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Competitive Screening Under Heterogeneous Information
Authors: Garrett Daniel F , Gomes Renato , Maestri Lucas 
Published: December 2018

AbstractWe study the interplay between informational frictions and second-degree price discrimination. Our theory recognizes that consumers differ in their tastes for quality as well as in the information they possess about available offers, which leads to dispersion over price–quality menus in equilibrium. While firms are ex ante identical, we show that their menus are ordered so that more generous menus leave more surplus to consumers of all valuations. We explore the cross-section of equilibrium menus and variations in market conditions to generate empirical predictions on prices, qualities, and markups across firms, and within a firm’s product line. For instance, more competition may raise prices for low-quality goods; yet, consumers are better off, as the qualities they receive also increase. The predictions of our model illuminate empirical findings in many markets, such as those for cell phone plans, yellow-pages advertising, cable TV, and air travel.
Spinning Yarns From Moonbeams: A Jurisprudence of Statutory Interpretation in Common Law
Authors: Singh Prabhakar 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
What methods, if at all, do Indian judges deploy in their law reading? In their abundant references to the term “jurisprudence”, the Indian judge gives neither precise meanings nor methods to ascertaining what is jurisprudence; the judges declare when purposively breaking new grounds, or, the state constitutively roots for a strict, even a conservative, reading of its will and legislative intention. Judges while read penal and taxation statutes strictly, at the Indian Supreme Court the ‘ends of justice’ clearly override, as it should, positivist interpretations. The legislature and the executive therefore tolerate the Supreme Court’s purposive reading down of the colonial statutes, just as, conversely, they reject the Court’s ‘reading down and reading wide’ of politically sensitive public law statutes to defend their postcolonial intent. I aim to map the uncertain landscape of the Indian Supreme Court’s use of “jurisprudence” and jurisprudence’s relationship with statutory interpretation.
Multicenter Validation of the Emotional State Instrument for Dialysis Patients
Authors: Rodríguez-Rey Rocío , García-Llana Helena , Ruiz-Álvarez María Paz , Gómez-Gómez Alicia , del Peso Gloria , Selgas Rafael 
Published: December 2018

Background
The Emotional State Instrument for Dialysis Patients (ES-D) is a brief semistructured questionnaire to assess emotional distress in patients undergoing dialysis. It was designed to be administered by a healthcare provider. A previous study showed preliminary indicators of its content and face validity.

Objective
The aim of the current multicenter study was to explore the ES-D’s psychometric properties.

Methods
A total of 605 patients with kidney disease undergoing dialysis (524 hemodialysis and 81 peritoneal dialysis) in 19 Spanish dialysis centers completed the ES-D, along with anxiety, depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), and resilience (Brief Resilience Scale) questionnaires. The 75 healthcare providers who performed the assessments completed a satisfaction survey.

Results
The ES-D showed adequate internal consistency (α = .73). Correlations between the ES-D scores and the scores for anxiety, depression, and resilience showed evidence of its convergent and concurrent validity. The receiver operating characteristic curve analyses showed that a cutoff of nine detected patients with moderate-to-severe emotional distress. According to these criteria, 35.4% of patients showed emotional distress. No significant differences were found between patients undergoing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. The healthcare providers perceived the ES-D as useful for knowing the patients’ emotional state, understanding patients’ concerns, and establishing therapeutic relationships.

Conclusions
The ES-D is a useful tool for healthcare providers to explore the emotional dimension of their patients. Thus, its development represents a step forward in the improvement of comprehensive assistance and the quality of life of patients with kidney disease undergoing dialysis.
Advantech: evolution of its IoT ecosystem strategy
Authors: Bai Guo (Ginkgo) , Zhao Liman , Wang Zhenrong Edison 
Published: December 2018

Learning outcomes
Through this case, students will not only learn about the latest development of this emerging industry, IoT, but also gain a systematic understanding of “ecosystem strategy” and get to know a new corporate growth model called “co-creation”.

Case overview/synopsis
This case describes why and how Advantech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Advantech) has transformed in the age of the Internet of Things. Aware of the ecosystem attributes of the IoT industry and committed to the company’s principle of “altruism”, Advantech strategically positioned itself as an “IoT platform provider” and an “enabler” for IoT applications. After carrying out a reform in terms of internal management, external cooperation, and development model, Advantech has evolved from an industrial computer maker to an IoT solution provider. Since the launch of the “co-creation model” at the end of 2016, Advantech has drawn attention from many excellent companies in traditional industries. With the Internet of Everything close at hand, Chairman KC Liu is well aware there are many challenges to overcome as Advantech strives to build an industrial IoT ecosystem, the “evolution” continues.

