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The impact of customer equity drivers on loyalty intentions among Chinese banking customers
Authors: Razzaq Zohaib , Razzaq Ali , Yousaf Salman , Akram Umair , Hong Zhao 
Published: March 2019

PurposeThe implementation of customer equity drivers (CED) as a crucial marketing tactic to surge customer loyalty intentions has received a considerable importance in the literature. However, most of the research done in the past has mainly centralized around western societies. To make it even more interesting is the fact that the significance of customer emotions has been ignored by the previous studies. Therefore, the purpose of this paper to explore the impacts of CED on loyalty intentions along with exploring the moderating role of customer emotions (positive emotions and negative emotions).Design/methodology/approachA sample of 661 Chinese banking customers was collected by making the use of store-intercept survey design. The gathered data were then utilized to empirically validate the proposed model by making the use of hierarchical moderated regression.FindingsLoyalty intentions were found to be driven by emotions of Chinese banking customers. Consequently, in order to better forecast the loyalty intentions of the customers, the emotional aspect is vital and therefore should be incorporated along with other cognitive aspects (value equity, brand equity and relationship equity).Practical implicationsThe managers of the banks should make every effort to make the visit of their customers as pleasant as possible as the emotional responses of customers have a significant impact on the formation of loyalty intentions.Originality/valueThe current study holds its unique contribution by including emotions in the service-oriented settings.
Exploring the bank selection criteria in India: scale development and validation
Authors: Arora Sangeeta , Kaur Harpreet 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to develop, measure and empirically validate a scale that captures the full dimensionality of selection attributes considered by customers when choosing a bank.

Design/methodology/approach
Focus group interviews were conducted and a well-structured questionnaire was designed. The validity of this scale was tested in accordance with the psychometric scale development procedure.

Findings
Contrary to some assertions in past literature, the results suggested service delivery and cost/price as among the most important determinants of the bank selection decisions of consumers.

Practical implications
The practical implications drawn from this study involve the seven constructs which could be adopted by the bank managers, advertising executives and marketing experts in providing good quality services resulting in overall higher levels of customer satisfaction. These decision makers can apply the constructs from the study to identify factors most appealing to both potential and existing customers and build up effective marketing strategies to attract new customers and retain existing ones.

Originality/value
This research paper signifies the leading studies for advancing a validated tool to measure the customers’ selection decisions for banks. As a result, this valid and reliable scale would bring standardization to research conducted in the field of bank selection attributes.
Making educational organizations able to change: a literature review
Authors: Palumbo Rocco , Manna Rosalba 
Published: March 2019

PurposeEducational organizations have to continuously adapt their structures, processes and practices to meet the evolving institutional and social challenges raised by the external environment. From this point of view, organizational change is a fundamental ingredient of the recipe for success in educational management. The purpose of this paper is to contextualize organizational change to educational institutions, pointing out its determinants, barriers and consequences.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review was performed. On the whole, it concerned 330 scientific contributions. Manuscripts were searched in two large citation databases. Tailored selection and inclusion criteria were designed in order to exclusively focus on papers investigating organizational change dynamics in the educational environment. In sum, 41 contributions were included in this literature review.FindingsOrganizational change in the educational context paves the way for various managerial challenges. First, the internal and external triggers of change should be concomitantly handled, in order to curb isomorphic pressures and steer organizational evolution. Second, specific strategies should be implemented to overcome the barriers to organizational change, including ambiguity and uncertainty. Finally, yet importantly, the side effects of organizational change should be recognized, in an attempt to attenuate their drawbacks on employees’ working conditions.Practical implicationsOrganizational change should be understood as an iterative process, rather than as a circumscribed event. Educational managers should design specific approaches and deploy ad hoc tools to effectively implement organizational change.Originality/valueThis study attempts to systemize the current scientific literature about organizational change in the field of educational management, illuminating some intriguing avenues for further research.
Broad span of supply chain integration: theory development
Authors: Perdana Yandra Rahadian , Ciptono Wakhid Slamet , Setiawan Kusdhianto 
Published: March 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to understand how theoretical lenses have been used to analyze the supply chain integration (SCI) theory. Furthermore, this paper elaborates theories derived from SCI research, in the form of propositions and a framework to explain the concept of the broader span of SCI.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on a systematic review of 194 research articles from Q1 to Q4 international journals over the period 1980–2017. Issues are explored under the integration keywords: “supply chain integration,” “internal integration,” “supplier integration,” “customer integration,” “third party logistics integration” and “logistics service provider integration.”FindingsConceptually, SCI can be interpreted as a span that illustrates the internal integration of the focal organization, and the integration of the focal organization with suppliers, logistics service providers (LSPs) and customers. However, the result from the systematic literature review shows the SCI’s span still neglects LSPs. Based on that gap, a resource-based view (RBV) integrated with the resource dependence theory (RDT) is used to propose a broader SCI span that consists of internal, supplier, LSP and customer. Using both theories, this paper conceptualizes resources, dependence and uncertainty as the antecedents of the broader span of SCI.Originality/valueThis paper provides a theoretical contribution that integrates the RBV and RDT as a basis for developing the broader span of SCI.
Imperative challenge for luxury brands
Authors: Kim Jung-Hwan 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine whether any differences exist between high- and low/middle-income Generation Y luxury consumers in terms of their service quality perceptions on luxury fashion brands’ own official e-commerce sites.

