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Exploring the impact of renovation subsidies on housing markets – evidence from the Swedish property market
Authors: Wilhelmsson Mats , Warsame Abukar 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe primary aim of this research is to examine the effects of the Renovation, Conversion, and Extension (ROT) tax deduction for renovations on the scope and quality of renovations and its subsequent impact on house prices across various Swedish municipalities.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilises a two-way fixed effect instrument variable (IV) spatial Manski approach, analysing balanced panel data from 2004 to 2020 at the municipal level (290 municipalities) in Sweden. The methodology is designed to assess the impact of the ROT subsidy on the housing market.FindingsThe study reveals that the ROT subsidy has significantly influenced house prices, with noticeable variations between municipalities. These differences are attributed to the varying amounts of tax reductions for renovations and the extent to which property owners utilise these subsidies.Research limitations/implicationsThe research is limited to the context of Sweden and may not be generalisable to other countries with different housing and subsidy policies. The findings are crucial for understanding the specific impacts of government subsidies on the housing market within this context.Practical implicationsFor policymakers and stakeholders in the housing market, this study highlights the tangible effects of renovation subsidies on property values. It provides insights into how such financial incentives can shape the housing market dynamics.Social implicationsThe research underscores the role of government policies in potentially influencing equitable access to housing. It suggests that subsidies like ROT can have broader social implications, including the distribution of housing benefits among different income groups and regions.Originality/valueThis study contributes original insights into the field of applied real estate economics by quantitatively analysing the impact of a specific government subsidy on the housing market. It offers a unique perspective on how fiscal policies can affect property values and renovation activities at the municipal level in Sweden.
A systematic literature review on the network perspective and resource interaction: where are we now and where should we go?
Authors: Morais Catarina Pereira , Ferreira João , Jayantilal Shital 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe study aims to advance the current state-of-the-art and identify the main theories, methodologies and research gaps. In this article, we examine the network perspective on resource interaction in management, systematically reviewing 92 published articles in peer-reviewed journals from 2013 to 2023.Design/methodology/approachThis systematic literature review is a methodical, transparent and replicable approach to choosing and evaluating scientific works. We have analyzed and combined all the available evidence, giving a comprehensive overview of the current state of the literature.FindingsThe subject is still under development in the literature, so there are still some research gaps, such as lack of information about markets and competitiveness. The main thematic groups we found included the firm’s social media, business performance, innovation in organizations, social media and big data, network analysis and artificial intelligence.Research limitations/implicationsIt is important to note that the subject is still under development in the literature, so there are still some research gaps, such as some lack of information about markets and competitiveness, the online presence of luxury brands and the impact of technology on their performance, which is not approached in the literature; some companies find it challenging to adopt new technologies; what level of technology and academic specialization is needed to measure performance; how to measure the level of credibility of information shared on the internet and the psychological impact of artificial intelligence on future generations and communication.Practical implicationsManagers can use this study to improve network strategies for better communication with diverse stakeholders and adopting new technologies, especially to enhance skills among older generations. Networks play a crucial role in fostering social capital among firms, facilitating knowledge management and improving the quality of processes. The resilience of business networks serves as a mediator between responsible innovation and a company's performance. Managers may consider expanding the use of networks to other areas of management to promote organizational collaboration and professional networking. Employees can also act as brand ambassadors for their organizations, helping to establish informal networks and increase visibility.Originality/valueAn integrative framework and a future research agenda are presented, with the potential to advance our understanding in this field.
Building effective student project teams: what has problem-solving styles got to do with it?
Authors: Alegbeleye I. Dami , Friedel Curtis R. 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to examine if team composition based on adaption-innovation (A-I) problem-solving styles is related to the teamwork quality and team effectiveness (TE) of student project teams participating in a [state-gifted program (SGP)].Design/methodology/approachA correlational design was conducted with a sample of 72 (SGP) participants, consisting of 15 project teams (n = 15), which formed three groups: (1) the homogeneous adaptive group, which consists of five homogeneous adaptive teams (n = 5); (2) the homogeneous innovative group, which consists of five homogeneous innovative teams (n = 5), and (3) the heterogeneous group (i.e. a mix of innovative and adaptive individuals), which consists of five heterogeneous teams (n = 5).FindingsA one-way ANOVA and post-hoc test revealed that team composition based on problem-solving styles is related to teamwork quality and TE. Regarding TE, both homogeneous groups (i.e. all adaptive or all innovative individuals) were more effective than the heterogeneous group. However, regarding teamwork quality, only the adaptive group had significantly higher teamwork quality than the heterogeneous group.Practical implicationsWe recommend that leadership educators utilize Kirton’s adaption-innovation inventory (KAI) as a tool for building effective student project teams. KAI can be used by leadership educators in two major ways: to assign students to groups (as done in the current study) or for team building, where team members share their KAI scores to better understand their problem-solving preferences.Originality/valueThe findings add to the literature by specifying the type of homogeneous groups (i.e. homogeneous adaptive), which may offer an advantage over heterogeneous groups regarding teamwork quality.
Does litigation contingency disclosure in corporate filings matter? Evidence from securities class action lawsuits
Authors: DeVides Zhanel , Hwang Hyoseok (David) 
Published: September 2024

