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The impact of policy changes on the mustard ecosystem: a multi-stakeholder perspective
Authors: Ray Mohit , Kumar Avinash , Srivastava Samir K. 
Published: April 2023

PurposeDespite various consequences for different stakeholders in the mustard ecosystem, India prohibited blending in mustard oil to achieve self-reliance in edible oils and promote consumer health. This paper uncovers the implications of this policy on mustard production, consumption and prices.Design/methodology/approachThis paper deploys system dynamics (SD) to model the mustard ecosystem. SD uses simulation modeling to comprehend the nonlinear behavior of complex systems over time utilizing causal-loop and stock-flow diagrams.FindingsWhile the mustard price does not vary in the short run, it diverges toward a higher side in the long run due to the changed policy mandate. Surprisingly, due to the predominance of market prices, the policy administered minimum support price (MSP) was found to have a limited influence on mustard prices. Hence, the focus should be on supply augmentation through non-price-based measures like disseminating information to enhance the yield rate of seed production and promoting the adoption of efficient technologies with higher oil conversion efficiency.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper allows policymakers to quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of policy interventions to mitigate the adverse impacts of policy mandate. It presents a reliable roadmap for policymakers to roll out effective policies.Originality/valueThe paper uncovers the system-level impact of policy on stakeholders and examines the effectiveness of MSP.
An investigation of the selected antecedents and consequences of work engagement among hospitality and tourism academicians
Authors: Boğan Erhan , Çalışkan Caner , Karatepe Osman M. , Rezapouraghdam Hamed 
Published: April 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the selected antecedents (i.e. supervisor support and organizational justice) and outcomes (i.e. voice behavior and career satisfaction) of work engagement (WENG).Design/methodology/approachTo gauge the aforesaid effects via structural equation modeling, the current study used data collected from hospitality and tourism academicians at public universities in Turkey.FindingsThe proposed model is viable. Specifically, WENG mediates the impacts of supervisor support and organizational justice on voice behavior and career satisfaction.Research limitations/implicationsUsing longitudinal data in future research would make it possible to draw causal inferences. Testing research productivity as a criterion variable in future papers would enable the researchers to ferret about whether WENG would mediate the effects of supervisor support and organizational justice on research productivity.Originality/valueEvidence about the factors affecting employees' WENG is still meager. Especially, there is a need for research about the factors that may affect academicians' WENG at universities. Research findings present valuable implications for tourism and hospitality educational institutions.
Narcissistic rivalry and admiration and knowledge hiding: mediating roles of emotional exhaustion and interpersonal trust
Authors: Long Jiancheng , Liu Haiman , Shen Zunhuan 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
Drawing on threatened egoism theory, tournament theory and the extended agency model of narcissism, this paper aims to compare the effects of two different forms of grandiose narcissism of employees, namely, narcissistic rivalry (NR) and narcissistic admiration (NA), on knowledge hiding (HIDE), and investigate the potential mediating mechanism and boundary conditions.

Design/methodology/approach
Based on a three-wave survey of 296 participants recruited from six high-tech enterprises in China, the paper tests the proposed model by performing partial least squares structural equation modeling and a bias-corrected bootstrapping procedure.

Findings
The results indicate that NR facilitates knowledge hiding, while NA inhibits employees’ knowledge-hiding behavior. Emotional exhaustion plays a significant mediating role between NR and HIDE, and interpersonal trust negatively mediates the relationship between NA and HIDE. Moreover, interactional justice perception not only weakens the positive correlation between NR and emotional exhaustion but also weakens the indirect influence of NR on HIDE via emotional exhaustion. On the contrary, interactional justice perception strengthens the impact of NA on interpersonal trust, thus enhancing the mediating effect of NA on HIDE.

Originality/value
The present study expands the literature on knowledge management by addressing the underlying paradoxes of grandiose narcissistic employees’ HIDE behavior based on different connotations of narcissism and revealing the intervening mechanism with interactive justice perception as the moderator.
Governing anti-corruption and perceived auditor independence
Authors: Al-Okaily Jihad 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
The growing international legal agenda and the fast development of corporate governance rules are now prompting firms to put emphasis on anti-corruption procedures. On the other hand, wide-ranging concerns have been raised by regulators and policymakers regarding the effectiveness of audit committees in promoting ethical behavior and safeguarding auditor independence from the adverse consequences of purchasing non-audit services. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between the adoption of anti-corruption measures and perceived auditor independence in the context of audit committees.

Design/methodology/approach
After conducting the Breusch–Pagan Lagrange Multiplier test and the Hausman test, the random-effect model is used as the most appropriate estimator. Several endogeneity tests are also used to account for the endogenous nature of the corporate governance variables in the models.

