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Consumer resistance to service robots: a stressor-based perspective on engagement and wellbeing
Authors: Wong Jimmy , Wong Amy 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
Applying the Innovation Resistance Theory, this study aims to examine the effects of contextual and trait stressors on consumer engagement and wellbeing in the context of service robots.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from 560 users who interacted with a service robot at a library and a museum. The data were analyzed using Smart PLS 4.0.

Findings
The findings show the significant negative effects of perceived intrusion on consumer engagement and wellbeing. In addition, technology anxiety exhibited a significant positive effect on consumer engagement and wellbeing, whereas consumer engagement predicted wellbeing. Moreover, the findings highlight the importance of consumer engagement as a key mediator between the stressors and wellbeing.

Practical implications
The findings equip service managers with the necessary information to effectively integrate service robots in an inclusive manner that resonates with consumer engagement and wellbeing.

Originality/value
This research uses field data to empirically validate the effects of contextual and trait stressors on consumer resistance to service robots.
The relationship between government expenditure on agriculture and agriculture production
Authors: Sogah Ernest , Mawutor John Kwaku Mensah , Ofoeda Isaac , Gborse Freeman Christian 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThe impact of government expenditure on economic performance has been a topic of discussion at both the sectoral and aggregate national levels. Despite its theoretical importance, evidence from literature indicates that this relationship has not been universally accepted across different countries and sectors. Given the significance of agriculture in African economies, particularly in Ghana, and the role of government in this sector, this study examines the impact of government expenditure on agricultural productivity in Ghana from 2000Q1 to 2022Q4.Design/methodology/approachSpecification of the model was done based on the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) cointegration bound test approach.FindingsThe results revealed that the studied variables cointegrated in the long run. Government expenditure was found to induce agriculture production both for the long run and short run within the period of the study, implying that government expenditure matters in inducing agriculture productivity in Ghana.Originality/valueThe study employed the ARDL methodology to investigate government expenditure and agriculture production contagion in Ghana, which has been specifically overlooked by previous studies. It is suggested that the Government of Ghana as well as others in similar environment should increase investment into the agriculture to boost the productivity of the sector.
Artificial intelligence in the workplace – challenges, opportunities and HRM framework: a critical review and research agenda for change
Authors: Mendy John , Jain Apoorva , Thomas Asha 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis paper specifically aims to examine how (via which activities, methods and capabilities) organizations’ management deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to address underperformance. Five mitigation strategies/recommendations are introduced to manage the challenges and facilitate greater efficacies in changing organizations.Design/methodology/approachThis paper conceptually synthesizes 47 articles, thematically reports and critically analyzes the AI–HRM–managerial decision-making relationship in changing organizations and discusses the impacts.FindingsThe results highlight three significant challenges and opportunities for changing organizations: (1) job performance challenges, (2) organizational performance challenges and HR and (3) collaborative intelligence opportunities.Originality/valueThe paper’s originality lies in addressing the current lack of a theoretical framework guiding HRM and AI experts on the managerial and strategic capabilities needed to address underperformance and their impacts in facilitating collective efficacies in human–AI collaboration in changing organizations. By further capturing an innovative HR Framework’s (1) human, (2) AI, (3) employees’ well-being, (4) jobs and (5) organizational performance, and its five key managerial recommendations/strategies, this paper develops two concepts: “technological servitization” and “re-ontological in-securitization” to advance theory in Managerial Psychology regarding the unintended/paradoxical consequences of managements’ AI-driven organizational performance interventions, including meaninglessness in organizations.
Effect of sustained elevated temperature on compression and split-tensile properties of concrete made with waste foundry sand
Authors: Manjunatha M. , Suresh N. , Bindiganavile Vivek , Rao Vadiraj , Shivaswamy Sanjay 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThe aim of the current study is to inspect the influence of high temperatures on the compressive and split-tensile-strength (STS) of concrete mixtures produced by replacing natural river sand with waste-foundry sand (WFS) at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. When the experimental findings and the projected outcomes were compared by IS:456-2000 code equations, the STS results predicted by the suggested mathematical equations exhibit lower variations. It is proposed to employ the presented mathematical formulas to evaluate the STS of concrete cylindrical specimens at higher temperatures.Design/methodology/approachAfter fabricating, concrete mixtures were allowed to cure for 28 days. For the purpose of avoiding explosive spalling during the heating process, concrete samples are taken out from the curing chamber after 28 days and allowed to dry for two days. The manufactured concrete specimen is exposed to 100 °C, 200 °C, 300 °C, 400 °C, 500 °C and 600 °C temperatures for a duration of 2 h. After the specimens have cool down to room temperature (RT), the physical test, ultrasonic-pulse-velocity (UPV) test, compressive strength test and STS test are carried out.FindingsWith an increase in WFS content, concrete specimens' residue compressive-strength and STS decreases. The STS of samples declines as the WFS content rises with increase in temperature interval. According to the UPV test, the concrete samples quality is “good” up to 400 °C; after 500 °C, it ranges from “doubtful to poor.” The UPV values of various mixes declined as the temperature increased. Mass losses increase with exposure to greater temperatures and with an increase in the proportions of WFS in concrete specimens. For mixtures MWFS-0, MWFS-1, MWFS-2, MWFS-3 and MWFS-4 (0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% WFS content), no cracks were present on any of the samples below 400 °C. Concrete surfaces start to show cracks whenever the intervals of temperature increase above 400 °C.Originality/valueIn this investigation, WFS elements are totally substituted for natural sand in concrete mixtures. The residue strength properties, including residual compressive strength and residual STS, were found to be lower after exposures to greater temperature when comparisons were made to referral mixtures. When comparing specimens’ compressive strength, higher temperatures have more effects on the STS of samples with higher WFS contents.
Evaluating the visual literacy of the Kuwaiti government’s Arabic infographics during the COVID-19 pandemic: an automated visual analysis and AI approach
Authors: Al Nashmi Eisa , Almutairi Abdullah , Bashir Manaf , Alsharhan Eiman 
Published: November 2024

