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Finding the right one: understanding the supplier selection process of social enterprises
Authors: Zhang Xiying , van Donk Dirk Pieter , Xiao Chengyong , Pullman Madeleine 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis study aims to develop an in-depth understanding of how supplier selection helps social enterprises achieve their social missions while maintaining commercial viability.Design/methodology/approachThe paper applies a multiple-case design to study the supplier selection processes of 15 Dutch social enterprises.FindingsSocial enterprises tend to build supply relationships through existing networks and evaluate suppliers based on value alignment, relationship commitment, resource complementarity, and cost. Depending on the possibility of social value creation in supplier selection, the importance of these criteria varies across different social enterprise models and between key and non-key suppliers. Moreover, suppliers’ long-term relationship commitment can help reconcile tensions between the social and commercial logic of a social enterprise and facilitate impact creation.Research limitations/implicationsData collection is limited to the perspectives of buyers – the social enterprises. Future research could collect supplier-side data to explore how they engage with social enterprises during the selection process.Practical implicationsManagers of social enterprises can use our research findings as guidance for selecting the most suitable suppliers, while organizations that want to collaborate with social enterprises should actively build network ties to be identified.Originality/valueWe contribute to the cross-sector collaboration literature by showing the underlying reasons for the preference for network reinforcing and indirect networking in supplier identification. We contribute to the social impact supply chain literature by revealing the critical role of supplier selection in shaping collaboration outcomes.
Does participation in self-help groups affect the political empowerment of tribal women? Evidence from India
Authors: Mahato Tanushree , Jha Manish Kumar 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThere has been a substantial increase in the implementation of programmes that aim to enhance the livelihoods of rural people by organizing them into groups, emphasizing women towards achieving women empowerment, which is one of the key goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study aims to assess the impact of participation in self-help groups (SHGs) under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) on the political empowerment of rural tribal women in India.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on primary data collected using a multistage random sampling method. Field research is conducted in the state of Jharkhand, primarily focusing on women belonging to the scheduled tribe category. The propensity score matching technique derives the results using the psmatch2 command in STATA.FindingsThe results show a significant positive change in women's access to voting rights, awareness of various government schemes and entitlements, political awareness and participation, campaigning during elections and leadership positions after participation in SHGs under NRLM.Originality/valueThe existing literature indicates that research on the empowerment of tribal women through participation in SHGs is scant. This study makes a novel contribution by examining the effectiveness of participation in SHGs under NRLM on the political empowerment of tribal women in rural India. This study will provide significant insights to the government, policymakers, practitioners and researchers working on SHGs and tribal women’s empowerment.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-06-2023-0489
Study on the vibration characteristics of double-row tapered roller bearings for high-speed rail axle box
Authors: Wang Xinghong , Bian Qiang , Gao Xinhua , Zhao Chunjiang , Liu Minghui , Xie Xinghui , Jiao Bowen 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to establish a dynamic model considering the actual operating conditions of the train and to study the dynamic performance and vibration characteristics of axle box bearings under different operating conditions.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, based on the internal contact characteristics of double-row tapered roller bearings, a dynamic model considering the actual operating conditions of the train is established. The correctness of the model is verified by the vibration test of the bearing. Comparative analysis was conducted on the effects of axial force, radial force and rotational speed on the angular velocity of the cage, slip rate and vibration acceleration level of the inner ring.FindingsAs the force increases, the slip rate of the cages on both sides decreases, and the vibration acceleration level of the inner ring increases. With the increase of rotational speed, the cage slip rate of the axle box bearing increases and the vibration acceleration level of the inner ring increases.Originality/valueA dynamic model is established considering the actual operating conditions, and the dynamic performance and vibration characteristics of the axle box bearing under different operating conditions are analyzed by numerical method. The research content can provide reference for the parameter design of high-speed railway bearings.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-03-2024-0085/
Unmasking user vulnerability: investigating the barriers to overcoming dark patterns in e-commerce using TISM and MICMAC analysis
Authors: Singh Vibhav , Vishvakarma Niraj Kumar , Kumar Vinod 
Published: June 2024

