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Requirements for the automated loading and unloading of autonomous trucks: an interoperability perspective
Authors: Thylén Nils , Flodén Jonas , Johansson Mats I. , Hanson Robin 
Published: January 2025

PurposeWith the introduction of autonomous trucks, loading and unloading (L/UL) can no longer be performed by the driver and new requirements on automated L/UL are imposed. Compared with many other applications of automation, automated L/UL entails multiple actors, including senders, recipients, and transport providers, and thus several requirements, as explored in this paper.Design/methodology/approachA multiple-case study method is applied consisting of three cases to explore requirements for automated L/UL across four layers of interoperability: organisational, legal, semantic, and technical.FindingsKey requirements identified include organisational adjustments to automate or eliminate drivers’ tasks, legal aspects on load securing and liabilities, semantic alignment for common understanding among the actors, and technical infrastructure needed for automated L/UL.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper emphasises the importance of automated L/UL for fully realising the benefits of autonomous trucks and considering organisational, legal, and semantic aspects beyond technical ones. The study is set in a context of stable transport systems as regards transport network and standardised unit loads.Originality/valueDelving beyond technical aspects, it highlights crucial organisational challenges in automating L/UL and shifts in legal responsibilities among the actors of the supply chain. The paper also provides insights into actual industrial settings of automated L/UL. The development of a conceptual framework for identifying requirements and insights into interoperability provide guidance for engineers, managers, and researchers in designing automated L/UL.
Effect of thermal activation temperature on chemical-mechanical polishing of titanium alloy
Authors: Xia Jing , Zhu Siqi , He XinYuan , Shen Junfu , Li XiaoPan , Kong YiYun , Yao Chun 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to explore how thermal activation enhances the oxidation complexation of the titanium alloy, aiming to enhance surface quality and processing efficiency.

Design/methodology/approach
The titanium alloys were chemically mechanically polished under various temperatures. The removal rate and surface roughness were characterized using a three-dimensional topography tester. The surface composition, content and valence state were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The abrasion performance of the surface reaction layers was conducted using a friction wear testing machine.

Findings
The thermal activation temperature can enhance the chemical-mechanical polishing effect of titanium alloy. The thermal activation temperature can enhance the oxidation complexation synergistic effect of K2S2O8 and KF on titanium alloy, thereby improving the polishing effect. With the increase in temperature, the wear resistance of titanium alloy decreases after oxidation corrosion, making it more susceptible to removal through friction. By promoting the oxidation and corrosion of K2S2O8 and KF on the titanium alloy, higher temperatures can facilitate the formation of easily removable film layers on the surface, thereby enhancing the polishing effect.

Practical implications
This research contributes to enriching the theoretical framework of precision machining of titanium alloy and enhancing surface quality and machining efficiency.

Originality/value
With this statement, the authors hereby certify that the manuscript is the result of their own effort and ability. They have indicated all quotes, citations and references. Furthermore, the authors have not submitted any essay, paper or thesis with similar content elsewhere. No conflict of interest exists in the submission of this manuscript.

Peer review
The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-05-2024-0167/
Conviction without confession: a case example of information seeking dialogue-based interviewing
Authors: Dion Larivière Cassandre , Crough Quintan , Ogunseye Funmilola , Mitton Paul , Eastwood Joseph 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
Suspect interviewing in North America has evolved from coercive tactics to guilt-presumptive methods and, more recently, to information seeking dialogue-based (ISDB) approaches such as the PEACE model. Such approaches prioritize open dialogue and comprehensive suspect accounts over confession-driven strategies. These methods have been shown to reduce the risk of false confessions and enhance the quality of investigative information, though they are sometimes criticized for being “too soft” or insufficiently tested in real-world settings. This paper aims to explore the real-world application of an ISDB approach in the high-stakes interview of Adam Strong, who was ultimately convicted of first-degree murder and manslaughter.

Design/methodology/approach
Using PEACE as a framework, the authors detail how Detective Paul Mitton skillfully used rapport-building, strategic evidence presentation and open dialogue to elicit admissions without coercion or confrontation.

Findings
Although Strong did not confess to the homicides or discuss how the victims died, the admissions he provided during the 12-h interview were central to the court’s guilty rulings.

