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What we do not see, does exist: exploring the realities of work engagement in virtual teams
Authors: Raj Geethika , Gogoi Anannya 
Published: December 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to shed light on the job resources and demands of employees working in virtual teams and the impact of these job factors on their work engagement levels. Specifically, the authors focus on identifying the differing significance of employee job resources and demands on their virtual work engagement levels.

Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative approach grounded on abductive analysis is used to arrive at the findings. The methods for data collection include participant observation and semistructured interviews of 27 software engineers in the Indian information technology sector, working with virtual teams.

Findings
The authors identified the virtual-work-induced job demands and resources. Primarily, the authors found 14 job factors related to high and low levels of individual virtual work engagement, and classified them under eight aggregate dimensions: psychosocial hurdles, collaboration challenges, leadership and operational issues, dehumanization under job demands, supportive leadership, personal resources, alternate sources of income and learning goal orientation under job resources. Consequently, the authors built an importance–frequency work engagement map based on how these job factors are related to low and high levels of work engagement.

Research limitations/implications
This study’s qualitative nature limits the generalizability of the findings. Hence, further studies are encouraged to corroborate the findings. There is also a possibility of the social desirability bias that could have affected the results as participants may have perceived an element of risk in sharing all their honest feelings and perceptions. This may have especially been the case for those with higher status or positions in the company.

Practical implications
The findings suggest practical measures either to engage employees in their free time or to improve loyalty. There is a clear potential for the organization and virtual leader to communicate effectively about the expected goals, arrange informal interactions and reduce scrutiny of monitoring, thereby increasing the remote workers’ resources.

