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Do real estate investment companies profit from house price growth? Evidence from Portugal
Authors: Cunha António Manuel , Borges Ana Pinto , Ferreira Miguel 
Published: March 2023

PurposeThis study aims to study the sensitivity of nonlisted real estate investment companies’ accounting earnings to house prices. This study evaluates whether house price changes determined these companies’ return on equity (ROE) or if other factors influenced the industry’s profitability beyond house price growth.Design/methodology/approachThe authors collected a ten-year sample with the aggregate ROE of Portugal’s real estate investment companies, split by regions, and data on house prices and the per capita gross domestic product as a control variable. The authors ran a national-level time series with the canonical cointegrating regression estimator, which is robust to a small sample size; the authors also performed a regression on regional-level panel data with the common correlated effects mean group estimator, thus allowing slope coefficient heterogeneity and controlling for cross-sectional dependence. The authors also ran ordinary least squares regressions as a means of comparison.FindingsThis study found that an increase in the house price is not translated into an increase in the aggregate ROE. The results are robust with a reduced survivorship-biased sample, meaning that even the best-succeeded real estate investment companies do not have their accounting ROE dependent on house price growth.Research limitations/implicationsThe sample size is small and specific to one country. This paper did not study the housing market structure to verify whether it operates under monopolistic competition, which could further explain the attained results.Practical implicationsPolicy decision-makers should know that there are no excess profits in the real estate investment companies’ industry because of house price growth that could be subject to windfall taxes.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, the connections between house prices and real estate investment companies’ accounting earnings have never been studied.
Low-income housing policy in Iran (1990–2020): lessons and modifications
Authors: Zarghamfard Moslem , Rezaei Mohammadreza , F. Gholipour Hassan 
Published: March 2023

PurposeThe housing policies targeting low-income households have not been effective to address the housing needs of target groups in Iran over the past four decades. According to the World Bank’s data on population living in slums (% of urban population) in Iran in 2018 was 25% which is slightly higher than the rate 23% of upper-middle-income countries. This study aims to understand what major revisions are required in the process of housing policymaking to have more effective policies.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conduct one-to-one interviews with 41 housing experts and apply discourse analysis and interpretive–structural modeling to achieve the goals.FindingsThe panel of experts argue that the success of housing policies in Iran depends on the following: all academic disciplines should be included in the process of housing policymaking process; land policymaking should be modified; housing policy is a regional issue, and it should be designed and implemented differently in each province; main modifications are required in the tax and tenancy system; and new policies are required to push vacant houses into the rental market.Originality/valueThis study is a prescriptive study based on a general trend (four decades).
Effect of nano-serpentine and nano-La2O3 on the frictional properties of PTFE composites in seawater environment
Authors: Yan Yanhong , Yang Chengwen , Dong Wenbin , Yan Pengjuan , Wang Peilong , Yan Xiaocui , Jia Zhining 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the tribological properties of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composites modified by nano-serpentine and nano-lanthanum oxide in a seawater environment.

Design/methodology/approach
In this paper, seven PTFE composites were prepared by unified design method and vacuum thermoforming method, and their hardness, water absorption and tribological properties were measured under seawater environment. The modification effects and thermal stability of the materials were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal gravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry. This paper analyzed the wear mechanism of PTFE composites by scanning electron microscopy and energy spectroscopy.

Findings
The results showed that the hardness of the PTFE composites were all improved, but the water absorption was increased with the increase of additives. The modification of nano-serpentine was successful and the thermal stability of PTFE composites was better. The lowest coefficient and minimum wear rate are 0.0267 and 8.67 × 10−5 · mm3 · (N · m)−1 respectively, which is 34.9% and 76% less than the pure PTFE.