PurposeWe investigate the information content of legal contingency disclosures in corporate filings, specifically their usefulness in predicting settlement amounts and mitigation of market response to litigation resolution news.Design/methodology/approachUsing a hand-collected sample of disclosures for settled US securities class action lawsuits, we analyze the contents of the contingent liabilities disclosure before future settlements and classify them into two categories: “pessimistic” and “optimistic” disclosures. We examine whether the tone of disclosure is associated with litigation outcomes, such as settlement amounts and likelihood of incurring material losses, and its effect on market reaction to settlement announcements.FindingsDisclosures with optimistic views on lawsuits are settled for lower amounts, whereas those with more pessimistic views result in higher settlements. Furthermore, while, on average, investors react negatively to litigation resolutions, the market reaction is attenuated (exacerbated) when a prior legal liability disclosure was pessimistic (optimistic). Additionally, investors value disclosure consistency when a litigation outcome is aligned with its legal contingency disclosure. Finally, disclosure consistency is positively associated with managerial ownership as well as the largest shareholder ownership.Originality/valueThis study highlights that the overall tone in legal contingency disclosures is informative and has valuation implications for capital markets. It also highlights the benefits of consistent disclosure, i.e. litigation disclosure aligned with litigation outcomes, as it is viewed positively by investors.
Advancing doctoral student professional development through a strengths-based cohort program
Authors: Ferguson Connor L. , Lockman Julie A. 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
Strengths-based professional development has been associated with positive outcomes in academia and in the organizational workplace. Students pursuing their doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences in the US are often on graduate assistantships, where they experience an academic component to their training integrated with an employee-like existence. The individual who serves as their academic and research advisor is often their supervisor, who pays their stipend. The traditional training structure poses unique challenges and may be accompanied by stress, burnout and imposter phenomenon. The purpose of this study is to utilize a strengths-based approach to equip students with essential personal and professional skills that build self-awareness and self-confidence further preparing them for their future in the scientific workforce.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors developed and implemented a novel strengths-based professional development cohort program for doctoral students in the biomedical sciences at a research-intensive (R1) institution. The program was designed to create a supportive and inclusive space for participants (n = 18) to explore their identity as a student and scientists and to develop and leverage their talents for more effective and strategic use. Program outcomes were evaluated through a mixed methods case study design using a post-program Likert-based survey (n = 10 participants) and participant interviews (n = 13). Explanatory sequential design was used in the interpretation of the findings.

Findings
The results show that the program had a positive impact on students’ perceptions of themselves as scientists, as well as on their self-efficacy, self-confidence and interpersonal interactions in the research setting.

Practical implications
This strengths-based professional development program demonstrates immense potential as a model to equip students with self-awareness and a new foundation of essential skills needed to supplement their technical and scientific training for their future careers in the team-based workplace.

Originality/value
This study demonstrates how professional development programming can complement scientific training by equipping students with self-awareness and other lifelong skills to navigate feelings of imposter phenomenon and interpersonal relationships in the team-based workplace.
Detecting context dependence in the expression of life history trade‐offs
Authors: Bliard Louis , Martin Jordan S. , Paniw Maria , Blumstein Daniel T. , Martin Julien G. A. , Pemberton Josephine M. , Nussey Daniel H. , Childs Dylan Z. , Ozgul Arpat 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Life history trade‐offs are one of the central tenets of evolutionary demography. Trade‐offs, depicting negative covariances between individuals' life history traits, can arise from genetic constraints, or from a finite amount of resources that each individual has to allocate in a zero‐sum game between somatic and reproductive functions. While theory predicts that trade‐offs are ubiquitous, empirical studies have often failed to detect such negative covariances in wild populations.

One way to improve the detection of trade‐offs is by accounting for the environmental context, as trade‐off expression may depend on environmental conditions. However, current methodologies usually search for fixed covariances between traits, thereby ignoring their context dependence.

Here, we present a hierarchical multivariate ‘covariance reaction norm’ model, adapted from Martin (2023), to help detect context dependence in the expression of life‐history trade‐offs using demographic data. The method allows continuous variation in the phenotypic correlation between traits. We validate the model on simulated data for both intraindividual and intergenerational trade‐offs.

