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What is an urban bird? Trait-based predictions of urban tolerance for the world’s birds are modulated by latitude and human population density
Authors: Neate-Clegg Montague H. C. , Tonelli Benjamin A. , Youngflesh Casey , Wu Joanna X. , Montgomery Graham A. , Şekercioğlu Çağan H. , Tingley Morgan W. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractAs human density increases, biodiversity must increasingly co-exist with urbanization or face local extinction. Tolerance of urban areas has been linked to numerous functional traits, yet few globally-consistent patterns have emerged to explain variation in urban tolerance, which stymies attempts at a generalizable predictive framework. Here, we calculate an Urban Association Index (UAI) for 3768 bird species in 137 cities across all permanently inhabited continents. We then assess how UAI varies as a function of ten species-specific traits and further test whether the strength of trait relationships vary as a function of three city-specific variables. Of the ten species traits, nine were significantly associated with urban tolerance. Urban-associated species tend to be smaller, less territorial, have greater dispersal ability, broader dietary and habitat niches, larger clutch sizes, greater longevity, and have lower elevational limits. Only bill shape showed no global association with urban tolerance. Additionally, the strength of several trait relationships varied across cities as a function of latitude and/or human population density. For example, the effects of body mass and diet breadth are more pronounced at higher latitudes, while the effects of territoriality and longevity were reduced in cities with higher population density. Thus, the importance of trait filters in birds varies predictably across cities, indicating biogeographic variation in selection for urban tolerance that could explain prior challenges in the search for global patterns. A globally-informed framework that predicts urban tolerance will be integral to conservation as increasing proportions of the world’s biodiversity are impacted by urbanization.
T Residues Preceded by Runs of G are Hotspots of T→G Mutation in Bacteria
Authors: Cherry Joshua L. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThe rate of mutation varies among positions in a genome. Local sequence context can affect the rate, and has different effects on different types of mutation. Here I report an effect of local context that operates to some extent in all bacteria examined: the rate of T→G mutation is greatly increased by preceding runs of three or more G residues. The strength of the effect increases with the length of the run. InSalmonella, in which the effect is strongest, a G run of length three increases the rate by a factor of ~26, a run of length four increases it by almost a factor of 100, and runs of length five or more increase it by a factor of more than 400 on average. The effect is much stronger when the T is on the leading rather than the lagging strand of DNA replication. Several observations eliminate the possibility that this effect is an artifact of sequencing error.
Causal inference using observational intensive care unit data: a systematic review and recommendations for future practice
Authors: Smit J. M. , Krijthe J. H. , van Bommel J. , Labrecque J.A. , Komorowski M. , Gommers D.A.M.P.J. , Reinders M. J. T. , van Genderen M.E. 
Published: October 2022

AimTo review and appraise the quality of studies that present models for causal inference of time-varying treatment effects in the adult intensive care unit (ICU) and give recommendations to improve future research practice.MethodsWe searched Embase, MEDLINE ALL, Web of Science Core Collection, Google Scholar, medRxiv, and bioRxiv up to March 2, 2022. Studies that present models for causal inference that deal with time-varying treatments in adult ICU patients were included. From the included studies, data was extracted about the study setting and applied methodology. Quality of reporting (QOR) of target trial components and causal assumptions (ie, conditional exchangeability, positivity and consistency) were assessed.Results1,714 titles were screened and 60 studies were included, of which 36 (60%) were published in the last 5 years. G methods were the most commonly used (n=40/60, 67%), further divided into inverse-probability-of-treatment weighting (n=36/40, 90%) and the parametric G formula (n=4/40, 10%). The remaining studies (n=20/60, 33%) used reinforcement learning methods. Overall, most studies (n=36/60, 60%) considered static treatment regimes. Only ten (17%) studies fully reported all five target trial components (ie, eligibility criteria, treatment strategies, follow-up period, outcome and analysis plan). The ‘treatment strategies’ and ‘analysis plan’ components were not (fully) reported in 38% and 48% of the studies, respectively. The ‘causal assumptions’ (ie, conditional exchangeability, positivity and consistency) remained unmentioned in 35%, 68% and 88% of the studies, respectively. All three causal assumptions were mentioned (or a check for potential violations was reported) in only six (10%) studies. Sixteen studies (27%) estimated the treatment effect both by adjusting for baseline confounding and by adjusting for baseline and treatment-affected time-varying confounding, which often led to substantial changes in treatment effect estimates.ConclusionsStudies that present models for causal inference in the ICU were found to have incomplete or missing reporting of target trial components and causal assumptions. To achieve actionable artificial intelligence in the ICU, we advocate careful consideration of the causal question of interest, the use of target trial emulation, usage of appropriate causal inference methods and acknowledgement (and ideally examination of potential violations) of the causal assumptions.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO (CRD42022324014)
Accelerating alienation: gender and self-efficacy in the accelerator context
Authors: MacNeil Heatherjean , Schoonmaker Mary , McAdam Maura 
Published: October 2022

