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Breaking barriers: the role of digital platforms in enhancing the resilience of food entrepreneurs
Authors: Khatami Fahimeh , Sanguineti Francesca , Khatami Rayeheh 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of digital platforms on the resilience of food entrepreneurs in non-Western countries before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a qualitative approach using cross-case analysis based on interviews with 17 restaurants in Iran’s touristic Torqabeh region. The data were collected before (2018) and after (2023) the COVID-19 outbreak.FindingsThe findings indicate that social and economic factors, particularly procurement and technological aspects of the food value chain, exhibited high resilience, enabling food entrepreneurs to revitalize their functions post-pandemic. The results reveal that digital platforms and online food shopping within food entrepreneurship contributed to this resilience by enhancing food distribution and potentially broadening equitable food access.Research limitations/implicationsThe main limitations of this research are linked to the research method, which focuses on qualitative coding, and its geographic focus on Iran, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to other contexts. The key implications include providing additional insights into the resilience of food entrepreneurship, illustrating the varied effects of social, economic and legal factors on revitalizing food entrepreneurship and emphasizing the crucial role of digital platforms in advancing food entrepreneurship.Originality/valueThe study advances the understanding of resilience in food entrepreneurship, contributing to both theoretical and practical strategies in emerging market contexts and offering insights for future research.
The moderating role of managerial discretion: the impact of dynamic managerial capabilities on established firms’ response strategies to disruptive innovation
Authors: Bassam Madi-Odeh Rana , Yousef Obeidat Bader 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
Using the upper echelons theory, this study aims to investigate the moderating effect of managerial discretion (MD) on the impact of dynamic managerial capabilities (DMCs) on established firms’ (EFs) response strategies to disruptive innovation (RStDI).

Design/methodology/approach
A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire to collect data from senior management of sample firms, targeting the population of professional service firms (PSFs) operating in the Emirate of Dubai. After receiving 491 responses, data was analyzed using IBM packages (SPSS and Amos) through a covariance-based structural equation modeling technique.

Findings
As proposed, the underpinnings of DMCs (managerial human capital, managerial social capital and managerial cognitive perceptions) were associated with EFs’ strategies for responding to DIs. Surprisingly, despite theoretical predictions, MD did not moderate the relationship. These findings provided support to the main propositions of the upper echelons theory, however, not for its contextual moderator (MD).

Research limitations/implications
The cross-sectional approach to testing the research model limits the identified significant effects that should be further investigated. The research sample was restricted to PSFs operating in Dubai, UAE, thus limiting the generalizability of the findings to the examined context.

Practical implications
The findings of this investigation are valuable to managers and hiring teams. They provide empirically supported insights on the critical role of managerial dynamic capabilities underpinnings (human capital, social capital and cognitive perceptions) in facilitating organizational RStDI. The findings also provide significant insights to policymakers, notably on the importance of innovative and well-crafted policies and regulative frameworks that enhance MD.

