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Prioritisation of root cause analysis in production disturbance management
Authors: Soares Ito Adriana , Ylipää Torbjörn , Gullander Per , Bokrantz Jon , Skoogh Anders 
Published: June 2021

PurposeManufacturing companies struggle to manage production disturbances. One step of such management deals with prioritising those disturbances which should undergo root cause analysis. The focus of this work is on two areas. First, investigating current challenges faced by manufacturing companies when prioritising root cause analysis of production disturbances. Second, identifying the stakeholders and factors impacted by production disturbances. Understanding the current challenges and identifying impacted stakeholders and factors allows the development of more efficient prioritisation strategies and, thus, contributes to the reduction of frequency and impact of disturbances.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve the intended purpose of this research, a qualitative approach was chosen. A series of interviews was conducted with practitioners, to identify current challenges. A series of focus groups was also held, to identify the impacted stakeholders and factors by disturbances.FindingsVarious challenges were identified. These are faced by manufacturing companies in their prioritisation of production disturbances and relate to the time needed, criteria used, centralisation of the process, perspective considered and data support. It was also found that a wide range of stakeholders is impacted by production disturbances, surpassing the limits of production and maintenance departments. Furthermore, the most critical factors impacted are quality, work environment, safety, time, company results, customer satisfaction, productivity, deliverability, resource utilisation, profit, process flow, plannability, machine health and reputation.Originality/valueThe current situation regarding root cause analysis prioritisation has not been identified in previous works. Moreover, there has been no prior systematic identification of the various stakeholders and factors impacted by production disturbances.
Developing a maintenance-focussed conservation model: an Australian overview
Authors: Cruz Arturo , Coffey Vaughan , Chan Tommy H.T. , Perovic Miljenka 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThis paper presents a conceptual design process for developing a maintenance-focused heritage conservation model. Currently, there are several intervention approaches that can be applied in conservation from reconstruction, restoration and repairs to a “do-nothing” approach. This paper examines whether a maintenance solution is more than just an option or a necessity. The aim of the paper is to study the challenges and opportunities when putting more emphasis on the maintenance approach in conservation.Design/methodology/approachThis research was conducted in an Australian context, where many major buildings were constructed from the 19th and 20th centuries and are now categorised as “modern heritage”. three case studies were undertaken to inform this paper and others. In addition, 17 global heritage conservation experts were interviewed, and their responses were analysed. Also, comparative field observations and archival records were examined and used to develop the initial framework model. Finally, using focus group discussions amongst 7 experts, the framework was reviewed and formally validated in order to ensure the development of a useful model for use in devising an effective maintenance management plan and monitoring conditions in heritage buildings.FindingsThis paper supports others in a series that have already been accepted by this journal, focussing the research on heritage building conservation being conducted in Australia, the homeland of the Burra Charter. The other papers are entitled (1) model for the maintenance-focused heritage building conservation and (2) engineering in heritage conservation.Originality/valueThe paper examines contemporary issues in heritage building maintenance and conservation in Australia and focusses specifically on the lack of focus on maintenance as a conservation intervention for heritage buildings.
Health information-seeking behavior in the time of COVID-19: information horizons methodology to decipher source path during a global pandemic
Authors: Zimmerman Margaret S. 
Published: June 2021

