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The hospital management responses in implementing transformational leadership style in Dr. Zainoel Abidin Regional Public Hospital
Authors: Ratnadi Ni Made Dwi , Martunis Ashiva , Aryanto Dodik , Widanaputra Anak Agung Gde Putra
Published: September 2020

Purpose

This study aims to determine hospital management responses in implementing transformational leadership style, organizational commitment, budget business plan, work motivation, uniqueness of resources, and hospital performance.

Design/methodology/approach

The method used in this research is a quantitative research method with a deductive mindset approach. The population in this research is all organizational units under the Regional Public Hospital Dr. Zainoel Abidin with its observation unit. The obtained data will be processed by using inferential statistics, namely Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) by using Smart Partial Least Square (Smart PLS) software.

Findings

The overall results of the performance appraisal using the Balanced Scorecard approach seen from the financial, internal business, customer, and training and learning perspectives are right. Regional public Hospital Dr. Zainoel Abidin has provided excellent services, and the performance of its departments has generated the expected outcome and is realized by the hospital.

Originality/value

This research contains some innovation. First, the predictor variables used are transformational leadership, organizational commitment, budget business plans and the implementation of unique resources. Second, the response variable used is a performance in the service industry associated with hospital outpatient units (especially organizational units) and inpatient classes of public hospital hospitals. Third, the research location is at Dr. Hospital. Zainoel Abidin, Indonesia. The combination of the three originalities has never been done in previous studies. The object of research to be examined is hospital management, especially the management of outpatient and inpatient units in hospitals. So far, only employees in business units and educational institutions have been studied, and it only has been partially examined variables that affect leadership, resources, and organizational commitment.
Like a stone thrown into a pond – poverty contrast of an emporium of solidarity
Authors: Ranuzzini Marco , Gallo Giovanni
Published: September 2020

Purpose

This paper highlights to what extent an emporium of solidarity may affect poverty conditions of its recipients, and whether it generates net social benefits to different actors involved.

Design/methodology/approach

To evaluate the effect of an emporium of solidarity project on poverty conditions of its recipients, we run Probit estimation models. As for the efficiency evaluation, we develop instead a social cost–benefit framework which considers benefits and costs to different actors somehow involved in the program. Results are based on survey data collected by the authors and administrative data.

Findings

Using the emporium attendance length as a measure of the treatment intensity, results underscore that the emporium significantly reduces the monetary poverty only, while it is ineffective on the severe material deprivation. The robustness of our results is confirmed by the implementation of a propensity score matching estimator. Our study suggests that emporia can be efficient in term of resources usage and they can determine positive returns to actors involved, implementing a redistribution of goods toward poor households.

Research limitations/implications

The paper and its conclusions are based on a case study, thus an Italian emporium called “Portobello” and located in the inner-city area of Modena (Emilia-Romagna region, Italy).

Originality/value

The main novelty of our paper to the literature consists of the elaboration of a first comprehensive framework for the social impact assessment of an emporium of solidarity, regarding both its effects on socio-economic conditions of poor recipient households and its contribution to the local welfare as a whole.
Beyond course work: expanding what’s valued in computer science degree programs
Authors: Paek Seungoh , Leong Peter , Johnson Philip M. , Moore Carleton
Published: September 2020

Purpose

As the field of Computer Science (CS) continues to diversify and expand, the need for undergraduates to explore career possibilities and develop personalized study paths has never been greater. This reality presents a challenge for CS departments. How do the students striving to become competent professionals in an ever-changing field of study? How do they do this efficiently and effectively? This study addresses such questions by introducing RadGrad, an online application combining features of social networks, degree planners and serious games.

Design/methodology/approach

RadGrad application is designed to promote participation in extracurricular activities, value real-world experience and provide guidance for students planning their degrees. What follows is an exploration of how the application was designed, along with an analysis of how students used it in its first year.

Findings

Findings suggest RadGrad helped students to participate in relevant community activities and take an active role in planning their degrees.

Originality/value

The paper describes the features of the application, introducing how the concept of Innovation, Competence and Experience (ICE) scores – rather than a GPAs – were used to motivate undergraduates to participate in extracurricular activities. Initial results suggest RadGrad and the concept ICE scores can be applied to any field where students are encouraged to gain real-world experience as part of their degree program. Lessons learned and future directions are discussed.
Impact of shared goals on knowledge hiding behavior: the moderating role of trust
Authors: Nadeem Muhammad Athar , Liu Zhiying , Ghani Usman , Younis Amna , Xu Yi
Published: September 2020

Purpose

This study, based on social exchange theory, aims to explore knowledge hiding behavior in relation to shared goals of individuals working in teams and trust (cognitive-based trust and affective-based trust) as a boundary condition on shared goals and knowledge hiding relationship.

Design/methodology/approach

A total sample of 270 reliable questionnaires are collected from university students in China. SPSS and AMOS are employed for the data analysis of the proposed model.

Findings

Findings of the study have indicated that shared goals are negatively associated with knowledge hiding behavior. Furthermore, trust (cognitive-based trust and affective-based trust) moderates the relationship between shared goals and knowledge hiding behavior.

