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Appraisals matter: relationships between entrepreneurs' stress appraisals and venture-based outcomes
Authors: Bennett Andrew A. , Lanivich Stephen E. , Moeini Gharagozloo M. Mahdi , Akbulut Yusuf 
Published: April 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate how stress appraisals (i.e. cognitive evaluations) influence entrepreneurial outcomes like expected financial well-being, life satisfaction, business growth and exit intentions.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a mixed-methods approach to provide methodological triangulation by analyzing data from two independent samples (qualitative data from 100 entrepreneurs in Study 1; quantitative regression analysis of a sample of 142 entrepreneurs in Study 2).FindingsResults from the qualitative exploration (Study 1) show that entrepreneurs appraised venture-related stressors differently as a challenge, threat or hindrance. The quantitative study (Study 2) found that challenge stress appraisals were positively related to expected financial well-being and expected life satisfaction, threat stress appraisals were negatively related to expected financial well-being and positively related to business exit intentions, and hindrance stress appraisals were positively related to expected business growth and negatively related to business exit intentions.Originality/valueMost entrepreneurship research focuses on stressors rather than appraisals of the stressor. Drawing upon the transactional theory of stress that explains how stress appraisals are an important consideration for understanding the stress process, these two studies showed that stress appraisals differ for each entrepreneur (Study 1) and that stress appraisals explain more variance in many entrepreneurial outcomes than stressors (Study 2).
Towards complexity-sensitive book metrics for scholarly monographs in national databases for research output
Authors: Sīle Linda , Guns Raf , Zuccala Alesia A. , Engels Tim C.E. 
Published: April 2021

PurposeThis study investigates an approach to book metrics for research evaluation that takes into account the complexity of scholarly monographs. This approach is based on work sets – unique scholarly works and their within-work related bibliographic entities – for scholarly monographs in national databases for research output.Design/methodology/approachThis study examines bibliographic records on scholarly monographs acquired from four European databases (VABB in Flanders, Belgium; CROSBI in Croatia; CRISTIN in Norway; COBISS in Slovenia). Following a data enrichment process using metadata from OCLC WorldCat and Amazon Goodreads, the authors identify work sets and the corresponding ISBNs. Next, on the basis of the number of ISBNs per work set and the presence in WorldCat, they design a typology of scholarly monographs: Globally visible single-expression works, Globally visible multi-expression works, Miscellaneous and Globally invisible works.FindingsThe findings show that the concept “work set” and the proposed typology can aid the identification of influential scholarly monographs in the social sciences and humanities (i.e. the Globally visible multi-expression works).Practical implicationsIn light of the findings, the authors outline requirements for the bibliographic control of scholarly monographs in national databases for research output that facilitate the use of the approach proposed here.Originality/valueThe authors use insights from library and information science (LIS) to construct complexity-sensitive book metrics. In doing so, the authors, on the one hand, propose a solution to a problem in research evaluation and, on the other hand, bring to attention the need for a dialogue between LIS and neighbouring communities that work with bibliographic data.
Predictors of recycling behavior: a survey-based study in the city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Authors: AlHaj Ali Suhib , Kawaf Lutfi , Masadeh Islam , Saffarini Zaineh , Abdullah Reem , Barqawi Hiba 
Published: April 2021

PurposeSharjah is the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) third largest city and third highest waste producer (9.9% of ˜26 million in 2012). A total of about ˜$1bn has been invested into programs pursuing zero-landfill waste by 100% recycling. Besides infrastructure, assessing knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) are needed for effective waste management. The purpose of this study is to examine recycling KAP in Sharjah.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional study, using pilot-tested questionnaires, was conducted among public venues during March and April 2016. A total of 400 residents (18–55 years) were selected via convenience sampling. SPSS-22 was used for analysis.FindingsMean age [28 years (±9.4)] with 56.5% females. Knowledge level [51.8% (±18.1)]; students reported the highest (53.7%, p = 0.007, 95% CI [51.4–56.1]). 22.9% knew recycling benefits, 31.2% knew how to correctly prepare items. Attitude level 92.6% (±16.5); 51.1% and 46.8% would recycle more with a financial reward or penalty, respectively. 70.4% reported practicing recycling; 16.0% always recycle. Logistic regression model indicated knowledge (OR = 1.013, 95% CI [1.001–1.025]) and attitude (OR = 1.014, 95% CI [1.001–1.028]) as the only significant predictors of recycling practice.Originality/valueThis is the first study measuring recycling KAP in the UAE. Results could be starting points for improved local waste management and subsequently reduced public health concerns.
The role of leadership and communication in internal city branding
Authors: Piehler Rico , Roessler Ayla , Burmann Christoph 
Published: April 2021

