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How open innovation drives intellectual capital to superior organizational resilience: evidence from China's ICT sector
Authors: Ju Jia 
Published: June 2023

PurposeOpen innovation is regarded as the driven factor for organizational resilience, but open innovation's role and effect mechanism in leveraging organizational resilience has been limited explored. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationships between two types of open innovation and organizational resilience and the mediating effect of intellectual capital on open innovation and organizational resilience.Design/methodology/approachAfter a literature review, a research model including open innovation, intellectual capital and organizational resilience is proposed. Survey data are collected from information and communication technologies (ICT) sector in China and analyzed by using partial least squares–structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and Bootstrapping procedure to present results of each hypothesis test.FindingsResults indicate that inbound open innovation has a significant and direct impact on organizational resilience, while outbound open innovation has not. In addition, all three dimensions of intellectual capital were significantly correlated with organizational resilience and had mediating roles in the indirect effect of inbound open innovation and organizational resilience. Nevertheless, only social capital played a mediating role in the relationship between outbound open innovation and organizational resilience.Originality/valueThe study explores the relationships among open innovation, intellectual capital and organizational resilience in a comprehensive model, which is the first known study to highlight that open innovation can enhance organizational resilience through intellectual capital, and provides valuable suggestions for improving organizational resilience.
Case study of an integrated health and social care initiative for geriatric patients in rural Alberta
Authors: Cheng Siu Mee , Catallo Cristina 
Published: June 2023

PurposeRural regions in Canada are aging faster than urban centers, but access to health and social care is limited. Integrated health and social care (IHSC) through collaboration across different health and social care organizations can support enhanced care for older adults living in rural regions. However, IHSC is not well understood within a rural Canadian context.Design/methodology/approachA case study of a Canadian IHSC initiative, Geriatric Assessment Program Collaboratory (GAPC), in northern Alberta was undertaken to understand how successful IHSC can occur in an urban/rural region. The study used key informant interviews and a focus group of representatives from the GAPC organizations.FindingsNine factors were identified that support GAPC: communications, information sharing, shared vision and goals, inter-organizational culture, diffused leadership, team-based approaches, dedicated resources, role clarity, champions and pre-existing relationships. Eight external influence factors were identified as influencing partnership including geography, strong sense of community, inter-sectoral work, public policy, governance authorities and structures, funding models, aging communities and operating within a not-for-profit (NFP) setting.Originality/valueThe study reveals insights into how IHSC can occur within a rural Canadian context. This study demonstrates that IHSC occurs at the local level and that primary care providers can drive IHSC successfully.
The contextual embeddedness of female entrepreneurship: investigating the influence of macro and motherhood factors in Bahrain
Authors: Hatoum Hala , Haddoud Mohamed Yacine , Mordi Chima 
Published: June 2023

PurposeThe paper aims to shed light on the factors that affect female entrepreneurship at the macro-environment level and motherhood in the Kingdom of Bahrain.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on the 5M model and an institutional approach, this paper uses a qualitative semi-structured in-depth interview approach with 44 female entrepreneurs.FindingsThe results uncover several findings highlighting the important influence of the macro-environment on female entrepreneurs in Bahrain, grouped under formal (complex regulations, double employment constraints and financial obligations) and informal (societal perceptions) institutions, as well as the nuanced role of motherhood factors.Originality/valueThe study addresses the motherhood aspect of female entrepreneurs comprising household, family, child/elderly care and societally perceived female duties. Therefore, it constitutes the primary building block in a more gender-aware approach to female entrepreneurship. Addressing societal perceived gender roles leads to a comprehensive perspective on the study of female entrepreneurs.
Incorporating mobile learning and the CAP(E) framework in improving the receptive skills of students
Authors: Istek Esra , Ironsi Chinaza Solomon 
Published: June 2023

PurposeGiven the persistent receptive skills challenges faced by language learners and the numerous merits of using technologically-enhanced learning in the form of mobile-assisted language learning in language teaching, this study decides to incorporate a context-analysis-practice-exploration lesson-planning framework with mobile learning to improve the receptive skills of learners. This step is necessary on the recommendation by scholarly research that while implementing technology, teacher training, digital literacy and expertise, incorporating good teaching practices and lesson planning frameworks may assist in yielding positive results.Design/methodology/approachThis study decides to utilize a mixed-method research design through an experimental approach to elicit information from 90 EFL students concerning the effectiveness of incorporating the context-analysis-practice-exploration framework in a mobile-leaning mode instructional delivery to improve their reading and listening skills.FindingsAfter collecting and analyzing data, the study found that while the participants perceived enhanced-mobile learning to make lessons enjoyable, integrating this framework and m-learning improved their reading skills. This study used notable findings to make pedagogical conclusions on the objective of this study.Originality/valueThis study contributes through empirical evidence on the effectiveness of incorporating mobile learning and a responsive lesson planning framework towards improving English as a foreign language learners' learning outcome. Besides, this study is the first to probe and unpack the effectiveness of a responsive lesson-planning framework in language education.
Contextualized computations: a multi-objective optimization approach for designing contextually responsive building envelopes
Authors: Alani Mostafa , Kahera Akel 
Published: June 2023

