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A comparative analysis of after-stitch strength reduction in sewing threads across woven, nonwoven and composite fabric assemblies
Authors: Chavhan Md Vaseem 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the factors influencing the reduction in strength of sewing threads after stitching (after-stitch strength reduction) in different fabric assemblies, including nonwoven fabrics. This research expands upon previous studies, which primarily focused on woven fabrics.Design/methodology/approachA full-factorial experimental design was employed, considering three factors: fabric assembly type (woven, nonwoven, composite), yarn type (spun polyester, core-spun polyester) and thread count (30 Tex, 60 Tex). Also, the stitching parameters stitch density (3 spc, 5 spc) and needle count (75 Nm, 100 Nm) were considered. The predictive regression model was also developed with a second-degree order. Tensile testing was conducted on unravelled threads before and after stitching to assess strength reduction.FindingsFabric assembly type significantly impacted after-stitch strength reduction, with the composite assembly exhibiting the highest reduction. Yarn type played a crucial role in the composite assembly; core-spun yarn experienced higher strength reduction compared to spun polyester yarn. Thread count consistently affected strength reduction across all fabric assemblies, with finer threads experiencing higher reductions. Stitch density generally had a positive correlation with strength reduction for woven and nonwoven assemblies, but no significant difference was observed in the composite assembly. Needle count did not significantly impact strength reduction for any fabric assembly.Practical implicationsThe findings can guide the selection of appropriate sewing threads, yarn types and sewing parameters for different fabric assemblies, including nonwoven fabrics, to optimize seam performance and garment durability.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the understanding of how fabric structure, yarn characteristics and sewing parameters interact to influence sewing thread strength reduction in diverse fabric assemblies, including nonwoven fabrics, which were not previously considered in similar studies. This broader investigation provides valuable insights applicable to a wider range of sewing applications.
Online education – bane or boon? A quantitative plus text mining approach
Authors: Ghosh Arpita , Patra Pradipta 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath sent the entire educational system across the globe topsy-turvy. Virtual classrooms, online lectures and online evaluations became the order of the day, replacing traditional face to face classroom interactions and examinations conducted physically. While it may be possible to reach out to a larger audience in remote places via online platforms, the new medium lacks personal touch of the past, and is known to cause physical and psychological problems for participants. This study collects primary data from a representative sample of students from emerging economies to study the factors that influence intention to pursue online education.Design/methodology/approachANOVA, Kruskal–Wallis test, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and multiple linear regression (MLR) have been used to test our hypothesis. We have also used text mining to corroborate statistical test results and ascertain the sentiment of students towards online learning.FindingsThis study not only confirms findings in extant literature that “benefits” is an important factor. It also identifies new factors such as “health”, “evaluation”, “class duration” and “student qualification”, that influence student intention to pursue online education. Sentiment analysis shows that students have positive sentiment coupled with trust towards online education. Text mining shows that “mode of class”, “time or duration of class” and “quality of learning” are important features that students consider.Originality/valueThis is one of the few studies to use quantitative plus text mining method of research to understand intention to pursue online education.
Culture for climate action in Jodhpur: reversing the trajectory from fragility to resilience
Authors: Kanji Repaul , Madapala Jeevan , Sil Sriparna 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis paper documents the outcomes of a year-long intervention designed to address climate challenges in Jodhpur, India. The intervention employed a phased approach that combined traditional knowledge, innovative communication strategies and youth engagement. The question guiding the interventions was: Can traditional knowledge, indigenous practices and place-based wisdom be used for risk-informed sustainable development?Design/methodology/approachThe project utilised a mixed methods approach to achieve its goals. A documentary titled “Sanchay” was produced, capturing the perspectives of Jodhpur residents on climate risks. An architectural analysis of traditional houses was conducted to identify and understand their inherent climate-smart features. Immersive workshops engaged young minds in exploring climate change through creative expression, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to become agents of change.Findings“Sanchay” serves as a novel method for understanding risk through the lens of citizen narratives, offering a valuable complement to traditional top-down risk assessment methods. The architectural report provides evidence for integrating traditional knowledge into sustainable construction practices. The immersive workshops empowered young people to become agents of change within their communities. Finally, the capacity building initiatives strengthened the human resource base for future climate action effortsOriginality/valueThis project introduces a novel method for understanding risk through participatory storytelling, centred on the lived experiences of community members. It demonstrates the efficacy of combining traditional knowledge with science and technology for climate action.
