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The effectiveness in international mediation of international organizations
Authors: Zhang Aoyuan , Qi Haixia 
Published: May 2022

Purpose
This study aims to explore the factors whereby some international organizations (IOs) are more effective than others in international mediation and proposes three types of hypotheses through combining quantitative and qualitative analysis. First, IOs with greater institutional capabilities for gathering, exchanging and disseminating conflict-related information are more likely to mediate effectively. IO bias is another factor of influence in this regard. Second, IOs with greater institutional capabilities for deploying field missions and guaranteeing agreement are more likely to mediate effectively and maintain durable peace. Third, IOs with higher amounts of leverage are more likely to mediate effectively.

Design/methodology/approach
The study establishes two data sets: one on interstate conflict; the other on intrastate conflict, thus to cover as many research samples as possible and avoid sampling bias.

Findings
Results of the statistical analysis indicate that no matter interstate or intrastate conflict, IOs with higher institutional capabilities for diplomatic interventions are more likely to bring conflict parties to an agreement and thereafter maintain short-term peace. IOs with higher institutional capabilities for economic sanctions are similarly effective. Furthermore, IOs with greater institutional capabilities for field mission deployment mediate more effectively, whether in facilitating peace agreements or maintaining short-term and long-term peace after the agreement. IO bias and preference, however, have no significant impact on mediation effectiveness.

Research limitations/implications
This study has made no in-depth explorations of such existing and important research areas as different third-party comparisons of the mediation effect.

Practical implications
This paper attempts to make some contributions to the topic of mediation effectiveness through applying a bargaining model to the research and performing a statistical analysis based on both an interstate conflict data set and an intrastate conflict data set.

Originality/value
This paper provides an in-depth causal analysis and thoroughgoing comparison of the effectiveness of IOs in both interstate conflicts and intrastate conflicts.
Work engagement among different types of solo self-employed: the mediating role of intrinsic job resources
Authors: Gevaert Jessie , Vanroelen Christophe , Stas Lara , De Moortel Deborah 
Published: May 2022

PurposeThe ideal-typical entrepreneur presents him/herself in the neoliberal iconography as an autonomous and pro-active individual who is highly engaged with his/her vocation. Nevertheless, empirical research on the actual work engagement of the self-employed is scarce. In addition, phenomena like “necessity self-employment” and “economically dependent self-employment” raise concerns about the potential eudaimonic well-being outcomes of these self-employed. In this study, it was therefore investigated to what extent necessity self-employment and economically dependent self-employment are associated to work engagement and whether this relation is mediated by intrinsic job resources.Design/methodology/approachThe authors used data from the 2015 European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS) involving 5,463 solo self-employed participants. For analyzing the data, structural equation modeling (SEM) with the Lavaan package was used.FindingsBoth necessity self-employment and economically dependent self-employment were linked to poor work engagement, however, intrinsic job resources mediated both effects.Originality/valueWhile previous studies have shown differences in hedonic well-being between opportunity/necessity entrepreneurs, and economically (in)dependent entrepreneurs, this study considers their distinct profiles regarding eudaimonic well-being. Eudaimonic well-being was deemed particularly relevant because of its implications for other outcomes such as life satisfaction, psychological well-being, ill-health, business performance and persistence in self-employment.
Managing stressors, stress and strain faced by facility managers
Authors: Ling Florence YY , Mok Elsie Kai Ying 
Published: May 2022

Purpose
This study aims to investigate how to manage the stressors that facility managers (FMs) face with the aim of reducing their stress and strain levels.

Design/methodology/approach
Using the job demands-resources (JD-R) model, stressors are operationalized from job demands, job resources and personal resources constructs. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from FMs based in Singapore.

Findings
FMs have significantly high levels of stress, but they are able to manage this well. Job demands that cause stress and strain are those relating to insufficient time to complete the work and difficulties in handling the work. The lack of job resources in terms of lack of organizational support and inadequate stress mitigation programs are associated with high levels of stress and strain.

Research limitations/implications
The limitations are the relatively small sample size and absence of a database of FMs in Singapore, and correlation is not causation when determining the association between stressors and stress and strain.

Practical implications
Based on the recommendations, employers and FMs may manage the specific stressors identified so that FMs’ stress and strain levels are under control to enable them to work optimally.

