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Solutions to insufficient incentives for developing green tourism by travel agencies: government intervention
Authors: Chen Chi-Jen 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis research aims to develop an improved model with government intervention and find the government policy for developing green tourism to induce the travel agencies have incentives to produce green tourism products.Design/methodology/approachThis research employs Stackelberg game theory to study two travel agencies in the horizontal direction of the tourism supply chain. Two deterministic, price-sensitive linear demand functions are utilized for these two different tourism products to derive possible analytical solutions.FindingsNo travel agency is willing to produce green tourism products without government intervention. The solution proposed in this paper is that a government should subsidize green travel agencies for their production of green tourism products, and create a tax for non-green traditional travel agencies for the production of non-green traditional tourism products. The amount of government subsidies for green tourism products plus the tax on non-green traditional tourism products equals the difference in unit cost of the two products. The travel agency that produces green tourism products has incentive to produce if there is government intervention.Practical implicationsThis paper provides the stakeholders with three practical implications. The first one is that the amount of subsidy for green travel agencies can be paid by taxing non-green ones. This is the optimal solution. The second one for both the tourism sector and government is that technological innovation in cooperation between government and tourism industry such as low-carbon technology is critical to reduce the cost difference between green travel agency products and non-green ones. The third one is that green travel agencies that produce green tourism products can also fulfill their corporate social responsibilities and enhance their social image.Originality/valueThis paper is unique in that it develops a model to resolve the problem of insufficient incentives. In terms of government intervention, this article also considers tax policy in addition to subsidy policy which is different from previous literature.
The influence of personality on emotional and behavioral responses to psychological contract breach
Authors: Saef Rachel M. , Köhler Tine , Jebb Andrew 
Published: October 2024

PurposeUsing Hirschman's Exit–Voice–Loyalty–Neglect (EVLN) framework, this study examines the dual-moderating role of the big five personality traits in shaping workers' behavioral responses to psychological contract breach. Building from calls for research on individual differences in psychological contract dynamics, the current study applies the theory of purposeful work behavior to delineate how the higher-order goals prescribed by one's personality jointly guide interpretation processes in forming emotional and behavioral responses. In doing so, we map how certain big five traits shape felt violation and EVLN responses following breach events, while others seem to only moderate emotional or EVLN responses.Design/methodology/approachA scenario-based experimental study asked participants (N = 610) about their reactions to a breach event. We tested a dual moderated mediation model, in which agreeableness, extraversion, conscientiousness and neuroticism moderated the intensity of felt violation, and the likelihood of each EVLN behavior following from felt violation.FindingsWe found evidence for the dual moderating effect of agreeableness on voice responses to breach. Additionally, neuroticism strengthened felt violation following breach, and extraversion weakened endorsement of neglecting work to cope with felt violation. Our results suggest that certain traits are particularly important for individual differences in emotional responses to breach (e.g. neuroticism), while others are important for shaping differences in behavior (e.g. extraversion). Additionally, results shed light on the importance of taking a person-by-situation perspective in understanding work behavior, such that extraversion, while conceptualized as general emotional tendencies, does not significantly influence felt violation in breach contexts.Originality/valueWhile previous research has looked at how personality traits moderate either the breach–felt violation relation or the breach–EVLN relation, research has yet to test the moderating effect of personality simultaneously. Excluding one or the other overlooks important individual differences in the process, as interpretation processes guiding emotional and behavioral responses happen concurrently. In doing so, we examine responses to a specific breach event (rather than general breach perceptions), as this better aligns with the conceptualizations of breach (as specific occasions of broken promises) and felt violation (as an emotional state).
Impact of green inclusive leadership on employee green creativity: mediating roles of green passion and green absorptive capacity
Authors: Murad Majid , Li Cai 
Published: October 2024

PurposeOrganizations encourage green creativity among their employees to reduce environmental pollution and attain sustainable development. Green, inclusive leadership can produce positive outcomes and influence employees' green innovation. However, green inclusive leadership and green creativity are empirically less examined in the sustainability literature. Therefore, this study theorized a conceptual model based on the organizational creativity theory to explore the influence of green inclusive leadership on employees’ green creativity. It also aimed to explore the intermediating effect of green passion and green absorptive capacity on the relationship between green inclusive leadership and green creativity.Design/methodology/approachData were gathered through a self-administered questionnaire-based survey from 540 employees of a manufacturing enterprise in China. The hypotheses were analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique.FindingsThe findings reveal that green inclusive leadership positively and significantly influences employees' green creativity. Moreover, the results show that green passion and green absorptive capacity play positive mediating roles in the relationship between green inclusive leadership and green creativity.Practical implicationsThis study offers practical implications for Chinese manufacturing enterprises, where green inclusive leadership is essential to enhance green passion, green absorptive capacity and green creativity among employees.Originality/valueDrawing upon the organizational creativity theory, this research study is novel because it is one of the few empirical research studies to explore green inclusive leadership and green creativity in Chinese manufacturing enterprises. It further establishes the positive mediating role of green passion and green absorptive capacity in the relationship between green inclusive leadership and green creativity.