PurposeThis study explores the potential of computational design processes in creating contextually responsive envelopes for high-rise residential buildings in the Middle East. This includes considering both physical constraints and social preferences, with a focus on balancing sunlight exposure, privacy and views.Design/methodology/approachA two-phase simulation study analyzed various exterior envelope systems in Baghdad high-rise buildings. The first phase examined two commonly used exterior envelopes – fully glazed and window-based – to assess sunlight exposure, privacy and views. In the second phase, a multi-objective optimization process was applied to derive contextually optimized design solutions addressing the challenges identified in the first phase.FindingsThe study reveals that contextually optimized design solutions significantly improved direct sunlight exposure and privacy while maintaining satisfactory views. Although fully glazed exterior envelopes provided better-uninterrupted views, the optimized solutions offered more balanced performance across all factors, demonstrating the potential of computational design processes in creating contextually responsive building envelopes.Originality/valueThis paper emphasizes the importance of considering both physical and social contexts in the development of algorithms for architecture in the Middle East. This paper supports a progressive interpretation of traditional building references and demonstrates how computational design processes can create contextually responsive building envelopes that satisfy social needs and provide better-performing buildings for inhabitants.
Asian American police officers in the 21st century: the “other” minority cop
Authors: Yu Helen H. 
Published: June 2023

PurposeThis study examines a variety of personal and workplace topics to uncover why Asians are still underrepresented in US policing, despite a 114% growth in the Asian American population during the past 30 years.Design/methodology/approachSurvey responses are collected from Asian police officers (N = 70) to capture their characteristics and lived experiences.FindingsThis study found 11 themes that may account for the underrepresentation of Asian Americans in US policing.Research limitations/implicationsThe small sample size represents those respondents from only four US states, limiting the sampling frame and generalizability.Practical implicationsThis study offers targeted recruitment strategies for improving Asian representation in US policing.Originality/valueAlthough Asians account for 6% of the US population, very little is still known about the experiences of Asian American police officers, despite working in one of the most visible public institutions in local government.
Hybrid particle swarm optimization algorithms for cost-oriented robotic assembly line balancing problems
Authors: Zhang Canran , Dou Jianping , Wang Shuai , Wang Pingyuan 
Published: June 2023

Purpose
The cost-oriented robotic assembly line balancing problem (cRALBP) has practical importance in real-life manufacturing scenarios. However, only a few studies tackle the cRALBP using exact methods or metaheuristics. This paper aims to propose a hybrid particle swarm optimization (PSO) combined with dynamic programming (DPPSO) to solve cRALBP type-I.

Design/methodology/approach
Two different encoding schemes are presented for comparison. In the frequently used Scheme 1, a full encoding of task permutations and robot allocations is adopted, and a relatively large search space is generated. DPSO1 and DPSO2 with the full encoding scheme are developed. To reduce the search space and concern promising solution regions, in Scheme 2, only task permutations are encoded, and DP is used to obtain the optimal robot sequence for a given task permutation in a polynomial time. DPPSO is proposed.

Findings
A set of instances is generated, and the numerical experiments indicate that DPPSO achieves a tradeoff between solution quality and computation time and outperforms existing algorithms in solution quality.

Originality/value
The contributions of this paper are three aspects. First, two different schemes of encoding are presented, and three PSO algorithms are developed for the purpose of comparison. Second, a novel updating mechanism of discrete PSO is adjusted to generate feasible task permutations for cRALBP. Finally, a set of instances is generated based on two cost parameters, then the performances of algorithms are systematically compared.
A hybrid approach for machining optimization of the WEDM using grey-fuzzy with Metaphor-Less algorithms for Ti-3Al-2.5V
Authors: Kumar Anshuman , Upadhyay Chandramani , Subbiah Ram , Nagaraju Dusanapudi Siva 
Published: June 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the influence of “BroncoCut-X” (copper core-ZnCu50 coating) electrode on the machining of Ti-3Al-2.5V in view of its extensive use in aerospace and medical applications. The machining parameters are selected as Spark-off Time (SToff), Spark-on Time (STon), Wire-speed (Sw), Wire-Tension (WT) and Servo-Voltage (Sv) to explore the machining outcomes. The response characteristics are measured in terms of material removal rate (MRR), average kerf width (KW) and average-surface roughness (SA).