PurposeTo determine the differences, as represented by information horizons mapping, in the health information-seeking behavior from a group of participants between March 2019 and April 2020 of the novel coronavirus pandemic.Design/methodology/approachIn March 2019, the author conducted a study on health information-seeking behavior in which 149 participants drew information horizons maps in a health-related context. They also took health and information literacy assessments. This exact study was replicated using the same population in April 2020 to determine the differences in what the participants drew on their maps and how these changes interacted with their health and information literacy, their age and their education.FindingsThere is a statistically significant difference in the increased number of sources and the ranked quality of the sources that people used during the pandemic. Participants were much more likely to use credible sources and news sources, especially if they were older, more educated and had higher literacy levels – both health and information. They also relied heavily on social media. The participant group in the pandemic had a much heavier reliance on sources that are often used in a passive encountering way but engaging with them in an active information-seeking manner. The health information-seeking behavior in this study did not adhere to other research that found issue with information overload, avoidance and cyberchondria in response to crisis situations.Originality/valueThis article utilizes information horizons methodology to explore pre- and post-pandemic information-seeking. It is completely unique in this approach.
“Data stickiness” in interagency government data sharing: a case study
Authors: Zhou Lihong , Chen Longqi , Han Yingying 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThe provision of high-quality e-Government services requires efficient and collaborative sharing of data across varied types of government agencies. However, interagency government data sharing (IDS) is not always spontaneous, active and unconditional. Adopting a stickiness theory, this paper reports on a research study, which explores the causes of data stickiness in IDS.Design/methodology/approachThis study employed an inductive case study approach. Twenty-three officials from the government of City M in Hubei Province, Central China, were approached and interviewed using a semi-structured question script.FindingsThe analysis of the interview data pointed to 27 causes of data stickiness in five main themes: data sharing willingness; data sharing ability; data articulatability; data residence; and data absorptive capacity. The analysis revealed that interagency tensions and lack of preparedness of individual agencies are the main causes of data stickiness in IDS.Originality/valueThe case setting is based on China's Government, but the findings offer useful insights and indications that can be shared across international borders.
Potential COVID-19 impacts on the transition to Industry 4.0 in the Brazilian manufacturing sector
Authors: Cazeri Gustavo Tietz , Anholon Rosley , Santa-Eulalia Luis Antonio , Rampasso Izabela Simon 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this viewpoint is to present some reflections about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic impacts on the transition to Industry 4.0 in the Brazilian manufacturing sector context.Design/methodology/approachInitially, a bibliographic research study was carried out to establish a theoretical background and contextualization. After analysing different kinds of documents, the authors of this viewpoint discussed potential COVID-19 impacts on the transition to Industry 4.0 in the Brazilian manufacturing sector. A multidisciplinary discursive approach was used in the debates.FindingsThe COVID-19 pandemic will negatively influence the transition of Brazilian manufacturing sector to Industry 4.0. Despite the fact that some “World Class Companies” based in Brazil still continue the transition process towards the “Digital Revolution”, most of Brazilian manufacturing companies are postponing important initiatives related to Industry 4.0 due to uncertainties. In addition, policies promoting innovation are increasingly necessary.Practical implicationsThis viewpoint presents interesting implications for researchers and society. Researchers can use these reflections to structure surveys or case studies to better understand the aforementioned impacts on companies due to the pandemic. These reflections can also be used by society for public policy debates. For companies, the information presented highlights the relevance of Industry 4.0 as an important phenomenon to manufacturing sector and companies' competitiveness.Originality/valueThis viewpoint presents reflections which may be used to encourage debates about how to manage digital transformation in the manufacturing sector during an unstable environment.
Linking coopetition benefits and innovative performance within small and medium-sized enterprises networks: a strategic approach on knowledge sharing and direct collaboration
Authors: Vătămănescu Elena-Mădălina , Mitan Andreea , Andrei Andreia Gabriela , Ghigiu Alexandru Mihai 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThe present study aims to tackle SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) managers' awareness of coopetition benefits underpinning the process of knowledge sharing with a view to achieve innovative performance. The scrutiny of coopetition is placed within the context of SMEs strategic networks, which foster a fertile ground for competitive knowledge sharing and direct collaboration among members.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 102 top managers and business owners of European steel SMEs were questioned regarding various issues related to coopetition, knowledge, collaboration and innovative performance strategies. The collected data were analyzed via the technique of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).FindingsThe obtained values confirm that intense competition in the field stimulates SMEs to become aware of the benefits of coopetition. This awareness directly influences the innovative performance of the SMEs, as well as their interest in competitive knowledge sharing and their willingness to engage in direct collaboration. Direct collaboration catalyzes more intense competitive knowledge sharing at the inter-unit level whereas both direct collaboration and competitive knowledge sharing lead to better innovative performance in the case of the studied steel SMEs.Research limitations/implicationsA key theoretical contribution resides in revealing the influence of manifold factors in the overall equation of innovative performance, integrating competition, coopetition and knowledge sharing as antecedents.Originality/valueThe research advances a phenomenological view on SMEs networks in their strategy to leverage competitive knowledge and enhance system-driven innovation.
Do governmental, technological and organizational factors influence the performance of financial management systems?
Authors: Chen Yu , Hao Shengbin , Li A. 
Published: June 2021

