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Decaying sterile neutrinos at short baselines
Authors: Hostert Matheus , Kelly Kevin J. , Zhou Tao 
Published: October 2024

Long-standing anomalous experimental results from short-baseline neutrino experiments have persisted for decades. These results, when interpreted with one or more light sterile neutrinos, are inconsistent with numerous null results experimentally. However, if the sterile neutrino decays en route to the detector, this can mimic νμ→νe oscillation signals while avoiding many of these external constraints. We revisit this solution to the MiniBooNE and LSND puzzles in view of new data from the MicroBooNE experiment at Fermilab. Using MicroBooNE’s liquid-argon time-projection chamber search for an excess of νe in the Booster beam, we derive new limits in two models’ parameter spaces of interest; where the sterile neutrino decays (I) via mixing with the active neutrinos, or (II) via higher-dimensional operators. We also provide an updated, comprehensive fit to the MiniBooNE neutrino- and antineutrino-beam data, including appearance (νe) and disappearance (νμ) channels. Despite alleviating the tension with muon neutrino disappearance experiments, we find that the latest MicroBooNE analysis rules out the decaying sterile neutrino solution in a large portion of the parameter space at more than 99% CL.

Published by the American Physical Society
2024
Bridging the diverse leader gap in public relations through accreditation: examining US diverse practitioners’ motivations, challenges and leader development
Authors: Neill Marlene S. , Vasquez Rosalynn A. , Broussard Sharee L. , Gent Chris M. 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis study aims to examine the impact of the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) certification on the leader development of US diverse practitioners.Design/methodology/approachThe study involved six online focus groups with 64 APRs who identified as diverse practitioners and APR chairs who supported and mentored diverse candidates.FindingsDiverse practitioners identified specific knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) that they developed through the APR study process, which are consistent with those desired in leaders such as technical, relationship management and conceptual skills. Not only did diverse practitioners become more strategic thinkers and skilled in the public relations planning process, but they also were promoted or hired into management positions. Effective mentors were key to their success. These findings confirm that the APR can be a form of leader development for diverse public relations practitioners that opens doors to management positions. However, employers need to provide instrumental support for diverse practitioners to be successful, such as covering costs associated with the exam, providing study time and supporting their membership in professional associations.Originality/valueBased on the theoretical framework of self-efficacy and a lifelong learning mindset, the study reveals the value of the APR in preparing diverse practitioners for leadership roles, which can be a resource to address the gap in diverse leaders in the public relations industry.
Linking authentic leadership with organizational citizenship behavior: follower’s hope and collective efficacy
Authors: Jun Kiho , Hu Zhehua , Lee Joonghak , Lee Jegoo 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis research aims to explore the psychological constructs of hope and collective efficacy as fundamental mechanisms through which authentic leadership affects follower outcomes.Design/methodology/approachThe investigation employs a two-study approach, with two samples of 481 employees from various teams in the United States and South Korea. In two studies, we examine the proposed hypotheses, focusing on the mediation of follower hope and the moderation by collective efficacy in the relationship between authentic leadership and OCB, which is bifurcated into altruism (OCBI) and compliance (OCBO).FindingsThe findings reveal that follower hope mediates the relationship between perceived authentic leadership and OCB. This mediation confirms the integral role of hope in translating authentic leadership into positive follower behaviors. Additionally, the study shows a significant moderating effect of collective efficacy on the relationship between authentic leadership and follower hope. This moderation underscores the importance of collective beliefs in the capabilities of a group in enhancing the impact of authentic leadership.Originality/valueThis research highlights the understudied roles of hope and collective efficacy in the context of authentic leadership. It offers a novel perspective on how hope and collective efficacy influence followers’ OCB. The study proposes a necessity for further exploration of these constructs, emphasizing leadership dynamics and employee behavior.
Ethical artificial intelligence (AI): principles and practices
Authors: Law Rob , Ye Huiyue , Lei Soey Sut Ieng 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This study aims to delve into the ethical challenges in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to underscore the necessity of establishing principles for ethical AI utilization in hospitality and tourism.

