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Self-efficacy and job search success for new graduates
Authors: Petruzziello Gerardo , Mariani Marco Giovanni , Chiesa Rita , Guglielmi Dina 
Published: May 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between general self-efficacy (GSE), job search self-efficacy (JSSE), extraversion and job search success within a sample of new entrants in the labour market. It is hypothesised that JSSE acts as a mediator between GSE and job search success. Evaluation of the hireability – made by expert interviewers – of new entrants involved in a job interview simulation is proposed as a job search success criterion. Moreover, the moderating role of extraversion on the relationship between JSSE and job search success is explored.Design/methodology/approachData were collected on 177 graduates from an Italian university. Participants were involved in a simulation of an interview conducted by experts of the personnel selection process, who gave an evaluation. Macro PROCESS for SPSS was used to test the hypotheses.FindingsGSE has an indirect effect on job search success via JSSE. Moreover, extraversion has a moderating effect on the JSSE–job search success relationship for more extraverted job seekers.Practical implicationsJob search and counselling practitioners should consider extraversion and personal differences to improve the effectiveness of interventions aimed at fostering new entrants' self-regulatory resources and behaviours during the job search.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing research about the job search process by testing a new and important job search success criterion, showing that GSE could help new graduates in establishing a specific self-efficacy, such as JSSE, and demonstrating that extraversion interacts with JSSE.
Corrosion inhibition action of Landolphia heudelotii on mild steel in acidic media
Authors: Agiriga Chinyere Elizabeth , Oguzie Emeka , Chidiebere Arinzechukwu , Okorocha Nnaemeka John , Chikwe Reginald Ndubuisi 
Published: May 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the corrosion inhibition efficiency of Landolphia heudelotii (LH) on mild steel in 1 M HCl and 0.5 M H2SO4 using weight loss and potentiodynamic polarization techniques.

Design/methodology/approach
Water extract of LH was used as corrosion inhibitor on mild steel in acidic media at room temperature and elevated temperatures (30-60°C). Various concentrations of the plant extract were prepared from the stock solution obtained after solvent extraction. The inhibition efficiency of LH extract was evaluated and mechanism of adsorption was deduced.

Findings
LH extract showed significant corrosion inhibition on mild steel in both acidic media, with inhibition efficiency increasing with extract concentration. Potentiodynamic polarization measurements revealed mixed inhibition mechanism. Optimum inhibition efficiency was recorded at 2500 mg/L after 288 h. Mechanism of adsorption was mainly of physisorption. The inhibitor exhibited good inhibition efficiency even at elevated temperature.

Research limitations/implications
This study provides new data on the anticorrosion characteristics of LH extract under the specified conditions. Further studies could expand the experimental variables and use advanced surface probe techniques.

Practical implications
The developed inhibitor provides an alternative method of inhibiting corrosion on mild steel using eco-friendly materials from natural products which are less toxic, safer, cost-effective and readily available.

Originality/value
The method used was effective and the inhibitor developed can be incorporated in surface coatings where mild steel is used as construction materials, as tube sheets, rods and bars.
The relationship between quality management practices, organizational innovation, and technical innovation in higher education
Authors: Sciarelli Mauro , Gheith Mohamed Hani , Tani Mario 
Published: May 2020

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the effects of quality management practices (QMPs) on innovation in higher education (HE), and how organizational innovation (OI) may influence technical innovation.Design/methodology/approachThe hypotheses were tested with partial least squares structural equation modeling on a sample of 449 valid responses by faculty members in Naples (Italy) public universities.FindingsThe findings support the interdependent relationships between QMPs and their positive impact on innovation. It was found that some QMPs impact on innovation through people and process management, and that OI predicts the technical one.Practical implicationsDirectors should recognize the differences between QMPs to implement effective quality management (QM) strategy. Furthermore, they should combine technical and OIs.Originality/valueDespite the existence of several studies on QM and innovation in manufacturing and services, there are only a few in HE. Based on a multi-dimensional QM approach, this paper investigates the different effects each QMP has on both the other QMPs and innovation in HE.
The short-run and long-run dynamics among FDI, trade openness and economic growth: using a bootstrap ARDL test for co-integration in selected South Asian countries
Authors: Saleem Hummera , Shabbir Malik Shahzad , Bilal khan Muhammad 
Published: May 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to analyze the dynamic causal relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI), gross domestic product (GDP) and trade openness (TO) on a set of five selected South Asian countries.Design/methodology/approachThis study used newly developed bootstrap auto regressive distributed lags (ARDL) cointegration test to examine the long-run relationship among FDI, GDP and TO for selected South Asian countries for 1975–2016.FindingsThe economic growth (EG) is significantly related to TO for Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka and the expansion of TO is crucial for growth in these countries. The results show that all countries (except Bangladesh) found the existence of long-run cointegration between FDI, GDP and TO, whereas FDI is a dependent variable. These results concluded that FDI and TO are contributing to EG in these selected countries.Originality/valueThis study is one of the first attempts to investigate the causal relationship and address the short and long dynamic among FDI, GDP and TO regarding five south Asian countries such as Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Tree mycorrhizal type mediates the strength of negative density dependence in temperate forests
Authors: Jiang Feng , Zhu Kai , Cadotte Marc W. , Jin Guangze 
Published: May 2020

