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Why do consumers engage in a social media brand community: investigating the effect of psychological empowerment on commitment and loyalty
Authors: Shukla Mahima , Misra Richa , Gupta Rahul 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
This study aims to use empowerment theory to examine the relationship between a user's engagement type (active or passive) and psychological empowerment (intrapersonal and interactional) in the context of a social media brand community (SMBC). This study also looks at the impact of psychological empowerment on brand community commitment (CC) and brand loyalty.

Design/methodology/approach
Convenience and snowball sampling were used to select respondents from mobile phone brand communities in India. The conceptual model was tested using structure equation modelling.

Findings
According to the study findings, active user involvement in SMBC is strongly associated to both intrapersonal and interactional empowerment (IE), but passive user engagement is weakly related to IE. Furthermore, customer empowerment and CC have a strong impact on brand CC and brand loyalty.

Practical implications
SMBC is now a significant point of contact for building strong consumer–brand relationships. SMBC members who are actively involved in the community have greater emotional bonding, trust and commitment to the brand. Therefore, social media marketers should encourage their customers to get involved in a brand community and empower them by involving them in brand related decision, etc. This will help the community grow and thrive.

Originality/value
This study addresses a research gap by examining how active and passive members of an SMBC facilitate both focal points of psychological empowerment (intrapersonal and interactional), which increase the brand community's commitment and brand loyalty.
Exploring entrepreneurial intentions within equine sector from Romania: an environmental economics approach
Authors: Lupoae Oana Daniela , Capatina Alexandru , Radu Riana Iren , Isai Violeta Maria , Schin George Cristian 
Published: April 2023

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the correlations between latent variables embedded into three clusters (equine agritourism, therapeutic horse riding and equine sports) and entrepreneurial intentions of people interested to invest in equestrian sector.Design/methodology/approachThe authors propose a conceptual framework focused on three latent variables that influence the interest of horse enthusiasts to embrace an entrepreneurial career. Statistical analyses via Pearson’s chi-square tests, analysis of variance (statistical formula used to compare variances across the means (or average) of different groups) and regression analysis have been performed to validate our assumptions.FindingsFindings reveal a high level of interest of from horse enthusiasts to opt for an entrepreneurial career, as funding opportunities in this sector are growing due to European union and national funding available for this endeavour.Originality/valueVery limited research studies have been explored the entrepreneurial intentions in equine industry. This study proves that sports and therapeutic activities influence to the greatest extent, the entrepreneurial intention in the equestrian sector.
Gender diversity and risk-taking: evidence from dual banking systems
Authors: Sbai Hicham , Ed-Dafali Slimane 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the relationship between gender diversity and the risk profile of 141 listed banks from 14 emerging countries over the period of 2012–2020. Specifically, this study investigates whether the relationship between gender diversity and banking risk varies between Islamic banks and conventional banks, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The second aim is to investigate whether COVID-19 health crisis moderates the effect of gender diversity on banks’ risk-taking behavior within a dual banking system.

Design/methodology/approach
This study derives its theoretical foundation from both the token theory and the critical mass theory. Both fixed and random effects are combined to examine the relationship between gender diversity and bank risk-taking in emerging countries.

Findings
The results show that female presence on the board of directors reduces banks' financial risk. However, the presence of women continues to positively affect the capital adequacy ratio of large banks. The results also show that the presence of at least two female directors significantly reduces banking risk. The findings support the expectations of the token and critical mass theories. In addition, the presence of female board members, per se, does not influence the risk-taking behavior of Islamic banks. Finally, this study demonstrates that the moderating role of the COVID-19 health crisis is only more effective for large banks than for small ones. The analyses demonstrate good reliability and robustness of the findings of this study.

Practical implications
The study provides novel insights for policymakers and practitioners on how female directors impact banks’ risk-taking behavior in dual-banking countries. It also contributes to the debate on gender diversity and corporate governance literature, which can help in monitoring bank risk-taking and improving financial stability.