PurposeThe critical issue in financial management is investigating the role of government in an organization's economy. Governmental facilities, loans and long-term financial plans may affect the performance of financial management systems. Financial management systems may be affected by various other factors, such as organizational, technological and governmental factors. Studying and investigating the influence of organizational, technological and governmental factors on financial management systems' performance is the primary goal of this paper.Design/methodology/approachFinancial management has always been affected by the increasing role of technology. Also, the use of financial software, the entry of computer-based computing and math planning are examples of technology entry to financial management that has led to changes in recent years. Data were collected from the insurance offices through a questionnaire. Distributed questionnaires were conducted on a Likert scale. The causal model has been appraised by the structural equation modeling (SEM) method that has been utilized to assess the validity and reliability of the model. The software has been used to evaluate the questionnaire, and the hypotheses of the research are evaluated using SPSS 22 and SMART-PLS software.FindingsThe results showed that organizational, technological and governmental factors directly affect financial management systems' performance. For this reason, the role of organizational, technological and governmental factors on the success of financial management systems in insurance companies must be considered for decision-making in the future.Research limitations/implicationsThis study includes some restrictions required to be examined in assessing the outcomes. First, sample research was selected from the managers of the insurance offices in Harbin, China. So, the sample size is not big, and the generalization of the results is limited. Second, the current research might have ignored other variables, which affect the performance of financial management systems. Future researchers intend to investigate the impact of investments and projects on financial management systems' performance as a proposal. Nevertheless, the subsequent investigation can assess vital factors like investments and plans on financial management systems' performance.Practical implicationsThe research also includes insurance companies and all departments and individuals associated with financial management systems somehow.Originality/valueIn the current article, the performance of financial management systems is highlighted, and the method to resolve the issue has been utilized as an experimental example. This article's introduced model supplies a comprehensive framework to investigate the impact of organizational, technological and governmental factors on financial management systems' performance.
Influence of reduced diffusing capacity and FEV1on outcome after cardiac surgery
Authors: Risom Emilie C. , Buggeskov Katrine B. , Petersen René H. , Mortensen Jann , Ravn Hanne B. 
Published: June 2021

BackgroundImpaired lung function is a well‐known risk factor in cardiac surgery patients and reduced forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) is associated with increased mortality. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the influence of impaired diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) in unselected cardiac surgery patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of impaired DLCO and/or reduced FEV1on post‐operative mortality and morbidity in cardiac surgery patients.MethodsIn a prospective cohort study, 390 patients scheduled for elective cardiac surgery underwent preoperative lung function test including spirometry and DLCO measurements. We defined reduced FEV1as FEV1below lower limit of normal (LLN) and impaired DLCO as DLCO <60% of predicted.ResultsMortality within 1 year (90‐570 days) was significantly higher in patients with impaired DLCO (12% vs 3%,P = .010) and with reduced FEV1(9% vs 3%,P = .028). Mortality was higher in patients with impaired DLCO both in the presence and absence of FEV1 < LLN. In multivariate analysis, only impaired DLCO [OR: 3.3, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.4‐7.5;P = .005] and age (OR: 1.1 per year, 95% CI 1.0‐1.2;P = .001) were independent predictors of the combined outcome of mortality and prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay. Impaired DLCO was also associated with post‐operative respiratory complications.ConclusionIn patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery, preoperative impaired FEV1and DLCO were associated with increased mortality and morbidity. In multivariate analysis, only DLCO and age were independent predictors of a combined outcome of mortality and prolonged ICU stay.
Human muscle stem cells are refractory to aging
Authors: Novak James S. , Mázala Davi A. G. , Nearing Marie , Hindupur Ravi , Uapinyoying Prech , Habib Nayab F. , Dickson Tessa , Ioffe Olga B. , Harris Brent T. , Fidelia‐Lambert Marie N. , Rossi Christopher T. , Hill D. Ashely , Wagner Kathryn R. , Hoffman Eric P. , Partridge Terence A. 
Published: June 2021

AbstractAge‐related loss of muscle mass and strength is widely attributed to limitation in the capacity of muscle resident satellite cells to perform their myogenic function. This idea contains two notions that have not been comprehensively evaluated by experiment. First, it entails the idea that we damage and lose substantial amounts of muscle in the course of our normal daily activities. Second, it suggests that mechanisms of muscle repair are in some way exhausted, thus limiting muscle regeneration. A third potential option is that the aged environment becomes inimical to the conduct of muscle regeneration. In the present study, we used our established model of human muscle xenografting to test whether muscle samples taken from cadavers, of a range of ages, maintained their myogenic potential after being transplanted into immunodeficient mice. We find no measurable difference in regeneration across the range of ages investigated up to 78 years of age. Moreover, we report that satellite cells maintained their myogenic capacity even when muscles were grafted 11 days postmortem in our model. We conclude that the loss of muscle mass with increasing age is not attributable to any intrinsic loss of myogenicity and is most likely a reflection of progressive and detrimental changes in the muscle microenvironment such as to disfavor the myogenic function of these cells.
Dual trajectories of cannabis and alcohol use among young adults in a state with legal nonmedical cannabis
Authors: Guttmannova Katarina , Fleming Charles B. , Rhew Isaac C. , Alisa Abdallah Devon , Patrick Megan E. , Duckworth Jennifer C. , Lee Christine M. 
Published: June 2021

