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Developing the antecedents of social influence for Internet banking adoption through social networking platforms: evidence from conventional and Islamic banks
Authors: Naeem Muhammad 
Published: April 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper develops a conceptual model of social influence for Internet banking adoption (IBA) using social networking platforms (SNPs). It identifies the antecedents of social influence that can positively and negative influence the IBA among a targeted population of conventional and Islamic banks. Moreover, this paper contributes various factors to social influence theory with the purpose of enhancing its implication in the context of Internet banking uptake in developed and developing countries.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a social constructivism approach to understand customer experiences, thoughts, knowledge, awareness and perceptions in relation to IBA. For this study, data were collected from 30 respondents using semi-structured interviews and purposive sampling.FindingsSocial influence comprises customer recommendations, suggestions, ratings, reviews, experiences and thoughts regarding the IBA of Islamic and conventional banks. The findings reveal that social reviews, social experts, social consensus, social responsibility and social perceptions are the key antecedents of social influence that can enhance IBA of SNPs. The research finds that positive social reviews, expert support, consensus, social responsibility and social perceptions are significant in relation to conventional Internet banking. The respondents revealed serious concerns about the privacy of their personal and financial information especially in relation to Islamic banks.Research limitations/implicationsThe effective and well-organized use of SNPs can foster service reviews, word of mouth, higher levels of service awareness, interactive communication, social consensus and social trust to drive the adoption of Internet banking. This study proposes the conceptual model which has positive business implications and provides the banks direction to use the SNPs to their advantage to influxes their customers to adopt the use of Internet banking.Originality/valueMost previous studies have used technology acceptance model, theory of planned behavior and unified theory of acceptance and the use of technology theories in the adoption of technology and IBA. These theories have not fully illuminated the role of social content as a way to enhance or decrease the number of customers in conventional and Islamic banks. This study develops social influence theory by exploring several dimensions (i.e. social reviews, awareness, consensus, cooperation and experts support) in the context of IBA for users of SNPs. Social influence can create more reviews and can lead to more prepurchase information. It can drive customer inquiries and engagement and can inform purchase decisions for IBA. On the other hand, it can motivate existing customers of Islamic banks to use conventional banking services due to effective word of mouth.
Suppression of secondary flows in a centrifugal impeller by optimisation design
Authors: Xie Xing , Li Zhenlin , Zhu Baoshan , Wang Hong 
Published: April 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to suppress secondary flows and improve aerodynamic performance of a centrifugal impeller.

Design/methodology/approach
A multi-objective optimisation design system was described. The optimization design system was composed of a three-dimensional (3D) inverse design, multi-objective optimisation and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. First, the control parameter ΔCp for the secondary flows was derived and selected as the optimisation objective. Then, aimed at minimising ΔCp, a 3D inverse design for impellers with different blade loading distributions and blade lean angles was completed and multi-objective optimisation was conducted. Lastly, the improvement in the distribution of secondary flows and aerodynamic performance of the optimal impeller was demonstrated by CFD analysis.

Findings
The study derived the control parameter ΔCp for the secondary flows. ΔCp can indicate the distribution of secondary flows both near the blade pressure and suction surfaces. As ΔCp decreased, secondary flows decreased. The blade loading distribution with fore maximum blade loading at the shroud and aft maximum blade loading at the hub, coupled with a small negative blade lean angle, could help suppress secondary flows and improve aerodynamic efficiency.

Originality/value
A direct control method on internal flow field characteristic-secondary flows by optimisation design was proposed for a centrifugal impeller. The impeller optimisation design process saves time by avoiding substantial CFD sample calculations.
Impact of culture differences on performance of international construction joint ventures: the moderating role of conflict management
Authors: Liu Junying , Cui Zhipeng , Feng Yingbin , Perera Srinath , Han Jie 
Published: April 2020

