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Impact of remittances on economic performance in consideration of institutional quality
Authors: Nepal Surya , Park Sae Woon , Lee Sunhae 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to empirically assess the impact of remittances on the economic performance of the 16 Asian developing countries, taking account of their institutional qualities.Design/methodology/approachA panel of 16 Asian developing countries (Central Asia, South Asia, and ASEAN) over the period of 2002–2016 is employed in the analysis. To assess the impact of remittances on economic performance in consideration of institutional quality, OLS estimates as well as GMM are used.FindingsThe effect of remittances on economic growth is statistically significant. In addition, they also impact economic growth when they interact with institutional or financial development variables. For the long-run growth process of Central Asian, South Asian, and ASEAN countries, a sound and smooth institutional framework appears to be indispensable. Also, it was found that more fragile economies tend to achieve bigger growth than less fragile economies, as this kind of growth is triggered by more remittances flowing into fragile economies. However, the impact of remittances on growth does not depend on the level of ICT. FDI and financial development have positive impact on growth.Research limitations/implicationsThere are limitations to this research as well. Due to the unavailability of data, several countries had to be removed from this study. The cost of sending money might be an important variable for this study. However, the data on this variable from reliable sources are almost impossible to gather. Therefore, this variable is also not included in this research. The savings from remittances when intermediated through formal financial channels will, in fact, produce a positive allocation and distribution of resources that may eventually become an important source of growth. However, one precondition for larger and greater growth is that remittances need to be well and properly utilized by the financial sector. Therefore, quality institutions should be formed first, which can facilitate investment activities and make the flow of remittances more convenient.Originality/valueThis paper exclusively considers the case of Asian developing countries (Central Asia, South Asia, and ASEAN) to assess the impact of remittances on the economic performance of these countries, with special consideration of the interaction effects of remittances and institutional quality in these emerging Asian economies. The previous studies on the effect of remittances on growth do not conform to one concrete conclusion. This study is undertaken in a bid to get the best possible result on the impact of remittances on the growth of the selected countries, majority of which attract substantial chunk of remittances into their economies.
Formation of civil servants' creativity through transformative leadership
Authors: Awang Abd Hair , Haron Maslinda , Zainuddin Rela Iskandar , Saad Suhana 
Published: February 2020

PurposeCreativity is the core of digital knowledge-based economic growth and competitiveness. Given the fact that public service is a major contributor to the country's governance system, creativity among civil servants should be enhanced. Effective leadership in public services is necessary to nurture the creativity of high-quality public services. This study aims to examine the effects of transformational leadership on civil servant's creativity.Design/methodology/approachThis study was conducted in six selected public service agencies. A total of 214 questionnaires were distributed to civil servant offices, only 82.2 percent (176 questionnaires) were returned. Data were tested using SMART PLS to determine whether the four transformational leadership dimensions, namely, intellectual stimulation, idealized influence, individual consideration, and inspirational motivation, exhibit a significant effect on creativity of civil servant officers.FindingsFindings showed positive effects of the four transformational leadership dimensions on the civil servant's creativity.Research limitations/implicationsWith small sample size, this study can still be expanded to all available public services sector in urban and rural area to gain a wider perspective.Practical implicationsThis study presents strong managerial implications that can be used by public service to evaluate the consequence of transformational leadership on the creativity of employees, particularly the young civil servants. Through transformational leadership style, public service leaders can foster and improve young civil servants' creativity and share knowledge to achieve high performance.Originality/valueWith genuine verified measurement of transformative leadership and public sector creativity, the path correlation analysis shows that intellectual stimulation, idealized influence, individual consideration, and inspirational motivation have significant direct effects on creativity of the civil servant.
Time biases: exploring the work–life balance of single Nigerian managers and professionals
Authors: Akanji Babatunde , Mordi Chima , Simpson Ruth , Adisa Toyin Ajibade , Oruh Emeka Smart 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThis study investigates the overarching ideology of work–life balance (WLB) or conflict as predominantly being a work–family affair. Based on a Nigerian study, and using organisational justice as a theoretical lens, it explores perceived fairness in accessing family-friendly policies by managers and professionals who are single and do not have children – a workgroup conventionally ignored in research on WLB.Design/methodology/approachRelying on an interpretivist approach, the data set comprises of interviews with 24 bank managers and 20 medical doctors working in Nigeria.FindingsThe authors’ findings highlight employers' misconceptions concerning the non-work preferences and commitments of singles as well as an undervaluation by employers of their non-work time. Conceptualised as “time biases”, such time is routinely invaded by the organisation, with profound implications for perceptions of fairness. This fosters backlash behaviours with potential detrimental effects in terms of organisational effectiveness.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited to investigating the WLB of singles in high-status roles, namely banking and medical careers. Future research may examine the experiences of a more diverse range of occupations. The sample comprises heterosexual, never-married professionals, whose experiences may differ from other categories of single workers, such as childless divorced people, widows, non-heterosexual singles and partners who have no children.Practical implicationsIn order to avoid counterproductive behaviours in the workplace, WLB policies should not only focus on those with childcare concerns. Inclusive work–life policies for other household structures, such as single-persons, are necessary for improving overall organisational well-being.Originality/valueThe majority of WLB studies have been undertaken in Western and Asian contexts, to the neglect of the Sub-Saharan African experience. Additionally, research tends to focus on WLB issues on the part of working parents, overlooking the difficulties faced by singles.
Stability-based fire resistance duration of unbraced steel frames
Authors: Ma Terence , Xu Lei 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThe collapse of a structure resulting from the instability of steel frames due to fire is the worst failure mode to consider in fire-structural engineering, and should be avoided. The purpose of this paper is to propose a new method for estimating the minimum possible duration of a fire event that could result in the instability of an unbraced steel frame.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed method is in the form of a constrained minimization problem that determines the worst case fire scenario that can cause instability of a structure, and is solved using nonlinear constrained mathematical programming algorithms. The formulation is demonstrated via a numerical example.FindingsFor frames subjected to fire events modelled with monotonically increasing fire curves, the worst case fire causing instability of a frame is always one where all of the compartments catch fire at the same time. For frames subjected to fire events where fire curves decay, the minimization problem must be solved rigorously. The results are significantly affected by the fire curves and amount of insulation applied to each member.Originality/valueThe proposed method is an extension of a method previously established by Xuet al.(2018) to assess the stability of unbraced steel frames subjected to elevated member temperatures. The previous method does not consider fire duration and heat transfer mechanics, which are included in the proposed method. The proposed method is potentially useful for designers in conducting fire scenario analysis in the performance-based design of structures.
Hydrodistillation and antimicrobial properties of lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon citratus, Stapf): An undergraduate laboratory exercise bridging chemistry and microbiology
Authors: Dangkulwanich Manchuta , Charaslertrangsi Tumnoon 
Published: February 2020

