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Institutions and competition: does internationalisation provide advantages for the family firms in a transition economy?
Authors: Coşkun Recai , Kryeziu Liridon , Krasniqi Besnik A. 
Published: August 2022

PurposeKosovo has experienced a radical shift from a centrally planned economy to a market economy and built institutions from scratch. During the institutional building process, due to inconsistencies in institutional reforms, firms faced several challenges in competing in the domestic market and engaging in exporting activities. The purpose of the study is threefold. First, to examine how institutional settings influence family firms’ success; second, how and which types of strategic behaviours family firms pursue in response to institutional deficiencies and third, whether and how internationalisation helps the firms overcome the difficulties resulting from deficiencies of the institutions.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs a qualitative document analysis technique using secondary and primary data to examine the impact of institutional settings on firm internationalisation and related firm reactions.FindingsFindings suggest that fiscal policy, weak protection of property rights and contractual enforcement negatively influenced family firms because of unfair competition, unpredictable business environment and additional costs due to deficient institutions. The authors found that internationalisation provided benefits for the firms in handling the problems posed by the institutions. The firms focused on three main strategies to respond to weak institutions: improving product quality, diversifying and differentiating products and setting competitive prices.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature and explains how and which economic institutions influence firm internationalisation and how engagement in international business activities provides an advantage in responding to deficient institutions in the home country.
Modelling the drivers of responsiveness of automotive supply chain using an integrated fuzzy DEMATEL-ISM approach
Authors: Sathyan Rinu , Palanisamy Parthiban , G. Suresh , M. Navin 
Published: August 2022

Purpose
The automotive industry appears to overcome much of its obstacles, despite the constant struggle facing COVID-19. The pandemic has resulted in significant improvements in the habits and conduct of consumers. There is an increased preference for personal mobility. In this dynamic environment with unexpected changes and high market rivalry, automotive supply chains focus more on executing responsive strategies with minimum costs. This paper aims to identify and model the drivers to the responsiveness of automotive supply chain.

Design/methodology/approach
Seventeen drivers for supply chain responsiveness have been identified from the extensive literature, expert interview. An integrated methodology of fuzzy decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory–interpretive structural modelling (DEMATEL–ISM) is developed to establish the interrelationship between the drivers. The cause–effect relationship between the drivers was obtained through fuzzy DEMATEL technique, and a hierarchical structure of the drivers was developed using the ISM technique.

Findings
The result of the integrated methodology revealed that strategic decision-making of management, accurate forecasting of demand, advanced manufacturing system in the organisation and data integration tools are the critical drivers.

Research limitations/implications
This study has conceptual and analytical limitations. In this study, a limited number of drivers are examined for supply chain responsiveness. Further research may examine the role of other key performance indicators in the broad field of responsiveness in the automotive supply chain or other industry sectors. Future study can uncover the interrelationships and relative relevance of indicators using advanced multi-criteria decision-making methodologies.

Originality/value
The authors proposed an integrated methodology that will be benefitted to the supply chain practitioners and automotive manufacturers to develop management strategies to improve responsiveness. This study further helps to compare the responsiveness of the supply chain between various automotive manufacturers.
The adoption of smart industry 4.0 app technology and harnessing e-WOM in the wine industry caused by a global pandemic: a case study of the Yarra Valley in Australia
Authors: Strickland Paul , Williams Kim M. 
Published: August 2022