Complexity academic level
MBAs, EMBAs and senior executives.

Supplementary materials
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Subject code
CSS 11: Strategy
Integrated resort employee competencies: a Macau perspective
Authors: Lou Nga Man , So Amy Siu Ian , Hsieh Yuchin Jerrie 
Published: December 2018

Purpose
This study aims to develop an employee competency model for integrated resorts (IRs) in Macau through insights gleaned from IR professionals and to investigate whether any differences emerge in competency perception between IR professionals and college and high school students.

Design/methodology/approach
A mixed-method approach was adopted to answer the research questions. The Delphi approach was used, and four IR experts were invited to refine components of the IR competency for the survey questionnaire. Quantitative data were collected from 596 IR professionals and college/high school students. Fisher’s least significant difference test was used to test the competency gaps between groups. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 respondents to gather their comments on the survey results.

Findings
The IR competency model consists of 15 critical competencies. A strong work ethic and customer service orientation were ranked as important attributes of employee competency among the four target groups. A mismatch in IR competency perceptions emerged among IR managers, employees and students.

Practical implications
The IR competencies can serve as a pragmatic reference for IRs in terms of employee recruitment and training. This model can also serve as a guideline to ensure the alignment between IR industry needs and the course offerings in higher education institutions in Macau.

Originality/value
The IR competencies contribute to resolving human capital issue challenging Macau’s IRs and provide insights for Macau’s IR stakeholders to improve the IR workforce development.
What do we know about meta-analyses in accounting, auditing, and corporate governance?
Authors: Velte Patrick 
Published: December 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to summarize the key findings of meta-analyses in accounting, auditing and corporate governance research.Design/methodology/approachA structured literature review on 63 meta-analyses related to financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, and corporate governance is conducted.FindingsMost of the previous meta-analyses have been focused on the topic of corporate governance with a clear focus on board composition as an independent variable and by integrating research- and country-specific moderating variables. Meta-analyses in management accounting are rare; furthermore, no meta-analysis in tax accounting has been published yet.Originality/valueMeta-analyses on these topics are expected to become increasingly important in the following years because of the increased number of empirical quantitative research. This literature review gives useful insights for research, practice and regulation.
Chronicles of one woman’s journey towards well-being: perspective
Authors: Mullen Jo 
Published: December 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and reflections of one woman’s journey towards well-being.

Design/methodology/approach
A narrative approach has been taken to structure reflections based on lived experience.

Findings
Reflections are offered based on a personal journey towards well-being.

Originality/value
This paper adds to the accounts of the lived experience of the journey towards well-being, and as such, contributes to the understanding of the process of rebuilding a life.
Role of psychological empowerment in the relationship between structural empowerment and innovative behavior
Authors: Singh Manjari , Sarkar Anita 
Published: December 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to empirically test the relationship between the empowering structure and the employees’ innovative behavior and the role of psychological empowerment in mediating this link.Design/methodology/approachStructural equation modeling was used to analyze data from 401 female primary school teachers in India. Prior to the main study, the scales were tested on a sample of 288 teachers. While psychological empowerment and structural empowerment were based on the self-reporting by the teachers, the innovative behavior of the teacher was assessed by two to three colleagues for each teacher.FindingsThe results confirmed that structural empowerment leads to innovative behavior and psychological empowerment and partially mediates the relationship between structural empowerment and innovative behavior.Practical implicationsPromising ideas die down because of lack of proper resource support and a free flow of information exchange despite employees’ willingness to carry out innovative tasks. Psychological empowerment affects creative intention in the workplace and can play a critical role for employees at their workplace.Social implicationsIn the context of development at the teacher and school levels, it is imperative to address both the psyche of the individual and the existing structure in schools.Originality/valueThis study makes two critical contributions. One, it emphasizes the importance of structural empowerment in ensuring innovative behavior of employees. Two, it also brings forward the importance of psychological empowerment in the relationship between structural empowerment and innovative behavior.
Association between dietary inflammatory index and kidney function in elderly population
Authors: Tajik Somaye , Eimeri Saragol , Mansouri Sara , Rahimi-Foroushani Abbas , Shab-Bidar Sakineh 
Published: December 2018

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the association of the dietary inflammatory index (DII), kidney function and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) among the senior population (60-83 years).

