Through two qualitative case studies we explore the role of a fintech and big bank in shaping trust expectations blockchain use mainstream financial markets. Drawing on Zucker's theory adaptations to original made by these actors, show how such changes may impact from use. Our analysis identifies innovation trajectory involving co-evolution between technological as it moves supporting cryptocurrency exchanges business settings. Furthermore, that startups established banks align their...

Responsible host conduct has emerged as important in regulating the peer-to-peer accommodation phenomenon. Utilising moral identity theory, this paper explores how hosts draw on their own perceptions of morality and responsibility to inform hosting practice. Through a qualitative research approach, study reveals variance practices that are not necessarily reflective perceived hosts. In particular, exposes questions need answer at different phases transaction and, especially, if they enact...

Older adults are both vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and uniquely positioned contribute action. However, their ability willingness engage vary significantly due health disparities, financial constraints, cultural factors. To ensure inclusivity, policies must reflect these differences empower older participate effectively. This research focused on 30 London-based aged 60–85 (18 women, 12 men) selected via purposive sampling stratified by gender awareness. All participants were...

Education-focused academics were introduced to enhance the quality of education and assist universities in addressing sector metrics that would place them favourably within an increasingly competitive environment. We argue they form part third-space staff as their work remains mostly hidden a ‘taken-for-granted’ infrastructure. Following infrastructure metaphor, we propose five-step process career development education-focused academics, from early educational leaders, bring visibility other...

Purpose The aim of this paper is to contribute an understanding enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation that goes beyond the restricted time and space limits a project‐based restructuring effort, it as broader socio‐economic phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach A case study adoption ERP in Greek bank examined through extended multi‐level analytical framework based on Pettigrew's “contextualist” “processual” research model. metaphor ancient Athenian agora used theorise...

The introduction of mortgage securitization in the UK as a new type financial innovation to help banks raise funds took form transferring existing legacy assets into emerging chain. In this paper, we explore role information infrastructure (FII) process that enabled transition and ask what implications for calculation risk were. New empirical evidence from qualitative case study research U.K. bank shows instead focusing on re-calculation pre-existing assets, bank's innovative efforts were...

This paper explores the incorporation of work-based learning in Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (DTSS) Master’s degree apprenticeship programme a London-based Higher Education Institution. Specifically, innovative assessments are introduced aiming at utilising workplace resources while meeting academic requirements. Challenges highlighted include balancing requirements business needs as well supporting learners, employers staff embracing implementing nature without compromising...

Robotic process automation (RPA) has recently been subject to colossal hype. Although hype and expectations around technological innovation have researched at length, there is limited research into the impact of a firm level from an adopter’s perspective. Through inductive multi-case study five organizations banking, financial services insurance (BFSI) sector that adopted RPA over past years, we attempted answer question: how does technology reach shores what adoption behaviour decision...

Social interaction is the most complex challenge in daily life. Inevitably, social robots will encounter interactions that are outside their competence. This raises a basic design question: how can fail gracefully interaction? The characteristic human response to failure embarrassment. Usefully, embarrassment signals both recognition of problem and typically enlists sympathy assistance resolve it. could enhance robot acceptability provides an opportunity for interactive learning. Using...

Processes of responsibilisation aim to configure individuals into the governance models digital platforms and realise versions sharing economy pursued by powerful platform owners. Questions are raised, however, as whether this is an empowering process or one that puts participants at risk. Based on a qualitative study Airbnb hosts in Europe, we explore their understanding own responsibilities emerging hospitality practitioners. Our analysis shows actively engage professional identity work...

This paper describes a study in which participants were made aware of the presence Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) infrastructure (often colloquially known as GPS) through an exaggeration its breakdowns and defamiliarisation use. We found that, by drawing attention to satellites their signals, began feel part larger system reflect on sociotechnical practices within that system. These reflections included playful exploration interrogation power relations invisible blackboxing GNSS...

In this study the effect of a surface combat swimming (sCS) training program on performance in freestyle and sCS was examined. Forty-five officer cadets were divided into three equivalent groups: control group (CG), that trained only with swimsuit fins (SF), uniform equipment (UE). Groups SF UE followed 60-min for 4 weeks, times per week. Before after all groups performed 4×50 400-m swimming, 250-m equipment, 350-m fins, 300-m swimsuit. The showed improved 4×50-m (mean±SD 14±9 s) (24±14...

GPS Tarot is a tarot reading system which incorporates the overhead positions of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) satellites. The project draws on critical design approaches and realized through one-on-one readings over SMS text service. It addresses important, but often concealed role GNSS infrastructures play in our use Location Based Services (LBS). increasing LBS for navigation social media has lead theorists to claim that technology changing way we understand spaces around us....

Shooting ability is an important aspect of performance in some sports and vital during a military operation. Load carriage, clothing, equipment normally associated with fatigue reduced field vision or lack stability at specific point are factors that affect the to aim when shooting. Additionally, gun support appear differentially shooting varying positions. All studies examining these have taken place on dry land not water. However, up date, no study has examined effect wet conditions,...