Originality/value
This research discovered that the JD-R model is moderated by certain features of facilities management and FMs. When these features are present, FMs are predisposed to more stressors, and higher stress and strain. For the facilities management profession, the discovery is that there are significantly more job demands: for in-house FMs compared to those working for outsourced firms; for FMs who need to carry out estate and asset management, landlord activities and facility planning compared to FMs who focus on operations and maintenance; and for FMs who work longer than five days compared to those who work a five-day week.
Governance and culture within employee-owned companies
Authors: Van Doel Richard M. , Howell George 
Published: May 2022

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the type of governance dominant within employee-owned companies established as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOPs) and to ascertain if governance follows the agency or stewardship theory of governance.Design/methodology/approachA sequential mixed method (Quantitative/Qualitative) research design was used with a convenience sample of employee-owned companies who were members of The ESOP Association (TEA). The Stewardship Climate Scale (SCS) was used as the quantitative instrument and structured interviews were used as the qualitative instrument.FindingsA majority (96%) of ESOPs participating in the study self-identified as stewardship governance, only 6 of the 154 companies (4%) self-identified as having agency governance.Research limitations/implicationsThere is a potential of self-report bias based on the use of convenience sampling which should be minimized based on the large number of participants. The study was not able to examine the relationship between stewardship and productivity.Originality/valueThis is the first large scale research study examining governance within employee-owned companies.
Perspectives on the potential of Mangiferin as a nutraceutical: a review
Authors: Jamwal Deepti , Saini Priyanka , Tomar Pushpa C. , Ghosh Arpita 
Published: May 2022

PurposeThe aim of this study is to provide a review of the research studies that took place in the previous years regarding Mangiferin and its potential use in the treatment of various disorders such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and human immunodeficiency virus.Design/methodology/ApproachMangiferin can be easily extracted from the plant at a very low cost to treat some common as well as deadly diseases, which will be a miracle in herbal treatment. In support of this, the recent related articles were considered to understand the bioactive compound “Mangiferin” to treat lifestyle diseases. Various review articles and research papers were collected from international and national journals, and internet sources were also being used to compile the current manuscript.FindingsMangiferin has been shown to have the potential to mitigate many life style diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, fatty liver, atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia and diabetes-related end-organ complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy.Originality/valueIn this comprehensive review, this study evaluates Mangiferin and its lifestyle disease-modifying properties for nutraceuticals purposes.
Social media exposure assessment: influence on attitudes toward generic vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Sitar-Taut Dan-Andrei , Mican Daniel 
Published: May 2022

PurposeEven though social media (SM) has been explored in-depth, its role remains unclear regarding short- and long-term preventive attitudes in global health emergencies. To fill this gap, the Stimulus-Organism-Response framework aims to clarify the social media exposure mission in acknowledging risk perception and triggering preventive attitudes and behaviors toward COVID-19 and general vaccination.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted an explanatory-predictive study on 480 Romanian students, using partial least squares structural equation modeling, and performed model evaluation, multi-group, model selection, and importance-performance map analyses.FindingsThe study provides insights in understanding significant relationships and drivers explaining and predicting attitudes towards vaccines. The main relationships are between fear and risk perception; risk and preventive attitudes and behaviors; and vaccination degree and attitudes to vaccines. The most important factor is the vaccination degree and media exposure is the most performant.Practical implicationsDeveloping and applying regulations and communication strategies for quality mass information may positively increase attitudes toward vaccines by indirectly enforcing the main drivers.Social implicationsOrganizations, authorities, and opinion leaders must have a coherent supportive presence in media.Originality/valueThis study filled the literature gap by building a generic theoretical and empirical proven framework that investigates the mediated effect towards vaccines of all media types by COVID-19 experience and vaccination degree.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-11-2021-0621
How do work engagement and work autonomy affect job crafting and performance? An analysis in an Indian manufacturer
Authors: Jindal Deepika , Boxall Peter , Cheung Gordon W. , Hutchison Ann 
Published: May 2022

PurposeThe authors examine the interactive effects of work engagement and work autonomy in enhancing job crafting behaviour and performance.Design/methodology/approachDyadic data from a sample of 320 white-collar employees in an Indian manufacturer are analysed through structural equation modelling.FindingsThe level of job crafting is highest when both work engagement and work autonomy are high. Job crafting fully mediates the interactive effect of work engagement and autonomy on task performance and partially on contextual performance.Practical implicationsThere is value in reviewing organisational constraints on employee autonomy to foster the ways in which highly motivated workers can craft their jobs and, thus, maximise their performance.Originality/valueThis study demonstrates the interactive effects of work engagement and autonomy in enhancing job crafting and, through this mechanism, employee performance.
Co‐development of the ENVISAGE‐Families programme for parents of children with disabilities: Reflections on a parent–researcher partnership
Authors: Pozniak Kinga , Cross Andrea , Babic Rose , Cavalieros Vicki , Martens Rachel , Rosenbaum Peter , Imms Christine , Novak‐Pavlic Monika , Balram Abha , Hughes Debra , O'Connor Bridget , Miller Laura 
Published: May 2022

