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Green practices and sustainability performance: the exploratory links of organizational culture and quality improvement practices
Authors: Fok Lillian , Zee Susan , Morgan Yun-Chen Tsai 
Published: January 2022

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the direct and indirect effects of organizational culture and quality improvement practices on the relationship between green practices and sustainability performances by using the structural equation modeling (SEM) approach.Design/methodology/approachStructured questionnaires were used to collect data from 330 full-time managerial employees in established businesses. The relationships depicted in the proposed conceptual model were tested through six hypotheses. IBM SPSS Statistics and SEM-AMOS were used to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results supported proposed relationships in the model, except the one between organizational culture and green practices. The findings indicate that the more employees are aware of companies’ green practices, the more likely they are going to feel positive about the sustainability performance of the organization. Additionally, a strong organizational culture that supports the green movement and quality improvement practices lead to positive sustainability outcomes.Research limitations/implicationsA larger sample size in several major industries would allow the development of industry-specific sustainability strategies and best practices. In addition, a study based in a different geographical location in the USA or in a different country is recommended to see if the findings can be generalized across different industries, geographical locations or countries.Practical implicationsSustainability has undoubtedly become a major concern for many companies today. The findings of this study provide important guidelines for practitioners to balance the implementation of green practices, organizational culture, quality improvement practices and sustainability performance dimensions. Profitability and sustainability can be achieved together when companies are willing to continuously pay attention to environmental issues and strategically invest in initiatives that are cost-efficient and eco-friendly.Originality/valueThis study is one of the first that explores how organizational culture and quality improvement practices affect directly and indirectly the relationship between green practices and sustainability performance. The results imply that organizational culture and quality improvement practices significantly affect the relationship between green practices and the sustainability performance dimensions.
Practice Briefing China's commercial real estate recovery, REITs and tax policies
Authors: Muszynski Olivia , Cinar Mine E. 
Published: January 2022

PurposeCommercial property market allows for the potential development of a similar real estate investment trust (REIT) structure in China as the commercial REITs (C-REIT) such as those offshore in Hong Kong and Singapore.Design/methodology/approachThe authors examine tax codes of the present real estate investment methods in China in order to understand the interest for a new vehicle that specifically focuses on commercial real estate.FindingsGiven the progress of offshore C-REITS and Chinese government's emphasis on real estate, Chinese shareholders will benefit if onshore C-REITS are issued. Crucial to the success of C-REITS will be how the C-REIT shares will be priced with respect to Net Asset Value of underlying assets.Research limitations/implicationsCOVID-19 pandemic has changed government priorities, and development of C-REITS in real estate for growth may no longer be a priority policy for China.Practical implicationsLiquidity in real estate markets will be enhanced by C-REITS due to participation of private investors.Social implicationsOnshore C-REITS would allow small and individual investors to have a stake in their home country's commercial real estate as an investment security for their own future.Originality/valueThis policy article also includes an interview with real estate professional in China whose opinions are embedded and added to the article.
Impact of government subsidy on the optimal strategies of improving water use efficiency for a high-water-consumption manufacturer
Authors: Ma Weimin , Li Xiaona 
Published: January 2022

PurposeIn order to encourage the high-water-consumption (HWC) manufacturers to carry out water-saving transformation relying on self-strength or outsourcing to a water-saving service company (WSSC) during production processes, government subsidies are provided according to water-saving efforts (WSE) or investment cost. In this context, the authors derive the participant's equilibrium decisions and the manufacturer's water-saving strategy. Additionally, the effects of subsidies on WSE and stakeholders' profits are discussed.Design/methodology/approachMathematical models including optimization model and Stackelberg game model are constructed under different subsidy schemes.FindingsThe study finds that (1) there exists a threshold related to the subsidy coefficient for the HWC manufacturer when choosing between self-saving and outsourcing-saving. (2) When the technological competitive advantage between WSSC and manufacturer is within a certain range, government's subsidy promotes HWC enterprises to choose outsourcing-saving. (3) Given a water-saving mode, subsidy on investment cost is more effective for the government to achieve more environmental performance.Research limitations/implicationsFirst, subsidy endogeneity can be considered to explore the optimal interval for government subsidies to maximize social welfare. Second, in outsourcing-saving, other types of contract can be discussed. Another extension is about model uncertainties. Finally, other policies on improving water efficiency can be also examined.Practical implicationsThe paper includes implication for HWC manufacturers to select the best water-saving mode under subsidy, and it allows policymakers to understand the efficiency of proposed subsidies.Originality/valueDecisions on water-saving efforts, selection of water-saving modes and operational planning are also regarded as business strategies in the paper. Particularly, the influences of different government subsidies are also considered and compared.
Effects of qualitative factors and auditors’ personal characteristics on materiality judgments
Authors: Hegazy Mohamed Abdel Aziz , Salama Samar 
Published: January 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of qualitative materiality factors on auditors’ assessment of materiality and the determination of the type of the auditors’ reports. This paper also analyzes whether differences in personal characteristics of auditors can influence their use of qualitative materiality factors in assessing material misstatements.