Exploring the consequences of automation in the post-pandemic era: hotel labor woes
Authors: Lee Samuel , Erdem Mehmet 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis study provides an overview of challenges and opportunities presented by the increasingly prevalent self-service technology adoption in the hotel industry, with a focus on the post-COVID-19 pandemic era and related workplace issues.Design/methodology/approachA review of relevant literature along with references to secondary data is provided to support the viewpoints presented by the authors. A brief critical interpretation of published works on automation, self-service and similar technology-supported services in the hospitality industry, particularly the hotel industry, is outlined.FindingsPotential near- and long-term workplace challenges, in the context of automation, for hotel employees and operators are summarized. Evidence based on published scholarly works and news reports indicates that there will be a period of difficulties in the hotel industry, and the hospitality industry in general, when it comes to the adoption of transformative technology solutions that support automation and self-service. However, the authors assert that a balanced and calculated approach to embracing such technologies could create new career paths as well as job security for hotel employees and stability for hotel operators.Originality/valueThe perspectives offered in this study focus on the difficulties as well as prospects of embracing technology-supported automation in the hotel industry in the context of a unique era and the accelerated adoption of various technology solutions following the COVID-19 pandemic. The documented challenges are also framed with aligned opportunities to offer a roadmap for both practitioners and scholars.
Transfer of potentially toxic metals and metalloids from terrestrial plants to arthropods—A mini review
Authors: Joubert Tean , Greyvenstein Bianca , Marcelo‐Silva João , Siebert Stefan John 
Published: October 2024

AbstractPotentially toxic metals and metalloids (PTMs) may become a concern to plant and animal health when soil concentrations exceed toxicity limits. These limits are often exceeded in polluted environments (anthropogenic sources) and may transfer through the trophic system, from contaminated soil to plants, and thereafter to herbivores and predators. The aim of this mini review was to consider trophic transfer of PTMs in terrestrial ecosystems, focusing on arthropods as the endpoint. ScienceDirect® was used as search engine with a set of keywords. The most assessed PTMs were Cd, Pb, and Zn, and 63% of all PTMs considered in research were attributed to anthropogenic sources. Industrial or mining sites were most frequently studied, and agricultural sites the least. Brassica was the most studied plant genus as the main extractor of PTMs from the soil as they are easy growing food plants known to take up PTMs. Research mostly focused on primary consumers, with Coleoptera being the most investigated arthropod order, probably because of the diversity of the order and its common occurrence worldwide. Most research was conducted in Europe, while South America and Africa only contributed 6.8% and 2.6%, respectively. The majority of the investigated articles (61%) assessed trophic transfer. From those, only 24% directly measured PTM transfer with experimental trials and included only one trophic level, that is, primary consumers, while 7% of research directly measured PTM transfer across multiple trophic levels (primary and secondary consumers).
Employee Ownership and Firm Digital Transformation
Authors: Dong Meitong , Choi Yoona , Ma Pengcheng , Cai Hongbo , Cui Lin 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe development of digital technologies has triggered the digital transformation of organizations, enabling business model innovation. With the rise of a human‐centred view of digitalization, previous studies have been devoted to exploring how leadership drives digitalization, overlooking the role of employees as a key stakeholder. Motivated by this gap, based on agency theory, we investigate how employee ownership affects digital transformation in firms. Further, we identify vital contingencies based on heterogeneity in human resource management under the ability–motivation–opportunity framework. Analysing data on Chinese listed firms from 2015 to 2021, we find that the adoption of employee ownership promotes firms’ digital transformation, and that this positive effect is moderated by R&D personnel (ability), female CEO (motivation) and state ownership (opportunity). Our findings reveal the role of employees in the digital transformation process, which deepens our understanding of the literature on employee ownership and business model innovation.
