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Anthropocene refugia: integrating history and predictive modelling to assess the space available for biodiversity in a human-dominated world
Authors: Monsarrat Sophie , Jarvie Scott , Svenning Jens-Christian 
Published: August 2019

1.AbstractDuring periods of strong environmental change, some areas may serve as refugia, where components of biodiversity can find protection, persist and potentially expand from should conditions again become favourable. The refugia concept has previously been used in the context of climatic change, to describe climatically stable areas in which taxa survived past Quaternary glacial-interglacial oscillations, or where they might persist in the future under anthropogenic climate change. However, with the recognition that Earth has entered the Anthropocene, an era in which human activities are the dominant driving force on ecosystems, it is critical to also consider human pressures on the environment as factors limiting species distributions. Here, we present a novel concept, Anthropocene refugia, to refer to areas that provide spatial and temporal protection from human activities and that will remain suitable for a given taxonomic unit in the long-term. It integrates a deep-time perspective on species biogeography that provides information on the natural rather than current-day relictual distribution of species, with spatial information on modern and future anthropogenic threats. We define the concept and propose a methodology to effectively identify and map realised and potential current and future refugia, using examples for two megafauna species as a proof of concept. We argue that identifying Anthropocene refugia will improve biodiversity conservation and restoration by allowing better prediction of key areas for conservation and potential for re-expansions today and in the future. More generally, it forms a new conceptual framework to assess and manage the impact of anthropogenic activities on past, current and future patterns of species distributions.
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated integration of large transgene into pig potential safe harbor
Authors: Li Guoling , Zhang Xianwei , Wang Haoqiang , Mo Jianxin , Zhong Cuili , Shi Junsong , Zhou Rong , Li Zicong , Yang Huaqiang , Wu Zhenfang , liu Dewu 
Published: August 2019

ABSTRACTClustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) is a precise genome manipulating tool which can produce targeted gene mutations in various cells and organisms. Although CRISPR/Cas9 can efficiently generate gene knock-out, the gene knock-in efficiency mediated by homology-directed repair (HDR) remains low, especially for large fragment integration. In this study, we established an efficient method for CRISPR/Cas9-mediated integration of large transgene cassette carrying salivary gland-expressing multiple digestion enzymes (≈ 20 kbp) in CEP112 locus in pig fetal fibroblasts. Our results showed that using homologous donor with a short left arm and a long right arm yielded the best CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knock-in efficiency, and the targeting efficiency in potential safe harbor CEP112 locus are higher than ROSA26 locus. The CEP112 knock-in cell lines were used as nuclear donors for somatic cell nuclear transfer to create genetically modified pigs. We found that knock-in pig (705) successfully expressed three microbial enzymes (β-glucanase, xylanase, and phytase) in salivary gland, suggesting potential safe harbor CEP112 locus supports exogenous genes expression by a tissue-specific promoter. In summary, we successfully targeted CEP112 locus using our optimal homology arm system for precise modification of pigs, and established a modified pig model for foreign digestion enzyme expression in saliva.
Evolutionary constraints in regulatory networks defined by partial order between phenotypes
Authors: Kogenaru Manjunatha , Nghe Philippe , Poelwijk Frank J. , Tans Sander J. 
Published: August 2019