Originality/value
This study presents new evidence about the importance of board gender diversity for bank risk-taking in a dual banking system by considering the moderating influence of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study also contributes to the literature on bank risk-taking by applying two measures of gender diversity and a critical mass of women on boards.
Inequalities in democratic worker-owned firms by gender, race and immigration status: evidence from the first national survey of the sector
Authors: Reibstein Sarah , Hanson Schlachter Laura 
Published: April 2023

PurposeWorker cooperative practitioners and developers often claim that democratic worker ownership advances egalitarianism within and beyond the workplace, but most of the empirical evidence in the USA is based on ethnographic case studies or small-scale surveys. This study aims to leverage the first national survey about individuals' experiences in these unique firms to test for the presence of inequalities by gender, race and immigration status in the broader sector.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a 2017 survey comprising a sample of 1,147 workers from 82 firms. This study focuses on measures of workplace benefits that capture material and psychological ownership, wealth accumulation, wages, workplace autonomy and participation in governance. This study uses ordinary least squares regression models with fixed effects alongside pooled models to determine the effects of gender, race, immigration status and the intersection of gender and race on these outcomes, both within and between firms.FindingsThis study finds no evidence of wage gaps by gender, race or immigration status within worker cooperatives, with job type, tenure and worker ownership status instead explaining within-firm variation in pay. Still, this study documents sector-wide disparities in material and non-material outcomes by gender, race and immigration status, reflecting differences in individual-level human capital and job characteristics as well as widespread occupational segregation and homophily.Originality/valueThe paper offers a novel contribution to the literature on workplace empowerment and inequality in participatory firms by analyzing race, gender and immigration status in the most robust dataset that has been collected on worker cooperatives in the USA.
Resilience strategies in coping to disruptions of wheat supply chain caused by the Russia–Ukraine war crisis: case study from an emerging economy
Authors: Rahbari Misagh , Arshadi Khamseh Alireza , Sadati-Keneti Yaser 
Published: April 2023

PurposeThe Russia–Ukraine war has disrupted the wheat supply worldwide. Given that wheat is one of the most important agri-food products in the world, it is necessary to pay attention to the wheat supply chain during the global crises. The use of resilience strategies is one of the solutions to face the supply chain disruptions. In addition, there is a possibility of multiple crises occurring in global societies simultaneously.Design/methodology/approachIn this research, the resilience strategies of backup suppliers (BS) and inventory pre-prepositioning (IP) were discussed in order to cope with the wheat supply chain disruptions. Furthermore, the p-Robust Scenario-based Stochastic Programming (PRSSP) approach was used to optimize the wheat supply chain under conditions of disruptions from two perspectives, feasibility and optimality.FindingsAfter implementing the problem of a real case in Iran, the results showed that the use of resilience strategy reduced costs by 9.33%. It was also found that if resilience strategies were used, system's flexibility and decision-making power increased. Besides, the results indicated that if resilience strategies were used and another crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, supply chain costs would increase less than when resilience strategies were not used.Originality/valueIn this study, the design of the wheat supply chain was discussed according to the wheat supply disruptions due to the Russia–Ukraine war and its implementation on a real case. In the following, various resilience strategies were used to cope with the wheat supply chain disruptions. Finally, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wheat supply chain in the conditions of disruptions caused by the Russia–Ukraine war was investigated.
Psychological wellbeing practitioners’ experiences of improving access to psychological therapies (IAPT) services cultural competency training
Authors: Bucheeri Hala , Faheem Afsana 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
This study aims to explore whether the cultural competency training in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services is sufficient to equip Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) to support Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) service users.

Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative design was adopted using semi-structured interviews with six PWP participants. Reflexive thematic analysis using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) six-step process was used in data analysis.

Findings
Three themes revealed evaluations of PWP training, factors supporting PWPs’ cultural competency and points of improvement for PWP training. The training briefly and superficially covered cultural competency content; however, it encouraged PWPs to explore potential personal and cultural biases in therapy. PWP training can also be improved by providing more culturally relevant resources and involving BAME service users.

Research limitations/implications
A small sample size (N = 6) was used, impacting the findings’ generalizability.

Practical implications
PWP training does not sufficiently equip PWPs to support BAME service users. PWPs’ reflection of their own ethnic identity and personal experiences, when combined with training, can improve cultural competency. IAPT training should focus on cultural awareness, knowledge and skills to enhance therapeutic experience. Moreover, PWPs should reflect on their identity, personal biases and experiences when working with diverse communities.