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the brand-oriented leadership of a city’s mayor and city online brand communication as brand management-related antecedents of residents’ city brand commitment. It thus examines if city brand managers can apply internal branding concepts from the corporate branding domain in a city branding context.

Design/methodology/approach
The relationships between the brand management-related antecedents and the internal city branding (ICB) objective are tested through structural equation modeling using cross-sectional survey data of 414 residents of a German city.

Findings
Both the brand-oriented leadership of the mayor in terms of acting as a role model by living the city brand and its identity and by showing commitment to the brand and the city’s online brand communication in terms of its quality have positive effects on residents’ city brand commitment. Moderation analyses reveal no significant differences between the path estimates for age, place of birth, duration of residency and education. However, the results differ significantly for gender.

Research limitations/implications
As this study’s sample is limited to only one city in Germany, further research needs to investigate the relationships in different cities and other countries to ensure the generalizability of the results. Future studies might also include other aspects of city brand communication, as well as cognitive and behavioural ICB objectives.

Practical implications
To increase residents’ city brand commitment, city brand managers should ensure that a city’s online brand communication is adequate, complete, credible, useful and clear. Furthermore, through creating awareness for the importance of a mayor’s brand-oriented leadership and through educating and training the mayor to engage in this specific form of brand-oriented transformational leadership, city brand managers can increase residents’ emotional attachment with the city brand.

Originality/value
This study integrates internal branding research from the corporate branding domain with place and city branding research. It confirms that certain aspects of internal branding (i.e. brand-oriented leadership, brand communication and brand commitment) are applicable not only in the corporate branding domain but also in other branding contexts such as city branding if adapted properly.
Strategy and what it means to be strategic: redefining strategic, operational, and tactical decisions
Authors: Khalifa Azaddin Salem 
Published: April 2021

PurposeThe confusion over what counts as “strategic” is widely acknowledged to be a problem for both research and practice. The paper aims to develop a robust definition of “strategic decisions” and a classifying tool that distinguishes them from grand tactical, tactical, and other organizational decisions.Design/methodology/approachAn extensive literature review focused on the leading journals is carried out. Articles having “strategic decision” in the abstract are retrieved from EBSCO Host and ProQuest One Academic databases. Definitions of “strategic decisions” are critically assessed and classified to form the trigger and basis of the development of new definition.FindingsThe literature review identifies five approaches by which strategic decisions are defined, and their limitations are exposed. The proposed definitions of “strategic,” grand tactical, and tactical decisions, and the novel classification tree, used to distinguish those decisions, are shown to be more accurate and robust than those previously offered in the literature.Originality/valueNew definitions of “strategic,” grand tactical, and tactical decisions are offered; and a new classifying tool is developed.
A current review of structure, functional properties, and industrial applications of pulse starches for value‐added utilization
Authors: Ren Yikai , Yuan Tommy Z. , Chigwedere Claire Maria , Ai Yongfeng 
Published: April 2021