Design/methodology/approach
A questionnaire and experimental case studies were undertaken to determine whether differences in personal characteristics of auditors can influence their degree of reliance on qualitative factors in assessing the materiality of detected misstatements. Descriptive and statistical tests were used to analyze the data collected.

Findings
The results of this paper show that qualitative materiality factors strongly influence the auditor’s materiality judgments. However, no significant differences were found regarding the effects of auditors’ personal characteristics on the degree to which they rely on the qualitative factors in their materiality judgments. Also, in certain situations, auditors considered factors other than the income for assessing certain misstatements as material and consequently modified their audit reports.

Originality/value
This paper examines the influence of qualitative factors on auditors’ materiality judgments and develops a list of qualitative factors to be considered by auditors when assessing materiality. It also concludes that the nature of misstatement is the least important qualitative factor considered by auditors when assessing materiality of detected misstatements and that the existence of more explicit or standardized qualitative materiality guidelines would lead to a more uniform judgment among auditors.
Application of GIS-based multi-criteria decision making analysis (GIS-MCDA) in selecting locations most suitable for siting engineered landfills – the case of Ashanti Region, Ghana
Authors: Asori Moses , Dogbey Emmanuel , Morgan Anthony Kwame , Ampofo Solomon Twum , Mpobi Robert Kwame Jumah , Katey Daniel 
Published: January 2022

PurposeThe study aimed to use geographic information system (GIS) based multi-criteria decision making analysis (GIS-MCDA) to select areas suitable for siting landfills in Ashanti region. It also sought to ascertain variables most sensitive to the siting of landfill in the region.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilized GIS-based Multi-criteria decision making analysis –AHP to model and select areas most suitable to siting landfills within the region. Overall, 16 variables including wind speed and hydraulic conductivity (which were previously neglected in landfill siting in Ghana) were identified through comprehensive literature review. These variables were weighted using AHP method and integrated using the weighted linear combination (WLC) in GIS environment to develop five sub-models: the physical environmental, sociocultural, economic/technical, climatic and hydrogeological sub-models. These sub-models were further weighted and then integrated to derive the final suitability model.FindingsResults show that 13% (3,067 km2) of the region was identified as most suitable to siting engineered landfills. The study also identified 11 sites which are considered most suitable for situating landfills. On a sensitivity angle, hydrogeological (R2 = 0.5923; p = 0.003) and physical environmental sub-model (R2 = 0.254; p = 0.034) significantly predicted the final suitability model developed.Practical implicationsGhana's Landfill Guidelines seeks to optimize site selection and ancillary services that culminate into achieving sanitary landfills by 2020. Evidence still abounds on the unsuitability of existing and in some cases, new landfill sites presenting environmental and social negative impacts. The comprehensive evaluation of most crucial variables – social and environmental factors that determine an optimal landfill location – will be of immense help to policy planners like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) towards upgraded landfills. The authors hope that, concerned agencies will adopt the model in the study and integrate into their existing landfill suitability modeling techniques to provide a more grounded framework that optimizes landfill site selection within the study area.Originality/valueThis study is the first attempt to consider a regional-level waste collection site selection in Ghana using comprehensive sets of social and environmental factors and will therefore contribute immensely to EPA's goal of achieving upgraded landfills by 2022.
“I find this really entertaining” – first look of the relationship between vocational school students and various media
Authors: Meriläinen Niina 
Published: January 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to study how young vocational school students in Finland frame themselves and their participation in society and whether they are seen in various media. The explorative research, with n = 213 vocational school and prepatory VALMA students as co-researchers, tells us that young vocational school students use value framing to create understandings of themselves as participants in society and in media. The purpose is this to present the breadth of their thinking and to draw conclusions from the empirical data produced solely by the co-researchers.

