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Positive Oscillating Magnetoresistance in a van der Waals Antiferromagnetic Semiconductor
Authors: Lin Xiaohanwen , Wu Fan , Ubrig Nicolas , Liao Menghan , Yao Fengrui , Gutiérrez-Lezama Ignacio , Morpurgo Alberto F. 
Published: January 2025

In all van der Waals layered antiferromagnetic semiconductors investigated so far, a negative magnetoresistance has been observed in vertical transport measurements, with characteristic trends that do not depend on applied bias. Here, we report vertical transport measurements on a layered antiferromagnetic semiconductor CrPS4 that exhibit a drastically different behavior, namely, a strongly bias-dependent, positive magnetoresistance that is accompanied by pronounced oscillations for devices whose thickness is smaller than 10 nm. We establish that this unexpected behavior originates from transport being space-charge limited and not injection limited as for the layered antiferromagnetic semiconductors studied earlier. Our analysis indicates that the positive magnetoresistance and the oscillations only occur when electrons are injected into in-gap defect states, whereas when electrons are injected into the conduction band, the magnetoresistance vanishes. We propose a microscopic explanation for the observed phenomena that combines concepts typical of transport through disordered semiconductors with known properties of the CrPS4 magnetic state, thus capturing all basic experimental observations. Our results illustrate the need to understand, in detail, the nature of transport through vdW magnets in order to extract information about the nature of the order magnetic states and its microscopic properties.

Published by the American Physical Society
2025
The impact of digital agricultural insurance on farmers’ fertilizer reduction technology adoption: evidence from China
Authors: Dong Ying , Jia Chenglin , Su Liufang 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of digital agricultural insurance on farmers’ fertilizer reduction technology adoption and explain its main mechanisms, as well as to reveal the heterogeneity of the impact with regard to the production scale and crop type.Design/methodology/approachUsing the dataset of CHFS-SCAU2021, this study empirically examines the impact of digital agricultural insurance on farmers’ fertilizer reduction technology adoption by Probit model and employ instrumental variables and treatment effect model to address the potential endogeneity bias.Findings(1) Digital agricultural insurance can significantly improve farmers’ fertilizer reduction technology adoption and (2) it has a greater promoting effect on the adoption of fertilizer reduction technology compared to traditional agricultural insurance, which still holds after correction of endogeneity bias. (3) Digital agricultural insurance can help promote farmers’ fertilizer reduction technology adoption through decreasing risk aversion, information asymmetry and alleviating financial constraint, while (4) it can only promote the fertilizer reduction technology adoption among large-scale and grain-crop farmers currently.Originality/value(1) This study is the first to empirically examine the causal impact of digital agricultural insurance on farmers fertilizer reduction technology adoption. (2) This study construct a comprehensive framework to explain the main mechanisms through which digital agricultural insurance influences farmers fertilizer reduction technology adoption both theoretically and empirically. (3) It also compares the disparities between traditional agricultural insurance and digital agricultural insurance in terms of influence on farmers’ fertilizer reduction technology adoption and proposes the relative recommendations on digital agricultural insurance to help improve farmers’ willingness and behavior of fertilizer reduction technology adoption to promote extension efficiency.
Influence of scientific method-based food and nutrition learning program on motivating healthy food consumption
Authors: Joompa Pattamaporn , Thongkam Nattapach , Chotiboriboon Sinee , Kongpunya Prapa 
Published: January 2025

PurposeA health learning program relying on the scientific method was designed to promote reducing the intake of foods high in sugar, sodium and saturated fat in a group of school-aged children.Design/methodology/approachThe scientific method was a core approach for creating intervention activities. We conducted mixed-methods research consisting of a quasi-experimental study and supplemented with a qualitative study.FindingsAfter the intervention, mean scores of knowledge (F = 16.052, p < 0.05) and intrinsic motivation of the intervention group (IG) were significantly increased (t = 4.277, p < 0.05). Although basic science process skills before and after intervention were not significantly different, it found positive correlations with intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and dietary behavior.Research limitations/implicationsThe selected sample size is relatively small. The intervention program should be repeated with larger and more diverse students to ensure the effectiveness of this program.Practical implicationsThis intervention program relying on the scientific method evokes the knowledge of grade 5–6 students about good diet and nutrition, emphasizing reducing the intake of foods high in sugar, sodium and saturated fat. Teachers should also observe and encourage students to steadily drive healthy food consumption behaviors according to the theoretical behavior change stage at least during their time at school.Originality/valueThe developed program could be a feasible option for teachers to integrate into the lessons in the classroom. This program also motivates students’ healthy food consumption.
The PRECEDE model: an effective approach for promoting healthy lifestyles and improving glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients
Authors: Khafaie Morteza Abdullatif , Mobasheri Narges , Kheirollahi Mahin , Ghahremani Leila 
Published: January 2025