PurposeE-commerce companies use dark patterns to manipulate customer decisions to survive in the crowded online market and make profit. Although some online customers are aware of the dark patterns, they cannot overcome such manipulations. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify and model the barriers to overcoming dark patterns using total interpretive structural modeling (TISM).Design/methodology/approachBarriers to overcoming dark patterns were identified from the extant literature and were validated by a panel of 18 domain experts. In the modeling phase, TISM technique was used to identify the relationships between the barriers and assign priority to the barriers. Finally, the barriers were plotted and classified into three categories.FindingsUser unawareness, trust in brands and normalization of aggressive marketing were found to be the highest priority barriers. Whereas, designer bias, user fatigue, short-term user benefits and design complexity were identified as the most challenging barriers because they have least dependence over the other barriers.Research limitations/implicationsBecause TISM results are based on the opinion of domain experts, other statistical techniques could be applied for validation.Practical implicationsThis study would educate online customers, while assisting online user communities and regulatory bodies to devise strategies to overcome dark patterns. Additionally, business managers could use the study’s findings to encourage designers to embrace ethical design methods as a competitive advantage.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the research as it is first of its kind to examine the link between dark pattern barriers.
Implementation of Islamic values in waqf governance: a systematic literature review
Authors: Ramdani Ramdani , Widiastuti Tika , Mawardi Imron 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
The development of waqf is growing rapidly. To maintain progress of waqf per se sharia, Muslim scholars try to present Islamic values (IVs) in activities and operations of waqf institutions. To find out implementation of IVs in waqf institutions, previous research was carried out as a guide for future research; this study aims to systematically review the literature.

Design/methodology/approach
This study draws on the implementation of IV in waqf institutions. Through the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis for Protocol approach, 327 articles were collected, which were then extracted to gain lessons from various case studies related to problems in waqf institutions.

Findings
This study illustrates tawheed, justice, accountability, trust, mutual consultation, Allah consciousness, enjoin virtue and avoiding evil and objectives of shariah in waqf governance.

Research limitations/implications
The materials used in the systematic literature review were retrieved from few databases. The use of more academic databases will be better and more diverse, in addition to the repertoire of knowledge related to management and strategies at waqf institutions.

Practical implications
The identified values provide a framework for practitioners, policymakers and researchers to guide their efforts in developing and governing waqf institutions in accordance with Islamic principles.

Originality/value
The findings provide deep insights into the current state of IV in waqf institution in literature. This paper highlights many gaps in the literature and suggests directions for future studies to advance the understanding of implementation of IV. This study will help researchers to identify the new dimensions of research and contribute to the literature.
ChatGPT in supply chains: exploring potential applications, benefits and challenges
Authors: Haddud Abubaker 
Published: June 2024

PurposeWhile ChatGPT is gaining popularity, its potential role in supply chains (SCs) remains unexplored. This study explores the potential applications, benefits and challenges of using ChatGPT as a tool in SCs.Design/methodology/approachThe data were gathered through an online survey involving 116 respondents from the academic and industrial sectors who have knowledge of ChatGPT and SC management. These participants were affiliated with the Decision Science Institute (DSI) in the USA and contributed to the published DSI conference proceedings from 2019 to 2022. The survey is structured in three main sections: (1) general information (5 background questions), (2) ChatGPT's potential applications and benefits in SCs (15 pre-determined questions) and (3) potential challenges with using ChatGPT in SCs (5 pre-determined questions). The collected data underwent analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics software.FindingsChatGPT can potentially benefit SC operations in 15 areas. Eight potential benefits received more support than the rest, including enhanced process efficiency, cost reduction, providing sustainability reports, better demand forecasting, improved data analysis, streamlined supplier communication, streamlined customer communication, supported promotional activities and enhanced customer satisfaction, but all were supported. Also, the study identified some challenges and hurdles currently impacting the use of ChatGPT in the SC, including that ChatGPT cannot replace experts, it is not an immediate game changer, its uses may lack accuracy, and ChatGPT may take time to reach maturity.Originality/valueThe study is the first to offer empirically grounded evidence of ChatGPT's potential in SCs. The research enhances academic literature by deepening our comprehension of the potential applications of ChatGPT within SCs. Therefore, the study makes an invaluable contribution to the extant literature on ChatGPT in SCs. It can benefit manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers and other types of businesses through more efficient procurement practices, supplier management, operations and inventory management, logistics practices and customer relationships. Future research may explore how and why ChatGPT is used in SCs.
Estimating the elastic modulus of concrete under moderately elevated temperatures via impulse excitation technique
Authors: Coelho Tulio , Diniz Sofia Maria Carrato , Rodrigues Francisco 
Published: June 2024