PurposeThis study focuses on the lived experiences of early-stage women founders in a venture accelerator context. In particular, this work explores how gender shapes entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) development in early-stage female founders in the venture accelerator context.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative, feminist-sensitive research methodology was utilized, with empirical evidence drawn from interviews with fifty one female founders and four accelerator managers located in four, competitive accelerator programs located in the Northeastern United States.FindingsStudy findings highlight how accelerators contribute to ESE development. Data also shows how the micro-processes related to masculinized discourse, culture, as well as mentorship and training, contribute to the “othering” and minimization of women during early-stage venture development.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the accelerator literature through a provision of insights into the ways a dominant, masculinized discourse and culture alienates female participants, making them feel “othered’, and resulting in a lack of fit with critical networking and funding opportunities. Second, this study builds on self-efficacy theory by applying a gender lens to the areas of mastery learning, vicarious learning, social persuasion and mental state, thus illuminating ways that the masculinization of these processes negatively disrupts the ESE development of female founders. Third, this study builds more broadly on the women's entrepreneurship literature by showing how masculine norms and culture ultimately impact upon the well-being of women in an early-stage entrepreneurship context.
How do dialogic interactions contribute to the construction of teachers' mathematical problem-solving knowledge? Construction of a conceptual framework
Authors: Clivaz Stéphane , Daina Audrey , Batteau Valérie , Presutti Sara , Bünzli Luc-Olivier 
Published: October 2022

PurposeThe article presents the construction of a conceptual framework, which is rooted in mathematics education and in dialogic analysis. It aims to analyse how dialogic interactions contribute to constructing teachers' mathematical problem-solving knowledge. The article provides one example of this analysis.Design/methodology/approachThe networking between a content analysis framework (Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching Problem-Solving) and a dialogic analysis framework (Lesson Study Dialogue Analysis) is presented. This leads to the construction of indicators to quantitatively and qualitatively code our data: five meetings during one lesson study cycle of a group of eight Swiss primary teachers, working on the teaching of problem-solving.FindingsThis article does not present empirical findings. The developed conceptual framework is the result presented.Research limitations/implicationsThe presented framework allows modelling, on the one hand, the knowledge relating to the teaching and learning of problem-solving and, on the other hand, the analysis of interactions during a lesson study. The article does not contain the results of the research.Practical implicationsThe use of our framework can contribute to teacher educators' and facilitators' training by highlighting which types of intervention are favourable to the development of knowledge.Originality/valueOur analysis involves a “systematic coding” approach. It allows a fine-grained analysis of the interactions in relation to the evolution of knowledge. Such a systematic approach offers the possibility of questioning the coded data in various ways.
Supplier-base concentration and efficiency: the moderating roles of R&D expenditure and market share
Authors: Han Zhaojun , Hu Miao , Zuo Yan , Jiang Shenyang 
Published: October 2022

PurposeThis study addresses an important research question regarding how supplier-base concentration affects buyer efficiency. Drawing on the contradicting views of transaction cost theory (TCT) and resource dependence theory (RDT), the authors explore the main effect of supplier-base concentration on buyer efficiency and how this effect is contingent on buyers' characteristics (i.e. research and development (R&D) expenditure and market share).Design/methodology/approachBased on data collected from the Chinese manufacturing firms listed on National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ) between 2015 and 2019, the authors use a fixed-effect model as well as a two-stage least squares model to test the predictions.FindingsThe authors find that supplier-base concentration has a positive effect on buyer efficiency. In addition, when a buyer has higher levels of R&D expenditure and market share, the positive relationship between supplier-base concentration and buyer efficiency is strengthened.Originality/valueThis study contributes to a better understanding of the effect of supplier-base concentration. First, the authors provide theoretical and empirical evidence of the positive effect of supplier-base concentration on buyer efficiency. Second, the authors reveal the underlying mechanism of how to counter the potential drawbacks and benefit more from supply base reduction by introducing R&D expenditure and market share as contingencies.
Workplace pro-environmental behaviour: a review and bibliometric analysis
Authors: Zaidi Hiba , Azmi Feza Tabassum 
Published: October 2022

