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Blockchain adoption in the fashion sustainable supply chain: Pragmatically addressing barriers
Authors: Caldarelli Giulio , Zardini Alessandro , Rossignoli Cecilia 
Published: February 2021

PurposeThis paper aims to examine and overcome the barriers to the widespread adoption of blockchain technology, introducing a novel concept of sustainability in the fashion supply chain.Design/methodology/approachThis work is an exploratory study of a well-known fashion company operating in the Veneto region (Italy). Data extracted from interviews and focus groups are coded using the (CAQDAS) software AQUAD. The outcome is then organized according to an adapted TOE view.FindingsThis exploration study's findings support the idea that the blockchain solution could be a valuable add-on in sustainable supply chains. However, a high understanding of technology and extensive communication with clients is required for successful integration.Research limitations/implicationsBeing the outcome of qualitative analysis, the findings require further investigation to be inferable at a broader scale. As the project is still incomplete, some managerial choices are always subject to change.Practical implicationsFocused on a practitioner approach, this paper should guide managers in the process of successfully implementing blockchain technology. Arguably, similar companies may opt for similar choices.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first paper to contextualize and address the blockchain adoption barriers in the fashion supply chain. Furthermore, it offers an overview of how blockchain affects sustainable production.
Integrating non-financial performance indicators in budget documents: the continuing search of Dutch municipalities
Authors: Budding Tjerk , Faber Bram , Schoute Martijn 
Published: February 2021

PurposeAlthough the topic of performance budgeting has received considerable attention in the literature, it is mainly explored in the field of public management and administration, and little research exists in the field of public sector accounting. The purpose of this paper is to provide more insight into how non-performance indicators are integrated in budget documents, thereby bridging the gap between the literature in both fields. Furthermore, the influence of potential drivers of differences in the incorporation of non-financial performance indicators are explored.Design/methodology/approachThis study starts with an overview of historical developments in Dutch local government for a period of 50 years. This is followed by an empirical assessment of the current incorporation of non-financial performance indicators based on a dataset of 107 municipal budget documents for FY2019.FindingsThe authors' historical overview shows that several initiatives were employed to encourage municipalities to integrate non-financial performance indicators in their budget documents. A search to connect policy and means can be observed, which has not developed linearly over time, but mostly in reaction to major changes in national legislation. The authors find a large variation among the municipalities in their current incorporation of non-financial performance indicators. Contrary to theoretical expectations, output indicators (and not outcome indicators) are most frequently incorporated. Furthermore, the authors find that more indicators are incorporated if a municipality is larger, more willing to innovate and if it has less financial resources.Originality/valueThis article contributes to the understanding of how to incorporate non-financial performance indicators in public sector financial statements. To the best of authors’ knowledge, this is an area that is not explored before.
Key features of information management systems (IMSs) for automation in university libraries: a view point of information professionals in Pakistan
Authors: Khan Shakeel Ahmad , Ayesha Ghulam 
Published: February 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the key features of information management systems (IMSs) for automation in university libraries. This study also highlights the use of library information management systems in university libraries and the satisfaction of university librarians in using various IMS.Design/methodology/approachThis study is quantitative in nature. A survey research method has been applied to achieve the research objectives. Purposive sampling has been used to select the targeted population which consisted of 157 librarians working in university libraries. Data were collected through a web-based questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyze the collected data by using SPSS software.FindingsFree and open source software are widely used in university libraries to manage the bibliographic information of library material. KOHA is the most used software for library automation in university libraries of Pakistan. The key features of library information management system (IMS) include reliability and security of the software, user-friendly interface, advance searching options, use of library standards (MARC, Uni MARC, RDA), online upgradation, technical support of developing company, shared cataloging, multilingual features of software, etc (See Figure 4). The study recommends that the above-mentioned features must be considered by university librarians when selecting any software for library automation. Results showed that apart from the use of KOHA software, there are also some other software which are being used for library automation in university libraries of Pakistan. These systems include; Virtua, Library Management System (LMS), and Library Information Management Systems (LIMSs).Practical implicationsThis study has practical implications for university librarians in Pakistan as well as in other countries. Librarians can use the results of this study as a blueprint before selecting any information management system to automate the library record.Originality/valueThis study identifies the core features of IMS for automation in libraries. These features have been recommended by informational professionals who have been working in automated libraries and possess adequate professional experience in using library automation software.
Is there alignment amongst scientific literature, news media and patient forums regarding topics?: A study of breast and lung cancer
Authors: Dehdarirad Tahereh , Freer Jonathan 
Published: February 2021

