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Identification of research trends in emerging technologies implementation on public services using text mining analysis
Authors: Rodríguez Bolívar Manuel Pedro , Alcaide Muñoz Laura 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThis study aims to conduct performance and clustering analyses with the help of Digital Government Reference Library (DGRL) v16.6 database examining the role of emerging technologies (ETs) in public services delivery.Design/methodology/approachVOSviewer and SciMAT techniques were used for clustering and mapping the use of ETs in the public services delivery. Collecting documents from the DGRL v16.6 database, the paper uses text mining analysis for identifying key terms and trends in e-Government research regarding ETs and public services.FindingsThe analysis indicates that all ETs are strongly linked to each other, except for blockchain technologies (due to its disruptive nature), which indicate that ETs can be, therefore, seen as accumulative knowledge. In addition, on the whole, findings identify four stages in the evolution of ETs and their application to public services: the “electronic administration” stage, the “technological baseline” stage, the “managerial” stage and the “disruptive technological” stage.Practical implicationsThe output of the present research will help to orient policymakers in the implementation and use of ETs, evaluating the influence of these technologies on public services.Social implicationsThe research helps researchers to track research trends and uncover new paths on ETs and its implementation in public services.Originality/valueRecent research has focused on the need of implementing ETs for improving public services, which could help cities to improve the citizens’ quality of life in urban areas. This paper contributes to expanding the knowledge about ETs and its implementation in public services, identifying trends and networks in the research about these issues.
Global sensitivity analysis of structural models by active subspace and neural network
Authors: Zhou Chunping , Shi Zhuangke , Zhou Changcong 
Published: April 2022

PurposeGlobal sensitivity can measure the influence of input variables on model responses and is of positive significance for the improvement design of structural systems. This work aims to study the global sensitivity of structural models by combining the active subspace theory and neural network.Design/methodology/approachThis study aims to improve the efficiency of global sensitivity analysis for high-dimensional structural systems, a novel method based on active subspace and surrogate model is proposed. Active subspace can reduce the dimension of input variables, and an adaptive scaling strategy is proposed to improve the accuracy in finding the active subspace. The uncertainty propagation of active variables and model response is performed through the artificial neural network. Then the global sensitivity analysis is carried out.FindingsSeveral examples are studied by using the Monte Carlo simulation method and the proposed method. Comparison of the results shows that the proposed method has preferable accuracy and low computational cost.Originality/valueThe proposed method provides a practicable tool for the variance-based sensitivity analysis of structural systems. Apart from sensitivity analysis, the method can be also extended for use in other fields relating to uncertainty propagation.
Main elements involved in the startup scalability process: a study on Brazilian agtechs
Authors: Bertucci Ramos Paulo Henrique , Pedroso Marcelo Caldeira 
Published: April 2022

