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Isolating the effect of beat salience on RAS outcomes
Authors: Von Handorf Kristi M. , Jagadeesan Ramkumar , Grahn Jessica A. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractRhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) is an intervention for gait-disordered populations that involves synchronizing footsteps to regular auditory cues. Previous research has shown that high-groove music (music that induces the desire to move or dance to it) improves gait relative to low-groove music, but how this effect occurs is unclear. Greater beat salience in high-groove music may improve gait because salient beats are easier to synchronize with. Here, we manipulated beat salience by embedding metronome tones to emphasize beat onsets in both high- and low-groove music. We expected that, if beat salience drives gait improvements to high-groove music, then embedding metronome in low-groove music would elicit similar gait improvements (e.g. increased stride velocity). Here, we quantified gait synchronization in terms of period-matching (overall step rate to the cue pace) and phase-matching (individual step onsets to beat onsets). We tested a sample of healthy younger and older adults, with auditory cues matched to 10% faster than baseline. Low-groove music with embedded metronome, compared to without, elicited better period-matching; there were no differences between metronome conditions in high-groove music. These findings suggest gait improvements to high-groove music could be due to its high beat salience. On the other hand, embedded metronome did not improve phase-matching accuracy, but high-groove music did. This suggests that beat salience may not improve gait via easing step-to-beat synchronization, but rather through an overall increase in movement vigor.
Amazonian biocultural heritage under climate change
Authors: Cámara-Leret Rodrigo , Roehrdanz Patrick R. , Bascompte Jordi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAmazonia harbors one fourth of the world’s plant diversity and over 300 Indigenous groups. So far, however, no study has assessed how climate change may simultaneously impact its biological and cultural heritage. To bridge this gap, we assembled a database on 5,833 utilized plant species and show that climate change will reduce more the ranges of utilized than of non-utilized species by 2070. Locally, Indigenous cultures may lose an average of 65% of their utilized plant species and 50% of their associated services from climate change. Regionally, the loss of threatened languages may result in a 41% reduction in the Amazonian knowledge pool. Overall, our results point to the strong climate vulnerability of Amazonian biocultural heritage.
Associations between prenatal distress, mitochondrial health, and gestational age: findings from two pregnancy studies in the USA and Turkey
Authors: Huang Qiuhan , Shire David , Hollis Fiona , Abuaish Sameera , Picard Martin , Monk Catherine , Duman Elif Aysimi , Trumpff Caroline 
Published: October 2024

AbstractObjectiveThis study examined associations between mitochondrial markers—circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA (cf-mtDNA) and Growth Differentiation Factor-15 (GDF15)—with maternal distress and pregnancy outcomes.MethodParticipants were drawn from two pregnancy studies, EPI (N=187, USA) and BABIP (N=198, Turkey). Plasma cf-mtDNA and GDF15 levels were quantified using qPCR and ELISA assays.ResultsPlasma cf-mtDNA levels did not significantly vary across pregnancy, while plasma GDF15 levels increased from early to late pregnancy and decreased postpartum. Late 2nd trimester plasma GDF15 was negatively correlated with pre-pregnancy BMI (p=0.035) and gestational age (p=0.0048) at birth. Early 2nd trimester maternal distress was associated with lower cf-mtDNA (p<0.05) and a trend for lower GDF15. Higher pre-pregnancy BMI and late-pregnancy maternal distress were linked to smaller postpartum GDF15 declines in EPI (p<0.05).ConclusionThis study reveals distinct plasma cf-mtDNA and GDF15 patterns during the perinatal period, linking mitochondrial markers to maternal distress and pregnancy outcomes.
Asymmetric connectedness among BSE SENSEX, INR–USD exchange rate, gold price and crude oil price: fresh evidence from nonlinear ARDL
Authors: Bhattacharjee Animesh 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis paper investigates the asymmetric connectedness among the Indian stock market, crude oil price, gold price and the USD–INR exchange rate.Design/methodology/approachWe construct a nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag model that contains the four aforementioned variables. We further used the pairwise Granger causality test to identify the direction of causality.FindingsThe results verify an asymmetrical long-run co-movement between the Indian stock market index, exchange rate, international crude oil prices and gold prices. In the long run, the performance of the Indian stock market is mainly affected by both positive as well as negative shocks in the INR–USD exchange rate, positive shocks in gold prices and positive shocks in crude oil prices. Further, a feedback mechanism is observed between positive shocks in the INR–USD exchange rate and Indian stock market performance.Originality/valueThe research paper revisited the linkage among the variables using a novel methodology proposed by Shin et al. (2014).
Impact of fiscal poverty alleviation funds on poverty mitigation and economic expansion: evidence from provincial panel data in China
Authors: Duan Bingde , Liu Shenglong 
Published: October 2024

