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Examining the impact of corporate social advocacy (CSA) issue ownership and message content on authenticity perceptions and behavioral intentions
Authors: Overton Holly , Vafeiadis Michail , Diddi Pratiti , Buckley Christen , Dardis Frank E. 
Published: February 2025

PurposeAs companies continue to engage in CSA, they continue to struggle with determining what issues they should speak out about and how they can create compelling messages that inspire action. Guided by arguments from issue ownership theory, this study examines CSA message content effects related to two different social-political issues on advocacy behavioral intentions, megaphoning, brand preference and purchase intention. Specifically, the level of advocacy in a CSA message is examined, as well as the manner in which the message is written (narrative vs informational). Furthermore, this study examines the role of perceived authenticity and its impact on an individual’s supportive intentions.Design/methodology/approachThis study conducts a 2 (issue: abortion rights vs gun violence) × 2 (level of advocacy: call-to-action (CTA) vs no call-to-action) × 2 (message type: narrative vs informational) between-subjects online experiment using a Qualtrics panel (N = 529) to examine the impact of CSA message features on individuals’ supportive intentions toward the brand.FindingsResults indicate a significant interaction effect of issue by advocacy level on advocating behavioral intentions, megaphoning, brand preference and purchase intention, highlighting that companies should advocate more explicitly about some issues than others. The interaction effects of issue type × level of advocacy were completely and significantly mediated by perceived authenticity. Mediation paths revealed that a CTA with the gun violence issue had a significant positive effect on perceived authenticity, whereas a CTA with the abortion rights issue produced a significant negative effect on perceived authenticity.Originality/valueThis study makes a contribution to a growing body of CSA literature through its examination of CSA message content, which has been understudied in this context. The study findings reveal new insights regarding the interplay between issue type and level of advocacy, highlighting the importance of companies selecting issues carefully and tailoring message content appropriately to have the most impact on message receivers.
The impact of capital intensity on construction firms’ labor productivity in a developing economy: the effect of market regulation
Authors: Juhari Farah Nazira , Azman Mohd Azrai , Muhamad Halil Faridah , Chuweni Nor Nazihah , Ku Azir Ku Mohammad Asyraf , Let Halimahton Saadiah , Abdul Malek Safura , Lee Boon L. , Skitmore Martin 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
The construction industry plays a significant economic role but has struggled with improving labor productivity. Understanding the reasons behind this slow growth is valuable for the industry’s sustainability and improving wages. This study aims to explore the impact of capital intensity and the interaction effect of market regulations on construction labor productivity.

Design/methodology/approach
Using two-stage least squares panel data modeling, financial data from 55 Malaysian construction firms and economic data from 2009 to 2020 are analyzed.

Findings
The findings reveal that higher capital intensity associated with mechanization and innovation generally boosts labor productivity. However, certain market regulations, such as economic and capital freedom (ECF) and foreign debt rules (FDR), can counteract this positive effect. This suggests that poorly developed financial regulations may lead to inefficient capital allocation, reducing labor productivity in the long run.

Originality/value
The study highlights the importance of policymakers understanding these dynamics to develop effective strategies for enhancing labor productivity in the construction industry by considering the impact of capital intensity and the moderating effect of market regulation.
Reinforced concrete cantilever retaining wall design consisting of two stage stem using Rao1 algorithm
Authors: Ertosun Karabulut Zehra , Kurt Zafer , Kalemci Elifnur , Dede Tayfun , Ikizler Sabriye Banu 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis study aims to optimize the design of reinforced concrete retaining walls to achieve the lowest possible cost while maintaining structural stability and compliance with standards.Design/methodology/approachThe Rao1 algorithm was employed to optimize the design, considering seven independent variables related to geometry and four variables related to the reinforcement ratio. Geotechnical and structural analyses were performed using the Coulomb theory for static loads and the Mononobe–Okabe theory for dynamic loads. Cost calculations included concrete volume and reinforcement quantities across varying horizontal and vertical acceleration coefficients in four scenarios.FindingsThe optimization process revealed that the Rao1 algorithm consistently identified design variables near the lower regulatory limits, achieving the same cost across all scenarios. The results demonstrate that the Rao1 algorithm is an effective tool for optimizing the design of self-supporting reinforced concrete retaining walls, ensuring both cost efficiency and compliance with structural requirements.Originality/valueIn this study, the aim was to achieve an optimal, cost-effective design for retaining walls composed of a two-stage stem structure. Unlike conventional designs that utilize single-tier retaining walls, this study emphasizes the use of a two-stage stem configuration. It was noted that the Rao1 algorithm has not been previously applied to two-stage stem retaining walls in the literature. By applying the Rao1 algorithm, it was observed that a design meeting both minimum cost and required criteria was successfully achieved. Therefore, it was concluded that the Rao1 algorithm could be a valuable tool for retaining wall design. This study differs from other works in the literature both in terms of the two-stage stem-retaining wall design and the algorithm used.
Is construction my industry of choice? Examining the factors affecting career choice decision-making of young workers
Authors: Lingard Helen , Turner Michelle , Pirzadeh Payam 
Published: February 2025

