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Unbundling the complexity of performance management of healthcare providers in the Middle East
Authors: Vaz Daicy , Qureshi Wardah , Temouri Yama , Pereira Vijay 
Published: July 2023

Purpose Previous research provides adequate evidence on performance management (PM) for hospitals and healthcare providers; however, less is known about their individual and PM appraisal process. Additionally, there is limited research exploring PM in the Middle Eastern context. This study investigates PM practices in the Middle Eastern healthcare industry.Design/methodology/approach This study adopts the qualitative research methodology through semi-structured interviews of healthcare professionals in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Thematic analysis was adopted for analyzing this qualitative data.Findings The main findings have uncovered different facets of appraisal challenges for both the appraiser (i.e. manager) and the appraisee (i.e. employee). These challenges include communication deficits, lack of goal setting standards and regular meeting updates in order to ensure employee satisfaction and motivation in the workplace.Research limitations/implications This study has significant implications for policymakers in Middle Eastern hospitals in terms of implementing PM for their staff. Moreover, future studies can conduct in-depth analysis and provide comparison between public and private sectors in the Gulf countries.Originality/value This study is one of the first to portray challenges involved in conducting PM in the Middle East healthcare sector specifically in the UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), both from the perspectives of the appraiser and appraisee.
Identification of the determinants of public trust in e-government services and participation in social media based on good governance theory and the technology acceptance model
Authors: Nguyen Trang Thi Uyen , Nguyen Phuong Van , Huynh Hien Thi Ngoc , Vrontis Demetris , Ahmed Zafar U. 
Published: July 2023

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the determinants of public trust in e-government services (Te-GS) and participation in social media.

Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative cross-sectional field survey was used to collect primary data at the local government level in 11 cities, towns and districts in Tien Giang Province, Vietnam. The final data set of 529 respondents was analysed using SmartPLS4 to evaluate the measurement and structural models.

Findings
Perceived responsiveness, transparency and security have strong positive associations with Te-GS, whereas perceived accountability does not. Furthermore, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness are positively associated with social media participation.

Originality/value
Although previous studies have examined citizen behaviour in the use of e-government services, the social media context has rarely been considered due to its novelty. This study adds to the knowledge of the antecedents of participation in e-government services in developing countries such as Vietnam. Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive framework for understanding participation intention that considers four elements of good governance theory and two elements of the technology acceptance model (TAM), thereby extending previous research on the effects of these variables on the adoption of e-government services.
Post-COVID-19 travel intentions to Kenya from Hong Kong by applying the extended theory of planned behavior (ETPB)
Authors: Choy Monica W.C. , Or Ben M.K. , Liu Alvin T.F. 
Published: July 2023

PurposeThis paper examines the post-COVID-19 travel intentions to Kenya among Hong Kong outbound travelers using the theory of planned behavior (TPB) over three different time horizons of 1, 5, and 10 years.Design/methodology/approachAn extension was made by including two new constructs of perceived destination image and travel constraints. A cross-sectional sample of Hongkongers was surveyed. Data were collected using a self-administrated bilingual (English and Chinese) online survey. Exploratory factor analysis, linear regression and mediation analysis were conducted to test the research model.FindingsThe findings from 216 Hongkongers reveal that different combinations of the four constructs, namely, perceived behavioral control, attitude, subjective norms, and destination image, share a positive effect on individuals' travel intention to Kenya over the three different time horizons. Travel constraints act as a significant negative mediator on the four constructs in predicting travel intention to Kenya among Hongkongers.Practical implicationsThe results provide useful insight to Kenya's destination marketing organization (DMO) and Hong Kong outbound travel agencies to integrate prominent elements into marketing strategies to arouse travel intention and expand their business prospects, which will also accelerate tourism recovery in the post-pandemic era.Originality/valueBy integrating two extended variables into the TPB model, this study makes a contribution by overcoming the deficiency of the original theory.
Renew and recycle: developing sustainable preservation strategies
Authors: Nadal Jacob , Engle Erin 
Published: July 2023

PurposeThe Library of Congress is engaged in an effort to ensure the health and sustainability of its preservation program.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is an expanded version of a presentation Jacob Nadal and Erin Engle gave at the 7th Kuopio Conference. That presentation explained how the preservation management team re-evaluated and re-imagined its work through a series of workshops, cost studies and planning exercises. This led to a new way to respond to immediate operational requirements and adapt to agency focus across strategic planning cycles while still making progress on large-scale preservation needs.FindingsThis work led to new plans for the workforce and fiscal resources needed to maintain a rich array of options for use of the collections over the long term. This paper details the philosophy and strategy behind this approach to address financial and organizational sustainability of a large-scale preservation program.
Spirituality, religiosity, stress, working from home and gender amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Apergis Emmanuel , Markoulakis Andreas , Apergis Iraklis 
Published: July 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to focus on the role of stress and work from home and their influence on the frequency of praying (spirituality) and attending ritual services (religiosity).

