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Characteristics of the sexual networks of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver: implications for the transmission and control of mpox in Canada
Authors: Xiu Fanyu , Anato Jorge Luis Flores , Cox Joseph , Grace Daniel , Hart Trevor A. , Skakoon-Sparling Shayna , Dvorakova Milada , Knight Jesse , Wang Linwei , Gatalo Oliver , Campbell Evan , Zhang Terri , Sbihi Hind , Irvine Michael A. , Mishra Sharmistha , Maheu-Giroux Mathieu 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe 2022-2023 global mpox outbreak disproportionately affected gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM). In Canada, >70% of cases thus far have been among GBM in Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver. We examined how the distributions of sexual partners 1) varied by city and over time related to the COVID-19 pandemic and 2) were associated with mpox transmission.MethodsTheEngage Cohort Study(2017-2023) recruited GBM via respondent-driven sampling in Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver (n=2,449). We compared numbers of sexual partners in the past 6 months across cities and three time periods: pre-COVID-19 pandemic (2017-2019), pandemic (2020-2021), and post-restrictions (2021-2023). We modeled the distribution of sexual partner numbers using Bayesian negative binomial regressions and post-stratification, adjusting for sampling design and attrition. We estimated the basic reproduction number (R0), secondary attack rate (SAR), and cumulative incidence proportion of mpox using the fitted distributions and case timeseries.ResultsThe pre-COVID-19 pandemic distribution of sexual partner numbers was similar across cities: participants’ mean number of partners was 10.3 (95%CrI: 9.3-11.3) in Montréal, 12.8 (11.1-14.7) in Toronto, and 10.6 (9.41-11.9) in Vancouver. Partner numbers decreased during the pandemic in all cities. Post-restrictions, sexual activity increased but remained well below pre-pandemic levels. Based on reported cases and post-restrictions distributions, the estimatedR0(2.4-2.6) and cumulative incidences (0.6-0.9%) were similar across cities. The estimated average SAR across cities was 79%.ConclusionGBM sexual activity after restrictions were lifted remained below pre-pandemic levels. Comparable sexual partner distributions across cities may explain similarities in mpoxR0and cumulative incidence across cities. Public health authorities should consider the risk of mpox resurgence for future vaccination and surveillance strategies as sexual activity is expected to recover.
Development of a rapid and highly accurate method for13C tracer-based metabolomics and its application on a hydrogenotrophic methanogen
Authors: Fukuyama Yuto , Shimamura Shigeru , Sakai Sanae , Michimori Yuta , Sumida Tomomi , Chikaraishi Yoshito , Atomi Haruyuki , Nunoura Takuro 
Published: September 2023