PurposeWork factors affecting the career intentions of young construction workers in structured traineeship programs are not well understood despite the increasing use of such programs as pathways to career entry. To address this gap, work factors affecting the career intentions of participants in a construction-related traineeship program were investigated.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire comprising measures of organisational fairness, organisation inclusion, time for life, job characteristics, and intention to pursue a career in construction was administered to 136 Australian trainees. Bivariate and logistic regression analysis explored the relationships and combined effects of work factors on career intention.FindingsTrainees’ perceptions of the needs-supplies component of person-job (P-J) fit were a strong and significant predictor of their intention to pursue a career in construction on completion of the traineeship program. Specifically, the greater the extent to which trainees perceived a job in construction would satisfy their needs, desires or preferences, the more likely they were to indicate they would pursue a career in construction.Practical implicationsFindings provide new insights that can help to improve the industry’s ability to attract and retain school leavers in employment which is especially critical in light of the skills shortage facing the Australian construction sector.Originality/valueThe instrument used to measure subjective needs-supplies (P-J) fit enabled a fine-grained analysis of job characteristics considered important by trainees and their perceived availability in construction. Job characteristics relating to having work-life balance and health and wellbeing were of high importance but were perceived to be low in availability in construction jobs.
Lean implementation in service sector: a case study of waste elimination in Malaysian customs administration
Authors: Lee Pei Fang , Azhar Khan Nur Aina , Muhammad Nur Amalina , Hasnida Ab-Samat , Chin Jeng Feng Jeng , Prakash Joshua , Eh Di Sutam , Ghazali Badrol 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to use Lean principles, including the traditional seven types of waste and four additional service-specific waste types, to identify and eliminate wasteful activities.

Design/methodology/approach
The study integrates existing literature to identify different types of waste and conducts a case study within the Malaysian Customs Administration. The application process flow for License Manufacturing Warehouse is examined, and waste is identified and eliminated using the principles of waste elimination in Lean.

Findings
The study identifies eight prevalent types of waste in service processes, with motion being the most common and duplication the least. The case study in the Malaysian Customs Administration reveals no instances of waste in communication and error categories, indicating commendable efficiency in these areas. These insights offer valuable benchmarks for organizations seeking to optimize processes and address specific types of waste.

Originality/value
This paper is crucial for showcasing the practical implementation of waste elimination theory in Lean across the service sector, focusing on the Malaysian Customs Administration. It offers targeted insights into tailoring these principles for real-world efficiency gains, contributing valuable strategies for waste reduction in a specific organizational context.
Life in the fast lane: sophistication among individual investors
Authors: Chen Gary , Roulstone Darren , Zhou Jie 
Published: February 2025