PurposeThis exploratory study aims to examine how wine stakeholders' are adopting innovative advancements in smart industry 4.0 application technology (SI4.0AT) coupled with electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM) techniques to increase winery visitation and wine sales, prior to and during a global pandemic in the Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative interpretivist geographical bounded case study approach was used to collect data from fifteen Victorian wine stakeholder's prior to and during the global pandemic COVID-19. A thematic analysis was applied to interpret participant responses and how they viewed, reacted to and harnessed S14.0AT and e-WOM to continue and increase wine sales.FindingsThe findings suggest few wine stakeholders' were actively implementing SI4.0AT prior to the global pandemic, COVID -19. With the forced closure of wineries to visitors across Australia, most small to medium-sized wineries immediately changed their business models to concentrate on domestic e-commerce wine sales and home delivery. To support these new business models, e-WOM techniques were quickly adopted or increased whereas other S14.0AT technologies were not, due to financial restraints.Research limitations/implicationsThe number of participants used in this study is a limitation, however, this can be overcome by replicating this study in other wine regions. This research focused on the wine stakeholders' viewpoint only and may not be easily generalised. Future studies may examine the “what” aspect of SI4.0AT is being used and e-WOM content such as investigating what consumers are saying about these wineries, the method of communication and the motivations for consumers to engage with a winery.Practical implicationsThe implications for the wine industry and overall results offer insight into the wine stakeholders' perceptions of SI4.0AT and e-WOM and consequent marketing strategy of wineries in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, both pre- and during forced face-to-face winery closures due to a global pandemic. Wineries need to continue to harness and leverage the benefits of e-WOM wine marketing in their marketing strategies and continue to explore the affordability of 4.0 app technology and Tourism 4.0 options.Originality/valueThis study is the first attempt at investigating how wine stakeholders' view; react to and harness SI4.0AT and e-WOM through formalised online marketing strategies which should continue to be investigated in the future.
Review of augmented reality in academic and research libraries
Authors: Hussain Abid 
Published: August 2022

Purpose
The paper aims to provide substantive information regarding augmented reality (AR) and its usage in academic and research libraries.

Design/methodology/approach
Qualitative research based on the content analysis method was used for this study. Articles from top databases such as Science Direct, Emerald and Taylor & Francis were consulted, and most cited articles were extracted from those searches for this study.

Findings
The research reveals that most libraries in developed countries are executing this technology to give maximal information to their patrons in the augmented world. The study also shows that advanced technologies are needed these days, and without adopting these technologies, no advancement in the library sector can be made.

Originality/value
This paper sheds light on AR conversation and, by extension, implementation; it will further boost the morale of academic and research librarians. Additionally, it sets the framework for researchers and practitioners that the application service is lacking despite the rise of technological advancements.
Understanding leveraged ETFs’ compounding effect
Authors: Charupat Narat , Ma Zhe , Miu Peter 
Published: August 2022

PurposePrior literature has shown that, theoretically, holding-period returns of a leveraged exchange-traded fund (LETF) are generally negatively affected by the volatility of the underlying benchmark’s daily returns, particularly for long holding periods. However, recent empirical studies simulate LETFs’ returns using historical benchmark returns and report results that are not entirely consistent with the theoretical predictions, leading to the possibility that the distribution of real-world returns may have certain characteristics that influence the outcomes. In this paper, the authors examine how asymmetric volatility affects LETFs’ performance and provide detailed explanations for the behavior of the performance of LETFs under different market conditions.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conduct simulation analyses on a +3x LETF and a −3x LETF based on historical S&P 500 stock index returns, with asymmetric volatility incorporated into the model.FindingsBy incorporating the asymmetric volatility effect, the simulation results suggest that, contrary to the theoretical predictions, higher volatility does not always lead to more negative impact on LETFs’ performance. Rather, the performance depends on the market conditions under which high volatility occurs. The findings therefore help reconcile prior theoretical predictions with reported empirical findings.Originality/valueThe analysis adds to the literature by incorporating the asymmetric volatility effect of stock returns in studying LETFs’ performance. The authors also provide detailed explanations for the behavior of LETFs’ returns and compounding effect under different market conditions, thus providing contexts to prior empirical results.
Yield Curve Control and Zero Interest Rate Policy in a Small Open Economy
Authors: Jones Callum , Kulish Mariano 
Published: August 2022

