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Examining brand loyalty from an attachment theory perspective
Authors: Boateng Henry , Kosiba John Paul , Adam Diyawu Rahman , Ofori Kwame Simpe , Okoe Abednego Feehi 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThis study aimed to ascertain the relationship between experiential value, brand attachment and brand loyalty. The authors employed the attachment theory as the theoretical framework and operationalised attachment as a two-dimensional construct: identity-based and bonding-based. The authors argue that experiential value reinforces customer attachment in these two perspectives of attachment and consequently determine brand loyalty.Design/methodology/approachThe authors used a survey research design and collected data from 500 customers of mobile telecommunication network companies in Ghana. The authors analysed the data collected using the partial least squares approach to structural equation modeling.FindingsThe findings of the study showed that there is a relationship between experiential value, brand attachment (identity-based and bonding-based) and brand loyalty. This study showed how experiential value reinforces each dimension of the attachment theory, and drives brand loyalty.Originality/valueThis study intensifies the application of attachment theory in the marketing literature. It provides insight into how brand loyalty is developed via attachment.
Bounded rationality, capital budgeting decisions and small business
Authors: Morales Burgos Jaime A. , Kittler Markus , Walsh Michael 
Published: February 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the capital budgeting decision-making of Canadian and Mexican entrepreneurs in small businesses in the food sector. The objective is to understand the capital budgeting decisions through the lens of bounded rationality and how these decisions are affected by different (national) contexts.

Design/methodology/approach
This is a comparative study in which the use of constructivist grounded theory allowed deep conversations about capital budgeting decisions. Data was collected from forty semi-structured interviews with entrepreneurs/managers in two regions, Mexico and Canada.

Findings
Insights from this study suggest that entrepreneurs’ capital budgeting decisions are not only taken under conditions of bounded rationality but also suggest a prominent role of context in how bounded rationality is applied differently towards investment decisions.

Research limitations/implications
While the findings cannot simply be generalized, exploring how capital budgeting decisions are made differently across two regional contexts adds to the understanding of the nexus of context, bounded rationality and capital budgeting decision-making.

Practical implications
Using a bounded rationality lens, this study contrasts and explains similarities and differences in the entrepreneur’s capital budgeting decision-making within small businesses. The insights add to the body of knowledge and help entrepreneurs to reflect on their approach to decision-making.

Originality/value
The paper uses a less commonly applied approach to understand two under-researched regional contexts. We use constructivist grounded theory to explore entrepreneurs’ capital budgeting decision-making in small businesses in two regions, Canada and Mexico. The comparative approach and the findings add to the understanding of decision-making, highlight the prominent role of context and also challenge some insights from previous research.
Is board diversity an antecedent of corporate social responsibility performance in firms? A research on the 500 biggest Turkish companies
Authors: Colakoglu Nese , Eryilmaz Mehmet , Martínez-Ferrero Jennifer 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThis study aims to understand whether board diversity has a direct effect on “corporate social responsibility (CSR)” performance of companies or not. In addition, this study also aims to examine the moderation effect of age and education level of female board members on the relationship between board gender diversity and CSR performance.Design/methodology/approachA “corporate social performance (CSP)” measurement instrument was designed to conduct a content analysis that analyzes the CSR disclosure in the annual reports of Turkish companies listed on the “500 biggest Turkish companies” report of “Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO)” in 2015. The data coming from content analysis of 117 company reports were analyzed by using hierarchical regression analysis.FindingsDespite of supporting the increase in CSR performance when there is a greater presence of independent board members in an organization, evidence supports that ratios of female and foreign board members do not have any significant effect on CSR performance.Originality/valueThe study contributes to previous literature on board diversity and CSR performance as follows. First, this paper contributes to previous literature by examining and testing independent, female and foreign board members as a new antecedent of CSR performance in research on Turkey; second, by examining a sample of the “500 biggest Turkish companies” and providing some tips about both Turkey and other developing countries; third, by reopening the debate about the positive impact of a greater presence of independent directors on board on CSR performance and the non-effect of female and foreign board members. Finally, it also offers a partially new CSP measurement instrument based on content analysis.
The INTERNET STUDY: A phase II study of everolimus in patients with fluorodeoxyglucose (18F) positron‐emission tomography positive intermediate grade pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Authors: Lung Mei Sim , Hicks Rodney J. , Pavlakis Nick , Link Emma , Jefford Michael , Thomson Benjamin , Wyld David K. , Liauw Winston , Akhurst Timothy , Kuru Narmatha , Michael Michael 
Published: February 2020