Design/methodology/approach
This cross-sectional study was conducted in 221 elderly subjects who are living in Tehran, Iran. The DII was calculated from validated semi-quantified food frequency questionnaire, combining putatively pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory effects of nutrients, vitamins and trace elements. Biochemical measurements of blood and urine samples were measured. The estimated glomerular ﬁltration rate (eGFR) was assessed from serum creatinine.

Findings
A total of 221 subjects with mean BMI of 29.75 and age ranged 60-83 years old were included in the current study. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that eGFR (ß = –0.471; p = 0.48; 95 per cent CI: –2.90, 2.63), albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) (ß = 0.041 p = 0.55; 95 per cent CI: –5.12, 9.46) and hs-CRP (ß = 0.004; p = 0.55; 95 per cent CI: –0.96, 1.79) were not associated with the DII before and after adjusting for potential confounders, including energy intake, age, sex, BMI, smoking status, physical activity, hypertension, diabetes, use of lipid-lowering medication, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI), steroidal and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.

Research limitations/implications
Due to the cross-sectional nature of this study, it is difficult to find the cause-and-effect relationship between the DII and the serum hs-CRP concentration. Another limitation of our study is concerning a possible overestimation or underestimation of dietary intakes, because the participants in the study were elderly and FFQ is a memory-based questionnaire.

Originality/value
Our findings suggest that the DII score is not associated with serum hs-CRP and kidney function markers in elderly people.
Service quality of property managers of shopping complexes in Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Ojekalu Samson Oluseun , Ojo Olatoye , Oladokun Timothy Tunde , Olabisi Sumoila Aremu , Omoniyi Sunday Samuel 
Published: December 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the service quality (SQ) of property managers of shopping complexes in Ibadan with a view to improving management practice.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data were used for the study through questionnaire administration. Ibadan was stratified into five axes using existing major roads where shopping complexes were highly concentrated. From each axis, 33, 65, 48, 64 and 66 shopping complexes were identified (Oyo State Ministry of Land, Housing and Survey, 2017), and the systematic sampling technique (20 percent) was adopted to select 57 out of 276 shopping complexes and 192 (10 percent) out of 1919 occupiers of the shopping complexes in the study area. In total, 157 occupiers responded to the questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using mean ranking and stepwise multiple regression.FindingsThis study found that professionalism, tangible, assurance and empathy dimensions of SQ were rated fair, whereas reliability and responsiveness dimensions were rated poor. Also, stepwise multiple regression analysis predicted 78.5 percent overall SQ of property managers, and assurance, professionalism and empathy dimensions contributed significantly to the overall SQ. Hence, reliability and responsiveness dimensions of SQ need to be improved. It is expected that the findings of this study will help property managers to understand the role of various dimensions of SQ for enhanced property management practice.Originality/valueThe study is one of the few studies that assessed the SQ of property managers of shopping complex with a view to improving its management practice.
Intervention in time‐processing ability, daily time management and autonomy in children with intellectual disabilities aged 10–17 years – A cluster randomised trial
Authors: Janeslätt Gunnel , Ahlström Sara Wallin , Granlund Mats 
Published: December 2018

Background/aimDifficulties with management of time are frequently observed in children and youth with intellectual disabilities (IDs). The aim of this study was to evaluate a new intervention programme ‘My Time’ to improve time‐processing ability (TPA) in children with IDs aged 10–17 years (n = 61).MethodsCluster randomised and waiting‐list control group design was used. Data collection included the Kit for assessment of TPA, the Time‐Parent scale and a self‐rating of autonomy to assess occupational performance in daily life. The method was implemented over an 8‐week period. Effect size (ES) was calculated and an analysis of covariance on the individual level and a two‐stage process on the cluster level.ResultsThe estimated mean improvement in the KaTid‐Child score from baseline (t1) to t2 was significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the waiting‐list group, ES Cohen's d = 0.64.ConclusionThe results present first evidence of the effectiveness of a new occupational therapy intervention programme (‘My Time’) to facilitate TPA in children with mild to moderate IDs. Children with IDs aged 10–17 years could improve their TPA at a measurable pace when given intervention. The method could complement interventions using time‐assistive devices. Children with IDs should be identified to guide intervention. Further research is necessary to establish whether using the intervention programme can facilitate the development of TPA in younger children.
Analysis of habitat characteristics of mosquitoes in Danwon‐gu, Ansan city, Korea, based on civil complaint data
Authors: Kim Jeong Eun , Bae Yeon Jae , Lee Hwang Goo , Kim Dong Gun 
Published: December 2018

