bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Linking organizational safety support and construction workers’ safety behavior: the roles of safety motivation, emotional exhaustion and psychosocial safety climate
Authors: Liu Wenyao , Meng Qingfeng , Li Zhen , Chong Heap-Yih , Li Keyao , Tang Hui 
Published: August 2024

PurposeConstruction workers’ safety behavior has been proven to be crucial in preventing occupational injuries and improving workplace safety, and organizational safety support provides essential resources to promote such behavior. However, the specific mechanisms of how organizational safety support affects safety behavior have not been thoroughly explored. Therefore, this study explored the relationship between workers’ perceived organizational safety support (perceived supervisor/coworker safety support) and safety behavior (safety task/contextual behavior), while considering the mediating effects of safety motivation, emotional exhaustion, and the moderating effect of psychosocial safety climate.Design/methodology/approachBased on the quantitative research method, the hypothesis was tested. The data were collected from 500 construction workers using a structured questionnaire. Observed variables were tested using confirmatory factor analysis, and the path coefficient of fitted model was then analyzed including the associated mediating and moderating effects.FindingsThe study found that (1) safety support from both supervisors and coworkers directly forecasted both types of safety behavior, (2) safety motivation was primarily predicted by perceived supervisor safety support, and perceived coworker safety support better predicted emotional exhaustion. Safety motivation mediated the relationship between perceived supervisor safety support and safety contextual behavior, and emotional exhaustion mediated the relationship between both types of safety support and both types of safety behavior, (3) psychosocial safety climate moderated the pathway relationships mediated by safety motivation and emotional exhaustion, respectively.Research limitations/implicationsThe samples of this study were mostly immersed in eastern culture and the construction industry, and the cultural and industry diversity of the samples deserves further consideration to enhance the universality of the results. The cross-sectional approach may have some impact on the accuracy of the results. In addition, other potential mediating variables deserve to be explored in future studies.Originality/valueThis study provides a new basis for extending current theoretical frameworks of organizational safety support and safety behavior by using a moderated mediation model. Some practical insights on construction safety management have also been proposed based on the research findings. It is recommended that practitioners should further raise awareness of the critical role of supervisor-worker and worker-coworker relationships, as high levels of safety support from the supervisor/worker respectively effectively encourage safety motivation, alleviate emotional exhaustion, and thus improve workers’ safety performance. Meanwhile, the psychosocial health conditions of workers should also receive further attention.
The impact of trust and risk perception on contractors' bid/no-bid decision-making in China – a multiple mediation model
Authors: Wang Chunmei , Zhang Sujuan 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThe sustainable development of contractor organizations depends highly on bidding decision-making of projects. This current study, leveraging the risk decision-making theory, attempts to elucidate the process of contractors’ bid/no-bid decision-making and reveal how the process is influenced by their perception of risk. In particular, this study aims to explore the multiple mediating effects of contractors’ trust in owners and risk perception in explaining the relationship between contractual governance outlined in owners’ bidding documents and the bid/no-bid decisions.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey was used to obtain data from the Chinese construction industry. The PLS-SEM technique was employed to analyze a dataset of 557 available questionnaires.FindingsThe findings indicate that (1) the contractual governance provided by owners’ bidding documents positively impacts contractors’ bid/no-bid decisions; (2) both risk perception and trust serve as multiple mediators in this relationship and (3) trust mediates the relationship between contractual governance and contractors’ risk perception.Originality/valueDrawing upon the risk decision-making theory, this study proposes a multiple mediation model for understanding contractors’ bid/no-bid decision-making processes. It contributes to a better understanding of contractors’ bidding decision-making mechanisms, thereby offering theoretical guidance for contractors to make reasonable and informed risk decisions.
Assessment of interfacial mortar-mortar bond and pure shear strength of metakaolin-based geopolymer
Authors: Hachem Amira A.K. , Khatib Jamal M. , Ezzedine El Dandachy Mohamad 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the bond strength of metakaolin-based geopolymer mortar with cement mortar.Design/methodology/approachThe mortar-mortar bond strength is assessed by slant shear and split tensile tests; pure shear strength is evaluated by Mohr’s criterion for result validation. Metakaolin-based geopolymer mortar is cast over the cured cement mortar specimen with two levels of surface roughness: smooth or grooved interface. The influence of the alkaline solution to metakaolin ratio on geopolymer bond strength is studied. Compressive strength, ultrasonic pulse velocity, permeability and flow table tests are also performed.FindingsThe paper’s findings are highlighted as follows: (1) strong mortar-mortar bond properties achieved for geopolymer mortar in all tests and conditions and validated by Mohr’s criterion and pure shear, (2) a lower alkaline solution to metakaolin ratio achieves higher bond strength to Portland cement mortar and (3) geopolymer mortar has higher compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity than cement mortar at all curing ages; additionally, it is more flowable and less permeable.Practical implicationsThe full replacement of Portland cement with metakaolin, a more sustainable cementitious material, will contribute to the decarbonization of the construction industry.Originality/valueLimited research has been carried out on the bond strength of metakaolin-based geopolymer mortar to Portland cement mortar. Also, computing the pure shear using Mohr’s circle criterion of metakaolin-based geopolymer to validate the results can be considered original.
“I am because we are”: novice teacher mentoring support needs from an Ubuntu perspective
Authors: Kotze Christy Jean 
Published: August 2024

