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Resilience of operating models: exploring the potential of agile project management as enabler
Authors: Kadenic Maja Due , Tambo Torben 
Published: March 2023

PurposeAgile project management methods are on the rise compared to linear approaches. The demand for the demonstrable resilience of enterprise processes is likewise strongly increasing in many domains. This paper explores the potential contribution of agility within the domain of agile project management to the resilience of the operating model of an organization.Design/methodology/approachThe article builds upon case studies and semi-structured interviews at selected larger Danish enterprises.FindingsResponding to disruptions favors adaptive and flexible approaches, which are more achievable with agile methods. By exploring the patterns of agility and resilience throughout case studies, the authors derive at a 7-step approach for considering the potentials of agility to ensure the resilience of the operating model from the top level of leadership to the foundational level of technology.Research limitations/implicationsThis article seeks to contribute to a more profound understanding of the impact, potential and actionability of agile project management in the light of operational resilience.Practical implicationsIt is demonstrated that agile methods are attractive for ensuring the constitutive elements of the resilience of the operating model in terms of conscious contingencies and choices involving (rapid) changes.Social implicationsDuring the COVID-19 period, agility has been a key instrument in ensuring business survival, e.g. by switching markets, products or sales channels.Originality/valueAgility has the potential to build a strategic dimension of resilience, a synergistic relationship, which is linked to the responsiveness of an organization to change promptly, with a view toward renewal and transformation.
A thematic analysis of the organisational influences on digitalisation in construction firms
Authors: Zulu Sambo Lyson , Saad Ali , Ajayi Saheed , Unuigbe Maria , Dulaimi Mohammed 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
Due to the practical complexity and fragmented nature of the construction industry, digitalisation, like other innovations, is not easily achieved. This study aims to explore organisational influences on digitalisation within construction firms.

Design/methodology/approach
The study uses structured open-ended questions as a data collection tool for a qualitative investigation. The qualitative approach enabled participants to express their inputs and maximise the diversity of data, offering new insights and discussions that are distinct from previous works.

Findings
Construction professionals from 22 organisations provided their perspectives on digital transformation and their organisations. Under four constructs – structure, culture, leadership and internal processes, findings uncovered 16 determinants critical to digitalisation in construction firms. The study offers a theoretical perspective supported by empirical data to explore the complex dynamics and internal interactions of organisational influence on the uptake of digitalisation in the construction industry.

Originality/value
This paper offers arguments from a theoretical lens by applying the organisational influence model and capturing the variables under each construct in an exploratory manner to highlight the reasoning behind the low digital uptake in construction firms. This research aids academia and practice on the pressure points responsible for enhancing, or undermining, digital uptake in construction firms at an organisational level.
Belt and Road Initiative: the interplay between corruption, plea-bargaining and civil alternative dispute resolution
Authors: Tan Veltrice 
Published: March 2023

PurposeThis paper aims to determine whether a connection can be formed between corruption, plea-bargaining and civil alternative dispute resolution.Design/methodology/approachAcademic articles and textbooks are examined as are relevant reports by various academic institutions.FindingsDespite the similarities between plea-bargaining and civil alternative dispute resolution, the differences between the two overwhelmingly supersede their similarities. As such, there is unlikely to be an interplay between corruption, criminal plea-bargaining and civil alternative dispute resolution.Research limitations/implicationsThere are limited data available in relation to the prevalence of corruption activities by Chinese officials within the Belt and Road Initiative. Any discussions within this study is based on the impressionistic observations of the author, which may not reflect the true state of affairs in China.Practical implicationsThose who are interested in examining the relationship between the criminal plea-bargaining and civil alternative dispute resolution will have an interest in this topic.Originality/valueThe value of the paper is to demonstrate the difficulties in cross-fertilizing criminal law procedures with civil dispute resolution.
Unraveling the relationship between workplace dignity and employees’ tacit knowledge sharing: the role of proactive motivation
Authors: Iqbal Amjad , Nazir Tahira , Ahmad Muhammad Shakil 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
Drawing on social exchange theory (SET) and proactive motivation model, this study aims to examine the relationship between workplace dignity and employees’ tacit knowledge sharing (TKS) and assess the mediating role of psychological safety and organizational identification in this relationship.

Design/methodology/approach
Data are collected in the three waves from 307 first-line supervisors and professionals of high- and medium-high-tech manufacturing organizations of Pakistan. Partial least squares structural equation modelling technique is applied using SmartPLS 4 software to test hypothesized relationships.

Findings
Results reveal that workplace dignity is directly and positively related to TKS and psychological safety and organizational identification mediate this relationship.

