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Exploring the effects of brand risk management activities on brand security: a perspective from innovation stimulus as a moderator
Authors: Hoang Phi Dinh , Ta Thi Dao , Bui Hai-Yen Thi 
Published: November 2022

PurposeAlthough brand risk management (BRM) is widely acknowledged as critical concern of business leaders, there exists little empirical evidence regarding what activities firms could do to make their brand secured in the increasingly competitive market. Moreover, previous studies find out the important role of innovation stimulus in firm performance, but little attention is paid on how firm's innovation stimulates the firm's brand security. This study aims at exploring the impacts of BRM activities on brand security with the innovation stimulus as a moderator.Design/methodology/approachMixed method is applied in conducting this research. In the qualitative research, an interview with managers of 20 large-size foodstuff companies in Vietnam is conducted to obtain insights into their understanding BRM activities and brand security as well as the role of innovation stimulus in managing brand risk and developing measurements for new constructs. In the quantitative research, a sample of 258 respondents is collected for the tests of reliability and validity as well as all hypotheses using SPSS software.FindingsThe authors’ findings show that the level of implementation of BRM activities influences the brand security with the moderating effect of innovation stimulus. Specifically, four dimensions of BRM activities including: strategy, personnel, processes and investment have direct, positive and significant impact on brand security. Innovation stimulus including innovation in leadership and innovation in knowledge management could serve as a moderating variable.Originality/valueThe findings of the current study have contributed to BRM literature by highlighting the importance of the implementation of BRM activities and the key role of innovation stimulus in ensuring the brand security, on which previous studies have paid little attention. The study suggests some guidance for firms about how to improve the innovation stimulus in enhancing the effectiveness of BRM activities and, as a result, increasing the brand security of the firm.
Reflecting on the past—a key to facilitating learning in strategy practice?
Authors: Korin Heidi , Seeck Hannele , Liikamaa Kirsi 
Published: November 2022

PurposeThe literature on the past triggering learning in strategy practice is scant. To fill this gap, this study aims to examine the meaning of the past to learning in strategy practice and expands on the strategy-as-practice (SAP) literature. Understanding the relationship between the past and learning in strategy practice is important because learning is what keeps strategy practice in motion and remains in place, even if organizations and strategy practitioners change.Design/methodology/approachThe authors used a longitudinal case study design combined with historical methods to examine how the past is embedded in present strategy practice. To capture learning in strategy practice over time, the authors applied a four-stage methodology in our analysis of document and interview data.FindingsThe authors identified four dimensions of the past embedded in the present strategy practice. These dimensions emerged from the analysis of the interviews and document data. The study’s results showed that the past appears in structures and routines, materiality, positioning and reflecting over repeated rounds of strategic planning. According to the study’s results, reflecting on strategy practice draws on past structures and routines, positioning and materiality. The past facilitates reflecting and reflecting on the past enables learning in strategy practice.Originality/valueThe authors constructed a conceptual model and showed that in strategy practice, reflection triggers learning. The authors contributed to theory development by demonstrating how the past is embedded in present strategy practice and is available for use by strategy practitioners. The authors showed that strategy practice is a continuous learning process.
Employees’ perceptions and earnings benchmarks
Authors: Park Jung Eun “JP” , Wang Yiding , Wei Sijing 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
Employees, as internal stakeholders, not only play significant roles in a company’s operations but are also important users of a company’s financial information. However, prior accounting research to date has not explored whether employees incorporate a firm’s ability to meet earnings benchmarks in forming and revising their perceptions of firms. This study aims to focus on whether a firm’s ability to meet relevant earnings benchmarks impacts employees’ perceptions.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors use employees’ perception scores from the 100 Best Companies to Work for from 1998 to 2015. The authors conduct an empirical study to examine the impact of beating earnings benchmarks on the perceptions of employees by estimating regression analyses. The dependent variable is employee perceptions of the firm. The variables of interest are the earnings growth and the analyst forecast benchmarks. The authors control for earnings performance and other determinants of employees’ perceptions.

