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Chronicles of one woman’s journey towards well-being: acceptance
Authors: Mullen Jo 
Published: November 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and reflections of one woman’s journey towards well-being.

Design/methodology/approach
A narrative approach has been taken to structure reflections based on lived experience.

Findings
Reflections are offered based on a personal journey towards well-being.

Originality/value
This paper adds to the accounts of the lived experience of the journey towards well-being, and as such, contributes to the understanding of the process of rebuilding a life.
Evaluating the online shopping behavior among Egyptian college-educated community
Authors: Aref Mayada M. , Okasha Ahmed E. 
Published: November 2019

PurposeIn a dynamic environment, understanding the consumer’s behavior in an online market is critical for the development of online retailers’ strategies. In Egypt, although the number of internet users is growing rapidly, online shopping is at an early stage of development. In addition, there is a lack of knowledge about the behavior of Egyptians toward online shopping and the factors that influence their behavior.Design/methodology/approachTo demonstrate the applicability of the technology acceptance model (TAM), this research applies an extended TAM to analyze the factors that impact the Egyptian consumers’ online shopping behavior. Structural equation modeling is used for fitting the data and testing the hypothesis.FindingsFindings revealed that perceived enjoyment, perceived ease of use, social norm and perceived risk have significant influences on the respondents to shop online; while the site language effect was insignificant.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has mainly four limitations. The first concerning the sample, it should cover diversified areas other than Cairo and should include respondents from different education levels. Future studies may consider using a national sample of current and potential online shoppers to be able to generalize the results. Second, the questionnaire should include questions about the levels of education and the level of income to analyze if they influence actual online shopping. Third, although the benefits of using online surveys such as reducing the costs and time and collecting data more accurately compared to paper-pencil surveys, the low response rate may lead to non-response bias. Finally, constructs such as website content, design, and response could be added to the TAM to examine different aspects of website functionalities on the actual shopping.Originality/valueConsidering that online shopping is still at the early stage of development in Egypt, there is a need to examine the factors that influence the behavior of Egyptian consumers while adopting online shopping. To fill in this gap, this study is analyzing the factors impacting the consumers’ decisions to shop online by examining a sample of students from the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University. This study will contribute to providing an empirical application of the TAM on the Egyptian consumers in addition to, enhancing the knowledge of electronic retailers about the factors that drive consumers toward shopping online.
Does stress affect nonverbal engagement in teams? A case study in professional team sport
Authors: Serpell Benjamin G. , Larkham Stephen , Cook Christian J. 
Published: November 2019

Purpose
Team effectiveness is often predicated by a group’s ability to communicate. However, the effect of stress response on communication success, particularly nonverbal engagement, and how this might affect team performance, is not clear; a “phenomenon” this study sought to explore.

Design/methodology/approach
This was an observational study in a cohort of professional rugby players. Participants gave presentations to their peers on two separate occasions during a “live-in” camp designed to have psychologically stressful elements. Presentations were video recorded and audience engagement was measured. Testosterone and cortisol were used as biomarkers of stress response, with a high testosterone–cortisol ratio considered positive. A team training session followed the presentations and participants were rated for training quality.

Findings
A small decline in testosterone was observed each day after waking. Conversely, cortisol rose after waking, with the rise being the highest on the first day. A decline in testosterone–cortisol ratio was also seen each day after waking; the decline was greatest on the first day. Presentation duration and audience engagement was greatest for the second presentation; when the testosterone-cortisol ratio decline and the cortisol increase after waking was smaller. Training quality was also better that day. Pooled data revealed a moderate inverse relationship and weak positive relationships for audience engagement with post-meeting cortisol and post-meeting testosterone–cortisol ratio, respectively. Training quality was related to testosterone and testosterone–cortisol ratio, but inversely related to cortisol.

