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Corporate social responsibility innovation as a counterstrategy of national brand manufacturer against private label
Authors: Xu Heng 
Published: January 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the national brand manufacturer's ability from corporate social responsibility (CSR) innovation as a counterstrategy against the private label by a retailer. By constructing a model of manufacturer–retailer interaction, the paper attempts to analyze that the national brand manufacturer’s decision on the CSR innovation and the effect of such innovation on the retailer’s motivation of launching the private label. The results of the theoretical model in this paper could be applied by the actors in supply chains in making decision on CSR innovation and the launch of a new brand.

Design/methodology/approach
The theoretical model in the paper describes a manufacturer–retailer interaction with the presence of the private label and CSR innovation on the national brand. Specifically, the manufacturer has option of innovating its products and makes them to be more socially responsible; in the meanwhile, the retailer has option of launching its private label. Moreover, there are heterogeneous consumers with respect to their preferences on the CSR feature. The altruistic consumers prefer the socially responsible product while the normal consumers are indifferent between the socially responsible and basic products. By predicting the expected profit, the two firms make decision over the supply chain.

Findings
The authors find that the CSR innovation can indeed restrict the retailer’s incentive to launch the private label. Because of the presence of the altruistic consumers, the CSR innovation can help the national brand product to expand its market relative to the situation without the innovation. They demonstrate that the national brand manufacturer wishes to invest more in CSR innovation under non-linear pricing contract and the retailer is more likely to launch the private label. This is because that the non-linear pricing contract makes the two firms to concern more about their joint profit, causing the competition is less fierce.

Originality/value
This paper explains that the CSR innovation in the national brand product can be an effective counterstrategy by the manufacturer to deter the launch of the private label, which has not been considered by the existing studies about national brand-private label competition. Moreover, this paper also shows that the CSR innovation may benefit both the national brand manufacturer and the retailer under some conditions. In addition, the results of the paper provide some insights to the national brand manufacturer when making decision on the CSR innovation and to the retailer when reacting the manufacturer’s CSR innovation.
Authorship trend and content analysis
Authors: Sahoo Jyotshna , Mohanty Basudev , Biswal Oshin , Dash Nrusingh Kumar , Sahu Jayanta Kumar 
Published: January 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the classic characteristics of highly cited articles (HCAs) of top-ranked library and information science (LIS) journals and get acquainted with the high-quality works in specific areas of LIS for distinguishing what gets cited and who the prolific authors are.Design/methodology/approachThe HCAs published across the top four LIS journals were downloaded, coded and a database was developed with basic metadata elements for analysis using bibliometric indicators. Lotka’s Inverse Square Law of Scientific Productivity was applied to assess the author’s productivity of HCA. The content analysis method was also used to find out the emerging areas of research that have sought high citations.FindingsInferences were drawn for the proposed five number of research questions pertaining to individual productivity, collaboration patterns country and institutional productivity, impactful areas of research. The Netherland found to be the potential player among all the affiliating countries of authors and Loet Leydesdorff tops the list among the prolific authors. It is observed that Lotka’s Classical Law also fits the HCA data set in LIS. “Research impact measurement and research collaboration,” “Social networking” and “Research metrics and citation-based studies” are found to be the emerging areas of LIS research.Practical implicationsResearchers may find a way what gets cited in specific areas of LIS literature and why along with who are the prolific authors.Originality/valueThis study is important from the perspective of the growing research field of the LIS discipline to identify the papers that have influenced others papers as per citation count, spot the active and more impactful topics in LIS research.
Fabrication of bimetallic additively manufactured structure (BAMS) of low carbon steel and 316L austenitic stainless steel with wire + arc additive manufacturing
Authors: Ahsan Md. Rumman Ul , Tanvir Ali Newaz Mohammad , Ross Taylor , Elsawy Ahmed , Oh Min-Suk , Kim Duck Bong 
Published: January 2020

Purpose
Wire + arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) uses existing welding technology to make a part from metal deposited in an almost net shape. WAAM is flexible in that it can use multiple materials successively or simultaneously during the manufacturing of a single component.

