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Successful competence development for retail professionals: investigation of key mechanisms in informal learning
Authors: Derwik Pernilla , Hellström Daniel 
Published: April 2023

PurposeCompetence development is a prerequisite for successfully meeting existing and future challenges in the retail sector. However, current human resource development practices are often limited in their scope and offerings. This study sets out to investigate and bring to light informal learning among retail professionals.Design/methodology/approachThis research consists of two exploratory studies focused on store managers and procurement officers, respectively. Based on a typology of learning mechanisms, the authors conducted eleven in-depth interviews, generating a rich body of empirical data centred on how informal learning takes place at work.FindingsThe research points out key learning mechanisms for each occupation and offers detailed narratives of how they are embedded in everyday learning. In addition, the findings provide a synthesis of the complex nature of learning mechanisms and their variations in form and orientation.Practical implicationsBy generating tangible and explicit knowledge on the topic of informal learning, the results contribute to both professionals, who may actively engage in useful learning mechanisms, and managers, who may develop processes and structures based on key learning mechanisms.Originality/valueThis paper helps to demystify the tacit and often unnoticed learning that takes place at work. In doing so, it broadens the perspective on competence development and facilitates future discussions of human resource development practices in the retail industry and the research community.
Shari'ah governance quality and environmental, social and governance performance in Islamic banks. A cross-country evidence
Authors: Boudawara Yossra , Toumi Kaouther , Wannes Amira , Hussainey Khaled 
Published: April 2023

PurposeThe paper aims to examine the impact of Shari'ah governance quality on environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance in Islamic banks.Design/methodology/approachThe study's sample consists of 66 Islamic banks from 14 countries over 2015–2019. The research uses the Heckman model, which is a two-stage estimation method to obtain unbiased estimates, as ESG scores are only observable for 17 Islamic banks in Eikon Refinitiv database at the time of the analysis.FindingsThe analysis shows that Shari'ah governance has a beneficial role to achieve ESG performance. The analysis also shows that enhanced profiles of Shari'ah supervisory boards' (SSB) attributes are more efficient than the operational procedures to promote ESG performance. In addition, the analysis shows that enhanced SSBs' attributes strengthen the bank's corporate governance framework, while sound-designed procedures increase the bank's social activities by emphasizing their roles to ensure Shari'ah compliance. Finally, the analysis sheds light on the failure of Shari'ah governance to promote environmental performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe existing databases providing companies' ESG-related information still do not offer sufficient data to conduct an international study with a larger sample of Islamic banks (IBs) having ESG scores for a more extended period.Practical implicationsThe research provides policy insights to Islamic banks' stakeholders to promote social and governance performance in the Islamic finance industry through improving Shari'ah governance practices. However, raising environmental awareness is imminent among all actors implicated in the Shari'ah governance processes to help overcome the anthropogenic risks.Originality/valueThe research complements the governance-banks' ESG performance literature by examining the role of Shari'ah governance. The research also extends the literature on Islamic banks' sustainability by pointing to the Shari'ah governance failure to enhance environmental performance and thus achieve Maqasid al-Shariah regarding the environment.
Peace and war themes in canonical poems included in literature anthologies for junior high schools in Israel
Authors: Zamir Sara 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this research was to study the manifestation of peace and war in the poems included in the new literature curriculum for the junior high school students in Israel.

Design/methodology/approach
Content analysis.

Findings
The results of the research, comprised by the content analysis methodology, showed that only three poems could be attributed to the category of war theme. Most of the poems fit to the category of didactic war motif; namely, they describe and refer to wars but are aimed at socializing the readers to peace by presenting them the vainness of wars.

Research limitations/implications
The brief review addresses only canonic poems and not popular songs.

Practical implications
The brief review will be directed to decision-makers in author’s country.

Social implications
Literary works have the ability to play a key role in peace education. Political behavior studies show that patterns of political behavior, such as support for a certain political party, tolerance of minorities and support for human rights are formed and internalized by the individual during childhood and adolescence.