Design/methodology/approach
This study focused on actual luxury consumers who purchased luxury fashion items from luxury fashion brands’ e-commerce sites. An online survey asked participants to evaluate their perceptions of e-service attributes available on luxury fashion brands’ own official e-commerce sites based on their experience with the site. A total of 123 usable respondents obtained.

Findings
Of the nine e-service quality dimensions identified, efficiency and web appearance were significant dimensions affecting high-income Generation Y luxury fashion consumers’ overall e-satisfaction. For low/middle-income Generation Y luxury fashion consumers, order/delivery management, personalization and trust were crucial factors that affected overall e-satisfaction.

Originality/value
Despite the growth of luxury e-commerce sales and the increasing interest in luxury consumption by consumers from a variety of demographic groups, little research has focused on how luxury consumers perceive luxury brands’ own official e-commerce site and how luxury fashion brands develop their own e-commerce sites to meet demographically dissimilar customers’ necessities. The findings of the study provide valuable practical implications to luxury fashion brands by proving that luxury consumers are unalike and that their perceptions on e-service quality are dissimilar based on different income levels.
The performance of Islamic banks during the 2008 global financial crisis
Authors: Hussien Mohammed Ebrahim , Alam Md. Mahmudul , Murad Md. Wahid , Wahid Abu N.M. 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to analyze the profitability performance of Islamic banks (IBs) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region during 2008 global financial crisis.

Design/methodology/approach
Bank-specific data are taken from the Bank Scope database and macroeconomic data are collected from International Financial Statistics. Using a panel data series of 30 banks for the period of 2005 to 2011, the study shows the evidence of structural break for the crisis year as well as the factors that impact the profitability of IBs.

Findings
The performance of GCC IBs was significantly influenced during the crisis period by capital adequacy, credit risk, financial risk, operational efficiency, liquidity, bank size, gross domestic product, growth rate of money supply, bank sector development and inflation rate. The study also finds that there is a structural change before and after the global financial crisis.

Originality/value
This is an original study that shows that the Sharīʿah-compliant banks have performed better during the crisis and are not affected based on their internal performance records; rather, they have been affected indirectly from the macro shock owing to the overall economic crisis.
Academic malaise among future Muslim accountants: role of piety
Authors: Nahar Hairul Suhaimi 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
This paper aims to examine two specific research issues among future members of the Malaysian accountancy profession. First, it explores the extent of committed academic dishonesty (AD) among accounting students in two institutions of higher learning in which Islamic orientation and emphasis are observably different. Second, it investigates whether pious accounting students are dishonesty-resistant, premising the investigation on the maintained assumption based on the Islamic religious scriptures that piety should be placed at the forefront of the crusade against academic malaise particularly AD.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a questionnaire survey to measure both AD and piety, the usable responses were analyzed using mean score and independent sample t-tests.

Findings
The results indicate that AD practices are within the safe and non-disturbing limit. The results on piety which form the crux of the research suggest that findings are sensitive to different piety measurement, indicating the need for a refine piety proxy in future Islamic piety research.