Practical implications
This study highlights the importance of workplace dignity as a vital determinant of TKS. Findings of this research underscore the need for enactment of humanistic and employee-oriented organizational policies and practices that signal workplace dignity which can result in increased psychological safety and enhanced organizational identification leading towards higher TKS.

Originality/value
This research proffers novel understanding of the nexus between an embryonic socio-emotional element of workplace context, namely, workplace dignity and TKS. This study not only advances knowledge management literature from dignity perspective but also contributes to SET and proactive motivation model.
How transformational leaders get employees to take initiative and display creativity: the catalytic role of work overload
Authors: De Clercq Dirk , Mustafa Michael J. 
Published: March 2023

PurposeThis study investigates the mediating role of personal initiative taking in the link between employees' exposure to transformational leadership and their engagement in creative behavior, as well as a potential catalytic role of perceived work overload in this process.Design/methodology/approachThe research hypotheses were tested with survey data collected among employees of a large organization that operates in the telecommunications sector.FindingsTransformational leadership translates into enhanced creative work efforts among employees, because these employees adopt an action-based approach toward work. This mediating role of personal initiative taking is particularly prominent among employees who encounter excessive workloads in their daily jobs, because their initiative and creativity promise solutions to this resource-draining work situation.Practical implicationsFor human resource managers, this study reveals that employees who go out of their way to address problem situations offer an important means by which a leadership style that inspires and challenges followers can be leveraged to produce enhanced creative outcomes. It also pinpoints how this process can be triggered by employees' beliefs that work demands are excessive.Originality/valueThis study adds to prior research by detailing a hitherto overlooked factor (personal initiative) and catalyst (perceived work overload), related to the translation of transformational leadership into increased creative behavior.
Harnessing fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies for sustainable development in Africa: a meta-analysis
Authors: Kibe Lucy , Kwanya Tom , Nyagowa Hesbon 
Published: March 2023

PurposeThe fourth industrial revolution (4IR) has changed the way people operate. All sectors of the economy have been affected by this technological advancement. However, little is known of how 4IR technologies are used in Africa. This paper aimed to investigate how 4IR technologies can be harnessed to support sustainable development in Africa. The objectives of the study were to: examine the infometric patterns of research production on 4IR technologies for sustainable development in Africa; explore the perception of 4IR technologies and their potential for sustainable development in Africa; investigate the extent to which 4IR technologies have been harnessed to support sustainable development in Africa; determine the factors influencing the use of 4IR technologies for sustainable development in Africa; and identify the strategies which can be used to harness 4IR technologies for sustainable development in Africa.Design/methodology/approachThe study applied a mixed methods research approach. Quantitative data was collected through bibliometrics analysis while qualitative data was collected by use of systematic literature review. Data was collected from Google Scholar using Harzing's “Publish or Perish” software and analysed using Microsoft Excel, Notepad, VOSviewer and Atlas.ti and presented using tables, graphs and figures.FindingsThe study retrieved 914 research publications on 4IR and sustainable development in Africa. It emerged that production of research on the subject has increased gradually over the years. The findings reveal that Africa is aware of the potential of 4IR for sustainable development. In fact, it emerged that 4IR technologies are being used to support education, health services, tourism, e-commerce, records integrity and project management. Some of the factors that inhibit the use of 4IR for sustainable development Africa include lack of relevant policies, low skill levels in 4IR technologies, inadequate infrastructure and lack of stakeholder involvement. This study recommends the development of policies in 4IR, capacity building and upgrading of infrastructures. The findings can be used by governments in Africa to harness 4IR technologies for sustainable development.Originality/valueThe research is original in scope and coverage.
Prioritizing areas for ecological restoration: A participatory approach based on cost‐effectiveness
Authors: Silva Elysa , Naji Walid , Salvaneschi Pietro , Climent‐Gil Emilio , Derak Mchich , López Germán , Bonet Andreu , Aledo Antonio , Cortina‐Segarra Jordi 
Published: March 2023

AbstractLandscape‐scale prioritization models are powerful decision‐making tools in ecological restoration. Yet, they often fail to integrate multi‐stakeholder perspectives and socio‐ecological criteria.We designed a new methodology to identify high‐priority areas for landscape‐scale restoration. This participatory cost‐effectiveness analysis model is based on execution and maintenance costs and the potential increase in the supply of multiple ecosystem services.We tested the model in a 181,000 ha heavily anthropized semi‐arid landscape in southeastern Spain. Restoring the whole area would cost 221 million EUR and enhance the supply of ecosystem services by 39%. The cost‐effectiveness of restoring pine forest and abandoned and irrigated crops were higher than restoring other Landscape Units. Restoring the least degraded sites was more cost‐effective than the most degraded areas or randomly selecting sites, even when potential recovery was incomplete.Synthesis and applications. The cost‐effectiveness of restoration actions depends on the type of ecosystem and degradation state. Visualizing the outcomes of alternative restoration scenarios needs participatory prioritization maps based on financial costs and the potential supply of ecosystem services. We propose a participatory prioritization protocol that is flexible and adaptable and can help government agencies, environmental managers, investors, consultancies and NGOs' plan restoration actions at the landscape scale and optimize the effectiveness of restoration programs.
Considering climate change and regional differences: An efficiency assessment of coal mine use and land restoration
Authors: Huang Kuei‐Ying , Chang Tzu‐Han , Chiu Yung‐ho , Yang Chih‐Yu , Lin Tai‐Yu 
Published: March 2023

