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Local alkalinity enhancement using artificial substrates increases survivorship of early-stage coral recruits
Authors: Ruszczyk Melissa , Rodriguez Skylar , Tuen Montale , Rux Kylee , Chandragiri Santhan , Stickley Maren , Haus Brian K. , Baker Andrew C. , Miller Margaret W. , Suraneni Prannoy , Langdon Chris , Prakash Vivek N. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractEfforts to restore coral reefs using sexually derived coral recruits are often hindered by their low survivorship and growth, hence scalable interventions to improve these parameters are urgently needed. Here, we developed novel settlement substrates that modify the local chemical and hydrodynamic environments to provide local alkalinity enhancement (AE) within the laminar boundary layer to aid in coral restoration. Cement tiles with four different chemistries and two different surface topographies were tested in a novel flume system to quantify their ability to change local pH under reef-like conditions and their effect on larval settlement, survivorship, and growth of the endangered Caribbean coral,Orbicella faveolata. Chemistry had a minimal effect on the initial settlement of coral larvae, and textured tiles were preferred over smooth tiles. However, substrates that created a more alkaline local environment increased post-settlement survivorship. The increased survivorship ofO. faveolatarecruits on AE tiles was not due to increased growth on AE tiles, although trends in growth were dependent on chemistry and topography of tiles. Our results indicate that mixing sodium bicarbonate or sodium carbonate into cement used to fabricate artificial reef structures could be an effective means to enhance the development of coral cover.Significance StatementReef-building coral populations in South Florida and the Caribbean are nearing crisis, with low survivorship rates of new recruits being identified as a critical bottleneck limiting their recovery. Since ocean acidification is known to stress corals and hinder their growth, we hypothesized that enhancing substrate alkalinity could help mitigate ocean acidification effects by boosting coral growth and increasing survivorship during their critical early stages. This hypothesis was experimentally tested by adding sodium bicarbonate or sodium carbonate to settlement substrates and studying coral settlement preference, and coral spat growth and survival. Our results showed significantly higher survivorship on alkalinity enhanced substrates, indicating that this could be a promising restoration intervention.
Deep learning generatesapoRNA conformations with cryptic ligand binding site
Authors: Kurisaki Ikuo , Hamada Michiaki 
Published: January 2025

AbstractRNA plays vital roles in diverse biological processes, thus drawing much attention as potential drug target. Structure Based Drug Design (SBDD) for RNA is a promising approach but available RNA-ligand complex tertiary structures are substantially limited so far. Then, theoretical RNA-ligand docking simulations play central roles. However, success of SBDD highly depends on use of RNA structure sufficiently close to ligand-boundable conformations, which do not necessarily appear in experimentally-resolved and theoretically sampledapoRNA conformations. To overcome such difficulty in SBDD for RNA, we leverage efficiently sampling ligand-boudableapoRNA conformations by using a generative deep learning model (DL). We succeeded to generate HIV-1 Transactivation Response Element (TAR) conformations with a cryptic MV2003 binding cavity withouta prioriknowledge of the cavity. These conformations bind to MV2003 with binding scores similar to those calculated for experimentally-resolved TAR-MV2003 complexes, illustrating new application of DL to promote SBDD for RNA.
The effect of a post-learning nap on motor memory consolidation in people with Parkinson’s disease: a randomised controlled trial
Authors: Micca Letizia , Albouy Genevieve , King Bradley R , D’Cruz Nicholas , Nieuwboer Alice , Vandenberghe Wim , Borzée Pascal , Buysse Bertien , Testelmans Dries , Nicolas Judith , Gilat Moran 
Published: January 2025

