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Development and validation of pedagogical leadership scale
Authors: Berhanu Kelemu Zelalem 
Published: August 2024

PurposePedagogical leadership (PL) has been regarded as the best leadership style in the education sector. Thus, the aim of this study was to develop and validate a pedagogical leadership scale (PLS).Design/methodology/approachTwo distinct approaches (inductive and deductive) were utilized. First, a review of the literature was conducted, and then qualitative data were collected through interviews, and their responses were categorized into 40 items. These items were thematized using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) by involving 300 participants. To examine the fitness of the scale, the researchers conducted a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with 470 participants.FindingsEFA discovered a total variance of 64.766% for four factors. In CFA, RMSEA, NFI, RFI, NNFI, CFI, GFI and AGFI values were accepted. The highest correlation was found among constructs of PL. Path analysis revealed PL affected social, professional, intellectual and academic capitals. The correlations between the PLS and psychological empowerment demonstrated the theoretically predicted relationships with these variables. Thus, with the initial evidence of a valid and reliable PLS, a pool of 32 items under 4 factors (social, academic, professional and intellectual capital) were developed.Originality/valueDespite the management of childhood education requiring the practice of PL, it is underexplored in childhood schools, particularly to our knowledge, no studies have been conducted to develop and confirm the PLS in Ethiopia.
The impact of order fulfillment on consumer experience: text mining consumer reviews from Amazon US
Authors: Vakulenko Yulia , Figueirinhas Diogo , Hellström Daniel , Pålsson Henrik 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThis research analyzes online consumer reviews and ratings to assess e-retail order fulfillment performance. The study aims to (1) identify consumer journey touchpoints in the order fulfillment process and (2) determine their relative importance for the consumer experience.Design/methodology/approachText mining and analytics were employed to examine over 100 m online purchase orders, along with associated consumer reviews and ratings from Amazon US. Using natural language processing techniques, the corpus of reviews was structured to pinpoint touchpoints related to order fulfillment. Reviews were then classified according to their stance (either positive or negative) toward these touchpoints. Finally, the classes were correlated with consumer rating, measured by the number of stars, to determine the relative importance of each touchpoint.FindingsThe study reveals 12 touchpoints within the order fulfillment process, which are split into three groups: delivery, packaging and returns. These touchpoints significantly influence star ratings: positive experiences elevate them, while negative ones reduce them. The findings provide a quantifiable measure of these effects, articulated in terms of star ratings, which directly reflect the influence of experiences on consumer evaluations.Research limitations/implicationsThe dataset utilized in this study is from the US market, which limits the generalizability of the findings to other markets. Moreover, the novel methodology used to map and quantify customer journey touchpoints requires further refinement.Practical implicationsIn e-retail and logistics, comprehending touchpoints in the order fulfillment process is pivotal. This understanding helps improve consumer interactions and enhance satisfaction. Such insights not only drive higher conversion rates but also guide informed managerial decisions, particularly in service development.Originality/valueDrawing upon consumer-generated data, this research identifies a cohesive set of touchpoints within the order fulfillment process and quantitatively evaluates their influence on consumer experience using star ratings as a metric.
Masculinity and symbolic consumption among black African consumers: an interpretive study
Authors: Gbadamosi Ayantunji 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
Despite the plethora of scholarship outputs on masculinity showing it as a fertile research domain, there are noteworthy lacunae on the topic especially in relation to its dynamics among ethnic minority groups. Accordingly, this paper aims to address masculinity and symbolic consumption among Black African consumers in the UK.

Design/methodology/approach
The study is interpretive in nature with the use of in-depth interviews conducted with 20 participants in London and the data analysis follows the grounded theory orientation.

Findings
It shows masculinity-oriented categorisations of market offerings but with an incidence of cultural tension. It suggests the prevalence of symbolic consumption among participants as demonstrated in their quest for admiration and commendation about their consumption and how masculinity is communicated. A new masculinity typology emerged from the study which depicts men in this context as falling into four categories of gay, conservative, contemporary and men on acme.

Originality/value
The study unpacks issues around masculinity, and multiculturalism, and proposes a novel typology on the topic vis-à-vis the discourse on segmentation, targeting and positioning strategy.
Electronic records management amidst the seismic shift in the dynamic infosphere
Authors: Matlala Mpubane Emanuel , Ncube Thandukwazi Richman 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
The study aims to investigate the current electronic records management practices in government departments of South Africa to establish the extent to which they foster service delivery in public service reform programmes.

