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Aerodynamic optimisation of flat-upper-surface wing
Authors: Stalewski Wienczyslaw , Bugała Pamela , Galinski Cezary 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
The paper aims to optimise several concepts of the flat-upper-surface wing that could install the largest possible number of photovoltaic cells and test them in flight. A wing ideal flat upper surface was necessary to provide the same lighting conditions for each tested cell.

Design/methodology/approach
The optimised wings were built based on a developed family of airfoils having 75% of their upper surface flat. Within the developed parametric model of the wings, the design parameters described the spanwise distribution of base airfoils. Maximisation of the endurance factor was assumed as the main objective. The aerodynamic properties of optimised wings were evaluated using a panel method coupled with boundary layer analysis.

Findings
The paper proves that it is possible to design wings with 75% of their upper surface perfectly flat, which are also characterised by good aerodynamic properties.

Practical implications
The research conducted will allow designing an experimental unmanned aerial vehicle dedicated to investigating the properties of electrical propulsion systems at various altitudes. Data obtained in these investigations will help in the development of future generations of electric-propulsion aircraft.

Originality/value
The innovative wings, developed within the research are unique due to their unusual geometric and aerodynamic properties. They have 75% of their upper surface perfectly flat. That makes them ideal for testing various photovoltaic cells in flight. The biggest challenge was to design the wings so that their specific geometric features did not impair their aerodynamic properties. The paper proves that this challenge has been fully overcome.
Challenges of workforce diversity uptake in the construction industry: a mixed review approach
Authors: Owusu-Boadi Juliet , Kissi Ernest , Abu Ivy Maame , Owusu Cecilia Dapaah , Baiden Bernard K. , Eluerkeh Kenneth , Opoku Ware Stephen Nana 
Published: November 2024

PurposeWorkforce diversity is essential for success from the perspectives of economic development and intellectual property. However, the construction industry is losing out on these gains due to the low diversity among them. The study aims to identify challenges impeding workforce diversity in construction literature through a mixed review approach.Design/methodology/approachThe study desk reviewed 188 relevant construction peer-reviewed articles and conference papers with no restrictions on the time range. The study adopted the mixed methodology review approach through bibliometric and systematic content analyses.FindingsThe study identified 67 challenges and further classified them into 4 broad categories. These were industry-related, organisational-, personal or attitudinal- and health-related challenges. Organisational challenges were the most prevalent challenges of diversity uptake in the construction industry. The publications' most influential sources, countries/regions and annual trends were also discussed.Practical implicationsClassifying the challenges hindering diversity contributes to the existing knowledge base. The framework's interrelationships among categorised barriers will enable construction professionals to make informed decisions in promoting diversity in the industry.Originality/valueThis study has a broad geographical reach, allowing the findings to be widely applicable to the diverse practice of the worldwide construction sector.
Whistleblowing intensity and distributor compliance in marketing channel networks
Authors: Jiang Sihan , Shen Lu , Zhang Chuang , Zhang Xubing 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to examine how channel whistleblowing intensity affects a distributor’s compliance to the manufacturer’s request and how that impact is influenced by institutional environments.

Design/methodology/approach
Based on paired survey data, which was collected from an automobile manufacturer in China and its 211 distributors, combined with secondary data, this study used hierarchical regression analyses to test the hypotheses.

Findings
The study finds that channel whistleblowing intensity has an inverted U-shaped effect on distributor compliance. In addition, this curvilinear effect is stronger in regions with more effective legal systems and higher social trust, but the authors do not find perceived vertical control moderating the effect of whistleblowing intensity on distributor compliance.

Research limitations/implications
First, this study enriches the marketing literature by highlighting the significance of whistleblowing and especially its downside in marketing channel management. Second, moving beyond prior marketing studies’ focus on bilateral controls, it recognizes channel whistleblowing as a peer-enforced control mechanism. Third, it identifies environmental factors as shift parameters that alter the impact of channel whistleblowing, attesting to the importance of “discriminating alignment.”

Practical implications
The findings caution channel managers against the double-edged effects of whistleblowing and inform the conditions that amplify this impact.

Originality/value
This work highlights the bright and dark sides of channel whistleblowing and uncovers situations in which it works or fails to promote distributor compliance.
Examining the impact of intellectual capital on underwriting risk of insurance companies in Pakistan: static and dynamic panel regression
Authors: Ahmad Riaz , Abbas Qaiser 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to examine the impact of intellectual capital on the underwriting risk of insurance companies in Pakistan.