Findings
Using a sample of UK FTSE 350 firms, this paper provides evidence that anti-corruption efforts are associated with lower purchases of non-audit services and lower economic bonding between auditors and their clients. Furthermore, the findings of this paper reveal that the adoption of anti-corruption efforts substitutes the role of audit committees in enhancing perceived auditor independence and that audit committees do not play a significant incremental role.

Originality/value
To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first study of its kind to focus on bolstering perceived auditor independence while enhancing the control and ethical environment from the clients’ side instead of the auditors’ side.
Lean inventory, fintech and financing: interactive influences on Chinese SMEs
Authors: Liu Feng , Wang Qizheng , Zhang Zhihua , Fang Mingjie , Xiao Shufeng (Simon) 
Published: April 2023

PurposeFor decades, financing constraints have been a major obstacle to corporate performance. Volumes have been written about the probable factors that can help firms alleviate such financial constraints. Nonetheless, empirical evidence concerning the various perspectives on how inventory control may influence financing constraints has been surprisingly scant. Using the resource- and region-based view as theoretical lenses, this study seeks to estimate the relationship between lean inventory, regional financial technology (fintech) and financing constraints.Design/methodology/approachUtilizing a large-scale sample of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China's manufacturing sector, the authors empirically test their hypotheses by using hierarchical linear regression models with multiple high-dimensional fixed effects.FindingsResults indicate that firms with higher levels of inventory leanness and those located in more fintech-developed regions are less likely to encounter financing constraints. Furthermore, inventory leanness and regional fintech ecosystem development interact with each other to mitigate financing constraints. Moreover, inventory leanness significantly decreases firms' financing constraints when the regional fintech ecosystem is highly developed.Originality/valueThe present research contributes to the literature on the interface of supply chain management and financial management. It also provides managerial implications for policymakers and SME stakeholders.
Contributions to the segmentation of e-commerce nonusers: clustering the reasons not to shop online
Authors: Nery-da-Silva Gabriel , Henrique de Araujo Marcelo , de Souza Meirelles Fernando 
Published: April 2023

PurposeThe purpose is to investigate whether Brazilian e-commerce nonusers all have the same reasons not to purchase online or whether different behavior patterns might lead them to cluster in different groups.Design/methodology/approachThis study carried out cluster analyses on a large sample (N = 9,065) from a nationwide survey on the use of information and communication technology in Brazil.FindingsThree clusters of e-commerce nonusers were identified: the first cluster is quite reluctant; the second is characterized by disbelief in e-commerce; and the last cluster includes members who must see a product to believe it. Overall, nonusers have different reasons not to shop online, but they also share some similarities in this regard. Furthermore, socioeconomic factors do not seem to affect their behavior. The findings suggest that merchants’ failure to attract customers’ attention and tangibility are the major barriers to e-commerce use.Practical implicationsEven though nonusers have different reasons not to shop online, the key pattern that emerges is the value of tangibility for these individuals, which is a barrier present in all three clusters. This suggests that current marketing strategies and advertisements are ineffective to reach these consumers. Vendors should therefore try different approaches.Originality/valueThe findings contribute to the information systems (IS) literature by bringing a new perspective to the understanding of e-commerce rejection in addition to having managerial implications that involve strategies to attract potential users based on their specificities.
Diversity, equity and inclusion: from aspiration to impact
Authors: Tucker Elissa 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
This study aims to understand how organizations are approaching workforce diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as well as the challenges and opportunities they encounter as they carry out DEI work.

Design/methodology/approach
The study involved survey research with 312 valid respondents representing organizations from a wide range of industries, regions, workforce sizes and revenues. APQC identified 56 “best-in-class” DEI performers from among these organizations based on their responses to questions about the effectiveness of their DEI programs. In addition to survey research, APQC carried out case study research on organizations that are leading the way when it comes to DEI.

Findings
Best-in-class organizations provide more resources and leadership support for their DEI programs, do more to drive awareness about DEI, shape policies that are consistent with a commitment to DEI and use measures to hold leadership accountable to stated DEI commitments.

Originality/value
The survey findings and case study examples provide insight into how best-in-class organizations build a strong foundation for DEI through distinctive structures, training, policies and measures that drive accountability. Organizations that adopt the practices and approaches of best-in-class organizations can drive improvements that create more impactful approaches to DEI.
Flowers of a South African succulent plant predict tomorrow's weather, synchronizing flower opening with pollinator activity
Authors: Gilbert Matthew E. 
Published: April 2023

Abstract

Day‐to‐day synchrony between flower opening and pollinator activity is important for maximizing plant fitness. A succulent, Bulbine frutescens (L.) Willd., is an ideal model for studying synchrony in response to daily weather as it flowers year‐round. Additionally, it has self‐incompatible flowers that open for just one day, making it essential that flower opening matches pollinator activity.

