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When leaders and their employees disagree: investigating the consequences of differences in cognitions of workplace event criticality
Authors: Song Qi , Gong Li , Zhao Man , Shen Tao , Chen Yang , Wang Jialin 
Published: May 2024

PurposeCriticality cognitions regarding the same workplace event often differ between leaders and employees. Nevertheless, its consequences on employee work outcomes remain unknown. In this study, we draw on cognitive dissonance theory to examine how and why leader–employee differences in cognitions of workplace event criticality impact employee job-related outcomes.Design/methodology/approachWu used multilevel polynomial regression analyses from a time-lagged, multi-source field study with 145 leader–employee dyads to test our proposed model.FindingsLeader–employee differences in cognitions of workplace event criticality can bring both benefits and perils to employees. Specifically, such differences can cause employee rumination, which in turn leads to an increase in both employee voice and fatigue.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the event and cognitive discrepancy literature in four ways. First, prior event studies largely adopted a singular employee perspective for investigation (e.g. Chen et al., 2021; Lin et al., 2021). By examining the impacts of event criticality from the dual perspective of leaders and employees, we attain a more comprehensive understanding of the implications of workplace events in organizational life. Second, extant studies have predominantly focused on the dark side of cognitive discrepancy (e.g. Bashshur et al., 2011; Erdogan et al., 2004; Grandey et al., 2013). Our study reveals that leader–employee differences in criticality cognitions can have both a bright and a dark side on employee outcomes, offering a more balanced and dialectical view of the consequences of cognitive discrepancy. Third, drawing on cognitive dissonance theory, we introduce employee rumination as an underlying mechanism to explain the impacts of leader–employee differences in criticality cognitions on employee voice and fatigue. Finally, while prior cognitive dissonance research has primarily employed an intrapersonal perspective (e.g. Sivanathan et al., 2008; Pugh et al., 2011; Grandey et al., 2013), our study adopts an interpersonal lens and underscores that interpersonal differences in cognitions can also serve as an example of cognitive discrepancy to instigate internal dissonance processes. By doing so, we enrich our understanding of cognitive dissonance theory.
Connecting leaders and employees' affective commitment: a multilevel analysis
Authors: Santana-Martins Marisa , Sánchez-Hernández M. Isabel , Nascimento Jose Luis , Stinglhamber Florence 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThis research aims to identify whether leaders' affective organizational commitment influences employees' affective commitment to both the leader and the organization. Additionally, the study explores the role of employees' emotional awareness in shaping these relationships.Design/methodology/approachExamining a sample of 154 leaders and 249 employees in multinational companies, this study adopts a multilevel approach.FindingsThe results reveal a positive influence between the two foci of commitment (leaders and organization) at both the leader and employee levels. Furthermore, it confirms that employees' emotional awareness plays a positive role in the commitment process.Practical implicationsThis research highlights the significance of implementing internal policies and measures that consider the various foci of commitment. To foster employees' commitment, it is crucial to establish a robust alignment between human resources management and leaders.Originality/valueThis study delves into the exploration of two commitment foci to deepen our comprehension of the directional relationship between them in the workplace. More specifically, our research scrutinizes the impact of leaders' affective organizational commitment on employees' affective commitment to the organization, while also analyzing its reciprocal influence on employees' affective commitment toward their leaders.
Conceptual underpinnings: theory selection in strategic management research
Authors: Hou Tianyu , Li Julie Juan 
Published: May 2024

