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Furthering innovation management via mutual amplification of vertical and horizontal fit: analysis of a case study
Authors: Naimpally Adwaith , Jha Jatinder Kumar , Chakraborty Abhishek 
Published: June 2023

Purpose
Does the simultaneous vertical and horizontal alignment of HR systems positively impact innovation? The authors use the “innovation value chain” model to explore the interplay between the central strategic human resource management concepts of vertical and horizontal fit of HR systems and their role in positively impacting product innovation management.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors use the findings from a case study of a large multinational organization in the high-tech sector for the present study. In the first phase, the authors analyse responses to 20 qualitative interviews with senior business and HR executives at the organization using the grounded theory approach. In the second phase, the authors analysed six years of performance ratings and salary data for 4,500–5,500 employees.

Findings
Phase 1 of the study established the importance of innovation management as a strategic priority and the role of vertical and horizontal fit of HR systems and practices in positively impacting innovation management. Phase 2 reinforced the findings from Phase 1 by demonstrating the vertical and horizontal fit of the performance and compensation management processes towards furthering innovation management. Our study findings suggest that both forms of fit boost innovation management and interact to reinforce each other mutually, magnifying their respective positive effects towards improving innovation management.

Originality/value
While past studies have generally focused on the isolated role of either the HR system or that of a bundle of HR practices on innovation, the present study empirically demonstrates the simultaneous role of vertical and horizontal fit of HR systems and practices in furthering innovation management. The authors use interviews with senior executives and objective performance and salary data to provide the first experimental evidence of the mechanism of the interplay between the two forms of fit.
When bad things happen to good processes: a theory of entropy for process science
Authors: Meyer Brad C. , Bumblauskas Daniel , Keegan Richard , Zhang Dali 
Published: June 2023

PurposeThis research fills a gap in process science by defining and explaining entropy and the increase of entropy in processes.Design/methodology/approachThis is a theoretical treatment that begins with a conceptual understanding of entropy in thermodynamics and information theory and extends it to the study of degradation and improvement in a transformation process.FindingsA transformation process with three inputs: demand volume, throughput and product design, utilizes a system composed of processors, stores, configuration, human actors, stored data and controllers to provide a product. Elements of the system are aligned with the inputs and each other with a purpose to raise standard of living. Lack of alignment is entropy. Primary causes of increased entropy are changes in inputs and disordering of the system components. Secondary causes result from changes made to cope with the primary causes. Improvement and innovation reduce entropy by providing better alignments and new ways of aligning resources.Originality/valueThis is the first detailed theoretical treatment of entropy in a process science context.
The influence of virtual reality on the experience of religious cultural heritage content
Authors: Hwang Kyunghwa , tom Dieck M. Claudia , Jung Timothy , Kwon Ohbyung 
Published: June 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to expand the experience economy model and to determine if this model provides a better understanding of the process of growing intention to continue using religious cultural heritage content delivered digitally and intention to visit religious cultural heritage sites. In particular, it examines the influence of spiritual experience on the evaluation of religious cultural heritage content, comparing delivery via virtual reality (VR) to a web-based experience.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, a representative religious cultural heritage destination, Jerusalem, was chosen as an example for the application. Participants (n = 292) were randomly divided into two groups, one group using the web and the other group experiencing VR. After experiencing the destination virtually, participants completed a survey, the results of which were analyzed using path analysis and multi-group analysis.FindingsThe results suggest that spiritual experience mediates the four elements of Pine and Gilmore (1998) experience economy model and the intention to continue engaging with the content virtually. Intellectual awareness of religious cultural heritage strengthens the spiritual experience, which mediates educational and aesthetic experiences and the successful use of VR and the web. Additionally, for participants experiencing VR, the influence of spiritual experience on the intention to continue using the virtual media to consume content related to religious cultural heritage sites and to visit actual religious heritage sites was stronger than for participants using the web.Originality/valueThis study based on an expanded experience economy model explores the use of digital technologies for the enhancement of spiritual experience. Comparison of web-based and VR content delivery provides important implications for destination marketers in terms of promoting destinations online and encouraging intention to visit actual sites in the future.
User acceptability of blockchain technology for enabling electronic health record exchange
Authors: Baltruschat Lilly Marie , Jaiman Vikas , Urovi Visara 
Published: June 2023

Purpose
Blockchain systems have been proposed as a solution for exchanging electronic health records (EHR) because they enable data sharing in decentralised networks. This paper aims to analyse the user acceptability of blockchain technology in enabling EHR exchange and to formulate practical implications for increasing user acceptability.

Design/methodology/approach
A technology acceptance model [extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model] was used as a framework to measure the effects of 13 factors. The authors conducted a survey and analysed data from 214 participants using partial least square path modelling.

