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Work performance change during the Covid-19 pandemic under risk-as-feelings hypothesis for managers across Europe
Authors: Hamza Fadhila 
Published: February 2023

PurposeThis study aims to examine the predictors of the managers’ work performance under the risk-as-feelings hypothesis during the Covid-19 pandemic in four European countries. Specifically, it aims to investigate the impact of risk-related job stressors and behavioral and emotional reactivities on non-managers and managers performance in risky circumstances.Design/methodology/approachThe author assessed simultaneously the effects of occupational health risk perception and the resulting feelings and emotional state such irritability and commitment change, the effects of income and others organizational and personal variables as performance stressors. The author used a sample of 652 employees divided on two groups (71% non-managers and 23% managers). Data are obtained from the dataset in Prochazka et al., (2020) collected using online survey delivered to employees employed in their companies for a minimum of five months in the period between Mai and June 2020.FindingsThe results confirm the risk-as-feelings hypothesis and show significant effect of occupational health risk perception and associated emotional responses (irritability and commitment) on the work performance for non-managers’ group. However, for managers’ group the main determinant of work performance is the organizational commitment as explained by the job-demands-resources-model (JDRM).Originality/valueThe originality of this study is to employ the risk-as-feelings hypothesis (Loewenstein et al., 2001) in a management research question such as job performance predictors. Thus, this study contributes to the literature on job performance in two significant ways. First, it examines the risk-related job’s stressors as determinants of managers and non-managers performance under the risk-as-feelings hypothesis. Second, it tests the importance of functional differences as an approach to better investigate the framework of the JDRM (Bakker and Demerouti, 2017).
A continuous improvement implementation framework for manufacturing companies: a Delphi study-based approach for development and validation
Authors: McLean Richard Scott , Antony Jiju , Garza-Reyes Jose Arturo , Samadhiya Ashutosh 
Published: February 2023

PurposeDue to the absence of industry and region-specific implementation guides, change efforts, in particular continuous improvement implementations, continue to report high failure rates. The purpose of this paper is, therefore, to present a finalised implementation framework specifically tailored for manufacturing companies.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual framework derived from the existing literature is validated, through a Delphi study, by an expert panel to review its content and suitability for a practical application.FindingsThis paper proposes a finalised framework tailored to the practical needs of users. The results of the Delphi approach offer a phased implementation framework that provides an overview of the implementation process of continuous improvement initiatives and the key activities involved. The framework is suitable for use by both business leaders and continuous improvement practitioners with varying degrees of previous implementation experience.Research limitations/implicationsThe research was carried out in the UK and is specifically focused on the manufacturing industry. It is therefore not clear the applicability of the framework presented to other regions and industries. The framework, although validated through several phases of research, still requires practical application and testing.Originality/valueBusiness leaders and continuous improvement practitioners will benefit from having the necessary content presented in a manner that will promote its practical application. It has also been demonstrated that the framework is robust in its content, incorporating the literature findings as well as the experience of an expert panel encompassing 20 people.
Similarity assessment and model migration for measurement processes
Authors: Huber Meike , Agarwal Dhruv , Schmitt Robert H. 
Published: February 2023

PurposeThe determination of the measurement uncertainty is relevant for all measurement processes. In production engineering, the measurement uncertainty needs to be known to avoid erroneous decisions. However, its determination is associated to high effort due to the expertise and expenditure that is needed for modelling measurement processes. Once a measurement model is developed, it cannot necessarily be used for any other measurement process. In order to make an existing model useable for other measurement processes and thus to reduce the effort for the determination of the measurement uncertainty, a procedure for the migration of measurement models has to be developed.Design/methodology/approachThis paper presents an approach to migrate measurement models from an old process to a new “similar” process. In this approach, the authors first define “similarity” of two processes mathematically and then use it to give a first estimate of the measurement uncertainty of the similar measurement process and develop different learning strategies. A trained machine-learning model is then migrated to a similar measurement process without having to perform an equal size of experiments.Similarity assessment and model migrationFindingsThe authors’ findings show that the proposed similarity assessment and model migration strategy can be used for reducing the effort for measurement uncertainty determination. They show that their method can be applied to a real pair of similar measurement processes, i.e. two computed tomography scans. It can be shown that, when applying the proposed method, a valid estimation of uncertainty and valid model even when using less data, i.e. less effort, can be built.Originality/valueThe proposed strategy can be applied to any two measurement processes showing a particular “similarity” and thus reduces the effort in estimating measurement uncertainties and finding valid measurement models.
COVID-19-induced shopping behavioural shifts justifying pandemic as ‘defining moment’ for generation Z
Authors: Agrawal Durgesh Kumar 
Published: February 2023