Originality/value
The originality of this study comes from multiple factors. First, the authors highlight ta contextual adaptation of the job demands-resources (JD-R) model into a virtual team context. By extension, the authors examine “how much” does both the job resources and demands contribute to the wellbeing of the employees working in virtual teams. Second, the authors construct an importance–frequency work engagement map (specifically for the virtual work context) based on the findings, which categorizes the observed resources and demands into four quadrants. The authors propose that this map could be a possible extension to the JD-R model, highlighting the differing significance of each resource and demand to employee work engagement.
Research on the impact of employee AI identity on employee proactive behavior in AI workplace
Authors: Qin Min , Qiu Shanshan , Li Shuqin , Jiang Zhensong 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThe purpose of our research is to explore the role of employee AI identity in influencing employee proactive behavior and its boundary conditions in AI workplace.Design/methodology/approachBased on the IT identity theory and motivation theory, our research discusses the effects of employee AI identity on employee proactive behavior and regarded the proactive work intention as a mediating variable. Meanwhile, we considered organization inducement as a boundary condition and discussed the moderating effects of it and its two sub-dimensions (development rewards and material rewards). Data were collected from 326 employees and partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to analyzed and draw the conclusions.FindingsFindings showed that employee AI identity significantly affects employee proactive behavior, in which the proactive work intention play a mediating role. Moreover, three subdimensions (relatedness, emotional energy, dependence) of employee AI identity have different effects on formation of employee AI identity. And organization inducement acts as a positive moderating role, development rewards and material rewards play different roles in the formation of organization inducements.Originality/valueOur research explores the different paths that influence employee proactive behavior and their boundary moderation, while analyzing the results of these influences in different subdimensions, deepening the research on employee AI identity and organization inducement. Our research is conducive to the development of the identity theory and organizational behavior research and provide suggestions for managers to improve their organizational management level.
Exploring employability skills in UAE higher education programs using a self-assessment matrix
Authors: Carter David , Minhas Wasif , Al Hafidh Gail 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThis research paper explores the degree to which employability skills are embedded across educational programs in higher education (HE) institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and to establish how successfully the required graduate attributes are being promoted, particularly those relating to employability.Design/methodology/approachAn employability self-assessment matrix, adapted from one originally developed by the UK Centre for Bioscience for a similar purpose, was utilised as the research framework in this study to generate data relevant to the UAE. The tool used was a self-administered questionnaire completed by curriculum managers on the target campuses.FindingsThe findings reveal that employability skills are increasingly being integrated into curricula and that the use of a self-assessment matrix proves to be an effective tool in gauging and further improving institutional effectiveness in this area. Supporting Higher Education institutions in promoting and developing employability skills through raising awareness and targeting resources more effectively.Originality/valueIn the context of a shifting labour market landscape, this study contributes to the ongoing discussions on the importance of employability skills and how they can be effectively integrated into HE programs to enhance career prospects and economic prosperity.
Digital dynamics: exploring ICT's role in revolutionising Nigeria's trade sectors
Authors: Azu Nnanna P. , Hussaini Dambo , Chima Kate O. , Abdullahi Hassan P. 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThis study examined the influence of information and communication technology (ICT) on Nigeria's trade in sectors. Specifically, the research evaluated the effects of internet penetration, mobile phone subscriptions and fixed telephone subscriptions on exports and imports.Design/methodology/approachThe study considered data from 1995 to 2022, highlighting ten trade sectors per standard international trade classification (SITC) single digit. It utilised the panel auto-regressive distributed lag (ARDL) with a preference for a pooled mean group (PMG) estimator.FindingsThe study finds that, in the short run, increases in internet penetration, mobile phone subscriptions and fixed telephone subscriptions significantly decrease export levels in Nigeria. Nonetheless, ICT advancements, particularly in mobile and fixed telephone subscriptions, significantly boost import activities by 17.9 and 41.5% in the long run, highlighting their positive impact on trade dynamics. In the long run, mobile telephone subscriptions substantially negatively affect exports. In contrast, internet penetration and fixed telephone subscriptions show no significant impact, indicating differing influences of ICT components on trade over time.Practical implicationsThe study underscored the need to prioritise enhancing ICT infrastructure to boost export growth, especially in sectors identified under the SITC framework. Strategies should be developed to mitigate the negative impacts associated with ICT advancements.Originality/valueThe study used the SITC framework, which presents different export and import sectors. It offers a distinctive examination of the short- and long-term effects of ICT on Nigeria's trade sectors. It also provided valuable insights into the impact of mobile and internet technologies on exports and imports, highlighting sector-specific effects and the need for strategic resource allocation.
Status or sustainability, can we have both, please? Decoding the factors shaping eco-friendly fashion buying
Authors: Aydin Gokhan 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThis study investigates the determinants of eco-buying behavior by incorporating individual attributes such as personality traits and personal values and the theory of planned behavior (TPB). It also explores status consumption’s potential role in motivating eco-fashion purchases.Design/methodology/approachConducted through an online survey with 436 respondents in the UK, the study utilizes structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the data.FindingsThe study contributes to the eco-friendly consumer behavior literature in fashion, revealing that social influence, need for uniqueness, public self-consciousness, green consumption values and prosocial attitudes significantly influence both eco-behavior and status consumption. Interestingly, while no substantial impact of status consumption on eco-behavior was observed overall, a multi-group analysis unveils distinctive perceptions and intentions. A clustering analysis identifies two significant segments (status buyers and eco-savvy fashionistas) exhibiting markedly different relationships between variables necessitating tailored marketing approaches concerning eco-fashion buying.Research limitations/implicationsTheoretically, the study highlights the limitations of the TPB in capturing evolving consumer dynamics, calling for refined models that incorporate personal values and specific motivations to better understand sustainable consumption.Practical implicationsFor “Status Buyers,” marketers should focus on their desire for uniqueness and present eco-fashion as a status symbol using social proof and influencer marketing. For “Eco-Savvy Fashionistas,” strategies should highlight environmental benefits, provide educational resources and offer tools to track environmental impact.Originality/valueThis study deepens our understanding of eco-friendly fashion purchases by accounting for the diverse perceptions and values that drive consumer behavior. Recognizing the heterogeneity within the sample reveals previously overlooked nuances in this complex decision-making process.
The structure and content of the religious tourism destination image construct: an exploratory netnography of travelers’ reviews of Makkah and Medina
Authors: Zarkada Anna K. , Kashif Muhammad , Zainab Zainab 
Published: December 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the structure and content of religious tourism destination image through the reviews of visitors to Makkah and Medina, two of the world’s most popular Muslim pilgrimage sites.

Design/methodology/approach
This is an exploratory netnographic study of the 913 reviews posted on TripAdvisor from 2018 to 2022. The structure (dimensions and attributes) and content (variables) comprising the construct of religious tourism destination image emerge through manual thematic analysis and confirmed through content analysis.

Findings
Religious tourism destination image is a three-dimensional – cognitive, affective and conative – construct comprising both religion-specific, generally sacred and secular variables in a single, indivisible crystallization of experience.

