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Innovation capabilities in agribusiness: evidence from Brazil
Authors: Leo Ricardo Machado , Camboim Guilherme Freitas , Avila Ariane Mello Silva , Reichert Fernanda Maciel , Zawislak Paulo Antônio 
Published: September 2021

Purpose
This paper aims to identify the winning combination of innovation capabilities for selected Brazilian agribusiness firms along different value chain links.

Design/methodology/approach
Adopting a quantitative approach, the authors analyzed the relationship between innovation capabilities and innovative performance of 300 agribusiness firms through a multi-regression technique.

Findings
The results showed that transaction, management and development capabilities can improve agribusiness firms’ performance in underdeveloped value chains.

Research limitations/implications
For future research, the authors recommend analyzing further links such as traders and retailers to find the innovation capability for the entire agribusiness value chain.

Practical implications
Upstream firms should adopt new management techniques and tools, efficiently using their resources, while downstream firms should absorb and transform new technologies into products and processes.

Social implications
The authors suggest formulating public policies that propose the recombination of innovation capabilities to organize agribusiness firms and avoid commodity-oriented market dependence.

Originality/value
The literature on agribusiness explains innovation at the chain level, based primarily on scientific advancements rather than on innovation at the firm level. In this sense, this study provides empirical evidence that can help boost innovation in agribusiness firms.
Effect of process parameters on stress and strain of hybrid deposition and micro-rolling
Authors: Zhao Xushan , Wang Yuanxun , Wang Guilan , Li Runsheng , Zhang Haiou 
Published: September 2021

Purpose
This paper aims to summarize the influence law of hybrid deposited and micro-rolling (HDMR) technology on the shaping strain and residual stress. And the rolling parameters combination was further optimized to guide the actual production.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper proposed a three-dimensional coupled thermo-mechanical model of the HDMR process. The validated model is used to investigate the influences of rolling parameters on stress and plastic strain (the distance between the energy source and roller [De–r], the rolling compression [cr] and the friction coefficient [fr]). The orthogonal optimization of three factors and three levels was carried out. The influence of rolling parameters on the plastic strain and residual stress is analyzed.

Findings
The simulation results show that HDMR technology can effectively increase the shaping strain of the weld bead and reduce the residual tensile stress on the weld bead surface. Furthermore, the influence of rolling parameters on stress and strain is obtained by orthogonal analysis, and the corresponding optimal combination is proposed. Also, the rolling temperature significantly affects the residual stress, and the rolling reduction has a substantial effect on the plastic deformation.

Research limitations/implications
Owing to the choice of research methods, this paper failed to study microstructure evolution.

Originality/value
This paper provides a reference principle for the optimal selection of rolling parameters in HDMR.
The effect of annealing on deformation and mechanical strength of tough PLA and its application in 3D printed prosthetic sockets
Authors: Wijnbergen Diede Christine , van der Stelt Merel , Verhamme Luc Martijn 
Published: September 2021

Purpose
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) using tough poly lactic acid (PLA) was determined to be the most suited method to achieve low-cost prosthetic sockets. However, improvement in the material properties is desirable to strengthen these sockets. This study aims to evaluate annealing as a potential method to improve material properties by a heat treatment of the object after 3D printing.

Design/methodology/approach
Four different annealing methods and a control group were tested according to ISO standard 527–1 and ISO standard 527–2. The four annealing methods included: oven; sand; water; and glycerol annealing. Tests were performed on longitudinal and transversal 3D printed samples. Deformation was determined on 3D printed test rings.

Findings
Annealing using an oven, sand and water resulted in a significant increase in tensile strength in longitudinally 3D printed tensile test samples. However, the tensile strength was decreased in the transversally 3D printed tensile test samples. The tensile modulus had no significant increase in the longitudinally and transversally printed samples. Sand annealing resulted in the least deformation, with a shrinkage of 2.04% of inner diameter and an increase in height of 1.99% for the horizontally annealed test rings.

