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Self-directed learning motivational drivers of working professionals: confirmatory factor models
Authors: Baber Hasnan , Deepa V. , Elrehail Hamzah , Poulin Marc , Mir Faizan Ashraf 
Published: May 2023

PurposeAs learning at the workplace is predominantly self-motivated, this study is aimed to identify and categorize the motivational drivers for working professionals to pursue self-directed learning (SDL) at the workplace.Design/methodology/approachA total of 23 variables were identified as drivers for working professionals to initiate, pursue and sustain self-directed learning at the workplace through literature review, interviews and focused group discussions with senior leaders from the industry. The participants were a mix of senior professionals responsible for leading large teams in their organizations and those appointed as people development leaders in their respective organizations. A questionnaire was developed based on the identified drivers and administered online. Around 315 working professionals were surveyed. Structural equation modelling and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) methods were used to verify the scale and assess its validity and reliability.FindingsThe results suggested that SDL motivational drivers for working professionals can be categorized into two broad categories, namely extrinsic (14 drivers) and intrinsic (9 drivers). Further, extrinsic drivers were subdivided into three categories: job expectations (6 drivers), negative consequence (2 drivers) and positive reinforcement (6 drivers) based on the initial exploratory and subsequent confirmatory analysis. The results suggest that job expectations and positive reinforcement positively influence the intrinsic motivation of an individual to pursue SDL and negative consequences negatively impact the intrinsic motivation.Practical implicationsThe findings from the study will be useful for human resource practitioners, managers and e-Learning companies to draw strategies for building an SDL culture. It also supports the advancement of research in adult education and learning in the workplace.Originality/valueA new scale to measure motivation for SDL by employees at the workplace is proposed. There are no scales available to measure employee motivation for pursuing SDL at the workplace to the best of our knowledge.
The effect of gender and code of ethics on budgetary slack ethical judgment: experimental evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Lucyanda Jurica , Sholihin Mahfud 
Published: May 2023

PurposeThis research aims to study budgetary slack from a behavioural perspective, especially examining the effect of gender and code of ethics on budgetary slack ethical judgment.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts the experimental method of 2 × 3 between-subjects mixed factorial design with 102 participants to test the hypotheses. The participants are undergraduate and postgraduate accounting students at a major university in Indonesia.FindingsThe results show that gender affects budgetary slack ethical judgment, in which women judge budgetary slack as more unethical than men. Additionally, the results indicate that individuals consider budgetary slack more unethical when a code of ethics is present than when it is absent.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the management accounting literature and behavioural research by understanding budgetary slack from an ethical perspective. Additionally, this study contributes to ethics literature by identifying the effect of gender and code of ethics on budgetary slack righteous judgment.
Mitigating challenges of collaborative science through team ethnography
Authors: Piqueiras Eduardo , Stanley Erin , Laskey Allison 
Published: May 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to expand the use of ethnography to advance research on team science by revealing the barriers to teamwork as manifesting at institutional, cultural, and interpersonal contextual scales. The analysis suggests strategies to enhance team science's collaborative potential.Design/methodology/approachThis paper considers some of the practical and analytical challenges of team science through the use of ethnographic methods. The authors formed a three-person subteam within a larger multisited, federally-funded, interdisciplinary scientific team. The authors conducted six months of participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and a focus group, using iterative deductive and inductive analyses to investigate the larger team's roles, relationships, dynamics, and tensions.FindingsIntegrating ethnography into the study of team science can uncover and mitigate barriers faced by teams at three primary levels: (1) academic culture, (2) institutional structures, and (3) interpersonal dynamics. The authors found that these three contextual factors are often taken for granted and hidden in the team science process as well as that they are interactive and influence teams at multiple scales of analysis. These outcomes are closely related to how team science is funded and implemented in academic and institutional settings.Originality/valueAs US federal funding initiatives continue to require scientific collaboration via inter-, multi-, and transdisciplinary research, there is little work done on how teams grapple with the practical tensions of scientific teamwork. This paper identifies and addresses many practical tensions and contextual factors across institutional and organizational structures that affect and challenge the conduct of collaborative scientific teamwork. The authors also argue that ethnography can be a method to challenge myths, understand contextual factors, and improve the goals of team science.
Empathy doesn't just mean “if I were in your shoes”: serial mediation model to unearth relationship between organizational empathy and learning
Authors: Murat Eminoğlu Gülay , Elçi Meral 
Published: May 2023