Practical implications

This study has provided empirical proof and in-depth understanding and recommendations for supervisors and administrative authorities to form the culture of groups/teams with shared goals to reduce the undesirable individual behaviors.

Originality/value

This study, among the first empirical studies investigating the relationship between shared goals and knowledge hiding behavior, trust as a moderator, enriches the existing academic literature of and provides valuable insight into the research on knowledge hiding and knowledge management.
An appraisal of home ownership for senior citizens in Nigeria
Authors: Ebekozien Andrew
Published: September 2020

Purpose

The Nigerian Government has been left behind in the planning of homes for the senior citizens as they are aged and retire from service. The possible outcome is untimely death of many because of contagious illness associated with the dilapidated environment in their abode. Hence, this paper attempts to investigate the hindrances of home ownership faced by senior citizens and proffers possible policy solutions.

Design/methodology/approach

A phenomenology type of qualitative research was adopted and 30 participants were interviewed. That is, ten from four different state government agencies and 20 senior citizens using purposive and snowball sampling techniques and data saturation was also achieved. The data derived were analysed using MAXQDA 2018 and through a thematic analysis.

Findings

This paper found that Nigerian low-income senior citizens (LISCs) who owned houses lived more stable well-being. Whilst the level of home ownership was completely dissatisfying as failed mortgage finance, corruption in the pension scheme, relaxed National Housing Policy implementation and inadequate senior citizens’ home ownership policy were identified as the encumbrances.

Research limitations/implications

This paper is limited to exploring the root cause of LISCs’ inability to gain home ownership and proffering possible solutions. Future research is needed to use relevant information in advancing home ownership policy for the low-income groups across the states in Nigeria and other developing countries.

Practical implications

This paper recommended that government should impose housing construction on three acres and above, mitigate corruption, establish special housing loan scheme for senior citizens, sustain rent-to-own policy and land subsidy in cities to enhance senior citizens’ home ownership. These recommendations form part of the paper's practical implications.

Originality/value

This paper demonstrates that existing housing policies are yet to consider the senior citizens regarding enhancing their home ownership status.
Effects of probiotic and prebiotic supplementation on metabolic parameters, liver aminotransferases, and systemic inflammation in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Behrouz Vahideh , Aryaeian Naheed , Zahedi Mohammad Javad , Jazayeri Shima
Published: September 2020

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of probiotic and prebiotic supplementation on the metabolic parameters, liver enzymes, and inflammation in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In this study, patients with NAFLD were assigned to receive either probiotic capsule + placebo of prebiotic (probiotic group), oligofructose + placebo of probiotic (prebiotic group), or placebo of probiotic + placebo of prebiotic (control group) for 12 weeks. All participants followed a weight loss diet and physical activity recommendation during intervention. Anthropometric measurements decreased in all three groups, but there was no significant difference among groups. Probiotic supplementation was able to decrease triglyceride, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), γ‐glutamyltransferase (GGT), and alkaline phosphatase compared to control group. The serum levels of triglyceride, total and low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol, ALT, AST, and GGT differed significantly in prebiotic group in comparison to the placebo. High‐sensitive C‐reactive protein significantly decreased within all groups; however, there was no significant difference among groups after intervention. Probiotic and prebiotic may be beneficial in improving liver enzymes and lipid profile in patients with NAFLD.
Efficacy of pregabalin as a monotherapy versus combined pregabalin and milnacipran in the management of fibromyalgia
Authors: Abdel Fattah Yousra Hisham , Elnemr Rehab
Published: September 2020

Aim

To compare the efficacy and tolerability of combined pregabalin (PGB) and milnacipran (MLN) in female patients with fibromyalgia (FM) versus PGB as a monotherapy.

Methods

The present randomized open study included 58 female patients diagnosed with FM (registered on 4/2/19: NCT03905486). Patients were randomly divided into 2 groups (2:2); group 1 included 29 patients who received PGB monotherapy (150 mg twice daily) and group 2 included 29 patients who received combined PGB (150 mg twice daily) and MLN (50 mg twice daily) for 3 months. At the initial visit, patients were subjected to demographic data collection and assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain and the FM impact questionnaire (FIQ). Outcome measures after 3 months: FIQ, VAS and Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire.

Results

The median disease duration was 2 years in group 1 (6 months to 5 years) and 2 years in group 2 (6 months to 12 years). The dropout rate was 20.7% in group 1 (n = 6) and 10.3% in group 2 (n = 3). At the follow‐up evaluation, a statistically significant improvement was observed in VAS and FIQ scores in both groups (P < 0.001). Although the percentage of patients demonstrating significant improvement in pain, disease impact and sleep pattern were higher in group 2, this did not reach statistical significance.

