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Performance management in the prosocial market economy: a new paradigm for economic performance and sustainability
Authors: Pfister Jan A. , Otley David , Ahrens Thomas , Dambrin Claire , Darwin Solomon , Granlund Markus , Jack Sarah L. , Lassila Erkki M. , Millo Yuval , Peda Peeter , Sherman Zachary , Wilson David Sloan 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this multi-voiced paper is to propose a prosocial paradigm for the field of performance management and management control systems. This new paradigm suggests cultivating prosocial behaviour and prosocial groups in organizations to simultaneously achieve the objectives of economic performance and sustainability.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors share a common concern about the future of humanity and nature. They challenge the influential assumption of economic man from neoclassical economic theory and build on evolutionary science and the core design principles of prosocial groups to develop a prosocial paradigm.

Findings
Findings are based on the premise of the prosocial paradigm that self-interested behaviour may outperform prosocial behaviour within a group but that prosocial groups outperform groups dominated by self-interest. The authors explore various dimensions of performance management from the prosocial perspective in the private and public sectors.

Research limitations/implications
The authors call for theoretical, conceptual and empirical research that explores the prosocial paradigm. They invite any approach, including positivist, interpretive and critical research, as well as those using qualitative, quantitative and interventionist methods.

Practical implications
This paper offers implications from the prosocial paradigm for practitioners, particularly for executives and managers, policymakers and educators.

Originality/value
Adoption of the prosocial paradigm in research and practice shapes what the authors call the prosocial market economy. This is an aspired cultural evolution that functions with market competition yet systematically strengthens prosociality as a cultural norm in organizations, markets and society at large.
Records management compliance: a case study of Kuwait’s College of Basic Education
Authors: Al-Alawi Sakena A. 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the compliance of Kuwait’s College of Basic Education (CBE) with records management standards (RMS), legislation and regulations.

Design/methodology/approach
This case study collects data from semi-structured interviews and a thorough internet search of relevant records management (RM) policies and procedures.

Findings
The findings reveal the shortcomings of the bottom-up approach to RM, which poses significant risks due to inadequate management and monitoring; lack of compliance with local or national records and archives regulations; and a general unawareness of RMS and best practices among interviewees.

Research limitations/implications
This study focuses on CBE, potentially limiting generalizability to other academic institutions in Kuwait, but offers valuable insights for polities that similarly lack records legislation and wish to improve their RM practices and comply with international standards.

Practical implications
This study proposes a more top-down approach to RM with the adoption of international RMS to improve practices, minimize risks and reduce legal liabilities. Positive outcomes will support the case for records and archives legislation (RAL) in Kuwait and provide the framework for its establishment.

Social implications
The study argues that the passage of RAL and the subsequent implementation of RMS will improve citizens’ Right to Access Information.

Originality/value
This study initiates a pioneering effort in understanding Public Authority for Applied Education and Training and CBE’s level of compliance with RMS, legislation and regulations and their challenges.
Trading courtrooms for boardrooms: lawyers as CEOs
Authors: Gruber Dexter Rowe , York, III Olen , Powell Danny 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
Prior research suggests a chief executive officer’s (CEO) background is highly predictive of the strategic predisposition. This paper aims to focus on the need for accuracy in the categorization of CEO background and the impact that modest, nuanced changes in coding definitions yield.

Design/methodology/approach
This study evaluates the use of biographic and demographic information of CEOs to provide a more nuanced and expansive approach to understanding the influence of legal education and experience on business strategy. Propositions as to more nuanced coding definitions are developed. Building upon Fligstein (1987), a proof-of-concept example is developed using CEO information available for 2010. That data is then reexamined using an altered method (Modified Fligstein) to discern changes in the number of CEOs contained within the background categories.

Findings
The two categorizations performed reveal that substantial differences in the number of CEOs coded into a category can come from relatively small changes in categorical definitions. In comparing the first categorization to the second, each of the vocational categories experienced a change, ranging from a decrease of 11.1% to an increase of 142.9%.