Design/methodology/approach
Explorative multidisciplinary research was done as co-research with n = 213 vocational school students in Finland. Research includes theoretical background and focuses on empirical qualitative data to further illustrate the explorative nature and results of the study.

Findings
The findings of the explorative co-research tell us that young vocational school students use value framing to create understandings of themselves as participants in society and in media. Co-researchers view themselves as missing in traditional media but find freedom on social media. Content from various media is viewed as reliable and trustworthy but also as problematic propaganda based on personal value framing. The relationship with traditional print media is strained because young people feel that media has othered them and continues to frame them negatively. While they look for that entertaining content across the media spectrum, bullying is an ever-present concern.

Research limitations/implications
This study focused only on vocational school students in Finland. A broader sample of young people, or of minorities, could produce profound results on media literacy, relationships and power relations in the society. Also, framings of the various international media would provide content for analysis. More profound analysis of the data shall be done in the next phase of the research.

Practical implications
Study time was limited. More in-depth study will follow. Implications to future research, media consumption and framing should be done with a larger group of researchers and youth.

Social implications
Social implications towards framing of youth in various media and the transfer of these framing as knowledge in larger society. This includes notions of power of various actors in media and in society at large.

Originality/value
Multidisciplinary explorative co-research on the topic is largely missing from academia. Additionally, the voices of those in the fringes of society is muted, whilst also those youth studying the vocational schools.
Livestreaming in tourism: What drives tourism live streamers to share their travel experiences?
Authors: Li Fangxuan (Sam) , Ma Jianan , Tong Yun 
Published: January 2022

Purpose
This study aims to explore tourism live streamers’ motivations of sharing their travel experiences based on the grounded theory.

Design/methodology/approach
The use of purposive and snowball sampling methods was used to conduct 22 in-depth semi-structured interviews. The manuscript was analyzed based on the grounded theory.

Findings
This study identifies five tourism live streamers’ motivations of sharing their travel experience, including information sharing, entertainment, self-presentation, monetary incentives and socialization. Information sharing and entertainment are identified as the most important motivations of travel livestreaming (TLS) among the motivations. Monetary incentive is identified as a new motivation for tourism live streamers compared to other social media users.

Research limitations/implications
This study provides valuable suggestions for livestreaming platforms and tourism product providers to attract more tourism live streamers and better serve them.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first studies to offer empirical findings and discussions on tourism live streamers’ motivations of sharing their travel experiences.
Diagnoses and trends in use of imaging for low back pain in four Australian emergency departments between 2012 and 2019
Authors: Blokzijl Johan , Lee Hopin , Cullen Louise , Coggins Andrew , Golding Michael , Gillett Mark , Middleton Paul M , Ferreira Giovanni E , Machado Gustavo C , Maher Christopher G , Traeger Adrian C 
Published: January 2022

AbstractObjectiveWe aimed to determine, in those who present to the ED with low back pain (LBP): (i) the prevalence of four key diagnostic categories, (ii) trends in lumbar imaging from 2015 to 2019 and (iii) the effect of a new model of care on lumbar imaging in the ED.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of routinely collected medical data of four tertiary hospitals in Sydney, Australia. We analysed ED presentations for LBP between January 2012 and October 2019. Outcomes were the prevalence of four key diagnostic categories of LBP and use of lumbar imaging. We examined trends in lumbar imaging over time and used interrupted time series analysis to determine the impact of model of care implementation on imaging use.ResultsThere were 31 168 presentations for LBP of which 64.5% were non‐specific LBP, 27.2% were problems beyond the spine, 5.3% were LBP with neurological signs and 2.3% were serious spinal conditions. 28.9% received lumbar imaging; use did not change substantially between 2012 and 2019. Patients diagnosed with serious spinal conditions were more likely to receive imaging (59%) than those diagnosed with non‐specific LBP (29%). Implementation of a state‐wide model of care in November 2016 did not appear to influence imaging use.ConclusionMost presentations to the ED for LBP are for non‐specific LBP. Around 2% will have specific spinal pathology. Use of imaging in those diagnosed with non‐specific LBP remains high and was unaffected by implementation of a state‐wide model of care.
Managing patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma: Evolving landscape from an Australian perspective
Authors: Bae Susie , Brnabic Alan , Crowe Philip , Carey‐Smith Richard , Andelkovic Vladimir , Singhal Nimit , Stalley Paul , Yip Desmond , Desai Jayesh 
Published: January 2022