AbstractChina is the country with the largest coal mining production and consumption in the world, but due to a large amount of coal burning, air pollution and climate change are exasperating related problems. The previous literature mainly has discussed coal mine production and environmental pollution, but failed to take into account external factors such as climate change and seldom discussed the relationship between coal mine land use and land restoration. Therefore, this study uses the meta‐Epsilon‐Based Measure two‐stage Data Envelopment Analysis under the exogenous model and incorporates coal mine land use and land restoration use into the model to explore the relationship between the two under climate change. The research results are as follows. (1) If the external climate factors are not considered, then the phenomenon of overestimation or underestimation of the technology gap arises. (2) The efficiency value of the coal mining stage in most provinces is generally higher than the land restoration efficiency value.
The Association of Retinal age gap with metabolic syndrome and inflammation
Authors: Zhu Zhuoting , Liu Dan , Chen Ruiye , Hu Wenyi , Liao Huan , Kiburg Katerina , Ha Jason , He Shuang , Shang Xianwen , Huang Yu , Wang Wei , Yu Honghua , Yang Xiaohong , He Mingguang 
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackgroundMetabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clustering of cardiometabolic components, posing tremendous burdens in the aging society. Retinal age gap has been proposed as a robust biomarker associated with mortality and Parkinson's disease. Although MetS and chronic inflammation could accelerate the aging process and increase the risk of mortality, the association of the retinal age gap with MetS and inflammation has not been examined yet.MethodsRetinal age gap (retina‐predicted age minus chronological age) was calculated using a deep learning model. MetS was defined as the presence of three or more of the following: central obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and hyperglycemia. Inflammation index was defined as a high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein level above 3.0 mg/L. Logistic regression models were used to examine the associations of retinal age gaps with MetS and inflammation.ResultsWe found that retinal age gap was significantly associated with MetS and inflammation. Specifically, compared to participants with retinal age gaps in the lowest quartile, the risk of MetS was significantly increased by 10% and 14% for participants with retinal age gaps in the third and fourth quartile (odds ratio [OR]:1.10; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01,1.21;, p = .030; OR: 1.14, 95% CI, 1.03,1.26; p = .012, respectively). Similar trends were identified for the risk of inflammation and combined MetS and inflammation.ConclusionWe found that retinal age gaps were significantly associated with MetS as well as inflammation. Given the noninvasive and cost‐effective nature and the efficacy of the retinal age gap, it has great potential to be used as a screening tool for MetS in large populations.
Phase Stability and Reactions of Subducting CaCO3 under Upper Mantle Conditions
Authors: GUI Weibin , SHEN Kewei , LIU Jin 
Published: March 2023