Research limitations/implications
The annealing of prosthetic sockets is not recommended as a decrease in tensile strength in transversally printed tensile test samples was observed. More research is needed towards the strengthening of tough PLA in both print directions.

Originality/value
This paper fulfils the need for understanding the impact of annealing on 3D printed items intended for daily use, such as a prosthetic socket.
Two cases of Hailey‐Hailey disease effectively treated with apremilast and a review of reported cases
Authors: Yoto Ayumi , Makino Teruhiko , Mizawa Megumi , Matsui Yu , Takemoto Keita , Furukawa Fumina , Kataoka Kazuya , Nakano Hajime , Sawamura Daisuke , Shimizu Tadamichi 
Published: September 2021

AbstractHailey‐Hailey disease (HHD) is an autosomal dominant genetic disease caused by a mutation of the ATP2C1 gene. Corticosteroids, antibiotics or cyclosporine have been administered to reduce inflammation and prevent flare‐ups, but the efficacy is not always sufficient. We herein report two cases of HHD effectively treated with apremilast and review the previous literature. Patient 1 was a 28‐year‐old male and patient 2 was a 35‐year‐old female. Both patients were diagnosed with HHD based on histological and genetic analyses. Both patients were treated with oral antibiotics or topical corticosteroids, but their symptoms were refractory, therefore apremilast was administered to both patients. Two weeks later, the skin lesion of both patients was improved. No adverse reaction was observed except for mild headache in patient 2. There have been 13 reported cases of HHD treated with apremilast, including our cases. Eight cases showed a good response to apremilast, whereas five cases showed no response. There seems to be no association between the disease severity and efficacy of apremilast, although the reason remains unknown. Interestingly, an early improvement of the HHD lesion was observed in all good response cases. Although digestive symptoms, headache, and myalgia were observed as adverse events, the treatment was well‐tolerated. The accumulation of a greater number of similar cases and further research will be required. We hypothesize that apremilast may be a useful therapeutic option for skin lesions of HHD.
3D Marchenko applications: implementation and examples
Authors: Brackenhoff Joeri , Thorbecke Jan , Meles Giovanni , Koehne Victor , Barrera Diego , Wapenaar Kees 
Published: September 2021

ABSTRACTWe implement the 3D Marchenko equations to retrieve responses to virtual sources inside the subsurface. For this, we require reflection data at the surface of the Earth that contain no free‐surface multiples and are densely sampled in space. The required 3D reflection data volume is very large and solving the Marchenko equations requires a significant amount of computational cost. To limit the cost, we apply floating point compression to the reflection data to reduce their volume and the loading time from disk. We apply the Marchenko implementation to numerical reflection data to retrieve accurate Green's functions inside the medium and use these reflection data to apply imaging. This requires the simulation of many virtual source points, which we circumvent using virtual plane‐wave sources instead of virtual point sources. Through this method, we retrieve the angle‐dependent response of a source from a depth level rather than of a point. We use these responses to obtain angle‐dependent structural images of the subsurface, free of contamination from wrongly imaged internal multiples. These images have less lateral resolution than those obtained using virtual point sources, but are more efficiently retrieved.
Public health and economic benefits of spotted hyenas Crocuta crocuta in a peri‐urban system
Authors: Sonawane Chinmay , Yirga Gidey , Carter Neil H. 
Published: September 2021

Abstract

Species that depend on anthropogenic waste for food can remove pathogens that pose health risks to humans and livestock, thereby saving lives and money. Quantifying these benefits is rare, yet can lead to innovative conservation solutions.

To assess these benefits, we examined the feeding ecology and population size of peri‐urban spotted hyenas Crocuta crocuta in Mekelle, Ethiopia. We integrated these field data into a disease transmission model to predict: (a) the number of anthrax and bovine tuberculosis (bTB) infections arising in humans and livestock from infected carcass waste and (b) the costs associated with treating these infections and losing livestock. We compared these public health and economic outcomes under two scenarios: (a) hyenas are present and (b) the counterfactual, hyenas are absent.