Originality/value
This study suggests that in stressful conditions, as suggested by an awakening hormone response, communication and team performance could become compromised with reduced ability to engage with others.
Group organizational citizenship behavior and knowledge sharing
Authors: Afshar Jalili Yasha , Salemipour Farideh 
Published: November 2019

Purpose
This study aims to examine the influence of organizational citizenship behavior’s sub-constructs including altruism, civic virtue, sportsmanship, conscientiousness and courtesy on knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). It also pays attention to the effects of group emotional climate on the relationship between organizational citizenship behavior and knowledge sharing.

Design/methodology/approach
This research was conducted based on the quantitative research strategy by applying structural equation modeling. Using a random sampling method, this research surveyed 116 participants and analyzed the data via partial least equation modeling.

Findings
The results claim that altruism, conscientiousness and civic virtue have a significant effect on KSB, while the relationship between courtesy and sportsmanship with KSB were not significant. Furthermore, the findings depict that positive and negative workgroup emotional climate would impede or enhance KSB among people with a high level of altruism, conscientiousness and civic virtue.

Practical implications
Given the importance of knowledge sharing in the today knowledge economy, by comprehending the influence of group organizational citizenship behavior’s sub-constructs on knowledge sharing, managers would improve organizational knowledge sharing by developing a culture encouraging altruism, conscientiousness and civic virtue as a substitute for incentive pay. Moreover, promoting an emotionally supportive climate fosters knowledge sharing within people.

Originality/value
This study makes three distinct additions to the knowledge sharing literature. First, although there are little studies that investigate the relationship between organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB) and KS, a few of them examine the effects of OCB’s sub-constructs on KS behavior. Second, this is one of the first studies that examined the moderating role of workgroup emotional climate regarding knowledge sharing. Finally, examining the effect of OCB’s sub-constructs on KS in an Iranian public sector would contribute to the literature by broadening the examination of the constructs in a different context.
Strategies for implementing innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises
Authors: Haddad Monther I. , Williams Irene A. , Hammoud Mohamad Saleh , Dwyer Rocky J. 
Published: November 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore innovation strategies that managers of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) used to implement innovation in their organizations to meet performance goals.

Design/methodology/approach
The participants in this multiple case study research comprised randomly selected managers from SMEs operating in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with specialist expertise in successfully implementing innovation in their organizations. Individual interviews were undertaken with participants to gain both an insight and understanding regarding which innovation strategies are best suited to improve performance goal outcomes. A further analysis of workplace internal documents, policies, procedures, SMEs’ websites, review websites and press releases afforded additional insights related to the application of innovative workplace practices which supported productivity improvements in relation to performance goal outcomes.

Findings
The findings of this study identified that the role of the top management in cultivating an innovative culture, the identification of ideas as the starting point for innovation and the recognition of customers as resources for the company.

Practical implications
Implementing the findings from this study may support job creation, economy protection in downturns and contribution to economic growth, since thriving SMEs have a positive impact on community development through the generation of the employment. Furthermore, the results of this study can help in creating an increase in improving the productivity of Dubai SMEs in Dubai’s GDP, improvement in investment opportunities; better working conditions for employees and possibilities for expanding the operations of Dubai SMEs globally.

Originality/value
This study is of value because its findings may contribute to local and global economic growth. Exploring successful innovation implementation strategies in SMEs can result in useful guidelines that SME managers can use to reach the performance goals of their SMEs. Since governmental policies are critical to improving business performance, the Government of Dubai may benefit from this study by addressing key success factors for SMEs through policies and regulations. This study has particular value given the lack of studies that address the issue of innovation implementation in SMEs, especially for SMEs in emerging economies.
Evidences of aromatic degradation dominantly via the phenylacetic acid pathway in marine benthic Thermoprofundales
Authors: Liu Wei‐Wei , Pan Jie , Feng Xiaoyuan , Li Meng , Xu Ying , Wang Fengping , Zhou Ning‐Yi 
Published: November 2019

