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Machine learning approaches to predicting whether muscles can be elicited via TMS
Authors: Jin Fang , Bruijn Sjoerd M. , Daffertshofer Andreas 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundTranscranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a valuable technique for assessing the function of the motor cortex and cortico-muscular pathways. TMS activates the motoneurons in the cortex, and this activation is transmitted through the cortico-muscular pathway, after which it can be measured as a motor evoked potential (MEP) in the muscles. The position and orientation of the TMS coil and the intensity used to deliver a TMS pulse are considered central TMS setup parameters influencing the presence/absence of MEPs.New MethodWe sought to predict the presence of MEPs from TMS setup parameters using machine learning. We trained different machine learners using either within-subject or between-subject designs.ResultsWe obtained prediction accuracies of on average 77% and 65% with maxima up to up to 90% and 72% within and between subjects, respectively. Across the board, a bagging ensemble appeared to be the most suitable approach to predict the presence of MEPs, although a comparably simple logistic regression model also performed well.ConclusionsWhile the prediction between subjects clearly leaves room for improvement, the within-subject performance encourages to supplement TMS by machine learning to improve its diagnostic capacity with respect to motor impairment.
Enhanced capillary delivery with nanobubble-mediated blood-brain barrier opening and advanced high resolution vascular segmentation
Authors: Gattegno Roni , Arbel Lilach , Riess Noa , Katz Sharon , Ilovitsh Tali 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACTOvercoming the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is essential to enhance brain therapy. Here, we utilized nanoscale nanobubbles with focused ultrasound for targeted and improved BBB opening in mice. A microscopy method assessed BBB opening at a single blood vessel resolution employing a dual-dye labeling technique using green fluorescent molecules to label blood vessels and Evans blue brain-permeable dye for quantifying BBB extravasation. A UNET-based deep learning architecture enabled blood vessels segmentation, delivering comparable accuracy to manual segmentation with a significant time reduction. Segmentation outcomes were applied to the Evans blue channel to quantify extravasation of each blood vessel. Results were compared to microbubble-mediated BBB opening, where reduced extravasation was observed in capillaries with 2-6μm diameter. In comparison, nanobubbles yield an improved opening in these capillaries, and equivalent efficacy to that of microbubbles in larger vessels. These results indicate the potential of nanobubbles to serve as enhanced agents for BBB opening, amplifying bioeffects in capillaries while preserving comparable opening in larger vessels.
Do trade barriers have the same effect on SMEs in a country under sanctions? The case study of Iran
Authors: Hassanzadeh Khadijeh , Shahbazi Kiumars , Movahedi Mohammad , Gaussens Olivier 
Published: December 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the difference between the impacts of indicators of trade barriers (TBs) on bankrupt enterprises (BEs), new enterprises (NEs) and other enterprises (OEs).

Design/methodology/approach
The paper has used a multiple-step approach. At the first stage, the initial data has been collected from interviews with 164 top managers of SMEs in West Azerbaijan in Iran during two periods of 2013–2015 and 2017–2019. At the second step, multiple correspondence analysis has been used to summarize the relationships between variables and construct indices for different groups of TBs. Finally, the generalized structural equation model method was used to examine the impact of export barriers.

Findings
The results showed that the political legal index is the main TBs for BEs and NEs, but it had a more significant impact on BEs; the financial index was the second major TBs factor for BEs, while OEs did not have a problem in performance index, and the financial index was classified as a minor obstacle for them. All indicators of marketing barriers (except production index) had a negative and significant effect on all enterprises; the most important TBs for NEs was the information index.

Originality/value
The results indicated that if enterprises have a strong financial system and function, they can lessen the impact of sanctions and keep themselves in the market.
Leveraging business model innovation through the dynamics of open innovation: a multi-country investigation in the restaurant industry
Authors: Yun JinHyo Joseph , Zhao Xiaofei , Del Gaudio Giovanna , Della Corte Valentina , Sadoi Yuri 
Published: December 2023

