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What drives customers' purchase behavior in a click-and-mortar retailing context: a value transfer perspective
Authors: Yeh Ching-Hsuan , Lin Hsin-Hui , Gau Yu-Ling , Wang Yi-Shun 
Published: July 2020

PurposeTo examine the effectiveness of a multichannel strategy, this study mainly investigates two issues: (1) whether customers' five value perceptions (i.e. product quality, service quality, innovation, price and store image) extend from e-stores to physical stores and (2) whether customers' five value perceptions derived from e-stores/physical stores facilitate purchase intention within and beyond the channel context.Design/methodology/approachThis study develops a research model to elaborate on the relationships between the focal constructs and collects 177 useable responses via an online community and personal contacts survey. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) methods and mediation analyses are conducted to validate the proposed hypotheses.FindingsThe results show that the values perceived in e-stores/physical stores generally motivate online/offline purchase intention, respectively. Next, based on Tversky's belief/feature matching process, the five value perceptions correlate with their counterparts across online and offline channels. The results of the mediation analyses suggest that the advantages established in online channels may be contagious to offline channels at the belief level. Specifically, four of the five online value perceptions may have different effects on offline purchase intention: (1) product quality perceived in e-stores directly (negative) and indirectly (positive) results in offline purchase intention, demonstrating cannibalization effects and (2) service quality, innovation and store image perceived in e-stores indirectly and positively contribute to offline purchase intention, indicating synergetic effects.Originality/valueThe findings of this study provide several important theoretical and practical implications for multichannel and omnichannel retailing strategies.
Role of demographic factors in economic growth of South Asian countries
Authors: Munir Kashif , Shahid Faqeer Syed Umaid 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThis study examines the long-run and short-run impact of demographic factors, i.e. life expectancy, fertility rate and young dependency ratio in determining the economic growth of South Asian countries.Design/methodology/approachThe theoretical foundation of the study relies on demographic transition theory and incorporates life expectancy, fertility rate and young dependency ratio into the production function by means of human capital component. The study uses annual panel data of four South Asian courtiers, i.e. Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 1980 to 2018 and utilizes panel ARDL model to analyze the long run and short run impact of demographic factors on economic growth.FindingsResults show that real stock of capital, fertility rate and life expectancy are positively related with economic growth, while an increase in young dependency ratio reduces economic growth in South Asian countries in the long run. Short-run dynamics show that real stock of capital and life expectancy have insignificant impact on economic growth, while young dependency ratio has negative and significant as well as life expectancy has positive and significant impact on economic growth in South Asian countries. Unidirectional causality exists from young dependency ratio and fertility rate to GDP per capita in the short run.Practical implicationsGovernment has to design policies for better health and education facilities to yield high economic growth as well as better infrastructure and macroeconomic stability to facilitate capital accumulation in the region to foster economic growth.Originality/valueThis study considerably adds into the existing literature by providing better understanding of various demographic aspects and their economic inference by highlighting the demographic changes that South Asia has endured. This study is also beneficial for policymakers and growth analysts in generating effective and sustainable policies regarding population dynamics and economic development of the region.
Exploring the mediating influences of total quality management and just in time between green supply chain practices and performance
Authors: Agyabeng-Mensah Yaw , Afum Ebenezer , Agnikpe Carin , Cai Jiaxin , Ahenkorah Esther , Dacosta Essel 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe desire for firms to gain competitive advantage and improve performance has resulted in the adoption of several practices. Green supply chain practices (GSCPs), just in time (JIT) and total quality management (TQM) are some of the practices adopted by firms to improve operational performance (OP) and business performance (BP). This study examines the direct influence of GSCPs, JIT and TQM on operational performance and BP. The study further analyzes the synergy of GSCPs, JIT and TQM on OP and BP.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs the quantitative approach of research by using questionnaire to gather data from manufacturing managers and supply chain managers of 140 manufacturing firms in Ghana. The research uses partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) to analyze the survey data.FindingsThe results of the analysis show that GSCPs, TQM and JIT positively influence both OP and BP. The findings reveal that GSCPs combine with JIT and TQM to improve OP and BP significantly. However, the synergy between green supply chain and TQM creates more value for both OP and BP than the synergy between GSCPs and JIT.Originality/valueThe study proposes a research model that examines both the individual and combined influence of GSCPs, TQM and JIT on both OP and BP from the developing country perspective. The study models GSCPs as an antecedent of JIT and TQM, which has not been explored.
The impact of intellectual capital in organizational innovation: case study at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC)
Authors: Almutirat Hanan Ali 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study the relationship between intellectual capital and organizational innovation in Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) through a case study at KPC on the employees of the corporation (The study population was 2,180 respondents and the sample size was 335 respondents).Design/methodology/approachThe statistical package for social science was used to analyze the data. While trying to explore the relationship between intellectual capital and innovation, the researcher used the descriptive analytical method and the case study methodology using various references, periodicals, internal and external documents and data, in addition to conducting a field study on a sample of employees of KPC, through a questionnaire form containing the axes that reflect the study variables.FindingsThere is a relative approval between the sample of the research on the existence of a good role for training in the corporation in terms of availability for all employees and the compatibility of training programs with the actual needs of employees, and linking the training paths and career paths for promotions in the corporation. The researcher attributed this to the employees' awareness to the importance of training and its role in raising their performance levels, and the awareness of the corporation to the importance of training and capacity building of the human element.Originality/valueThe research, in general, demonstrated the importance of human capital as the organization's most valuable assets, especially as it supports creativity and innovation, thus enabling competitiveness. The research stressed that human capital is the most important element in the formation of intellectual capital, which requires decision-makers to support it and give the intellectual and human aspects a strategic content that meets the needs to develop innovation and institutional education and to recruit systems and indicators to measure the performance objectively to achieve the goal of survival of the corporation in a competitive sustainable environment, through providing material and moral potentials that can support the implementation of organizational innovation at various levels.
Retaining top talent: an introduction to the midlife review
Authors: Butler Steve 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to explore the emerging HR practice of midlife reviews which are being implemented as the mechanism to stimulate a conversation between employers and employees about next steps, second careers and flexible career solutions.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper considers the approaches taken by Legal & General and AVIVA to implementing a midlife review programme within their organisation by interviews with senior managers involved in the implementation.