PurposePro-environmental behaviour (PEB) has always been one of the most critical topics in academia and industry. The primary goal of this study is to identify the current research progress and developmental trends of PEB by doing an exhaustive analysis of the existing literature. The study also aims to streamline the future research possibilities in PEB with the current research interests.Design/methodology/approachA total of 209 published articles from 1993 to 2021 were collected from the Scopus database and analysed using an integrated approach of bibliometric analysis, network analysis, and content analysis techniques. The bibliometric analysis was performed with the help of statistical program “R,” and further analysis was carried out using Gephi and VOS viewer software.FindingsThe systematic mapping of this field gives an exhaustive review of the available literature by identifying annual publication growth, most contributing authors, journals, emerging keywords, and themes. Sustainability was found to be the most contributing journal, and Paille was the topmost contributing author. The keywords such as corporate social responsibility, organizational citizenship behaviour towards the environment (OCBE), and green human resource management (HRM) were recently identified as the emerging niche in the literature. The content analysis findings give a robust roadmap for further research in this area.Originality/valueThis study enriches the literature on workplace pro-environmental behaviour by presenting a detailed, systematic, and exhaustive review of the existing publications using a combination of research methodology.
What innovations would enable hospitality in South Africa to rebuild?
Authors: Nyathela-Sunday Tshinakaho , Septoe Nina , Menze Celiwe Zorah , Banoobai-Anwar Ilhaam , Seager Beverley , Davids Nadia , Buser Cindy 
Published: October 2022

PurposeThis paper aims to address the following questions: What is the impact of the pandemic on the hospitality industry in South Africa? Which innovations and strategies are in place to rebuild hospitality in South Africa?Design/methodology/approachThis article emanates from the resent pandemic situation, and it is structured to include conceptual information drawn from the literature, empirical study and industry observation. These were conducted in 2020 and 2021 using, concepts from the literature, online questionnaires and observation to gather data about the impact of COVID-19 on hospitality operations across South Africa.FindingsHistorically literature shows that the hospitality industry positively impacts the economy and employment However, the pandemic greatly affected these contributions. The findings reported in the empirical study revealed that the pandemic affected business operations and employment and caused financial hardship for the industry.Originality/valueThere are relatively few studies that report on the issues relating to the pandemic and the hospitality industry in South Africa. This paper contributes to the literature regarding a pre-COVID-19 overview, the impact of the pandemic and the innovations and strategies in place to rebuild the hospitality industry.
Rural and traditional cafes and restaurants: a new emerging trend in domestic tourism
Authors: Obeidat Wlla 
Published: October 2022

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the latest phenomenon emerging from rural towns and villages, where a surge in traditional cafes and restaurants has spurred a new trend in sustainable tourism development. This phenomenon is linked to local efforts to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the series of lockdowns that accompanied it. This paper focuses on two critical lines of inquiry: (1) Where did the idea stem from? and (2) How has it developed to the extent that it now constitutes one of the few primary sources of income for underdeveloped communities?Design/methodology/approachExploratory research was conducted in rural and urban areas where tourism is still developing. In depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample consisting of ten owners of rural and traditional cafes who consented to their participation in the study.FindingsEmerging trends such as rural and traditional cafes and restaurants can be a stable source of income for underserved communities in uncertain times. Local entrepreneurs often play a critical role in the development of sustainable rural tourism efforts as they have a better understanding of the needs of their own local community. Furthermore, their projects typically carry higher levels of authenticity and innovation with a greater ability to attract both local and international travelers.Research limitations/implicationsTaking into consideration the exploratory nature of this study, a small convenience sample was used.Originality/valueThis study highlights the importance of innovation in the tourism industry during precarious times, the most recent example of which was the global COVID-19 pandemic. This paper suggests that the industry can rely on new emerging trends to mitigate the loss of revenue from previous sources of tourism. Furthermore, the study showcases the importance of domestic tourism trends and how it can lead to an expansion in international tourism resources.
Rural tourism in India: case studies of resilience during crisis
Authors: Aithal Rajesh , Anil R.K. , Angmo Dechen 
Published: October 2022

PurposeThis paper aims to study organisations involved in rural tourism during the COVID-19 crisis and draw out lessons for similar organisations.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach has been adopted to develop the case studies for the three organisations, and the popular crisis management model has been used to analyse their responses.FindingsThe three organisations studied responded well to survive the COVID-19 crisis, and, the responses were grouped into three broad themes, namely importance of a good team supporting the business, increased digital engagements and the need to diversify their customer bases.Practical implicationsOrganisations working in tourism sector have been facing several crises concurrently. The findings of this study on rural tourism should hopefully provide feedback and guidance to face the future challenges that might emerge in the tourism sector.Originality/valueThis study would perhaps be one of the first to map the responses of organisations working in India during the COVID crisis, where rural tourism has slowly started to become a significant rural development strategy.
Exploring drivers of within‐field crop yield variation using a national precision yield network
Authors: Fincham William N. W. , Redhead John W. , Woodcock Ben A. , Pywell Richard F. 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