AbstractAimsThis multicenter phase II trial evaluates the efficacy of everolimus in poor prognosis grade 2 (G2) pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs), defined by 2‐[fluorine‐18]fluoro‐2‐deoxy‐d‐glucose (FDG) positron‐emission tomography (PET) avidity. FDG–PET avidity in NETs is associated with a significantly higher risk of death, outperforming Ki‐67 index or liver metastases as a poor prognostic factor. We hypothesized that everolimus has efficacy in patients with FDG–PET‐avid G2 PNETs and prospectively evaluated progression‐free survival (PFS) and response in the first‐line setting.MethodsPatients with FDG–PET‐avid G2 advanced PNET received everolimus 10 mg daily until disease progression. Patients were staged every 12 weeks with CT/MRI and FDG–PET and every 24 weeks with Gallium 68 (68Ga) 1,4,7,10‐tetraazacyclododecane‐1,4,7,10‐tetraacetic acid (DOTA)–octreotate (DOTATATE, GaTate) PET. The primary endpoint was PFS at 6 months. Overall survival rate, PET/structural imaging response and toxicity were also measured.ResultsNine patients were accrued from December 2012 to February 2015. Median treatment duration was 13.8 months. The estimated PFS rate at 6 months was 78%. The best response on CT/MRI was stable disease in nine patients (100%) and partial response on FDG–PET in five patients (55.5%). Treatment‐related adverse effects were consistent with previous studies of everolimus.ConclusionEverolimus is active with prolonged disease control in poor prognosis FDG‐avid G2 PNETs. Treatment individualization based on functional imaging warrants further evaluation.
Research Methodology and Community Participation: A Decade of Indigenous Social Science Research in Canada
Authors: Dion Michelle L. , Díaz Ríos Claudia , Leonard Kelsey , Gabel Chelsea 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThose engaged in community‐based participatory research often comment on tensions between social scientific and community values, yet little systematic evidence exists about the relationship between social science research methodologies and community participation. We analyze nearly 500 peer‐reviewed articles published between 2005 and 2015 on Indigenous issues in Canada, where policies encourage participatory research methods with disempowered groups. We find that research that includes Indigenous participation is more likely to include Indigenous epistemologies and participatory evidence sources and analysis methods. We also find that peer‐reviewed research involving Indigenous participants often fails to go beyond minimum levels of consultation required by policies.
A computing method‐based rearrangement of network protocols to improvise quality factors of FACTS devices and sensors using Newton‐Raphson technique
Authors: Sundaravazhuthi V. , Alli Rani A. , Manoj Kumar M. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThe load flow analysis project was carried out using the Newton‐Raphson's iteration technique and a multiobjective method was suggested to minimize power loss, increase bus voltage, reduce operating costs, and controlling the flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) controllers. The key focus is to improvise the load sustainability subjected to controlling of system safety, integrity, and stability margins within specified limits by acquiring optimum place, installation expenses for FACTS controllers. It is important to analyze the benefits and architect the FACTS devices for the power steady state analysis. For effective modeling, the five bus standard is analyzed without the FACTS end devices and with the FACTS controllers. Transient voltage is critical which requires accurate and quick response to avoid the voltage collapse and instability issues. The Newton‐Raphson's method of load flow analysis is an iterative method which approximates the set of nonlinear simultaneous load flow equations to a set of linear simultaneous load flow equations using Taylor's series expansion and the terms are limited to first order approximation. The variations in voltage are within 5% for a well designated power system. If it exceeds the specified limit then the performance of equipment will be poor and the life of equipment will reduce. Hence the voltage control is very important to improvise the quality factor of the FACTS controllers and devices in power system. The voltage variations in a bus or node are related to reactive power. If the reactive power is injected to a bus is less than reactive power drawn from the FACTS devices, the voltage instability becomes infinite issue causes damage to the controllers and devices. In a load flow problem, two quantities are specified for each bus and the remaining quantities are obtained by the load flow equation analysis using Newton‐Raphson method. This method has been tested for IEEE 30 bus system and then the values are compared and analyzed with MATLAB.
Quality indicators for a community‐based wound care centre: An integrative review
Authors: Seaton Philippa C. J. , Cant Robyn P. , Trip Henrietta T. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThe purpose of this review was to identify the role and contribution of community‐based nurse‐led wound care as a service delivery model. Centres increasingly respond proactively to assess and manage wounds at all stages – not only chronic wound care. We conducted an integrative review of literature, searching five databases, 2007–2018. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, we systematically approached article selection and all three authors collaborated to chart the study variables, evaluate data, and synthesise results. Eighteen studies were included, representing a range of care models internationally. The findings showed a need for nurse‐led clinics to provide evidence‐based care using best practice guidelines for all wound types. Wound care practices should be standardised across the particular service and be integrated with higher levels of resources such as investigative services and surgical units. A multi‐disciplinary approach was likely to achieve better patient outcomes, while patient‐centred care with strong patient engagement was likely to assist patients' compliance with treatment. High‐quality community‐based wound services should include nursing leadership based on a hub‐and‐spoke model. This is ideally patient‐centred, evidence‐based, and underpinned by a commitment to developing innovations in terms of treatment modalities, accessibility, and patient engagement.
Diverging Perceptions of Personal Moral Values and the Values of One's Religious Group
Authors: Clark Travis Daryl , Grove Richard C. , Terrell Heather K. , Swanson Casey 
Published: February 2020