PurposeDuring recent years, web technologies and mass media have become prevalent in the context of medicine and health. Two examples of important web technologies used in health are news media and patient forums. Both have a significant role in shaping patients' perspective and behaviour in relation to health and illness, as well as the way that they might choose or change their treatment. In this paper, the authors investigated the application of web technologies using the data analysis approach. The authors did this analysis from the point of view of topics being discussed and disseminated via patients and journalists in breast and lung cancer. The study also investigated the (dis)alignment amongst these two groups and scientists in terms of topics.Design/methodology/approachThree data sets comprised documents published between 2014 and 2018 obtained from ProQuest and Web of Science Medline databases, alongside data from three major patient forums on breast and lung cancer. The analysis and visualisation in this paper have been done using the udpipe, igraph R packages and VOSviewer.FindingsThe study’s findings showed that in general scientists focussed more on prognosis and treatment of cancer, whereas patients and journalists focussed more on detection, prevention and role of social and emotional support. The only exception was for news coverage of lung cancer where the largest cluster was related to treatment, research in cancer treatment and therapies. However, when comparing coverage by scientists and journalists in terms of treatment, the focus of news articles in both cancer types was mainly on chemotherapy and complimentary therapies. Finally, topics such as lifestyle or pain management were only discussed by breast cancer patients.Originality/valueThe results obtained from this study may provide valuable insights into topics of interest for each group of scientists, journalist and patients as well as (dis)alignment among them in terms of topics. These findings are important as scientific research is heavily dependent on communication, and research does not exist in a bubble. Scientists and journalists can gain insights from patients' experiences and needs, which in turn may help them to have a more holistic and realistic view.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-06-2020-0228
Occupational stereotypes: professionals´ warmth and competence perceptions of occupations
Authors: Strinić Andrea , Carlsson Magnus , Agerström Jens 
Published: February 2021

PurposeThe purpose of the current study is to investigate occupational stereotypes among a professional sample of recruiters and other employees on the two fundamental dimensions of warmth and competence.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted a survey to collect professionals´ (mostly recruiters´) ratings of preselected occupations. Participants were asked to rate warmth and competence attributes. Factor and cluster analysis were employed to investigate the two-dimensional structure of the warmth/competence space and how and whether occupations cluster as predicted by the stereotype content model (SCM).FindingsAlmost all occupations showed a clear two-factorial structure, corresponding to the warmth/competence dimensions. A five-cluster solution was deemed appropriate as depicting how occupations disperse on these dimensions. Implications for stereotyping research, the design of hiring discrimination experiments, and HRM are discussed.Originality/valueIn contrast to previous related research, in which participants select the included occupations themselves, the authors included prespecified common occupations, which should be important for representativeness. In addition, previous research has been conducted in the United States, while the authors conduct this study in a European context (Sweden). Finally, instead of studying students or participants with unspecified work experience, the authors focus on professionals (mostly recruiters).
Hyperbranched additive into a high solid acrylate coating for automotive application: impact on performance and emission of volatile organic content
Authors: Meglaa Botros , Tawfik Magda , Morsy Fatma , Elsherbiny Samya , Essawy Hisham 
Published: February 2021

PurposeAutomotive coating materials are very important items for this industry. However, their performance is limited by the use of excessive amounts of solvents in their formulations, whereas the emission of volatile organic solvents is against the widely ascending principle of green chemistry. Thus, this study aims to overcome this global problem to save the environment without affecting the properties and performance of the coating.Design/methodology/approachHigh solid content paint formulation for automotive applications has been designed with low amount of volatile organic solvents with the aid of a functionalized hyperbranched modifier.FindingsIt was found that the presence of a hyperbranched additive allows a high solid content to be designed and facilitate the processing, which indicates its liability to compensate the role played by excessive solvents amounts. In addition, the mechanical properties and physical characteristics of the modified coatings showed outstanding performance and preservation of clarity in comparison with the commercial counterparts.Practical implicationsA high solid content coating with facile processing and improved performance leads to cheaper price beside the positive impact on the environment considering the limited emission of volatile organic contents.Social implicationsLimitation of the used volatile organic compounds in any industry helps to save the health of humans and keep the environment unaffected.Originality/valueThe use of functionalized hyperbranched additive to automotive coatings is a very promising additive for automotive coatings with optimized characteristics.
Optimal design of venture capital financing contracts: the case of Portuguese, Spanish and German markets
Authors: Correia Maria do Rosario , Meneses Raquel F. Ch 
Published: February 2021

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the use of convertible securities and control rights covenants for a sample of 53 Portuguese, Spanish and German venture capital (VC) firms.

Design/methodology/approach
A relatively new methodology in business sciences – a fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis – that considers both quantitative and qualitative factors is used for obtaining a solution that best fits the empirical data.

Findings
The results show that the use of convertible securities is affected by agency predictions, namely, the anticipated severity of double-sided moral hazard problems. On the other hand, a mixed support is provided to the agency predictions regarding the use of control right covenants. The results seem to suggest that control right covenants tend to play a different role from convertible securities in the optimization of contract design for VC-backed investments.

