Defensive routines as coping mechanisms against technostress: roles of digital leadership and employee goal orientation

In today's workplace, the proliferation of digital technologies has transformed work tasks but also led to technostress. This stress, associated with technology use, negatively impacts employees’ behavioral outcomes and performance. Despite these effects, research on coping strategies for technostress and mitigation methods for individuals and organizations remains limited. This study utilizes the transactional theory of stress and coping to analyze the process of technostress, specifically focusing on defensive routines as a coping mechanism and technology-enabled performance as an outcome. Additionally, the study draws on Job-Demand Resource model to examine two critical moderators: employees' goal orientations and digital leadership. To gather data, we collected multisource data from 221 salespeople and their line managers in Pakistan. The results demonstrate that defensive routines act as a mediator between technostress creators and technology-enabled performance. Furthermore, we found that digital leadership plays a buffering role, alleviating the negative impact of technostress creators on technology-enabled performance. This research significantly contributes to the existing theories on technostress and routine dynamics

Treatment of menopausal vasomotor symptoms and sensory issues in a 53-year-old autistic woman – a case report

Considered a taboo topic in many societies, menopause in autistic women is still under-recognised, and little research addresses its impact. Existing studies suggest that this often-difficult transition period is associated with numerous unmet health needs and a frustrating lack of knowledge and support from healthcare professionals. Menopausal vasomotor symptoms, the hallmark of menopause, can intensify and worsen sensory sensitivities in many autistic women. We present the case of a 53-year-old Caucasian autistic woman without intellectual disability or other current psychiatric comorbidities. The patient underwent gynaecologic and hormonal lab testing, and was introduced to hormone replacement therapy to ameliorate symptoms of oestradiol and progesterone deficiency. Menopausal vasomotor symptoms experienced by the patient were monitored over a period of seven months following the implementation of hormone replacement therapy and nonpharmacologic approaches. Hormone replacement therapy decreased menopausal vasomotor symptoms, but not all her initial complains. Strong sensory issues were linked to more severe menopausal vasomotor symptoms. This case highlights the need for further research and the development of the global Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO) Autism® model to advance medical care offered to autistic women during menopause

CORRECTION: Photocatalytic CO2 reduction to methanol integrated with the oxidative coupling of thiols for S-X (X = S, C) bond formation over an Fe3O4/BiVO4 composite

Correction for ‘Photocatalytic CO2 reduction to methanol integrated with the oxidative coupling of thiols for S–X (X = S, C) bond formation over an Fe3O4/BiVO4 composite’ by Nitish Saini et al., Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024, 8, 1750–1760, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01651J. The authors regret the omission of one of the affiliations of the author, Suman L. Jain, from the original manuscript. The corrected list of authors and affiliations for this paper is as shown here. The Royal Society of Chemistry apologises for these errors and any consequent inconvenience to authors and readers

The ichnology of White Sands (New Mexico): Linear traces and human footprints, evidence of transport technology?

A travois is crafted from one or more wooden poles and is one of the simplest prehistoric vehicles. Although these devices likely played vital roles in the lives of ancient peoples, they have low preservation potential in the archaeological record. Here we report linear features associated with human footprints, some of which are dated to ∼22,000 years old, preserved in fine-grained sediments at White Sands National Park (New Mexico, USA). Using a range of examples, we identify three morphological types of trace in late Pleistocene sediments. Type I features occur as single, or bifurcating, narrow (depth > width) grooves which extend in planform from 2 to 50 m in length and trace either straight, gently curved or more irregular lines. They are associated with human footprints, which are truncated longitudinally by the groove and are not associated with other animal tracks. Type II examples are broader (width > depth) and form shallow runnels that typically have straight planforms and may truncate human footprints to one side. Type III examples consist of two parallel, equidistant grooves between 250 and 350 mm apart. They trace gently curving lines that can extend for 30+ m. Human footprints are associated with these features and may occur between, and to the side of, the parallel grooves. We review a range of possible interpretations including both human and non-human explanations and conclude that the most parsimonious explanation is that they represent drag marks formed by travois consisting of a single pole or crossed poles pulled by humans, presumably during the transport of resources. As such this unique footprint record may represent one of the earliest pieces of evidence for the use of transport technology

Fighting against the machine: Inside a solutions journalism campaign in UK local newsrooms

There is growing momentum behind the solutions journalism (SOJO) movement, with news organizations across the world increasingly embedding news reporting practices on how people respond to social problems. Previous research suggests that SOJO has potential to reconfigure relationships between news audiences and journalists, while simultaneously opening new revenue streams. But what impediments might SOJO face in fast-paced and resource-poor newsroom contexts, especially those that serve local audiences? Following a year-long campaign where we helped introduce SOJO into 47 UK local news titles, we begin to answer this question, based on interviews with eight SOJO mentors, 17 journalists and 10 editors, alongside observations from mentors’ fora. While journalists saw many benefits to the practice, we outline several impediments to the successful implementation of SOJO in local media, including time and workflow, metrics and institutional rewards, and editorial commitment. Further, we identify the emergence of a pragmatic form of that we call “SOJO lite”; characterized as news that contains elements of solutions journalism but falls short of the widely used definitions suggested by industry leaders. Both findings have implications for the future direction of this emergent journalism practice

Creative Bricks, Endless Possibilities: Using Lego® Serious Play® (LSP) to Manage Player Transition in Women’s Semi-Elite Association Football in England.

