifestation of EO in emerging economies might be different compared to mature economies. The contrast between the manufacturing and service sectors is also shown.
An empirical analysis of SMES’ triple bottom line practices
Authors: Edeigba Jude , Arasanmi Chris 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThis study aims to examine the determinants of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sustainability practices in New Zealand from the triple bottom line (3BL) perspective. Unlike large companies and government agencies whose sustainability practices are driven by regulations and attempts to legitimise business operations, little is known about the drivers of SMEs’ sustainability practices.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey approach was adopted for the data collection. The analysis was mainly descriptive, while the covariates’ effects were measured based on partial least squares structural equation modelling.FindingsThis paper identified that SMEs’ 3BL practices are significantly influenced by local bylaws, voluntary adoption of 3BL operational policies and company size. This paper finds that the SMEs’ industry type is not statistically significant as a determinant of their 3BL practices. This implies that regulation and operational policies increase sustainability practices in the SME sector.Practical implicationsThese findings provide insights to SMEs’ managers on the importance of sustainability policies adoption and bylaws. Government departments and local government councils could adopt the findings in developing regulatory policies that support SMEs’ 3BL.Social implicationsThis study provides support for economically, environmentally and socially sustainable business practices amongst SMEs.Originality/valueA dearth of studies on SMEs sustainability practices exists in the extant literature, particularly in New Zealand. The study focusses on SMEs sustainability in the viewpoint of 3BL practices based on an empirical analysis.
How a halfway house became a road toward freedom: a case study of the Kalatapae community
Authors: Chokprajakchat Srisombat , Techagaisiyavanit Wanaporn , Iyavarakul Tongyai 
Published: June 2021

Purpose
A common challenge found in the establishment and operation of a halfway house is the local community’s opposition, which can lead to community disengagement and the exclusion of the halfway house residents from the locality. This study aims to examine, and present a unique, alternate experience of the Kalatapae halfway house, which is located in a less privileged community in the southern part of Thailand.

Design/methodology/approach
The study uses mixed methods by using a qualitative methodology through conducting in-depth interviews with 16 halfway house residents and the house’s manager, and a focus group with government officials and adopting a quantitative methodology through conducting public surveys with the local residents in Kalatapae and its 6 other surrounding communities to inquire about their support for the halfway house and its residents.

Findings
The study found certain key factors that help secure emotional support for the halfway house residents through the local community’s acceptance. These are needs recognition of the house residents, community involvement and the perceived mutual benefits gained by the community from the operation of the halfway house. The community’s positive social engagement arguably increases the ability of the halfway house residents to desist from crime and better facilitate their transition back into society.

Research limitations/implications
The quantitative data were analyzed based on the frequency of responses to quantify the overall level of support of the local residents. Individual factors that would have an effect on the responses were not determined.

Practical implications
The experience can serve as a strategy for operating other halfway houses to facilitate transition and reintegration of the house’s residents into the society.

Originality/value
The study provides a practical aspect in the implementation of an aftercare program by presenting new key elements for a halfway house to secure local community acceptance and maintain a positive relationship with the halfway house's residents.
Satisfaction of Pakistan’s Islamic banking system during the COVID-19 pandemic Logistic model-based identification of the determinants to improve customer
Authors: Alharthi Majed , Hanif Imran , Ur Rehman Hafeez , Alamoudi Hawazen 
Published: June 2021

Purpose
This study aims to explore the potential determinants of customers’ satisfaction with the Islamic banking system and highlights the fact that both internal and external factors play key roles in customer satisfaction (CS) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design/methodology/approach
Primary data from six Islamic banks (Al Baraka Bank Ltd, BankIslami Pakistan Ltd, Burj Bank Ltd, Dubai Islamic Bank Ltd, Meezan Bank Ltd and MCB-Islamic Bank Ltd) were analysed using a binary logit method.

Findings
The results showed that internal factors such as hand sanitisation facilities, strict compliance with wearing a mask before entering the bank, the distance between customers and dealing officers, an organised network of branches (in terms of health safety protocols), the behaviour of dealing officers and extended banking hours contributed significantly to enhancing the satisfaction of Islamic banking customers during the pandemic in Pakistan. The results showed that high service charges on loans have a significant adverse impact on CS. Concerning external factors, the results showed that mass media platforms that can update customers about new services and customer transactions’ processing timing, the number of operational branches in the pandemic period, available parking space in front of a bank and recommendations from family and friends to open an account with a particular bank increase CS levels.