PurposeAs the restaurant industry is a representative service industry, long-living restaurants could carry the secrets of key factors that are needed to establish “sustainable business models” in service industry. The authors aim to answer the following question: How can restaurants innovate business model sustainably to last for more than 50 years through the era of digital transformation with open innovation dynamics?Design/methodology/approachFive long-lived restaurants from Daegu, Kyoto and Naples were selected separately by using the snowballing approach, and were analyzed through in-depth interviews and participatory observations.FindingsRestaurants in Daegu have lived long mainly because of adding value to their recipes. Restaurants in Kyoto have lived very long, primarily by decoupling their original services, ingredients and recipes. Restaurants in Naples have enjoyed long lives by coupling or recoupling their ingredients, services and recipes.Originality/valueThe implication is that long-living restaurants or service firms could maintain their own sustainability by dynamically circling the following services: (1) adding and boning recipes (focusing on special menus or products), (2) coupling of ingredients (creative recoupling of original ingredients) and (3) decoupling of services (disconnecting the value chain and rebalancing it).
Consideration of senior citizens in private residential design in Sub-Saharan Africa: reflections from Akure, Nigeria
Authors: Ige Victor Olutope , Akinbogun Solomon Pelumi 
Published: December 2023

PurposeThe design of buildings is crucial to functionality and safety for senior citizens. People often refrain from talking about old age and its related support; however, it is inevitable. The paper aims to highlight the essentials of a home design that considers the aged citizens in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative research technique is used in the study. A closed-ended questionnaire and an interview were used to gather information on the requirements for aging-in-place basics in home design from middle-aged and elderly households.FindingsFindings from the study revealed that a majority of the respondents considered old age as a phase of life to prioritize in home design. Lighting, furniture and fixtures and electrical installations are variously perceived by the respondents as aging-in-place essentials.Practical implicationsThe study has far-reaching consequences for the built environment, particularly for homeowners. It is related to the third sustainable development goal (SDG), which seeks to secure the health and well-being of people of all ages.Originality/valueThe study's uniqueness and usefulness are highlighted in the gaps between present house design culture and the reality of senior citizen occupants' dwellings, as well as the appropriateness to satisfy changing demands associated with old age. It would encourage homes to develop the culture and duty of providing a sustainable home that is accessible to everybody and provides emotional and physical safety for the elderly.
Promoting students’ informal inferential reasoning through arts-integrated data literacy education
Authors: Matuk Camillia , Vacca Ralph , Amato Anna , Silander Megan , DesPortes Kayla , Woods Peter J. , Tes Marian 
Published: December 2023

Purpose
Arts-integration is a promising approach to building students’ abilities to create and critique arguments with data, also known as informal inferential reasoning (IIR). However, differences in disciplinary practices and routines, as well as school organization and culture, can pose barriers to subject integration. The purpose of this study is to describe synergies and tensions between data science and the arts, and how these can create or constrain opportunities for learners to engage in IIR.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors co-designed and implemented four arts-integrated data literacy units with 10 teachers of arts and mathematics in middle school classrooms from four different schools in the USA. The data include student-generated artwork and their written rationales, and interviews with teachers and students. Through maximum variation sampling, the authors identified examples from the data to illustrate disciplinary synergies and tensions that appeared to support different IIR processes among students.

Findings
Aspects of artistic representation, including embodiment, narrative and visual image; and aspects of the culture of arts, including an emphasis on personal experience, the acknowledgement of subjectivity and considerations for the audience’s perspective, created synergies and tensions that both offered and hindered opportunities for IIR (i.e. going beyond data, using data as evidence and expressing uncertainty).

Originality/value
This study answers calls for humanistic approaches to data literacy education. It contributes an interdisciplinary perspective on data literacy that complements other context-oriented perspectives on data science. This study also offers recommendations for how designers and educators can capitalize on synergies and mitigate tensions between domains to promote successful IIR in arts-integrated data literacy education.
Banking research in the GCC region and agenda for future research – A bibliometric examination
Authors: Shome Rajib , Elbardan Hany , Yazdifar Hassan 
Published: December 2023

PurposeThis paper provides a comprehensive review of the influential and intellectual aspects of the literature on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region's banking activities.Design/methodology/approachThis study undertakes a bibliometric meta-analysis review of the GCC region banking literature, covering 199 articles published between 2004 and 2022, extracted from the Web of Science (WoS) database, followed by a content analysis of highly cited papers.FindingsThis paper identifies the influential aspects of the GCC region banking literature in terms of journals, articles, authors, universities and countries. The paper also identifies and discusses five major research clusters: (1) bank efficiency; (2) corporate governance (CG) and disclosure; (3) performance and risk-taking; (4) systemic risk, bank stability and risk spillovers and (5) intellectual capital (IC). Finally, it identifies gaps in the literature and highlights some important research issues that provide directions for future research.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper is limited to the articles indexed in the WoS database and written in English. Though the WoS database encompasses a wide range of multidisciplinary journals, there is a chance that some relevant articles are not included in the WoS database or written in another language.Practical implicationsThis study provides regulators, practitioners and academics with valuable insight and an in-depth understanding of the banking system of the GCC region.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first review paper on GCC region banking literature. This study provides regulators, practitioners and academics with valuable insight and an in-depth understanding of the banking system of the GCC region.
Mind the professional void! Career capital development and transfer in international assignments
Authors: Yakob Ramsin 
Published: December 2023