Design/methodology/approach
Drawing from a data set from Understanding Society (COVID-19 study) in the UK from 5,357 participants, this study specifies a two-level mixed-effects ordered-probit regression to test the main hypotheses and chi-square (x2) analysis, gamma (γ) and tau-b (τb) for checking the robustness of this study results.

Findings
The findings of this study exhort with statistical confidence that spirituality is positively related to religiosity. Working from home positively influences individuals’ spiritual and religious needs, while attending religious services in person is associated with less stress. Females have been found to be more likely to pray rather than attend religious services.

Originality/value
This study investigates the role of work from home and stress on spirituality and religiosity, two key elements often forgotten in personal life and copying. This paper considers spirituality as the frequency of praying, while religiosity is the frequency of attending rituals, which religion has institutionalised.
A comparative study of the adoption of public-private partnerships for water services in South Korea and Singapore
Authors: Kim Soojin , Choi Yujin 
Published: July 2023

PurposeThis paper investigates the internal factors driving public-private partnership (PPP) adoption for water services in South Korea and Singapore.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilizes a comparative cross-national case study of PPPs in the area of water services by focusing on the similarities and differences between the two countries.FindingsThe findings show that while South Korea has employed the PPP model mostly to expand and modernize their sewage systems, Singapore has used PPPs to build and operate desalination facilities that produce potable water through the treatment and filtration of wastewater. The study also demonstrates that fiscal stress and political incentives stemming from socio-economic pressures are the respective critical factors in South Korea and Singapore’s execution of PPP-driven water infrastructure.Originality/valueThrough exploring why and how PPPs have been adopted in the specific context, this paper might be helpful to enhance our understanding of the variations and common factors in the policy adoption process within the Asian context.
The impact of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance on firm’s investment efficiency: evidence from China
Authors: Li Weiping , Li Huirong , Sun Xuan Sean , Huang Tairan Kevin 
Published: July 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance (D&O insurance hereafter) on corporate governance and firm performance, with a specific focus on investment efficiency.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a sample of Chinese A-share listed firms from the period 2007 to 2020, this study uses Ordinary Least Squares regressions to investigate the research questions, as well as moderating and mediating effects. Additionally, alternative measures of investment efficiency are used, and the Heckman two-stage model and propensity score matching model are used to demonstrate the consistency of the findings and to mitigate the risk of endogeneity.

Findings
The findings of this study suggest that purchasing D&O insurance has a detrimental impact on corporate investment efficiency, particularly in the context of over-investment activities; robust internal governance mechanisms, exemplified by a higher shareholding ratio of the top shareholder and enhanced internal control quality, alleviate this negative effect; and financing constraints act as a mediating factor in the association between D&O insurance and investment efficiency.

Originality/value
Corporate investment efficiency is of significant importance for both national macroeconomic growth and micro-enterprise development. Notably, the prevalence of D&O insurance among Chinese firms is progressively increasing, thus exerting a growing influence. This study contributes to the existing literature on D&O insurance and corporate investment efficiency, providing valuable insights into the economic impact of D&O insurance on Chinese firms. The empirical evidence presented herein facilitates future reforms and adjustments.
An appraisal of guidelines and practices for municipal infrastructure support agent to execute labour-intensive construction projects in South Africa
Authors: Ebekozien Andrew , Aigbavboa Clinton , Samsurijan Mohamad Shaharudin , Radin Firdaus Radin Badarudin , Ayo-Odifiri Solomon Oisasoje , Amadi Godpower C. 
Published: July 2023