AbstractBackgroundUnderstanding the nature of the association between cannabis and alcohol use within individuals over time in the era of legalized cannabis is of crucial importance for assessing the public health consequences of increasing cannabis use. An important unanswered question is whether cannabis and alcohol use substitute for one another. Specifically, is greater use of one substance associated with less use of the other substance (i.e., a negative association) or are the substances complementary and their association positive?MethodsWe used 24 consecutive months of data on a young adult sample (n = 774; 56% female, age 18–25 during the study) who drank alcohol in the year prior to enrollment. The sample was recruited in Washington State in 2015/2016 (after legalization of nonmedical cannabis) using media advertisements and community flyers and outreach. Using parallel process latent growth curve models, we assessed three types of association between cannabis and alcohol use across the 24‐month period: (1) an association between average levels of cannabis and alcohol use; (2) an association between rates of change in cannabis and alcohol use; and (3) correlations between shorter‐term deviations/fluctuations off of longer‐term trajectories of level and change in cannabis and alcohol use.ResultsWe found a positive association between the average frequency of cannabis and alcohol use; individuals who used cannabis more frequently on average also drank alcohol more frequently on average. Change over time in cannabis use was positively associated with change in alcohol use. There was also a contemporaneous positive association between fluctuations in cannabis and alcohol use.ConclusionsOverall, we found no evidence of substitution. Rather, the results suggest a complementary relationship between cannabis and alcohol use, such that the use of cannabis and alcohol rises and falls together.
Institutional trading in stock market anomalies in Australia
Authors: Zhong Angel 
Published: June 2021

AbstractThis study examines the role played by institutional investors in Australia. With a unique database that provides comprehensive coverage of institutional ownership, this study is the first to examine the overall performance of all institutions in the Australian equity market. Institutional investors do not outperform the market. Examining their trading activities in greater detail, we find that institutional investors do not exploit well‐known stock market anomalies, with the exception of momentum. Institutional investors are also found to sell loser stocks heavily at the end of the financial year, thus contributing to a strong quarter‐end momentum effect.
Historical trends for the standards in scrotal ultrasonography: What was, what is and what will be normal
Authors: Lotti Francesco , Bertolotto Michele , Maggi Mario 
Published: June 2021

AbstractBackgroundUltrasonography is the gold standard imaging method for scrotal investigation. Colour Doppler ultrasonography, contrast‐enhanced ultrasonography and sonoelastography allow sonographers to assess size, echotexture, vascular features and stiffness of the scrotal organs and abnormalities. Scrotal ultrasonography has been used to investigate male reproductive health, scrotal pain, masses and trauma. However, ultrasonography thresholds/classifications used to distinguish normal and pathologic features of the scrotal organs have changed over time, and have not yet been fully standardized.ObjectivesTo evaluate historical trends for the standards in scrotal ultrasonography: what was, what is and what will be normal.MethodsAn extensive Medline search was performed identifying the most relevant studies in the English language from inception to date.ResultsWe provide here (i) a brief overview of the history of ultrasonography, (ii) current indications for scrotal ultrasonography and (iii) previous and current normal values, cut‐offs and classifications of the main colour‐Doppler ultrasonography parameters/characteristics of the scrotal organs, as derived from recent guidelines and evidence‐based studies. In addition, we report recommendations and the clinical utility of contrast‐enhanced ultrasonography and sonoelastography. Finally, we discuss critical issues needing further evidence and future directions to fill in the current gaps.DiscussionSeveral studies on scrotal ultrasonography are available. However, guidelines/recommendations dealing with specific ultrasonography applications have been published only in recent years. More recently, the European Academy of Andrology published evidence‐based scrotal colour‐Doppler ultrasonography reference ranges/normative parameters derived from a cohort of healthy, fertile men. In addition, a standardization of the methodology to evaluate qualitative and quantitative colour‐Doppler ultrasonography parameters was reported. Other international societies reported indications, methodological standards, clinical utility and limitations of contrast‐enhanced ultrasonography and sonoelastography.ConclusionsTo date, colour‐Doppler ultrasonography normative values for the scrotal organs are available. However, a wide international consensus on assessment and classification of several ultrasonography parameters is still lacking. An alignment of the world societies on these issues is advocated.