AbstractA traditional classroom usually focuses on concepts from a specific discipline. However, solving complex real‐world problems requires integration and application of knowledge from various fields. Here, we describe a 4‐hr undergraduate‐level laboratory exercise that utilizes concepts of extraction and biological property, bridging between chemistry and microbiology courses. In the first half of this exercise, students performed hydrodistillation to extract essential oil from a locally available herb, lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, Stapf). In the second half, students investigated the potential antimicrobial activity of the extracted oil against various microorganisms using the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method. Students also developed their own experimental questions based on the extracted oil and the antimicrobial testing technique. Self‐assessment questionnaire shows students’ appreciation of the experiments and substantial learning gains in the extraction process, properties of the extracts, and antimicrobial activity testing. This laboratory exercise prompts students to formulate their own experimental questions and engages students in interdisciplinary experimentation.
Letter: increased risk of caesarean section for women with IBD—more questions than answers
Authors: Selinger Christian P. 
Published: February 2020

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Tandon et al and Tandon and Huang papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15587 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15655.
A Critical Look into the Beuk Standard‐Setting Method
Authors: Wyse Adam E. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractOne commonly used compromise standard‐setting method is the Beuk (1984) method. A key assumption of the Beuk method is that the emphasis given to the pass rate and the percent correct ratings should be proportional to the extent that the panelists agree on their ratings. However, whether the slope of Beuk line reflects the emphasis that panelists believe should be assigned to the pass rate and the percentage correct ratings has not be fully tested. In this article, I evaluate this critical assumption of the Beuk method by asking panelists to assign importance weights to their percentage correct and pass rate judgments. I show that in several cases that the emphasis suggested by the Beuk slope is noticeably different from what one would expect and is inconsistent with importance weight ratings. I also suggest two ways that the importance weights can be used to calculate alternate cut scores, and I show that one of the ways of calculating cut scores using the importance weights leads to larger potential differences in cut score estimates. I suggest that practitioners should consider collecting importance weights when the Beuk method is used for determining cut scores.
Microbial contamination and plaque scores of nanogold‐coated toothbrush
Authors: Durgesh Pavithra , Sridharan Srirangarajan , Prabhu Srikumar K. , Rao Ravi , Rudresh Vinaya , H. Bangalore Durgesh 
Published: February 2020