PurposeSince 2013, China has implemented targeted poverty alleviation policies, successfully eradicating absolute poverty nationwide by 2021. The fiscal funds allocated for poverty alleviation have significantly contributed to reducing poverty in impoverished areas. However, to date, there has been a lack of scholarly research specifically examining the effects of these fiscal poverty alleviation funds on both poverty reduction and economic growth. This study aims to address two key questions: What role do fiscal poverty alleviation funds play in reducing poverty? Additionally, do these funds contribute to economic growth?Design/methodology/approachProvincial panel data in China from 2010 to 2020 are used to test the impact of fiscal poverty alleviation funds on poverty reduction and economic growth. The empirical study of this paper primarily employs panel data within difference and two-stage least squares (2SLS) estimation for causal identification.FindingsPoverty alleviation funds positively influence China’s economic growth and significantly reduce the rural poverty rate. During the sample period, the contribution of poverty alleviation funds to economic growth reached 7.3%, and the contribution to the reduction of the poverty incidence rate was 8.4%.Originality/valueThe key contribution of this study lies in its novel approach of using empirical methods to probe the impacts of fiscal poverty alleviation funds on provincial economic growth. Additionally, this paper also empirically tests the mechanisms by which fiscal poverty alleviation funds promote growth and reduce poverty, mainly by improving the infrastructure development conditions in impoverished areas.
From industrial territory to sustainable or “green” industrial district? The case of an industrial district’s evolution in Normandy
Authors: Camille Brou , Nadou Fabien 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
Through participant observation, this paper aims to show how the existing ecosystem has helped to attract new companies that are integrating and enriching this ecosystem, while helping to decarbonize the region’s industry.

Design/methodology/approach
In France, industrial and carbon-intensive regions are currently facing the challenges of environmental, energy and digital transition. Against a backdrop of reindustrialization, and to meet the objectives set by the French climate and resilience law, these regions are seeking both to support the existing ecosystem in meeting these new challenges and to diversify their economic fabric by welcoming greener industries.

Findings
In Normandy, in the Caux Seine agglo area, new projects linked to bioplastics have led the region to reflect on the creation and structuring of a greener industrial district bringing together manufacturers, a research cluster and a training center.

Originality/value
The authors are studying an industrial region in Normandy that is considered to be a pilot area, experimenting with new directions in terms of low-carbon industry. Based on the petrochemical industry, this little-studied area wants the industrial zone to become a genuine green energy hub. Strong political will and substantial private and public investment have enabled the emergence of a new green chemistry industry.
Investigating the effects of political correctness in social marketing messaging
Authors: Guzmán Francisco , Alvarado-Karste Diego , Ahmad Fayez , Strutton David , Kennedy Eric L. 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
Obesity imposes myriad negative consequences upon society, the economy and personal well-being. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using political correctness (PC) in social marketing messages to persuade consumers to change their unhealthy behavior. It also explores various underlying mechanisms that drive this effect. Specifically, this research studies that messaging approach – politically correct vs politically incorrect and gain vs loss message framing – generates higher consumer intentions to change their behavior.

Design/methodology/approach
Four experiments were conducted with nationally representative samples to examine the effect of PC and gain vs loss message framing on consumers’ behavior changing intentions.

Findings
Politically correct prosocial marketing messages displayed higher persuasiveness than politically incorrect messages. Each relationship was mediated by the perceived manipulative capacity of the message and consumers’ attitudes toward the message. Message framing performed as a boundary condition for these effects.

Research limitations/implications
This paper sought to contribute to the literature that investigates the effectiveness of social marketing efforts. Three specific contributions related to the effects of message frames on politically correct and incorrect social marketing messages were developed.

Practical implications
The strategies presented in this paper benefit firms wishing to create a more prosocial approach to their business. A firm can present a prosocial message to their target market in a frame focusing on what will be gained instead of lost. Likewise, firms should welcome this type of messaging that embraces politically correct terminology instead of shying away from it.

Originality/value
This paper generates actionable insights for marketers and policymakers regarding how best to communicate with targeted segments about culturally- and personally sensitive topics related to obesity and weight loss. This paper also contributes to the literature that explores the effectiveness of social marketing initiatives. The findings suggest policymakers and social marketers should be cautious and, regardless of today’s sociopolitical environment, avoid falling into the temptation of developing politically incorrect and loss-framed messages.
Revisiting the TAM: adapting the model to advanced technologies and evolving user behaviours
Authors: Ishengoma Fredrick 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the applicability of the technology acceptance model (TAM) in libraries considering the advanced technologies and users’ behaviour.

