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Let’s go green: achieving consumer-related performance outcomes in banks
Authors: Aslam Wajeeha , Jawaid Syed Tehseen 
Published: July 2023

Purpose
Due to the increased pollution and global warming, the banking sector is also implementing green practices in their operations to improve business ethics. However, there are few studies that have looked at how green practices affect performance outcomes. Considering this, the study aims to examine the impact of green banking adoption practices (GRBP) on consumer-related performance outcomes (i.e. consumer green satisfaction, consumer green perceived quality, consumer green trust, environmental friendliness and continuing relations with bank). The study used resource-based view theory and triple bottom line in connecting GBRP and consumer-related performance outcomes.

Design/methodology/approach
The data was gathered via a Likert scale questionnaire from banking personnel and consumers using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. The data of GRBP was collected from the banking employees, whereas the data for consumer-related performance outcomes were gathered from the banking consumers, and “Partial least square-structural equation modeling” (PLS-SEM) was used to examine research hypotheses.

Findings
The results of PLS-SEM reveal that GRBP positively affects consumer green trust, green perceived quality and green satisfaction. However, GRBP does not have any impact on environmental friendliness. The results further reveal that GRBP largely affects consumer green trust followed by green perceived quality and green satisfaction, respectively. Moreover, consumer green perceived quality, green trust and environmental friendliness positively affect the continuing relationship with the bank.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study in the context of green banking, i.e. two-dimensional, as it examines the impact of GRBP on consumer-related performance outcomes and confirms that GRBP enhances consumer-related performance outcomes. The findings of the study provide numerous insights to bank managers, environmentalists and policymakers.
Information security awareness maturity: conceptual and practical aspects in Hungarian organizations
Authors: Kő Andrea , Tarján Gábor , Mitev Ariel 
Published: July 2023

PurposeThis paper aims to provide a maturity model for information security awareness (MMISA), based on the literature, expert interviews and feedback. In addition to developing the MMISA, the authors investigate the role of the three decisive factors that affect ISA maturity level: risk management mechanism, organizational structure and ISA.Design/methodology/approachThe research methodology is a combined one; qualitative and quantitative methods were applied, including surveying the literature, interviews and developing a survey to collect quantitative data about decisive factors that affect ISA maturity level. The authors perform a variance-based partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) investigation of the relationships between these factors.FindingsThe investigation of decisive factors of ISA maturity levels revealed that if the authors identify a strong risk assessment mechanism (through a documented methodology and reliable results), the authors can expect a high level of ISA. If there is a well-defined organizational structure with clear responsibilities, this supports the linking of a risk management mechanism with the level of ISA. The connection between organizational structure and ISA maturity level is supported by ISA activities: an increased level of awareness actions strengthens an organizational structure via the best practices learned by the staff.Originality/valueThe main contribution of the proposed MMISA model is that the model offers controls and audit evidence for maturity levels. Beyond that, the authors distinguish in the MMISA model controls supporting knowledge and controls supporting attitude, emphasizing that this is not enough to know what to do, but the proper attitude is required too. The authors didn't find any other ISA maturity model which has a similar feature. The contribution of the authors' work is that the authors provide a method for solving this complex measurement problem via the MMISA, which also offers direct guidance for the daily practices of organizations.
Monetary policy and nonperforming loan ratios in a monetary union; a counterfactual study
Authors: Napari Ayuba , Ozcan Rasim , Khan Asad Ul Islam 
Published: July 2023

PurposeFor close to two decades, the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) has been preparing to launch a second monetary union within the ECOWAS region. This study aims to determine the impact such a unionised monetary regime will have on financial stability as represented by the nonperforming loan ratios of Ghana in a counterfactual framework.Design/methodology/approachThis study models nonperforming loan ratios as dependent on the monetary policy rate and the business cycle. The study then used historical data to estimate the parameters of the nonperforming loan ratio response function using an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach. The estimated parameters are further used to estimate the impact of several counterfactual unionised monetary policy rates on the nonperforming loan ratios and its volatility of Ghana. As robustness check, the Least Absolute Shrinkage Selection Operator (LASSO) regression is also used to estimate the nonperforming loan ratios response function and to predict nonperforming loans under the counterfactual unionised monetary policy rates.FindingsThe results of the counterfactual study reveals that the apparent cost of monetary unification is much less than supposed with a monetary union likely to dampen volatility in non-performing loans in Ghana. As such, the WAMZ members should increase the pace towards monetary unification.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the existing literature by explicitly modelling nonperforming loan ratios as dependent on monetary policy and the business cycle. The study also settles the debate on the financial stability cost of a monetary union due to the nonalignment of business cycles and economic structures.
The effect of financial literacy, financial behaviour and financial stress on awareness of investment scams among retirees
Authors: Kasim Eley Suzana , Awalludin Noor Rohin , Zainal Nurazilah , Ismail Allezawati , Ahmad Shukri Nurul Huda 
Published: July 2023

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the effects of financial literacy, financial behaviour and financial stress on awareness of investment scams among retirees.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a questionnaire survey, data was distributed to 200 retirees. A total of 53 responses were obtained. The data was subsequently analysed using PLS-SEM version 3 software.

