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Understanding the risk factors of BIM technology implementation in the construction industry: an interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach
Authors: Sun Chengshuang , Xu Hanting , Jiang Shaohua 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify risk factors in building information modeling (BIM) technology application, analyze the correlation between risk factors, and find the most influential risk factors using interpretative structural model (ISM), put forward a response to targeted suggestions, and provide a reference for widespread BIM technology application.Design/methodology/approachLiterature reviews, ISM, a questionnaire survey and expert interviews were used in this paper. First, the risk factors of BIM technology application and their relationships were determined by consulting the relevant BIM literature. Second, to more intuitively reflect the relationships between risk factors, an ISM model based on expert interviews was established to structure the explanatory relationships and hierarchical relationships between factors. Finally, a questionnaire survey was conducted for relevant practitioners, and a scale was designed to evaluate the risk factors of BIM technology application to determine the risk factors that have a greater impact on implementing BIM technology.FindingsThe root risk factors of BIM technology consist of unclear data ownership, incomplete standard BIM systems, lack of industry insurance, lack of BIM technicians, lack of BIM project practice experience, BIM infrastructure preparation, inconsistent thinking about BIM from project participants, changes in delivery mode and software function problems.Research limitations/implicationsThe risk-sharing of BIM technology and the analysis of responsibilities, rights and benefits of all parties in a BIM project can be used as future research directions to solve higher management problems.Originality/valueThis paper describes the risks of BIM technology application for related researchers and provides another research train of thought for the follow-up studies.
Workplace alcohol prevention: are managers' individual characteristics associated with organisational alcohol policy knowledge and inclination to initiate early alcohol interventions?
Authors: Elling Devy L. , Wennberg Peter , Almquist Ylva B. , Sundqvist Kristina 
Published: July 2020

PurposeIndividual factors associated with managers' organisational alcohol policy knowledge and inclination to initiate early alcohol interventions have been understudied. This study aims to examine differences in managers' policy knowledge and inclination across a range of socio-demographic, work-related and health characteristics, and it aims to examine the association between policy knowledge and inclination to intervene, net of these characteristics.Design/methodology/approachQuestionnaire data were collected from 430 managers. Organisational alcohol policy knowledge and inclination to intervene were measured using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high). Socio-demographic, work-related and health characteristics included gender, age, education, managerial responsibility, years in current position, self-rated health and alcohol consumption. Associations were examined using multilevel ordinal regression analysis.FindingsManagers with a greater number of employees demonstrated the highest level of organisational alcohol policy knowledge and were more inclined to initiate early alcohol interventions. Alcohol policy knowledge was associated with inclination to intervene, net of individual characteristics.Practical implicationsConsidering how managers' characteristics might influence efforts to decrease hazardous alcohol consumption is potentially important when designing future workplace alcohol prevention programmes.Originality/valueSeveral individual factors related to managers' organisational alcohol policy knowledge and inclination to initiate early alcohol interventions were identified, particularly managerial responsibility. However, the association between policy knowledge and inclination to intervene remained strong after accounting for these individual factors. Future studies should explore alternative explanations at the individual and organisational levels.
An efficient deep learning model for classification of thermal face images
Authors: Abd El-Rahiem Basma , Sedik Ahmed , El Banby Ghada M. , Ibrahem Hani M. , Amin Mohamed , Song Oh-Young , Khalaf Ashraf A. M. , Abd El-Samie Fathi E. 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe objective of this paper is to perform infrared (IR) face recognition efficiently with convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The proposed model in this paper has several advantages such as the automatic feature extraction using convolutional and pooling layers and the ability to distinguish between faces without visual details.Design/methodology/approachA model which comprises five convolutional layers in addition to five max-pooling layers is introduced for the recognition of IR faces.FindingsThe experimental results and analysis reveal high recognition rates of IR faces with the proposed model.Originality/valueA designed CNN model is presented for IR face recognition. Both the feature extraction and classification tasks are incorporated into this model. The problems of low contrast and absence of details in IR images are overcome with the proposed model. The recognition accuracy reaches 100% in experiments on the Terravic Facial IR Database (TFIRDB).
An analysis of customer satisfaction on employee professionalism: a comparison between Islamic and conventional banks in Malaysia
Authors: Kamarudin Ainatul Aqilah , Kassim Salina 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to make a comparative analysis about the level of customer satisfaction on employee professionalism between Islamic and conventional banks in Malaysia. It also explores the important factors that attract customers to banks and identifies the strategies to improve customer satisfaction on employee professionalism.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a quantitative approach, where questionnaires are distributed to a total of 312 respondents.