PurposeCultural differences have been frequently cited as a major source of risks for international joint ventures (IJVs). Cultural differences may cause extensive conflicts in technology, norms and emotion among the international joint venture (IJV) partners. The purpose of this study is to explore the interactive effects of national culture differences (NCDs) and conflict management approaches on the performance of international construction joint ventures (ICJV).Design/methodology/approachData were collected using a questionnaire survey method with 143 valid responses. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the research hypotheses.FindingsIt was found that ICJV performance declined with a high degree of NCDs. The negative effect of NCDs on ICJV performance was mitigated by adopting the cooperative conflict management approach; while it was aggravated by adopting the competitive conflict management approach. The findings may provide an alternative way (i.e. adopting the cooperative conflict management approach rather than avoiding or competitive approaches) to address the cultural conflicts in the multicultural project management teams.Practical implicationsFirstly, as NCD negatively impacts performance of ICJVs, project managers should pay attention to cultural issues and learn how to manage them; Secondly, as cooperative and competitive conflict management approaches have different moderating effects on the relationship between NCD and ICJV performance, project managers must choose appropriate conflict management styles in multination teams. Thirdly, as the avoiding approach has no significant moderating effect on the negative relationship between NCD and ICJV performance, it is important for Chinese partners not to employ avoiding approach to deal with conflicts in ICJV.Originality/valueThis study uniquely adds to the literature on cultural issues in managing ICJVs by integrating the moderating effects of conflict management approaches. The interactive effects of conflict management approaches and national cultural differences on ICJV project performance may contribute to the theories regarding conflict management theory in the context of cross-cultural management.
Radical and incremental creativity: associations with work performance and well-being
Authors: Zhang Ying , Li Jingjing , Song Yahui , Gong Zhenxing 
Published: April 2020

PurposePrevious studies have focused on exploring the factors that influence employees' two distinct types of creativity, that is, radical and incremental creativity, while very little attention has been paid to the outcomes of creativity and how the two types of creativity interact within individuals.Design/methodology/approachThe present study addresses this issue by adopting both variable-centered (correlation) and person-centered (latent profile analysis) approaches for three samples of supervisor–employee dyads data from China (n = 159, 213 and 273).FindingsUsing variable-centered analysis in sample 1, general creativity was positively associated with the four work performance dimensions, while there was no significant correlation between creativity and well-being. Using person-centered analysis, five very similar creativity profiles were found across samples 2 and 3 based on employees' radical and incremental creativity. These five classes differed in work performance dimensions and well-being, with classes characterized by a high level of incremental creativity profiles reporting a higher level of well-being and classes characterized by a high level of both incremental and radical creativity profiles reporting a higher level of the four work performance dimensions.Practical implicationsManagers are suggested to focus on factors that could promote employees' incremental creativity if they want to have happier and highly performing employees, and they could also focus on factors that could aid employees who may experience costs when engaging in radical creative activities.Originality/valueThe results of the present study contribute to uncover the potential outcomes related to employees' creativity by identifying distinct profiles of creativity types.
Applicability of the PTVA-4 model to evaluate the structural vulnerability of hospitals in Sri Lanka against tsunami
Authors: Harisuthan Sathiyanathan , Hasalanka Hashan , Kularatne Devmini , Siriwardana Chandana 
Published: April 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to identify the specific parameters in developing a framework to assess the structural vulnerability of hospital buildings in Sri Lanka against tsunami. Along with that, the adaptability and suitability of the existing global frameworks in the Sri Lankan context are to be assessed.

Design/methodology/approach
In this study, Papathoma tsunami vulnerability assessment (PTVA)-4 model was used as the base in developing the abovementioned framework. Its adaptability and suitability in assessing hospital buildings in the country were considered under the case studies conducted in six selected hospitals in the Southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka. Under these case studies, data collection was done using the Rapid Visual Screening method where assessments were carried out through visual observations. The collected data were analyzed according to the aforementioned model for its suitability in evaluating the structural vulnerability of hospitals in Sri Lanka, against tsunami hazard.

Findings
From these case studies, it was identified that the use of the PTVA-4 model alone was insufficient to assess the structural vulnerability of the hospital buildings against the tsunami. Therefore, the model must be further improved with more relevant assessing attributes related to hospitals, suitable for the Sri Lankan context.

Originality/value
This paper identifies the specific structural assessment parameters required in assessing hospitals in the coastal belt of Sri Lanka, considering tsunami as the main hazard condition.
Impact of financial liquidity and solvency on cost efficiency: evidence from US banking system
Authors: Sakouvogui Kekoura , Shaik Saleem 
Published: April 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the importance of financial liquidity and solvency on US commercial and domestic banks’ cost efficiency while accounting for internal and external factors.

Design/methodology/approach
The Stochastic Frontier Analysis and Data Envelopment Analysis estimators are used to estimate the cost efficiency of 11,044  US commercial and domestic banks from 2005 to 2017. Using Tobit regression model, the importance of financial liquidity and solvency on cost efficiency is examined.

Findings
The results provide evidence that the financial liquidity and solvency negatively impact the cost efficiency of US commercial and domestic banks. Overall, US commercial and domestic banks were inefficient during the financial crisis in comparison to the tranquil period. The importance of financial solvency on the cost efficiency was not statistically significant, while the financial liquidity negatively collapsed because of contagion. Finally, the results provide evidence that the amount of total assets matters in the improvement of the cost efficiency.