AbstractPulse crops have received growing attention from the agri‐food sector because they can provide advantageous health benefits and offer a promising source of starch and protein. Pea, lentil, and faba bean are the three leading pulse crops utilized for extracting protein concentrate/isolate in food industry, which simultaneously generates a rising volume of pulse starch as a co‐product. Pulse starch can be fractionated from seeds using dry and wet methods. Compared with most commercial starches, pea, lentil, and faba bean starches have relatively high amylose contents, longer amylopectin branch chains, and characteristic C‐type polymorphic arrangement in the granules. The described molecular and granular structures of the pulse starches impart unique functional attributes, including high final viscosity during pasting, strong gelling property, and relatively low digestibility in a granular form. Starch isolated from wrinkled pea—a high‐amylose mutant of this pulse crop—possesses an even higher amylose content and longer branch chains of amylopectin than smooth pea, lentil, and faba bean starches, which make the physicochemical properties and digestibility of the former distinctively different from those of common pulse starches. The special functional properties of pulse starches promote their applications in food, feed, bioplastic and other industrial products, which can be further expanded by modifying them through chemical, physical and/or enzymatic approaches. Future research directions to increase the fractionation efficiency, improve the physicochemical properties, and enhance the industrial utilization of pulse starches have also been proposed. The comprehensive information covered in this review will be beneficial for the pulse industry to develop effective strategies to generate value from pulse starch.
Modification of pulse proteins for improved functionality and flavor profile: A comprehensive review
Authors: Zha Fengchao , Rao Jiajia , Chen Bingcan 
Published: April 2021

AbstractConsumers’ preference to have a healthy eating pattern has led to an increasing demand for more nutrient‐dense and healthier plant‐based foods. Pulse proteins are exceptional quality ingredients with potential nutritional benefits, and might act as health‐promoting agents for addressing the new‐generation foods. However, the utilization of pulse protein in foods has been hampered by its relatively poor functionality and unpleasant flavor. Protein structure modification has been proved to be a useful means to improve the functionality and flavor profile of pulse protein. This paper begins with a brief introduction of hierarchical structure of pulse protein materials to better understand the structure characteristics. A comprehensive review is presented on the current techniques including chemical and enzymatic modifications and molecular breeding on pulse protein structure and functionality/flavor. The mechanism and the limitations and the toxicological concerns of these approaches are discussed. We conclude that understanding protein structure‒functionality relationship is extremely valuable in tailoring proteins for specific functional outcomes and expanding the availability of pulse proteins. Furthermore, selective protein modification is a valuable in‐depth toolkit for generating novel protein constructs with preferable functional attributes and flavor profiles. Innovative structure modification with special focus on the molecular basis for the exquisite protein designs is a pillar of pulse protein access to the desired functionality.
Classification and Diagenetic Characteristics of the Cretaceous Sandstones in the Southern Bredasdorp Basin, Offshore South Africa
Authors: BAIYEGUNHI Temitope Love , LIU Kuiwu , GWAVAVA Oswald , BAIYEGUNHI Christopher 
Published: April 2021

AbstractA systematic petrographic and geochemical studies of 92 representative sandstone samples from exploration wells E‐AH1, E‐AJ1, E‐BA1, E‐BB1 and E‐D3 in the southern part of the Bredasdorp Basin was undertaken to classify the sandstones as well as unravel the main diagenetic processes and their time relations. Petrographic study shows that the sandstones are largely subarkosic arenite and arkosic litharenite, which have underwent series of diagenetic processes as a result burial, rifting and subsequent uplift. The main diagenetic processes that have affected the reservoir properties of the sandstones are cementation by authigenic clay, carbonate and silica, growth of authigenic glauconite, dissolution of minerals and load compaction. The major diagenetic processes reducing the porosity are calcite cementation in the subarkosic arenite, and compaction and quartz cementation in arkosic litharenite. On the other hand, the formation of secondary porosity due to the partial to complete dissolution of early calcite cement, feldspars and minor grain fracturing has improved the reservoir property of the sandstone to some extent. The clay minerals in the sandstones commonly acts as pore choking cement, which reduces porosity. In general, there is no particular diagenetic process that exclusively controls the type or form of porosity evolution in the sandstones.
Drinking Motives and Drinking Consequences across Days: Differences and Similarities between Moderate, Binge, and High‐Intensity Drinking
Authors: Patrick Megan E. , Terry‐McElrath Yvonne M. 
Published: April 2021

