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External leadership knowledge integration and AI readiness in family firms: exploring the mediation effects of professionalization
Authors: Kárpáti Zoltán Soma , Szüle Borbála 
Published: January 2025

PurposeAs the knowledge-based theory of the firm suggests, integrating leadership knowledge from non-family sources may be paramount in building competitive advantage, and leadership knowledge is an invaluable resource in building successful firms. In the volatile business environment, AI developments are among the key drivers of several thorough transformations, so the possible relationship between top management business talent and AI readiness has become essential. Our paper examines this link in the family business context, analyzing the possible mediation role of firm professionalization.Design/methodology/approachThe paper adopted a quantitative research approach. Data about Hungarian family firms were collected during March and April 2024. The authors used structural equation modeling, and results with and without controlling for a firm size and sector effect were compared. The final sample size contained 112 family firms.FindingsThe research findings suggest that the identified personal professionalization subdimensions have different mediation roles in the relationship between external knowledge integration in top management teams and AI readiness. Without including the control variables, the personal development and competence absorption subdimensions fully mediate this relationship, and the delegation subdimension does not have a significant mediation role. These two mediation effects become significantly weaker with the inclusion of firm size and sector control variables.Research limitations/implicationsThe results highlight the importance of competence absorption and development in family firms, especially when preparing for AI integration into business processes. In addition, the findings also emphasize that firm size may have a significant role in creating an AI-compatible business environment.Originality/valueThis paper aims to integrate the evolving field of firm professionalization with research on the effects of family involvement in corporate leadership. Professionalization dimensions are defined, and mediation roles of personal professionalization subdimensions are examined concerning the relationship between external knowledge integration in top management teams and AI readiness. The paper also highlights several new research directions that may enhance understanding the relationship between family leadership involvement and corporate outcomes.
Global warnings and the role of national filters in shaping formal governance of university performance
Authors: Bourmistrov Anatoli , Haldma Toomas , Kallio Kirsi-Mari , Pettersen Inger Johanne , Skoog Matti 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to assess the continuing relevance of Olson et al.’s (1998) four primary concerns regarding the future development of New Public Financial Management (NPFM) in public service organizations. A particular focus is on understanding changes in the formal systems governing the performance management of universities across different “soft-NPFM” national contexts as well as the identification of successful strategies to mediate those four concerns.Design/methodology/approachChanges in the formal systems governing the performance management of universities in three European countries – Estonia, Finland and Norway – are reviewed in their historical contexts. Methodologically, this article is based on a content-driven analysis of documents, reports and scientific literature, supplemented by the collective memory of the co-authors.Findings“Warnings” have materialized quite differently in the three countries due to unique “national filters.” These filters are represented by different understandings of how universities are defined in terms of their governance and ownership, such as whether the universities are agents of the state or independent accounting entities with their own legal rights. These “national filters” seem to affect how NPFM is translated into the formal systems governing the performance management of universities.Originality/valueThis article contributes to the literature by examining how some countries and their governments manage to achieve “selective complementarity” of different reforms and trends. This complementarity helps to avoid the “dysfunctional effects” and “extremes” of NPFM.
Unveiling the role of brand engagement in brand extension for masstige brands: functionality matters as much as fit
Authors: Özer Alper , Özer Mehmet , Buran İrem , Genç Esra 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the impact of brand engagement on consumer responses to brand extensions, particularly in terms of value perception, attitude and purchase intention in a masstige context. The study examines low-fit/high-functionality and high-fit/low-functionality products. It also explores the crucial role of self-congruence in enhancing brand engagement, which leads to positive consumer responses towards brand extensions.

Design/methodology/approach
After establishing the theoretical foundations, pre-tests identified the product types and their fit level. In this quantitative study, 464 questionnaires were administered. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling validated the model and tested the hypotheses for low-fit/high-functionality and high-fit/low-functionality products of a masstige brand.

Findings
Data analysis shows that brand engagement positively affects value perception, attitude and purchase intention. However, consumers’ responses to brand extension differed for low-fit versus high-fit products. Moreover, social self-congruence and actual and ideal self-congruence positively impact consumers’ active engagement with masstige brands.

Originality/value
This research shows that low-fit extensions of masstige brands can succeed with high functionality, while high-fit extensions mitigate the negative effects of low functionality, a key attribute of masstige brands. The study adds to the limited literature on self-congruence and engagement by identifying actual and ideal self-congruence as determinants of brand engagement. It is also among the first to demonstrate that social self-congruence drives brand engagement for masstige brands.
Integrating sustainability into PMM systems of small businesses: some future research directions
Authors: Buonasera Alessandra , Noto Guido , Rappazzo Nicola 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This work aims to provide, from the perspective of small businesses, a state-of-the-art of management and accounting literature concerning the development of performance measurement and management (PMM) systems addressing sustainability and traditional measures of business performance.

