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B2B brand orientation, relationship commitment, and buyer-supplier relational performance
Authors: Chang Yu , Wang Xinchun , Su Lixun , Cui Annie Peng 
Published: September 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to add insights into the business-to-business (B2B) branding literature by investigating the mechanism by which brand orientation affects relational performance in the B2B context.

Design/methodology/approach
A theory-based model is developed and tested using data collected from 201 Chinese B2B companies. Partial least squares analysis is used to test the hypotheses.

Findings
The results suggest that relationship commitment serves as an important means that translates a firm’s brand orientation into superior relational performance. Moreover, this positive effect is more prominent when the supplier is co-branding with its buyer. In addition, state-owned buyers are more inclined to develop affective commitment than calculative commitment when their suppliers are brand-oriented.

Research limitations/implications
This study examines the research questions from only the buyer side. In addition, the causal interface of the results might be limited due to the cross-sectional nature of the data.

Practical implications
While brand orientation generally leads to enhanced relational performance, it depends on the buyer’s involvement in co-branding and its ownership structure.

Originality/value
This study is among the first to uncover the underlying mechanism by which brand orientation adds value to B2B relationships. The findings provide compelling insights for managers who are interested in promoting a brand orientation to improve relational performance within their organizations.
An Optimal Selection of the basis Functions for the Valuation of Interest Rate Structured Notes
Authors: Seong Hanki , Lee Sang Bin 
Published: September 2020

This paper examines which basis functions are efficient to employ a combined method of Hull and White (1990) with the Monte Carlo simulation when we price a callable range note or a callable bond. We use the Huge and Rom-Poulsen (2007) method which has modified the least squared Monte Carlo simulation proposed by Longstaff and Schwartz (2001) to reduce the estimation errors of the continuation value or the underlying assets. To use Monte carlo Simulation for pricing the early exercise premium, it is essential to accurately estimate the continuation value, because the investors will choose the higher value between the exercise and the continuation value at the possible early exercise dates. The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the estimation errors originating from the choice of the basis functions for the underlying asset and the continuation value estimation.
We choose the callable bond and the callable range accrual note to show which basis functions are reliable to reduce the estimation errors. For this purpose, we replicate the callable range accrual note with a portfolio of a fixed rate bond and a delayed digital option. We use several basis functions such as a constant, the instantaneous interest rates, and the range in order to see which basis function is efficient for our purpose. We examine several combinations of the basis functions depending on which basis functions will be used for the underlying asset or the continuation value estimation. We show that the range which is an important determinant of the callable range accrual note is an effective basis function to accurately determine the underlying asset and the continuation value for the pricing of the callable range accrual note.
The first evidence about conceptual vs analytical lean healthcare research studies
Authors: Santos Ana Carla de Souza Gomes dos , Reis Augusto da Cunha , Souza Cristina Gomes de , Santos Igor Leão dos , Ferreira Letícia Ali Figueiredo 
Published: September 2020

PurposeSeveral authors have examined the lean healthcare literature, but besides all efforts made, articles comparing conceptual and analytical studies were not found. Thus, a systematic review is conducted aiming to understand the state of the art of lean healthcare by investigating and comparing how conceptual and analytical articles address tools/methods, application fields, implementation barriers and facilitators and positive and negative impacts.Design/methodology/approachArticles in English about lean healthcare, published in journals in the last ten years (2009–2018) and indexed in Web of Science (WoS) or Scopus were examined and assessed by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA) protocol. A qualitative content analysis on the eligible articles was conducted, and results from the conceptual and analytical studies were compared.FindingsThere is a literature gap regarding tools/methods in both conceptual and analytical approaches once they prioritize for different items. Barriers, facilitators and negative impacts are perceived differently within both categories and might require more extensive analysis. The same items prevail in both conceptual and analytical categories when analyzing healthcare fields and positive impacts.Originality/valueThere is a lack of articles comparing conceptual and analytical studies concerning lean healthcare. So, this study's relevance is in identifying theoretical and applied research gaps to strengthen the lean healthcare state of the art and to integrate theoretical-applied knowledge. For healthcare professionals, it might provide an overview of the key factors that can promote lean implementation.
Impact of macroeconomic variables on corporate capital structure: a case of India
Authors: Ahuja Bhavna Ranjan , Kalra Rosy 
Published: September 2020