Design/methodology/approach
The study used a quantitative research approach and a longitudinal research design, gathering data from 23 insurance companies listed on the Pakistan stock exchange from 2010 to 2022. The value-added intellectual coefficient (VAIC) was used to measure intellectual capital (IC), and unbalanced panel data were analyzed using static and dynamic regression analyses.

Findings
The findings demonstrate a significant association between intellectual capital and underwriting risk in insurance companies in Pakistan. Specific components of intellectual capital, such as human capital efficiency (HCE), structural capital efficiency (SCE) and capital employed efficiency (CEE), have a strong negative impact on underwriting risk. Control variables like return on assets, insurer size and leverage also showed significant relationships with underwriting risk.

Originality/value
This research provides new insights into the theoretical understanding of the insurance industry by establishing a direct link between intellectual capital and underwriting risk in the context of Pakistan. It suggests that by improving aspects of intellectual capital, specifically HCE, SCE and CEE, policymakers and managers can reduce underwriting risk.
Preschool class pupils’ enhanced subitizing abilities by learning study interventions
Authors: Wästerlid Catarina , Holmqvist Mona , Tutunjian Damon 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis study explores variation theory-based interventions’ contribution to enhancing preschoolers’ subitizing abilities during iterative lessons. Results are presented according to low, middle and high achievers, focused on those with prominent challenges.Design/methodology/approachIn total 68 Swedish preschoolers participated. They were randomly assigned to one of the intervention/control groups: 23 mixed design, 24 variation theory design and 21 controls. Data from 59 pupils were analyzed. A learning study with three lesson designs for each intervention group was used in autumn 2022 and spring 2023, respectively. The mixed design met ordinary textbook material and variation theory (VT) group instructions designed by VT during autumn, whereas all met instructions designed by VT in spring. Each group was divided into two subgroups. The controls followed business-as-usual math teaching. Two tests assessed pupils’ results before and after the interventions.FindingsAll groups showed significant improvements between pre- and post-tests. Pupils in the mixed and VT groups developed more knowledge than the controls. The low-achieving group developed the most. The VT group exhibited a more complex pattern of variation and a greater increase than the mixed group. The intervention groups showed a greater improvement in both tests’ results than the controls.Originality/valueThere is agreement on the importance of subitizing abilities as a predictor of future mathematical development; however, lesson design and research on pupils’ development regarding lessons offered are limited.
Diagnosing leadership – construction and validation of the leadership impact inventory
Authors: Lappalainen Pia , Saunila Minna , Ukko Juhani , Rantanen Hannu Juhani , Rantala Tero 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThe purpose is to examine the connection between leadership and its proximal and distal outcomes on employee, team and organization-level outcomes. As a more practical endeavor, a leadership measurement is constructed and validated.Design/methodology/approachThe study takes a quantitative approach, statistically analyzing 301 online survey responses to a survey of leader attributes and their organizational impacts.FindingsThis study shows that the impact of leadership is associated more with actionable behaviors than personality traits. More specifically, leader success leans on leader dependability, management mode, emotive skills and coaching style, which relate to organizational outcomes. Additionally, preventative conflict management belongs to immediate supervisory foci, whereas already escalated conflicts ought to be outsourced to e.g. HR. Further, the findings verify that management is even more about communication than previously understood. Interestingly, employee satisfaction does not predict willingness to stay and is therefore irrelevant as a predictor of employee retention. This verifies the role of satisfaction as a proximal outcome and a post-goal state. Finally, the role of psychological safety is incoherent and equivocal in relation to organizational outcomes.Practical implicationsAs a practical ramification, we devise an instrument, the Leadership Impact Inventory, for (1) diagnosing the quality and effect of organizational leadership in an easy-to-adopt, cost-effective and quick manner and (2) analyzing the influence of various leadership dimensions on satisfaction and goals on individual, team and organizational levels.Originality/valueThis study expands the earlier body of research on leader influence to factors promoting not only proximal outcomes that are typically post-goal states but also distal outcomes. Further, it examines outcomes on all organizational levels, as an extension to prior studies which are typically limited to the entire organization. Finally, the study does not explore leadership as a force or process separate from culture but rather appreciates their synergy through the inclusion of cultural features. This is achieved by monitoring leader success with such subjective aspects describing employee experience and organizational culture that are associated with follower performance.
Framework for adoption of generative AI for information search of retail products and services
Authors: Gupta Astha Sanjeev , Mukherjee Jaydeep 
Published: November 2024

