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Employee satisfaction, human resource management practices and competitive advantage
Authors: Elrehail Hamzah , Harazneh Ibrahim , Abuhjeeleh Mohammad , Alzghoul Amro , Alnajdawi Sakher , Ibrahim Hussein M. Hussein 
Published: April 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of human resource (HR) management practices on achieving competitive advantage through studying the mediating role of employee satisfaction in the context of five-star hotels in Northern Cyprus.Design/methodology/approachTo produce numeric data as well as to test the hypothesis, the researchers employed structural equation modeling and AMOS. The testing included (n=439) questionnaires. The model suggested by the authors examined the tourism sector, and in particular, five-star hotels located in Northern Cyprus.FindingsThe main research findings revealed that HR practices had a significant effect on competitive advantage. By comparison, the research findings revealed that the mediator variable had no effect on achieving competitive advantage for five-star hotels in Northern Cyprus.Originality/valueThis study demonstrates originality by responding to the recommendations of prior studies conducted on HR in Northern Cyprus Island. This makes a theoretical contribution to the field, since only Turkey recognizes Northern Cyprus, which makes conducting research on this country a challenge for researchers worldwide. Based on this study’s outcomes, this paper discusses its theoretical and practical implications, as well as recommendations for future research.
CSR in sport sponsorship consumers' perceptions of a sponsoring brand's CSR
Authors: Demirel Apollo 
Published: April 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the link between sponsorship of professional sport teams and consumers' socially responsible perceptions of a sponsoring brand. More specifically, this research investigates if sponsorship of professional sport teams in itself leads consumers to perceive a sponsoring brand as socially responsible, and what factors may produce CSR perceptions and subsequent consumer response.Design/methodology/approachAn experimental study was conducted to examine the impact of sponsorship of professional sport teams on consumers' CSR perceptions of a sponsoring brand. Further, a field study was used to explore the role of sponsorship fit in generating CSR perceptions.FindingsThe results from the experimental study indicated that brand sponsorship of professional sport teams contributes to the socially responsible image of that brand, and sponsorship fit induces consumers' CSR perceptions of a sponsoring brand. Additionally, the results from the field study identified CSR perceptions as an underlying process driving the effect of sponsorship fit on consumers’ behavioral intentions toward a sponsoring brand. Lastly, the role of team identification was shown as a boundary condition shaping the effects of sponsorship fit.Practical implicationsBrands specifically seeking to create a socially responsible image, thanks to sponsoring a sport team, should consider the importance of perceived fit between their brand and the sponsored sport team as it is a key predictor of CSR perceptions.Originality/valueThis paper provides empirical evidence for the sport sponsorship and CSR perceptions link and sheds light on important predictors for consumer response.
Dynamic capabilities in media management research. A literature review
Authors: Murschetz Paul Clemens , Omidi Afshin , Oliver John J. , Kamali Saraji Mahyar , Javed Sameera 
Published: April 2020

PurposeDynamic capabilities (DCs) help media firms adapt to rapidly changing environments. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive literature review of studies of DCs in strategic management research with a view to understanding its implications for the management of media organizations. Essentially, it fertilizes on the idea that the concept of DC is useful and vital for answering various critical questions regarding the challenges that media organizations are currently facing.Design/methodology/approachThis study builds on a systematic literature reviewing design as the research methodology. It aims to identify, critically evaluate, and integrate factors, dimensions, and findings on studies of DCs in strategic management research and builds knowledge transfers to the field of strategic management research in the media industry.FindingsThe study shows that the DC framework helps media firms effectively respond to changing environments. The conceptual DC framework has implications for media strategy practice. Results indicate a considerable growth in the number of papers published related to the DCs in media organizations from 2003 to 2018.Originality/valueThe study qualifies the relevance and validity of the DC framework in strategic management research for the field of strategic media management. It explores a research agenda in this domain by precisely explaining the significant trends in the theory of DC to shape managerial strategies in the media industry.
Toll‐interacting protein in the freshwater fish Labeo rohita exhibits conserved structural motifs of higher eukaryotes and is distinctly expressed in pathogen‐associated molecular pattern stimulations and bacterial infections
Authors: Mohanty Arpita , Sadangi Sushmita , Paichha Mahismita , Saha Ashis , Das Surajit , Samanta Mrinal 
Published: April 2020

