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Restoration, dispersal and settlement of native European oyster (Ostrea edulis) in energetic tidal areas
Authors: Willis Jay , Kamphausen Lisa , Jensen Anthony , Herbert Roger J.H. , Jones Elfed 
Published: November 2019

AbstractWe modelled the pelagic larval phase of native European oyster (Ostrea edulis) in the Solent. The Solent is a complex and tidally energetic environment on the south coast of the UK. Until recently it was the largest self-sustaining fishery of the native oyster in Europe. We developed a new larval settlement behavioural model that is the simplest plausible model which remains consistent with all available data and evidence on larval behaviour. We used a hydrodynamic sub-model, a Lagrangian advection sub-model, and an individual agent based model. The results demonstrate how isolated oyster assemblages can re-populate larger areas of historical inhabitance. We predict the most likely patterns of redistribution from refugia or from fisheries seeding. We show that settlement swimming behaviour is as equally important as passive hydrodynamic transport for larval survival and adult distribution and that settlement swimming behaviour has a profound impact on settlement patterns. The models show that managed broodstock refugia have the potential to seed much larger oyster beds in contrast to broad-scale seeding. Such refugia have the advantage of maintaining a locally high and mature population with potential for reef features and their associated biodiversity. We show that such refugia may be best placed in the tidally dynamic and exposed areas rather than on sheltered coastal sites as they have been in the past. Our model is insensitive to parameter variation and could be an effective and practical management tool in the face of a paucity of field data on larval distribution and behaviour.
Mate discrimination among subspecies through a conserved olfactory pathway
Authors: Khallaf Mohammed A. , Auer Thomas O. , Grabe Veit , Depetris-Chauvin Ana , Ammagarahalli Byrappa , Zhang Dan-Dan , Lavista-Llanos Sofía , Kaftan Filip , Weißflog Jerrit , Matzkin Luciano M. , Rollmann Stephanie M. , Löfstedt Christer , Svatoš Aleš , Dweck Hany K.M. , Sachse Silke , Benton Richard , Hansson Bill S. , Knaden Markus 
Published: November 2019

SummarySignaling mechanisms underlying the sexual isolation of species are poorly understood. Using four subspecies ofDrosophila mojavensisas a model, we identify two behaviorally active male-specific pheromones. One functions as a conserved male anti-aphrodisiac in all subspecies and acts via gustation. The second induces female receptivity via olfaction exclusively in the two subspecies that produce it. Genetic analysis of the cognate receptor for the olfactory pheromone indicates an important role for this sensory pathway in promoting sexual isolation of subspecies, in collaboration with auditory signals. Surprisingly, the peripheral sensory pathway detecting this pheromone is conserved molecularly, physiologically and anatomically across subspecies. These observations imply that subspecies-specific behaviors arise from differential interpretation of the same peripheral cue, reminiscent of sexually conserved detection but dimorphic interpretation of male pheromones inD. melanogaster. Our results reveal that, during incipient speciation, pheromone production, detection and interpretation do not necessarily evolve in a coordinate manner.
Development of PAR-CLIP to analyze RNA-protein interactions in prokaryotes
Authors: Ojha Sandeep , Jain Chaitanya 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThe ability to identify RNAs that are recognized by RNA-binding proteins (RNA-BPs) using techniques such as “Crosslinking and Immunoprecipitation” (CLIP) has revolutionized the genome-wide discovery of RNA targets. Among the different versions of CLIP developed, the incorporation of photoactivable nucleoside analogs into cellular RNA has proven to be especially valuable, allowing for high efficiency photoactivable ribonucleoside-enhanced CLIP (PAR-CLIP). Although PAR-CLIP has become an established technique for use in eukaryotes, it has not yet been applied in prokaryotes. To determine if PAR-CLIP can be used in prokaryotes, we first investigated whether 4-thiouridine (4SU), a photoactivable nucleoside, can be incorporated into E. coli RNA. After determining 4SU incorporation into RNA, we developed suitable conditions for crosslinking of proteins in E. coli cells and for the isolation of crosslinked RNA. Applying this technique to Hfq, a well-characterized regulator of small RNA (sRNA) - messenger RNA (mRNA) interactions, we showed that PAR-CLIP identified most of the known sRNA targets of Hfq. Based on our results, PAR-CLIP represents an improved method to identify the RNAs recognized by RNA-BPs in prokaryotes.
Emerging masculinities in Chinese luxury social media marketing
Authors: Jiang Jiani , Huhmann Bruce A. , Hyman Michael R. 
Published: November 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate masculinity in Chinese social media marketing for global luxury fashion brands through two studies.