Practical implications
Destination marketing organizations and marketers of tourism enterprises should regularly analyze visitor reviews posted on social media and carefully manage all variables of the religious tourism destination image, specifically stressing the religious aspect.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first systematic analysis of the structure and content of religious tourism destination image based on detailed consumer evaluations and unprompted storytelling.
The impact of strategic management accounting (SMA) facets on organisational performance: the mediating role of the use of SMA practices
Authors: Nuhu Nuraddeen , Baird Kevin , Su Sophia Xia 
Published: December 2024

Purpose
This study aims to examine the mediating role of the use of SMA practices on the association between SMA facets and organisational performance.

Design/methodology/approach
A structural equation modelling was used to analyse the data based on a survey of 408 accountants working in Australian organisations.

Findings
The results of the structural equation model indicated that SMA facets were positively associated with the use of SMA practices as a package. The use of SMA practices as a package was subsequently positively associated with organisational performance, with the use of SMA practices mediating the effect of SMA facets on organisational performance. In addition, a direct association was found between SMA facets and organisational performance.

Originality/value
The findings make a significant contribution to the management accounting literature, specifically to the emerging SMA and use of management accounting practices as a package line of studies. The findings also have significant implications for practice, highlighting the need to consider the interplay between the facets of SMA and the use of SMA practices as a means of enhancing the impact of SMA.
Analyzing professional golf performance and earnings: insights from strokes gained analysis
Authors: Ehrlich Justin Andrew , Kamimoto Nicholas 
Published: December 2024

PurposeIn golf, strokes gained (SG) unify different shot types under a single system, including off the tee (SG: OTT), approach (SG: APP), around the green (SG: ARG) and putting (SG: PUTT). Despite SG having equal value across types, each shot type requires different skills and physical attributes. This paper analyzes how professional golfers leverage these diverse shot types to achieve wins and maximize their earnings.Design/methodology/approachThis paper explores shot type consistency, demonstrating the superior consistency of the long game compared to the short game through regression and correlation analyses. These analyses are conducted season-to-season, tournament-to-tournament and round-to-round using seven seasons of professional golf data. Additionally, we examine the types of shots that contribute to improvements within the field.FindingsThrough analyzing average gains across evenly distributed groups and employing a regression model, we find that SG: APP is the most important type of shot, followed by SG: PUTT, SG: OTT and finally SG: ARG. Additionally, when considering both empirical earnings data and a regression model, we find that SG: PUTT becomes less important. Top players primarily win their earnings through SG: APP, followed by SG: OTT, SG: PUTT and finally SG: ARG shots. Next, we examine where strokes are gained at different levels of earnings and find that SG: APP makes up most of the SG increases across the field, followed by SG: PUTT, then SG: OTT and SG: ARG.Originality/valueIn this paper, we extend previous research by analyzing the entire professional golf association field rather than focusing solely on amateurs or small sections of the professional field; we also conduct our analysis using SG instead of traditional stats.
V‐domain immunoglobulin suppressor of T‐cell activation and programmed death receptor 1 dual checkpoint blockade enhances antitumour immunity and survival in glioblastoma
Authors: Jin Shasha , Li Tao , Liu Liu , Gao Ting , Zhang Tingting , Yuan Dingyi , Di Jianwen , Guo Zhanying , Luo Zhijie , Yuan Haoliang , Liu Jun 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackground and PurposeThe current therapy cannot meet the needs of glioblastoma (GBM). V‐domain immunoglobulin suppressor of T‐cell activation (VISTA) is significantly up‐regulated in GBM patients; however, its therapeutic potential in GBM is still unclear.Experimental ApproachFlow cytometry was used to detect the expression of VISTA and the co‐expression pattern of VISTA and programmed death receptor 1 (PD‐1) on brain infiltrating lymphocytes of GBM mice. Monoclonal antibody therapy was used to evaluate the therapeutic effect of α‐VISTA monotherapy and α‐VISTA combined with α‐PD‐1 on GBM mice. Transcriptome analysis, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence were used to detect changes of immune microenvironment in mouse brain tumours. Immunofluorescence and TCGA data analysis were used to further validate the combined treatment strategy on patient data.Key ResultsCompared with normal mice, the frequency of VISTA expression and co‐expression of VISTA and PD‐1 on tumour‐infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in tumour‐bearing mice was increased. Anti‐VISTA monotherapy significantly up‐regulated multiple immune stimulation‐related pathways and moderately prolonged mouse survival time. Blocking the immune checkpoint VISTA and PD‐1 significantly prolonged the survival time of mice and cured about 80% of the mice; CD8+ T cells played an important role in this process. In addition, we found that the expression of VISTA and PD‐1 was significantly up‐regulated in GBM patients by immunofluorescence, and patients with high expression of VISTA and PD‐1 were associated with poor overall survival. This combination of blocking the immune checkpoint VISTA and PD‐1 may achieve clinical transformation in GBM.
Glucocorticoids and HPA axis regulation in the stress–obesity connection: A comprehensive overview of biological, physiological and behavioural dimensions
Authors: Lengton Robin , Schoenmakers Myrte , Penninx Brenda W. J. H. , Boon Mariëtte R. , van Rossum Elisabeth F. C. 
Published: December 2024

