Responsible Management Research Articles

Collaborative weighting in federated graph neural networks for disease classification with the human-in-the-loop

The authors introduce a novel framework that integrates federated learning with Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) to classify diseases, incorporating Human-in-the-Loop methodologies. This advanced framework innovatively employs collaborative voting mechanisms on subgraphs within a Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) network, situated in a federated ensemble-based deep learning context. This methodological approach marks a significant stride in the development of explainable and privacy-aware Artificial Intelligence, significantly contributing to the progression of personalized digital medicine in a responsible and transparent manner.

Fluxapyroxad induced toxicity of earthworms: Insights from multi-level experiments and molecular simulation studies

Fluxapyroxad, an emerging succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor fungicide, is widely used due to its excellent properties. Given its persistence in soil with a 50 % disappearance time of 183–1000 days, it is crucial to evaluate the long-term effects of low-dose fluxapyroxad on non-target soil organisms such as earthworms (Eisenia fetida). The present study investigated the impacts of fluxapyroxad (0.01, 0.1, and 1 mg kg−1) on Eisenia fetida over 56 days, focusing on oxidative stress, digestive and nervous system functions, and histopathological changes. We also explored the mechanisms of fluxapyroxad-enzyme interactions through molecular docking and dynamics simulations. Results demonstrated a significant dose-response relationship in the integrated biomarker response of 12 biochemical indices. Fluxapyroxad altered expression levels of functional genes and induced histopathological damage in earthworm epidermis and intestines. Molecular simulations revealed that fluxapyroxad is directly bound to active sites of critical enzymes, potentially disrupting their structure and function. Even at low doses, long-term fluxapyroxad exposure significantly impacted earthworm physiology, with effects becoming more pronounced over time. Our findings provide crucial insights into the chronic toxicity of fluxapyroxad and emphasize the importance of long-term, low-dose studies in pesticide risk assessment in soil. This research offers valuable guidance for the responsible management and application of fungicides.

Understanding patient and health care provider perceptions of barriers and facilitators to diabetes care in immigrant and refugee populations

BackgroundThere is a lack of literature which assesses both patient and health care provider (HCP) perceptions of barriers and facilitators to diabetes health care in immigrant and refugee populations within the United States. This study uniquely incorporates both cohorts’ perceptions on the same topic to assess for congruency and discrepancies in perspectives.MethodsSurveys were deployed to patients with diabetes and HCPs to solicit perceptions of barriers and facilitators to diabetes care, with the intention to determine similarities and differences between cohorts. A literature review was conducted to explore barriers and facilitators to diabetes care in immigrant/refugee populations in the US to aid in development of the survey used in this study, as no validated survey existed. Broad recruitment strategies were used, including snowball sampling. Descriptive statistics were calculated and reported p-values were derived from a chi-squared or Fisher’s exact test and used for categorical data and a Wilcoxon rank sum or Kruskal–Wallis rank sum test was used for continuous data. Qualitive analysis was completed using the inductive analysis method.ResultsAmong 19 immigrant and refugee patients and 35 HCPs, almost all facilitators to diabetes care were endorsed by patients and HCPs as helpful. The highest ranked facilitator among patients and HCPs was having access to health insurance. Patients rated stress, while HCPs rated lack of health insurance as the biggest barriers to diabetes care for immigrants and refugees. Patients and HCPs differed in perspective on who held primary responsibility for diabetes management. Patients wanted more diabetes education and nutrition support, while HCPs thought understanding patients’ cultural context/sensitivity, providing more education, and having language/translation services were the most important things HCPs can do to care for patients’ diabetes.ConclusionsImmigrant/refugee patients and HCPs largely agree about what factors are most helpful in managing diabetes, with access to health insurance as the greatest facilitator. However, while HCPs identified lack of health insurance as the greatest barrier to care, immigrant and refugee patients cited the role of stress as the greatest challenge in managing their diabetes. There was a striking difference in perception of responsibility for diabetes management, with 89% of patient participants responding that the patient is responsible, while only 17% of HCPs responded that the patient was responsible. Future work should include surveys translated into languages other than English to further elicit the perspective of diabetes care in immigrant/refugee populations. Clinical recommendations based on this study include assessing and supporting patient stressors, assuring patients understand that diabetes management is a partnership, providing culturally tailored diabetes education, and increasing access to health insurance.

