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Work climate and employee performances: a literature observation

Submitted: 27 January 2021 Revised: 18 February 2021 Accepted: 09 March 2021 This article mainly discusses the relationship between work climate and employee performance. Research on the relationship between work climate and employee performance still shows mixed results. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between work climate and employee performance by comparing the results of primary research on these two variables. The method used is a conceptual analysis of various previous studies in the last ten years. The results show that there is a significant and positive relationship between work climate and employee performance, especially in the Indonesian context where social relations take priority in society. This implies that managers must be able to create a favorable work climate to encourage employee performance improvement, although this is not the only thing that must be considered.
Market Efficiency in the Age of Machine Learning

As machines replace humans in financial markets, how is informational efficiency impacted? We shed light on this issue by exploiting unique data that allow us to identify when machines access company information (8-K filings) versus when humans access the same information. We find that increased access by machines, particularly from cloud computing services, significantly improves informational efficiency, by reducing the price drift following information events. We address identification through a quasi-natural experiment, instrumental variables, and exogenous power outages. We show that machines are better able to handle linguistically complex filings and are less susceptible to bias from negative sentiment, whereas humans are better at combining incremental information.
Control of resonances in photonic crystal waveguides

Photonic crystal waveguides (PhCWG) with intentional defects and unavoidable disorder exhibit high quality factor (Q) resonances. Single- and multi-resonance systems based on them are suitable for applications such as optical memories, delay lines and cavity QED. Therefore, characterization, control and investigation of the optical properties of these resonances will pave the way to their applications. The aim of this thesis is to provide theories and models to explain the transmission, reflection and dispersion spectra of these resonances, and to develop experimental methods to probe and control these resonances. The theoretical investigation in this thesis explore methods of calculating the key parameter coupling factor which determines the dispersion of a multi-resonance system. In the theoretical study, the physical cause of the pronounced asymmetric dispersion of a multi-resonance system base on mode-gap cavities is uncovered, and a dispersive mode coupling model that accurately describes the asymmetric dispersion is formulated. Experimental and theoretical investigations of reflection and transmission spectra of resonances in PhCWGs are performed. Fano lineshapes in reflection spectra are characterized experimentally, and their origin is uncovered by an accurate analytical model proposed in this thesis. A simple scheme of manipulating the Fano lineshape proposed from our model is demonstrated experimentally. The abnormally high transmission TM (transverse magnetic)-like light signal has been measured and analyzed in this thesis. From our analysis, we conclude that TE (transverse electric)/TM conversion is a substantial channel for cavity losses. A new non-invasive method to elucidate the spatial profile of the localized modes in a photonic crystal waveguide with unavoidable disorder using precise local thermal tuning is proposed. Using this method, the spatial profile of a localized mode with Q > 105 with a resolution of 2.5 μm is successfully reconstructed. Furthermore, the hybridization of two disorder-induced resonances is shown and the mode profiles of the hybridized modes are reconstructed. Finally, the experimental result of one order of magnitude increase of the Q of a disorder-induced resonance is shown.
Workplace factors related to the well-being of employees in nursing: A mixed-methods study

The aim was to identified workplace factors related to the well-being of employees in nursing. A cross-sectional study was conducted in nine from twelve Slovenian hospitals. Descriptive statistics and multivariate regression analysis were used. According to a qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were used. The content analysis gave six main categories: Leadership style; Leaders' personal qualities; Leaders' knowledge and skills; Stress; Patients; Organization; that is important for employees' well-being in nursing. It was revealed that 93 % of employees' well-being in nursing could be predicted with leadership style, leaders' knowledge and skills, leaders' personal qualities, frequency of workplace stress, stress management working experiences, and education level. The study confirmed the importance of leaders' skills and knowledge, leaders' personal qualities, and leadership styles for higher employees' well-being in nursing.
Paternalistic Leadership and Its Positive Influences in Telecommuting Environment

This paper discusses the positive influences of paternalistic leadership in the compulsory telecommuting environment caused by COVID-19. The pandemic accelerates the development of telecommuting and brings challenges and uncertainties to telecommuting workers. Paternalistic leadership is a widespread management phenomenon in China combining 3 dimensions: authoritarianism, fatherly benevolence, and moral. Since this management model will not be completely changed immediately, it will influence subordinates’ responses, job performances, and psychological feelings. Based on the previous studies, this paper analyzes the functions of paternalistic leadership in China under the compulsory telecommuting situation. This study points out that paternalistic leadership helps solve the main problems of remote commuters, including role recognition and efficiency, psychological isolation, information uncertainty, and resistance to remote work.
Ethical Leadership and Ethical Voice: The Mediating Mechanisms of Value Internalization and Integrity Identity