PurposeWith infographics emerging as key communication tools on social media platforms, this study explores the visual literacy of governments in creating effective infographics, especially during crises. Using the Kuwaiti government during the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study, the investigation evaluates the government’s visual competency and strategy in its infographics on X.Design/methodology/approachFor competence, AI-based techniques were employed to analyze the proportion of text region size to total infographic size, word count per infographic and the most prominent colors used. Regarding strategy, the study utilized the crisis and emergency risk communication (CERC) model as a framework to examine how the Kuwaiti government integrated crisis communication response strategies into infographics.FindingsWhen communicating complex messages, the government resorted to text-heavy infographics instead of creative visualizations, casting doubt on its visual competence. The inconsistent use of colors further undermined a recognizable visual identity. Regarding strategy, infographics on crisis updates were most frequent, supporting CERC’s emphasis on reducing uncertainty. Yet, prioritizing bolstering strategies above empathy and action steps goes against the advice of existing literature.Originality/valueWhile crisis communication research is widely based on textual analysis, this study extends the literature by examining visuals, specifically infographics. Additionally, focusing on Arabic infographics from Kuwait, the study expands the crisis communication literature, which has mainly concentrated on Western countries and the English language. Given the lack of consensus on the best methods to measure visual literacy, this study’s AI approaches contribute to the literature.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-03-2024-0172
Defect recognition in Ti-6Al-4V fabrication by in situ monitoring of directed energy deposition using a laser beam
Authors: Ouyang Lingxiao , Wang Hao , Aoyagi Kenta , Imamiya Yuji , Zhao Yufan , Chiba Akihiko 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the relationship between in situ monitoring characteristics and surface defects in laser-based directed energydeposited Ti-6Al-4V.

