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Do minority shareholders benefit from parent-subsidiary mergers?
Authors: Koerniadi Hardjo , Tourani-Rad Alireza 
Published: September 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the operating and stock performance of subsidiaries prior to a parent–subsidiary merger and examine whether minority shareholders benefit from such a merger.Design/methodology/approachThis paper employs a refined performance-adjusted discretionary accrual model as a measure for earnings management prior to parent–subsidiary mergers.FindingsThis paper finds evidence supporting the notion that subsidiaries’ operating performance is manipulated downward prior to parent–subsidiary mergers, but the incentive to expropriate minority shareholders depends on a parent’s percentage ownership of its subsidiary prior to the merger.Practical implicationsThe findings of this paper have practical implications for investors and especially for policy makers to regulate this type of mergers.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the thin literature on parent–subsidiary mergers by providing empirical evidence that parent companies can expropriate their minority shareholders’ wealth in these mergers. This finding is consistent with the minority expropriation hypothesis, which contradicts the findings in prior studies on this unique type of mergers.
Enhancing job satisfaction among local government servants in Ghana
Authors: Mickson Michael K. , Anlesinya Alex 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of transformational and transactional leadership behaviours on local government worker’s job satisfaction as well as to determine which one of these two leadership behaviours is a better predictor of job satisfaction among local government servants in Ghana.

Design/methodology/approach
The research used a questionnaire to collect 322 usable data from the respondents, and employed multiple regressions to analyse the data.

Findings
The results showed that both transformational leadership and transactional leadership behaviours have significant positive effects on employee job satisfaction in Ghana’s Local Government service. Surprisingly, critical examination of the results further revealed that transactional leadership behaviour is a better predictor of job satisfaction relative to transformational leadership behaviour in Ghana’s Local Government Service. Moreover, the findings suggested that the influence of both leadership behaviours on job satisfaction may vary by workers’ age, level of education and gender.

Practical implications
These results imply that the more transactional and transformational leadership behaviours are exhibited or demonstrated by leaders, the more satisfaction local government servants will experience with their jobs. It further means that depending on the context or work environment, transactional leadership can surpass transformational leadership in enhancing employee outcomes. It also reinforces the need to ensure equity in employee reward systems as well as treatment of different age, educational and gender groups.

Originality/value
This result has contributed to knowledge by providing empirical evidence to refute the popular claim that transformation leadership produces better outcomes than transactional leadership. Besides, this study highlights the important roles of transformational and transactional styles in ensuring job satisfaction among the local government sub-sector, a generally under-researched sector.
Image perception of surf tourism destination in Brazil
Authors: da Rosa Sabrina , Anjos Francisco Antonio dos , Pereira Melise de Lima , Arnhold Junior Marcos 
Published: September 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to measure the image of surf tourism destination, Praia do Rosa, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in order to examine the complex relationship between destination image components and surfers’ behavior in relation to surfing itself and to the trips made to take part in surfing activities, in a surf spot.Design/methodology/approachFrom the tourist population in Praia do Rosa surf spot, in Brazil, a sample of 200 surfers was taken. Data analysis included the following multivariate techniques: exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling as a procedure for the development and reliability of the measurement models of destination image of surf tourism in Brazil. Data analysis was performed using PASW-SPSS 24 and Mplus 7.FindingsThrough EFA and CFA, it was possible to identify the attributes that make up the image of a surf destination and their relationship with the behavior profile of surfers. The results highlight the role of the different factors that make up the overall image of the destination, through the analysis of cognitive, affective and conative components.Research limitations/implicationsThe results confirm and provide theoretical and empirical support for the research, showing that the set of observable variables and the specified latent dimensions are reliable. However, it is necessary to expand the sample studied so that the measurement model has better fit indices and show convergent and discriminant validity.Practical implicationsThis study is relevant as it provides information that can be used by destination managers, especially regarding surf tourism. In the face of strong growth, the sector could benefit from the identification of destination image attributes which can be used in marketing campaigns put forward by both the public and private sector.Social implicationsThe results of the current study provide both public and private tourism managers with insights into surf tourism demand useful in developing effective marketing and positioning strategies.Originality/valueThis study explored and tested the image perception in a surf destination. The results contribute theoretically and empirically to discussions about the components of destination image. Also, the findings add to the understanding of surfing behavior, one of the most popular sports in the world, with surfers willing to travel long distances in search of ideal surf conditions.
Teaching the information literacy Framework
Authors: Korber Irene , Shepherd Jodi 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to outline the concept and creation of choose-your-own-adventure flip-books for use in teaching information literacy in higher education.