PurposeCOVID-19 pandemic endured for more than two years in many countries which caused higher levels of risk, crisis and vulnerability among people. The present study aims at justifying the COVID-19 pandemic as the ‘defining moment’ for Z generational cohort (Gen Z) by examining their post-COVID-19 shopping behavioural shifts.Design/methodology/approachFor this purpose, two studies were conducted. Study 1 examined shifts in their shopping priorities from the pre to post-pandemic eras by using mean, standard deviation and differencet-tests. Study 2 investigated the role of the 18 items in their post-COVID-19 online shopping preference and the results were compared with a similar pre-COVID-19 study to identify online shopping behavioural shifts.FindingsThe study finds five key post-COVID-19 shopping behavioural shifts among Gen Z consumers. These are ‘an inevitable inner desire for mitigating social isolation, risk and vulnerability’, ‘rational purchase decisions based on an in-depth analysis of multiple digital contents related to products/brands’, ‘permanent frugality in the shopping habits’, ‘conscious and cautious consumption’ and ‘the sacrifice of personal grit, idealism and psychology’.Practical implicationsSince the post-COVID-19 shopping behavioural shifts have far-reaching implications and long-lasting effects on the psychological processes and mental health of Gen Z, marketers/retailers can use the findings of this study to develop more effective marketing strategies for serving these early-adulthood consumers better.Originality/valueBased on their metamorphic shopping behavioural shifts by comparing their pre-pandemic and post-pandemic responses, the study justifies the severity and devastating effects of the pandemic crisis as the ‘defining moment’ for the youths of this COVID-19 generation.
Financial inclusion through FinTech and women's financial empowerment
Authors: Esmaeilpour Moghadam Hadi , Karami Arezou 
Published: February 2023

PurposeWomen's financial empowerment (WFE) is one of the sustainable development goals. This research examines the effect of financial inclusion through FinTech (FIF) on WFE at the international level. The purpose of this paper is to address this issue.Design/methodology/approachThe authors analyze the dataset of 113 countries from the Global Findex (2017) and World Bank databases using principal component analysis (PCA) and cross-sectional data methodology. Initially, they calculate the overall index for FIF with PCA. Then, they investigate the effect of FIF on WFE in two groups of countries classified by low and high levels of gender discrimination.FindingsThe results show that the relationship between FIF and WFE is positive and significant in countries classified by low levels of gender discrimination. However, this effect is insignificant in countries with high gender discrimination. Hence, gender inequality is a barrier and denies financial independence to women.Research limitations/implicationsGiven these results, it seems unlikely that FinTech will be able to eliminate the gender gap in financial inclusion on its own for women's empowerment. To directly address the gender gap and alter attitudes and social norms across demographics, FinTech development may need to be supplemented with focused policy initiatives.Originality/valueThis study provides evidence of FIF's impact on WFE at the international level.
Industrialisation, ecologicalisation and digitalisation (IED): building a theoretical framework for sustainable development
Authors: Shi Yongjiang , Hu Jialun , Shang David Tianxin , Liu Zheng , Zhang Wei 
Published: February 2023

PurposeIn the past two decades, manufacturing has witnessed significant transformations alongside ecological challenges. Meanwhile, industrial 4.0 digital technologies have accelerated industrialisation with potentials of innovation in the context of circular economy. However, current concepts and models are fragmented and impractical. This paper aims to develop a holistic view integrating the three bodies of knowledge – industrialisation, ecologicalisation and digitalisation (IED) – in order to achieve sustainable development.Design/methodology/approachCritical literature review is conducted across three bodies of knowledge. Key themes are summarised with the identification of research gaps. A theoretical framework is synthesised and developed aiming to achieve synergy from IED with the modules, integration architecture, mechanism and dynamic paths.FindingsFirst, the authors review and develop three conceptual models of ecologicalised industrialisation (IE3), industrial system digitalisation (D1) and digital technology industrialisation (D2) separately. Second, the authors propose a theoretical framework seeking to synthesise the above three conceptual models together to form the IED. Third, the authors design a process orientated abductive approach to improve and validate the IED framework.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the limited literature addressing the linkage of IED by integration different perspectives to develop theory in a novel way. Practically, it provides important tools for organisations to consider resource cascading in combination with digitalisation during the industrial system design.
Internationalized knowledge-intensive business service (KIBS) for servitization: a microfoundation perspective
Authors: Magni Domitilla , Papa Armando , Scuotto Veronica , Del Giudice Manlio 
Published: February 2023

