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Escaping from institutional weakness by EM-MNEs: the role of firms’ resources vulnerability
Authors: Losada-Otálora Mauricio , Andonova Veneta 
Published: March 2022

Purpose
How does emerging market multinational enterprises’ (EM MNEs) resource vulnerability to domestic institutional weakness influence the escapist outward foreign direct investment (OFDI)? This study aims to focus on how varying qualities of technological resources make EM MNEs vulnerable to institutional weakness at home and when such a vulnerability triggers escapist OFDI.

Design/methodology/approach
A mix of primary and secondary data is used to study evidence of escapist OFDI in the case of multilatinas. Structural equation modelling and hierarchical regressions were applied to test the hypotheses.

Findings
Domestic institutional weakness triggers escapist OFDI only when EM MNEs’ resources are vulnerable to institutional pressures. Technological leadership increases the vulnerability of EM MNEs to the pressure of institutional weaknesses at home, which, in turn, motivates escapist OFDI.

Originality/value
In discussing the role of firm resources and their vulnerability to institutional weakness, a mechanism is proposed to shed light on how EM MNEs transform the general country framework of the institutional environment into the specific decision to escape via OFDI.
Consequences of abusive supervision on Indian service sector professionals: a PLS-SEM-based approach
Authors: Srivastava Shalini , Pradhan Sajeet , Singh Lata Bajpai , Madan Poornima 
Published: March 2022

PurposeThe present study aims to investigate the direct and indirect relationship between abusive supervision (AS) and employees’ intention to quit (ITQ) and employee misconduct (EM). Though the direct relationship was investigated in past studies; however, the indirect effect of the said relationships via workplace ostracism (WO) and the interaction effect of resilience on the direct relationship based on the conservation of resource theory and social exchange theory were hardly explored.Design/methodology/approachThe data was collected through a cross-sectional survey using standardized measures. In the current study, the responses from 575 respondents were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modeling to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe study’s findings stressed that AS positively affects an employee’s ITQ and EM. WO was found to be a significant mediator and resilience as a significant moderator for AS, ITQ and EM relationships.Originality/valueThe study is one of the few studies in the Indian context linking AS to ITQ and EM in the presence of WO as a mediator and resilience as a moderator.
The role of robots in entertainment
Authors: Bogue Robert 
Published: March 2022

Purpose
This study aims to provide an insight into the role of robots in the entertainment industry.

Design/methodology/approach
Following a short introduction, this study first considers applications in amusement parks and robotic rides and highlights some current development activities. It then discusses the roles of robots in film making. This is followed by a consideration of the role of humanoid robots and applications in the performing arts and includes details of some recent research. Finally, brief conclusions are drawn.

Findings
This study shows that robots are used in many sectors of the entertainment industry. These include applications in amusement parks which will expand due to technological innovations; camera control and the creation of special effects in film making; and all manner of existing and emerging applications in the performing arts, including dance, music and opera, where humanoid robots play a key role. Several fully robotic rock bands have been developed and recent research has shown that artificial intelligence techniques can allow robots to compose as well as play music.

Originality/value
This study shows the growing importance of robots in the entertainment industry by providing details of a selection of applications.
Political affiliation types and corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment: evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Selin Maria , Joni Joni , Ahmed Kamran 
Published: March 2022

Purpose
This study aims to examine the association between political affiliation types and corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment for listed companies in Indonesia stock exchange (emerging economy) from 2015 to 2017.

Design/methodology/approach
The final sample of this research is 1,121 firm-year observations across industries, except the financial sector, because they are under different regulations. To estimate the association, ordinary least square regression is used. Also, the authors check our results using an alternative measure of political affiliations, additional control variables and the generalized method of moment model for endogeneity problems.

Findings
The result indicates that corporate political affiliations, particularly through military and industry-specialized people, have a significantly positive effect on CSR commitment. After testing for endogeneity problems, the findings remain similar.

Research limitations/implications
This study implies to the literature by providing empirical findings on how different types of political connections, particularly affiliation through board members with the specifically industry-specialized person and military, influence CSR commitments. Also, the authors show an exchange relationship between government and affiliated firms as the primary external motivation for performing CSR in Indonesia. When investors, creditors and policymakers comprehend the political incentives behind CSR performance, it can enable them to create better business valuations and effective CSR strategies in developing countries. However, this study is subject to several limitations. First, the authors do not examine the effect of a different regime with different types of power. Second, the qualitative aspect of the association between political affiliation and CSR is not explored yet.

