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Language and the cerebellum: structural connectivity to the eloquent brain
Authors: Jobson Katie R. , Hoffman Linda J. , Metoki Athanasia , Popal Haroon , Dick Anthony Steven , Reilly Jamie , Olson Ingrid R. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractNeurobiological models of receptive language have focused on the left-hemisphere perisylvian cortex with the assumption that the cerebellum supports peri-linguistic cognitive processes such as verbal working memory. The goal of this study was to identify language-sensitive regions of the cerebellum then map the structural connectivity profile of these regions. Functional imaging data and diffusion-weighted imaging data from the Human Connectome Project (HCP) were analyzed. We found that (a) working memory, motor activity, and language comprehension activated partially overlapping but mostly unique subregions of the cerebellum; (b) the linguistic portion of the cerebello-thalamo-cortical circuit was more extensive than the linguistic portion of the cortico-ponto-cerebellar tract; (c) there was a frontal-lobe bias in the connectivity from the cerebellum to the cerebrum; (d) there was some degree of specificity; and (e) for some cerebellar tracts, individual differences in picture identification ability covaried with fractional anisotropy metrics. These findings yield insights into the structural connectivity of the cerebellum as relates to the uniquely human process of language comprehension.
Enhancing Polysaccharide Immunity through Intranasal Immunizations
Authors: Trabbic Kevin , Ganesan Shyamala , Fattom Ali , Lees Andrew , Bitko Vira 
Published: April 2022

AbstractObjectiveA model conjugate vaccine incorporating a pneumococcal polysaccharide with EcoCRM197 was used to determine vaccine efficacy when administered with our clinical-stage mucosal stimulating adjuvant, NE01. This was the first attempt at combining NE01 with a polysaccharide conjugate vaccine to elicit mucosal immunity against respiratory bacterial infection through intranasal immunizations.ResultsIntranasal immunizations using the NE01 adjuvant incorporating a polysaccharide conjugate resulted in the generation of a robust IgG and IgA responses in both serum and mucosa. Our data also demonstrated the active homing of immunological memory cells to the lower respiratory tract as evidenced by an increase of IgG- and IgA-producing memory B-cells in the lungs. Further, intranasal immunization enhanced the induction of a balanced Th1/Th2/ Th17 immune response with clear homing of memory T-cells to the lungs. Serum antibodies generated by this formulation and route of administration demonstrated excellent efficacy in killing S. pneumonia in an in vitro OPK assay, a biomarker of vaccine efficacy. Our data suggest that further optimization of the dose and schedule as well as evaluation of the efficacy of this new formulation in animal models of colonization and infection are warranted.
Modification and corrosion resistance of halloysite carrier with metal nanoinhibitor in marine corrosion environment
Authors: Wang Yan , Lv Peng , Liu Yan , Zhou Xin 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide theoretical guidance and an experimental basis for a smart anti-corrosion coating of halloysite nanocontainers loaded with benzotriazole (BTA) inhibitors on copper in a marine corrosion environment.

Design/methodology/approach
In the present study, the smart anti-corrosion coatings of halloysite nanocontainers loaded inhibitors on copper were synthesized by adding BTA inside the halloysite nanocontainers. Then, the halloysite carrier’s surface topography and composition in the halloysite were observed using scanning electron microscopy. After the successful synthesis of the coating, the inhibitor’s physical and chemical properties, as well as the mass change in halloysite, were evaluated in terms of temperature fluctuation and time using thermal gravity analysis (TGA). Finally, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was used to check the pH selectivity for the self-releasing of BTA out of the nanocontainers.

Findings
The results indicate that the efficiency of the nanotubes was enhanced by calcination at high temperatures. The thermal gravity analysis by TGA shows that halloysite nanoparticles store inhibitors BTA and there are approximately 37.39 Wt.% BTA loaded in each nanocontainer. The release of the preloaded BTA from the halloysite nanocontainers is pH 7 in a 3.5% NaCl solution.

