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Opportunities to improve the accuracy of the United States Department of Agriculture beef yield grade equation through precision agriculture1
Authors: Jaborek Jerad R , Relling Alejandro E , Fluharty Francis L , Moeller Steven J , Zerby Henry N 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) yield grade (YG) equation is used to predict the retail yield of beef carcasses, which facilitates a more accurate payment for cattle when they are sold on a grid pricing system that considers carcass composition instead of body weight alone. The current USDA YG equation was developed over 50 yr ago. Arguably, the population of cattle used to develop the YG equation is different than the current diverse U.S. beef cattle supply today. The objectives of this manuscript are to promote the adoption and use of precision agriculture technologies (i.e., camera grading and electronic animal identification) throughout the U.S. beef supply chain as a means to enhance the ability of the USDA YG equation to more accurately predict the retail yield across the population of cattle that contributes to the current U.S. beef supply. Camera grading has improved the accuracy of determining beef carcass retail yield; however, the use of electronic animal identification would allow for additional information to be passed back and forth between the packer, cattle feeder, and producer. Information, such as sex, genetics, medical treatment history, diets consumed, and growth promotant administration, as well as other information could be used to create additional variables for a new augmented USDA YG equation. Herein, fabrication yields demonstrated a 5.6 USDA YG and 12.8% boneless closely trimmed retail cut difference between actual cutout measurements and calculated values from the USDA YG equation for Jersey-influenced cattle. Evidence of such disparities between calculated and actual values warrants a reevaluation of the USDA YG system and consideration for implementing advancements in precision agriculture to improve the prediction of beef carcass retail yield to more accurately account for the large amount of variation in beef carcass retail yield from the cattle in the United States.
Use of artificial intelligence and neural network algorithms to predict arterial blood gas items in trauma victims
Authors: Shayan Milad , Sabouri Mohammad , Shayan Leila , Paydar Shahram 
Published: March 2020

ABSTRACTBackgroundTrauma is the third leading cause of death in the world and the first cause of death among people younger than 44 years. In traumatic patients, especially those who are injured early in the day, arterial blood gas (ABG) is considered a golden standard because it can provide physicians with important information such as detecting the extent of internal injury, especially in the lung. However, measuring these gases by laboratory methods is a time-consuming task in addition to the difficulty of sampling the patient. The equipment needed to measure these gases is also expensive, which is why most hospitals do not have this equipment. Therefore, estimating these gases without clinical trials can save the lives of traumatic patients and accelerate their recovery.MethodsIn this study, a method based on artificial neural networks for the aim of estimation and prediction of arterial blood gas is presented by collecting information about 2280 traumatic patients. In the proposed method, by training a feed-forward backpropagation neural network (FBPNN), the neural network can only predict the amount of these gases from the patient’s initial information. The proposed method has been implemented in MATLAB software, and the collected data have tested its accuracy, and its results are presented.ResultsThe results show 87.92% accuracy in predicting arterial blood gas. The predicted arterial blood gases included PH, PCO2, and HCO3, which reported accuracy of 99.06%, 80.27%, and 84.43%, respectively. Therefore, the proposed method has relatively good accuracy in predicting arterial blood gas.ConclusionsGiven that this is the first study to predict arterial blood gas using initial patient information(systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), pulse rate (PR), respiratory rate (RR), and age), and based on the results, the proposed method could be a useful tool in assisting hospital and laboratory specialists, to be used.
Gsx2 is involved in specification of neurons in the inferior olivary nuclei from Ptf1a-expressing neuronal progenitors in zebrafish
Authors: Itoh Tsubasa , Takeuchi Miki , Sakagami Marina , Asakawa Kazuhide , Kawakami Koichi , Shimizu Takashi , Hibi Masahiko 
Published: March 2020

ABSTRACTNeurons in the inferior olivary nuclei (IO neurons) send climbing fibers to Purkinje cells to elicit functions of the cerebellum. IO neurons and Purkinje cells are derived from neural progenitors expressing the proneural geneptf1a. In this study, we found that the homeobox genegsx2was co-expressed withptf1ain IO progenitors in zebrafish. Bothgsx2andptf1azebrafish mutants showed a strong reduction or loss of IO neurons. The expression ofptf1awas not affected ingsx2mutants andvice versa. In IO progenitors, theptf1amutation increased apoptosis whereas thegsx2mutation did not, suggesting thatptf1aandgsx2are independently regulated and have distinct roles. The fibroblast growth factors (Fgf) 3/8a and retinoic acid signals negatively and positively, respectively, regulatedgsx2expression and thereby the development of IO neurons.mafbaandhoxgenes are at least partly involved in the Fgf- and retinoic acid-dependent regulation of IO neuronal development. Our results indicate thatgsx2mediates the rostro-caudal positional signals to specify the identity of IO neurons fromptf1a-expressing neural progenitors.SummaryThe homeobox genegsx2mediates rostro-caudal positional signaling to specify the identify of neurons in the inferior olivary nuclei from neural progenitors expressing the proneural geneptf1a.
Manual spray painting process optimization using Taguchi robust design
Authors: Almansoori Noura , Aldulaijan Samah , Althani Sara , Hassan Noha M. , Ndiaye Malick , Awad Mahmoud 
Published: March 2020

