bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Companion cocreation: improving health service encounters of the elderly
Authors: Suárez-Álvarez Leticia , Suárez-Vázquez Ana , del Río-Lanza Ana-Belén 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
The increase of life expectancy leads to the elderly living with one or more chronic illnesses. Communication between the elderly and the health-care professional is fundamental but can be difficult. For that reason, it is common to find the patient with an accompanying family member in the doctor’s surgery. The purpose of this paper is to analyze one of the possible actions of the companion during the provision of the medical service: the co-creation of value (through its two dimensions: coproduction and value-in-use) and its effects on the satisfaction of both the companion and the elderly patient.

Design/methodology/approach
A model has been tested through a system of structural equations using the statistical package EQS 6.2. The sample used is made up of 1,814 informants (907 companions and 907 patients).

Findings
The importance of coproduction between the accompanying person and the health-care professional is shown, to obtain greater levels of satisfaction (of the companion and the patient), whereas a negative role is conferred to the dimension value-in-use. This paper shows a positive impact of the satisfaction of the companion on that of the patient.

Practical implications
It is necessary to have health-care professionals who play a proactive role when facilitating the participation in the appointment with the doctor so as not to leave the initiative of participation in the hands of the companions.

Originality/value
Chronic illnesses are an important focal point of medical attention. Good management of the relations between those involved is fundamental for the diagnosis and adherence to treatment.
Lean production of ship-pipe parts based on lot-sizing optimization and PFB control strategy
Authors: Zhou Fuli , Ma Panpan , He Yandong , Pratap Saurabh , Yu Peng , Yang Biyu 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
With an increasingly fierce competition of the shipbuilding industry, advanced technologies and excellent management philosophies in the manufacturing industry are gradually introduced to domestic shipyards. The purpose of this study is to promote the lean management of Chinese ship outfitting plants by lean production strategy.

Design/methodology/approach
To promote the lean implementation of Chinese shipyards, the lean practice of ship-pipe part production is highlighted by lot-sizing optimization and strategic CONWIP (constant work-in-process) control. A nonlinear programming model is formulated to minimize the total cost of ship-pipe part manufacturing and the particle swarm optimization (PSO)-based algorithm is designed to resolve the established model. Besides, the pull-from-the-bottleneck (PFB) strategy is used to control ship-pipe part production, verified by Simulink simulation.

Findings
Results show that the proposed lean strategy of the programming model and strategic PFB control could assist Chinese ship outfitting plants to leverage competitive advantage by waste reduction and lean achievement. Specifically, the PFB double-loop control strategy shows better performance when there is high productivity and the PFB single-loop control outperforms at lower productivity scenarios.

Practical implications
To verify the effectiveness of the proposed lean strategy, a case study is performed to validate the formulated model. Also, simulation experiments realized by FlexSim software are conducted to testify results obtained by the constructed programming model.

Originality/value
Lean production management practice of the shipyard building industry is performed by the proposed lean production strategy through lot-sizing optimization and strategic PFB control in terms of ship-pipe part manufacturing.
The impact of knowledge on e-health: a systematic literature review of the advanced systems
Authors: Hosseinzadeh Mehdi , Ahmed Omed Hassan , Ehsani Ali , Ahmed Aram Mahmood , Hama Hawkar Kamaran , Vo Bay 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
Economists have recognized knowledge management as a promising tool regarding all aspects of the economy, including health care. The volume of biomedical literature is currently growing at an exponential rate, and the vast number of studies makes it extremely difficult for researchers to keep up with new developments in their research areas. Therefore, the efficient management of huge amounts of data and the accuracy of the knowledge thus obtained are vital concerns. Electronic health (e-health) has emerged as a useful concept to provide data for solo self-care management. Although health care is a common topic on the internet, patients rarely share their health care-related knowledge on social media. This study aims to examine the impact of knowledge on e-health.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper complies with the methodological requirements of systematic literature reviews. The present paper has investigated the newest systems and studied their practical techniques in detail. The effects of knowledge on e-health have been categorized into major groups.

Findings
The outcomes indicate that the capabilities of information and communication technology certainly promote the exchange of knowledge within clinics. The results also show that institutional architectures have significant impacts on knowledge-sharing exercises, significantly improving patient safety.

Practical implications
These findings will be essential in the understanding of the interplay among various signals in theory and in the understanding of patients’ choice in the e-health community in practice. The results have implications for existing health management and e-health literature. The present paper will help policymakers, health-care executives and project managers to effectively set their operations and make them maintainable, prevent unpredicted obstacles and better allocate their resources. Overall, the results of this paper will guide researchers who are working in the field of e-health.