Practical implications
The study’s results will be helpful for the policymakers and practitioners to design such policies that can promote the Islamic banking system in developing countries such as Pakistan.

Originality/value
Under the pandemic situation, the present study highlights the internal and external determinants of Islamic banking customers’ satisfaction in Pakistan. The study provides a foundation for Islamic Banks to revise their policy frameworks and marketing strategies to attract customer interest and improve their satisfaction levels.
More cooperative ... more competitive? Improving competitiveness by sharing value through the supply chain
Authors: Fontoura Pedro , Coelho Arnaldo 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to analyze how corporate social responsibility (CSR) affects a company's value. It does this specifically by analyzing the effect of socially responsible behaviors on shared value (SV) creation, in order to foster higher performance (PRF) and greater competitive advantages, considering the moderator role of the supply chain leadership dependency (SCLD). It provides new insights into CSR management to ensure business sustainability for supply chain management.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a structured questionnaire to gather data from a cross-sectional sample of 425 supply chain partners for Portugal's biggest energy supplier. Structural equation modeling is used to test the proposed hypotheses, and a multigroup analysis is conducted to find how a supplier's dependency can impact the suggested relationships.FindingsThe findings suggest that CSR positively impacts CA, SV and PRF. Additionally, this study reveals that SV has a positive impact on PRF. Additionally, the SCLD appears to moderate some of the proposed relationships.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper provides some empirical evidence of the influence of CSR on organizational value creation, contributing toward a better understanding of the impacts of socially responsible behaviors on business sustainability. The overall results may support the importance of CSR, identifying how a socially responsible company may create value for itself and share it with partners, thereby improving performance and competitiveness, while considering the role of dependency in moderating these relationships. Yet, the research considers only one company supplier. The relationships between variables need to be explored in other practical case studies and longitudinal investigations to improve upon the potential for making generalizations.Practical implicationsResults show that being cooperative might make a company more competitive, which might be one of the foundations of CSR and sustainability.Social implicationsThis study claims that profit alone is no longer sufficient for the legitimization of business. As an alternative, SV creation has become the new goal for businesses seeking to regain and improve societal trust.Originality/valueThe overall results may support the importance of CSR, identifying how a socially responsible company may create value for itself and share it with partners, thereby improving performance and competitiveness, while considering the role of dependency in moderating these relationships.
Formal salesforce control mechanisms and behavioral outcomes
Authors: Shin Kwan Soo , Amenuvor Fortune Edem , Boateng Henry , Basilisco Richard 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThe current study aims to empirically examine the impact of formal salesforce control systems on salespeople and customer behavior.Design/methodology/approachData are collected from 704 salespeople and their respective visiting customers (704) in Ghana. The suggested hypotheses are tested through the structural equation (SEM) modeling technique.FindingsThe study results show that all three formal control mechanisms have positive and significant effects on customer-directed problem-solving and adaptive selling behaviors. Similarly, the study finds that salespeople's customer-directed problem-solving behavior increases, respectively, customer-directed opportunism and relationship continuity. Adaptive selling behavior also has significant positive effects on both customer-directed opportunism and relationship continuity, respectively.Practical implicationsThe study offers practical and theoretical insights into understanding salesforce control dynamics, customer-directed opportunism, adaptive selling behavior, customer-directed problem-solving behavior and continuity of relationships. The results also have significant consequences for sales organizations as they can help sales managers decide on the best form of salesforce control systems to deploy.Originality/valueThe current research demonstrates how control mechanisms can influence both adaptive selling and customer-directed problem-solving behaviors and how these could generate both customer-directed opportunism and relationship continuity.
How to empower parental responsibility: parents’ views on personalized advertising and online data collection targeting their teens
Authors: Holvoet Sanne , Hudders Liselot , Herrewijn Laura 
Published: June 2021

Purpose
This study aims to explore whether parents perceive themselves as responsible for helping their teenage children (aged 13–17 years) cope with the persuasive effects of personalized advertising and the related process of online data collection. In addition, this study aims to examine how this parental responsibility is shaped.

Design/methodology/approach
A survey among parents (N = 354) of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 years was conducted.

Findings
Exploratory analyses showed that parents are highly concerned about their teens’ exposure to personalized advertising and online data collection, and that they consider themselves and the commercial companies behind these practices as responsible for protecting teenagers. Furthermore, the study showed that parents who believe that their children have higher levels of media skills presume less negative and more positive influences of personalized advertising on their children. The presumed negative influences increase parental concerns and responsibility, while presumed positive influences decrease parental concerns and responsibility.