AbstractStudy ObjectivesMotor memory consolidation is a process by which newly acquired skills become stable over time in the absence of practice. Sleep facilitates consolidation, yet it remains unknown whether sleep-dependent consolidation is intact in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Here, we investigated whether a post-learning nap - as compared to wakefulness - improves motor memory consolidation in PD.MethodsThirty-two people with PD and 32 healthy older adults (HOA) learned a finger-tapping sequence task before being randomized to a nap or wake intervention. Consolidation was measured as the change in performance between pre- and post-intervention and at 24-hours retention. Automaticity was measured with a dual-task assessed post-intervention and at retention. Sleep architecture and electrophysiological markers of plasticity were extracted from the experimental nap to assess their association with performance changes.ResultsBehavioural results provided weak evidence for equivalent benefit of sleep-dependent consolidation over wakefulness in both PD and HOA, and no difference of intervention effects between groups. Napping did not affect dual-task costs in PD or HOA. Results suggested positive associations between performance improvements and slow wave density, amplitude, slope, and spindle amplitude in PD and not in HOA.ConclusionsA post-learning nap had similar effects in PD and HOA, yet the evidence remains inconclusive. Further, napping did not have a beneficial effect over wake in either group. In PD, sleep markers of plasticity were associated to performance improvements, suggesting that equivalent performance output between HOA and PD may be achieved using different consolidation mechanisms.Statement of significanceThis is the first study to directly compare the effect of post-learning napping with wakefulness on motor memory consolidation in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), showing no beneficial effect of sleep as compared to wakefulness. Further, motor memory consolidation may be unaffected in PD as compared to heathy older adults. In PD, electrophysiological markers of plasticity during sleep were positively associated to motor performance improvement, indicating that HOA and PD may achieve equivalent performance outcomes through different consolidation mechanisms.
Carbon emissions and firm value: does firms’ commitment to sustainable development goals matter?
Authors: Donkor Augustine , Appiagyei Kwadjo , Kwakye Teddy Ossei , Korankye Gabriel 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to clarify the value of sustainable development goals (SDGs) commitment by examining the moderating role of firms’ commitment to SDGs on firms’ carbon emissions (CE) and firm value (FV) nexus.

Design/methodology/approach
The study uses ordinary least squares and other robust estimations on data from 89 listed firms on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) from 2013 to 2021.

Findings
Firms with high CE are associated with lower FV. However, firms’ commitment to SDGs moderates the relationship by averting the value-destroying tendencies of high carbon-emitting firms.

Practical implications
Firms should integrate SDGs into their core business strategy and governance frameworks to enhance their environmental performance and FV. As market participants on the JSE, they should also focus on the allocation of resources for SDGs and the management of CE.

Social implications
The findings provide a basis for governments and policymakers to promote firm-level commitment to SDGs to help reduce the harmful effects of CE on society and help achieve SDG targets.

Originality/value
The study adds a new dimension to the existing environmental performance and financial outcomes literature by clarifying the moderating value of firms’ commitment to SDGs in the CE and FV discourse.
The mediating role of individual adaptability in the relationship between psychological capital and psychological well-being: evidence from Uganda’s small enterprises
Authors: Tabala Agnes , Munene John , Kagaari James , Mafabi Samuel , Bagorogoza Janatti Kyogabiirwe 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate whether individual adaptability mediates the relationship between psychological capital and psychological well-being (PWB) of Ugandan small enterprise employees. Furthermore, the paper examines whether psychological capital and individual adaptability also affect PWB.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey design using a quantitative approach was used in this study. Data were collected from 726 employees of small enterprises in Uganda using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists and uploaded into AMOS version 23. The hypotheses were tested using the structural equation modelling technique.FindingsResults confirm that individual adaptability partially mediates the relationship between psychological capital and PWB. Findings further indicate that psychological capital is positively related to individual adaptability and that individual adaptability is positively related to PWB.Research limitations/implicationsFirst, the sample of this study consisted of employees working with small enterprises in Uganda with different demographic characteristics; thus, the generalizability of these findings to other sectors or contexts needs to be established. Secondly, the study was quantitative in nature. This study has managerial implications in a way that managers should have people management skills that support their employees to develop psychological capital and individual adaptability.Originality/valueThis study may be among the first to demonstrate that individual adaptability partially mediates the relationship between psychological capital and PWB in the context of small enterprise employees of Uganda, an African developing country. Consequently, this study contributes to both theory and literature via the broaden-and-build theory and the complex adaptive systems theory, hence adding to the scant existing literature on psychological capital, individual adaptability and PWB.
Social influence or religiosity? New factors determining the adoption of Paytech services in Islamic countries
Authors: Albort-Morant Gema , Irimia-Diéguez Ana , Yasin Mahmoud , Liebana-Cabanillas Francisco 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to identify the factors that may account for the intention to use Paytech services within an Islamic context. The authors propose an expanded version of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which includes religiosity (R) and social influence (SI), to develop a causal-predictive analysis.

Design/methodology/approach
The research model and hypotheses were assessed using partial least square-structured equation modeling on data collected from 531 potential Paytech users.