Conclusion

Although PGB as a monotherapy and in combination with MLN have both shown adequate efficacy in the treatment of patients with FM, the combined therapy did not demonstrate superiority over the monotherapy.
Mechanisms underlying familial aggregation of exceptional health and survival: A three‐generation cohort study
Authors: Christensen Kaare , Wojczynski Mary K. , Pedersen Jacob K. , Larsen Lisbeth A. , Kløjgaard Susanne , Skytthe Axel , McGue Matt , Vaupel James W. , Province Michael A.
Published: September 2020

The familial resemblance in length of adult life is very modest. Studies of parent‐offspring and twins suggest that exceptional health and survival have a stronger genetic component than lifespan generally. To shed light on the underlying mechanisms, we collected information on Danish long‐lived siblings (born 1886–1938) from 659 families, their 5379 offspring (born 1917–1982), and 10,398 grandchildren (born 1950–2010) and matched background population controls through the Danish 1916 Census, the Civil Registration System, the National Patient Register, and the Register of Causes of Death. Comparison with the background, population revealed consistently lower occurrence of almost all disease groups and causes of death in the offspring and the grandchildren. The expected incidence of hospitalization for mental and behavioral disorders was reduced by half in the offspring (hazard ratio 0.53, 95% confidence interval 0.45–0.62) and by one‐third in the grandchildren (0.69, 0.61–0.78), while the numbers for tobacco‐related cancer were 0.60 (0.51–0.70) and 0.71 (0.48–1.05), respectively. Within‐family analyses showed a general, as opposed to specific, lowering of disease risk. Early parenthood and divorce were markedly less frequent in the longevity‐enriched families, while economic and educational differences were small to moderate. The longevity‐enriched families in this study have a general health advantage spanning three generations. The particularly low occurrence of mental and behavioral disorders and tobacco‐related cancers together with indicators of family stability and only modest socioeconomic advantage implicate behavior as a key mechanism underlying familial aggregation of exceptional health and survival.
Adolescents’ knowledge of a peer's non‐suicidal self‐injury and own non‐suicidal self‐injury and suicidality
Authors: Syed S. , Kingsbury M. , Bennett K. , Manion I. , Colman I.
Published: September 2020

Objective

Some research suggests that suicidal ideation and attempt among adolescents may be contagious – that is adolescents who are exposed to peers’ suicidal behaviour are more likely to experience suicidal ideation or attempt suicide themselves. Less is known about the potential contagion effect of non‐suicidal self‐injury (NSSI). Our objective was to determine whether knowledge of a friend's NSSI is associated with adolescent's own non‐suicidal self‐injury and suicidal behaviours.

Methods

Data from 1483 youth ages 14–17 years were obtained from the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study, a cross‐sectional population‐based survey of children and adolescents in Ontario, Canada. Logistic regression models were used to examine associations between knowledge of a friend's NSSI and adolescents’ own self‐reported self‐injurious and suicidal behaviours. Interactions with gender, age group and presence of a mental disorder were investigated.

Results

Knowledge of a friend's non‐suicidal self‐injury was significantly associated with the adolescent's own non‐suicidal self‐injury (OR = 2.03, 95% CI 1.05–3.90), suicidal ideation (OR = 3.08, 95% CI 1.50–6.30) and suicide attempt (OR = 2.87, 95% CI 1.20–6.87).

Conclusion

These findings suggest an apparent contagion effect for non‐suicidal self‐injury. Awareness of a friend's self‐injurious behaviours is associated with an adolescent's own self‐injury and suicidality. Interventions aimed at preventing NSSI and suicidality should consider prevention of possible contagion at the school and/or community level.
Randomized study comparing mannitol with furosemide for the prevention of cisplatin‐induced renal toxicity in non‐small cell lung cancer: The OLCSG1406 trial
Authors: Makimoto Go , Hotta Katsuyuki , Oze Isao , Ninomiya Kiichiro , Nakanishi Masamoto , Hara Naofumi , Kano Hirohisa , Watanabe Hiromi , Hata Yusuke , Nishii Kazuya , Nakasuka Takamasa , Itano Junko , Ninomiya Takashi , Kubo Toshio , Ohashi Kadoaki , Ichihara Eiki , Minami Daisuke , Sato Akiko , Tabata Masahiro , Maeda Yoshinobu , Kiura Katsuyuki
Published: September 2020

Aim

Evidence is lacking on the best standard method for forced diuresis to prevent cisplatin‐induced nephrotoxicity. We compared the cisplatin‐induced nephrotoxicity prevention effect of furosemide or mannitol in patients with advanced non‐small cell lung cancer.

Methods

Patients with advanced non‐small cell lung cancer suitable to receive cisplatin‐containing regimen were randomly assigned to receive furosemide or mannitol with appropriate hydration. The primary endpoint was the proportion of ≥ grade 1 serum creatinine elevation in the first cycle.

Results

The trial was terminated early with 44 (22 per arm) of the planned 66 patients because of slow accrual. Patients’ characteristics were well balanced with median baseline creatinine clearance of 98.0 and 95.1 mL/min in the furosemide and mannitol arms, respectively. In the first cycle, two (9%) and four (18%) patients developed grade 1 creatinine elevation (P = .66), respectively, despite no ≥ grade 2 toxicity. The median times to develop the worst creatinine score were 10 and 8 days, respectively. For all cycles, median times to recover to grade 0 were 56 and 20 days, respectively. The furosemide arm was characterized by relatively high urine output after cisplatin administration (900 vs 550 mL/h), low frequency of unplanned additional hydration (14% vs 32%), and high incidence of hyponatremia (18% and 5%) compared with the mannitol arm. Both arms showed similar progression‐free survival and overall survival.