Findings
Findings indicated that while financial literacy has a significant influence on awareness, there is no conclusive evidence to support the relationship between financial behaviour and financial stress on awareness. These results highlighted the critical need to strengthen financial literacy among retirees as a prevention mechanism for them to avoid from being scammed.

Research limitations/implications
The finding from this study is relevant to regulators and law enforcement agencies to aid potential and actual retirees by educating them on the danger of investment scams.

Originality/value
As there are relatively few studies conducted on investment scams specifically among retirees, this study extends the investment scam literature by examining the underlying factors that affect their awareness towards the fraudulent activities.
Maximizing internal control effectiveness: the synergy between forensic accounting and corporate governance
Authors: Alzoubi Abdallah Bader 
Published: July 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to explore the joint role of forensic accounting and corporate governance in enhancing internal control effectiveness.

Design/methodology/approach
The study used a previously administrated questionnaire as a data collection method and partial least squares structural equation modeling as a data analysis tool.

Findings
The findings of this paper find a positive relationship between the study’s independent variables (forensic accounting and corporate governance) and dependent variables (internal control effectiveness).

Research limitations/implications
One potential limitation of this study is the use of a previously administered questionnaire as the primary data collection method, which may have limited the scope and depth of the data collected. Another limitation may be the focus on only two independent variables (forensic accounting and corporate governance), which may not fully capture all the factors that contribute to internal control effectiveness. Despite these limitations, this study provides important insights into the role of forensic accounting and corporate governance in enhancing internal control effectiveness and highlights the need for further research in this area.

Practical implications
This paper underscores the importance of investing in effective internal control systems and highlights the key role that forensic accounting and corporate governance play in enhancing the effectiveness of these systems.

Social implications
Effective internal control systems are important not only for the financial health of organizations but also for their social and ethical responsibilities to stakeholders. The findings of this study suggest that investing in strong forensic accounting and corporate governance practices can help organizations meet these responsibilities and promote trust and transparency. Policymakers and regulators may use these findings to inform their efforts to promote effective internal control systems and enhance public trust in organizations.

Originality/value
This paper has important implications for service organizations in Jordan and can be used to inform policymakers and regulators in their efforts to promote strong and effective internal control systems.
COVID-19 and the participatory place branding impasse: a study of actor agency
Authors: Reynolds Laura 
Published: July 2023

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participatory place branding processes and, in particular, on multiple actors’ ability to build agency.Design/methodology/approachAn in-depth qualitative inquiry of place branding processes in Cardiff (UK) was undertaken during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured (online) interviews with 28 city representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors are analysed using three-stage conceptual coding.FindingsFive transitions in the meaning-making and engagement processes at the nexus of participatory place branding are identified: heightening value of the local environment; building and sharing local knowledge; embedding a sense of community into relational networks; innovating engagement channels; and blurring of roles and responsibilities. Combined, these demonstrate a cultivating place (brand) attachment and evolving logics around participation.Research limitations/implicationsTransitions in actor agency require monitoring over time, drawing on additional studies, wider samples and multidisciplinary frameworks.Practical implicationsLocal knowledge and multi-actor networks are increasingly viewed as valuable assets, providing legitimacy for those in possession of these resources and for the brand. Practitioners, policy makers and community representatives should support innovative ways to involve and learn from local actors, including those not currently active across the place brand web.Originality/valueAntecedents to actor agency are investigated, highlighting that during a period of disruption actors gained legitimacy for their participation by emphasising the value attached to localities, building place (brand) attachment and drawing on blurred place branding boundaries.
Risky? So, why people are getting back to invest in cryptocurrencies? The United Arab Emirates as a case
Authors: Alsmadi Ayman Abdalmajeed , Shuhaiber Ahmed , Al-Omoush Khaled Saleh 
Published: July 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the determinants of users' intention to continue to invest in cryptocurrencies. The paper also aims to examine the impact of hedonic motivation and the legal environment on perceived value in cryptocurrencies.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire was designed to obtain data from 258 respondents in UAE. The Structural Equation Modeling – Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was used to evaluate the research model and test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results of smart PLS path analysis showed that perceived value, hedonic motivation, gambling attitude, and price volatility were significant determinants of the continued intention to invest in cryptocurrency. This study also revealed that hedonic motivation enhances perceived value and improves the perception of cryptocurrencies value from user's perspective.Originality/valueThis study provides new insights into the literature on cryptocurrencies adoption, and delivers advanced understanding about the determinants of user's intention to continue investing in cryptocurrencies. In addition, the study provides important practical implications for cryptocurrencies companies to promote this financial technology to users by enhancing the knowledge of policy makers about how investors think and get motivated towards a continued investment of cryptocurrencies.
What are the best practices for End-of-Life Vehicle management – A practical assessment of estimates, perceptions and policies
Authors: Kumar Vibhash , Verma Ashima , Kumar Arnav 
Published: July 2023