AbstractIntroductionIn childhood disability research, the involvement of families is essential for optimal outcomes for all participants. ENVISAGE (ENabling VISions And Growing Expectations)‐Families is a programme comprising five online workshops for parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The workshops aim to introduce parents to strengths‐based perspectives on health and development. The research is based on an integrated Knowledge Translation (iKT) approach, in which knowledge users are involved throughout the research process. This article is co‐authored by the ENVISAGE health service researchers (N = 9) and parent partners (N = 3) to describe the process through which we co‐developed and implemented the workshops.MethodsCollaborative auto‐ethnography methods, based on a combination of interviews, qualitative surveys, and discussions held to complete the Guidance for Reporting Involvement of Patients and Public‐2 tool, were used to describe the co‐design process, the benefits gained, and lessons learned.FindingsParents (n = 118) were involved in developing and implementing the ENVISAGE workshops across the different phases, as partners, collaborators, or participants. Three parents were involved as investigators throughout. We identify seven key ingredients that we believe are necessary for a successful parent–researcher working relationship: (i) consistent communication; (ii) clear roles and expectations; (iii) onboarding and feedback; (iv) flexibility; (v) understanding; (vi) self‐reflection; and (vii) funding.ConclusionPatient and family engagement in research is a rapidly growing area of scholarship with new knowledge and tools added every year. As our team embarks on new collaborative studies, we incorporate this knowledge as well as the practical experience we gain from working together.
Can politicians and citizens deliberate together? Evidence from a local deliberative mini‐public
Authors: Grönlund Kimmo , Herne Kaisa , Jäske Maija , Värttö Mikko 
Published: May 2022

AbstractIn a deliberative mini‐public, a representative number of citizens receive information and discuss given policy topics in facilitated small groups. Typically, mini‐publics are most effective politically and can have the most impact on policy‐making when they are connected to democratic decision‐making processes. Theorists have put forward possible mechanisms that may enhance this linkage, one of which is involving politicians within mini‐publics with citizens. However, although much research to date has focussed on mini‐publics with many citizen participants, there is little analysis of mini‐publics with politicians as coparticipants. In this study, we ask how involving politicians in mini‐publics influences both participating citizens' opinions and citizens' and politicians' perceptions of the quality of the mini‐public deliberations. We organised an online mini‐public, together with the City of Turku, Finland, on the topic of transport planning. The participants (n = 171) were recruited from a random sample and discussed the topic in facilitated small groups (n = 21). Pre‐ and postdeliberation surveys were collected. The effect of politicians on mini‐publics was studied using an experimental intervention: in half of the groups, local politicians (two per group) participated, whereas in the other half, citizens deliberated among themselves. Although we found that the participating citizens' opinions changed, no trace of differences between the two treatment groups was reported. We conclude that politicians, at least when they are in a clear minority in the deliberating small groups, can deliberate with citizens without negatively affecting internal inclusion and the quality of deliberation within mini‐publics.
Identification and molecular mechanism of novel tyrosinase inhibitory peptides from collagen
Authors: Xue Wenjun , Liu Xuan , Zhao Wenzhu , Yu Zhipeng 
Published: May 2022

AbstractThis study aimed to identify novel tyrosinase inhibitory peptides from collagen of donkey by combining in silico screening with in vitro activity verification, and to elucidate inhibition mechanism based on molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation. Three tripeptides, that is, Asp‐Gly‐Leu (DGL), Gly‐Ala‐Arg (GAR), and Ser‐Asp‐Trp (SDW) were identified and exerted potent tyrosinase inhibitory activities, with IC50 values of 0.47 ± 0.01 mM, 1.13 ± 0.04 mM, and 2.08 ± 0.01 mM, respectively. Each of three identified peptides had hydrophobic amino acids and could stably and closely bind with the active pocket of tyrosinase. Hydrogen bonds played the most important roles in impacting the structure stabilities of the peptide‐tyrosinase complexes. Moreover, His85, His244, His259, and Asn260 were the key residues to drive the interactions between the peptides and tyrosinase. Overall, collagen‐derived peptides DGL, GAR, and SDW from donkey had great potential as tyrosinase inhibitory peptides.Practical ApplicationThis study has suggested that three tripeptides DGL, GAR, and SDW derived from collagen of donkey have potent tyrosinase inhibitory activity. These novel collagen‐derived peptides had great potential to be applied as tyrosinase inhibitory peptides to prevent and improve hyperpigmentation disorders and other tyrosinase‐related problems in the food industry. And this work is expected to provide a theoretical basis for the development of novel, safe, and effective tyrosinase inhibitory peptides.
Formation and stability of electrostatic complexes formed between scallop female gonad protein isolates and sodium alginate: Influence of pH, total concentration, blend ratio, and ionic strength
Authors: Han Jia‐Run , Yan Jia‐Nan , Du Yi‐Nan , Wu Hai‐Tao , Zhu Bei‐Wei 
Published: May 2022