Design/methodology/approach
In this work, a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) based wire + arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) system has been developed to use two material successively and fabricate bimetallic additively manufactured structure (BAMS) of low carbon steel and AISI 316L stainless steel (SS).

Findings
The interface shows two distinctive zones of LCS and SS deposits without any weld defects. The hardness profile shows a sudden increase of hardness at the interface, which is attributed to the migration of chromium from the SS. The tensile test results show that the bimetallic specimens failed at the LCS side, as LCS has lower strength of the materials used.

Originality/value
The microstructural features and mechanical properties are studied in-depth with special emphasis on the bimetallic interface.
Glaucocalyxin A inhibits hydrogen peroxide‐induced oxidative stress and inflammatory response in coronary artery smooth muscle cells
Authors: Zhu Shunming , Zhang Junbo , Lv Ying 
Published: January 2020

AbstractAtherosclerosis is a complex chronic inflammatory disease that remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. A previous study reported that glaucocalyxin A (GLA), a natural ent‐Kaurane diterpenoid triptolide, exhibits anti‐atherosclerotic activity. However, the underlying molecular mechanism has not yet been explored. In the present study, we evaluated the anti‐atherosclerotic effect of GLA and the underlying mechanism in vitro. Human coronary artery smooth muscle cells (HCASMCs) were stimulated by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to induce oxidative stress and inflammation. The results showed that GLA pretreatment improved the viability of H2O2‐induced HCASMCs. The increased reactive oxygen species production and decreased superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities in H2O2‐induced HCASMCs were reversed by GLA pretreatment. In addition, GLA treatment suppressed the H2O2‐induced expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase, NADPH oxidase (NOX) 2, and NOX4 in HCASMCs. Moreover, treatment with GLA reduced the production of several inflammatory cytokines, including tumour necrosis factor‐alpha, interleukin (IL)‐6, and IL‐1β in H2O2‐induced HCASMCs. Furthermore, GLA treatment suppressed the phosphorylation of p38, as well as inactivating the NF‐κB signalling pathway. These findings suggested that GLA protected against H2O2‐induced oxidative stress and inflammation via inhibition of p38 phosphorylation and NF‐κB activation in HCASMCs.
Universal screening versus risk‐based protocols for antibiotic prophylaxis during childbirth to prevent early‐onset group B streptococcal disease: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Hasperhoven GF , Al‐Nasiry S , Bekker V , Villamor E , Kramer BWW 
Published: January 2020

BackgroundEarly‐onset group B streptococcal (EOGBS) disease (including sepsis, meningitis, and pneumonia) causes significant morbidity and mortality in newborn infants worldwide. Antibiotic prophylaxis can prevent vertical streptococcal transmission, yet no uniform criteria exist to identify eligible women for prophylaxis. Some guidelines recommend universal GBS screening to pregnant women in their third trimester (screening‐based protocol), whereas others employ risk‐based protocols.ObjectivesTo compare the effectiveness of screening‐based versus risk‐based protocols in preventing EOGBS disease.Search strategyKey words for the database searches included GBS, Streptococcus agalactiae, pregnancy, screening, culture‐based, risk‐based. Selection criteriaStudies were included if they investigated EOGBS disease incidence in newborn infants and compared screening or risk‐based protocols with each other or with controls.Data collection and analysisRisk ratios (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were determined using Mantel‐Haenszel analyses with random effects.Main resultsSeventeen eligible studies were included. In this meta‐analysis, screening was associated with a reduced risk for EOGBS disease compared either with risk‐based protocols (ten studies, RR 0.43, 95% CI 0.32–0.56) or with no policy (four studies, RR 0.31, 95% CI 0.11–0.84). Meta‐analysis could not demonstrate a significant effect of risk‐based protocols versus no policy (seven studies, RR 0.86, 95% CI 0.61–1.20). In studies reporting on the use of antibiotics, screening was not associated with higher antibiotic administration rates (31 versus 29%).ConclusionsScreening‐based protocols were associated with lower incidences of EOGBS disease compared with risk‐based protocols, while not clearly overexposing women to antibiotics. This information is of relevance for future policymaking.Tweetable abstractMeta‐analysis: general screening is associated with lower rates of early‐onset group B strep. neonatal sepsis compared with risk‐based protocols.
High roadkill rates in the Dong Phayayen‐Khao Yai World Heritage Site: conservation implications of a rising threat to wildlife
Authors: Silva I. , Crane M. , Savini T. 
Published: January 2020