SummaryThermoprofundales (Marine Benthic Group D archaea, MBG‐D) is a newly proposed archaeal order and widely distributed in global marine sediment, and the members in the order may play a vital role in carbon cycling. However, the lack of pure cultures of these oeganisms has hampered the recognition of their catabolic roles. Here, by constructing high‐quality metagenome‐assembled genomes (MAGs) of two new subgroups of Thermoprofundales from hydrothermal sediment and predicting their catabolic pathways, we here provide genomic evidences that Thermoprofundales are capable of degrading aromatics via the phenylacetic acid (PAA) pathway. Then, the gene sequences of phenylacetyl‐CoA ligase (PCL), a key enzyme for the PAA pathway, were searched in reference genomes. The widespread distribution of PCL genes among 14.9% of archaea and 75.9% of Thermoprofundales further supports the importance of the PAA pathway in archaea, particularly in Thermoprofundales where no ring‐cleavage dioxygenases were found. Two PCLs from Thermoprofundales MAGs, PCLM8‐3 and PCLM10‐15, were able to convert PAA to phenylacetyl‐CoA (PA‐CoA) in vitro, demonstrating the involvement of Thermoprofundales in aromatics degradation through PAA via CoA activation. Their acid tolerance (pH 5–7), high‐optimum temperatures (60°C and 80°C), thermostability (stable at 60°C and 50°C for 48 h) and broad substrate spectra imply that Thermoprofundales are capable of transforming aromatics under extreme conditions. Together with the evidence of in situ transcriptional activities for most genes related to the aromatics pathway in Thermoprofundales, these genomic, and biochemical evidences highlight the essential role of this ubiquitous and abundant archaeal order in the carbon cycle of marine sediments.
Nonmetric Cranial Trait Variation and Ancestry Estimation in Asian and Asian‐Derived Groups
Authors: Atkinson Megan L. , Tallman Sean D. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractTraditionally, precontact Native Americans and Asian groups have been conflated for aspects of the biological profile due to their distantly shared genetic history, although this grouping remains largely unexplored. This study examines craniomorphic variability to ascertain whether Asian groups can be differentiated from each other and from Asian‐derived groups using more fine‐tuned models. Cranial and mandibular data for 35 nonmetric traits were recorded on precontact Native Americans (n = 150) and modern Japanese (n = 150) and Thai (n = 150) individuals. Chi‐square analyses indicate that all groups exhibit statistically significant differences in most traits. Additionally, cross‐validated binary logistic regression equations resulted in correct classification rates in the range of 65.0–93.3% and demonstrate that sex does not contribute to statistical models. Therefore, numerous traits provide discriminatory resolution that detects differences between the samples, thus highlighting the potential utility of nonmetric traits in identifying individuals beyond the traditional African, European, and Asian forensic ancestry groupings.
Bioinformatics analysis of LINC00426 expression in lung cancer and its correlation with patients' prognosis
Authors: Du Wenjun , Sun Juan , Gu Jundong , Zhang Shiwu , Zhang Tao 
Published: November 2019

BackgroundTo investigate the expression of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) LINC00426 (long intergenic nonprotein coding RNA 426) in non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients and its correlation with their prognosis.MethodsThe expression of long noncoding RNA LINC00426 of non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database was screened. According to the expression level of LINC00426 in tumor tissue of NSCLC patients, the patients were divided into high and low LINC00426 expression groups. The correlation between LINC00426 expression group and the prognosis of the patient was analyzed by log‐rank test. A total of 72 NSCLC patients who had undergone surgery were retrospectively included in this study. LINC00426 relative expression of tumor and normal lung tissue of the included 72 NSCLC patients were examined by real‐time quantitative PCR assay. The correlation between LINC00426 expression and the patients’ clinical characteristics were also evaluated.ResultsLINC00426 relative expression was not statistically different between cancer and normal tissue (P > 0.05) of NSCLC patients in the TCGA database. The amplification and deep deletion mutation of LINC00426 gene was found in 0.5% of NSCLC patients. The overall survival (OS) of the LINC00426 high expression group was significantly higher than that of the low expression group (HR = 0.81, P = 0.044), while there was no significant difference between the high and low expression group (HR = 0.97, P = 0.82) for disease‐free survival (DFS). LINC0042646 expression level was elevated in 46 cases in normal lung tissue compared to the tumor tissue of the 72 NSCLC patients. LINC0042646 expression level was significantly correlated with the clinical stage (P < 0.05).ConclusionLong noncoding RNA LINC00426 was downregulated in the tumor tissue of NSCLC patients and correlated with poor prognosis.
Germination behaviour of Conyza bonariensis to constant and alternating temperatures across different populations
Authors: Valencia‐Gredilla Francisco , Supiciche María L. , Chantre Guillermo R. , Recasens Jordi , Royo‐Esnal Aritz 
Published: November 2019