AbstractObjectiveThe study aimed to evaluate the microbial contamination and plaque scores of nanogold‐coated and uncoated toothbrushes.MethodsThis study was designed as a single‐centre, parallel, examiner‐blinded, randomized, two‐group clinical trial. Eighty‐four participants were enrolled and randomly assigned to receive either a nanogold or uncoated toothbrush. Basic periodontal therapy was performed for all the recruited subjects, and plaque scores of zero were considered baseline values. All participants were instructed to follow a twice‐daily brushing regimen without dentifrice and to refrain from other oral hygiene care during the one‐week study period. Plaque levels were assessed after one week using the Turesky modification of the Quigley‐Hein Plaque Index (TMQHPI). The bristles were tested for microbial contamination by viable cell counting. The recorded data were statistically analysed, and a P‐value of <.05 was accepted as statistically significant.ResultsAfter one week of brushing without using toothpaste, the mean plaque index scores were 0.37 ± 0.07 in the nanogold group and 0.58 ± 0.10 in the uncoated group. A significant difference in the mean plaque scores was observed between the groups (P < .001). The mean colony‐forming unit (CFU) was 21 ± 48.8 for the nanogold‐coated group and 100 ± 128.4 for the uncoated group. The difference in the mean CFUs observed between the groups was significant (P = .014).ConclusionThe use of a nanogold‐coated toothbrush demonstrated significantly lower bristle contamination and lower plaque scores after one week compared with uncoated toothbrushes without using dentifrice.
Medication adherence in patients with mental illness and recent homelessness: contributing factors and perceptions on mobile technology use
Authors: Watson Tyler , Schindel Theresa J , Simpson Scot H , Hughes Christine A 
Published: February 2020

Abstract

Objectives
The primary objective was to determine medication-taking behaviours and factors influencing adherence in patients with mental illness and recent homelessness. Secondary objectives were to explore patients' perceptions on mobile technology use to support adherence.

Methods
A constructivist approach and qualitative description method was used. The sample population consisted of patients with recent homelessness and mental illness affiliated with a community-based outreach programme in Canada. Participants were purposefully selected; semi-structured interviews were conducted to elicit information on medication-taking strategies and mobile technology to support adherence. A standardized questionnaire collected demographic and medical information; the Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) was used to evaluate self-reported adherence. Questionnaire data were analysed using summary descriptive statistics. Interview data were subject to qualitative content analysis.

Key findings
Fifteen participants with a mean age of 44 years were included. The mean MARS score ± standard deviation was 7.3 ± 1.5. Themes arising from the data included patient factors (i.e. insight, attitudes towards medications, coping strategies) and external factors (i.e. therapeutic alliance, family support that impacted adherence) and technology use and health. Eight participants (53%) had access to a mobile phone. There was a moderate interest in the use of mobile technology to support adherence, with cost and technology literacy identified as barriers.

Conclusion
External supports and individual medication management strategies were important in supporting medication adherence in this patient group. Perceived need for mobile technology, in addition to existing supports for adherence, was not high. Challenges accessing and maintaining consistent mobile technology and individual preferences should be considered when developing mobile technology-based interventions.
How do pharmacy students select their pre-registration training providers? A mixed methods evaluation of the national recruitment scheme in England and Wales
Authors: McEwen-Smith Laura , Price Malcolm James , Fleming Gail , Swanwick Tim , Hirsch Christine , Yahyouche Asma , Ward Jonathan , Buckley Sharon , Paudyal Vibhu 
Published: February 2020

Abstract

Objectives
A national pre-registration pharmacist recruitment scheme, which replaces the local recruitment models, was introduced in England and Wales in 2017. This study aimed to explore pharmacy students' behaviour and associated factors in their selection of pre-registration training programmes.

Methods
A mixed-method study using (a) analysis of data from all applicants (n = 2694) of the national recruitment scheme, (b) an online survey and (c) a virtual focus group was undertaken. Survey and focus group questions were developed based on the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Descriptive and inferential analysis of quantitative data was undertaken using Stata software. Qualitative data from focus groups and responses from the open-ended questions were analysed using framework technique.

Key findings
A vast majority of applicants (n = 2182, 83.9%) selected a hospital training programme as their first ranked preference, with the rest opting for community pharmacy. Urban areas, particularly London, were most popular geographically. A total of 307 survey responses were returned. Long-term career aspirations, followed by geographical factors, were rated most highly in applicants' decision-making. Qualitative data from survey and focus group demonstrated information about programmes/employers, perceived opportunity for skills development and aspiration towards a career path as key contributory factors in their decision-making.