AbstractMicrofluidic capillary electrophoresis-mass spectrometry (CE-MS) is a rapid and highly accurate method to determine isotopomer patterns in isotopically labeled compounds. Here, we developed a novel method for tracer-based metabolomics using CE-MS for underivatized proteinogenic amino acids. The method consisting of a ZipChip CE system and a high-resolution Orbitrap Fusion Tribrid mass spectrometer allows us to obtain highly accurate data from 1 μL of 100 nmol/L mol amino acids comparable to a mere 1 × 104-5prokaryotic cells. To validate the capability of the CE-MS method, we analyzed 16 protein-derived amino acids from a methanogenic archaeonMethanothermobacter thermautotrophicusas a model organism, and the mass spectra showed sharp peaks with low mass errors and background noise. Tracer-based metabolome analysis was then performed to identify the central carbon metabolism inM. thermautotrophicususing13C-labeled substrates. The mass isotopomer distributions of serine, aspartate, and glutamate revealed the co-occurrence of the Wood-Ljungdahl pathway and an incomplete reductive TCA cycle for carbon fixation. In addition, biosynthesis pathways of 15 amino acids were constructed based on the mass isotopomer distributions of the detected protein-derived amino acid, genomic information, and public database. Among them, the presence of the alternative enzymes of alanine dehydrogenase, ornithine cyclodeaminase, and homoserine kinase was suggested in the biosynthesis pathways of alanine, proline, and threonine, respectively. To our knowledge, the novel13C tracer-based metabolomics using CE-MS is the most efficient method to identify central carbon metabolism and amino acid biosynthesis pathways and is applicable to in any kind of isolated microbe.
Ownership concentration and cost of equity in Pakistan: the moderating role of disclosure and governance quality
Authors: Sajid Memoona , Shabbir Hashmat , Safdar Raheel 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the ownership concentration and cost of equity of firms in Pakistan context. Moreover, this study also investigates how the presence of disclosure quality and governance quality affects the relationship between ownership concentration and the cost of equity of firms.Design/methodology/approachData are collected from six non-financial sectors listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange during the period of 2015–2019. This study uses pooled ordinary least square (OLS) method to validate the proposed hypothesis in STATA.FindingsThe study found a positive and significant relationship between ownership concentration and cost of equity. The results also show that better disclosure and governance quality negatively moderates the relationship between ownership concentration and cost of equity.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study will help firm managers to implement a high level of disclosure and governance quality in firms to reduce agency problems which will further help a firm in reducing the firm's cost of equity. Furthermore, this study is valuable for practitioners regarding thinking about the process of designing ownership structures to protect minority shareholders' rights, especially in emerging markets.Originality/valueThe novelty of this study is having better disclosure quality and more board independence members helps firms with higher ownership concentration in reducing the cost of equity.
An empirical investigation on the deployment of operational excellence in SMEs
Authors: Mahato Satyajit , Dixit Amit Rai , Agrawal Rajeev , Antony Jiju , Garza-Reyes Jose Arturo , Jamwal Anbesh 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThis study investigates the quantitative aspect of the various strains of operational excellence (OE) and competitive-potential (CP) in the SME sector. It has five steps, i.e., identifying the key performance constructs of OE and their hypothesized relationship pattern from literature, validating these constructs through factor analysis, formalizing their empirical relationships by structural-equation-modeling (SEM), path analysis of performance constructs with the empirical results, and lastly proposing a framework for OE deployment in SMEs.Design/methodology/approachData for the deployment scores of operational excellence procedures (OEPs) were collected through a structured questionnaire survey. Nine hundred participants from a stratified random sample were approached for the survey, and 473 responses were received. Sample stratification was based on Gender, Education, Experience, Position, Department and Industry. Respondents had 5–30 years of experience managing manufacturing operations, holding the manager position and above.FindingsThe path analysis of the structural model provides unique insights into OE's practical aspects in SMEs (small and medium enterprises). For example, Contractual-conformance and Process-efficiency play pivotal roles as both have a significant positive impact on CP. Supplier efficacy, Consistency and Product-excellence do not improve CP unless mediated by Contractual-conformance or Process-efficiency.Research limitations/implicationsThe study provides important implications for academia, policymakers and managers. The study identifies and validates the operational excellence key performance practices and proposes a framework for manufacturing organizations. SME managers can follow the framework to develop effective operational excellence strategies to help them achieve their organizational goals. Additionally, the study emphasizes the need for continuous culture in SMEs, which will help to support operational excellence deployment. Overall, the implications presented in the study will help SMEs to enhance their competitiveness and operational performance.Originality/valueThe study explores the empirical investigation of the operational excellence deployment in SMEs. The study uses a mixed method approach for research design, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, and uses SEM to test the proposed framework. Validation of OE's six key performance constructs and establishing their empirical relation is an attempt to advance the Operations excellence theory. Unlike large enterprises, SMEs demonstrate an incohesive response to the practices pertaining to Supplier efficacy, Consistency and Product-excellence. This unique response pattern requires special treatment, which is incorporated into the proposed framework.
The influence of leader inclusiveness on learning from failure in the hotel industry
Authors: Alzyoud Sultan , Abuzaid Ruba 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
Inevitably, there is no free-mistakes organization. The hotel industry can be considered a dynamic and labor-intensive sector where mistakes can occur frequently. Therefore, learning from failure or mistakes is considered a crucial component of learning in the workplace. This study aims to explore leaders' behaviors that can encourage employees to engage in learning from failure endeavors.

Design/methodology/approach
This is a qualitative study where five semi-structured interviews were undertaken with heads of departments in four-and five-star hotels in Manchester, the UK. Thematic analysis was performed to analyze the collected data.

Findings
The results revealed that three leader behaviors were suggested to encourage employee learning from failure in hotels, namely: being open and accessible to employees, encouraging them to speak up and share their experiences, particularly their mistakes, and giving them constructive feedback instead of criticisms. These behaviors were found to be related to a construct in past studies called leader inclusiveness.