Originality/value
This study informs both theory and practice by increasing the efficacy of the use of biographic and demographic information to assess the strategic orientation of executives. It postulates and demonstrates that simple changes in the categorical definition produce significant changes and can skew empirical results that reduce the utility of prior studies.
Centering reciprocity: lessons learned from a university–school partnership
Authors: Hamilton Erica R. , Margot Kelly C. 
Published: September 2024

PurposeSchool–university partnerships are important in teacher education to ensure PK-12 preservice teachers gain teaching experience prior to becoming teachers of record. Drawing on Ball and Cohen’s (1999) concept of “practice-based teacher education,” this three-year qualitative study examines the results of an intentionally reciprocal school–university partnership centered on a practice-based learning, field-based course. The following question guided this research: Having designed and facilitated a school–university partnership centered on reciprocity, what factors contributed to and/or took away from this commitment?Design/methodology/approachThe current study examined three data sources, namely: (1) seven semi-structured focus group interviews with a teacher educator, sixth-grade teachers (n = 4) and a principal; (2) eight question/answer sessions between preservice teachers and partnering secondary teachers and (3)one focus group between the two authors. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.FindingsThis study’s findings highlight the reciprocal nature of the school–university partnership, showcasing the positive outcomes and challenges faced by stakeholders. Clear communication and ongoing dialogue were identified as key elements to establishing and maintaining a reciprocal relationship. Additionally, emphasis on shared learning experiences between partners were found valuable and important to maintaining benefit to all partners. Relationship development also remained an important and positive outcome of this partnership. Additionally, there were challenges related to time, and schedule constraints were evident in the partnership. Moreover, ongoing reflection and a willingness to adjust and change based on experiences and lessons learned ensured participants recognized the importance of ongoing iteration and calibration to address challenges and enhance the partnership.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of the chosen research approach, the research results may lack generalizability.Originality/valueThe paper includes implications for the development of other school–university partnerships that prioritize reciprocity, highlighting an often assumed, but not always examined, component necessary to the success of school–university partnerships.
Global Evolution of Environmental and Social Disclosure in Annual Reports
Authors: Lin Yan , Shen Rui , Wang Jasmine , Julia Yu Y. 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTWe study environmental and social (E&S) disclosures in annual reports. Using the word embedding model to examine over 210,000 annual reports from 24,271 public firms in 30 international countries/regions between 2001 and 2020, we create an E&S dictionary that allows us to document trends in annual report E&S disclosure. Specifically, we find: (1) increases in length and boilerplate language and (2) decreases in specificity. Our results also suggest that E&S disclosure quality improves after the adoption of voluntary ESG reporting frameworks but deteriorates after disclosure mandates. Our findings provide systematic evidence on the evolution of E&S disclosure in annual reports over the past two decades and shed light on how voluntary and mandatory standards have shaped global E&S reporting practices.
Exploring the value, enablers and barriers of being a clinician‐coach: A qualitative pilot study of clinician‐coaches in emergency medicine
Authors: Rixon Andrew , Wilson Samuel , Wong Lee , Elder Elizabeth 
Published: September 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo explore how clinicians understand coaching and their clinician‐coach practice in emergency medicine.MethodsParticipants were surveyed about the value of coaching and their beliefs about the enablers of, and barriers to, being a clinician‐coach.ResultsThree themes were developed for the value of coaching: empowerment and growth; enhanced interpersonal dynamics; and reflective transformation. Key enablers were supportive infrastructure, self‐driven development and recognition of value. Key barriers were time constraints and scheduling conflicts, cultural challenges and financial and structural obstacles.ConclusionsFostering a supportive environment for coaching could significantly enhance clinician competence and well‐being, healthcare delivery and professional development.
Adaptive evolution of pancreatic ribonuclease gene (RNase1) in Cetartiodactyla
Authors: LANG Datian , ZHAO Junsong , LIU Songju , MU Yuan , ZOU Tiantian 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPancreatic ribonuclease (RNase1), a digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas, is associated with the functional adaptation of dietary habits and is regarded as an attractive model system for studies of molecular evolution. In this study, we identified 218 functional genes and 48 pseudogenes from 114 species that span all four Cetartiodactyla lineages: two herbivorous lineages (Ruminantia and Tylopoda) and two non‐herbivorous lineages (Cetancodonta and Suoidea). Multiple RNase1 genes were detected in all species of the two herbivorous lineages, and phylogenetic and genomic location analyses demonstrated that independent gene duplication events occurred in Ruminantia and Tylopoda. In Ruminantia, the gene duplication events occurred in the ancestral branches of the lineage in the Middle Eocene, a time of increasing climatic seasonality during which Ruminantia rapidly radiated. In contrast, only a single RNase1 gene was observed in the species of the two non‐herbivorous lineages (Cetancodonta and Suoidea), suggesting that the previous Cetacea‐specific loss hypothesis should be rejected. Moreover, the duplicated genes of RNase1 in the two herbivorous lineages (Ruminantia and Tylopoda) may have undergone functional divergence. In combination with the temporal coincidence between gene replication and the enhanced climatic seasonality during the Middle Eocene, this functional divergence suggests that RNase1 gene duplication was beneficial for Ruminantia to use the limited quantities of sparse fibrous vegetation and adapt to seasonal changes in climate. In summary, the findings indicate a complex and intriguing evolutionary pattern of RNase1 in Cetartiodactyla and demonstrate the molecular mechanisms by which organisms adapt to the environment.
Biofunctionality of a new vinegar rich in anthocyanin from red‐fleshed Niedzwetzky's apple: An ornamental plant