Drawing upon self-concept and social-information processing perspectives, we theorize and test a model linking ethical leadership with ethical voice via ethical value internalization and integrity identity. In two field studies (N = 972 and N = 765, respectively) of police officers and staff in the United Kingdom and an online three-wave study (N = 448), we investigate the mediating role of ethical value internalization and integrity identity in the relationship between ethical leadership and ethical voice. Study 1 uses time-lagged data and demonstrates ethical leadership to be positively related to followers’ ethical value internalization, which in turn enhances their integrity identity and ethical voice. The serial mediation effect of the relationship between ethical leadership and ethical voice via employees’ ethical value internalization and integrity identity is also significant. Further support for our hypotheses is provided using multisource data (Study 2) and a three-wave cross-lagged design (Study 3). Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
A New Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Equipment and Its Application in Eggplant Seeds

An atmospheric pressure plasma equipment was designed and eggplant seeds were treated using it with different voltage from 4 420 to 6 800 V to explore mechanism of increasing yield and improving quality of eggplant treated plasma.The results showed that the effects of different voltage plasma treatments on the seeds germination were not the same.The plant height,plant extent,root length,root extent and single fruit weight of the eight treatments from 4 420 to 6 800 V increased distinctly.The eggplant yields of eight different voltage plasma treatments increased than that of CK,the fruit yields of voltage treatments(5 440 ~ 6 460 V) were better than that of other voltages,the effects of the fifth(5 780 V) and sixth(6 120 V) plasma treatments were the best in most test indexes.More electrons and ions were produced above seeds,which could strengthen the reaction between the air particles and seeds,the active air particles and ultraviolet radiation could penetrate into the capsule of the seeds,accelerated to decompose the inner nutriment of the seeds,reduced relative penetrability of cell velum,improved the activities of the root of the eggplant seedling,led to increase yields of eggplant.Test data were consistent with the similar estimating statistical analysis.
How Acidity Rules Synergism and Antagonism in Liquid–Liquid Extraction by Lipophilic Extractants—Part I: Determination of Nanostructures and Free Energies of Transfer

ABSTRACT Efficient formulations used in hydrometallurgy are often based on synergistic action of two oil-soluble extractants at an optimized mole fraction. In this series of two papers, we describe the N,N’-dimethyl-N,N’-dioctylhexylethoxymalonamide (DMDOHEMA)/di(2-ethylexyl) phosphoric acid (HDEHP) system, and how expression of the synergistic effect varies with acidity, using the three common representations: distribution ratios, yields, and free energies of transfer. The experimental results are detailed in this first part (Part I) with the so-called supramolecular approach, which considers the reverse micelle-like aggregates formed by the lipophilic extractant molecules. It shows that no specific aggregation state is observed at the maximum of synergism and antagonism. Besides, the critical aggregation concentration that characterizes the micellization free energy appears to follow some synergistic trends but cannot explain how acid tunes synergism to antagonism of this mixed system. Based on these results, Part II proposes a theoretical model based on the ienaic approach to interpret acid effect on synergism and antagonism.
Public perceptions of how alcohol consumption is dealt with in Swedish and Norwegian health care

Aims: The aims of this study were to evaluate and compare popular beliefs and attitudes regarding alcohol conversations in healthcare in Sweden and Norway; and to explore which factors were associated with different levels of support for alcohol-prevention work in the two countries. Methods: Population-based cross-sectional surveys were conducted in Sweden (n = 3000) and Norway (n = 1208). Logistic regression was used to identify the characteristics of participants who were supportive of routine alcohol screening and brief intervention delivery. Results: A higher proportion of Swedish respondents agreed to a large extent that healthcare professionals should routinely ask about alcohol consumption. In addition, a higher proportion of Swedish respondents compared to respondents from Norway agreed that healthcare providers should only ask about patient’s alcohol consumption if this was related to specific symptoms. There were similar correlates of being supportive of routine alcohol screening and brief intervention delivery in both countries. Support was lower in both countries amongst moderate and risky drinkers, and among single adults or those on parental leave, but higher amongst older individuals. Having had an alcohol conversation in healthcare increased the level of support for alcohol prevention in routine healthcare among risky drinkers. Conclusions: There is a high level of support for preventative alcohol conversations in routine healthcare in Norway and Sweden, although there was a lower proportion of respondents who were positive to alcohol prevention in routine healthcare in Norway compared to Sweden. Experiencing alcohol conversation may positively affect risky drinkers’ attitudes towards and support for alcohol prevention. Thus, more frequent alcohol conversations in routine healthcare may also result in increased level of support for alcohol prevention among risky drinkers.
Allelopathic activities of three carotenoids, neoxanthin, crocin and β-carotene, assayed using protoplast co-culture method with digital image analysis.

