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Cluster strategy and supply chain management
Authors: Ikram Amir , Su Qin , Fiaz Muhammad , Rehman Ramiz Ur 
Published: May 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the characteristic role of specialized markets and traders in the internationalization of emerging economies by examining the linkages between supply chain management (SCM) and industrial clustering in China.

Design/methodology/approach
Multi-method approach was employed as primary data were collected from a case study of Shaoxing textile cluster, and was supplemented with secondary data to triangulate the findings. The proposition that competitive advantages of industrial clusters facilitate effective SCM was explored.

Findings
The authors reveal that China’s cost advantage is manifested in the entire value chain. The provision of business friendly amenities as a result of synergetic benefits of vertical and horizontal integration of supply clusters promotes competitiveness of SMEs and region as a whole. Moreover, specialized markets and international traders found to play significant role in sustainable cluster development.

Research limitations/implications
As with fieldwork and case studies, generalization should be drawn with care. Systematic synthesis of relevant case studies is recommended.

Practical implications
The study endorses the construction of local supply chains and suggests implementation of cluster strategy by focusing on environment-specific execution of triple helix model.

Originality/value
The article elaborates the linkages between cluster theory and SCM both within cluster and between interspersed clusters. It also explains how specialized markets and global players are enabling concentrated supply networks. The paper recommends extension of “Triple helix + 1 model” by making local community part of the underlying framework.
Impact of organizational culture on quality management practices: an empirical investigation
Authors: Patyal Vishal Singh , Koilakuntla Maddulety 
Published: May 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the organizational culture (OC) of the competing values framework (CVF) on quality management (QM) practices. Specifically, it tests OC on two views, QM practices, i.e. the infrastructure quality and core QM practices.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed hypotheses were tested using empirical data drawn from 262 manufacturing organizations in India. The research model developed was analyzed using structural equation modeling technique.FindingsThe findings of this study revealed that the hierarchical and rational cultures are the dominant types of culture, and top management commitment and Six Sigma structure are the most important aspects of the infrastructure and core QM practices in Indian manufacturing organizations. Further, the results of the study showed that group culture and development culture are the most supportive culture types for both infrastructure and core QM practices. On the contrary, hierarchical and rational culture types are the least supportive for infrastructure and core QM practices. The study proposes the need for the mixed culture approach that facilitates the adoption of business strategiesPractical implicationsBefore implementing infrastructure and core QM practices, managers must understand the importance of cultural values in their organization to facilitate effective implementation of QM.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence leading to the relationship between OC and QM practices. This is the first study that empirically examined the Indian cultural context using CVF, thus contributing to the scarce body of literature particularly in the developing countries.
Tales of the Frenchfry: on Cannabis and uphill battles
Authors: Fry Julie P. 
Published: May 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to disclose the author’s personal experiences regarding the war on drugs, specifically detailing cannabis encounters.

Design/methodology/approach
This work is autobiographical, with notes of science-based fact.

Findings
Cannabis could be the gateway to the end of the war on drugs.

Social implications
The hope for this publication is to explain some of the author’s hope is that by sharing the author’s personal story, people will rally behind the cause of cannabis legalisation and legitimisation; resources are included at the bottom of the document.

Originality/value
It is the author’s story, so hopefully it is original.
Social value and online social shopping intention: the moderating role of experience
Authors: Wu Wei , Huang Vivian , Chen Xiayu , Davison Robert M. , Hua Zhongsheng 
Published: May 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore how the shoppers’ social value perception affects their purchase intention in online shopping context through its distinct role and relationships with other value dimensions. The moderating effect of the characteristics of other members on the relationship among value dimensions and the difference of value perception between experienced and inexperienced members were also tested to identify the boundary conditions of the proposed model.

Design/methodology/approach
The survey included 272 consumers from a well-known social shopping website in China to test the hypotheses.