Abstract

Recent plant–soil feedback experiments suggest that arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) tree species experience stronger conspecific negative density dependence (CNDD) than ectomycorrhizal (EM) tree species. Yet, how these findings inform our understanding of natural systems is limited because the roles of local soil conditions, light availability and tree species abundances in influencing CNDD for AM and EM species are not clear.

Here we examined seedling and sapling survival in two temperate old‐growth forests (broad‐leaved pine and spruce‐fir forests) in Northeast China, to evaluate the effects of both conspecific and heterospecific neighbour density, as well as the soil and light environments, on the survival of AM‐ and EM‐dependent trees at early life stages.

While light availability increased the survival of EM seedlings, soil organic resources increased EM sapling survival in the spruce‐fir plot. AM tree species suffered stronger CNDD than did EM tree species in both plots. In the spruce‐fir plot, soil factors and light availability mediated species CNDD but their effects differed between AM and EM species, and also between seedlings and saplings. For seedlings in both plots, we found that AM species exhibited a positive relationship between species abundance and CNDD strength, whereas this relationship was negative for EM species.

Synthesis. Our results provide one of the few tests of how fungal symbioses determine species responses to intraspecific and interspecific interactions and the direct effects of local environmental conditions on seedling and sapling survival. We show that mycorrhizal type mediates the strength of CNDD and its relationship with species abundance. These results suggest that tree mycorrhizal association can determine the strength of CNDD effect on both rare and common species, and these CNDD differences are likely to influence the community composition of temperate forests.
Establishing an occupational therapy assessment clinic in a public mental health service: A pragmatic mixed methods evaluation of feasibility, utilisation, and impact
Authors: Griffin Georgia , Bicker Samantha , Zammit Kathleen , Patterson Sue 
Published: May 2020

AbstractIntroductionEmployment of occupational therapists in generic roles in public mental health services (PMHSs) constrains capacity to undertake discipline‐specific activity meaning consumers may be unable to access valuable occupational therapy assessments and interventions that could promote recovery. Establishing a dedicated occupational therapy clinic has been identified as one way of improving care provided and outcomes for organisations, therapists, and consumers. To inform such developments, this paper reports evaluation of feasibility, acceptability, and sustainability of a pilot clinic established within a PMHS.MethodsAn observational evaluation was used combining quantitative and qualitative data collected from service documents, clinic records, and in semi‐structured interviews with 42 stakeholders. Quantitative data were used to describe referrals and flow through the clinic. Framework analysis of qualitative data examined the process and outcomes of referrals and enabled understanding of acceptability, perceived impact and areas for improvement.ResultsSubstantial ground work, particularly stakeholder engagement, and redistribution of resources enabled establishment and successful operation of an assessment clinic for 12 months. Assessments were completed for 68% of the 100 accepted referrals, with the remainder in process or unable to be completed. Stakeholders agreed that the clinic enabled clinicians' timely access to specialist assessment, improving care for consumers. Occupational therapists valued the opportunity to deploy and develop discipline‐specific skills and when there was some impact on work flow of occupational therapists' ‘home teams’, team managers judged the investment worthwhile. Strong leadership by the discipline lead and support from team managers who enabled allocation of occupational therapists to the clinic were critical to success.ConclusionAn occupational therapy assessment clinic can be established and operate successfully within a public mental health setting. Redistribution of resources supported increased efficiency and consumer access to specialist interventions that support their recovery.
Report of the Editor‐in‐Chief
Authors: Harvey David 
Published: May 2020

SummarySubmissions to the Journal have increased again and continue their strong international pattern. Our response times continue to meet our targets, with a few regrettable exceptions, for which our sincere apologies. The JAE's citation impact factor reached an all time high of 2.5 in 2018, though current indications that our 2019 score may not be quite as high. Our sincere thanks are due to our authors and reviewers for this performance. Wiley continue to provide a strong publishing platform with our full archive generating continuing growth in downloads.
Agreement of gastroenterologists in traditional Chinese medical differential diagnosis of functional dyspepsia compared with traditional Chinese medical practitioners: A prospective, multicenter study
Authors: Song Jun , Yang Ling , Su Shuai , Piao Mei Yu , Li Bao Li , Yu Yue , Yu Wen Yong , Zhang Mei , Liang Lie Xin , Zuo Guo Wen , Tang Zhi Min , Long Yan Qin , Chen Xiao Li , Dai Ning , Mo Jian Ling , Wang Rong Quan , Chen Jing , Hou Xiao Hua 
Published: May 2020

