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EzReverse – a Web Application for Background Adjustment of Color Images
Authors: Song Xinwei , Goedhart Joachim 
Published: May 2024

AbstractFluorescence imaging is extensively utilized in biological research to study biomolecules at the single-cell level. Fluorescence images have a black background due to the inherent nature of fluorescence imaging. The black background fits well with dark themes that are used on screens and presentations. On the other hand, inverting the color images to display the signals on a white background can aid the human visual system in capturing detailed information or subtle features. In addition, white backgrounds match better with printed media. However, current methods to invert or change the background of color images require multiple steps or do not offer flexibility in the adjustment which is important when dealing with complex images without raw data. To facilitate easy access to background inversion and flexible modifications, ezReverse was developed. Two methods are implemented, the first based on color space transformation followed by inverting the lightness, while the second method identifies grayscale values which are subsequently modified. The web app ezReverse is a versatile tool, that accommodates multiple color spaces, kernel filters, and gamma correction for optimal inversion of color images. It is hosted on the Shiny Python platform and can be conveniently accessed online:https://amsterdamstudygroup.shinyapps.io/ezreverse/Abstract Figure
The threePlasmodium falciparumAurora-related kinases display distinct temporal and spatial associations with mitotic structures in asexual blood stage parasites and gametocytes
Authors: Wyss Matthias , Thommen Basil T. , Kofler Jacob , Carrington Eilidh , Brancucci Nicolas M. B. , Voss Till S. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAurora kinases are crucial regulators of mitotic cell cycle progression in eukaryotes. The protozoan malaria parasitePlasmodium falciparumreplicates via schizogony, a specialised mode of cell division characterized by consecutive asynchronous rounds of nuclear division by closed mitosis followed by a single cytokinesis event producing dozens of daughter cells.P. falciparumencodes three Aurora-related kinases (PfARKs) that have been reported essential for parasite proliferation, but their roles in regulating schizogony have not yet been explored in great detail. Here, we engineered transgenic parasite lines expressing GFP-tagged PfARK1-3 to provide a systematic analysis of their expression timing and subcellular localization throughout schizogony as well as in the non-dividing gametocyte stages, which are essential for malaria transmission. We demonstrate that all three PfARKs display distinct and highly specific and exclusive spatiotemporal associations with the mitotic machinery. In gametocytes, PfARK3 is undetectable and PfARK1 and PfARK2 show male-specific expression in late stage gametocytes, consistent with their requirement for endomitosis during male gametogenesis in the mosquito vector. Our combined data suggest that PfARK1 and PfARK2 have non-overlapping roles in centriolar plaque maturation, assembly of the mitotic spindle, kinetochore-spindle attachment and chromosome segregation, while PfARK3 seems to be exquisitely involved in daughter cell cytoskeleton assembly and cytokinesis. These important new insights provide a reliable foundation for future research aiming at the functional investigation of these divergent and possibly drug targetable Aurora-related kinases in mitotic cell division ofPlasmodium falciparumand related apicomplexan parasites.
Business and operational excellence at organisational levels: an integrated methodology for self-assessment
Authors: Alanazi Mohammed Hamdan 
Published: May 2024

PurposeBusiness and operational excellence models are frequently employed by organisations as self-assessment tools for ensuring continued performance improvement. This paper presents an integrated methodology for excellence self-assessment that is applicable at organisational and functional levels.Design/methodology/approachThe self-assessment methodology was sequentially developed, based on a theoretical and practical perspective, and a case study was presented.FindingsThis study develops: (1) a framework of excellence enablers and results criteria for each of the organisational, functional (core and supportive processes) and operational levels; (2) a framework of the characteristics of maturity levels of excellence according to enablers, results, organisational context, in addition to other assessment components; (3) a framework of the assessment and improvement steps for achieving excellence.Originality/valueAlthough several proposed methodologies are available for the self-assessment of business and operational excellence, these only partially focus on various organisational aspects (such as the organisational and functional level, and organisational context) and are primarily used as business excellence models by non-large organisations. This study aims to fill the research gap in this regard.
The individual-team multilevel outputs of humble leadership based on the affective events theory
Authors: Feng Cailing , Fan Lisan , Huang Xiaoyu 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
This study aims to break through the limitations of previous studies that have focused too much on the individual-level effects of humble leadership. Based on the affective events theory (AET), this study provides to construct an individual-team multilevel model of humble leadership focusing on the followers’ affective reaction and attribution of intentionality.