PurposeWe examine the role of internet speed in sophistication among individual investors.Design/methodology/approachThis paper utilizes archival data and regression-based analyses in examining the research question.FindingsWe first show that higher individual investor internet speed (IIIS) is associated with geographic measures of education, job type and income of users accessing EDGAR filings. We then show that higher IIIS is positively related to the market reaction to newly released 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filings and that the relation is stronger for companies and filings where greater sophistication is needed. Higher IIIS is also associated with a lower price drift after the release of a 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filing on EDGAR.Originality/valueOverall, our findings suggest that greater internet access speeds can aid in the sophistication and price discovery process for individual investors.
The impact of stigmatisation on people with child sex offences living in the community
Authors: Woodward Darren 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
Living in the community as a person with child sex offences can be difficult. The stigma of such offences can impact upon a person’s ability to gain employment or housing, maintain or establish relationships and live an “ordinary” life. The fear of being “outed” as a “child sex offender” can cause anxiety, isolation and increase the potential to withhold truth. The purpose of this paper is therefore to highlight what the impact of stigma can be on a small cohort of men living in the community, post-sexual conviction.

Design/methodology/approach
Ten men living in the community with child sex offences were interviewed on a semi-structured basis as part of a wider project exploring their community experiences. Thematic data analysis was used.

Findings
It was established that the label of “child sex offender” limited the participants life in the community. They often tried to live a “normal” life by managing the stigma in specific ways: calling themselves “ex-sex offenders”; accepting the label; isolating themselves; and passing off their identity. It was found that time was a significant healer when it came to the “potency” of the label.

Originality/value
To the best of the author’s knowledge, this project is one of only a few similar studies that have drawn qualitative data from an English cohort of people with child sex offences. It adds new information to the literature surrounding the impact of stigma.
Navigating green innovation via absorptive capacity and the path to sustainable performance in hotels
Authors: Salem Islam Elbayoumi , Fathy Eslam Ahmed , Fouad Amr Mohamed , Elbaz Ahmed Mohamed , Abdien Mohamed Kamal 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe study scrutinizes the direct and indirect association between absorptive capacity as the independent variable and green innovation adoption and sustainable performance as the dependent variables. Similarly, the study assessed the mediating role of green innovation adoption between absorptive capacity and sustainable performance. The research also evaluates green organizational culture and environmental regulation as moderators.Design/methodology/approachThe current study applied partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and administered a questionnaire to general managers and department directors in 4- and 5-star hotels. Quantitative research was employed as the chosen method.FindingsThe PLS-SEM analysis revealed that absorptive capacity has a positive impact on the adoption of green innovation. Furthermore, each sub-dimension of sustainable performance acts as a partial mediator in this relationship. Also, our study showed that environmental regulations and green organizational culture moderate the link between absorptive capacity and the adoption of green innovation.Research limitations/implicationsThe research primarily emphasizes that Oman’s hotel business may limit its applicability to other nations with distinct cultures, economies, legal frameworks for the environment and cultural norms.Originality/valueTo build an integrative and a comprehensive framework, the present work combines resource-based view (RBV) theory, dynamic capabilities (DC) theory and triple bottom line (TBL) theory. This method aims to improve understanding by combining several points of view on resource management, skills, and environmental sustainability.
A critical study of tabarrù (donation)-based takaful models: determining tàawun (mutual assistance) as the underlying notion of takaful
Authors: Rahman Md. Habibur , Binti Aziz Nur Suhailah Zakiyyah 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
Takaful has substantial prospects to obtain mutual protection, financial inclusion and sustainability of life and wealth. Structuring takaful with tabarrù triggers controversies and impedes achieving desired takaful outcomes. This study aims to investigate tabarrù-based takaful models and determine tàawun as the underlying notion of takaful.

Design/methodology/approach
The study employs a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews to obtain primary data. Nineteen one-to-one interviews have been conducted with Sharìah and operational experts in the takaful industry. A thematic analysis method is utilised to investigate qualitative data.

Findings
The study finds that tabarrù contradicts the spirit of takaful. Donations cannot be subject to any form of refund, and receiving benefits from donations turns the arrangement into an exchange contract. Takaful participants never intend to make a pure donation while paying contributions. Moreover, tabarrù is not feasible for practicing any form of surplus sharing with participants. The study identifies that tàawun helps to overcome these issues and attain the potential of takaful. Tàawun facilitates benefit and surplus sharing with participants and others, eventually contributing to financial inclusion, solidarity and sustainability of the financial system.

