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Defensive pessimism and its effect on supply chain performance
Authors: Ekezie Uchenna Peter , Hong Seock-Jin 
Published: January 2023

PurposeThis paper addresses a gap in task performance research, with a focus on supply chain operations, by exploring the role that defensive pessimism (DP)—a phenomenon sparsely studied in supply chain literature—has in the workplace. It investigates the roles that task complexity, perceptions of control and employee situatedness in the workplace play as predictors of DP, as well as addresses the relationship between defensive pessimism and supply chain performance.Design/methodology/approachFive hypotheses are developed and empirically tested employing the data-generating method, Monte Carlo simulation and then applying factor analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) to survey data from practitioner members of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.FindingsThe results reveal that task complexity and external locus of control heighten perceptions among employees that task completion could be outside their locus of control. The increased tendency to be defensively pessimistic about workplace commitments negatively impacts supply chain performance. This study found that task complexity and external locus of control encourage DP, negatively impacting supply chain performance (SCP).Originality/valueThis study explored underlying causes of defensive pessimism, a self-limiting behavior among supply chain professionals. In understanding the role of DP, it is possible to enhance SCP by managing task complexity, external locus of control and job autonomy—predictors of defensive pessimism in work commitments.
The influence of service innovation on police performance: an empirical investigation
Authors: Alnuaimi Sultan Bin Abdulla , Abdulhabib Abdulla Awadh 
Published: January 2023

PurposeMany organisations attempt to improve their performance through innovation but innovative activities exert an undefined influence on police performance. Furthermore, studies on determining the role of creative leadership and knowledge sharing on the relationship between service innovation and police performance are scarce. Thus, the aforementioned relationship was empirically analysed in this study using creative leadership and knowledge sharing as moderating variables.Design/methodology/approachIn this quantitative cross-sectional study, data were collected from 435 Ajman police employees using an online questionnaire. The hypothesised associations were tested using partial least squares structural equation modelling.FindingsThe statistical findings clearly demonstrated that service innovation favourably influenced the Ajman police performance. Creative leadership positively moderated the relationship between service innovation and police performance while knowledge sharing did not.Research limitations/implicationsThe results presented a wide range of theoretical and practical implications. Police performance can be improved by promoting service innovation, which can be enhanced by creative leadership.Originality/valueEmpirical research that examined the connection between innovation and police performance is scarce. Additionally, the role of creative leadership and knowledge sharing in this relationship is unknown. Thus, this research aims to close the knowledge gap and provided data to support the hypotheses. This study is unique as these factors are used in police agencies.
Rural non-farm employment diversification in India: the role of gender, education, caste and land ownership
Authors: Das Kashmiri , Mahanta Amarjyoti 
Published: January 2023

PurposeNon-farm employment has transitioned from a residual to a dominant livelihood option in rural India. Despite the sector’s diverse welfare implications, it is still a male-dominant sector with limited scope for female’s participation. Several socio-economic and cultural factors are responsible for such disparities in occupational choices. The purpose of this study is to examine this gender dimension of occupational diversification for rural India and focuses on the role of education, caste and land ownership in explaining employment probabilities across gender.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses secondary data on employment and unemployment from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) for rural India and pooled the data for three periods that include 61st (2004–2005), 66th (2009–2010) and 68th (2011–2012) round comprising a total of 235,722 individuals. The study applies a multinomial logit regression model.FindingsThe results show that education facilitates females to diversify to sectors like manufacturing, mining and construction while educated males are more likely to diversify to services. However, the likelihood of diversification by educated females is low for those belonging to land-owning households. On the contrary, land ownership facilitates educated males to join sectors like mining and quarrying and services. It is also found that females belonging to Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste (ST/SC) households diversify to low return activities like manufacturing and construction while males are more likely to join services.Originality/valueThis study has contributed to the literature on employment diversification by considering not only the gender aspect of diversification but also examining how education, caste and land would explain occupational choices between males and females. It is evident from the findings that education can be a liberating factor for females to participate actively in sectors outside agriculture but the status quo associated with land ownership in rural India declines their possibility of economic participation compared to males. Even educated females are confined to manufacturing and construction in the absence of proper non-farm employment opportunities for them.
Economic and political factors on herding in Islamic GCC stock markets during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Loang Ooi Kok , Ahmad Zamri 
Published: January 2023

Purpose
This study aims to examine the existence of herding and the impact of economic and political factors in the Shariah-compliant stocks of Gulf Cooperation Council markets, namely, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. This study also seeks to explore the existence of herding under market stress and cross-stocks herding between Shariah-compliant and conventional stocks.

