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Incremental and radical open service innovation

Open service innovation is an emergent new service development practice, where knowledge on how to organize development work is scarce. The purpose of the present research is to identify and describe relevant archetypes of open service innovation. The study views an archetype as an organizing template that includes the competence of participants, organizing co-creation among participants and ties between participants. In particular, the study’s interest lies in how open service innovation archetypes are used for incremental and radical service innovation. ,For the research, a nested case study was performed, in which an industrial firm with nine open service innovation groups was identified. Forty-five interviews were conducted with participants. For each case, first a within-case analysis was performed, and how to perform open service innovation in practice was described. Then, a cross-case analysis identifying similarities and differences between the open service innovation groups was performed. On the basis of the cross-case analysis, three archetypes for open service innovation were identified. ,The nested case study identified three archetypes for open service innovation: internal group development, satellite team development and rocket team development. This study shows that different archetypes are used for incremental and radical service innovation and that a firm can have multiple open service innovation groups using different archetypes. ,This study provides suggestions on how firms can organize for open service innovation. The identified archetypes can guide managers to set up, develop or be part of open service innovation groups. ,This paper uses open service innovation as a mid-range theory to extend existing research on new service development in networks or service ecosystems. In particular, it shows how open service innovation can be organized to develop both incremental and radical service innovations.
Utilization of ICTs in Agricultural Extension Services of Bangladesh

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become the most influential means of disseminating information required by the people globally. Bangladesh has made remarkable progress to effectively start using ICT for agricultural extension services. Therefore, the present study was carried out to explore the extent of ICT's utilization by the field level extension personnel under agricultural extension service delivery system. A sample of 110 Sub Assistant Agriculture Officers (SAAOs), were selected as respondents from five upazilas of Manikganj district of Bangladesh following proportionate random sampling technique. Data were collected through face to face interview, case study and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) methods. Utilization level of ICTs was measured considering two aspects i) collecting information and ii) providing services. Statistics
IL-17, IL-23, and p73 expression in cutaneous melanoma: a pilot study

The incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma is increasing worldwide, resulting in the demand for clinically useful prognostic biomarkers, especially for invasive and metastatic disease. We studied the immunohistochemical expression of interleukin-17 (IL-17), IL-23, and p73 in 35 malignant melanomas and compared them with benign melanocytic nevi and Spitz nevi, correlating them with clinical-pathological variables. A higher and statistically significant difference (P<0.05) in the intensity and percentage of stained cells of IL-17 and IL-23 was found in the melanoma group than in ordinary benign nevi that did not correlate with Breslow thickness nor Clark level. Moreover, p73 staining and percentage of stained cells was significantly higher (P<0.05) in all the melanomas studied, with a peculiar cytoplasmatic distribution. Our findings could suggest a possible IL-17, IL-23, and p73 involvement in cutaneous melanomas with a hypothetical impact on melanoma invasiveness.
Ibrutinib for relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a UK and Ireland analysis of outcomes in 315 patients

In 2014, ibrutinib was made available for relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients. The UK Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Forum collected data from UK/Ireland patients with a minimum of 1 year follow-up with pre-planned primary endpoints; the number of patients still on therapy at 1 year “discontinuation-free survival” and 1 year overall survival. With a median of 16 months follow up, data on 315 patients demonstrated a 1 year discontinuation-free survival of 73.7% and a 1 year overall survival of 83.8%. Patients with better pre-treatment performance status (0/1 vs. 2+) had superior discontinuation-free survival (77.5% vs. 61.3%; P<0.0001) and overall survival (86.3% vs. 76.0%; P=0.0001). In univariable analysis, overall survival and discontinuation-free survival were not associated with the number of prior lines of therapy or 17p deletion. However, multivariable analysis identified an interaction between prior lines of therapy, age and 17p deletion, suggesting that older patients with 17p deletion did worse when treated with ibrutinib beyond the second line. Overall, 55.6% of patients had no first year dose reductions or treatment breaks of >14 days and had an overall survival rate of 89.7%, while 26% of patients had dose reductions and 13% had temporary treatment breaks of >14 days. We could not demonstrate a detrimental effect of dose reductions alone (1 year overall survival: 91.7%), but patients who had first year treatment breaks of >14 days, particularly permanent cessation of ibrutinib had both reduced 1 year overall survival (68.5%), and also a statistically significant excess mortality rate beyond one year. Although outcomes appear inferior to the RESONATE trial (1 year overall survival; 90%: progression-free survival; 84%), this may partly reflect the inclusion of performance status 2+ patients, and that 17.5% of patients permanently discontinued ibrutinib due to an event other than disease progression.
The adoption of Islamic banking services in Malaysia