Design/methodology/approach
Study 1 compares physical characteristics of males in visually oriented US (Instagram) and Chinese (Weibo) social media posts promoting global luxury fashion magazine brands (e.g. Vogue, Cosmopolitan, GQ and Esquire). Study 2 examines the prevalence of and Chinese consumers’ responses (reposts, comments and likes) to different masculinities depicted in luxury fashion brand-sponsored Weibo posts.

Findings
Male portrayals for Chinese audiences feature more characteristics associated with emerging East Asian hybrid masculinities – “Little Fresh Meat” (LFM) and “Old Grilled Meat” (OGM) – than associated with global or regional hegemonic masculinity (i.e. the scholarly Wén and action-oriented Wu). Wén remains common in social media posts for luxury fashion goods, but LFM and OGM engender more consumer responses.

Practical implications
Chinese luxury fashion marketing depicts masculinity more similarly to other East Asian marketing than to Western marketing. Some luxury fashion brands are struggling for acceptance among Chinese youth. Luxury fashion marketers should incorporate hybrid rather than hegemonic masculinities to prompt more favorable responses among Chinese consumers, especially younger female target markets.

Originality/value
Growing female occupational and consumer power and shifting male employment from blue-collar to white-collar jobs have influenced media portrayals of masculinity. Social media marketing for luxury fashion brands demonstrates the prevalence and appeal of hybrid masculinities in China.
Exploring factors behind project scope creep – stakeholders’ perspective
Authors: Ajmal Mian , Khan Mehmood , Al-Yafei Hanan 
Published: November 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the different views of major project stakeholders about the factors that contribute to poor project scope leading to project scope creep.Design/methodology/approachMajor factors of project scope creep are identified using commonality analysis of stakeholders’ views. An interview-based industry research method is applied to collect data from different projects in the United Arab Emirates.FindingsRelying on stakeholders’ theory, the study proposes a framework for managing project scope creep. Results indicate that communication is among the major causes of project scope creep, as reported by all project stakeholder groups in this study.Practical implicationsThe study is expected to support the assessment of the causes of project scope creep, simultaneously expanding knowledge on the topic for both researchers and practitioners.Originality/valueThis study is among the first few to explore the commonality of various stakeholder views in the factors that hinder project success.
Improving the effectiveness of the employee performance management process
Authors: Neher Alain , Maley Jane 
Published: November 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the role of managerial values in improving the effectiveness of employee performance management (EPM).Design/methodology/approachThe research has been conducted as a conceptual study, in which EPM criteria are compared to managerial values and the related maturity model. A thorough review of the EPM and values literature identified relevant and significant works.FindingsDespite copious extant literature on EPM, the process is riddled with persistent problems, particularly concerning the manager’s enthusiasm to adequately implement EPM and its subsequent effectiveness. A managerial grounded values framework is, therefore, proposed. Using a circular approach that is assisted by a values maturity model, it serves as a charter that guides the supervisor’s actions, goals, choices, decisions and attitudes; principles that are very much at the heart of an effective EPM process. Curiously, managerial values and EPM have not generally been connected.Practical implicationsThis values-based circular framework contributes to the effectiveness of the EPM process and thus to a positive EPM experience that motivates, enhances engagement and guides personal development. When enacted individual values and EPM are linked, they are argued to lead to sustained superior financial performance.Originality/valueThis study makes an important and novel contribution to the performance literature by using a values-based maturity model to improve the effectiveness of the EPM process.
Halal certification mark, brand quality, and awareness
Authors: Jaiyeoba Haruna Babatunde , Abdullah Moha Asri , Dzuljastri Abdul Razak 
Published: November 2019

