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UrduAbstract Market-referencing helps market actors learn from what has gone before – saving them from reinventing the wheel. While extant studies show that market-referencing is essential for stabilising and legitimising new markets, little is known about how market-referencing is used…
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Ethical Sourcing and Decision Making in the Fashion Industry: A Longitudinal Qualitative Examination
Abstract Ethical sourcing is a crucial issue for the fashion industry, which is under intense pressure to build ethical and responsible supply chains. Despite its importance, we know little about how individual employees working in the fashion supply chain view…
The Impact of Ethical Leadership on Black Employees’ Workplace Experiences: Echoes from Black Culture and History
Abstract The goal of our work is to explore and highlight factors that contribute to positive experiences of Black employees. To accomplish this, we integrate behavioral ethics research into the Black scholarship literature. Specifically, we focus on the role of…
Study finds comprehensive dementia care improves caregiver confidence, but not behavioral symptoms
The Dementia Care Study (D-CARE) has found that health system and community-based dementia programs are no better than routine care in reducing caregiver strain or managing patient behaviors, but do improve caregivers’ confidence in their ability to manage challenges and access…
Employee Overtime and Innovation Dilemma
Abstract We examine the influence of human resource (HR) slack, specifically that accrued through employee overtime, on firm innovation in China. Leveraging textual analysis to gauge overtime levels, our findings reveal that although overtime increases innovation output, it does not…
‘It just seems that they don’t act like men’: The influence of gender role stereotypes on women’s entrepreneurial innovation activities
Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore how gender role stereotypes influence women entrepreneurs in their innovation activities. To examine how women perceive and respond to stereotypes that deem them less capable of initiating innovation processes of creative…
Learning in the gray zone: Harmful organizational learning from safety deviations in nuclear power plants
Abstract Organizations often encounter safety deviations, events that diverge from established safety standards without causing substantial harm. Despite their critical role in preventing severe safety incidents, organizational learning from safety deviations has been understudied. We propose that safety deviations lead…
Institutional Investors with Disciplinary History and CSR Behavior of Investee Firms
Abstract This study explores how the prior unethical behavior of institutional investors impacts the corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of the companies in which they invest. To identify such behavior, we focus on violations of laws and regulations by Registered…
Matchmakers or chaperones? How venture capital investors facilitate startups’ corporate venture capital partnership formation through aligning and disciplining
Abstract Building upon the recent extension of resource dependence theory, this study examines how venture capital (VC) investors provide social defenses for startups by playing the role of matchmakers through the trust-based aligning effect and the role of chaperones through…
Study Results: Exploring Gastric Cancer Risk Through Oral Microbiomes
New Brunswick, N.J., January 27, 2025 – Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is a type of cancer that starts in the stomach lining. Detecting the disease early can improve outcomes, but current methods are often invasive. A new study…
New Fluorescent Sensor Allows Detection of Key Metabolite in Living Cells for the First Time
Acetyl-CoA is an important metabolite that affects the progression of many diseases. Researchers have now developed the first sensor for acetyl-CoA that works in living cells, letting scientists measure dynamic changes in the molecule at a subcellular level. “Being able…
Microvesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells: A promising therapeutic strategy for acute respiratory distress syndrome-related pulmonary fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis significantly contributes to the pathogenesis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), markedly increasing patient mortality. Despite the established anti-fibrotic effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), numerous
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells promote uterine healing by activating the PI3K/AKT pathway and modulating inflammation in rat models
BACKGROUNDUterine injury can cause uterine scarring, leading to a series of complications that threaten women’s health. Uterine healing is a complex process, and there are currently no effective treatments. Although our previous studies h
Microvesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells: A promising therapeutic strategy for acute respiratory distress syndrome-related pulmonary fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis significantly contributes to the pathogenesis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), markedly increasing patient mortality. Despite the established anti-fibrotic effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), numerous
Extended protective effects of three dimensional cultured human mesenchymal stromal cells in a neuroinflammation model
BACKGROUNDHuman mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) possess regenerative potential due to pluripotency and paracrine functions. However, their stemness and immunomodulatory capabilities are sub-optimal in conventional two-dimensional (2D) cult
Bridging bioengineering and nanotechnology: Bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cell-exosome solutions for peripheral nerve injury
Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a common disease that is difficult to nerve regeneration with current therapies. Fortunately, Zou et al demonstrated the role and mechanism of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) in promoting
Microvesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells: A promising therapeutic strategy for acute respiratory distress syndrome-related pulmonary fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis significantly contributes to the pathogenesis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), markedly increasing patient mortality. Despite the established anti-fibrotic effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), numerous
Protective activity of adipose-derived stem cell extracellular vesicles in ischemia and/or reperfusion
Increasing evidence of the significant clinical value of protection against ischemia/reperfusion injury has contributed to the realization of the independent importance of this approach in improving prognosis and reducing cardiovascular mor
Microvesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells: A promising therapeutic strategy for acute respiratory distress syndrome-related pulmonary fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis significantly contributes to the pathogenesis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), markedly increasing patient mortality. Despite the established anti-fibrotic effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), numerous
Microvesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells: A promising therapeutic strategy for acute respiratory distress syndrome-related pulmonary fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis significantly contributes to the pathogenesis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), markedly increasing patient mortality. Despite the established anti-fibrotic effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), numerous
Melatonin regulation and the function of the periodontal ligament: Future perspective and challenges
The present article reviews the emerging role of melatonin (MT) and the Hippo-Yes-associated protein signaling pathway in periodontal regeneration, highlighting their potential to delay the aging process of periodontal ligament stem cells (
Advances in human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells-derived extracellular vesicles and biomaterial assemblies for endometrial injury treatment
Endometrial injury caused by repeated uterine procedures, infections, inflammation, or uterine artery dysfunction can deplete endometrial stem/progenitor cells and impair regeneration, thereby diminishing endometrial receptivity and evident
Stromal vascular fraction: Mechanisms and application in reproductive disorders
Stromal vascular fraction (SVF) is a complex mixture derived from adipose tissue, consisting of a variety of cells. Due to its potential for tissue repair, immunomodulation, and support of angiogenesis, SVF represents a promising frontier i
Immortalization of epidural fat-derived mesenchymal stem cells: In vitro characterization and adipocyte differentiation potential
BACKGROUNDMesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are promising candidates for regenerative therapy due to their self-renewal capability, multilineage differentiation potential, and immunomodulatory effects. The molecular characteristics of MSCs are
Elaborating On Ethnic Entrepreneurship: How Differences in Immigrant Founders’ Strategic Choices Regarding Human Capital Sourcing Affect Business Model Designs and Evolution
Abstract Strategic human capital literature assumes founders mobilize human resources from the market. Social capital research shows that relying on nonmarket sources, such as ethnic communities, for resources results in distinct ways of organizing business activities in immigrant and nonimmigrant…
Communicating During Societal Crises: How Entrepreneurs’ Interactions with Backers Affect Fundraising via Crowdfunding
Abstract We investigate how entrepreneurs communicate with crowdfunding backers during the onset of a societal crisis via a content analysis of campaigns active during the COVID-19 pandemic and a vignette experiment. While effective communication with stakeholders is critical for acquiring…
Psychology Researcher Richard Addante Has Identified A New Kind Of Human Memory Process
Richard Addante, who has spent more than a decade researching episodic memory–the cognitive process that involves processing and retrieving long-term memory–has identified a new kind of human memory process. According to Addante, associate professor of psychology at Florida Institute of Technology,…
Neighborhood Disadvantage and Mortality: Evaluating the Association
Living in a neighborhood with high unemployment rates, poor housing, low school quality, or poverty has been shown to have significant implications for residents’ health and well-being. Yet, little is known about the impact of neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage on the…
Generative artificial intelligence and evaluating strategic decisions
Abstract Research Summary Strategic decisions are uncertain and often irreversible. Hence, predicting the value of alternatives is important for strategic decision making. We investigate the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in evaluating strategic alternatives using business models generated by…
Justice, jealousy and performance: Evidence from neo-feudal Pakistan
Abstract Although jealousy is one of the most frequent emotions felt by employees at workplace with far-reaching consequences, empirical research understanding this discrete emotion remains scant, especially in frontline services. Drawing on justice theory, this research investigates the unexplored mediating…
What out-of-body experiences may tell us about the mind beyond the brain
Abstract The mind-body problem remains a central issue in the philosophy of mind. This paper examines how out-of-body experiences (OBEs) might provide insights into the relationship between the mind and body. Four interpretations of OBEs are considered. The first posits…
Digital transformation and firms’ bargaining power: Evidence from China
Abstract The escalating competition in the digital age has forced firms to increase their bargaining power. Given that firms are accelerating digital transformation (DT), clarifying the connection between DT and firms’ bargaining power remains to be determined. Therefore, this research,…
Clicks for money: Predicting video views through a sentiment analysis of titles and thumbnails
Abstract Videos dominate online marketing and social media content, and therefore making a video thumbnail highly clickable is a critical yet challenging task. Intense competition among vloggers and channel owners for advertising revenue and sponsorship has led to the increasing…
HPV genotype-specific prevalence and infection risks: A 10-year population-based study from the United States
Abstract Background: Various studies have reported on the impact of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Here we present the largest population-based investigation of genotype-specific distributions over the decade following implementation of the 4-valent HPV vaccine (HPV6/11/16/18) in the United States. Methods:…
Unveiling the web of interactions: Analyzing dynamic customer engagements across multiple websites
Abstract Online customers exhibit unique dynamic patterns during their journey. In the early phases, customers gather different information from multiple websites. Collectively, the information serves as references, helping customers to make informed decisions. Further, inferior options are eliminated until the…
Major government customer and corporate environmental responsibility: Evidence from China
Abstract A critical strategic choice for corporate governance is how a firm can take sufficient environmental responsibility to satisfy its key stakeholders. Our paper answers this question by studying how corporate environmental responsibility is affected when a firm’s major customer is the…
Indiana Dental Hygienists’ Perceptions, Willingness, and Challenges of Administering Vaccines
Abstract Purpose Immunization rates can be influenced by community access to immunizations and vaccine promotion from eligible providers. The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions, willingness, and challenges of vaccine administration among Indiana dental hygienists. Methods This cross-sectional study…
Relationships Between Dental Health Professional Shortage Residence Area and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life
Abstract Purpose Access to dental care has been an ongoing issue in the United States (US), impacting the individuals who directly experience the consequences of limited access to dental services. This study explores the relationship between residence in dental health professional…
Machine Learning for Predicting Corporate Violations: How Do CEO Characteristics Matter?