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the level of understanding of Islamic banking concepts and the factors that influence Islamic banking adoption in Malaysia, based on Rogers’ (1983; 2003) Diffusion of Innovation. Specifically, the impact of perceived attributes and other variables (understanding, consumer innovativeness and bank personnel’s professionalism) on Islamic banking adoption is examined. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach using a sample of 200 working MBA students in a leading public university in Malaysia was used. The instrument used was a self-administered questionnaire survey. Findings The level of understanding of various Islamic banking concepts is below average. A logistic regression reveals that the understanding of Islamic banking concepts and perceived advantage significantly influences the adoption of Islamic banking services. Research limitations/implications The small sample size of 200 individuals may render the findings ungeneralizable. Future studies may use a larger sample from across Malaysia and incorporate other independent variables, such as religiosity and Islamic financial literacy. Practical implications The Malaysian government can provide tax incentives and conduct educational roadshows on Islamic banking. Educating prospective consumers on the advantages of Islamic banking as opposed to conventional banking would provide more objective benefits that would boost the adoption of Islamic banking. Originality/value The results of this paper will be useful for Islamic financial institutions to increase their marketing and promotional efforts to keep pace with stiff competition within the industry.
Improvised Theatre Alongside Artificial Intelligences

This study presents the first report of Artificial Improvisation, or improvisational theatre performed live, on-stage, alongside an artificial intelligence-based improvisational performer. The Artificial Improvisor is a form of artificial conversational agent, or chatbot, focused on open domain dialogue and collaborative narrative generation. Using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques spanning from natural language processing and speech recognition to reinforcement and deep learning, these chatbots have become more lifelike and harder to discern from humans. Recent work in conversational agents has been focused on goal-directed dialogue focused on closed domains such as appointment setting, bank information requests, question-answering, and movie discussion. Natural human conversations are seldom limited in scope and jump from topic to topic, they are laced with metaphor and subtext and face-to-face communication is supplemented with non-verbal cues. Live improvised performance takes natural conversation one step further with multiple actors performing in front of an audience. In improvisation the topic of the conversation is often given by the audience several times during the performance. These suggestions inspire actors to perform novel, unique, and engaging scenes. During each scene, actors must make rapid fire decisions to collaboratively generate coherent narratives. We have embarked on a journey to perform live improvised comedy alongside artificial intelligence systems. We introduce Pyggy and A.L. Ex. (Artificial Language Experiment), the first two Artificial Improvisors, each with a unique composition and embodiment. This work highlights research and development, successes and failures along the way, celebrates collaborations enabling progress, and presents discussions for future work in the space of artificial improvisation.
We Don't Give a Second Thought Before Providing Our Information: Understanding Users' Perceptions of Information Collection by Apps in Urban Bangladesh

With a rapid increase in the use of digital technologies, people in the Global South including Bangladesh are exposed to a wide-range of smartphone applications (termed as apps in this paper), which offer a variety of features and services. However, privacy leakage through apps has increasingly become a major concern in Bangladesh, where the app collecting users' sensitive information without their consent was reported in news media for privacy violation. Our study with 32 participants from varying age, literacy level, and profession in Dhaka, Bangladesh unveils the perceptions of people around data collection and sharing by the app reported in privacy leakage news. All of our participants were aware of information leakage through the app they use, where they possess varying perceptions around providing personal information, like a sense of benefit, necessity and contribution, indifference, fear, or (no) authority over data collection. Our analysis reveals the relation between users' privacy perceptions, local infrastructure, and social practices in Bangladesh, where we identify the situated challenges that interfere with people's understanding of privacy notice. Our results lead to a discussion on how people's privacy perceptions are influenced by rapid urbanization and the opportunities offered by digitization in Bangladesh. Based on our findings, we provide recommendations to develop situated and sustainable strategies to enhance privacy awareness and practices in the social setting of Bangladesh, and Global South.
Factors associated with adult poisoning in Northern Malaysia: a case-control study

Data on adult risk factors associated with drug or chemical poisonings in Malaysia are scarce. The objective of the study was to identify possible risk factors associated with adult admissions to the Penang General Hospital (PGH) due to chemical poisoning and/or drug overdose. The present study was a case-control study, conducted over 18 weeks. One hundred acutely poisoned adult patients admitted to PGH during the period from September 2003 to February 2004 were considered as cases. Two hundred patients admitted to the same medical wards for other illnesses, during the same period, were matched for age and gender with the poisoned cases and thus selected as controls. McNemar test and binary logistic were used for univariate analysis and logistic regression analysis for multivariate analyses. The odds ratio (OR) and its 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were calculated for each predictor variable. Positive histories of psychiatric illness and previous poisoning, problems in boy/girl friend relationships, family problems, marital problems, Indian ethnicity, Chinese ethnicity, living in rented houses and living in a household with less than five people were significant risk factors associated with adult admissions due to poisoning.
APPLICATION OF STIMULUS & RESPONSE MODEL TO IMPULSE BUYING BEHAVIOR OF ALGERIAN CONSUMERS

