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A reconsideration of Jack Welch's managerial legacy
Authors: Rice John , Martin Nigel , Raziq Muhammad Mustafa , Fieger Peter 
Published: July 2023

PurposeIn this paper, the authors will examine Welch's legacy and aftermaths, both for GE and more broadly within management practice and academic thought. As a complex character, indeed a person of many contradictions, the authors try to avoid polemics in this, instead focusing on his accomplishments and the unanswered questions about his impact.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is a historical case using secondary and published materials to assess the case of Jack Welch's leadership of General Electric over the period 1981–2001.FindingsWelch's proponents suggest he emphasized controlling corporate destiny, being open to new ideas, pursuing quality and low cost, having confidence, a vision founded on reality, a global focus and possessing energy and enthusiasm. However, his short-termist perspective undermined the long-term success of the company and his “win at any cost” mantra predisposed some employees to cutting ethical or environmental corners. As the market capitalization gains evaporated that had been used to justify the “end justifies the means” rationale, little is left of his legacy.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper discusses the implications of the GE case for issues associated with corporate governance, financialization and human resource management.Originality/valueThis is a timely reconsideration of the Jack Welch legacy two years after his death. In avoiding polemics and seeking a considered assessment of his positive and negative outcomes, the paper is an important addition to the research on Welch and American management thought.
Nonlocal fiber-reinforced double porous material structure under fractional-order heat and mass transfer
Authors: Dutta Rachaita , Das Soumik , Gupta Shishir , Singh Aditi , Chaudhary Harsh 
Published: July 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to analyze the thermo-diffusion process in a semi-infinite nonlocal fiber-reinforced double porous thermoelastic diffusive material with voids (FRDPTDMWV) in light of the fractional-order Lord–Shulman thermo-elasto-diffusion (LSTED) model. By virtue of Eringen’s nonlocal elasticity theory, the governing equations for the considered material are developed. The free surface of the substrate is governed by the inclined mechanical load and thermal and chemical shocks.

Design/methodology/approach
With the aid of the normal mode technique, the solutions of the nondimensional coupled governing equations have been obtained.

Findings
The expressions of field variables are obtained analytically. By using MATHEMATICA software, various graphical implementations are presented to describe the impacts of angle of inclination, fractional-order and nonlocality parameters. The present model is also validated on the basis of some comparative studies with some preestablished cases.

Originality/value
As observed from the literature survey, many different studies have been carried out by taking into account the deformation analysis in nonlocal double porous thermoelastic material structures and thermo-mechanical interaction in fiber-reinforced medium under fractional-order thermoelasticity theories. However, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no research emphasizing the thermo-elasto-diffusive interactions in a nonlocal FRDPTDMWV has been carried out. Moreover, the effect of fractional-order LSTED theory on fiber-reinforced thermoelastic diffusive half-space with double porosity has not been illuminated till now, which significantly defines the novelty of the conducted research.
Towards a new conceptual digital collaborative supply chain model based on Industry 4.0 technologies: a conceptual framework
Authors: Hrouga Mustapha 
Published: July 2023

PurposeThis study aims to propose and develop a new digital collaborative supply chain (CSC) model completely based on the emerging Industry 4.0 technologies. The digital model aims to support the main factors likely to affect CSC. This proposed model combines the most well-known digital tools such as blockchain technology, Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing (CC).Design/methodology/approachMotivated by its effective solution to enhance trust, traceability, transparency and minimize costs and risks, the combination of the most well-known digital tools such as blockchain technology, IoT and CC to develop a new digital CSC model is addressed in this research. This study first investigates and conducts a deep review analysis that explores how Industry 4.0 technologies can enable collaboration mechanisms. Second, based on an analysis of literature review, the main factors likely to affect CSC have been identified and analysed. Finally, the authors combine digital tools to support the identified factors to enhance transparency, traceability and trust by proposing a new digital CSC model. This proposed model will be used as a referential guide to encourage and motivate SC actors to collaborate in digital CSC.FindingsThis work provides many important contributions to theory and practice. First, role and impacts of the most well-known digital tools such as blockchain technology, IoT and CC for digitizing CSC have separately presented and developed. Second, the authors conceptualized a framework by developing a new digital CSC model. This conceptual digital model can be used as a referential guide for all SC actors in order to motivate them to collaborate in a modern, intelligent, secure and reliable SC. It can also support all factors affecting CSC.Originality/valueThe originality of this study is first investigating separately the roles and impacts of each digital tool on CSC performance. Second, the authors combine the most well-known digital tools such as blockchain technology, IoT and CC in order to develop an efficient, smart, modern and new digital CSC model. In this combination, CC is used as platform as a service enabling to link and connect the blockchain and IoT to support the main factors affecting CSC. Unlike to digital CSC model with only one digital tool, the proposed model is more realistic since depending on the information to be shared with other actors, the most appropriate tool will be automatically detected and used. This solution offers a large choice to SC actors for real time data and information sharing. In addition, the proposed model will largely enhance traceability, transparency and trust in CSC.
The effect of human resource strategy on green supply chain integration: the moderating role of information systems and mutual trust
Authors: Akhtar Faheem , Wang Qianwen , Huo Baofeng 
Published: July 2023