Originality/value
The analysis showed that the wear mechanism of PTFE composites was abrasive wear and a small amount of adhesive wear, and when the additive content was appropriate, it easily formed a transfer film on the surface mating parts.
Market reaction to firms' investments in CSR projects
Authors: Cherkasova Victoria , Fedorova Elena , Stepnov Igor 
Published: March 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine the impact of corporate investments in corporate social responsibility (CSR), measured by the environmental, social and government (ESG) rating, on the market valuation of a firm's stocks and to explain the regional differences in the degree of this influence.Design/methodology/approachThe empirical study uses linear and non-linear panel regression models for a panel sample of 951 firms listed in Asia, North America and Europe operating in innovative industries.FindingsThe CSR score was found to be significant in terms of stock excess return on the regional level. However, this finding cannot be extrapolated to the global scale. ESG rating is priced by the European and North American markets negatively, while in the Asian market, it is positive. This penalty (negative influence) is greater than the reward for one point increase in ESG rating.Practical implicationsThe results of this empirical study could be used by firms' managers to adjust strategies aimed at stock value growth and by investors to select an investment strategy to maximize return.Originality/valueThe impact of investments in CSR on stock excess return over a defined benchmark is assessed. The study reveals regional differences in the impact of CSR investment using a sample of Asian, European and North American firms. The authors apply a more advanced lagged CSR performance (d.ESG) assessment based on the methodology of Zhang and Rajagopalan (2010).
Her Chinese name means beautiful: culture, care and naming practices
Authors: Yang Shuling , Ward Natalia A. , Hayden Emily 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
Naming practices reflect culture, language and identity considerations. This study aims to explore Chinese American naming choices, revealing nuanced and complex linguistic, cultural and pragmatic considerations for teachers of literacy.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors interviewed Chinese parents who are now living with their school-aged children in the USA on the naming choices of their students. By using content analysis, this study found patterns and themes from the interview data.

Findings
The findings of this study suggest Chinese parents named their US school-aged children by taking into consideration of both Mandarin and English linguistic features, traditional and pop culture and the transnational identity of their children.

Originality/value
The findings of this study can help teachers and teacher educators better understand the naming traditions of Chinese American families and connect these traditions to literacy instruction in the classroom. This study proposes practical suggestions suitable for both monolingual and multilingual students to explore all children’s names and help build inclusive, culturally sustaining classrooms.
Corporate governance and executive compensation: do they impact on operating performance and valuation of real estate firms?
Authors: Morri Giacomo , Anconetani Rachele , Pistritto Luciano 
Published: March 2023

PurposeCorporate governance principles are living a positive momentum in light of the megatrends reshaping the world. An effective company based on sound governance principles can prevent issues and corporate scandals as the company ensures greater transparency and accountability. Accordingly, this paper aims to investigate the relationship between shareholder-oriented corporate governance mechanisms, value and performances in the real estate sector.Design/methodology/approachThis paper investigates the relationship between corporate governance mechanisms, performance and value in a sample of 111 USA real estate firms. After collecting data from 2014 to 2018, this paper tests the research hypothesis using the linear fixed-effect model.FindingsThe results demonstrate a positive impact of shareholder-oriented corporate governance mechanisms on performance and value. In particular, firms with no chief executive officer (CEO) duality and staggered board mechanisms and recognizing excess variable compensation to the firms' executive have a significantly higher Tobin's Q, return on assets (ROA) and price-to-book performance.Practical implicationsThe implications are twofold: on the one hand, this motivates shareholders to establish new corporate control mechanisms to maximize value, attract more capital and improve operating performance. On the other hand, this allows investors to direct the investors' resources toward real estate firms with effective corporate governance mechanisms that may return higher performance and value.Originality/valueFocusing on the real estate industry, where governance is expected to have a lower impact due to solid regulation, especially in real estate investment trusts (REITs), the research allows the formulation of industry-specific inferences that may be generalized for the general market.
Surviving and thriving through a crisis: a resiliency branding approach to transform airline industry
Authors: Raza Mohsin , Khalid Rimsha , Raza Hassan 
Published: March 2023

PurposeThere has been substantial research on branding globally. However, there is a dearth of studies empirically investigating branding strategies during the pandemic to mitigate COVID-19 effects on the airline industry. The paper considers three factors which are brand familiarity, brand communication and brand reputation to develop the brand trust of customers and that ultimately influence their brand preferences.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on self-administrative surveys as 450 questionnaires were spread, received 339 responses and a total of 301 questionnaires were selected for data analysis by structural-based modeling after the deletion of outliers and partially filled questionnaires. The data was collected through purposive sampling from Malaysian airports.FindingsThe findings confirm the relationship of brand communication, brand familiarity and brand reputation to brand trust and brand preference through mediation and directly except direct relationship of brand familiarity to brand preference. The study is limited to the provided dataset of surveys. The present study couldn't interview respondents which can be done by future studies and also effects of COVID-19 can be examined on related industries or through comparative studies among countries.Originality/valueThe present study is the first to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on airline brands and explored the strategies to respond to crises. The study is one of the rare studies that consider branding strategies to the uplift airline industry and mitigate post-pandemic effects from the airline sector.
Comparative study on solid-solid interfacial reaction and bonding property of Sn-Ag-Cu/Ni-P joints by laser and reflow soldering
Authors: Wu Y. , Zhang Z.J. , Chen L.D. , Zhou X. 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
Laser soldering has attracted attention as an alternative soldering process for microsoldering due to its localized and noncontact heating, a rapid rise and fall in temperature, fluxless and easy automation compared to reflow soldering.