This paper investigates the influence of situational factors on the impulse buying behavior using a Mehrabian and Russell's (1974) framework (Stimulus & response model). The results suggest that a consumer's emotions can be a mediating factor in the impulse purchase process. In this study, we identify and explore how situational factors and emotional states may influence various dimensions of impulse purchase behavior of Algerian shoppers. By tapping the responses of 687 consumers in the area of Algeria' west, we obtain that there is a positive relationship between independent and dependent variables. According to the results, pleasure was associated with design, whereas arousal was associated with perception of crowding, but dominance was linked to time spent in the store. Retailers can take these findings to maintain trained their employees and provide adequate signs and best environment whenever some relocation of products took place.
Have You Heard the Word? the Effect of Word of Mouth on Perceived Justice, Satisfaction and Repurchase Intentions Following Complaint Handling

Complaint management has focused on justice or fairness theory to explain satisfaction with the complaint handling process and with post complaint customer behavior such as word of mouth or repurchase intentions. This research shows that, far from being just an outcome variable, word of mouth plays an important role in the complaint process affecting perceived fairness, satisfaction and repurchase intentions. Distributive fairness is the most influential fairness dimension, but word of mouth valance has the largest impact on satisfaction, and is also more influential than satisfaction in impacting repurchase intentions. Limitations and future research directions are noted.
PENGARUH CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR SEBAGAI 100 BEST CORPORATE CITIZENS OLEH KLD RESEARCH & ANALYTICS

Saat ini, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) telah menyita perhatian masyarakat internasional (tidak hanya negara maju, tetapi juga negara berkembang), yang ditunjukkan dengan adanya berbagai upaya menerapkan konsep sustainable CSR di tingkat internasional dengan respon baik dari negara berkembang, seperti: Socially Responsible Investment, Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative, dan Global Reporting Initiative. Hal ini terkait dengan masalah global warming, depletion of the ozone layer and pollution yang mengancam sustainability of society and environment dan pada akhirnya membahayakan kelangsungan hidup manusia, karena itu, sudah sewajarnya bagi perusahaan untuk bertanggungjawab secara sosial. Namun, sayangnya untuk menerapkan CSR diperlukan biaya besar. Hal ini menjadi salah satu kendala bagi manajemen perusahaan yang cenderung memperhatikan financial performance untuk mengadopsi CSR dalam strategi bisnisnya. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk memperoleh bukti empiris pengaruh CSR terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan (ROE dan ROI) yang termasuk dalam 100 Best Corporate Citizens tahun 2000-2006. Data yang digunakan adalah score CSR yang diperoleh dari KLD Research & Analytics serta Business Ethics Magazine, dan kinerja perusahaan dari website masing-masing perusahaan. Analisis dengan regresi sederhana menunjukkan bahwa CSR tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap ROE, namun CSR berpengaruh signifikan terhadap ROI. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan yang menerapkan CSR dengan baik dapat memiliki kinerja yang baik pula. Kata kunci: Corporate Social Responsibility, Return on Equity, dan Return on Investment
A Qualitative Investigation of Bank Employee Experiences of Information Security and Phishing

Staff behaviour is increasingly understood to be an important determinant of an organisations’ vulnerability to information security breaches. In parallel to the HCI and CSCW literature, models drawn from cognitive and health psychology have suggested a number of mental variables that predict staff response to security threats. This study began with these models, but engaged in a broader, discovery-orientated, qualitative investigation of how these variables were experienced, interacted subjectively, and what further variables might be of relevance. We conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews consisting of open and closed questions with staff from a financial services institution under conditions of strict anonymity. Results include a number of findings such as a possible association between highly visible security procedures and low perceptions of vulnerability leading to poor security practices. We also found self-efficacy was a strong determinant of staff sharing stories of negative experiences and variances in the number of non-relevant emails that they process. These findings lead to a richer, deeper understanding of staff experiences in relation to information security and phishing.
Entrepreneurial Networks for Development Crowdfunding Opportunities for Women in India

This paper advances entrepreneurial networking theory by analysing development studies in the light of an empirical study of online crowdfunding for female entrepreneurs in India. The data collected on 725 projects in Rang De - India's first microfinance platform, which mainly serves female borrowers - show that, even when fundraisers can be digitally and socially disconnected from their funders, funding success is more a matter of environment and organisational factors than of project-specific characteristics. This differs from what developed country crowdfunding research suggests. The importance and gender-specific role of intermediaries is also acknowledged, driving more attention to gender-equality and to the digital divide problems in entrepreneurship for development.
EVALUATION OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN THALASSEMIA BY QUANTITATIVE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY: Is It Reliable?

