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The role of strategic communication and sensemaking in implementing management innovation
Authors: Kimura Takuma 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis study explores the dynamics of implementing management innovation, focusing on a case of innovation in human resource management within a large Japanese firm. It aims to understand how innovators perceive and react to employees’ evolving responses to management innovation and how these perceptions and reactions influence innovation implementation.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed a single-case study design because it was suitable for exploring complex phenomena within their real-life context. It involved an in-depth analysis of a firm undergoing management innovation through participant observation, interviews and analysis of company documents.FindingsThe study identified a multi-phase process of management innovation at the research site, characterized by initial resistance followed by gradual acceptance of the innovation. Innovators’ strategies to manage and respond to employee feedback and adaptation of the innovation process were crucial in the eventual acceptance of management innovations. Despite achieving a degree of acceptance, cultural and structural challenges persisted, highlighting the complex interplay between innovation, organizational culture and employee responses.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the management innovation literature by illuminating the intricate dynamics of implementing management innovation. It extends existing theories of innovation implementation by demonstrating the significance of managing recipient perceptions through strategic communication and the importance of cultural and contextual sensitivities in management innovation.
Laser-inertial tightly coupled SLAM system for indoor degraded environments
Authors: Li Sen , Guan He , Ma Xiaofei , Liu Hezhao , Zhang Dan , Wu Zeqi , Li Huaizhou 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
To address the issues of low localization and mapping accuracy, as well as map ghosting and drift, in indoor degraded environments using light detection and ranging-simultaneous localization and mapping (LiDAR SLAM), a real-time localization and mapping system integrating filtering and graph optimization theory is proposed. By incorporating filtering algorithms, the system effectively reduces localization errors and environmental noise. In addition, leveraging graph optimization theory, it optimizes the poses and positions throughout the SLAM process, further enhancing map accuracy and consistency. The purpose of this study resolves common problems such as map ghosting and drift, thereby achieving more precise real-time localization and mapping results.

Design/methodology/approach
The system consists of three main components: point cloud data preprocessing, tightly coupled inertial odometry based on filtering and backend pose graph optimization. First, point cloud data preprocessing uses the random sample consensus algorithm to segment the ground and extract ground model parameters, which are then used to construct ground constraint factors in backend optimization. Second, the frontend tightly coupled inertial odometry uses iterative error-state Kalman filtering, where the LiDAR odometry serves as observations and the inertial measurement unit preintegration results as predictions. By constructing a joint function, filtering fusion yields a more accurate LiDAR-inertial odometry. Finally, the backend incorporates graph optimization theory, introducing loop closure factors, ground constraint factors and odometry factors from frame-to-frame matching as constraints. This forms a factor graph that optimizes the map’s poses. The loop closure factor uses an improved scan-text-based loop closure detection algorithm for position recognition, reducing the rate of environmental misidentification.

Findings
A SLAM system integrating filtering and graph optimization technique has been proposed, demonstrating improvements of 35.3%, 37.6% and 40.8% in localization and mapping accuracy compared to ALOAM, lightweight and ground optimized lidar odometry and mapping and LiDAR inertial odometry via smoothing and mapping, respectively. The system exhibits enhanced robustness in challenging environments.

Originality/value
This study introduces a frontend laser-inertial odometry tightly coupled filtering method and a backend graph optimization method improved by loop closure detection. This approach demonstrates superior robustness in indoor localization and mapping accuracy.
AEBP1 restores osteoblastic differentiation under dexamethasone treatment by activating PI3K/AKT signalling
Authors: Jin Rilong , Li Chen , Yang Yute , Xie Jie 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAdipocyte enhancer‐binding protein 1 (AEBP1) is closely implicated in osteoblastic differentiation and bone fracture; this research aimed to investigate the effect of AEBP1 on restoring osteoblastic differentiation under dexamethasone (Dex) treatment, and its interaction with the phosphatidylinositol 3‐kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT) pathway. Pre‐osteoblastic MC3T3‐E1 cells were cultured in osteogenic medium and treated by Dex to mimic steroid‐induced osteonecrosis cellular model. They were then further transfected with control or AEBP1‐overexpressed lentiviral vectors. Finally, cells were treated with the PI3K inhibitor LY294002, with or without AEBP1‐overexpressed lentiviral vectors. AEBP1 expression showed a downward trend in MC3T3‐E1 cells under Dex treatment in a dose‐dependent manner. AEBP1‐overexpressed lentiviral vectors increased relative cell viability, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, Alizarin red staining and osteoblastic differentiation markers including osteocalcin (OCN), osteopontin (OPN), collagen type I alpha 1 (COL1A1), runt‐related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) and bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2), but decreased cell apoptosis rate in MC3T3‐E1 cells under Dex treatment; besides, AEBP1‐overexpressed lentiviral vectors positively regulated p‐PI3K and p‐AKT expressions. Furthermore, LY294002 treatment decreased relative cell viability, Alizarin red staining, osteoblastic differentiation markers including OCN, OPN, RUNX2 and BMP, increased cell apoptosis rate and did not affect ALP staining in MC3T3‐E1 cells under Dex treatment; meanwhile, LY294002 treatment weakened the effect of AEBP1 overexpression vectors on the above cell functions. AEBP1 restores osteoblastic differentiation under Dex treatment by activating the PI3K/AKT pathway.