Design/methodology/approach
A systematic review of the literature was developed by using Scopus and ISI Web of Science as sources of data. After a careful screening of the results, 61 articles have been selected and analysed in depth.

Findings
The article highlights the key theoretical frameworks adopted by articles focussing on PMM and sustainability in SMEs, as well as the methods used, and the key re-sults obtained. Moreover, the article provides several insights for future studies on this emerging topic.

Practical implications
This contribution provides important elements to design PMM systems aimed at ad-dressing sustainability in SMEs. As such, the results obtained may supports SMEs’ managers in implementing such systems as well as in putting in place reporting ac-tivities

Originality/value
The topic of measuring and managing sustainability performance in SMEs has re-mained largely underexplored both in theory and in practice. This contribution offers a comprehensive exploration of this theme, while also outlining future research direc-tions for scholars interested in analyzing this research area from the perspective of small businesses.
Thermal radiation and Cattaneo–Christov heat flux effect on heat transfer inside a porous square enclosure by using LTNE model
Authors: Sreedevi P. , Sudarsana Reddy P. , Chamkha A.J. 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis article presents a numerical study of the heat transfer properties of a nanofluid created using engine oil as the common fluid and Fe3O4 nanoparticles within a square cavity embedded with porous media using the LTNE model in the presence of a Cattaneo–Christov heat flux. To obtain the governing boundary layer equations, the Boussinesq approximation and Darcy model are employed.Design/methodology/approachBy applying the Finite Element method, the modeling equations for dimensionless vorticity, stream function and temperature contours with conforming boundary and initial conditions are scrutinized.FindingsOne important finding is that streamlines create a core vortex that is oriented centrally and has longer thermal relaxation times. In contrast, solid state isotherms are hardly affected by growth in thermal relaxation parameter values when compared to fluid state isotherms.Originality/valueThe research work carried out in this work is original and no part is copied from others.
Age Is Just a Number? A Retrospective Review of Cause of Death in Patients 85 Years and Over Receiving Lung Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy
Authors: Morgan Patrick , Siva Shankar , Pahoff Carl , Tiong Eve , Newman St. John , Oar Andrew 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIntroductionPatients aged > 85 years are under‐represented in research that has established stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) as the standard of care in early stage non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) not suitable for or refusing surgery. With an ageing population in Australia, it is important to assess SBRT and cause of death (COD) in elderly patients receiving curative intent lung SBRT.MethodsThis is a multi‐centre retrospective review of eligible patients treated across Australia from 2016 to 2022 with curative intent lung SBRT for early stage primary NSCLC, and aged 85 years or over. The primary outcomes were estimated 2‐year overall survival (OS) and COD. Secondary outcomes include cancer‐specific survival (CSS), progression‐free survival (PFS) and local PFS following SBRT. Univariate Cox regression was used to determine factors associated with survival outcomes or progression.ResultsIn the study, 103 patients were identified, treated with 109 courses of SBRT. Median age was 87.6 years (range 85–97.1) with 52.4% male (n = 54). Median follow‐up was 19.6 months (range 0.2–55.6). The estimated 2‐year survival was 78.7% (95% CI 67.8–86.3). Of the 27.2% (n = 28) of patients deceased, COD was established in 89.3% (n = 25) of cases. In addition, 39.2% (n = 11) of deaths were related to lung cancer. Univariate analysis demonstrated that survival varied significantly with poorer performance status.ConclusionThis study increases knowledge of efficacy of lung SBRT in the very elderly, suggests similar outcomes to the general patient population and supports the use of lung SBRT in those aged 85 years or over. Prospective data including outcomes, comorbidities, pulmonary function and toxicity are required to help inform clinicians and patients about decisions regarding treatment.
Brain‐derived textiloma post glioblastoma resection and application of oxidized regenerated cellulose: A pilot, bedside‐to‐bench, translational study
Authors: Kra Joshua A. , Markosian Christopher , Tang Fenny H. F. , de León Ada Baisre , Chundury Anupama , Agarwalla Pankaj K. , Staquicini Daniela I. , Pasqualini Renata , Arap Wadih 
Published: January 2025

AbstractOxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC; marketed as Surgicel® and Tabotamp®) is routinely used as an intraoperative hemostatic agent. Rarely, residual ORC has been associated with a foreign body reaction generating cystic or granulomatous lesions (i.e., textilomas) at the surgical site. Here, we report a bedside‐to‐bench, translational report of an intracranial mass after neurosurgical resection of glioblastoma with ORC application. As part of patient care, we performed magnetic resonance imaging and histopathological analysis of the mass. We then performed in vitro studies to evaluate the effect of ORC on cytokine production and viability of BV‐2 murine microglial cells by using quantitative PCR along with live cell microscopy and crystal violet staining, respectively. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a recurrent mass pressing on the adjacent right ventricle, which was removed in a second surgery for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Unexpectedly, histopathological examination of the resected mass revealed abundant ORC arising from the site with inflammation, microglial activation, and collagenization. Mechanistically, we show an ORC‐induced modest increase in inflammatory cytokines with a subsequent decrease in microglial cell viability. These findings suggest that ORC may mediate microglial immune response and viability, and serve to raise awareness and guide interpretation of post‐treatment surveillance imaging findings in the instance of foreign body reaction.
Financializing Maternal and Newborn Care: Temporal Tensions within a Development Impact Bond in India
Authors: Bärnreuther Sandra 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTSince the 1980s, multilateral agencies and governments in many parts of the world have curtailed public spending for the health sector. The same period also witnessed the emergence of ‘innovative’ health financing approaches which combine social service provision with financial return. This article discusses one such mechanism, the first health‐focused development impact bond (DIB) implemented in India in 2018–21. Drawing on interviews with key actors and analyses of documents and reports, the article examines the transformation of maternal and newborn care into an investment opportunity. It argues that DIBs introduce the prospect of financial return in the provision of social services while at the same time imbuing financial investments with the promise of moral value. After situating the impact bond within broader global trends in health financing and India's specific history, the article illustrates the processes of valuation involved in converting maternal and newborn care into a financial asset. In doing so, it highlights the tensions that emerge when healthcare is made amenable to the logic and time horizon of finance capital. The article concludes with a discussion of the possible long‐term consequences of financialization in the health sector, emphasizing the new vulnerabilities and inequalities that DIBs generate, particularly outside financial centres in the Global North.
Effect of pet therapy on sleep and life quality of elderly individuals
Authors: Yilmaz Cansu , Tekinsoy Kartin Pınar 
Published: January 2025