Design/methodology/approach
In situ monitoring was conducted to extract and quantify the monitoring characteristics of each frame. A two-dimensional contour map was generated using the quantified characteristics to determine the defect formation locations. Computational thermal-fluid dynamics software was used to determine which surface tension terms or shielding gas had a significant effect on the depression of the molten pool.

Findings
This study has made a significant contribution by revealing the direct correlation between the molten pool size and brightness with defect formation in laser-based DED of Ti-6Al-4V. It was found that in regions of reduced height, the molten pool exhibited increased size and brightness, leading to surface depressions due to vapor recoil pressure flattening the molten pool. Moreover, the results highlighted that the enhanced Marangoni forces, caused by a high-temperature gradient, hindered the proper accumulation of molten metal, exacerbating height reductions. This insight provides a deeper understanding of how molten pool dynamics directly influence surface quality, which is a critical factor in DED processes.

Originality/value
This study contributes to understanding of the relationship between in situ monitoring characteristics and surface defects in laser-based directed energy-deposited Ti-6Al-4V. Additionally, by using in situ monitoring and computational analysis, significant insights were gained into the factors influencing molten pool behavior and subsequent surface defects.
Research on digital twin technology and its application in intelligent operation and maintenance of high-speed railway infrastructure
Authors: liu Yi , Li Ping , Feng Boqing , Pan Peifen , Wang Xueying , Zhao Qiliang 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis paper analyzes the application of digital twin technology in the field of intelligent operation and maintenance of high-speed railway infrastructure from the perspective of top-level design.Design/methodology/approachThis paper provides a comprehensive overview of the definition, connotations, characteristics and key technologies of digital twin technology. It also conducts a thorough analysis of the current state of digital twin applications, with a particular focus on the overall requirements for intelligent operation and maintenance of high-speed railway infrastructure. Using the Jinan Yellow River Bridge on the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway as a case study, the paper details the construction process of the twin system from the perspectives of system architecture, theoretical definition, model construction and platform design.FindingsDigital twin technology can play an important role in the whole life cycle management, fault prediction and condition monitoring in the field of high-speed rail operation and maintenance. Digital twin technology is of great significance to improve the intelligent level of high-speed railway operation and management.Originality/valueThis paper systematically summarizes the main components of digital twin railway. The general framework of the digital twin bridge is given, and its application in the field of intelligent operation and maintenance is prospected.
Information and communication technologies, financial inclusion and economic growth: evidence from high- and low-income countries
Authors: Nugraha Dhita Aditya , Sugiharso Safuan Sugiharso Safuan 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to assess the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) and financial inclusion on economic growth. This study also examines whether ICT can be a determinant of financial inclusion. Moreover, this study provides new evidence concerning whether ICT can reduce the financial inclusion gap.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses the country-level data over the period 2005–2019 and estimate using the dynamic and the static panel model.