PurposeThis study aims to explore the effect of human resource (HR) strategy (e.g. empowerment and teamwork) on green supply chain integration (e.g. green supplier and customer integration), which further leads to economic performance. Moreover, the authors examined the moderating effects of information systems and mutual trust on the relationship between HR strategy and green supply chain integration.Design/methodology/approachUsing the empirical data from 213 Chinese manufacturing firms, this study uses structural equation modeling and hierarchical regressions to examine the conceptual model.FindingsThe study’s findings reveal that empowerment and teamwork positively enhance green supplier and customer integration. Green supplier and customer integration are positively related to economic performance. Moreover, information systems positively moderate the relationship between empowerment and green supplier integration but negatively moderate the relationship between teamwork and green supplier/customer integration. Mutual trust positively moderates the relationship between empowerment and green supplier integration and the relationship between teamwork and green customer integration.Originality/valueThis study extends the existing understanding regarding how to enhance green supply chain integration by adopting an appropriate HR strategy in the context of different levels of information systems and mutual trust.
Environment, social and governance (ESG) performance and CDS spreads: the role of country sustainability
Authors: Abdul Razak Lutfi , Ibrahim Mansor H. , Ng Adam 
Published: July 2023

Purpose Based on a sample of 1,872 firm-year observations for 573 global firms over the period 2013–2016, this study aims to provide empirical evidence on how environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance affects corporate creditworthiness as measured by credit default swap (CDS) spreads.Design/methodology/approach The authors use a regression model that accounts for country, industry and time-fixed effects as well as the instrumental-based Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) approach to dynamic panel modeling.Findings This study finds that improvements in ESG performance, especially in its governance pillar, reduce credit risk. Further, the authors uncover evidence suggesting the complementarity between ESG performance and country-level sustainability. The results indicate a stronger risk-mitigating impact of ESG performance in countries with higher sustainability scores.Practical implications In terms of practical implications, the findings suggest that corporations should strengthen governance frameworks and procedures to reduce credit risk, prior to embarking on environmental and social objectives. Further, the finding that country sustainability is an important determinant of CDS spreads suggests that country-level sustainability initiatives would not only help to preserve natural capital and promote social capital but also be beneficial to businesses and financial stability.Originality/value The study adds to the literature on the effects of ESG performance on credit risk by (1) utilizing a measure of ESG performance that considers the financial materiality of ESG issues across different industries; (2) utilizing a market-based measure of credit risk and CDS spreads; (3) examining the relative importance of ESG components to credit risk, rather than just the aggregate measure; and (4) assessing the influence of country sustainability on the relationship between ESG and credit risk.
Seismic stratigraphy and structural evolution of the South Korea Plateau, East Sea (Sea of Japan)
Authors: Kim Kyoung‐Jin , Yoo Dong‐Geun , Yi Bo‐Yeon , Kang Nyeon‐Keon 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe South Korea Plateau (SKP), a typical submarine plateau, preserves an important tectono‐sedimentary evolutionary record and represents a major frontier area for petroleum exploration in the East Sea (Sea of Japan). However, its tectonic mechanisms and their controls on sedimentary fill are underexplored. Here, we present the first integrated tectonostratigraphic framework of the SKP using reprocessed, two‐dimensional, seismic‐reflection profiles and borehole data. Four regional megasequence boundaries are interpreted, delineating four tectonostratigraphic packages: the syn‐rift (MS1), post‐rift phase 1 (MS2), post‐rift phase 2 (MS3) and syn‐compression (MS4) megasequences. We propose a four‐stage structural and sedimentary evolution model for the SKP based on the megasequences and structural development. Stage‐1 (latest Late Oligocene−Early Miocene): the SKP was rifted and extended through block faulting, resulting in the formation of rift basins dominated by fan‐delta and shallow‐lacustrine depositional systems. Stage‐2 (late Early Miocene−Middle Miocene): hemipelagic sedimentation prevailed with gravity‐controlled slope failures under a tectonically stable environment associated with slow thermal subsidence. Stage‐3 (late Middle Miocene−Late Miocene): continued thermal subsidence allowed the predominance of hemipelagic biogenic deposits accompanied by intermittent mass‐wasting‐induced turbidites and resulted in the development of a polygonal fault system. Stage‐4 (Early Pliocene−present): the SKP was influenced by E−W compression caused by an eastward movement of the Eurasian plate. Turbiditic and hemipelagic sedimentation was predominant with turbidity‐flow‐leveed channels derived from direct riverine input or through slope failures. Based on this tectonostratigraphic analysis, we reveal the variation in depositional systems and sand‐dispersal patterns for the SKP, highlighting potential targets for sandstone reservoirs: MS1, fan‐deltas and lacustrine‐fan turbidites; MS3, deepwater fan turbidites; and MS4, deepwater fan turbidites, channel‐levee complexes and turbidite frontal‐splay deposits. This study proposes a structural and sedimentary evolution model for the SKP that could enhance our understanding of reservoir potential for petroleum‐exploration in the future.
Inhibition of MiR‐106b‐5p mediated by exosomes mitigates acute kidney injury by modulating transmissible endoplasmic reticulum stress and M1 macrophage polarization
Authors: Li Xiang , Zhong Yanan , Yue Rui , Xie Juan , Zhang Yiyuan , Lin Yongtao , Li Hailun , Xu Yong , Zheng Donghui 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAcute kidney injury (AKI), mainly caused by Ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI), is a common and severe life‐threatening disease with high mortality. Accumulating evidence suggested a direct relationship between endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response and AKI progression. However, the role of the transmissible ER stress response, a new modulator of cell‐to‐cell communication, in influencing intercellular communication between renal tubular epithelial cells (TECs) and macrophages in the AKI microenvironment remains to be determined. To address this issue, we first demonstrate that TECs undergoing ER stress are able to transmit ER stress to macrophages via exosomes, promoting macrophage polarization towards the pro‐inflammatory M1 phenotype in vitro and in vivo. Besides, the miR‐106b‐5p/ATL3 signalling axis plays a pivotal role in the transmission of ER stress in the intercellular crosstalk between TECs and macrophages. We observed an apparent increase in the expression of miR‐106b‐5p in ER‐stressed TECs. Furthermore, we confirmed that ALT3 is a potential target protein of miR‐106b‐5p. Notably, the inhibition of miR‐106b‐5p expression in macrophages not only restores ATL3 protein level but also decreases transmissible ER stress and hinders M1 polarization, thus alleviating AKI progression. Additionally, our results suggest that the level of exosomal miR‐106b‐5p in urine is closely correlated with the severity of AKI patients. Taken together, our study sheds new light on the crucial role of transmissible ER stress in the treatment of AKI through the regulation of the miR‐106b‐5p/ATL3 axis, offering new ideas for treating AKI.
Mixed sex pheromone lures for combined captures of Agriotes and Limonius pest click beetles in North America
Authors: Lemke Emily , van Herk Willem G. , Singleton Kendal , Saguez Julien , Fowler Graeme , Pepper Doug , Furtado Kathleen , Gries Gerhard 
Published: July 2023