Findings
The results reveal that religiosity has a more significant direct effect on the intention to use Paytech services than on actual use, while social influence has a more significant direct effect on use than on the intention to use Paytech services.

Research limitations/implications
Cultural differences within the Middle East and North Africa region could influence the acceptance and usage of the new Paytech services.

Practical implications
The valuable insights gained from this study can help Fintech managers, financial institutions and developers of new financial services design effective strategies to encourage user adoption of Paytech services. Companies could prioritize implementing word-of-mouth marketing initiatives to encourage early adopters to recommend the service.

Social implications
The Paytech services would enable access to financial services for the entire Muslim population regardless of their location, gender or age, thereby fostering financial inclusion.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to explore the intention to use Paytech services in two Islamic countries: Saudi Arabia and Palestine. From a theoretical perspective, this work contributes to the academic literature by analyzing the mediating effects of two external variables, religiosity and social influence.
Improving performance via Rival Alliance Cooperation? Insights from the container shipping sector
Authors: Chiao Yu-Ching , Huang Chun-Ju , Lin Chun-Chien , Chuang Tang-Shun 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to examine conditions in both inter- and intra-alliance contexts within an oligopolistic alliance industry operating across multiple markets. It focuses on how a focal firm’s optimal performance depends on nuanced evaluations of the trade-offs associated with coopetitive synergy, and on decisions about whether to collaborate or compete with its members.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors analyze the six leading global container shipping firms within two major alliances (The Grand Alliance and the New World Alliance) from 2003 to 2010, gathering 7,825 news articles from the Cyber Shipping Guide, a comprehensive global container shipping business database in Japan.

Findings
The findings reveal the following: (1) the focal firm cooperating with members of a rival alliance decreases the level of inter-alliance competition. (2) The focal firm cooperating with members of a rival alliance increases the level of intra-alliance competition. (3) Increased inter-alliance competition negatively impacts the performance of the focal firm. (4) Increased intra-alliance competition negatively impacts the performance of the focal firm.

Practical implications
Global container shipping firms should make optimal decisions about which firms to cooperate with, focusing on those that contribute to the focal firm’s overall synergies and thus performance.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the literature on coopetition in strategic alliances by extending the concept of dynamic coopetition to include strategic alliance groupings, and by examining how focal firm members cooperate in both inter- and intra-alliance contexts.
National culture, formal institutions and structure of board of directors: theory and empirical evidence
Authors: Amin Hala M.G. , Mohamed Ehab K.A. , Abdallah Amr S. , Elamer Ahmed A. 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to explore how the structure of the board of directors is influenced by national informal culture values and the strength of formal institutional environments, as measured through legal regulations, market conditions and investor protection regulations.

Design/methodology/approach
This study analyzes data from 432 companies listed in the S&P Global 1200 index using structural equation modeling. National cultural dimensions from Hofstede’s (2011) framework capture informal cultural aspects, while the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators assess formal institutions. This study examines board structure in terms of leadership style, board size, board independence, board committee structure and board diversity.

Findings
The results reveal that national cultural values are negatively associated with rule of law institutions, indicating that culture can substitute for legal institutions, acting as “soft” regulation. Cultural values establish social norms and accountability when legal frameworks are weak. In addition, national culture positively relates to open market institutions, enhancing transparency, fairness and competition in strong markets. The findings also show that national culture and formal institutions significantly shape managerial perceptions of the board’s role and structure, impacting how firms prioritize monitoring versus resource provision.

Research limitations/implications
The findings offer valuable insights for managers in diverse institutional contexts, enabling them to adjust board structures according to cultural and institutional factors.

Practical implications
The research advocates for tailored governance practices that fit specific institutional and cultural contexts. Multinational corporations can benefit from customizing their governance structures according to the cultural and institutional environments of the countries in which they operate.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to existing literature by focusing on complementarity as well as substitution mechanisms between national cultural characteristics and formal institutions in shaping board structure.
Ethical concerns in AI development: analyzing students’ perspectives on robotics and society
Authors: Ferhataj Anxhela , Memaj Fatmir , Sahatcija Roland , Ora Ariel , Koka Enkelejda 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The rapid advancement and integration of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming various sectors, presenting profound ethical, economic, legal and societal challenges. This study aims to examine ethical concerns in AI development, with a specific focus on robotics, from the perspectives of university students in Albania.