PurposeResearchers heavily investigated the use of industrial robots to enhance the quality of spray-painted surfaces. Despite its advantages, automating process is not always economically feasible. The manual process, on the other hand, is cheaper, but its quality is prone to the mental and physical conditions of the worker making it difficult to operate consistently. This research proposes a mathematical cost model that integrates human factors in determining optimal process settings.Design/methodology/approachTaguchi's robust design is used to investigate the effect of fatigue, stability of worker's hand and speed on paint consumption, surface quality, and processing time. A crossed array experimental design is deployed. Regression analysis is then used to model response variables and formulate cost model, followed by a multi-response optimization.FindingsResults reveal that noise factors have a significant influence on painting quality, time, and cost of the painted surface. As a result, a noise management strategy should be implemented to reduce their impact and obtain better quality and productivity results. The cost model can be used to determine optimal setting for different applications by product and by industry.Originality/valueHardly any research considered the influence of human factors. Most focused on robot trajectory and its effect on paint uniformity. In proposed research, both cost and quality are integrated into a single objective. Quality is measured in terms of uniformity, smoothness, and surface defects. The interaction between trajectory and flow rate is investigated here for the first time. A unique approach integrating quality management, statistical analysis, and optimization is used.
Information and contemplation: a call for reflection and action
Authors: Latham Kiersten F. , Hartel Jenna , Gorichanaz Tim 
Published: March 2020

PurposeAmericans increasingly feel a sense of wonder at the universe; meditation and yoga are on the rise; and a field known as Contemplative Studies has emerged. These indicators, among others, suggest a groundswell of interest in contemplative practice and contemplative experience and raise intriguing questions for information and Information Studies. Against this backdrop, this paper asks: How might Information Studies contribute to these developments? What is the relationship between information and contemplation? What can be explored on this research frontier?Design/methodology/approachThis conceptual paper is based upon a synthesis of recent writings from the field of Contemplative Studies as well as conceptual analysis of selected papers and themes in Information Studies. It draws from discussion that occurred at a Session for Interaction and Engagement at the 2018 iConference, entitled “Contemplating Information in the Pleasurable and the Profound” (Latham et al., 2018). The authors' creative thinking and personal contemplative practices also infuse and fortify the work.FindingsPopular and academic contemplative movements are afoot, and Information Studies has an opportunity to participate or be left behind. The field of Contemplative Studies has established the foundational concepts that can serve as contextual material for information research into contemplation. Upon closer inspection, Information Studies has already broached the topic of contemplation at various points in its history, theory, institutional practices, and information behavior research. The conceptual points of departure for a research frontier are articulated.Originality/valueBeyond data, information, and knowledge are deeper and more profound aims, such as wisdom, which is related to contemplation. This paper supplies a rationale, scholarly community, conceptual resources, historical precedents, and guiding questions for bridging information and contemplation.
Towards better implementation of the European Union’s anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism framework
Authors: Koster Harold 
Published: March 2020

Purpose
On 24 July 2019, the European Commission adopted a Communication to the European Parliament and the Council towards better implementation of the European Union’s (EU) anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) framework. This Communication was accompanied by four reports. This papers aims to investigate these reports.

Design/methodology/approach
Review of EU developments and reports.

Findings
The European Commission continues to work on eliminating the vulnerabilities of the current AML and CFT system. As the reports show, there are still many issues regarding the EU’s AML and CFT framework. The reports offer useful insights into weaknesses and failures and provide a good basis for further discussions with relevant stakeholders, for certain amendments to the current rulebook and enforcement as well as for stronger mechanisms regarding supervision and supporting cross-border cooperation.