Originality/value
This study provides one of the first empirical quantitative analysis to assess MD and test its effects as a moderator, thus contributing significantly to the existing theoretical arguments on MD. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is among the first to quantify the relationship between DMCs and organizational RStDI.
The type of supplier involvement in new product development in the automotive industry: metaheuristic-based K-means clustering and analytic hierarchical process methods
Authors: Taghipour Anari Esmat , Zegordi Seyed Hessameddin , Albadvi Amir 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis paper aims to determine the type of supplier involvement in terms of time and extent of supplier involvement in automobile product development based on the characteristics of parts in the Iranian automotive industry.Design/methodology/approachThe paper proposes the clustering and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) methods. Combining the K-means clustering method and metaheuristic algorithms, the genetic algorithm (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm are applied to achieve better clustering results.FindingsThe results show that lack of internal knowledge, high technology change and complexity of parts increase the need to outsource the design process. In addition to these reasons, high development costs and high interface complexity justify suppliers’ early involvement.Originality/valueMost research only presents a conceptual framework for understanding the various levels of supplier involvement in new product development (NPD). However, in the automotive industry, numerous parts have differing degrees of importance and priority, and experts may have varying opinions based on different criteria. Therefore, the existing conceptual model for analyzing the types of involvement of each supplier is not practical. We have formulated a problem-solving approach that utilizes the clustering and AHP methods to analyze data obtained from qualitative research and determine the type of supplier involvement.
Scaling circular business models: strategic paths of second-hand fashion retail
Authors: Hultberg Emelie 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the process of scaling second-hand fashion and how different strategic paths develop over time. This is theoretically grounded in two distinct scaling logics synthesised from the literature: a process that includes strategies for organisational growth (breadth-scaling) and a process that influences change in formal and informal institutions (depth-scaling).Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents a process-based study based on the growth of a second-hand fashion retail organisation over 20 years. Qualitative materials such as interviews, observations and documents were collected and analysed.FindingsThe findings illustrate how a circular business model (CBM) can make use of a mix of strategies aiming for both organisational growth and impacting practices and habits within the fashion industry. Strategies building on breadth-scaling logic are found to be a prerequisite for engaging with depth-scaling strategies since they contribute to necessary resources and confidence, while depth-scaling secures future scaling opportunities by changing the conditions for scale.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the relatively scant literature on the process of scaling CBMs by exploring how different strategic paths unfold over time. The process-based approach, in combination with the two scaling logics, gives new insights into how CBMs go from niche to mainstream and thus influence the transition to a circular economy (CE).
“You should have addressed it directly”: the ideals and ideologies of managing interaction problems in healthcare work
Authors: Weiste Elina , Stevanovic Melisa , Koskela Inka , Paavolainen Maria , Korkiakangas Eveliina , Koivisto Tiina , Levonius Vilja , Laitinen Jaana 
Published: September 2024

PurposeAn “open communication culture” in the workplace is considered a key contributor to high-quality interaction and providing means to address problems at work. We study how the ideals of “open communication” operate in healthcare.Design/methodology/approachWe use discourse analysis to investigate the audio-recorded data from 14 workshop team discussions in older people services.FindingsWe found four imperatives concerning the interactional conduct of their colleagues in problematic situations that nursing professionals prefer: (1) Engage in direct communication and avoid making assumptions, (2) Address problems immediately, (3) Deal directly with the person involved in the matter and (4) Summon the courage to speak up. Through these imperatives, the nursing professionals invoke and draw upon the “open communication” discourse. Although these ideals were acknowledged as difficult to realize in practice and as leading to experiences of frustration, the need to comply with them was constructed as beyond doubt.Practical implicationsWorkplace communication should be enhanced at a communal level, allowing those with less power to express their perspectives on shaping shared ideals of workplace interaction.Originality/valueThe expectation that an individual will simply “speak up” when they experience mistreatment by a colleague might be too much if the individual is already in a precarious position.
Implementation of a magnet hospital model: attracting and retaining healthcare staff in a Swedish hospital
Authors: Nilsson Peter , Gustavsson Maria 
Published: September 2024

PurposeStaff shortages in the healthcare sector increase the competition for qualified staff. A magnet hospital is intended to attract, and retain healthcare professionals. This article aims to investigate the challenges related to implementation of a magnet hospital model, and given these challenges, to analyse the interplay between different organisational levels in a Swedish hospital.Design/methodology/approachThe data collection followed the implementation of a magnet hospital model and consisted of 14 meeting observations, 31 interviews and 13 document analyses.FindingsThe model implementation was driven by a top-down approach, with accompanying bottom-up activities, involving healthcare professionals, to ensure adaption to the hospital’s conditions at different organisational levels. The findings revealed that the model was more appealing to top management, seeking a standardised solution to attract and retain nurses. Clinic managers preferred tailor-made solutions for managing their employee resourcing challenges. Difficulties in translating and contextualising the model to the hospital’s conditions created challenges at every organisational level. Some were contained within a level while others spread to the organisational level below and turned into something else.Originality/valueApart from unique empirical material depicting the implementation of a magnet hospital model as an effort to attract and retain healthcare professionals, the value of this study lies in the attention given to the challenges that arise when responsibility for implementing a management model is shifted from top management to change agents tasked with facilitating and executing the organisational change.
Hotel ratings: the impact of trip type (business vs leisure)
Authors: Schiessl Djonata , Manosso Franciele Cristina , Alves Felipe , Prado Paulo Henrique Muller Henrique 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to present a research framework examining how hotel ratings can be affected by travel purposes (business vs leisure). It explores theoretical foundations, introduces hypotheses and outlines the methodology used in six studies to investigate connections between trip types, work-related factors, hotel ratings and other variables. The goal is to enhance understanding of factors influencing consumer hotel evaluations, with implications for hospitality industry service design and marketing strategies.