PurposeScholars have been sounding the alarm of novice teacher turnover crises for decades. South Africa is soon to be facing an educational catastrophe because of a shortage of experienced teachers. Globally and in South Africa, novice teacher attrition is high, and teachers entering the classroom often described feeling isolated and unsupported.Design/methodology/approachThis qualitative study was underpinned by an interpretative phenomenology approach. The author reviewed the literature and newly emerged findings of novice teacher mentoring support needs through the theoretical lens of the Ubuntu philosophy “I am because we are” which emphasises the importance of interconnectedness and community. Using semi-structured interviews, this study aimed to explore novice teacher mentoring needs from an Ubuntu perspective.FindingsNovice teachers report feeling overwhelmed with the complexities of teaching in their early careers and express the desire to be formally mentored by a knowledgeable “elder” teacher. This paper argues that a competent mentor who values Ubuntu in their mentoring could offer collaboration, respect, compassion and support to novices that may keep them in the profession. This paper further explores the potential benefit of a prescribed Ubuntu-orientated mentoring programme to formalise mentoring for novices. In addition, it explores the school micro-community from the Ubuntu principles to support novices.Originality/valueWhile there is a plethora of studies about mentoring novice teachers, literature from an Africanised Ubuntu perspective is scarce. Perhaps the time has come to find African solutions to our African problems.
Application of tàawun (mutual assistance) in cross-subsidisation of surplus among different takaful operators: an exploratory study in Malaysia
Authors: Rahman Md. Habibur , Abdullah Md. Faruk , Osmani Noor Mohammad , Binti Aziz Nur Suhailah Zakiyyah 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the possibility of practicing cross-subsidisation of underwriting surplus among different takaful operators. It responds to the recent discussion paper published by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) on broader application of tàawun (mutual assistance), which seeks insights into cross-tàawun of underwriting surplus within takaful industry.

Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative, semi-structured interview is used to gather primary data, featuring 13 one-to-one interviews with selected Sharìah and operational experts in takaful. Open-ended questions are drafted according to BNM’s discussion paper to guide the interview. A content analysis method is used to delve into the topic based on scholarly papers, books and regulatory guidelines. A thematic analysis is applied to explore the qualitative data.

Findings
This study establishes the feasibility of cross-subsidisation of underwriting surplus in takaful. Given that participants are the rightful owners of the underwriting surplus, cross-tàawun is deemed permissible with participants’ consent. With the view that underwriting surplus belongs to the fund due to outright transfer of contributions by participants, the regulators have discretion to permit cross-tàawun. The authorities can make any decision if it serves the public interest. Furthermore, the study provides Sharìah and regulatory requirements to govern the practice of cross-tàawun in takaful. Respondents of the study advocate for policy reviews and regulatory adjustments to facilitate cross-subsidisation of takaful surplus.

Practical implications
This study significantly contributes to the existing body of knowledge in Islamic insurance studies. It offers valuable insights for the regulators to formulate the required policies and guides takaful operators to develop products accordingly. Moreover, the study supports Sharìah scholars in making informed decisions about cross-tàawun practices.

Originality/value
This study fills a critical gap in the existing literature by being the first to examine cross-subsidisation of underwriting surplus in takaful. The proposed cross-subsidisation of underwriting surplus will enhance sustainability of takaful funds and contribute to stability of takaful industry. As a foundation, this study encourages future research to explore other relevant aspects of cross-subsidisation of underwriting surplus in takaful operation.
The effect of blockability affordance on confrontation against cyberbullying on social networking sites: theoretical and methodological implications
Authors: Kwak Dong-Heon , Kim Dongyeon , Lee Saerom , Kang Martin , Park Soomin , Knapp Deborah 
Published: August 2024