AbstractPurposeThe study aimsto analyze the main elements associated with the evolution of Brazilian agtechs from the initial conception of the business model to becoming companies in the scale-up stage.Design/methodology/approachThe exploratory research was conducted based on data collected through in-depth interviews. The answers were analyzed quantitatively using descending hierarchical classification (DHC) and correspondence factor analysis (CFA) and qualitatively using content analysis.FindingsFive main elements were identified as responsible for the evolution of the companies up to their entering the scale-up phase: (1) governance, (2) decisions inherent to resource allocation, (3) monitoring of strategic, tactical and operational activities, (4) fostering human capital development and (5) business model validation. Each element presents a set of performance indicators that show the scalability of these companies.Practical implicationsThe model developed can help companies that have not yet advanced from the conception of the business model to the scalability of different sectors, in addition to agribusiness.Social implicationsProposal of a model that presents the main elements that impact on scalability and respective indicators that contributed to the scalability process of Brazilian agtechs.Originality/valueThis study contributed to advancing the knowledge on the organizational life cycle (OLC) of agricultural startups, particularly regarding the factors responsible for their scalability.
Impact of perceived corporate citizenship on purchase intention: across the fear of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Arachchi H.A. Dimuthu Maduranga , Weerasiri R.A. Sudath , Mendis Trevor 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThis paper examines the direct relationship between perceived corporate citizenship (CC) and purchase intention. This study also tests the mediating role of brand trust (BT), consumer–brand identification (CBI) and the moderating effect of personal norms and fear to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by contributing social exchange theory (SET), brand relationship theory, social cognitive theory (SCT) and fear appeal theory.Design/methodology/approachQuantitative research was carried out by means of a survey with a sample of 411 regular consumers who work for national retail brands, where the unit of analysis was an individual. The study analysed the data to test the research hypotheses using SPSS and SMART partial least squares (PLS).FindingsThis study found a significant positive impact of perceived CC on purchase intention (direct path), and furthermore, a partial mediation was shown for the indirect approach. In addition, personal norms and fear to COVID-19 have a significant impact on the relationships between perceived CC on purchase intention, BT on purchase intention and CBI on purchase intention.Practical implicationsThis study provides useful insights for managers to implement CC strategies to enhance consumer purchase intention and brand relationship in the retail sector within the COVID-19 pandemic.Originality/valueThe current study is perhaps the first to investigate the impact of perceived CC on purchase intention across BT, CBI, personal norms and fear to COVID-19 in the retail industry, period of COVID-19 pandemic. The study also makes some significant theoretical contributions and previously did not shed light on customer behaviour in this context.
What is the role of place attachment and quality of life outcomes in employee retention?
Authors: Finocchiaro Patrick Anthony 
Published: April 2022

PurposeMaintaining human capital in the hotel industry is challenging due to high turnover. Through the implementation of circular economy theory, hotels are finding that human capital retention can be achieved via Quality of Life (QOL) outcomes by providing Corporate Social Resposibility (CSR) initiatives in the employee brand experience that focus on “place” attachment.Design/methodology/approachThe approach is qualitative and three interviews were conducted with professionals from luxury hotels. The results were then compiled for each interview to determine whether QOL outcomes were in fact experienced by the interviewee in their designated hotel company.FindingsBased on the interviews, all three hotels do incorporate CSR initiatives that focus on “place” attachment. Consequently, employees experience QOL outcomes that result in their retention within the hotel company.Originality/valueAn issue that hotels face is employee turnover. However, with experience-driven human capital management, retention can be achieved by ensuring that QOL outcomes are properly incorporated into the employee brand experience. In so doing, hotels can ensure that employees are engaged in their surrounding “place” through CSR initiatives that attach them to the local area.
How should small island developing states approach long-term sustainable development solutions? A thematic literature review
Authors: Özgit Hale 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThis review article aims to outline the challenges that small island developing states (SIDS) face in developing long-term sustainability with particular reference to the implications for policymakers and tourism stakeholders who have to operate with limited resources.Design/methodology/approachThe study sought to determine how SIDS should develop and implement policies and plans for sustainable tourism through a thematic review of the literature. The data were gathered from previous studies that examined how SIDS should accomplish this.FindingsThe findings indicate that the best approach for long-term sustainable tourism requires the development of a system for effective monitoring and policies that are implemented promptly through good governance. Developing sustainable tourism through quantifiable indicators has become critical given the growing need to understand the potential impacts of tourism development on destinations. This review also reveals that long-term sustainability of cultural resources can be achieved by compiling an inventory of existing tangible resources and involving stakeholders during the development phase to increase their attention and awareness of the critical nature of resource conservation.Originality/valueThis review determines how SIDS should develop and implement policies and plan for sustainable tourism and how to mitigate the challenges associated with unsustainable conditions.
The Relationship Between Non‐GAAP Earnings and Aggressive Estimates in Reported GAAP Numbers
Authors: GUGGENMOS RYAN D. , RENNEKAMP KRISTINA , RUPAR KATHY , WANG SEAN 
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACTThis study uses a controlled experiment to examine the trade‐off between managers’ use of non‐GAAP and GAAP earnings to satisfy market expectations and how this relationship can be moderated by both formal and informal regulatory attention to non‐GAAP earnings. Our key takeaway is that allowing financial reporting discretion in an alternative disclosure channel, that is, non‐GAAP earnings, can reduce firms’ opportunistic GAAP reporting. However, statements by regulators about increased attention to non‐GAAP earnings constrain this channel, and this can result in more aggressive GAAP earnings management and reduced GAAP earnings quality. We triangulate these findings with a survey and archival analyses and find results that are consistent with this primary message. Our study provides evidence relevant to standard setters and regulators that non‐GAAP measures may serve an important role even if they can be used opportunistically.
Soil bacterial biodiversity characterization by flow cytometry: The bottleneck of cell extraction from soil
Authors: El Mujtar Verónica A. , Chirdo Fernando , Lagares Antonio , Wall Luis , Tittonell Pablo 
Published: April 2022

