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Review of phenomenological approaches and its scope in human resource management
Authors: Mhatre Snehal G. , Mehta Nikhil K. 
Published: September 2022

PurposeThis article focuses on the various phenomenological approaches and their scope in the Human Resource Management (HRM) domain.Design/methodology/approachThe authors reviewed and elaborated various phenomenological approaches, and their convergence, divergence and scope in the field of HRM.FindingsThe theoretical underpinnings of phenomenology reveal that with its philosophical differences, phenomenology emanates various spectrums in the form of different approaches. Furthermore, these approaches, e.g. Post-Intentional Phenomenology and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, have the potential to understand and uncover various phenomena in the field of HRM.Practical implicationsPhenomenological approaches could be employed to uncover various complex phenomena in the field of HRM. Phenomenological approaches can be used to examine the everyday life experiences of employees, as they could contribute to reframe and enhance the HRM practices in the organization.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the authors' knowledge of employing various phenomenological approaches to explore the diverse phenomena in the field of HRM.
Nexus of knowledge management and organizational performance: a cross-country study of China and Pakistan higher educational institutes
Authors: Farooq Sahibzada Umar , Thomas Asha , Sumbal M. Saleem Ullah Khan , Malik Mehwish 
Published: September 2022

PurposeThe study explores the impact of knowledge management (KM) enablers, i.e. trust and organizational climate, on KM processes. The study further observes the indirect relationship of KM processes on organizational performance via the mediating role of knowledge workers' satisfaction in cross-cultural settings.Design/methodology/approachThis research used a survey of 784 educational and administrative personnel from higher education institutions (HEIs) in Pakistan and China. Smart Partial Least Square (PLS) 3.2.9 was employed to perform the analysis.FindingsThe result shows that trust and organizational climate influences KM processes, and these KM processes, in turn, impact organizational performance via the partial mediating effect of knowledge worker satisfaction (KWS) in Pakistan. The multi-group analysis confirmed the substantial differential effect of KM processes on KWS in culturally different HEIs. At the same time, the study's overall sample substantiated full mediation in China. Furthermore, the impact of KM processes on organizational performance did not substantiate in China.Practical implicationsOutcomes of this research affirm KM university practice and recommend how higher education academics and administrators prioritize trust, organizational climate, KM processes, and KWS while strengthening organizational performance in a culturally different environment.Originality/valueA lack of research ascertains the inter-relationship between trust, organizational climate, KM processes, KWS, and organizational performance in culturally different environments. This is one of the initial studies that examine the relationship between trust, organizational climate, KM processes, KWS, and organizational performance in HEIs. The study empirically examines the inter-relationships among these variables and enlightens insights into the current literature by immediately investigating the mediating role of KWS in culturally different environments.
Innovative culture and rewards-recognition matter in linking transformational leadership to workplace digitalisation?
Authors: Hooi Lai Wan , Chan Ai Joo 
Published: September 2022

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the mediating effect of innovative culture in the relationship between transformational leadership and workplace digitalisation; and the moderating effect of rewards and recognition on the transformational leadership–innovative culture relationship.Design/methodology/approachA total of 256 valid samples were used in the structural equation modeling tests. The respondents were management-level executives from companies in Selangor/Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.FindingsThe findings reveal that the transformational leadership–workplace digitalisation relationship is mediated by innovative culture. Besides, rewards and recognition moderate the transformational leadership–innovative culture relationship.Practical implicationsThis study unpacks the black box to the practitioners how the prominent organisational factors interplay in shaping employees' perception and acceptance of workplace digitalisation.Originality/valueThe findings also enrich the interdisciplinary literature on how transformational leadership, rewards-recognition, and innovative culture intersect with employees' perception and acceptance of workplace digitalisation.
Virtuous leadership, moral behavior, happiness and organizational citizenship: the mediating effect of virtues-centered moral identity
Authors: Wang Gordon , Hackett Rick D. 
Published: September 2022