Originality/value
This article discusses important relevant EU developments.
Consumer responses to strategic customer extensions
Authors: Preiksaitis Kimberley D. , Dacin Peter A. 
Published: March 2020

Purpose
This study aims to examine how brands attempt to extend their customer set not through the typical route of adding brands, but through the strategic extension or enlargement of their target customer set. Building on theories from both reference group perceptions and brand identification, this research explores the impact of strategic customer extensions on current target market consumers.

Design/methodology/approach
Two scenario-based experiments explore strategic customer extensions for a packaged goods brand and a well-known retail brand. The analysis involves both analysis of variance and SEM methods.

Findings
Current target market consumers’ evaluations of strategic customer extensions are informed by reference group perceptions relating to the proposed customer extension. When current target market consumers perceive strategic customer extensions as potentially attracting a dissociative reference group, consumers have weaker evaluations and brand identification measures and, subsequently, weaker future intentions towards the brand.

Originality/value
The brand identification literature is augmented by incorporating theories from the reference group literature to demonstrate how to reference group perceptions drive a current target market consumers’ evaluations of strategic customer extensions to affect the strength of the identification that current target market consumers have with a brand. Brand identification is also demonstrated as mediator customer evaluations and subsequent intentions towards the brand.
High-performance organization: a literature review
Authors: Do Thanh Tung , Mai Ngoc Khuong 
Published: March 2020

PurposeThis paper aims to review and synthesize notable literature on high-performance organization (HPO), from which future research directions can be recommended.Design/methodology/approachThis narrative literature review analyzes major HPO literature in popular books and peer-reviewed articles published in English in the period between 1982 and 2019.FindingsThe review revealed that HPO literature has evolved multiple times, illustrating the complex and multifaceted nature of this phenomenon. In particular, literature on HPO has evolved in four phases: (1) definitions and conceptual development of HPO; (2) exploration of approaches to achieve HPO; (3) empirical validation of HPO framework; and (4) complicated research models and designs on HPO. Several research gaps were identified, which definitely hold varying research value and can be seen as potential opportunities for future research.Research limitations/implicationsThe focus of this review is on HPO literature published in English rather than cover all existing literature.Originality/valueIt is among the first studies to review the HPO literature and its evolution. This review also recommends constructive areas for future research on HPO to focus on.
Perceived information pollution: conceptualization, measurement, and nomological validity
Authors: Iqbal Qaisar , Ahmad Noor Hazlina , Nawaz Rashid 
Published: March 2020

PurposeCurrently, employees are facing information explosion in the presence of disruptive information and communication technologies of industry 4.0. With the prevalent nature of information pollution, employees are suffering to process large volume of information in order to access quality information. The objective of present study is to develop a measurement scale of perceived information pollution in the context of workplace. Furthermore, this study aims to assess the nomological validity of the proposed construct.Design/methodology/approachThis study has employed a sequential exploratory mixed-method design to develop and validate the measurement scale of perceived information pollution. The population of the present study comprised of the employees who work in the operations and credit department of banking sector. The present study has used exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to analyze data in AMOS.FindingsThe present study has developed the second-order measurement scale of perceived information pollution. The perceived information pollution comprises of five dimensions – accessible, intrinsic, contextual, representational, and distractive information pollution. This study has also confirmed the nomological validity of the information pollution in relation to employee's job satisfaction, work effort, and learning effort.Research limitations/implicationsManagement may employ the five dimensions as a benchmark in revealing polluted information as well as enhancing information quality through information processing.Originality/valueThis study has contributed to the literature of information management by providing a five-dimensional scale of perceived information pollution and confirming its nomological validity.
Mandatory CSR expenditure and firm performance
Authors: Garg Arunesh , Gupta Pradeep Kumar 
Published: March 2020

PurposeThis study, based on the instrumental approach of the stakeholder theory, examines the firm performance of public and private sector firms in the mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) expenditure regime in India. CSR was legislated in India in the year 2014.Design/methodology/approachThe study hypothesizes that firms which fulfill the mandatory CSR expenditure requirement will have a higher firm performance and uses one-way ANOVA and post-hoc test for analysis. Firm performance is examined with respect to firm value and market performance.FindingsThe instrumental approach of the stakeholder theory is not supported in the mandatory CSR expenditure regime in India. The public sector firms that comply with the mandatory CSR expenditure requirement have a lower firm performance. Further, the private sector firms that meet the mandatory CSR expenditure criterion do not have a significantly different firm performance than the private sector firms that do not fulfill this criterion.Practical implicationsThe study indicates as to why some firms fail to meet the CSR expenditure compliance. It also gives suggestions on how regulators and government agencies can solicit the participation of the Indian firms to undertake CSR initiatives. The study further suggests how firms may reap maximum benefit from the CSR expenditure.Originality/valueSince CSR expenditure has been made mandatory only in the year 2014 in India, hardly any study has examined firm performance in the mandatory CSR expenditure regime in India.
Essential ingredients for the implementation of Quality 4.0
Authors: Sony Michael , Antony Jiju , Douglas Jacqueline Ann 
Published: March 2020