AimThe study aimed to determine the sleep and life quality of elderly individuals living in a nursing home using pet therapy, a complementary and supportive therapy.MethodsThe study was conducted with elderly individuals in a nursing home in Tokat province in Turkey. The study sample consisted of 59 elderly individuals, with 30 in the intervention group and 29 in the control group, who met the inclusion criteria. Pet therapy was applied to elderly individuals twice a week for 6 weeks for a total of 12 sessions as a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of pet therapy on sleep and life quality. While pet therapy was applied to the individuals in the intervention group, the control group was no pet theraphy.ResultsIt was determined that the sleep and life quality of the individuals in the intervention group increased statistically and significantly. There was no statistically significant difference in the change in sleep and life quality of individuals in the control group. A statistically significant difference was determined between the intervention and control groups regarding sleep and life quality.ConclusionPet therapy was determined to significantly improve the sleep and life quality of elderly individuals living in a nursing home. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2025; ••: ••–••.
Conspiracy beliefs and democratic backsliding: Longitudinal effects of election conspiracy beliefs on criticism of democracy and support for authoritarianism during political contests
Authors: Thomas Emma F. , O'Donnell Alexander , Osborne Danny , Bird Lucy , Yip Lisette , Buonaiuto Eliana , Lizzio‐Wilson Morgana , Skitka Linda , Wenzel Michael 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThere are widespread concerns that conspiracy theories undermine democracies. But do conspiracy beliefs increase criticism of democracy and/or support for authoritarianism? Or are antidemocratic people more likely to endorse conspiracy beliefs? To answer these important questions, we collected longitudinal data during two concurrent democratic elections—the 2020 US Presidential Election (N = 609) and the 2020 General Election in New Zealand (N = 603). Random intercept cross‐lagged panel models tested whether conspiracy beliefs affect criticism of democracy in general, as well as support for authoritarianism, and both direct and representative democracy, specifically. There was little evidence that conspiracy beliefs temporally preceded changes in attitudes toward democracy or support for any specific form of government. Instead, people who supported authoritarianism more subsequently endorsed stronger conspiracy beliefs. The results suggested that, in the context of electoral contests (e.g., elections), antidemocratic people are more likely to endorse conspiracy beliefs rather than conspiracy beliefs fostering antidemocratic views.
The use of generative AI in statistical data analysis and its impact on teaching statistics at universities of applied sciences
Authors: Schwarz Joachim 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThis study explores the use of generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, in statistical data analysis and its implications for statistics education at universities of applied sciences. This paper begins with first discussing the future division of labor between humans and machines in the context of statistical data analyses following the widespread adoption of ChatGPT. By analyzing artificially generated data sets, the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT in performing statistical analyses are demonstrated. The results show that generative AI can facilitate data analysis for individuals with minimal knowledge of statistics, mainly by generating appropriate code, but only partly by following standard procedures. Therefore, human oversight and a good statistical knowledge remains critical. The study suggests that the focus of statistics education should shift from teaching software‐specific skills to fostering a deeper understanding of statistical concepts. This shift will prepare students to effectively use AI tools while maintaining rigorous standards of data analysis.
Regional changes in cerebral blood flow between the upright and supine posture and over 3 days of bed rest
Authors: Possnig Carmen , Marume Kyohei , Babu Gautam , Janssen Sylvan L. J. E. , Hearon Christopher M. , Dias Katrin A. , Sarma Satyam , Lawley Justin S. , Levine Benjamin D. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractA reduction in cerebral blood flow (CBF) has been observed during spaceflight and bed rest. We aimed to examine the magnitude and regional heterogeneity of the decrease in CBF during bed rest compared to posture changes on Earth. Seventeen participants (age, 29 ± 9 years, 7 females) were studied in the upright and supine posture and over 3 days of bed rest. We assessed blood flow via duplex ultrasonography in the internal carotid (ICA) and vertebral arteries (VA), and via transcranial Doppler of the middle cerebral artery (MCAv). Mean arterial pressure (MAP) and end‐tidal CO2 () were assessed at all time points. By day 3, total CBF (1078 ± 302 to 853 ± 245 mL min−1, P < 0.0001) and MCAv (61 ± 15 to 49 ± 12 mL min−1, P < 0.0001) were decreased compared to the supine posture. CBF values did not fall below the upright posture (all P > 0.05) but were lower than a calculated 24‐h mean baseline (P = 0.0132). MAP remained stable (P = 0.971), as did (P = 0.0803), while VA blood flow decreased after 24 h and again after 72 h (P = 0.0024). These findings indicate that CBF decreases during short‐term bed rest, but not below values observed in the upright posture.
Free wave propagation in pretensioned 2D textile metamaterials
Authors: Arena Andrea , Lepidi Marco 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
A parametric lattice model is formulated to describe the dispersion properties of harmonic elastic waves propagating in two-dimensional textile metamaterials. Within a weak nonlinear regime, the free undamped motion of the textile metamaterial, starting from a spatially periodic prestressed configuration, is governed by nonlinear differential difference equations, where nonlinearities arise from the elastic contact between plain woven yarns. Within the linear field, the linear dispersion properties characterizing the regime of small oscillation amplitudes are obtained, by applying the Bloch's theorem. Parametric analyses are carried out to study the influence of the mechanical parameters on wavefrequencies, waveforms and group velocities. As major outcome, the dispersion spectrum is found to possess two distinct passbands, covering the low- and the high-frequency ranges, respectively, while a complete mid-frequency bandgap exists for large parameter regions. Within the nonlinear field, the nonlinear wavefrequencies and the multi-harmonic non-resonant response in the time domain are described, by means of perturbation techniques. As interesting finding, the free wave are shown to propagate with a systematic softening behavior. The wave polarization exalts the nonlinear effects in the high-frequency passband.
Ecological study of the association between the English national vaccination programme and area deprivation inequalities in COVID-19 mortality
Authors: Bennett Natalie , Bambra Clare , Sinclair David , Todd Adam , Matthews Fiona 
Published: January 2025

ObjectiveTo understand how area deprivation inequalities in COVID-19 mortality changed during the national vaccination programme in England and to identify the extent to which these inequalities might be explained by unequal vaccination uptake.DesignEcological study.Setting307 Lower Tier Local Authorities in England, March 2020 – December 2022.Main outcome measureInequality in age-standardised mortality rates 28 days after a positive COVID-19 test by area-level deprivation from March 2020 to December 2022. We employ three different measures of this inequality: the disparity index, the concentration and generalised concentration index, and absolute and relative measures of inequality. We use the 2019 edition of the Index of Multiple Deprivation, transformed into quintiles.ResultsRelative inequalities in age-standardised mortality rates 28 days after a positive COVID-19 test reduced substantially (from around 6.9 times higher in most deprived to least deprived to 1.2 times higher) in the 25 months after the national vaccination rollout began. Vaccination uptake between the most and least deprived quintiles widened with each dose. Inequalities in cumulative mortality rates developed quickly, and while they stabilised and reduced, they did not disappear. We estimate that if vaccination rates in the most deprived areas had been the same as those in the least deprived, absolute disparity inequality would have been reduced from 118.9 per 100 000 (95% CI 117.0 to 120.7) to 40.2 (95% CI 3.7 to 76.7) at the end of 2022.ConclusionsNational COVID-19 vaccination strategies offer the potential to significantly reduce inequalities in COVID-19 mortality rates. However, more could be achieved if barriers to vaccination uptake in the most deprived areas are overcome.