Design/methodology/approach
This is a conceptual paper that examines how to use choose-your-own-adventure style flip-books to teach knowledge practices from the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Using constructivist theory and active learning methods, the authors discuss how flip-books offer a hands-on learning strategy to build on students’ knowledge and experiences while promoting learner-centered interactions.

Findings
As academic libraries evolve from teaching bibliographic instruction via lecture to information literacy through student-centered learning, activities such as the one discussed in this paper provide a way for librarians to better engage with students. Creating curriculum based on educational theory and learner-centered approaches is necessary for librarians to use to optimize classroom time.

Practical implications
This paper provides a practical and pragmatic evaluation of how to incorporate narrative flip-books into information literacy instruction, providing an additional instructional tool for information literacy practitioners.

Originality/value
The choose-your-own-adventure story narrative has been used as a learning tool through all levels of education, including in university settings, but there is a lack of research on their use in information literacy instruction. This paper provides insight on how this teaching method and teaching tool can be used by librarians in the information literacy classroom.
Attack of the PCR clones: Rates of clonality have little effect on RAD‐seq genotype calls
Authors: Euclide Peter T. , McKinney Garrett J. , Bootsma Matthew , Tarsa Charlene , Meek Mariah H. , Larson Wesley A. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractInterpretation of high‐throughput sequence data requires an understanding of how decisions made during bioinformatic data processing can influence results. One source of bias that is often cited is PCR clones (or PCR duplicates). PCR clones are common in restriction site‐associated sequencing (RAD‐seq) data sets, which are increasingly being used for molecular ecology. To determine the influence PCR clones and the bioinformatic handling of clones have on genotyping, we evaluate four RAD‐seq data sets. Data sets were compared before and after clones were removed to estimate the number of clones present in RAD‐seq data, quantify how often the presence of clones in a data set causes genotype calls to change compared to when clones were removed, investigate the mechanisms that lead to genotype call changes and test whether clones bias heterozygosity estimates. Our RAD‐seq data sets contained 30%–60% PCR clones, but 95% of RAD‐tags had five or fewer clones. Relatively few genotypes changed once clones were removed (5%–10%), and the vast majority of these changes (98%) were associated with genotypes switching from a called to no‐call state or vice versa. PCR clones had a larger influence on genotype calls in individuals with low read depth but appeared to influence genotype calls at all loci similarly. Removal of PCR clones reduced the number of called genotypes by 2% but had almost no influence on estimates of heterozygosity. As such, while steps should be taken to limit PCR clones during library preparation, PCR clones are likely not a substantial source of bias for most RAD‐seq studies.
Genome‐wide microsatellite characterisation and marker development in Chenopodium quinoa
Authors: Wang Meng‐Xing , Wu Xiao‐Tong , Zou Jin‐Wei , Zhang Ji , Wang Xiao‐Yu , Chang Xi , Song Wei‐Ning , Nie Xiao‐Jun 
Published: September 2019

AbstractMicrosatellites, as the tracts of repetitive DNA, are an essential constituent of the plant genome that holds important evolutionary significance, and have been extensively used to develop molecular makers for genetic analysis. To understand the microsatellite dynamics of quinoa genome and its relatives, in this study we performed a genome‐wide analysis of microsatellites in five Amaranthaceae species using available genome sequences. The results demonstrated that the microsatellites of the five Amaranthaceae species were characterised by relatively high proportions of mono‐, di‐ and trinucleotide repeats with A/T rich motifs, implying conservative organisation and composition of microsatellites in this family. Furthermore, a significant negative correlation between microsatellite frequencies and GC contents (r = −.87) were observed. In total, 533,961 (89.57%) and 542,601 (89.86%) microsatellite loci could be used to develop simple sequence repeat (SSR) molecular markers, of which 7,178 were found to be polymorphic between the two sequenced quinoa cultivars, QQ74 and Real Blanca, through in silico PCR analysis. Finally, 15 SSR markers were randomly selected to validate their polymorphism across 12 quinoa accessions by wet‐lab PCR amplification. The newly developed genome‐wide SSR markers provide a useful resource for population genetics, gene mapping and molecular breeding studies in quinoa and beyond.
Maternal and paternal genetic variation in Estonian local horse breeds in the context of geographically adjacent and distant Eurasian breeds
Authors: Sild E. , Värv S. , Kaart T. , Kantanen J. , Popov R. , Viinalass H. 
Published: September 2019