Board Nationality Diversity and Firm Value
Authors: Chen Jing , Dedman Elisabeth , Kim Ja Ryong , Metwally Tarek , Stark Andrew W. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractUsing management, finance and social psychology theories, we challenge the common perception that demographic diversity on boards of directors is unequivocally beneficial for firms. Employing a sample of 3826 UK firm‐years, we analyse the dual nature of nationality diversity, recognizing its potential to contribute expertise and reduce groupthink, while also posing risks of conflict and reduced cohesion. We construct measures of the positive and negative aspects of diversity to provide robust evidence that nationality diversity‐as‐variety within a board of directors is positively associated with firm value, whereas diversity‐as‐separation has a negative moderating effect on this relationship. Additionally, board longevity weakens the negative effects of diversity‐as‐separation. This comprehensive approach improves our understanding of the complex relationship between board diversity and firm performance. Our results are informative for researchers because they demonstrate the importance of adopting less simplistic diversity measures in empirical studies. They are also instructive for policymakers, who can benefit from a more nuanced understanding of the issues raised when firms are mandated to increase demographic diversity on their boards. Finally, our study provides information to boards to help them maximize the benefits of diversity while minimizing potential costs.
Unilateral Oophorectomy and Age at Natural Menopause: A Longitudinal Community‐Based Cohort Study
Authors: Brennand Erin A. , Scime Natalie V. , Manion Rebecca , Huang Beili 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveTo determine the association between unilateral oophorectomy (UO) and age at natural menopause.DesignSecondary analysis of survey data from Alberta's Tomorrow Project (2000–2022).SettingProspective cohort study in Alberta, Canada.Population23 630 women; 548 experienced UO and 23 082 did not experience UO.MethodsFlexible parametric survival analysis was used to analyse age at natural menopause, and logistic regression was used to analyse early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency by UO status, controlling for birth year, parity, age at menarche, past infertility, hormonal contraceptive use and smoking.Main Outcome MeasuresAge at natural menopause occurred by a final menstrual period without medical cause and sub‐classified as early menopause (< 45 years) and premature ovarian insufficiency (< 40 years).ResultsCompared to no UO, any UO was associated with elevated risk of earlier age at natural menopause, which was strongest in early midlife (adjusted HR at age 40 1.71, 95% CI 1.31–2.19) and diminished over time. Compared to age 55 years at UO, risks of earlier age at natural menopause were largest and uniform in magnitude when UO occurred between approximately ages 20–40 years (adjusted HR for UO at age 30 2.32, 1.46–3.54) and then diminished as age at UO approached the average age at natural menopause. Any UO was associated with higher odds of early menopause (adjusted OR 1.90, 1.30–2.79) and premature ovarian insufficiency (adjusted OR 3.75, 1.72–8.16).ConclusionsUnilateral oophorectomy is associated with earlier age at natural menopause, particularly when performed before 40 years of age.
A cluster of multi‐drug intoxications involving xylazine, benzimidazole opioids (nitazenes) and novel benzodiazepines in South Australia
Authors: Partridge Emma , Stockham Peter , Kenneally Michaela , Luong Andrew , Kostakis Chris , Alfred Sam 
Published: October 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo highlight the detection of xylazine and nitrazolam in conjunction with benzimidazole opioids (nitazenes) and other novel benzodiazepines in a cluster of patients after putative heroin use.MethodsDeidentified clinical and analytical data were gathered from patients enrolled in the Emerging Drugs Network of Australia system.ResultsIn December 2023, three adults presented to the ED with sedation following putative use of heroin. Toxicological analysis of blood samples identified xylazine, protonitazene, metonitazene, bromazolam and nitrazolam. Local health authorities subsequently issued an alert.ConclusionThis is the first signal of xylazine and nitrazolam use in Australia. These results demonstrate toxico‐surveillance programmes with analytical confirmation of drugs are invaluable in monitoring illicit drug use.
Metabolic differences in Zingiber officinale Roscoe by geographical origin determined via multiplatform metabolomics and method for simultaneous analysis of six phenolic compounds
Authors: Yoon Dahye , Choi Bo‐Ram , Kim Hyoung‐Geun , Lee Dae Young 
Published: October 2024

AbstractGinger, which is the rhizome of Zingiber officinale Roscoe, is widely distributed and consumed. The taste and aroma of ginger differ depending on its geographical origin. To distinguish the origin of ginger, ginger extracts from Korea, Peru, and China were analyzed using ultra‐performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) coupled to quadrupole time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy for metabolomics. Korean ginger contained more 10‐gingerol, and Peruvian ginger contained more 6‐gingerol and 8‐gingerol. Several amino acids negatively correlated with gingerols, suggesting that amino acids are related to the biosynthesis of gingerols. Sugars, which are the main energy source, positively correlated with gingerols. Organic acids and gingerols were also positively correlated, indicating that both organic acids and gingerols are used for adaptation to the environment surrounding the root. We confirmed the features of the primary and secondary metabolites by verifying the correlation between metabolites and differences in metabolites according to ginger origin. We additionally optimized a simultaneous UPLC analytical method of marker compounds for the simple and rapid quality control of ginger. This method exhibits excellent linearity, sensitivity, and reproducibility. Using metabolomics, differences in origin were observed, and a low‐end equipment analysis method for quality control can be used in the ginger industry.