Originality/value
This paper estimates and identifies the 2007-2009 financial crisis with liquidity, solvency or both financial factors.
Social media in aid of post disaster management
Authors: Malawani Ajree Ducol , Nurmandi Achmad , Purnomo Eko Priyo , Rahman Taufiqur 
Published: April 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to examine tweet posts regarding Typhoon Washi to contend the usefulness of social media and big data as an aid of post-disaster management. Through topic modelling and content analysis, this study examines the priorities of the victims expressed in Twitter and how the priorities changed over a year.

Design/methodology/approach
Social media, particularly Twitter, was where the data gathered. Using big data technology, the gathered data were processed and analysed according to the objectives of the study. Topic modelling was used in clustering words from different topics. Clustered words were then used for content analysis in determining the needs of the victims. Word frequency count was also used in determining what words were repeatedly used during the course period. To validate the gathered data online, government documents were requested and concerned government agencies were also interviewed.

Finding
Findings of this study argue that housing and relief goods have been the top priorities of the victims. Victims are seeking relief goods, especially when they are in evacuation centres. Also, the lack of legal basis hinders government officials from integrating social media information unto policymaking.

Research limitation
This study only reports Twitter posts containing keywords either, Sendong, SendongPH, Washi or TyphoonWashi. The keywords were determined based on the words that trended after Typhoon Washi struck.

Practical implication
For social media and big data to be adoptable and efficacious, supporting and facilitating conditions are necessary. Structural, technical and financial support, as well as legal framework, should be in place. Maintaining and sustaining positive attitude towards it should be taken care of.

Originality/value
Although many studies have been conducted on the usefulness of social media in times of disaster, many of these focused on the use of social media as medium that can efficiently spread information, and little has been done on how the government can use both social media and big data in collecting and analysing the needs of the victims. This study fills those gaps in social big data literature.
Primary cutaneous peripheral T‐cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified, associated with lymphomatoid papulosis after a 9‐year follow up: A case report
Authors: Muraoka Kyoko , Fujimoto Masakazu , Iwahashi Yoshifumi , Matsuzaki Ibu , Yonei Nozomi , Murata Shin‐ichi , Jinnin Masatoshi 
Published: April 2020

AbstractLymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a self‐limiting cutaneous T‐cell lymphoproliferative disorder that may progress into malignant lymphoma. Most of the previously reported associated lymphomas are primary cutaneous anaplastic large‐cell lymphoma and mycosis fungoides with a low mortality rate. We report a case of primary cutaneous peripheral T‐cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (pcPTCL‐NOS), associated with LyP after long‐term follow up. The patient was a 79‐year old Japanese man followed up for 9 years. He suddenly developed a 3‐cm ulcerated lesion on his forehead, which was diagnosed as an exacerbation of LyP. The lesion regressed after conservative treatment, but the patient soon developed multifocal pcPTCL‐NOS. Thereafter, the patient developed pneumonia and cerebral infarction and died within a few months of the onset of malignant lymphoma. Aggressive cutaneous lymphoma may develop in LyP patients. The present case re‐emphasizes the need for careful follow up of patients with persistent LyP.
Sugar‐regulated susceptibility of tomato fruit toColletotrichumandPenicilliumrequires differential mechanisms of pathogenicity and fruit responses
Authors: Ziv Carmit , Kumar Dilip , Sela Noa , Itkin Maxim , Malitsky Sergey , Schaffer Arthur A. , Prusky Dov B. 
Published: April 2020

SummaryColletotrichum gloeosporioidesandPenicillium expansumcause postharvest diseases in tropical and deciduous fruit. During colonization,C. gloeosporioidesandP. expansumsecrete ammonia in hosts with low sugar content (LowSC) and gluconic acid in hosts with high sugar content (HighSC), respectively, as a mechanism to modulate enhanced pathogenicity. We studied the pathogens interactions with tomato lines of similar genetic background but differing in their sugar content.Colletotrichum gloeosporioidesshowed enhanced colonization of the LowSC line with differential expression response of 15% of its genes including enhanced relative expression of glycosyl hydrolases, glucanase and MFS‐transporter genes. Enhanced colonization ofP. expansumoccurred in the HighSC line, accompanied by an increase in carbohydrate metabolic processes mainly phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, and only 4% of differentially expressed genes. Gene response of the two host lines strongly differed depending on the sugar level. Limited colonization of HighSC line byC. gloeosporioideswas accompanied by a marked alteration of gene expression compared the LowSC response to the same pathogen; while colonization byP. expansumresulted in a similar response of the two different hosts. We suggest that this differential pattern of fungal/host responses may be the basis for the differential of host range of both pathogens in nature.
What the pregnancy test is testing
Authors: Robinson Joan H. 
Published: April 2020