AbstractGene regulation networks allow organisms to adapt to diverse environmental niches. However, the constraints underlying the evolution of regulatory phenotypes remain ill-defined both theoretically and experimentally. Here, we show that the concept of partial order identifies such constraints, and test the predictions by experimentally evolving an engineered signal-integrating network in multiple environments. We find that populations: 1) expand in fitness space along the Pareto-optimal front predicted by conflicts in regulatory demands, by fine-tuning binding affinities within the network, 2) expand beyond this constraint by changes in the network structure, thus allowing access to new fitness domains. Strikingly, the constraint predictions are based on whether the network output increases or decreases in response to the different signals, and do not require information on the network architecture or underlying genetics. Overall, our findings show that limited knowledge on current regulatory phenotypes can provide predictions on future evolutionary constraints.
Exploring the rationale for integrated report assurance
Authors: Maroun Warren 
Published: August 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine why companies assure some of the information found in their integrated reports, possible changes required to existing assurance practices and the motivation for either seeking to expand current technologies of assurance or to maintain the status quo.Design/methodology/approachThe research is exploratory/interpretive. Data are collected from detailed interviews with preparers and assurance experts. Framing theory provides the data analysis framework.FindingsThree broad views on assurance are identified. An expectation management perspective focusses on the role of assurance as a legitimisation tool and requires no changes to existing assurance standards. A value-adding perspective emphasises the role of assurance in improving the usefulness of information being reported to stakeholders and its function as part of a broader corporate governance system. This can evolve into a change-potential outlook in terms of which assurance is used to promote positive organisational change, something which may require the development of new standards/guidelines for assuring integrated reports.Research limitations/implicationsOnly preparers and assurance experts are engaged to explore the rationale for seeking to have parts of an integrated report assured. The views of the broader stakeholder community are not taken into account. The study is also limited to a single jurisdiction where integrated reporting practices are relatively well established.Practical implicationsAssurance of non-financial information cannot be understood only in terms of broad drivers such as firm size, environmental impact or listing status. It is inextricably linked with the perceived relevance of integrated (or sustainability) reporting and the value which assurance provides to an organisation and its stakeholders.Originality/valueThe study complements the mainly quantitative research on determinants of assurance of environmental or social disclosures. It is one of the few to provide primary evidence on the reasons for having these types of disclosures assured and how this informs the need for changes to existing assurance practices. The paper is also one of the first to deal with the assurance of environmental or social information in an integrated reporting context.
“Palm oil free” vs “sustainable palm oil”: the impact of claims on consumer perception
Authors: Vergura Donata Tania , Zerbini Cristina , Luceri Beatrice 
Published: August 2019

Purpose
The palm oil debate has become highly polarised in recent years and is of crucial importance for multinationals and their policies. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the consumers’ response towards product packs communicating this food ingredient in different ways: through “palm oil free” and “with sustainable palm oil” claims or without mentioning it.

Design/methodology/approach
A mail survey with a sample of 191 consumers was conducted. Respondents were equally and randomly distributed among the experimental conditions. The hypotheses were tested by a between-subjects factorial design.

Findings
Results revealed that consumer exposed to the “palm oil free” products showed a lower risk perception compared to those exposed to the “with sustainable palm oil” products and to products without claim. Moreover, the product evaluation was better in the “palm oil free” condition compared to the “with sustainable palm oil” condition. No differences emerged in attitude, expected tastiness and willingness to pay.

Research limitations/implications
The study sheds light on the consumer valuation of palm oil products and provides some useful managerial implications to manufacturers and product managers.

Originality/value
Results enrich the literature on food claims on pre-packaged foods as the source of information and on consumers’ perception towards palm oil.
Typology of contemporary corporate communication channels
Authors: Oltarzhevskyi Dmytro Olehovych 
Published: August 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to distinguish the corporate communication channels by typology, by the designation of their characteristics and features of application, as well as to institutionalize the concept of corporate media.Design/methodology/approachIn the theoretical part, with the help of general review, critical analysis, systematization and generalization, the main scientific works devoted to corporate communications have been studied. In practical part, the method of typology there has been used and descriptive analysis of types of communication channels has been carried out.FindingsThe research distinguishes the types of channels used in modern corporate communication. It reveals that corporate communication channels can be divided into two main types according to the criteria of relation to the company: outsiders and insiders. Then the channels can be divided into broad functional subtypes: events, advertising, media and a specific category – social media. The typological separation also can be based on the auditorium and communication technologies indications.Originality/valueThis study makes a significant contribution to the development of studies of corporate communication through structuring communication channels. The establishment of types, features and prospects for the development of communication channels, in particular such specific ones as corporate and social media, contribute to a more systematic approach to the methods of their use. From a practical point of view, companies can be guided by the results of this research during the formation of a mix of corporate communication.
Design thinking for improving employee experience: a case of a food tech company
Authors: Sinha Anamika , Varkkey Biju , Meenakshi N. 
Published: August 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate applicability of design thinking in creating employee centric HR solutions. This application is studied in the context of a food tech company. A design thinking process for arriving at an HR solution for employee experience management is proposed.

Design/methodology/approach
The study uses a single case study method. The HR professionals of a food tech company were interviewed to relate their narratives with the existing conceptual framework on design thinking.