AbstractA popular notion in many religions is that less pious individuals are also less moral. We sought to test the self‐described moral values of religious and nonreligious individuals under the framework of Moral Foundations Theory. In Study 1, we found that atheists differ from Christians in some moral domains. We also found evidence that Christians’ self‐ratings are consistently lower than what they perceive to be the moral values of other Christians. This finding contradicts previous findings that suggest that Christians may inflate their positive characteristics relative to their peers in other domains. In Studies 2 and 3, we tested several alternative explanations for this finding. Preliminary evidence suggests that Christians rate their moral values lower in comparison to Christian exemplars such as religious leaders, and not from a sense of humility. In contrast, atheists may not have exemplars for such a comparison.
Sialographic analysis of parotid ductal abnormalities associated with Sjogren's syndrome
Authors: Foggia Megan J. , Peterson Joseph , Maley Joan , Policeni Bruno , Hoffman Henry T. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractObjectivesTo analyze the location and degree of parotid ductal abnormalities associated with Sjogren's syndrome (SS) and to correlate findings with the duration of the disease. To develop a classification system based on contemporary sialography techniques and employ the system to grade findings on sialograms. To assess the role for therapeutic intervention in patients with SS.MethodsRetrospective chart review of a consecutive series of 337 sialograms done by the senior investigator over a 10‐year period identified 26 sialograms in patients who met the criteria for SS as defined by the American‐European Consensus Group (2002). A classification system was developed to grade the degree of ductal abnormalities identified on the sialograms. Individual, initial blinded review of these sialograms was performed by two head and neck radiologists to identify and grade abnormalities. Radiographic findings were correlated with patient history including symptom duration.ResultsAll patients with SS had stenoses within the ductal system. About 73.1% of patients had stenoses in each branch of the ductal system (primary, secondary, and tertiary ducts). In 19% of patients, the main duct was of normal caliber despite the presence of stenosis in the more proximal ducts (secondary and tertiary ducts). Peripheral (proximal) duct dilation was characterized among those affected in patterns classified as destructive (34.6%), cavitary (26.9%), globular (11.5%), or punctate (11.5%). A statistically significant positive correlation (p = .0360) was identified between symptom duration and degree of main ductal stenosis.ConclusionSialography may be useful to objectively assess the degree of parotid ductal damage in SS employing a newly proposed classification system. This assessment may assist clinicians in tailoring management to selectively include ductal dilation.
Family Planning and Child Health Care: Effect of the Peruvian Programa de Salud Reproductiva y Planificación Familiar, 1996–2000
Authors: Battaglia Marianna , Pallarés Nina 
Published: February 2020

AbstractOur study estimates the effects of exposure to a family planning program which promoted surgical contraception for the first time in Peru on women's use of birth control methods and their children's health. While a broad program, the Programa de Salud Reproductiva y Planificación Familiar forced many indigenous women to undergo sterilization. We compare provinces affected by the program earlier with provinces affected later, before and after the policy. Overall, the results indicate that women in treated areas were more likely to use both temporary and permanent contraceptive methods and their children were less likely to die within their first year of life, partly due to longer breastfeeding. However, we observe heterogeneity by ethnicity. In treated provinces, nonindigenous children benefited from the policy regardless of their mothers’ choice of contraceptive method, while there were few positive impacts for indigenous children whose mothers underwent sterilization. This suggests that coercive or aggressively implemented family planning programs may not confer health benefits on children.
The factors associated with inappropriate prescription patterns of benzodiazepines and related drugs among patients with dementia
Authors: Tien Shin‐Chiao , Chan Hung‐Yu , Hsu Chun‐Chi 
Published: February 2020