Design/methodology/approach
A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 233 university students, focusing on their experiences with AI and robotics, ethical perceptions, preferences and recommendations for advancing these technologies. Hypotheses were tested at a 95% confidence interval, with data analyzed using JASP software version 0.18.3.0.

Findings
The results reveal a high level of ethical awareness among students, particularly regarding transparency, liability and privacy in AI and robotics. Practical experience with robotics and understanding of AI’s ethical implications significantly shape students’ attitudes, fostering support for ethical governance. Students also advocate for robust regulatory measures to safeguard individual rights, ensure data security, promote transparency in AI decision-making and uphold privacy.

Research limitations/implications
This study focuses on university students in Albania, which may limit the generalizability of its findings. Future research should explore diverse populations and cross-cultural contexts to validate and extend the proposed framework.

Practical implications
Insights from this study can guide policymakers and technology developers in designing laws, regulations and practices that balance innovation with public interest, fostering trust and acceptance of AI systems.

Social implications
The findings underscore the importance of Albania adopting and harmonizing its policies with the EU Civil Law Rules on Robotics, the EU AI Act and AI Strategy, supporting ethical AI integration aligned with the country’s EU accession objectives.

Originality/value
This study introduces the Ethical Awareness-Trust Framework, a novel theoretical model integrating ethical literacy, experiential trust and regulatory advocacy to foster responsible AI adoption and governance. The findings address critical gaps in the literature by offering actionable recommendations for aligning national policies with European regulations and embedding ethics into AI research and education.
Decades of insight: a 25-year bibliometric analysis of the Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Authors: Alqahtani Nasser 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, this paper aims to analyze the corpus of publications in the Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship (JRME) since its inception, using bibliometric techniques. It identifies publication trends, scientific productivity, authors’ collaborations and topic clusters within JRME and proposes future research directions for its audience.

Design/methodology/approach
This research uses bibliometric techniques to investigate all of the published works in JRME from 1999 (inception) to 2023. It extracts all published articles from the Scopus database and employs VOSviewer and Gephi software to perform bibliographic coupling and network analysis.

Findings
The study identified 278 documents published at JRME between 1999 and 2023, with a notable annual growth of approximately 30% over the past two years. It describes the journal’s productivity and influence, identifies key contributors along with their affiliated institutions and countries and outlines the journal’s most impactful publications. Through bibliographic coupling, this research identifies six thematic clusters within JRME’s body of work and outlines the evolution and impact of each cluster. Although the United States and the United Kingdom were identified as central hubs in the journal’s academic network, the study found robust evidence for the journal’s excellence in fostering international collaborations. The study also identifies important implications for future research at the JRME, highlighting the need to explore emerging topics in the field and adopt more diverse methodologies.

Originality/value
This analysis offers a thorough overview of the intellectual structure that JRME has contributed to literature, highlighting its crucial role in influencing the conversation around marketing and entrepreneurship.
Liability of outsidership in multinational enterprises: a review and research agenda
Authors: Weerasekera Sandun , Herath Sashya Maheede , Wijewardena Chanaka 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the notion of the Liability of Outsidership (LoO) in multinational enterprises’ (MNEs) operations, following Johanson and Vahlne's (2009) revision of the Uppsala model. This study seeks to identify the sources of outsidership and the strategies used by MNEs to overcome these liabilities, providing a comprehensive overview for practitioners, academics and policymakers.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper studies firm-level operations and investigations of foreign direct investment by MNEs. By synthesising existing research and theoretical frameworks, this study identifies key dimensions and determinants of LoO and offers insights into its implications for international business strategy. This paper’s approach ensures a holistic understanding of the concept, drawing from diverse sources to present a well-rounded perspective.

Findings
This study reveals two broad themes in the literature: firm-specific factors, such as market entry decisions, managerial attributes and business nature, and country-specific factors, including economic, social and political conditions. The authors highlight critical insights into these factors and identify successful strategies that MNEs use to become embedded in local networks.

Research limitations/implications
The insights from this study will aid academics and researchers in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the LoO and identifying future research directions. Additionally, this study will assist MNE leaders and managers in understanding the key dynamics of foreign markets and the critical factors to consider in their internationalisation strategies.

Originality/value
This study discusses LoO in MNEs by offering a holistic overview to identify the sources of outsidership and the strategies used by MNEs to overcome these liabilities. This paper highlights key gaps and areas for future research and proposes practical strategies that MNEs can adopt to overcome outsidership, thereby serving as a valuable resource for both practitioners and policymakers.