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- Understanding multilevel influences on the adaptation of a complex intervention for oncology to palliative care transitions: a qualitative study across seven European countriesPublication . Radojičić, T.; Belar, A.; Preston, N.; Payne, S.; Surges, S. M.; Hurducas, F.; Leppert, W.; Koper, I.; Pereira, S. Martins; Fülöp, B.; Hasselaar, J.; Arantzamendi, M.Background Adapting complex healthcare interventions for use across diverse healthcare systems requires balancing fidelity to core components with responsiveness to local contexts. The Pal-Cycles project aims to support transitions in care for patients with advanced cancer across seven European countries. Understanding the multilevel factors that influence adaptation is essential to ensure contextual fit while maintaining intervention integrity. Aim To explore the multilevel factors that influenced the adaptation of the Pal-Cycles intervention across seven European countries. Methods A qualitative study was conducted with purposively sampled country lead team members from all participating countries. Data were derived from focus groups, in which participants reflected on and discussed their experiences of cross-country adaptation meetings, and were analysed using framework analysis. Results Fourteen country lead team members participated in the study. Analysis identified five areas reflecting multilevel factors that influenced the adaptation of the Pal-Cycles intervention: (1) Organisational variability as a barrier to adapting the Pal-Cycles intervention, (2) Disparities in training and shared motivation to improve palliative care communication, (3) Multidisciplinary collaboration shaped by organisational and cultural contexts, (4) Balancing optimism and practical constraints: stakeholder views on the Pal-Cycles intervention, (5) Working together to adapt the Pal-Cycles intervention across cultures. Organisational variability influenced service availability, integration between oncology and palliative care, and communication pathways. Disparities in previous training and shared motivation shaped clinicians’ engagement with the intervention’s training component. Multidisciplinary collaboration varied across settings, affecting role clarity and coordination among healthcare professionals. Stakeholder perspectives, including those of cancer clinicians, general practitioners, and consortium members, informed decisions
- Why a human image is better than a human illustration in social media advertisingPublication . Elmashhara, Maher Georges; Pinto, Sofia Salgado; Nabih, Yasmine; Rocha, Leonor do Nascimento
Retailers rely on human depictions in social media advertising (SMA), yet it remains unclear how different forms of human representation shape consumer responses. In particular, brands frequently choose between real human images and human illustrations, despite limited empirical guidance on the consequences of this choice. This study examines how using a human image (vs. a human illustration) influences key emotional responses (interest and enjoyment) and credibility perceptions (attractiveness and trustworthiness), and how these ad-triggered responses subsequently affect attitudes toward the ad and brand, as well as purchase behavior. Across five studies (one pre-study, three experiments, and one ad-based survey; total N = 1210), we demonstrate that a human image in SMA generates greater interest and credibility than a human illustration, whereas the latter produces higher levels of enjoyment. Moreover, we document that both enjoyment and trustworthiness mediate the paths from ad type to attitudes toward the ad and brand, while interest and attractiveness solely mediate the relationship between ad type and attitudes toward the ad. Lastly, we reveal that customers’ interest and trustworthiness predominantly enhance purchase intention and that human-image-based ads (compared to human-illustration ones) not only augment purchase intention but also translate it into actual buying behavior. Based on these findings, we identify the optimal situations for using each type of advertising and offer strategic insights for designing more effective and profitable SMA.
- Outcasts by choice: development and initial validation of the fear of being included (FOBI) scalePublication . Gruda, Dritjon; McCleskey, Jim A.While research has focused on social exclusion, modern inclusion often involves obligations that threaten personal autonomy. This paper introduces Fear of Being Included (FOBI), a novel construct distinct from social anxiety, defined as resentment and avoidance related to anticipated loss of autonomy and “time theft” from social commitments. We validate this construct across three studies. In Study 1 (N = 240), we developed the 10-item FOBI scale, establishing its unidimensional structure and strong discriminant validity relative to social anxiety. In Study 2 (N = 386), a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) replicated the scale's structure and further differentiated FOBI from pathological narcissism and the general need for autonomy. In Study 3 (N = 282), we employed a scenario simulation task that manipulated inclusion through “forced” versus “consented” means. As hypothesized, we found that high-FOBI individuals reported significantly higher resentment and perceived autonomy violation specifically in the forced condition, while reacting similarly to low-FOBI individuals in consensual scenarios. These findings establish FOBI as a distinct construct, suggesting social avoidance has multiple pathways and pointing to a conflict between the needs for relatedness and autonomy.
