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Rethinking the practices of continuing professional development in digital environments: a systematic review
Authors: Abbas Fakhar , Batool Syeda Hina , Ameen Kanwal 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
In the ever-changing circumstances, library professionals need to maintain their competencies in line with the new trends. Continuing professional development (CPD) is a mechanism out of these; social media (SM) is a major channel usually used by the professionals for CPD, more specifically the video conferencing mediums such as YouTube, Skype, Zoom and Google meet. These outreach mediums can be used by library professionals to communicate with each other irrespective of their location. This study aims to highlight the effective use of such channels by library professionals to meet the needs of CPD through a systematic review of prior studies.

Design/methodology/approach
The initial search was carried out in Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA) (n = 94), Google Scholar (n = 20), Search on hand (n = 13), Scopus (n = 1) and Web of Science (n = 0). The keywords combinations were used as a formula, i.e. [(Information professional) (Librarians) + CPD + Continuing Professional Development + Youtube + Skype + Zoom + Google meet + Video conferencing]. This search produced a cumulative of 128 results out of the five main databases and hand searches. Moreover, for the purpose of screening and identification of paper, the preferred-reporting of items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses statement was used.

Findings
The review findings show that the adoption of these channels for CPD purposes has a significant potential to hone up the skills of the professionals who are well proficient in using modern technologies. The results mentioned YouTube as a leading channel of SM used for CPD, followed by Skype. This review further provided practical implications for the information professionals and suggestions for future research.

Originality/value
This study will not only increase the body of knowledge but also attract the researchers to know about the current scenario that how much library professionals are using SM channels for their continuing professional development as well as assists the stakeholders to devise their policies accordingly.
Critical solutions to the lapses of supply chain management in Nigeria's construction industry
Authors: Okafor Chigozie Collins , Sydney Ani Ugochukwu , Ugwu Onuegbu 
Published: April 2022

PurposeRecent studies on construction supply chain management (CSCM) evaluated its vulnerability and challenging factors, but studies that have identified and examined the possible corrective measures of CSCM are rare. This study sets out to bridge this gap by identifying and evaluating the most effective CSCM corrective measures that will benefit the global construction industry.Design/methodology/approachA methodology was designed to obtain the corrective measures of CSCM. Data were collected from 68 experts who served as research participants in this study, through a questionnaire survey and were analyzed statistically using the severity index analysis, Mann–Whitney test and factor analysis which includes KMO and Barlett's test, commonalities, total variance pattern matrix.FindingsThe findings of the study revealed that free exchange of information between parties from both suppliers and site/firm is the best CSCM corrective measures, according to the research participant's opinion using the severity index analysis. Further analysis revealed seven underlying factors of CSCM corrective measures.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study have identified the most critical solutions to the lapses of CSCM. These will serve as adequate corrective measures to the challenges of CSCM and benefit the global construction industry.Originality/valueThis study contributed seven underlying factors of CSCM corrective measures which can be adopted as adequate corrective measures to the lapses of CSCM. The study further contributed to CSCM research theory.
Resilience development and digitalization of the healthcare supply chain: an exploratory study in emerging economies
Authors: Tortorella Guilherme , Prashar Anupama , Samson Daniel , Kurnia Sherah , Fogliatto Flavio S. , Capurro Daniel , Antony Jiju 
Published: April 2022

PurposeHealthcare supply chains (HSCs) have been adopting Industry 4.0 (I4.0) as a means to boost their resilience. The first objective of this study is to identify the effect of contextual variables of HSCs on resilience development and I4.0 adoption. Second, the paper examines the pervasiveness of the relationship between resilience and I4.0 across different contextual characteristics.Design/methodology/approach179 organizations from the HSC in Brazil and India were surveyed. Responses were analyzed using multivariate data techniques.FindingsLarge HSC agents are more likely to develop resilience abilities and adopt I4.0 technologies when these factors are analyzed independently. However, the joint analysis of resilience and I4.0 displayed a large number of significant correlations among small organizations.Originality/valueFindings provide managers of HSC arguments to enhance resilience through the digitalization. HSC organizations can identify HSC organizations' context to tailor initiatives on resilience and digitalization.
Ethical leadership, workplace spirituality, and job satisfaction: moderating role of self-efficacy
Authors: Aftab Junaid , Sarwar Huma , Kiran Alina , Qureshi Muhammad Imran , Ishaq Muhammad Ishtiaq , Ambreen Sadaf , Kayani Arqam Javed 
Published: April 2022