ObjectiveTo compare the performance of gastroenterologists major in western medicine in diagnosing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome types of functional dyspepsia (FD), postprandial distress (PDS) and epigastric pain syndromes (EPS) based on the main symptoms, with that of traditional TCM practitioners in outpatient services.MethodsPatients with PDS or EPS were enrolled in the study from six tertiary referral centers between January 2016 and December 2017. Their symptoms were first diagnosed by medical doctors, and then by the TCM practitioners. The diagnostic agreement between the gastroenterologists and the TCM practitioners was calculated. The patients’ data and their types of FD syndrome were collected and analyzed.ResultsIn total 160 patients, including 81 with PDS and 79 with EPS were enrolled. The total diagnostic consistency rate between the gastroenterologists and TCM practitioners was 86.3%, while that of PDS and EPS was 85.2% and 87.3%, respectively. The most common type of PDS diagnosed by TCM practitioners was liver‐stomach disharmony syndrome (33.3%), spleen deficiency and qi‐stagnation syndrome (33.3%), while that for EPS was liver‐stomach disharmony syndrome (36.7%).ConclusionsGastroenterologists had a high diagnostic agreement about the types of FD syndromes based on differential diagnosis of the main symptoms, compared with TCM practitioners. This may aid gastroenterologists in selecting Chinese medicine for FD‐based on syndrome differentiation.
Performance of 12‐lead electrocardiogram Selvester QRS scoring criteria to diagnose myocardial scar in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Authors: Chen Shi , Wang Xuefeng , Huang Liwei , Chen Yucheng , Zhang Qing 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBackgroundThe Selvester QRS score can identify the presence and extent of myocardial scar in ischemic and nonischemic cardiomyopathy, but its performance in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) has not been assessed.MethodsConsecutive patients with HCM referred to our hospital between January 2012 and July 2016 were prospectively enrolled. All patients underwent cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and 12‐lead electrocardiography. The Selvester QRS score was used to evaluate the presence and extent of myocardial scarring, and the results were compared with that obtained with the gold standard—late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) on CMR.ResultsA total of 135 HCM patients were enrolled. LGE was present in 93 of 135 (69%) patients. The median LGE mass was 5 (0–14) g, and the median proportion of total left ventricular mass showing LGE was 4% (0%–10%). A total of 92 patients had Selvester score ≥1. The highest score recorded was 13; the median score was 1 (0–3). In receiver operating curve analysis, Selvester score ≥1 was identified as the optimum score for predicting presence of LGE enhancement; the area under the curve was 0.826 (95% CI, 0.752–0.900; p < .001). Significant positive correlation was seen between the Selvester score and the extent of LGE enhancement (Spearman ρ, .572; p < .001). The Selvester scoring system correctly identified all LGE segments in 13 of 93 (14%) patients and some LGE segments in 39 (41.9%) patients.ConclusionsThe Selvester QRS score appears to be a convenient and reliable method to determine the presence and extent of myocardial scar in patients with HCM.
Identification of key bacterial populations affecting early embryonic development in cattle uterus
Authors: Lyu Chenchen , Hua Liushuai , Shi Qiaoting , Zhang Zijing , Xin Xiaoling , Chen Fuying , Yu Xiangdong , Xu Zhaoxue , Bai Zhonglin , Wang Eryao 
Published: May 2020

AbstractSuperovulation is an important animal breeding biotechnology, while the quality of embryos obtained from superovulation is unstable in cattle. The relationship between the microorganisms in the cattle uterus and embryo qualities was determined to identify the key bacterial populations affecting early embryonic development. A total of 10 Xia Nan cows underwent superovulation, we collected cervical mucus and flush samples to investigated by 16S rDNA sequencing. Results showed that there were abundant microorganisms in cervical mucus, but no obvious relationship with the quality of embryos. The clustering results of flush samples were consistent with the grouping of embryo quality. Proteobacteria accounted for more than 95% of the total bacterial community in group A with the best embryo quality (qualified embryo ratio above 0.8), and as embryo quality decreased, the Proteobacteria proportion also decreased. In contrast to the proportion of Proteobacteria, the proportions of Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes significantly increased as embryo quality decreased. For group C with the worst embryo quality, the proportions of Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes increased to 4.7 times and 12.3 times of group A, respectively. These results showed that the quantities and proportions of Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes may be related to early embryonic development in cattle.
Impact of reduced dietary crude protein levels and phytase enzyme supplementation on growth response, slurry characteristics, and gas emissions of growing pigs
Authors: Lala Adebukunola Olufunmilayo , Oso Abimbola Oladele , Osafo Emmanuel Lartey , Houdijk Jos G. M. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractThis experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of reduced dietary crude protein (CP) levels supplemented with or without exogenous phytase on growing pigs. Six dietary treatments arranged in a 3 × 2 factorial arrangements of 3 CP levels (containing 14%, 16%, and 18% CP) supplemented each with or without 5,000 FTU/g phytase enzyme. Thirty growing pigs (average weight of 17.80 ± 0.10 kg) were allotted to the six dietary treatments in a complete randomized design. The final weight, daily weight gain, and feed conversion ratio (FCR) increased significantly with increasing CP levels. While, phytase supplementation improved (p = .044) FCR in pigs. Total solid and volatile solid content of the slurry were higher (p = .001) in pigs fed 14% and 16% CP diets supplemented with phytase when compared with other treatment groups. Concentration of methane gas emitted was lowest (p = .001) in the slurry of pigs fed 14% CP diet with or without phytase and those fed 16% CP diet with phytase supplementation. In conclusion, reduction in dietary CP levels resulted in reduced weight gain and poor FCR. While, reduced CP with phytase supplementation reduced concentration of methane gas emitted.
How can corporations adopt Confucianism in business practices? Two representative cases
Authors: Liu Shih‐Ching 
Published: May 2020