Findings
The authors find that beating the earnings benchmarks is relevant for employees but has different impacts on the employees’ perceptions of firms. Specifically, both level and change analyses suggest that a firm’s ability to beat the earnings growth benchmark affects employees’ perceptions. However, the authors find no associations between employees’ perceptions and the analyst forecast benchmarks.

Research limitations/implications
The authors recognize the amount of variation among the two groups’ perceptions from the binary variable creates an inherent limitation that the authors examine the best firms in terms of employee perceptions compared to the second-best firms. Therefore, the authors create another measure, EMPLOYEE_PERCEPTION2, which equals one if the firm’s ranking is within the top quartile and zero if the firm’s ranking is within the bottom quartile. This new variable increases the variation of employees’ perceptions in the sample to address the inherent limitation by allowing us to compare the best firms to the worst firms in the sample.

Originality/value
The study highlights the importance of beating earnings benchmarks for employees as a broader group of stakeholders. The study contributes to accounting benchmarks literature by exploring a different group of earnings benchmarks users. The authors also contribute to psychology studies by providing empirical evidence on the previously untested, intuitive prediction that employees’ views depend on a firm’s ability to meet relevant earnings benchmarks.
Colleagues' norms regarding work-related messages: their differential effects among remote and onsite workers
Authors: Gillet Nicolas , Austin Stéphanie , Huyghebaert-Zouaghi Tiphaine , Fernet Claude , Morin Alexandre J.S. 
Published: November 2022

PurposeResearch has shown that colleagues' norms promoting the need to respond quickly to work-related messages (CN) have a negative effect on work recovery experiences. In the present study, the authors examine the direct and indirect – through affective rumination and problem-solving pondering – effects of these norms on work–family conflict, family–work conflict and job satisfaction, and verify whether and how these associations differ between employees working onsite (n = 158) or remotely (n = 284).Design/methodology/approachA total of 442 employees completed an online survey that covered measures on CN, affective rumination, problem-solving pondering, work–family conflict, family–work conflict and job satisfaction.FindingsAs hypothesized, the study results revealed that CN were positively related to work–family conflict and family–work conflict, but not to job satisfaction. Moreover, the indirect effects of CN on work–family conflict and job satisfaction were significantly mediated by affective rumination and problem-solving pondering, whereas the indirect effects of these norms on family–work conflict were significantly mediated by affective rumination. Finally, the relations between CN and the mediators (affective rumination and problem-solving pondering) were stronger among employees working onsite than among employees working remotely.Originality/valueThese results revealed that working remotely buffered the detrimental effects of CN on affective rumination and problem-solving pondering.
Mycorrhizal nutrient acquisition strategies shape tree competition and coexistence dynamics
Authors: Van Nuland Michael E. , Ke Po‐Ju , Wan Joe , Peay Kabir G. 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Mycorrhizal fungi with different nutrient acquisition strategies influence plant species performance and physiology, thereby defining their trophic niche. This might drive resource competition dynamics that cumulatively impact tree species coexistence, but few manipulative experiments have directly tested this.

Combining surveys and experiments in a modern coexistence theory framework, we tested how variation in mycorrhizal strategies and nutrient conditions affects plant competitive outcomes. We focused on two genera of co‐occurring tree species with different mycorrhizal states: Acer (arbuscular mycorrhizal, AM) and Populus (dual mycorrhizal, but often considered predominantly ectomycorrhizal, EM).

The EM and AM fungal responsiveness in Populus species varied with latitude and nitrogen (N) limitation. Host‐specific soil microbiome conditioning and inorganic N fertilization combined to qualitatively affect coexistence outcomes. Lower N conditions favoured Populus over Acer trees, and N fertilization reversed this outcome for southern species, aligning with regional‐scale forest mycorrhizal transitions.