Originality/value
Existing literature on VC contract design is extended by providing a cross-border analysis to VC financing decision.
Tick bites in Japan
Authors: Natsuaki Masaru 
Published: February 2021

AbstractTicks are blood‐sucking ectoparasites belonging to the order Acarina, class Arachnida. In Japan, eight genera and 46 species are known. Tick bite patients frequently present to dermatology clinics. The main causative species of human tick bites are Ixodes persulcatus and Ixodes ovatus in northern to central Japan, and Amblyomma testudinarium and Haemaphysalis longicornis in western Japan. Tick bites often occur from April to September, particularly in May through July, consistent with the active period for ticks. Although erythema usually does not develop at the tick bite site, a small area of erythema may be seen in some cases. Occasionally, an erythema larger than 50 mm in diameter are formed at the bite site, known as tick‐associated rash illness. It is thought that the erythema is a delayed‐type allergic reaction to the substances in tick saliva. Repeated tick bites induce immunoglobulin E production against galactose‐1,3‐α‐galactose, one of the substances in tick saliva, which may trigger an immediate allergic reaction. The most reliable method to remove a tick sucking blood is en bloc resection of the tick and surrounding skin under local anesthesia. Insect repellent spray containing icaridin or DEET are effective to prevent ticks from attaching and tick‐borne infections. It is important to educate not only dermatologists but also the general public regarding tick bites.
Contribution of blood detection of insulin‐like growth factor binding protein‐1 for the diagnosis of amniotic‐fluid embolism: a retrospective multicentre cohort study
Authors: Bouvet L , Gariel C , Charvet A , Boisson‐Gaudin C , Chassard D 
Published: February 2021

ObjectiveTo assess the contribution of maternal blood detection of IGFBP‐1 for the diagnosis of amniotic‐fluid embolism in clinical daily practice.DesignA retrospective multicentre cohort study.SettingThree tertiary care obstetric units in France.SampleData of 86 women for whom amniotic‐fluid embolism had been suspected and maternal serum detection of IGFBP‐1 had been performed between 2011 and 2019 were analysed.MethodsThe criteria defined by the United Kingdom Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS) were used for the retrospective diagnosis of amniotic‐fluid embolism. The more structured definition proposed by the Society for Maternal‐Fetal Medicine and the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation (SMFM) was also used as secondary endpoint.Main outcome measuresAgreements between biological and clinical assessments were tested. The performance of blood detection of IGFBP‐1 for the diagnosis of amniotic‐fluid embolism according to the UKOSS criteria, and to the SMFM definition, was also assessed.ResultsThere was only slight agreement between clinical and laboratory diagnosis of amniotic‐fluid embolism (Cohen’s Kappa coefficient: 0.04). Blood detection of IGFBP‐1 had a sensitivity of 16%, a specificity of 88%, a positive and a negative likelihood ratio of 1.3 and 0.95, respectively, and a positive and a negative predictive value of 58 and 50%, respectively, for the diagnosis of amniotic‐fluid embolism based on the UKOSS criteria. The use of the more structured SMFM definition of amniotic‐fluid embolism did not substantially change the results.ConclusionThese results question the usefulness of blood detection of IGFBP‐1 for the early diagnosis of amniotic‐fluid embolism in daily clinical practice.Tweetable abstractThis retrospective multicentre study questions the contribution of IGFBP‐1 detection for the diagnosis of AFE.
Agenda‐setting under pressure: Does domestic politics influence the European Commission?
Authors: KOOP CHRISTEL , REH CHRISTINE , BRESSANELLI EDOARDO 
Published: February 2021

AbstractThe European Union (EU) has become increasingly visible and contested over the past decades. Several studies have shown that domestic pressure has made the EU's ‘electorally connected’ institutions more responsive. Yet, we still know little about how politicisation has affected the Union's non‐majoritarian institutions. We address this question by focusing on agenda‐setting and ask whether and how domestic politics influences the prioritisation of legislative proposals by the European Commission. We argue that the Commission, as both a policy‐seeker and a survival‐driven bureaucracy, will respond to domestic issue salience and Euroscepticism, at party, mass and electoral level, through targeted performance and through aggregate restraint. Building on new data on the prioritisation of legislative proposals under the ordinary legislative procedure (1999–2019), our analysis shows that the Commission's choice to prioritise is responsive to the salience of policy issues for Europe's citizens. By contrast, our evidence suggests that governing parties’ issue salience does not drive, and Euroscepticism does not constrain, the Commission's priority‐setting. Our findings contribute to the literature on multilevel politics, shedding new light on the strategic responses of non‐majoritarian institutions to the domestic politicisation of ‘Europe’.
Switching from Incurred to Expected Loan Loss Provisioning: Early Evidence
Authors: LÓPEZ‐ESPINOSA GERMÁN , ORMAZABAL GAIZKA , SAKASAI YUKI 
Published: February 2021

