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Macroscopic dynamics of ferromagnetic smectic-
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Authors: Pleiner Harald , Brand Helmut R. 
Published: June 2024

We derive the macroscopic dynamic equations for ferromagnetic smectic-A liquid crystals for which the spontaneous magnetization is parallel to the layer normal of the layering. As additional macroscopic variables when compared to simple fluids, we have the layer displacement u, familiar from smectic liquid crystals, and the magnetization density M. We find a number of reversible and dissipative cross-coupling terms to the additional macroscopic variables and discuss possible experiments to detect them. Among other effects, we point out that the velocity of first sound becomes anisotropic due to the influence of the modulus of the magnetization, while the magnitude of the velocity of second sound is modified. As for the static behavior, we find cross-coupling terms between the magnitude of the magnetization, on the one hand, and layer compression as well as osmotic pressure, on the other hand. In addition, we point out that as a dissipative effect, temperature gradients can induce gradients in the magnetization parallel to the layer normal, mediated by layer compressions.

Published by the American Physical Society
2024
The growth of e-learning in the technology industry in Middle Tennessee
Authors: Bilderback Stephanie , Movahed Mohammad , McCarthy Vikkie 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
This paper intends to explore the significant growth and multifaceted benefits of e-learning within the technology sector in Middle Tennessee, particularly in the transformative context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It seeks to highlight the fundamental shift from traditional training methods to e-learning modalities and emphasize the potential of e-learning to revolutionize technical skill development and expand learning opportunities in the post-pandemic era.

Design/methodology/approach
The study employs a comprehensive review of existing literature to glean insights into the use and effectiveness of e-learning in the technology industry, particularly within Middle Tennessee. It synthesizes research findings to understand the growing preference for e-learning and online self-directed training as primary methods for technical skill development in the technology sector.

Findings
The literature review reveals a growing trend toward e-learning in the technology industry, driven by its flexibility, accessibility, and ability to rapidly update training materials. E-learning is increasingly integrated into academic programs related to technology, preparing students for the evolving job market. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the necessity for adaptable and resilient training methods, reinforcing the pivotal role of e-learning in the industry.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to the understanding of the expansion and impact of e-learning in the technology industry in Middle Tennessee, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides valuable insights for organizations and educators on the significance of e-learning in addressing the training needs of the technology workforce and its potential to shape the future of education and skill development in the region.
Exploring emerging technologies: librarians’ awareness, challenges and ethical perspectives in Thai library contexts, with a focus on the metaverse
Authors: A. Subaveerapandiyan , Alam Abid Fakhre , Butdisuwan Sujin , Taj Amreen , Kataria Sanjay 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
This study aims to assess the awareness, interest, and challenges faced by Librarians in Thailand regarding Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and the Metaverse. Specifically, it investigates librarians' current proficiency levels, interests, perceptions of future impacts, and ethical considerations associated with these emerging technologies in the context of Library and Information Science (LIS).

Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative survey approach was employed, utilising a structured questionnaire distributed to Thai librarians across various library types. The questionnaire aligned with the study objectives and incorporated Likert-scale and multiple-choice questions. The analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 29.

Findings
The study reveals varying levels of awareness and competence among librarians in AR, VR, and the Metaverse technologies. While interest levels are high across various aspects of these technologies within LIS, challenges such as cost, expertise, ethics, and infrastructure hinder their integration into library services. Respondents anticipate a moderate to significant impact of the Metaverse on future library services, with concerns and optimism regarding ethical implications and innovative opportunities.