Design/methodology/approach
A narrative review of research on ethical AI across diverse realms was conducted to reflect current research progress and examine whether sufficient measures have been taken to address issues pertinent to AI utilization in hospitality and tourism.

Findings
Ethical issues including privacy concerns, detrimental stereotypes, manipulation and brutalization pertinent to AI utilization are elaborated. How AI should be properly used and managed ethically, responsibly and sustainably is suggested.

Research limitations/implications
Five fine-tuned principles for regulating AI use in hospitality and tourism are proposed.

Practical implications
A resilient mindset, enhancement of AI context adaptability, equilibrium between development and regulation and collaborative effort of multiple stakeholders are paramount.

Originality/value
Through applying the AI evolution trajectory model, this study contributes to the current discourse of managing AI by proposing a framework that addresses the specific characteristics of hospitality and tourism.
A review of the literature on spirituality and religion in information research – 1990 to 2022
Authors: Nangia Pranay , Ruthven Ian 
Published: October 2024

PurposeMore than eight in ten people worldwide identify with a religious group. In addition, people often engage with spiritual and religious content despite having no formal beliefs or affiliations. Spirituality remains a prominent feature of Western and Westernised information-based societies and cultures; however, people’s everyday interactions with spiritual and religious information have received disproportionate attention in information and library science research. Accordingly, this paper aims to understand how scholars have explored religion and spirituality in information research and identify current and emerging trends in the literature.Design/methodology/approachThis paper analyses 115 peer-reviewed articles, 44 book chapters, 24 theses and 17 unrefereed papers published between 1990 and 2022 to present a narrative review of how scholars have explored spirituality and religion in information research. The reviewed literature is first organised into spirituality-related and religion-related articles and thereafter analysed in Internet studies, information behaviour studies and galleries, libraries, archives and museums-related research groups.FindingsOur analysis indicates scholars in Internet studies have researched both established and alternative religious interactions, and emerging research agendas seek to explore intersections between traditional religious authority and modern Internet-facilitated engagements. Information behaviour scholars have examined interactions in Christianity and Islam, focused primarily on Western contexts and conventional interactions, with emerging research aiming to explore diverse contextual and methodological combinations. Finally, GLAM researchers have investigated the practicality, suitability, and appropriateness of spirituality and religion-related service provisions; however, a clear research agenda is currently lacking in spirituality and religion information research more broadly.Originality/valueThis paper is the first review of the spirituality and religion-related information research spanning Internet studies, information behaviour studies and galleries, libraries, archives and museums research domains.
Capital structure determinants of private and public firms in an emerging economy: a panel data quantile regression analysis
Authors: Bortoluzzo Adriana Bruscato , Sanvicente Antonio Zoratto , Bortoluzzo Maurício Mesquita 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis study explores distinct capital structure patterns between private and public companies, examining the varying influence of determinants on debt choices contingent upon a firm’s existing debt position.Design/methodology/approachEmploying annual data from 2012 to 2022 for 142 public firms and 660 private firms in a large emerging economy, we use quantile regression within a panel data framework to study the heterogeneous effects of debt determinants, incorporating firm and time random effects.FindingsOur findings indicate that such factors as size and operating margin contribute to higher levels of debt, while investment opportunities reduce the debt level. Further analyses, when accounting for a firm’s likelihood of being publicly traded, reveal that dividend payout and operating margin significantly influence debt levels, exclusively in the presence of high debt proportions. Conversely, investment opportunities emerge as a substantial determinant in all debt scenarios. In addition, we found a strong persistence in the indebtedness of companies, and we conclude that the effect of the determinants of indebtedness is heterogeneous according to the level of debt of companies.Originality/valueThis research provides a comprehensive comparison between private and public firms, not only in terms of debt levels but also in key capital structure determinants, highlighting their significance within the context of varying debt levels.
Management of adverse effects of construction digitalization on the quantity surveying key roles: a qualitative Delphi study
Authors: Deshapriya L.A.M. , Perera B.A.K.S. , Ilangakoon I.W.M.A.D. , Weerasooriya Dilan 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
Digitalization has significantly impacted the job roles of construction professionals globally. This study aims to investigate how to manage the adverse effects of digitalization on roles of quantity surveyor (QS) by assessing the level of digitalization of quantity surveying key roles identifying the adverse effects of digitalization on key roles and proposing mitigation strategies to manage adverse effects. It addresses a critical gap by providing a nuanced understanding of adverse effects faced by QSs due to digital advancement.