PurposeA paucity of studies has used a microfoundation lens to examine servitization processes in internationalized knowledge-intensive business service (KIBS) companies. The research aims to bridge this gap by considering knowledge sharing as a form of both codified knowledge and informal feedback knowledge; it also assesses whether the adoption of knowledge transfer and translation practices in a servitization process positively moderates the effect of knowledge transformation on knowledge sharing for internationalized KIBS companies.Design/methodology/approachBy adopting a microfoundation lens, the research offers an empirical analysis to identify the relations between codified and tacit knowledge in servitization processes within internationalized KIBS companies. The study is based on 326 respondents from 30 KIBS companies. A multiple regression analysis was used for hypotheses testing.FindingsThe authors found significant relations among the use of electronic documents in the servitization process (formal codified knowledge), personal advice in servitization (informal feedback knowledge) and knowledge sharing in internationalized KIBS companies. Findings also support the indirect effect assumed in the hypothesis between knowledge transformation and knowledge sharing in internationalized KIBS companies, which is positively moderated by the adoption of cross-cultural knowledge practices in the servitization process.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research provides the first conceptual model of the use of a microfoundation lens to examine knowledge sharing in internationalized KIBS companies. The micro level features individual knowledge sharing in the servitization process, while the meso level focuses on knowledge transformation in KIBS companies and the adoption of knowledge transfer and translation practices in the servitization process.
The influence of sense of place dimensions on visitors' conservation behavioral intention: the case of Semarang Old Town, Indonesia
Authors: Dameria Christin , Winarso Haryo , Indradjati Petrus Natalivan , Tjokropandojo Dewi Sawitri 
Published: February 2023

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to confirm the influence of each dimension of visitor's sense of place (place identity, place attachment and place dependence) on each dimension of conservation behavioral intention (general behavioral intention and specific behavioral intention) in the context of urban heritage.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a quantitative methods. Research respondent is individual visitor who meet the research criteria. The strength influence of sense of place dimension (independent variable) on dimension of conservation behavioral intention (dependent variable) was measured by Somers' D correlation. Primary data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques.FindingsAll correlation coefficient values were below +0.59. It shows that the sense of place dimensions have a weak influence on each dimension of conservation behavioral intention. Weak correlation occurs because of the setting profile (tourism approaches which tends to be material-based) and the type of visitor (casual cultural tourism and sightseeing tourist) which interprets heritage only as an object of relaxation.Research limitations/implicationsDue to the statistical approach used (nonparametric statistical techniques), the results of the study cannot be generalized. Therefore, further studies with different approaches are needed.Social implicationsThis study demonstrates the need for tourism policy in Semarang Old Town (SOT) as a form of value-driven heritage conservation practice to encourage visitors to appreciate the cultural significance of the area.Originality/valueIn the context of urban heritage area, the literature on research topics is still limited. However, the results of this study were different from previous studies. The weak relationship is explained through an approach that considers contextual factors, namely profile settings and visitor profiles.
Effects of grazing on soil nematodes in grasslands: A global meta‐analysis
Authors: Zhou Juan , Xiang Yangzhou , Sheng Xiongjie , Wu Jianping 
Published: February 2023

Abstract

Grazing contributes substantially to grassland degradation worldwide and may alter soil biota and function. However, the effects of grassland type, grazing intensity and duration, and livestock type on soil nematodes are not fully understood.

Here, we compiled 783 pair‐wise comparisons from 28 publications to better understand the pattern and underlying mechanisms of soil nematodes responses to grazing.