PurposeThe primary purpose of the present research is to assess the people's awareness level of End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) management in India. The study proposes to estimate the projected annual demand for the new ELVs over 15 years from 2020–2035 and assess the growth rate in new annual ELVs.Design/methodology/approachEmploying a mixed method study, the authors obtained secondary data from the annual reports from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). In Study 1, the authors employed log-linear regression and compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) to compute the growth rates for these projections. After that, the authors collected the primary data of vehicle users (n = 920) using survey methodology, both open and closed-ended items completed the test battery (Study 2A and 2B). While open-ended items were analyzed qualitatively, the closed-ended items were analyzed quantitatively.FindingsThe estimation of annual ELV estimates and their cumulative figures over 15 years determined the market size in the future, outlining the importance of ELV management. The qualitative approach helped deduce the people's most prominent sentiments regarding decommissioning and the ELV management process. From the primary analysis, the authors concluded that people perceived the ELV management process positively; however, there are areas where the government's specific attention is warranted.Originality/valueIn this study, the authors have outlined how specific measures in ELV management can result in a sustainable circular economy. Additionally, the authors have designed a test battery to understand people's perception, which is first of its kind effort to understand what people think about ELV management. Studies globally considering people's perception of ELV can employ the test battery designed for this study. Additionally, countries that have ELV management in nascent stages can refer to India's experience with ELV management and the related people's perception.
From accurate genome sequence to biotechnological application: The thermophile Mycolicibacterium hassiacum as experimental model
Authors: Sánchez‐Costa Mercedes , Gola Susanne , Rodríguez‐Sáiz Marta , Barredo José‐Luis , Hidalgo Aurelio , Berenguer José 
Published: July 2023

AbstractMycobacteria constitute a large group of microorganisms belonging to the phylum Actinobacteria encompassing some of the most relevant pathogenic bacteria and many saprophytic isolates that share a unique and complex cell envelope. Also unique to this group is the extensive capability to use and synthesize sterols, a class of molecules that include active signalling compounds of pharmaceutical use. However, few mycobacterial species and strains have been established as laboratory models to date, Mycolicibacterium smegmatis mc2155 being the most common one. In this work, we focus on the use of a thermophilic mycobacterium, Mycolicibacterium hassiacum, which grows optimally above 50°C, as an emerging experimental model valid to extend our general knowledge of mycobacterial biology as well as for application purposes. To that end, accurate genomic sequences are key for gene mining, the study of pathogenicity or lack thereof and the potential for gene transfer. The combination of long‐ and short‐massive sequencing technologies is strictly necessary to remove biases caused by errors specific to long‐reads technology. By doing so in M. hassiacum, we obtained from the curated genome clues regarding the genetic manipulation potential of this microorganism from the presence of insertion sequences, CRISPR‐Cas, type VII ESX secretion systems, as well as lack of plasmids. Finally, as a proof of concept of the applicability of M. hassiacum as a laboratory and industrial model, we used this high‐quality genome of M. hassiacum to successfully knockout a gene involved in the use of phytosterols as source of carbon and energy, using an improved gene cassette for thermostable selection and a transformation protocol at high temperature.
Tracking marine tetrapod carcasses using a low‐cost mixed methodology with GPS trackers, passive drifters and citizen science
Authors: Tavares Maurício , Ott Paulo Henrique , Borges‐Martins Márcio 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Drift experiments are essential to understand stranding patterns and estimate the mortality of beached animals. Most studies do not use telemetry technology due to the high costs of this methodology. The objective of this paper is to describe the possibilities of tracking marine tetrapod carcasses with a low‐cost and replicable methodology. The study was carried out on the Southern Subtropical Shelf (~28°–34°S), a highly productive and key ecological region of the southwestern Atlantic Ocean (SWA).