Conclusion

The preventive effect of the two forced diuretics on cisplatin‐induced nephrotoxicity was not significantly different. However, the two diuretics have some distinct types of clinical presentations.
Leaders do not emerge from a vacuum: Toward an understanding of the development of responsible leadership
Authors: Castillo Margarita M. , Sánchez Iván D. , Dueñas‐Ocampo Sebastian
Published: September 2020

The worldwide problem of corruption is one that requires greater knowledge about responsible leadership. Based on the literature on responsible leadership, developmental psychology, and moral development, the purpose of our study is to understand the constructions of the motivational drivers behind the behaviors of a responsible leader. Using biographical and narrative methodologies, we analyzed the individual motivational drivers of Carlos Cavelier, a recognized responsible leaders who grew up and works in Colombia, a social/economic context characterized by institutional fragility and corruption. Our findings suggest that the coherence between the immediate environments of development of the future leader, configured optimal environments in which the leader developed the moral conscience that guides his behavior as a responsible leader. Our study points out the need not to take the development of responsible leaders for granted, and presents propositions that allow for a deeper understanding of the micro‐foundations of responsible leadership, highlighting the importance of the contexts in which leaders are raised and in which they develop. Thus, our study has the potential to be heuristic and generative of future studies.
Using Museum Guests as Crowdsourced Participants in Human Subject Research
Authors: Nuessle Tiffany M. , McNamara Patricia A. , Garneau Nicole L.
Published: September 2020

The Genetics of Taste Lab is a community‐based lab studying human genetics at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. From 2009–2019, nearly 10,000 Museum guests have had the opportunity to become crowdsourced participants contributing phenotypic and genetic data to the lab’s taste and genetics research studies. This case study, presenting evaluation data collected during a Baseline study and during our Savory & Sour Study shows that museum guests both enjoy and value participating in authentic genetics research. By contributing quality data to advance scientists’ understanding of the genetics of taste, they are also learning specific details about the study topics and how those relate to their own lives. Highlighting the above case study and drawing upon our other studies as needed, we hope that our experience—both our successes and challenges—will be a resource for other institutions interested in implementing a crowdsourcing research model in human health.
Trinity and revelation: An appraisal of Veli‐Matti Kärkkäinen
Authors: David Bright Singh
Published: September 2020

In Trinity and Revelation, Veli‐Matti Kärkkäinen surveys a broad theological landscape before constructing a theological edifice for grasping the mystery of God's revelation in Christ with its significance for religious pluralism. This reader applauds Kärkkäinen for providing an integrated theological proposal that considers significantly not only the rich Christian theological tradition but also current scientific knowledge while respecting local or contextual theologies. This work will definitely contribute towards a more inclusive, open‐minded, balanced, and dynamic theological enterprises in the field of constructive theology.
Kärkkäinen's spirit and salvation: A female pentecostal appraisal
Authors: Urvas Sanna
Published: September 2020

Spirit and Salvation is the fourth volume of a constructive theology series by Professor Veli‐Matti Kärkkäinen. It is a continuation of Kärkkäinen's impressive scholarship in Pneumatology and offers a fine example of his inclusive methodology. Especially important and informative is the section regarding spiritual powers and cosmology, which provides for an ecumenical audience a healthy understanding of demonic powers. Experience is one epistemological factor in Kärkkäinen's work, which is observed through methodology. An alternative way to approach theological method, from the female pentecostal perspective, which regards experience as important, is offered as an option or a continuation to Kärkkäinen's scholarship.
Changing patterns in the epidemiology of β‐thalassemia
Authors: Kattamis Antonis , Forni Gian Luca , Aydinok Yesim , Viprakasit Vip
Published: September 2020

β‐thalassemia major is an inherited hemoglobinopathy that requires lifelong red blood cell transfusions and iron chelation therapy to prevent complications due to iron overload. Traditionally, β‐thalassemia has been more common in certain regions of the world such as the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. However, the prevalence of β‐thalassemia is increasing in other regions, including Northern Europe and North America, primarily due to migration. This review summarizes the available data on the changing incidence and prevalence of β‐thalassemia as well as factors influencing disease frequency. The data suggest that the epidemiology of β‐thalassemia is changing: Migration has increased the prevalence of the disease in regions traditionally believed to have a low prevalence, while, at the same time, prevention and screening programs in endemic regions have reduced the number of affected individuals. Various approaches to prevention and screening have been used. Region‐specific prevention and treatment programs, customized to align with local healthcare resources and cultural values, have been effective in identifying patients and carriers and providing information and care. Significant challenges remain in universally implementing these programs.
Linking flow and upper thermal limits of freshwater mussels to inform environmental flow benchmarks
Authors: Khan Jennifer M. , Dudding Jack , Hart Michael , Robertson Clinton R. , Lopez Roel , Randklev Charles R.
Published: September 2020

Freshwater ecosystems are experiencing shifts in the natural range and variation of water temperatures due to anthropogenic activity, and these shifts can negatively affect survival, growth, and reproduction of aquatic species. Among the groups most affected are freshwater mussels of the family Unionidae. Knowledge of sublethal and lethal effects on mussels from changes in water temperature are largely unknown, especially for species from arid and semi‐arid regions such as the south‐western U.S.A. This limits the ability to assess, forecast, and adaptively manage this threat for those species and to understand how temperature influences population performance and community structure.