Originality/value
This research produces a new and sophisticated approach towards the process of political socialization. This brief paper also conveys the new term of “didactic war theme”.
Causality of price movements in VIX exchange-traded products and VIX futures contracts
Authors: O'Neill Michael , Rajaguru Gulasekaran 
Published: April 2023

PurposeThe authors analyse six actively traded VIX Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) including 1x long, −1x inverse and 2x leveraged products. The authors assess their impact on the VIX Futures index benchmark.Design/methodology/approachLong-run causal relations between daily price movements in ETPs and futures are established, and the impact of rebalancing activity of leveraged and inverse ETPs evidenced through causal relations in the last 30 min of daily trading.FindingsHigh frequency lead lag relations are observed, demonstrating opportunities for arbitrage, although these tend to be short-lived and only material in times of market dislocation.Originality/valueThe causal relations between VXX and VIX Futures are well established with leads and lags generally found to be short-lived and arbitrage relations holding. The authors go further to capture 1x long, −1x inverse as well as 2x leveraged ETNs and the corresponding ETFs, to give a broad representation across the ETP market. The authors establish causal relations between inverse and leveraged products where causal relations are not yet documented.
Improving agricultural relations and innovation: financial inclusion through microfinancing
Authors: Kayongo Sarah , Mathiassen Lars 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
Although microfinance (MF) has been established as an effective approach to provide access to financial services for people in low income countries, close to one-third of adults worldwide, about 2 billion people, are still without access. The purpose of this study is therefore to provide knowledge on how MF institutions (MFIs) can innovate and scale their services to improve financial inclusion for more people in need, particularly small holder farmers.

Design/methodology/approach
Recent research suggests that Grameen Foundation builds on well-established MF models and focuses on continuously improving the design and increasing the reach of its services. Based on a retrospective longitudinal design, this study draws on dynamic capability theory to identify important lessons in MF innovation at Grameen through analyses of seven key agricultural MF programs.

Findings
This study finds that Grameen innovated these programs by sensing country-specific needs; seizing opportunities to use existing technology; creating linkages across multisector partners; adopting a business model that enabled replicability and sustainability of innovation transfer; and 5 integrating solutions that enabled process automation and scaling of outcomes. A key theoretical finding in applying dynamic capabilities theory to studies of innovation in MF revealed the core concepts to be transferrable, valuable, imitable and nonsubstitutable resources.

Research limitations/implications
Using these insights, this study discusses theoretical, practical and policy implications of MF innovation to improve financial inclusion in low-income countries. Practitioners and researchers should assess the transferability of our findings to other MFIs and economic development contexts.
Libraries and cyber security: the importance of the human factor in preventing cyber attacks
Authors: Kont Kate-Riin 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate cyber security awareness of the staff of Estonian libraries and gives an overview why libraries could be a target of cyber attacks and why librarians need cyber security at first place.

Design/methodology/approach
The data used in this paper is based on a review of relevant literature to provide an overview of the concept of cyber security, and the results of the original online survey created by the paper’s author, conducted among Estonian librarians. The online questionnaire was developed using the world-recognised human aspects of information security questionnaire (HAIS-Q), which is based on the knowledge-attitudes-behaviour (KAB) methodology. A total of 388 completed questionnaires were returned from employees of academic, specialised, public and school libraries. The results are interpreted on the basis of descriptive statistics and Kruger and Kearney approach.

Findings
The final score of library employees is 86, which is classified as good, but based on the result, two focus areas need more attention than previously, which are the use of devices and prevention and handling of incidents.