Findings
It was found that the firm focused on the technological supremacy as well as developed an engaged and motivated team of delivery boys. This provided the required competitive advantage and growth. The first step in implementing the HR solution was to collect primary data for insights into the pain and gain points in employee’s day to day routine. Using the lens of empathy, multiple touch points through incentive policies, rewards, work engagement tools, feedback, inclusive decision making, and technology enabled learning solutions were designed. These signaled a caring and employee centric leadership and built future orientation and engaged the employees.

Practical implications
By demonstrating the applicability of design thinking and linking it to the HR solutions, a conceptual model relevant to the Food Tech industry was proposed. By integrating the process used to reach the solution, a modified model can be developed by other HR professionals working in any other Food tech company, aggregator/ service providers or logistics companies.

Originality/value
The study is among the initial studies to approach design thinking for HR solutions in a food tech industry.
The efficacy of trust for the governance of uncertainty and opportunism in megaprojects
Authors: Wang Dedong , Fu Hongwei , Fang Shaoze 
Published: August 2019

PurposeThe low success rate of megaprojects stems from the opportunism triggered by uncertainty. Developing trust between participants is an effective means to reduce uncertainty, but this process is inevitably affected by contracts. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of uncertainty on participants’ opportunism in megaprojects and the effect of trust on reducing uncertainty. At the same time, the moderating effects of contractual control are tested.Design/methodology/approachThis research classifies trust into competence-based trust and goodwill-based trust and categorizes uncertainty into environmental uncertainty and behavioral uncertainty. Partial least squares structural equation modeling is used to test the hypotheses based on data collected from 172 respondents.FindingsThe results show a positive correlation between the two types of uncertainty and opportunism. For the governance of uncertainty, competence-based trust can reduce environmental uncertainty, but it is ineffective for behavioral uncertainty, and goodwill-based trust has a significant effect on both types of uncertainty. The test of moderating effects shows that contractual control strengthens the effect of competence-based trust but weakens the effect of goodwill-based trust, which means that contractual control complements competence-based trust and substitutes for goodwill-based trust.Research limitations/implicationsThis research enriches the theory of megaproject management. First, it validates the role of competence-based trust and goodwill-based trust in reducing the different types of uncertainty in megaprojects. Second, this study clarifies the substitution or complementarity between contractual control and different dimensions of trust in the context of high uncertainty, which provides a comprehensive answer to prior research inconsistencies on contractual control and trust.Practical implicationsFor practice, this research provides some implications for megaproject management. First, project managers should recognize that the match between trust and project uncertainty is key to the success of megaproject governance. For example, some megaprojects involve many organizations, and there are many difficulties in behavioral supervision and performance appraisal. Therefore, developing goodwill-based trust between participants through positive interactions is an effective means to reduce the behavioral uncertainty of all participants and to curb opportunistic behaviors.Originality/valueThis research validated the role of competence-based trust and goodwill-based trust in reducing the different types of uncertainty in megaprojects. Furthermore, it clarifies the substitution or complementarity between contractual control and different dimensions of trust in the context of high uncertainty, which provides a comprehensive answer to prior research inconsistencies on contractual control and trust.
Barriers to the use of integrated project delivery (IPD): a quantified model for Malaysia
Authors: Durdyev Serdar , Hosseini M. Reza , Martek Igor , Ismail Syuhaida , Arashpour Mehrdad 
Published: August 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to quantify the barriers to the use of integrated project delivery (IPD), as assessed by 115 construction professionals in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachBarriers recording highest citation amongst researchers worldwide were collated in the form of a conceptual model. This model was validated via a partial least squares structural equation modelling technique.FindingsFindings advance the body of knowledge on IPD by providing original insights into the nature of key barriers, quantifying the relative importance of each barrier.Research limitations/implicationsDespite the above-mentioned contributions, and before drawing any conclusion, it is prudent to acknowledge limitations, particularly the chosen research approach in focusing on the Malaysian context. Therefore, caution must be exercised in direct application of findings to other contexts; research findings should be seen through the lens of moderatum generalisations (see Payne and Williams, 2005).Practical implicationsApart from contributions to the body of knowledge, for the world of practice, conditions impacting a transition to IPD are discussed, with a recommendation for change management through a tested mechanism like the European Corporate Sustainability Framework.Originality/valueBeing the first empirical study undertaken to quantify the relationship among the identified barriers and IPD, the present study contributes to the field by addressing the gap in IPD research in Malaysia, as an exemplar of a developing country; it creates knowledge to inform further improvements in project performance through facilitating IPD use. The study also offers insight to construction stakeholders in other developing countries for tackling issues that hinder the adoption of an IPD approach, and it also points to major barriers such that resources for tackling barriers may be allocated properly.