Beyond the Airports Act: Investigating the Privatisation of Airports by Local Governments in Regional Australia
Authors: Wasiela Linda , Charles Michael B. , Noble David 
Published: October 2024

Costs associated with running local airports are spurring some local governments to pursue alternative governance arrangements. Some regional councils are considering privatisation, with four having already gone down this path. Although some of these arrangements broadly follow those specified by the Airports Act 1996, other arrangements have led to fragmented processes and reduced public engagement in local communities. The study reveals that, while long‐term leasing aims to alleviate the council's financial burden, it can negatively impact the broader public interest. The findings suggest the need for more transparent and adaptable governance models to ensure that regional airports serve both commercial interests and public needs.
Contextualizing aging clocks and properly describing biological age
Authors: Johnson Adiv A. , Shokhirev Maxim N. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractUsage of the phrase “biological age” has picked up considerably since the advent of aging clocks and it has become commonplace to describe an aging clock's output as biological age. In contrast to this labeling, biological age is also often depicted as a more abstract concept that helps explain how individuals are aging internally, externally, and functionally. Given that the bulk of molecular aging is tissue‐specific and aging itself is a remarkably complex, multifarious process, it is unsurprising that most surveyed scientists agree that aging cannot be quantified via a single metric. We share this sentiment and argue that, just like it would not be reasonable to assume that an individual with an ideal grip strength, VO2 max, or any other aging biomarker is biologically young, we should be careful not to conflate an aging clock with whole‐body biological aging. To address this, we recommend that researchers describe the output of an aging clock based on the type of input data used or the name of the clock itself. Epigenetic aging clocks produce epigenetic age, transcriptomic aging clocks produce transcriptomic age, and so forth. If a clock has a unique name, such as our recently developed epigenetic aging clock CheekAge, the name of the clock can double as the output. As a compromise solution, aging biomarkers can be described as indicators of biological age. We feel that these recommendations will help scientists and the public differentiate between aging biomarkers and the much more elusive concept of biological age.
Examining the financial and commercial literacy of Australian Indigenous small business owners
Authors: Brimble Mark , Weaven Scott , Wildman Karen L. , Blue Levon , Bodle Kerry , Frazer Lorelle 
Published: October 2024

AbstractFinancial and commercial literacy are essential skills for small business owners to navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape. This study examines the financial and commercial literacy of 592 Indigenous and non‐Indigenous small business owners. We found that small business owners had low levels of financial and commercial literacy with significant differences for Indigenous small business owners located in remote areas and for non‐Indigenous small business owners who are female, young, and who have lower levels of education. We demonstrate the need for more support to improve financial literacy among small business owners to enhance the long‐term sustainability of their enterprises.
Unexplained Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Clinical Application of Immunophenotyping
Authors: Monticciolo Irene , Guarano Alice , Inversetti Annalisa , Barbaro Greta , Di Simone Nicoletta 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTProblemRecurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is defined as the failure of two or more pregnancies and affects approximately 5% of couples, often without a clear cause. The etiologies of RPL include factors such as maternal age, endocrine dysfunction, uterine abnormalities, chromosomal abnormalities, thrombophilias, infections, and autoimmune disorders. However, these conditions account for only 50%–60% of RPL cases. Research has explored whether an altered immune system, compared to the physiological state, may be linked to RPL. This review aims to determine whether specific immunophenotypes are associated with unexplained Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (uRPL) and whether targeted therapies addressing specific immunophenotypic alterations can improve pregnancy outcomes.MethodsA literature review was conducted using Pubmed/Medline, Scopus, and Embase databases, analyzing data from 95 articles published between 2001 and 2023. The roles of various cells of the immune system (B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, natural killer cells, macrophages) in different tissues (peripheral blood, menstrual blood) were specifically investigated in women with uRPL.Discussion and ConclusionSpecific immunophenotypes have been demonstrated to be associated with this condition. However, there is a need to standardize immunophenotyping assays and conduct more trials to stratify RPL risk and improve potential therapeutic strategies.