Design/methodology/approach
Adopting an interpretive stance, the research involved three rounds of 16 semistructured interviews with experts selected through heterogeneous purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using code-based content analysis with NVivo12.

Findings
The study identified ten quantity surveying key roles adopting digital technologies. While digitalization has enhanced efficiency and accuracy, it has also introduced adverse effects such as increased workload, potential burnout due to skills shortages, resistance to digital tools and data security concerns. Effective mitigation strategies include task prioritization, balancing traditional and digital skills and investing in continuous training. The study underscores the need for ongoing professional development for QSs and organizational restructuring to support digital integration, enhance workflow efficiency and reduce resistance to technological changes.

Research limitations/implications
This study’s novel contribution lies in its exploration of the adverse effects of digitalization on the QSs, usage and the level of adaptation of digital tools by QSs and strategies to manage them. Therefore, the findings of this study serve as precious steerage for QSs to have an in-depth understanding of digitalization’s usage and level of adaptation, its adverse effects and mitigation of the adverse effects.

Originality/value
This study’s novel contribution lies in its exploration of the adverse effects of digitalization on the QSs, usage and the level of adaptation of digital tools by QSs and strategies to manage them. Therefore, the findings of this study serve as precious steerage for QSs to have an in-depth understanding of digitalization’s usage and level of adaptation, its adverse effects and mitigation of the adverse effects.
What use of proceeds do family IPOs signal? The influence of family generational stage and family CEO
Authors: Manzi Maria Angela , Sanseverino Andrea , Carbone Emmadonata , Kunz Alberto 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the relationship between the family generational stage and the intended use of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) proceeds disclosed in the prospectus. With the aim to explore family business (FB) heterogeneity, it also explores the moderating role of the family CEO.Design/methodology/approachWe draw on signalling theory and hand-collected data on Italian family IPOs that occurred in the period 2000–2020, disentangling the intended use of IPO proceeds as distinguished into three categories. We employ logit regression to test our hypotheses.FindingsAccording to our theoretical predictions, we find that the family generational stage positively affects the disclosure of the investment reason as the intended use of IPO proceeds, while it negatively influences the use for recapitalization and general corporate purposes. The first relationship is moderated by the presence of a family CEO. Our results remain robust with different FBs definitions and a different empirical method.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper is the first to address the topic of the intended use of IPO proceeds in FBs. In doing so, it opens avenues for future research by enriching an underdeveloped, albeit growing, area of research, that of preparing for the market scrutiny in family IPOs.
Socioeconomic and demographic factors predictive of same day access utilization in outpatient radiation oncology
Authors: Chen Allen 
Published: October 2024

PurposeAccess to medical care extends to not only the timely and appropriate receipt of services but also addresses inclusivity and underlying determinants of health. Given that patients from disadvantaged backgrounds have been shown to be more likely to experience delays in care, a same day access scheduling initiative was proposed to address this equity issue. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate our experience, focusing on identifying socioeconomic and demographic patterns of same day access utilization.Design/methodology/approachFrom March 2021 to January 2023, all patients referred for new consultation to a tertiary care-based radiation oncology department were offered same day appointments as part of a prospective pilot initiative. Descriptive statistics were used to identify factors predictive of utilization.FindingsOn multivariate analysis, patient characteristics independently associated with higher odds of same day access utilization included low-income status ([OR] = 3.70, 95% CI (1.47–6.14)) and Black or Latino race ([OR] = 4.05, 95% CI: 1.72–9.11).Research limitations/implicationsWhile we were unable to acquire data on actual clinical outcomes for patients opting for same day appointments, the enthusiasm for this program was obvious.Practical implicationsPatients from disadvantaged backgrounds and vulnerable segments of the population were more likely to elect for same day appointments. Implications on health equity are discussed.Social implicationsPatient-centered approaches to overcome barriers of access can potentially help ensure that care is equitable.Originality/valueOur findings, representing the first published data analyzing a longitudinal experience with same day appointments in oncology, strongly suggest that certain disadvantaged populations may benefit more from access initiatives.
Hemp for health: a historical perspective on the marketing of cannabis-based foods in Sweden
Authors: Runefelt Leif , O’Hagan Lauren Alex 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide the first comprehensive examination of the early cannabis-based food products industry, using Sweden as a case study. Drawing upon historical newspaper articles and advertisements from the Swedish Historical Newspaper Archive, the authors trace the short-lived development of the industry, from the initial exploitation of fears of tuberculosis in the late 19th century, followed by the “boom” in hempseed extract products and the widening of its claimed effects and, finally, increased skepticism and critiques of such products across the popular press in the early 20th century.