Design/methodology/approach
Taguchi’s approach is used to design the experiment. The “AC Progress V2 high precision CNC-WEDM” is used to conduct the experiments with ϕ 0.25 mm diameter wire electrode. The machining performance characteristics are examined using main effect plots and analysis of variance. The grey-relation analysis and fuzzy interference system techniques have been developed to combine (called grey-fuzzy reasoning grade) the experimental response while Rao-Algorithm is used to calculate the optimal performance.

Findings
The hybrid optimization result is obtained as SToff = 50µs, STon = 105µs, Sw = 7 m/min, WT = 12N and Sv=20V. Additionally, the result is compared with the firefly algorithm and improved gray-wolf optimizer to check the efficacy of the intended approach. The confirmatory test has been further conducted to verify optimization results and recorded 8.14% overall machinability enhancement. Moreover, the scanning electron microscopy analysis further demonstrated effectiveness in the WEDMed surface with a maximum 4.32 µm recast layer.

Originality/value
The adopted methodology helped to attain the highest machinability level. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this work is the first investigation within the considered parametric range and adopted optimization technique for Ti-3Al-2.5V using the wire-electro discharge machining.
Postmarketing surveillance of nivolumab plus ipilimumab combination therapy in Japanese patients with unresectable malignant melanoma
Authors: Yamazaki Naoya , Kiyohara Yoshio , Uhara Hisashi , Tsuchida Tetsuya , Yoshida Ai , Yamada Takako , Komoto Akira 
Published: June 2023

AbstractAlthough malignant melanoma is relatively rare in Japan, it is often diagnosed at a later stage than in Western countries. Nivolumab and ipilimumab are immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting programmed death 1 and cytotoxic T‐lymphocyte‐associated protein 4, respectively. Owing to their complementary anticancer effects, nivolumab and ipilimumab combination therapy (N + I) has been studied and approved for treating malignant melanoma in various countries including Japan. Real‐world postmarketing surveillance was implemented to record treatment‐related adverse events (TRAEs) in patients treated with N + I following its approval in Japan. Patients were eligible for registration if they had unresectable malignant melanoma and started N + I between September 2018 and August 2019. The observation period was 13 weeks from starting N + I. Only safety information was collected and evaluated. The final case report form lock was March 2021. Overall, 173 patients (median age, 66.0 years; performance status 0–1, 88.4%; skin: 53.2%; mucosal: 32.4%) were eligible for the analyses. Overall, 34.1% of patients completed 4 doses of N + I. N + I was discontinued by 63.0% (due to adverse events in 67.9% and disease progression/death in 22.9%). Any grade and grade ≥3 TRAEs were reported in 73.41% and 52.02%, respectively. TRAEs in ≥10 patients were hepatic function abnormal (any grade/grade ≥3: 23.12%/13.29%), pyrexia (10.40%/0.58%), diarrhea (9.25%/2.89%), rash (8.67%/0.58%), hypophysitis (5.78%/5.20%), interstitial lung disease (5.78%/2.89%), and liver disorder (5.78%/4.62%). TRAEs were classified as recovered (36.99% of patients), recovering (44.51%), unrecovered (13.29%), recovered with sequelae (2.31%), and death (1.73%). Overall, 24 of 34 patients (70.59%) with gastrointestinal‐related and 53 of 65 (81.54%) liver‐related TRAEs received treatment, such as a steroid with/without an immunosuppressant; most patients recovered within 1 to 2 months. In conclusion, this postmarketing surveillance of N + I in patients with unresectable malignant melanoma revealed no new safety concerns compared with results of prior studies. Immune‐related TRAEs were generally manageable by appropriate treatment including a steroid.
Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor: A chondromyxoid fibroma‐like type
Authors: Koga Kaori , Iwasaki Hiroshi , Nabeshima Kazuki 
Published: June 2023