AbstractConyza bonariensis is one of the most problematic weed species throughout the world. It is considered highly noxious due to its interference with human activities, and especially the competition it poses with economically important crops. This research investigated the temperature requirements for seed germination of four populations of C. bonariensis with distinct origin and the influence of daily alternating temperatures. For this, a set of germination tests were performed in growth chambers to explore the effect of constant and alternating temperatures. Seeds of the four populations (from Lleida, Badajoz and Seville, Spain and Bahía Blanca, Argentina) were maintained at constant temperatures ranging from 5 to 35°C. The final germination and cardinal temperatures (base, optimum and maximum) of each population were obtained. We also tested the influence of daily alternating temperatures on final germination. To do so, seeds were exposed to two temperature regimes: 5/15, 10/20, 15/25, 20/30 and 25/35°C night/day temperature (intervals increasing 5°C, with constant oscillation of 10°C) and to 18/22, 16/24, 14/26, 12/28 and 10/30°C night/day temperature (intervals with average of 20°C, but increasing the oscillation in 4°C between intervals). In general, all populations behaved similarly, with the highest germination percentages occurring in the optimum temperature range (between 21.7°C and 22.3°C) for both constant and alternating temperatures. In general, climatic origin affected germination response, where seeds obtained from the coldest origin exhibited the highest germination percentage at the lowest temperature assayed. In addition, we observed that the alternating temperatures can positively affect total germination, especially in oscillations that were further from the average optimum temperature (20°C), with high germination percentage for the oscillations of 15/25, 20/30, 18/22, 16/24, 14/26, 12/28 and 10/30°C in all populations. The cardinal temperatures obtained were significantly different across the populations. These results provide information that will facilitate a better understanding of the behaviour of Conyza and improve current field emergence models.
Acceptability of an eHealth Intervention to Prevent Alcohol‐Exposed Pregnancy Among American Indian/Alaska Native Teens
Authors: Hanson Jessica D. , Weber Tess L. , Shrestha Umit , Bares Valerie J. , Seiber Michaela , Ingersoll Karen 
Published: November 2019

BackgroundA tribally led Changing High‐Risk Alcohol Use and Increasing Contraception Effectiveness Study (CHOICES) Program has successfully decreased the risk of alcohol‐exposed pregnancies (AEPs) among adult American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women by either reducing risky drinking or increasing contraception use. However, a community needs assessment revealed a need to implement a similar intervention with AI/AN teens. The goal of the project was to develop and establish the acceptability of CHOICES for AI/AN teens.MethodsKey informant interviews were conducted to review the existing OST CHOICES intervention. After modifications to the existing program, focus groups with AI/AN teens were conducted to ensure validity and to finalize the OST CHAT (CHOICES for American Indian Teens) intervention.ResultsKey informant (N = 15) participants suggested that a Web‐based intervention may increase teen engagement by making the intervention more interactive and visually stimulating. Based on this formative research, CHAT was developed via Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap). Feedback on the online CHAT curriculum was given by focus groups comprised of AI/AN adolescents, and participants felt that this type of intervention would be both acceptable and able to implement with a community of reservation‐based teens.ConclusionsThis study outlines the development of a Web‐based intervention for an AEP intervention for AI/AN teens and will inform future prevention efforts. Implications include an expansion of the evidence‐based CHOICES intervention for AI/AN teens and also development of a Web‐based intervention for rural, reservation‐based AI/AN communities.
Non‐chewing diets and cerumen impaction in the external ear canal in a residential aged care population
Authors: Morley Hannah , Panak Vanessa , Mulders Wilhelmina H. A. M. , Goulios Helen , Martini Angelita , Langdon Claire 
Published: November 2019