Abstract

The importance of soil biodiversity is increasingly recognized in agriculture and natural resource research and development. Yet, traditional soil biodiversity assessments are costly and time‐consuming, limiting the extent and frequency of sampling and analysis in space and time. Flow cytometry (FCM) is a powerful technique to characterize cell communities due to its high robustness and accuracy, requiring only a short time for the characterization. Therefore, FCM could expand soil research capabilities by allowing the characterization of different aspects of bacterial biodiversity. However, this implementation of FCM requires the previous dispersion, separation and purification of bacteria from complex soil matrices. Moreover, soil monitoring programs or evaluation of soil management practices require high‐throughput analysis. In this context, soil processing protocols need to consider not only an adequate recovery of undamaged, representative and pure soil bacteria, but also short‐time processing requirements. Although soil processing protocols have been reported over time, to our knowledge, there is no recommended soil extraction protocol for high‐throughput analysis of bacterial biodiversity by FCM.

We reviewed the state‐of‐art of the use of flow cytometry in scientific research and the protocols used for the extraction of bacteria from soil. We analysed the literature to take stock of the diversity of methodologies for soil processing and applications of flow cytometry in bacterial characterization considering abundance, diversity, community structure and functional properties.

This review provides several lines of evidence of the use of flow cytometry for soil bacterial biodiversity (SBB) characterization, highlighting its potential for soil monitoring and studies on soil bacterial community dynamics. The review also highlights and discusses the most relevant constraints and research gaps that need to be considered for high‐throughput analysis of SBB by FCM, such as evaluation of scale‐down, new reagents for and methods of purification, threshold of bacterial recovery efficiency and selection of a standardized and validated protocol.

We proposed a protocol for soil bacterial extraction for high‐throughput analysis of SBB by FCM and we provided detailed databases of systematized information that would be useful to the scientific community.
Pragmatic clinical trial design in emergency medicine: Study considerations and design types
Authors: Gettel Cameron J. , Yiadom Maame Yaa A. B. , Bernstein Steven L. , Grudzen Corita R. , Nath Bidisha , Li Fan , Hwang Ula , Hess Erik P. , Melnick Edward R. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractPragmatic clinical trials (PCTs) focus on correlation between treatment and outcomes in real‐world clinical practice, yet a guide highlighting key study considerations and design types for emergency medicine investigators pursuing this important study type is not available. Investigators conducting emergency department (ED)‐based PCTs face multiple decisions within the planning phase to ensure robust and meaningful study findings. The PRagmatic Explanatory Continuum Indicator Summary 2 (PRECIS‐2) tool allows trialists to consider both pragmatic and explanatory components across nine domains, shaping the trial design to the purpose intended by the investigators. Aside from the PRECIS‐2 tool domains, ED‐based investigators conducting PCTs should also consider randomization techniques, human subjects concerns, and integration of trial components within the electronic health record. The authors additionally highlight the advantages, disadvantages, and rationale for the use of four common randomized study design types to be considered in PCTs: parallel, crossover, factorial, and stepped‐wedge. With increasing emphasis on the conduct of PCTs, emergency medicine investigators will benefit from a rigorous approach to clinical trial design.
A counting intervention promotes fair sharing in preschoolers
Authors: Chernyak Nadia , Harris Paul L. , Cordes Sara 
Published: April 2022