AbstractIs the test result positive or negative? Tests that occur in labs and doctors’ offices pose specific questions to try to obtain specific information. But what happens in the social world when these tests never see the inside of a lab or doctor's office, and instead they are used in a house, in a Walmart bathroom, or in a dormitory bathroom stall? Putting the diagnosis aside, what does the presence of these tests do to social life? This paper examines one such test, the home pregnancy test, and specifically, its use in contemporary intimate life of people who do not want to be pregnant. Pregnancy tests test for pregnancy. But what else is the pregnancy test putting to the test? To investigate this, I spent 8 years studying American pregnancy tests using a qualitative mixed methods approach. This paper draws on some of my research materials, specifically, 85 life history interviews. Each participant was asked to recall, in full, all of their experiences with home pregnancy tests throughout their lives, resulting in well over 300 narratives of home pregnancy test usage which I qualitatively analyzed. I find that more than just a test for a pregnancy, the use of the home pregnancy test is a test of roles, relationships, and responsibilities in social life. These findings suggest implications for social life as more biomedical tests move out of the purview of the medical establishment.
Versatile simulations of admixture and accurate local ancestry inference with mixnmatch and ancestryinfer
Authors: Schumer Molly , Powell Daniel L. , Corbett‐Detig Russ 
Published: April 2020

AbstractIt has become clear that hybridization between species is much more common than previously recognized. As a result, we now know that the genomes of many modern species, including our own, are a patchwork of regions derived from past hybridization events. Increasingly researchers are interested in disentangling which regions of the genome originated from each parental species using local ancestry inference methods. Due to the diverse effects of admixture, this interest is shared across disparate fields, from human genetics to research in ecology and evolutionary biology. However, local ancestry inference methods are sensitive to a range of biological and technical parameters which can impact accuracy. Here we present paired simulation and ancestry inference pipelines, mixnmatch and ancestryinfer, to help researchers plan and execute local ancestry inference studies. mixnmatch can simulate arbitrarily complex demographic histories in the parental and hybrid populations, selection on hybrids, and technical variables such as coverage and contamination. ancestryinfer takes as input sequencing reads from simulated or real individuals, and implements an efficient local ancestry inference pipeline. We perform a series of simulations with mixnmatch to pinpoint factors that influence accuracy in local ancestry inference and highlight useful features of the two pipelines. mixnmatch is a powerful tool for simulations of hybridization while ancestryinfer facilitates local ancestry inference on real or simulated data.
Human rights unbound: An unrepentant call for a more complete application of human rights in relation to older persons—And beyond
Authors: Byrnes Andrew 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThis article argues that, in relation to ageing issues in Australian society, we need to more strongly embrace an explicit and comprehensive human rights framework in analysing what is going on in our society and to adopt a much more robust and demanding human rights approach to policy development and holding government accountable for its actions and inaction. This means not just the explicit invocation of existing human rights norms to ageing issues, but also the development of new norms and interpretations of human rights that more fully reflect the perspectives of older persons than current mainstream norms do. The argument is developed through an analysis of reports of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety and into Violence against Persons with Disabilities. It maintains that these bodies and others engaged in policymaking relating to older persons in Australian society can enhance their work by systematically applying a comprehensive and robust human rights framework.
Single‐center experience with partial support device in destination therapy for end‐stage heart failure
Authors: Barbone Alessandro , Pagliaro Beniamino , Basciu Alessio , Iaccarino Alessandra , Droandi Ginevra , Romano Giorgio , Citterio Enrico , Fumero Andrea , Torracca Lucia , Pini Daniela 
Published: April 2020

AbstractVentricular assist devices (VADs) are considered the standard of care for end‐stage heart failure (HF) patients. Despite increasing confidence in the technology, evidence data, endorsement by scientific societies and guidelines, the number of implants reached a steady state and is not increasing at the expected pace. This is most likely related to complications that are still burdening the technology and consequently excluding the most needy, ill, and fragile population. In this manuscript we are reporting a single‐center experience in a very fragile, elderly and end‐stage HF population, with a superficial, partial support device: the CircuLite Synergy. The patients were included in the pre‐CE mark clinical study and consequently the device underwent technical adjustment during the support, based on the complications recorded. At our institution were implanted 6 patients overall: 3 patients survived to discharge and 2 survived up to 5 years. Most of the complications recorded were due to patients’ frailty and overall clinical conditions. The initial experience with the CircuLite Synergy device is proving that a more “superficial” device might be more tolerable in an elderly, frail population. Partial support has proven hemodynamically efficacious and efficient in relieving heart failure symptoms, improving medical therapy tolerability, and improving quality of life. Unfortunately, the technology was not made available due to financial uncertainty and poor management, but we hope that once the concept has been proved someone will collect the legacy.