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Street vending in times of crisis: exploring insecurity and spatial dynamics in Aizawl, Mizoram, India
Authors: Lyngwa Aayushi , Sahoo Bimal Kishore 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to explore the influence of spatial dynamics on street vendors and examines the insecurities and coping mechanisms they faced and adopted during the pandemic. It examines the precarious nature of street vending during a global economic shock, highlighting the vulnerabilities and resilience of this informal sector.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a case study approach, conducting semi-structured face-to-face interviews with 74 street vendors in two key markets: Bara Bazaar (natural market) and Treasury Square (non-natural). The authors use the Gioia method, renowned for its systematic rigour in exploring the challenges and adaptations of street vendors during periods of economic uncertainty and crisis.

Findings
This study reveals that COVID-19 lockdowns profoundly impacted the security of tribal street vendors operating in natural and non-natural markets. It sheds light on the mechanism of shadow security, observed as a form of diverse coping mechanisms adopted by vendors during the pandemic, such as collective fund pooling, poultry farming and adapting new business models – from changing the goods they sell to transitioning between regular and mobile vending or from retail shops to street vending.

Social implications
This study used the grounded theory framework of sustainable livelihood strategies and explores how street vendors can achieve sustainability through street vending. It further proposes recommendations for urban policies tailored across various dimensions.

Originality/value
This paper highlights indigenous mechanisms to secure livelihoods, which act as safety nets and facilitate a form of shadow security. The paper also determines how the spatial dynamics of a vending location can preferably change the security of the street vendors in times of crisis. This research challenges the oversimplified notion that the social security of street vendors cannot be neatly categorised as secure or insecure. Instead, it underscores vendors’ dynamic strategies and resilience to sustain their livelihoods amidst economic disruptions.
Eco-friendly smart home technologies: exploring investor perspectives on adoption drivers and barriers
Authors: Schäfer Jennifer Julia , Hennig Kerstin Hiska 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis paper identifies the most significant eco-friendly smart home technology (eco-SHT) adoption drivers and barriers for investors. Findings highlight potential investor approaches to overcome these adoption barriers within the stages of the innovation-decision process (IDP), helping to increase investments towards eco-SHTs, ultimately fostering sustainability.Design/methodology/approachWith 42 interviews, the studies’ qualitative research design entails two in-depth semi-structured interview rounds. While integrating the IDP, the first set of interviews identify the most common investor adoption drivers and barriers regarding eco-SHTs. The second interview round fixates on potential approaches to overcome the identified barriers.FindingsRegulatory and ideological factors, financial considerations, market dynamics and demand, user aspects and technology and integration are the main eco-SHT adoption drivers and barriers from an investor perspective. Approaches to overcome these obstacles entail educative and awareness initiatives, refined financial planning and incentives, strategic market positioning and partnerships, user-centric designs and feedback and improved technological integration and support.Originality/valueBy extending beyond traditional analyses of supply-demand dynamics, costs and returns, this research examines eco-SHTs from an investor’s perspective, while strategically investigating the key drivers, barriers and methods to address these challenges. The study incorporates multidimensional factors other than typical investor concerns, offering a comprehensive, multidisciplinary perspective. It covers all IDP stages, constructing a matrix of drivers, obstacles and supporting strategies to advance sustainability within the real estate sector.
Virtual land in the metaverse? Exploring the dynamic correlation with physical real estate
Authors: Leonhard Heiko , Nagl Maximilian , Schaefers Wolfgang 
Published: January 2025