AbstractToll‐interacting protein (Tollip) is a critical regulator of TOLL‐ like receptor (TLR)‐signaling pathway. It is predominantly associated with TLR2 and TLR4 during acute inflammatory conditions and inhibits the TLR‐mediated nuclear factor‐kappa activation by suppressing the autophosphorylation of interleukin‐1 receptor‐associated kinase and its kinase activity. This article describes the Tollip of Labeo rohita (LrTollip), a highly valuable freshwater fish from the Indian subcontinent. The full‐length LrTollip complementary DNA (1412 nucleotides) encodes a 276‐amino acid (aa) protein, depicting a highly conserved target of the Myb1 (Tom1)‐binding domain (TBD; 1–53 aa), conserved core domain 2 (C2; 54–151 aa), and coupling of ubiquitin to endoplasmic reticulum degradation (CUE; 231–273 aa) domains of mouse and human counterparts. The key amino acids exerting the critical functions of Tollip, such as phospholipids recognition and ubiquitination, are present in the C2 and CUE domains of LrTollip, respectively. LrTollip is widely expressed in the kidneys, gills, spleen, liver, and blood, and among these tested tissues, the highest expression is observed in blood. In response to TLR ligands and NOD‐like receptor (NLR) ligands stimulations and Aeromonas hydrophila, Edwardsiella tarda, and Bacillus subtilis infections, LrTollip gene expression is induced in various organs/tissues with remarkable difference in their kinetics. These data together suggest the important role of LrTollip in TLR‐ and NLR‐signal transduction pathways and immune‐related diseases in fish.
N, P and K stoichiometry and resorption efficiency of nine dominant shrub species in the deserts of Xinjiang, China
Authors: Luo Yan , Peng Qingwen , He Maosong , Zhang Meixia , Liu Yanyan , Gong Yanming , Eziz Anwar , Li Kaihui , Han Wenxuan 
Published: April 2020

AbstractPlant nutrient stoichiometry and resorption efficiency are important functional traits related to plant nutrient status and biogeochemical cycling. Such traits are not well documented for desert shrubs. We studied how the stoichiometry and resorption efficiency of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) varied among nine dominant desert shrub species through systematically investigating their concentrations in green and senesced leaves (or assimilation branches) of desert plants at 24 sites across Xinjiang, China. We hypothesized that desert shrubs should have low leaf N and P but high leaf K concentrations; and have high leaf N and P but low K resorption efficiency, given the low N and P but high K availability in this arid region. These shrubs had a mean leaf N concentration of 18.9 mg g−1, and lower leaf P but higher leaf K concentration (1.2 and 17.0 mg g−1, respectively) than desert plants at national and global levels. The mean (± SE) resorption efficiencies of leaf N, P and K in the desert shrubs were 51.0 ± 2.4%, 54.9 ± 2.0% and 46.3 ± 3.5%, respectively, lower than in the woody plants globally. The higher green‐leaf N:P (17.2 ± 0.8) and K:P (15.3 ± 1.0) relative to the corresponding critical ratios, and the higher P resorption efficiency (54.9%) relative to N (51.0%) and K (46.3%) resorption efficiency, suggested that the dominant desert shrubs in Xinjiang generally suffer from P (or both P and N) deficiency. Additionally, our results showed little evidence of higher resorption relative to their counterparts in most other ecosystems.
Heart rate variability monitoring for the detection of delayed cerebral ischemia after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Authors: Bjerkne Wenneberg Sandra , Löwhagen Hendén Pia M. , Oras Jonatan , Naredi Silvana , Block Linda , Ljungqvist Johan , Odenstedt Hergès Helena 
Published: April 2020

BackgroundDelayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is a major cause of impaired outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoidal hemorrhage (aSAH). In this observational cohort study we investigated whether changes in heart rate variability (HRV) that precede DCI could be detected.MethodsSixty‐four patients with aSAH were included. HRV data were collected for up to 10 days and analyzed offline. Correlation with clinical status and/or radiologic findings was investigated. A linear mixed model was used for the evaluation of HRV parameters over time in patients with and without DCI. Extended Glasgow outcome scale score was assessed after 1 year.ResultsIn 55 patients HRV data could be analyzed. Fifteen patients developed DCI. No changes in HRV parameters were observed 24 hours before onset of DCI. Mean of the HRV parameters in the first 48 hours did not correlate with the development of DCI. Low/high frequency (LF/HF) ratio increased more in patients developing DCI (β −0.07 (95% confidence interval, 0.12‐0.01); P = .012). Lower STDRR (standard deviation of RR intervals), RMSSD (root mean square of the successive differences between adjacent RR intervals), and total power (P = .003, P = .007 and P = .004 respectively) in the first 48 hours were seen in patients who died within 1 year.ConclusionImpaired HRV correlated with 1‐year mortality and LF/HF ratio increased more in patients developing DCI. Even though DCI could not be detected by the intermittent analysis of HRV used in this study, continuous HRV monitoring may have potential in the detection of DCI after aSAH using different methods of analysis.
First trimester inflammatory mediators in women with chronic hypertension
Authors: Nzelu Diane , Dumitrascu‐Biris Dan , Karampitsakos Theodoros , Nicolaides Kypros K. , Kametas Nikos A. 
Published: April 2020

AbstractIntroductionChronic hypertension complicates 1%‐2% of pregnancies and is one of the most significant risk factors for the development of preeclampsia. Inflammatory mediators, such as interleukin‐6 (IL‐6), tumor necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α), vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM) and endothelin have been implicated in the endothelial dysfunction that is pathognomonic of preeclampsia and may serve as useful first trimester biomarkers for the prediction of preeclampsia. The objectives of this study are: first, to investigate differences in serum levels of IL‐6, TNF‐α, VCAM and endothelin at 11+0 to 13+6 weeks’ gestation in women with chronic hypertension who developed superimposed preeclampsia with those who did not and normotensive controls and, second, to evaluate the performance of these biomarkers in the prediction of preeclampsia.Material and methodsThe study population was comprised of 650 women with chronic hypertension, including 202 who developed superimposed preeclampsia and 448 who did not, and 142 normotensive controls matched to the chronic hypertension group for storage time and racial origin. Serum concentrations of IL‐6, TNF‐α, VCAM and endothelin were measured and the values were converted into multiples of the expected median using multivariate regression analysis in the control group. The multiples of the median values of the biomarkers between the two groups of women with chronic hypertension and the controls were compared, and the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to assess the performance of these variables for the prediction of preeclampsia.ResultsIn women with chronic hypertension, compared with the normotensive controls, there was a significantly higher first trimester median concentration of endothelin but not of VCAM, IL‐6 or TNF‐α. Within the cohort of women with chronic hypertension, those who developed superimposed preeclampsia, compared with those who did not, had higher first trimester serum concentration of VCAM but not of endothelin, IL‐6 or TNF‐α. However, serum VCAM provided a poor prediction of superimposed preeclampsia (area under the ROC curve 0.537, 95% CI 0.487‐0.587).ConclusionsWomen with chronic hypertension have increased serum endothelin in the first trimester of pregnancy and those who develop superimposed preeclampsia have higher levels of VCAM. None of the inflammatory mediators performed well in the first trimester in the prediction of preeclampsia.
Comparison of postoperative plasma D‐dimer levels between patients undergoing laparoscopic resection and conventional open resection for colorectal cancer
Authors: Kubota Yawara , Okuyama Takashi , Oi Haruka , Takeshita Emiko , Mitsui Takashi , Noro Takuji , Sameshima Shinichi , Noie Tamaki , Oya Masatoshi 
Published: April 2020