SummaryThe maternal and paternal genetic variation of horse breeds from the Baltic Sea region, including three local Estonian breeds, was assessed and compared with that of Altai and Yakutian horses. In the mtDNA D‐loop region, 72 haplotypes assigned to 20 haplogroups in the nine breeds were detected. In Estonian local breeds, 38 mtDNA haplotypes were found, and five of them were shared by the three breeds. More than 60% of all identified haplotypes were rare. Compared with the Estonian Native and Estonian Heavy Draught breeds, a higher haplotypic diversity was found in the Tori breed (h = 0.969). Moreover, four haplotypes shared among Finnish and Estonian local horse breeds indicated ancient ancestry, and of these, H30 (haplogroup D3) showed global sharing and genetic links between modern Baltic Sea region and Siberian horses, specifically. The studied breed set showed high variability in maternal inheritance and mixed patterns of the international and native breeds of the Siberian and Baltic regions. No variation was found in paternally inherited markers among horse breeds in the Baltic Sea region.
Outcomes and learning curve for robotic‐assisted radical cystectomy: an Australian experience
Authors: Honore Matthew , Roberts Matthew J. , Morton Andrew , Teloken Patrick E. , Navaratnam Anojan , Coughlin Geoffrey D. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to describe perioperative, oncological and learning curve outcomes for robotic‐assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) across the first 100 cases performed by an Australian high‐volume, fellowship‐trained robotic surgeon.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was performed on a consecutive group of 100 patients who underwent RARC between 2010 and 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. Perioperative, oncological and survival data were collected. Demographic, survival and learning curve analyses were performed in MedCalc.ResultsA total of 100 patients underwent RARC over the study period. Median operative time was 389 min, with a reduction in median times from 420 to 330 min when comparing the first 50 versus the second 50 patients (P < 0.001). Median estimated blood loss was 500 mL, while urinary diversion was performed extracorporeally in 20 patients, intracorporeally in 69 patients and using a hybrid technique in 11 patients. Median length of hospital stay was 11 days. Post‐operative complications occurred in 56% of patients (Clavien–Dindo classification I–II 32%, III–V 24%). Positive operative margins were 2% and median lymph node yield was 21 nodes. Overall recurrence‐free survival was 50.3 months.ConclusionInitial short‐term experience with RARC shows favourable outcomes with regard to operative, perioperative and pathological indicators compared to open radical cystectomy and other RARC series.
Keys to al‐Ghaib: A Cross‐Cultural Study
Authors: el‐Aswad el‐Sayed 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe significance of religion and concepts ofal‐ghaib(the invisible and unknowable) and sanctity in a materialistically oriented and globally dominant and changing world has been a nexus of current debates in Orthodox Islam. The concept ofal‐ghaibis a fundamental principle in Islamic theology; however, it has a profound impact on Muslim’s daily lives. Thenceforth, this study focuses on the concepts ofal‐ghaib,or invisibility, sanctity, and imagination, as reflected in ordinary Muslims’ views and key practices aimed at disclosing the unknown and unseen. This article presents an anthropological holistic insight incorporating objective description and subjective interpretation and as such comprises a phenomenological hermeneutic inquiry. Drawing on ethnographic studies conducted in communities belonging to Bahrain (predominantly Shi‘a) and Egypt (predominantly Sunni), this inquiry aims at exploring the relationships between the Islamic sacred conviction ofal‐ghaiband everyday practices of Muslim communities. These ethnographic accounts are examined and compared with scholarly literature and cross‐cultural materials.
Capitularies in the Carolingian Period
Authors: Kaschke Sören , Mischke Britta 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe capitularies of Carolingian kings and emperors are amongst the most important sources for the governance of the Frankish empire in the eighth and ninth century. They are usually rated as normative texts that convey decisions taken at court, in particular, on legislative, judicial, and administrative matters, across the realm. However, the actual range of these texts is even larger. Topics covered may include the reforming of the church, provisions for the imperial succession, agendas of an upcoming assembly, and private notes or summaries of deliberations at court. All extant capitularies are exclusively transmitted in the context of collections produced locally, most likely by royal agents or office holders. Recent research is increasingly looking beyond the relevance of capitularies for Frankish legal history. Instead, new approaches investigate the role of capitularies as flexible tools of governance and as important sources for the communication between the ruler and his elites on practical as well as moral issues.
The generalizability of reactions to assessment: An application of the Selection Procedural Justice Scale (SPJS) in academic settings
Authors: Butucescu Andreea , Iliescu Dragoș , Opariuc Cristian‐Dan 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThis study tested the Selection Procedural Justice Scale (SPJS) in an educational setting. The sample consisted of 617 students. Four different confirmatory models were tested, followed by an IRT analysis to test the scale structure at the item level in the two different contexts (selection vs. academic exams). Results indicated that the 11‐factor structure is the best factorial solution, and SPJS items were found to be free of DIF.
Moving beyond the direct impact of using CRM systems on frontline employees' service performance: The mediating role of adaptive behaviour
Authors: Chen Renee Rui , Ou Carol Xiaojuan , Wang Wei , Peng Zhuo , Davison Robert M. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractDespite substantial investments in customer‐relationship‐management (CRM) systems, companies continue to experience pain rather than profit. Meanwhile, the concept of “adaptive behaviour” of frontline employees has received little attention in the literature related to CRM systems in which the frontline employees are the primary users. In this study, we propose that with the aid of CRM systems, individual employees are able to immediately access information about customers and service offerings, thus enabling their adaptive behaviours to provide personalized service to individual customers. Based on coping theory, we develop a CRM system‐driven adaptive behaviour model that explains how CRM systems facilitate individual employees' service performance by enabling adaptive behaviour during their service encounters. Multisourced data from a financial company in China largely support our proposed model, showing that employees' postadoption of CRM systems (routinization and infusion of use) enables interpersonal and offering adaptive behaviours, which in turn enhance employees' service performance. In addition, forming a postadoption behaviour of CRM systems relies on the frequent use. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of adaptive behaviour in service encounters with the aid of CRM systems.
The Beargrass Story: Utilizing Social Science to Evaluate and Learn from the “Watershed Approach”
Authors: Church Sarah P. , Babin Nicholas , Bentlage Belyna , Dunn Michael , Ulrich‐Schad Jessica D. , Ranjan Pranay , Magner Joe , McLellan Eileen , Stephan Susi , Tomer Mark D. , Prokopy Linda S. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThis paper presents the case of a voluntary watershed project that addressed the need for improving water quality by reducing agricultural nutrient loss. The Beargrass Creek Watershed Approach Project in Wabash County, Indiana aimed to demonstrate that it is possible to achieve ambitious water quality goals and maximize the effectiveness of conservation funding through locally‐led efforts that bring together multiple stakeholders throughout the process. The project focused on implementing the “right practices” in the “right places” through a goal‐oriented, science‐based, and locally‐adapted approach to voluntary conservation. We examine and evaluate all three phases of the project and discuss successes and lessons learned from the point of view of both agricultural producers and agency staff from the local Soil and Water Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Analysis of the fall‐related risk of pharmacotherapy in Czech hospitals: A case control study
Authors: Maly Josef , Dosedel Martin , Kubena Ales Antonin , Mala‐Ladova Katerina , Vosatka Jan , Brabcova Iva , Hajduchova Hana , Bartlova Sylva , Tothova Valerie , Vlcek Jiri 
Published: September 2019