Findings
The results indicate that hedonic and utilitarian value fully mediate the relationship between social value and purchase intention. Perceived expertise positively moderates the relationship between social value and the other two values. In particular, the results found that while inexperienced members can acquire both higher utilitarian and hedonic value from social value and their purchase intention relies more on the hedonic value, experienced members place greater emphasis on the utilitarian value.

Practical implications
The results may help vendors regain confidence in the social shopping business mode and offer specific policy implications on how to leverage shoppers’ social value perception to generate their purchase intention in a social shopping context.

Originality/value
This study focuses on the legitimacy of the independent role of social value and sheds light on the relationships among social value and other value dimensions based on social capital theory, which was under-explored by previous studies. Besides, this study clarifies the moderating role of experience, which highlights the previously unnoticed changing role of consumers’ value perception.
Emerging Association Between Parathyroid Hormone and Anemia in Hemodialysis Patients
Authors: Tanaka Motoko , Komaba Hirotaka , Fukagawa Masafumi 
Published: May 2018

AbstractAnemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). There are various causes of renal anemia such as decreased production of erythropoietin, resistance to erythropoietin, shortened survival of red blood cells, and bone marrow fibrosis. Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a less recognized, but potentially significant cause of renal anemia in CKD patients. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) has been regarded as a uremic toxin that has multiple adverse effects, and its elevated levels have been associated with renal anemia in hemodialysis patients. Moreover, recent clinical studies have shown that the treatment of SHPT using either vitamin D receptor activators, calcimimetics, or parathyroidectomy leads to improvement of anemia, supporting the role of PTH in renal anemia. Emerging data have also indicated the involvement of bone‐derived fibroblast growth factor 23 in renal anemia. This review summarizes recent insights into the role of PTH in renal anemia and discusses the importance of treating SHPT in improving the control of renal anemia in hemodialysis patients.
The use of complementary and alternative medicines during breastfeeding: results from the Herbal supplements in Breastfeeding InvesTigation (HaBIT) study
Authors: Bettiol Alessandra , Lombardi Niccolò , Marconi Ettore , Crescioli Giada , Bonaiuti Roberto , Maggini Valentina , Gallo Eugenia , Mugelli Alessandro , Firenzuoli Fabio , Ravaldi Claudia , Vannacci Alfredo 
Published: May 2018

AimsThe use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) during breastfeeding is increasing, mainly because of their presumed greater safety compared with conventional medications. However, CAMs can cause serious adverse effects, and there is limited high‐quality evidence supporting their use during lactation. In Italy, specific investigations on the attitude of lactating women towards CAMs are lacking. The Herbal supplements in Breastfeeding InvesTigation (HaBIT) study aimed to explore attitudes to and knowledge on CAMs among lactating women.MethodsA web‐based survey was conducted over a 6‐year period among lactating women resident in Tuscany, Italy. Data on lactating behaviour, CAMs use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and women's knowledge about the efficacy and safety of CAMs were collected.ResultsA total of 388 lactating women answered the questionnaire. The majority of them were primiparae, with a high educational level. Of these, 204 women declared themselves to have used CAMs during breastfeeding. Moreover, 61% and 48% of subjects reported also using CAMs before and during pregnancy, respectively. A significant proportion of subjects were unable to identify correctly the types of CAMs they were using. Seventy‐three per cent of women were convinced that CAMs were equally safe or safer than conventional medications; nevertheless, 65% of women admitted to have no scientific information about the potential risks of CAMs, and 14 CAMs users reported that they had experienced side effects.ConclusionsThese results demonstrate the need for healthcare providers to increase the awareness of breastfeeding women about CAMs. Further research is needed to support the evidence base for nonpharmaceutical approaches for symptom control during breastfeeding.
Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in sickle cell disease
Authors: Han Jin , Zhang Xu , Saraf Santosh L. , Gowhari Michel , Molokie Robert E. , Hassan Johara , Jain Shivi , Shah Binal N. , Abbasi Taimur , Machado Roberto F. , Gordeuk Victor R. 
Published: May 2018