Findings
The acceptance of blockchain for EHR sharing is positively influenced by performance expectancy, social influence and perceived trust. Effort expectancy and facilitating conditions do not influence acceptance. The UTAUT model explains the variance in acceptance at 58.4%. Self-efficacy influences effort expectancy, incentives influence facilitating conditions and security predicts perceived trust.

Practical implications
Three implications are drawn: (1) Users need to clearly understand system’s purpose, functions, security mechanism and environmental impacts. (2) Users are incentivised to share health data via a blockchain solution if the technology offers personalising options and health information. (3) Health personnel can socially impact patients to use blockchain-based solutions.

Originality/value
Studies have shown that blockchain technology is a valuable solution for exchanging EHR. The novelty of this work is to identify how and why patients may accept this emerging technology for EHR exchange.
Does the development of digital economy infrastructure reduce the urban-rural income gap? Theoretical experience and empirical data from China
Authors: Jiang Changjun , Jin Bohao 
Published: June 2023

PurposeSince 2017, China's digital economy has accounted for more than 30% of the country's GDP. The digital economy has become the main driving force of China's economic development. Moreover, the digital economy has also changed the traditional modes of production and distribution between urban and rural areas. This paper aims to explore the influential mechanism of digital economy infrastructure (DEI) on the urban-rural income gap (URIG).Design/methodology/approachBy analyzing the theoretical model of the URIG, this paper constructs a theoretical analysis framework and clarifies the key roles of rural land circulation (RLC) and resident population urbanization (RPU) in the relationship between DEI and the URIG.FindingsThe DEI can effectively reduce the URIG; the regression coefficient (RC) was −0.109. The reduction effect is mainly reflected in: 1) the wage income gap between urban and rural residents (RC = −0.128) and 2) the net property income gap of urban and rural residents (RC = −0.321). Also, for the spatial spillover effect, the path effect of “DEI – RLC – URIG” is almost equal to the path effect of “DEI – RPU – URIG”; for the local effect, the path effect of the former is far smaller than the latter. Moreover, when the RPU reaches the threshold of 86.29%, the DEI will expand the URIG (RC = 0.201).Originality/valueThis paper proposes a theoretical framework for the impact of DEI on the URIG, explores the mechanism of RLC and RPU in the DEI and URIG and enriches the theory of traditional research on URIG.
Competition and site weakly explain tree growth variability in undisturbed Central African moist forests
Authors: Gourlet‐Fleury Sylvie , Rossi Vivien , Forni Eric , Fayolle Adeline , Ligot Gauthier , Allah‐Barem Félix , Baya Fidèle , Bénédet Fabrice , Boyemba Faustin , Cornu Guillaume , Doucet Jean‐Louis , Gillet Jean‐François , Mazengue Mathurin , Mbasi Mbula Michel , Van Hoef Yorick , Zombo Isaac , Freycon Vincent 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Identifying and quantifying factors that influence tree growth are crucial issues to ensure sustainable forest management, particularly in moist tropical forests. Tree growth depends on several factors comprising ontogenic stage, competition by neighbours and environmental conditions. Several studies have focused on one or two of them, but very few have considered all three, especially in Central Africa. We investigated the effects of diameter and competition on tree growth, in four Central African sites characterized by their soil physicochemical properties, at both tree community and population levels.

We calibrated growth models using diameter data collected on 29,741 trees between 2015 and 2018, on twelve 4 or 9‐ha plots spread over the four sites. These models included diameter, wood density, competition indices and site effect as explainable variables at the community level and excluded wood density at the population level.

At the community level, the best models explained 11% of growth variability with a decreasing effect of species wood density, diameter, site and competition. Our results show that even if low, site effect can result from different soil nutrients depending on both tree size and species wood density. We observed higher tree growth on sites with (i) high exchangeable K, organic C, total N and total P for low wood density species; (ii) high available P and C:N for small trees, high exchangeable Ca and Mg for medium to large trees, all belonging to medium and hard wood density species. At the population level, the best models explained between 0 to 43% of growth variability, with significant competition effect (resp. site effect) for 21 (resp. 9) of the 43 species studied. Site ranking varied greatly between the 9 species concerned, probably reflecting different sensitivities to the scarcity of particular soil nutrients.