PurposeGenerative artificial intelligence (GAI) can disrupt how consumers search for information on retail products/services online by reducing information overload. However, the risk associated with GAI is high, and its widespread adoption for product/service information search purposes is uncertain. This study examined psychological drivers that impact consumer adoption of GAI platforms for retail information search.Design/methodology/approachWe conducted 31 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with the lead GAI users regarding product/service information search. The data were analysed using a grounded theory paradigm and thematic analysis.FindingsResults show that consumers experience uncertainty about GAI’s functioning. Their trust in GAI impacts the adoption and usage of this technology for information search. GAI provides unique settings to investigate potential additional factors, leveraging UTAUT as a theoretical basis. This study identified three overarching themes – technology characteristics, technology readiness and information characteristics – as possible drivers of adoption.Originality/valueConsumers seek exhaustive and reliable information for purchase decisions. Due to the abundance of online information, they experience information overload. GAI platforms reduce information overload by providing synthesized and customized product/service search results. However, its reliability, trustworthiness and accuracy have been questioned. The functioning of GAI is opaque; the popular technology adoption model such as UTAUT is general and is unlikely to explain in totality the adoption and usage of GAI. Hence, this research provides the adoption drivers for this unique technology context. It identifies the determinants/antecedents of relevant UTAUT variables and develops an integrated conceptual model explaining GAI adoption for retail information search.
Design of soft end-effector with variable structure for gripping of fragile parts in small-sized shafts and holes
Authors: Guan Shengqi , Ma Tengfei , Hao Zhenhu , Wang Shibo 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
When handling small-sized shafts and holes, achieving optimal safety, size compatibility and shape adaptability using rigid grippers presents significant problems. Recent advancements have introduced soft end-effectors that offer enhanced safety and adaptability for gripping parts. However, these soft end-effectors often struggle to maintain the necessary gripping positional accuracy. The purpose of this paper is to design a soft end-effector specifically engineered to address these problems, combining precise gripping capabilities with improved safety, positional accuracy and adaptability to the size and shape of fragile, small-sized components.

Design/methodology/approach
A soft finger with multilayer decreasing drive air chambers is designed to achieve the finger bending increasing from the root to the tip of the finger to improve the flexibility of the fingertip. Additionally, a three-finger self-centering configuration is employed, coupled with an expandable structure to increase the gripping range. Furthermore, a theoretical mathematical model of the finger is established. The physical prototype is manufactured and subjected to experimental testing, including gripping tests on small-sized, fragile shaft holes, to validate its operational performance.

Findings
The grasping experiments confirm that the designed end-effector can maintain coaxial positioning and meet adaptability requirements when handling fragile components with small-sized shaft holes. Furthermore, the addition of expanding palm structure increases the gripping attitude and enriches the application scene and gripping space.

Originality/value
The design of multilayer decreasing air chamber structure to solve the problem of poor gripping stability and low positional accuracy of soft manipulator; the expandable palm design is introduced to enhance gripping space; and solved the problem of gripping accuracy in the assembly of fragile parts with small-size shafts and holes.
Assimilating IFRS into Yemen’s accounting curriculum: a diffusion of innovations approach to understanding adoption challenges
Authors: Al-Bukhrani Mohammed A. , Alhawaly Khaled Hussain Saleh 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis study examines the factors influencing the integration of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) into accounting curricula in Yemen, a developing economy in a post-conflict setting. It applies Rogers’ diffusion of innovation theory to understand adoption challenges.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey collected data from 133 accounting faculty members across Yemeni universities. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test a multilevel model incorporating faculty characteristics, institutional factors and practical barriers as predictors of perceived IFRS coverage.FindingsThe results demonstrate that faculty characteristics positively affect perceived IFRS coverage, while practical barriers negatively impact both institutional factors and perceived coverage. Contrary to expectations, institutional factors did not significantly influence perceived IFRS coverage. A multigroup analysis revealed differences between professional certificate holders and non-certificate holders in their perceptions of IFRS adoption factors.Practical implicationsThe findings highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to IFRS integration in accounting education. Policymakers and universities should focus on faculty development initiatives, address practical obstacles and create a supportive institutional environment to enable successful IFRS assimilation. The study also suggests a potential role for audit firms and regulatory bodies in supporting IFRS integration.Originality/valueThis study provides a contextualized application of the diffusion of innovation theory to understand IFRS integration dynamics in a post-conflict developing economy. It offers valuable insights into the complex interplay of individual, institutional and contextual factors shaping IFRS adoption in accounting curricula, particularly in challenging environments.
The impact of remittances on economic growth: an empirical investigation of 11 CEE countries during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukrainian crisis
Authors: Jusaj Yvesa Vesel , Zogaj Valmir Imer , Abazi-Alili Hyrije 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore the impact of remittances on economic growth in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries from 2010 to 2022. It particularly emphasizes the effects observed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine crisis within this timeframe, as these events have significantly influenced the dynamics of migration and remittances in the region.