We estimated that hyenas annually remove 4.2% (207 tonnes) of the total carcass waste disposed of by residents and businesses in Mekelle. Furthermore, the scavenging behaviour of hyenas annually prevents five infections of anthrax and bTB in humans, and 140 infections in cattle, sheep and goats. This disease control service potentially saves USD 52,165 due to the treatment costs and livestock loss avoided.

Synthesis and applications. This human–hyena interaction in Ethiopia is evidence that large carnivores can contribute to human health and economy. To retain these benefits and maintain tolerance of hyenas, we recommend introducing education programmes to promote safe outdoor behaviour around hyenas, training watchdogs to alert residents of hyena presence, constructing bomas to protect livestock from hyena attacks, and preserving the hyenas' access to carcass waste to reduce their dependency on livestock predation. With humans and carnivores coming more frequently into contact, understanding and communicating how these species can benefit humanity will be critical to motivating human–carnivore coexistence worldwide.
Resolvin D1 prevents cadmium chloride‐induced memory loss and hippocampal damage in rats by activation/upregulation of PTEN‐induced suppression of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway
Authors: Shati Ali A. , El‐Kott Attalla F. , Alkhateeb Mahmoud A. 
Published: September 2021

AbstractThis study evaluated the protective effect of resolvin D1 (RVD1) against cadmium chloride (CdCl2)‐induced hippocampal damage and memory loss in rats and investigated if such protection is mediated by modulating the PTEN/PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. Adult male Wistar rats (n = 18/group) were divided as control, control + RVD1, CdCl2, CdCl2 + RVD1 and CdCl2 + RVD1 + bpV(pic), a PTEN inhibitor. All treatments were conducted for 4 weeks. Resolvin D1 improved the memory function as measured by Morris water maze (MWM), preserved the structure of CA1 area of the hippocampus, and increased hippocampal levels of RVD1 in the CdCl2‐treated rats. Resolvin D1 also suppressed the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), tumour necrosis factor‐α and interleukine‐6 (IL‐6), inhibited nuclear factor κB (NF‐κB) p65, stimulated levels of glutathione (GSH), manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD), and Bcl2 but reduced the expression of Bax and cleaved caspase 3 in hippocampi of CdCl2‐treated rats. Concomitantly, it stimulated levels and activity of PTEN and reduced the phosphorylation (activation) of PI3K, Akt and mTOR in hippocampi of CdCl2‐treated rats. In conclusion, RVD1 attenuates CdCl2‐induced memory loss and hippocampal damage in rats mainly by activating PTEN‐induced suppression of PI3K/Akt/mTOR, an effect that seems secondary to its’ anti‐oxidant and anti‐inflammatory potential.
Spatial changes in a macrozoobenthic community depend on restoration methods in historically squeezed coasts in a brackish lagoon
Authors: Miyamoto Yasushi , Kanaya Gen , Taru Masanori , Yoshida Takehito 
Published: September 2021

AbstractThe coastal shallows in the Kugushi‐ko lagoon (western Japan), were restored to mitigate the historical coastal squeeze using two different methods: sand nourishment (SN), which is commonly used worldwide, and natural deposition (ND) method, which facilitates the deposition of river‐derived sediments using local knowledge (LK) on habitat characteristics of the historically commercial Shijimi clam (Corbicula japonica). In this study, macrozoobenthic assemblage structures were examined to clarify how the different restoration methods affected them. A total of 24 taxa occurred with a predominance of molluscan species in 18 samples (two SN sites and one ND site, six sampling plots each). In the ND site, the macrozoobenthic community was dominated by reed‐associated snails and Shijimi clams, linking to a higher whole‐benthos density than SN sites. Cluster analysis identified two groups of sampling plots that had different macrozoobenthic communities, and four shallow‐water inhabiting species were detected as indicator species for one cluster involving all sampling plots at the ND site. Distance‐based redundancy analysis (dbRDA) demonstrated that water depth and reed vegetation explained the variations in assemblages. Furthermore, within the cluster, a subcluster consisting of all plots in the ND site was identified. dbRDA showed that the dominant species in the ND subcluster were associated with reed vegetation and finer grain size. The present results suggest that the ND method likely restored the reed‐vegetated shallow habitats characterizing the macrozoobenthic community structure, and that LK‐based habitat restoration practices may offer new options for restoration programs in estuarine and coastal seas.
Unplanned blood use within 24 hours of emergency department presentation: A cohort study in an ageing population
Authors: Simon Geoff I , Craswell Alison , Thom Ogilvie , Fung Yoke Lin 
Published: September 2021