Design/methodology/approach
On the basis of subordinates’ attribution of humble leadership, it is believed that there are actually two motivations for humble leadership: true intention (serve the organizational collective interest) and pseudo intention (serve the leader’s self-interest), to which subordinates have different affective reactions, causing different leadership effectiveness. Thus, this study conducted an extensive review based on the qualitative method and proposed an integrated multilevel model of leader humility on individual and team outputs.

Findings
Followers’ attribution of intentionality moderates the relationship between humble leadership and followers’ affective reaction, which also determines followers’ performance (task performance, interpersonal deviant behavior and leader–member exchange); the interaction between team leaders’ humble leadership and collective attribution of intentionality influences team outputs (team outputs, organizational deviant behavior and team–member exchange) through team affective reaction; team humble leadership affects individual outputs through affective reaction and team affective climate plays a moderating role between affective reaction and individual outputs.

Originality/value
This study explores the individual-team multilevel outputs of humble leadership based on the AET theory, which is relatively rare in the current field. This study attempts to incorporate leaders’ motivation (such as attributions of intentionality) into the humble leadership research, by confirming that humble leadership affects affective reaction, which further influences individual-team multilevel outputs.
Conceptualizing ephemerality in online marketing communication for consumers and firms
Authors: Wakefield Lane 
Published: May 2024

PurposeConsumers send billions of messages with high ephemerality each day, yet the effects of this type of communication are relatively unknown. Online ephemeral communication refers to sending and receiving information with a predetermined, finite lifespan in computer-mediated environments. The purpose of this paper is to conceptually understand online marketing communications with high ephemerality relative to messages with low ephemerality within a consumer’s goal system.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is an attempt to conceptually understand how high ephemerality differs from low ephemerality, particularly as online ephemeral communication has emerged and is widely used by consumers and firms. Goal systems theory is applied to understand how ephemerality is a means for consumers to reach their communication goals.FindingsConsumers are more likely to use messages with high ephemerality to impress with narrowly relevant content, regulate emotions, build social relationships, persuade others through peripheral cues and protect privacy, but messages with high ephemerality are less likely to help consumers manage their impression, acquire or share useful information or present strong arguments. It is also proposed that messages with high ephemerality can help marketers increase interest through frequent peripheral cues, including fun and friendly content, drive sales by creating a sense of urgency and increase loyalty, but are less likely to increase awareness, build interest through flattering or informative content or drive sales through transactional messages.Research limitations/implicationsThis study primarily advances the goal systems literature by introducing ephemerality. The defining feature of ephemerality, lifespan, also has research implications for studies of word-of-mouth marketing. The propositions in this study are ready for empirical investigation as to when consumers and firms choose to send messages with low or high ephemerality.Practical implicationsFirms need to understand how consumers are using messages sent with low and high ephemerality in order for firms to best move consumers through the sales funnel.Originality/valueTo the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first paper to differentiate messages with low and high ephemerality, identify the presence and effects of ephemerality in offline and online communication and explain how and why sending messages with low or high ephemerality can help consumers and firms reach their communication goals. There is only one other paper in marketing on ephemerality in online marketing communications and no other conceptual work.
Integration of blockchain and Lean Six Sigma approach for operational excellence:a proposed model
Authors: Rathi Rajeev , Singh Mahipal , Antony Jiju , Garza-Reyes Jose Arturo , Goyat Rekha , Shokri Alireza 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore the potential application of blockchain technology in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project through a proposed blockchain-LSS (BLSS) model. The proposed model can tackle real-time problems in information sharing, transparency and traceability in every stage of the LSS project.