Observations were made on urban plants in California, USA, with validation measurements in the native range in South Africa. Independent observations indicated that flowers open primarily after favourable conditions the previous day, specifically air temperatures above 15°C. Solar radiation was experimentally shown to have limited, but significant effects. Pollinators, mostly bee species, had similar temperature thresholds to flowers.

Developmental constraints on flowers were hypothesized to delay opening by a day. Flower bud growth was closely related to temperature, with warm days resulting in sufficient growth for buds to become competent to open the following day. Laboratory experiments demonstrated that competent flowers were suppressed from opening until at least 16 h was accumulated in which temperatures were above 12°C; thus, on many cool days, sufficient development to cause flower opening would only occur a day after favourable weather.

Based upon regression models of pollinator and flower response to weather, fitness was estimated as a function of synchrony, over 20 years of weather from California and across the natural range in South Africa. Flowers responding to either the previous day's or current day's weather resulted in similar predicted fitness, with flower response to the current day's weather leading to a slightly higher cost, that is, flowers opened when pollinators would be absent.

Multiple temperature responsive constraints on bud growth and development result in delays in flower opening, such that flower opening occurs the day after favourable weather. Given the high correlation between daily temperatures in USA and South African winter‐rainfall environments, behaviour predicting the following day's weather results in high fitness. Many pollinators share similar temperature thresholds for activity, thus diverse plants may have evolved predictive behaviour maximizing daily synchrony between pollinators and flower opening.

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Characteristics of paediatric pre‐hospital intubation by Intensive Care Paramedics
Authors: Solan Tom , Cudini Daniel , Humar Matthew , Forsyth Nathan , Meadley Ben , St. Clair Toby , Hodge Darren , Smith Karen , Babl Franz E , Long Elliot 
Published: April 2023

AbstractObjectivesEmergency intubation in children is an infrequent procedure both in the pre‐hospital and hospital setting. The anatomical, physiological and situational challenges together with limited clinician exposure can make this a difficult procedure with high risk of adverse events. The aim of this collaborative study between a state‐wide ambulance service and a tertiary children's hospital was to describe the characteristics of pre‐hospital paediatric intubations by Intensive Care Paramedics.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective review of state‐wide ambulance service electronic patient care records (ePCRs) in Victoria, Australia, population: 6.5 million. Children aged 0–18 years who were attended by paramedics over a 12‐month period that required advanced airway management were analysed for demographics and first‐pass success rate.ResultsParamedics attended 2674 cases aged 0–18 years over the 12‐month study period who received basic or advanced airway management. A total of 78 cases required advanced airway management. The median age of patients was 12 years (interquartile range 3–16) and most were male (60.2%). Sixty‐eight patients (87.5%) were intubated successfully on the first attempt, first‐pass success was lowest in children <1 year of age. The most common indications for pre‐hospital intubation were closed head injury and cardiac arrest. It was not possible to report complication rates because of incomplete documentation.ConclusionPre‐hospital intubation in children is performed infrequently in an extremely unwell patient group. Continued high‐level paramedic training is required to prevent adverse events and ensure patient safety.
Plant DNA barcode library for native flowering plants in the arid region of northwestern China
Authors: Song Feng , Li Ting , Yan Hai‐Fei , Feng Ying , Jin Lu , Burgess Kevin S. , Ge Xue‐Jun 
Published: April 2023