Results from the coexistence experiment also predict competitive exclusion between the tree species pairs, which could arise, in part, from their mycorrhizal differences and is consistent with alternative stable states in dominant forest mycorrhizal strategies. Such bistability appears in natural systems as a bimodal distribution of Populus vs. Acer tree species dominance using long‐term forest inventory data.

Synthesis: The magnitude and outcome of microbially mediated competition between Populus and Acer depends on soil nutrient availability, which likely relates to their mycorrhizal differentiation. These findings support the importance of mycorrhizal symbioses for contributing to large‐scale biogeographical patterns of tree species trophic niche separation across soil resource gradients and bistability in forest mycorrhizal structure.
Clinical characteristics of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander emergency department patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome
Authors: Stephensen Laura , Greenslade Jaimi , Starmer Katrina , Starmer Greg , Stone Richard , Bonnin Robert , Brazzale Anthony , Drahm‐Butler Tileah , Campbell Virginia , Davis Tania , Mowatt Elizabeth , Brown Nathan , Proctor Karlie , Ashover Sarah , Milburn Tanya , McCormack Louise , Graves Nicholas , Gatton Michelle , Mahoney Ray , Parsonage William , Cullen Louise 
Published: November 2022

AbstractObjectivesTo describe the demographics, presentation characteristics, clinical features and cardiac outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients who present to a regional cardiac referral centre ED with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS).MethodsThis was a single‐centre observational study conducted at a regional referral hospital in Far North Queensland, Australia from November 2017 to September 2018 and January 2019 to December 2019. Study participants were 278 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people presenting to an ED and investigated for suspected ACS. The main outcome measure was the proportion of patients with ACS at index presentation and differences in characteristics between those with and without ACS.ResultsACS at presentation was diagnosed in 38.1% of patients (n = 106). The mean age of patients with ACS was 53.5 years (SD 9.5) compared with 48.7 years (SD 12.1) in those without ACS (P = 0.001). Patients with ACS were more likely to be male (63.2% vs 39.0%, P < 0.001), smokers (70.6% vs 52.3%, P = 0.002), have diabetes (56.6% vs 38.4%, P = 0.003) and have renal impairment (24.5% vs 10.5%, P = 0.002).ConclusionsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with suspected ACS have a high burden of traditional cardiac risk factors, regardless of whether they are eventually diagnosed with ACS. These patients may benefit from assessment for coronary artery disease regardless of age at presentation.
Island settings and their influence on geographical research methods
Authors: Agius Karl 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis study presents lessons learned from the application of mixed methods during three field visits to central Mediterranean islands over an eight‐year period to learn about and from visitors who voluntarily paid to experience ecotourism. The study outlines various challenges encountered in research in small island settings. Such challenges include logistical difficulties to reach islands, including those originating from weather conditions, difficulty in practising observation in small communities, sampling dilemmas, different levels of trust and willingness to disclose views among interview participants, lack of standardised data, language barriers that may limit who conducts research on specific islands, and substantial fluctuations in population size throughout the year. Findings show that the choice and application of methods for island research need to be informed by island dynamics; this entails adapting methods and using different data collection techniques to mitigate challenges arising from island settings. The study also outlines the need of more research in the application of mixed methods when studying islands.
The dynamics and livelihood implications of illegal mining in Ghana: A critical assessment
Authors: Afriyie Kwadwo , Abass Kabila , Frempong Foster , Arthur Beatrice , Gyasi Razak M 
Published: November 2022