Originality/value
Most previous studies on personalized advertising and online data collection were conducted among the teenagers themselves or discussed the regulatory framework concerning this topic. This study, however, focuses on one of the most important socialization agents that could help teenagers cope with these practices. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first studies to examine parents’ views regarding personalized advertising targeting teenagers and it provides insights in how parents perceive their own responsibility.
Salvage surgery following downstaging of advanced non‐small cell lung cancer by targeted therapy
Authors: Li Kuo , Cao Xiaonian , Ai Bo , Xiao Han , Huang Quanfu , Zhang Zheng , Chu Qian , Zhang Li , Dai Xiaofang , Liao Yongde 
Published: June 2021

AbstractBackgroundAdvanced non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for a high proportion of lung cancer cases. Targeted therapy improve the survival in these patients, but acquired drug resistance will inevitably occur. If tumor downstaging is achieved after targeted therapy, could surgical resection before drug resistance improve clinical benefits for patients with advanced NSCLC? Here, we conducted a clinical trial showing that for patients with advanced driver gene mutant NSCLC who did not progress after targeted therapy, salvage surgery (SS) could improve progression‐free survival (PFS). Herein, we retrospectively reviewed our former clinical trial and thoracic cancer database in our medical institutions.MethodsWe identified patients with advanced driver gene mutant NSCLC treated with targeted therapy plus SS or targeted therapy alone in our former clinical trial and our thoracic cancer database from July 2016 to July 2019. PFS was compared between the targeted therapy plus SS group and the targeted therapy only group using the log‐rank test.ResultsWe identified 73 patients with driver gene mutant NSCLC who were treated with targeted therapy and 18 treated with targeted therapy plus SS.Among the 18 patients treated with targeted therapy plus SS, there were no obvious perioperative complications and deaths. Targeted therapy followed by SS resulted in a significantly longer PFS compared with targeted therapy alone (23.4 months VS 12.9 months, p = 0.0004).ConclusionsSalvage surgery after tumor downstaging is a promising therapeutic strategy for some patients with advanced (stage IIIB–IV) NSCLC and may offer a new therapeutic option for multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment of lung cancer.
Evaluation of different materials used for sealing of implant abutment access channel and the peri‐implant sulcus microbiota: A 6‐month, randomized controlled trial
Authors: Rubino Caroline V. , Katz Brandon G. , Langlois Kylie , Wang Howard H. , Carrion Julio A. , Walker Stephen G. , Collier Jackie L. , Iacono Vincent J. , Myneni Srinivas R. 
Published: June 2021

AbstractObjectivePeri‐implantitis has been attributed to a myriad of factors, including microleakage at the abutment‐implant interface. Implant abutment access channel sealing materials (IACSM) are readily used in implant dentistry, with little evidence on their effect on microleakage. This study aims to evaluate the effect of IACSM on the microbial composition in the implant access channel and the peri‐implant sulcus.MethodsA total of n = 8 patients (64 implants) were included in this single‐blinded, randomized controlled trial, whereas four different materials (cotton, polytetrafluoroethylene [PTFE], synthetic foam, or polyvinyl siloxane [PVS]) were randomly placed as an IACSM. Following 6 months, microbial analysis was completed on the IACSM and samples from the peri‐implant sulci via PCR and high‐throughput sequencing. Bacterial samples on the IACSM and in the peri‐implant sulci were classified according to Socransky's microbial complexes.ResultsThere was a preponderance of early colonizing bacteria within the IACSM, while the peri‐implant sulci were dominated by Orange complex bacteria. The proportion of Red and Orange complex members on the IACSM was significantly less than in the peri‐implant sulci. The proportion of Green, Yellow, and Blue complex members found on the IACSM was significantly greater than in the peri‐implant sulci. Atopobium, a diverse species not included in the microbial complexes, was frequently detected in the peri‐implant sulcus samples.ConclusionsNo detectable effects of IACSM on the microbial community in the peri‐implant sulcus or on the IACSM were identified. Variation of bacterial species was most dependent on the individual patient. No significant differences were found in the periodontal parameters between the different treatment groups.
Parkinson's disease‐related changes in the behavioural synergy between eye movements and postural movements
Authors: Bonnet Cédrick T. , Delval Arnaud , Singh Tarkeshwar , Defebvre Luc 
Published: June 2021