Originality/value
The cyber behaviour of library employees has not been widely studied in the world using HAIS-Q and KAB models, and to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no research has been previously carried out in the Estonian library context into cyber security awareness.
Business environment, technological innovation and government intervention: influences on high-quality economic development
Authors: Zhong Zhaoqiang , Chen Zhiguang 
Published: April 2023

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the impact of business environment on high-quality economic development (HQED) and clarify the role of technological innovation and government intervention in this relationship.Design/methodology/approachBased on China’s provincial panel data from 2010 to 2019, this paper adopts the system generalized method of moments to empirically analyze the influential mechanism and heterogeneity of the business environment on HQED. Furthermore, the authors construct a dynamic panel threshold model to test the threshold effect of government intervention.FindingsThe results indicate that optimizing the business environment can significantly promote HQED, technological innovation plays a partial mediating role in the impact of business environment on HQED, mainly by enhancing the intensity of innovation input and increasing innovation output to facilitate HQED. Government intervention can regulate the impact of business environment on HQED, and there is a double threshold effect, and it possesses an inverted U-shaped feature of first promoting and then inhibiting.Originality/valueThis paper examines the influence path of business environment on HQED from the perspective of technological innovation and government intervention, filling the gap in the study of provincial business environment. Moreover, the conclusions furnish a theoretical basis for optimizing the business environment and facilitating the HQED in China.
Barking up the wrong tree: when you do not hire a business lawyer, reality bites
Authors: Clark Robin , Kimbell Joanna , Biggs William 
Published: April 2023

Research methodology
This case was developed from both primary and secondary sources. Primary sources were interviews. The secondary sources include legal opinions and journal articles.

Case overview/synopsis
In 2012, Scot and his co-owner, both experienced groomers, planned to open their own grooming business. Scott talked with his accountant about the best legal entity for their situation, and the accountant advised Scott that a limited liability company (LLC) would be the best choice. The accountant steered Scott to Legal Zoom, an online legal resource that helps people form business entities, including LLCs. A few years after starting their business, Scott and his co-owner reached an impasse: Scott wanted to expand the business; his co-owner did not. Scott talked with an attorney and learned that the standard form LLC operating agreement from Legal Zoom did not cover this kind of situation. How is an LLC formed? What are the consequences of a flawed LLC formation? What kinds of duties do accountants owe business owners?

Complexity academic level
This case was written for use in an undergraduate introductory business law course, an introductory accounting course or an accounting ethics course. The focus of the case supports classroom discussion for online and face-to-face instruction regarding business entity formation and fiduciary duties. Educators who use critical thinking in lessons to apply information about the roles of accountants and attorneys working with business owners can use this case to explore and discuss the impact ethical decisions can have on business owner clients.

Learning objectives
Through evaluating and examining this case, students will be able to:
• understand what an LLC is and explain how one is formed;
• recognize the consequences of flawed LLC business entity formation; and
• articulate the roles of accountants in the formation of an LLC.
The culture of excellence and its dimensions in higher education
Authors: Wiśniewska Małgorzata Zdzisława , Grudowski Piotr 
Published: April 2023

PurposeTo recognize the existing state of knowledge on a culture of excellence (CoE) in higher education institutions (HEIs) and to define the CoE in HEI and the dimensions that make up that culture. A subsidiary goal is to propose a qualitative tool to measure CoE maturity.Design/methodology/approachThe study was based on the qualitative method, the preferred reporting system of systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA). Next, the conceptual work method was used.FindingsA research gap in the topic of CoE in HE has been confirmed. The CoE's own definition has been proposed, as well as a set of seven dimensions that comprise it, such as: Clear vision, mission and goals for excellence; Leadership oriented to excellence; Employee engagement; Human resources management; Meeting and exceeding student and staff expectations; Continuous improvement of processes through innovation and excellent practices; and Partnership and teamwork for improvement.Research limitations/implicationsThe study research was limited to open-access articles. Therefore, in the future, the search can be broadened to include monographs or doctoral dissertations, and other peer-reviewed studies. The research implications are related to the originality of our work and the proposals of two concepts – a CoE model and a CoE maturity assessment tool.Practical implicationsLeaders at universities, e.g. rectors and deans, can take into account the identified dimensions and progressively provide them as conditions conducive to achieving above-average levels.Originality/valueThis is the first literature review on CoE in HEIs, which can be considered an original contribution to science and practice. The original contribution of the paper is also the proposal of a CoE conceptual model and a CoE maturity assessment tool.
A metabarcoding analysis of the wrackbed microbiome indicates a phylogeographic break along the North Sea–Baltic Sea transition zone
Authors: Berdan Emma L. , Roger Fabian , Wellenreuther Maren , Kinnby Alexandra , Cervin Gunnar , Pereyra Ricardo , Töpel Mats , Johannesson Kerstin , Butlin Roger K. , André Carl 
Published: April 2023