We then apply it to empirical datasets of yellow‐bellied marmots (Marmota flaviventer) and Soay sheep (Ovis aries) as a proof‐of‐concept showing that new insights can be gained by applying our methodology, such as detecting trade‐offs only in specific environments.

We discuss its potential for application to many of the existing long‐term demographic datasets and how it could improve our understanding of trade‐off expression in particular, and life history theory in general.
Consumers’ familiarity with wine increased their acceptance of pasta sauce containing grape pomace
Authors: Moss Rachael , Stright Allison , Richelle Erin , Nicolle Lindsay , Baxter Laura , Frampton Kaitlyn , Gorman Mackenzie , McSweeney Matthew B. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractGrape pomace (GP) is a waste product of the winemaking process and has been proposed as a nutritionally beneficial ingredient, as it contains phenolic compounds, dietary fiber, and antioxidant activity. It can be a polarizing ingredient due to its flavor components. Familiarity has been found to influence consumers’ preferences and sensory perception of food. A sensory test was conducted to evaluate the acceptance, sensory perception, and emotional response to pasta sauces containing GP (3% [3GP], 6% [6GP], 9% [9GP] by volume and control without GP addition). The sensory trials included wine consumers (n = 44) and nonconsumers of wine (n = 58) to determine how consumers’ familiarity with the flavor properties of GP influenced their perception of the pasta sauce. Overall, the addition of GP decreased the liking scores of the GP‐containing sauces, but the wine consumers’ hedonic scores for the control, 3GP, and 9GP were significantly higher than the nonconsumers. Both consumer groups identified that the samples with a higher amount of GP addition were associated with sour, bitter, astringency, grainy, and gritty attributes. However, the wine consumers used more positive emotions to describe their emotional response to the GP‐containing samples. The study identified that GP led to off‐flavors and textures in the pasta sauces.Practical ApplicationGP is currently a waste product, but it has many nutritional benefits. Consumers are increasingly looking for nutritional benefits from their food. When incorporated into pasta sauces, GP decreased the acceptance of the pasta sauce and negatively impacted the flavor and texture. Familiarity has been found to impact consumer acceptance, and wine consumers had a more positive emotional response and higher hedonic scores in response to the GP‐containing pasta sauce than nonconsumers of wine.
Aqueous ozone effects on wheat gluten: Yield, structure, and rheology
Authors: Fan Xiangqi , Jiang Jiarui , Wang Jing , Liu Chong , Shang Jiaying , Zheng Xueling 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis study investigates the impact of aqueous ozone (AO) on the yield, molecular structure, and rheological properties of wheat gluten separated using the batter procedure. Employing strong gluten flour (SGF) and weak gluten flour (WGF), we demonstrate that AO pretreatment significantly enhances the yield and purity of separated starch and gluten. Surface hydrophobicity, free sulfhydryl groups, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman, and size exclusion‐high‐performance liquid chromatography (SE‐HPLC) analyses were used to evaluate the effects of AO on the molecular structure of gluten. Our analysis reveals that low concentrations of AO induce specific modifications in gluten proteins. AO treatment increases cross‐linking in glutenin macropolymer (GMP), reduces surface hydrophobicity, and stabilizes secondary and tertiary structures. These changes include an increase in β‐sheet content by approximately 9% and a corresponding decrease in β‐turn structures, leading to enhanced viscoelastic properties of the gluten. The research highlights AO's potential as a sustainable and efficient agent in wheat flour processing, offering advancements in both product quality and eco‐friendly processing techniques. Future research should optimize AO treatment parameters and explore its effects on different cereal types further to enhance its applicability and benefits in food processing.Practical ApplicationOur work substantially advances the existing knowledge on wheat flour processing by demonstrating the multifaceted benefits of AO pretreatment. We unveil significant improvements in the yield and purity of starch and gluten when compared to conventional separation methods. Moreover, our in‐depth analysis of molecular changes induced by AO, including increased cross‐linking, alterations in surface hydrophobicity, and modifications in glutenin macropolymer content, provides new insights into how AO affects the viscoelastic properties of gluten. This contribution is pivotal for the development of more efficient, sustainable, and eco‐friendly wheat flour processing technologies.
Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis of metabolites in finger millet and Bambara groundnut as affected by traditional and novel food processing
Authors: Mudau Masala , Chinma Chiemela Enyinnaya , Ledbetter Moira , Wilkin Jon , Adebo Oluwafemi Ayodeji 
Published: September 2024