Design/methodology/approach
A rigorous search of the Swedish Historical Newspaper Archive was conducted to gather newspaper articles and advertisements on cannabis-based foods. The collected resources were scrutinized using critical discourse analysis to tease out key discourses at work, particularly around the concepts of health, nutrition and science.

Findings
The authors find that central to the marketization of cannabis-based foods was the construction of disease based on scientific and medical discourse, fearmongering to create a strong consumer base and individualization to place responsibility on consumers to take action to protect their family’s health. This demonstrates not only the long historical relationship between science and food marketing but also how brands’ health claims could often be fraudulent or overstated.

Originality/value
It is important to cast a historical lens on the commercialization of cannabis-based food products because demand for similar types of products has rapidly grown over the past decade. Now, just as before, manufacturers tap into consumers’ insecurities about health, and many of the same questions continue to be mooted about products’ safety. Paying greater attention to the broader and problematic history of commercial cannabis can, thus, serve as a reminder for both consumers and policymakers to think twice about whether hemp really is for health and if the claims it espouses are a mirage rather than a miracle.
Service language and small talk: differentiating genuine from mundane in B2B contexts
Authors: Saragih Harriman Samuel 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis study examines the role of genuine small talk in business-to-business (B2B) communication through the lens of service language. By exploring and distinguishing genuine and mundane small talk, the research elucidates the impact of sincere, empathetic interactions on value co-creation and relational dynamics within the B2B contexts.Design/methodology/approachEmploying an abductive qualitative research strategy, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 25 B2B professionals from Australian and Indonesian multinational corporations. Data analysis involved descriptive coding and thematic analysis, supplemented by network view strategies to visualize interrelations within the dataset.FindingsThe study finds that genuine small talk, characterized by sincere and contextually relevant exchanges, enhances relational enrichment, customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty in B2B interactions. Participants highlighted the importance of empathetic communication and personalized conversations in building trust and rapport. Conversely, mundane small talk, marked by superficiality, was found to erode trust and diminish the quality of client relationships. These insights underscore the critical importance of integrating genuine small talk into communication strategies to foster enduring business relationships and enhance overall service effectiveness.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the service literature by exploring the notion of genuine and mundane small talk in B2B communication, grounding them in service language perspective. It provides novel insights into the verbal and non-verbal elements of genuine small talk, offering practical implications for enhancing B2B negotiation strategies.
Scholarly apps: enhancing research mobility and accessibility
Authors: Kaur Simran , Chakravarty Rupak 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to explore how scholarly apps are changing the landscape of academic research by increasing mobility, accessibility and user engagement. It assesses the role of mobile-based applications in supporting research activities, enabling access to scholarly content and facilitating seamless communication between researchers and libraries.

Design/methodology/approach
A brief content analysis of prominent scholarly apps was performed to evaluate their prime features and usability.

Findings
Scholarly apps improve research mobility by offering on-the-go access to academic resources, databases, communication tools, personalized content recommendations and integrated automated citation tools. The integration of AI and machine learning into these apps holds potential for further personalizing and streamlining research processes.

Research limitations/implications
Although certain discussed mobile apps are well known and frequently used by users, their value in the field of mobile technology remains significant. Despite their vast popularity, these apps continue to play a significant part in the mobile app ecosystem due to their proven efficacy, widespread acceptance and continuous relevance in meeting user demands.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first studies to comprehensively evaluate the scholarly apps and contributes to the literature on mobile-based library services.