Originality/value
This study contributes to understanding the landscape of emerging technologies within library settings in Thailand, shedding light on librarians' awareness, interest, challenges, and ethical perspectives. The findings underscore the importance of targeted training programmes and strategic planning to facilitate the effective integration of AR, VR, and Metaverse technologies into library services, ensuring ethical considerations are prioritised alongside innovation.
A new two-step iterative technique for efficiently solving absolute value equations
Authors: Gul Nisar , Chen Haibo , Iqbal Javed , Shah Rasool 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis work presents a new two-step iterative technique for solving absolute value equations. The developed technique is valuable and effective for solving the absolute value equation. Various examples are given to demonstrate the accuracy and efficacy of the suggested technique.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, we present a new two-step iterative technique for solving absolute value equations. This technique is very straightforward, and due to the simplicity of this approach, it can be used to solve large systems with great effectiveness. Moreover, under certain assumptions, we examine the convergence of the proposed method using various theorems. Numerical outcomes are conducted to present the feasibility of the proposed technique.FindingsThis paper gives numerical experiments on how to solve a system of absolute value equations.Originality/valueNowadays, two-step approaches are very popular for solving equations (1). For solving AVEs, Liu in Shams (2021), Ning and Zhou (2015) demonstrated two-step iterative approaches. Moosaei et al. (2015) introduced a novel approach that utilizes a generalized Newton’s approach and Simpson’s rule to solve AVEs. Zainali and Lotfi (2018) presented a two-step Newton technique for AVEs that converges linearly. Feng and Liu (2016) have proposed minimization approaches for AVEs and presented their convergence under specific circumstances. Khan et al. (2023), suggested a nonlinear CSCS-like technique and a Picard-CSCS approach. Based on the benefits and drawbacks of the previously mentioned methods, we will provide a two-step iterative approach to efficiently solve equation (1). The numerical results show that our proposed technique converges rapidly and provides a more accurate solution.
Relationship between intellectual capital and firm performance: evidence from the Indian sugar mill industry
Authors: Sharma Dhanraj , Verma Ruchita , Patil Chidanand , Nayak Jitendra Kumar 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe aim of the study is to examine the influence of Intellectual Capital (IC) and its components on the financial performance of Indian sugar mill companies.Design/methodology/approachThe present study follows the quantitative research, and uses data from Indian sugar mill companies over the period of recent 10 years. The Modified Value- Added Intellectual Capital (MVAIC) method is employed to evaluate IC. Authors construct panel regression models to test the hypotheses where Return on Equity (RoE) and Return on Asset (RoA) were considered as a representation of financial performance (dependent variable) and IC has been considered as the independent variable along with control variables.FindingsThe findings reveal that IC components show greater explanatory power than aggregate IC and MVAIC has a positive relationship with firm performance. It is evident that Capital Employed Efficiency (CEE) and Relational Capital Efficiency (RCE) have a positive effect on the RoA, while Human Capital Efficiency (HCE) and CEE have a positive impact on RoE. CEE is found to be a highly significant component to explain the financial performance of Indian sugar mill firms.Practical implicationsThe study has practical implications for the policymakers for effective utilization of IC resources for worth enhancement which is essential for the improvement of financial performance.Originality/valueThe research extends the literature of IC by linking it to the financial performance of Indian sugar mill industry.
Credit card reward donation with scarcity messages
Authors: Song Chanho , Han Min Chung , Paik Sung-Hee Wendy , Hu Michael Y. 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of reward redemption programs on donation amount, donation percentage and donation intention in the context of a bank credit card.Design/methodology/approachA 2 × 2 × 3 experiment is implemented with 1,070 consumers accessing a national US-based sample with a small compensation. The authors use general linear model to test the proposed hypotheses.FindingsThe findings show the main effects of reward types, limited-time message and value of reward redemptions on the percentage of donations and overall donation intention to charity. The type of reward (cash/points) is found to interact with the limited-time message and with the value of reward redemptions.Originality/valueNo prior studies have addressed the relationship between credit card redemption rewards and scarcity messages in the donation context. The study contributes to the understanding of the effectiveness of credit card redemption rewards with scarcity message in improving a consumer’s donation intention.
How the reviewer’s historical ratings influence the review helpfulness?: focus on the extremity and negativity
Authors: Jang Moonkyoung , Lee Saerom , Baek Hyunmi 
Published: June 2024

PurposeAs online reviews have become a potent marketing tool, the underlying motivation has come into question. Focus has shifted towards assessing reviewer credibility before appraising online review credibility. Guided by source credibility theory, this study investigates the effect of reviewers’ historical ratings on review helpfulness to gain insight into the role of reviewer credibility.Design/methodology/approachWe explore readers’ underlying psychological processes using web data analysis (Study 1) and experiments (Study 2). Study 1 empirically examines the effect of reviewers’ historical ratings on review helpfulness using 100,621 reviews authored by 890 TripAdvisor reviewers. Study 2 involves two experiments with 328 participants to scrutinize the readers’ underlying mechanisms in establishing reviewer credibility, with a specific focus on the effect of reviewers’ historical ratings.FindingsWhen a reviewer’s historical ratings are predominantly extreme, readers perceive the reviewer as less credible, leading to decreased helpfulness in reviews authored by that reviewer. Interestingly, high negativity in historical ratings does not have a significant effect on either reviewer credibility or review helpfulness.Originality/valueThis study offers two significant contributions to the existing literature. First, it extends previous research on review helpfulness by incorporating reviewers’ historical rating behavior. This provides a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence the perceived usefulness of reviews. Second, it integrates two distinct research methods: TripAdvisor web data analysis and experiments. This methodological synthesis enhances the robustness of the study by offering a more nuanced and well-rounded perspective on the dynamics between reviewers’ historical ratings and perceived helpfulness of reviews.
When Bitcoin is high: cryptocurrency value, illicit markets and US marijuana bills
Authors: Shanaev Savva , Johnson Efan , Vasenin Mikhail , Panta Humnath , Ghimire Binam 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to estimate the implications of illicit market use for the value of Bitcoin in an event studies framework.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a data set of 58 state-level marijuana decriminalisation and legalisation bills and referenda in the USA in 2010–2022.