SummaryVitamin D deficiency (VDD), 25‐OHD levels <20 ng/ml, is prevalent among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and is linked to acute and chronic pain and bone fracture in this population. There is limited literature regarding VDD‐associated risk factors for SCD. We examined potential clinical and genomic parameters associated with VDD in 335 adults with SCD in a cross‐sectional study. VDD was present in 65% of adult SCD patients, and 25‐OHD levels independently and positively correlated with older age (P < 0·001) and vitamin D supplementation (P < 0·001). 25‐OHD levels were higher in SCD patients over 40 years of age compared to the general African‐American population. Both lower 25‐OHD levels and increased pain frequency were associated with increased expression of SLC6A5 encoding glycine transporter‐2 (GlyT2), a protein involved in neuronal pain pathways. Lower 25‐OHD levels were also associated with increased expression of CYP3A4, and with decreased expression of GC (also termed DBP) and VDR, three genes involved in vitamin D metabolism. We conclude that vitamin D supplementation should be an almost universal feature of the care of young adults with SCD, and that further research is warranted into genomic factors that regulate vitamin D metabolism in SCD.
How i treat primary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Authors: Marsh Rebecca A. , Haddad Elie 
Published: May 2018

SummaryPrimary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) diseases are a collection of inherited genetic disorders that cause the syndrome of HLH. Great advances have been made in the last 20 years with regard to the discovery of many of the genetic aetiologies of disease. Several advances have also been made on the clinical stage. Accurate screening diagnostics for primary HLH diseases that are superior to traditional Natural Killer cell function testing have been developed and are now available in many countries. There is now grounded clinical experience on which to base routine treatment decisions for patients with HLH. Newer approaches to allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplantation have increased overall patient survival. Despite these advances, however, there is still much work to be done to further improve patient care. This ‘How I Treat’ article will focus on summarizing current diagnostic, treatment and transplant strategies for patients with primary HLH diseases.
The use of serum free light chain dimerization patterns assist in the diagnosis of AL amyloidosis
Authors: Gatt Moshe E. , Kaplan Batia , Yogev Dean , Slyusarevsky Elana , Pogrebijski Galina , Golderman Sizilia , Kukuy Olga , Livneh Avi 
Published: May 2018

SummaryThe discrimination between benign and malignant forms of plasma cell dyscrasia (PCD) is often difficult. Free light chain monomer‐dimer pattern analysis (FLC‐MDPA) may assist in solving this dilemma and distinguish between AL amyloidosis and benign PCD. Serum samples of patients with AL amyloidosis and benign PCD were analysed in a blinded manner. Quantitative Western blotting was performed to estimate dimerization and clonality indices, and thereby determine the source of the tested samples, as derived either from benign or malignant PCD. The findings obtained by the FLC‐MDPA were compared with the actual diagnosis. Of 37 samples from patients with active AL amyloidosis, 34 (91·9%) fulfilled dimerization criteria for diagnosis of AL amyloidosis. Of the 45 samples from patients with benign PCD, 10 (21·2%) tested falsely positive or gave an inconclusive result. Thus, the sensitivity of the analysis was 92·5% with a remarkable negative predictive value of 91·9%. In addition, of 20 patients who were in complete or very good partial remission, only one tested positive. By multivariate analysis, FLC‐MDPA was the best independent marker predicting AL amyloidosis (odds ratio of 84). The FLC‐MDPA offers a highly effective tool in the diagnostic assessment of patients with PCD.
Changing practice cultures in statutory child protection: Practitioners' perspectives
Authors: Cortis Natasha , Smyth Ciara , Wade Catherine , Katz Ilan 
Published: May 2018