Findings
The results show that customers are more satisfied with the conventional banks’ employees in terms of their reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy, except for tangibility, where they are more satisfied with the Islamic banks’ employees. It is also found that customers who have been engaging with the bank for more than one year consider each dimension of employee professionalism as important in ensuring their satisfaction with the bank.

Research limitations/implications
This study is conducted in Malaysia and the respondents of this study are limited to 312 respondents only.

Originality/value
This study provides some insights on the area of service quality and customer satisfaction from a developing country’s environment (Malaysia) using the modified SERVQUAL model to perceive professionalism. This paper also explores a more specific area by highlighting the significance of service quality towards customer satisfaction from the perspective of gender, religion and respondents’ period of being a customer to the bank.
The changing political orientation of Air Tiris, Kampar, Riau community towards Islamic political parties in general elections (a case study: general elections in Indonesia)
Authors: Waluyo Tri Joko 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the changing political orientation of Air Tiris, Kampar, Riau community towards Islamic political parties in general elections; to analyze the factors that influenced the political orientation of Air Tiris community in general elections; and to realize the political rights of the society including Air Tiris community.

Design/methodology/approach
The subject in this study is the political orientation of the Air Tiris community in the 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014 general elections with a period of research from 2009 to 2016. This qualitative research method consists of sources, data collection, informants, data collection techniques, data analysis and processing and writing systematics.

Findings
The results of the research indicate that there are three dominant factors affecting the change in the political orientation of the Air Tiris community towards Islamic political parties characterized by the deterioration of vote acquisition for Islamic political parties in Air Tiris village in 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014 general elections. The weakening of the link between religious identity and voting behaviour, as well as the weakening of political movement. The identification or loyalty of the santri community towards Islamic parties has faded.

Originality/value
The originality of this research lies in the analysis of the political orientation of Air Tiris, Kampar, Riau community, in general, elections towards Islamic political parties. Traditionally, this community has more political orientation on religious/Islamic political parties but such orientation experiences developments and changes that lead to non-Islamic parties. This research contains new information about the analysis of the political orientation of Air Tiris, Kampar, Riau community in the general election of Islamic political parties.
A mathematical framework for peristaltic mechanism of non-Newtonian fluid in an elastic heated channel with Hall effect
Authors: Javed Maryiam 
Published: July 2020

Purposeobjective of the present investigation is to examine the influence of Hall on the peristaltic mechanism of Johnson-Segalman fluid in a heated channel with elastic walls. The transmission of heat is carried out. Relevant equations are computed for heat transfer coefficient, temperature and velocity. Low Reynolds number assumptions and long wavelength are employed. The interpretation of various parameters is analyzed. The results indicate that the heat transfer coefficient, temperature and velocity are larger for viscous material in comparison with Johnson-Segalman material.Design/methodology/approachThe transmission of heat is carried out. Relevant equations are computed for heat transfer coefficient, temperature and velocity. Low Reynolds number assumptions and long wavelength are employed. The interpretation of various parameters is analyzed. The results indicate that the heat transfer coefficient, temperature and velocity are larger for viscous material in comparison with Johnson-Segalman material.FindingsThe formulation of paper is executed as follows. Section 2 comprises problem summary and mathematical design. Solution methodology is discussed, and expressions for temperature, velocity and coefficient of heat transfer are derived in Section 3. Graphical outcomes for the parameters are reported in Section 4. Conclusions are outlined in Section 5.Practical implicationsPeristaltic phenomenon of fluids has a definite role in many physiological, industrial and engineering processes. The mechanical devices for instance finger and roller pumps operate via this process, and it is quite significant for vasomotion of blood vessels, consumption of food via esophagus, chyme flow in gastrointestinal zone, toxic liquid flow in nuclear industry and transport of corrosive fluids.Originality/valueLiterature review witnesses that information about peristalsis of conducting fluid in a heated channel with flexible walls and Hall effect is scarce. So, our goal is to discuss the peristaltic activity of non-Newtonian fluids in flexible channel. Johnson-Segalman fluid is taken into account. This model is used to allow non-affine deformations. Experimentalists relate “spurt” with wall slip. That is why the work presented is original.
Is there a marriage or parenthood effect on police income?
Authors: Luo Xiaoshuang Iris , Schleifer Cyrus 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the gendered effects of marriage and parenthood on income inequality among police officers.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses survey data collected by the Current Population Survey (CPS) from 1976 to 2018. Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression is employed to analyze the effect of gender, marriage and parenthood on the yearly income of police officers, controlling for other demographic variables.FindingsThe analyses reveal that there is a large income difference among men and women police officers and the compensation processes appear strongly gendered based on family composition. Police women experience a large motherhood income penalty, while police men with traditional family structures have significant income advantages.Research limitations/implicationsWhile the CPS dataset allows us to track national level trends of within-occupational income inequality, these data are unable to provide detailed information on the specifics of each police job, such as rank of police officers or work experience. Despite these limitations, this study uncovers important patterns in how family structure shapes police income.Originality/valueThe present study fills the knowledge gap about marriage and motherhood penalty among police. This study represents one of the first attempts to explore the gendered compensation processes that are shaped by marriage and parenthood status among police officers at a national level.
Low serum levels of bone turnover markers are associated with the presence and severity of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: An Yaxin , Liu Simo , Wang Wenbo , Dong Huan , Zhao Wenying , Ke Jing , Zhao Dong 
Published: July 2020

