Enterprise Social Media and Employee Agility: The Role of Task Context and Personal Motivation

Organizations increasingly use social media platforms to improve internal communication, content creation, and knowledge sharing among employees. This study seeks to explore whether task characteristics (complexity and interdependence) influence the relationship between the usage of enterprise social media (ESM) and employee agility. The regulatory focus theory is used to explain the influence of employees’ promotion and prevention focus on the relationship between the usage of ESM platforms and task characteristics, as well as employee agility. All assumptions were tested using 318 cases from Chinese companies using the PROCESS Macro tool. Both task complexity and task interdependence mediate the relationship of ESM platforms and employee agility. Promotion focus moderates the relationship of ESM platforms and task characteristics and the indirect connection of ESM platforms and employee agility through task characteristics, but prevention focus weakens these relationships

What's the Hidden Cost of Leaders’ Cyberloafing? Uncovering Its Impact on Employees’ Innovative Behavior and the Mechanisms Involved

The widespread application of network technology in the workplace has given rise to the issue of leaders’ cyberloafing, which refers to leaders engaging in non-work-related online activities during working hours. Previous studies have revealed the trickle-down effect of leaders’ cyberloafing, but a comprehensive exploration of its impact on employees’ innovative behavior is still lacking. Considering this, we developed a moderated mediation model based on the cognitive appraisal theory of emotions to investigate how leaders’ cyberloafing affects employees’ innovative behavior. This study used hierarchical regression analysis to analyze a sample of 357 employees collected at three time points. The results indicate that leaders’ cyberloafing has a negative impact on employees’ innovative behavior. Workplace anxiety mediates the relationship between leaders’ cyberloafing and employees’ innovative behavior. Power dependence positively moderates the relationship between leaders’ cyberloafing and workplace anxiety, as well as the indirect effect of leaders’ cyberloafing on employees’ innovative behavior via workplace anxiety. This study identifies the detrimental effect of leaders’ cyberloafing on employees’ innovative behavior and its underlying mechanisms. It also inspires organizations to promote employees’ innovative behavior by regulating leaders’ cyberloafing and the exercise of power

Factors Affecting ‘Attrition’ in Helping Professions: The Implications for Educational Psychology Within the UK

Many local authority educational psychology services (EPSs) have reported experiencing difficulties with recruiting and retaining educational psychologists (EPs). Increasing statutory workloads and a reduction in diversity of work have been identified as potential factors in EP workforce supply difficulties. In order to further extend understanding of EP workforce supply, this systematic literature review investigates what factors typically affect recruitment, retention and attrition across helping professions. Salient recruitment/retention factors included level of experience, workload demands, working relationships, leadership and workplace culture. Implications for practice and policy are discussed

The Battle for Search: United States v. Google LLC and Its Implications for Antitrust Law

In the ongoing antitrust case United States v. Google LLC, the central question is whether Google’s agreements to secure default status for its search engine with device manufacturers like Apple, browser developers and mobile carriers are part of a strategy to maintain its monopoly position. Google is accused of using this strategy to effectively block competitors from reaching a sufficient user base to achieve minimum efficient scale. A central question in the case is what role substantial payments to secure default status can play in such a foreclosure strategy. This theory looks at first sight like a standard foreclosure theory of harm for an exclusive dealing arrangement along the lines of the US Microsoft case, which the court explicitly refers to. We show in this paper that this is only superficially the case and that the issues are in fact significantly more complicated in this case than in either the US or EU Microsoft cases. This does not become clear in the judgement because of an insufficiently precise analysis of market definition and a limited use of the cited evidence. Furthermore, the lack of counterfactual analysis leads to a mistaken assessment of default payments necessarily being anticompetitive for a dominant company. We show that these flaws complicate the assessment of adequate remedies that address actual anticompetitive behaviour while not distorting the efficient operation of the market

Alkali activation of calcined clays: a comprehensive review for sustainable cementitious systems

In this review, alkali activation of calcined clays in cementitious systems is extensively explored, covering historical context, evolution and contemporary importance. Beginning with an introduction that outlines the purpose and objectives of this review, the composition, properties and historical applications of calcined clays are investigated. Delving into fundamental aspects of alkali activation, a comparative analysis with traditional methods is provided. The review highlights the impact of alkali activation on properties such as strength development, durability and environmental sustainability. The influences of various alkali activators are evaluated, examining microstructural changes and their implications for mechanical properties. Addressing challenges and anticipating future trends, the review concludes by emphasising the critical need for ongoing research in this field to advance sustainable and innovative construction materials

Exploring relationship between digital dexterity, supply chain quality management, agility and performance – Empirical evidence from Indian B2B manufacturers