How organization justice and perceived organizational support facilitate employees’ innovative behavior at work
Authors: Nazir Sajjad , Shafi Amina , Atif Mian Muhammad , Qun Wang , Abdullah Syed Muhammad 
Published: August 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationships among organizational justice, innovative organization culture, perceived organizational support (POS), affective commitment and innovative behavior (IB). The mediating role of POS is tested within the relationship of justice dimensions, affective commitment and IB.Design/methodology/approachData for this research were collected from 367 managerial and executive employees working in manufacturing and IT sector firms in Pakistan. Structural equation modeling was utilized to test hypothesized relationships.FindingsResults indicate that organizational justice (distributive, procedural and interactional justice), innovative organization culture and POS are significantly related to affective commitment and employees’ IB. The findings also showed that organizational justice stimulates employees’ affective commitment and IB through mediating POS as well as directly.Research limitations/implicationsThe main limitation of this study is its cross-sectional design and self-reported questionnaire data. This study is also limited to manufacturing and IT sector in Pakistan. Therefore, other sectors and geographical locations could be chosen for future research using a bigger sample size.Originality/valueThis study makes important theoretical contributions using social exchange theory. It also expands the research in the area of organizational justice dimensions, organizational culture and POS as antecedents of affective commitment and IB. This study is an exceptional investigation of justice, organization culture, POS, commitment and IB in the Pakistan cultural context.
How union participation influences union commitment and job involvement
Authors: Li Min , Huang Wenyuan , Zhang Chunyang , Yang Zhengxi 
Published: August 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to draw on triadic reciprocal determinism and social exchange theory to examine how “induced-type” and “compulsory-type” union participation influence union commitment and job involvement, and how union participation in the west differs from that in China. It also examines whether the role of both organizational justice and employee participation climate (EPC) functions in the Chinese context.Design/methodology/approachCross-sectional data are collected from 694 employees in 46 non-publicly owned enterprises, both Chinese and foreign, in the Pearl River Delta region of China. A multi-level moderated mediation test is used to examine the model of this research.FindingsUnion participation is positively related to organizational justice, union commitment and job involvement. In addition, organizational justice acts as the mediator among union participation, union commitment and job involvement. Specifically, the mediating role of organizational justice between union participation and union commitment, and between union participation and job involvement, is stronger in high-EPC contexts than low-EPC contexts.Originality/valueInstead of examining the impacts of attitudes on union participation, as per most studies in the western context, this research examines the impacts of union participation in the Chinese context on attitudes, including union commitment and job involvement. It also reveals the role of both organizational justice and EPC in the process through which union participation influences union commitment and job involvement.
Determinants of profitability of life and non-life insurance companies: evidence from Ecuador
Authors: Camino-Mogro Segundo , Bermúdez-Barrezueta Natalia 
Published: August 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is is to identify the main determinants of insurance profitability on life and non-life segments to obtain which variables affect in each market of the Ecuadorian insurance sector.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors use a large panel data set with financial information from 2001 to 2017 and estimate the determinants through a panel corrected standard errors regression.

Findings
The authors found that net premiums, technical reserves, capital ratio and score efficiency are micro-determinants in the life insurance sector, whereas in the non-life sector, the micro-determinants include also claim level and liquidity ratio; moreover, the authors found that HHI is a determinant of profitability only in the life insurance. Among the macro determinants set, the authors found that the interest rate has also a significant impact both in the life and non-life insurance.

Originality/value
The authors analyze a dollarized emerging country, which is the first time in this kind of studies. The authors also include the structure-conduct-performance and relative market power paradigm as well as the ES hypothesis, calculated through the data envelopment analysis, as determinants of insurance profitability. Finally, this is the first research to examine the determinants of profitability in Latin American and Caribbean insurers.