Design/methodology/approach
The scoping review approach is used to develop the integrated model of the BLSS approach for operational excellence. The proposed model is validated through expert’s input, which is collected by a questionnaire survey method.

Findings
The prime function of the proposed BLSS model is the information sharing among the project team and real-time monitoring, transparency, traceability and immutability in the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control phase. The proposed model also consists the information about the role of blockchain features at each phase of the LSS project. The project team and industry employees can trace the success of the project at every moment, resulting in trust buildup and the elimination of fake data. Moreover, there would be no disputes among various sections/shops of the plant and employees to share the real information.

Practical implications
This paper provides guidelines to practitioners and managers for integrating the LSS approach and blockchain. The blockchain helps managers and practitioners in better data traceability and transparency, monitoring of data as well as more sustainable LSS project management.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first research attempt that developed an integrated model of blockchain and LSS approach to maintaining the immutable records of assets in projects and targeted Industry 4.0.
Development of performance evaluation matrix for farmer producer organizations in India
Authors: Bharti Nisha , Kumari Sneha 
Published: May 2024

PurposeAs per the vision of promoting agricultural collectives, the government of India promoted the farmer producer organization (FPO). However, with the fast growth of FPOs, there is an issue with performance measurement. This study is aimed at the development of performance metrics for the FPOs.Design/methodology/approachIn the first stage, we selected the measures from a secondary literature review and identified 11 parameters. Further, the Delphi round was conducted in the second stage with 26 experts working with FPOs and they were asked to rank these parameters. Based on the weightage of each parameter, the most important parameters were decided. The mean ranks and deviations of the performance parameters were analyzed. The hypothesis test and Kendall’s coefficient of concordance have been further used to validate the performance parameters. In the third stage, based on the inputs from the experts, a questionnaire was designed, and the data was collected from chief executive officers (CEOs) of the FPOs to identify the most important performance parameters.FindingsThe experts identified governance, financial support and professional management as important measures for FPOs. In the second round of the study, finance and governance were identified as the most important factors. It is important to note that finance and governance were the two most important factors in making an FPO successful. Finally, a 100-point metric was developed in seven major heads.Research limitations/implicationsThis study will be advantageous for all the stakeholders involved in the promotion of FPOs, including FPOs themselves, funding agencies providing funds to FPOs, skill-building organizations, etc.Originality/valueThis paper is one of its kind to develop a 100 points metrics for performance evaluation of FPOs.
Class-based inequality and higher education achievement in Europe: the role of gender and class
Authors: Karmaeva Natalia , Ilieva-Trichkova Petya 
Published: May 2024