SummaryChronic stress, characterized by increased long‐term exposure to the glucocorticoid hormone cortisol, is increasingly linked to obesity development. Still, various knowledge gaps persist, including on underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. The aim of the current review is to provide the latest insights on the connection between stress and obesity. We discuss three biological stress systems—the autonomic nervous system, the hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and the immune system—and their link with obesity, with a particular focus on the HPA axis. The role of cortisol and its regulatory variations (including glucocorticoid rhythmicity and altered sensitivity) in adipose tissue biology and obesity development is discussed. Moreover, we highlight the physiological, affective, cognitive and behavioural dimensions of the stress response offering a deeper understanding of how stress contributes to obesity development and vice versa. Finally, stress as a treatment target for obesity is discussed. We conclude that the link between stress and obesity is complex and multifaceted, influenced by physiological, affective, cognitive and behavioural stress response mechanisms, which especially when chronically present, play a key role in the development of obesity and associated cardiometabolic diseases. This necessitates integrated approaches tailored to individual needs, including lifestyle modifications, behavioural interventions, psychosocial support and possible additional pharmacological interventions.
A Method to Distinguish Chromium‐Tanned Leathers With Low and High Risks of Surface Hexavalent Chromium
Authors: Chen Ivan , Hedberg Jonas F. , Hedberg Yolanda S. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionTraces of hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), are a major concern for skin contact with Cr‐tanned leather. Current extraction methods (ISO 17075‐1:2017) for Cr(VI) testing do not necessarily reflect the true potential of surface‐formed Cr(VI), as extracted concentrations are dependent on previous storage and atmospheric conditions.ObjectivesTo test whether a spiking method protocol can distinguish leathers with high and low risks of releasing Cr(VI).MethodsTwo groups of leather types were selected based on previously detected Cr(VI) (group A) and optimal tanning practices with high antioxidants (group B), corresponding to a high and low risk of forming and keeping Cr(VI). Leathers were spiked with different concentrations up to 10 mg/kg of Cr(VI) and incubated at 80°C for 24 h prior to the ISO 17075‐1:2017 extraction protocol.ResultsAll Cr(VI) was reduced by group B leathers, whereas all group A leather extracts contained detectable Cr(VI) that was dependent on the exact leather type and the amount initially spiked.ConclusionPre‐treatment of samples with supplemental Cr(VI) is a potential method for determining the reduction capabilities of leather, which are closely related to the risk of Cr(VI) formation. 10 mg/kg spiking unambiguously distinguished leathers with high and low risks of forming Cr(VI).
Family Planning Counseling and Practices in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Authors: Rajagopal Swathi , Ritchie Julia , Seidman Dominika , Perito Emily R. , Adey Deborah , Sarkar Monika 
Published: December 2024

AbstractIntroductionHalf of all female kidney transplant (KT) recipients are reproductive‐aged, though data on reproductive practices and counseling are limited.MethodsThis cross‐sectional survey evaluated patient experiences, practices, and preferences surrounding contraception and pregnancy in female KT patients (listed or post‐transplant) ages 14–45 years.ResultsA total of 152/682 eligible participants (22%; 50 pre‐ and 102 post‐KT) completed the survey with 26% unaware at the time of KT that future pregnancy was possible. The majority (72%) of sexually active patients used contraception during the first year post‐KT, though 24% exclusively used high failure‐rate methods. Less than half (48%) felt their pre‐KT reproductive counseling was adequate to guide decision‐making, although 63% reported satisfaction with post‐KT counseling. Discussions with transplant providers were the single most favored counseling modality at 74%. Misconceptions of intrauterine device safety and efficacy were identified.ConclusionReproductive counseling commonly occurred, although information was inadequate for guiding pregnancy and contraceptive decisions in most pre‐KT patients. Misconceptions about pregnancy potential and contraceptive efficacy and safety were common, as well as patient reliance on high‐failure contraceptive methods. Improving patient knowledge and access to contraception and pregnancy planning is essential for honoring patients’ reproductive wishes while lowering obstetric, graft, and perinatal risks in post‐KT pregnancies.