AbstractSex pheromone lures are effective tools for monitoring and potentially controlling populations of pest click beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae). To date, these lures are genus‐specific (e.g., Limonius spp.) or species‐specific (e.g., Agriotes lineatus Linnaeus). However, if sympatric heterogeners were not to be repelled by each other's pheromones, trap lures effective for multiple elaterid genera could be developed, improving cost efficiency in elaterid pest management programs. In both western and eastern North America, several species of Agriotes spp. and Limonius spp. co‐occur and inflict similar crop damage. We investigated whether the sex pheromones of these species can be combined in a mixed lure without reducing its attractiveness to all target species. In western Canada, we show that the pheromones of A. lineatus (geranyl butanoate & geranyl octanoate) and Limonius spp. [(E)‐4‐ethyloct‐4‐enoic acid (limoniic acid)] can be combined without significantly reducing captures of male A. lineatus, L. canus (LeConte), L. californicus (Mannerheim) and L. infuscatus (Motschulsky) relative to traps baited with species‐specific lures for A. lineatus and Limonius spp.. Similarly, the pheromone of A. obscurus (Linnaeus) (geranyl hexanoate & geranyl octanoate) and limoniic acid can be combined without significantly reducing trap captures of male L. canus, L. infuscatus and L. californicus but reduced A. obscurus captures relative to traps baited only with the A. obscurus pheromone. In eastern Canada, combining pheromones for Agriotes mancus (Say) (geranyl butanoate & geranyl hexanoate) and limoniic acid reduced captures of A. mancus but not A. pubescens (Melsheimer) and A. sputator (Linnaeus). These data imply that pheromones of select elaterid heterogeners can be combined in a ‘catch‐more’ pheromone lure to effectively monitor for, or possibly control, multiple elaterid pests, but that such mixed lures should be evaluated for each species combination.
Climate factors affect forest biomass allocation by altering soil nutrient availability and leaf traits
Authors: Gong Hede , Song Wenchen , Wang Jiangfeng , Wang Xianxian , Ji Yuhui , Zhang Xinyu , Gao Jie 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBiomass in forests sequesters substantial amounts of carbon; although the contribution of aboveground biomass has been extensively studied, the contribution of belowground biomass remains understudied. Investigating the forest biomass allocation is crucial for understanding the impacts of global change on carbon allocation and cycling. Moreover, the question of how climate factors affect biomass allocation in natural and planted forests remains unresolved. Here, we addressed this question by collecting data from 384 planted forests and 541 natural forests in China. We evaluated the direct and indirect effects of climate factors on the belowground biomass proportion (BGBP). The average BGBP was 31.09% in natural forests and was significantly higher (38.75%) in planted forests. Furthermore, we observed a significant decrease in BGBP with increasing temperature and precipitation. Climate factors, particularly those affecting soil factors, such as pH, strongly affected the BGBP in natural and planted forests. Based on our results, we propose that future studies should consider the effects of forest type (natural or planted) and soil factors on BGBP.
Mandatory reporting: ‘A policy without reason’.
Authors: Keddell Emily 
Published: July 2023