This study was conducted to quantify the degree of osteoporosis in thalassemic patients by single energy quantitative computed tomography (SEQCT) and to test the reliability of this method. On 38 thalassemic patients with osteoporosis and 38 normal control subjects, bone mineral density (BMD) measurements were done by SEQCT. BMD and standard deviation (SD) of the x-ray attenuation numbers of pixels within region of interest (ROI) of the measurement areas were compared between two groups. Mean BMD values for thalassemic patients and control group were 173.4 and 158.2 mg/cm3, respectively. Mean BMD value for thalassemic patient group was significantly higher. Mean SD values of ROI for control group and thalassemic patients were 41.4 and 71.1, respectively. The difference between the SD values was also statistically significant. Positive correlation was noted between SD values and patients' ages in the thalassemic group. Results of SEQCT method may not reflect the clinical and conventional radiographic findings of osteoporosis seen in thalassemic patient group and should be used cautiously. Other methods of BMD measurement, such as photon absorbsiometry and x-ray absorbsiometry, should also be investigated for their accuracy in this patient group.
Single-inductor resonant switched capacitor voltage multiplier with safe commutation

This paper proposes a resonant switched capacitor voltage multiplier with a novel switching strategy a high voltage gain, and a safe commutation procedure regardless of variations in the resonant frequency. The converter offers the capability to drain resonant current through all switching devices using a single small inductor. A design-oriented analysis of steady-state waveforms is discussed through the paper. Experimental results are shown in order to validate the proposed approach.
Effectiveness of early identification and electronic interventions for teens with risk factors for the development of heart disease and diabetes

Purpose:Serum risk factors for the development of heart disease and diabetes are not routinely evaluated in teens. The intent of this study was to determine the prevalence of these risk factors in teens and evaluate the effectiveness of a two‐part electronic education program (recurring electronic lifestyle education program [REEP]) on reducing risks. Data sources:Teens (n = 170) were recruited from one urban and one rural high school in the mid‐Atlantic in 2014. Following baseline data collection in February, REEP was initiated and data collection repeated at 12 weeks. Data were analyzed and students sent a report with results and recommendations. Conclusions:One or more serum and/or physical risk factors were found in the majority of students with low vitamin D and elevated body mass index (BMI) being the most common. Correlations existed between elevated BMI and elevated diastolic blood pressure, low vitamin D, and low high‐density lipoprotein. All but one risk factor (BMI) improved at 12 weeks. Implications for practice:The majority of teens had one or more physical and/or serum risk factors. Using multiple electronic methods to deliver healthy lifestyle recommendations helps lower these risks. Also, Blackboard, an electronic learning platform, was found to be an effective data management and communication center.
Trade, Standards, and Poverty: Evidence from Senegal

Summary In the debate on trade and poverty it is argued that standards act as trade barriers and cause marginalization of the poor. This paper quantifies income and poverty effects of high-standards trade and integrates labor market effects, by using company and household survey data from the vegetable export chain in Senegal. We find that exports grew sharply despite increasing standards, contributing importantly to rural incomes and poverty reduction. Tightening standards induced a shift from smallholder contract farming to integrated estate production, altering the mechanism through which poor households benefit: through labor markets instead of product markets.
Sensitive Detection of SARS-CoV-2–Specific Antibodies in Dried Blood Spot Samples

Abstract Importance: Population-wide serological testing is an essential component in understanding the COVID-19 pandemic. The logistical challenges of undertaking widespread serological testing could be eased through use of a reliable dried blood spot (DBS) sampling method. Objective: To validate the use of dried blood spot sampling for the detection of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies. Design, setting and participants: Eighty-seven matched DBS and serum samples were obtained from eighty individuals, including thirty-one who were previously PCR-positive for SARS-CoV-2. DBS eluates and sera were used in an ELISA to detect antibodies to the viral spike protein. Results: Specific anti-SARS-Cov-2 spike glycoprotein antibodies were detectable in both serum and DBS eluate and there was a significant correlation between the antibody levels detected in matched samples (r = 0.96, p<0.0001). Using serum as the gold standard in the assay, matched DBS samples achieved a Cohens kappa coefficient of 0.975 (near-perfect agreement), a sensitivity of 98.1% and specificity of 100%, for detecting anti-spike glycoprotein antibodies. Conclusions and relevance: Eluates from DBS samples are a reliable and reproducible source of antibodies to be used for the detection of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies. The use of DBS sampling could complement the use of venepuncture in the immunosurveillance of COVID-19 in both low and high income settings.