AbstractPhosphaturic mesenchymal tumor (PMT) is a rare neoplasm that causes tumor‐induced osteomalasia (TIO) in most affected patients, usually through the production of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23). This tumor is often misdiagnosed due to its relative rarity and its widely varied histomorphologic spectrum. Here we describe a case of a 78‐year‐old woman who presented with a left middle tumor without symptoms of TIO. The histological features resembled chondromyxoid fibroma with smudgy calcification in the tumor matrix. In addition, we evaluated FGF23 expression through immunohistochemical study and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. PMT with chondromyxoid fibroma features are extremely rare. Examining the expression of FGF23 is useful in the diagnosis of PMT.
Pressure and frequency dependence of elastic moduli of fluid‐saturated dual‐porosity rocks
Authors: Chen Fubin , Zong Zhaoyun , Yin Xingyao , Yang Zhifang , Yan Xinfei 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe elastic moduli of subsurface rocks saturated with geofluid often depend on the wave frequency and confining pressure due to the wave‐induced fluid flow and their significant intrinsic compressibility. Therefore, the knowledge of the pressure‐dependent dispersion of elastic moduli is usually used in broad practical scenarios such as geofluid discrimination and in situ abnormal pressure detection. We propose a simple dual‐porosity model to describe the pressure and frequency dependence of elastic moduli of fluid‐saturated rocks. First, we follow the idea of the Shapiro dual‐porosity model to yield more accurate formulas for pressure‐dependent stiff porosity and crack porosity. Then the new formulas for stiff and crack porosities are utilized to express the bulk and shear moduli of dry rocks as a function of pressure. Further, the bulk and shear moduli of a modified frame (i.e. a rock skeleton with the dry stiff pores and fluid‐saturated cracks) are formulated with the pressure‐dependent elastic moduli of dry rock. In order to consider the wave energy attenuation induced by fluid in cracks, the frequency‐independent fluid modulus imbedded in the formulas for bulk and shear moduli of a modified frame is replaced with a frequency‐dependent one incorporating the effect of viscoelastic relaxation. The effective bulk and shear moduli of entire fluid‐saturated body can be computed by inserting the pressure‐dependent stiff porosity and elastic moduli of a modified frame into the Gassmann equation. Moreover, appropriate simplification is performed on the central equations in the case of low porosity and weak deformation of stiff pores to yield an approximate model. Modelling results show that the proposed model can reasonably account for the nonlinear variation of bulk and shear moduli with the elevating effective pressure and cautiously predict the wave dispersion and attenuation. We validate our model by comparing the predicted elastic moduli with the corresponding results given by Shapiro model–based equations and with the laboratory measurements of five different fluid‐saturated rock samples.
Arsenic pollution from human activities drives changes in soil microbial community characteristics
Authors: Liu Yang , Dai Wei , Yao Dandan , Wang Ning , Liu Mingqing , Wang Lei , Tian Wei , Yan Peirui , Huang Zhonglin , Wang Hui 
Published: June 2023

AbstractSoil arsenic (As) pollution not only decreases plant productivity but also soil quality, in turn hampering sustainable agricultural development. Despite the negative effects of As contamination on rice yield and quality being reported widely, the responses of microbial communities and co‐occurrence networks in paddy soil to As pollution have not been explored. Here, based on high‐throughput sequencing technologies, we investigated bacterial abundance and diversity in paddy soils with different levels of As contamination, and constructed associated microbial co‐occurrence networks. As pollution reduced soil bacterial diversity significantly (p < 0.001). In addition, bioavailable As concentrations were negatively correlated with Actinobacteria and Acidobacteria relative abundance (p < 0.05). Conversely, As pollution had a positive relationship with Chloroflexi, Betaproteobacteria, and Bacteroidetes relative abundance (p < 0.05). Firmicutes relative abundance decreased with an increase in total As concentration. The ecological clusters and key groups in bacterial co‐occurrence networks exhibited distinct trends with an increase in As pollution. Notably, Acidobacteria play an important role in maintaining microbial networks in As contaminated soils. Overall, we provide empirical evidence that As contamination influences soil microbial community structure, posing a threat to soil ecosystem health and sustainable agriculture.
Forecasting China's water use peak path under coordinating perspective from economic development and technological progress
Authors: Zhou Qin , Zhang Hengquan , Zhang Chenjun , Fang Zhou , Cheng Changgao 
Published: June 2023

AbstractChina holds the distinction of being the foremost global consumer of water resources and contends with a significant level of water scarcity. In light of this quandary, China has been assiduously endeavoring to foster water conservation practices with the ultimate objective of reaching a peak point in water use. In this paper, we construct a framework for forecasting China's total water use (TWU) peak path. In this framework, we select influencing factors in terms of both economy and technology to forecast the peak path of China's TWU under six different scenarios, and analyze the economic and technological circumstances at the peak. Our findings indicate that China's TWU will persist in its upward trend based on both the high growth and business as usual scenarios. The projected peak period is estimated to transpire in 2037, 2032, 2030, and 2028, respectively, with the corresponding peak levels amounting to 644.03, 633.93, 625.79, and 620.92 billion m3. However, in the low growth scenarios, China's TWU reached its peak in 2013. The extent of economic development plays a pivotal role in determining the timing and manner of water usage peaking. Early peaking of water usage could potentially result in a loss of gross domestic product (GDP). Furthermore, technological advancements hold the potential to facilitate a reduction in water use without requiring a significant trade‐off between resource conservation and economic development. The results of sensitivity analysis show that the average acreage of water used for irrigation on cropland, GDP, water use efficiency, and population contribute the most to TWU, while the increase in the proportion of industrial, service, and water‐saving irrigation area can reduce water use. Our analytical framework provides a commonly applicable solution for the water use forecast in areas seeking to reach the water use peak or to achieve sustainable development.