- Digital research designPublication . Morais, Ricardo
- Is the book judged by its cover? Unveiling the impact of corruption on foreign direct investment in the PALOP economiesPublication . Sá, Filipa; Castro, Isabella; Resende, Mariana; Ramos, Matilde; Cerdeira, JorgeThis paper analyzes the impact of corruption on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) economies between 2006 and 2018. The focus lies on Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and Mozambique since, according to Transparency International, they exhibit intermediate to low levels on the Corruption Perceptions Index. Despite sharing historical and cultural ties, as former Portuguese colonies, no research has focused on the impact of corruption on FDI in the PALOP economies, to the best of our knowledge. To accomplish this, we use an Instrumental Variables Fractional Probit Regression applied to data from the World Bank Enterprise Surveys, which gather information for 2180 firms. The results show that, on average, corruption does not significantly affect FDI in PALOP economies. Trade, credit, and firm size emerge as key FDI determinants, while investment levels and tax rates are not relevant. Corruption has negligible effects on FDI in manufacturing but boosts FDI in services. Interestingly, while corruption has no significant effect on FDI for small and medium firms, a positive, significant impact is revealed for large firms. Finally, corruption’s overall FDI impact is the same across PALOP countries, except in Angola, where it negatively influences FDI compared to Mozambique.
- Ai-assisted recruitment in hospitality: drivers of candidate satisfaction and perceptions of recruiter credibilityPublication . Elmashhara, Maher Georges; Tiago, Maria Teresa Borges; Silva, Susana C.Purpose – Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted recruitment is evolving in the hospitality industry. However, a critical gap persists in understanding what recruiters expect from AI tools and how these tools can be designed to meet those expectations. To address this gap, this study adopts a dual-perspective approach, examining the drivers and outcomes of AI-assisted recruitment logistics from the viewpoints of recruiters and recruits. Design/methodology/approach – We employed a mixed-method approach across two studies. Study 1 consisted of 12 interviews with hospitality managers to explore their desired outcomes of using AI tools in the recruitment process. Study 2 involved the development of a chatbot-based scheduling system, followed by a survey with 256 participants to examine what drives desirable AI-assisted recruitment outcomes from the candidates' perspective. Findings – Study 1 reveals that beyond operational efficiency, recruiters use AI tools to enhance candidate satisfaction with the recruitment experience and to improve recruiter trustworthiness and attractiveness. Study 2 demonstrates that the key drivers of these outcomes are perceived usefulness, trust, and enjoyment. Practical Implications – AI tools that assist the recruitment process should be designed to enhance candidate satisfaction and positively influence perceptions of recruiter credibility. To achieve this, their design should prioritize perceived usefulness, address privacy and security concerns, and offer an enjoyable user experience. Originality/Value – This study investigates real user interactions with a functioning scheduling chatbot, offering a more authentic and valid assessment. Moreover, it extends the application of AI tools in hospitality beyond customer service, shedding light on their role in recruitment logistics.
- Paradox enactment: a power-performative viewPublication . Berti, Marco; Clegg, Stewart; Cunha, Miguel Pina e; Gaim, Medhanie; Giustiniano, Luca; Rego, ArménioParadox theory increasingly acknowledges power, yet we still lack a clear account of how power dynamics shape the lived experience and constitution of organizational paradox. Addressing the question ‘what is the role of power in shaping organizational paradoxes?’ we develop a power-performative model grounded in Clegg’s circuits of power to show how tensions become enacted, legitimized or suppressed through interactions, institutions and material infrastructures. The article contributes to paradox theory by (1) articulating an ontology of paradox as performed through situated, multilevel power relations; (2) theorizing how power dynamics influence when and how tensions are surfaced, framed or rendered invisible; and (3) advancing a critical, reflexive agenda that asks whose contradictions are recognized, whose are silenced and with what organizational effects.
