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Adopting sustainable manufacturing practices: the relationship between environmental performance and corporate reputation
Authors: Hammami Hanene , Othmani Leila 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate how the adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices by companies can positively impact their reputation and environmental performance. Additionally, it aims to explore the specific relationships between these factors within the unique context of manufacturing companies in Tunisia.

Design/methodology/approach
The research uses an online questionnaire survey methodology targeted at manufacturing companies in Tunisia. This approach provides detailed insights into the current landscape of sustainable manufacturing practices within the region.

Findings
The study underscores the increasing significance of sustainable manufacturing practices for companies striving to align with environmental sustainability while meeting stakeholder expectations. It reveals that embracing these practices can indeed yield favorable impacts on both a company’s environmental performance and its overall reputation.

Research limitations/implications
While the study sheds light on the relationships between sustainable practices, environmental performance and reputation, it acknowledges certain limitations. These limitations might include the scope of the survey, potential biases in responses or constraints within the Tunisian manufacturing context, impacting the generalizability of findings.

Originality/value
This research holds unique value by offering insights into the complex interplay between sustainable manufacturing practices, environmental performance and corporate reputation in a developing country context like Tunisia. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of these dynamics, benefiting both academia and industry practitioners interested in fostering sustainability within the manufacturing sector.
Causal impact of the 2015 European refugee crisis on resident immigrants’ life satisfaction
Authors: Soon Jan-Jan , Lim Hock Eam 
Published: August 2024

PurposeBy exploiting the exogeneity of the unexpected 2015 European refugee crisis, the paper’s purpose is to analyze the causal impact of the crisis on resident immigrants’ life satisfaction. Due to the ongoing anti-immigrant sentiments, we argue that the refugee crisis and the build-up to it affect how resident immigrants are looked upon in a negative light; this in turn could consequently be reflected in their life satisfaction. We anchor the natives’ hostility toward the refugees and immigrants on the group-threat theory.Design/methodology/approachUsing two waves of the European Values Study, we exploit the exogenous source of variations generated by the crisis and employ a difference-in-differences estimation framework to identify the causal impact.FindingsOur findings indicate negative impact of the refugee crisis on resident immigrants’ life satisfaction. We find negative impact of the refugee crisis on the life satisfactions of resident immigrants with low education levels. Our results also suggest that resident immigrants in Western European countries experience lower life satisfaction after the crisis.Originality/valueThe literature so far mostly revolves around the impact of the crisis on natives’ objective well-being. We find it surprising that the literature has not fully utilized the rare opportunity afforded by the refugee crisis to analyze its impact on resident immigrants’ subjective well-being.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-01-2024-0093
Relational freedom and the Ilan Pappe case: an anthropological proposal for freedom
Authors: Ramos de Figueiredo Wallace 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThis article problematizes the concept of freedom rooted in liberalism, examining the detention of historian Ilan Pappe by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at Detroit Airport in the United States as an emblematic case study.Design/methodology/approachThe research adopts a methodological triangulation approach, based on an analysis that combines data about the event and theories about the concept of freedom, problematizing authors who focused on the relationship between the individual and society in a liberal context, where individualism serves as the basis for specific conceptions of social relations.FindingsThrough the use of authors such as John Stuart Mill and John Locke, as well as the contributions of authors like Norbert Elias, it is argued that true freedom is relational, rooted in social interdependencies and the social construction of an individuality that is not individualistic but intrinsically linked to collective aspects.Social implicationsPappe’s case illustrates the tensions between individual freedom and collective interests, highlighting the need to reassess freedom of expression in complex political and social contexts.Originality/valueThis article proposes a more inclusive and interconnected view of human freedom, where individual and collective interests are negotiated within a dynamic web of social relations.
Carbon management accounting an evolving approach to enhance transparency and accountability in accounting and reporting practices
Authors: N. Abhishek , Suraj Neethu , M. Nayak Keyur Kumar , Bhadeshiya Hardik , Kulal Abhinandan , Divyashree M.S. 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aims to examine the factors driving the adoption of carbon management accounting (CMA) and various considerations that mediate its effectiveness in accounting and disclosure practices.

Design/methodology/approach
This study used an exploratory, cross-sectional, quantitative design. Academics, managements/executives, professional accountants, professional auditors and researchers served as the primary units of analysis. This study used a survey method to gather data through a structured online questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).

Findings
The results revealed that the factors driving the adoption of CMA directly influence the effectiveness of CMA practices, with a significant mediating effect of regulatory and ethical aspects. Furthermore, this study revealed the difficulty of accounting, quantifying and reporting carbon emissions and revenue generation from the trading of carbon credits. This highlights the critical role of standard-setters and academics in deciding the concrete methodology to promote uniformity in carbon disclosures.