Practical implications
Reflecting tàawun as the underlying notion, benefits of takaful can be shared with participants. Also, as a broader application of tàawun, subsidising different takaful operators by underwriting surplus can be practiced. Besides, tàawun allows surplus sharing with any charitable purpose, contributing to financial inclusion and public welfare.

Originality/value
The study contributes to Islamic insurance knowledge. It helps formulate policies and develop takaful products by integrating tàawun into takaful. Additionally, the study supports the idea of cross-subsidisation of underwriting surplus among diverse takaful operators.
When symptoms shape social ties: mental health as a predictor of online and in-person network evolution among gamers
Authors: Prochnow Tyler , Patterson Megan S. 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to examine how mental health symptoms and social support predict changes in online and in-person social networks among gamers over time. Although research has explored how social networks influence mental health, less is known about how mental health shapes the evolution of social connections in gaming contexts where relationships can form and dissolve fluidly.

Design/methodology/approach
Adult gamers (n = 236) completed surveys at two time points approximately six months apart measuring mental health symptoms (depressive symptoms, anxiety), perceived social support and characteristics of both their in-person and gaming-based social networks. Partial least squares regression models examined how Time 1 mental health and support measures predicted changes in network characteristics while controlling for baseline network measures.

Findings
Results revealed distinct patterns of network evolution across contexts. Higher initial depressive symptoms predicted strengthening of in-person relationships but decreases in online relationship quality over time. Anxiety emerged as a particularly influential predictor of online network development, with higher baseline anxiety associated with decreased closeness, confiding behavior and positive interactions in gaming relationships. Strong initial gaming community integration predicted decreased quality of in-person relationships, suggesting potential competition between virtual and physical social spheres.

Originality/value
This study provides longitudinal examination of how mental health symptoms distinctly influence the evolution of social networks across online and offline contexts among gamers. The findings demonstrate that different symptoms show unique patterns of association with network development over time, challenging assumptions about gaming spaces serving as universally accessible social environments.
An overview of current technological developments in apparel fit customization
Authors: Huang Zhenzhen , Sahari Faridah 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study reviews the literature that discusses the technologies that will influence fit customization (FC). The purpose of this study is to clearly understand the current progress of such technology and the potential future development path.

Design/methodology/approach
Research papers, publications and websites of well-known apparel companies using FC are reviewed to explore the latest technological advancements in apparel FC.

Findings
Given the advances in body measurement, pattern and fit assessment technologies, FC represents a sustainable production approach for the apparel industry.

Originality/value
This review examines the state of the field, looks at possible trends in the study and highlights future directions.
Specific strength of additively manufactured below-knee prosthetic sockets with ventilation designed through topology optimization
Authors: Kavuri Karthik Rajashekar , Regalla Srinivasa Prakash , Kurra Suresh , Shrivastava Prakash Narayan 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to enhance hygiene and structural performance in additively manufactured (AM) below-knee prosthetic sockets by optimizing ventilation and structural integrity through advanced design methodologies, including topology optimization (TO) and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM).

Design/methodology/approach
A transtibial prosthetic socket was digitally modeled from image data of the residual limb of an amputee and fabricated using acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material using fused deposition modeling. TO and DfAM rules were applied to achieve the multi-objective design of ventilation, weight reduction and structural integrity by introducing geometric discontinuities. The level of this achievement was evaluated through finite element analysis (FEA) and mechanical testing using a novel lobe bending test.

Findings
This study found that TO significantly reduced stress concentrations and improved the strength-to-weight ratio of the socket. Mechanical testing revealed a critical failure load of 918.5 N, validated by FEA, which indicated peak stresses of 37.91 MPa. A 5 mm thick socket with circular discontinuities demonstrated enhanced ventilation and mechanical resilience.

Research limitations/implications
The focus on ABS material and specific socket designs may limit the generalizability of findings to other materials and designs.

Practical implications
The optimized socket design provides a cost-effective, high-performance solution for improving comfort and durability in below-knee prosthetic sockets within AM applications.

Originality/value
This research introduces innovative testing methods, including the lobe bending test and uses advanced optimization techniques, addressing challenges in ventilation and mechanical performance. The insights gained are valuable for future prosthetic socket design advancements.