PurposeSeveral studies have shown that the mechanism of labour-intensive construction (LIC) projects can mitigate high unemployment and create skilled development, especially in developing nations. The guidelines and practices for implementation may have faced some encumbrances in some countries. Whether the current guidelines and practices for municipal infrastructure support agent (MISA) to execute LIC projects face hindrances in South Africa has yet to receive in-depth studies. Thus, this study attempts to proffer policy solutions to improve the proposed revised guidelines and practices for MISA in LIC project execution in South Africa.Design/methodology/approachThe study's objectives were accomplished via a combination of 16 virtual interviews of built environment professionals and government officials involved in LIC project execution in South Africa and supported by the analysed documents. A thematic approach was used to analyse the data and presented two main themes.FindingsFindings show lax enforcement of discretionary funds, lax institutional capacity and inadequate individual skills, among others, as the gaps in existing South Africa's LIC guidelines and practices. Also, policy solutions to address the gaps were proffered.Practical implicationsThe suggested feasible policies will improve the proposed revised guidelines and practices for MISA in LIC project execution in South Africa. This guide will promote the development of individual skills, institutional capacities and increase employment across South Africa.Originality/valueThis study promotes the use of LIC to create employment and contribute to proffering measures that will improve the proposed revised third edition of the guidelines and practices for MISA to execute LIC.
Does the influence of competition and compensation on hospital quality vary with ownership type?
Authors: Chen Linda H. , Eldenburg Leslie , Goodman Theodore H. 
Published: July 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate how two types of drivers, namely, executive compensation and market competition, can affect hospital quality in the USA. Recently, patients, insurers and regulators have increasingly focused on hospital quality. Understanding the interplay of incentives in this industry is important because in 2019, hospital treatment contributed $1.161bn to health-care costs in the USA. This study answers the call for more studies in the so-called “mixed” industry, where ownership differences can affect organizational objectives and operating constraints.Design/methodology/approachThis study explores the roles of hospital executive compensation and industry competition as determinants of health-care quality. Specifically, the study probes the heterogeneity in the factors that influence quality across hospital types in the USA.FindingsUsing California hospital data from 2006 through 2020, the findings show that the effects of compensation and competition on hospital quality differ by ownership type. Executive compensation is positively associated with quality in for-profit hospitals but is not associated with that of nonprofit hospitals, suggesting for-profit hospitals are more likely to use higher levels of compensation to attract managers with higher ability, whereas the utility function for nonprofit managers may be multidimensional. Within the nonprofit hospital group, competition is more positively associated with quality for religious nonprofits relative to secular nonprofits, suggesting that competition provides more monitoring for religious hospitals.Originality/valueTaken together, the findings provide evidence that the drivers of quality vary across hospitals in ways consistent with differences in constraints and objectives across ownership types. The findings are important for regulators seeking to incentivize higher quality. For example, Medicare in the USA has incorporated quality measures into its new hospital reimbursement scheme (value-based purchasing) to incentivize quality. This study proposes that regulators should consider differences across ownership types when evaluating the best ways to incentivize hospital quality.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Firm Survival: Evidence from Chinese Listed Firms
Authors: Fernandes Filipa Da Silva , Sermpinis Georgios , Stasinakis Charalampos , Zhao Yang 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis study examines the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on Chinese firms’ probability of survival using 2426 firm‐year observations over the period 2011–2019. We find evidence that CSR has a positive effect on firms’ survival prospects. This effect is stronger for state‐owned enterprises (SOEs). The result is robust to an instrumental variable approach and several quasi‐natural experiments. We further decompose CSR into its components, and we identify a more prominent positive effect of the CSR environmental component for SOEs. SOEs generally appear to have an easier path to survival when engaged in CSR activities. The results remain valid when accounting for a set of robustness checks related to alternative CSR measures, financial constraints, provincial diversity, exogenous shocks, and placebo tests. Overall, this study provides evidence that CSR activities improve firms’ probability of survival in a government intervention setting.
Cross‐resistance and genetics of field‐evolved resistance to chlorfenapyr in Plutella xylostella
Authors: Qian Cheng , Li Jialin , Wu Shuwen , Yang Yihua , Wu Yidong , Wang Xingliang 
Published: July 2023