Research limitations/implications
The major limitations of this study are that it considered only the perception of experts and did not study the actual practices of CMA by considering companies that have already implemented CMA. Further studies should consider this aspect to validate the results of this study. Furthermore, the findings highlight the insignificant effect of economic, environmental and social aspects in enhancing the overall effectiveness of CMA. This is because of the limited number of factors considered in the study of such metrics. To overcome this limitation, future studies should consider wider aspects to validate the outcomes of this study.

Practical implications
The major contribution of this study is that it serves as a base input for business organizations, academics, researchers and regulatory authorities who are working to implement CMA strategies to reduce carbon emissions and promote net-zero business practices.

Originality/value
The outcome of this study is unique and new, as the subject matter of this study is in the nascent stage. The outcome of this study may become a significant valid input for regulators and policymaking companies to gain knowledge about CMA practices and motivate them to integrate CMA practices as part of their sustainability initiatives.
Exploring the barriers to digital twin adoption in the Nigerian construction industry: a structural equation modelling approach
Authors: Bello Abdulkabir Opeyemi , Olanrewaju Oludolapo Ibrahim , Gbenga Precious Oluwatofunmi , Khan Ayaz Ahmad , Isa Rasheed Babatunde 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
The adoption of emerging technologies is critical to enhance construction industry performance. Previous studies have shown that the Nigerian construction industry (NCI) is slow to adopt digital technologies and faces performance issues. As a result, this study aims to investigate and model the barriers to adopting digital twin (DT) technology in the NCI with the view to provide stakeholders with adequate information on the multifaceted nature of DT barriers and provide strategies to improve DT adoption.

Design/methodology/approach
The study adopts a qualitative and quantitative approach to achieve the overall aim of the study. The qualitative approach included a scoping review used to identify barriers to DT adoption from the literature. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was administered to 246 construction professionals in the NCI. This was followed by critical analysis using mean ranking and standard deviation, Kruskal–Wallis, factor analysis and partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM).

Findings
The exploratory factor analysis revealed four categories of barriers to DT adoption in the NCI: “technological and investment”, “data management and government”, “project and human resources” and “digital transformation”. The PLS-SEM results revealed the causal relationships of four barriers categories and their concomitant effects on DT adoption in the NCI. The top three barrier categories that require critical attention in order of significance are: technological and investment (ß = 0.655), data management and government (ß = 0.313) and project and human resources (ß = 0.194). Digital transformation (ß = −0.046) has the least significance. Overall, all the barriers’ categories were accepted at a significance level of p < 0.05.

Practical implications
The practical implications include guiding policymakers and practitioners in making informed decisions to address the identified barriers to DT adoption in the NCI. The findings may also be applicable to other developing countries in Africa and beyond. By implementing effective policies and stakeholder guidelines, the NCI can advance technologically and enhance its competitiveness to execute advanced construction projects.

Originality/value
This research contributes to the construction industry by shedding light on the barriers to DT adoption and their intricate interconnections within the NCI context. It is also the first study in NCI context to present the level of DT awareness and explore the concomitant effects of the barriers.
Sustainability assessment indicators of road infrastructure projects: a systematic literature review
Authors: Kapatsa Chisomo , Kavishe Neema , Zulu Sambo Lyson , Maro Godwin 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify sustainability assessment indicators of road infrastructure projects by analyzing and synthesizing existing literature, considering that, despite being essential to achieving the sustainable development goals, sustainability performance in road infrastructure projects is a persistent challenge. Therefore, determining how sustainability can be assessed in these projects is crucial, necessitating a systematic review of the sustainability assessment indicators of road infrastructure projects.

Design/methodology/approach
Using PRISMA principles, 54 peer-reviewed papers from 2010 to 2022 were retrieved from three search databases (Scopus, Research for Life and Google Scholar) as part of a systematic literature review. Data analysis techniques included both descriptive and content analysis.

Findings
The study identified 22 indicators. The results emphasized that the sustainability of road infrastructure projects should consider all three sustainability dimensions to provide development while meeting human needs, preserving the planet Earth and enhancing economic growth. Similarly, indicators should be incorporated from the design phase to implement and attain sustainability successfully.

Practical implications
The outcome of this study will serve as a guide to road infrastructure stakeholders to understand the relevant sustainability indicators to assess the sustainability performance of their projects.