Internal marketing orientation and employee innovative behaviour: the mediating role of workforce agility and moderating role of psychological empowerment
Authors: Sackey Baaba Boadziwa , Yang Jingzhao , Quansah Prince Ewudzie , Ekumah Christian Afanyi , Arboh Francisca , Boadu Bright 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe study examined the influence of internal marketing orientation on employees’ innovative behaviour through the mediating role of workforce agility and the moderating role of psychological empowerment.Design/methodology/approachWe collected 731 valid responses from frontline employees in the hospitality industry in Ghana. The data were analysed using hierarchical regression analysis in SPSS.FindingsThe findings show that internal marketing orientation significantly influenced workforce agility and innovative behaviour. Also, workforce agility significantly influenced employee innovative behaviour. Again, the study found that workforce agility partially mediated the relationship between internal marketing orientation and employee innovative behaviour. Psychological empowerment significantly moderated the relationship between workforce agility and employees innovative behaviour.Practical implicationsIn order to promote agile behaviour and enhance innovative thinking when assigning tasks for company products and services, organisations should develop and implement suitable internal marketing orientation programmes and policies regarding opportunities for career growth, promotion and advancement.Originality/valueThis study offers timely empirical insights into how organisations can promote employee innovation, particularly in the hospitality sector, where human capital is imperative for service excellence and competitiveness.
Exploring the content of company-specific plant role models in international manufacturing networks
Authors: Kaiser Jens , Friedli Thomas 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis study explores the phenomenon of company-specific plant role models. Following the establishment of distinct lead factories, recent studies imply that multinational companies are now using more detailed plant roles to manage manufacturing networks. While multiple plant role typologies can be found in literature, this is, to our knowledge, the first article to systematically analyze the content of such company-specific plant roles.Design/methodology/approachWe rely on a multiple-case study design of 29 plant role models primarily belonging to multinational companies headquartered in German-speaking countries. Coding is performed to analyze the models for similarities and differences.FindingsThe content of company-specific plant role models seems highly dependent on a company’s context; hence, there is no one best way to build them. Companies appear to be pursuing different priorities with the application of plant roles, for example, the reorganization of manufacturing networks, the systematic allocation of products or the definition of decision-making autonomy. Compared to the primarily two-dimensional models from theory, companies rely on more dimensions to make their plant roles practical. Similar to models from literature, competence bandwidth, inter-plant knowledge/information flow and location advantage are the most relevant dimensions to differentiate plants from a headquarters’ perspective.Practical implicationsPlant role models are a powerful management tool that enables delayering the complexity and allows for proactive management of manufacturing networks. Managers fit the content of their plant role models to their company-specific context and the intended application for manufacturing networks. Managers aiming to build company-specific plant roles can use the conceptual framework based on the empirical findings as a benchmark.Originality/valueThis study complements prior research on plant roles by acknowledging that companies might develop their own version of plant role models rather than copying the ones from the literature. By doing so, we explore how plant roles look like in a real-world setting.
Frontline employee work engagement and customer service evaluations: a conceptual replication
Authors: Van Vaerenbergh Yves , Hazée Simon 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe relationship between frontline employee work engagement and customer service evaluations is a major theme in service research. Recent studies have called for further exploration and validation of this relationship. This paper conceptually replicates the work engagement-customer service evaluations link within the context of technology-mediated voice-to-voice encounters. Moreover, we extend prior work by examining how work engagement influences customer service evaluations depending on the outcome of the service encounter (positive or negative).Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted a multilevel, multi-source study involving data from 4,198 customer interactions and 346 employees at a major European telecom operator. The data were analyzed using a linear mixed effects model.FindingsThe study could not replicate the relationship between work engagement and customer service evaluations in technology-mediated voice-to-voice encounters. The findings reveal that customers who interacted with a highly engaged employee but received a negative service outcome evaluated the interaction more negatively than those who interacted with a less engaged employee. Conversely, when the service outcome was positive, work engagement was not significantly related to customer service evaluations.Originality/valueIn voice-to-voice encounters, employee engagement appears to have little impact on customer service evaluations and can even be detrimental when the service outcome is negative. This study is among the first to empirically demonstrate a negative effect of work engagement on customer service evaluations. Future replication studies are needed to validate these findings.