PurposeThe present research aims to demonstrate the relationship between organizational empathy (OE) and organizational learning (OL), and the serial mediation effect of organizational identity (OI) and organizational helping behavior (OHB) in this relationship.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from a total of 270 companies through the survey method. Then, validity and reliability tests were conducted. Next, Hayes' model 6 was used to test the serial mediator effect.FindingsThe authors found that (1) OE is positively related to OL, (2) OI mediates the relationship between OE and OL, (3) OHB mediates the relationship between OE and OL and (4) the relationship between OE and OL is serially mediated by OI and OHB.Originality/valueEmpathy is an important power in regulating interpersonal behavior and relationships. Organizational empathy is also an important criterion for organizations to achieve their goals. However, despite the importance emphasized in the literature, how organizational empathy influences other organizational outcomes is still a black box. For this purpose, the authors conducted this study to uncover the relationship between OE and OL. In addition, the serial mediator effect of OI and OHB is revealed in this relationship. Hence, we aimed to make a humble contribution to the literature. Although there are many studies on “individual empathy” in the literature, there is no study in which “organizational empathy” is measured empirically. The authors hope that this study will be useful for future research.
Mythical systems: sign and symbol
Authors: Usó Doménech José Luis , Gash Hugh , Nescolarde-Selva Josué Antonio , Segura-Abad Lorena 
Published: May 2023

PurposeThe process of elaboration of the symbolic universe leads to important insights into the role of symbols in understanding human reasoning. Symbols become explanatory axes of universal global realities. Myths were constructed on these explanatory paths forming a superstructure of all belief systems with paraconsistent logic for the symbolism and a symbolic syntax. Myths and symbols are to be found in all cultures. Some of the most powerful and influential ones occur in popular culture since these often have the greatest immediate social impact.Design/methodology/approachSemiotic and logical development of the symbols is in mythical systems. The dissolution of the myth and the degradation of the myth's symbols constitute a long-drawn-out process in modern Western society and wherever s influence reaches. Myth is a story that may contain symbolic elements, but compared to the symbols or images of the exceptional, myth is characterized by a “story.”FindingsStarting from a minimal definition to define myths and propose the following definition: Myth is a traditional tale that relates memorable and exemplary actions of extraordinary personages in prestigious and distant times, and myths have various forms and functions, perhaps some more clearly defined with a signifier than others, and different approaches can be combined for a better understanding of the myths. Dispensing with such simplistic assertions, and starting from a minimal definition to define myth, myth is a traditional tale that relates memorable and exemplary actions of extraordinary personages in prestigious and distant times.Originality/valueAny symbol F originates in a unit that has two aspects and functions when the unit is restored. Thus, the symbol is rather “for something” than “of something” and the symbolic objects express the objects' correspondence in one unit or hendiadys. One semantic characteristic of symbols is “recognition”. The symbol F reveals a reality by means of the homogenous association of the signifier and significance in the symbol's constitution; although reality is separate, there is a homogeneous relation between the symbolizing and symbolized in symbolization.
Ecological traits of social insects: Colony, queen and worker size relationships reveal a nexus trait with broad ecological relevance
Authors: Ohyama Leo , Booher Douglas B. , King Joshua R. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractTrait‐based ecology has surged in recent decades but a framework to assess eusocial taxa, such as ants and termites, has been left underdeveloped because ecological trait‐based approaches have yet to examine the ecological relationships and potential mechanisms between different trait components (i.e. queen, colony and worker).We collected worker‐, queen‐ and colony‐scale traits of the ants of Florida, an ant faunae comprised of ~25% nonnative species, based on morphology, natural and life histories and combined these traits with geospatial data.We used these data to assess and develop the beginnings of a hypothesis‐testing framework to aid in better understanding trait ecology for eusocial organisms and to understand the spatial structure and drivers of eusocial insect traits by examining individual‐ and colony‐scale trait relationships.Results show that queen–worker dimorphism, the morphological difference between workers and queens, shows exceptional potential as a nexus trait for which other colony‐scale traits, especially colony size, have significant relationships with. Colony size is therefore the key trait that should be measured, whenever possible, to better understand these other, emergent relationships.We also find differences between native and nonnative regional patterns of colony size and queen–worker dimorphism across environmental gradients.We show the potential for a more holistic trait approach to ants and potentially other eusocial taxa given the state of current trait knowledge, providing an advanced path forward in functional and trait ecology of eusocial organisms.Read the freePlain Language Summaryfor this article on the Journal blog.
Hurricanes affect diversification among individual life courses of a primate population
Authors: Diaz Alexis A. , Steiner Ulrich K. , Tuljapurkar Shripad , Zuo Wenyun , Hernández‐Pacheco Raisa 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Extreme climatic events may influence individual‐level variability in phenotypes, survival and reproduction, and thereby drive the pace of evolution. Climate models predict increases in the frequency of intense hurricanes, but no study has measured their impact on individual life courses within animal populations.