AbstractChlorfenapyr is a broad‐spectrum halogenated pyrrole insecticide with a unique mode of action. Due to the misuse and overuse of this chemical, resistance has been reported in several arthropods, including Plutella xylostella, which is one of the most destructive insect pests afflicting crucifers worldwide. A better understanding of the cross‐resistance and genetics of field‐evolved chlorfenapyr resistance could effectively guide resistance management practices. Here, the chlorfenapyr resistance of a field‐derived population of P. xylostella was introgressed into the susceptible IPP‐S strain using a selection‐assisted multigenerational backcrossing approach. The constructed near‐isogenic strain, TH‐BC5F2, shared 98.4% genetic background with the recurrent parent IPP‐S strain. The TH‐BC5F2 strain showed 275‐fold resistance to chlorfenapyr, but no significant cross‐resistance to spinosad, abamectin, chlorpyrifos, β‐cypermethrin, indoxacarb, chlorantraniliprole, or broflanilide (no more than 4.2‐fold). Genetic analysis revealed that resistance was autosomal, incompletely dominant, and conferred by 1 major gene or a few tightly linked loci. The synergism of metabolic inhibitors (PBO, DEM, and DEF) to chlorfenapyr was very weak (<1.7‐fold), and the metabolic enzyme activities in the TH‐BC5F2 strain were not significantly elevated compared with the IPP‐S strain. The results enhances our understanding of the genetic traits of chlorfenapyr resistance, and provides essential information for improving resistance management strategies.
Nutritional quality and price of plant‐based dairy and meat analogs in the Canadian food supply system
Authors: Lee Jennifer J. , Srebot Sophia , Ahmed Mavra , Mulligan Christine , Hu Guanlan , L'Abbé Mary R. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThere has been an increased consumer interest and public health emphasis on plant‐based protein foods, resulting in a rise in the availability of highly processed plant‐based analogs. The objectives of this study were to assess the nutritional quality and the price of plant‐based dairy and meat analogs compared to their respective animal‐derived products and to examine the association between processing levels and the nutritional quality among these products. Using a branded food composition database, products in cheese, yogurt, milk, and meat categories were examined (n = 3231). Products were categorized as plant‐based analogs versus animal‐derived products using the ingredient list. Products were examined for their nutrient content, overall nutritional quality using the Food Standards Australia New Zealand nutrient profiling model, price, and processing levels using the NOVA classification. All plant‐based analogs had lower protein and higher total carbohydrate, sugar, and fiber content compared to their respective animal‐derived products. Compared to their respective animal‐derived products, plant‐based milk and meat analogs had lower energy, total fat, and saturated fat content; plant‐based yogurt and meat analogs had lower sodium content; and all plant‐based dairy analogs had lower calcium content. Plant‐based cheese and yogurt analogs were more expensive than animal‐based products; however, there was no significant difference among milk and meat products. There was no association between processing levels and overall nutritional quality among dairy and meat products. Plant‐based analogs may be part of a healthy and affordable diet to reduce the intakes of nutrients of concern; however, additional compositional guidelines and/or labeling may be needed to highlight the differences in the levels of nutrients to encourage.
A review on the identification of transgenic oilseeds and oils
Authors: Pan Pengyuan , Xing Yihang , Zhang Dingwen , Wang Ji , Liu Chunlei , Wu Dan , Wang Xiyan 
Published: July 2023

AbstractTransgenic technology can increase the quantity and quality of vegetable oils worldwide. However, people are skeptical about the safety of transgenic oil‐bearing crops and the oils they produce. In order to protect consumers’ rights and avoid transgenic oils being adulterated or labeled as nontransgenic oils, the transgenic detection technology of oilseeds and oils needs careful consideration. This paper first summarized the current research status of transgenic technologies implemented at oil‐bearing crops. Then, an inspection process was proposed to detect a large number of samples to be the subject rapidly, and various inspection strategies for transgenic oilseeds and oils were summarized according to the process sequence. The detection indicators included oil content, fatty acid, triglyceride, tocopherol, and nucleic acid. The detection technologies involved chromatography, spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, and polymerase chain reaction. It is hoped that this article can provide crucial technical reference and support for staff engaging in the supervision of transgenic food and for researchers developing fast and efficient monitoring methods in the future.
Identification of the intersegmental plane via electromagnetic navigation for anatomical segmentectomy
Authors: Qiu Tong , Jiao Wenjie , Zhao Yandong , Xuan Yunpeng 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAccurate identification of the physiological intersegmental plane is crucial for successful anatomical segmentectomy. Current techniques, such as the inflation‐deflation method, may result in uncertain cutting lines, leading to unsuitable resection extents. Here, we demonstrated the successful use of electromagnetic navigation with methylene blue dye‐marking to preoperatively and precisely identify the physiological intersegmental plane in two patients with small‐sized peripheral non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This novel technique offers the potential for precise cutting lines that align closely with the physiological intersegmental plane, thus improving the accuracy and efficacy of anatomical segmentectomy for these selected NSCLC patients.
Mutual funds' reporting frequency and firms' responses to undervaluation: The role of share repurchases
Authors: Bourveau Thomas , Li Xinlei , Macciocchi Daniele , Sun Chengzhu 
Published: July 2023

AbstractWe examine a regulatory change that increased the reporting frequency of mutual funds' portfolios. Using a difference‐in‐differences design, we find that firms with greater ownership by mutual funds increase share repurchases following the regulatory change. We show that these share repurchases are a firm's rational response to undervaluation, which occurs because fund managers become shortsighted following the regulation and sell companies with good long‐term prospects. Collectively, our results shed light on an unintended consequence of more frequent reporting in a delegated asset management framework.