AbstractMany child protection systems struggle to implement effective models of frontline practice in the context of high caseloads, increasing costs, and compliance‐focused bureaucratic cultures. This article discusses changes brought about by “Practice First,” a framework for practice introduced to improve the quality and effectiveness of child protection work in New South Wales, Australia. Findings drawn from quantitative and qualitative research with practitioners show that the initiative was effective in changing cultures of practice. It enabled workers to spend more face‐to‐face time with families and build relationships and was perceived to improve the quality of decision‐making. At the same time, the article highlights difficulties in attempting to embed change in practice cultures when broader systemic challenges persist.
The effect of light intensity on image quality in endoscopic ear surgery
Authors: McCallum R. , McColl J. , Iyer A. 
Published: May 2018

ObjectivesEndoscopic ear surgery is a rapidly developing field with many advantages. But endoscopes can reach temperatures of over 110°C at the tip, raising safety concerns. Reducing the intensity of the light source reduces temperatures produced. However, quality of images at lower light intensities has not yet been studied. We set out to study the effect of light intensity on image quality in EES.DesignProspective study of patients undergoing EES from April to October 2016. Consecutive images of the same operative field at 10%, 30%, 50% and 100% light intensities were taken. Eight international experts were asked to each evaluate 100 anonymised, randomised images.SettingDistrict General Hospital.ParticipantsTwenty patients.Main Outcome MeasuresImages were evaluated on a 5‐point Likert scale (1 = significantly worse than average; 5 = significantly better than average) for detail of anatomy; colour contrast; overall quality; and suitability for operating.ResultsMean scores for photographs at 10%, 30%, 50% and 100% light intensity were 3.22 (SD 0.93), 3.15 (SD 0.84), 3.08 (SD 0.88) and 3.10 (SD 0.86), respectively. In ANOVA models for the scores on each of the scales (anatomy, colour contrast, overall quality and suitability for operating), the effects of rater and patient were highly significant (P < .0005) but light intensity was non‐significant (P = .34, .32, .21, .15, respectively).ConclusionImages taken during surgery by our endoscope and operative camera have no loss of quality when taken at lower light intensities. We recommend the surgeon considers use of lower light intensities in endoscopic ear surgery.
Deceptively bland cutaneous angiosarcoma on the nose mimicking hemangioma—A clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical analysis
Authors: Mitteldorf Christina , Llamas‐Velasco Mar , Schulze Hans‐Joachim , Thoms Kai‐Martin , Mentzel Thomas , Tronnier Michael , Kutzner Heinz 
Published: May 2018

BackgroundWe investigated 2 cases of deceptively bland cutaneous angiosarcoma (AS), which showed a uniform clinical presentation with a rapidly growing tumor on the nose. It remains unclear whether this was a primary cutaneous manifestation or a metastasis. Both tumors initially presented a high histologic overlap with a benign vascular tumor. The diagnosis was primarily based on the rapidly progressing clinical course and on the results of the staging procedures.MethodsImmunohistochemical stains were performed for cytokeratin (AE1/AE3 and MNF116), CD31, ERG, CD34 (HPCA1/my10), D2‐40/podoplanin, LYVE‐1, Ki67, PHH3, αSMA (1A4), MYC, FOS‐B, CAMTA‐1, TFE‐3, WT1, nestin, VEGFR‐2(KDR), VEGFR‐3(FLT4), HHV8. MYC amplification was also investigated by fluorescence in situ hybridization.ResultsThe tumor cells were negative for MYC and revealed no D2‐40/podoplanin expression. SMA‐positive pericytes formed rims around the vessel. The proliferative activity (Ki‐67) was elevated, in one case only in a later stage.DiscussionCutaneous ASs can be rather bland and may easily be mistaken for benign vascular tumors. Both cases presented a uniform clinical picture, which implied a malignant vascular tumor. In contrast, the cytomorphology of the endothelial cells and the immunohistochemical profile were not suspicious. We worked out subtle histological criteria, which should allow an early detection of such tumors.
Species traits suggest European mammals facing the greatest climate change are also least able to colonize new locations
Authors: Morrison Lisbeth , Estrada Alba , Early Regan 
Published: May 2018