PurposeIn the 21st century, spirituality is becoming an interesting phenomenon in the workplace and has been discussed by academicians, researchers, and practitioners alike. This growing knowledge offers important insights and calls for conceptual and empirical studies on workplace spirituality. Accordingly, the current research aims to examine how ethical leadership (EL) helps to foster workplace spirituality and job satisfaction (JS) in the information technology (IT) industry. Additionally, it investigates the mediating role of workplace spirituality and moderating role of self-efficacy (SE) in the relationship between EL and JS.Design/methodology/approachUsing a cross-sectional design, the data were collected from 268 employees in the IT industry and analyzed on SmartPLS 3.2 using structural equation modeling.FindingsThe findings indicated that EL promotes a sense of spirituality and increases JS. Additionally, results suggested that workplace spirituality partially mediates, and SE moderates the relationship between EL and JS.Practical implicationsThe results suggest that the top executives should work on identifying and developing ethical qualities to promote a sense of meaningfulness (workplace spirituality) and increase JS.Originality/valueThe research provides an important contribution to the academic literature by exploring the role of EL in fostering spirituality among employees and the moderation of SE on the relationship between EL and JS in the services industry.
Product variety in retail: the moderating influence of demand variability
Authors: Sweeney Kevin , Riley Jason , Duan Yongrui 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThe paper aims to empirically investigate how demand variability impacts product category inventory levels and stockout rates of retail firms. Additionally, the moderating effect of product variety on these performance metrics is explored.Design/methodology/approachUsing data from 78 individual retail stores of a single firm located in China, the authors develop a three stage least squares regression model to examine the simultaneous impact of product variety and demand variability on product inventory levels and stockout rates.FindingsThe results indicate that product variety and demand variability both negatively influence product category inventory levels and stockout rates. However, contrary to results for manufacturing or distributor environments, product variety dampens the negative relationship between demand variability and inventory.Practical implicationsFor products or categories with a high amount of demand variability, retailers can leverage more product variety to help improve their inventory performance. This is likely due to product substitution behaviors.Originality/valueThe authors show that previously examined relationships between product variety, demand variability, and firm performance are different in the retail environment than in the manufacturing or distributor context.
The role of information quality, trust and anxiety on intention to buy food supplements at the time of COVID-19 outbreak
Authors: Najib Mukhamad , Fahma Farah , Suhartanto Dwi , Sumardi Retno Santi , Sabri Mohamad Fazli 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors affecting consumer`s intention to buy food supplements during COVID-19 pandemic using the expanding theory of planned behavior model. The variables of perceived information quality, trust and anxiety are integrated in the model of this study.

Design/methodology/approach
A total of 553 valid questionnaire responses were collected via an online survey in the epicenter of the pandemic in Indonesia, such as Jakarta and surrounding cities. To evaluate the causal links between latent variables, structural equation modeling was adopted using LISREL software. Before the research hypothesis had been tested, validity and reliability analysis was carried out to make sure the measurement can be used.

Findings
The findings indicate that perceived information quality influences trust and anxiety, and then both of them influence attitude toward food supplements. Moreover, the intentions to buy food supplements are determined by the consumer`s attitude.

Research limitations/implications
This study assumes all consumers have similar access to information because they are living in the greater Jakarta. Nevertheless, in fact, the access of information is not similar between age groups and locations. Future research may wish to differentiate evaluations of a full-information group from those of the limited-information groups.

Originality/value
This study provides a model of consumers` buying intentions toward food supplement products in the time of a health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic as a novelty. The implications of this study provide meaningful direction for marketing decisions and policy interventions in developing food supplement industries.
Affordances advancing user-created communication (UCC) in service: interactivity, visibility and anonymity
Authors: Ciuchita Robert , Medberg Gustav , Penttinen Valeria , Lutz Christoph , Heinonen Kristina 
Published: April 2022

PurposeDigital platform users not only consume but also produce communication related to their experiences. Although service research has explored users' motivations to communicate and focused on outcomes such as electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM), it remains largely unexplored how users iteratively interact with communication artifacts and potentially create value for themselves, other users and service providers. The purpose of this paper is, thus, to introduce communicative affordances as a framework to advance user-created communication (UCC) in service.Design/methodology/approachDrawing from the literature in communication, service research and interactive marketing, an affordance perspective on UCC in service is introduced.FindingsThree UCC affordances for the service context are presented – interactivity, visibility and anonymity – opportunities and challenges for service providers associated with these affordances are discussed and, finally, affordance-specific research questions and general recommendations for future research are offered.Research limitations/implicationsBy conceptualizing UCC in service from an affordances perspective, this paper moves beyond the traditional sender–receiver communication framework and emphasizes opportunities and challenges for service research and practice.Practical implicationsInstead of focusing separately on specific technologies or user behaviors, it is recommended that service managers adopt a holistic perspective of user goals and motivations, use experiences and platform design.Originality/valueBy conceptualizing UCC as an augmenting, dialogical process concerning users’ experiences, and by introducing communicative affordances as a framework to advance UCC in service, an in-depth understanding of the diverse and ever-evolving landscape of communication in service is offered.
Study on the influence of process parameters on high performance Ti-6Al-4V parts in laser powder bed fusion
Authors: Wang Peng , Chen Dongju , Fan Jinwei , Sun Kun , Wu Shuiyuan , Li Jia , Sun Yueqiang 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to improve the performance and quality of Ti-6Al-4V fabricated by laser powder bed fusion.