We used 45 years of demographic data of rhesus macaques to quantify the influence of major hurricanes on reproductive life courses using multiple metrics of dynamic heterogeneity accounting for life course variability and life‐history trait variances.

To reduce intraspecific competition, individuals may explore new reproductive stages during years of major hurricanes, resulting in higher temporal variation in reproductive trajectories. Alternatively, individuals may opt for a single optimal life‐history strategy due to trade‐offs between survival and reproduction.

Our results show that heterogeneity in reproductive life courses increased by 4% during years of major hurricanes, despite a 2% reduction in the asymptotic growth rate due to an average decrease in mean fertility and survival by that is, shortened life courses and reduced reproductive output. In agreement with this, the population is expected to achieve stable population dynamics faster after being perturbed by a hurricane (; 95% CI: 1.488, 1.538), relative to ordinary years .

Our work suggests that natural disasters force individuals into new demographic roles to potentially reduce competition during unfavourable environments where mean reproduction and survival are compromised. Variance in lifetime reproductive success and longevity are differently affected by hurricanes, and such variability is mostly driven by survival.
A meta‐analysis of native and non‐native Amur three‐lips (Opsariichthys uncirostris uncirostris) population growth rates in western Japan
Authors: Tsunoda Hiroshi 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe growth rates of freshwater fish are known to change among populations under different habitat conditions. The Amur three‐lips (Opsariichthys uncirostris uncirostris), a cyprinid predator, is an endemic subspecies in the Lake Biwa–Yodogawa River system and Lake Mikata in western Japan but has also been unintentionally introduced into nonindigenous regions. Non‐native populations are known to have downsized owing to their adaptation to small habitats; however, only two habitats with substantially different sizes have been assessed previously. Therefore, in this study, native and non‐native Amur three‐lips populations were assessed, and their growth rates associated with population type (i.e., native/non‐native), habitat size, and sample period (i.e., in the 1960s or after the 2000s) were analyzed statistically. According to a literature search, seven previous studies reported the growth of this species and included mean length‐at‐age data (measured as body length with estimated age using otolith reading). They included three cases from the largest native habitat, Lake Biwa from different sample periods. The result of the multivariate analysis indicated that the growth rate of Amur three‐lips was higher in native populations than in non‐native populations and increased as habitat size increased. In addition, a model selection approach indicated that population type was a more influential covariate than habitat size. These findings suggest that Amur three‐lips exhibit “home‐field advantage” in terms of growth rate, that is, native populations grow larger than non‐native populations. Future studies conducted on a larger geographic scale will provide further insights into the adaptation of Amur three‐lips under various habitat conditions.
The relationship between interest rate volatility and the shadow economy in OECD countries: An asymmetric analysis
Authors: Hajilee Massomeh , Niroomand Farhang , Hayes Linda A. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractInterest rate changes by central banks are a strong monetary policy tool that has a significant impact on the performance of the real economy via various channels. Despite extensive theoretical and empirical studies in this area, the current literature lacks a comprehensive assessment of the relationship between interest rate volatility and the shadow economy. This study explores the link between interest rate volatility and the shadow economy for 38 Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development (OECD) member countries over the period 1991–2021 using both linear and non‐linear ARDL models. The use of the non‐linear ARDL specification will allow for the possibility of an asymmetric effect of interest rate volatility on the shadow economy. In addition to the examination of the potential asymmetric effects, we also discuss the ramifications for policymakers with respect to monetary and financial policies while considering each country's specific economic structure.
Jung’s Psychoid Monism
Authors: Pylkkö Pauli 
Published: May 2023

AbstractJung’s final psychoid theory of archetypes was an additional attempt to find a solution to the philosophical problem of how to relate mind and matter. In the following essay Jung’s solution is summarized by a set of 17 theses, and Jung’s philosophy will be calledpsychoid monism. According to psychoid monism, what ultimately and primarily is, is the psycho‐physically neutral domain of instinctual experience. The origin of this view can be traced back to Post‐Kantian German Idealism (Schopenhauer, Schelling, Hölderlin), and a systematization of the view requires a dialectic approach and, in particular, contradiction‐tolerant dialectic logic.
Modes‐of‐action of antifungal compounds: Stressors and (target‐site‐specific) toxins, toxicants, or toxin–stressors
Authors: Noel Delphine , Hallsworth John E. , Gelhaye Eric , Darnet Sylvain , Sormani Rodnay , Morel‐Rouhier Mélanie 
Published: May 2023