AbstractRoad networks are increasing globally, and as such incur increased pressure on wildlife communities. Large‐scale road expansion and infrastructure development occurring throughout Asia (i.e. Belt and Road Initiative) will affect hundreds of threatened species, leading to an increase in wildlife‐vehicle collisions. However, only a limited number of studies have quantified road mortality within this threatened landscape. To rectify this, we monitored the spatial‐temporal patterns of vertebrate roadkill in the Dong Phayayen‐Khao Yai forest complex, an UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Thailand, considered a refuge for many globally threatened species. We ran 100 standardized road surveys between 2015 and 2017, on a 47.8‐km highway transect currently being expanded, and recorded a total of 1395 casualties from 124 species. After correcting for removal time and detection probability, we estimated an average of 9688 vertebrate mortalities per year. We observed a mortality peak during the dry season for almost all taxonomic groups, due to a combination of high bird and bat mortality events. All taxa showed significant spatial clustering, highlighting high‐risk road sections. We modelled the road and landscape features most likely to lead to higher mortality rates, disentangling small‐scale (250–500 m from road) from large‐scale effects (1000–2500 m). We recorded lower mortality rates and species diversity near forest sites in protected areas, representing either lower crossing events due to habitat quality or an already depleted environment. Spatial analyses provided information on hotspots and landscape factors, which can be used to inform future mitigations at multiple scales throughout the Southeast Asia region. Our study provides a baseline of the direct road impacts on vertebrate species in a tropical biodiversity hotspot, and we suggest that more studies be conducted to fully assess the direct road effects on the many threatened species in this landscape.
Comparison of efficacy and visual outcomes after SMILE and FS‐LASIK for the correction of high myopia with the sum of myopia and astigmatism from −10.00 to −14.00 dioptres
Authors: Qian Yishan , Chen Xun , Naidu Rajeev Krishnan , Zhou Xingtao 
Published: January 2020

AbstractPurposeTo compare the efficacy and visual outcomes after femtosecond laser small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and femtosecond laser‐assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (FS‐LASIK) in correcting high myopia.MethodsThis prospective, randomized study included patients who underwent SMILE or FS‐LASIK for the correction of high myopia [the sum of spherical and cylindrical error from −10.00 to −14.00 dioptres (D)]. Preoperative, 1‐month (P1m), 3‐months (P3m) and 6‐months (P6m) postoperative outcomes were analysed and compared between the two procedures.ResultsNinety‐six right eyes of 96 patients (SMILE: n = 51, FS‐LASIK: n = 45) were included. Both the (Attempted – achieved) sphere and the (attempted – achieved) spherical equivalent (SEQ) were greater in the FS‐LASIK group at all three postoperative time‐points (p < 0.001). The postoperative vector means of astigmatism were smaller in the SMILE group than in the FS‐LASIK group. The differences between the optical zone of tissue removal (ROZ) during surgery and the postoperative functional optical zone (FOZ; ROZ‐FOZ) were smaller in the SMILE group than in the FS‐LASIK group. No significant difference was found between the two procedures in the delta‐root mean square (RMS) of aberrations, except for delta‐spherical aberration (SA) at P3m.ConclusionsBoth SMILE and FS‐LASIK are effective in correcting high myopia. SMILE resulted in less under‐correction, less regression, a smaller decrease in the FOZ and a smaller increase in SA when compared to FS‐LASIK, resulting in better visual outcomes with SMILE.
Systematic review with meta‐analysis: risk of adverse pregnancy‐related outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Tandon Parul , Govardhanam Vivek , Leung Kristel , Maxwell Cynthia , Huang Vivian 
Published: January 2020