Originality/value
This is one of the few qualitative studies evaluating the cultural competencies of PWPs in IAPT.
An experimental study of the effectiveness of fact checks: interplay of evidence type, veracity and news agreement
Authors: Tsang Stephanie Jean , Zheng Jingwei , Li Wenshu , Salaudeen Mistura Adebusola 
Published: April 2023

PurposeGiven the rapid growth in efforts on misinformation correction, the study aims to test how evidence type and veracity interact with news agreement on the effectiveness of fact-checking on how well a corrective message discount a false news information.Design/methodology/approachExperimental participants (N = 511) in Hong Kong were exposed to the same news article and then to a piece of corrective information debunking the news article with variation in the types of evidence (numerical vs narrative) and veracity (no verdict vs half false vs entirely false) in 2019.FindingsAmong the participants who disagreed with the news article, numerical fact-checking was more effective than narrative fact-checking in discounting the news article. Some evidence of the backfire effect was found among participants for whom the article was attitude incongruent.Originality/valueWhen debunking false information with people exposed to attitude-incongruent news, a milder verdict presented in the form of a half-false scale can prompt a more positive perception of the issue at stake than an entirely false scale, implying that a less certain verdict can help in mitigating the backfire effect compared to a certain verdict.
Reducing physical restraint in educational settings: a systematic literature review
Authors: Hodgkiss Bethany , Harding Emma 
Published: April 2023