PurposeThis paper aims to ascertain whether halal certification mark, halal brand quality and halal awareness influence Nigerian consumers when making buying decisions.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers reflect on the newly collected data to shed light on the above issues from the perspective of Nigerian consumers. To this end, a questionnaire was developed and used to collect data from 282 respondents. The data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics.FindingsThis study found that halal certification mark and halal brand quality are the most influential factors that contributed to the consumers’ buying decisions in Nigeria.Originality/valueBased on the findings of this study, the researchers have argued that more efforts are needed in the area of halal awareness in Nigeria. Similarly, the study argues that halal brand quality should always be held at the esteemed position. Based on the study’s findings, the authors have been able to fill the literature gap, particularly in the context of the Nigerian halal industry.
The role of customer engagement facets on the formation of attitude, loyalty and price perception
Authors: Bergel Maxi , Frank Phillip , Brock Christian 
Published: November 2019

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the influence of customer satisfaction on four facets of customer engagement: customer influencer behavior, knowledge behavior, referral behavior and purchase behavior. Furthermore, its (in)direct influence on affective attitude, price perception and loyalty is investigated.Design/methodology/approachTwo studies were conducted. First, an experimental scenario design was set up to investigate the hypothesized relations between customer engagement; customers’ affective attitude and their loyalty; and their price perceptions. Second, a survey at a national forest park center helped to secure external validity.FindingsThe results indicate that engaged customers develop a more positive affective attitude, which leads to increased future loyalty and positive price perceptions. In addition, the results suggest that assessing cognitive approaches exclusively is not sufficient for understanding customers’ price perceptions.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should investigate antecedents of customer engagement behaviors (CEBs) other than satisfaction, and extend this research by taking into account further mediators that might be cognitive rather than affective.Practical implicationsThe results are of superior importance for services or tourism destinations. Fostering CEB can help in improving a destinations’ performance.Originality/valueThis research expands the current state of literature by investigating several dimensions of CEB at one time, as well as by examining customers’ affective attitude toward the organization as a potential mediator, extending previous research approaches.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in psoriatic patients treated with biologics: Real‐world data from 18 Japanese facilities
Authors: Kaneko Sakae , Tsuruta Noriko , Yamaguchi Kazuki , Miyagi Takuya , Takahashi Kenzo , Higashi Yuko , Morizane Shin , Nomura Hayato , Yamaguchi Michiya , Hino Ryosuke , Sawada Yu , Nakamura Motonobu , Ohyama Bungo , Ohata Chika , Yonekura Kentaro , Hayashi Hiroaki , Yanase Tetsuji , Matsuzaka Yuki , Sugita Kazunari , Kikuchi Satoko , Mitoma Chikage , Nakahara Takeshi , Furue Masutaka , Okazaki Fusako , Koike Yuta , Imafuku Shinichi ,   The Western Japan Inflammatory Disease Research Group
Published: November 2019

AbstractAlthough rare, tuberculosis has been reported with biologic treatment against psoriasis in Japan, a tuberculosis medium‐burden country. Mycobacterial infection often develops after a long incubation period and might not have been adequately identified in clinical trials or post‐marketing surveillance. To determine the real‐world incidence of tuberculosis in psoriatic patients treated with biologics, we conducted a retrospective, multicenter, observational study in 18 facilities in Western Japan. Psoriatic patients who visited a participating facility between 2010 and March 2017 and received biologic reagents were enrolled. Information on sex, age at first biologic treatment, results of interferon‐γ release assay (IGRA) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, treatment history with isoniazid, and onset of active and/or latent tuberculosis was collected. A total of 1117 patients (830 men and 287 women) were enrolled. The mean duration of biologic treatment was 3.54 years. Sixty‐five patients (5.8%) showed positive IGRA results at screening. Active tuberculosis developed in two patients after the administration of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (both involved miliary tuberculosis). Latent tuberculosis was observed in two patients treated with anti‐interleukin‐12/23p40 antibody. The incidence rate of tuberculosis, including latent tuberculosis, in this survey was 0.36%. Although the incidence rate of tuberculosis was low considering the observation period of biologic treatment, active tuberculosis was found in both the screening‐negative group and a screening‐positive subject after isoniazid prophylaxis (both miliary tuberculosis), concluding that negative screening or isoniazid treatment does not always assure that an individual has no tuberculosis. Hence, dermatologists still need to pay careful attention to tuberculosis at every patient visit.
Functional diversity of ligninolytic fungi associated with leaf litter decomposition
Authors: Osono Takashi 
Published: November 2019