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to examine the impact of macroeconomic variables on the capital structure of manufacturing companies in the Indian context.Design/methodology/approachThe paper employs panel regression technique (random effects model) on a sample of 1,029 listed Indian manufacturing companies divided into two categories – large-size companies and mid-size companies for the last ten years from FY 2008–09 to FY 2017–18. Two separate models pertaining to long-term leverage (TTL_TNW ratio) and total leverage (TOL_TNW) have been examined.FindingsMajor findings show that macroeconomic variables play a relatively more important role in deciding the long-term debt component in the capital structure of the firms as compared to short-term loans. Similarly macroeconomic variables are found to be more significant in case of large-size companies as compared to mid-size companies. Also, there is a negative relationship between market capitalisation and leverage and bank credit and leverage, whereas money supply has a positive relationship with leverage.Research limitations/implicationsThe study makes an important contribution to the existing literature in understanding better how macroeconomic variables play an important role in determining the capital structure of firms. In the present dynamic economic environment, such a study lays down the macro areas on which the academicians, policymakers and financial managers can focus with respect to corporate financing decisions. The firm-specific factors have not been taken into account. Inclusion of these factors will make the results more robust.Originality/valueThe study focusses on the impact of macroeconomic variables on the capital structure decision of the Indian firms. Several studies in this area have been done in the context of the developed countries. However, there are not many studies in the Indian context that examine the relationship between financing decision and macroeconomic variables. The results that have been derived in case of developed economies may not be extended in the Indian context as there are considerable differences across countries related to corporate and legal environment, taxation system, corporate governance laws, interest rate environments, banking system, sources of funds and so on. Therefore, it becomes important to focus on countries individually.
Postpartum haemorrhage requiring transfusion and risk of cardiovascular disease later in life: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Cho GJ , Lee K‐M , Kim HY , Han SW , Oh M‐J , Chiec L , Chae YK 
Published: September 2020

ObjectiveTo determine whether postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), including cerebrovascular and ischaemic heart disease beyond the peripartum period.DesignPopulation‐based cohort study.SettingMerged databases of the Korea National Health Insurance (KNHI) claims, National Health Screening Examination and National Health Screening Program for Infants and Children.PopulationWomen who gave birth in 2007 in the Republic of Korea and who were tracked through to 2015 for the occurrence of CVD.MethodsPatients were identified and the occurrences of PPH and transfusion were determined using the KNHI claims database. The occurrence of CVD was tracked through 2015 using codes from the International Classification of Diseases, tenth revision (ICD‐10).Main outcome measuresThe risk of CVD after PPH.ResultsAmong 150 381 women who gave birth during the study period, 9107 were diagnosed with PPH and 899 were treated with transfusion. The risk of CVD in women with PPH was no different than in women without PPH, after adjustment (HR 1.03, 95% CI 0.93–1.13). The risk of CVD in women with PPH requiring transfusion was significantly increased compared with women without PPH, after adjustment (HR 1.60, 95% CI 1.25–2.06). The risk of CVD in women with PPH without transfusion was not significantly different compared with women without PPH (HR 0.96, 95% CI 0.86–1.07).ConclusionsPostpartum haemorrhage (PPH) requiring transfusion is associated with an increased risk of CVD. Guidelines for management should be established, and further studies on the mechanisms involved should be conducted.Tweetable abstractPPH requiring transfusion is associated with an increased risk of CVD.
Resolving Information Asymmetry Through Contractual Risk Sharing: The Case of Private Firm Acquisitions
Authors: JANSEN MARK 
Published: September 2020