To determine the effects of elevated water temperature on mussels from the south‐western U.S.A., we evaluated the upper thermal tolerances of adults of three species (Amblema plicata, Cyclonaias necki, and Fusconaia mitchelli) from the Guadalupe River. Mussels were acclimated to 27°C and then tested across a range of experimental temperatures (30–39°C) in standard acute (96‐hr) and chronic (10‐day) laboratory tests. The acute and chronic thresholds identified in thermal tolerance testing were then related to in situ water temperature and flows using a uniform continuous above‐threshold analysis, which evaluates the duration and frequency of continuous events above a specified temperature threshold.

Median lethal temperature in 96‐hr tests averaged 36.4°C and ranged from 33.7 to 37.5°C, while the chronic 10‐day tests averaged 35.9°C and ranged from 32.4 to 37.5°C. Thermal tolerances of F. mitchelli were significantly lower than both A. plicata and C. necki, and the uniform continuous above‐threshold analysis showed that temperature affecting 5% of the population thresholds were exceeded for F. mitchelli in the Guadalupe River at both acute (96‐hr) and chronic (10‐day) values (30.5 and 28.4°C, respectively).

Findings from this study indicate that freshwater mussels from the arid and semi‐arid regions of the south‐west U.S.A. are already at risk from rising environmental temperatures and altered hydrology. However, by incorporating laboratory thermal tolerance estimates with in situ temperature and discharge data, we provide a range of hydrologic thresholds to inform environmental flow recommendations and potentially mitigate thermal stress occurring during periods of low flow. In addition, this method can be readily adapted to other arid regions to guide flow recommendations or assess whether flow standards are sufficient to protect freshwater mussel populations during severe droughts and low flow periods.
Perennial rhizomatous grasses: Can they really increase species richness and abundance in arable land?—A meta‐analysis
Authors: Lask Jan , Magenau Elena , Ferrarini Andrea , Kiesel Andreas , Wagner Moritz , Lewandowski Iris
Published: September 2020

Perennial rhizomatous grasses (PRG), such as miscanthus and switchgrass, are considered promising lignocellulosic feedstocks. Their cultivation is expected to experience a significant increase in the near future, as it offers a wide range of benefits. For instance, when PRG replace typical annual crops, positive biodiversity impacts are usually anticipated. However, to date, there is no solid, statistically strong evidence for this hypothesis. This study aims to evaluate its validity through a meta‐analysis based on an extensive systematic literature review of research comparing biodiversity attributes in PRG and common annual crops. Dynamics of species richness and abundance in response to PRG cultivation were quantitatively evaluated drawing on 220 paired comparisons from 25 studies. This includes data on five taxonomic groups—arthropods, birds, earthworms, mammals and plants—and three PRG—miscanthus, switchgrass and reed canary grass. The results indicate that biodiversity tends to be higher in PRG cultivations relative to the reference crops, but the initial hypothesis of significantly beneficial impacts could not be confirmed. Trends were specific to the individual taxonomic groups: significantly higher biodiversity was found for plants and small mammals. Positive but insignificant trends were observed for arthropods and birds, while earthworm response was neutral and insignificant. More substantial conclusions could not be drawn, which is mainly due to the low number of studies conducting biodiversity assessments in PRG cultivations that included a comparison with annual crops. In addition, a detailed analysis of the observed responses was impaired by poor reporting of the parameters influencing biodiversity in the studies reviewed, such as planting and crop density, as well as yields. For this reason, we conclude with a call for improved data reporting in biodiversity assessments of PRG cultivations and detail requirements for future biodiversity research.
Managing “Marandu” palisadegrass and calopo pastures based on light interception
Authors: Alberto Depablos Alviarez Luis , Grossi Costa Homem Bruno , Hevilen do Couto Paula , Carlos Batista Dubeux José , Fernandes Bernardes Thiago , Rume Casagrande Daniel , André Stefanelli Lara Marcio
Published: September 2020