AbstractDiscourses on “illegal” or informal small‐scale mining (galamsey) have presented it largely as a menace. Using Ghana as the focus of our study, we present a counter‐narrative to the predominant discourse. Employing qualitative in‐depth interviews with 193 local galamsey operators, the study found that economic factors coupled with the combative posture of state regulatory agencies explain the persistence of illegal activity. Although galamsey is not problem‐free, the study revealed it is the livelihood support base of such communities, providing jobs and incomes to many households. Since mineral‐rich local communities, at least, in part, depend on galamsey, the state and its regulatory agencies could collaboratively work with local agencies and mineral‐rich communities to fully exploit the hidden treasures in galamsey while reducing the proximate negative effects.
Anti‐virulence activity of novel (1‐heteroaryloxy‐2‐hydroxypropyl)‐ phenylpiperazine derivatives against both wild‐type and clinical drug‐resistant Candida albicans strains
Authors: Huang Junjun , Song Shihao , Zhao Shuo , Sun Xiuyun , Wang Zijie , Huang Xiaorong , Xiao Qing , Deng Yinyue 
Published: November 2022

AbstractCandida albicans is an important human fungal pathogen. Our previous study disclosed that aryloxy‐phenylpiperazine skeleton was a promising molecule to suppress C. albicans virulence by inhibiting hypha formation and biofilm formation. In order to deeply understand the efficacy and mechanism of action of phenylpiperazine compounds, and obtain new derivatives with excellent activity against C. albicans, hence, we synthesized three series of (1‐heteroaryloxy‐2‐hydroxypropyl)‐phenylpiperazines and evaluated their inhibitory activity against C. albicans both in vitro and in vivo in this study. Compared with previously reported aryloxy‐phenylpiperazines, part of these heteroaryloxy derivatives improved their activities by strongly suppressing hypha formation and biofilm formation in C. albicans SC5314. Especially, (9H‐carbazol‐4‐yl)oxy derivatives 25, 26, 27 and 28 exhibited strong activity in reducing C. albicans virulence in both human cell lines in vitro and mouse infection models in vivo. The compound 27 attenuated the virulence of various clinical C. albicans strains, including clinical drug‐resistant C. albicans strains. Moreover, additive effects of the compound 27 with antifungal drugs against drug‐resistant C. albicans strains were also discussed. Furthermore, the compound 27 significantly improved the composition and richness of the faecal microbiota in mice infected by C. albicans. These findings indicate that these piperazine compounds have great potential to be developed as new therapeutic drugs against C. albicans infection.
Clinical efficacy of amrubicin in patients with small cell lung cancer relapse after first‐line treatment including immune checkpoint inhibitors: A retrospective multicenter study (TOPGAN 2021‐01)
Authors: Uematsu Shinya , Kitazono Satoru , Tanaka Hisashi , Saito Ryota , Kawashima Yosuke , Ohyanagi Fumiyoshi , Tozuka Takehiro , Ryosuke Tsugitomi , Sakatani Toshio , Horiike Atsushi , Yoshizawa Takahiro , Saiki Masafumi , Tambo Yuichi , Koyama Junji , Kanazu Masaki , Kudo Keita , Tsuchiya‐Kawano Yuko , Yanagitani Noriko , Nishio Makoto 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundThe therapeutic efficacy of cytotoxic anticancer drugs has been reported to be enhanced after immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) in non–small cell lung cancer; however, it is unclear whether the same is applicable for small cell lung cancer (SCLC). We evaluated the efficacy of second‐line amrubicin (AMR) following first‐line platinum‐based chemotherapy and ICI combination therapy (chemo‐ICI) in SCLC.Patients and MethodsWe retrospectively enrolled consecutive patients with SCLC treated with AMR as a second‐line following chemo‐ICI as first‐line between July 2019 and April 2021 from 16 institutions throughout Japan. We investigated the therapeutic effectiveness, safety, and efficacy‐enhancing variables of AMR.ResultsOverall, 89 patients treated with AMR after first‐line chemo‐ICI were analyzed. The overall response rate (ORR) was 29.2% (95% confidence intervals [CI], 20.1–39.8) and median PFS (m PFS) was 2.99 months (95% CI, 2.27–3.65). Patients who relapsed more than 90 days after receiving first‐line platinum combination therapy (sensitive relapse) exhibited greater ORR (58.3% vs. 24.7%, p = 0.035) and m PFS (5.03 vs. 2.56 months, p = 0.019) than patients who relapsed in <90 days (refractory relapse). Grade 3 or higher adverse events were mainly hematological toxicity.ConclusionsOur study suggested that the therapeutic effect of AMR was not enhanced after ICI on SCLC. However, AMR may be effective in cases of sensitive relapse after chemo‐ICI. There was no increase in severe toxicity associated with AMR after ICI.