PurposeTheories are crucial for addressing research questions and advancing the boundaries of knowledge. However, in the field of strategic management, the existence of diverse schools of thought from various disciplines, including economics, politics, and sociology, poses significant challenges for researchers seeking to develop theories for argumentation and theorization. In this study, we have conceptualized a novel approach to selecting an appropriate theory for addressing specific research questions.Design/methodology/approachThought experiment, disciplined imagination, and a conceptual examination of a diverse set of theories.FindingsBecause the central focus in the field of strategic management revolves around how firms achieve sustainable high performance, a research question should initially clarify the fundamental phenomenological issues it aims to address. Subsequently, the process of problematization should identify the ontological assumptions and premises that establish a connection between the research question and existing theories. Finally, the identification and abstraction of rhetorical concepts derived from these assumptions and premises lead to theory selection criteria, namely connectedness, reliability, parsimoniousness, and falsifiability.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough we believe that our model for theory selection is generalizable to a wide range of management disciplines, we have primarily focused on its application in the field of strategic management. Future work could validate and further explore the applicability and effectiveness of this model in selecting appropriate theories for conceptual development in other domains.Originality/valueWhile many researchers have proposed methods for writing theoretical papers, few have provided suggestions specifically focused on theory selection. This paper stands out as one of the few that not only attempts to address this gap but successfully develops a comprehensive model for theory selection.
Musical retail therapy: toward a conceptual framework on the impact of musical elements on consumer mood, attention, and decision-making
Authors: Raja Md Washim , Allan David , Bandyopadhyay Chinmoy 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThis paper aims to provide a comprehensive framework on how and when musical elements such as keys, complexity, tempo and volume influence consumers’ mood, attention, information recall, product evaluation and purchase decisions in the context of retail therapy.Design/methodology/approachThis paper builds on a critical literature review to develop a conceptual framework and formulate relevant propositions, leveraging self-regulation and self-control theories.FindingsThrough our analysis of these studies, we found that in musical retail therapy, minor keys paired with high complexity can intensify negative moods and negative product evaluation. Conversely, major keys combined with low complexity can moderate negative and positive moods, leading to positive product evaluations. We argue that high tempo and high volume can invoke high arousal and low impulse control, leading to low attention and low recall. This subsequently moderates the negative mood, resulting in weak negative product evaluation. Low tempo and low volume, however, invoke low arousal and high impulse control, leading to high attention and high recall, which moderates negative mood and negative product evaluation.Originality/valueReflecting on the limitations of the existing studies, this conceptual work proposes a comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding the significance of musical elements in retail therapy that can enhance consumers moods and experiences. Further, the current paper is different from the existing literature in that it helps academic researchers and marketers understand different ways to use musical elements that can positively affect consumer behavior in a complex situation like retail therapy.
Optimising corporate social responsibility communication in Asia: A comparative case study of Uniqlo and Shein
Authors: Chong Jia Hui , Wang Changsong 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
Fast fashion brands in Asia are increasingly incorporating corporate social responsibility (CSR) into their business strategies in response to the mounting environmental and social concerns. The study aims to provide insights into the current landscape of CSR practices and communication within the Asian context through focusing on two prominent Asian brands to understand how these fashion brands articulate and convey their CSR activities on their respective websites.

Design/methodology/approach
This study used a qualitative content analysis to critically evaluate the CSR communication used by Uniqlo and Shein, with the incorporation of signalling theory as a theoretical framework to discuss the observed elements on their websites.

Findings
The results indicate that the two Asian fast fashion brands actively engage in CSR’s environmental and social dimensions. Notably, the social dimension is more prominently expressed on both brands’ websites than on other dimensions. Through a nuanced interplay of colour, imagery and keywords, these Asian fast fashion brands strategically signify their commitment to environmental stewardship and stakeholder well-being.

Originality/value
This study fills a gap in the literature by examining CSR programs on Asian-owned fast fashion brands’ websites through the application of signalling theory. The research contributes to the theoretical foundation of CSR communication outcome research, offering actionable insights for marketers entering the Asian fashion market to enhance brand reputation and legitimacy.
Investigating the impact of different solder alloy materials during laser soldering process
Authors: Bachok Zuraihana , Abas Aizat , Tang Hooi Feng , Nazarudin Muhammad Zaim Hanif , Mohd Sharif Mohamad Fikri , Che Ani Fakhrozi 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the influence of different solder alloy materials on passive devices during laser soldering process. Solder alloy material has been found to significantly influence the solder joint’s quality, such as void formation that can lead to cracks, filling time that affects productivity and fillet shape that determines the solder joint’s reliability.

Design/methodology/approach
Finite volume method (FVM)-based simulation that was validated using real laser soldering experiment is used to evaluate the effect of various solder alloy materials, including SAC305, SAC387, SAC396 and SAC405 in laser soldering. These solders are commonly used to assemble the pin-through hole (PTH) capacitor onto the printed circuit board.

Findings
The simulation results show how the void ratio, filling time and flow characteristics of different solder alloy materials affect the quality of the solder joint. The optimal solder alloy is SAC396 due to its low void ratio of 1.95%, fastest filling time (1.3 s) to fill a 98% PTH barrel and excellent flow characteristics. The results give the ideal setting for the parameters that can increase the effectiveness of the laser soldering process, which include reducing filling time from 2.2 s to less than 1.5 s while maintaining a high-quality solder joint with a void ratio of less than 2%. Industries that emphasize reliable soldering and effective joint formation gain the advantage of minimal occurrence of void formation, quick filling time and exceptional flowability offered by this solution.

Practical implications
This research is expected not only to improve solder joint reliability but also to drive advancements in laser soldering technology, supporting the development of efficient and reliable microelectronics assembly processes for future electronic devices. The optimized laser soldering material will enable the production of superior passive devices, meeting the growing demands of the electronics market for smaller, high-performance electronic products.