PurposeGuided by the importance ascribed to the self-cultivation of virtue, the authors examined virtues-centered moral identity (VCMI) as a mediator of the positive relationship between virtuous leadership and several valued personal and organizational outcomes.Design/methodology/approachHypotheses were tested using data from 131 leader–subordinate dyads based in the USA and Canada, using the SPSS Statistics Software 27.0 PROCESS Macro v 3.5.FindingsLeaders’ VCMI mediates the positive effects of virtuous leadership (subordinate-rated) on leaders’ moral behavior (subordinate-rated) and their self-rated happiness. Followers’ VCMI mediates the positive effects of virtuous leadership on organizational citizenship (as judged by leaders) and self-rated happiness of followers. Followers’ VCMI did not mediate between virtuous leadership and followers’ moral behavior.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough participants of this study were from a variety of industries, the sample was based in the USA and Canada; hence, any culture-specific leader behaviors and processes were likely missed. Moreover, some of the relationships examined involved data from the same source such that these associations may have been artificially inflated by common method variance. Even so, in each case, the sources we used (leader and follower) were appropriate to the research question. Nonetheless, for example, to collect Virtuous Leadership Questionnaire (VLQ)-based assessments from other stakeholders (e.g. peers and customers) remains of interest.Practical implicationsA practiced strong sense of VCMI has the potential to short-circuit unethical behavior and contribute to happiness among both subordinates and leaders. VCMI is implicated in the fostering of subordinates’ organizational citizenship as well.Social implicationsThe authors' findings imply that leaders and followers can acquire knowledge structures associated with moral virtues and virtuous acts through formal and informal learning, suggesting an affirmative answer to the question, “Are virtuous acts teachable? This is an important starting point in developing theoretically sound programs for promoting virtuous acts as called for by many scholars and practitioners. The authors' study highlights the importance of virtues-related education because VCMI is likely developed through formal learning.Originality/valueThe authors' VCMI mediation-based findings offer a completely new explanation for the positive functioning of virtuous leadership, which formerly had been grounded in attribution and social learning processes only.
Can suppliers be sustainable in construction supply chains? Evidence from a construction company using best worst approach
Authors: Singh Arpit , Kumar Vimal , Verma Pratima , Ramtiyal Bharti 
Published: September 2022

PurposeWith increasing pressure from the government and private sectors to be more environmentally and socially responsible, sustainable supplier selection has gained enormous currency in recent times. Particularly, in the case of the construction industry, owing to a large amount of industrial wastage generated and extreme workplace conditions, it is even more important to devise strategies to mitigate the harmful consequences. The most crucial step in this regard is the selection of sustainable suppliers that acquire a pivotal position in the supply chain ecosystem. This study aims to identify indicators for three criteria such as economic, environmental and social, and prioritize them according to their level of significance for sustainable supplier selection in the Indian construction industry.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, the best-worst method (BWM) is presented for sustainable supplier selection in Indian construction organizations. Total of 27 indicators was identified for the three criteria of the triple bottom line (TBL) approach namely economic, environmental and social. Using BWM, the most important criterion was found and subsequently, all the indicators under each criterion were ranked in order of importance.FindingsThe analysis revealed that the environmental criterion was the most important criteria in the sustainable supplier selection followed by the economic criteria. The indicators that were the most influential in the effective selection process were “Usage of recyclable raw materials for production”, “Adoption of clean and green technologies”, “Waste management” and “Periodical environmental audits” under the environmental criteria; “Efficiency”, “Cost” and “Flexibility and Scalability” from the economic criteria; and “Safety programs” and “Information disclosure” in the social criteria.Research limitations/implicationsThe study provides a reference framework for the selection of sustainable suppliers in construction organizations. The findings can also be used for the assessment of suppliers' performance in the supply chains.Originality/valueThe novelty of this work lies in its attempt to model the performance of suppliers in the Indian construction supply chains.
Investor attention and reaction in COVID-19 crisis: sentiment analysis in the Indian stock market
Authors: Sing Nang Biak , Singh Rajkumar Giridhari 
Published: September 2022