PurposeTo evaluate the temperature-dependency of the Young’s and shear moduli of concrete after exposure to moderately elevated temperatures using the non-destructive impulse excitation technique (IET).Design/methodology/approachThe study involved heating the concrete up to 225 °C and measuring the dynamic Young’s and shear moduli using the non-destructive technique of impulse excitation, which measures the natural vibration frequency from a mechanical impulse received by an acoustic sensor. The effects of temperature on the dynamic Young’s and shear moduli were analysed and the importance of the spatial variability of the measured values was also verified.FindingsThe study found that even moderately elevated temperatures (below 225 °C) resulted in a significant permanent reduction in the Young’s modulus of concrete (reduction in the range of 23%–36% for the maximum temperature considered in this research) as well as a modest and permanent reduction in the shear modulus of around 6%. It was also observed that spatial variability of the mechanical properties of concrete plays an important role in the measured values; higher dispersion of the results was found for the values of the Young’s and shear moduli of concrete measured along the height of the beam. The non-destructive test method used in this study was found to be extremely useful in the investigation of heat-related damage in concrete structures for its ease of use, low time consumption and accuracy. The results were consistent with the published literature.Originality/valueThis study provides important insights into the temperature-dependent behaviour of the dynamic Young’s and shear moduli of concrete and highlights the significance of proper consideration of the spatial variability of the measured values. The use of a non-destructive test method for continuous acoustic testing during heating and cooling proved to be effective, and the findings contribute to the fields of materials science and civil engineering in understanding the effects of elevated temperatures on concrete properties. The findings confirm that IET can be easily used to gather important information in the condition assessment and rehabilitation of concrete structures after a fire event. Further studies to foster the application of this technique to real structures are suggested.
Simon’s scissors: meta-heuristics for decision-makers
Authors: Marewski Julian N. , Katsikopoulos Konstantinos V. , Guercini Simone 
Published: June 2024

PurposeAre there smart ways to find heuristics? What are the common principles behind heuristics? We propose an integrative definition of heuristics, based on insights that apply to all heuristics, and put forward meta-heuristics for discovering heuristics.Design/methodology/approachWe employ Herbert Simon’s metaphor that human behavior is shaped by the scissors of the mind and its environment. We present heuristics from different domains and multiple sources, including scholarly literature, practitioner-reports and ancient texts.FindingsHeuristics are simple, actionable principles for behavior that can take different forms, including that of computational algorithms and qualitative rules-of-thumb, cast into proverbs or folk-wisdom. We introduce heuristics for tasks ranging from management to writing and warfare. We report 13 meta-heuristics for discovering new heuristics and identify four principles behind them and all other heuristics: Those principles concern the (1) plurality, (2) correspondence, (3) connectedness of heuristics and environments and (4) the interdisciplinary nature of the scissors’ blades with respect to research fields and methodology.Originality/valueWe take a fresh look at Simon’s scissors-metaphor and employ it to derive an integrative perspective that includes a study of meta-heuristics.
Geography, creative workforce and access to venture capital
Authors: Goktan Mehmet Sinan , Ucar Erdem 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate how proximity to metropolitan areas and local creative talent impact a company’s access to venture capital (VC). We analyze the interplay between these factors and test our hypotheses using USA county data.Design/methodology/approachThis empirical study uses multivariate regression analyses to analyze VC investment distribution across the USA at the county level between the years 1990–2011.FindingsOur findings suggest that an increase in the local creative workforce correlates with higher levels of VC funding, regardless of metro location, but has a more significant impact in metro areas, indicating the complementary nature of these factors. Furthermore, the tech industry benefits more from the local creative workforce and is less sensitive to geographic location. Our results suggest that non-metro locations with a rich local creative culture can be as effective in attracting VC as metro locations with a mediocre local creative culture. This study contributes to our understanding of the optimal geographic location for companies seeking VC.Research limitations/implicationsOne of the limitations of our research is the research timeline. Since “creative class” was not measured by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after 2011, we cannot analyze the recent effects of creative class on VC. However, given the fact that technology-related industries increasingly dominated the VC industry in recent years, our results on tech-related industries can shed light on the future expectations of the creative class in the VC industry moving forward.Practical implicationsSome companies might find it advantageous to locate outside metro areas where the creative workforce is more abundant and accessible. Our results support this trend by demonstrating that companies must consider the tradeoff between these two factors and recognize that locating in metro areas may not always be the optimal choice for every company. A tradeoff may exist between location and the cost of accessing creative talent.Social implicationsOur results suggest that non-metro locations with a rich local creative culture can be as effective in attracting VC as metro locations with a mediocre local creative culture.Originality/valueThe existing literature emphasizes the importance of studying various factors that can help distribute VC and entrepreneurial activities across the country instead of just being concentrated in specific areas like metro regions. Although previous studies have examined broader institutional and country-level factors, local creative culture has not been considered in the context of its impact on the geographical distribution of VC. Our research highlights creative culture as a new local factor that affects VC distribution among USA counties.
The mental health effects of whistleblowing: reflections on working with whistleblowers
Authors: MacLennan Nigel 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
This study aims to delve into the complex relationship between whistleblowing and mental health. It explores the various psychological burdens and costs associated with reporting wrongdoing, and the factors that exacerbate these burdens.