AbstractAimThe risk climate change poses to biodiversity is often estimated by forecasting the areas that will be climatically suitable for species in the future and measuring the distance of the “range shifts” species would have to make to reach these areas. Species’ traits could indicate their capacity to undergo range shifts. However, it is not clear how range‐shift capacity influences risk. We used traits from a recent evidence review to measure the relative potential of species to track changing climatic conditions.LocationEurope.Time periodBaseline period (1961–1990) and forecast period (2035–2064).Major taxa studied62 mammal species.MethodsWe modelled species distributions using two general circulation models and two representative concentration pathways (RCPs) to calculate three metrics of “exposure” to climate change: range area gained, range area lost and distance moved by the range margin. We identified traits that could inform species’ range‐shift capacity (i.e., potential to establish new populations and proliferate, and thus undertake range shifts), from a recent evidence‐based framework. The traits represent ecological generalization and reproductive strategy. We ranked species according to each metric of exposure and range‐shift capacity, calculating sensitivity to ranking methods, and synthesized both exposure and range‐shift capacity into “risk syndromes.”ResultsMany species studied whose survival depends on colonizing new areas were relatively unlikely to undergo range shifts. Under the worst‐case scenario, 62% of species studied were relatively highly exposed. 47% were highly exposed and had relatively low range‐shift capacity. Only 14% of species faced both low exposure and high range‐shift capacity. Both range‐shift and exposure metrics had a greater effect on risk assessments than climate models.Main conclusionsThe degree to which species’ potential ranges will be altered by climate change often does not correspond to species’ range‐shift capacities. Both exposure and range‐shift capacity should be considered when evaluating biodiversity risk from climate change.
Genetic evidence of hybridization of the world's most endangered tern, the Chinese Crested TernThalasseus bernsteini
Authors: Yang Jia , Chen Guoling , Yuan Leyang , Huang Qin , Fan Zhongyong , Lu Yiwei , Liu Yang , Chen Shuihua 
Published: May 2018

We collected multi‐locus data to test whether hybridization has occurred between a critically endangered waterbird, the Chinese Crested TernThalasseus bernsteini, and the Greater Crested TernThalasseus bergii. Phylogenetic analysis shows these two tern species are sister species, having diverged < 1 million years ago. Our findings suggest a grave threat to the survival of the Chinese Crested Tern, and illustrate the need for conservation managers to monitor further hybridization of this endangered tern species.
Violence committed against nursing staff by patients in psychiatric outpatient settings
Authors: Konttila Jenni , Pesonen Hanna‐Mari , Kyngäs Helvi 
Published: May 2018

AbstractViolence against nurses has increased particularly in psychiatric outpatient settings as psychiatric care shifts from being inpatient‐based to being outpatient‐based. Violence is a complex phenomenon that must be explored in different psychiatric nursing environments and settings. Violence in psychiatric outpatient settings should especially be explored as violence in this context has scarcely been examined. The aim of this systematic review was to elucidate violence committed against nursing staff by patients in adult psychiatric outpatient settings, based on reports from previous studies. A literature search was conducted in the CINAHL (EBSCO), Ovid MEDLINE, and PsycARTICLES (Ovid) databases. Fourteen studies emerged after the selection and quality assessment process. These studies indicated that violence in psychiatric outpatient settings is a multidimensional phenomenon comprising the reasons for, forms of, and consequences of violence. Reasons for violence could be related to the patient as well as to nursing staff. In psychiatric outpatient settings, verbal violence was the most common form of violence, and violence most frequently led to psychological consequences for nursing staff. The findings of this review highlight the importance of nursing staff developing skills and interventions for managing different kinds of violent situations. Given the multidimensional consequences of violence, attention must be given to the occupational well‐being and coping ability of nursing staff at work. Furthermore, it would be worthwhile to compare cultural and intercountry differences of violent exposures in psychiatric outpatient settings.