Contributing to Indonesia’s SDG achievement: disclosures of regional-owned enterprises
Authors: Muskanan Moni Wehelmina , Tilt Carol , Rao Kathy , Whait Rob 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis paper investigates how Indonesian regional government-owned enterprises disclose what they plan, account for and report their sustainable development goal (SDG) contributions, showcasing their commitment in attaining impactful SDG achievement. In doing so, it aims to highlight how adopting a sustainability accounting and reporting (SAR) framework can enhance SDG disclosures.Design/methodology/approachContent analysis, guided by an adapted SAR framework, is employed to examine the SDG disclosures across planning, accounting and reporting in 2019–2020 annual/sustainability reports of the 24 enterprises.FindingsMost Indonesian regional government-owned enterprises or badan usaha milik daerah (BUMDs) studied adhered primarily to Financial Services Authority Regulation (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK)) 51/2017, which does not sufficiently enforce SDG disclosures in the planning stage. They disclosed SDG-related activities in the accounting and reporting stages, highlighting programme implementation and budget realisation with little emphasis on strategic planning. This resulted in inadequate evidence in the disclosures of the strategic actions to comprehensively plan, account for and report their SDG achievement, essential information for stakeholders to showcase their meaningful actions to contribute to national and global SDG progress.Originality/valuePrior SDG disclosure studies highly focus on analysing the linkages of organisations’ reported sustainability programmes contributing to national SDG achievements, neglecting the investigation of how organisation should employ SAR to disclose what they plan, account for and report their impactful SDG contribution to stakeholders. This paper addresses this underexplored context, particularly in local government-owned enterprises which have a crucial role in accelerating SDG achievement. Given the global nature of SDGs, this analysis provides valuable lessons for organisations and regulators in Indonesia and other developing countries to utilise SAR to enhance SDG reporting. So that, they can better plan, account for and report tangible actions toward meaningful SDG achievement.
The role of SME’s owner-manager decision-making styles in marketing strategies and organizational performance
Authors: Seronato Kelly Mara , Martins Tomás Sparano 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
Although studies have analyzed individual factors and their impact on marketing strategies and organizational performance, little is known about the owner-manager’s decision-making style. In the marketing literature of micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), little attention has been paid to the decision-maker. This study aims to gauge the impact of the manager's decision-making styles (rational, intuitive, dependent, avoidant and spontaneous) on marketing strategy creativity, on its implementation effectiveness and, consequently, on organizational performance.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a quantitative and descriptive approach. The data collection technique was through a survey with structured questionnaires in an online format. The data were collected from Brazilian micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the commerce and service sectors. The nonprobabilistic sampling included 206 valid responses. The data were analyzed using the technique of structural equation modeling (SEM) through the partial least squares method (PLS).

Findings
Among the main results, it was observed that rational, dependent and avoidant styles influence the creativity and implementation effectiveness of marketing strategies, and that these two factors positively impact organizational performance. In addition, it was found that part of the effect of rational, dependent and avoidant styles on performance occurs through the creativity and implementation effectiveness of the marketing strategy. However, the effect of the intuitive style and spontaneous style was not significant.

Practical implications
For owner-managers, the main implication is that they need to be rational, carefully analyzing the information and options available, ask for support when necessary for their team or partners and avoid procrastinating decisions. This can aid the development of more creative and effective implementations of their marketing strategies, which consequently, may contribute to better performance results.

Originality/value
The main contribution of this study was to add a new approach (decision-making styles) to the SME marketing literature. Moreover, this study integrates organizational (focused on marketing) and behavioral (focused on the manager's decision-making style) perspectives as factors that improve organizational performance.
Food waste in hospitals: implications and strategies for reduction: a systematic review
Authors: Mahmoudifar Kamiar , Raeesi Ahmad , Kiani Behzad , Rezaie Mitra 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to comprehensively and extensively investigate food waste in hospitals and the environmental and economic effects it imposes on society. By knowing the reasons and factors affecting the creation of such wastes, it is possible to help reduce these effects.Design/methodology/approachThis study was conducted by systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and Web of Science databases.FindingsThe results suggest that high-income countries such as Denmark, Sri Lanka, Portugal and Spain have more significant amounts of food waste than low-income countries like Turkey. The main reasons for food waste include inadequate food quality, low patient appetite and issues with the dining environment. Therefore, it is crucial to address these root causes to minimize food waste and alleviate the burden on the environment.Research limitations/implicationsThe study relies primarily on secondary data analysis and does not include original food waste audits or interviews with hospital staff. While the literature review provides useful background, conducting first-hand audits and interviews could strengthen the study by providing more current, contextualized and granular insights into food waste in hospitals. The lack of primary data collection limits the ability to make hospital-specific recommendations or quantify the opportunity for improvement. Additionally, the focus is on general frameworks rather than interventions tailored to the needs and constraints of hospitals in low- and middle-income regions. More region-specific research would be needed to understand nuanced challenges and develop customized solutions suitable for implementation in those settings.Originality/valueEffective measures can be taken to make policies and determine appropriate solutions to reduce these wastes. By recognizing the problems in structures, one can take steps to reduce global warming and waste of national funds.