Corporate environmental responsibility’s influence on risk-taking in Chinese A-share listed companies

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the relationship between corporate environmental responsibility (CER) and risk-taking in Chinese A-share listed companies from 2011 to 2020. It seeks to understand the influence of CER on risk-taking behavior and explore potential moderating factors.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative approach is used, using data from Chinese A-share listed companies over the specified period. Regression analysis is used to examine the relationship between CER and risk-taking, while considering moderating variables such as performance aspiration, environmental enrichment and contextual factors.FindingsThe findings indicate that CER positively influences corporate risk-taking, with significant impacts on information asymmetry and corporate reputation. Moreover, positive performance aspiration strengthens the effect of CER on risk-taking, while negative performance aspiration and environmental enrichment weaken this effect. Cross-sectional analysis shows that the positive association between CER and risk-taking is more prominent for firms located in areas with strict environmental regulation, for nonstate-owned firms, and for firms with higher levels of internal control.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the literature by providing insights into the dynamics between CER and risk-taking in the Chinese market context. It expands existing knowledge by considering the influence of performance aspiration on this relationship, offering practical implications for firms seeking to enhance corporate performance through strategic management of environmental responsibilities.

A Quantitative Particle-Based Approach for the Geometallurgical Assessment of Tailings Deposits

Tailings generated during ore processing may host significant residual contents of valuable commodities, including critical metals. The particle properties of the tailings, such as mineralogy, particle size, and the surface liberation of ore minerals, strongly control processing behaviour. This study explores a novel combination of methods for incorporating particle data, derived from automated mineralogy, into geometallurgical models of tailings deposits to better understand their reprocessing potential and the economic feasibility of re-mining. This was achieved through binning of different particle types, geostatistical modelling of particle bin frequencies, and bootstrap resampling to reconstruct particle populations. The spatial distributions of processing-relevant particle properties throughout the tailings deposit were predicted with corresponding uncertainties. There are clear systematic trends in the spatial distributions of different particle types, resulting from the sedimentary-style deposition of the tailings. For instance, the tailings nearer the dam walls comprise coarser, silicate-rich particles, while fine-grained and well-liberated sulphide mineral particles are more abundant in the centre of the tailings deposit. As a result, robust models could be developed for the spatial distributions of particle size and mineralogy, which strongly control the sorting of particles during deposition, and other related properties, such as sulphide mineral grain sizes. Finally, a bulk sulphide flotation process was simulated and acid mine drainage potential estimated using the interpolated particle data. Around 58% of the sulphide minerals present could be recoverable by flotation, with the recoverable sulphide portion decreasing towards the centre of the TSF due to the fine-grained nature of the sulphide minerals. The acid mine drainage potential of the tailings is estimated to be moderate to high, indicating that the carbonate minerals present are not sufficient to neutralise the high acid-generating potential of the sulphide minerals. Overall, this study demonstrates how particle-based geometallurgical models can be developed and utilised for practical applications, with the aim of improving the accuracy of resource and reserve estimations of tailings deposits and the sustainable and responsible management of anthropogenic resources. The methodology proposed here can be easily transferred to other tailings deposits.

Trust in Asian leadership: fostering social responsibility and ethical advocacy in the Vietnamese public sector Human Resource management

Trust in Asian leadership: fostering social responsibility and ethical advocacy in the Vietnamese public sector Human Resource management

The Co-Sponsor in the conduct of a Clinical Trial in Germany

The sponsor is highly relevant in the conduct of clinical trials, both from a financial point of view and in terms of responsibility for study management. Until now, only one sponsor was designated as the primary contact for the conduct of clinical trials. The new regulation (EU) No 536/2014 allows the use of multiple sponsors, so-called co-sponsors. But this also raises new problems and questions for existing contracts and new contracts between sponsors, especially regarding the liability of one or more co-sponsors in the external as well as the internal relationship. This article highlights the issues arising from this amendment and clarifies the differences between a sponsor and a co-sponsor.

Mapping the evolution of ethical standards in trading: A bibliometric analysis

Amid concerns about financial social responsibility, the significance of ethical standards in trading has grown. Recent years have seen increased focus on exploring diverse ethics in trading, from fundamental principles to cutting-edge techniques. Our objective is to shed light on the state of ethics in trading through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 3010 research articles published between 1976 and 2022, drawing data from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS). This analysis includes identifying publications, examining co-authorship patterns, determining top countries in scientific output, analyzing citations, exploring influential journals, and assessing keyword co-occurrence. Recurring themes mirror the academic progression of ethics in trading, especially regarding new technologies like high-frequency trading, offering insights for future research. Two standout considerations are the ethical implications of short selling in high-frequency trading and ethical management in commodity trading, linked to the evolving landscape of social responsibility in trade management.