Safety of anti‐SARS‐CoV‐2 messenger RNA vaccine in lung cancer patients undergoing anticancer chemotherapy: A multicenter, prospective, observational, patient‐reported outcome study
Authors: Harada Daijiro , Tamura Tomoki , Ninomiya Kiichiro , Kubo Toshio , Kuyama Shoichi , Tachibana Sayaka , Inoue Koji , Chikamori Kenichi , Kudo Kenichiro , Ochi Nobuaki , Maeda Yoshinobu , Kiura Katsuyuki 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundCOVID‐19 incidence is high in patients with cancer. The fatality rate was high for the Delta variant, necessitating infection prevention by vaccination. This study evaluated the safety of a SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccine in patients with advanced lung cancer receiving anticancer therapy.MethodsWe prospectively enrolled patients receiving anticancer drugs for advanced lung cancer and planning SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccination. Early side effects within 7 days of vaccination were evaluated using patient‐reported outcome (PRO) surveys. Chi‐square test and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used.ResultsPost‐vaccination PROs were collected from 406 patients (252 were males). The mean age was 72 years. Treatment at the time of initial vaccination included chemotherapy, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI), a combination of chemotherapy and ICI, targeted therapy including tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and others in 115, 93, 45, 147, and six cases, respectively. The vaccines administered were BNT162b2 and mRNA273 in 361 and three cases, respectively and unknown in 42 cases. A total of 16.1% of patients developed fever (38°C) after the second mRNA vaccination (95% confidence interval: 12.6%–20.1%). This rate is comparable to data previously reported in 120 patients and slightly higher than that of healthy participants of the BNT162b2 study. Patients receiving treatment with cytotoxic anticancer agents were more likely to have high fever. Multivariate analysis showed no correlation between fever frequency and patient background. No serious initial adverse events due to vaccination were observed.ConclusionsAnti‐SARS‐CoV‐2 mRNA vaccination is safe; however, post‐vaccination fever is more common in patients undergoing lung cancer treatment than in healthy individuals.
Mitigating pseudoreplication and bias in resource selection functions with autocorrelation‐informed weighting
Authors: Alston Jesse M. , Fleming Christen H. , Kays Roland , Streicher Jarryd P. , Downs Colleen T. , Ramesh Tharmalingam , Reineking Björn , Calabrese Justin M. 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Resource selection functions (RSFs) are among the most commonly used statistical tools in both basic and applied animal ecology. They are typically parameterized using animal tracking data, and advances in animal tracking technology have led to increasing levels of autocorrelation between locations in such data sets. Because RSFs assume that data are independent and identically distributed, such autocorrelation can cause misleadingly narrow confidence intervals and biased parameter estimates.

Data thinning, generalized estimating equations and step selection functions (SSFs) have been suggested as techniques for mitigating the statistical problems posed by autocorrelation, but these approaches have notable limitations that include statistical inefficiency, unclear or arbitrary targets for adequate levels of statistical independence, constraints in input data and (in the case of SSFs) scale‐dependent inference. To remedy these problems, we introduce a method for likelihood weighting of animal locations to mitigate the negative consequences of autocorrelation on RSFs.

In this study, we demonstrate that this method weights each observed location in an animal's movement track according to its level of non‐independence, expanding confidence intervals and reducing bias that can arise when there are missing data in the movement track.

Ecologists and conservation biologists can use this method to improve the quality of inferences derived from RSFs. We also provide a complete, annotated analytical workflow to help new users apply our method to their own animal tracking data using the ctmm R package.