AbstractClimate change due to global warming and changes in land use increase the development time and distribution, as well as the abundance, of mosquitoes, thereby negatively affecting human life and health. In this study, we investigated the habitat characteristics of mosquito occurrence sites in Danwon‐gu, Ansan city, Korea, based on a daily record of civil pest complaints lodged at the Danwon‐gu Community Health Center. We considered two types of factors (natural and artificial) known to affect mosquito occurrence. We confirmed a total of 554 cases of mosquito occurrence from March 2014 to August 2017. The total study area was 49.11 km2, with urban areas constituting the largest proportion. Additionally, we investigated habitat preferences of mosquitoes in terms of terrain factors; generally, mosquitoes occurred at low elevations and on low slopes. Regarding the preference of oviposition sites, mosquitoes occurred at higher rates near streams and crops lands. The rate of mosquito occurrence tended to increase in areas with dense human populations. Regarding climatic factors, the rate of mosquito occurrence increased in areas with high temperature and low precipitation.
Regional Pungency Degree in China and Its Correlation with Typical Climate Factors
Authors: Wang Siyuan , Cheng Lingru , He Shuai , Xie Dingyuan 
Published: December 2018

AbstractChili is an indispensable condiment in Chinese dishes. Due to regional environmental and cultural differences, there are certain differences in the regional food spicy degree. This study analyzed the pungency degree of dishes in 21 regions of China and created a pungency degree map using experiments and statistics. Seven typical climatic factors were selected, such as temperature and humidity, to analyze the most influential climatic factor on pungency degree through multiple regression methods. This study sampled 300 dishes of 12 cities in three typical provinces (Sichuan, Hubei, and Zhejiang) and found out the SHU (pungency degree in Scoville Heat Units) of dishes to supplement the study. The results suggest that Guizhou cuisine is the most pungent, where the proportion of dishes with chili is more than 50%. In the pungency degree map of the 21 Chinese regions, southwest China has cuisine that is strongly pungent, and the next pungent cuisine area includes the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, Shanxi, and Ningxia. The cold area in northeast China, including Qinghai and Beijing, is the area of intermediate pungent cuisine. Central and eastern parts of China belong to the light pungent cuisine area. The field sampling of 12 cities also confirmed that the pungency degree of regions is Sichuan > Hubei > Zhejiang. The multiple regression analysis results suggest that the most influential climatic factor is the average sunshine duration which has negative correlation with pungency degree.Practical ApplicationEnvironment correlative dietology is an emerging and important discipline in China. This research has helped us to enrich our data on chili dishes and expand our geo‐environmental food database. In terms of the flavor of the dishes, objective data were used instead of the former subjective comments for quantitative analysis. Since ancient times, there has been a traditional saying of spicy dehumidification and perspiration. This study uses mathematical statistical analysis methods to innovatively analyze the correlation between regional chili taste and geographical environment climate. These are all conducive to the establishment of scientific and healthy food flavor models.
The association between subjective maternal stress during pregnancy and offspring clinically diagnosed psychiatric disorders
Authors: Brannigan R. , Cannon M. , Tanskanen A. , Huttunen M. O. , Leacy F. P. , Clarke M. C. 
Published: December 2018

ObjectiveExposure to prenatal stress is a ubiquitous and non‐specific risk factor for adverse outcomes in adulthood. In this study, we examined associations between exposure to subjective maternal stress during pregnancy and subsequent diagnosis of psychiatric disorders in offspring.MethodThis study used the Helsinki Longitudinal Temperament Cohort, a prospective birth cohort of individuals born between 1 July 1975 and 30 June 1976 in Helsinki, Finland. The sample for this study comprised 3626 infants whose mothers had completed health and well‐being assessments during pregnancy which included a measure of self‐reported stress. We ran logistic regressions to assess potential associations between prenatal stress and offspring psychiatric disorder in adulthood, identified through the Finnish Hospital Discharge Register.ResultsIndividuals whose mothers reported stress during pregnancy had significantly greater odds of developing a psychiatric disorder (OR = 1.41, 95% CI = 1.10–1.81) particularly a mood disorder (OR = 1.67, 95% CI = 1.10–2.54). These associations remained after adjusting for parental psychiatric history, and other prenatal factors.ConclusionsIndividuals exposed to prenatal stress had significantly increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders later in life. This finding highlights the importance of supporting the mental health and emotional well‐being of women during pregnancy.