Findings
The results show that the ICT and financial inclusion interaction variable substantially and positively impacts economic growth for only certain interaction variables. ICT is an essential determinant of financial inclusion and reduces some gaps.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the literature by considering whether ICT and financial inclusion impact economic growth in high- and low-income countries. The other contribution of this study is that ICT represents a determinant in promoting financial inclusion. The final contribution of this study is providing new evidence concerning whether ICT can reduce the financial inclusion gap so that financial access can increase, financial inclusion can develop and simultaneously encourage economic growth.
Efficacy of an Inactivated Whole‐Virus A/Victoria/361/2011 (IVR‐165) (H3N2) Influenza Vaccine in Ferrets
Authors: Kishida Noriko , Imai Masaki , Ainai Akira , Asanuma Hideki , Saito Reiko , Fujisaki Seiichiro , Shirakura Masayuki , Nakamura Kazuya , Kuwahara Tomoko , Takashita Emi , Tashiro Masato , Odagiri Takato , Watanabe Shinji 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTIt has been reported that the high‐growth reassortant (HGR) A(H3N2) influenza viruses used for split influenza vaccine (SV) production have some amino acid substitutions in hemagglutinin due to egg adaptation during virus propagation, causing antigenic differences between HGR and epidemic viruses. To clarify whether inactivated whole‐virus vaccine (WV) derived from the A(H3N2) HGR virus possessing egg adaptation could induce cross‐protective immune responses against epidemic A(H3N2) viruses, the efficacy of WV was compared with that of SV in a ferret model. When the ferrets immunized with WV or SV derived from HGR A/Victoria/361/2011 (IVR‐165) virus were challenged with the homologous virus A/Victoria/361/2011 (IVR‐165) or its original cell‐propagated A/Victoria/361/2011 virus, respectively, WV successfully shortened the duration of virus shedding of both challenge viruses, whereas SV shortened only that of the homologous virus, A/Victoria/361/2011 (IVR‐165). When WV‐immunized ferrets were challenged with A/Fukushima/69/2015 virus, which is an epidemic virus antigenically different from the A/Victoria/361/2011 virus, WV could shorten the duration of shedding of this virus. In addition, we found that early induction of nasal IgG and IgA antibodies by vaccines helped shorten the virus‐shedding period, although this was dependent on the degree of difference in antigenicity of the challenge virus. These results indicate that vaccination with WV, not with SV, would be a solution to avoid decreased vaccine effectiveness due to the antigenic change of HGR virus by egg adaptation during virus propagation.
Bee microbiomes in a changing climate: Investigating the effects of temperature on solitary bee life history and health
Authors: Crowley Bailey L. , Schaeffer Robert N. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractClimate change is rapidly warming thermal environments, an important abiotic stimulus governing interactions between microbial symbionts and their hosts. Increasing evidence suggests that solitary bees rely on pollen provision microbes for successful development. However, the effects of heat stress on provision microbiota and the resulting consequences for larval health and development remain to be examined. We performed an in vitro study to investigate the effects of the thermal environment on provision microbiome composition and measured fitness outcomes for Osmia lignaria larvae. While pollen sterilisation removed bacteria from microbe‐rich provisions, larval survivorship did not significantly differ between bees reared on microbe‐rich (unmanipulated) diets and provisions treated with ethylene oxide (EO) gas. In contrast to previous research in solitary bees, larvae reared on EO‐treated provisions weighed more and had higher total fat content, with temperature moderating the degree of difference. As anticipated, we observed a negative relationship between the duration of larval development and temperature. Our results indicated that an intact provision microbiota may not always improve bee fitness and that bee‐microbe interactions during larval development may contribute to the size‐shrinking effect observed for cavity‐nesting bees under warming conditions.
Do Gender Differences in Mental Health Contribute to Gender Differences in Physical Health? An Instrumental Variables Approach
Authors: Zikos Vasileios 
Published: November 2024

AbstractExisting research indicates that gender disparities in mental health contribute to gender disparities in physical health. However, the observed relationship might be driven by the endogeneity of mental health. By combining high‐quality panel data with standard estimation techniques, we initially confirm the previous findings. In contrast, when we account for the endogeneity of mental health using the death of a relative and the death of a spouse as instruments, we observe a change in the existing result. Although the positive and significant impact of mental health on physical health persists, the disparity between women and men becomes negligible.
The Umbilical1
Authors: Barlow Jay 
Published: November 2024