Design/methodology/approach
This study applied a systematic literature review approach to critically appraise the published literature on the status of records management in South Africa, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Findings
The findings indicate that the South African public sector encounters challenges such as a lack of skills in managing electronic records, management support, resources and legislative frameworks and policies. The study’s findings revealed that although electronic records are essential for service delivery in South Africa, the existing records management programme is not efficient and effective and does not sufficiently comply with legislative and statutory requirements.

Research limitations/implications
This study was limited to the public sector of South Africa.

Practical implications
This study recommends the development of policy frameworks and strategies aligned with the organisational goals and facilitation of professional training for all staff, including attendance of seminars, workshops and workplace training.

Social implications
The research demonstrates the need for a comprehensive legislative and policy framework, robust integration of electronic records practices in government e-government efforts, and adequate technological infrastructure support.

Originality/value
This study offers informed recommendations to address the challenges of managing electronic records in South African public sector organisations that continue to be a cause for concern.
Research on blind source separation of operation sounds of metro power transformer through an Adaptive Threshold REPET algorithm
Authors: Chen Liang , Xiong Liyi , Zhao Fang , Ju Yanfei , Jin An 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThe safe operation of the metro power transformer directly relates to the safety and efficiency of the entire metro system. Through voiceprint technology, the sounds emitted by the transformer can be monitored in real-time, thereby achieving real-time monitoring of the transformer’s operational status. However, the environment surrounding power transformers is filled with various interfering sounds that intertwine with both the normal operational voiceprints and faulty voiceprints of the transformer, severely impacting the accuracy and reliability of voiceprint identification. Therefore, effective preprocessing steps are required to identify and separate the sound signals of transformer operation, which is a prerequisite for subsequent analysis.Design/methodology/approachThis paper proposes an Adaptive Threshold Repeating Pattern Extraction Technique (REPET) algorithm to separate and denoise the transformer operation sound signals. By analyzing the Short-Time Fourier Transform (STFT) amplitude spectrum, the algorithm identifies and utilizes the repeating periodic structures within the signal to automatically adjust the threshold, effectively distinguishing and extracting stable background signals from transient foreground events. The REPET algorithm first calculates the autocorrelation matrix of the signal to determine the repeating period, then constructs a repeating segment model. Through comparison with the amplitude spectrum of the original signal, repeating patterns are extracted and a soft time-frequency mask is generated.FindingsAfter adaptive thresholding processing, the target signal is separated. Experiments conducted on mixed sounds to separate background sounds from foreground sounds using this algorithm and comparing the results with those obtained using the FastICA algorithm demonstrate that the Adaptive Threshold REPET method achieves good separation effects.Originality/valueA REPET method with adaptive threshold is proposed, which adopts the dynamic threshold adjustment mechanism, adaptively calculates the threshold for blind source separation and improves the adaptability and robustness of the algorithm to the statistical characteristics of the signal. It also lays the foundation for transformer fault detection based on acoustic fingerprinting.
Sustainable purchasing supply management assessment in construction supply chains: a design science research approach
Authors: Pacheco Diego A. de J. , Clausen Daniel Møller 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
In response to multiple disruptions, the purchasing supply management (PSM) function in construction supply chain management (CSCM) has gained prominence due to stakeholder pressures, dynamic market conditions and the need to adhere to complex sustainability, safety and health regulations and standards. However, there is a noticeable absence of empirical research on measuring and mitigating PSM vulnerabilities, especially considering the distinct challenges faced by large engineer-to-order project-oriented manufacturers. To address these issues, the purpose of this study is to develop and test a novel method to assist companies in construction supply chains in assessing and managing risks associated with sustainable procuring and sourcing materials.

Design/methodology/approach
Grounded in the literature gaps on construction PSM and a real case supply chain, the research uses the design science research (DSR) approach to develop an integrated method for assessing PSM strategies in this sector. The method integrates three essential purchasing dimensions: supply risks, profit impact and sustainability risks of materials, supported by nine subdimensions. Empirical validation took place within a multinational European construction company based in Denmark.

Findings
Findings from the supplier–buyer relationships confirmed that the developed method allows for the identification of the key components that significantly impact supplier–buyer relationships, profitability and sustainability. The research further suggests that construction supply chain managers and purchasing practitioners can use the proposed method to evaluate PSM, thus enabling them to make more informed decisions.

Practical implications
Through the utilization of the proposed artifact, construction companies can take a more proactive approach to address PSM uncertainties, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in dynamic construction supply chains.