AbstractPatients with Parkinson's disease (PD patients) have been shown to exhibit abnormally low levels of synergy in their posture control. The goal of this study was to determine how synergic interactions between vision and posture are affected in PD patients. These synergic interactions were expected to be impaired because PD affects the basal ganglia, which are involved in the modulation of both types of movement. Twenty patients (mean age: 60) on levodopa and 20 age‐matched‐controls (mean age: 61) performed a precise visual task (searching for targets in an image) and an unprecise control task (randomly looking at an image) in which images were projected onto a large panoramic display. Lower back, upper back, head and eye movements were recorded simultaneously. To test behavioural synergies, Pearson correlations between eye and postural movements were analysed. The relationships between eye movements and upper and lower back movements were impaired in the patients. The age‐matched controls did not show any significant correlations between eye and postural movements. Overall, our results showed that the PD patients failed to adjust and control their postural stability for success in the visual task. The impaired synergy between eye and postural movements was not related to clinical variables—probably because our patients had early‐stage PD. Our results showed that impairments in synergy can occur very early in PD. Hence, the analysis of this synergy might provide a better understanding of postural instability, visual task performance in the upright stance, and perhaps the risk of falls in PD patients.
Stressful life events can predict post‐stroke fatigue in patients with ischemic stroke
Authors: Tao Chunrong , Gu Mengmeng , Xu Pengfei , Wang Jinjing , Xiao Lulu , Gui Wei , Li Fengli , Jiang Shiyi , Liu Xinfeng , Hu Wei , Sun Wen 
Published: June 2021

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate whether stressful life events (SLEs) can predict post‐stroke fatigue (PSF) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).MethodsThis prospective cohort study included data from patients with AIS who were followed up to 2‐year interview. PSF was assessed at admission and at 6 (n = 916), 12 (n = 880), and 24 (n = 857) months with the fatigue severity scale (FSS). SLEs were measured with the Social Readjustment Rating Scale questionnaire at 6, 12 and 24 months’ interview.ResultsA significant dose‐response association was found between SLEs and FSS score across all examined time‐points: compared with those did not experience SLEs, FSS score was higher for those experiencing SLEs ≥3 at 6 months (β 0.53, 95% CI 0.28–0.78), 12 months (β 0.54, 95% CI 0.30–0.78) and 24 months (β 0.48, 95% CI 0.29–0.68). Longitudinal analyses indicated a significantly positive relationship between the number of SLEs and FSS score (SLEs: ≥3 vs. 0, β 0.14, 95% CI 0.09–0.19). Moreover, a distinct interaction of follow‐up time and SLE numbers on FSS score was observed (p < 0.05), which means elevated exposure to SLEs during follow‐up was associated with a lower rate of fatigue decline. A similar association was found in SLE load analysis.ConclusionPatients with severe fatigue were more likely to report increased number of SLEs in the previous 6 months, which could suggest that a non‐specific stressful event leads to an extra burden to an already vulnerable psychological system.
Subspecialty training of neurology residents and junior neurologists in the Baltic States
Authors: Jokubaitis Mantas , Kõrv Janika , Karelis Guntis , Jatužis Dalius , Vaitkus Antanas , Ryliškienė Kristina 
Published: June 2021

AbstractBackgroundNeurology is a field of increasing subspecialization. There is no published data regarding the proportion of neurology subspecialists in the Baltic States. The aim of this cross‐sectional study was to identify factors associated with neurology subspecialty choice, to examine possible differences between neurology residents’ and junior neurologists’ view of subspecialty, and to assess perceived subspecialty acquisition opportunities and subspecialty attractiveness.MethodsThe research was conducted as an anonymous online survey between December 28, 2020, and January 24, 2021 of neurology residents and neurologists who completed their residency during the last 5 years in the Baltic States.ResultsIn total, 72 residents and 65 neurologists participated. “Cerebrovascular diseases” and “multiple sclerosis and autoimmune diseases of the nervous system” were rated as the two most attractive subspecialties by residents, whereas “headache” and “clinical neurophysiology” were the most attractive among junior neurologists. “Vertigo and dizziness” and “dementia” were ranked the least attractive among both groups. “Cerebrovascular diseases” were perceived as having the most acquisition opportunities. The two most common determinants of subspecialty choice were “medical content of the subspecialty" and "influence of mentor during undergraduate studies or residency”.ConclusionsTwo‐thirds of junior neurologists subspecialize in at least one subspecialty, and one‐third of residents are already determined to pursue subspecialty training. Junior neurologists rated most outpatient‐related subspecialties as more attractive than neurology residents. Between the Baltic States’ universities, there was a significant difference in the number of residents who were determined to pursue subspecialty training.