Influence of genetic and environmental factors on the success of endosymbiont transfers in pest aphids
Authors: Gu Xinyue , Ross Perran A. , Yang Qiong , Gill Alex , Umina Paul A. , Hoffmann Ary A. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThere is increasing interest in exploring how endosymbionts could be useful in pest control, including in aphids, which can carry a diversity of endosymbionts. Endosymbionts often have a large impact on host traits, and their presence can be self‐sustaining. Identifying useful host‐endosymbiont combinations for pest control is facilitated by the transfer of specific endosymbionts into target species, particularly if the species lacks the endosymbiont. Here, we complete a comprehensive literature review, which included 56 relevant papers on endosymbiont transfer experiments in aphids, to uncover factors that might influence transfer success. We then report on our own microinjection attempts of diverse facultative endosymbionts from a range of donor species into three agriculturally important aphid species as recipients: the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae), bird cherry‐oat aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi), and Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia). Combining this information, we consider reasons that impact the successful establishment of lines carrying transferred endosymbionts. These include a lack of stability in donors, deleterious effects on host fitness, the absence of plant‐based (versus vertical) transmission, high genetic variation in the endosymbiont, and susceptibility of an infection to environmental factors. Taking these factors into account should help in increasing success rates in future introductions.
Barriers to effective learning for students with visual impairments at an inclusive‐education university in Nigeria
Authors: Nwosu Kingsley Chinaza , Orizu Chiamaka , Obiozor William Emeka , Apiti Anthony A. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe research investigated the obstacles faced by undergraduates with visual impairments while studying at a Nigerian university striving to establish an inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities. The aim was to generate empirical evidence that can inform policies at the university and other similar institutions. The research is anchored in Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, and a qualitative descriptive research design was employed. Using purposive sampling, 11 (male = 7; female = 4) undergraduate students living with blindness were recruited. Data were collected using semi‐structured interviews and subjected to inductive data analysis. It was found that students encounter various challenges, emanating from peers, lecturers, the university and their families. The results demonstrate how different contexts influence the learning outcomes of students with visual impairments, warranting more comprehensive intervention programmes.
Preserving Essential Skills: The Future of Vaginal Hysterectomy Training in Urogynaecology
Authors: Rotem Reut , Carey Michael O. , McCarthy Claire M. , O'Reilly Barry A. , Daykan Yair , O'Sullivan Orfhlaith E. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the training and self‐assessed proficiency of surgeons in the surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). We focused on the factors that influence decision‐making, the surgical techniques employed, the training received, and the management of complications.DesignA cross‐sectional survey.SettingAn electronic questionnaire.PopulationEuropean Urogynaecological Association (EUGA) and International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) members.MethodsA total of 33 questions evaluating surgeon preference regarding vaginal surgeries.Main Outcome MeasuresDemographics, surgical selection, proficiency and technique, and training methods.ResultsThere were 471 respondents, of which 273 (58%) dedicated more than 50% of their week to urogynaecology. 250 (53%) had completed a fellowship, with 215 (86%) of those fellowships being in urogynaecology and pelvic floor reconstruction. A preference for hysterectomy in cases of uterine descent was noted by 297 (63%) respondents, influenced mainly by patient preference, age, and prolapse anatomical score. A total of 443 (94%) were proficient in vaginal hysterectomy, with two‐thirds performing 30 or fewer procedures annually; 212 (45%) reporting a decrease in the number of procedures over the last decade. Additionally, 373 (79%) respondents believed that 10–30 cases were needed to achieve and maintain proficiency.ConclusionVaginal hysterectomy remains a key component in uterine prolapse repair. However, with the rise of uterine‐sparing prolapse repairs, the decision‐making process may be influenced by multiple factors, including surgical training. Emphasis should be placed on training and maintaining proficiency in both traditional and novel techniques.