AbstractFungi and antifungal compounds are relevant to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. However, the modes‐of‐action of antifungals—whether they are naturally occurring substances or anthropogenic fungicides—are often unknown or are misallocated in terms of their mechanistic category. Here, we consider the most effective approaches to identifying whether antifungal substances are cellular stressors, toxins/toxicants (that are target‐site‐specific), or have a hybrid mode‐of‐action as toxin–stressors (that induce cellular stress yet are target‐site‐specific). This newly described ‘toxin–stressor’ category includes some photosensitisers that target the cell membrane and, once activated by light or ultraviolet radiation, cause oxidative damage. We provide a glossary of terms and a diagrammatic representation of diverse types of stressors, toxic substances, and toxin–stressors, a classification that is pertinent to inhibitory substances not only for fungi but for all types of cellular life. A decision‐tree approach can also be used to help differentiate toxic substances from cellular stressors (Curr Opin Biotechnol 2015 33: 228–259). For compounds that target specific sites in the cell, we evaluate the relative merits of using metabolite analyses, chemical genetics, chemoproteomics, transcriptomics, and the target‐based drug‐discovery approach (based on that used in pharmaceutical research), focusing on both ascomycete models and the less‐studied basidiomycete fungi. Chemical genetic methods to elucidate modes‐of‐action currently have limited application for fungi where molecular tools are not yet available; we discuss ways to circumvent this bottleneck. We also discuss ecologically commonplace scenarios in which multiple substances act to limit the functionality of the fungal cell and a number of as‐yet‐unresolved questions about the modes‐of‐action of antifungal compounds pertaining to the Sustainable Development Goals.
An unusual presentation of immunoglobulin A gammopathy in a patient with Schnitzler's syndrome
Authors: Kaganov Elizabeth , Jhaveri Divita , Peters Peter , IJdo Jacob W. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis case summarizes a 69‐year‐old woman who presented with a history of recurrent fevers, widespread urticarial rash and generalized myalgias for several years with an eventual diagnosis of Schnitzler's syndrome. This is a rare autoinflammatory condition which typically involves a chronic urticarial rash, monoclonal immunoglobulin M (IgM) or IgG gammopathy. Rapid improvement in above symptoms were noted with anakinra, an interleukin‐1 receptor antagonist. We report an unusual case of a 69‐year‐old woman who presented with an isolated IgA monoclonal gammopathy.
Isolated inferior thyroidal artery vasculitis: A rare cause of neck pain
Authors: Deniz Rabia , Güzelbey Tevfik , Özgür Duygu Sevinç , Karaalioğlu Bilgin , Akkuzu Gamze , Yıldırım Fatih , Bes Cemal 
Published: May 2023

AbstractVasculitis is the inflammatory changes in vessels of any size that usually have a systemic involvement with a quite variable clinical presentation affecting various organs. Although systemic presentation is more common, in some cases localized inflammation of vasculature of a single organ or limited branches of aorta are reported. Here we present, an isolated vasculitis of bilateral inferior thyroidal arteries in a female patient aged 49 years, who presented with neck pain and was diagnosed with ultrasonography and computed tomographic angiography. The clinical and imaging findings were managed successfully with glucocorticoid induction and addition of methotrexate to the treatment. Localized forms of vasculitis are rarer and the limited size of the affected area makes diagnostic investigations and management more complicated. Non‐invasive imaging modalities rather than conventional angiography provide useful information in a safer and easier way. Isolated vasculitis of thyroidal arteries is an extremely uncommon site and should be excluded in case of unexplained neck pain, even in the presence of normal laboratory examinations, probably because of the size of the involved vessels.
AnimalTA: A highly flexible and easy‐to‐use program for tracking and analysing animal movement in different environments
Authors: Chiara Violette , Kim Sin‐Yeon 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Computer programs for video tracking of animal movement are evolving increasingly efficient, using complex algorithms or artificial intelligence systems. Despite the consequent progress in this field, researchers still face some fundamental problems in the use of such programs. For example, the best‐performing programs are often uneasy to use, and user‐friendly programs require source videos recorded under strict conditions (e.g. homogenous environments, constant lighting and high resolution), which may be difficult to meet in both laboratory and field studies.

We present here AnimalTA, a new program that tracks and analyses animal movement in diverse environments. This program aims to be accessible to everyone, including those without knowledge of coding and image analysis. AnimalTA allows to process rapidly a high number of videos and manage multi‐arena tracking. It is adapted to follow the movement of targets in variable conditions, including heterogenous and complex environments, or in low‐quality videos. AnimalTA provides tools for editing videos and correcting problems caused by camera tremors, light changes or perspective deformation.

AnimalTA also allows the user to easily correct tracking errors and repeat the tracking in a subsample of the video. The target's identity can be personalized to facilitate video analysis.

The tracking results can be analysed in AnimalTA to obtain many different variables related to the trajectory of each target, such as average speed, total distance travelled, latency to reach defined areas, distance to a defined point, distance to other individuals, number of contacts with others, explored surface, among others. Users can set and control different parameters for these analyses and directly view the results.