Originality/value
This is an exploratory study that tries to enhance the understanding of what encourages learning from failure at work, particularly in the hotel industry where this has received little attention.
Geometry error compensation using multiply laser sensors: a case study
Authors: Zhang Xinyu , Ge Liling 
Published: September 2023

PurposeA multi-laser sensors-based measurement instrument is proposed for the measurement of geometry errors of a differential body and quality evaluation. This paper aims to discuss the aforementioned idea.Design/methodology/approachFirst, the differential body is set on a rotation platform before measuring. Then one laser sensor called as “primary sensor”, is installed on the intern of the differential body. The spherical surface and four holes on the differential body are sampled by the primary sensor when the rotation platform rotates one revolution. Another sensor called as “secondary sensor”, is installed above to sample the external cylinder surface and the planar surface on the top of the differential body, and the external cylinder surface and the planar surface are high in manufacturing precision, which are used as datum surfaces to compute the errors caused by the motion of the rotation platform. Finally, the sampled points from the primary sensor are compensated to improve the measurement accuracy.FindingsA multi-laser sensors-based measurement instrument is proposed for the measurement of geometry errors of a differential body. Based on the characteristics of the measurement data, a gradient image-based method is proposed to distinguish different objects from laser measurement data. A case study is presented to validate the measurement principle and data processing approach.Research limitations/implicationsThe study investigates the possibility of correction of sensor data by the measurement results of multiple sensors to improving measurement accuracy. The proposed technique enables the error analysis and compensation by the geometric correlation relationship of various features on the measurand.Originality/valueThe proposed error compensation principle by using multiple sensors proved to be useful for the design of new measurement device for special part inspection. The proposed approach to describe the measuring data by image also is proved to be useful to simplify the measurement data processing.
Green entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge creation process as enablers of green innovation performance: the moderating role of resource orchestration capability
Authors: Idrees Hisham , Xu Jin , Andrianarivo Andriandafiarisoa Ralison Ny Avotra 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThe current study aims to ascertain how green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) affects green innovation performance (GIP) through the mediating mechanism of the knowledge creation process (KCP) and whether or not these associations can be strengthened or hampered by the moderating impacts of resources orchestration capabilities (ROC).Design/methodology/approachThe research used data from managers at various levels in 154 manufacturing enterprises in Pakistan to evaluate the relationships among the constructs using hierarchical regression analysis and moderated mediation approach.FindingsThe study indicates that GEO substantially impacts firms' GIP. GEO and GIP's relationship is partially mediated by two KCP dimensions: knowledge integration (KI) and knowledge exchange (KE). Furthermore, ROC amplifies not only the effects of GEO on KE but also the effects of KE on GIP. The moderated mediation results demonstrate that KE has a greater mediating influence on GEO and GIP when ROC is higher.Research limitations/implicationsTo better understand GEO's advantages and significance, future studies should look into the possible moderating mechanisms of environmental, organizational culture/green capability in the association between GEO, KCP and GIP.Practical implicationsThe research helps expand the field of green entrepreneurship and GIP literature by providing a deeper knowledge of GEO and offering insight into how to boost GI in manufacturing firms.Originality/valueThis research helps fill in knowledge gaps in the field by delving further into the mechanisms by which GEO promotes GIP, both directly and indirectly, via the mediating role of KCP and the moderating impacts of ROC.
Connecting higher education and renewable energy to attain sustainability for BRICS countries: A climate Kuznets curve perspective
Authors: Iqbal Mubasher , Ul-Durar Shajara , Arshed Noman , Shahzad Khuram , Ayub Umer 
Published: September 2023

PurposeIncreased trapped heat in the atmosphere leads to global warming and economic activity is the primary culprit. This study proposes the nonlinear impact of economic activity on cooling degree days to develop a climate Kuznets curve (CKC). Further, this study explores the moderating role of higher education and renewable energy in diminishing the climate-altering effects of economic activity.Design/methodology/approachAll the selected BRICS economies range from 1992 to 2020. The CKC analysis uses a distribution and outlier robust panel quantile autoregressive distributed lagged model.FindingsResults confirmed a U-shaped CKC, controlling for population density, renewable energy, tertiary education enrollment and innovation. The moderating role of renewable energy and education can be exploited to tackle the progressively expanding climate challenges. Hence, education and renewable energy intervention can help in reducing CKC-based global warming.Research limitations/implicationsThis study highlighted the incorporation of climate change mitigating curriculum in education, so that the upcoming economic agents are well equipped to reduce global warming which must be addressed globally.Originality/valueThis study is instrumental in developing the climate change-based economic activity Kuznets curve and assessing the potential of higher education and renewable energy policy intervention.
Shear performance investigation of recycled concrete load-bearing blocks for sustainable masonry
Authors: Liang Shahe , Liu Wenkun , Chen Zhongfan 
Published: September 2023