Design/methodology/approach
The research uses a critical reflective approach to review and synthesize a body of recent academic literature on the use of TAM in libraries. The review included assessing TAM’s historical evolution, its limitations and how it could be improved.

Findings
The findings indicated that, although TAM can be viewed as an appropriate theoretical model to explain the users’ intention towards technology acceptance, it is limited in explaining both the users’ attitude towards advanced technology and their behaviour in advanced library settings.

Research limitations/implications
To enhance the practicality of TAM in libraries, several recommendations for strategic advancements have been proposed such as contextualizing TAM to libraries, exploring AI-driven adoption, integrating library-specific constructs, understanding cultural differences and using holistic research approaches.

Originality/value
The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of technology adoption in libraries and to the future possibilities of TAM.
School middle leadership: aspirations, identification, appointment, development and advancement
Authors: Lipscombe Kylie , Tindall-Ford Sharon , Grice Christine , De Nobile John , Davidson Janelle 
Published: October 2024

PurposeWhile current research is reporting on a crisis in school leadership aspirations and appointments, this research sheds light on the mediating factors that school middle leaders (MLs) attribute to their appointment as a leader and their aspirations to senior leadership positions.Design/methodology/approachQualitative data from a larger, mixed-method, research project were collected using an online survey completed by 2,608 MLs in a large public school system in Australia and is analysed using an inductive thematic process.FindingsThe findings suggest that MLs experience varying and non-linear career progressions and that a range of personal and professional factors impact their career aspirations. The support of an “experienced other” such as a principal, mentor or coach and strategic career planning are all important in the identification, support, development and advancement of MLs.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the scarce body of research on middle leadership identification and aspirations. The study recommends a system approach drawn from the empirical data and associated literature that may be useful to inform policymakers, school systems and school leaders in efforts towards middle leadership identification, development and advancement.
Leading during long-term crises: an analysis of perceived effectiveness leadership in K-12 schools
Authors: Mathieu-Sher Reva , Coviello James 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis research explored school leaders', teachers' and paraprofessionals' perceptions of effective leadership in special purpose private schools (SPPS) during long-term crises.Design/methodology/approachEmpirical data were derived from a purposeful sample of school leaders, teachers and paraprofessionals in Maine. Demographic information and semi-structured interviews were analyzed using a complexity leadership framework and a qualitative interpretive phenomenological approach (IPA).FindingsThe analysis revealed four major themes, including (1) presence, approachability and availability; (2) the need for high emotional intelligence; (3) creating a culture of idea-sharing, compassion, trust, community building and value and (4) understanding and acting on the complexity of long-term crisis.Research limitations/implicationsThe research took place in one state and within one subset of specialized schools, thus limiting applicability to leadership outside this subset of schools and in other states.Practical implicationsThe results can directly support identification of strategies for leaders in schools where long-term crisis is a factor.Originality/valueCurrent research explores factors and strategies for understanding and supporting teachers and paraprofessionals in schools during short-term crises (i.e. school shootings, natural disasters) but largely neglects how to support teachers and paraprofessionals experiencing long-term crises in school settings which is increasing in prevalence post COVID-19. Results and implications of leaders and staff were explored and analyzed in schools that experience long-term crises.
Work autonomy and exit-voice choice: the role of skill utilization, learning from colleagues and future time orientation
Authors: Huo Meng-Long 
Published: October 2024

PurposeUnderpinned by the exit-voice and work design models, this study investigates how work autonomy reduces employee turnover intentions and promotes voice behavior via the mediator of skill utilization and how this mediation process is moderated by social (learning from colleagues) and personality (future time orientation) characteristics.Design/methodology/approachThe hypothesized moderated mediation model was tested using regression analysis based on two-wave survey data of 350 Chinese employees.FindingsThe relationships between work autonomy on the one hand and voice behavior and turnover intentions on the other were mediated by skill utilization. Furthermore, such mediated relationships were intensified by collegial learning and future time orientation.Practical implicationsAdopting empowering HR practices (e.g. autonomous work teams and job rotation) that give employees job control and learning opportunities is important to encourage employee voice and reduce turnover.Originality/valueThe paper identifies collegial learning and future time orientation as boundary conditions that regulate the effects of work autonomy. This reconciles the contradictory findings in prior research testing the relationship between autonomy and exit-voice decisions.
Synthesis and evaluation of substituted cyclodiphosph(V)azane sulfonamide and their Fe(III), Ag(I) metal complexes as novel insecticides for protective coatings
Authors: Narmeen El Khashab G. , H. Abd El-Wahab , Salwa Albohy A.H. , Fouda Moustafa G.M. , Carmen Sharaby M. 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This study aims to synthesize new cyclodiphosph(V)azane derivatives, 2,2,4,4-tetrachloro-1,3-di-[o-nitriyl]-2,4-di-[N-(pyrimidin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide]-1,3,2,4- diazadiphosphetidine(H2L) ligand and their Fe(III) and Ag(I) metal complexes as insecticides for protective coatings.