Research limitations/implications
Though a single-case analysis, this paper underscores the necessity for further empirical research on ISDB approaches across diverse real-world scenarios.

Practical implications
This case highlights how an ISDB approach can generate critical evidence while meeting both investigative and legal standards. The authors believe it underscores that the future of suspect interviewing lies in the continued adoption and refinement of approaches that prioritize rapport-building and open, free-flowing dialogue while incorporating safeguards to ensure the admissibility of the interview.

Originality/value
This paper presents a unique and practical application of an ISDB approach, contributing valuable insights for practitioners and researchers into advancing ethical and effective suspect interviewing practices.
“We do not always enjoy surprises”: investigating artificial serendipity in an online marketplace context
Authors: Chen Xuanning , Lin Angela , Webber Sheila 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis study aims to gain a better understanding of artificial serendipity – pre-planned surprises intentionally crafted through deliberate designs – in online marketplaces. By exploring the key features of artificial serendipity, this study investigates whether serendipity can be intentionally designed, particularly with the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The findings from this research broaden the scope of serendipity studies, making them more relevant and applicable in the context of the AI era.Design/methodology/approachA narrative study was conducted, gathering insights from 32 Chinese online consumers through diaries and interviews. The data were analysed in close collaboration with participants, ensuring an authentic reflection of their perceptions regarding the features of artificial serendipity in online marketplaces.FindingsFindings reveal that artificial serendipity, particularly when designed by AI, is still regarded by online consumers as genuine serendipity. It provides a sense of real surprise and encourages deeper reflection on personal knowledge, affording the two central qualities of genuine serendipity: unexpectedness and valuableness. However, since artificial serendipity is pre-planned through intentional design, consumers cannot have entire control over it. Therefore, compared to natural serendipity – fortune surprises arising from accidental correspondence between individuals and contexts – artificial serendipity tends to be more surprising yet less valuable.Research limitations/implicationsFor research, it highlights the potential of intelligent technologies to facilitate genuine serendipity, updating our understanding of serendipity.Practical implicationsAlso, the study provides practical insights into designing serendipity, especially in online markets. These contributions enrich both the theoretical framework and practical strategies surrounding serendipity in the era of AI.Originality/valueThis study stands out as one of the few to provide a nuanced understanding of artificial serendipity, offering valuable insights for both research and practice. For research, it highlights the potential of intelligent technologies to facilitate genuine serendipity, updating our understanding of serendipity. Also, the study provides practical insights into designing serendipity, especially in online markets. These contributions enrich both the theoretical framework and practical strategies surrounding serendipity in the era of AI.
Effect of entrepreneurial fear of failure: a moderated mediation model of resilience and emotion regulation
Authors: Mehdi Syed Asif , Singh Lata Bajpai 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
Grounded on the emotion regulation theory, this study aims to examine how and when entrepreneurial fear of failure decreases the well-being of entrepreneurs. It mainly investigates a moderated mediation model, including emotion regulation as a mediator in the association between entrepreneurial fear of failure and psychological well-being and resilience as the moderator between entrepreneurial fear of failure and emotion regulation.

Design/methodology/approach
For this study, the primary data was gathered using a reflective-formative scale of entrepreneurial fear of failure from micro-, small- and medium-sized business owners from Lucknow, the capital of India’s most populous state. Hypothesis testing was done using partial least squares structural equation modeling on 250 valid responses.

Findings
The findings suggested that fear of failure has a damaging consequence on the psychological well-being of entrepreneurs, and this link is mediated through emotion regulation. In addition, resilience was observed to moderate the link between fear of failure and emotion regulation among entrepreneurs. Furthermore, resilience moderates the indirect impact of emotion regulation concerning fear of failure and well-being among micro-, small- and medium-sized business owners.

Practical implications
The study offers theoretical and practical implications, as the results highlight the role of emotion regulation and resilience in handling the adverse outcomes of entrepreneurial fear of failure. The study asserts that business owners need to learn ways to control their emotions and be resilient to face the destructive consequences of entrepreneurial fear of failure.