Originality/value
The comparison of different solder alloy materials for PTH capacitor assembly during the laser soldering process has not been reported to date. Additionally, volume of fluid numerical analysis of the quality and reliability of different solder alloy joints has never been conducted on real PTH capacitor assemblies.
Bad, mad or both: A legal history of battered woman syndrome
Authors: Fischer Anne Gray 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe legal struggle for women's right to self‐defence since the feminist mobilisation against violence in the 1970s reveals the startling history of the briefly expanded, and swiftly foreclosed, strategies for battered women's freedom in the late twentieth century. Voluminous legal scholarship focuses on the uses, promises and shortcomings of battered woman syndrome in the courts. But a historical accounting of the development and legal career of battered woman syndrome is essential to contextualising why this defence strategy took such tenacious root in the courtroom after the feminist self‐defence cases of the 1970s and what was lost in the lurch toward a psychological theory of women's protective violence.
A holistic digital forensic analysis of Discord – Storage, memory, and network perspectives
Authors: Gupta Khushi , Lanka Phani , Varol Cihan 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn the last decade, the market share and user base of social media applications have witnessed significant growth. However, this surge in popularity has inadvertently drawn the attention of criminals aiming to exploit these platforms for illicit activities. The forensic examination of these applications emerges as a pivotal avenue for uncovering valuable insights into criminal behavior and identifying suspects. Discord, a social media platform, has become a significant focal point for such illicit activities. In this paper, we examine the remnants of Discord on both Windows and Linux operating systems, employing storage, memory, and network analysis techniques to review the remnants of Discord. Our investigation reveals a range of crucial artifacts that have been successfully recovered across all three areas of analysis, including login and payment details, chat history, account information, and much more. Collectively, these artifacts constitute a valuable resource for forensic investigations, allowing the reconstruction of most of the user's activity.
Split liver transplantation: Current status and future trend
Authors: Zhao Lijin , Zheng Zhihong 
Published: May 2024

AbstractLiver transplantation (LT) remains the most effective treatment for end‐stage liver disease. However, there continues to be a severe shortage of liver donors worldwide, resulting in a significant disparity between the number of patients on the liver transplant waiting list and the available donor organs. Split liver transplantation (SLT) enables a single whole liver graft to be divided into two partial grafts, which can then be transplanted into two recipients. This approach expands the pool of available liver donors and reduces the waiting time for LT. Since its inception, SLT has undergone continuous development and research. As a complex variant of LT, SLT requires a high level of surgical expertise, and many aspects of SLT have not yet reached a consensus or clear definition within the transplantation community. In addition, it represents a smaller proportion among all LT techniques, which hampers the further development of SLT technology. This review concludes recent developments in SLT, offering a comprehensive summary of current practices regarding donor selection criteria, surgical techniques, and clinical outcomes. Its purpose is to serve as a reference for real clinical scenarios and explore potential future trends in SLT.
Bacterial imaging in tumour diagnosis
Authors: Chu Jian , Yu Xiang , Jiang Gaofei , Tao Ye , Wu Wei , Han Shuwen 
Published: May 2024