Light interception (LI) in grazing management has been an efficient tool to harvest forage under similar growth stage conditions. The objective was to define the best grazing management strategies (GMSs) based on LI in marandu palisadegrass (Brachiaria brizantha [Hochst. ex A. Rich.] R. Webster cv. Marandu) and calopo (Calopogonium mucunoides Desv. cv. Comum) mixed pastures. Three GMSs were evaluated in a randomized block design: rest period interrupted at 90% (90LI), 95% (95LI) and 100% (100LI) of LI. The experimental period was divided into four periods: rainy seasons and transitions (between rainy and dry seasons). Post‐grazing stubble height target was 15 cm. Canopy height, forage mass, leaf area index (LAI), morphogenic variables and tiller demographic pattern were evaluated. Pre‐ and post‐grazing canopy height increased at 100LI. Pre‐grazing forage mass decreased over time in all GMSs. The relationship among canopy height, forage mass and LI was not constant throughout the experiment. Post‐grazing forage mass was greatest at 90LI. There was an increase in legume mass throughout the experiment; however, the proportion of legume in pre‐grazing forage mass was no more than 6.6% for all GMSs. Number of calopo branches per plant and LAI increased throughout the experiment while the number of plants decreased. The 95LI provided the best conditions for calopo development; however, the LI as a tool to determine the entry of animals in mixed pastures of marandu palisadegrass and calopo should be carefully applied, considering the seasonal variations in canopy botanical and structural composition under similar LI.
Unveiling various spatial patterns of determinants of hukou transfer intentions in China: A multi‐scale geographically weighted regression approach
Authors: Lao Xin , Gu Hengyu
Published: September 2020

As the floating population has become a vital issue influencing China's economic and social development and aroused broad concern, many scholars have paid attention to the factors that influence settlement intentions of the floating population, while their spatial differences are usually neglected in extant studies. To rectify this situation, this study employs a multi‐scale geographically weighted regression model to investigate the spatial pattern of determinants on hukou transfer intentions of the floating population, based on the data of the China Migrants Dynamic Survey in 2016. The results demonstrate that the effects of various determinants present different spatial patterns: part of significance pattern (the average residence time in destination cities, the ratio of rural hukou holders, the number of flows, the ratio of family income to family expenditure, the geographical location), the “East‐West” pattern (the ratio of self‐employed migrants, the average wage of employed workers), the “Southwest‐Northeast” pattern (the ratio of migrants in the secondary industry, the ratio of sharing town employees' social insurance, the ratio of floating population accompanied by children in destination cities, and the population density of municipal districts). Cities of different conditions should formulate different policies that are sensitive to their contexts.
Leading through social distancing: The future of work, corporations and leadership from home
Authors: Antonacopoulou Elena P. , Georgiadou Andri
Published: September 2020

At this critical juncture when the COVID‐19 health crisis has disrupted our ways of living, working and relating to each other, we are perforce to explore and co‐create the Future we want to be part of. Drawing upon feminist theory, we introduce the notion of ‘inclusiveness’ as a fresh conceptualization of the impact of meaning rendering from working, almost irrespective of where work takes place. The ‘new (ab)normal’ that is emerging, is challenging the future of corporations not only in fulfilling their purpose, but also in leading the future leadership necessary to restore the balance between the economy and ecology. In this respect, the corporation is more than a workplace, and leadership is more than a relational process. Inclusive leadership, as we will elaborate when ‘leading from home’, invites us to rethink social distancing and remote working as a platform for rebuilding the fundamentals of humanity. We propose an agenda for leading on leadership in co‐creating the future of work and corporations by outlining themes as well as an approach to connecting that no longer separates research and business practice.
Brazilian housemaids and COVID‐19: How can they isolate if domestic work stems from racism?
Authors: Teixeira Juliana Cristina
Published: September 2020

This article proposes a debate about the situation of Brazilian housemaids in the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic to expand the discussion on this scenario and link it structurally to racism and the history of colonialism, from the perspective of its successful project of establishing racial inequalities and relegating Black women to the most vulnerable conditions. As staying at home is not a choice for these women, the suppression of the right to life reflects how the necropolitics against Black Brazilians operates. In Brazil, the naturalization of this form of violence finds great support in a mixture of affection and inequality relationships, in a context in which domestic workers, specifically housemaids, figure as the memory of Black mothers, that is, the enslaved women of the colonial period, coming from the African diaspora. This memory is associated with the whiteness naturalization of the subordinate status of Black women.
Farm yard manure application mitigates aluminium toxicity and phosphorus deficiency for different upland rice genotypes
Authors: De Bauw Pieterjan , Shimamura Erina , Rakotoson Tovohery , Andriamananjara Andry , Verbeeck Mieke , Merckx Roel , Smolders Erik
Published: September 2020

Upland rice production on acid, weathered soils is often constrained by phosphorus (P) deficiency and aluminium toxicity. Farmyard manure application (FYM) can sharply enhance yields and agronomic P fertilizer (TSP) efficiency under such abiotic stresses. We tested the hypothesis that rice genotypes differ in aluminium tolerance and in the extent of using organic P, offering distinct benefits under TSP‐FYM combinations. Multiple field trials were conducted in the uplands of Madagascar, with factorial combinations of six genotypes, amendments of FYM (at a rate of 17–25 kg P ha−1 vs. a zero control) and TSP application (40 kg P ha−1 vs. a zero control), with blanket N&K additions. Rice grain yields reached a maximum of 6 t/ha after three years of TSP + FYM application, with an average of 3.2 t/ha over the years. Grain yields were about 1.2 t/ha for FYM only and about 1.5 t/ha for TSP only while crops failed under zero P input. Genotypic effects on rice yields were much smaller than the large effects of FYM, TSP or its combination. Application of FYM increased soil pH and CaCl2‐extractable P while decreasing CaCl2‐extractable aluminium. An additional liming trial indicated that the beneficial effects of FYM over TSP relate to liming effects. The FYM application lowers aluminium toxicity which overrules potential effects of organic P supply. Hence, genotypic ranking of yields and agronomic efficiency was inconsistent, without superior genotypes under FYM vs. TSP. However, Chomrong Dhan and FOFIFA 172 generally displayed superior yields. Chomrong Dhan is found to be more sensitive to aluminium toxicity whereas FOFIFA 172 is less performant under low P input. Aluminium tolerance should be considered when developing rice genotypes for high P efficiency in weathered soils.
Mediating effects of nursing organizational climate on the relationships between empathy and burnout among clinical nurses
Authors: Ren Ying , Song Huijuan , Li Shuang , Xiao Feng
Published: September 2020