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the influence of attention and sentiment in the Indian stock market during the unusual COVID-19 crisis in the first and second waves of the pandemic.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) is used to estimate the expected return. The autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model with optimal lag value selection and Granger causality using the vector autoregressive (VAR) estimation model were applied to find out whether there is a causal relationship between investors' attention and sentiment that influence stock returns across 14 sectors.FindingsThe results show that increased attention to COVID-19 substantially varied in the first wave and second wave market reactions. The upsurge attention of COVID-19 shows a negative influence with lower expected returns in the second wave. The sentiment of investors contrasts from the lower expected return in the first wave to the higher expected return in the second wave of the pandemic. Moreover, investors’ sentiment in a state of fear is associated with lower returns.Originality/valueThe authors capture sentiment based on attention and investors mood using novel data set during the COVID-19 pandemic shock. The study is among a few which take a comprehensive stock market response during initial and subsequent waves across sector returns.
A study of work-integrated learning experience of hospitality and tourism management students in Guangdong under the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Xu Jing Bill , Tavitiyaman Pimtong , Zhang Xinyan , Zhu Mingfang 
Published: September 2022

PurposeThis paper aims to explore students’ work-integrated learning experience. Particularly, students’ application of knowledge and improvement of multiple skills in work-integrated learning, their influence on positive industry image change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and students’ desired career prospect were explored.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey with valid responses from 168 undergraduate students in hospitality and tourism management was conducted in four colleges/universities in Guangdong, China in 2021. PLS-SEM method was used to analyze the data.FindingsIt was found that students’ multiple skills had improved through application of knowledge in work-integrated learning. Skill improvement helped form positive industry image change and shape future career prospect. However, such positive industry image change did not impact students’ career prospect directly.Originality/valueToday, work-integrated learning has become one of the most valuable opportunities for students in hospitality and tourism management to gain industry experience. However, recent literature has largely examined the negative impacts of COVID-19, whereas few studies have examined the positive aspects of work-integrated learning.
Populist MPs on Facebook: Adoption and emotional reactions in Austria, the Netherlands, and Sweden
Authors: Sandberg Linn , Jacobs Kristof , Spierings Niels 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe argument goes that social media can reinforce the rise of populism as populists' emotionally charged language fits well with social media algorithms. However, whether this potential materializes in practice depends on (1) populists' actual social media adoption and (2) whether their messages actually elicit more (emotional) responses. This is a study of those two core elements of populist politicians' presence on Facebook. We examine 682 members of parliament (MPs) Facebook uptake in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Austria and the emoji responses to 10,355 of their posts. First, we argue that populist parties' centralized structure enforces discipline, which makes Facebook use by populist MPs other than the leader more problematic. Our study shows indeed that populist party leaders use Facebook prolifically to reach out to their community, but relatively few of populist parties' other MPs use Facebook. Second, we argue that Facebook posts of populist MPs activate feelings of indignation, triggering responses that are more emotional. Empirically this expectation is borne out. Compared to other parties, messages posted by populist actors receive more emojis than ordinary likes. In particular, “anger” and “haha” stand out. An exploration of the content of such messages shows that both are related: “haha” also reflects sarcastic ridiculing of political opponents, paving the way for anger.
Multitarget preservation technologies for chemical‐free sustainable meat processing
Authors: Kaur Ramandeep , Kaur Lovedeep , Gupta Tanushree B. , Singh Jaspreet , Bronlund John 
Published: September 2022