Optimizing pipeline assembly: a novel model for predicting assembly pose considering clamp constraints
Authors: Cheng Jia , Gu Bin , Yu Haidong , Gao Chang 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to develop an optimization model to enhance pipeline assembly performance. It focuses on predicting the pipeline’s assembly pose while ensuring compliance with clamp constraints.

Design/methodology/approach
The assembly pose of the pipeline is quantitatively assessed by a proposed indicator based on joint defects. The assembly interference between the pipeline and assembly boundary is characterized quantitatively. Subsequently, an analytical mapping relationship is established between the assembly pose and assembly interference. A digital fitting model, along with a novel indicator, is established to discern the fit between the pipeline and clamp. Using the proposed indicators as the optimization objective and penalty term, an optimization model is established to predict the assembly pose based on the reinforced particle swarm optimization, incorporating a proposed adaptive inertia weight.

Findings
The optimization model demonstrates robust search capability and rapid convergence, effectively minimizing joint defects while adhering to clamp constraints. This leads to enhanced pipeline assembly efficiency and the achievement of a one-time assembly process.

Originality/value
The offset of the assembly boundary and imperfections in pipeline manufacturing may lead to joint defects during pipeline assembly, as well as failure in the fit between the pipeline and clamp. The assembly pose predicted by the proposed optimization model can effectively reduce the joint defects and satisfy clamp constraints. The efficiency of pipeline modification and assembly has been significantly enhanced.
Efficacy and safety of ritlecitinib, an oral JAK3/TEC family kinase inhibitor, in adolescent and adult patients with alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis
Authors: Mesinkovska Natasha , King Brett , Zhang Xingqi , Guttman‐Yassky Emma , Magnolo Nina , Sinclair Rodney , Mizuashi Masato , Shapiro Jerry , Peeva Elena , Banerjee Anindita , Takiya Liza , Cox Lori Ann , Wajsbrot Dalia , Kerkmann Urs , Law Ernest , Wolk Robert , Schaefer Gregor 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis post‐hoc analysis of the ALLEGRO phase 2b/3 study (NCT03732807) evaluated the efficacy and safety of ritlecitinib, an oral Janus kinase 3/TEC family kinase inhibitor, in patients with alopecia totalis (AT) and alopecia universalis (AU). Patients aged ≥ 12 years with alopecia areata (AA) and ≥50% scalp hair loss received once‐daily ritlecitinib 50 or 30 mg (± 4‐week 200‐mg loading dose) or placebo for 24 weeks. In a subsequent 24‐week extension period, the ritlecitinib groups continued their doses and patients initially assigned to placebo switched to ritlecitinib (200/50 or 50 mg daily). In this analysis, clinician‐ and patient‐reported hair regrowth outcomes were assessed at weeks 24 and 48 in four AA subgroups: AT/AU, AT, AU, and non‐AT/AU. Safety was monitored throughout. Of the 718 randomized patients, 151 (21%) and 147 (20%) were defined as having AT or AU, respectively. At week 24, Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score ≤20 (≤20% scalp hair loss) response rates were higher in the ritlecitinib‐treated AT/AU, AT, and AU groups (7%–14%, 7%–21%, and 4%–10%, respectively) vs the placebo group (0% in the AT/AU, AT, and AU groups). The proportions of patients with a SALT score of ≤20 increased through week 48 (AT/AU, 13%–31%; AT, 11%–27%; AU, 6%–41%). Additionally, at week 24, 25%–43%, 32%–42%, and 12%–50% of patients with AT/AU, AT, and AU, respectively, who received ritlecitinib achieved a moderately or greatly improved response based on the Patient Global Impression of Change scale. Response rates generally increased through week 48 and were similar across AA subgroups. In patients with AT/AU, ritlecitinib was well tolerated with a safety profile consistent with that of the overall AA population. Ritlecitinib demonstrated clinical efficacy, patient‐reported improvement, and an acceptable safety profile in patients with AT and AU through week 48. A plain language summary of this study is available at https://doi.org/10.25454/pfizer.figshare.26879161. Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03732807.