Originality/value
The development of a new environmentally safe coating for corrosion protection of metallic surfaces has attracted great interest in material science over the past few years. At present, halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) have become a research hotspot internationally and are widely used in nanocomposites, catalysis, nanofiltration, drug sustained-release and other fields. However, the application of HNT is limited by its modification methods. As the carrier of metal nanocorrosion inhibitor in the Marine corrosive environment, the modification research of HNT still needs to be further studied and improved so as to expand the practical application of HNT in the Marine corrosive environment. In this paper, the modification of HNTs was investigated and observed. Four different modification schemes were used to observe and compare the structural properties of the nanotubes under different conditions so as to provide a theoretical basis for the further loading of HNTs as corrosion inhibitors.
Use of real-life imagery and words in luxury brand trademarks: a study of the trademark lawsuits involving the Polo/Lauren Company
Authors: Cheng Kwang-Hwee 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThis article presents a study of the trademark lawsuits in Singapore involving the Polo/Lauren Company, L.P. (“PRL”) in their attempts to stop various competitors and businesses from using the word “polo” and/or a device of a polo player. Hitherto, there has not been any concerted study of these lawsuits that seeks to analyse the legal principles underpinning the case judgements and translate them into actionable marketing insights using both legal and marketing perspectives. Applying both of such perspectives through the domains of trademark law, consumer attitudes towards counterfeiting and marketing perspectives, such as targeting, promotion and pricing strategies, this article will distill practical and managerial implications for marketers in the luxury brand industry.Design/methodology/approachAn interdisciplinary approach is adopted, using both legal and marketing frameworks to analyse the decisions, reasoning and implications from the PRL trademark lawsuits.FindingsThere are key practical considerations for marketers and luxury brand managers to consider, both at the conception and during the life cycle of the luxury brand, in order to optimise the level of legal protection under the trademark regime. These include the use of invented words and imaginary content in trademarks, exercising a balancing of various considerations in the use of “composite marks”, and the selection of market pricing, promotion and distribution strategies, which are elaborated in the article.Research limitations/implicationsGiven the commonality of the subject matter involved in the trademark lawsuits involving PRL (i.e. the use of the word “polo” and/or the device of a polo player), this study has chosen to focus only on these lawsuits in the context of the Singapore market, and based on Singapore's legal framework, to glean thematic and practical insights. Further studies based on other types of businesses, geographical markets and legal frameworks could be explored to form a better basis for the applicability and comparability of the findings.Originality/valueWhile there have been case studies and analyses performed on some of the individual PRL trademark lawsuits around the world, this will be the first study to look at the series of Singapore PRL lawsuits in a holistic and interdisciplinary perspective.
Dysfunctional leadership: investigating employee experiences with dysfunctional leaders
Authors: Abalkhail Jouharah M. 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the experiences of employees who are exposed to dysfunctional behaviors by their leaders in a healthcare organization.Design/methodology/approachThis study employed a qualitative methodology drawing on 25 semi-structured interviews with administrative and clinical employees working in a healthcare setting operating in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.FindingsThis study’s findings provide insights into dysfunctional leadership phenomena based on employees’ personal experiences with dysfunctional leaders. Dysfunctional leaders have several harmful behaviors, such as behaving in abusive ways, marginalizing others, engaging in favoritism, and degrading employees. This study also demonstrated that the leaders’ negative behavior directly influences employees to leave their jobs, contributes to feelings of alienation at work, reduces their commitment, and frequently creates serious psychological and physical problems. This study also discovered that over time the negative effects of a dysfunctional leader do not stop at employees; it also filters through to other areas such as the organizational environment and family life.Originality/valueDysfunctional leadership is under-studied within the context of the Middle Eastern region. Therefore, this study’s findings provide theoretical and practical implications. It provides information about employee experiences and how dysfunctional behavior influences individuals and, ultimately, organizational life. Furthermore, this study has value to practitioners by offering suggestions for organizational interventions for creating more effective policies and programs to support employees’ careers and well-being.
AI-enables product purchase on Amazon: what are the consumers saying?
Authors: Gunasekar Sangeetha , Ray Sougata , Dixit Saurabh Kumar , PA Manoj Raj 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
This study aims to identify the product attributes that influence customer satisfaction related to AI-enabled products with a strong forecast of growth. This study is very timely as the market for AI-based smart home products is still at a nascent stage in emerging economies (Vaishali Dar, 2021). Adding evidence to literature on the experience of customers, identifying the attributes that lead to customer satisfaction and those that lead to dissatisfaction are essential for products that were launched recently during the pandemic. This study makes valuable addition to the existing literature.