Synthesis. Our study provides original results on the factors influencing tree growth in Central Africa, showing that the potential effect of soil nutrients depends on tree size and species wood density. Remaining highly unpredictable at the population level, this effect makes it essential to increase the number of dynamics monitoring systems in logging concessions.
Clinical characteristics of miliary pulmonary metastases in non‐small cell lung cancer
Authors: Choi Hanmil , Im Yunjoo , Jeong Byeong‐Ho , Lee Kyungjong , Kim Hojoong , Um Sang‐Won 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe prognosis of miliary pulmonary metastases (MPM), which are characterized as randomly disseminated, innumerable, and small metastatic nodules, has been considered as being poor. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics and survival of MPM in patients with non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).MethodsThis retrospective study included NSCLC patients with MPM and nonmiliary pulmonary metastases (NMPM) detected during staging evaluation between 2000 and 2020. MPM was defined as >50 bilaterally distributed metastatic pulmonary nodules (<1 cm in diameter), and NMPM was defined as the presence of ≤15 metastatic pulmonary nodules regardless of size. Baseline characteristics, genetic alterations and overall survival (OS) rates were compared between the two groups.ResultsTwenty‐six patients with MPM and 78 patients with NMPM were analyzed. The median number of patients who smoked was significantly lower in the MPM group than in the NMPM group (0 vs. 8 pack years, p = 0.030). The frequency of EGFR mutation was significantly higher in the MPM group (58%) than in the NMPM group (24%; p = 0.006). There was no significant difference in 5‐year OS between the MPM and the NMPM group by the log‐rank test (p = 0.900).ConclusionMPM in NSCLC were significantly related to EGFR mutation. The OS rate of the MPM group was not inferior to that of the NMPM group. The presence of EGFR mutations should be thoroughly evaluated for NSCLC patients with initial presentation of MPM.
Exploring the Impacts of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Productivity: A Study of Accounting Faculty Who Are Caregivers of Children*
Authors: Wick Sara , Lento Camillo 
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACTThis study explores how the COVID‐19 pandemic affected the productivity of accounting faculty who identify as caregivers of children. We examine the effects on caregivers of children because of the significant shift in the family‐work interface that resulted from remote working and learning. We draw on existing family‐work conflict research to develop four hypotheses that explore why the productivity of accounting faculty who are caregivers of children might be affected differently during the pandemic than that of accounting faculty who are non‐caregivers of children. We surveyed accounting faculty primarily across Canada and the United States. We find that accounting faculty caring for children during the pandemic experienced reduced research, teaching, and service productivity because of increased family‐work conflict and depletion. We supplement our main findings with an analysis of open‐ended questions to further understand productivity changes and supports for research, teaching, and service. Our study contributes to research examining family‐work conflict, employee productivity, and the accounting profession by making practical recommendations for providing targeted support for caregivers of children during times of crisis.
Survey of stigma across healthcare workers in an urban, academic medical center regarding perinatal patients using opioids
Authors: Braverman Alexis , Lin Tiffany , Messmer Sarah , Wollner Kathy , Taylor Renee , Williams Adrienne A. , Class Quetzal A. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesTo examine healthcare workers' attitudes towards pregnant woman using opioids across provider type, specialty, and years of service.MethodsCross‐sectional, anonymous survey of healthcare workers at an urban, academic medical center regarding attitudes towards pregnant women using opioids.ResultsOne hundred and nineteen surveys were completed. Nurses were less likely to feel sympathetic towards pregnant women that use opioids (p = .016).Discussion and ConclusionsDifferences in attitudes towards pregnant women using opioids were found between clinicians and nurses.Scientific SignificanceTraining and experience may contribute to attitude differences towards pregnant women using opioids.
The effectiveness and safety of intrauterine infusion of autologous regulatory T cells (Tregs) in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss and low levels of endometrial FoxP3+ cells: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Cai Songchen , Dai Su , Lin Rong , Huang Chunyu , Zeng Yong , Diao Lianghui , Lian Ruochun , Tu Wenwei 
Published: June 2023

AbstractProblemRegulatory T cells (Tregs) are a specialized type of T cells that help maintain immune tolerance and homeostasis. The potential of Tregs cell‐based therapies in treating diseases has been demonstrated in several clinical trials, which have shown promising outcomes and high safety in autoimmune diseases, transplant rejection, and graft‐versus‐host disease. However, their effectiveness and safety in improving endometrial receptivity and reducing pregnancy loss in human reproduction are unknown.Method of studyThe study used a retrospective design and included patients with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and lower levels of endometrial FoxP3+ Tregs. Patients in the Tregs group (n = 33) received intrauterine Tregs infusion three times during the follicular phase, while the control group (n = 28) did not receive any intrauterine infusion.ResultsThe intrauterine infusion of autologous Tregs increased the levels of FoxP3+ Tregs and CD56+ NK cells. Patients in the Treg group had higher live birth rates and lower miscarriage rates, especially early miscarriage rates. However, the two groups had no differences in the implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate, and percentage of preterm delivery.ConclusionsThe findings suggest that intrauterine Tregs infusion may be a potential therapeutic approach for RPL. Further research in larger clinical trials is needed to confirm these findings.
Yubbi Yarning Circle Model: Collective Narratives and Cultural Expression in the Journey of Trauma
Authors: Wanjunagalin Peta , Thompson Robyn E 
Published: June 2023