Originality/value
The study marks a novel role by unfurling the underlying psychological mechanisms in the association concerning fear of failure and the well-being of existing entrepreneurs from India by examining the moderated mediation model to understand the relationships better. This study is one of the pioneer attempts to uncover the moderating role of resilience and the mediating effect of emotion regulation to explain the outcome of entrepreneurial fear of failure.
Enhancing clarity and transparency in Islamic financial practices: the role of regulatory influence
Authors: Jaradat Hana , Oudat Mohammad Salem 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of the regulatory environment on the efficiency of transparency within Islamic finance practices. It specifically examines how the determination of Shariah compliance, corporate governance and auditing standards is shaped by regulatory frameworks and their effects on the level of transparent financial reporting.

Design/methodology/approach
The research path was defined, and the research hypotheses were evaluated in the model using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The study collected data through structured surveys from 203 respondents.

Findings
The results of the PLS analysis demonstrate that Shari’ah compliance practices enhance transparency by making it difficult to breach ethical or social norms. These practices also infuse the presence of good corporate practices and quality audits that promote a culture of financial accountability, which is key for market and stakeholder confidence. The regulatory environment adds a critical moderating influence in these relationships by providing the oversight and enforcement capability required to ensure uniformity in the application of Shari’ah adherence and set transparency standards across borders.

Originality/value
The findings of this study have practical implications for those who implement policies, develop regulatory structures and study Islamic finance, underscoring the importance of achieving robust governance and regulatory frameworks. However, the study admits weaknesses, such as limited geographical coverage, reliance on preexisting data and the use of a cross-sectional analysis. Future research directions should include longitudinal and cross-comparative designs, the effects of modern technologies and the integration of qualitative methods alongside quantitative ones.
Navigating the unspoken: the impact of socio-institutional factors on Pakistani employees’ perceptions of implicit promises
Authors: Chaudhry Sara , Aldossari Maryam , Aboubichr Btissam 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the under-studied construct of implicit promises within the broader field of psychological contracts by highlighting the impact of external, socio-institutional factors on employee perceptions of implicit promises.Design/methodology/approachA total of 53 in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted in four foreign MNEs operating in Pakistan. A purposive sampling technique was applied and the four case study MNEs chosen differed considerably in terms of size, subsidiary age, organizational structure, HR strategy and industry/sector.FindingsOur findings highlight that employees continually process their social environments, subsequently constructing a web of unwritten, perceived obligations and implicit promises, that are influenced by a range of external factors outside organizational control such as social stratification, relational networking both within and outside the employing organization, the economic health of the industry/sector, etc. We underline how implicit promises are socially constructed and therefore the socio-institutional components of implicit promises are likely to vary across contexts/countries and time.Originality/valueDespite extensive literature on psychological contracts, implicit promises in particular remain theoretically and empirically under-operationalized, largely because of methodological challenges and a preponderance of cross-sectional, self-reported and a-contextual studies in extant psychological contract literature. Our study offers a reworked definition of implicit promises that highlights the impact of contextually-specific, socio-institutional factors on employees’ unspoken expectations and beliefs about future organizational outcomes and opportunities.
Conceptualizing the corporate-social accountability and sustainability assessment of weather-risk management policy towards stakeholders using qualitative insights: a case of weather index insurance
Authors: Singh Pankaj , Kushwaha Ruchi 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
Sustainability assessment of risk-management policies has been needed to analyze their corporate social impact on stakeholders in terms of environmental, social and governance (ESG) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) accountability aspects. Thus, weather index insurance (WII) is a significant risk-management policy; there is a need to explore the corporate socio-environmental impact of WII on stakeholders. Thus, the purpose of this study is to develop a theoretical framework for theorizing the sustainability reporting aspect of WII.

Design/methodology/approach
This study performs qualitative exploratory research using in-depth interviews with ten experts. It has been carried out through semi-structured interviews with academic and professional experts and analyzed the interview transcripts using qualitative analysis.

Findings
This study’s outcomes contribute a new paradigm in the ESG and CSR accountability domain from the perspectives of stakeholder theory. The findings of this study reported a novel conceptual framework for integrated sustainability reporting of WII based on ESG and CSR constructs. The thematic content analysis of interview transcripts and WII literature exposed the significant accountability of WII towards human, ecological and financial capital.

Practical implications
This study provides valuable insights into the theoretical development of WII sustainability domain by developing a theoretical framework that provides a further pathway for future researchers.