Uncovering pathways towards sustainable transportation: Investigating factors influencing societal acceptance of end-of-life vehicle management in Indonesia.

Addressing the critical environmental challenge of end-of-life vehicle (ELV) management in Indonesia's transportation industry, this study investigates the complex interplay between societal factors and technical adoption. We use a comprehensive survey and path analysis to investigate the relationships between demographic characteristics (gender, age, income and education) and ELV acceptance, revealing complex preferences and concerns across several population groups. Comparative analyses with previous research reveal gender-specific inequities and age-related problems, emphasizing the importance of customized measures. Our findings indicate that environmental concerns exhibit a significant positive relationship with community acceptance (path coefficient = 0.426, p < 0.001). Moreover, technological familiarity (path coefficient = 0.352, p < 0.001) and infrastructure availability (path coefficient = 0.518, p < 0.001) demonstrate noteworthy positive associations, emphasizing the role of knowledge and accessible infrastructure in promoting acceptance. Conversely, the cost of adoption exhibits a negative relationship with societal acceptance (path coefficient = -0.269, p < 0.001), suggesting potential challenges that must be addressed. Mediation analysis uncovers the mediating roles of information exposure, perceived safety, as well as convenience and accessibility. Total effects analysis validates the collective influence of crucial factors while acknowledging the potential hindrance posed by the cost of adoption. Our findings contribute to inclusive policies and initiatives for sustainable ELV practices, offering insights to address a critical environmental issue in Indonesia. Although acknowledging limitations in scope and methodology, our research advances the discourse on sustainable transportation transitions and guides strategies to promote responsible ELV management in pursuing a greener and more socially equitable future.

Confucian culture and corporate environmental management: The role of innovation, financing constraints and managerial myopia

This paper explores the impact of Confucian culture on the environmental management practices of firms, utilizing data from A-share listed companies in China from 2009 to 2022. The study reveals several significant findings: (1) Firms in regions with a stronger presence of Confucian culture are more likely to adopt environmentally responsible management practices; (2) Confucian culture enhances firms' environmental management through three channels: promoting innovation, easing financing constraints, and reducing managerial myopia, with a particular emphasis on alleviating financing constraints; (3) Regional environmental regulations mitigate the positive influence of Confucian culture on firms' environmental management practices. This study contributes to the literature by elucidating the determinants of corporate environmental management and emphasizing the critical role of cultural factors, particularly in overcoming financial barriers, in corporate decision-making.

Pengaruh desentralisasi terhadap kinerja manajer yang dimediasi oleh sistem akuntansi manajemen (Studi kasus pada dealer dan showroom di Kota Manado)

Good interaction between the management accounting system and decentralization will give positive results to the manager's performance due to the alignment of information and decision-making that can improve the company's performance. The purpose of this study to find out the effect of decentralization on manager performance mediated by management accounting system on dealerships and showrooms in Manado City. This study used an extended multiple regression analysis model with an analytical path model. The results of decentralization research directly affect the significance of managerial performance. It means that the greater the degree of delegation of authority and responsibility of top management to middle and lower managers in the form of decision-making, the higher the managerial performance. Decentralization has a significant effect on the management accounting system, but the management accounting system has no significant effect on the manager's performance. From these results, the management accounting system was unable to mediate the influence of decentralization on manager performance.

Blessing or Curse? Role of Socially Responsible Human Resource Management in Employee Resilience

Blessing or Curse? Role of Socially Responsible Human Resource Management in Employee Resilience

Recent Advances in Assessing Environmental Effects of Marine Renewable Energy Around the World

Abstract Marine renewable energy (MRE) is increasingly of interest to coastal nations as a source of renewable energy that can support climate change mitigation goals as well as provide secure locally-produced energy for coastal and island communities. MRE extracts power from tidal streams, waves, ocean currents, run of rivers, and gradients in the ocean, with specialized devices developed and tested for each energy resource. Alongside development of MRE technologies and systems, first in Europe and then in North America, Australia, Asia, and other regions, it has been universally recognized that there is also a need to examine potential effects on marine animals, habitats, ecosystem processes, local communities and other sea users, to ensure that the MRE industry can be developed in a responsible and sustainable manner. This paper looks at the status of assessment and monitoring for potential environmental effects associated with MRE projects around the world. Over 80 projects were identified worldwide as having been tested, demonstrated, or commercially deployed with associated environmental monitoring. Five of the projects that represent tidal stream, wave, and run of river projects are examined in more detail to determine the types of data and information collected for those projects, the outputs of the monitoring campaigns, and the actions taken as a result of the data collection and analysis. Recommendations are provided for standardization of the monitoring approaches, instruments, and analysis methods at MRE project sites worldwide.