AbstractDNA barcoding is a well‐established tool for rapid species identification and biodiversity monitoring. A reliable and traceable DNA barcode reference library with extensive coverage is necessary but unavailable for many geographical regions. The arid region in northwestern China, a vast area of about 2.5 million km2, is ecologically fragile and often overlooked in biodiversity studies. In particular, DNA barcode data from the arid region in China are lacking. We develop and evaluate the efficacy of an extensive DNA barcode library for native flowering plants in the arid region of northwestern China. Plant specimens were collected, identified and vouchered for this purpose. The database utilized four DNA barcode markers, namely rbcL, matK, ITS and ITS2, for 1816 accessions (representing 890 species from 385 genera and 72 families), and consisted of 5196 barcode sequences. Individual barcodes varied in resolution rates: species‐ and genus‐level rates for rbcL, matK, ITS and ITS2 were 79.9%–51.1%/76.1%, 79.9%–67.2%/88.9%, 85.0%–72.0%/88.2% and 81.0%–67.4%/84.9%, respectively. The three‐barcode combination of rbcL + matK + ITS (RMI) revealed a higher species‐ and genus‐level resolution (75.5%/92.1%, respectively). A total of 110 plastomes were newly generated as super‐barcodes to increase species resolution for seven species‐rich genera, namely Astragalus, Caragana, Lactuca, Lappula, Lepidium, Silene and Zygophyllum. Plastomes revealed higher species resolution compared to standard DNA barcodes and their combination. We suggest future databases include super‐barcodes, especially for species‐rich and complex genera. The plant DNA barcode library in the current study provides a valuable resource for future biological investigations in the arid regions of China.
Senescent cells enhance newt limb regeneration by promoting muscle dedifferentiation
Authors: Walters Hannah E. , Troyanovskiy Konstantin E. , Graf Alwin M. , Yun Maximina H. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractSalamanders are able to regenerate their entire limbs throughout lifespan, through a process that involves significant modulation of cellular plasticity. Limb regeneration is accompanied by the endogenous induction of cellular senescence, a state of irreversible cell cycle arrest associated with profound non‐cell‐autonomous consequences. While traditionally associated with detrimental physiological effects, here, we show that senescent cells can enhance newt limb regeneration. Through a lineage tracing approach, we demonstrate that exogenously derived senescent cells promote dedifferentiation of mature muscle tissue to generate regenerative progenitors. In a paradigm of newt myotube dedifferentiation, we uncover that senescent cells promote myotube cell cycle re‐entry and reversal of muscle identity via secreted factors. Transcriptomic profiling and loss of function approaches identify the FGF‐ERK signalling axis as a critical mediator of senescence‐induced muscle dedifferentiation. While chronic senescence constrains muscle regeneration in physiological mammalian contexts, we thus highlight a beneficial role for cellular senescence as an important modulator of dedifferentiation, a key mechanism for regeneration of complex structures.
Galapagos giant tortoise trafficking case demonstrates the utility and applications of long‐term comprehensive genetic monitoring
Authors: Quinzin M. C. , Bishop A. P. , Miller J. M. , Poulakakis N. , Tapia W. , Torres‐Rojo F. , Sevilla C. , Caccone A. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractIllegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is a cause for global concern as pressure stemming from IWT threatens wild species and can even lead to extinction. Galapagos giant tortoises (Chelonoidis sp.) are a group of threatened species protected under CITES, which forbids their import–export for international trade; however, IWT of this group persists. In this study, we describe the use of two extensive genetic repositories of mitochondrial and nuclear microsatellite markers for Galapagos giant tortoises to identify an unsuspected source of trafficked juvenile tortoises. Our genetic analyses, together with morphological and captive‐born registry data, provide evidence that the smuggled juveniles were from two breeding centers dedicated toward conservation located on the Galapagos islands of San Cristobal and Isabela. This is the first documentation of smuggled tortoises being taken from breeding centers rather than the wild. The findings from our genetic analysis provided key evidence that enabled legal investigation. This case demonstrates the importance of the comprehensive genetic characterization of Galapagos giant tortoises and the suitability of standard genetic markers for identifying the species and islands of origin of trafficked animals. We also discuss the efficacy, adequacy, and reach of existing measures against IWT. Overall, this case illustrates an important application of long‐term and comprehensive genetic repositories of endangered species and the crucial role of collaborations among academic laboratories maintaining those repositories, local practitioners responsible for species protection, and the bodies that implement and enforce antitrafficking regulations.
Is XP‐endo Finisher a better treatment option for its efficacy against intracanal bacteria for post‐treatment apical periodontitis cases than EndoActivator?
Authors: Hepsenoglu Yelda Erdem , Ersahan Seyda 
Published: April 2023

AbstractTo investigate the efficacy of the supplementary use of a rotary agitation method [XP‐endo Finisher (XPF)] and sonically‐activated irrigation [EndoActivator (EA)], using droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) on reducing the bacterial load in previously root canal treated teeth with apical periodontitis. Twenty patients with post‐treatment apical periodontitis were allocated into two groups according to the irrigation activation method used: XPF and EA group. Total bacterial loads, as well as the amount of Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) were determined before (S1) and after (S2) chemomechanical preparation, and after final irrigation activation (S3) by means of ddPCR. The bacterial copy numbers were compared between groups using the Friedman test (Nonparametric Repeated Measures ANOVA). When the groups were examined in terms of gender, age, number of root canals, periapical index score, sterility control total bacteria (SCTB), S1‐ and S2‐total bacteria copy number, it was found that there was no statistical difference between the XPF group and the EA group (p > 0.05). Subsequent activation (S3) resulted in a significant microbial reduction in both XPF and EA groups, both of which reduced significantly more bacteria than chemomechanical instrumentation (S2) (p < 0.0001). On the contrary, S3‐total bacteria copy number of the EA group was lower than the XPF group (p < 0.0147). There was no statistical difference between the XPF group and the EA group in terms of E. faecalis copy number (p > 0.05). Although both the XPF and the EA optimised the antibacterial efficiency of chemomechanical preparation in previously root canal‐treated teeth with apical periodontitis, a lower total bacterial copy number was achieved with the EA application than the XPF application.