Design/methodology/approach
Online reviews (12,326 reviews) for EchoDot products launched by Amazon India during the pandemic were collected for the study. The attributes were identified based on the most frequently discussed attributes in the text reviews. Further review valence was determined to group the reviews under positive reviews indicating customer satisfaction and negative reviews indicating customer dissatisfaction. Logistic regression was used to identify the attributes that significantly impact customer satisfaction/dissatisfaction.

Findings
The results of the study indicate that while EchoDot is seen to add value to the smart home environment (home variable), video (video variable) and speaker (speaker variable) quality also contribute to customer satisfaction. Further, consumers found the product truly worth their money (value for money variable). Other attributes like a complaint about Bluetooth features are seen to increase the probability of customer dissatisfaction.

Originality/value
This study identifies the most important attributes that influence customer satisfaction in AI-enabled product sales on e-commerce platforms in pandemic times for India. Such studies are scarce in the emerging markets where the AI-based home appliance market is still in its nascent stage, and the customers are trying out their experiences with these products. What the customers expect and are these products fulfill these expectations is an important question that needs to be addressed by research. This study addresses this gap and adds to this literature.
Dividend payment and financial restatement: US evidence
Authors: Bhuiyan Md. Borhan Uddin , Ahmad Fawad 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of financial restatement on corporate dividend payment. Firms that announce financial restatements rupture their corporate reputation and adversely affect investors’ confidence. Consequently, firms must attempt to regain lost reputation and market confidence.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses the US regulatory setting to examine the association between corporate dividend policy and financial restatement over the 2001–2017 financial years.FindingsThe findings evidence a robust positive association between financial restatement and dividend payouts, indicating that firms pay higher dividends following the year of financial restatement. Several sensitivity tests were conducted to confirm the robustness of the findings.Originality/valuePrior research indicates that corporate dividend payouts enhance a firm’s reputation by reducing information asymmetry and providing a positive signal to investors regarding future financial performance. This study provides valuable evidence that dividend payout can be used as a channel for image restoration by firms with lost reputations because of financial restatement.
Robotic plasma cladding complex NURBS curve coating using the bisection inverse search bow height control interpolation method
Authors: Wang Zhao-Qin , Shi Yu , Wang Xiao-Rong 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
The bisection inverse search bow height control interpolation (BIS-BHCI) method for nonuniform rational B-splines (NURBS) curve is proposed to accomplish the serial robotic plasma cladding of planar complex curve coating with high precision.

Design/methodology/approach
A plasma–computer integrated cladding system is constructed based on a Motoman-UP6 serial robot and a plasma power. Based on the BIS-BHCI method, combining the serial robotic kinematics with the NURBS curve model, an offline plasma cladding software is developed for Motoman-UP6. Before plasma cladding, a planar NURBS curve coating is designed and defined and its BIS-BHCI is carried out with proper parameters. Then, the cladding programs are generated using the BIS-BHCI results and the robotic kinematics and inputted into the serial robotic controller. After that, the plasma cladding of the planar NURBS curve coating is implemented based on the Motoman-UP6 serial robot.

Findings
The simulation and plasma cladding for the NURBS curve coating shows that the BIS-BHCI method is feasible and effective. Plasma cladding of complex NURBS curve coating based on serial robot is feasible and effective.

Originality/value
The complex NURBS curve coating is prepared based on a serial robot platform for the first time. It provides a theoretical and technical basis for plasma cladding to produce surface coatings of industrial complex parts. With the increasing application of complex parts, the plasma cladding process of complex NURBS curve coatings has a broad application prospect.
A delineation of the impact of illicit financial flows on the right to development: details from Cameroon’s special criminal court
Authors: Agbor Avitus Agbor 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
This paper advances the argument that misappropriation of public funds should be construed as illicit financial flows (IFFs) which, undoubtedly, have an adverse effect on the realisation of the right to development. Furthermore, by detailing the nature of IFFs, this paper aims to demystify the shallow understanding of what is IFF or what are IFFs and why misappropriation of public funds should be seen in that light.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper examines and interrogates the different judgements that have been delivered in cases tried and finalised by the special criminal court (SCC). With viewpoints that are backed by a theoretical understanding of Cameroonian criminal law in particular and criminal law in general, an analysis of the underlying intentions, motives and trajectories in the commission of misappropriation of public funds corroborate the view that the offence must be construed as IFFs. The data used in this paper are primary.