The advent of cutting-edge digitalization has introduced a range of organizational capabilities that have been proposed to assist business-to-business (B2B) manufacturers in attaining a strategic advantage within the intensely competitive global landscape. Nevertheless, the process of digitization poses multiple roadblocks in its execution, leading to a sense of scepticism among manufacturers in the B2B sector about its adoption for the purpose of enhancing their quality management and agility across the supply chain. The current research is a pioneering effort in examining the interplay between digital dexterity (DigDex), supply chain quality management (SCQM), supply chain agility (SCAG), and supply chain performance (SCP) within the distinctive sphere of B2B manufacturing. In order to gain a deeper comprehension of the efficacy of the interplay between various functional capabilities, this study investigates the effectiveness of regulatory governance in providing assistance to B2B manufacturers. This examination is conducted through empirical analysis utilizing data collected from a sample of 291 B2B manufacturers based in India. The research advances the understanding of the mechanisms by which DigDex, SCQM, and SCAG interact for bettering SCP. Practically, these findings guide practitioners to optimize digital capabilities judiciously, tailoring regulatory governance approaches for comprehensive supply chain enhancement in the dynamic B2B manufacturing landscape

Antiracism in Early Childhood Education: Theory and Practice

This book explores racism and antiracist practice in early childhood education (ECE), exploring how different theoretical lenses can enable students and practitioners to consider the complexity of race and racism in early childhood and education and the impact it has on young children's lives. Written by academics and practitioners based in the USA and the UK, the chapters cover a range of Issues and theories including, race and play, decolonial approaches in ECE, Marxism, critical pedagogy, child-centered pedagogy, pro-Black pedagogies, Black feminist perspectives, critical race theory and immigration. Throughout the book, new conceptualisations of race and anti-racist praxis emerge that have the potential to transform children's lives not only in day to day practice but also one's way of being in the world

How pupil traits and relationships shape teachers’ understanding of subjective well-being

This study investigates how accurately primary teachers assess pupils' subjective well-being and whether pupil characteristics and teacher-pupil relationships influence this accuracy. Data were gathered from 1,580 Year 3 pupils and their teachers. Three well-being dimensions were measured: emotional well-being in school, perceived social inclusion and academic self-concept. A CT-C(M-1) model compared teacher ratings with pupil self-reports. Agreement was modest across all domains, with the least alignment in emotional and social well-being. Teacher ratings were more closely aligned with academic self-concept. Behavioural patterns, particularly hyperactivity and peer problems, consistently influenced judgement accuracy. Prosocial behaviour improved alignment. Closeness in the teacher-pupil relationship supported accurate judgements, while conflict impaired them. Early impressions from Year 1 remained influential in Year 3, though current indicators were stronger predictors. The findings highlight the interpretive challenges involved in assessing pupil well-being and emphasise the importance of reflective, relationally attuned practice in supporting accurate teacher perceptions

The Perception of Pharmacology Among College Students: An East London Perspective

Pharmacology is an integrative discipline that plays an integral part in the development of new medicines with improved safety and efficacy profiles. Sustained growth of this important discipline within the UK is made possible through training of the next generation of pharmacologists. In order to ensure that interest in pharmacology continues to grow, endeavors aimed at exposing students to pharmacology from earlier stages of their educational journeys have to be put in place. To this end, the current study aimed at capturing the perception of further education students on pharmacology in the East London area. This survey-based study, which took place between 2020 and 2021, consisted of multiple choice questions. The study revealed that over 80% of the surveyed biology and chemistry students have previously heard about pharmacology. However, when assessing their basic knowledge of pharmacology, it emerged that students had a somewhat distorted perception of pharmacology, as only 9.8% of the students associated pharmacology with biology. Additionally, students confused pharmacology with pharmacy. Students also had a somewhat limited understanding of what pharmacologists do. Finally, 23.5% of the students stated that they would consider studying pharmacology at university if they received sufficient introduction, with 92.2% of the students stating that they would like to see pharmacology added to their further education curriculum. In order to ensure the growth of pharmacology in the UK and given the misconceptions that students have, as highlighted in this study, we recommend that basic pharmacology education be introduced to the further education curriculum

Data-driven approaches in concrete science: applications, challenges and future prospects

This review paper provides a comprehensive exploration of integrating data-driven approaches in the domain of concrete science. The paper commences with an introduction elucidating the background and context of data-driven concrete science, outlining objectives and scope, and underscoring the importance of data-driven methodologies. Subsequently, it delves into the traditional analytical approaches and the potential for data-driven methods. The paper elucidates data collection and pre-processing techniques tailored to the domain, encompassing concrete-related data types, collection methodologies, and data pre-processing strategies. Moreover, it extensively covers data-driven modelling and prediction in concrete science, presenting an overview of data-driven models, machine learning techniques deep learning approaches and integration of big data analytics. The review consolidates insights into diverse applications, including concrete strength prediction, durability analysis and concrete microstructure characterisation, employing data-driven approaches. Furthermore, it highlights challenges and opportunities in this burgeoning field, encompassing data quality and availability, interpretability and explainability of models, and ethical consideration. The paper concludes with recommendations for researchers and practitioners aiming to harness the full potential of data-driven methodologies