ABSTRACTWhen private firms are acquired, buyers commonly rely on seller financing and earnouts. Using a novel database of private acquisitions, I find that seller financing and earnouts become more common as information asymmetry increases between the acquirer and the target. Financial statement audits of the targets attenuate these results, which suggests that audits decrease information asymmetry in firm acquisitions. Seller‐financed acquisitions also close faster and at higher prices, reducing the private firm discount. These findings suggest that these contract structures are an important channel through which privately held firms mitigate adverse selection that arises from information asymmetry.
Correlation between CXCR4, CXCR5 and CCR7 expression and survival outcomes in patients with clinical T1N0M0 non‐small cell lung cancer
Authors: Yue Zhao , Ningning Ding , Lin Yang , Jianming Ying , Hongtu Zhang , Ligong Yuan , Feng Li , Shuaibo Wang , Yousheng Mao 
Published: September 2020

BackgroundLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer‐related death. Even if early detection and treatment have proven to be effective, the survival outcomes are still poor.MethodsTissue samples and clinicopathological data of 244 patients with clinical T1N0M0 NSCLC were collected. We investigated CXCR4, CXCR5 and CCR7 expression levels using the immunohistochemical method and analyzed their correlations with clinicopathological characteristics and survival outcomes.ResultsElevated expression levels of CXCR4, CXCR5 and CCR7 were found in tumor tissues (P < 0.001). The expression levels were remarkably different in histological type (CXCR4, P = 0.032; CXCR5, P < 0.001; CCR7, P < 0.001) and LVI (CXCR4, P = 0.017; CXCR5, P = 0.030; CCR7, P < 0.001). In addition, CXCR4 and CXCR5 expression were significantly different in tumor differentiation (CXCR4, P < 0.001; CXCR5, P < 0.001). Survival analysis showed that patients with positive CXCR4 expression had a significantly lower five‐year DFS (P = 0.007) and a lower five‐year OS (P = 0.010). Patients in the CXCR5 positive group had a significantly lower five‐year DFS (P = 0.038) and a lower five‐year OS (P = 0.220), which were statistically insignificant. However, five‐year DFS and five‐year OS of patients with positive CCR7 expression were significantly higher (DFS: P < 0.001; OS: P < 0.001). CXCR5 and CCR7 expression were found to be independent prognostic factors through multivariate analysis.ConclusionsExpression levels of CXCR4, CXCR5 and CCR7 were significantly higher in tumor tissues, and expression of CXCR5 and CCR7 were independent prognostic factors for survival. Moreover, all three chemokines were correlated to the survival outcomes of patients with clinical T1N0M0 NSCLC, providing potential prognosticators and therapy targets for lung cancer treatment.
Evaluation of Alcohol Taxes as a Public Health Opportunity to Reduce Liver Transplant Listings for Alcohol‐Related Liver Disease
Authors: Shen Nicole T. , Bray Jeremy , Wahid Nabeel A. , Raver Michael , Hutchison Nicholas , Brown Robert S. , Schackman Bruce R. 
Published: September 2020

BackgroundAlcohol‐related liver disease (ALD) is a leading indication for liver transplantation.MethodsState consumption of spirits, wine, and beer was determined from published sources. Excise and ad valorem alcohol taxes of spirits, wine, and beer were calculated following standard practices and correlated using multiple logistic regression models to 2002 to 2015 ALD transplant listing data from the United Network for Organ Sharing database.Results21.22% (29,161/137,440) of transplant listings were for ALD. Increased consumption of spirits was associated with increased ALD transplant listings (odds ratio [OR]: 1.67; 95% CI: 1.12 to 2.49, p = 0.01), but wine and beer consumption did not have a statistically significant association with ALD transplant listings. Spirits excise taxes on‐ and off‐premise were inversely associated with ALD transplant listing (OR: 0.79 and 0.82, respectively, both p < 0.02). Beer and wine taxes were not significantly associated with ALD transplant listings.ConclusionsTransplant listings for ALD are directly associated with spirit consumption and inversely associated with spirits excise taxes. These findings suggest a possible public health benefit of increasing excise taxes for spirits.
Changes in alcohol consumption associated with social distancing and self‐isolation policies triggered by COVID‐19 in South Australia: a wastewater analysis study
Authors: Bade Richard , Simpson Bradley S. , Ghetia Maulik , Nguyen Lynn , White Jason M. , Gerber Cobus 
Published: September 2020