Social implications
This study attempts to analyze the WII exposure toward ESG and CSR dimensions that are helpful for insurers, farmers, managers and governments.

Originality/value
This study firstly bridges the gap between WII theoretical knowledge and professional practice in terms of sustainability assessment of WII.
Do technological innovation and financial development determine environmental quality? Empirical evidence from Arab countries
Authors: Tabash Mosab I. , Farooq Umar , Hassen Majdi , El Refae Ghaleb A. 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The Arab countries have numerous environmental problems, including massive emissions of carbon dioxide, climate change and increasingly high temperatures. Many prior studies have explored the various determinants of environmental quality. However, few papers offer adequate empirical evidence on the role of technological innovation and financial development in determining environmental quality. To fill this gap, this study aims to investigate the impact of technological innovation and financial development on CO2 emissions, controlling for several factors.

Design/methodology/approach
The study sample data cover 10 Arab countries over a 30-year period. Because of the existence of non-stationarity and cointegration, the authors use dynamic ordinary least squares and fully modified ordinary least squares models to perform regressions among the variables.

Findings
The statistical results reveal that technological innovation and financial development both negatively determine CO2, which implies that both factors ensure environmental quality in this region. A developed financial sector facilitates access to funds for technological innovation and thus enables the adoption of cleaner production technologies and renewable energy sources. Both factors reduce environmental degradation. In addition, advanced financial systems incentivize investment in ecofriendly projects and promote sustainable practices, fostering a conducive environment for improving environmental quality. The empirical analysis then reveals the pollution halo effect of foreign direct investment inflow.

Research limitations/implications
Based on the empirical findings, the authors recommend increasing investment in research and development activities and pay more attention to improvement of the financial sector. Both factors can enhance environmental sustainability in Arab countries.

Originality/value
This study provides robustness for prior analyses and adds to the literature by widening the coverage to include Arab countries.
Talking down the competitors: How do investment banking relationships influence analysts' forecasts?
Authors: Si Fangbo , Yu Xiaoxu , Zhang Huai 
Published: January 2025

AbstractOur study reveals that financial analysts issue more pessimistic forecasts for their investment banking clients' competitors than for unrelated firms. Our evidence is consistent with this behavior stemming from analysts' strategic incentives rather than their true beliefs. We find that analysts' pessimism for the client's competitors is more pronounced when the client is more important to analysts' brokerage houses, when high uncertainty prevents competitors from detecting analysts' strategic motives, and when analysts' brokerage houses are less prestigious. Additionally, we explore the economic consequences of the pessimism from the perspectives of the covered firms, brokerage houses, and financial analysts. Finally, we consider the impact of the 2003 Global Analyst Research Settlement. Overall, our results demonstrate that issuing pessimistic forecasts for clients' competitors is an understudied channel through which analysts curry favor with their investment banking clients.
Fire ant nests: Abundance and size in crops under different agricultural management systems and landscape compositions
Authors: Nagatani Victor Hideki , Silva Otávio Guilherme Morais , da Silva Nathalia Sampaio , Andrade‐Silva Joudellys , Almeida Rony Peterson Santos , de Souza‐Campana Débora Rodrigues , de Castro Morini Maria Santina 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The genus Solenopsis is widely distributed in the Neotropical region, mainly in South America. In Brazil, the species S. invicta and S. saevissima, known as fire ants, cause significant impacts, especially in agricultural areas in open environments with little vegetation.
Soil cover and environmental variables can influence the dimensions and occurrence of nests of these species. Thus, this study assessed the effect of management (conventional or organic) and the dominant landscape (agricultural areas or native vegetation) on the occurrence and dimensions of S. invicta and S. saevissima nests on rural properties in the “Cinturão Verde Paulista” region, in southeastern Brazil.
Our results indicate a higher abundance of S. invicta nests in agricultural areas with conventional management, while S. saevissima nests are more abundant in areas with organic management. The morphological study revealed that the tallest nests of S. saevissima are predominantly found in agricultural landscapes, whereas management practices and landscape type appear to have no significant influence on S. invicta nesting dimensions. These findings contribute to our understanding of the ecological dynamics of S. saevissima. They also provide insights into potential strategies for population control and highlight the importance of considering both management systems and landscape factors when studying invasive species, such as S. invicta.