This viewpoint explores the recommendation to introduce mandatory reporting from the recent report into the case of Malachi Subecz, a child who was killed by his caregiver. I argue that this policy would have unintended consequences. It is likely to flood the system with low risk cases, which could make identification of high risk cases more difficult. It reduces a focus on prevention; intensifies resources and power within Oranga Tamariki; and does not take into account either the complexity of issues causing abuse and harm, nor their widespread nature. This policy is also likely to exacerbate inequities for Māori, as bias is more likely to impact low risk reports. Currently, people may not report due to a lack of clarity around the type and severity of cases they should report, and limited or inadequate responses to previous reports made, not because they are unable to recognise the signs of abuse or are unwilling to act on them. Instead, we should keep a strong focus on prevention and devolution, while also urgently generating a clear consensus between Oranga Tamariki and key reporters about when, why, how and what the outcomes of reporting should be. Alternative recommendations are suggested.
Needs assessment for introducing pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management in a rural Indian setting: a qualitative study
Authors: Singh Diksha Naresh , Kaur Harshpreet , Roy Sudipto , Juvekar Sanjay , Pinnock Hilary , Agarwal Dhiraj 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundPulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an effective strategy to improve breathlessness, health status and exercise tolerance and to reduce readmissions and mortality. In India, there is no government health programme for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management while in the private sector availability of PR is limited. Most PR centres are in urban areas, with few services accessible to rural populations. We aimed to assess the need for PR from the perspective of patients with COPD and healthcare professionals (HCPs: registered medical practitioners and medical officers) in rural Maharashtra.MethodologyBetween June and October 2020, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 patients with COPD and 9 HCPs to explore their perceptions of, and need for, PR in rural Maharashtra. Interviews were transcribed and analysed thematically.ResultsWe approached 14 patients with COPD and 9 HCPs practising in rural areas. Five HCPs stated that they did not advise PR for patients with COPD citing poor compliance to PR referral and follow-up of the patients. Patients with COPD had symptoms and needs that could be helped by PR but commented how transportation would be a problem for them to visit a PR centre. In contrast, they could understand the benefits of PR and expressed their willingness to join such programmes. A PR service was established that addressed these needs.ConclusionPatients with COPD have unmet needs that could benefit from attending a PR programme, but there are barriers at both healthcare and patient levels that we addressed in a new PR service for people with chronic respiratory disease in rural Maharashtra.
Postoperative analgesia for Kasai portoenterostomy using external oblique intercostal blocks
Authors: Wilkinson-Maitland Nigel , Cunningham Aaron J , Esfahanian Mohammad 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundExternal Oblique Intercostal (EOI) fascial plane blockade is a relatively new regional anesthetic technique used for a variety of upper abdominal surgical procedures. Proponents of this block praise its simple sonoanatomy, extensive local anesthetic (LA) spread, and ease of catheter placement, while avoiding encroachment into the surgical field or dressing sites; nevertheless, it is underutilized in pediatric surgery. Kasai portoenterostomy is a common pediatric surgical procedure for biliary atresia typically done via an open abdominal approach with an extended subcostal incision. Postoperative analgesic management with epidural anesthetic techniques are considered but may be limited by periprocedural coagulopathy concerns.Case PresentationWe present a case of a neonate who underwent successful analgesic management of Kasai portoenterostomy with bilateral EOI block catheters. Opioid consumption and other postoperative outcomes were comparative to previously reported literature of epidural analgesia in this patient population.ConclusionsThe purpose of this report is to describe the outcomes and technical approach in a neonate who received EOI blocks as an alternative to epidural anesthetic management. Further studies are needed to compare the efficacy and complication rate of EOI blockade to epidural analgesia for Kasai portoenterostomy surgery.