Abstract Based on upper echelon theory, we employ machine learning to explore how CEO characteristics influence corporate violations using a large-scale dataset of listed firms in China for the period 2010–2020. Comparing ten machine learning methods, we find that eXtreme…
Did Facebook Cheat?: A Test Case of Antitrust Ethics
Abstract Citing corporate concentration and lax enforcement since the Reagan era, the Biden administration has declared a new era of aggressive antitrust prosecution, bringing antimonopoly actions against tech giants such as Meta, Google, and Amazon. But what’s so bad about…
Learning from Failures of Co-owned Firms: Common Ownership and Information Disclosure Fraud
Abstract This study focuses on learning effects between firms connected by common ownership. We explore the learning effects in a certain setting that how decision-makers in focal firms learn from punishments for fraudulent disclosure in their co-owned firms. Baseline results…
Top Managers’ Rice Culture and Corporate Social Responsibility Performance
Abstract Ecological psychology regards culture as a response to the demands of the environment. As rice farming in history has significantly influenced the formation of human cultural consciousness, we investigate how the rice culture of a chairperson’s birthplace affects a…
Physical climate change exposure and firms’ adaptation strategy
Abstract Research Summary This article examines whether and how firms adapt to physical exposures to climate change. I build a novel dataset that compiles information on the adaptation strategies of publicly traded companies around the globe and merge it with…
Echo ‘Our’ Voice? The influences of team members on the voice behavior of focal employees
Abstract This study investigates the social processes that underpin the influences of team members’ voice behavior on the voice behavior of other individual members. The tests of the hypotheses, using survey data from 342 full-time employees working in 74 project…
Toward an improved causal test of network effects: Does alliance network position enhance firm innovation?
Abstract Research Summary Assessing whether network position causes firm outcomes is difficult because networks result from firms’ strategic choices. To address this issue, we develop a research design that separates self-driven network change from other-driven change. Because other-driven change suppresses…
Drug Offers Cost-Effective Protection for Newborns with Genetic Bleeding Disorder
Severe hemophilia A is a genetic disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly, posing a constant risk of dangerous bleeding episodes. Infants with severe hemophilia A (HA) are at risk of brain bleeds, which can lead to serious long-term brain damage. Emicizumab (Hemlibra) was approved by the FDA in 2018 to prevent and reduce bleeding for patients who suffer from hemophilia A.
Eyes that Lead: The charismatic influence of gaze signaling on employee approval and extra-effort
Abstract Charismatic leadership significantly influences organizational performance, with recent research emphasizing the pivotal role of leader behavior in conveying charisma to employees. In two studies we explore the underexplored concept of eye-directed gaze as a charismatic leadership signal and its…
Psychological Reactance to Anti-Piracy Messages explained by Gender and Attitudes
Abstract Digital piracy is costly to creative economies across the world. Studies indicate that anti-piracy messages can cause people to pirate more rather than less, suggesting the presence of psychological reactance. A gender gap in piracy behavior and attitudes towards…
Hybrid Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurs’ Well-Being: The Moderating Effect of Role Demands Outside Entrepreneurship
Abstract Current theorizing on learning during hybrid entrepreneurship is limited in explaining the circumstances under which entrepreneurs’ well-being benefits from a preceding phase in hybrid entrepreneurship. Using existing theory on entrepreneurial learning and role conflict, we argue that interfering demands…
The more, the better: The influence of overconfident CEOs on their firms’ digital orientation
Abstract Adopting a digital orientation (DO) is an essential organizing theme for firms seeking to lay the basis for a digital transformation by defining how to nurture digitalization strategies. Existing literature reveals that CEOs determine resource allocations for digital investments, with few insights into…