Conclusions
Secondary care was the most desirable destination for pharmacy students to undertake early career training. The clinical roles and career opportunities in community pharmacy needs to be promoted as there is a risk that community pharmacy training programme places may be seen as a ‘left over’ opportunity for less competitive candidates to uptake.
Unusual presentation of upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma in Taiwan: Direct comparison from Taiwan‐Japan UTUC Collaboration Cohort
Authors: Luo Hao Lun , Ohyama Chikara , Hatakeyama Shingo , Wang Hung Jen , Yoneyama Tohru , Yang Wen Chou , Chuang Yao Chi , Chen Yen Ta , Lee Wei Chin , Cheng Yuan Tso , Kang Chih Hsiung , Chiang Po Hui 
Published: February 2020

ObjectivesTo carry out a comparison of upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma characteristics and behavior between patients in Taiwan and Japan.MethodsA Taiwan urinary tract urothelial carcinoma cohort was obtained from Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and a Japan urinary tract urothelial carcinoma cohort from Hirosaki University Hospital. The inclusion criteria were urinary tract urothelial carcinoma patients who underwent radical nephroureterectomy. Those who received perioperative chemotherapy were excluded. Finally, 765 patients in the Taiwan cohort and 325 in the Japan cohort were analyzed. The end‐point of this study was to study the natural course of urinary tract urothelial carcinoma within 5 years between these two groups.ResultsThe main finding was that urinary tract urothelial carcinoma patients in Taiwan were younger (P < 0.001), more were women (P < 0.001), with low‐stage disease (P < 0.001), with more chronic kidney disease (P < 0.001), with less smoking history (P < 0.001), with more bladder cancer history (P = 0.002), with more multifocal (P < 0.001) and less high‐grade disease (P = 0.015), as well as less lymphovascular invasion (P < 0.001) and more squamous differentiation (P < 0.001). However, the multivariate Cox regression analysis showed no racial difference in oncologic outcome, such as intravesical recurrence, systemic recurrence or cancer‐specific death in primary and propensity‐matched cohorts. Bladder cancer history was found to be the most important factor predicting intravesical recurrences, whereas stage was strongly associated with systemic recurrence and cancer specific mortality.ConclusionsThe clinical characteristics of urinary tract urothelial carcinoma in Taiwan are significantly different from those of urinary tract urothelial carcinoma in Japan. However, there is no racial difference in stage‐specific oncologic outcome after standard nephroureterectomy.
The benefits of consumer involvement in nursing handover on acute inpatient unit: Post‐implementation views
Authors: Olasoji Michael , Plummer Virginia , Shanti Michelle , Reed Fiona , Cross Wendy 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThe involvement of consumers in handover with nurses has been identified as reducing miscommunication between transitions in care and associated with reduction in adverse events in generalist nursing settings. The notion of having consumers present in nursing handover on acute mental health inpatient unit remains a relatively new concept. Central to recovery‐focused mental health care is the consumer's active participation in the delivery of their care. The aim of this study was to explore the views of consumers with a mental illness about their experiences of being involved in nursing handover on acute mental health inpatient unit post‐implementation of a new nursing handover involving consumers. Using an exploratory descriptive qualitative design, participants (N = 10) were recruited using purposive convenience sampling. Semi‐structured interviews were undertaken, and the data were thematically analysed. Participants’ principal diagnoses were schizophrenia (n = 2), schizoaffective disorder (n = 3), bipolar affective disorder (n = 2), borderline personality disorder (n = 1), and depression (n = 2). Three themes were generated from the interviews: (i) Knowing who, (ii) Shared decision‐making, with subthemes: my voice was heard and not just a meet and greet, and (iii) Having time and space. The delivery of mental health care needs to put the consumer at the centre of such care regardless of the setting. In line with recovery‐focused principles, the consumer's active involvement in the crucial activity of nursing handover on acute mental health inpatient unit is very important. The study has implications for ensuring consumer voices are heard in all aspects of their care delivery.
People with intellectual disabilities and their experience of medication: A narrative literature review
Authors: MacLeod Joan , MacLure Katie 
Published: February 2020

AbstractBackgroundPeople with intellectual disabilities are known to have increased medical needs and are prescribed more medication than the general population. Understanding the reality of incorporating medication into their lives would help healthcare professionals provide care in more meaningful and personalised ways.AimA narrative review of the current literature relating to people with intellectual disabilities and their experience of medication/pharmaceutical care.MethodElectronic databases were searched for articles relating to intellectual disabilities and medication administration or pharmaceutical care. Other relevant papers identified from included article reference lists were also identified. A narrative literature was undertaken due to the heterogeneity of the identified papers.ResultsA total of 29 studies from the literature searches were included alongside other relevant papers.ConclusionsThe published literature noted some aspects of the medication‐related experiences of people with intellectual disabilities. However, a greater understanding of medication‐related experiences is still required.