Findings
Decriminalisation is associated with a strong and consistent positive Bitcoin price response around the event, recreational legalisation induces a more ambiguous reaction and medical legalisation is found to have a negative albeit small impact on Bitcoin value. This suggests decriminalisation enhances shadow economy use value of Bitcoin, whereas recreational and medical legalisation are not consistently reducing illicit drug cryptomarket activity. The effects are robust to various estimation windows, in subsamples, and also when outliers, heavy tails, conditional heteroskedasticity and state size are accounted for.

Originality/value
New to the literature, the choice of US marijuana bills, specifically as sample events, is based on both theoretical and empirical grounds.
Role of human resource practices, leadership and intellectual capital in enhancing organisational performance: the mediating effect of organisational agility
Authors: Alhosani Fatima Hasan , Ahmad Syed Zamberi 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe objective of this study aims to investigate the manner in which Human Resource Practices (HRP), leadership, and intellectual capital contribute to organisational agility within the healthcare sector, and to assess how this agility influences overall organisational performance.Design/methodology/approachThis research was undertaken within healthcare organisations situated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study sample comprised of 275 participants, and the distribution of the sample across various classifications closely mirrored that of the larger population. To assess the formulated hypotheses, the research utilized Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) software.FindingsResults confirmed the proposed framework and uncovered the significance of HRP, leadership and intellectual capital on organisational agility and organisational performance in a dynamic environment like hospitals.Originality/valueThis study demonstrates originality by investigating hospital responsiveness within a highly dynamic context necessitating agility from both managerial and non-technical perspectives. Additionally, it explores the impact of HRP, leadership, and intellectual capital on organisational agility, along with its repercussions for overall organisational performance.
Exploring the interplay of corporate and ecosystem change
Authors: Öberg Christina 
Published: June 2024