AbstractBackgroundAccumulating evidence demonstrates an association of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its microvascular complications with increased fracture risk. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationships between serum concentrations of bone turnover markers and the presence and/or severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) among patients with T2DM.MethodsA total of 285 patients with T2DM comprising 168 patients without DR and 117 patients with DR were enrolled in the cross‐sectional study. In the latter group, patients were further divided into patients of mild and severe DR stages. The biochemical parameters and bone turnover markers were determined in all participants.ResultsThis study found that serum levels of procollagen type 1 N‐terminal propeptide (P1NP), a bone formation marker, and the bone resorption marker serum β‐cross‐linked C‐telopeptide of type I collagen (β‐CTX) were more decreased in diabetic patients with DR than in those without DR, with differences remaining significant (P < .05) in multivariate linear regression models after adjustments for multiple confounding factors. Osteocalcin and β‐CTX levels were further reduced along with the severity of DR among participants with DR. Moreover, multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that lower serum levels of P1NP and β‐CTX were associated with higher odds for the presence of DR, while β‐CTX was associated with the severity of DR.ConclusionOur results suggest that the development of DR might be involved in the progression of T2DM‐induced deficits in bone formation and resorption or vice versa. Follow‐up studies and further research are necessary to validate the associations and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
Forming diagnostic criteria for vulvar lichen planus
Authors: Wu Michelle , Lee Geoffrey , Fischer Gayle 
Published: July 2020

AbstractBackground/ObjectivesVulvar lichen planus is a debilitating skin condition usually complicated by delayed diagnosis due to its highly variable clinical appearance and inconsistent histopathological characteristics. This study aims to devise a clinical diagnostic tool for the disease and to correlate this with histopathology findings.MethodsThe retrospective single‐centre chart review was conducted for patients presenting between January 2010 and December 2019. Clinical features were compared between 243 women with clinically suspected vulvar lichen planus with available histopathology, 50 patients with biopsy‐proven vulvar lichen sclerosus and 50 patients with culture‐proven chronic vulvovaginal candidiasis. Features which significantly differentiated between conditions were further studied using multivariate nonlinear regression analyses to formulate a score‐based diagnostic criteria. Criteria was then applied to the remaining patients with inconclusive biopsies (classified as ‘normal’, ‘non‐specific’ or ‘suggestive or lichenoid’) to determine sensitivity and specificity.ResultsThe clinical features that significantly differentiated the conditions were the presence of erosions (P < 0.001), glazed erythema (P < 0.001), oral involvement (P < 0.001), pain/burning sensation (P < 0.001) and hyperkeratotic border (P < 0.001). A score ≥2 correlated with a histopathological diagnosis of vulvar lichen planus with a sensitivity of 100%. The specificity was 92% and 88% when compared against vulvar lichen sclerosus and chronic vulvovaginal candidiasis, respectively. Sensitivity was 97%, 97% and 93% in suggestive, nonspecific and normal histopathological subgroups, respectively.Conclusions and RelevanceThe proposed criteria may aid clinicians in diagnosing patients if histopathology is inconclusive. Nonspecific and suggestive findings on biopsy for patients with ≥2 features on diagnostic criteria are comparable to a conclusive biopsy.
Combined effects of life‐history traits and human impact on extinction risk of freshwater megafauna
Authors: He Fengzhi , Langhans Simone D. , Zarfl Christiane , Wanke Roland , Tockner Klement , Jähnig Sonja C. 
Published: July 2020