AbstractTraditional psychoanalytic approaches view excessive parental, social or relational involvement in human development as an opportunity for linking complex gender and identity experiences. The analyst's unconscious bias might present them with an opportunity for interpretation that might resemble something akin to conversion therapy. All of which leaves the patient feeling alienated thereby confirming their exiled Self. Early relational trauma affects every gender and sexual identity. In turn each traumatic situation, from inappropriate interference to traumatic abuse, affects how an individual forms and experiences relationships. Gender and sexual identity are fluid agencies of the Self within all human development. For people who are non‐normative when it comes to their gender, identity or sexuality, evidence of early relational trauma should not unthinkingly be treated alongside mental health struggles. This clinical paper explores the once‐weekly analytic work with a young trans man who was exiled and lived in a dysregulated state of mind from his early relational trauma. This paper uses images from the artist Louise Bourgeois to explore the early development of projective identification and to propose that this becomes a way of exiling unwanted feelings into the Other with the hope of finding a place of belonging as if through a psychic umbilical.
Closing a gap or creating a new one? Comparing support for participatory instruments among different stakeholders
Authors: WAUTERS BRAM , HAESEVOETS TESSA , VERSCHUERE BRAM , ROETS ARNE , STEYVERS KRISTOF , PITTOORS GILLES , BERKVENS LIESE , DE SMEDT NINA , GOUTRY WILLEM , VAN SEVEREN RUBEN 
Published: November 2024

AbstractRepresentative democracy is perceived to be in crisis in many Western countries. Increasing citizen participation is often considered to be a remedy to close this gap between government and the people. Which instruments should be used to realize this remains, however, open for discussion. In this article, we compare attitudes of citizens, politicians and civil servants towards a number of participatory instruments. We assess to what extent these attitudes are influenced by ‘interests’ (operationalized as the formal position one takes: either politician, citizen or civil servant) and ‘ideas’ (measured as ideological beliefs), while holding the institutional context constant (the local level in Flanders [Belgium]). Analyses based on a large‐scale survey (N = 4,168) show that although the ideological position of the respondents to some extent affects attitudes towards particular participatory instruments, especially their formal position has a considerable impact on how participatory instruments are appreciated. Indeed, different stakeholders distinctly advance different instruments as the best way to enhance citizen participation. This raises questions about the potential of citizen participation to narrow the gap between citizens and policymakers, as diverging attitudes towards particular instruments might create a new gap rather than closing one.
Sex differences of visceral fat with cardiac structure and function in type 2 diabetes: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Rui‐hua Chen , Yi Lin , Huan‐bai Xu , Yu‐fan Wang , Yong‐de Peng 
Published: November 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe aim of this study is to analyze the associations among fat distribution, left ventricular (LV) structure, and function in T2DM patients and further assess the sex differences among them.MethodsTwo thousand and one hundred seven T2DM patients were enrolled to this study. Patients' height, weight, BMI, visceral fat area (VFA), baPWV, parameters of cardiac structure and function, and clinical biochemical indicators were measured and collected.ResultsThere were significant differences between male and female T2DM patients in age, duration of diabetes, complication ratio of hypertension and dyslipidemia, smoking history, visceral fat, baPWV, and ventricular structure and function (p < 0.05). Compared with the Q1 group, female patients in the highest quartile (Q4) of VFA had a decreased LVEF and significantly increased baPWV (p < 0.05), whereas no such changes were found in males. The correlation analysis showed that LVEF in male patients was negatively correlated with hypertension history, using of CCBs, GLP‐1RA, lipid‐lowering medications, BMI, WC, WHR, FPG, FC‐P, HbA1c, GA, HOMA‐IR, Cr, and baPWV, while the LVEF in female patients was negatively correlated with VFA, VSR, VFA/BMI, VFA/H2, VFA/weight in females (p < 0.05). LVMI was positively associated with diabetes duration, age, hypertension history, WC, WHR, VFA, SFA, VFA/BMI, VFA/H2, VFA/weight, and baPWV in both males and females. Multivariable‐adjusted linear regression analysis showed that VFA was independently associated with LVEF (β = − 0.096, p = 0.010), LVMI (β = 0.083, p = 0.038), and baPWV (β = 0.120, p = 0.003) in females.ConclusionsValues of VFA were independently associated with LVEF, LVMI, and baPWV in women, but not in men, in patients with T2DM.image