AbstractAimDespite lack of advances in the first‐line systemic therapy, the overall survival (OS) has continued to improve in patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS) with the recent estimation of median OS at 20 months. Several systemic therapy options are available now for the second‐line and beyond, with more treatment tailored to histology and molecular subtype. The aim of this retrospective study was to characterize current patterns of care in managing patients with advanced STS (aSTS) in Australia.MethodsSarcoma databases from 7 Australian sarcoma services were accessed to identify patients diagnosed with locally advanced inoperable and/or metastatic STS between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2015. Baseline clinicopathological factors and initial treatment patterns were descriptively analyzed. For the Victorian cohort where treatment of aSTS and follow‐up details were available, further exploratory analysis was conducted to determine the impact of patient and tumor characteristics and the use of palliative‐intent treatment OS.ResultsOf 2261 cases of STS, 671 were deemed as aSTS. Two thirds were relapsed disease with a mean 1.9 years from initial diagnosis. Median age at diagnosis of aSTS was 59 years (18–95 years) and 56.3% was male. Histology classification revealed four main subtypes: undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) (23.1%), leiomyosarcoma (18.2%), liposarcoma (12.8%), synovial sarcoma (8.2%), and other comprising 14 STS subtypes. For the Victorian cohort (N = 361), approximately 80% of patients accessed palliative‐intent treatment of various modalities. Nearly 40% of patients underwent tumor‐debulking surgery or metastasectomy, of which lung wedge resection was the most common (N = 83, 47.7%). A total of 438 palliative‐intent radiotherapy treatments were delivered to 259 patients (71.7%), with the majority in the form of external beam radiotherapy. Palliative‐intent systemic therapy was delivered to 51.5% of patients (N = 186), mostly (73%). Anthracycline‐based therapy was the most commonly delivered therapy (N = 135, 72.6%). Approximately half of the patients in each line of therapy failed to proceed to the subsequent line of systemic therapy with 29.4% receiving three or more lines of therapy (N = 55). A total of 18.3% of patient (N = 34) participated in clinical trials or accessed off‐label drugs. The median OS for the Victoria cohort was 15.4 months (95% confidence interval: 12.1, 18.2). The UPS histology subtype was associated with poorer OS, whereas receiving any modality of palliative‐intent treatment conferred survival benefit.ConclusionIn Australia, aSTS is managed with diverse treatment approaches comprising various therapy modalities. Further work is planned in describing healthcare resource utilization and estimating costs by this patient cohort.
Beyond cabazitaxel: Late line treatments in metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer: A retrospective multicentre analysis
Authors: Chazan Grace , Anton Angelyn , Wong Shirley , Shapiro Julia , Weickhardt Andrew , Azad Arun , Kwan Edmond M , Spain Lavinia , Gunjur Ashray , Torres Javier , Parente Phillip , Parnis Francis , Goh Jeffrey , Gibbs Peter , Tran Ben 
Published: January 2022

AbstractAimsMultiple life‐prolonging therapies are available for metastatic castration‐resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). However, the optimal treatment strategy following progression through standard treatment with docetaxel, androgen receptor signaling inhibitor (ARSI) and cabazitaxel, remains unclear. We aimed to describe treatment patterns in men with mCRPC following progression on standard treatments and determine whether subsequent treatment choice impacts overall survival.MethodsClinicopathologic and treatment data were extracted from the electronic CRPC Australian Database (ePAD) for patients who had received docetaxel, ARSIs and cabazitaxel in any order. Data were analyzed to compare groups that did versus did not receive subsequent systemic therapy. Treatment sequences, median duration of treatment, and median overall survival (mOS) were reported for each treatment group.ResultsNinety‐eight eligible patients were identified, with 51 receiving subsequent systemic therapy. Those who received further treatment were younger (68 vs. 71 years, p < .01) but did not have any other differences in clinicopathologic features compared to those who received no further treatment. Patients who received upfront docetaxel were more likely to proceed to subsequent treatment (p = .02). Subsequent systemic therapies varied, the most common being carboplatin‐based regimens (n = 13, 25.5%) and many patients were rechallenged with ARSI (n = 10, 19.6%) or docetaxel (n = 6, 11.8%). There was no difference in mOS according to subsequent systemic therapy (p = .09).ConclusionThis retrospective multicenter analysis demonstrates the variation in treatment sequences used for mCRPC in the real‐world setting. In the absence of high quality, prospective evidence, our results suggest that subsequent treatment choice does not influence survival outcomes and the optimal choice is guided by individual patient and disease‐related factors.