Design/methodology/approach
The data period is from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2021. Panel data regression and panel quantile regression are used to examine herding.

Findings
The results show that herding tends to exist in Shariah stocks before the pandemic but is more pronounced in both types of stocks during the pandemic. The empirical evidence shows that economic factors are significant to herding before and during pandemic, whereas the political factors are only shown to be significant before COVID-19. Conventional stocks are correlated to the herding of Shariah stocks but the Shariah stocks have no significant impact on the herding of conventional stocks. Panel quantile regression shows that herding exists in extreme conditions but not all markets perform similarly.

Originality/value
The results of this study imply that the political factor can lead investors to herd. This political factor represents information that is used by investors to herd, consistent with the prediction of information-based theory of herding. Hence, policymakers and regulators need to be wary of any change in the political factors as they may cause movement in stock prices that deviate from fundamental value because of investor herding.
Bridging social marketing and technology in the disability field: an empirical study on the role of cybernetic avatar and social inclusion
Authors: Moriuchi Emi 
Published: January 2023

Purpose
This study aims to determine the perception and attitude of consumers toward the presence of cybernetic avatars (CAs) as part of a social inclusion initiative.

Design/methodology/approach
A mixed method was used to conduct the study using facial recognition expressions and surveys. Three studies were conducted. Study 1 examines consumers’ attitudes and perceptions of a CA and what it can do to promote social inclusivity among people who have mobility disabilities but wish to work. Study 2 tests a conceptual model to determine the factors that affect consumers’ intention to visit an establishment that uses CAs as their employees. Study 3 extends Study 2 and tests two moderators predicted to influence consumers’ attitudes toward CAs and their intention to visit an establishment that uses CAs.

Findings
The results show that consumers generally accept and are excited about such technological developments. Study 2 further supports this positive perception with its conceptual model. Study 3 provides insights into how the moderating factors influence a consumer’s attitude toward CAs and their intention to visit the establishment. Between consumers who have a mobility disability and those who do not, those who have mobility disabilities showed a more positive attitude and intention to patronize such an establishment.

Originality/value
Studies on CAs are still in the infancy stage. This study provides insight into how society can use technology to promote social inclusion, contrary to prior opposing arguments towards integrating robots into society.
Peer reference and the out-of-the-building experience
Authors: Bodemer Brett B. 
Published: January 2023

PurposeThis article conceptualizes essential keys to the future of peer reference in academic libraries as extrapolated through the dual lenses of academic library history in the United States of America and recent experiences of a peer program with prospective and actual out-of-the-building experiences.Design/methodology/approachA 30,000-foot historical view of the dispositions of space in academic library buildings, collections, spaces, technology and reference provision is integrated with a description of the responses and insights of a peer reference program during the program's prospective and actual out-of-the-building experiences. These components are then analyzed to extrapolate keys to peer reference provision in any learning environment.FindingsPeer reference is a natural extension of the Learning Commons model as developed in many academic libraries. To find optimal success in leveraging the benefits of peer-to-peer learning, program coordinators should keep in mind the social aspects of peer learning and intentionally articulate a framework for service delivery that best matches the modalities of providers, patrons and the information environment. In reviewing training and service practices, coordinators should be particularly on guard for any bias due to traditional reliance on the affordances of a library building and/or physical service point.Originality/valueThis article founds its conclusions in regard to the future of peer reference by contextualizing the evolution and future of such programs in the wider historical context of academic library dispositions of space in support of learning. It proposes a conceptual framework for intentionally matching the modalities of providers, patrons and the information environment.
Putting DEIA into practice: incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility into student employee training
Authors: Ferer Elise 
Published: January 2023