Design/methodology/approach
Single-track experiments were conducted during the fabrication process to obtain the single tracks with excellent wettability to narrow the process parameter window. The effects of process parameters on the build surface, cross-section, relative density, defects, surface roughness, microstructure and mechanical properties of the parts were analyzed through multilayer fabrication experiments and surface optimization experiments.

Findings
The point distance has the greatest influence on the build surface of the fabricated parts, and the unmelted defects can be eliminated when the point distance is 35 µm. The relative density of the fabricated parts decreased with the increase of the point distance, and the hatch spacing has different characteristics with respect to the relative density of the fabricated parts under different laser powers. It was observed that the most of experimental groups with higher relative densities than 99%, and the highest density could reach 99.99%. The surface roughness can be reduced to less than 10 µm through remelting optimization.

Originality/value
The research results can provide theoretical support for scientific researchers and data support for engineers.
Leanness assessment of a complex assembly line using integrated value stream mapping: a case study
Authors: Sangwa Narpat Ram , Sangwan Kuldip Singh 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThis paper proposes an integrated value stream mapping (VSM) for a complex assembly line to improve the leanness of a complex automotive component manufacturing organization.Design/methodology/approachThis study depicts the application of VSM at the case organization, where top management is concerned about the challenges of higher cycle time and lower productivity. Gemba walks were conducted to establish the concept of “walk the flow, create the flow” along the assembly line. The multi-hierarchical cross-functional team developed the current value stream map to know the “as-is” state. Then, the team analysed the current VSM and proposed the future VSM for the “to-be” state.FindingsThe integrated VSM shows different processes and work cells, various wastes, non-value-added activities, cycle time, uptime and the material and information flows for both products of the assembly line on the same map. The integrated VSM reduced cycle time, non-value-added activities, work in process inventory and improved line efficiency and production per labour hour for both the products, simultaneously.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitation of the study is that the study focussed only on the application of VSM for one complex assembly only. Future research may be conducted using the developed integrated VSM approach in other complex production environments.Practical implicationsManagers can identify and reduce system waste by incorporating the concept of integrated VSM in a complex production or assembly environment where two or more products are being manufactured/assembled with low similarity.Originality/valueThe application of VSM for assembly lines is highly challenging because of merging flows, a large number of child parts in the lines and assembly of more than one product on the same line.
Darier disease successfully treated with a topical agent containing vitamin A (retinyl palmitate), vitamin E, and urea
Authors: Miyazaki Akira , Taki Tomoki , Takeichi Takuya , Kono Michihiro , Yagi Hiroaki , Akiyama Masashi 
Published: April 2022

AbstractDarier disease (DD), also called keratosis follicularis, is an autosomal dominant hereditary keratinization disorder that manifests as keratotic papules with plaques in seborrheic areas. There are no validated curative treatments for DD, with the majority of cases treated symptomatically. We report the efficacy of a topical over‐the‐counter agent which contains retinyl palmitate, vitamin E, and urea for a patient with DD. A 13‐year‐old girl had brown papules on her scalp, neck, shoulders, and axillae since entering elementary school. A skin biopsy revealed hyperkeratosis, suprabasal acantholysis, and dyskeratosis manifested as corps ronds and grains in the epidermis. Sanger sequencing found the previously reported heterozygous mutation c.1484C>T in ATP2A2. The application of an over‐the‐counter topical agent containing retinyl palmitate 2750 μg/g (5000 IU/g), tocopheryl acetate 20 mg/g, urea 200 mg/g, and monoammonium glycyrrhizinate 5 mg/g twice daily for 2 months improved the papules without serious adverse events. Oral or topical aromatic vitamin A analogs (retinoids) are often used to treat DD. However, several adverse events are associated with retinoid treatment, and many patients only undergo their intermittent use or discontinue the treatments. Retinyl palmitate is more stable and has a lower irritative profile than other retinoic acids. When applied topically, however, retinyl palmitate cannot penetrate the skin as well as retinol can. Some reports have noted that vitamin E increases the biological availability of vitamin A and that urea helps mechanical percutaneous drug delivery. Our case suggests that retinyl palmitate has a sufficient therapeutic effect when combined with vitamin E and urea. In conclusion, we propose that topical agents containing retinyl palmitate, vitamin E, and urea might have a satisfactory effect on the skin lesions of DD patients, without the serious risks of adverse events.
Understanding occupational therapy practice in residential aged care facilities under the Aged Care Funding Instrument: A qualitative study
Authors: Calderone Lora , Bissett Michelle , Molineux Matthew 
Published: April 2022