PurposeQuality 4.0 is concerned with managing quality in the Industry 4.0 era. Specifically, its focus is on which digital tools are used to enhance an organization’s ability to reliably give customers high-quality products. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the key ingredients for the effective implementation of Quality 4.0.Design/methodology/approachA narrative literature review was conducted on the extant works to collate and analyse previous studies in this relatively new field.FindingsThe study revealed eight key ingredients for the effective implementation of Quality 4.0 in organizations, namely: (1) handling big data, (2) improving prescriptive analytics, (3) using Quality 4.0 for effective vertical, horizontal and end-to-end integration, (4) using Quality 4.0 for strategic advantage, (5) leadership in Quality 4.0, (6) training in Quality 4.0, (7) organizational culture for Quality 4.0 and, lastly, (8) top management support for Quality 4.0. These findings have provided a steer for the future research agenda of Quality 4.0.Practical implicationsOrganizations can use the eight ingredients to perform a self-assessment on the current state of each element within their own organization. When implementing Quality 4.0, each ingredient should be effectively analysed, and measures taken so that the implementation of Quality 4.0 is effective.Originality/valueThe paper makes the first attempt to present the key ingredients an organization should possess to effectively implement Quality 4.0.
Systematic forest inventory plots and their contribution to plant distribution and climate change impact studies in Thailand
Authors: Trisurat Yongyut , Eiadthong Wichan , Khunrattanasiri Weeraphart , Saengnin Somyot , Chitechote Auschada , Maneerat Sompoch 
Published: March 2020

AbstractThailand is recognized as having high species richness both flora and fauna. The systematic plant taxonomy and collection was initiated in 1957–1958. However, the distribution of specimen collections is uneven and mainly located near road networks. The Royal Forest Department (RFD) has since 2001 initiated the systematic uniformly fixed grids of 20 km × 20 km for measuring trees and their environments with the financial and technical support from the International Tropical Timber Organization. After the reorganization of the RFD in 2002, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation of Thailand, which then was separated from the RFD, has carried on this project and added the uniformly fixed grids ranging from 2.5 km × 2.5 km to 10 km × 10 km over the entire protected areas in Thailand. Throughout three project phases (2001–present), there are over 3,150 plots collected from 59 provinces, while the remaining 18 provinces do not have monitoring plots because of either the security issue or no forest covers. There were, based on altogether 24,605 occurrence records of trees with a diameter greater than 4.5 cm at breath high level from 363 species from 81 families and 222 genera. Trees belong to Dipterocarpaceae, Lamiaceae, Burseraceae, Phyllanthaceae, Malvaceae and Fabaceae families are dominant. Besides for simple estimation of tree density and volume, the data were used for bio‐geographical and climate change impact studies.The complete data set for this abstract published in the Data Paper section of the journal is available in electronic format in MetaCat in JaLTER at http://db.cger.nies.go.jp/JaLTER/metacat/metacat/ERDP-2020-05.1/jalter-en. [Correction added on 7 September 2020, after first online publication: JaLTER URL has been updated.]
RR v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Empowering Tribunals to Enforce the Human Rights Act 1998
Authors: Tomlinson Joe , Sinclair Alexandra 
Published: March 2020

AbstractIn RR v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions – follow‐on litigation from the high‐profile bedroom tax cases – the Supreme Court handed down a judgment which has significant implications for social security law, the interpretation of the Human Rights Act, the tribunals system, the judicial control of delegated legislation, and access to justice. Central, however, was the issue of the enforceability of human rights. We argue that the Supreme Court was not only justified in its interpretation of the Human Rights Act but that it has made the protections of the Act more easily enforceable.
Critical Reflections on the Proposal for a Mediation Act for Scotland
Authors: Ahmed Masood 
Published: March 2020

AbstractThis article critically analyses the recent proposal to introduce a Mediation (Scotland) Bill. The proposed Bill aims to introduce a novel process of court‐initiated mediation that will oblige litigating parties to attend a mandatory Mediation Information Session. Adopting a comparative approach with the English and Irish civil justice systems, this article analyses the key elements of the proposed Bill and makes proposals to improve it.