The role of socially responsible human resource management in improving performance: An analysis of subjective well-being as a mediating variable

The study aims to reveal the dynamic interaction between institutions, organizations, and employees in implementing social responsibility HRM (SRHRM) in SOEs as an institutional pressure. This research utilizes the hypothetic deductive method. Data were collected through a survey of SOE employees, and 524 complete and outlier-free responses were collected. Data analysis used structural equation model techniques. SRHRM strengthens institutional mechanisms to ensure sustainability. Employee job satisfaction and engagement optimize SRHRM functions to support green and non-green performance. The integration of CSR into corporate HR governance affects organizational members' behavior and social structure. It has implications for the organization, society, and a sustainable global world while maintaining balance (triple bottom line). This study provides a comprehensive picture of companies' response mechanisms and proactive behavior in the face of pressure. The success of SRHRM lies in its ability to improve well-being (satisfaction and engagement), which develops based on felt obligation. The felt obligation is vital to employees' engagement with sustainability through green work outcomes.

Dynamics of Public Participation on Sustainable Resource Management in County Government of Kericho, Kenya

Sustainable resource management involve managing resources in a way that their sources are not depleted; so that the future generations can also benefit from it. Africa is endowed with diverse and abundant natural resources and stands at a critical juncture where responsible and sustainable management of these resources is paramount for the continent's development. The Kenyan governments (national-level and county-level) recognize the need for sustainable resource management for the good of the citizens. In devolved government units in Kenya, sustainable resource management is a critical. This study sought to assess the dynamics of public participation on sustainable resource management in county government of Kericho, Kenya. The study was guided by Resource-based view theory, administrative theory, transformational leadership theory and the theory of Planned Behaviour. This study adopted a pragmatism approach that took a practical and flexible approach, focusing on the usefulness and applicability of research findings, rather than an all-or-nothing, mutually exclusive philosophical position. A descriptive research design with a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative data collections was adopted. The target population of the study comprised a total of 213 senior, middle and lower level management staff of the county government of Kericho. The Stratified random sampling was used to develop a sample from different management groups. A sample of 139 management staff was selected using Slovin’s formula. Reliability of the study was ensured by conducting a pilot study in the neighbouring County Government of Nakuru while context, content and criterion validity were ascertained by the researcher in the field of study. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics which described the nature of ethical leadership and sustainable resource management. Inferential statistics (Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis) were used to determine the nature of influence between the variables. This was done with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Qualitative data was analysed by themes and content analysis. The study findings revealed that, public participation had a statistically significant influence on sustainable resource management. The study concluded that there exists a strong and significant relationship between public participation (r=0.832 and p=0.000) and sustainable resource management in Kericho County, Kenya. The study recommends that in order to enhance public participation members of the public should be empowered by giving the information and documents containing information on development activities and legislations that require their input in advance so that they know and understand what they are coming to do in public forums.

Innovative Approach for Serious Educational Games with Creative Visualization in Selected Eco-context

This paper presents a new research approach for technological solutions in the ProNature project to create an innovative software platform for serious educational games with creative visualization to build competence on natural ecosystems, responsible management of natural resources and environmental protection. With the built software platform and based on created educational game scenarios, demonstration serious educational games with creative visualization will be developed in a selected eco-context.

The Reality of The State's Responsibility for Victims of Natural Disasters in The Perspective of Human Rights

This study critically examines the state's role in fulfilling its responsibilities towards victims of natural disasters from a human rights perspective. It aims to analyze the nature of these responsibilities, their conceptual framework, and the factors influencing their effective implementation. Using a philosophical approach alongside qualitative research methods like interviews and direct observations, the study seeks to deepen understanding of how state actions intersect with humanitarian principles. Key findings emphasize the importance of grounding state responsibilities in humanitarian values to uphold human rights and preserve the dignity of affected individuals. This perspective is particularly relevant in Indonesia, where Pancasila principles underscore the state's role in disaster response and recovery. Despite these principles, the study identifies persistent challenges such as inadequate disaster mitigation policies, insufficient community protection measures, and complexities in inter-governmental coordination. To enhance the implementation of state responsibilities in disaster management, several recommendations are proposed. Firstly, integrating humanitarian considerations into criteria for determining national disaster status is essential to prioritize human rights in decision-making. Secondly, regional governments should allocate resources in their budget planning for both proactive disaster prevention and effective post-disaster response tailored to local vulnerabilities. Additionally, the study advocates for improved disaster mitigation policies, including comprehensive public education on disaster impacts, strict building regulations, and robust disaster risk zoning frameworks. Addressing these recommendations can align state actions with humanitarian principles, thereby improving the protection and well-being of communities affected by natural disasters.