Findings
A midlife review helps employees plan the important second phase of their career and enables employers to work with them to decide how they can best be supported. The midlife review includes deciding what kind of training or upskilling they might need, considering any changes to working patterns and tailoring the benefits package to suit older workers.

Originality/value
The midlife review was introduced by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education in 2015 and is only just starting to gain traction as a HR practice to retain older talent within an organisation. This paper attempts to raise awareness for the purpose of future research.
An initial assessment of Lean Management methods for Industry 4.0
Authors: Saxby Robert , Cano-Kourouklis Michele , Viza Evi 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the results of an assessment into how well the Lean Management method will support continuous improvement in the world of Industry 4.0.Design/methodology/approachUsing thematic analysis of literature, the Lean Management method and Industry 4.0 were deconstructed into their constituent elements. Semi-structured interviews were then carried out with five Quality Specialists in manufacturing to gather opinions on how well each Lean element supported each theme of Industry 4.0.FindingsThis initial research highlighted that the Lean method can integrate new technologies, to allow it to better support continuous improvement in the world of Industry 4.0. It was found the supportive elements of Lean in the world of Industry 4.0 would include Continual Improvement, Engaging the Supply Chain, Pull Systems and having a Customer Focus.Research limitations/implicationsThis was a scoping study as a precursor to further research and was based on the opinions of five Quality/Lean Specialists. However, the results determine that Lean can be supported by Industry 4.0 technologies.Practical implicationsThose constituent elements of Lean which might be updated to better support quality improvement in the world of Industry 4.0 have been identified. A methodology by which expanded research may be undertaken has been demonstrated.Originality/valueThe findings contribute to knowledge by providing a focus on the key supporting elements of Lean implementation for Industry 4.0 in the manufacturing sector.
Some have it all: multicellularity, magnetotaxis and photokinesis in one bacterium
Authors: Wettstadt Sarah 
Published: July 2020

SummaryBacteria developed many different ways to orient themselves in the environment. Magnetoreception with following motility along Earth's magnetic field lines and photoreception with subsequent positive or negative phototaxis allow bacteria to optimally position themselves for survival and growth. Some bacteria show both magnetotactic and photoresponsive behaviour and additionally live in a multicellular organism adding another layer of complexity. A novel study by Qian and colleagues visualized different species of multicellular magnetotactic bacteria and shed light on their reproductive as well as photoresponsive behaviour. This study paves the way towards understanding the evolutionary advantage of multicellular lifestyle of prokaryotes.
Do Plant Clinics Improve Household Food Security? Evidence from Rwanda
Authors: Tambo Justice A. , Uzayisenga Bellancile , Mugambi Idah , Bundi Mary 
Published: July 2020

AbstractOne of the main drivers of food insecurity is pests, which are estimated to cause around 40% of crop losses worldwide. We examine the food security effects of plant clinics, a novel agricultural extension model that aims to reduce crop losses due to pests through the provision of demand‐driven plant health diagnostic and advisory services to smallholder farmers. The study is based on survey data from maize‐growing households in Rwanda, where 66 plant clinics have been established. Using switching regression and matching techniques as well as various food security metrics, including the food insecurity experience scale, we find evidence that participation in plant clinics is significantly associated with a reduction in household food insecurity. For instance, among the participating households, plant clinics contribute to a decrease in the period of food shortage by one month and a reduction in the severity of food insecurity by 22 percentage points. We also show that these effects are more pronounced for female‐headed households. Overall, our findings suggest that plant clinics can play an important role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 2 of zero hunger.
Patients' perceptions of implant therapy and maintenance: A questionnaire‐based survey
Authors: Brunello Giulia , Gervasi Marika , Ricci Sara , Tomasi Cristiano , Bressan Eriberto 
Published: July 2020

AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate patients' perceptions regarding implant treatment and maintenance.Material and methodsA semi‐structured questionnaire was developed focusing on 4 main domains: (a) information regarding possible complications received before implant therapy; (b) information received after treatment regarding maintenance; (c) self‐performed daily home care; and (d) implant maintenance received at the dental office. Adult patients, restored with implant‐supported prosthesis by at least 6 months, were recruited between June 2016 and December 2017.ResultsThe study population consisted of 522 patients with a mean age of 61 years. The majority of the participants referred to have received information about the need of periodical check‐ups (91.6%). However, only 58.9% declared to have been informed about complications and failures before treatment commencement. Even though 91.2% of the participants declared to have received instruction about cleaning measures around implants, less than half of the sample reported to have been asked to try the cleaning tools at the office (40.4%). Even though patients' awareness about implant treatment and maintenance resulted to be low in a consistent part of the sample, patients' satisfaction level about information received regarding implant care was high (Visual Analogue Scale 8.18).ConclusionsMost patients appeared to be informed about the importance of specific oral hygiene measurements and recall programs. However, an unsatisfactory level of knowledge about implant‐related complications was evidenced. Improvements in time and energy employed by dentists and hygienist in communication with patients are needed, in order to enhance health outcomes and compliance both to the treatment and to the maintenance.
Morroniside attenuates high glucose–induced BMSC dysfunction by regulating the Glo1/AGE/RAGE axis
Authors: Sun Yi , Zhu Yu , Liu Xuanzhe , Chai Yimin , Xu Jia 
Published: July 2020

AbstractObjectivesHigh glucose (HG)–mediated bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) dysfunction plays a key role in impaired bone formation induced by type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Morroniside is an iridoid glycoside derived from the Chinese herb Cornus officinalis, and it has abundant biological activities associated with cell metabolism and tissue regeneration. However, the effects and underlying mechanisms of morroniside on HG‐induced BMSC dysfunction remain poorly understood.Materials and methodsAlkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, ALP activity and Alizarin Red staining were performed to assess the osteogenesis of BMSCs. Quantitative real‐time PCR and Western blot (WB) were used to investigate the osteo‐specific markers, receptor for advanced glycation end product (RAGE) signalling and glyoxalase‐1 (Glo1). Additionally, a T1DM rat model was used to assess the protective effect of morroniside in vivo.ResultsMorroniside treatment reverses the HG‐impaired osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs in vitro. Morroniside suppressed advanced glycation end product (AGEs) formation and RAGE expression by triggering Glo1. Moreover, the enhanced osteogenesis due to morroniside treatment was partially blocked by the Glo1 inhibitor, BBGCP2. Furthermore, in vivo, morroniside attenuated bone loss and improved bone microarchitecture accompanied by Glo1 upregulation and RAGE downregulation.ConclusionsThese findings suggest that morroniside attenuates HG‐mediated BMSC dysfunction partly through the inhibition of AGE‐RAGE signalling and activation of Glo1 and may be a potential treatment for diabetic osteoporosis.
Atypical cells on reflectance confocal microscopy may not represent melanoma: A case of axillary pigmented extramammary Paget disease
Authors: Chuchvara Nadiya , Reilly Catherine , Haroon Attiya , Wassef Cindy , Maghari Amin , Rao Babar 
Published: July 2020

AbstractPigmented extramammary Paget disease (PEMPD) is a rare intraepithelial carcinoma which can clinically resemble other pigmented neoplasms. Similarities to melanoma on dermoscopy, histopathology, and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) increase the risk of misdiagnosis and, consequently, mismanagement. Here, we describe a case of a 67‐year‐old African American woman with a large, pigmented axillary patch that exhibited features of melanoma on RCM, guiding the clinician to perform an excisional biopsy. While traditional histopathology resembled melanoma, immunohistochemistry staining was performed and revealed PEMPD. We highlight an uncommon clinical presentation of PEMPD disease and identify morphologic mimickers of melanoma on RCM—as well as differentiating features.
Anti‐dopamine D2 receptor antibodies in chronic tic disorders
Authors: Addabbo Francesco , Baglioni Valentina , Schrag Anette , Schwarz Markus J , Dietrich Andrea , Hoekstra Pieter J , Martino Davide , Buttiglione Maura ,   Emtics Collaborative Group
Published: July 2020