Design/methodology/approach
The study uses a multi-method approach to investigate the impact of trip type (business vs leisure) on hotel ratings. The theoretical framework is rooted in perceptual frameworks that shape the evaluation of travel experiences. The research proposes and tests several hypotheses through six studies, using diverse data sources and methods for enhanced reliability.

Findings
This study shows that business travelers consistently give lower hotel ratings than leisure travelers, with work-related concerns playing a crucial role. Consumers’ perceived lack of hospitality during a business trip diminishes work-related concerns and hotel ratings. Similarly, low empathy from hotel workers leads to reduced work concerns and lower ratings. The research provides actionable insights for hotel management to enhance services for business and leisure travelers, emphasizing the importance of addressing work-related considerations to improve overall satisfaction.

Originality/value
This study uniquely explores the contrasting influences of business and leisure travel on hotel evaluations, focusing on how work-related concerns mediate these relationships. By employing a comprehensive approach that includes secondary data, experiments, and sentiment analysis, it uncovers how business travelers' stressors lead to lower hotel ratings compared to leisure travelers who prioritize relaxation. The research introduces novel insights into how factors like extended stays and staff empathy can mitigate these negative effects, offering actionable recommendations for hotel management. This work enriches the hospitality literature by providing a deeper understanding of how trip types impact guest satisfaction and proposes targeted strategies to enhance service quality for different traveler segments.
Comparative analysis of one‐step and two‐step full thickness skin grafting and secondary intention healing for skin defects after surgical management of plantar malignant melanoma
Authors: Kato Hiroshi , Kano Shinji , Yoshimitsu Maki , Nakagawa Yua , Yasui Yukiko , Nakamura Motoki , Morita Akimichi 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPlantar malignant melanoma is largely managed surgically, particularly in its early stages. However, the plantar region has a lower survival rate of skin grafts than other regions. Furthermore, complete wound healing occurs over a long period of time, postoperatively. Thus, in this study, we retrospectively analyzed the use of skin grafts to reconstruct skin defects, as postoperative complications of plantar malignant melanoma. Forty‐nine patients, (23 males, 26 females; mean age 70.4‐years) underwent excisional surgery for plantar malignant melanoma at our hospital, between March 2018 and December 2022. The time from initial surgery to wound healing was analyzed, using a multivariate Cox proportional hazards model, to identify related factors. We excluded cases with lesions in non‐weight‐bearing areas and cases with segmental layer grafts, based on multivariate analysis, to eliminate bias when comparing a one‐step resection and reconstruction technique to resection followed by waiting for granulation to occur before reconstruction. Patients were categorized into three cohorts. The first and second cohorts had undergone one‐step and two‐step skin grafting, respectively. Patients in the third cohort underwent secondary intention healing without skin grafting. The results revealed that the factors associated with wound‐healing time included a defect size of >1800 mm2, in addition to two‐step and split‐thickness skin grafting. Therefore, Kaplan–Meier curves were constructed across the three cohorts, based on the data of 37 patients. Nine cases of non‐weight‐bearing areas and three cases of split‐thickness skin grafts were excluded from the original total of 49 patients. The median times from the initial surgery to wound healing were 14.6, 12.0, and 21.9 weeks for the one‐ and two‐step skin grafting and secondary intention healing cohorts, respectively. A statistically significant difference in the treatment time between the skin grafting and secondary intention healing cohorts was observed (p < 0.001) Moreover, a statistically significant difference in the treatment time between the one‐ and two‐step skin grafting cohorts was noted (p = 0.046). Thus, two‐step skin grafting after surgical treatment for plantar malignant melanoma may shorten the overall treatment duration by allowing granulation to occur.
Phenological constancy and management interventions predict population trends in at‐risk butterflies in the United States
Authors: Edwards Collin B. , Schultz Cheryl B. , Campbell Steven P. , Fallon Candace , Henry Erica H. , King Kelsey C. , Linders Mary , Longcore Travis , Marschalek Daniel A. , Sinclair David , Swengel Ann , Swengel Scott , Taron Doug J. , Wepprich Tyson , Crone Elizabeth E. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Changes in phenology are a common response to climate change, but their impact on population dynamics is often ambiguous and at‐risk species are omitted from most analyses.