AbstractAimTo assess the effects of social distancing and social isolation policies triggered by COVID‐19 on alcohol consumption using wastewater analysis in Adelaide, South Australia.DesignLongitudinal quantitative analysis of influent wastewater data for alcohol concentration.SettingAdelaide, South Australia.ParticipantsWastewater catchment area representative of 1.1 million inhabitants.MeasurementsTwenty‐four hour composite influent wastewater samples were collected from four wastewater treatment plants in Adelaide, South Australia for 7 consecutive days (Wednesday–Tuesday) every 2 months from April 2016–April 2020. The alcohol metabolite ethyl sulfate was measured in samples using chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry. Data were population‐weighted adjusted with consumption expressed as standard drinks/day/1000 people. Weekly consumption and weekend to mid‐week consumption ratios were analysed to identify changes in weekday alcohol use pattern.FindingsEstimated weekend alcohol consumption was significantly lower (698 standard drinks/day/1000 people) after self‐isolation measures were enforced in April 2020 compared with the preceding sampling period in February 2020 (1047 standard drinks/day/1000 people), P < 0.05. Weekend to midweek consumption ratio was 12% lower than the average ratio compared with all previous sampling periods. April 2020 recorded the lowest alcohol consumption relative to April in previous years, dating back to 2016.ConclusionsWastewater analysis suggests that introduction of social distancing and isolation policies triggered by COVID‐19 in Adelaide, South Australia, was associated with a decrease in population‐level weekend alcohol consumption.
Group acceptance and commitment therapy for patients and caregivers in psychosis services: Feasibility of training and a preliminary randomized controlled evaluation
Authors: Jolley Suzanne , Johns Louise C. , O’Donoghue Emma , Oliver Joseph , Khondoker Mizanur , Byrne Majella , Butler Lucy , De Rosa Carmine , Leal Daniela , McGovern Jessica , Rasiukeviciute Brigita , Sim Faye , Morris Eric 
Published: September 2020

ObjectivePsychological interventions reduce the impact of psychosis, but widescale implementation is problematic. We tested the feasibility of group acceptance and commitment therapy for Psychosis (G‐ACTp), delivered by frontline staff, and co‐facilitated by service‐user experts‐by‐experience (SU‐EbyE), for service‐users and informal caregivers (ISRCTN: 68540929). We estimated recruitment/retention rates and outcome variability for future evaluation.MethodsStaff and SU‐EbyE facilitators completed 1‐day workshops, then delivered closely supervised G‐ACTp, comprising four sessions (weeks 1–4) and two boosters (10 and 12 weeks). Participants recruited from adult community psychosis services were randomized to receive G‐ACTp immediately or after 12 weeks, completing outcome assessments at 0, 4, and 12 weeks. Service‐use/month was calculated for 1‐year pre‐randomization, weeks 0–12, and 5‐year uncontrolled follow‐up.ResultsOf 41 facilitators trained (29 staff, 12 SU‐EbyE), 29 (71%; 17 staff, 12 SU‐EbyE) delivered 18 G‐ACTp courses. Participant refusal rates were low (9% of service‐users [10/112]; 5% of caregivers [4/79]); 60% of those invited to participate attended ≥1 G‐ACTp session (64% of service‐users [39/61]; 56% of caregivers [35/63]). Randomization of facilitators and participants proved problematic and participant follow‐up was incomplete (78% [66/85]; 82% of service‐users [36/44]; 73% of caregivers [30/41]). Effect sizes ranged from very small to large mostly favouring treatment. Service‐use reductions require cautious interpretation, as very few participants incurred costs.ConclusionsImplementation appears feasible for service‐users; for caregivers, retention needs improving. Outcome variability indicated n = 100–300/arm followed up (α = 0.05, 90% power). Methodological limitations’ mean replication is needed: identified sources of potential bias may be reduced in a cluster randomized design with sessional outcome completion.Practitioner points

Group acceptance and commitment therapy can be successfully adapted for people with psychosis and their caregivers.