Design/methodology/approach
This study applies different econometric techniques such as ordinary least squares, fixed-effects model, random-effects model and generalized method of moments-dynamic panel data.

Findings
Based on the results generated, the effects of personal remittances, exports, foreign direct investments, gross capital formation, final consumption expenditure and exchange rates are very important elements for stimulating the economic growth of CEE countries.

Research limitations/implications
The quality and coverage of statistics in many nations continue to be a concern when examining the impact of remittances on economies. Therefore, how best to quantify the effect of remittances to developing nations is still a matter of debate.

Practical implications
Remittances should be considered as an opportunity by policymakers when devising appropriate regulations. CEE countries must enact well-considered policies that consider the local and international environment.

Originality/value
This study stands out for its originality, offering fresh perspectives and advanced methodology that contribute significantly to the existing body of knowledge in the field. By addressing the impact of remittances on economic growth in CEE countries, the authors not only provide unique insights but also pave the way for further exploration and advancement in this area of research.
Comparing the distinctive influences of physical and social servicescapes on brand love for internet‐famous restaurants
Authors: Li Shuhao , Zhang Yuhang , Chen Mimi 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the different effects of physical and social servicescapes on brand love for internet-famous restaurants, focusing on their pathways and strengths of influence.

Design/methodology/approach
Structural equation modeling was applied to analyze data from 387 online questionnaires in China.

Findings
Results indicate that social servicescape directly influences brand love for internet-famous restaurants, while physical servicescape does not. The effect of physical servicescape on brand love for internet-famous restaurants is mediated by perceived coolness and perceived enjoyment, whereas social servicescape’s influence is mediated solely by perceived enjoyment. Overall, physical servicescape has a stronger impact on brand love for internet-famous restaurants compared to social servicescape.

Practical implications
The findings help internet-famous restaurants create effective physical and social servicescapes to enhance brand love, underscoring that physical servicescape is more crucial than social servicescape for cultivating this love.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the literature by analyzing the heterogeneous pathways and strengths of physical and social servicescapes influencing brand love for internet-famous restaurants, while highlighting the mediating role of perceived coolness and expanding the application scope of cognitive appraisal theory.
Warm for fun, cool for work: the effect of color temperature on users’ attitudes and behaviors toward hedonic vs. utilitarian mobile apps
Authors: Volkova Arina , Cho Hyejeung 
Published: November 2024

PurposeIn the competitive app store environment, understanding how various app store elements influence user preferences is crucial. While prior research has primarily focused on textual and numeric elements of app stores, the role of visual elements remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by investigating how color temperature (warm vs. cool) in app screenshots can influence users’ intentions to download hedonic vs. utilitarian mobile apps.Design/methodology/approachMultiple online experiments were conducted, including two main experiments (N = 192) and two supplementary experiments (N = 157). The experiments manipulated the color temperature of screenshots for hedonic (e.g. gaming) and utilitarian (e.g. banking) apps and measured participants’ perceptions of color appropriateness, attitudinal responses, and download intentions.FindingsWarm colors were perceived as more appropriate for hedonic apps, while cool colors were perceived as more suitable for utilitarian apps. The congruence between color temperature and app value orientation significantly influenced users’ ad attitudes and app download intentions. Specifically, hedonic apps in warm colors and utilitarian apps in cool colors received more favorable responses, with perceived color appropriateness mediating this effect.Originality/valueThis research enhances the understanding of the impact of color on app users’ perceptions and behaviors and also offers valuable insights for app developers and marketers on effectively using color as a visual marketing tool in app store environments.
The future of tourism: interview with Nicole Ferdinand about Notting Hill Carnival Futures
Authors: Postma Albert , Ferdinand Nicole 
Published: November 2024

PurposeAs the Journal of Tourism Futures celebrates its 10th anniversary, Dr. Albert Postma interviews Dr. Nicole Ferdinand (Oxford Brookes University Business School).Design/methodology/approachA personal interview.FindingsThe interview provides insights about the application of scenario planning for a mega event such as Notting Hill Carnival, how the process of scenario planning was experienced by the participants and the effect the study had on the Carnival, and how it was perceived in subsequent years.Originality/valueFerdinand shares her experiences with and learnings of the Notting Hill Carnival Futures project, conducted in 2013–2014 as first international project by the European Tourism Futures Institute.