PurposeThis study aims to address this unexplored influence of international assignment types on the development, transfer and utilization of career capital by assigned repatriates from host to home country. In response to existing literature gap, it aligns with the need for qualitative case studies that delve into threats to the self-reinforcement of repatriates' career capital.Design/methodology/approachBy mean of a qualitative case study, this paper deepens understanding of linkages and processes in career capital development and clarify the interplay between individual interpretations of career actions and the organizational context in which they unfold. Nineteen qualitative interviews with assigned repatriates explored the impact of exposure to new career contexts.FindingsThis study provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of career capital development and transfer during international assignments. It elucidates the impact of career context on assigned repatriates' career capital, emphasizing challenges in career capital generation, dispersion and absorption within multinational enterprises. It contributes to understanding the complexities of (new) managerial capacity development by revealing varied effects that international assignments can exert on individuals' immediate competencies and career capital.Practical implicationsIf the assigned expatriate/repatriate’s understanding of the firm’s assignment motive, and their own motive (understanding/reason) for the assignment corresponds then expectations of outcomes can be better managed. Organizations otherwise run the risk of perpetuating inequities in the career development opportunities of employees.Originality/valueStudies on career capital emphasize its qualities or examine different globally mobile employee types. Yet there's a gap in understanding how the type of assignment impacts career capital development, transfer and utilization. This research fills this void by investigating the international transfer of career capital from host to home country specifically for assigned repatriates.
Digital procurement towards new performance frontiers: a systematic literature review and future research fronts
Authors: Jain Preeti , Gupta Amit Kumar 
Published: December 2023

Purpose
As digital procurement continues to transform heavily as a value center and create new business models by linking businesses with a web of external partners, the full path to achieving such an all-encompassing thing is unknown. Thus, the study aims to explore the research gap through an exhaustive bibliometric and systematic literature review on the Digital procurement theme in the supply chain domain.

Design/methodology/approach
This study is a qualitative and quantitative analysis of this field, using performance analysis and science mapping to examine 583 articles published from 2002 to 2021.

Findings
A systematic literature review indicated core topics on “sustainable or green procurement” and “emerging landscape of technology” in the field of study.

Research limitations/implications
Though the Scopus database used for the analysis is the largest, it may not have complete coverage of all published articles in the field of study; thus, this study is a representation of only a sample rather than its entire population.

Originality/value
Outcome is based on the review of the past 20 years’ contribution on the topic starting from 2002 to 2021.
Resolving the double-edged sword of mentoring: the role of generativity
Authors: Musselman Ryan , Becker William J. 
Published: December 2023

PurposeThis paper utilizes generativity to explore the relationship between mentoring support and organizational identification, turnover intention and reciprocated mentoring in protégés.Design/methodology/approachThe paper used a cross-sectional design with surveys administered to 351 working adults in the USA to test the hypotheses on the relationship between mentoring and turnover intention through organizational identification with first-stage moderation of generativity.FindingsEmployees who were high in generativity, mentoring support was positively associated with organizational identification and negatively associated with turnover intentions. Generativity was also positively related to reciprocated mentoring through the choice to mentor others, the number of mentees and the mentoring support provided.Practical implicationsThe authors' results suggest organizations receive the greatest benefits when providing mentoring support to generative employees.Originality/valueThis study applies generativity to the context of mentoring by exploring the impact of mentoring support on identification with the organization, turnover intentions and willingness to mentor others by comparing the conditional effects of high generativity versus low generativity.
Public-private partnership in municipal solid waste management in the Sunyani municipality of Ghana
Authors: Afful Bernadette Ekua Bedua , Addaney Michael , Anaafo David , Akudugu Jonas Ayaribilla , Borkor Felix Kwaku , Yeboah Elvis Oppong , Sampana Joshua 
Published: December 2023

Purpose
Poor municipal solid waste management is a major characteristic of urban development in Africa. In Ghana, local governments are mandated to ensure the collection, treatment and disposal of solid waste. However, this has been a herculean task for local governments in Ghana, owing to inadequate resources and weak technical capacities. This has prompted calls for, and actual involvement of the private sector through public-private partnerships (PPPs) in municipal solid waste management, particularly in the urban areas. This study aims to assess the roles, effectiveness and challenges of PPPs in urban waste management in the Sunyani municipality of Ghana.