Polymedia Literacy and Other Ethical Considerations for Online Ethnographic Research on Social Networking Sites.

Drawing on the authors' own ethnographic research, this article discusses the importance of developing polymedia literacy as a key step toward ethical online research on social networking sites (SNS). Polymedia literacy entails the ability to critically analyze the vast landscape of SNS, their affordances, and users' social motivations for choosing specific SNS for their interactions. Internet researchers face several ethical challenges, including issues of informed consent, "public" and "private" online spaces, and data protection. Even when research ethics committees waive the need for a formal ethics approval process, researchers of online spaces need to ensure that their studies are conducted and presented in an ethical and responsible manner. This is particularly important in research contexts that pertain to vulnerable populations in online communities.

Developing Self-Management in Type 1 Diabetes at Secondary Schools: Who Is Responsible? A Qualitative Study.

Occupational therapists have the proven capacity to improve outcomes for young adults who are self-managing Type 1 diabetes (T1D). There is insufficient understanding of adolescents' experiences of developing responsibility for diabetes self-management (DSM). To investigate adolescents' perceptions of sharing responsibility for T1D management at school. This study had a descriptive qualitative design and used semistructured interviews and thematic analysis. It is the second phase of a mixed-methods study with a sequential explanatory design that investigated mechanisms of responsibility-sharing at school. Secondary school in Australia. Purposive sample of adolescents (age 15-16 yr) with T1D (N = 11). Adolescents approached the complex occupation of school-based DSM primarily in partnership with their parents, with each adolescent having unique responsibilities while sharing others. Health care professionals and teachers reportedly had minimal involvement. Adolescents described owning most DSM tasks, with their perceptions of building independence limiting the sharing of this responsibility. A heightened sense of risk meant that adolescents were likely to communicate with others in cases of errant blood glucose readings. Current processes commonly resulted in reduced school participation. Adolescents valued working responsively and interdependently with their parents to manage T1D at school, which aligns with the occupational therapy model of co-occupation. Effective responsibility-sharing depends on clear, frequent, autonomy-supportive, team-based communications. Our results showed that patterns of communication for determining school-based DSM processes were fragmented and risk focused, with limited adolescent involvement, resulting in strategies that led to students at times being excluded from school activities. Plain-Language Summary: This is the first study to use an occupational lens to examine the way in which adolescents share their responsibility for diabetes care at school. Diabetes self-management in secondary schools occurs more often when adolescents work interdependently with their parents to manage their diabetes. Adolescent involvement in formal school processes and a clearer allocation of team roles and responsibilities would better support health-promoting habits and school participation.

Spatio-temporal assessment of land use and land cover dynamics in Urmia lake basin of Iran: A bi-directional approach using optical and radar data on the Google Earth Engine platform

Sustainable development, a cornerstone in responsible land resource management, occupies a critical role in global efforts to balance economic progress with ecological preservation. This research explores the intricate dynamics of sustainable development and land resource management in the Lake Urmia watershed, northwestern Iran, with a specific focus on Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) alterations. Leveraging cutting-edge methodologies within the Google Earth Engine (GEE) framework, the study employs the Random Forest (RF) model, and multi-sensor satellite data to achieve meticulous LULC classification from the years 2016 to 2020.This strategy incorporates satellite images from Sentinel-1 (S1), Sentinel-2 (S2), coupled with ancillary data, and the implementation of the RF algorithm. It highlighted the intricate synergy between optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data for LULC classification in the Lake Urmia watershed. The Overall Accuracy (OA) values ranging from 88.28 % to 92.00 % affirmed the robustness of the RF model, demonstrating its potential for research objectives. In addition, Dynamic World, a near real-time global dataset, was applied to the study area, provides a convenient view to detect changes from the years 2016 to 2023, while enabling comparison with the widely used RF algorithm in past studies. Notably, this study goes beyond methodological developments to examine the concrete consequences of the observed changes. The decline in water bodies within the Urmia Lake basin and the parallel expansion of cultivated lands underscore the profound impact of human activities, particularly agricultural practices, on the ecological equilibrium. As we navigate the intricate terrain of sustainable development, this research serves as a clarion call for remote sensing approaches to monitor and manage land resources, emphasizing the delicate balance between economic growth and ecological preservation.