Design/methodology/approach
In this study, the metallurgical and mechanical properties of the Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu/Ni-P joints after laser and reflow soldering and isothermal aging were compared and analyzed.

Findings
In the as-soldered Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu/Ni-P joints, a small granular and loose (Cu,Ni)6Sn5 intermetallic compound (IMC) structure was formed by laser soldering regardless of the laser energy, and a long and needlelike (Cu,Ni)6Sn5 IMC structure was generated by reflow soldering. During aging at 150°C, the growth rate of the IMC layer was faster by laser soldering than by reflow soldering. The shear strength of as-soldered joints for reflow soldering was similar to that of laser soldering with 7.5 mJ, which sharply decreased from 0 to 100 h for both cases and then was maintained at a similar level with increasing aging time.

Originality/value
Laser soldering with certain energy is effective for reducing the thickness of IMCs, and ensuring the mechanical property of the joints was similar to reflow soldering.
Potentially More Out of Reach: Public Reporting Exacerbates Inequities in Home Health Access
Authors: FASHAW‐WALTERS SHEKINAH A. , RAHMAN MOMOTAZUR , GEE GILBERT , MOR VINCENT , RIVERA‐HERNANDEZ MARICRUZ , FORD CERON , THOMAS KALI S. 
Published: March 2023

Policy Points
Public reporting is associated with both mitigating and exacerbating inequities in high‐quality home health agency use for marginalized groups.
Ensuring equitable access to home health requires taking a closer look at potentially inequitable policies to ensure that these policies are not inadvertently exacerbating disparities as home health public reporting potentially does.
Targeted federal, state, and local interventions should focus on raising awareness about the five‐star quality ratings among marginalized populations for whom inequities have been exacerbated.
ContextLiterature suggests that public reporting of quality may have the unintended consequence of exacerbating disparities in access to high‐quality, long‐term care for older adults. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of the home health five‐star ratings on changes in high‐quality home health agency use by race, ethnicity, income status, and place‐based factors.MethodsWe use data from the Outcome and Assessment Information Set, Medicare Enrollment Files, Care Compare, and American Community Survey to estimate differential access to high‐quality home health agencies between July 2014 and June 2017. To estimate the impact of the home health five‐star rating introduction on the use of high‐quality home health agencies, we use a longitudinal observational pretest–posttest design.FindingsAfter the introduction of the home health five‐star ratings in 2016, we found that adjusted rates of high‐quality home health agency use increased for all home health patients, except for Hispanic/Latine and Asian American/Pacific Islander patients. Additionally, we found that the disparity in high‐quality home health agency use between low‐income and higher‐income home health patients was exacerbated after the introduction of the five‐star quality ratings. We also observed that patients within predominantly Hispanic/Latine neighborhoods had a significant decrease in their use of high‐quality home health agencies, whereas patients in predominantly White and integrated neighborhoods had a significant increase in high‐quality home health agency use. Other neighborhoods experience a nonsignificant change in high‐quality home health agency use.ConclusionsPolicymakers should be aware of the potential unintended consequences for implementing home health public reporting, specifically for Hispanic/Latine, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and low‐income home health patients, as well as patients residing in predominantly Hispanic/Latine neighborhoods. Targeted interventions should focus on raising awareness around the five‐star ratings.
Identification of the transcription factor E74A gene from Chilo suppressalis which is essential for vitellogenesis
Authors: He Qingzhen , Sun Yingjuan , Kuang Suijie , Wu Shuang , Ding Wenbing , He Hualiang , Xue Jin , Gao Qiao , Li Youzhi , Qiu Lin 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThe most important physiological processes in insects are those related to reproduction and development. Ecdysone is an essential hormone in insects that controls various physiological processes, including reproduction and development. E74A, a subtype of the essential ecdysone‐induced transcription factor E74, affects the reproductive systems of many insects. Uncertainty exists regarding the molecular mechanism of E74A in non‐model insect reproduction processes. Using bioinformatics analysis, we determined that Chilo suppressalis E74A shared the highest homology with E74 in Ostrinia furnacalis which belongs to the ETS superfamily. By characterizing the spatiotemporal expression profile of CsE74A from different developmental stages and tissues, we found that CsE74A expression levels were highest in female pupae on the 4th day and in the head of female pupa. Knockdown of CsE74A resulted in delayed oocyte maturation and reduced yolk deposition. Additionally, the expression level of vitellogenin (Vg), βFTZ‐F1, and E93, which are associated with vitellogenesis and the ecdysone pathway, were also downregulated in the E74A silencing group. Collectively, our findings demonstrate that CsE74A not only plays a critical role in the reproductive processes of C. suppressalis but may also participate in the transcriptional regulation of genes involved in the ecdysone pathway.