PurposeRecycled concrete is an economical and environmentally friendly green material. The shear performance of recycled concrete load-bearing masonry is studied, which is great of significance for its promotion and application and also has great significance for the sustainable development of energy materials.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 30 new load-bearing block masonry samples of self-insulating recycled concrete are subjected to pure shear tests, and 42 samples are tested subjected to shear-compression composite shear tests. According to the axial design compression ratio, the test is separated into seven working conditions (0.1–0.8).FindingsAccording to the test results, the recommended formula for the average shear strength along the joint section of recycled concrete block masonry is given, which can be used as a reference for engineering design. The measured shear-compression correlation curves of recycled concrete block masonry are drawn, and the proposed limits of three shear-compression failure characteristics are given. The recommended formula for the average shear strength of masonry under the theory of shear-friction with variable friction coefficient is given, providing a valuable reference for the formulation of relevant specifications and practical engineering design.Originality/valueSimulated elastoplastic analysis and finite element modeling on the specimens are performed to verify the test results.
Impact of various structural attributes on B2B sustainability positioning
Authors: Gogia Divya , Gupta Sandeep Kumar , Rathi Priya 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
In highly competitive environments, sustainability positioning is crucial for firms, as they are evaluated based on their sustainable practices. This study aims to draw on the legitimacy and information asymmetry theories to explore attributes that impact business-to-business (B2B) sustainability positioning in emerging economies, such as India, within the service industry.

Design/methodology/approach
This study used a mixed-methods exploratory research design to examine the attributes affecting sustainability positioning. In the first phase of the study, a qualitative research method was used to explore the attributes influencing B2B sustainability positioning. In the second phase, this study used these factors to develop a structural model.

Findings
A variety of attributes was critical in assessing the sustainability positioning of B2B firms. This study identified a number of factors that explain the attributes affecting sustainability positioning in B2B markets. Some of them included environmental consciousness and external assurance.

Originality/value
This study significantly contributes to the theoretical discourse on sustainable practices in B2B businesses in multiple ways. First, it provides empirical data on the relationship between firms’ environmental consciousness and sustainability positioning in the B2B context, thereby adding to and expanding the current literature on this topic. Second, this study investigates the impact of external assurance on B2B firms’ sustainability positioning and shows how it can enhance credibility, transparency and accountability. Finally, it analyzes sustainable positioning in the service sector, specifically in India, thereby contributing to the body of knowledge on this topic.
The identity of information science
Authors: Petras Vivien 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThis paper offers a definition of the core of information science, which encompasses most research in the field. The definition provides a unique identity for information science and positions it in the disciplinary universe.Design/methodology/approachAfter motivating the objective, a definition of the core and an explanation of its key aspects are provided. The definition is related to other definitions of information science before controversial discourse aspects are briefly addressed: discipline vs. field, science vs. humanities, library vs. information science and application vs. theory. Interdisciplinarity as an often-assumed foundation of information science is challenged.FindingsInformation science is concerned with how information is manifested across space and time. Information is manifested to facilitate and support the representation, access, documentation and preservation of ideas, activities, or practices, and to enable different types of interactions. Research and professional practice encompass the infrastructures – institutions and technology –and phenomena and practices around manifested information across space and time as its core contribution to the scholarly landscape. Information science collaborates with other disciplines to work on complex information problems that need multi- and interdisciplinary approaches to address them.Originality/valueThe paper argues that new information problems may change the core of the field, but throughout its existence, the discipline has remained quite stable in its central focus, yet proved to be highly adaptive to the tremendous changes in the forms, practices, institutions and technologies around and for manifested information.
Promotion, public policies and decent work: how to foster community cohesion and common vision?
Authors: Podvorica Ganimete , Murati Valon 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate perceptions of the employees on decent work and explore the path how employees, employers, social partners and public policymakers contribute to a united response to the implementation of sustainability dimensions to foster community cohesion and promote common vision.

Design/methodology/approach
The survey was conducted in country of Kosova and aimed to target respondents under employment relationship at the time of the survey administration. Respondents were categorized into two groups: those working in the public sector and the ones working in the private sector. The sample consisted of 580 respondents. Descriptive statistics, reliability measures and Person correlation coefficient were used for data analysis.

Findings
The results showed that strong positive correlation is found between having rights of employees protected and safety at workplace; equal treatment at workplace and receiving a fair pay; the positive impact of social partners and protection of employees; and finally, efforts of government to create conditions for decent work and its active support of decent employment.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research topic is among the first studies in country that has been developed at the Universum International College as one of the constituting research themes deriving from the Institution’s research plan on sustainability. It explains the multiform and multifold ways through which decent work may be promoted as common vision between employees, employers, social partners and public institutions.