AbstractObjectiveThis research aims to elucidate drivers of blood use in an older population, with a focus on unplanned transfusions following ED presentation.MethodsIn a retrospective cohort study we examined 2015 data for ED presentations and blood use in two hospitals serving a population containing a high proportion (21%) of adults aged ≥65 years. Unplanned blood use was defined as any transfusion ≤24 h of presentation. Data were analysed by age, sex, Major Diagnostic Category, triage category and time to transfusion.ResultsA total of 5294 blood components were transfused, comprising red cells (n = 3784), fresh frozen plasma (n = 657), platelets (n = 563) and cryoprecipitate (n = 290). Men aged ≥65 years were the highest users (40%, 2107 components). Unplanned transfusions accounted for 28% (n = 1057) of annual red cell use. Of 85 014 ED presentations, 494 (0.6%) were associated with unplanned red cell transfusion. Four Major Diagnostic Categories accounted for 81% (n = 853) of unplanned red cell use: gastrointestinal (n = 375), haematology (n = 267), trauma (n = 144) and cardiovascular (n = 67). Over one‐fifth of unplanned transfusions (21%, n = 222 of 1057) were associated with ICD‐10 codes for anaemia as a reason for presentation within the Haematology Major Diagnostic Category. Adults aged ≥65 years accounted for 62% of overall red cell use and 61% of transfusions ≤24 h of presentation. Odds of unplanned red cell transfusion increased with age, peaking at odds ratio 28.5 (95% confidence interval 14.2–57.4) in those aged 85 years and above.ConclusionsUnplanned blood use accounted for 28% of annual hospital blood consumption. Blood component use increased with age and was greatest in older men. A significant burden of anaemia treatment was identified by the ED.
Subjectivity in Performance Evaluations: A Review of the Literature*
Authors: Wick Sara 
Published: September 2021

ABSTRACTSubjectivity is an important element of employees' performance evaluations because its use can motivate employees and improve their productivity. Given this importance, it has been a prominent area of research within the management accounting literature. Using a structured approach, I review articles from 11 highly ranked accounting journals across 12 years with the objective of synthesizing and assessing the research to identify research gaps and opportunities for future research. I observe that two types of subjectivity are commonly studied: subjective performance measures and ex post discretion, across a wide range of settings. Research questions are investigated, drawing on theory from economics, psychology, and organizational behavior and using experimental, field study, survey, archival, analytical, and interview methods. My synthesis of the literature highlights many opportunities for future research to further the study of subjective performance evaluations. This study contributes to practice and accounting research by synthesizing and providing insights about the subjectivity literature as well as identifying opportunities for future research.
Readability of Accounting Disclosures: A Comprehensive Review and Research Agenda*
Authors: Gosselin Anne‐Marie , Le Maux Julien , Smaili Nadia 
Published: September 2021

ABSTRACTUnderstanding corporate disclosures is important for accounting researchers, as information plays a central role on financial markets. A generation of accounting and finance researchers has shown how readability of different financial and nonfinancial disclosures affects our understanding of organizational behaviors. We review 138 papers from 1950 to 2020 using the five Ws analysis method (Who, What, HoW, Why, and to Whom) developed by Culiberg and Mihelič (2017). We organize the literature into a comprehensive framework, the readability wheel, which provides an overview of existing studies, helps with understanding the complexity and issues of readability, and outlines an agenda for future research. We also use the readability wheel to discuss the evolution of these studies.
Consequences of Labor Cost Reduction Practices: A Structured Literature Review*
Authors: Matthews Kelsey 
Published: September 2021