We assessed the relationship between change in abundance and change in phenology for 114 butterfly populations of 31 at‐risk species from five families in 10 US states. We used data from Pollard‐walk and similar monitoring programmes for which count data were collected on multiple occasions per year. We also collected information from managers on site‐level management interventions.

To estimate abundance, we first fit separate smoothing splines for each species at each site. Yearly abundance was estimated as the area under the activity curve for that year, and from this, we estimated abundance trends over the period for which we had population data. Phenological shifts were measured as the changes in median activity date, beginning of flight season, duration of flight season and phenological constancy (negative of the magnitude of trends in median activity date). We also evaluated the association of ecological traits (voltinism, diet breadth, position within geographic range, ecoregion, overwintering stage and seasonality) and management (proportion of years with interventions) with trends in abundance and in phenology.

Across all populations, the estimated trend in abundance was −0.085, equivalent to an 8.1% decline/year. Positive trends in abundance were associated with smaller shifts in the median flight date (higher constancy). We also found strong associations between trends in abundance and management interventions, with increased management associated with increasing abundance trends. In general, ecological traits were not strongly associated with trends in phenology or trends in abundance.

Synthesis and applications: Populations with less phenological constancy are more likely to be rapidly declining and populations with more frequent management interventions are increasing. These results suggest that one key outcome of management interventions may be to mitigate some of the impacts of climate change, which in turn may contribute to higher population growth. These results also imply that managers may need to alter the timing of appropriate management to synchronize with activities of at‐risk species as species shift their phenology.
Combining local ecological knowledge with camera traps to assess the link between African mammal life‐history traits and their occurrence in anthropogenic landscapes
Authors: Bernard Alice , Guerbois Chloé , Moolman Lizette , de Morney Melanie A. , Venter Jan A. , Fritz Hervé 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Understanding what influences species and trait composition is critical for predicting changes in communities driven by landscape transformation.

We explored how life‐history traits are associated with the persistence of mammal species in human‐dominated habitats within the Garden Route Biosphere Reserve, South Africa. We combined data from a camera trap study and a local ecological knowledge‐based survey in an integrated occupancy model to analyse species occurrence along a gradient of anthropogenic landscape transformation.

Results confirmed that mammal occurrence in human‐modified habitats was related to specific life‐history traits. Species with more specialist diets, as well as larger body mass species were more likely to stay in protected areas. Species with slow reproductive strategies occupied more natural areas.

Combining different monitoring methods enabled us to increase spatial coverage and mammal sighting numbers. This approach fostered research participation by various stakeholders, an important step for co‐designing wildlife‐friendly anthropogenic spaces.

Synthesis and applications. Integrating data from a standard ecological protocol and structured participatory citizen knowledge allowed us to identify the species functional traits associated with mammal species occurrence in anthropogenic landscapes at a local scale. These results advocate for wisely combining methods and will guide conservation‐orientated land‐use planning towards the protection of natural habitats in the Garden Route Biosphere Reserve. This methodological approach will enable managers and conservationists to use data obtained from diverse protocols and should catalyse the involvement of citizens in biodiversity monitoring and conservation.
Beyond risk management: Crop insurance premium subsidies reduce cropland abandonment in China
Authors: Ma Biao , Peng Chao , Yu Le 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAlthough crop insurance is widely acknowledged as an effective risk management strategy for safeguarding food security, the causality between crop insurance premium subsidies and cropland abandonment remains inadequately investigated. This study employs a staggered difference‐in‐differences model to investigate the impact of the Crop Insurance Premium Subsidies Program (CISP) on cropland abandonment using representative household‐level panel data from China spanning from 2004 to 2012. Our analysis reveals that crop insurance premium subsidies significantly mitigate cropland abandonment. This relationship is primarily due to the stabilisation of household income growth, which incentivises farmers to augment agricultural inputs and enhance development resilience. Furthermore, our heterogeneous analysis indicates that the effect of the CISP is more pronounced in households located in non‐grain‐producing regions or areas with lower economic development. These findings underscore the previously overlooked role of crop insurance premium subsidies in preventing cropland abandonment and offer new insights into measures aimed at ensuring food security.