AbstractObjectiveTo examine whether diets involving reduced chewing affect the degree of cerumen impaction in older people in residential care.MethodsA total of 51 people (53% male) over 65 years (80.5 ± 9.3) were recruited from two residential aged care facilities in Perth, Australia. Participants were classified as “chewers” (on unrestricted or soft food diets), or “non‐chewers” (on pureed or nil by mouth diets), and completed a survey about predisposing factors for cerumen impaction. Otoscopy and tympanometry were used to assess cerumen impaction and ear canal occlusion. Participants with excess cerumen were referred for wax removal.ResultsNo significant difference in cerumen accumulation was found between groups. However, 57% of participants showed excess cerumen requiring removal.ConclusionDiets involving reduced chewing are not associated with increased cerumen in older people in residential care. The prevalence of cerumen impaction is high in this population, and improved cerumen screening and management is needed in residential aged care.
Erythema papulatum centrifugum and new diagnostic criteria
Authors: Zhang Li‐wen , Wang Wen‐ju , Jiang Cun‐huo , Lu Yong‐hong , Li Cong‐hui , Li Lin , Fu Li‐xin , Li Jia‐yi , Chen Tao , Li Fen 
Published: November 2019

AbstractErythema papulatum centrifugum (EPC), also known as erythema papulosa semicircularis recidivans (EPSR), is distinct from eczema and other well‐described figurate erythemas characterised by annular erythematous lesions. We report 7 cases of EPC and propose new diagnostic criteria including the following: (i) EPC is characterised by single or multiple recurrent expanding annular or semi annular erythema with central regression, surrounded by tiny red papules; (ii) the lesions regularly relapse and resolve; (iii) the histopathologic feature shows superficial perivascular inflammation with or without mild inflammation around sweat glands in the mid dermis and (iv) patients lack other associated cutaneous or internal abnormalities.
Impact on quality of life in patients with dermatophytosis
Authors: Mushtaq Sabha , Faizi Nafis , Amin Syed S. , Adil Mohammad , Mohtashim Mohammad 
Published: November 2019

AbstractBackground/ObjectivesDermatophytosis can have a significant effect on patient’s psychosocial and economic life. Despite this, knowledge on the quality of life (QoL) in patients with dermatophytosis is limited. The objective of the present study was to assess the quality of life in patients with dermatophytosis.MethodsThis was a cross‐sectional study conducted in the Department of Dermatology at a tertiary care hospital from August 2018 to December 2018. All the patients with dermatophytosis aged ≥16 years were included and evaluated for impact on quality of life. The association of Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores with disease characteristics was assessed using t‐test, ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation test, as applicable.ResultsA total of 348 patients were analysed. The mean ± SD DLQI score in our study was 13.4 ± 7.3. Dermatophytosis was found to have a very large effect on the QoL in majority (44.8%) of our patients. DLQI questions pertaining to symptoms and feelings and daily activity had the highest impact on patients. The DLQI score was significantly affected by the number of sites involved (P < 0.001), body surface area (P < 0.001) and the severity of symptoms (P = 0.007).ConclusionDermatophytosis was found to have a significant impact on the QoL of affected patients. The DLQI score was influenced by the severity of the disease. This study also underscores the feasibility of DLQI score based QoL assessment in dermatophytosis.