Aims and objectives

To investigate how nurses who worked in Guangdong province in China perceived empathy, nursing organization climate and burnout.

Design

A cross‐sectional quantitative research design was used. We carried out the research in accordance with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology checklist.

Methods

The study was carried out from August–October of 2018 using a structured electronic questionnaire. A total of 965 participants were selected with convenience sampling in Guangdong province.

Results

A total of 786 valid questionnaires were collected in this study. The average burnout score of participants was 38.19 (SD 13.32) and 67.4% of them rated their burnout as more than 30 points, while 5.7% were higher than 60 points. The multi‐variable linear regression model explained 9.4% of the variance in burnout related to sociodemographic variables (p < 0.001). Empathy was significantly and positively associated with nursing organizational climate and emotional exhaustion while negatively associated with reduced personal accomplishment. In addition, nursing organizational climate mediated the relationship between empathy and reduced personal accomplishment.

Conclusion

Our findings suggest that both empathy and nursing organizational climate are protective factors that prevent burnout in this population. Managers can alleviate nurses’ burnout through developing empathy and improving the organizational climate.

Impact

This study demonstrates that empathy is not the cause of burnout; rather, it can prevent nurses from experiencing burnout. Nursing organizational climate is another protective factor that has a mediating effect on empathy and burnout. Improving empathy and nursing organizational climate could help reduce nurse burnout.
SATB2 is a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for cancer
Authors: Roy Sanjit K. , Shrivastava Anju , Srivastav Sudesh , Shankar Sharmila , Srivastava Rakesh K.
Published: September 2020

Several studies have confirmed the involvement of cancer stem cells (CSC) in tumour progression, metastasis, drug resistance and cancer relapse. SATB2 (special AT‐rich binding protein‐2) acts as a transcriptional co‐factor and modulates chromatin architecture to regulate gene expression. The purpose of this review was to discuss the pathophysiological roles of SATB2 and assess whether it could be used as a therapeutic target for cancer. SATB2 modulated the expression of those genes which regulated pluripotency and self‐renewal. Overexpression of SATB2 gene in normal epithelial cells was shown to induce transformation, as a result transformed cells gained CSC’s characteristics by expressing stem cell markers and pluripotency maintaining factors, suggesting its role as an oncogene. In addition, SATB2 induced epithelial‐mesenchymal transition (EMT) and metastasis. Interestingly, the expression of SATB2 was positively correlated with the activation of β‐catenin/TCF‐LEF pathway. Furthermore, SATB2 silencing inhibited EMT and their positive regulators, and tumour growth, and suppressed the expression of stem cell markers, pluripotency maintaining factors, cell cycle and cell survival genes, and TCF/LEF targets. Based on the cancer genome atlas (TCGA) expression data and published papers, SATB2 alone or in combination with other proteins could be used a diagnostic biomarker for cancer. Although there is no pharmacological inhibitor of SATB2, studies using genetic approaches suggest that SATB2 could be a potential target for cancer treatment and prevention.
The long non‐coding RNA SNHG1 promotes bladder cancer progression by interacting with miR‐143‐3p and EZH2
Authors: Xiang Wei , Lyu Lei , Huang Tao , Zheng Fuxin , Yuan Jingdong , Zhang Chuanhua , Jiang Guosong
Published: September 2020

The long non‐coding RNA (lncRNA) SNHG1 has been shown to be implicated in the progression of multiple human carcinomas. Nevertheless, the biological functions and potential mechanism of SNHG1 in bladder cancer (BC) are uncharacterized. In the present study, SNHG1 was found to be substantially up‐regulated in BC tissues and cells and was intimately correlated with the TNM stage, lymphatic invasion, metastasis and recurrence‐free survival in BC patients. Down‐regulation of SNHG1 dramatically attenuated the proliferation, migration and invasion of BC cells, whereas the ectopic overexpression of SNHG1 had the opposite effects in vitro. The in vivo experimental results also indicated that SNHG1 down‐regulation hampered the tumour growth and metastasis of BC cells. Mechanistic investigations revealed that SNHG1 enhances HK2 expression by serving as an endogenous sponge to regulate miR‐143‐3p in the cytoplasm of BC cells. In the nucleus, SNHG1 could interact with EZH2 and regulate the histone methylation of the CDH1 promoter, altering the biological behaviours of BC cells. Overall, these findings elucidate an oncologic role of SNHG1 in BC and provide a new therapeutic strategy against BC.
Repair bond strength of dental computer‐aided design/computer‐aided manufactured ceramics after different surface treatments
Authors: AL‐Turki Lulwa , Merdad Yasser , Abuhaimed Tariq A. , Sabbahi Dania , Almarshadi Mazen , Aldabbagh Raghad
Published: September 2020

Objective

To evaluate the microtensile bond strength of four dental computer‐aided design/computer‐aided manufactured (CAD/CAM) ceramics after application of four different surface treatments.