Authors: Özdemir Nilgün , Pashazadeh Hojjat , Mohammed Sarhan , Koca Ilkay 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn recent years, red‐fleshed apple has attracted a lot of attention due to its pleasant appearance, taste, and being a valuable source of anthocyanins. Generally, different types of this apple are known as ornamental apple plants that are rarely found in various regions around the world like New Zealand, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Australia, China, and Turkey. This study focused on the accumulation and changes of the bioactive and aroma‐related volatile components at different production stages of a red‐fleshed apple vinegar. The aim of this study is to produce an anthocyanin‐ and vitamin C‐rich vinegar (NAV) from red‐fleshed Niedzwetzky's apple for the first time. According to the results, in this vinegar, it was determined high concentrations of total phenolic content (904.8 mg‐GAE/mL), total flavonoid content (0.25 mg‐EGCE/mL), vitamin C content (3024.3 mg‐AAE/mL), and 1,1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl (8.33 mmol‐TE/mL), as well as FRAP (13.57 mmol‐ISE/mL), respectively. Moreover, total anthocyanin content value was found to be 6.46 mg/g. One of the components that provide the specified functional effect in this vinegar is chlorogenic acid, which constitutes the main phenolic compound, and the other one is cyanidin‐3‐glucoside, which is the major anthocyanin in this vinegar. The main volatile components associated with the aroma of vinegar are ‐acetic acid, ‐phenylacetic acid (5067.7 µg/100 mL), ‐phenethyl alcohol (3096.1 µg/100 mL), and ‐nonanoic acid (2939.0 µg/100 mL) compounds. Consequently, it is recommended to expand the range of Niedzwetzky's apples in the production and consumption of food products such as functional vinegar. Thus, a new vinegar with high functional properties will be introduced to the worldwide food industry.Practical ApplicationIn this study, vinegar was produced from the small and dark‐red‐flesh‐colored fruits of Niedzwetzky's apple tree, which is known in a small part of the world and is generally used as an ornamental plant due to its red‐pink flowers. It has been determined that the produced vinegar has high bioavailability due to the apples with red inner flesh and high anthocyanin content and has a desirable aromatic content. Thus, a food product with high functional quality and desirable aroma, accessible to consumers all over the world, has been produced from a little‐known fruit.
Characterization of cooked cheese flavor: Volatile components
Authors: Sullivan Rosa C. , Makinwa Fiyinfolu , Fagan Colette C. , Parker Jane K. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe aim of this work was to identify volatiles that contribute to the aroma of cooked cheese, including the role of fat content in their development during cooking. Volatiles and odorants in cooked mature Cheddar were identified using a combination of SPME (solid‐phase microextraction)/GC–O (gas chromatography–olfactometry) and SPME/GC–MS (gas chromatography–mass spectrometry). A selection of the odorants was quantitated in six cheeses, uncooked and cooked, (mature Cheddar, high‐, medium‐, and low‐fat mild Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan). Many compounds showed significant differences between cooked and uncooked cheese; Strecker aldehydes, pyrazines, and furanones were all significantly higher in cooked cheeses than in uncooked cheese, while ethyl esters (key odorants in uncooked cheese) were not detected in any of the cooked cheese. Principal component analysis demonstrated that fat concentration in mild Cheddar was positively correlated with the formation of potential odorants (the Strecker aldehydes, methanethiol, 2‐methylketones, and fatty acids) upon cooking. Potential lipid precursors for these compounds are discussed.Practical ApplicationThis research can be used by the dairy industry to develop better cheeses, especially low‐ and reduced‐fat cheeses, for use in cooked applications such as toppings for pizzas and ready meals. Alternatively, this research describes key volatile compounds in cooked cheese that can be used by the flavoring industry to develop authentic cooked cheese flavorings.
Effect of patient‐centered self‐management intervention on glycemic control, self‐efficacy, and self‐care behaviors in South Asian adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A multicenter randomized controlled trial
Authors: Asmat Kainat , Sivarajan Froelicher Erika , Dhamani Khairunnisa Aziz , Gul Raisa , Khan Nazeer 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to test the efficacy of patient‐centered self‐management intervention (PACE‐SMI) to improve HbA1c, self‐efficacy, and self‐care behaviors in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).MethodsIn this multicenter, parallel two‐arm randomized controlled trial, 612 adults with T2DM and HbA1c ≥ 7% were enrolled and assigned to the control group (n = 310) and the intervention group (n = 302) using stratified permuted block randomization. The control group received usual care, whereas the intervention group received usual care plus nurse‐led, theory‐driven, culturally tailored PACE‐SMI, comprising eight weekly sessions of individualized education, counseling, behavioral training, and home visit. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, postintervention, and 3 months follow‐up.ResultsData at 3 months were provided by 583 participants (control: n = 295, intervention: n = 288). Per‐protocol analysis showed that the intervention group had a lower mean HbA1c (8.49% [standard deviation (SD), 1.58]) than the control group (8.74% [SD, 1.62]), with small yet statistically significant mean difference of 0.25% (95% confidence interval [CI], −0.01 to 0.51; Cohen's d = 0.16; p = 0.03). Self‐efficacy and self‐care behaviors significantly improved in the intervention group (116.89 [SD, 25.50] and 70.01 [SD, 17.97]) compared to the control group (75.43 [SD, 18.99] and 51.54 [SD, 12.04]), with mean differences of 41.48 (95% CI, 37.83–45.13; Cohen's d = 1.84; p < 0.0001) and 18.56 (95% CI, 16.08–21.04; Cohen's d = 1.22; p < 0.0001), respectively. Linear regression analysis indicated the effect of PACE‐SMI on HbA1c was significantly mediated by improvements in self‐efficacy and self‐care behaviors (R2 = 0.232, p < 0.001).ConclusionPACE‐SMI led to modest but significant improvement in HbA1c and substantial enhancements in self‐efficacy and self‐care behaviors in adults with T2DM.image
Detecting stochasticity in population time series using a non‐parametric test of intrinsic predictability
Authors: Şen Bilgecan , Che‐Castaldo Christian , Lynch Heather J. , Ventura Francesco , LaRue Michelle A. , Jenouvrier Stéphanie 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Many ecological systems dominated by stochastic dynamics can produce complex time series that inherently limit forecast accuracy. The ‘intrinsic predictability’ of these systems can be approximated by a time series complexity metric called weighted permutation entropy (WPE). While WPE is a useful metric to gauge forecast performance prior to model building, it is sensitive to noise and may be biased depending on the length of the time series. Here, we introduce a simple randomized permutation test (rWPE) to assess whether a time series is intrinsically more predictable than white noise.