We designed and tested a low‐cost mixed methodology that includes Global Positioning System trackers, passive drifters (reused glass bottles) and Citizen Science (through an instant message platform and email) to track carcasses of marine tetrapods. We conducted four drift experiments during the four seasons of 2019. We released 787 drifters (600 nonbiological and 187 carcasses of seabirds, sea turtles, and cetaceans) at sea, at five equally separated distances (5–25 km) from the coast. Beach surveys and citizen science were implemented to recover the beached drifters.

We recovered 71.83% of non‐biological drifters and 27.27% of carcasses released. We tracked the movements of 38 carcasses (25 sea turtles and 13 cetaceans) with 17 GPS devices. The drifting time, until reaching the beach, ranged from 12 h to 17 days for carcasses and 12 h to 406 days for bottles. Citizen Science was the most important source of recovery of nonbiological drifters, representing 66.67% of the total recovered bottles. For carcasses, active search was the most important recovery source, representing 64.7% of the total carcasses recovered.

Our study contributes with new findings on marine tetrapod drift patterns in the SWA and describes an accessible low‐cost mixed methodology for small and medium‐budget projects that can be replicated in other coastal regions of the world for tracking a wide range of marine tetrapod species.
The lipidomic correlates of epigenetic aging across the adult lifespan: A population‐based study
Authors: Liu Dan , Aziz N. Ahmad , Landstra Elvire Nadieh , Breteler Monique M. B. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractLipid signaling is involved in longevity regulation, but which specific lipid molecular species affect human biological aging remains largely unknown. We investigated the relation between complex lipids and DNA methylation‐based metrics of biological aging among 4181 participants (mean age 55.1 years (range 30.0–95.0)) from the Rhineland Study, an ongoing population‐based cohort study in Bonn, Germany. The absolute concentration of 14 lipid classes, covering 964 molecular species and 267 fatty acid composites, was measured by Metabolon Complex Lipid Panel. DNA methylation‐based metrics of biological aging (AgeAccelPheno and AgeAccelGrim) were calculated based on published algorithms. Epigenome‐wide association analyses (EWAS) of biological aging‐associated lipids and pathway analysis were performed to gain biological insights into the mechanisms underlying the effects of lipidomics on biological aging. We found that higher levels of molecular species belonging to neutral lipids, phosphatidylethanolamines, phosphatidylinositols, and dihydroceramides were associated with faster biological aging, whereas higher levels of lysophosphatidylcholine, hexosylceramide, and lactosylceramide species were associated with slower biological aging. Ceramide, phosphatidylcholine, and lysophosphatidylethanolamine species with odd‐numbered fatty acid tail lengths were associated with slower biological aging, whereas those with even‐numbered chain lengths were associated with faster biological aging. EWAS combined with functional pathway analysis revealed several complex lipids associated with biological aging as important regulators of known longevity and aging‐related pathways.
Countering racist nativism through a liberating pedagogy of praxis
Authors: Casanova Carlos R. , Domínguez Ashley D. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis article uses a framework that combines LatCrit theory, racist nativism, and liberating pedagogy of praxis (LPP) to examine how a community youth program's LPP practices countered the racist nativism Latinx youth experience in their high school. LPP practices challenged racist nativism by creating a space where Latinx youth faced each other in circles to engage in authentic collective intergenerational dialogue about lived experiences of racist nativism, which cultivated solidarity and a call to action.
A qualitative exploration of gynaecological healthcare experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer people assigned female at birth
Authors: Thomas Cleo , Dwyer Angela , Batchelor Jack , Van Niekerk Leesa 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual/aromantic (LGBTQA+) people, assigned female at birth (AFAB), experience disproportionately poorer gynaecological healthcare outcomes compared to their cisgender, heterosexual peers. The barriers to gynaecological care remain poorly understood. In a step toward bridging this gap, the current study explored the lived gynaecological healthcare experiences of Australian LGBTQA+ AFAB people and the barriers they experience in accessing care.Materials and MethodsSemi‐structured interviews were conducted with 22 LGBTQA+ AFAB people. An inductive thematic qualitative design was used to explore the lived experiences and identify themes associated with the reported experiences.ResultsThematic analysis identified seven themes related to experiences in accessing gynaecological healthcare, including discrimination, fear, perceived provider or cultural incompetency, accessibility, and gender identity. Several sub‐themes were also identified such as refusal of care, microaggression, misgendering, and patient as educator.ConclusionsParticipants suggested that barriers to care could be alleviated by the integration of LGBTQA+ specific healthcare training into the university‐level medical curriculum and professional development programs that address cultural competency and inclusive healthcare. These preliminary findings inform the necessity for the development of evidence‐based practice guidelines that specifically address the unique and diverse needs of the LGBTQA+ AFAB population.