AbstractFungi play central roles in leaf litter decomposition as they are capable of actively decomposing lignin and other recalcitrant components in leaf litter that impact the decomposition in terrestrial ecosystems. Quantitative evaluation is lacking, however, regarding the ability of diverse fungi to decompose leaf litter and the variability of ligninolytic activity among fungal taxa. In this comprehensive synthesis, I summarize the data of 1,232 individual pure culture tests conducted under standardized protocols to examine the functional diversity of fungi associated with leaf litter decomposition, with special emphasis on the ligninolytic activity. Fungal strains tested included 218 species in 69 families of Basidiomycota, Ascomycota, and Mucoromycotina that were derived from tropical and temperate forests to polar tundra. Fungal strains were inoculated adjacent to sterilized leaves and other substrata and incubated in the laboratory in order (a) to examine their functional potentialities in terms of the ability to cause mass loss of leaves and decompose recalcitrant components and (b) to explore the effect of litter quality and various environmental factors. The results of these tests revealed that ligninolytic abilities were specifically detected in fungal strains in such families as Mycenaceae and Marasmiaceae in Basidiomycota, and Rhytismataceae and Xylariaceae in Ascomycota. The ligninolytic activity varied among fungal taxa and with the quality and type of substrata, incubation temperature, and external supply of nutrients. This review provides integrative accounts of the functional diversity of ligninolytic fungi associated with leaf litter decomposition and enhances our understanding of the roles of fungal diversity in decomposition processes.
Comparing different methods of indexing commercial health care prices
Authors: Johnson William C. , Kennedy Kevin 
Published: November 2019

AbstractObjectiveTo compare different methods of indexing health care service prices for the commercially insured population across geographic markets.Data SourcesHealth Care Cost Institute commercial claims data from 2012 to 2016.Study DesignWe compare price indices computed using methods with differing levels of computational intensity: weighted‐average versus regression‐based methods. We separately compute indices of the prices paid for set of common inpatient and set of common outpatient services in different markets across the United States using each type of method. We subsequently examined the variation of and correlations between the resulting index values.Data Collection/Extraction MethodsWe computed health care service price indices separately using samples of inpatient and outpatient facility claims from 2012 to 2016 across 112 Core‐Based Statistical Areas. Within each category of services, claims were limited to members under the age of 65 with employer‐sponsored insurance. Both samples were limited to a common set of services that made up nearly 80 percent of the service use in the full sample every year.Principal FindingsWe found that the methods studied produced highly correlated price indices (r > .94) with similar distributions across years for both inpatient and outpatient services.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that weighted‐average methods, which are much less computationally intensive, will generate results similar to regression‐based methods.
Multimycotoxin Determination in Tunisian Farm Animal Feed
Authors: Juan Cristina , Oueslati Souheib , Mañes Jordi , Berrada Houda 
Published: November 2019