AbstractRecent work has probed the developmental mechanisms that promote fair sharing. This work investigated 2.5‐ to 5.5‐year‐olds’ (N = 316; 52% female; 79% White; data collected 2016–2018) sharing behavior in relation to three cognitive correlates: number knowledge, working memory, and cognitive control. In contrast to working memory and cognitive control, number knowledge was uniquely associated with fair sharing even after controlling for the other correlates and for age. Results also showed a causal effect: After a 5‐min counting intervention (vs. a control), children improved their fair sharing behavior from pre‐test to post‐test. Findings are discussed in light of how social, cognitive, and motivational factors impact sharing behavior.
Biocontrol implications of multiparasitism by Trissolcus mitsukurii and Trissolcus japonicus on the invasive brown marmorated stink bug
Authors: Costi Elena , Di Bella Emanuele , Iotti Daniele , Maistrello Lara 
Published: April 2022

AbstractThe egg parasitoids Trissolcus japonicus (Ashmead) and Trissolcus mitsukurii (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) are the most effective biocontrol agents of the invasive agricultural pest Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in its native range (east Asia). Trissolcus japonicus and T. mitsukurii are sympatric in the native areas. In northern Italy, where H. halys is a major pest of fruit orchards, adventive populations of both species are spreading, and T. japonicus is artificially released under a classical biocontrol program against H. halys. This laboratory study aimed to assess the outcome of competition when both species share the same resource and possible implications for the biological control of the invasive stink bug. Egg masses of H. halys were offered to each parasitoid after previous parasitization by the other species. Parasitoid behaviour, number of ovipositions, and successfully developed parasitoids were recorded. Additionally, contest behaviour was assessed when both species were released simultaneously on the same egg mass. Results showed that both T. japonicus and T. mitsukurii were able to parasitize an egg mass already parasitized by the other species. Competition occurred within the host eggs and each species outperformed the other when it was the first to oviposit. Importantly, the overall contribution to H. halys mortality was not affected by the interaction between parasitoids, as non‐parasitized eggs were 4–6% in the absence of competition and <8% in its presence, respectively. When simultaneously released on the egg mass, T. mitsukurii was more aggressive, engaging in chase‐off events in 71% of cases compared to 50% of T. japonicus.
Predation promotes diversification in the mean and variance of antipredator traits
Authors: Jiang Bin , Zhang Yongmei , Mauersberger Rüdiger , Schiel Franz‐Josef , Mikolajewski Dirk Johannes 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Predator species are separated along habitat gradients, with predation known to play an essential role in species' trait diversification. Because predator species differ dramatically in their hunting style and mode, a change in predator species will alter the mean and variance of prey's antipredator traits. Population trait variation has an impact on community ecology. It influences species' niche width and interactions in the food web. However, empirical studies on variance change by predation are scarce.
In this study, we collected large numbers of the last instar Leucorrhinia pectoralis exuviae from lakes with predatory fish (fish lakes) and lakes with large invertebrate predators (dragonfly lakes) and compared their two antipredator traits (spines and body size).
We found that individuals in dragonfly lakes grew shorter spines than individuals in fish lakes. Body size showed no significant difference between dragonfly‐lake individuals and fish‐lake individuals. Moreover, populations from dragonfly lakes showed a smaller variance of spine length than populations from fish lakes; while populations from dragonfly lakes had a larger variance in body size than populations from fish lakes.
These results indicate that trait variance, as well as mean, is strongly modified by different predation regimes. Studying the mean and variance of traits can help to define the mode of selection forces (directional selection and stabilising selection) in nature. Moreover, dragonfly larvae might be ideal organisms for the study of phenotypic selection on quantitative traits in the wild.