Originality/value
The study’s findings provide the sustainability assessment indicators for roads, which serve as a foundation for developing a sustainability assessment indicator framework for road infrastructure projects. Future research can look at establishing the indicators for the end-of-life phase of the project lifecycle.
Learning organization and employee performance: the mediating role of job satisfaction in the Vietnamese context
Authors: Cao Thi Hong Vinh , Chai Dae Seok , Nguyen Linh Phuong , Nguyen Hanh Thi Hien , Han Caleb Seung-hyun , Park Shinhee 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aimed to examine the impact of learning organization (LO) on job satisfaction and individual performance in Vietnamese enterprises. The study further explores the mediating effect of job satisfaction on the relationship between learning organization and employee performance.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from 653 employees from various types of organizations in Vietnam. Structural equation modeling was implemented to test the hypotheses.

Findings
The results revealed that the proposed research model was supported. Results indicated that LOs positively influenced employees’ job satisfaction and the broader range of their individual performance. In addition, employees’ job satisfaction motivated them to achieve higher performance levels. The study also found a mediating effect of job satisfaction on the relationship between LO and employee performance. The results underscore the importance of implementing an LO culture for individual outcomes such as job satisfaction and employee performance in the Vietnamese cultural context, which is based on socialism and Confucianism.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to examine the relationships among LO, job satisfaction and individual employee performance in the Vietnamese context. The results offer a deeper understanding of the LO concept in the Vietnamese cultural context and highlight the cultural impact on the LO concept and its effects. The results suggest how the LO concept is applied in the Vietnamese context.
Can rotational thromboelastometry rapidly identify theragnostic targets in isolated traumatic brain injury?
Authors: Hiwase Abhiram D , Ovenden Christopher D , Kaukas Lola M , Finnis Mark , Zhang Zeyu , O'Connor Stephanie , Foo Ngee , Reddi Benjamin , Wells Adam J , Ellis Daniel Y 
Published: August 2024

AbstractObjectiveCoagulation assessment in traumatic brain injury (TBI) typically relies upon laboratory‐based standard coagulation tests (SCTs), including the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), INR and platelet count. Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) sigma is an alternative point‐of‐care assay; however, its role in isolated TBI is under‐evaluated. The present study aims to assess the prognostic utility of ROTEM sigma in isolated TBI.MethodsROTEM sigma analysis was performed during the initial evaluation of patients presenting to the Royal Adelaide Hospital between February 2022 and 2023 with radiographically demonstrated traumatic intracranial haemorrhage and GCS ≤14. Patients with concomitant severe extracranial injury, or who received blood products or antifibrinolytic therapy prior to sample collection were excluded.ResultsThirty‐six patients had blood samples analysed with ROTEM, 25 of these patients were also evaluated with paired SCTs. Twenty‐two per cent (8/36) of patients with isolated TBI had a hypocoaguable ROTEM profile, and this was associated with an increased incidence of head injury‐related death (50% [4/8] vs 11% [3/28], P = 0.03). Median diagnostic turn‐around‐times were shorter for ROTEM parameters compared to SCT counterparts: EXTEM clotting time (CT) versus INR (20 vs 63 min, P < 0.01), and INTEM CT versus aPTT (21 vs 63 min, P < 0.01). EXTEM CT, FIBTEM CT and INR values had similar performance in predicting head injury‐related death, area under the receiver operator curves were 0.8, 0.8 and 0.7, respectively.ConclusionsROTEM sigma expedites the detection of clinically significant coagulopathy in isolated TBI. EXTEM and FIBTEM CT values are more rapidly attainable than INR and comparable in predicting head injury‐related death.
Chapter 3. Cultivating problems and politics: Precarious fields and the social history of the Medieval Deccan, southern India
Authors: Bauer Andrew M. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis paper assesses the shifting locations and social significance of agricultural spaces through analyses of intensive pedestrian survey results, multi‐spectral remote sensing data, and Medieval Period inscriptional records around the site of Maski (Raichur District, Karnataka). In doing so, it challenges a longstanding historiographical trope about the social history and essential “fertility” of the Raichur Doab, a region of the central Deccan of southern India that was ostensibly contested for its rich agricultural resources by numerous imperial polities throughout the Medieval and Early Modern Periods. The results suggest that cultivation was extended into the region's more marginal production environments between the 11th and 14th centuries. Moreover, the process of agricultural expansion appears to have partly contributed to fomenting social concerns about the effects of temple patronage as many of the region's underclass farmers faced multiple modes of precarity, including those engendered by new labor and cultivation conditions in the semi‐arid Deccan. In that sense, the paper also expands on contemporary notions of precarity and highlights the significance of a variety of ways through which conditions of precarity might emerge in other historical contexts.
Chapter 4. Locating field systems in the southern Peruvian Andes
Authors: Langlie BrieAnna S. , Mixter David W. , Osores Mendives Carlos , Wilson John 
Published: August 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we review current understandings of anthropogenic field systems, focusing on trends and variations in the chronology of field construction, use, and in some cases, abandonment, as well as labor organization of agrarian production across the Lake Titicaca Basin. These trends indicate that agricultural intensification increased both during the political centralization of the Tiwanaku state and during periods of political fragmentation. In contrast to prior work on fields in the region, we argue that there was no single cultural, environmental, or historical impetus that ignited the construction of any particular field type. Additionally, we present the results of pedestrian survey of terraces carried out in 2018 in the northern Lake Titicaca Basin. While there were regional commonalities across survey areas in the masonry design of terrace risers, presence of pathways and radiating walls separating vertical tracts of terraces, and a general absence of irrigation, we found deviations from each of these trends in individual terrace complexes. While preliminary evidence indicates that more terraces were built or cultivated during the Late Intermediate period (1100–1450 CE) than in other time periods in the northern Titicaca basin, some terraces were likely built earlier. Our findings point to the multiplicity of strategies that ancient farmers employed in the varied ecological settings of the Lake Titicaca basin under diverse sociopolitical programs. This contrasts with previous research on agrarian field systems, which is mostly single‐sited and tends to emphasize individual strategies over the quiver of agrarian options available to Andean farmers.
Chapter 5. Finding and understanding ancient irrigated agricultural fields in southern Arizona
Authors: Woodson M. Kyle 
Published: August 2024