Findings
A few pertinent findings were made in the course of this research. Firstly, the offence of misappropriation of public funds and IFFs are not distinct, and any effort to limit the use of “funds” to finances will ultimately miss the point as property with financial value will definitely amount to funds. Secondly, through misappropriation of public funds/property, IFFs have been committed based on the trends and figures disclosed in the judgements of the SCC. Finally, the right to development requires resources and by stealing public funds, resources are deprived, thereby compromising the realisation of development and the right to development.

Originality/value
This paper examines the impact of IFFs on the right to development within the context of Cameroon. By diagnosing the definition of the crime of misappropriation of public property or funds, the paper argues that such an offence must be seen as IFFs given its nature, the motive and intention underlying its perpetration. By taking such perspectives, this paper not only adds to the literature thereon but further brings in new perspectives on those aspects of Cameroonian criminal law.
Online accounting courses: digital loyalty for an inclusive and open society
Authors: Varma Ashish , Mancini Daniela , Dalela Ashwin Anupam , Varma Aradhya 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
Online education can facilitate inclusive societal development. In emerging countries with low investment per capita in school and universities, it helps students overcome infrastructure constraints to continue their learning and reach their full potential, and it helps educational institutes to save costs and improve quality of learning. This study aims to develop and empirically evaluate a conceptual model for predicting digital loyalty (DL) among participants in online accounting courses, as a key lever to execute an inclusive societal development agenda and ensure sustainability of education in an emerging country.

Design/methodology/approach
The study used quantitative primary data collected from survey questionnaires administered to 167 respondents in India and employed partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS SEM) to analyse the data.

Findings
We observed that perceived learning (PL) significantly mediated the relationship between learning performance (LP) and digital loyalty to an online accounting programme.

Research limitations/implications
Students’ attitudes and preferences have changed remarkably in recent years. Online education encourages participants to complete their courses, learn new and relevant skills, improve their quality of life and recommend online education to others. This facilitates an inclusive, open society with opportunities for all. The results of this study have certain implications. First, as a novel extension of Abrantes et al.’s (2007) work, the DL construct added a new key dimension to the model. Second, the use of PLS Predict introduced methodological rigour to measures such as R2 and blindfolding processes, improving the understanding of the PLS Predict algorithm’s application to prediction studies.

Practical implications
The study established PL as a mediating variable in the associations between LP and DL and between pedagogical affect (PA) and DL. These findings have practical implications for course design and execution programmes in educational institutes, especially those aiming to democratise education and ensure inclusivity. Online education service providers should focus on equipping students with updated, cross-functional and integrated skills.

Originality/value
Online education can foster an inclusive and open society by overcoming the twin limitations of geographical distance and infrastructure constraints resulting from scarce learning resources, especially in emerging markets, such as India. The study makes an original contribution by collecting participant data for online accounting courses in India to establish clearly the antecedents of DL. This study empirically demonstrates the role of LP as the most significant antecedent of PL and DL.
COVID-19 and medical tourism intentions for Iran – a test of the risk perception attitude framework (RPAF)
Authors: Abbaspour Ferdos , Soltani Sanaz , Tham Aaron 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
This paper aims to examine whether medical tourism can be a frontrunner in terms of post-pandemic recovery for the industry

Design/methodology/approach
A mixed-method analysis of 17 interviews and 210 questionnaires involving medical tourists to Iran was applied.

Findings
Medical tourists perceived the risks posed by COVID-19 as a temporal one, and attitudes toward post pandemic visitation intentions remained strong. In addition, these tourists can mostly be classified into responsive individuals, who demonstrate not only high risk but also high efficacy levels to negotiate the threats posed by the pandemic. No gender differences were located between male and female medical tourists in terms of post-COVID-19 travel intentions to Iran.

Originality/value
This research extends the application of the risk perception attitude framework to a medical tourism context. Furthermore, medical tourists are uncovered as another segment of crisis-resistant tourists.