Originality/value
The research contributes to bridging the theory and practice, providing valuable assistance for construction companies assessing and managing the PSM and supply risks within global construction value chains. This paper provides original insights for the CSCM, aiding in adopting competitive PSM strategies to improve overall supply chain performance.
High‐quality genome assemblies for nine non‐model North American insect species representing six orders (Insecta: Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera, Neuroptera)
Authors: Walden Kimberly K. O. , Cao Yanghui , Fields Christopher J. , Hernandez Alvaro G. , Rendon Gloria A. , Robinson Gene E. , Skinner Rachel K. , Stein Jeffrey A. , Dietrich Christopher H. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractField‐collected specimens were used to obtain nine high‐quality genome assemblies from a total of 10 insect species native to prairies and savannas of central Illinois (USA): Mellilla xanthometata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae), Stenolophus ochropezus (Coleoptera: Carabidae), Forcipata loca (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), Coelinius sp. (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Thaumatomyia glabra (Diptera: Chloropidae), Brachynemurus abdominalus (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae), Catonia carolina (Hemiptera: Achilidae), Oncometopia orbona (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), Flexamia atlantica (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) and Stictocephala bisonia (Hemiptera: Membracidae). Sequencing library preparation from single specimens was successful despite extremely small DNA yields (<0.1 μg) for some samples. Additional sequencing and assembly workflows were adapted to each sample depending on the initial DNA yield. PacBio circular consensus (CCS/HiFi) or continuous long reads (CLR) libraries were used to sequence DNA fragments up to 50 kb in length, with Illumina sequenced linked‐reads (TellSeq libraries) and Omni‐C libraries used for scaffolding and gap‐filling. Assembled genome sizes ranged from 135 MB to 3.2 GB. The number of assembled scaffolds ranged from 47 to >13,000, with the longest scaffold per assembly ranging from ~23 to 439 Mb. Genome completeness was high, with BUSCO scores ranging from 85.5% completeness for the largest genome (Stictocephala bisonia) to 98.8% completeness for the smallest genome (Coelinius sp.). The unique content was estimated using RepeatMasker and GenomeScope2, which ranged from 50.7% to 75.8% and roughly decreased with increasing genome size. Structural annotation predicted a range of 19,281–72,469 protein models for sequenced species. Sequencing costs per genome at the time ranged from US$3–5k, averaged ~1600 CPU‐hours on a high‐performance cluster and required approximately 14 h of bioinformatics analyses with samples using PacBio HiFi data. Most assemblies would benefit from further manual curation to correct possible scaffold misjoins and translocations suggested by off‐diagonal or depleted signals in Omni‐C contact maps.
Safety and efficacy of percutaneous biopsy and microwave ablation in patients with pulmonary nodules on antithrombotic therapy: A study with rivaroxaban bridging
Authors: Wang Nan , Xue Tianyu , Zheng Wenwen , Shao Zhongying , Liu Zhuang , Dai Faliang , Xie Qi , Sang Jing , Ye Xin 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous biopsy and microwave ablation (B + MWA) in patients with pulmonary nodules (PNs) who are receiving antithrombotic therapy by rivaroxaban as bridging therapy.MethodsThe study comprised 187 patients with PNs who underwent 187 B + MWA sessions from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. The enrolled patients were divided into two groups: Group A, who received antithrombotic therapy five days before the procedure and received rivaroxaban as a bridging drug during hospitalization, and group B, who had no antithrombotic treatment. Information about the technical success rate, positive biopsy rate, complete ablative rate, and major complications were collected and analyzed.ResultsGroup A comprised 53 patients and group B comprised 134 patients. The technical success rate was 100% in both groups. The positive biopsy rates were 88.68% and 91.04%, respectively (p = 0.6211, X2 = 0.2443). In groups A and B, the complete ablative rates at 6, 12, and 24 months were 100.0% versus 99.25%, 96.23% versus 96.27%, and 88.68% versus 89.55%, respectively. There were no significant differences in bleeding and thrombotic complications between the two groups. No grade 5 complications occurred.ConclusionsIt is generally considered safe and effective that patients who are on antithrombotic therapy by rivaroxaban as bridging to undergo B + MWA for treating PNs.
“The client can get caught out”: Tax structure maintainability and the intricacies of tax planning aggressiveness
Authors: Mayer Maryse , Gendron Yves 
Published: August 2024