AbstractMegafauna species are intrinsically vulnerable to human impact. Freshwater megafauna (i.e., freshwater animals ≥30 kg, including fishes, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians) are subject to intensive and increasing threats. Thirty‐four species are listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Red List of Threatened Species, the assessments for which are an important basis for conservation actions but remain incomplete for 49 (24%) freshwater megafauna species. Consequently, the window of opportunity for protecting these species could be missed. Identifying the factors that predispose freshwater megafauna to extinction can help predict their extinction risk and facilitate more effective and proactive conservation actions. Thus, we collated 8 life‐history traits for 206 freshwater megafauna species. We used generalized linear mixed models to examine the relationships between extinction risk based on the IUCN Red List categories and the combined effect of multiple traits, as well as the effect of human impact on these relationships for 157 classified species. The most parsimonious model included human impact and traits related to species’ recovery potential including life span, age at maturity, and fecundity. Applying the most parsimonious model to 49 unclassified species predicted that 17 of them are threatened. Accounting for model predictions together with IUCN Red List assessments, 50% of all freshwater megafauna species are considered threatened. The Amazon and Yangtze basins emerged as global diversity hotspots of threatened freshwater megafauna, in addition to existing hotspots, including the Ganges‐Brahmaputra and Mekong basins and the Caspian Sea region. Assessment and monitoring of those species predicted to be threatened are needed, especially in the Amazon and Yangtze basins. Investigation of life‐history traits and trends in population and distribution, regulation of overexploitation, maintaining river connectivity, implementing protected areas focusing on freshwater ecosystems, and integrated basin management are required to protect threatened freshwater megafauna in diversity hotspots.
CIMT as a risk factor for stroke subtype: A systematic review
Authors: Kumar Pradeep , Sharma Rakhee , Misra Shubham , Kumar Amit , Nath Manabesh , Nair Pallavi , Vibha Deepti , Srivastava Achal Kumar , Prasad Kameshwar 
Published: July 2020

AbstractIntroductionAn increase in the common carotid artery intima‐media thickness (CCA‐IMT) is generally considered an early marker of atherosclerosis and is a well‐established predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD). An association between changes in CCA‐IMT and risk of stroke has been reported but has conflicting findings.ObjectiveThe present meta‐analysis was aimed to clarify the association between CCA‐IMT with the risk of stroke and its subtype by estimating pooled analysis of published literature.MethodsComprehensive search for all published articles was performed in electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Trip Databases, Worldwide Science, CINAHL and Google Scholar from 01 January 1950 to 30 April 2020.ResultsIn our meta‐analysis, a total of 19 studies, of which sixteen studies involving 3475 ischaemic stroke (IS) cases and 11 826 controls; six studies with 902 large vessel disease (LVD) and 548 small vessel disease (SVD) of IS subtypes; five studies with 228 intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) and 1032 IS cases, were included. Our findings suggest a strong association between increased CCA‐IMT with risk of IS as compared to control subjects [SMD = 1.46, 95% CI = 0.90‐2.02]. However, there is an increased risk of LVD as compared to the SVD subtype of IS [SMD = 0.36, 95% CI = 0.19‐0.52] and more chance of occurrence of IS rather than ICH [SMD = 0.71, 95% CI = 0.28‐1.41].ConclusionsCarotid intima thickness measurements are found to be associated with the risk of stroke along with its subtypes and may be used as a diagnostic marker for predicting the risk of stroke events.
Measuring the effect of environmental stress on inbreeding depression alone obscures the relative importance of inbreeding–stress interactions on overall fitness in Callosobruchus maculatus
Authors: Springer Amy L. , Messina Frank J. , Gompert Zachariah 
Published: July 2020

AbstractEnvironmental stress can have a profound effect on inbreeding depression. Quantifying this effect is of particular importance in threatened populations, which are often simultaneously subject to both inbreeding and environmental stress. But while the prevalence of inbreeding–stress interactions is well known, the importance and broader applicability of such interactions in conservation are not clearly understood. We used seed beetles, Callosobruchus maculatus, as a model system to quantify how environmental stressors (here host quality and temperature stress) interact with inbreeding as measured by changes in the magnitude of inbreeding depression, δ, as well as the relative importance of inbreeding–stress interactions to overall fitness. We found that while both environmental stressors caused substantial inbreeding–stress interactions as measured by change in δ, the relative importance of these interactions to overall survival was modest. This suggests that assessing inbreeding–stress interactions within the framework of δ alone may give an inaccurate representation of the relevance of interactions to population persistence. Furthermore, we found that the effect of environmental stress on fitness, but not inbreeding depression, varied strongly among populations. These results suggest that the outcomes of inbreeding–stress interactions are not easily generalized, an important consideration in conservation settings.