Effect of peripheral cellular senescence on brain aging and cognitive decline
Authors: Budamagunta Vivekananda , Kumar Ashok , Rani Asha , Bean Linda , Manohar‐Sindhu Sahana , Yang Yang , Zhou Daohong , Foster Thomas C. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractWe examine similar and differential effects of two senolytic treatments, ABT‐263 and dasatinib + quercetin (D + Q), in preserving cognition, markers of peripheral senescence, and markers of brain aging thought to underlie cognitive decline. Male F344 rats were treated from 12 to 18 months of age with D + Q, ABT‐263, or vehicle, and were compared to young (6 months). Both senolytic treatments rescued memory, preserved the blood–brain barrier (BBB) integrity, and prevented the age‐related decline in hippocampal N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate receptor (NMDAR) function associated with impaired cognition. Senolytic treatments decreased senescence‐associated secretory phenotype (SASP) and inflammatory cytokines/chemokines in the plasma (IL‐1β, IP‐10, and RANTES), with some markers more responsive to D + Q (TNFα) or ABT‐263 (IFNγ, leptin, EGF). ABT‐263 was more effective in decreasing senescence genes in the spleen. Both senolytic treatments decreased the expression of immune response and oxidative stress genes and increased the expression of synaptic genes in the dentate gyrus (DG). However, D + Q influenced twice as many genes as ABT‐263. Relative to D + Q, the ABT‐263 group exhibited increased expression of DG genes linked to cell death and negative regulation of apoptosis and microglial cell activation. Furthermore, D + Q was more effective at decreasing morphological markers of microglial activation. The results indicate that preserved cognition was associated with the removal of peripheral senescent cells, decreasing systemic inflammation that normally drives neuroinflammation, BBB breakdown, and impaired synaptic function. Dissimilarities associated with brain transcription indicate divergence in central mechanisms, possibly due to differential access.
Decision analysis for the planning and assessment of ex situ management: An application to the endangered mahogany glider
Authors: Rout Tracy M. , Jackson Stephen M. , Adam Dalene , Diggins Jacqui , McDonald‐Madden Eve , Mitchell Nicola J. , Walshe Terry V. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractEx situ (‘off‐site’) management refers to keeping species in artificial conditions away from their natural habitat and includes captive breeding facilities, botanical gardens and seed banks. There is scope for ex situ programmes to be more commonly used for supplementing or establishing wild populations. However, undertaking ex situ management comes with risks, costs and uncertainties, which must be assessed in the context of available in situ (‘on‐site’) management options. The PACES (Planning and Assessment for Conservation through Ex situ management) tool tailors the principles of structured decision‐making to the specific problem of assessing and comparing ex situ and in situ management options. We applied the PACES tool to the mahogany glider (Petaurus gracilis), a threatened arboreal marsupial endemic to north Queensland, Australia. Through an expert elicitation process, we predicted the likely benefits of an ex situ and two in situ management options, as compared to a baseline ‘do‐nothing’ scenario. The ‘in situ plus’ alternative (where extra resources are dedicated to in situ management) was predicted to result in the largest population increase according to the participants' best estimates. However, this benefit came at a much larger cost than the ex situ alternative, and without the benefit of an ex situ insurance population. The PACES tool assessment allowed the Mahogany Glider Recovery Team to document and plan the financial costs, risks and benefits of potential future management options for the mahogany glider, laying a transparent basis for future assessment and decision‐making.
Diet of the snake Philodryas nattereri (Steindachner, 1870) suggests a high plasticity of foraging in north‐eastern Brazil
Authors: de Sousa Juliana Delfino , Sales Raul Fernandes Dantas , de Medeiros José Vinícius Alexandre , de Carvalho Kokubum Marcelo Nogueira 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThe knowledge about interactions between predators and prey is essential for understanding the natural history of animals, especially snakes, which are cryptic organisms that are difficult to visualize in the wild. This article reports on the predation of lizards, frogs, bats and venomous snakes by the snake Philodryas nattereri, evidencing its generalist feeding habits.