AbstractThe complex coacervation between scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis) female gonad protein isolates (SFGPIs) and sodium alginate (SA) was determined by the turbidimetric method. The impact of pH, total biopolymer concentration, biopolymer blend ratio, and various salt ionic on the mechanisms governing the complex coacervation of SFGPIs–SA complexes were also investigated. For the SFGPIs:SA ratio of 2:1 without adding NaCl, insoluble and soluble complexes were observed at pH 5.8 (pHφ1) and pH 8.2 (pHc) with the optimum biopolymer interactions appearing at pH 2.6 (pHopt). The maximum turbidity value increased with the increment of the total biopolymer concentration from 0.37 to 1.83 until attaining the critical value (0.75%). As the blend ratios rose from 1:3 to 12:1, the critical pH values (pHc, pHφ1, and pHopt) moved to higher pH. Furthermore, the addition of NaCl led to a remarkable decrease in turbidity over the whole pH region in SFGPIs–SA complexes. Moreover, monovalent ions (Na+ and K+) had the same effect on the formation of the SFGPIs–SA complex, whereas the divalent cations (Mg2+ and Ca2+) lessened the complex formation in comparison with the monovalent ions. This study offers a methodological and theoretical basis for the design of complex SFGPIs–SA systems by understanding the complex coacervation under different conditions.Practical ApplicationIn recent years, several protein–polysaccharides complexes have been widely applied in food and biological systems. Scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis) female gonads are deemed as good marine sources for developing protein matrices on account of their high protein content and nutrients. In our study, the effects of different conditions on the mechanisms governing the complex coacervation of SFGPI–SA mixtures were investigated, and the instability of the system could be overcome by understanding the conditions for SFGPIs/SA complex formation, which have a feasible role in developing marine source‐protein as a functional food base such as kamaboko gels, can, sausage, fat substitutes, and delivery vehicles for bioactive compounds.
Reservoir Potential Assessment of the Tortonian–Calabrian Sediments from Offshore Makran (Southwest Pakistan) through a Multidisciplinary Approach
Authors: KHAN Natasha , ALI Awais , KHURSHEED Salahudin , ALI Kashif , SAEED Muhammad 
Published: May 2022

AbstractThe Tortonian–Calabrian strata of Offshore Makran (Pakistan) is investigated for the purpose of reservoir assessment. The stratigraphy and petrophysics indicate that the Neogene sediments have tight reservoir potential with porosities in the range of 3%–9% and 40%–50% water saturation. The mineralogical cross plots indicate a mixed lithology with an abundance of dolomite and calcite, together with minor quartz content and shale. The seismic interpretation demonstrates medium–high amplitude reflection patterns, mud diapirs coupled with onlapping strata and the occurrence of bottom simulating reflectors (BSRs). The BSRs are characterized by diminished amplitude, low continuity and exhibiting acoustic blanking zones. The high formation pressure results indicate overpressure zones, suggesting the occurrence of overpressured shales in the Jal Pari‐1A. The presence of mud diapirs and gas chimneys are the result of tectonic forces acting at the junction of the Arabian, Indian and Eurasian plates, whereas, BSRs prove the existence of gas charged sediments supporting the formation of mud diapirism in the region. It is concluded that the high rates of sedimentation during the Neogene are likely to have contributed to the development of the high formation pressure. Revised mud weights, casing policies, pore pressure transients and geophysical inversion studies will help alleviate drilling risks in future exploration strategies.
The Theater's Backstage: When Numbers Serve the Show—A Case Study on Livent (Part 1)*
Authors: Malo Angélique , Courtois Cynthia 
Published: May 2022

ABSTRACTOn November 19, 1998, Toronto entertainment company Livent Inc. filed for protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, further to issuing a press release stating that the company's audited financial statements contained irregularities. This high‐profile bankruptcy serves as a reminder that Canadian companies are not immune from financial manipulations. The proposed case study lets students act as the auditors responsible for the audit engagement for Livent's financial year ended December 31, 1996, which was the financial year that preceded its failure. Students will be responsible for discussing the work performed by Deloitte & Touche and implementing audit procedures for complex transactions that the company has handled. The students must be capable of identifying the factors that may have impacted the audit and the engagement risk and will be asked to establish materiality. This case study is based on facts as related by the press and the various legal authorities who dealt with the affair.