PurposeAgainst the recent reversal of the gender gap in higher education that has been observed in many countries, this paper aims to explore why there are better chances for lower social class women to access higher education than for higher social class women in a relative comparison with the same groups of men. Based on the occupational approach and the Breen–Goldthorpe model, we demonstrate those country conditions under which stratification in individual chances to obtain higher education is more severe.Design/methodology/approachWe use contextual characteristics which capture gender-based and occupational differentiation, including female labour force participation, the share of females in the service sector, and the share of males in upper-secondary vocational education. By using multilevel modelling techniques and data provided by the European Social Survey (2002–2018) for 33 countries, we have made a cross-country analysis of how the relationship between gender and class, as well as the achievement of higher education, is moderated by these features.FindingsOur results show that a higher share of males in upper secondary vocational education in a given country is negatively associated with the likelihood of obtaining higher education, whereas a high share of females employed in services in a given country has a positive association with this likelihood. We have also found cross-level interactions between a higher share of employed females and women in the service sector, on the one hand, and those of working-class origin, on the other, that are positively associated with higher education achievement. In higher education achievement, the growing importance of horizontal differentiation based on occupation and gender has accompanied the declining power of vertical inequality based on social class.Originality/valueThis study combines gender and class in an analysis of patterns of inequalities of educational opportunity in different societies undergoing a post-industrialist shift.
Integrated DEMATEL-ML approach for implementing lean supply chain in manufacturing sector
Authors: Panigrahi Swayam Sampurna , Katiyar Rajesh , Mishra Debasish 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThe manufacturing sector is witnessing the need to continuously improve overall performance by eliminating inefficiencies in the supply chain. The adoption of lean concepts to address wasteful or non-value-adding activities in the supply chain is crucial. This article determines key factors of lean supply chain management (LSCM) for continuous improvement in the manufacturing sector.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology comprises three steps. The first step identifies critical factors of LSCM in manufacturing from prior research and a series of expert consultations. Critical factors are identified and validated that industries can leverage to attain their lean goals. The second step uses the decision-making and trial evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method to determine the causal relationship among the factors. DEMATEL analysis categorizes factors into cause and effect, which will assist industry personnel in decision-making. The third step involves further data analysis to visualize the importance of the most critical factors. It develops a machine learning (ML) model in the form of a decision tree that helps in assessing the factors into cause or effect groups via a threshold value of expert ratings.FindingsIT tools, JIT manufacturing and material handling and logistics form the most critical factors for LSCM implementation.Originality/valueThe analysis from DEMATEL and ML together will be beneficial for manufacturing practitioners to improve the supply chain performance based on the identified factors and their criticality towards LSCM implementation.
Generative artificial intelligence in manufacturing: opportunities for actualizing Industry 5.0 sustainability goals
Authors: Ghobakhloo Morteza , Fathi Masood , Iranmanesh Mohammad , Vilkas Mantas , Grybauskas Andrius , Amran Azlan 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThis study offers practical insights into how generative artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance responsible manufacturing within the context of Industry 5.0. It explores how manufacturers can strategically maximize the potential benefits of generative AI through a synergistic approach.Design/methodology/approachThe study developed a strategic roadmap by employing a mixed qualitative-quantitative research method involving case studies, interviews and interpretive structural modeling (ISM). This roadmap visualizes and elucidates the mechanisms through which generative AI can contribute to advancing the sustainability goals of Industry 5.0.FindingsGenerative AI has demonstrated the capability to promote various sustainability objectives within Industry 5.0 through ten distinct functions. These multifaceted functions address multiple facets of manufacturing, ranging from providing data-driven production insights to enhancing the resilience of manufacturing operations.Practical implicationsWhile each identified generative AI function independently contributes to responsible manufacturing under Industry 5.0, leveraging them individually is a viable strategy. However, they synergistically enhance each other when systematically employed in a specific order. Manufacturers are advised to strategically leverage these functions, drawing on their complementarities to maximize their benefits.Originality/valueThis study pioneers by providing early practical insights into how generative AI enhances the sustainability performance of manufacturers within the Industry 5.0 framework. The proposed strategic roadmap suggests prioritization orders, guiding manufacturers in decision-making processes regarding where and for what purpose to integrate generative AI.
Challenges of black construction professionals with Black Economic Empowerment as a procurement policy in South Africa
Authors: Amoah Christopher 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
The South African Government announced the black economic empowerment (BEE) legislation in 2003 in the public procurement systems. The legislation was deemed a catalyst for the emancipation of the previously disadvantaged citizens due to the apartheid government policies that secluded them from economic activities. This study aims to explore the challenges of black construction professionals with the BEE as a procurement policy.

Design/methodology/approach
This study adopted a qualitative research approach. Thirty-five black construction professionals were contacted for interviews, of which 21 responded. Due to the COVID-19 restriction, participants were interviewed using telephone interview techniques. The information received was analysed using the thematic contents analysis method.

Findings
The findings revealed the challenges confronting black construction professionals regarding the BEE policy as corrupt practices (leading to the award of contracts to unqualified people), fronting of contractors and individuals for unqualified firms, preventing the participation of experienced and foreign firms, poor policy implementation with no monitoring mechanism and loss of tender due to strict requirements.

Social implications
Urgent attention is needed to review the BEE policy implementation process by the South African government to address the challenges enumerated by the policy beneficiaries to ensure the achievement of the policy objectives.

Originality/value
This study has identified the challenges of the BEE policy; thus, the government can institute measures to address the hindrances thwarting the beneficiaries from realising the policy objectives.