Did Belgium withstand the storm of rising inequalities? Income inequality in Belgium, 1985–2020
Authors: Capéau Bart , Decoster André , De Rock Bram , Vanderkelen Jonas 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBelgium exhibits a rather constant level of income inequality during the last decades, contrary to Germany, the United States and some Nordic countries, which have all faced substantial increases in inequality. We use the available income surveys from 1985 to 2020 to describe the evolution of income inequality by means of the Gini index. Earnings inequality has slightly decreased in the last two decades, at least if one takes into account the impact of the substantial increase in employment of, especially, older people and women. Though the education gap in earnings is widening, the rapid increase in (mostly female) education may have a dampening effect on earnings inequality. The income surveys largely underestimate financial capital incomes. Moreover, by definition, these do not cover undistributed profits of the corporate sector. When correcting for this, it turns out that pre‐tax factor income inequality increased substantially between 2009 and 2016. The redistributive role of the welfare state through taxes has increased, while redistribution through the social security system exhibited a more irregular course. While there has been an increase in assortative matching in the last two decades, its impact on the evolution of income inequality is unclear.
To be or not to be (employed): two decades of fluctuating earnings and income inequality in Spain
Authors: Anghel Brindusa , Hospido Laura , Ortega Julio , Regil Ana V. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis paper offers a descriptive overview of the evolution of individual earnings and household income inequality in Spain over the last two decades. During this period, there has been a noteworthy increase in the level of education of the working‐age population (aged 25–60) along with a rise in female labour force participation. Substantial changes have also occurred in household size and composition, with reductions in marriage and cohabitation, in particular among lower‐educated groups. These changes have a direct impact on the distribution of individual earnings and household income and, therefore, the evolution of inequality. Fluctuations in inequality, however, primarily moved with the business cycle. After a period of decreasing inequality during the mid‐1990s expansion, the 2008 global financial crisis led to sharp rises in both earnings and income inequality that peaked around 2014. After that, both unemployment and inequality decreased, except for the transitory surge during the COVID‐19 pandemic. By 2022, inequality indicators have almost returned to pre‐2008 levels.
Changing inequalities in Europe and North America: part two
Authors: Banks James , Blundell Richard , Bozio Antoine , Cribb Jonathan , Green David , Ziliak James P. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis special issue is the second in a two‐part series on the evolution of labour market and disposable income inequalities over recent decades in 17 high‐income countries in Europe and North America. In this Introduction, we provide additional background for the cross‐country project, which has been conducted in parallel to the wider IFS Deaton Review of Inequalities. We briefly summarise the key trends and findings of the papers that cover five Western European countries and four Southern European countries, and a companion paper on the role of education and intergenerational mobility across all 17 countries.
Citizens’ perceptions of online abuse directed at politicians: Evidence from a survey experiment
Authors: PETERSEN NIELS BJØRN GRUND , PEDERSEN RASMUS TUE , THAU MADS 
Published: October 2024

AbstractOnline abuse is becoming an increasingly pressing issue for democratic societies. Citizens play an important role in curtailing abuse as they often moderate online content through counter speech and by reporting abusive messages. However, we know little about when citizens actually perceive negative comments directed at politicians as being abusive, and the factors shaping these perceptions are also understudied. In this study, we therefore investigate how citizens perceive criticism, insults, threats and sexist remarks directed at politicians on social media. Based on a survey experiment with 2,000 Danish citizens, we show that citizens’ assessments of the abusiveness of such remarks are not only affected by the content of the messages, but also by political ideology, political trust and gender. Surprisingly, partisanship does not seem to substantively affect perceptions of abuse. Our study provides novel insights into what exactly citizens consider to be abusive behaviour on social media.
EarthRanger: An open‐source platform for ecosystem monitoring, research and management
Authors: Wall Jake , Lefcourt Jes , Jones Chris , Doehring Chris , O'Neill Dan , Schneider Dennis , Steward Jordan , Krautwurst Joshua , Wong Tiffany , Jones Bruce , Goodfellow Karen , Schmitt Ted , Gobush Kathleen , Douglas‐Hamilton Iain , Pope Frank , Schmidt Eric , Palmer Jonathan , Stokes Emma , Reid Andrea , Elbroch L. Mark , Kulits Peter , Villeneuve Catherine , Matsanza Victor , Clinning Geoff , van Oort Jordi , Denninger Snyder Kristen , Peter Daati Alina , Gold Wesley , Cunliffe Stephen , Craig Batian , Cork Barry , Burden Grant , Goss Marc , Hahn Nathan , Carroll Sarah , Gitonga Eric , Rao Ray , Stabach Jared A. , Dulude‐de Broin Frédéric , Omondi Patrick , Wittemyer George 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Effective approaches are needed to conserve the planet's remaining wildlife and wilderness landscapes, especially concerning global biodiversity conservation targets. Here, we present a new software system called EarthRanger: an open‐source platform built to help monitor, research and manage ecosystems.