PurposeSocial networking sites (SNS) have become popular mediums for individuals to interact with others. However, despite the positive impact of SNS on people’s lives, cyberbullying has become prevalent. Due to this prevalence, substantial research has examined cyberbullying from the perspectives of perpetrators, bystanders, and victims, but little is known about SNS users’ confrontations with cyberbullying. The objectives of this study are to examine confrontation as a victim’s coping response, the effect of blockability affordance on victims’ protection motivation, the impact of a victim’s experiences with cyberbullying perpetration, and social desirability (SD) bias in the context of cyberbullying victimization.Design/methodology/approachThis study examines the effect of blockability affordance on SNS users’ protection motivation. It also investigates the relationships among perceived threat, perceived coping efficacy, and use of confrontation. Furthermore, this investigation analyzes the effect of SNS users’ experiences as perpetrators on their decision to confront cyberbullies. Finally, this study assesses and controls SD bias in SNS users’ confrontation behavior. To test the research model, we used an online vignette study to collect 314 data points.FindingsBlockability affordance, perceived threat, perceived coping efficacy, and cyberbullying perpetration experiences are essential factors in explaining use of confrontation. This study also finds SD bias in the context of cyberbullying victimization.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies in information systems research to empirically examine the effect of blockability affordance in the context of cyberbullying.
Dow Jones sustainability Mila Pacific Alliance index and financial performance of Latin America integrated market
Authors: Díaz-Becerra Óscar , Castañeda-Moreano Rosa , Rodríguez-Cairo Vladimir 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aims to determine the association between the companies’ financial indicators and the Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index (DJSMPAUP Index).

Design/methodology/approach
The study adopted a quantitative, explanatory level approach, based on measuring the interactions between the financial performance ratios of these companies (return on assets, return on equity, EBITDA margin and net margin) and sustainability index of MILA member countries. The study used a non-experimental, retrospective, cross-sectional design, using observed data from the annual period spanning 2017 to 2022 for MILA companies and includes analyses before and after COVID-19.

Findings
The estimates show a positive and statistically significant relationship between each company’s financial indicator and the DJSMPAUP index for the period 2017 to 2022.

Research limitations/implications
The primary limitation of the study was the availability of data, which restricted the use of more advanced statistical analyses, and the inclusion of many factors that can be associated with DJSMPAUP. This constraint arose since the index was introduced only from the 2017 annual period, resulting in a limited dataset.

Practical implications
The study sheds light on MILA’s companies and their characteristics and specific conditions, which can help to improve sustainability strategies with an impact on financial performance, primarily due to the significance of MILA in the world economy and the GDP of Latin America. It focuses on an emerging market with a few years of applying sustainability policies.

Social implications
This study contributes to revealing the progress in sustainability for member companies in MILA.

Originality/value
The study connects the financial performance and the sustainability of organizations oriented to the emerging significance of MILA in the world economy.
How is employee performance affected by employer branding in tourism businesses? Mediation analysis
Authors: Al-Romeedy Bassam Samir , El-bardan Mohamed Fawzy , Badwy Hanan Eid 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThe study’s objective is to assess the impact of employer branding (EB) on person–job fit (PJF), work engagement (WE), internal communication (IC) and employee performance (EP) in tourism businesses. In addition, the study evaluated the mediating roles of PJF, WE and IC between EB and EP.Design/methodology/approachTo gather data, the questionnaire was distributed to 1,024 employees in travel agencies and 746 questionnaires valid for statistical analysis were received.FindingsThe findings indicated the positive influence of EB on PJF, WE, IC and EP. These findings also revealed the positive effects of PJF, WE and IC on EP. The partial mediating functions of PJF, WE and IC in the nexus between EB and EP, and the mediating function of PJF in the nexus between EB and WE are highlighted.Practical implicationsGeneral managers should invest in creating a strong EB that highlights the organization's core values, culture and unique features, such as personal development opportunities and a supportive environment.Originality/valueThis study presents and empirically examines an innovative theoretical model that thoroughly evaluates the effects EB, PJF, WE and IC on EP in the lens of Social Exchange Theory (SET).
Exploring the drivers of residents’ identification and green citizenship behavior in green cities: a multicountry study
Authors: Raji Ridwan Adetunji , Mohamad Bahtiar , Memon Sumera 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
The fundamental mission of every green city is to harmonize urban living with environmental preservation. However, a critical challenge arises when the residents of such cities do not share the same level of environmental consciousness, potentially eroding the integrity of the green city’s brand identity. Hence, this study aims to explore the factors influencing residents’ identification with green city branding and assesses how this identification subsequently affects their green citizenship behaviors.

Design/methodology/approach
A survey of 1,217 residents from 15 green cities across six countries was conducted and analyzed using SPSS 28.0 for descriptive statistics and PLS-SEM for measurement and structural model analysis.

Findings
The results indicate that green city-self connection, green city distinctiveness and environmental benefits significantly impact GCRI, which, in turn, significantly influences green city protection, loyalty and advocacy behaviors. However, green city social and economic benefits did not affect resident identification.