PurposeThis paper describes the process of developing training for student employees at a reference desk in which students assist peers and others in the community with research help.Design/methodology/approachThis case study details the process as well as the challenges in developing training that is helpful for student employees in performing day-to-day tasks at a reference desk and incorporates diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and high-impact practices (HIPs).FindingsTraining for student employees that prepares them for library work and incorporates DEIA and HIPs can be developed. These ideas can be incorporated into training for all library employees, not just students.Practical implicationsThis article aims to assist others in developing training for front-line student employees that incorporates DEIA and recognizes the importance of HIPs.Originality/valueDEIA and HIPs are considered throughout the development and implementation of training for student employees. Librarians have been training student employees to assist their peers with research for many years. This approach goes beyond the training that is needed to do a job and takes DEIA and student development through HIPs into account.
Demographic characteristics of participants in graduate college professional and sociocultural development programming
Authors: N. Schram Laura , Flores-Scott Emma M. , Clasing-Manquian Paula 
Published: January 2023

Purpose
The USA’s higher education leaders and professional organizations have called for increased professional development programming at graduate colleges to better prepare US graduate students for their future careers. This study aims to investigate the demographic characteristics of graduate students participating in co-curricular professional development (PD) and sociocultural development (SD) programming at a graduate college at a large, selective and research-intensive public university in the Midwestern USA.

Design/methodology/approach
Using institutional data from six semesters, the authors examined the characteristics of students that attended the graduate college’s programs at one university. The authors analyzed which students were most likely to attend PD and SD programs using multinomial logistic regression models.

Findings
Female students, students from US historically marginalized racial groups, and US Pell Grant recipients (low-income students) were found to have a higher likelihood of attending both PD and SD programs at the centralized graduate college.

Practical implications
The findings will be of interest to graduate deans and educators who support graduate students. Further evaluative research on the usefulness of such programs at other institutions would help graduate colleges better understand the role they play in meeting graduate students’ needs.

Originality/value
The findings contribute to the understanding of the important role of the US graduate college in the development of graduate students. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, it is the first study to evaluate the backgrounds of graduate students who pursue co-curricular PD and SD opportunities.
Usefulness and barriers of adoption of social media for disability services: an empirical analysis
Authors: Alathur Sreejith , Pai Rajesh R. 
Published: January 2023

PurposeThis study aims to examine the factors that influence the adoption of social media to meet the service needs of persons with disabilities.Design/methodology/approachThis study outlines the social media adoption model in disability services by using theories of persons with disabilities’ resistance, extreme-ableist expressions and exploit-ecological theories. A questionnaire survey is conducted among citizens who participate in disability-related activities.FindingsThe adoption of social media is influenced by disability norms, administrative and platform support. Emerging trends, such as disability politics and inclusion, are inconsequential.Research limitations/implicationsResults implicate that frequent sharing of disability rights perspectives and awareness initiatives can enhance social media platforms for disability services.Practical implicationsIn regional disability services, the scope of social media is hampered by a lack of reporting capabilities and a paucity of digital content sensitive to disability.Originality/valueThe disability interest group reported less specialised services enabled by social media from developing nations. The current study addresses this research gap.
The analysis of web opening configuration on cold-formed steel hat purlin under torsion behaviour
Authors: Jin Ying Ling , De’nan Fatimah , Choong Kok Keong , Hashim Nor Salwani 
Published: January 2023

Purpose
Cold-formed steel has been used extensively as secondary elements such as purlins and girts in building frames. Purlin is critical to the structure of the roof because it supports the weight of the roof deck and aids to make the entire roof structure more rigid. Furthermore, cold-formed steel purlin is a replacement for wood purlin because steel purlins are light weight and more economical. Hence, the purpose of this study to investigate the effect of opening due to torsion behaviour.

Design/methodology/approach
This analysis used cold-formed steel hat purlin with and without openings (WOs) under different opening shape, location and spacing by using finite element LUSAS software.

Findings
The finite element results showed that purlin with openings had higher angle of rotation than section WO, with a percentage difference of not more than 6%. When the opening was located at mid-span, the angle of rotation reduced. Angle of rotation increased when the opening spacing increased. Number of openings also affected the torsional behaviour of the purlin. Five opening shapes, which were circle, diamond, C-hexagon, square and elongated circle, were studied. Among all the shapes, purlin with diamond opening was more resistance to torsion.