Implementation (training and delivery) is possible in routine community mental health care settings.

Clinical and economic outcomes are promising, but replication is needed.

Recommendations are made for future studies.
An overview on synthetic and pharmaceutical prospective of pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidines scaffold
Authors: Yadav Pratibha , Shah Kamal 
Published: September 2020

AbstractPyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidine, a fused hetero‐bicyclic nucleus containing pyridine and pyrimidine rings has attained the momentary attention in the sphere of multicomponent synthetic protocol and medicinal chemist. Pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidine derived drugs have manifested diverse pharmacological activities, particularly, anti‐inflammatory, cytotoxic, antimicrobial, phosphodiesterase inhibitors and cytokine inhibitors etc. The present review illustrates various modern synthetic strategies adopted, the structure–activity relationship (SAR) aspects and discloses the extensive crucial biological properties (anticancer, anti‐infectious, anti‐diabetics and CNS agents) of pyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidines.
Efficacy of psychological interventions in young individuals at ultra‐high risk for psychosis: A naturalistic study
Authors: Janssen Hella , Maat Arija , Slot Margot I. E. , Scheepers Floortje 
Published: September 2020

AbstractAimEarly detection and intervention in individuals at risk for developing psychosis have become a priority for many clinical services around the world. Limited naturalistic evidence is available on whether detection and intervention for ultra‐high risk (UHR) is effective by means of reducing psychosis risk and improving functioning.MethodsWe compared functioning scores over 5.9 (±7.7) months of time between UHR individuals (n = 61) and help‐seeking adolescents without a specific UHR profile (general adolescent help‐seeking population [HSP]; n = 82) aged 12 to 25 years receiving psychological interventions at a specialized UHR service in the Netherlands. Attenuated psychotic symptoms (APS) were evaluated over time within the UHR group. In addition, the impact of duration of treatment, <7 sessions, 8 to 21 sessions and >20 sessions, as well as treatment type, that is, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and CBT + add on treatment, were evaluated.ResultsBoth UHR and HSP showed an increase in functioning over time (P < .001), with no difference between these groups. The UHR group showed a reduction of APS over time (P < .001). More than 20 treatment sessions was more effective than 1 to 6 treatment sessions (P < .01, partial eta squared = .08) and CBT was equally effective as CBT‐add on in improving functioning.ConclusionsThe findings of this study suggest that psychological treatment is just as effective in improving functioning in UHR as in HSP. Moreover, it decreases APS in UHR. Improvement in functioning is not affected by treatment type, but positively affected by the duration of treatment.
Hot droughts compromise interannual survival across all group sizes in a cooperatively breeding bird
Authors: Bourne Amanda R. , Cunningham Susan J. , Spottiswoode Claire N. , Ridley Amanda R. 
Published: September 2020

AbstractClimate change is affecting animal populations around the world and one relatively unexplored aspect of species vulnerability is whether and to what extent responses to environmental stressors might be mitigated by variation in group size in social species. We used a 15‐year data set for a cooperatively breeding bird, the southern pied babblerTurdoides bicolor, to determine the impact of temperature, rainfall and group size on body mass change and interannual survival in both juveniles and adults. Hot and dry conditions were associated with reduced juvenile growth, mass loss in adults and compromised survival between years in both juveniles (86% reduction in interannual survival) and adults (60% reduction in interannual survival). Individuals across all group sizes experienced similar effects of climatic conditions. Larger group sizes may not buffer individual group members against the impacts of hot and dry conditions, which are expected to increase in frequency and severity in future.