AbstractMycotoxins presence was evaluated in animal feed marketed in Tunisia for the first time ever. A QuEChERS method was performed to analyze the natural copresence of 22 mycotoxins (enniatins, beauvericin, ochratoxin A, aflatoxins, alternariol monomethyl ether, alternariol, tentoxin, zearalenone, deoxynivalenol, 3‐acetyldeoxynivalenol, 15‐acetyldeoxynivalenol, nivalenol, neosolaniol, diacetoxyscirpenol, T‐2 toxin, and HT‐2 toxin) in 122 Tunisian marketed feed samples, intended for poultry (n = 43), cattle (n = 35), rabbit (n = 12), sheep (n = 16), and horse (n = 16). Analytes detection and quantification were done using both liquid chromatography and gas chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry. The analytical method showed good linearity (R > 0.996) and sensitivity, the limits of quantification ranged from 0.1 ng/g (enniatin A1) to 225 ng/g (3‐acetyldeoxynivalenol). Eighty‐five percent of the analyzed samples were positive. Poultry (n = 43) and rabbit (n = 12) feed samples were the most contaminated. Enniatin B was the most prevalent mycotoxin with values ranged between 0.5 ng/g for horse feed and 40 ng/g for poultry feed, followed by deoxynivalenol detected from 16 ng/g in cattle feed to 250 ng/g in poultry feed. None exceeded the limits set by EU recommendations for animal feed. Mycotoxins co‐occurrence was observed at most by five different mycotoxins (26%) and up to eight mycotoxins was recorded in 5% of samples. Furthermore, a relatively high copresence rate of different fusariotoxins was registered. Even if no toxicological concern was clearly revealed, the contamination is a real fact and will probably present influence on meat production and on food safety.
Vulnerability to ethanol sensitization predicts higher intake and motivation to self‐administer ethanol: Proof of the incentive salience sensitization theory?
Authors: González‐Marín Maria del Carmen , Coune Fabien , Naassila Mickaël 
Published: November 2019

AbstractEthanol‐induced behavioral sensitization (EIBS) is thought to play a key role in addiction. However, whether EIBS is linked to an increase in the motivation to self‐administerethanol in an operant paradigm has never been demonstrated, and thus, the motivational sensitization theory (increase in drug wanting) has not been yet confirmed. We investigated using the operant ethanol self‐administrationparadigm if the motivation to self‐administerethanol (breakpoint) is increased in female mice prone to develop EIBS. Outbred female Swiss mice were treated once a day with 2.5‐g ethanol per kilogram during 10 days and challenged with the same dose of ethanol 7 days later. EIBS‐pronegroup was characterized by a significant increase in locomotion between the challenge day and day 1. When the difference was not significant, mice were considered as the “EIBS‐resistant”group. Mice were then trained to nose poke for a 20% ethanol solution reinforcer under a FR1 and then a FR‐2schedule of reinforcement. Motivation was assessed more directly with a progressive ratio schedule. Our results show that there is a positive correlation between EIBS and both the level of intake and motivation. Interestingly, acquisition of ethanol self‐administrationwas faster in sensitized mice that also display a quick and long‐lastingincrease in ethanol intake together with a lack of effect of alcohol challenge on c‐Fosexpression restricted to the dorsolateral striatum. These results further support that EIBS vulnerability is crucial in the development of addictive behaviors and suggest a potential link with habit learning processes.
Fungal functional ecology: bringing a trait‐based approach to plant‐associated fungi
Authors: Zanne Amy E. , Abarenkov Kessy , Afkhami Michelle E. , Aguilar‐Trigueros Carlos A. , Bates Scott , Bhatnagar Jennifer M. , Busby Posy E. , Christian Natalie , Cornwell William K. , Crowther Thomas W. , Flores‐Moreno Habacuc , Floudas Dimitrios , Gazis Romina , Hibbett David , Kennedy Peter , Lindner Daniel L. , Maynard Daniel S. , Milo Amy M. , Nilsson Rolf Henrik , Powell Jeff , Schildhauer Mark , Schilling Jonathan , Treseder Kathleen K. 
Published: November 2019

ABSTRACTFungi play many essential roles in ecosystems. They facilitate plant access to nutrients and water, serve as decay agents that cycle carbon and nutrients through the soil, water and atmosphere, and are major regulators of macro‐organismal populations. Although technological advances are improving the detection and identification of fungi, there still exist key gaps in our ecological knowledge of this kingdom, especially related to function.Trait‐based approaches have been instrumental in strengthening our understanding of plant functional ecology and, as such, provide excellent models for deepening our understanding of fungal functional ecology in ways that complement insights gained from traditional and ‐omics‐based techniques. In this review, we synthesize current knowledge of fungal functional ecology, taxonomy and systematics and introduce a novel database of fungal functional traits (FunFun). FunFunis built to interface with other databases to explore and predict how fungal functional diversity varies by taxonomy, guild, and other evolutionary or ecological grouping variables. To highlight how a quantitative trait‐based approach can provide new insights, we describe multiple targeted examples and end by suggesting next steps in the rapidly growing field of fungal functional ecology.