PurposeTo evaluate the efficacy of a PRECEDE model-based educational program in enhancing awareness, attitudes and preventive behaviors against diabetes complications among rural patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Design/methodology/approachThis quasi-experimental study included 160 T2DM patients from rural health centers in Andimeshk, Iran (2020–2021). Participants were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 80) or control (n = 80) groups. The intervention group received a six-session in-person educational program, supplemented by weekly lifestyle videos via WhatsApp over six weeks, guided by PRECEDE model constructs. A validated questionnaire assessed knowledge, attitudes, enabling and reinforcing factors, and preventive behaviors pre- and post-intervention.FindingsPost-intervention, the intervention group demonstrated significantly (p < 0.001) higher mean scores in knowledge, attitudes, enabling factors, reinforcing factors and preventive behaviors than controls. Fasting blood sugar (FBS) levels were significantly (p < 0.001) reduced in the intervention group at three-month follow-up.Originality/valueThe findings demonstrate that a comprehensive program grounded in the PRECEDE model can significantly enhance patients’ awareness, strengthen positive attitudes, increase enabling and reinforcing factors and promote preventive lifestyle behaviors. Importantly, the intervention led to improved glycemic control, as evidenced by reduced fasting blood sugar levels at three-month follow-up. These results suggest that tailored, theory-driven educational initiatives have the potential to empower rural patients with type 2 diabetes to make sustainable lifestyle changes and better manage their condition. The study provides a model for developing and implementing effective diabetes self-management programs in underserved rural communities, which can ultimately contribute to reducing diabetes-related complications and improving overall health outcomes in this population.
Supply chain risks for SMEs in construction projects: a structured literature review and research agenda
Authors: Chen Shicheng , Eyers Daniel Roy , Gosling Jonathan , Huang Yuan 
Published: January 2025

PurposeWhilst there has been much research examining risk management in construction supply chains, there is a relative dearth of knowledge concerning small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this context. SMEs are considered vulnerable economic agents due to their financial constraints and reduced viability compared to large firms. This study aims to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive review, identifying key challenges in the research and generating a future research agenda.Design/methodology/approachA structured literature review was conducted in this study, resulting in the identification of 106 articles that relate to construction SME risks. Thematic analysis was then employed to determine the supply chain risk themes. Additionally, VOSviewer was employed to depict content frequency and, most recently, trends based on the timeline.FindingsThis paper uncovers eight distinct supply chain risks pertinent to construction SMEs, arranging these into three themes from the standpoint of supply chain risk management. Moreover, it identifies six gaps in the existing body of research on construction SMEs and puts forth prospective research directions and questions to address each of these identified gaps.Originality/valueThe practical significance of this study is to provide SMEs in the construction industry with a comprehensive framework for identifying and categorizing risks related to management and strategy, operations and processes and sustainability. With this framework, SMEs can systematically assess potential risks at all stages of a project.
System design and flight control of a flying wheel-legged humanoid robot (FWLR)
Authors: Xu Bo , Li Xu , Feng Haibo , Fu Yili 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to design a flying wheel-legged humanoid robot (FWLR), endowing the robot with flight capability to improve the obstacle-crossing ability of the wheel-legged humanoid robot. A flight control method using thrust-vector-control (TVC) under constant thrust strength is proposed, which reduces the performance requirements on the response speed of thrusters.

Design/methodology/approach
To endow the robot with flight capability, three sets of thrusters are installed at the robot’s back and two arm ends to provide flight lift and the direction of thrust can be changed through the arm swing. According to the robot configuration, this paper established a linearized dynamic model and proposed a constant-strength-thrust-vector-control (CSTVC) framework enabling the robot to achieve flight without thrust intensity change.

Findings
With the proposed modeling method and CSTVC framework, FWLR can inhibit attitude and position drift during takeoff and hovering, and has certain adaptability to takeoff attitude. Finally, FWLR reached a flying height up to 1 m under a 30 kg large self-weight with fixed thrust strength.