This article describes a “working model” that started as a culturally appropriate workshop created by students and staff involved in the Certificate III in Visual Arts at Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE, Shepparton Campus, Victoria in 2018. The Yubbi Yarning Circle Model (YYCM) sees First Nations Artists, as both Facilitators and Storytellers, expressing the ongoing effects of Aboriginal Exemption using visual storytelling. We explore how the model of a visual narrative can be utilised in further cultural activities planned for research into Aboriginal Exemption and how this art resource may effectively be disseminated to Storytellers who not only have a history of Aboriginal Exemption, but also more broadly in the wider community. The YYCM approach is multi‐disciplinary and combines the cultural healing practices of the Yarning Circle, the Mariku knowledge of symbology, participatory action research using decolonised methodologies and findings on behavioral research from Northern Ireland about how the narrative can heal trauma.
Enabling workplace thriving: A multilevel model of positive affect, team cohesion, and task interdependence
Authors: Jiang Zhou , Hu Xiaowen , Wang Zhongmin , Griffin Mark A. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThis research advances the workplace thriving literature by offering a multilevel view regarding the impact of positive affective resources on employee and team thriving. We conducted our study with 285 employees from 62 teams to examine a multilevel model involving the relationship between high‐activated positive affect (HAPA) and thriving at individual and team levels. Results demonstrated that team HAPA triggered team cohesion, which in turn enhanced team thriving, and that individual HAPA promoted individual thriving. While task interdependence did not moderate the effects of team HAPA on team cohesion or, in turn, on team thriving, cross‐level moderation showed that task interdependence strengthened the relationship between individual HAPA and individual thriving. These findings extend the knowledge regarding the relationship between positive affect and thriving by confirming the role of affect activation, identifying a team‐level mechanism, and clarifying a boundary condition.
LA‐ICP‐MS analysis of glass beads from Tié (12th–14th centuries), Kanem, Chad: Evidence of trans‐Sudanic exchanges
Authors: Magnavita Sonja , MacDonald Brandi L. , Magnavita Carlos , Oga April 
Published: June 2023

AbstractChemical analysis of glass from African archaeological sites has become a standard research tool over the past decades. Despite the multiplication of studies, the continent still exhibits vast unexplored regions. One of these is the surroundings of Lake Chad. This paper discusses the results of LA‐ICP‐MS analysis of recently excavated glass beads from the late medieval Chadian site of Tié. We demonstrate that the composition of those glass beads largely matches assemblages from along the East African coast. This indicates that most of the beads examined entered the region via a hitherto undocumented east–west Sudanic route linking Northeast Africa with Lake Chad.
Effect of alveolar ridge preservation on peri‐implant mucositis and peri‐implantitis prevalence: A multicenter, cross‐sectional study
Authors: Buonocunto Nino , Cinquini Chiara , Mijiritsky Eitan , Tagger‐Green Nirit , Porreca Annamaria , Di Nicola Marta , Iezzi Giovanna , Barone Antonio 
Published: June 2023

AbstractObjectivesAlveolar ridge preservation (ARP) is a procedure with the aim to reduce bone resorption that occurs after tooth extraction, facilitating the following implant placement. The aim of this cross‐sectional study was to evaluate the prevalence of mucositis and peri‐implantitis around implants inserted in sites treated with ARP and to investigate possible risk factors.Materials and methodsPatients who received at least one dental implant inserted in a grafted socket were considered eligible for this study. Patients were recalled for a follow‐up visit; medical history, clinical and demographic data were collected. Univariate logistic regression analyses have been performed for both implant‐level and patient‐level variables. Indeed, moderation analysis was used to investigate the indirect relationship between age and marginal bone level.ResultsFifty‐one patients who received 61 implants were enrolled in this cross‐sectional study. Thirty‐three implants were classified as “healthy” (54.1%), 23 implants showed signs of peri‐implant mucositis (37.7%), and 5 implants were diagnosed with peri‐implantitis (8.2%). Data analyzed at the patient level showed that 49% of the patients were healthy, 45.1% of the patients had mucositis and 5.9% of the patients were affected by peri‐implantitis. Mandibular sites and type III grafted sockets showed a significant association with peri‐implantitis; in addition, a history of periodontitis and an increase in age showed higher risks of developing mucositis or peri‐implantitis.ConclusionsImplants inserted in grafted sockets showed favorable rates of healthy implants in the long term.Clinical relevanceThe ridge preservation procedures do not seem to increase the risk of developing mucositis or peri‐implantitis.