AbstractIntroductionAustralian occupational therapy practice in residential aged care facilities has been largely funded using the Aged Care Funding Instrument since March 2008. Literature indicates that the funding model constrains occupational therapy practice, impacting on therapists' and residents' experiences. In preparation for the implementation of the new funding model, the Australian National Aged Care Classification, it is timely to understand current practice. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore occupational therapy practice in residential aged care facilities under the Aged Care Funding Instrument. The objectives were (1) to understand occupational therapists' experiences of working in residential aged care facilities under the Aged Care Funding Instrument; and (2) to explore occupational therapists' perceptions of how the Aged Care Funding Instrument influences residents' occupational performance and engagement.MethodsA phenomenological research design was employed to understand therapists' perspectives. Data were collected from seven occupational therapists using a demographic form and a semi‐structured interview. Data were analysed using a modified Colaizzi's descriptive phenomenological data analysis. Ethics approval was obtained.FindingsTwo themes emerged from the study's findings: a restrictive practice context that disables residents; and a restrictive practice context that inhibits occupational therapists. The first theme describes how the Aged Care Funding Instrument constrains practice and incentivises the disabling of residents. The second theme describes the challenges faced by occupational therapists throughout their journey of employment under the funding model.ConclusionOccupational therapists perceived that the Aged Care Funding Instrument restricts occupational therapy practice and prevents residents from living occupationally rich lives. With the introduction of the Australian National Aged Care Classification in late 2022, it is crucial that national associations and employers advocate to policymakers to ensure future practice reflects the profession's unique knowledge and skills to optimise the health and wellbeing of residents.
Asexual reproductive potential trumps virulence as a predictor of competitive ability in mixed infections
Authors: Bernasconi Alessio , Alassimone Julien , McDonald Bruce A. , Sánchez‐Vallet Andrea 
Published: April 2022

SummaryNatural infections frequently involve several co‐infecting pathogen strains. These mixed infections can affect the extent of the infection, the transmission success of the pathogen and the eventual epidemic outcome. To date, few studies have investigated how mixed infections affect transmission between hosts. Zymoseptoria tritici is a highly diverse wheat pathogen in which multiple strains often coexist in the same lesion. Here we demonstrate that the most competitive strains often exclude their competitors during serial passages of mixed infections. The outcome of the competition depended on both the host genotype and the genotypes of the competing pathogen strains. Differences in virulence among the strains were not associated with competitive advantages during transmission, while differences in reproductive potential had a strong effect on strain competitive ability. Overall, our findings suggest that host specialization is determined mainly by the ability to successfully transmit offspring to new hosts during mixed infections.
Genes and enzymes involved in the biodegradation of the quaternary carbon compound pivalate in the denitrifying Thauera humireducens strain PIV‐1
Authors: Jacoby Christian , Ebenau‐Jehle Christa , Saum Katharina , Jehmlich Nico , von Bergen Martin , Brüls Thomas , Boll Matthias 
Published: April 2022

SummaryQuaternary carbon‐containing compounds exist in natural and fossil oil‐derived products and are used in chemical and pharmaceutical applications up to industrial scale. Due to the inaccessibility of the quaternary carbon atom for a direct oxidative or reductive attack, they are considered as persistent in the environment. Here, we investigated the unknown degradation of the quaternary carbon‐containing model compound pivalate (2,2‐dimethyl‐propionate) in the denitrifying bacterium Thauera humireducens strain PIV‐1 (formerly Thauera pivalivorans). We provide multiple evidence for a pathway comprising the activation to pivalyl‐CoA and the carbon skeleton rearrangement to isovaleryl‐CoA. Subsequent reactions proceed similar to the catabolic leucine degradation pathway such as the carboxylation to 3‐methylglutaconyl‐CoA and the cleavage of 3‐methyl‐3‐hydroxyglutaryl‐CoA to acetyl‐CoA and acetoacetate. The completed genome of Thauera humireducens strain PIV‐1 together with proteomic data was used to identify pivalate‐upregulated gene clusters including genes putatively encoding pivalate CoA ligase and adenosylcobalamin‐dependent pivalyl‐CoA mutase. A pivalate‐induced gene encoding a putative carboxylic acid CoA ligase was heterologously expressed, and its highly enriched product exhibited pivalate CoA ligase activity. The results provide the first experimental insights into the biodegradation pathway of a quaternary carbon‐containing model compound that serves as a blueprint for the degradation of related quaternary carbon‐containing compounds.