AbstractAt the zero lower bound, the expected duration of zero interest rate policy has two dimensions which are key to understanding the stance of monetary policy: (i) the actual duration communicated by the central bank or expected by the private sector, and (ii) the duration prescribed by the underlying monetary policy rule—the rule that is in place in normal times. In a small open economy, the duration prescribed by the underlying monetary policy rule depends in part on foreign economic conditions. including foreign monetary policy. A monetary policy tightening abroad depreciates the exchange rate, increases inflation and shortens the duration prescribed by the monetary policy rule. We argue that a monetary policy strategy like yield curve control that aims to pin down a given duration is risky when economic shocks can change the duration prescribed by the underlying monetary policy rule.
Fermented shellfish condiments: A comprehensive review
Authors: Lu Yuyun , Teo Jun Ning , Liu Shao Quan 
Published: August 2022

AbstractFermented shellfish condiments are globally consumed especially among Asian countries. Condiments, commonly used as flavor enhancers, have unique sensory characteristics and are associated with umami and meaty aroma. The main reactions that occur during fermentation of shellfish include proteolysis by endogenous enzymes and microbial activities to produce peptides and amino acids. The actions of proteolytic enzymes and microorganisms (predominantly bacteria) are found to be largely responsible for the formation of taste and aroma compounds. This review elaborates different aspects of shellfish fermentation including classification, process, substrates, microbiota, changes in both physicochemical and biochemical components, alterations in nutritional composition, flavor characteristics and sensory profiles, and biological activities and their undesirable impacts on health. The characteristics of traditional shellfish production such as long duration and high salt concentration not only limit nutritional value but also inhibit the formation of toxic biogenic amines. In addition, this review article also covers novel bioprocesses such as low salt fermentation and use of novel starter cultures and/or novel enzymes to accelerate fermentation and produce shellfish condiments that are of better quality and safer for consumption.Practical Application: The review paper summarized the comprehensive information on shellfish fermentation to provide alternative strategies to produce shellfish comdiments that are of better quality and safer for consumption.
Characteristics of First Nations patients who take their own leave from an inner‐city emergency department, 2016–2020
Authors: Hutton Jennie , Gunatillake Tilini , Barnes Deborah , Phillips Georgina , Maplesden Jacqueline , Chan Andrew , Shanahan Prudence , Zordan Rachel , Sundararajan Vijaya , Arabena Kerry , Quigley Alyssa , Pynor‐Greedy T'ia , Mason Toni 
Published: August 2022

AbstractObjectiveUsing a strength‐based framework, we aimed to describe and compare First Nations patients who completed care in an ED to those who took their own leave.MethodsRoutinely collected adult patient data from a metropolitan ED collected over a 5‐year period were analysed.ResultsA total of 6446 presentations of First Nations patients occurred from 2016 to 2020, constituting 3% of ED presentations. Of these, 5589 (87%) patients waited to be seen and 857 (13%) took their own leave. Among patients who took their own leave, 624 (73%) left not seen and 233 (27%) left at own risk after starting treatment. Patients who were assigned a triage category of 4–5 were significantly more likely to take their own leave (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 3.17, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.67–3.77, P < 0.001). Patients were significantly less likely to take their own leave if they were >60 years (adjusted OR 0.69, 95% CI 1.01–1.36, P = 0.014) and had private health insurance (adjusted OR 0.61, 95% CI 0.45–0.84, P < 0.001). Patients were more likely to leave if they were women (adjusted OR 1.17, 95% CI 1.01–1.36, P = 0.04), had an unknown housing status (adjusted OR 1.76, 95% CI 1.44–2.15, P < 0.001), were homeless (adjusted OR 1.50, 95% CI 1.22–1.93, P < 0.001) or had a safety alert (adjusted OR 1.60, 95% CI 1.35–1.90, P < 0.001).ConclusionA lower triage category is a strong predictor of First Nations patients taking their own leave. It has been documented that First Nations patients are under‐triaged. One proposed intervention in the metropolitan setting is to introduce practices which expediate the care of First Nations patients. Further qualitative studies with First Nations patients should be undertaken to determine successful approaches to create equitable access to emergency healthcare for this population.
Radial‐EBUS and virtual bronchoscopy planner for peripheral lung cancer diagnosis: How it became the first‐line endoscopic procedure
Authors: Lachkar Samy , Perrot Loic , Gervereau Diane , De Marchi Marielle , Morisse Pradier Helene , Dantoing Edouard , Piton Nicolas , Thiberville Luc , Guisier Florian , Salaün Mathieu 
Published: August 2022