PurposeCorporate changes not only impact the firms involved but also have consequences for their ecosystems. However, the existing literature on ecosystem change is limited. This paper describes and discusses the interconnected patterns between corporate and ecosystem change, shedding light on the various forms these changes take.Design/methodology/approachThe empirical part of the paper is based on the case study of two previously merged organizations' separation.FindingsThe paper reveals intensifying and dissipating change patterns, illustrating the linkages between rapid and gradual corporate and ecosystem changes within and across various ecosystem spheres. Three spheres are conceptualized: sphere of control, sphere of interdependency and sphere of negotiation, each indicating a separate change pattern.Originality/valueThe contribution of this paper lies in its discussion on interconnected corporate and ecosystem changes, offering valuable insights for situating corporate change within the ecosystem and establishing a vocabulary for ecosystem change. Moreover, through the empirical study of a corporate divorce, the paper enhances our understanding of this specific form of change.
Green innovation: exploring the impact of environmental patents on the adoption and advancement of renewable energy
Authors: Esmaeilpour Moghadam Hadi , Karami Arezou 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe MENA region faces energy security and environmental challenges, necessitating the adoption of sustainable energy for sustainable development. Green innovation has emerged as a crucial factor in promoting renewable energy adoption and building an enduring and eco-friendly energy system. This research examines the influence of green innovation on clean energy adoption from 1985 to 2019.Design/methodology/approachTo ensure the robustness of the analysis, this study employs three indicators as proxies for renewable energy and develops three models that incorporate urbanization, CO2 emissions, and economic growth as control variables. Various statistical tests, including panel unit root tests, diagnostic tests, the Least Squares Dummy Variables (LSDV) method, and a Granger causality test, are utilized. In addition, the study incorporates the Augmented Mean Group (AMG) method as a robustness check.FindingsThe findings reveal a positive relationship between green innovation and the advancement of renewable energy across all models. This highlights the significance of investing in green innovation as a fundamental driver for promoting sustainable energy generation in the MENA region. The research also emphasizes the positive impact of economic growth on renewable energy development. Furthermore, urbanization contributes to the progress of renewable energy. Additionally, the study demonstrates that increased CO2 emissions are associated with higher levels of sustainable energy generation.Originality/valueThis study addresses a research gap by investigating the impact of green innovation on clean energy progress in the MENA region, an aspect overlooked in existing literature that primarily focuses on regulatory barriers. Specifically, it examines the influence of green innovation, measured through environmental-related technology patents, on sustainable energy systems in MENA. Utilizing patents as a metric offers advantages by directly assessing innovation deployment and providing broader geographical coverage.
Foundational concepts of collaborative practice with parents in occupational therapy for children
Authors: Lage Carla R. , Wright Shelley , Monteiro Rafaelle G. de S. , Aragão Luisa , Boshoff Kobie 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIntroductionIn occupational therapy for children, collaborative practice with parents is crucial for meaningful family‐centred interventions, yet it remains undefined and inconsistently addressed. This study aimed to establish foundational concepts for collaborative practice with parents in occupational therapy for children in progressing the field with a universal description.MethodsThis paper encompasses the second dataset of a larger scoping review and a preliminary validation of findings by an advisory panel. Data were gathered from indexed sources on collaborative practice with parents in occupational therapy for children (ages 0–10) using MedLine, PsychInfo, ERIC, Embase, OTSeeker, Scopus, and ProQuest Central. Data were extracted, charted, and descriptively analysed by paired independent reviewers. The Joanna Briggs Institute Manual and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analysis—extension for Scoping Reviews were used. A draft definition of collaborative practices, developed based on preliminary review findings and an operational definition, was validated by an advisory panel of 13 experienced Australian occupational therapists, whose input was integrated into a final, comprehensive description of collaborative practice.ResultsThe scoping review encompassed 299 sources, revealing three major components of collaborative practice: ‘collaborative practice aims’, ‘parent–therapist partnership’, and ‘strategies for collaboration’. The advisory panel endorsed the draft definition, confirmed its professional relevance, and suggested some modifications.ConclusionThe major outcome of this study is an evidence‐based and discipline‐specific preliminary description of collaborative practice with parents in occupational therapy for children. This description provides a common language and foundational concepts for the future development of a collaborative practice framework to guide practice and research. Future studies can explore specific components, exploring their mechanisms and significance. Further expanded validation is required, incorporating the perspectives of a wider community of occupational therapists and families to enhance the description's applicability.
Vulnerability and Policing: Rethinking the Role and Limits of the Police
Authors: Crawford Adam 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPolice are increasingly called upon to manage a host of social ills and vulnerable people, often filling gaps left by the withdrawal of other public and third sector services. Yet, there remains a distinct lack of critical assessment of what problems the police are expected to solve and whether they are the most appropriate agency to do so. This article highlights the need to rethink policing through multilateral networks that explicitly locate police within broader tasks of public safety and the protection of vulnerable citizens. It argues for a whole‐system response that harnesses the roles of diverse public, private and voluntary organisations and clarifies the parameters of police within that system. It explores the opportunities and challenges that attend to delimiting the police role through recent developments and debates concerning responses to mental health‐related problems and the ‘Right Care, Right Person’ agreement. It concludes with some thoughts on how we might recast, through the lens of vulnerability, a decentred role for police within a wider system of public safety.
A Hexagonal Aim as a Driver of Change for Health Care and Health Insurance Systems
Authors: BRÉCHAT PIERRE‐HENRI , FAGERLIN ANGELA , ARIOTTI ANTHONY , LEE ALEXIS PEARL , WARRIER SMITHA , GREGOVICH NANCY , BRIOT PASCAL , SRIVASTAVA RAJENDU 
Published: June 2024

Policy Points
Improving health systems requires the pursuit of both patient‐centered care and a supportive environment for health professionals. This Quadruple Aim includes improving the experience of care, improving the health of populations, reducing per capita costs of care, and improving the work life of the care providers.

We propose expanding a recently defined Fifth Aim of health equity to include health democracy, ensuring that that the health and health care wants, needs, and responsibilities of populations are being met, and also propose adding a Sixth Aim of preserving and improving the health of the environment to create the best health possible.

As social tension and environmental changes continue to impact the structure of our society, this “Hexagonal Aim” might provide additional ethical guiderails as we set our health care goals to foster sustainable and improved population health.