SummaryBackgroundThe effect of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on pregnancy‐related outcomes remains unknown.AimTo determine the risk of adverse maternal, placental and obstetric outcomes in IBDMethodsWe searched Medline, Embase and Cochrane library through May 2019 for studies reporting adverse maternal, placental and obstetric outcomes in patients with IBD. Odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for these outcomes in patients with IBD compared to healthy controls.ResultsFifty‐three studies were included (7917 IBD pregnancies and 3253 healthy control pregnancies). Caesarean delivery was more common in patients with IBD compared to healthy controls (OR 1.79, 95% CI, 1.16‐2.77). This remained significant for UC (OR 1.80, 95% CI, 1.21‐2.90) but not CD (OR 1.48, 95% CI, 0.94‐2.34). Similarly, gestational diabetes occurred more commonly in IBD (OR 2.96, 95% CI, 1.47‐5.98). The incidences of placental diseases were 2.0% (95% CI, 0.9%‐3.1%) for pre‐eclampsia, 3.3% (95% CI, 0%‐7.2%) for placental abruption, 0.5% (95% CI, 0.2%‐0.9%) for placenta previa and 0.3% (95% CI, 0%‐0.5%) for chorioamnionitis. Patients with IBD were more likely to experience preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (OR 12.10, 95% CI, 2.15‐67.98), but not early pregnancy loss (OR 1.63, 95% CI 0.49‐5.43). Anti‐tumour necrosis factor therapy was not associated with chorioamnionitis (OR 1.12, 95% CI, 0.16‐7.67), early pregnancy loss (OR 1.49, 95% CI, 0.83‐2.64) or placenta previa (OR 1.58, 95% CI, 0.30‐8.47).ConclusionsGestational diabetes and preterm prelabour rupture of membranes occurs more commonly in patients with IBD, although the incidence of placental diseases remains low.
Haemodialysis for lithium poisoning: Translating EXTRIP recommendations into practical guidelines
Authors: Buckley Nicholas A. , Cheng Sonia , Isoardi Katherine , Chiew Angela L. , Siu William , Vecellio Elia , Chan Betty S. 
Published: January 2020

ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the impact on practice of applying the Extracorporeal Treatments in Poisoning (EXTRIP) Workgroup criteria to lithium toxicity.MethodWe retrospectively examined the medical records of patients from three hospitals who presented with chronic or acute on chronic lithium poisoning with a lithium concentration ≥1.3 mmol/L (2008‐2018). We determined which criteria were met by patients and their subsequent course. We developed and validated a method to predict if lithium concentration would be >1mmol/L at 36 hours.ResultsThere were 111 acute on chronic and 250 chronic lithium toxic patients. Nine patients (2.5%) were treated with haemodialysis. Six chronic patients had neurological sequelae. The “estimated lithium concentration at 36 hours > 1 mmol/L” criterion required pharmacokinetic calculations. A simple nomogram was developed using Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) and lithium concentration. For chronic toxicity, the nomogram would have correctly predicted lithium concentration >1.4 mmol/L at 36 hours in all except two patients. If EXTRIP criteria were followed, dialysis would have been instituted for 211 patients (58%). However, only 51 patients with chronic toxicity fulfilled both a concentration and a clinical criterion. Late neurological sequelae were observed in five out of six patients who fulfilled a concentration and a clinical criterion on admission, with the sixth meeting these criteria shortly after admission.ConclusionsThe EXTRIP criteria are too broad, but minor modifications allow haemodialysis to be targeted to those most at risk of sequelae. Most acute on chronic poisonings do not need haemodialysis, but it might shorten hospital stay in those with very high concentrations. The nomogram accurately predicts the fall in lithium concentration for chronic poisoning.
Discovery of chemical probes that suppress Wnt/β‐catenin signaling through high‐throughput screening
Authors: Yamaguchi Kiyoshi , Nagatoishi Satoru , Tsumoto Kouhei , Furukawa Yoichi 
Published: January 2020