AbstractBackgroundVarious advanced bronchoscopy methods have been developed to reach peripheral lung lesions (PLL). In a large cohort, we aimed to assess a standardized procedure of first‐line radial‐endobronchial ultrasound (r‐EBUS) and virtual bronchoscopy planner for the diagnosis of peripheral lung cancer.MethodsThis retrospective, single center study included patients who had r‐EBUS‐guided bronchoscopy for the diagnosis of a PLL between 2008 and 2019. Cases without a final diagnosis of cancer or follow‐up were excluded.ResultsBetween 2008 and 2019, 2735 patients had a r‐EBUS procedure, among whom 1627 had a final diagnosis of cancer and were included in the present study. Over the 12‐year study period, r‐EBUS became the first‐line endoscopic procedure to assess PLL (25% as first‐line bronchoscopy in 2008 vs. 92% in 2019). The frequency of the bronchus sign decreased from 2009 to 2019 (100% to 80%; p = 0.001), whereas US visualization of the lesion remained stable (88%). The median number of biopsies increased from two (2008 to 2014) to four (2015 to 2019) (p < 0.0001), with the same diagnostic efficiency (74% total and 80% when a bronchus sign was present). Of the 651 adenocarcinomas, molecular analysis was possible in 86%. PD‐L1 expression analysis was possible in 81% of cases. During the study period, the lifetime of the radial probe increased from 57 procedures to 77 procedures/probe.ConclusionBecause r‐EBUS and VB planner is easy to perform under local anesthesia, inexpensive and efficient it can be used as a first‐line procedure to assess peripheral lung cancer.
Intensive care unit resources and patient‐centred outcomes in severe COVID‐19: a prospective single‐centre economic evaluation
Authors: Schallner N. , Lieberum J. , Kalbhenn J. , Bürkle H. , Daumann F. 
Published: August 2022

SummaryDuring the COVID‐19 pandemic, ICU bed shortages sparked a discussion about resource allocation. We aimed to analyse the value of ICU treatment of COVID‐19 from a patient‐centred health economic perspective. We prospectively included 49 patients with severe COVID‐19 and calculated direct medical treatment costs. Quality of life was converted into aggregated quality‐adjusted life years using the statistical remaining life expectancy. Costs for non‐treatment as the comparator were estimated using the value of statistical life year approach. We used multivariable linear or logistic regression to identify predictors of treatment costs, quality of life and survival. Mean (SD) direct medical treatment costs were higher in patients in ICU with COVID‐19 compared with those without (£60,866 (£42,533) vs. £8282 (£14,870), respectively; p < 0.001). This was not solely attributable to prolonged ICU length of stay, as costs per day were also higher (£3115 (£1374) vs. £1490 (£713), respectively; p < 0.001), independent of overall disease severity. We observed a beneficial cost‐utility value of £7511 per quality‐adjusted life‐year gained, even with a more pessimistic assumption towards the remaining life expectancy. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy provided no additional quality‐adjusted life‐year benefit. Compared with non‐treatment (costs per lost life year, £106,085), ICU treatment (costs per quality‐adjusted life‐year, £7511) was economically preferable, even with a pessimistic interpretation of patient preferences for survival (sensitivity analysis of the value of statistical life year, £48,848). Length of ICU stay was a positive and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation a negative predictor for quality of life, whereas costs per day were a positive predictor for mortality. These data suggest that despite high costs, ICU treatment for severe COVID‐19 may be cost‐effective for quality‐adjusted life‐years gained.
Summer grazing by three livestock species at moderate intensity enhances primary productivity and drives community divergence in a semi‐arid steppe
Authors: Li Yanlong , Shi Chunjun , Zhang Tongrui , Wang Hao , Yang Zhaoping , Tang Shiming , Li Frank Yonghong 
Published: August 2022