PurposeAs blockchain-based virtual worlds gain prominence within the emerging metaverse and Web3, numerous global companies and investors are buying purely virtual land to explore new business potentials and capitalize on digital assets. Given the similarities to physical real estate, this study examines the dynamics of the secondary market for virtual land and relates its returns to those of physical real estate.Design/methodology/approachUsing transaction-level data from a prominent virtual land platform, the authors construct a virtual land market index based on repeat sales index methodology from traditional real estate studies. Wavelet coherence analysis is employed to examine the dynamic correlation between virtual land and various physical real estate market returns. The determinants of this correlation are estimated using stepwise regression analysis. A portfolio analysis explores the implications of adding virtual land to traditional asset portfolios.FindingsThe correlation between virtual and physical real estate market returns is generally low, reaching its lowest during the Covid-19 lockdowns from 2020 to 2022. It spikes during acute economic turmoil such as the initial Covid-19 outbreak or interest rate change announcements. The correlation is primarily driven by consumer and economic climate, the price of the virtual economy token and investor attention. Portfolio analysis indicates that virtual land can enhance risk-adjusted returns within a traditional portfolio, particularly when added to a commercial real estate portfolio.Research limitations/implicationsThis study examines a single virtual land market, despite it being the oldest and one of the largest. Given the rapidly evolving nature of virtual worlds, it is crucial to further test the results and include new virtual land platforms as they emerge.Practical implicationsThe findings provide actionable insights on portfolio implications for investors seeking alternative real-estate-like assets in the digital space. Additionally, this study offers strategic guidance for entering the metaverse, including a comprehensive overview of established virtual presences.Originality/valueWith the advancing digitization of real estate markets, this study is the first to explore the correlation between market returns of virtual land in the metaverse and traditional physical real estate. The findings provide valuable empirical insights for investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs and companies interested in the intersection of digital and traditional property markets.
Intellectual capital-based research impact management: a strategic approach to increase regional intellectual capital
Authors: Romano Marco , Cunningham James A. , Cuttone Giacomo , Munnia Alessia , Nicotra Melita 
Published: January 2025

PurposeEntrepreneurial universities, through their intellectual capital (IC), can promote the development of a third mission, which involves collaborating with business and societal organizations to create value. Joint research projects are undertaken within entrepreneurial universities leveraging their IC. These generate value for both the academic community and the territory as they generate impact, in terms of regional IC. At the micro level, scientists in the principal investigator (PI) role are influential actors in generating impact and IC that is beneficial for all joint project stakeholders. The purpose of the paper is to address the existing gap in entrepreneurial university literature concerning the impact generation process.Design/methodology/approachThe paper represents a theoretical contribution adopting a deductive approach. FindingsThis paper proposes a novel approach to support PIs in entrepreneurial universities in the process of managing innovative initiatives toward IC impact generation. First, we present the IC-based Research Impact Tool (ICRIT) to guide PIs acting as explorative entrepreneurs; then we propose an IC-based Research Impact Report (ICRIR) including some key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate impact and IC.Research limitations/implicationsThe theoretical approach proposed could be developed further. This could be furthered through more empirical studies using initially, for example, comparative cross-country case study research.Originality/valueThe paper sheds new light on the importance of the final impact generated by research initiatives, focusing on the crucial role played by PIs and promoting the adoption of an IC-based strategic approach, to maximize the final impact of projects, in terms of regional IC.
Modelling the blockchain technology adoption barriers in the Indian education management system
Authors: Satvik Satvik , Naik B. Koteswararao , Dwivedi Rajeev , Yoshikuni Adilson Carlos 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
Blockchain is a nascent technology that has the ability to revolutionize the workings of the educational landscape. However, there are several barriers to the adoption of blockchain technology (BCT). So, this paper aims to determine, rank and analyse the interdependent contextual relationship among the BCT adoption barriers within the education management system (EMS) of higher education institutes.

Design/methodology/approach
The present research principally uses the technology-organization-environment model for the classification of BCT adoption barriers in the EMS. An integrated dual phase best-worst method and interpretive structural modelling – cross-impact matrix multiplication applied to classification (BWM-ISM-MICMAC) analysis is used for the identification, prioritization and analysis of the contextual relationships among the BCT barriers.

Findings
The findings of the research show that the environmental barrier among the primary barriers and the lack of government initiatives among the sub-barriers are crucial barriers to BCT adoption in the EMS.

Research limitations/implications
Certain barriers might not be selected during the literature review and expert opinions might be biased. Future studies should use structural equation modelling to validate the relationships between BCT barriers and conduct similar research across other business sectors to provide valuable insights for scholars and practitioners alike.

Practical implications
The study facilitates a better perspective of BCT barriers and explores possible solutions more comprehensively for policymakers and field managers. Consequently, it offers viable suggestions for the successful and effective implementation of BCT within the EMS.

Originality/value
The concept of using the blockchain in academics is a novel one. This study establishes a crucial research base for the smooth adoption of BCT in EMS.
Why are we failing to further our understanding of suicide?
Authors: Lester David 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The main aim of this paper is to try and understand why our knowledge of why people take their own lives is so limited.

Design/methodology/approach
Methodological problems that have hindered our efforts to understand why people die by suicide are reviewed. Two solutions are proposed. The first describes a way of extrapolating from research on attempted suicides to those who die by suicide. The second solution is to develop a sound typology of suicides and search for causes for each type.