AbstractFor over a century, archaeologists have investigated the vast network of prehistoric Hohokam canal irrigation systems in the lower Salt River and middle Gila River valleys, as well as in other areas of southern Arizona. However, documentation of the agricultural fields in which prehistoric farmers irrigated their crops generally was lacking until the last 25 years. This is largely a result of the difficulty in identifying ancient fields, since they are not visible on the surface and have been obscured or destroyed by natural landscape processes as well as historic and modern disturbances. More recent archaeological investigations have revealed ancient irrigated fields through innovative methods and excavation techniques. The fields were constructed both by Hohokam irrigators (450–1450 CE) as well as by farmers from preceding cultural traditions during the Early Agricultural period (2100 BCE–50 CE). These discoveries occurred during projects conducted in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. In this chapter, I highlight these important studies that have expanded the view of ancient agricultural landscapes in southern Arizona.
Effects of a pro‐resolving drug in COVID‐19: preclinical studies to a randomized, placebo‐controlled, phase Ib/IIa trial in hospitalized patients
Authors: Almeida Pedro R. J. , Periard Alexandre M. , Tana Fernanda L. , Avila Renata E. , Milhorato Larissa B. , Alcantara Katlen M. M. , Resende Carolina B. , Serufo Angela V. , Santos Felipe R. , Teixeira Danielle C. , Queiroz‐Junior Celso M. , Fonseca Talita C. M. , Silva Barbara L. V. , Costa Vivian V. , Souza Renan P. , Perretti Mauro , Jonassen Thomas E. N. , Teixeira Mauro M. 
Published: August 2024

IntroductionPro‐resolving molecules may curb disease caused by viruses without altering the capacity of the host to deal with infection. AP1189 is a melanocortin receptor‐biased agonist endowed with pro‐resolving and anti‐inflammatory activity. We evaluated the preclinical and early clinical effects of treatment with AP1189 in the context of COVID‐19.MethodsC57BL/6j mice were infected intranasally with MHV‐A59 or hK18‐ACE2 mice with SARS‐CoV‐2. AP1189 (10 mg·kg−1, BID, s.c.) was given to the animals from day 2 and parameters evaluated at day 5. Human PBMCs from health donors were infected with SARS‐CoV‐2 in presence or absence of AP1189 and production of cytokines quantified. In the clinical study, 6 patients were initially given AP1189 (100 mg daily for 14 days) and this was followed by a randomized (2:1), placebo‐controlled, double‐blind trial that enrolled 54 hospitalized COVID‐19 patients needing oxygen support. The primary outcome was the time in days until respiratory recovery, defined as a SpO2 ≥ 93% in ambient air.ResultsTreatment with AP1189 attenuated pulmonary inflammation in mice infected with MHV‐A59 or SARS‐CoV‐2 and decreased the release of CXCL10, TNF‐α and IL‐1β by human PBMCs. Hospitalized COVID‐19 patients already taking glucocorticoids took a median time of 6 days until respiratory recovery when given placebo versus 4 days when taking AP1189 (P = 0.017).ConclusionTreatment with AP1189 was associated with less disease caused by beta‐coronavirus infection both in mice and in humans. This is the first demonstration of the effects of a pro‐resolving molecule in the context of severe infection in humans.