- Don't stop belonging: associations between national narcissism, self-esteem and optimism in social belongingPublication . Ramos-Vera, Cristian; Grigoropoulos, Iraklis; Hualparuca-Olivera, Luis; Salas, Roger Angulo; Gruda, DritjonThis study examines the relationship between national narcissism, a defensive form of collective pride contingent on external validation and social belonging. Drawing on self-determination theory and social identity theory, we investigate the mediating role of self-esteem in this relationship, potentially transforming belonging from a defensive, compensatory strategy into a genuine desire for connection. We also explore whether optimism and sex moderate this mediated relationship. In a sample of 44,407 participants across 51 countries, we find that self-esteem mediates the association between national narcissism and social belonging, with higher self-esteem reducing defensive reliance on external validation. Both optimism and sex further moderate these effects: optimism buffered against the negative impact of national narcissism, while men and women exhibited distinct pathways in translating national narcissism into belonging. Our findings demonstrate that self-esteem determines whether national narcissism fosters insecure or more authentic forms of belonging. Moreover, both dispositional outlook (optimism) and demographic factors (sex) significantly influence the extent to which national narcissism shapes social connection.
- Banks’ structured bond financing: evidence from the European marketPublication . Pinto, João; Santos, Mário Coutinho dosWe examine the factors that influence European banks’ choice of issuing structured finance bond deals, in the form of securitization or covered bonds, vis-à-vis straight bond deals. Using a data set of 10,457 deals closed between 2000 and 2017, we find that banks may have used structured finance arrangements to manage credit risk and regulatory capital. Our results support the asymmetric information hypothesis that banks suffering from adverse selection problems choose structured finance over straight bond deals to overcome liquidity constrains and obtain longer maturity funding. Finally, we show that the choice between structured finance and straight bond finance affects not only banks’ capital ratios, but also their capital adequacy ratios.
- Green bonds and green banking loans: a systematic literature reviewPublication . Alcarva, Paulo; Pinto, João; Pacheco, Luís; Madaleno, Mara; Barros, TeresaThe main purpose of this research is to examine the significance of green bonds and green banking loans as financing tools for ecologically sustainable projects in the face of increasing worldwide environmental issues. This research seeks to uncover the determinants of both instruments’ issuance and the obstacles to their acceptance. A thorough systematic literature review will be conducted to assess the efficacy of these tools in improving company financial performance and cost of debt, advancing environmental sustainability, and influencing investor behavior. This methodology guarantees a comprehensive and impartial examination of peer-reviewed publications from reputable sources such as Web of Science and Scopus. Although issues such as greenwashing, market liquidity, and regulatory discrepancies still exist, both tools are growing steadily in the sustainable financing spectrum. The results also suggest that both instruments are influenced by several factors, often overlapping due to their common focus on financing sustainable projects. The credit rating, financial health, and overall environmental performance of the issuing entity significantly influence the attractiveness and pricing of green bonds, as do the market conditions, regulatory frameworks, and certification. The environmental profile and creditworthiness of the borrower are key determinants for green banking loans. The review enhances the current body of knowledge by presenting a theoretical structure for comprehending the dynamics of green debt markets and proposing practical recommendations for policymakers and financial institutions. Furthermore, it emphasizes the deficiencies in existing research, including the need for further longitudinal investigations into green bank loans and a more thorough examination of the notion of ‘greenium’. We searched Web of Science and Scopus up to 26 April 2024. Eligibility criteria included peer-reviewed English-language studies on green bonds or green banking loans. After screening, 128 studies were found to have met the inclusion criteria.