Originality/value
E-health attempts have mostly focused on answering questions using context-specific technical answers, regardless of the key role of knowledge resources. The present paper has provided an innovative viewpoint on how knowledge resources and knowledge-sharing initiatives may have a role in the innovative work behaviors shown by health-care employees. As noted before, there have been only a few studies regarding the effects of knowledge on health care, so the present paper contributes to the previous literature, particularly about e-health.
An actor–network theory perspective for “Lean” interventions in manufacturing firms
Authors: Abdallah Salam , Malik Mohsin , Chaudhry Uzma 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThis paper tracks the network of actors participating in the initial implementation of a “Lean management” system, in order to identify associations between human and non-human participants conducive to successful adoption of the system.Design/methodology/approachThe perspective of actor–network theory (ANT) helps reveal the complex dynamics at play in a “Lean” intervention at a manufacturing firm. It allows to identify key actors (human and non-human), as well as the possible associations between them, and helps produce network diagrams to track the changes in actors' roles and in network coherence over time.FindingsThrough a network analysis, the study charts the complexity of the process of Lean intervention, by accounting for the distinct possibility that actors' roles may shift over time, as they engage and disengage with the proposed intervention, until they fully cohere into a new system. Based on this, it derives a conceptual model to describe relevant factors for successful implementation of Lean improvement projects.Originality/valueThe ANT perspective affords new insights into Lean Management systems implementation, by highlighting associations between human and non–human actors. This novel focus suggests corresponding management guidelines and reflective practices for successful intervention.
Hollywood experts: A field analysis of knowledge production in American entertainment television
Authors: Khitrov Arsenii 
Published: July 2020

AbstractHow can we make sense of numerous instances of experts in politics, law enforcement, national security, military defense, fire arms, public health, culture, and history working closely with creators of scripted television series in the USA today? Why do TV makers need them? Why and how do these experts come to Hollywood? In order to answer these questions, I carried out a Bourdieusian field analysis of contemporary American TV series production, with a focus on how knowledge about political and social issues is produced and used in the TV industry. I identify four major expertise providers—the state, social movements, research organizations, and independent experts—and build a macro model of expertise exchange in the field of Hollywood TV. I argue that expertise in Hollywood is a form of capital which Hollywood professionals exchange for symbolic capital within the industry and in the field of power; it is also a form of capital that agents of the state, social movements, and research organizations exchange for symbolic capital in the field of power; and finally, independent experts trade their knowledge to accumulate economic and symbolic capital within the industry. This model is based on the analysis of data I collected during fieldwork in Los Angeles over 10 months in 2017–2019, which includes 159 interviews, 7 observation sessions, and archival materials.
A Note: Reducing Cropland Abandonment in China – Do Agricultural Cooperatives Play a Role?
Authors: Ma Wanglin , Zhu Zhongkun 
Published: July 2020

AbstractCropland abandonment occurring both nationally and globally threatens food security and environmental sustainability. We explore whether agricultural cooperatives help reduce cropland abandonment, using data collected from 5,593 households in 229 villages in China. By estimating a two‐stage residual inclusion approach, we provide evidence that the existence of agricultural cooperatives in rural villages reduces the probability of cropland abandonment and the abandonment ratio. Further analysis shows that cooperative effects on cropland abandonment and the abandonment ratio are heterogeneous across geographic locations.
Randomized controlled trial of social interaction police training
Authors: McLean Kyle , Wolfe Scott E. , Rojek Jeff , Alpert Geoffrey P. , Smith Michael R. 
Published: July 2020

Research SummaryWe conducted a randomized‐controlled trial (RCT) of a social interaction training program to determine its effectiveness in improving attitudes and behaviors among police officers. Survey data and a series of difference‐in‐difference tests found that participating in the training program improved attitudes with treatment group officers placing higher priorities on procedurally fair communication during a hypothetical officer–citizen encounter. An interrupted time‐series analysis of official use‐of‐force reports provided no evidence that the training program altered officer behavior.Policy ImplicationsPolicing scholars and reformers have increasingly called for improvements to police training that emphasize communication and de‐escalation skills. Although many programs addressing these issues exist, evidence of their effectiveness has been scarce. Our findings provide evidence that such training may improve police officer attitudes but perhaps not behaviors.
Enzymatic production of trans‐4‐hydroxy‐l‐proline by proline 4‐hydroxylase
Authors: Chen Xiulai , Yi Juyang , Liu Jia , Luo Qiuling , Liu Liming 
Published: July 2020