While abiotic drivers of yields represent important limiting factors to crop productivity, the role of biotic drivers that could be directly managed by farmers (e.g. agri‐environment schemes supporting key ecosystem services) remains poorly understood. Precision yield mapping provides an opportunity to understand the factors that limit agricultural yield through the interpretation of high‐resolution cropping data. This has the potential to inform future precision agricultural management, such as the targeted application of agrochemicals, promoting increased sustainability in modern agricultural systems.

We used precision yield measurements from a network of 1174 fields in England (2006–2020) to identify drivers of within‐field yield variation in winter wheat and oilseed rape. Potential drivers included climate, topography and landscape composition and configuration. We then explored relationships between in‐field yield patterns and local landscape context, including the presence of features associated with ecosystem benefits.

Proximity to the field edge was associated with reduced yields in 85% of wheat and 87% of oilseed fields. This translating to an approximate reduction of 10% in wheat and 18% in oilseed yields lost due to field edge effects.

We found evidence that reduced yields at the field edges were associated with biotic features of the surrounding landscape, including the occurrence of semi‐natural habitats. Specifically, agri‐environment scheme (AES) presence increased the rate at which yields at field edges approach those of the field centres. This suggests that AES occurrence within a landscape (rather than field adjacent) may increase edge effects. However, these trends are unclear and suggest interactions between drivers and the spatial and temporal scale of investigation.

Synthesis and applications. While we found evidence of landscape context mitigating against field edge effects, these were counterintuitive. For example, AES at a landscape scale appeared to increase the severity of edge effects. This study highlights a lack of environmental data at sufficiently high spatiotemporal resolution to match that of precision agriculture data. This mismatch is hindering the effective integration of precision agriculture data in an environmental policy and/or management context and potentially leading to unnecessarily poorly informed decisions related to AES deployment. This may limit environmental and economic benefits.
Being just their hands? Personal assistance for disabled people as bodywork
Authors: García‐Santesmases Andrea , López Gómez Daniel , Pié Balaguer Asun 
Published: October 2022

AbstractDrawing on the notion of bodywork, we analyse the bodily aspects of personal assistance to expand the dialogue between medical sociology and disability studies. We aim to, firstly, overcome the lack of attention to the bodywork of personal assistant (PAs) in disability studies; secondly, explore the micropolitics of personal assistance and the role of independent living mandates in configuring this bodywork of PAs; and, thirdly, propose a more relational and material approach to the impairment/disability debate. This exploration is based on qualitative semi‐structured interviews with 23 PAs conducted in Spain between 2018 and 2020. Our research reveals that PAs’ bodywork implies performing their body as body‐absence, such as when they enact body‐tool and body‐prosthesis figurations, but also as body‐presence, for instance, as acting bodies and affected/affecting bodies in specific situations. Through their analysis, we foreground how PAs’ bodywork conveys normative ways of enacting the body and how these body figurations are not only challenged and negotiated but define the actual practice of personal assistance. To conclude, we stress on the theoretical contributions of our study towards both disability studies and medical sociology.
The (radical) role of belonging in shifting and expanding understandings of social inclusion for people labelled with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Authors: Reeves Paige , McConnell David , Phelan Shanon K. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThere is a gap between the desired outcomes of social inclusion policy and the everyday experiences of people labelled with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Despite belonging rhetorically named in social inclusion policy and practice, belonging is often absent in the lives of people labelled with intellectual and developmental disabilities and remains undertheorised in its relationship to social inclusion. In this paper, we explore the role belonging might play in narrowing the gap between how social inclusion is theorised and how it is experienced. Drawing on critical disability and feminist relational theories, we outline a relational conceptualisation of belonging and use it to ‘crip’ the construct of social inclusion. Exploring the synergies and tensions that surface when social inclusion and belonging are held together as discrete but interconnected constructs, we name four conceptual shifts and expansions that allow us to see social inclusion differently. Through the centring of the experiences of people labelled with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we explore the ways belonging can help to reimagine inclusion from assimilationist, static, objective and formal towards inclusion as fluid, negotiated, (inter)subjective, (in)formal and intimate.