AbstractRationale, aims, and objectivesFalls are among the major problems occurring in hospital setting, when drugs are viewed as important modifiable risk factor of falling. The aim was to analyse the effect of pharmacotherapy on the risk of falls in hospitalized patients.MethodsA multicentre prospective case‐control study was conducted in 2017 retrieving data from four hospitals in South Bohemia, Czech Republic. An online database was constructed to collect patient and fall‐related data. Each fall that occurred during hospitalization was assigned to appropriate controls (no fall during hospitalization) based on gender, age, length of hospitalization, and the number of drugs. Univariate and multivariate correlations were performed with a significance level of P < .05.ResultsA total of 222 fall cases (107 males; median age, 81 y) and 1076 controls (516 males; median age, 80 y) were included. According to the first ATC level classification, drugs from groups S, N, and P were significantly associated with fall‐related risk compared with controls (P < .05); further analysis of ATC levels showed that only psycholeptics (N05), antipsychotics (N05A), and tiapride were significantly associated with falls. Regression analysis revealed use of psycholeptics N05 (OR = 2.06; 95% CI, 1.56‐2.76), or ophthalmologicals S01 (OR = 2.72; 95% CI, 1.37‐5.41), as factors with the highest fall‐related risk.ConclusionsApart from the commonly considered fall‐risk increasing drugs, other groups, such as ophthalmologicals, should also be considered; however, regarding clinical practice, it is difficult to evaluate the effects of individual drugs in the context of other risk factors of falls, due to the multifactorial nature of falls.