AimTo investigate the association between circulating anti‐dopamine D2 receptor (D2R) autoantibodies and the exacerbation of tics in children with chronic tic disorders (CTDs).MethodOne hundred and thirty‐seven children with CTDs (108 males, 29 females; mean age [SD] 10y 0mo [2y 7mo], range 4–16y) were recruited over 18 months. Patients were assessed at baseline, at tic exacerbation, and at 2 months after exacerbation. Serum anti‐D2R antibodies were evaluated using a cell‐based assay and blinded immunofluorescence microscopy scoring was performed by two raters. The association between visit type and presence of anti‐D2R antibodies was measured with McNemar’s test and repeated‐measure logistic regression models, adjusting for potential demographic and clinical confounders.ResultsAt exacerbation, 11 (8%) participants became anti‐D2R‐positive (‘early peri‐exacerbation seroconverters’), and nine (6.6%) became anti‐D2R‐positive at post‐exacerbation (‘late peri‐exacerbation seroconverters’). The anti‐D2R antibodies were significantly associated with exacerbations when compared to baseline (McNemar’s odds ratio=11, p=0.003) and conditional logistic regression confirmed this association (Z=3.49, p<0.001) after adjustment for demographic and clinical data and use of psychotropic drugs.InterpretationThere is a potential association between immune mechanisms and the severity course of tics in adolescents with CTDs.
Time and Performance in Online Learning: Applying the Theoretical Perspective of Metacognition
Authors: Zhao Lin , Ye Chen 
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACTEducational psychologists have found that metacognitive calibration predicts learning outcomes in self‐regulated learning. In this research the authors apply theories of metacognition from educational psychology and postulate that metacognitive calibration influences learning time and performance in online learning. Data gathered from 230 college students who completed online self‐regulated assignments in an introductory information systems course confirms that higher calibration accuracy leads to better performance on assignments, which contributes to higher exam grades. In addition, higher calibration accuracy also reduces the amount of time students spent on the online assignments. However, time spent on the assignments is not a mediator of the effect of calibration on learning performance. This research presents pioneering work in examining a holistic model that assesses the impact of metacognition in online learning on both assignment and exam level learning outcomes using field data collected through a natural learning setting. The findings highlight the need to include metacognitive calibration as one of the learner characteristics in research models addressing student performance in online learning.
Structural characteristics, physicochemical properties and prebiotic potential of modified dietary fibre from the basal part of bamboo shoot
Authors: Fang Dongya , Wang Qi , Chen Canhui , Li Zhengyi , Li Shuting , Chen Wen , Zheng Yafeng 
Published: July 2020

SummaryThe basal part of bamboo shoot is a novel resource to produce dietary fibre (BDF). However, its insolubility in water, stiff texture and low degradability limit its applicability in foods. This study explored the feasibility of improving the structural and functional properties of BDF by enzymatic hydrolysis and dynamic high‐pressure micro‐fluidisation (DHPM). Both methods are efficient to reduce the fibre particle size and caused significantly increased roughness on the fibre surface, especially for the porous structure after DHPM treatment. Crystallinity of DHPM‐modified fibres was increased from 23.01% to 33.53%, due to the disruption of lignin and hemicellulose, which was further confirmed by the FT‐IR spectra. The modified fibres exhibited significantly enhanced swelling capacity and holding water/oil capacities. Moreover, the modified fibres exhibited improved in vitro prebiotic property, which could constantly supply the carbon source and stimulate the growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356 and Bifidobacterium longum ATCC 15707.
Characterization of the phenolic acid profile and in vitro bioactive properties of white beetroot products
Authors: Sawicki Tomasz , Wiczkowski Wiesław , Hrynkiewicz Monika , Bączek Natalia , Hornowski Andrzej , Honke Joanna , Topolska Joanna 
Published: July 2020

SummaryThe impact of boiling, baking and fermentation treatment on the phenolic acid profile, antioxidant capacity (AC) and angiotensin‐1 converting enzyme (ACE) activity of white beetroot was investigated. The phenolic acids were analysed by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (micro‐HPLC‐MS/MS), while AC and ACE were determined by in vitro assays. Phenolic acids concentration was between 87.55 and 100.98 ng g−1 d.m. Ferulic and p‐coumaric acids were the main compounds among the nine phenolic acids identified. Boiling increased the phenolic acid content by 3%; however, baking and fermentation reduced the level of these acids by approximately 6% and 11%, respectively. A significant positive correlation was observed between the results of all AC assays and sinapic and caffeic acid content. The ACE inhibitory activity of white beetroot products may be attributable to the combined effect of the syringic, 4‐hydroxybenzoic, ferulic and p‐coumaric acids. Our study indicates that white beetroot as a novel product may be a valuable source of phenolic acids and functional properties.