AbstractAberrant activation of the Wnt/β‐catenin signaling pathway has been observed in a wide range of human tumors. Deregulation of the pathway is closely linked to various aspects of human carcinogenesis such as cell viability, regulation of cell cycle, epithelial‐mesenchymal transition, and maintenance of stemness. In addition, recent studies have disclosed the involvement of Wnt signaling in immune evasion of tumor cells. The accumulation of β‐catenin in the nucleus is a common feature of cancer cells carrying defects in the pathway, which leads to the continuous activation of T‐cell factor (TCF)/LEF transcription factors. Consequently, a genetic program is switched on, leading to the uncontrolled growth, prolonged survival, and acquisition of mesenchymal phenotype. As β‐catenin/TCF serves as a signaling hub for the pathway, β‐catenin/TCF‐dependent transcriptional activity is a relevant readout of the pathway. To date, a wide variety of synthetic TCF/LEF reporters has been developed, and high‐throughput screening (HTS) using these reporters has made significant contributions to the discovery of Wnt inhibitors. Indeed, HTS led to the identification of chemical probes targeting porcupine, a membrane bound O‐acyltransferase, and CREB‐binding protein, a transcriptional coactivator. This review focuses on various screening strategies for the discovery of Wnt inhibitors and their mode of action to help the creation of new concepts for assay/screening methods.
Limitations, lack of standardization, and recommended best practices in studies of renewable energy effects on birds and bats
Authors: Conkling Tara J. , Loss Scott R. , Diffendorfer Jay E. , Duerr Adam E. , Katzner Todd E. 
Published: January 2020

AbstractIncreasing global energy demand is fostering the development of renewable energy as an alternative to fossil fuels. However, renewable energy facilities may adversely affect wildlife. Facility siting guidelines recommend or require project developers complete pre‐ and postconstruction wildlife surveys to predict risk and estimate effects of proposed projects. Despite this, there are no published studies that have quantified the types of surveys used or how survey types are standardized within and across facilities. We evaluated 628 peer‐reviewed publications, unpublished reports, and citations, and we analyzed data from 525 of these sources (203 facilities: 193 wind and 10 solar) in the United States and Canada to determine the frequency of pre‐ and postconstruction surveys and whether that frequency changed over time; frequency of studies explicitly designed to allow before‐after or impact‐control analyses; and what types of survey data were collected during pre‐ and postconstruction periods and how those data types were standardized across periods and among facilities. Within our data set, postconstruction monitoring for wildlife fatalities and habitat use was a standard practice (n= 446 reports), but preconstruction estimation of baseline wildlife habitat use and mortality was less frequently reported (n= 84). Only 22% (n= 45) of the 203 facilities provided data from both pre‐ and postconstruction, and 29% (n= 59) had experimental study designs. Of 108 facilities at which habitat‐use surveys were conducted, only 3% estimated of detection probability. Thus, the available data generally preclude comparison of biological data across construction periods and among facilities. Use of experimental study designs and following similar field protocols would improve the knowledge of how renewable energy affects wildlife.Article Impact StatementMany surveys at wind and solar facilities provide limited information on wildlife use and fatality rates.
Long‐term functional results after excisional haemorrhoidectomy
Authors: Lehmann J.‐P. , Johansson H. Ö. , Graf W. 
Published: January 2020

AbstractAimThe aim of this work was to perform a long‐term evaluation of a randomized trial focusing on functional aspects after excisional haemorrhoidectomy with a minimum follow‐up of 9 years.MethodA questionnaire‐based study including patients operated on for haemorrhoids in Sweden between 1999 and 2003. A total of 225 patients were randomized to Milligan’s or Ferguson’s operation. Twenty‐six patients had died and 151 (76%) participated after a median follow‐up of 10.7 years (range 9.2–12.6 years).ResultsSeventy‐seven patients were in the Milligan group and 74 in the Ferguson group. Forty‐eight (32%) reported recurrence. Anal bleeding was reported in 80% at baseline but in 28% at long‐term follow‐up (P < 0.0001). At baseline, 49% had spontaneous anal pain and 25% pain at defaecation. At follow‐up, these figures were 17% and 11%. At follow‐up, 19% described a sense of anal stenosis. At baseline, soiling was reported in 51% but in 20% at long‐term follow‐up (P < 0.001). Nineteen per cent used pads preoperatively and 6% at follow‐up (P < 0.0001). Straining at defaecation was reported by 35% at baseline. At follow‐up, this figure was 25% (P = 0.055).ConclusionSymptoms associated with haemorrhoids were reduced at long‐term follow‐up. The most common problems were perceived recurrence and a sense of anal stenosis.