EarthRanger consists of seven main components (Core Server, API, Storage, Gundi, Web App, Mobile App, Ecoscope) that provide functionality for data (i) aggregation & collection, (ii) storage & management, (iii) real‐time and post hoc analysis, (iv) visualisation and (v) dissemination. The mobile application provides field‐based data recording and visualisation tools. EarthRanger may be deployed for single project use or can aggregate across multiple geographies as a centralised hub. EarthRanger can be used to collect standardised tracking data (e.g. from wildlife collars, vehicles and ranger patrols) and configurable event information (e.g. a singular recording with associated user‐defined attribute information such as a wildlife sighting or encounter with a poacher).

Since development began in 2015, the platform has (at the time of writing) been deployed at over 500 sites across 70 countries and with myriad configurations and objectives. EarthRanger has improved the ability to monitor data feeds and manage conservation‐related operations in real time. For instance, the deployment of EarthRanger by African Parks has led to the removal of over 50,000 snares, steady population growth of key species of concern and near cessation of poaching. In Liwonde's protected area, enhanced mitigation efforts supported by EarthRanger reduced the number of deaths from wildlife conflict by more than 91%. EarthRanger is also providing a platform to enhance standardisation, aggregation, transfer and long‐term storage of ecological information and promote collaboration between groups conducting protected area management and ecology and biodiversity research.
Geographical indications and welfare: Evidence from US wine demand
Authors: Chandra Raj , Moschini GianCarlo , Lade Gabriel E. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractA systematic component of wine quality is believed to depend on the geoclimatic factors of its production conditions. This belief has long motivated the development of geographical indications for wines. American viticulture areas (AVAs) represent the most common geographic identifier firms use to differentiate their products in the United States. In this paper we contribute new empirical evidence on the effectiveness and impact of GIs by studying consumers' valuation of US wine appellations within a structural model of wine demand. The model is rooted in the discrete‐choice framework, under the basic premise that observable information concerning wine attributes is credible and key to consumers' choices. Specifically, we develop a two‐level, nested‐logit model featuring many wine products and characteristics—including wine type, brands, and varietals, in addition to geographic origin. The model is estimated using NielsenIQ Consumer Panel data over the 2007–2019 period. We find that US consumers place a relatively high value on wines' geographic origins, distinct from the value of brand and varietal information, as documented by their marginal willingness to pay estimates. Furthermore, a counterfactual experiment shows significant welfare impacts from information about the geographic origin of wines. Over the period of interest, the welfare gain attributable to US geographic origin designation is estimated at about $5.37 billion, with wine producers and retailers capturing ~78% of this surplus. Virtually all consumer welfare gains are due to product differentiation and increased product variety enabled by information about the wine's origin.
Utilisation of Anthropogenic Landscapes by Bird Communities in West African Drylands
Authors: Magaji Aisha Sani , Rabiu Safianu 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTThe increasing demand for food and settlement in response to human population explosion is an issue of major concern recently. Conservation planning for biodiversity in anthropogenic landscapes is crucial given the dramatic changes within landscapes with human population growth; and understanding how avian species utilise such landscapes is especially important. This study investigated the impacts of vegetation structure and human activities on avian diversity; it also explored the stability of bird communities in northern Nigeria. We collected bird count, vegetation and anthropogenic data from four study sites over a period of 1 year. A total of 168 species were recorded. Vegetation variables were significant predictors of species abundance and richness, while human activities exerted little effect on them. Community stability varied considerably among the study sites, and a positive covariance and asynchronous relationship were observed among species. Since the drylands of northern Nigeria provide a refuge for many bird species, the protection and monitoring of this landscape are critical in order to cope with the management needs of avian communities.
Smack‐talking and tinder swiping: Social creativity and CSR in specialty coffee
Authors: Dillon Pamala J. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractPrior research reveals member perceptions of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) positively influence organizational identification (OID) via self‐assessment mechanisms supporting self‐enhancement and self‐consistency, generally positioning CSR as a positive aspect of organizational identity, highlighting organizational attractiveness, members' value congruence, and other favorable CSR perspectives. Exploring how CSR is used in OID, this qualitative case comparison reveals how negative perceptions of CSR may also contribute positively to OID by identifying specific social creativity tactics used by members. Social aggression along the organizational identity dimension of CSR provides the stimulus for members to revalue the importance of CSR during OID. Using the lenses of social identity theory and organizational identity, interviews with members of four specialty coffee roasting companies were conducted, investigating members' understanding of CSR in the context of organizational identification. Phronetic iterative analysis and cross‐case comparison reveal that CSR may be a central or peripheral dimension of organizational identity, influencing OID through both positive and negative perceptions of CSR.