AbstractDue to the growing consumer demand for safe and naturally processed meats, the meat industry is seeking novel methods to produce safe‐to‐consume meat products without affecting their sensory appeal. The green technologies can maintain the sensory and nutritive characteristics and ensure the microbial safety of processed meats and, therefore, can help to reduce the use of chemical preservatives in meat products. The use of chemical additives, especially nitrites in processed meat products, has become controversial because they may form carcinogenic N‐nitrosamines, a few of which are suspected as cancer precursors. Thus, the objective of reducing or eliminating nitrite is of great interest to meat researchers and industries. This review, for the first time, discusses the influence of processing technologies such as microwave, irradiation, high‐pressure thermal processing (HPTP) and multitarget preservation technology on the quality characteristics of processed meats, with a focus on their sensory quality. These emerging technologies can help in the alleviation of ingoing nitrite or formed nitrosamine contents in meat products. The multitarget preservation technology is an innovative way to enhance the shelf life of meat products through the combined use of different technologies/natural additives. The challenges and opportunities associated with the use of these technologies for processing meat are also reviewed.
Is metformin a possible treatment for diabetic neuropathy?
Authors: Wei Juechun , Wei Yanling , Huang Meiyan , Wang Peng , Jia Shushan 
Published: September 2022

AbstractMetformin is a hypoglycemic drug widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It has been proven to have analgesic and neuroprotective effects. Metformin can reverse pain in rodents, such as diabetic neuropathic pain, neuropathic pain caused by chemotherapy drugs, inflammatory pain and pain caused by surgical incision. In clinical use, however, metformin is associated with reduced plasma vitamin B12 levels, which can further neuropathy. In rodent diabetes models, metformin plays a neuroprotective and analgesic role by activating adenosine monophosphate‐activated protein kinase, clearing methylgloxal, reducing insulin resistance, and neuroinflammation. This paper also summarized the neurological adverse reactions of metformin in diabetic patients. In addition, whether metformin has sexual dimorphism needs further study.
Two clusters of systemic lupus erythematosus patients with muscle involvement in a Chinese cohort
Authors: Zhao Liling , Huang Wenyan , Wang Haiting , Chen Jie , Zhang Danting , Wang Xiaodong , Sun Fangfang , Ye Shuang 
Published: September 2022

AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to depict the clinical features, including myositis specific or associated antibody (MSA/MAA) profile of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with muscle involvement in a Chinese cohort.MethodsWe retrospectively studied a cohort of 1696 SLE inpatients and screened for concurrent myositis features from January 2013 to June 2021. Propensity score matching was applied to enroll controls without myositis features from our cohort. Demographic, clinical and laboratory variables were collected. MSA/MAA panels containing 16 autoantibodies (TIF1‐γ, MDA5, NXP2, Mi‐2α/β, SAE1, Jo‐1, PL‐7, PL‐12, EJ, OJ, SRP, HMGCR, cN‐1A, PM‐Scl75/100, Ku and Ro52) were tested by line‐blotting assay. Binary logistic regression and K‐means clustering were applied.ResultsForty‐one of 1696 (2.42%) SLE patients in our SLE inpatient cohort showed features of myositis. Binary logistic regression revealed that new‐onset SLE (odds ratio [OR] = 4.77, 95% CI = 1.10–20.57), interstitial lung disease (ILD) (OR = 10.07, 95% CI = 1.65–61.51), positive anti‐U1RNP antibody (OR = 4.38, 95% CI = 1.08–17.75), and Raynaud's phenomenon (OR = 7.94, 95% CI = 1.41–44.69) were associated with muscle involvement. Except for anti‐Ro52 (50%), anti‐Ku antibody (38.2%) was the next frequently detected MSA/MAA in the panel, followed by anti‐NXP2 antibody (11.8%). It was noteworthy that multiple MSA/MAAs (≥2, excluding anti‐Ro52) coexisted in 9 patients. Patients with myositis features were clustered into 2 subgroups. Cluster 1 was characterized by anti‐Ku or anti‐Ro52 with high SLE Disease Activity Index, whereas cluster 2 presented with anti‐U1RNP, Raynaud's phenomenon and pulmonary arterial hypertension resembling mixed connective tissue disease.ConclusionIn our Chinese SLE inpatient cohort, muscle involvement was infrequent. Nevertheless, distinct features in these SLE patients deserve further study.
Construction of PEI‐EGFR‐PD‐L1‐siRNA dual functional nano‐vaccine and therapeutic efficacy evaluation for lung cancer
Authors: Yang Guixue , Zhou Dong , Dai Yin , Li Yanqi , Wu Jiang , Liu Quanxing , Deng Xufeng 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBackgroundPD‐1/PD‐L1 tumor immunotherapy shows effective anticancer in treatment of solid tumors, so PEI lipid nanoparticles (PEI‐LNP)/siRNA complex (EPV‐PEI‐LNP‐SiRNA) with the therapeutic function of PD‐L1‐siRNA and EGFR short peptide/PD‐L1 double immune‐enhancing function were constructed for the prevention and treatment of EGFR‐positive lung cancer in this study.MethodIn this study, PEI lipid nanoparticles (PEI‐LNP)/siRNA complex (EPV‐PEI‐LNP‐siRNA) with the therapeutic function of PD‐L1‐siRNA and EGFR short peptide/PD‐L1 double immune‐enhancing function were constructed for the prevention and treatment of EGFR‐positive lung cancer and functional evaluation was conducted.ResultsOn the basis of the construction of the composite nano‐drug delivery system, the binding capacity, cytotoxicity, apoptosis and uptake capacity of siRNA and EPV‐PEI‐LNP were tested in vitro, and the downregulation effect of PD‐L1 on A549 cancer cells and the cytokine levels of cocultured T cells were tested. Lipid nanoparticles delivered siRNA and EGFR short peptide vaccine to non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), increasing tumor invasion and activation of CD8 + T cells. Combination therapy is superior to single target therapy.ConclusionOur constructed lipid nanoparticles of tumor targeted therapy gene siRNA combination had the ability to target cells in vitro and downregulate the expression of PD‐L1, realizing the tumor‐specific expression of immune‐stimulating cytokines, which is a highly efficient and safe targeted therapy nano‐vaccine.
Early developmental alcohol exposure alters behavioral outcomes following adolescent re‐exposure in a rat model
Authors: Risbud Rashmi D. , Breit Kristen R. , Thomas Jennifer D. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBackgroundPrenatal alcohol exposure alters brain development, affecting cognitive, motor, and emotional domains, and potentially leading to greater alcohol intake during adolescence. The present study investigated whether early alcohol exposure modifies vulnerability to behavioral alterations associated with adolescent alcohol exposure in a rodent model.MethodsSprague–Dawley rats received ethanol or sham intubations during two developmental periods: (1) the third trimester equivalent of brain development in humans (postnatal days [PD] 4–9) and (2) adolescence (PD 28–42). Both exposures resulted in blood alcohol concentrations around 200 mg/dl. Subjects were tested in the open field (PD 45–48) and on hippocampal and prefrontal cortical (PFC) dependent tasks: the Morris water maze (PD 52–58) and trace fear conditioning (PD 63–64).ResultsNeonatal alcohol exposure reduced forebrain and cerebellar weight, increased open‐field activity, and slowed acquisition of trace fear conditioning. Adolescent alcohol exposure did not disrupt learning or significantly induce gross brain pathology, suggesting that 200 mg/dl/day of ethanol disrupts cognitive development during the 3rd trimester equivalent, but not during adolescence. Interestingly, females exposed to alcohol only during adolescence exhibited an increased conditioned fear response and more rapid habituation of locomotor activity in the open field, suggesting alterations in emotional responding. Moreover, subjects exposed to a combination of neonatal and adolescent alcohol exposure spent significantly more time in the center of the open field chamber than other groups. Similarly, males exposed to the combination exhibited less thigmotaxis in the Morris water maze.ConclusionsThese results indicate that combined exposure to alcohol during these two critical periods reduces anxiety‐related behaviors and/or increases risk taking in a sex‐dependent manner, suggesting that prenatal alcohol exposure may affect risk for emotional consequences of adolescent alcohol exposure.