AbstractBackgroundThe current study examined the extent to which within‐person variation in drinking motives differentiates moderate, binge, and high‐intensity drinking; and independent associations of motives and drinking intensity with alcohol use consequences in a sample of young adult drinkers from across the United States.MethodsParticipants were past 30‐day drinkers in the U.S. nationally representative Monitoring the Future 12th grade sample in 2018, who also reported alcohol use during a 14‐day data collection burst 1 year later (N = 484 people, mean age 19.3 [SD 0.40], 43% female; N = 1042 drinking days) as part of the Young Adult Daily Life Study in 2019. Weighted multilevel modeling estimated within‐ and between‐person associations of drinking motives, drinking intensity (i.e., moderate [women 1–3, men 1–4 drinks], binge [women 4–7, men 5–9 drinks], and high‐intensity drinking [women 8+, men 10+ drinks]), and number of positive and negative alcohol consequences.ResultsOn days participants reported greater enhancement and social motives, they were more likely to engage in high‐intensity (vs. binge) drinking and binge (vs. moderate) drinking and experience more positive alcohol consequences. On days participants reported greater enhancement and coping motives, they experienced more negative alcohol consequences. Binge (vs. moderate) drinking on a given day was associated with more positive and negative alcohol consequences; high‐intensity (vs. binge) drinking on a given day was associated with more negative alcohol consequences that day. Moderation analyses indicated that social motives were associated with high‐intensity (vs. binge) drinking only among college students.ConclusionsStronger drinking motives on a given day were associated with drinking intensity (enhancement and social motives) and negative consequences (enhancement and coping). High‐intensity (vs. binge or moderate) drinking was associated with more negative consequences but not more positive consequences. These results underscore that high‐intensity drinking and consequences vary across days and time‐varying, occasion‐specific risks such as current motivational context are appropriate targets for intervention.
Decreasing trend and changing indications of hysterectomy in Finland
Authors: Hakkarainen Jenni , Nevala Aapeli , Tomás Eija , Nieminen Kari , Malila Nea , Pitkäniemi Janne , Auranen Annika 
Published: April 2021

AbstractIntroductionHysterectomy has been one of the most common surgical procedures in women in Finland. We studied the population‐based trends of hysterectomy and its indications from 1986 to 2017.Material and methodsA retrospective population‐based cohort was created from the Care Register for Health Care by identifying women who had a hysterectomy from 1986 to 2017 and calculating the number of women from the Digital and Population Data Services Agency. We estimated the number and incidence of hysterectomy by period and age as well as by indication. We considered the primary diagnosis at the time of surgery as the indication of hysterectomy.ResultsThe number of hysterectomies increased from 7492 procedures in 1986 to 12 404 procedures in 1998, and reduced substantially after that to 5971 procedures in 2017, the turning point being in 1999. The incidence rate of hysterectomy has decreased on average by 2.5% annually from 432.6 per 100 000 women in 1998–2001 to 224.5 per 100 000 women in 2014–2017. The median age at the time of hysterectomy has increased from 51 years in 1998–2001 to 55 years in 2014–2017. The cumulative burden of hysterectomy by age of 60 years has nearly halved from the first 4‐year period (23%) to the last (12%). After 2010, the most common indication has been genital prolapse and incontinence, whereas earlier it was uterine fibroids.ConclusionsThe number and incidence of hysterectomies have fluctuated during the observation period 1986–2017 and decreased considerably during the past 17 years in Finland. This is probably a result of the availability of hormonal and other conservative treatment options for bleeding disorders and uterine fibroids. As hysterectomy practically removes the risk for endometrial cancer, the change in hysterectomy incidence over time emphasizes the importance of correcting endometrial cancer incidence according to hysterectomy incidence.
Sustained and targeted delivery of siRNA/DP7‐C nanoparticles from injectable thermosensitive hydrogel for hepatocellular carcinoma therapy
Authors: Zhao Binyan , Zhou Bailing , Shi Kun , Zhang Rui , Dong Chunyan , Xie Daoyuan , Tang Lin , Tian Yaomei , Qian Zhiyong , Yang Li 
Published: April 2021

AbstractHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most lethal cancers in humans. The inhibition of peptidyl‐prolyl cis/trans isomerase (Pin1) gene expression may have great potential in the treatment of HCC. N‐Acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) was used to target the liver. Cholesterol‐modified antimicrobial peptide DP7 (DP7‐C) acts as a carrier, the GalNAc‐siRNA/DP7‐C complex increases the uptake of GalNAc‐siRNA and the escape of endosomes in hepatocytes. In addition, DP7‐C nanoparticles and hydrogel‐assisted GalNAc‐Pin1 siRNA delivery can effectively enhance the stability and prolong the silencing effects of Pin1 siRNA. In an orthotopic liver cancer model, the GalNAc‐Pin1 siRNA/DP7‐C/hydrogel complex can potentially regulate Pin1 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma cells and effectively inhibit tumor progression. Our study proves that Pin1 siRNA is an efficient method for the treatment of HCC and provides a sustainable and effective drug delivery system for the suppression of liver cancer.
How does working in pandemic units affect the risk of occupational hand eczema in healthcare workers during the coronavirus disease‐2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic: A comparative analysis with nonpandemic units
Authors: Erdem Yasemin , Inal Sena , Sivaz Onur , Copur Sevkiye , Boluk Kubra N. , Ugurer Ece , Kaya Hazel E. , Gulsunay Ilayda E. , Sekerlisoy Gul , Vural Osman , Altunay Ilknur K. , Aksu Çerman Aslı , Özkaya Esen 
Published: April 2021

AbstractBackgroundHand eczema (HE) has increased among healthcare workers (HCWs) working in coronavirus disease‐2019 (COVID‐19) units, and was associated with increased hand hygiene practices.ObjectivesTo compare the prevalence and clinical characteristics of HE, and hand hygiene practices in HCWs working in COVID‐19 and non‐COVID‐19 units.MethodsA total of 244 HCWs working in COVID‐19 (n = 118) and non‐COVID‐19 patient care units (n = 126) were examined by dermatologists with regard to demographic parameters and hand hygiene practices. The COVID‐19 and non‐COVID‐19 groups were matched at a 1:1 ratio according to age, atopy, and generalized dry skin.ResultsHE was more frequent in the COVID‐19 group (48.3% vs 12.7%, P < .001), whereas working years (P < .05) and additional housework at home (P < .001) were longer in the non‐COVID‐19 group. After the development of HE, moisturizing creams were reported to be more frequently used in the COVID group (P < .001). Topical corticosteroids were used in a minority (40% in the COVID group and 26.7% in the non‐COVID group).ConclusionsHCWs in COVID‐19 units developed HE more frequently. A majority increased the frequency of moisturizer use, instead of using topical corticosteroids, after the development of HE for the purpose of treating eczema. New approaches are needed for the prevention and management of HE in HCWs, especially by facilitating access to dermatologists.
Transplant administration—A survey of the roles and responsibilities of kidney and pancreas medical directors of US transplant centers
Authors: Singh Neeraj , Friedewald John , Bloom Roy , Dadhania Darshana , Parsons Ronald F. , Kaplan Bruce , Samaniego Millie , Qazi Yasir , Doshi Mona , McNatt Gwen , Naseer Muhammad Saad , Pesavento Todd , Wiseman Alexander 
Published: April 2021

AbstractThe current American Society of Transplantation (AST) accredited transplant fellowship programs in the United States provide no structured formal training in leadership and administration which is essential for successfully running a transplant program. We conducted a survey of medical directors of active adult kidney and kidney‐pancreas transplant programs in the United States about their demographics, training pathways, and roles and responsibilities. The survey was emailed to 183 medical directors, and 123 (67.2%) completed the survey. A majority of respondents were older than 50 years (61%), males (80%), and holding that position for more than 10 years (47%). Only 51% of current medical directors had taken that position after completing a one‐year transplant fellowship, and 58% took on the role with no prior administrative or leadership experience. The medical directors reported spending a median 50%–75% of time in clinical responsibilities, 25%–50% of time in administration, and 0%–25% time in research. The survey also captured various administrative roles of medical directors vis‐à‐vis other transplant leaders. The study, designed to be the starting point of an improvement initiative of the AST, provided important insight into the demographics, training pathways, roles and responsibilities, job satisfaction, education needs, and training gaps of current medical directors.