Originality/value
The authors investigate the impact of several types of political affiliations on the nonfinancial outcome (CSR) in the context of an emerging country where business practices are heavily influenced by political connections and the military’s dominance.
Bridging the supply chain resilience research and practice gaps: pre and post COVID-19 perspectives
Authors: Sarkar Piyal , Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Wahab , Tkachev Timur 
Published: March 2022

PurposeIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, all business sectors have critical needs. They face multiple challenges to restructuring their operations to build a resilient, cost-effective and sustainable supply chain. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the practice and the research gaps related to supply chains.Design/methodology/approachThis research paper is influenced by a literature review of the past decade. This review paper incorporates industry challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, including future steps toward developing resilient supply chains in the new normal economy. The research provides a detailed framework for designing cost-effective survivable supply chains that withstand disruptions for the long term.FindingsThe proposed research focuses on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains and attempts to bridge pre and post COVID-19 research and practice gaps. Post-COVID-19 resilient supply chains need to be transformed into survivable supply chains. The survivability of the supply chain can be achieved by combining both supply chain resilience and supply chain viability measures. To the best of the authors’ belief, this is the first study that grounds a theory to provide interconnection of five critical supply chain concepts to manage supply chain risk. This study is uniquely positioned to develop a theoretical framework to design a cost-effective, resilient and sustainable supply chain by establishing the interconnection among these concepts in supply chains. This framework helps practitioners to implement the key strategies at the operational, tactical and strategic levels that enhance maturity in supply chains.Research limitations/implicationsThe research findings are based on secondary reports such as industry reports, cases, research papers and expert opinions. The authors tried to consult with many companies. However, they were reluctant to share the recovery plan information from COVID. Also, as COVID still exists in many places in Canada, the authors could not gather every intended information from the companies. However, the authors have successfully shared the outcomes of this research with a reputed retail company in Canada. They recognized the importance of survivability in supply chains. Going forward, business organizations need to design cost-effective, sustainable and survivable supply chains.Originality/valueThe study attempts to unify current research dealing with supply chain resilience. The study concludes with the limitations of the current research. It highlights the prospects of future research and bridges the supply chain practice gaps from the challenges faced by industries due to COVID-19. The study contributes to the literature by identifying gaps to bridge the supply chain practice and reiterating new research directions to develop a cost-effective, survivable and sustainable supply chain.
Drivers of social entrepreneurial intentions of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon
Authors: Abou Chakra Samia Mahmoud , Al Jardali Hussein 
Published: March 2022

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the impact of the three institutional environment dimensions: regulatory, cognitive and normative on the development of social entrepreneurial intentions of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.Design/methodology/approachThis paper follows the mixed-method methodology. Semistructured interviews were first conducted to collect primary data from 17 respondents from the Palestinian refugee community. The qualitative study was followed by a cross-sectional survey of 160 refugees administered at three Palestinian camps in Lebanon. A structural equation modeling technique using SmartPLS software was used to analyze the survey data.FindingsThis paper found that with the absence of an impact of the regulatory dimension, the roles of the cognitive and normative dimensions are more prominent in the context of the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.Originality/valueThis paper provides policymakers in Lebanon with a better understanding of the context of the Palestinian camps and contributes to the social entrepreneurship (SE) knowledge as it establishes the effectiveness of the Country’s Institutional Profile in this under-researched population. Furthermore, this research proposes some recommendations that would enhance the level of SE in camps and provide suggestions for future research. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research may be the first study of SE in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.
Application of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) as the basis of the evaluation of the green building certification systems
Authors: Blackburne Laura , Gharehbaghi Koorosh , Farnes Ken , Moore Olivia , Russo Melisa 
Published: March 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the green building certification systems. In doing so, a validation process, using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), was undertaken.

Design/methodology/approach
An extensive literature review was conducted to highlight the paramount aspects of green building certification systems. Then, using a grounded theory, key findings of the initial literature review were explored. This was necessary to form a broad theoretical framework. Finally, CFA was performed to evaluate various green building certification systems.

Findings
Initially, it was noted that accreditation process was the central key for effective building certification systems, particularly at the international level. Further, using CFA, it was also determined that to increase the sustainable performance of the green building certification, meeting the increasing expectation of the system user is paramount.

Practical implications
When evaluating the green building certification systems, it is recommended to focus on a specific aspect of the programmes holistically. This needs to be done particularly towards delivering a clear message to the stakeholders globally; doing so may alleviate the many challenges of green building certifications.