Originality/value
The use of cold-formed steel section with web openings (rectangular or circular) is a practical solution when it is required to pass service ducts through the structural member. However, the presence of opening gives minor effect on the structural behaviour of cold-formed steel hat purlin.
Characterization of missense mutations in the NADPH oxidase partner p22phox in the A22° subtype of chronic granulomatous disease
Authors: Kawai Chikage , Kajikawa Mizuho , Yamauchi Akira , Okamoto Shuichiro , Kuribayashi Futoshi , Miyano Kei 
Published: January 2023

AbstractDefective superoxide production by NADPH oxidase 2 (Nox2) in phagocyte cells results in the development of chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), a hereditary disease characterized by recurrent and life‐threatening infections. The partner protein p22phox is a membrane‐spanning protein which forms a stable heterodimer with Nox2 in the endoplasmic reticulum. This interaction ensures the stability of each protein and their accurate trafficking to the cell membrane. The present paper describes the characterization of p22phox missense mutations that were identified in a patient with CGD who presented with undetectable levels of p22phox. Using a reconstitution system, it was found that p22phox expression decreased when R90Q, A117E, S118R, A124S, A124V, A125T, or E129K mutations were introduced, suggesting that these mutations destabilize the protein. In contrast, introducing an L105R mutation did not affect protein expression, but did inhibit p22phox binding to Nox2. Thus, the missense mutations discussed here contribute to the development of CGD by either disrupting protein stability or by impairing the interaction between p22phox and Nox2.
Stress tensor double dot product imaging condition for elastic reverse time migration
Authors: Du Qizhen , Zhang Fuyuan , Liang Zhanyuan , Li Qingqing , Fu Li‐Yun 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAs one of wavefield separation methods in elastic reverse time migration, the decoupled wave equation succeeds to separate the particle velocity of P‐ and S‐wave without mode crosstalk. However, it fails to decouple the stress of P‐ and S‐wave which encounters with the problem of crosstalk. To overcome the crosstalk, the paper has proposed the quasi‐stress equations to decouple the stress tensor wavefields of P‐ and S‐wave based on the decoupled stress–strain relationship. Because P‐ and S‐wave stress wavefields are second‐order tensors, different from the imaging method of vector decoupled particle velocity wavefields, a double dot product imaging condition is proposed to obtain scalar images. Based on the total source‐stress tensor wavefields and separated receiver‐stress tensor wavefields, we obtain the scalar images of quasi‐PP and quasi‐PS from the stress information by the double dot product imaging condition. Several numerical examples are evaluated to demonstrate the effectiveness of the separation of P‐ and S‐wave stress and advantage of the proposed imaging condition from the second‐order stress tensor wavefields.
Wetland attributes significantly affect patterns of bird species distribution in the Sardinian wetlands (Italy): An uncertain future for waterbird conservation
Authors: Ferrarini Alessandro , Gustin Marco , Celada Claudio 
Published: January 2023

Abstract

The Sardinian wetlands belong to the Sardinia‐Corsica corridor of the central eastern Mediterranean bird flyway. They supply the food and shelter for many waterbird species and act as stopover sites during migratory journeys. Despite policies and laws of the European Union, the Sardinian wetlands are severely threatened by anthropic activities and ongoing climate change, making the condition of the associated avifauna critical.

We (a) inventoried the avian metacommunity of the largest coastal wetlands in Sardinia during the summer period, (b) investigated the metacommunity structure, (c) quantified the effects of wetland attributes on avian diversity at species and guild level and (d) predicted future changes in species composition of this metacommunity.

We recorded 60 bird species (of which 21 belonged to Annex I of the Birds Directive). The metacommunity structure resulted was significantly nested and non‐modular. Salinity negatively affected the presence of 48 species out of 60, followed by tourism pressure (44 species), wetland isolation (42 species) and water discharges (36 species). The mean water level resulting from artificial regulation for anthropic activities was too high for 63% of the species, which disadvantaged primarily small waders, species feeding on invertebrates and trans‐Saharan migrants. In addition, water‐level fluctuations (that would favour avian diversity) were prevented by artificial regulation during the summer period in many wetlands, producing further negative effects on the avifauna. We found 45% of the recorded bird species at risk of disappearance from this avian metacommunity.

Synthesis and applications. Our study indicates that, as things stand, the avian metacommunity of the Sardinian wetlands is destined to experience reductions in the short term and mid‐term. This decline will be accelerated by increased saltwater intrusions due to sea‐level rise. Nevertheless, the nested and non‐modular structure of this avian metacommunity would allow for pro‐active conservation measures (e.g. restriction for tourism activities, construction of artificial dune cordons to minimize saltwater intrusions, water‐level regulation that keeps into account also the ecological requirements of waterbird species) to counteract the effects of current and future threats.