SummaryTrans‐4‐hydroxy‐l‐proline (Hyp) is a useful chiral building block for production of many nutritional supplements and pharmaceuticals. However, it is still challenging for industrial production of Hyp due to heavy environmental pollution and low production efficiency. To establish a green and efficient process for Hyp production, the proline 4‐hydroxylase (DsP4H) from Dactylosporangium sp. RH1 was overexpressed and functionally characterized in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3). The recombinant DsP4H with l‐proline as a substrate exhibited Km, kcat and kcat/Km values up to 0.80 mM, 0.52 s−1 and 0.65 s−1·mM−1 respectively. Furthermore, DsP4H showed the highest activity at 35°C and pH 6.5 towards l‐proline. The highest enzyme activity of 175.6 U mg−1 was achieved by optimizing culture parameters. Under the optimal transformation conditions in a 5‐l fermenter, Hyp titre, conversion rate and productivity were up to 99.9 g l−1, 99.9% and 2.77 g l−1 h−1 respectively. This strategy described here provides an efficient method for production of Hyp and thus has a great potential in industrial application.
Genetic structure and insecticide resistance characteristics of fall armyworm populations invading China
Authors: Zhang Lei , Liu Bo , Zheng Weigang , Liu Conghui , Zhang Dandan , Zhao Shengyuan , Li Zaiyuan , Xu Pengjun , Wilson Kenneth , Withers Amy , Jones Christopher M. , Smith Judith A. , Chipabika Gilson , Kachigamba Donald L. , Nam Kiwoong , d’Alençon Emmanuelle , Liu Bei , Liang Xinyue , Jin Minghui , Wu Chao , Chakrabarty Swapan , Yang Xianming , Jiang Yuying , Liu Jie , Liu Xiaolin , Quan Weipeng , Wang Guirong , Fan Wei , Qian Wanqiang , Wu Kongming , Xiao Yutao 
Published: July 2020

AbstractThe rapid wide‐scale spread of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) has caused serious crop losses globally. However, differences in the genetic background of subpopulations and the mechanisms of rapid adaptation behind the invasion are still not well understood. Here we report the assembly of a 390.38‐Mb chromosome‐level genome of fall armyworm derived from south‐central Africa using Pacific Bioscience (PacBio) and Hi‐C sequencing technologies, with scaffold N50 of 12.9 Mb and containing 22,260 annotated protein‐coding genes. Genome‐wide resequencing of 103 samples and strain identification were conducted to reveal the genetic background of fall armyworm populations in China. Analysis of genes related to pesticide‐ and Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) resistance showed that the risk of fall armyworm developing resistance to conventional pesticides is very high. Laboratory bioassay results showed that insects invading China carry resistance to organophosphate and pyrethroid pesticides, but are sensitive to genetically modified maize expressing the Bt toxin Cry1Ab in field experiments. Additionally, two mitochondrial fragments were found to be inserted into the nuclear genome, with the insertion event occurring after the differentiation of the two strains. This study represents a valuable advance toward improving management strategies for fall armyworm.
Testicular microlithiasis on scrotal ultrasound in 4850 young men from the general population: associations with semen quality
Authors: Anvari Aria Sheida , Nordström Joensen Ulla , Bang Anne Kirstine , Priskorn Lærke , Nordkap Loa , Andersson Anna‐Maria , Jørgensen Niels 
Published: July 2020

AbstractBackgroundTesticular microlithiasis (TM) is sometimes found on scrotal ultrasound. The prevalence seems higher in populations of men with testicular dysfunction, and TM may be a risk factor for testicular germ cell neoplasia in situ in men with additional risk factors. The association between TM and testicular function is controversial, especially in incidentally found TM.ObjectivesTo determine the frequency of TM in young men from the general population, and associations between TM, semen quality, and reproductive hormones.Materials and methodsA cross‐sectional study of 4850 Danish men, median age 19 years. Testicular pattern, including the presence of TM, was assessed by ultrasound examination. Participants provided a questionnaire, one semen sample, and one blood sample. Semen variables and serum reproductive hormones were analyzed as outcomes using multivariable regression analysis to determine associations with TM.ResultsTM was detected in 53 men (1%), of which 19 (36%) were unilateral and 34 (64%) were bilateral cases. A history of cryptorchidism was associated with presence of TM. Bilateral TM was associated with slightly lower testicular volume, sperm concentration, and total sperm count. TM was not significantly associated with serum testosterone or other reproductive hormones.Discussion and ConclusionTM is rare in men from the general population and is associated with lower sperm count if bilateral, although effect sizes were small. Current European guidelines do not recommend any follow‐up in cases of TM with no other risk factors for testicular cancer. We suggest that men with incidentally found bilateral TM may be offered a semen analysis, but analysis of reproductive hormones seems unnecessary.
Perioperative risk factors in surgical lung biopsy for the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease: a single‐centre experience
Authors: Yi Eunjue , Lee Jeong Hyeon , Lee Jun Hee , Chung Jae Ho , Lee Youngseok , Lee Sungho 
Published: July 2020

AbstractBackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate mortality and morbidity after surgical lung biopsy in patients with interstitial lung diseases and to investigate perioperative risk factors for complications.MethodsA total of 132 enrolled patients were divided into three groups: group 1 (70), patients with operation scheduled before admission; group 2 (48), patients with operation determined after medical therapy; and group 3 (14), patients with emergent operation followed by steroid therapy. Complications were classified according to the Clavien–Dindo system. The 30‐ and 90‐day mortality and complication rates were evaluated, and perioperative risk factors were investigated.ResultsOverall complication rate was 19.7%. The 30‐ and 90‐day in‐hospital mortality rates were 1.5% and 3.0%, respectively. Complication rates more than grade II were significantly different between the three groups (P = 0.045). Patients in group 1 revealed only class I or II complications and no mortalities. Elevated oxygen demand after operation was an independent risk factor for any complications, complications more than class II and any events (P < 0.001, P = 0.042 and P < 0.001, respectively). The New York Heart Association Functional Classification (NYHA) class IV was a statistically significant risk factor for any complications (P = 0.036, odds ratio 7.93). Higher NYHA class (III and IV) showed significantly higher risk in occurrence of any events after lung biopsy.ConclusionPrepared surgical lung biopsy for interstitial lung disease is feasible with reasonable morbidity. Higher NYHA class and elevated oxygen demand after the surgery could imply post‐operative outcomes. Alternative diagnostic methods such as transbronchial biopsy or bronchoalveolar lavage should be considered prior to surgical lung biopsy especially in high‐risk patients.
Growing into “Us”: Trajectories of Social Identification with College Sport Teams Predict Subjective Well‐Being
Authors: Graupensperger Scott , Panza Michael J. , Budziszewski Ross , Evans M. Blair 
Published: July 2020

BackgroundGroups are often a source of social identification that may elicit subjective well‐being. When joining and maintaining membership of groups such as sport clubs, it is anticipated that members will experience varying trajectories of identification strength, but it is unclear how these trajectories may relate to well‐being.MethodParticipants were 697 college students (64% female), nested within 35 club‐level sport teams. The current study longitudinally assessed students’ social identification with sport teams at three timepoints (3‐month lags) across a school year to examine the extent that growth trajectories in identification strength predicted indices of well‐being (i.e. life satisfaction, happiness, and subjective health) at the end of the school year.ResultsMultilevel latent growth modeling revealed that end‐of‐year well‐being was positively predicted by social identification intercepts (b = .24, p = .010) and growth trajectories (b = .75, p < .001). Accounting for baseline identification, steeper increases in social identification (upward trajectories) predicted greater well‐being.ConclusionsFindings support established theory that social identification relates to well‐being, while adding novel insights that students may experience unique benefits when their social identity strengthens over the course of a school year. Considering recent declines in college student well‐being, groups like sport teams represent a source for social identification that should be fostered throughout the course of one’s group membership.
Forecasting the milk yield of cows on farms equipped with automatic milking system with the use of decision trees
Authors: Piwczyński Dariusz , Sitkowska Beata , Kolenda Magdalena , Brzozowski Marcin , Aerts Joanna , Schork Pamela M. 
Published: July 2020

AbstractThe purpose of this paper was to utilize the decision trees technique to determine the factors responsible for high monthly milk yield in Polish Holstein‐Friesian cows from 27 herds equipped with milking robots. The applied statistical method—the decision tree technique—showed that the most important factors responsible for monthly milk yield of dairy cows using robots were, in descending order of importance: milking frequency, lactation number, month of milking, and type of lying stall. At the same time, it has been ascertained that the highest monthly milk yield (47.24 kg) can be expected from multiparous cows kept in barns with a deep bedding that were milked more frequently than three times per day. On the other hand, the lowest milk production (13.56 kg) was observed among dairy cows milked less frequently than two times a day, with an average number of milked quarters lower than 3.97. The application of the decision trees technique allows a breeder to select appropriate levels of environmental factors and parameters that will help to ensure maximized milk production.
Controlled evaluation of a multimodal system to improve oral presentation skills in a real learning setting
Authors: Ochoa Xavier , Dominguez Federico 
Published: July 2020

AbstractDeveloping oral presentation skills requires both practice and expert feedback. Several systems have been developed during the last 20 years to provide ample practice opportunities and automated feedback for novice presenters. However, a comprehensive literature review discovered that none of those systems have been adequately evaluated in real learning settings. This work is the first randomised controlled evaluation of the impact that one of these systems has in developing oral presentation skills during a real semester‐long learning activity with 180 students. The main findings are that (1) the development of different dimensions of the oral presentations are not affected equally by the automated feedback and (2) there is a small but statistically significant effect of the use of the tool when a subsequent presentation is evaluated by a human expert.