AbstractEthics is one of the oldest scholarly topics, whether in Eastern Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, or Western Deontology, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Theory, among others. Traditional ethics focuses on providing guidelines for behavior at a personal level. However, business ethics focuses more on corporations, with related studies addressing why corporations should practice social responsibility and embed ethics in business practices. Applying ethics to firms requires a variety of considerations in many areas. This is especially the case in Confucianism, which emphasizes self‐cultivation, self‐reflection, and self‐discipline. This study investigates two modern representative cases of Confucian firms and observes how they integrate Confucianism into their business practices. It finds that despite the prevalence of a complex environment, Confucianism can still be adopted by them if they use certain methods. Besides, we also identify the common outcomes across these companies. These findings provide a reference for companies that want to incorporate Confucianism in their operations.
What makes learners a good fit for hybrid learning? Learning competences as predictors of experience and satisfaction in hybrid learning space
Authors: Xiao Jun , Sun‐Lin Hong‐Zheng , Lin Tzu‐Han , Li Mengyuan , Pan Zhimin , Cheng Hsu‐Chen 
Published: May 2020

AbstractCompared with fully face‐to‐face or online learning environments, implementation of hybrid learning spaces is costly given the spaces making all learning options available for learners. Therefore, decisions on investments in hybrid learning are critical for institutions. Satisfaction and experience of learners is one of the important indicators for assessing the cost‐effectiveness of learning space implementation; thus, predictions of learners' satisfaction and experience can inform institutions' decision making on learning space investments. Moreover, learning competences are found correlated with learners' satisfaction and experience in general and e‐learning settings. Therefore, the present study aimed at exploring predictive learning competences for hybrid learners' experience and satisfaction. A hybrid learning space was built upon a proposed model at Shanghai Open University. 211 students’ learning competences and their satisfaction and experience in the hybrid learning space were examined. The results showed that except cognitive engagement competence, most predictive competences were not significantly associated with hybrid learners' satisfaction and experience. The findings indicated that since hybrid learning keeps all options available, to experience satisfying learning, students need not have certain competences but cognitive engagement competence, which is correlated with learners' cognitive ability to figure out the right mix of learning options.
IL-17 in inflammatory skin diseases psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa
Authors: Fletcher J M , Moran B , Petrasca A , Smith C M 
Published: May 2020

SummaryThe skin is one of the most important organs in the body, providing integrity and acting as a barrier to exclude microbes, allergens and chemicals. However, chronic skin inflammation can result when barrier function is defective and immune responses are dysregulated or misdirected against harmless or self-antigens. During the last 15 years interleukin (IL)-17 cytokines have emerged as key players in multiple inflammatory disorders, and they appear to be especially prominent in skin inflammation. IL-17 cytokines produced by T cells and other cell types potently activate keratinocytes to promote inflammation in a feed-forward loop. Given this key pathogenic role of the IL-17 pathway in autoimmune and inflammatory disease, it has been the focus of intense efforts to target therapeutically. The inflammatory effects of IL-17 can be targeted directly by blocking the cytokine or its receptor, or indirectly by blocking cytokines upstream of IL-17-producing cells. Psoriasis has been the major success story for anti-IL-17 drugs, where they have proven more effective than in other indications. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is another inflammatory skin disease which, despite carrying a higher burden than psoriasis, is poorly recognized and under-diagnosed, and current treatment options are inadequate. Recently, a key role for the IL-17 pathway in the pathogenesis of HS has emerged, prompting clinical trials with a variety of IL-17 inhibitors. In this review, we discuss the roles of IL-17A, IL-17F and IL-17C in psoriasis and HS and the strategies taken to target the IL-17 pathway therapeutically.