Design/methodology/approach
The substitutes of cyclodiphosph(V)azane sulfonomide and their Fe(III), Ag(I) metal complexes were prepared and confirmed by a combination of elemental analyses, mass spectra, conductivity measurement-vis, FTIR, 1H,13C-NMR TGA, XRD and Docking investigation of the ligand and some complexes to verify their drug ability. The prepared compounds have been incorporated with a polyurethane (PU) coating formula. Gloss, scratch resistance, flexibility and adhesion are some of the coating attributes investigated; mechanical capabilities include impact resistance and shore hardness and physicochemical properties such as chemical resistance of coated PU samples are also investigated.

Findings
The results of the experiments revealed that all PU coatings based on the prepared compounds had good scratch resistance which varied from >1.8 to >2.2 kg. Gloss value varied from 85 to 95 and impact resistance from 1.4 to 2.0 (J), whereas the authors noticed that there was no effect of the prepared compounds in the flexibility and adhesion test. These PU coatings have excellent chemical resistance except the alkali resistance. Insecticide activities of the prepared compounds are promising for resistance to these insects. It was noticed that, metal complex > incorporated PU with Fe (III) metal complex > incorporated PU with ligand.

Originality/value
Insecticide paints based on cyclodiphosph(V)azane sulfonamide and their Fe(III), Ag(I) metal complexes as insecticide agents are novel.
Asymmetric impact of the COVID-19 on the Moroccan stock exchange
Authors: Kartobi Salah Eddine , Aba Oubida Moulay Abdeljamil , Elhachimi Zineb 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the asymmetric impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the stock market returns of companies listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve this objective, we utilized the SymCovid series, which comprises two sub-series: one representing the deterioration of the pandemic situation (NEG) and the other representing the improvement of the pandemic situation (POS). We employed the Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag model, incorporating Bounds Testing as proposed by Pesaran and Shin (1999) and Pesaran et al. (2001), to explore the asymmetry of the pandemic’s impact on stock prices listed on the Casablanca stock exchange.FindingsOur analysis using the NARDL econometric model reveals an asymmetric effect of COVID-19 on stock prices. Notably, we observe that stock prices react more strongly to a worsening pandemic situation than to an improvement, on average. Furthermore, our main findings indicate that while the improvement in the pandemic situation has no significant long-term impact on stock prices, it does exhibit a significant positive effect in the short term. Conversely, the deterioration in the pandemic situation has a more pronounced negative effect on stock prices in the long term than the short term.Originality/valueOur study fills a gap in the existing literature by focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stock returns in the context of the Casablanca Stock Exchange, which has been relatively understudied compared to other regions such as Asia, Europe and the Americas. We go beyond previous research by examining whether stock returns exhibit asymmetric responses to changes in the pandemic situation, highlighting potentially unique dynamics in emerging market economies during crises and providing valuable information for investors, policymakers and researchers.
An intuitive approach to cybersecurity risk assessment for non-governmental organizations
Authors: Saeedi Kawther , Hassan Mariyam Abduljabbar , Alarifi Suaad , Almagwashi Haya 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This study proposes a guided tool for cybersecurity risk assessment tailored for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), enabling them to comply with cybersecurity policies despite limitations in security awareness, funding and expertise.

Design/methodology/approach
A digital transformation is indispensable for ensuring the sustainable operation of NGOs. Embracing a digital manifesto necessitates an awareness of cybersecurity risks, highlighting the critical need for a robust cybersecurity risk assessment methodology. Initial research phases revealed significant shortages in security awareness, funding and expertise. Consequently, this study introduces an intuitive approach tailored specifically for NGOs, supported by a customized tool designed to address their unique requirements. The NIST cybersecurity risk assessment framework and National Cyber-security Authority (NCA) were adopted to define the risk assessment approach. The efficacy of this approach is evaluated qualitatively through a case study involving three NGOs in Saudi Arabia, aimed at assessing their capability to utilize the tool effectively. Following the implementation, a Likert-scale survey gauged satisfaction among NGOs regarding the tool’s utility.

Findings
Results from the case study indicate high satisfaction, affirming its alignment with their operational needs and enhancement of compliance with NCA controls. Furthermore, the use of the tool enhances the awareness of NCA’s cybercity requirements and controls.

Originality/value
Based on theoretical and empirical grounds, this research proposes a novel design of security assessment framework tailored for NGO requirements and supported by initiative tool enabling complying with cybersecurity policies and enhances the awareness of cybersecurity controls.