Materials and methods

Four dental CAD/CAM ceramics were tested: feldspathic ceramic (VITABLOCKS‐Mark II), polymer‐infiltrated ceramic network (VITA ENAMIC), zirconia‐reinforced lithium silicate (VITA SUPRINITY), and yttria‐stabilized zirconia (VITA YZ T). Four surface treatments were applied: no treatment, 5% hydrofluoric acid‐etching, airborne particle abrasion, and tribochemical silica coating. The ceramic blocks were repaired with nanohybrid composite (Tetric N‐Collection). Sixteen test groups of 12 specimens were prepared. After thermocycling, microtensile bond testing was performed. The microtensile strengths values were statistically analyzed using two‐way analysis of variance and Tukey's post‐hoc test.

Results

Repaired feldspathic and resin polymer‐infiltrated ceramic network ceramics demonstrated superior microtensile bond strengths compared to zirconia‐reinforced lithium silicate and yttria‐stabilized zirconia. Etched feldspathic and polymer‐infiltrated ceramic network ceramics had higher bond strength than the untreated groups. Surface treatments did not affect the bond strength of zirconia‐reinforced lithium silicate and yttria‐stabilized zirconia with the exception of etching, which reduced the bond strength of yttria‐stabilized zirconia.

Conclusion

Feldspathic ceramic and polymer‐infiltrated ceramic network were repaired with dental composite after surface etching with hydrofluoric acid. Repair of zirconia‐reinforced lithium silicate and yttria‐stabilized zirconia did not demonstrate promising results.

Clinical significance

Repair of feldspathic ceramic and polymer‐infiltrated ceramic network restorations may be a cost‐effective means to promote the longevity of dental restorations. However, zirconia and zirconia‐reinforced lithium disilicate restorations do not offer such an option.
The epidemiological characteristics of thromboembolism related to oral contraceptives in Japan: Results of a national survey
Authors: Sugiura Kazuko , Kobayashi Takao , Ojima Toshiyuki
Published: September 2020

Aim

The aim of this study was to reveal the epidemiological characteristics of thromboembolism related to combined oral contraceptives (COCs) in Japan.

Methods

A survey of confirmed thromboembolism patients among Japanese COC users was conducted at randomly selected hospitals from across Japan. The survey examined six types of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and arterial thromboembolism (ATE) in all COC users: pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, other venous thrombosis, cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, and other arterial thrombosis. The survey covered 5 years from 2009 to 2013. This study was approved in an ethical review by Hamamatsu University School of Medicine.

Results

Four hundred and twenty‐five cases clearly related to COCs were analyzed. The annual estimated incidence rates per 10 000 person‐years of VTE, ATE and all thromboembolisms in all COC users were 1.17, 0.33 and 1.50, respectively. The incidence of thromboembolism was 35.2% within 30 days from the start of COCs, 53.8% within 90 days, 66.9% within 180 days and 78.2% within 360 days regardless of progestin type. Age adjusted odds ratios in the obese and underweight groups were 2.33 and 0.98 for overall thromboembolism, 2.59 and 0.77 for VTE, and 1.11 and 1.28 for ATE compared with the standard group, respectively. Odds ratios for thromboembolism in non‐O blood groups were 1.89 for overall thromboembolism, 2.16 for VTE, and 1.35 for ATE, when compared with the O blood group.

Conclusion

The epidemiological characteristics of COC‐related thromboembolisms were revealed in this national survey covering the years from 2009 to 2013.
How do culinary methods affect quality and oral processing characteristics of pork ham?
Authors: Djekic Ilija , Ilic Jovan , Lorenzo Jose M. , Tomasevic Igor
Published: September 2020

The influences of three different culinary methods: cooking, sous vide and grilling were studied with regards to quality and oral processing characteristics of pork ham. Besides instrumental analysis of color and textural properties of pork ham, sensory panel with 12 trained panelists participated in temporal dominance of sensations, oral processing analysis, boluses collection, particle size distribution analysis, and saliva incorporation. The results revealed that number of chews, mastication time and saliva incorporation are correlated with textural properties and cooking losses. In‐mouth sensation was intertwined with juiciness, fibrousness and firmness depending on the culinary methods. Cooked pork ham showed highest results for hardness and cooking loss. Firmness and fibrousness were dominant sensory attributes. Sous‐vide results show that firmness and juiciness dominated during the first third of consumption time. This corresponds with textural values for lowest values for hardness and cooking, number of chews and total exposure time. Sous‐vide also resulted in lower values for number of chews and total exposure time associated with oral processing.