AbstractCaCO3 is an important component of marine sediments and one of the major deep‐carbon carriers at subduction zones. Some subducted CaCO3 can be dissolved in subduction fluids and recycled back to the surface via arc volcanoes degassing. At the same time, there still remain large amounts of CaCO3 and its reaction products, which could be further transported into Earth's deep interior. These internal processes link atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere with the deep solid Earth, modifying the environments of our planet. In this review, we summarize current understanding from high pressure‐temperature experiments and field petrological observations on the physical and chemical properties of CaCO3. In particular, the phase stability and reactions of CaCO3 largely control the migration and reservation of oxidized carbon in subducting slabs. Finally, we present several critical but unsolved questions on CaCO3 subducting in the deep mantle.
Propofol and thiopental for intravenous induction in neonates: Study protocol for a dose‐finding trial
Authors: Vesselinova Iva Vassileva , Jensen Kristian Nørholm , Hansen Tom Giedsing 
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackgroundPropofol and thiopental are commonly used induction agents in neonatal anesthesia. Even though both hypnotics have been used off‐label for many years, pharmacological knowledge regarding these agents is scarce in neonates. The significant variability in neonates' body composition, organ function, and maturation makes pharmacological studies highly relevant albeit challenging. As a result, there is currently limited data about the anesthetic induction dose of thiopental and propofol in neonates. In addition, a knowledge gap exists concerning the pharmacodynamics of induction doses.ObjectiveTo determine the median effective anesthetic induction dose of propofol and thiopental in neonatal patients of different gestational and postnatal ages and evaluate the pharmacodynamics of the anesthesia induction doses on the neonatal systemic and cerebral hemodynamics.MethodsThis is a single‐center, prospective, open‐label, interventional, dose‐finding study, including neonatal patients from birth up to 28 postnatal days undergoing general anesthesia for surgical or diagnostic procedures. The patients will be stratified according to their gestational and postnatal age and allocated to one of the two trial arms: anesthesia induction with propofol or anesthesia induction with thiopental. We will use Dixon's up‐and‐down method to estimate the median effective anesthesia induction dose of both agents in neonates of different gestational and postnatal ages. In addition, we will study the relationship between anesthesia induction doses and changes in systemic and cerebral hemodynamics.DiscussionAlterations in the systemic and cerebral regional hemodynamics secondary to anesthesia induction may be harmful in neonates, especially premature and critically ill newborns, due to their immature organ systems, reduced physiological reserves, and impaired cerebral autoregulation. Perfusion homeostasis is considered one of the significant and modifiable determinants of anesthesia‐related neurocognitive outcomes. Therefore, dose‐finding and safety pharmacological studies of the anesthetic induction agents in neonates are urgently needed and acknowledged as a high priority by the European Medicine Agency. Estimating adequate induction doses to ensure optimal depth of anesthesia while avoiding systemic and cerebral hemodynamic disturbances will help ensure safe anesthesia and potentially improve anesthesia‐related outcomes in this group of patients.Trial registration: EudraCT (EudraCT Identifier: 2019‐001534‐34), 05.07.2022.
Falls and fractures in the acute care setting: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Trinh Vincent Quoc‐Nam , Dukelow Tim , Thompson Campbell , Gilbert Toby 
Published: March 2023

AbstractObjectivesFalls with fracture in hospitalised patients remain a common occurrence with significant morbidity and mortality. Our objectives were to determine the characteristics of patients who suffer falls with fractures in hospital, and to examine whether outcomes in this cohort differ from those of patients who fall without sustaining a fracture.MethodsCoding data pertaining to a 6‐year period (2012–2017) were interrogated. Patients coded as having suffered a fall in hospital during this period were identified and divided into those who did and those who did not suffer fractures due to their fall. Patient demographics and comorbidities were compared between groups and outcome measures examined with descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression.ResultsFrom 236,720 inpatient admissions, 721 falls were recorded, 128 of which were associated with a fracture. Delirium (30% in those who suffered a fracture vs. 21% in those who did not, p < 0.040), dementia (23% vs. 13%, p < 0.004), female sex (53% vs. 44%, p < 0.020) and older age (76.8 vs. 72.8 years, p < 0.010) were associated with falls with fractures in hospital. Falls with fractures were associated with a longer length of inpatient stay by 9.2 days (95% CI 5.5–12.9, p < 0.001) and were an independent predictor of inpatient mortality.ConclusionsGreater understanding of characteristics of patients at risk of falls with fractures, as well as knowledge of the considerable associated morbidity and mortality, will help to prognosticate when these events occur and, potentially, to put preventative measures in place.
Rural maternity and media discourse analysis: Framing new narratives
Authors: Brundell Kath , Vasilevski Vidanka , Farrell Tanya , Sweet Linda 
Published: March 2023

AbstractIntroductionContinued rural maternity closure across Australia has seen impacts on women and families such as financial pressures, quality and safety concerns, and emotional pressure. This review aimed at understanding how media coverage of rural maternity and closure are presented and what impact this may have on maternity service sustainability.ObjectiveThis research seeks to examine media discourse and characteristics of online newspaper articles related to rural maternity services.DesignA narrative review was conducted using thematic discourse analysis to examine online newspaper content published in Victoria, Australia from 2010 to June 2021.FindingsLocal maternity services were a source of community interest for rural people. Coverage of negative outcomes for mothers and babies was highlighted by rural newspapers; however, increased content over the last 12‐month period focused on community support for the sustainability of rural maternity services. Recent community support in newspaper articles coincided with maternity services reviews and retaining some of these rural services.DiscussionCommunity support in media may provide a protective social pressure, leading rural health services to consider this when reviewing the sustainability or closure of rural maternity services.ConclusionMedia attention about sustaining local maternity services by highlighting issues and representing community voices may influence health executive to consider opportunities to remodel and sustain high‐quality and safe maternity care in rural settings. Knowing how rural health executives consider media, community pressure, and how it impacts expediency of maternity service closure decisions is unknown and an important gap in knowledge to explore and understand.