Couple/marriage and family therapist extent of training for working with families impacted by substance use
Authors: Chou Jessica L. , Lynch Laura , Brooks Stephanie , Krauthamer Ewing E. Stephanie , Jordal Christian , McDowell Dara , Bluteau‐James Voulda A. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractObjectiveThe goal of this study was to explore substance misuse training exposure and preparedness among couple/marriage and family therapists (C/MFTs) who graduated from Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) programs.BackgroundIn 2018, approximately 53.2 million individuals aged 12 years and older reported using illegal substances. Substance misuse has a significant family impact, and family system patterns can contribute to the development or maintenance of substance misuse issues. Couple/marriage and family therapists (C/MFTs) are well positioned to work with families impacted by substance misuse, as their standard training focuses on the interplay of relationships and systems in the development and maintenance of individual and family functioning. However, the extent of substance misuse–specific training within accredited C/MFT graduate programs is still unclear.MethodThe present study used a mixed‐methods convergent design to explore substance misuse training exposure and preparedness among C/MFTs who graduated from COAMFTE programs. A total of N = 109 individuals participated in online assessments, and n = 8 completed interviews. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected during the same phase, analyzed separately, and then integrated and interpreted to gain a comprehensive understanding of substance misuse training and workforce experiences among C/MFTs.ResultsNinety‐three percent of respondents (n = 101) reported very little to no substance misuse training in their programs (no course to one course in their COAMFTE‐accredited programs), despite consensus among respondents that such training and related supervision would be valuable.ConclusionTraining recommendations are provided for the inclusion of substance misuse coursework among graduate‐level training programs.ImplicationsA C/MFT educational program pursuing curriculum changes to include more substance misuse–related content may encounter several challenges. Implications for addressing challenges are discussed.
Potentiation of antibiotic activity, and efflux pumps inhibition by (2E)‐1‐(4‐aminophenyl)‐3‐(4‐fluorophenyl)prop‐2‐en‐1‐one
Authors: Hemília de Souza Nunes Paula , Sampaio de Freitas Thiago , Esmeraldo Rocha Janaína , Luiz Silva Pereira Raimundo , Machado Marinho Marcia , de Oliveira Mateus Rodrigues , Santos Oliveira Larissa , Machado Marinho Emanuelle , Silva Marinho Emmanuel , Sousa Aquino Silvia , Emidio Sampaio Nogueira Carlos , Douglas Melo Coutinho Henrique , Nogueira Bandeira Paulo , Magno Rodrigues Teixeira Alexandre , dos Santos Hélcio Silva 
Published: April 2022

AbstractIn recent years, bacterial resistance to traditional drugs has increased, and the need to find new effective antibiotics to treat infections caused by multidrug‐resistant bacteria has consequently become more important. The current study aimed to evaluate the potentiation of antibiotic activity and efflux pumps inhibition by (2E)‐1‐(4‐aminophenyl)‐3‐(4‐fluorophenyl)prop‐2‐en‐1‐one (PA‐Fluorine) against the standard and resistant bacterial strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The association between PA‐Fluorine and ampicillin reduced the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), showing a synergistic effect against S. aureus. For E. coli, PA‐Fluorine did not show any significant results when associated with ampicillin. Ciprofloxacin and chlorpromazine showed synergy with PA‐Fluorine on the two studied strains. An efflux pump mechanism was involved in the mechanism of action of chlorpromazine, norfloxacin, and ethidium bromide. PA‐Fluorine synergistically modulated norfloxacin and bromide. It was thus concluded that PA‐Fluorine has the potential to enhance antibacterial activity when combined with antibiotics. Molecular docking studies showed the effect of intermolecular interactions of PA‐Fluorine on the NorA and MepA efflux pumps. Physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties were also obtained by ADMET studies for this chalcone, which presents be a strong candidate as an efflux pump inhibitor.