AbstractAimsThe general effects of grazing by large herbivores on plant species composition and productivity are well known. Meanwhile, how different livestock species affect community structure is not fully understood. In northern China, livestock species composition is changing rapidly and hence, it is imperative to understand the resulting effects on grassland productivity and composition.LocationXilingol, Inner Mongolia, China.MethodsWe studied how grazing by three major livestock species affects typical steppe dominated by Leymus chinensis, Stipa grandis, Cleistogenes squarrosa and Carex korshinskyi, in a 4‐year field experiment using a random block‐design with four treatments (sheep, goat, cattle, no grazing), under summer grazing at moderate intensity. We calculated above‐ground net primary productivity (ANPP) and a selectivity index (SI) based on biomass to quantify livestock forage preferences.ResultWe found that (i) sheep preferred Leymus chinensis and mixed subordinate species, cattle preferred Stipa grandis, and goat preferred Carex korshinskyi and Cleistogenes squarrosa. (ii) Consistent with these preferences, sheep increased the relative biomass of Stipa grandis, but reduced that of Carex korshinskyi; cattle reduced the relative biomass of Stipa grandis and Carex korshinskyi but increased that of mixed subordinate species; and goats reduced the relative biomass of Cleistogenes squarrosa and Carex korshinskyi but increased that of mixed subordinate species. (iii) Overall, grazing significantly increased ANPP, mainly due to an increase in ANPP of Leymus chinensis and subordinate species, at the cost of Stipa grandis.ConclusionsSummer grazing by different livestock species at moderate intensity can increase ANPP, while livestock forage preferences can drive divergent changes in species composition. Our results also imply that livestock composition can be used as a mean to manage vegetation dynamics.
School connectedness mediates the association of social function with depressive symptoms in teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Authors: Kappi Amani , Linares Ana Maria , Chung Misook Lee 
Published: August 2022

BackgroundDepressive symptoms commonly co‐occur in teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and poor social function is a known predictor of depressive symptoms. This study's purpose was to determine whether school connectedness mediates the association between social function and depressive symptoms in teenagers with ADHD.MethodIn this secondary analysis, we selected 313 (74%) of 425 teenagers with ADHD (male 72%, mean age = 15 years) who had completed data on depressive symptoms, social function, and school connectedness in the Fragile Families and Child Well‐Being Study. The mediation effect of school connectedness was tested by multiple regression using SPSS PROCESS macro with 5000 bootstrap samples controlling covariates (teenagers' age, gender, and race, their relationship with primary caregivers, type of school teenager attends, time of living with primary caregivers, and primary caregivers' education).ResultsSocial function predicted depressive symptoms (direct effect = −0.132, 95% CI = −0.218, −0.045). School connectedness mediated the relationship between social function and depressive symptoms (indirect effect = −0.084; 95% CI = −0.130, −0.045).ConclusionThis study points to the importance of considering school factors in understanding depression symptoms in children with ADHD. Also, clinicians should consider asking teenagers about school‐related factors such as school connectedness which is likely important in understanding the experience of depressive symptoms in this population. Identifying ways to help enhance school connectedness for young people with ADHD should be prioritized.
Foreign workers in the West: The regulation of migrant “Unfreedom” in Saskatchewan
Authors: Stevens Andrew 
Published: August 2022

AbstractFor the first time in generations prairie capitalism has come to rely on migrant labor. Specifically, a global division of labor that intersects with the constellation of Canada's foreign worker programs has shaped the contemporary political economic character of the “New Saskatchewan.” These programs function to construct labour markets for growing low‐wage industries that exist alongside high‐wage resource sector employment in Western Canada. Along with these developments, the provincial government has attempted to mitigate the “unfreedom” experienced by foreign workers through the development of theForeign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Act. The paper draws from data obtained through government access to information requests and unpacks the enforcement of migrant labor rights and efforts to confront status‐induced precarity in Saskatchewan.