This study uses the Lego® Serious Play® (LSP) methodology to explore the lived experiences and inequalities facing women’s participation in semi-elite association football in England. The study uniqueness is using Lego® Serious Play® to provide nuanced, abstract insights into leisure. It investigates how women navigate the transition process, both into and out of semi-professional sporting environments. By adopting a creative, experiential methodology, the focal point is the Lego® and not the footballer. Data was collected from fifteen women football players based at a semi-elite club in the South of England. Three key data themes emerged surrounding the transition process in the women’s game; (i) barriers facing women in male-dominated sports, (ii) governance and polices to support women’s football, and (iii) effective coaching to facilitate women’s progression in sport. This is the first study to use Lego® Serious Play® as a creative, experiential methodology in the context of managing sport organisations

Self-annealing behaviour of an Mg-Dy alloy processed by high-pressure torsion

An investigation was conducted to evaluate the microstructure, texture and microhardness of an Mg-0.4Dy (wt.%) alloy processed by high-pression torsion (HPT) for 15 turns and then self-annealed at ambient temperature for six years. Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and Vickers microhardness were carried out near the centre, mid-radius and edge of each disc. The results show that self-annealing leads to a slight increase in the average grain size from 0.7 to 1 µm. The basal texture was retained at the centres and edges of the discs while the C1-fiber vanished near the mid-radius of the self-annealed disc. The value of the microhardness remained constant along the radii of the discs but the dislocation density, originating from the geometrically necessary dislocations (GND), increased significantly after self-annealing due to the development of sub-grain boundaries with misorientations of 2°< θ <5°. Based on these results, it is concluded that self-annealing of the HPT-processed Mg-0.4Dy alloy is controlled by a recovery process

The impact of Promoting Sustainable Development in Business Education and Student Engagement in Fostering Student Commitment to the SDGs

This chapter explores the vital role of higher education institutions (HEIs), particularly business schools, in promoting sustainable development and advancing the commitment of students to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on enhancing student engagement. Drawing on experiential learning, transformative learning, and stakeholder theory, this chapter illustrates how business education can prepare future leaders to address real-world sustainability challenges. Experiential learning - especially via AI-enhanced simulations - helps students apply theoretical knowledge in dynamic, practical settings. Transformative learning fosters critical reflection, encouraging students to challenge profit-driven norms and embrace ethical, sustainable perspectives. Stakeholder theory promotes inclusive decisionmaking and long-term value creation, aligning with sustainability principles. Integrating education for sustainable development (ESD), through curricula, studentled initiatives, interdisciplinary projects, and institutional partnerships, further enhances engagement. Initiatives such as SDG-themed events, green campus projects, and participation in the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) raise awareness and inspire behavioural change, though improved evaluation methods are needed to assess long-term outcomes. This chapter advocates embedding sustainability in both academic and co-curricular experiences, supported by a campus culture which fosters proactive student involvement, and highlights strategies to deepen engagement and nurture genuine concern for sustainability, while acknowledging challenges such as limited institutional support or inconsistent messaging. Sustained, coordinated, efforts by HEIs are essential to overcoming these barriers and fostering long-term student commitment. Finally, the chapter outlines practical and theoretical contributions, and suggests avenues for future research to advance sustainability education and enhance meaningful student engagement in higher education

What do stakeholders understand of the links between diet and terrestrial biodiversity loss? A systematic review of the literature

1. The topics of biodiversity loss and dietary impact have received extensive individual scrutiny within the scientific community. However, there is a notable gap in understanding the level of awareness among stakeholders regarding the impact of dietary choices on biodiversity. Using a systematic review approach, this paper will, identify how different stakeholders perceive and engage with the interconnected dynamics of biodiversity conservation and dietary choice. 2. Following systematic processes, 26 articles were identified as suitable for inclusion in a qualitative synthesis. Results delineated four distinct stakeholder categories: consumers, indigenous populations, producers and policymakers, each with a unique understanding of the relationship between biodiversity and diet. This variation is more pronounced in regions where food sourcing is more closely linked to local environmental conditions and reflects cultural identities. 3. In developed countries, consumer behaviour tends to prioritise individual autonomy in dietary choices, posing significant implications for biodiversity conservation. Indigenous communities view themselves as essential elements of the environment, upholding collective culture, emphasising community, heritage, and shared values in conservation efforts. Producers play a critical role in preserving terrestrial biodiversity through informed land management decisions, and policymakers lead by enacting policies aligned with conservation goals and discontinuing harmful subsidies. 4. This systematic review reveals a strong consensus among stakeholders on the critical link between biodiversity and dietary practices, highlighting the importance of traditional food systems, consumer education, and policy support in promoting sustainable diets that protect biodiversity

Making sense of the intersubjective structure of homeworld/alienworld to examine the lifeworld of leisure volunteers during Covid 19

A common feature of leisure scholarship has been to use the idea of the lifeworld as a symbolic descriptor to signal in-depthness when dealing with qualitative examinations of how someone lives particular sections of their leisure lives. This paper outlines and explains how the concept of lifeworld can be understood via interpretations of homeworld/alienworld (Heimwelt/Fremdwelt) as derived from Edmund Husserl’s writings on the phenomenon of intersubjectivity. Recognising that phenomenology is neither univocal nor amorphous, we examine the alien state of being associated with the Covid 19 pandemic and the measures imposed to interrupt the pandemic between 2020 and 2022. Employing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) of the experiences of 10 habitual leisure volunteers, highlights how the lifeworld of leisure volunteers was interpreted, negotiated and constructed during the Covid 19 pandemic. The outcomes clarify how conceiving of Covid 19 as an alienworld facilitates an interpretation and navigation of meaning and value of a key leisure activity during a period of existential crisis. Second, the data alerts us to how the leisure potential of volunteering can be easily corrupted once perceptions shift from domesticated perspectives of homeworld to an alienworld