Grazing significantly decreased the abundance of bacterial‐feeding and omnivorous‐predatory nematodes but had no effect on diversity (e.g. generic richness) and ecological indices (e.g. maturity index and plant‐parasitic index). Grazing effects on soil nematodes varied strongly by grassland type, grazing intensity and duration, and livestock type. Grazing decreased bacterial‐feeding nematodes in steppe. In meadow, grazing increased plant‐feeding nematodes and reduced nematode diversity. The abundance of bacterial‐feeding and fungal‐feeding nematodes significantly decreased in long‐term grazing (>10 years). Light grazing increased fungal‐feeding nematodes and maturity index. Heavy grazing decreased total nematode abundance, the abundance of all trophic groups except plant‐feeding nematodes and the enrichment index. Sheep grazing produced a stronger negative response than cattle grazing on the abundance of bacterial‐feeding and omnivorous‐predatory nematodes, Shannon–Wiener index and enrichment index. Environment factors and soil properties influenced the grazing effects on nematode abundance. Our results showed that the grazing effects on nematode abundance were well explained by pH and soil organic carbon.

Synthesis and applications. Our findings highlight that grazing effects on soil nematodes are context‐specific. As the contribution of soil nematodes to grassland management and ecosystem functions, we propose that policymakers should consider devising local‐scale grazing strategies for conserving soil biota and the functions of soil food webs.
Metabolomics profiling of seminal plasma in obesity‐induced asthenozoospermia
Authors: Zhou Yan‐fen , Hou Yu‐yang , Ban Qian , Zhang Meng‐ling , Huang Tao , Ma Bo , Shi Liang , Zhang Qi 
Published: February 2023

AbstractBackgroundAsthenozoospermia is one of the essential causes of male infertility, and its incidence is significantly higher in obese men. Due to its complex etiology and unknown pathomechanism, the diagnosis and treatment of obesity‐induced asthenozoospermia is a prevalent problem in reproductive medicine.ObjectiveThis study aims to explore major differential metabolites and metabolic pathways in seminal plasma and pathological mechanisms for obesity‐induced asthenozoospermia.Materials and MethodsWe performed non‐target metabolomic studies on the seminal plasma of healthy men with normal semen parameters (HN group, n = 20), obese men with normal semen parameters (ON group, n = 20), and men with obesity‐induced asthenozoospermia (OA group, n = 20) based on gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry. Metabolic profilings and related pathway analyses were conducted to discriminate differential metabolites and metabolic pathways.ResultsA total of 20 differential metabolites including fructose, succinic acid, aconitic acid, methylmaleic acid, glucopyranose, serine, valine, leucine, phenylalanine, glycine, glutamic acid, alanine, proline and threonine were identified in HN group and ON group; 24 differential metabolites including glucose, fructose, pyruvic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, aconitic acid, glucopyranose, glutamic acid, valine, leucine, glycine, phenylalanine, lysine, citrulline, proline and alanine were produced in OA group and ON group; and 28 differential metabolites including glucose, fructose, citric acid, succinic acid, glucopyranose, valine, glycine, serine, leucine, phenylalanine, alanine, threonine, proline, glutamic acid, citrulline, lysine and tyrosine were produced in OA group and HN group. In addition, abnormal energy metabolism including carbohydrate metabolism (TCA cycle, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, and pyruvate metabolism) and amino acid metabolism (phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis, D‐glutamine and D‐glutamate metabolism; phenylalanine metabolism, etc.) were found in ON group and OA group.ConclusionObesity could affect the metabolite composition in seminal plasma and abnormal energy metabolism in seminal plasma mainly including carbohydrate metabolism and amino acid metabolism were closely related to obesity‐induced asthenozoospermia.
A multicriteria model to support the selection of inspection service providers based on the delay time model
Authors: Rodrigues Augusto José da Silva , Cavalcante Cristiano Alexandre Virgínio , Alberti Alexandre Ramalho 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThis paper proposes a multicriteria model based on the delay time concept and the FITradeoff method to support the choice of a service provider who inspects isolation valves, thereby enabling maintenance actions that have a strategic focus to be established for natural gas industries. We consider the possibility of errors of judgment (false negatives), thus allowing an approximation of reality to be made. In addition, the FITradeoff method is used to enable a decision‐maker to aggregate his/her preferences by taking account of more than one criterion simultaneously, even though the criteria generally conflict with each other. Furthermore, we undertake a numerical application to assess the practical implications. The model proved to be effective at supporting decision‐makers to select companies to provide periodic inspection services, which are often carried out under contracts. We have also evaluated how maintenance decisions change due to different decision‐makers' standards so as to obtain more appropriate procedures for maintenance actions. This has an impact on reducing the occurrence of failures and, consequently, reducing risks to people who live near the gas pipelines.