Originality/value
The design, modeling and flight control method proposed in this paper enables a human-sized wheel-legged humanoid robot to achieve takeoff and hovering for the first time. The movement range of wheel-legged humanoid robot is extended to the air, thereby enhancing its application value in emergency tasks such as disaster search-and-rescue.
Prioritising elements of digitalisation for lean and green SME operations: an ISM-MICMAC study in the Indian context
Authors: Kumar Roshan , Kumar Pradeep , Kumar Anish , Dvivedi Akshay 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the key elements of digitalization for lean and green operations and develop a conceptual framework for their implementation. The paper focuses on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and aims to explore the role of digitalisation in enhancing their operational efficiency and sustainability. By identifying key factors and metrics related to digitalisation, the paper seeks to provide insights for strategic management to improve lean and green practices in SMEs.Design/methodology/approachInterpretive structural modeling (ISM) and Matrix of Cross-Impact Multiplication Applied to a Classification (MICMAC) approaches were deployed to classify the major dimensions of digitalisation. These methods were used to analyse the direct and indirect relationships among the identified elements of digitalisation. A comprehensive literature review and expert consultations were conducted to identify 13 key elements relevant to lean and green operations. The experts also assisted in determining the contextual relationships between the variables for the ISM model.FindingsThe analysis classified the 13 identified elements of digitalisation into different levels according to their driving power and dependence. The results from the ISM model indicated three levels of classifications. At level-1, Internet of things (IoT) and smart sensors (IoT & SS), automation and robotics directly influence lean and green operations. At level-2, real-time monitoring and control system and at level-3 fundamental elements of digitalisation such as big data analytics, predictive maintenance, cloud computing, energy management systems (EMSs), additive manufacturing, blockchain, digital workflow automation and digital collaboration platform.Originality/valueAll elements are interrelated and essential for making strategic decisions. This study emphasis the significance of prioritising these attributes to attain long-term excellence through digitalisation. For the industries that seek the reward of lean and green operations for their growth, this paper has great practical utility. Identifying the key factors of digitalisation would help strategic managers in handling lean and green environment of SMEs through these aspects.
Legal aspects for the conservation of rural built heritage: a systematic literature review
Authors: Ozkaya Ilbey Zeynep , Yuceer Hulya 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis study aims to provide a base for the policy-making process of rural built heritage conservation by systematically analysing existing legal aspects and policies in the literature. The primary objective is to help the policy-making process in countries that lack specific guidelines for the conservation of rural built heritage. It is also intended to play a role in the development of existing policies.Design/methodology/approachThe paper undertakes a comprehensive and systematic review of literature through 81 publications pertaining to the legal dimensions of RBH conservation. It processes the data obtained and presents it as bibliometric information utilizing VOS-viewer and Bibliometrix. The literature review results and data are associated with international regulations and documents. As a result, principles that will be helpful to the policy-making process are produced.FindingsThe study reveals that interest in the subject has increased since 2018, mainly due to the influence of international charters, documents and developments in the field. The literature review shows that existing laws address the issue broadly rather than focusing directly on RBH. However, current policies, management plans and recommendations referred to in the literature are more closely related to RBH. Nonetheless, notable provisions in laws, international documents and local policies contribute to generating policy principles on the subject.Originality/valueThe study fills a gap in the literature by examining RBH conservation from a legal perspective, systematically presenting the relevant literature to researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders in various contexts.
Political turnover, power and performance of foreign firms
Authors: Zhang Jianhong , Rodrigues Suzana B. , Jiang Jiangang , Zhou Chaohong 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of political instability at the local level on foreign firms in China. Building on the literature on political embeddedness and business power, the authors propose a theoretical framework to explain how political turnover can affect foreign firms’ performance and how they respond to such challenges by leveraging their power bases.

Design/methodology/approach
To test the hypotheses, the authors apply fixed effects regression to an unbalanced panel data set comprising 13,360 foreign firms from 1998 to 2013 and the political replacement that involved changes in provincial governors.