Design/methodology/approach
Adopting a case study design, the study used a qualitative research approach to provide in-depth insights into PPPs in municipal solid waste management in the Sunyani municipality of Ghana. Therefore, key informant interviews and two focus group discussions were conducted.

Findings
The study revealed that some policies and actions of the local government (Assembly) do not positively facilitate the effective functioning of PPPs in municipal solid waste management. There is also lack of effective stakeholder consultation, collaboration and grassroot inclusion in the PPPs which affect the effective management of the increasing volumes of solid waste being generated within the municipality.

Practical implications
To achieve the objectives of the PPP arrangements, local authorities should initiate steps to effectively coordinate all the involved private companies. There must also be ways of involving the beneficiaries in the design and implementation of PPPs on waste management to allow for effective grassroots and participatory monitoring and evaluation.

Originality/value
The uniqueness of the case study being a mid-sized and secondary city in a developing country enhances the value of the findings and the application of recommendations in cities with similar characteristics and initiatives in improving PPPs in municipal waste management.
Merchant adoption intention of mobile payment platforms in Malaysia
Authors: Ojo Adedapo Oluwaseyi , Fawehinmi Olawole , Tan Christine Nya-Ling , Ojo Oluwayomi Toyin 
Published: December 2023

Purpose
In recent years, Malaysia has seen a dramatic change in the landscape of financial transactions due to the fast growth of mobile payment systems. This study aims to examine the technological, organisational and environmental (TOE) factors of merchants’ adoption intention to use mobile payment platforms essential for the continuing development and profitability of these cutting-edge payment options.

Design/methodology/approach
The research model was developed from the TOE framework and tested with the data collected from 120 merchants in Malaysia. The partial least squares structural equation modelling technique was used in analysing the collected data.

Findings
Technology readiness and competitor pressure were directly related to merchants' mobile payment adoption intention and indirectly through perceived strategic value. Also, perceived ease of use and perceived strategic value were significant predictors of the adoption intention of mobile payment.

Originality/value
This model demonstrates the relevance of TOE in explaining merchants' mobile payment adoption intention, with implications for policy and strategy to support the broader adoption of mobile payment platforms in Malaysia.
Exploring prospects of blockchain and fintech: using SLR approach
Authors: Kayani Umar Nawaz 
Published: December 2023

Purpose
This study aims to give a glimpse of the existing blockchain applications across industries and add to a complete knowledge of the blockchain’s properties.

Design/methodology/approach
Systematic literature review is used as the research strategy for this investigation and other aspects of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses framework have been incorporated to create a scholarly publications evaluation of the blockchain-based application in the financial arena and its future. The research looks at 86 studies published between 2018 and 2022.

Findings
There has been a steady but noticeable increase in the study of blockchain’s potential in many application domains over the past few of years. This rising tendency illustrates the newness and potential of blockchain technology, as well as the increasing attention from academics. According to the findings, blockchain is an appropriate solution for processing transactions using cryptocurrencies; nevertheless, it still has significant technical issues and limits that require to be exploring and solving before it can be considered a viable option. It is therefore, necessary to have a high level of reliability for payments and confidentiality, in addition to maintaining the anonymity of nodes, to stop assaults and efforts to disrupt transactions in the blockchain.

Practical implications
This study has several important theoretical and practical implications. First, it adds to the body of knowledge on blockchain and Fintech, focusing on the transaction side. While much blockchain research has focused on how the technology may affect strategic choices, this study has shed light on its potential from the perspective of financial reporting. Second, by highlighting the importance of the demand for the prompt identification of losses, this work adds to the body of knowledge on the factors that influence transaction frauds involving paper money. Additionally, by establishing the link between transparency and virtual transactions, the author backs up the asymmetric responses of investors to different investment possibilities. It looks at the evolution of financial technology (Fintech) and shows how it can be used to take the advantage of unique opportunities.

Originality/value
The study is different and novel from the previously published literature on this topic mainly because of its comprehensiveness, as it revolves around all industrial and commercial areas. The three main lines of research have been outlined, namely, classifying the many blockchain-based innovations that will alter the financial landscape in many industries; identifying whether these industries are a good fit for blockchain’s wealth creation potential; and directing researchers by outlining prospective study pathways.