We apply rWPE to both simulated and empirical data to assess its performance and usefulness. To do this, we simulate population dynamics under various scenarios, including a linear trend, chaotic, periodic and equilibrium dynamics. We further test this approach with observed abundance time series for 932 species across four orders of animals from the Global Population Dynamics Database. Finally, using Adélie (Pygoscelis adeliae) and emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) time series as case studies, we demonstrate the application of rWPE to multiple populations for a single species.

We show that rWPE can determine whether a system is significantly more predictable than white noise, even with time series as short as 10 years that show an apparent trend under biologically realistic stochasticity levels. Additionally, rWPE has statistical power close to 100% when time series are at least 30 time steps long and show chaotic or periodic dynamics. Power decreases to ~10% under equilibrium dynamics, irrespective of time series length. Among four classes of animal taxa, mammals have the highest relative frequency (28%) of time series that are both longer than 30 time steps and indistinguishable from white noise in terms of complexity, followed by insects (16%), birds (16%) and bony fishes (11%).

rWPE is a straightforward and useful method widely applicable to any time series, including short ones. By informing forecasters of the inherent limitations to a system's predictability, it can guide a modeller's expectations for forecast performance.
Where does it matter? Revisiting the role of proximity in knowledge spillovers
Authors: Hu Zaizhou , Cao Zengdong , Du Anran , Tu Qin 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis paper seeks to reconcile the divergent views on the role of proximity in knowledge spillovers through a comparative analysis of proximity's various dimensions and an examination of conditions under which proximity is effective. Our findings indicate that cognitive and social proximity not only mitigate the hindrance of geographical distance on knowledge diffusion but also play a dominant role in facilitating knowledge flows over long distances. Consequently, non‐geographical proximity has a more profound impact on knowledge spillovers, although the effect of geographical proximity remains significant and should not be overlooked. Through mechanistic analysis, we find that geographical proximity is effective in facilitating the diffusion of tacit knowledge, learning by firms with poorer knowledge stock, and searching for unfixed knowledge sources. The impact of geographical proximity on knowledge spillovers depends on a range of conditions, and appreciating this complexity is vital for an accurate comprehension of its role. In contrast, non‐geographical proximity exhibits greater robustness, as it faces fewer limiting conditions and possesses stronger explanatory power.