Design/methodology/approach
A collation of experiences and shared observations drawn from working with many whistleblowers across several industries.

Findings
The damage done, by the wrongdoers who retaliate against heroes of integrity (aka, whistleblowers), in most cases, destroys the lives and mental health of the person who does their civic, moral or legal duty, to address the illegalities they found. The State does not protect those who protect the State from harm done to the State. In the UK, the State, by its lack of support, further damages heroes of integrity, and witnessing that may encourage future potential whistleblowers to stay silent, thus encouraging more wrongdoing, which harms the State.

Research limitations/implications
The pattern of attacks on whistleblowers by wrongdoers is highly predictable, as are the mental health consequences that follow. More research is needed to identify the causal chain that directly links the pattern of whistleblower retaliation to the devastating mental health harm that follows.

Practical implications
The mental health and reputational harm done to whistleblowers by the retaliation they suffer, in the vast majority of cases, both removes them from making a contribution to the economy and renders them dependent on the State, for life. The harm done to whistleblowers by the wrongdoers, with no viable means of legal redress being available for whistleblowers, sends a chilling signal to anyone who would seek to expose organisational wrongdoing.

Social implications
If a society asks its citizens to comply with the law and imposes a moral, ethical and even legal duty on its citizens to address any wrongdoing they witness and yet does not protect those citizens from retaliation by the wrongdoers, then that society cannot expect citizens to do the right thing. That is evidenced by the fact that most people choose silent complicity when they encounter wrongdoing.

Originality/value
Until whistleblowing law protects right-doers from wrongdoers, those who are contemplating protecting society from organisational crimes would be well advised to join the vast ranks of the silently complicit rather than have their lives destroyed.
Double-edged sword at work: impacts of guanxi human resource management on employee innovative behavior
Authors: Ren Shuang , Wang Zhining , Usman Muhammad , Chadee Doren 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis paper develops and tests a theoretical framework to explain the effect of guanxi human resource management (HRM), a unique Chinese cultural phenomenon, on employee innovative behavior.Design/methodology/approachWe draw from a sample of 398 employees in 81 teams and test the moderated mediation model using multi-level modeling.FindingsThe results show that guanxi HRM can be perceived by employees as being simultaneously an unethical hindrance that stifles innovative behavior and a strategic challenge that is beneficial for innovative behavior. In addition, the results show that these indirect effects are contingent upon the strength of guanxi HRM.Originality/valueThe study advances our understanding of the mechanism and boundary condition underlying the double-edged nature of guanxi HRM practices.
I will see you in the summer: assessing the cognitive impact of social media on employee engagement
Authors: Bilderback Stephanie 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
This paper explores the cognitive impacts of social media on employees in workplace environments, focusing on how digital interactions disrupt cognitive functions and employee engagement. It bridges theoretical models of cognitive psychology with practical human resource (HR) strategies to mitigate these effects.

Design/methodology/approach
The methodology includes a review of relevant cognitive and psychological theories – namely cognitive load theory (Sweller, 1988), distraction-conflict theory (Baron, 1986), and engagement theory (Schaufeli et al., 2002). The discussion extends to practical interventions such as policy adjustments, employee training and technological solutions, assessing their application within organizational contexts to address social media challenges.

Findings
The research findings have significant practical implications. The author reveals that continuous social media notifications can lead to distraction conflicts and decreased employee engagement, impacting cognitive load. Effective HR interventions, such as clear guidelines, digital detox initiatives and technology-based social media access control, can enhance focus and productivity, improving workplace outcomes.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to discussions on social media’s role in workplace dynamics by combining cognitive psychological theories with practical HR applications. It presents a structured approach to understanding and managing digital distractions, offering a new framework for organizations aiming to balance technological advancements with employee well-being.