AbstractPhysical restraint is a restrictive practice used in schools across the UK and there have been recent concerns around the appropriateness and frequency of using this intervention with pupils. Current data suggest that pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), a vulnerable and diverse group, are experiencing the majority of physical restraint used in educational settings. Physical restraint can lead to negative emotional and physical consequences in pupils who experience it and it is, therefore, important to explore alternative strategies to reduce or eliminate its use in educational settings. A systematic literature search found 15 studies (date range 1999–2019) that explored the effectiveness of school‐wide or individual approaches in reducing the frequency and/or duration of physical restraint. Most studies saw a significant decrease in physical restraint, and this study will discuss the key elements of the successful approaches, as well as consider the facilitators and barriers to implementation.
Determining decidability: How issue salience divergence structures party systems and affects citizens
Authors: GUNDERSON JACOB R. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis paper argues that issue salience divergence – the extent to which parties in a party system diverge in their allocation of salience across issues – is a key characteristic of party system decidability. Elections do not only matter in that politicians and parties with different policy positions may come to power. They can also matter if competing elites emphasize different issues. Using data from the MARPOR project and the Comparative Study of Electoral Systems, I demonstrate that voters perceive greater differences between parties when parties propose agendas that diverge with respect to issue salience. Furthermore, I demonstrate that perceptions of differences between parties mediate the effect of issue salience divergence on respondents’ satisfaction with democracy and self‐reported voter turnout. These findings indicate that salience‐based differentiation influences the quality of party systems alongside the traditional party system characteristics with important implications for public opinion and political behavior.
A 91% decline in a common anuran in an otherwise stable amphibian community inferred from 17 years of rapid road surveys
Authors: Lacroix C. , Schueler F. W. , Rollinson N. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAmphibians are disproportionately represented among the many vertebrate taxa that are declining globally. Few long‐term studies of amphibians exist, especially in temperate climates, hindering our understanding of long‐term trends in amphibian communities, which may delay or prevent management action. Here, we develop and deploy an inexpensive monitoring method with potentially broad scientific and community uptake, ‘rapid road surveys’. We test whether this protocol is useful in understanding relative abundance in an amphibian community over a 17‐year period. From 2003 to 2019, we performed thousands of rapid (5–15 min) amphibian surveys and recorded the number of on‐road amphibians along a single, 267 m stretch of secondary roads in rural Canada. Assuming that on‐road occurrence reflects relative amphibian population sizes, we show that amphibians have declined by approximately 73% from 2003 to 2019. The decline was driven by a remarkable 91% decrease in the abundance of northern leopard frogs (Lithobates pipiens), the species comprising the most observation records, while all other species did not show a temporal trend. We cannot attribute a definitive mechanism to the L. pipiens decline. However, by ruling out a number of putative causes, we hypothesize that it may be related to land‐use change or infectious disease. Our results show that a simple, temporally replicated road survey protocol, deployed in a spatially restricted area, can be a valuable tool for conservation scientists to understand trends in abundance across an entire community. We discuss how these rapid road surveys are likely a viable option for future community science initiatives.
Prognostic value of mitral regurgitation in patients undergoing left ventricular assist device deployment: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Arjomandi Rad Arian , Zubarevich Alina , Shah Viraj , Yilmaz Ogulcan , Vardanyan Robert , Naruka Vinci , Moorjani Narain , Ruhparwar Arjang , Punjabi Prakash P. , Weymann Alexander 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundLeft ventricular assist devices (LVADs) represent an important therapeutic option for patients progressing to end‐stage heart failure. LVAD has previously been shown to have a promising role in improving mitral regurgitation (MR). Nevertheless, the prognostic value of preoperative uncorrected MR in this population remains unclear.MethodsA systematic database search with meta‐analysis was conducted of comparative original articles of patients with preoperative mild MR (Grade 0–I) versus moderate–severe MR (Grade II–III) undergoing LVAD implantation, in EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane database, and Google Scholar, from inception to June 2022. Primary outcomes were overall and operative mortality. Secondary outcomes were neurological dysfunction, gastrointestinal bleeding, right heart failure, LVAD thrombosis, and driveline infection.ResultsOur search yielded 2228 relevant studies. A total of 19 studies met the inclusion criteria with a total of 11 873 patients. LVAD caused a statistically significant decrease of 35.9% in the number of patients with moderate–severe MR (grade II–III) postoperatively. No significant difference was observed in terms of overall mortality, operative mortality, GI bleeding, LVAD thrombosis, and driveline infection rates between mild and moderate–severe MR. An increased rate of right heart failure was seen among patients with moderate–severe MR, while lower rates of neurological events were also observed.ConclusionLVAD improves the haemodynamics of the left ventricle, to promote resolution of MR. Nevertheless, the severity of preoperative mitral regurgitation in patients undergoing LVAD deployment does not seem to affect mortality.
Near and dear: How the politicians' home bias influences corporate philanthropy in China
Authors: Yin Juelin , Cao Chunfang , Jia Fansheng , Zhao Jiaxin 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBuilding on institutional theory, we examine the effect of politicians' hometown favouritism on a firm's philanthropic engagement in China. We propose that firms headquartered in the politicians' hometowns tend to reduce their philanthropic investment because identification with their hometown activates the politicians' tendency to extend political legitimacy to hometown firms. Analysing a large sample of publicly listed Chinese firms for 2003–2015, we demonstrate that hometown firms evade their social responsibility by taking advantage of the incumbent provincial political leader's “home bias”. We also find that such a “home bias” effect exists when the political leader comes into power and disappears after the leader leaves office. Further analyses show that the firms' political dependency strengthens the “home bias” effect, so that firms in sensitive industries, with greater financial resources and private ownership, are more likely to evade their social engagement by taking advantage of the politicians' hometown favouritism. Our study highlights the critical role of hometown connections in corporate social responsibility in the Chinese relationship‐based business system. It also advances a normative institutional assessment of hometown‐based favouritism by highlighting its distinct dynamics and impacts on focal firms' social decision‐making.
Study of capsule endoscopy delivery at scale through enhanced artificial intelligence‐enabled analysis (the CESCAIL study)
Authors: Lei Ian Io , Tompkins Katie , White Elizabeth , Watson Angus , Parsons Nicholas , Noufaily Angela , Segui Santi , Wenzek Hagen , Badreldin Rawya , Conlin Abby , Arasaradnam Ramesh P. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAimLower gastrointestinal (GI) diagnostics have been facing relentless capacity constraints for many years, even before the COVID‐19 era. Restrictions from the COVID pandemic have resulted in a significant backlog in lower GI diagnostics. Given recent developments in deep neural networks (DNNs) and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in endoscopy, automating capsule video analysis is now within reach. Comparable to the efficiency and accuracy of AI applications in small bowel capsule endoscopy, AI in colon capsule analysis will also improve the efficiency of video reading and address the relentless demand on lower GI services. The aim of the CESCAIL study is to determine the feasibility, accuracy and productivity of AI‐enabled analysis tools (AiSPEED) for polyp detection compared with the ‘gold standard’: a conventional care pathway with clinician analysis.MethodThis multi‐centre, diagnostic accuracy study aims to recruit 674 participants retrospectively and prospectively from centres conducting colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) as part of their standard care pathway. After the study participants have undergone CCE, the colon capsule videos will be uploaded onto two different pathways: AI‐enabled video analysis and the gold standard conventional clinician analysis pathway. The reports generated from both pathways will be compared for accuracy (sensitivity and specificity). The reading time can only be compared in the prospective cohort. In addition to validating the AI tool, this study will also provide observational data concerning its use to assess the pathway execution in real‐world performance.ResultsThe study is currently recruiting participants at multiple centres within the United Kingdom and is at the stage of collecting data.ConclusionThis standard diagnostic accuracy study carries no additional risk to patients as it does not affect the standard care pathway, and hence patient care remains unaffected.