AbstractIntroductionD‐dimer is widely used in clinical pretests for venous thromboembolism exclusion, and its elevation suggests the presence of thrombus. The extent of hypercoagulability after colorectal surgery has not been systematically compared between patients who have undergone laparoscopic surgery and open surgery. The present study measured D‐dimer levels sequentially in patients undergoing colorectal surgery and compared the extent of hypercoagulability between laparoscopic surgery and open surgery.MethodsA prospective cohort study involving 169 patients who underwent resection of colorectal cancer at Saitama Medical Center, Dokkyo Medical University, was conducted between January 2013 and September 2014. To measure D‐dimer level, peripheral blood was obtained on postoperative day (POD) 1, POD4, and POD7. Enoxaparin sodium was administered twice daily as the routine prophylactic anticoagulant therapy on POD2 to 7.ResultsD‐dimer levels on POD1, POD4, and POD7 were significantly higher after open surgery than after laparoscopic surgery. Older age, pathologically advanced stage cancer, greater intraoperative blood loss and higher preoperative D‐dimer levels were significantly associated with higher D‐dimer levels on POD1, POD4, and POD7. Patients who completed the course of postoperative enoxaparin injections had significantly lower D‐dimer levels on POD7 than those who did not receive postoperative enoxaparin injections. Multiple regression analyses of postoperative D‐dimer level showed that laparoscopic surgery was a significant and independent factor affecting D‐dimer level on POD4 and POD7.ConclusionThis study showed that postoperative D‐dimer levels were lower after laparoscopic surgery than after open surgery. The limited invasiveness of laparoscopic surgery may be beneficial to reduce the risk of postoperative deep vein thrombosis.
Gemeinde transformata semper transformanda evangelio: Theological education for what?
Authors: Brondos David A. 
Published: April 2020

AbstractTwo factors loom large in the crisis that the church and our institutions of theological education are facing today. The first is that the traditional formulations of the gospel that we have inherited are highly problematic from both a theological and a biblical perspective. The second is a model of church that in many ways no longer responds to our present‐day realities. By defining the gospel in terms of transformation and healing and embracing new forms of community, we can enable more people to be immersed in the gospel in the context of communities that are both transformed and transforming.
Profile of hospital admissions for adults with cerebral palsy: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Morgan Prue , Enticott Joanne , Nikam Rujuta , Tracy Jane 
Published: April 2020

AimTo retrospectively profile acute hospital admissions for a defined cohort of adults with cerebral palsy (CP).MethodFive years of health service data were interrogated to identify acute health service use by adults with CP. Admission types were described, admission reasons categorized using International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes, and length of stay (LOS) calculated. Any differences between paediatric and adult subsets were explored.ResultsIndividuals with CP constituted 2922 admissions. Of these, 850 (29%) were adult admissions. There were significant differences between admission reasons for paediatric and adult cohorts, with adults predominantly seeking hospital admission for emergency rather than planned care (emergency reason: adults 62.1%, paediatrics 25.2%; p<0.001). The median adult admission LOS was longer than that of children (p<0.001). The primary diagnosis admission reason in the adult data set was respiratory illness (20%) followed closely by gastrostomy dysfunction (19%).InterpretationAdults with CP predominantly access acute hospital services for emergency health care. A high frequency of admissions is associated with respiratory illness and gastrostomy dysfunction in adults with CP.
What this paper adds

Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) access acute inpatient services for emergency health care.

Hospital admissions are predominantly because of respiratory illness and gastrostomy dysfunction.

Admission length of stay is longer for adults than children.