AbstractSandy beaches are biogeochemical hotspots that bridge marine and terrestrial ecosystems via the transfer of organic matter, such as seaweed (termed wrack). A keystone of this unique ecosystem is the microbial community, which helps to degrade wrack and re‐mineralize nutrients. However, little is known about this community. Here, we characterize the wrackbed microbiome as well as the microbiome of a primary consumer, the seaweed fly Coelopa frigida, and examine how they change along one of the most studied ecological gradients in the world, the transition from the marine North Sea to the brackish Baltic Sea. We found that polysaccharide degraders dominated both microbiomes, but there were still consistent differences between wrackbed and fly samples. Furthermore, we observed a shift in both microbial communities and functionality between the North and Baltic Sea driven by changes in the frequency of different groups of known polysaccharide degraders. We hypothesize that microbes were selected for their abilities to degrade different polysaccharides corresponding to a shift in polysaccharide content in the different seaweed communities. Our results reveal the complexities of both the wrackbed microbial community, with different groups specialized to different roles, and the cascading trophic consequences of shifts in the near shore algal community.
The efficacy and safety of nanoparticle albumin bound‐paclitaxel‐based regimen as second‐ or third‐line treatment in patients with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Xin Dao , Song Yan , Mu Lan , Zhang Bo , Qi Ling , Gao Jing , Wang Xingyuan , Xu Jianping , Qu Tao , Huang Jing 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundThere are limited reports on nanoparticle albumin bound‐paclitaxel (nab‐paclitaxel) regimens as second‐ or third‐line treatments for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Additionally, its safety and efficacy in ESCC patients after failure of first‐line programmed cell death protein‐1 (PD‐1) blockade plus chemotherapy have not been reported. In this study, we aimed to assess the efficacy and tolerability of nab‐paclitaxel regimens as second‐ or later‐line treatment in advanced ESCC.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed clinical data of advanced ESCC patients who participated in a randomized phase III clinical study and received serplulimab or placebo plus chemotherapy at our institution, and consecutive patients who received subsequent nab‐paclitaxel‐based regimens as second‐ or later‐line treatment were included for data collection and analysis.ResultsA total of 39 patients were included, 25 (64.1%) received serplulimab plus chemotherapy and 14 (35.9%) received chemotherapy alone as first‐line treatment. Treatment strategies included nab‐paclitaxel monotherapy (7/39, 17.9%), or in combination with other chemotherapy (19/39, 48.7%), with anti‐PD‐1 antibodies (12/39, 30.8%) or with nimotuzumab (1/39, 2.6%). Overall, the objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) were 33.3% (13/39) and 61.5% (24/39), respectively. With a median follow‐up of 9.7 months, the median progression‐free survival and median overall survival were 5.0 and 7.9 months, respectively. The most common adverse events were neuropathy peripheral (30.8%), anemia (30.8%), neutrophil count decreased (23.1%), and nausea (20.5%).ConclusionsNab‐paclitaxel‐based regimen could be a safe and effective option as second‐ or later‐line treatment in patients with advanced ESCC, regardless of their previous exposure to PD‐1 inhibitors.
Evaluating the impact of the Adelaide Rural Clinical School longitudinal clinical placement on the rural medical workforce: A retrospective cohort study of graduates, 2004–2019
Authors: Williams Susan , Morgan Katrina , Herde Bronwyn , Risley Dee , McArthur Lawrie , Walters Lucie , Gonzalez‐Chica David 