Findings
The piece provides a selective review of the literature on suicide.

Originality/value
This opinion piece is written by a researcher who has spent his entire career and much of his retirement studying the causes of suicide (Ed).
Challenges hindering industrialized wooden multi-story construction from a contractor’s perspective: a case study from Finland
Authors: Kinnunen Sakari , Annunen Petteri , Kujala Jaakko 
Published: January 2025

PurposeIndustrialized construction (IC) is growing globally as an alternative and supplemental construction concept. High expectations have been set for IC to solve existing problems in the industry and enhance productivity. This study aims to identify the most intriguing challenges hindering industrialized wooden multi-story construction (WMC) in the Finnish context from a contractor’s perspective.Design/methodology/approachMethodologically, this study was a qualitative, single-case study with an inductive approach. Data were collected through five semi-structured interviews and analyzed using NVivo software. Observations were coded and classified into 10 categories and finally synthesized into 3 themes.FindingsThe results revealed that industrialized WMC companies are generating many innovations, primarily occurring at the company level. However, shortages in product systems and operation models, such as concept inflexibility and insufficient design fidelity and quality control practices, hinder the progress of industrialization. The findings also indicate that within the pre-fabrication context, production capacity management and cash flow management are key control factors in industrialized WMC. Strong variation in regulatory interpretation by authorities creates a significant challenge for IC concept development and project management.Originality/valueThis study endorses the existing research findings, highlights a new perspective on challenges in IC and highlights the importance of increasing cooperation between companies engaged in industrialization measures, accelerating the development of individual companies and fostering a more appropriate industry structure.
Work/family border theory and work/family enrichment theory: a comparison, contrast and critique review
Authors: Dunn Stephanie N. 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
As employees in today's society attempt to find a balance between work and family responsibilites, conflicts between the two continue to be a struggle. This paper aims to review two theories- work/family border theory and work/family enrichment theory- focusing on the challenges employees face trying to accomplish balance in a daily routine.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper synthesizes findings from existing literature.

Findings
While many employees continue to try to find a balance between work and family and avoid work-family conflict, many continue to place boundaries and not allow for negative impacts between their home and work environments. Many employees continue to struggle to find a daily routine that works for all living in the same household.

Practical implications
Developing a way to enrich the lives of all involved takes time and patience, as there has to be a balance involved while maintaining one’s ability to manage borders, roles and enrichment of their own lives, especially in today’s environment. By employees embracing the decision to find a balance of borders and roles that works for them, they can experience positive impacts in their lives.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to the growing body of literature by providing strategies for enriching the lives of all involved while managing bordersand roles. Ensuring these are being properly managed at work and home, employees can create a smooth transition between these, reducing conflict and enhancing employee well-being.
Fault-tolerant reconfiguration estimation and control of vehicle state under sensor fault
Authors: Luo Jin , Yin Lebin , Lv Ruiqi , Wang Wei , Li Jing 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this study proposes a strategy based on vehicle kinematics, dynamics and fusion estimation. The estimation signal of vehicle driving state is crucial for vehicle driving safety and stability control, and the issue of fault-tolerant reconstruction estimation of vehicle driving state under the failure of yaw rate or lateral acceleration sensors is a significant research topic.

Design/methodology/approach
A strategy based on vehicle kinematics, dynamics and fusion estimation is proposed. To address the issue of inaccurate calculation of tire forces because of sensor failure, a method combining adaptive sliding mode observer, genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization algorithm is proposed to accurately calculate tire forces, and the Square Root Cubature Kalman Filter algorithm is used to reconstruct the estimation of vehicle driving state under sensor failure. To improve the accuracy of fault-tolerant reconstruction estimation of vehicle driving state, an error-weighted multi-method fusion estimation strategy for vehicle driving state is proposed. A fast terminal sliding mode control algorithm is proposed to control the stability of the fault-tolerant reconstruction estimation signal of vehicle driving state.

Findings
Simulation results show that the proposed fault-tolerant reconstruction estimation algorithm for vehicle driving state can accurately estimate the actual driving state of the vehicle and stably participate in the vehicle stability control system, achieving fault-tolerant reconstruction estimation and control of vehicle driving state under sensor failure.