Originality/value
Currently, various green building certification systems have been developed for local purposes. This raises the question of the adaptability of these systems across varying climates and geography in differing regions. Using CFA, this research will examine various green building certification systems to evaluate their applicability at a global level.
The influence of biological sex on latent fingermark aging as examined by the color contrast technique
Authors: De Alcaraz‐Fossoul Josep , Einfalt Mallory R. , Kammrath Brooke W. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThis research further expands previous studies in which color contrast between ridges and furrows was examined as a possible age indicator for latent fingermarks. Here, the variable biological sex and its influence on aging were investigated. A total of 756 sebaceous‐rich impressions from seven males and seven females were deposited on glass and polystyrene plastic and aged in the dark for three months. At nine discrete times, random fingermarks were visualized with a titanium dioxide–based powder (TiO2), photographed, and edited in Photoshop® to collect pixel color data. Two color contrast‐related metrics, mean color intensity (MI) and intensity amplitude (IA), were analyzed to determine whether the aging processes of biological male and female fingermarks were equivalent. These metrics revealed that impressions from the different biological sexes behaved in a similar manner over time. However, significant effects between substrates were observed. Quadratic regression models best represented the aging trends based on the MI and IA metrics for both male and female fingermarks. The correlation coefficients (R) and coefficients of determination (R2) were moderate to strong for impressions on glass but weaker for plastic. These findings indicated that biological male and female fingermarks could be incorporated into a single universal age estimation model per substrate when utilizing color contrast as an age indicator. Nonetheless, future studies are needed to better understand aging processes on plastic when using this methodology and to determine the life expectancy (i.e., the potential for identification) of latent fingermarks beyond three months.
When Should Data and Code be Made Available?
Authors: Heyard Rachel , Held Leonhard 
Published: March 2022

AbstractSharing data and code as part of a research publication is crucial for ensuring the computational reproducibility of scientific work. But sharing should be done at the article submission stage, not after publication as it is now, say Rachel Heyard and Leonhard Held. Statisticians and data scientists have the skills and tools to make this change and lead by example, though there are obstacles to overcome
Disarming abusers: Domestic violence protective order (DVPO) firearm restriction processes and dispositions
Authors: Kafka Julie M. , Moracco Kathryn E. , Williams Deanna S. , Hoffman Claire G. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractResearch summaryWe investigated the degree to which legislatively mandated firearm restrictions for domestic violence protective orders (DVPOs) have been implemented in North Carolina. We used a representative sample of n = 406 DVPO hearings (2016–17) and found that defendant access to firearms was seldom discussed (23.81%). Among granted orders (n = 303), 69.5% prohibited defendant firearm possession (n = 238) but only 38.61% ordered firearm surrender (n = 143). There were higher odds of restrictions when the defendant had threatened to kill the plaintiff (OR for prohibited possession: 2.25, CI: 1.02, 4.97; OR for firearm surrender: 1.93, CI: 1.09, 3.40); no other lethality indicators were significant. Judges verbally announced firearm restrictions only in one out of three cases (30.87% of DVPOs granted with prohibited possession; 33.02% of firearm surrender cases).Policy implicationsProtocol to assess firearm access, implement firearm restrictions, and communicate these provisions to litigants must be more clearly and consistently applied in the courtroom.
Testing the ability of chitosan nanoparticles to improve development and performance of honey bee colonies during early spring
Authors: Abou‐Shaara Hossam F. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractChitosan has shown promising results in improving bee health. The experiments of this study investigated the effects of using chitosan nanoparticles (CHNPs) on honey bee colonies. CHNPs were added into the bee feed at three concentrations: 10, 30, and 60 ppm (i.e. CHNPs 10, CHNPs 30, and CHNPs 60). The effects of these treatments on activities and performance of bee colonies were compared during early spring in addition to a control group without CHNPs. The survival experiment supported the safety of these concentrations of CHNPs to bees. The data from the apiary showed the superior results of CHNPs 30 and CHNPs 60 on comb building, hygienic behavior, stored food, and colony strength significantly than CHNPs 10 and the control group. No significant variations generally were found between CHNPs 30 and CHNPs 60 as well as between CHNPs 10 and the control group in the measured parameters. The mean numbers of dead bees in front of beehive entrances supported the absence of negative effects of CHNPs on bee colonies. The study emphasized the role of chitosan nanoparticles in enhancing performance and activities of bee colonies especially with CHNPs 30 and CHNPs 60 after winter season.
Chromosome‐scale genome assembly provides insights into speciation of allotetraploid and massive biomass accumulation of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.)
Authors: Zhang Shengkui , Xia Zhiqiang , Li Can , Wang Xiaohan , Lu Xianqin , Zhang Wenqing , Ma Haizhen , Zhou Xincheng , Zhang Weixiong , Zhu Tingting , Liu Pandao , Liu Guodao , Wang Wenquan , Xia Tao 
Published: March 2022

AbstractElephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum) is an important forage, biofuels and industrial plant widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas globally. It is characterized with robust growth and high biomass. We sequenced its allopolyploid genome and assembled 2.07 Gb into A’ and B subgenomes of 14 chromosomes with scaffold N50 of 8.47 Mb, yielding a total of 77,139 genes. The allotetraploid speciation occurred approximately 15 Ma after the divergence between Setaria italica and Pennisetum glaucum, according to a phylogenetic analysis of Pennisetum species. Double whole‐genome duplication (WGD) and polyploidization events resulted in large‐scale gene expansion, especially in the key steps of growth and biomass accumulation. Integrated transcriptome profiling revealed the functional divergence between subgenomes A’ and B. A’ subgenome mainly contributed to plant growth, development and photosynthesis, whereas the B subgenome was primarily responsible for effective transportation and resistance to stimulation. Some key gene families related to cellulose biosynthesis were expanded and highly expressed in stems, which could explain the high cellulose content in elephant grass. Our findings provide deep insights into genetic evolution of elephant grass and will aid future biological research and breeding, even for other grasses in the family Poaceae.
Efficacy of leflunomide as a steroid‐sparing agent in treatment of Indian giant cell arteritis patients: A 2‐year follow‐up study
Authors: Das Shyamashis , Goswami Rudra Prosad , Sinha Debanjali , Ghosal Anirban , Datta Ashis , Sarkar Sanjukta 
Published: March 2022

AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the effectiveness of leflunomide as a steroid‐sparing agent among Indian patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) and to assess the changes of “halo sign” within affected arteries, detected ultrasonographically, after remission.MethodsIn this prospective observational study, patients fulfilling American College of Rheumatology criteria for GCA and having halo sign in temporal artery ultrasound were treated with leflunomide and predefined tapering dose of prednisolone. Ultrasounds of temporal and axillary arteries were done at baseline and after remission were achieved.ResultsTwenty‐two GCA patients were followed up for a median duration of 24 months (interquartile range, IQR: 18‐33). All patients showed clinical improvement and steroids could be stopped in 17 out of 22 patients. Median time to achieve remission (symptom‐free with normal inflammatory markers) was 3 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.4‐3.6) months. Median time to achieve reduction to prednisolone dose <5 mg/d was 9 months (95% CI: 7‐11). Prednisolone dose could be reduced in all patients while on leflunomide, suggesting steroid‐sparing effect and a steroid‐free remission could be achieved after a median of 14 months (95% CI: 9.4‐18.6). Ultrasonographically, all patients showed improvement of halo signs, after 8 weeks (IQR 7.25‐12). Seven patients experienced a clinical relapse after 12 months (IQR: 5‐21) of initial remission. The predictors of relapse were duration of symptoms before initiation of immunosuppression therapy and delayed achievement remission by strict criteria.ConclusionThis study showed efficacy and safety of leflunomide as a steroid‐sparing agent in Indian GCA patients.
Developing legume‐supported cropping systems in Europe: Have we overlooked something?
Authors: Murphy‐Bokern Donal 
Published: March 2022

AbstractWhy are legume crops rare in Europe even though they grow well there? This opinion paper brings together concepts from crop physiology, classical economics and sociotechnical theory to address this question. It argues for increased focus on research and innovation on crop performance. The starting point is that trade policy no longer explains the marginalisation of legumes. A more recent premise that mutually supporting social, technical and agricultural factors have combined over time to establish and maintain the current cropping systems is also incomplete. However, these propositions have led to significant investment in research on niche value chains in the hope that these will combine within transition pathways to break through system incumbency that “locks out” legumes. It is argued here that this approach is incomplete for crops because the scaling up and agglomeration of niche processing and marketing activities does not improve the fundamental crop resource capture and conversion processes in the field upon which farm productivity depends. Reconsideration of some economic and crop physiological basics is required. Farmers aim to make rational decisions and to focus on what they do best. The principles behind international trade described in the 19th century and the fundamental biophysical crop‐level processes that were elucidated in the 1960s together explain the cropping choices many European farmers make. We need more focus on raising the on‐farm performance and competitiveness of the legume crops themselves and the farming systems in which they are grown. Efficient, productive legume crops are important also if we are to avoid a trade‐off between environmental gains in Europe and disbenefits elsewhere because of effects on global trade.