Published: April 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the contribution of the Adelaide Rural Clinical School (ARCS) longitudinal integrated clerkship to the rural medical workforce.MethodsDesign: Retrospective cohort study.Setting: Practice location data were sourced from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA, January 2021) and matched using university records.Participants: University of Adelaide medical school alumni graduating between 2004 and 2019 (ARCS alumni who completed a full year of rural training [n = 423], metropolitan‐trained peers [n = 1655]).Main outcome measures: The proportions of medical graduates working in a rural location (Modified Monash Model [MMM3‐7] or Australian Statistical Geography Standard [ASGS‐RA2‐5] classifications). Logistic regression was used to examine the association between ARCS training and working rurally, and the influence of rural background and sociodemographic factors.ResultsWorking in a rural location was almost three times more frequent among ARCS alumni than their metropolitan‐trained peers, using the MMM3‐7 (14.7% vs. 5.3%) classification; for ASGS‐RA2‐5 classification (21.3% vs. 8.9%). In adjusted analysis, working rurally (MMM3‐7) was associated with having a rural/remote residence on enrolment (OR 8.29, 95% CI 4.22–16.26) and was 3.1 times more likely for ARCS alumni (OR 3.06, 95% CI 2.06–4.53) than their peers. The magnitude of the effects of ARCS training on whether they are working rurally was similar among those with metropolitan or rural background (p‐value for interaction 0.873). Similar associations were observed using ASGS‐RA2‐5 classifications.ConclusionsExtended rural placements through the Adelaide Rural Clinical School increased the rural medical workforce, with a similar impact among those with a rural or metropolitan background.
Monte‐Carlo simulation of a thick lens IOL power calculation
Authors: Langenbucher Achim , Szentmáry Nóra , Cayless Alan , Gatinel Damien , Debellemanière Guillaume , Wendelstein Jascha , Hoffmann Peter 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe purpose of this Monte‐Carlo study is to investigate the effect of using a thick lens model instead of a thin lens model for the intraocular lens (IOL) on the resulting refraction at the spectacle plane and on the ocular magnification based on a large clinical data set.MethodsA pseudophakic model eye with a thin spectacle correction, a thick cornea (curvatures for both surfaces and central thickness) and a thick IOL (equivalent power PL derived from a thin lens IOL, Coddington factor CL (uniformly distributed from −1.0 to 1.0), either preset central thickness LT = 0.9 mm (A) or optic edge thickness ET = 0.2 mm, (B)) was set up. Calculations were performed on a clinical data set containing 21 108 biometric measurements of a cataractous population based on linear Gaussian optics to derive spectacle refraction and ocular magnification using the thin and thick lens IOL models.ResultsA prediction model (restricted to linear terms without interactions) was derived based on the relevant parameters identified with a stepwise linear regression approach to provide a simple method for estimating the change in spectacle refraction and ocular magnification where a thick lens IOL is used instead of a thin lens IOL. The change in spectacle refraction using a thick lens IOL with (A) or (B) instead of a thin lens IOL with identical power was within limits of around ±1.5 dpt when the thick lens IOL was placed with its haptic plane at the plane of the thin lens IOL. In contrast, the change in ocular magnification from considering the IOL as a thick lens instead of a thin lens was small and not clinically significant.ConclusionThis Monte‐Carlo simulation shows the impact of using a thick lens model IOL with preset LT or ET on the resulting spherical equivalent refraction and ocular magnification. If IOL manufacturers would provide all relevant data on IOL design data and refractive index for all power steps, this would make it possible to perform direct calculations of refraction and ocular magnification.