BackgroundIt has been emphasised that benzodiazepines and related drugs (BZDRs) should be used cautiously in people with dementia. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with inappropriate prescription patterns of BZDRs including polypharmacy, long‐term treatment and high doses among patients with dementia taking BZDRs.MethodsThis was a retrospective chart review study of patients with dementia who were treated at the study hospital. The date that the patient was issued a catastrophic illness certificate from the National Health Insurance Administration was used as the index date. Medical records of the 2‐year period after the index date were reviewed.ResultsA total of 308 patients with dementia were included in this study. Among them, 151 (49.0%) received at least one prescription of BZDRs. After adjusting for covariates, psychiatric comorbidities (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 4.74, 95% CI = 1.75–12.81), history of past suicidal behaviour (aOR = 4.25, 95% CI = 1.40–12.88) and long‐term treatment with BZDRs (aOR = 3.38, 95% CI = 1.11–10.27) were associated with polypharmacy of BZDRs. Age (aOR = 1.05, 95% CI = 1.0–1.11) and polypharmacy (aOR = 3.57, 95% CI = 1.23–10.32) were associated with long‐term treatment. Living with family (aOR = 3.33, 95% CI = 1.32–9.79) and fewer psychiatric admissions to the study hospital (aOR = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.36–0.86) were associated with treatment with high doses of BZDRs.ConclusionsTreatment with BZDRs is prevalent in patients with dementia. Inappropriate prescription patterns of BZDRs are not uncommon in these patients and may be interlinked.
On Finding Large Sets of Rewards in Two-Player ETP–ESP Games
Authors: Joosten Reinoud , Samuel Llea 
Published: February 2020

Games with endogenous transition probabilities and endogenous stage payoffs (or ETP–ESP games for short) are stochastic games in which both the transition probabilities and the payoffs at any stage are continuous functions of the relative frequencies of all past action combinations chosen. We present methods to compute large sets of jointly-convergent pure-strategy rewards in two-player ETP–ESP games with communicating states under the limiting average reward criterion. Such sets are useful in determining feasible rewards in a game, and instrumental in obtaining the set of (Nash) equilibrium rewards.
Comparative transcriptome profiling provides insights into plant salt tolerance in seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum)
Authors: Wu Peipei , Cogill Steven , Qiu Yijian , Li Zhigang , Zhou Man , Hu Qian , Chang Zhihui , Noorai Rooksana E. , Xia Xiaoxia , Saski Christopher , Raymer Paul , Luo Hong 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Background
Seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum), a halophytic warm-seasoned perennial grass, is tolerant of many environmental stresses, especially salt stress. To investigate molecular mechanisms underlying salinity tolerance in seashore paspalum, physiological characteristics and global transcription profiles of highly (Supreme) and moderately (Parish) salinity-tolerant cultivars under normal and salt stressed conditions were analyzed.

Results
Physiological characterization comparing highly (Supreme) and moderately (Parish) salinity-tolerant cultivars revealed that Supreme’s higher salinity tolerance is associated with higher Na+ and Ca2+ accumulation under normal conditions and further increase of Na+ under salt-treated conditions (400 mM NaCl), possibly by vacuolar sequestration. Moreover, K+ retention under salt treatment occurs in both cultivars, suggesting that it may be a conserved mechanism for prevention of Na+ toxicity. We sequenced the transcriptome of the two cultivars under both normal and salt-treated conditions (400 mM NaCl) using RNA-seq. De novo assembly of about 153 million high-quality reads and identification of Open Reading Frames (ORFs) uncovered a total of 82,608 non-redundant unigenes, of which 3250 genes were identified as transcription factors (TFs). Gene Ontology (GO) annotation revealed the presence of genes involved in diverse cellular processes in seashore paspalum’s transcriptome. Differential expression analysis identified a total of 828 and 2222 genes that are responsive to high salinity for Supreme and Parish, respectively. “Oxidation-reduction process” and “nucleic acid binding” are significantly enriched GOs among differentially expressed genes in both cultivars under salt treatment. Interestingly, compared to Parish, a number of salt stress induced transcription factors are enriched and show higher abundance in Supreme under normal conditions, possibly due to enhanced Ca2+ signaling transduction out of Na+ accumulation, which may be another contributor to Supreme’s higher salinity tolerance.

Conclusion
Physiological and transcriptome analyses of seashore paspalum reveal major molecular underpinnings contributing to plant response to salt stress in this halophytic warm-seasoned perennial grass. The data obtained provide valuable molecular resources for functional studies and developing strategies to engineer plant salinity tolerance.