ABSTRACTWhen firms face pressures to reduce costs, evidence from the field suggests that they often reduce labor costs (i.e., wages, benefits, payroll taxes). Because of the prevalence of labor cost reduction in the field, academic research has begun to investigate the consequences of management's decisions to reduce labor costs. I provide a structured literature review on the employee‐level consequences of three labor cost reduction practices: employee downsizing, furloughs, and pay cuts. My literature review synthesizes the labor cost reduction research through a lens of a discretionary management accounting decision to reduce costs and highlights opportunities for management accounting researchers to explore the consequences of labor cost reductions on employees' attitudes and behaviors. To synthesize the literature on labor cost reduction, I develop a model that proposes that management's labor cost reduction decisions, which include features of the implementation and contextual factors, influence employees' perceptions of management's and employees' attitudes and behaviors. Consistent with my model, my synthesis of the literature shows that labor cost reduction generally has negative employee‐level consequences. However, features of management's implementation of the labor cost reduction practice and contextual factors can alter employees' perceptions and mitigate these negative consequences.
The economic history of Thailand: Old debates, recent advances, and future prospects
Authors: Anamwathana Panarat , Vechbanyongratana Jessica 
Published: September 2021

AbstractDespite slow development of Thai economic history scholarship, research output in the last three decades has shed new light and improved arguments on classic debates using novel primary sources and quantitative methods. This article traces the evolution of three Thai economic history debates from the late‐nineteenth and twentieth centuries: (1) factors behind Thailand's slow economic growth; (2) the reluctance of rural workers to move into urban employment; and (3) the Thai government's failure to invest in large‐scale irrigation projects. The article concludes with a discussion of current challenges facing Thai economic history research and suggestions to move the discipline forward.
Anatomy of the vertebral column, ribs and sternum in orange rumped agouti (Dasyprocta leporina Linnaeus, 1758): Structural and Functional perspectives
Authors: Sundaram Venkatesan , Jones Kegan , Mootoo Natasha , Tomar Mahendra Pratap Singh 
Published: September 2021

AbstractThe axial skeleton of orange rumped agouti, Dasyprocta leporina, was studied for better understanding of its locomotor behaviour. The bones from eight adult agoutis of both sexes were observed for their anatomical features and functional significance. The vertebral formula was found to be C7T12L7S5Cy5–6. The well‐developed occipital crest, caudally oriented prominent axis spine and well‐developed transverse processes from C3–C7 indicated a highly flexible neck with greater sagittal mobility. Articular facets were horizontal in anterior series while oblique in the posterior series, which enabled them to perform both lateral and sagittal movements during locomotion. The caudally directed thoracic spines, T12 as anticlinal vertebra and prominent mamillary process in the posterior series were suggestive of strong dorso‐ventral flexion/extension and rotation. The robust lumbar vertebrae, well‐developed transverse processes with cranio‐ventral extension, were the feature for powerful sagittal/dorsoventral movement. The presence of spinous processes and well‐developed transverse processes in all caudal vertebrae was an indication of a highly movable tail. The ribs were 13 pairs with first seven as sternal and six as asternal. They were laterally compressed in the anterior series as a cursorial adaptation. A strong muscular attachment to vertebrae provides this rodent speed, agility, dexterity and strength suitable for survival in food chain.
Decision‐making in dermatologic surgery
Authors: Butt Sanaa , Affleck Andrew 
Published: September 2021

AbstractGood clinical decision‐making is important in dermatologic surgery. Experience and knowledge help considerably, but take time to acquire. However, how the clinician thinks is also a significant contributory factor. How we think is influenced by many factors, including our beliefs, prejudices, confidence and variables like how we are feeling at that moment physically and emotionally. Thought process can be either fast and subconscious or slow and analytical. Fast thinking contributes to the majority of decision‐making and is especially prone to a range of biases which may contribute to suboptimal clinical outcomes. We wish to highlight and illustrate common biases in thinking encountered by the dermatologic surgeon.