Allelopathic activities of three carotenoids of a natural pigment group, neoxanthin, crocin and β-carotene, were assayed by the protoplast co-culture method with digital image analysis (DIA-PP method). Effects on three different growth stages of lettuce protoplasts, i.e., cell wall formation, cell division, and yellow pigment accumulation, were investigated using 96-well culture plates. Cell division was inhibited 65-95% by all three carotenoids at 33-100 µM. Inhibition of cell division stage was stronger than at the cell wall formation stage in neoxanthin, and the water-soluble carotenoid, crocin, whose yellow pigment was incorporated into the vacuole of lettuce protoplasts. Neoxanthin at 33 µM and crocin at higher than 100 µM inhibited more than 100% of the yellow pigment accumulation. By contrast, at low concentrations (0.01-1 µM) β-carotene stimulated growth at the cell division stage. At high concentrations of β-carotene (100-500 µM), inhibition was prominent at all three stages, and also in neighboring wells of zero control, which suggested emission of a volatile compound by β-carotene. They were compared with the report of the volatile compound, tulipalin A. Differences in patterns of inhibition of carotenoids on lettuce protoplast growth were compared with reports of another natural pigment, anthocyanin, and anthocyanin-containing red callus cultured in the light, and with that of neoxanthin-containing yellow callus cultured in the dark.
Receipt of Weekly Iron Supplementation among Indian Children, 2005–2016

ABSTRACT Background In response to India's unacceptably high burden of anemia among children aged 6–59 mo, the central government introduced the National Iron Plus Initiative program which recommends an intervention of iron supplementation to mitigate anemia, especially iron deficiency anemia. Objective The objective of this study was to examine the trend (between 2005–2006 and 2015–2016) in receiving weekly iron supplementation (WIS) among children aged 6–59 mo, and factors associated with receiving WIS during 2015–2016. Methods Two waves of the nationally representative cross-sectional National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data collected during 2005–2006 (NFHS-3) and 2015–2016 (NFHS-4) were used. The trend was measured using both rounds of datasets, whereas factors associated with WIS receipt were assessed from NFHS-4. The trend was assessed using a sample of 35,650 children from NFHS-3 and 202,227 children from NFHS-4. After exclusion of 8978 cases, a total of 199,110 children were included to analyze the factors associated with receiving WIS. Using appropriate sample weighting, unadjusted and adjusted (multivariate) logistic regression analyses were deployed. Application of the chi-squared test and checking for multicollinearity were also part of the analysis. The possibility of sample selection bias was tested. Results An increase of WIS receipt (from 4.6% in 2005–2006 to 26% in 2015–2016) was observed. Older children, children living in rural areas, children belonging to Scheduled Tribes, children of mothers with secondary education or higher, and children whose mothers had some mass media exposure had higher odds of receiving WIS. Children of fifth or higher birth order, children who were followers of Islam and Christianity, children from the richest economic group, noninstitutional birth of children, and children from high-focus group states were negatively associated with WIS receipt. Conclusions Despite improvement (between 2005–2006 and 2015–2016) in receiving WIS, coverage remains unacceptably low (in absolute terms). The suboptimum performance of WIS intervention demands further investigation.
Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis of the Sternocostoclavicular Region in Adults: A Single‐Center Dutch Cohort Study

Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis (SCCH) is a rare autoinflammatory bone disorder caused by chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO), which is associated with sclerosis and hyperostosis primarily affecting the sternum, the medial end of the clavicles, and the first ribs. Other areas of the axial skeleton may also be affected. The more severe synovitis–acne–pustulosis–hyperostosis–osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is additionally associated with dermatoses and joint manifestations. This Dutch retrospective cross‐sectional single‐center cohort study characterizes the spectrum of clinical features in adult CNO/SCCH patients at the time of diagnosis. The only inclusion criteria was the availability of complete sets of clinical and imaging data systematically collected over three decades using in‐house protocols. Data from 213 predominantly female patients (88%) with a median age of 36 years at presentation were studied. The mean diagnostic delay was 5 ± 5 years. The main symptoms were chronic pain (92%), bony swelling (61%), and restricted shoulder girdle function (46%); 32% had palmoplantar pustulosis and 22% had autoimmune disease. The majority (73%) had isolated SCCH; 59 (27%) had additional localizations in vertebrae (19%), the mandible (9%), or both (2%); 4 had SAPHO. The prevalence of current or past smoking was high (58%), particularly for patients with palmoplantar pustulosis (76%). There was a significant relationship between delay in diagnosis and both the extent of affected skeletal sites (p = 0.036) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate levels (p = 0.023). Adult‐onset CNO is characterized by distinctive clinical and radiological features, but diverse aspects of its spectrum are currently not fully captured by a comprehensive classification. Delayed diagnosis is still common and potentially associated with irreversible structural changes and debilitating chronic symptoms, increasing the burden of illness and negatively impacting on quality of life. It is hoped that findings from this study will dispel confusion about nomenclature and classification of adult‐onset CNO and increase awareness of its distinctive clinical and radiological features, and thus facilitate early diagnosis and referral for treatment, which should positively impact prognosis by preventing disease progression, although this remains to be established. © 2021 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
Spleen Stiffness for Predicting Varices Needing Treatment: Comparison between Two Different Elastography Techniques (Point vs. 2D-SWE)