Originality/value
The problem of vehicle motion state estimation under yaw velocity sensor fault or lateral acceleration sensor fault is solved, and fault tolerance control under sensor state is realized.
Divergence of vessel diameter explains interspecific variation in hydraulic safety to salinity in the Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem
Authors: Chowdhury Md. Qumruzzaman , Sarker Swapan Kumar , Imran Md. Imam Hossain , Datta Anup , Akhter Syeda Kaifee , Ahmed Zubayer , Beeckman Hans 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Despite their crucial role in providing ecosystem services and livelihood support in 124 countries, mangroves are facing challenges from warming, altered seasonal precipitation and sea level rise (SLR) in the face of climate change. Variation in intra‐ and interspecific hydraulic traits and related xylem anatomy may allow trees to adapt to changing environmental conditions, yet little is known about adaptive plasticity in mangroves.

We examined (i) xylem and hydraulic trait variation across three (low, medium and high) salinity zones in three widespread mangrove species (Exocecaria agallocha, Xylocarpus moluccensis and Heritiera fomes) with distinct shade tolerance characteristics in the Bangladesh Sundarbans, (ii) associations of xylem and hydraulic traits, and (iii) habitat (regulator, resource and forest structure) effects on vessel diameter due to its strong influence on hydraulic conductivity variation.

Although potential conductivity (KP) and leaf‐specific conductivity (KL) showed species‐specific variation, a notably greater conductivity was found in the low‐salinity zone (LSZ), which had lower vessel wall reinforcement (t/b)2. Xylem and hydraulic traits exhibited mostly strong phylogenetic signals, whereas pairwise relationships between traits were phylogenetically independent. The study species had distinct hydraulic characteristics, where vessel diameter (D) was strongly related to the variation in KP and KL. Furthermore, the study species exhibited a weak trade‐off between hydraulic efficiency and safety.

A greater percentage of smaller vessel diameters in light‐demanding E. agallocha indicates greater hydraulic safety against cavitation under stressful conditions than in shade‐tolerant H. fomes, followed by X. moluccensis. Although species characteristics place broad bounds on xylem traits, the combined effects of salinity, nutrient availability and tree size modulate vessel diameter, which leads to hydraulic conductivity variation.

The contrasting safety in terms of vessel diameter in mangroves suggests an important role in adaptation to salinity and species distribution. The results also provide insight into salinity‐induced growth reduction and mortality in mangroves.

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RRphylogeography: A new method to find the area of origin of species and the history of past contacts between species
Authors: Mondanaro Alessandro , Castiglione Silvia , Di Febbraro Mirko , Timmermann Axel , Girardi Giorgia , Melchionna Marina , Serio Carmela , Belfiore Arianna Morena , Raia Pasquale 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

One of the main goals of historical biogeography is understanding where species originated, and how climate change and ecological interactions shaped their distribution. The task is complicated by both active and passive mechanisms, including habitat tracking, the separation of species into metapopulations of variably interconnected demes, and long‐distance dispersal, which may all obscure the geographic signature of species origin.

Current historical biogeography tools use phylogenies to infer the area of origin (AOO). They work by discretizing the geographic range occupied by the species into distinct areas and then applying ancestral character estimation to identify the area occupied at speciation. These methods are powerful and can account for different modes of speciation. Yet, they are bound to assume that the discrete areas currently occupied by the species are faithful representation of their climatic and historic affiliation and ignore metapopulation structures. Still, most methods cannot take advantage of fossil information or work with phylogenies including extinct species. Although explicit bioclimatic modelling is now possible under some implementations, these limitations are partly unresolved, which burdens the accuracy of the AOO estimation process.

We present a new tool written in R, named RRphylogeography, meant to find the AOO of species, and to locate feasible zones of contact between species throughout their history. RRphylogeography starts from the bioclimatic modelling of the species, identifies potential habitat patches occupied during speciation and finds the habitat patches most likely to represent the AOO or contact.

By using virtual species simulations, we compared RRphylogeography to common historical biogeography tools. We found RRphylogeography statistically outcompetes these alternatives under all study conditions, reaching especially accurate predictions. We additionally used RRphylogeography to investigate the complex phylogeographic history of the polar bear Ursus maritimus. The method placed the origin of the species in Northern Beringia. Intriguingly, it further shows possible contact zones between polar and brown bear in northwestern Europe during the late Pleistocene and in Beringia during the Pleistocene to Holocene transition, which is in perfect agreement with the known hybridization history between the two species.