AbstractMetabolite profiling is an analytical technique used to assess metabolites in complex biological samples. This technique allows for the identification of both targeted and untargeted metabolites. In this study, the effect of traditional (fermentation and malting) and novel processing (ultrasonication) on the metabolites of finger millet (FM) and Bambara groundnut (BGN) flour was investigated using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Various metabolite classes, including amino acids, alcohol, aldehyde, organic acid, ester, fatty acids, glycoside, and sugar, were identified in FM and BGN flours. The adopted processing techniques impacted metabolite composition, as evidenced by substantial variations in volatile compound levels and metabolite composition among the FM and BGN samples before and after traditional and novel processing. Important health‐promoting compounds, such as oleic acid, linoelaidic acid, and linoleic acid, were identified at their highest levels in fermented FM and BGN flours. The results obtained from this study offer an important context for monitoring and regulating the metabolite composition of FM and BGN flours under traditional and novel processing.Practical ApplicationFermentation, malting, and ultrasonication induced desirable changes in some health‐promoting compounds of finger millet and Bambara groundnut flours. The food and pharmaceutical industries could benefit from these traditional‐ and novel‐modified flours as they could be used as improved food sources with health benefits.
Who is afraid of modelling time as a continuous variable?
Authors: Kokko Hanna 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Most models of ecological and eco‐evolutionary processes involve creating trajectories of something, be it population densities, average trait values, or environmental states, over time. This requires decision‐making regarding how to represent the flow of time in models. Most ecologists are exposed to continuous‐time models (typically in the form of ordinary differential equations) as part of their training, especially since the famous Lotka‐Volterra predator–prey dynamics are formulated this way. However, few appear sufficiently well trained to produce their own work with continuous‐time models and may lack exposure to the true versatility of available methods. Specifically, knowledge that discrete individuals can be modelled in continuous time using the Gillespie algorithm is not as widespread as it should be.

I will illustrate the flexibility of continous‐time modelling methods such that researchers can make informed choices, and not resort to discretizing time as a ‘default’ without a clear biological motivation to do so. I provide three example‐based tutorials: (1) a comparison of deterministic and stochastic dynamics of the Lotka‐Volterra predator–prey model, (2) an evaluation of matelessness in a hypothetical insect population (and of selection to mate more often by either searching more efficiently or by shortening the ‘time out’ after each mating) and (3) within‐season density dependence followed by a birth pulse leading to Beverton‐Holt or Ricker dynamics depending on whether the deaths of conspecifics help reduce the mortality of others or not (compensatory mortality).

I highlight properties of the exponential distribution that, while counter‐intuitive, are good to know when deriving expected lifetime reproductive success or other similar quantities. I also give guidance on how to proceed if the so‐called memorylessness assumption does not hold in a given situation, and show how continuous and discrete times can be freely mixed if the biological situation dictates this to be the preferred option.

Continuous‐time models can also be empirically fitted to data, and I review briefly the insight this gives into the so‐called ‘do hares eat lynx?’ paradox that has been plaguing the interpretation of the Hudson Bay hare and lynx dataset.
Successful retreatment of a maxillary central incisor with a wide‐open apex using MTA to fill the entire canal: 24‐year follow‐up
Authors: Saavedra Felipe Juan Domingo , Watson Molina Virginia Andrea , Bologna Escalona Anabell , Laplana Martínez Rafael , Areso Aitzol , Nagendrababu Venkateshbabu , Abella Sans Francesc 
Published: September 2024

AbstractManaging teeth with open apices can be a challenging scenario for clinicians. This case report describes the 24‐year follow‐up of a maxillary central incisor that failed to develop after a traumatic injury resulting in a wide‐open apex. A 10‐year‐old girl presented complaining of discomfort in her upper teeth. Tooth #9 had received a traumatic blow several years before and was discoloured with a resin composite restoration on the mesio‐incisal edge. The tooth was painful to percussion and palpation. An inadequate root canal filling and incomplete root formation were observed on the initial periapical radiograph. Root canal retreatment was initiated, and the canal filled entirely with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) because of the extremely wide canal and open apex. The patient was asymptomatic at the 24‐year follow‐up with the cone beam computed tomography and periapical radiographs demonstrating the stability of the MTA.
‘Children say playing and adults say working’: Children negotiating regulations on digital media in a Swedish preschool
Authors: Lagerlöf Pernilla 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn current societal debate, opinions on children's use of digital technologies are polarized. This study investigates situated negotiations in everyday interactions by analysing how preschool children talk about digital media in relation to regulations on digital media use. A childhood sociological perspective guides an understanding of how children's experiences with digital media are shaped by their perspectives and social contexts. The findings show the participants managing tensions between home and preschool, resisting adult terminology, contributing to group identity and challenging the preschool rules. By restricting children's media use through policies might lead educators to overlook valuable insights offered by children.