Findings
The findings confirm that political turnover incidents have a negative impact on the performance of foreign firms in China. However, the authors also found that this negative relationship is weaker for firms that can choose various types of power sources. Specifically, the study reveals that foreign firms with large firm size, government ownership and a strong foreign direct investment community are better qualified to mitigate the negative effects of political instability.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the literature by developing the understanding of how political uncertainties and risks affect the performance of foreign firms in China and the importance of firms’ power in counterbalancing these effects. The research provides valuable insights into how multinational corporations can exploit their power to manage the effects of local political turnover, which has practical implications for the strategy and management of foreign firms operating in China.
From traditional to transformational: the imperative of creativity, the arts and imagination in learning to be literate
Authors: Saunders John Nicholas Rossato 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to summarise key literature related to the Foundation for Learning and Literacy’s Touchstone 4 (creativity, the arts and imagination).Design/methodology/approachThis article reviews a selection of relevant studies exploring the contributions of creativity, imagination and the arts to traditional literacy learning. The existing literature has been synthesised and summarised to provide readers with a broad understanding of the evidence supporting Touchstone 4.FindingsThe literature review reveals that all five arts subjects, along with creativity and imagination, contribute positively to students' literacy learning. Each arts subject enhances and extends different aspects of conventional literacy skills – such as reading, writing, viewing, speaking and listening – while fostering the development of multiliteracies.Originality/valueThis article uniquely summarises existing research on the arts, creativity and imagination, highlighting how each area supports literacy development in school students.
Unraveling the effect of resource use, environmental innovation and financing access in developed and emerging economies
Authors: Wan Mohammad Wan Masliza , Roseli Ennie Salina , Wasiuzzaman Shaista 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of resource use and environmental innovation on firms’ financial costs.

Design/methodology/approach
The sample consists of 2,588 firm-year observations from 647 companies collected from Thomson Reuters over a five-year period (year 2014 to year 2018). The authors analyze the data using panel-corrected standard errors, which corrects heteroskedasticity issues and contemporaneous error in the data. Further, the authors adopt cluster analysis based on the year and industry. The authors also adopt the generalized method of moments and two-stage least squares regression to check for endogeneity issues and validate the findings.

Findings
The findings generally indicate that resource use is negatively associated with firms’ cost of capital. Firms’ engagement with operational activities improves savings in the usage of resources, but environmental innovation is found to be positively associated with the cost of capital. This may be attributable to higher capital investment, stringent risk assessment and third-party assurance associated with firms’ environmental innovation.

Research limitations/implications
The findings urge regulators, practitioners and stakeholders to engage in more dialogues to reduce the costs associated with environmental sustainability innovation. This may be in the form of new technologies, energy-saving products, waste recycling and green innovations. Government intervention via greater infrastructure, tax incentives and regulatory reform may support the growth of innovation in emerging market economies.

Practical implications
Efforts are needed to encourage a dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial mindset among the people living in emerging countries. Also, government regulatory reform is imperative in encouraging innovations in the environmental, social and governance ecosystem.

Social implications
The effect on society would be in the form of a new product innovation that creates better living standards and environments for the communities.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the few studies that focuses on the impact of firms’ resource use and environmental innovativeness and its implications on business financial costs in both emerging and developed markets.
Where does it all go?
Authors: Marsh John S. , Fallah Samira 
Published: January 2025

Research methodology
The case was developed from interviews with the couple. Josh is a coauthor. The other coauthor was incorporated to offer an unbiased perspective. The names and banking institutions are disguised, but the financial information represents the couple’s actual financial situation at the time.

Case overview/synopsis
This case centers on Josh and Selene Stone, a real couple whose identities have been disguised. They are striving to optimize their budget and save for a better home. The case outlines the couple’s goals and details their income and expenses by providing their bank and credit card statements for a 3-month period. Students are tasked with applying their financial planning knowledge and skills to create a budget for the couple and make recommendations to optimize their spending patterns.

Complexity academic level
The case was designed for use in an introductory undergraduate Personal Finance course where personal budgeting is discussed. The case is best positioned following a lecture/discussion on personal budgeting such as:▪ Chapter 2 of Focus on Personal Finance by Kapoor, Dlabay, Hughes and Hart.▪ Chapter 3 of Personal Finance by Garman and Forgue.▪ Chapter 2 of Personal Finance by Keown.▪ Chapter 5 of Personal Finance by Siegel and Yacht.This paper has seen Personal Finance offered at a general education level, as an elective for Business Administration majors, or even as a required class in a specialized Financial Planning curriculum. Positioning a case in Personal Finance can often be challenging because of the diverse nature of these audiences. In this case, this paper has tried to use plain language whenever possible to make it accessible to a broad range of students while providing enough data for business students to make informed financial planning recommendations.