ABSTRACTThis paper provides early evidence on the effect of global regulation mandating a switch from loan loss provisioning (LLP) based on incurred credit losses (ICLs) to LLP based on expected credit losses (ECLs). Using a sample of systemically important banks from 74 countries, we find that ECL provisions are more predictive of future bank risk than ICL provisions. Corroborating that the switch to ECL provisioning results in more information to assess bank risk, we also observe that the announcement of a larger first‐time impact of the accounting change elicits lower stock returns and higher changes in credit default swap spreads. Critically, these patterns are most pronounced when credit conditions deteriorate. Additional analyses show that the higher information content of the ECL model stems from the provisions for nondefaulted loans, which did not exist under ICL. Our study contributes to the debate on the effect of the ECL model on procyclicality, an especially pressing issue in the context of the current pandemic.
Gelation and vibrational spectroscopy of tropical surimi induced by ascorbic acid and hydrogen peroxide
Authors: Pao Danou , Thumanu Kanjana , Yongsawatdigul Jirawat 
Published: February 2021

AbstractThe combined effect of ascorbic acid (AsA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) on gel‐forming ability and structural changes of lizardfish (LZ) and threadfin bream (TB) surimi were investigated. Addition of 0.15% AsA and 0.1% H2O2 greatly increased breaking force and distance of LZ surimi by 300% and 55%, respectively. Combination of 0.2% AsA and 0.15% H2O2 resulted in the maximum TB surimi gel improvement with 150% and 90% increase in breaking force and distance, respectively. Browning reaction obviously occurred when combined AsA and H2O2 was added, due to ascorbic acid oxidation. Polymerization of myosin heavy chain via disulfide bonds was promoted, and the formation of disulfide bonds was involved through oxidation of sulfhydryl groups with increasing AsA and H2O2. Fourier‐transform infrared (FT‐IR) spectroscopy revealed a decrease in α‐helix and an increase in β‐sheet content as AsA and H2O2 increased in both species. A decrease of band area of aliphatic (2,800 to 3,000 and 1,450 cm−1), aromatic (1,208, 757, and ratio 850/830 cm−1), and change of disulfide bonds (525 and 540 cm−1) suggested an increase in hydrophobic interactions and disulfide bonds with addition of these additives. Based on principal component analysis (PCA), textural characteristics were positively correlated with β‐sheet content. Our study suggested that combination of AsA and H2O2 greatly enhanced gelation of LZ and TB by increasing not only disulfide bonds but also hydrophobic interactions.Practical ApplicationThe combined ascorbic acid and hydrogen peroxide can be used to improve gelation of two important tropical surimi species, namely threadfin bream and lizardfish surimi, without requirement of setting. The optimum concentration of each additive varied with fish species.
The epidemiology and quality of life of functional gastrointestinal disorders according to Rome III vs Rome IV criteria: A cross‐sectional study in primary care
Authors: Chuah Kee‐Huat , Beh Keng‐Hau , Mahamad Rappek Nurul Azmi , Mahadeva Sanjiv 
Published: February 2021

ObjectiveTo explore the differences in frequency and epidemiology of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in a primary care setting, and to examine the health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) and healthcare utilization of FGID patients based on the Rome III and Rome IV criteria.MethodsA cross‐sectional study of consecutive adults in a primary healthcare setting was conducted. Differences in epidemiology, and HRQOL of common FGIDs (functional dyspepsia [FD], irritable bowel syndrome [IBS], functional diarrhea, functional constipation [FC]) between the Rome III and IV criteria were explored.ResultsAmong a total of 1002 subjects recruited, the frequency of common FGIDs was 20.7% and 20.9% among subjects based on the Rome III and Rome IV criteria, respectively. The frequency of IBS reduced from 4.0% (Rome III) to 0.8% (Rome IV), while that of functional diarrhea increased from 1.2% (Rome III) to 3.3% (Rome IV). In contrast, there was no significant change in the frequency of FD (7.5% [Rome III] vs 7.6% [Rome IV]) and FC (10.5% [Rome III] vs 11.7% [Rome IV]). Most of the Rome III IBS subjects (52.5%, n = 21) who did not meet Rome IV IBS criteria, fulfilled the criteria for FC, functional diarrhea, FD, or overlap syndrome. Subjects with all FGIDs, regardless of criteria, had more healthcare utilization and lower HRQOL compared to non‐FGID controls.ConclusionsThe Rome IV criteria alter the frequency of IBS and functional diarrhea, but not FD and FC, when compared to the Rome III criteria. Regardless of criteria, FGIDs had a significant impact on healthcare burden and HRQOL.