Importance of traditions and family business at Christmas: a quantitative analysis of practices and values in Portugal

Santos, Eulália; Tavares, Fernando Oliveira; Foliveira, Margarida Freitas

doi:10.1108/jfbm-09-2023-0170

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Drivers of temporal bias in biodiversity recording by citizen scientists

Rosário,

Tiago,

Chozas

et al. 2024

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Citizen science data is increasingly important for ecological research, biodiversity conservation and monitoring. However, these data often suffer from biases due to uneven recording efforts by citizen scientists. Biases caused by intra-annual differences in recording activity can be particularly severe, hindering the use of citizen science data in research areas such as population dynamics and phenology. Therefore, understanding the factors driving recording activity is essential.In this study, we provide a detailed assessment of how weather and calendar-related factors influence biodiversity recording activity by citizen scientists at a daily resolution. To perform this, we analyse the recording patterns for six tree species in the Iberian Peninsula, which maintain a fairly consistent appearance throughout the year. Observation data were collected from iNaturalist, a leading platform for citizen-science data. We used boosted regression trees (BRT) to compare observed recording activity patterns with those expected by chance. Our analysis included a comprehensive set of explanatory variables, such as day of the week, month, holidays, temperature, accumulated precipitation, wind intensity, and snow depth.The BRT models effectively identified the drivers of recording activity, with the correlation between predicted and observed temporal patterns (left out of model training) ranging from 0.47 to 0.96, depending on the species. The day of the week, daily temperature, and month of the year consistently emerged as the main drivers. Recording activity was higher on weekends, to some extent on Fridays, and during the spring months. Extreme low and high temperatures generally correlated with lower recording activity, although there were exceptions. Wind speed and precipitation had a moderate influence, with higher wind intensity and accumulated precipitation leading to decreased activity. Holidays and accumulated snow had very minor relevance across species.Our findings show that citizen scientists record more frequently on weekends, during mild weather, and in spring. By addressing these biases, we can maximize the utility of citizen-collected data for research and applied purposes, ensuring robust and reliable conclusions that enhance ecological understanding and conservation efforts.

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Drivers of temporal bias in biodiversity recording by citizen scientists

Rosário,

Tiago,

Chozas

et al. 2024

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Managing the tensions between tradition and innovation in family firms

Gil,

Thor,

Gemheden

2024

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PurposeThis study explores the relationship between innovation and tradition in family firms. By examining how these firms manage the potential tension between these two elements, the study aims to understand better how innovation and tradition coexist and support long-term survival across generations.Design/methodology/approachThis study has a constructivist standpoint and follows a qualitative methodology. By conducting a comparative case study, the data are collected from semi-structured interviews with 10 participants in 4 case companies located in Sweden. The data are analysed using thematic analysis.FindingsThis study found that managing the tension between innovation and tradition is carried out through four mechanisms: forward thinking through heritage, paradoxical thinking, operational control and governance. Moreover, the study further shows the great importance of the concept of intergenerational learning in family firms in managing tension.Originality/valueThe findings from this study contribute to the existing literature in family firms concerning managing tradition and innovation by providing a novel conceptualisation of the mechanisms embedded in this process. Moreover, the article proposes a grounded model, which could be used in research and practice when dealing with similar issues.

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Importance of traditions and family business at Christmas: a quantitative analysis of practices and values in Portugal

Cited by 2 publications

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Drivers of temporal bias in biodiversity recording by citizen scientists

Drivers of temporal bias in biodiversity recording by citizen scientists

Managing the tensions between tradition and innovation in family firms

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