AbstractIn this field study, we examine tax advisors' decision‐making process when developing tax planning arrangements. Through interviews with 40 tax advisors, our analysis indicates that tax savings may come at a price in practice by unveiling adverse post‐implementation experiences shared by tax partners. Partners find themselves in a tricky position at the time they form their recommendation as they cannot be certain that their client will be able to “live with their tax structure”—that is, maintain it and cope with the inherent risks once implemented. Their main concern is that their client may “get caught out” by a structure too aggressive or complicated for them, having no control over the client's behavior once the plan is implemented. This has significant implications in the tax planning decision‐making process as these concerns shape how partners adapt their work to their client's perceived competency and possibly restrain corporate firms' tax aggressiveness. Following Feller and Schanz (2017, Contemporary Accounting Research, 34(1), 494–524), we conceive of this as the fourth hurdle of tax planning— whether a tax structure is maintainable, as perceived by tax advisors—and unpack how it operates. Interestingly, restraining the client's tax planning aggressiveness (and the corresponding potential tax savings) is not necessarily perceived by partners as detrimental to the client relationship. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of tax planning in action, highlighting how tax partners seek to influence their client's tax planning aggressiveness.
iLAM: Imaging Locomotor Activity Monitor for circadian phenotyping of large‐bodied flying insects
Authors: Dayton Jacob N. , Owens Avalon C. S. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Historically, most insect chronoecological research has used direct observations, cameras or infrared beam‐based monitors to quantify movement across timed intervals. Although some alternative DIY systems are cheaper than the current standard locomotor activity monitor, these options remain complicated to build and/or computationally intensive.

We developed the imaging Locomotor Activity Monitor (iLAM), an affordable (~$75 USD/unit) system for activity quantification. The iLAM utilizes a Raspberry Pi Zero W computer and night‐vision camera inside a flight cage to photograph a population of insects at user‐defined intervals. Open‐source, modular R‐scripts process the images and output a file containing the number, size, coordinate location and timestamp of all movements (blobs) identified between consecutive images. Output can be analysed directly or converted into the standard TriKinetics DAM format.

We demonstrated the flexibility and power of the iLAM system by comparing diel and circadian activity of different insect species (fireflies: Photinus marginellus, P. greeni, P. obscurellus), ecotypes (moths: Ostrinia nubilalis) and sexes (moths: O. nubilalis). Data captured by only six iLAMs ($450) identified that peak activity of O. nubilalis females (AZT: 19.2 h) occurs significantly earlier than males (22.0 h). Additionally, male moths from a univoltine population exhibited a significantly shorter endogenous period length (AZT: 21.3 h) than males from a bivoltine genetic background (22.7 h).

The iLAM will serve as a valuable tool for researchers seeking to measure locomotor activity across diverse species, sexes and populations in constant and changing environments.
The use of intranasal sufentanil and/or s‐ketamine for treatment of procedural pain in children in an ambulatory setting: A retrospective observational study
Authors: Nielsen Bettina N. , Henneberg Steen W. , Olsson Eva Malmros , Lundeberg Stefan 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundMinor but painful medical procedures are often handled at the operating room. If safe and effective treatment options are available many procedures may be performed outside of the operating room.Objective(s)The objective of this study is to assess the adverse events of intranasal s‐ketamine and/or sufentanil alone or as part of a multimodal analgesic regime for medical procedures outside of the operating room. Secondary outcomes included analgesic effect, doses and indications for use.DesignRetrospective observational study.SettingTertiary care paediatric hospital.PatientsChildren 1 year up till 18 years.Intervention(s)Intranasal (IN) sufentanil (S), intranasal s‐ketamine (K) or the free combination of the two drugs (SK).Main Outcome Measure(s)The frequency of adverse events including serious adverse events reported by intervention.ResultsBetween 2004 and 2014, 2185 medical procedures were registered, including 652 procedures with IN SK, 1469 procedures with IN S and 64 procedures with IN K. The children's median age was 5.6 years (range 1.0–17.9). Medical procedures with at least one adverse event were 18% with IN SK, 25% with IN K and 18% with IN S. Common adverse events included episodes of vomiting (9%), nausea (8%) and dizziness (3%). In two patients receiving IN S, serious adverse events occurred. One patient had respiratory depression and bronchospasm and another patient with cerebral palsy had a seizure. Both were handled immediately and did not result in any sequelae. The median doses of intranasal sufentanil were 38% lower when combined with s‐ketamine (IN SK free combination: sufentanil dose 0.5 μg/kg (range 0.2–1.3) and s‐ketamine dose 0.5 mg/kg (range 0.2–1.5). IN S monotherapy, sufentanil dose 0.8 μg/kg (range 0.2–2.7)). Similar analgesic effect was reported for S and SK.ConclusionsIntranasal sufentanil and/or s‐ketamine are feasible for the treatment of procedural pain in an ambulatory setting with appropriate per‐ and post‐procedural observations and trained staff.