The study aimed to establish the benefits of using spleen stiffness values measured by two elastography techniques as noninvasive markers for predicting varices needing treatment and comparing their performances. A prospective study was performed, including 107 subjects with compensated liver cirrhosis, who underwent upper digestive endoscopy, as well as spleen stiffness measurements by means of two elastography techniques: pSWE (point shear wave elastography using Virtual Touch Quantification-Siemens Acuson S2000) and 2D-SWE (2D-shear wave elastography-LOGIQ E9, General Electric). Reliable spleen stiffness measurements were obtained in 96.2% (103/107) patients by means of 2D-SWE and in 94.4% (101/107) subjects with pSWE; therefore, 98 subjects were included in the final analysis, of which 40.8% (40/98) had varices needing treatment. The optimal spleen stiffness cut-off value by 2D-SWE for predicting varices needing treatment was 13.2 kPa (AUROC 0.84), while for pSWE, it was 2.91 m/s (AUROC 0.90). Based on AUROC comparison, no difference between the performance of the two techniques for predicting varices needing treatment was found (p=0.1606). In conclusion, spleen stiffness measured by either 2D-SWE or pSWE is a reliable surrogate marker, with good feasibility, applicability, and predictive accuracy for varices needing treatment, with no significant difference between techniques.
Effect of late-gestation heat stress in nulliparous heifers on postnatal growth, passive transfer of immunoglobulin G, and thermoregulation of their calves

Graphical Abstract Summary: Pregnant, nulliparous heifers that were heat stressed during late gestation produced heifer calves that were negatively affected in terms of growth and metabolism, immune function, and thermoregulation. These in utero heat-stressed heifer calves suffered negative outcomes during the postnatal period, which was evidenced by decreased apparent efficiency of absorption of immunoglobulin G after colostrum feeding, decreased serum immunoglobulin G concentrations throughout the preweaning period, and increased surface temperatures at weaning.
Acoustic emission to track the damage progress on thin-wall large-scale cement composites: damage mode and the effect of wave attenuation at intact and damage state

The damage evolution on thin-wall large-scale textile-reinforced cement composite structural elements loaded under bending is tracked in this study using acoustic emission. The monitoring technique has been extensively applied in recent decades for the structural health assessment of voluminous and bulk concrete structures, still its performance and efficacy on thin elements is not extensively investigated. In a well-established approach today, the AE waveform is analyzed based on a series of wave features. Indicatively, the damage progress is tracked based on AE energy and correlated to the mechanical properties (load, displacement). AE source localization detects and pinpoints the zones where cracks and internal debonding occur indicating the damage shift from the middle bending span to the edges of the beam. Based on this observation, the rise time and frequency analyses pinpoint the effect of source-sensor distance on the wave shape. This latter result is discussed considering a preliminary attenuation analysis at intact and damage state. The RA-value and frequency trends are also reported in an attempt to relate the research outcome to the Rilem TC 212-ACD protocol. It is shown that the AE inspection accuracy does not diminish due to thin-wall geometry, still taking into account of the attenuation effect at both intact and damage state is recommended.
Effectiveness Of 1.2% Simvastatin Gel as an Adjunct to Non-Surgical Therapy in The Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis: A Split Mouth Randomized Controlled Trial

BACKGROUND: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that results in bone resorption creating bony defects, which may cause tooth loss. AIM: The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of 1.2% Simvastatin gel as an adjunct to non-surgical therapy to treat chronic periodontitis (CP). MATERIALS AND METHOD: 25 patients with 50 sites were categorized into two treatment groups: Scaling and Root Planing plus 1.2% Simvastatin, and Scaling and Root Planing with placebo. Clinical parameters; site-specific plaque index, modified sulcus bleeding index (mSBI), pocket probing depth (PD), and relative attachment level (RAL) were recorded at baseline, 3, 6, and 9 months. RESULTS: Mean PD reduction and mean RAL gain was found to be greater in Simvastatin group than the placebo group, at 3, 6, and 9 months. CONCLUSION: Locally delivered Simvastatin was found to be effective in the treatment of chronic periodontitis (CP).