AbstractSome bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella typhimurium (S. typhimurium), have an inherent ability to locate solid tumours, making them a versatile platform that can be combined with other tools to improve the tumour diagnosis and treatment. In anti‐cancer therapy, bacteria function by carrying drugs directly or expressing exogenous therapeutic genes. The application of bacterial imaging in tumour diagnosis, a novel and promising research area, can indeed provide dynamic and real‐time monitoring in both pre‐treatment assessment and post‐treatment detection. Different imaging techniques, including optical technology, acoustic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear medicine imaging, allow us to observe and track tumour‐associated bacteria. Optical imaging, including bioluminescence and fluorescence, provides high‐sensitivity and high‐resolution imaging. Acoustic imaging is a real‐time and non‐invasive imaging technique with good penetration depth and spatial resolution. MRI provides high spatial resolution and radiation‐free imaging. Nuclear medicine imaging, including positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) can provide information on the distribution and dynamics of bacterial population. Moreover, strategies of synthetic biology modification and nanomaterial engineering modification can improve the viability and localization ability of bacteria while maintaining their autonomy and vitality, thus aiding the visualization of gut bacteria. However, there are some challenges, such as the relatively low bacterial abundance and heterogeneously distribution within the tumour, the high dimensionality of spatial datasets and the limitations of imaging labeling tools. In summary, with the continuous development of imaging technology and nanotechnology, it is expected to further make in‐depth study on tumour‐associated bacteria and develop new bacterial imaging methods for tumour diagnosis.
The impacts of federal judge ideology on auditor litigation risk and auditor behavior
Authors: Li Liuchuang , Qi Baolei , Zhang Ping 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we investigate whether federal judge ideology, ceteris paribus, affects auditor litigation risk and auditor behavior. We find that auditors whose client firms are in jurisdictions dominated by liberal judges are more likely to be sued and make higher payouts to plaintiffs when sued. Furthermore, these client firms are more likely to receive going‐concern opinions and pay higher audit fees. Finally, we find no evidence that the quality of audited financial statements is affected by judge ideology. The evidence documented in this paper indicates that federal judge ideology affects auditor litigation risk and some aspects of auditor behavior.
Lithuania: Political Developments and Data in 2023
Authors: JASTRAMSKIS MAŽVYDAS , RAMONAITĖ AINĖ 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn 2023, the NATO Vilnius Summit was the major political event in Lithuania that attracted significant global media attention. In addition, Lithuania underwent local elections and faced a municipal expenses scandal that nearly brought down the government. Nevertheless, the Cabinet remained stable with only one minister being replaced.
The impact of emergency guidance to the COVID‐19 pandemic on treatment entry, retention and mortality among patients on methadone in Ukraine
Authors: Ivasiy Roman , Madden Lynn M. , Meteliuk Anna , Machavariani Eteri , Ahmad Bachar , Zelenev Alexei , Desai Mayur M. , Bromberg Daniel J. , Polonsky Maxim , Galvez de Leon Samy J. , Farnum Scott O. , Islam Zahedul , Altice Frederick L. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBackground and aimsUkraine’s Ministry of Health released urgent COVID‐19 guidelines, allowing for early implementation of take‐home dosing (THD) for opioid agonist therapies (OAT) such as methadone. Enrollment in OAT and retention in the program are the most effective HIV prevention strategies for people who inject drugs (PWID). This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Ukraine’s COVID‐19 emergency guidance on OAT treatment enrollment, retention on treatment and mortality.Design and settingUsing Ukraine’s national OAT registry for 252 governmental clinics across 25 regions, we conducted a 12‐month comparative prospective cohort survival analysis. This study compared newly enrolled methadone patients within the initial 6 months following the COVID‐19 guidance (COVID) with patients from the preceding year (pre‐COVID) in a country with high adult HIV prevalence (1.2%) that is concentrated in PWID.ParticipantsIn the nation‐wide sample of newly enrolled PWID in Ukraine, comprising 2798 individuals, 1423 were in the COVID cohort and 1375 were in the pre‐COVID cohort. The majority were male (86.7%), with an average age of 39.3 years.MeasurementsPrimary outcomes were average monthly enrollment per cohort, treatment retention and mortality, with internal time‐dependent predictors, including THD and optimal (> 85 mg) methadone dosing.ResultsRelative to the pre‐COVID period, the monthly average patient enrollment was statistically significantly higher during the COVID period (283.7 versus 236.0; P < 0.0001), where patients were more likely to transition to THD and achieve optimal dosing earlier. Significant differences were observed in the proportions of person‐months on THD (41 versus 13%, P < 0.0001) and optimal dosing (38 versus 31%, P < 0.0001) between the COVID and pre‐COVID cohorts. Predictors of treatment retention, expressed as adjusted hazard ratios (aHR), included early THD [aHR = 1.90, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.47–2.45], early optimal dosing (aHR = 1.71, 95% CI = 1.37–2.13) and prior methadone treatment (aHR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.15–1.68). These factors persisted, respectively, in the pre‐COVID (aHR = 2.28, 95% CI = 1.41–3.70; aHR = 1.84, 95% CI = 1.32–2.56; and aHR = 1.36, 95% CI = 1.06–1.74) and COVID (aHR = 1.91, 95% CI = 1.40–2.59; aHR = 1.61, 95% CI = 1.20–2.16; and aHR = 1.49, 95% CI = 1.08–1.94) cohorts. Survival did not differ significantly between the two prospective cohorts.ConclusionUkraine’s prompt adoption of early take‐home dosing for opioid agonist therapies, such as methadone, following the emergency COVID‐19 guidance appears to have increased enrollment into methadone and improved treatment retention for people who inject drugs without adverse effects on patient survival.
Decreased spermatogonial numbers in boys with severe haematological diseases
Authors: Lahtinen Atte K. , Funke Miriam , Krallmann Claudia , Wyrwoll Margot J. , Jarisch Andrea , Yang Yifan , Bjarnason Ragnar , Romerius Patrik , Sundin Mikael , Norén‐Nyström Ulrika , Langenskiöld Cecilia , Cremers Jann‐Frederik , Kliesch Sabine , Stukenborg Jan‐Bernd , Neuhaus Nina , Jahnukainen Kirsi 
Published: May 2024

SummaryThis study examines spermatogonial numbers in testicular samples from 43 prepubertal patients undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). High‐dose chemotherapy and/or radiation during HSCT can impact spermatogenesis requiring fertility preservation. Results show that 49% of patients have decreased and 19% severely depleted spermatogonial pool prior to HSCT. Patients with Fanconi anaemia exhibit significantly reduced spermatogonial numbers. Patients with immunodeficiency or aplastic anaemia generally present within the normal range, while results in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome or myeloproliferative neoplasm vary. The study emphasizes the importance of assessing spermatogonial numbers in patients with severe haematological diseases for informed fertility preservation decisions.