Practical implications
The results of this study provide valuable managerial insights for city brand managers, green city developers and governmental representatives. The study underscores the importance of considering residents as crucial internal stakeholders in the creation of a green city identity that effectively promotes sustainable urban living and an eco-friendly culture.

Originality/value
This study provides theoretical insights into the relationship between green identification and residents’ willingness and commitment to act as ambassadors and promote their city’s green values.
Open strategy and the multinational firm
Authors: Stadler Christian , Hautz Julia , Ortner Thomas 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
Distance has been a core concept and issue in international business and management research. While scholars argue that distance through internationalization is increasing costs, distance is also associated with positive implications such as the integration of more diverse knowledge. Still, many firms struggle to manage distance effectively and efficiently in their multinational contexts. The purpose of this study therefore is to propose Open Strategy – increasing transparency and inclusion in the strategy process – as an attractive concept for managing distance.

Design/methodology/approach
This is a conceptual paper where the authors introduce Open Strategy to the IB community.

Findings
The authors argue that opening the strategy of multinational enterprises, enables firms to leverage diversity by re-combining the firms diverse and distant knowledge. It also reduces distance by moving beyond formal mechanisms of control and coordination to improve joint understanding, cooperative commitment and strategy implementation. The framework shows how firms can move beyond established dogmas in international business research by rendering their strategy processes more open.

Originality/value
Leveraging the Open Strategy literature, the authors are able to find a way to respond to the challenge of increasing distance, in fact even arguing that distance can be beneficial if framed as diversity.
Experimental evidence for the efficacy of generative AI in improving students’ writing skills
Authors: Ironsi Chinaza Solomon , Solomon Ironsi Sarah 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
Given continued debates on the potentials of newly emerging artificial intelligence (AI) like generative AI (GenAI), this study aims to contribute to corporal studies by investigating the efficacy of GenAI in improving students writing skills.

Design/methodology/approach
A mixed-methods research design with an experimental approach was used to elicit information from 70 undergraduate students studying at a private university. A writing course was designed and used to elicit information from the participants on the efficacy of using ChatGPT in their writing instruction.

Findings
After collecting data through experiments and interviews, the result indicates that although ChatGPT may assist students in providing ideas in writing lessons, it may not improve their overall writing skills.

Originality/value
This study provides empirical evidence limited to the scholarly literature on the role of ChatGPT in improving students’ writing skills. This study adds to scholarly discussions on the potential of ChatGPT which has recently sparked debates in academia.
Discretion in the Governance Work of Internal Auditors: Interplay Between Institutional Complexity and Organizational Embeddedness
Authors: Sinha Vikash Kumar , Arena Marika , Schiehll Eduardo 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis study examines which factors facilitate (obstruct) the discretion exercised by ground‐level governance actors, such as internal auditors, in justifying their governance work. To achieve this objective, we rely on two complementary theoretical perspectives. One perspective proposes that the organizational embeddedness of ground‐level governance actors, ordained by high‐level governance actors (such as the board of directors), obstructs their discretion. In contrast, the other perspective, building on institutional complexity, propounds that multiple institutional demands facilitate the situated agency and discretion of ground‐level governance actors. Consistent with the emerging multilevel research on institutional complexity, we combine these two perspectives by including both the structural and static meso‐level factors (i.e. organizational embeddedness) as well as actors' situated agency. Utilizing three comparative cases, we demonstrate that internal auditors' ability to exercise discretion is facilitated (obstructed) when organizational embeddedness enables (constrains) the cohabitation of multiple institutional logics at the organizational level. In doing so, we identify organizationally situated agency as an underlying factor driving internal auditors’ justification approaches in their governance work.
The Vikings have landed – Denmark's decision to tax livestock emissions as a ‘game changer’
Authors: Blandford David 
Published: August 2024

SummaryFrom 2030, Denmark will impose a carbon tax on livestock emissions as part of a package of measures to address climate change mitigation and adaptation in agriculture. The Danish scheme is particularly noteworthy in being designed with the cooperation of farmers, as well as industry and environmental groups. Revenue generated from the tax will be used to help finance adaptation components of the package. Although the size of the tax is not large, it will have important implications. It increases pressure for a unified EU policy response to the use of carbon taxes for agriculture. Future policy fragmentation may increase tensions among Members over potential ‘carbon leakage’ through the free movement of agricultural products in the single market; not just through imports from third countries. The Danish action opens the door to the commercialisation of ‘green credentials’ for well‐known Danish brands of livestock products. This could have implications for the competitive position of other important suppliers of such products. Without a shared collective response to internalising the costs of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, it will be difficult for the EU to chart a harmonious path to achieving its ambitious climate goals for 2030 and beyond.