Many adults with CP require hospitalization more than once a year.
Habit learning in hierarchical cortex–basal ganglia loops
Authors: Baladron Javier , Hamker Fred H. 
Published: April 2020

AbstractHow do the multiple cortico‐basal ganglia‐thalamo‐cortical loops interact? Are they parallel and fully independent or controlled by an arbitrator, or are they hierarchically organized? We introduce here a set of four key concepts, integrated and evaluated by means of a neuro‐computational model, that bring together current ideas regarding cortex–basal ganglia interactions in the context of habit learning. According to key concept 1, each loop learns to select an intermediate objective at a different abstraction level, moving from goals in the ventral striatum to motor in the putamen. Key concept 2 proposes that the cortex integrates the basal ganglia selection with environmental information regarding the achieved objective. Key concept 3 claims shortcuts between loops, and key concept 4 predicts that loops compute their own prediction error signal for learning. Computational benefits of the key concepts are demonstrated. Contrasting with former concepts of habit learning, the loops collaborate to select goal‐directed actions while training slower shortcuts develops habitual responses.
Changes in skin temperature of ovariectomized rats under different incubation temperatures
Authors: Sun Yanrong , Yang Qiyue , Bai Wenpei , Wang Wenjuan , Li Yao , Luo Xiaofeng , Wang Sinan , Jia Jing , Wang Ke , Qin Lihua 
Published: April 2020

AimThis study aimed to investigate changes in skin temperature in the main body regions of ovariectomized rats under different incubation temperatures to identify regions that are similar to hot flashes experienced by menopausal women.MethodsA total of 96 adult female Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham, ovariectomized and ovariectomized with estrogen treatment groups, with treatment lasting for 4 weeks. After 3 weeks of treatment, each group was randomly divided into five subgroups and placed in separate incubators set at 4, 15, 25, and 37°C. Changes in the skin temperature in seven main regions (head, neck, chest, abdomen, back, tail, and paws) for four time intervals (0–3 min, 3–5 min, 5–10 min and 10–15 min) were monitored using infrared thermography.ResultsAll rats showed rapid changes in skin temperature followed by a gradual slowdown under different incubation temperatures. However, changes in ovariectomized rats were significantly different from that in normal rats, and changes on the back, tail and paws were more rapid and lasted longer. Estrogen treatment effectively controlled these abnormalities of ovariectomized rats.ConclusionsTemperature responses in the back, tail and paws in ovariectomized rats might be similar to the face, neck and upper chest in menopausal women, where the symptoms of hot flashes are most obvious, which suggests that the back, tail and paws could be regarded as the focus of research on hot flashes, and offer theoretical foundations for mechanisms behind the occurrence of hot flashes in specific regions. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; ••: ••–••.
Helicobacter pylori infection in children with celiac disease: Multi‐center, cross‐sectional study
Authors: Bayrak Nevzat Aykut , Tutar Engin , Volkan Burcu , Sahin Akkelle Bilge , Polat Esra , Kutluk Gunsel , Ertem Deniz 
Published: April 2020

AbstractBackgroundAn inverse association has been suggested between celiac disease (CD) and Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in children; however, there are inconsistent data. The purpose of this multi‐center study is to evaluate the association between Hp and CD in childhood.MethodsChildren who underwent endoscopy between July 2016 and November 2017 in four pediatric gastroenterology centers were included in the study. Patients with a history of previous Hp eradication, antibiotic or acid‐suppressive drug therapy in the last 4 weeks, and any underlying chronic disease were excluded. The presence of Hp infection was confirmed by both histopathology and the rapid urease test. The ones who had the diagnosis of CD were compared with the children who underwent endoscopy during the same period and had another diagnosis. Duodenal histopathology of children with CD was categorized according to the modified Marsh classification.ResultsOf 3056 endoscopies performed in the study period, 2484 cases were eligible for the study. A total of 482 CD patients (mean age: 9.71 ± 4.63 years, 58.5% girls) and 2060 controls (mean age: 9.92 ± 4.66 years, 54.6% girls) were included in the study. The rate of Hp infection was significantly lower in CD group (26.3% vs 50.1%, P < .01). The difference was prominent even in children younger than 6 years old (P < .01). There was no correlation between Hp infection and the modified Marsh scores in CD (P > .05).ConclusionIn this cross‐sectional study, where Hp infection is common even in the pediatric population, the frequency of Hp infection was significantly lower in children with CD compared with the controls. Systematic cohort studies are necessary to clarify causal association between Hp infection and the development of celiac disease.