Originality/value
Notwithstanding the small sample based on only two universities, the results provide a critical basis for reality check and policy input on issues relating to AD and piety for all stakeholders, particularly in designing the relevant and necessary trainings and relevant policy formulation in addressing integrity issues in accounting education.
Performance measurement in Australian water utilities. Current state and future directions
Authors: Akimov Alexandr , Simshauser Paul 
Published: March 2019

AbstractEnsuring universal and affordable water supply is a central objective of government. An efficient water supply sector plays a primary role in ensuring this objective is met. Scale economies and capital‐intensive immobile assets means monopoly emerges as the dominant organizational form, and when combined with an essential character, a strong case exists for economic and technical regulation. Yet diversity in water service provider scale means economic regulation, which is costly, is not always viable. A comprehensive performance monitoring and reporting regime for water service providers is thus crucial. It is crucial for oversight of unregulated entities, and for regulated entities in generating competition by comparison. In this article, we undertake an expansive literature review and summarize approaches to performance measurement by the water industry. Academic literature reveals researchers have centered their approach using comprehensive methods such as data envelopment analysis and stochastic frontier analysis. With the exception of the Victorian Essential Services Commission, the Australian Industry persists with partial indicators. Given water and sewerage price increases of more than 100% in real terms from 2005 to 2014, we find a strong case for implementing advanced methods to address the task of providing a holistic picture of utility performance.
Genetic predisposition to gestational glucose metabolism and gestational diabetes mellitus risk in a Chinese population
Authors: Xie Kaipeng , Zhang Yue , Wen Juan , Chen Ting , Kong Jing , Zhang Jinyu , Wu Xiaoli , Hu Chen , Xu Bo , Ji Chenbo , Guo Xirong , Wu Jiangping 
Published: March 2019

AbstractBackgroundGenome‐wide association studies (GWAS) have identified several genetic variants affecting gestational glucose metabolism. However, information regarding their known associations with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) risk remains scarce.MethodsThis study examined the associations of 12 gestational glucose metabolism‐related variants with GDM risk in a Chinese population (964 GDM cases, 1021 controls). Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated by logistic regression analysis.ResultsRs10830963 in melatonin receptor 1B (MTNR1B) was found to be associated with an increased risk of GDM, after adjusting for age, prepregnancy body mass index, parity, abnormal pregnancy history, and family history of diabetes (OR 1.20; 95% CI 1.05‐1.36; P = 0.007). Compared with women with a family history of diabetes, there was a significant association of rs7936247 with GDM risk among pregnant women without a family history of diabetes (OR 1.20; 95% CI 1.04‐1.38; P = 0.014; Pheterogeneity = 0.035). Further functional annotations showed that rs10830963 and rs7936247 fell in the functional elements of human pancreatic islets. Genotype‐phenotype associations indicated that the variants may contribute to GDM risk by affecting the expression of nearby or distant genes.ConclusionsThe findings of this study suggest that rs10830963 and rs7936247 may be markers for susceptibility to GDM in a Chinese population. Additional studies are warranted to validate our findings and clarify the underlying mechanism.
The construction of accountant identity in a transitioning economy: the case of Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Lisa‐Uyen 
Published: March 2019

AbstractThis study investigates the complex and multi‐faceted ways in which Vietnamese accountants have (re)constructed their occupational identity within a context of ongoing socio‐political and economic development. The concept of ‘identity work’ and Bourdieu's notions of field, habitus and capital guide the investigation, with the evidence base comprising a series of interviews with Vietnamese accountants. Three interpretive schemes are identified as ‘operating principles’ that characterise accountants’ identity construction. These patterns are outcomes of the negotiations of accountants with their respective institutional environment in which accountants’ negotiating power is fuelled by their experience (habitus) and capital (economic, social and cultural capital).
Perpetrator effects of ciclosporin (P‐glycoprotein inhibitor) and its combination with fluconazole (CYP3A inhibitor) on the pharmacokinetics of rivaroxaban in healthy volunteers
Authors: Brings Antonia , Lehmann Marie‐Louise , Foerster Kathrin I. , Burhenne Jürgen , Weiss Johanna , Haefeli Walter E. , Czock David 
Published: March 2019

AimsRivaroxaban exposure is considerably increased by drugs that are combined P‐glycoprotein (P‐gp) and strong cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole). The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of the potent P‐gp inhibitor ciclosporin and its combination with the moderate CYP3A inhibitor fluconazole on rivaroxaban pharmacokinetics and on CYP3A activity.MethodsTwelve healthy volunteers received 20 mg rivaroxaban orally alone, in combination with ciclosporin (dose‐individualized oral regimen), and in combination with ciclosporin and fluconazole (400 mg day−1 orally). CYP3A4 activity was estimated using a midazolam microdose. Pharmacokinetics was analysed using noncompartmental and compartmental methods.ResultsCompared to baseline, ciclosporin increased rivaroxaban average exposure by 47% (90% confidence interval 28–68%), maximum concentration by 104% (70–146%), and decreased CYP3A4 activity by 34% (25–42%). Ciclosporin combined with fluconazole increased rivaroxaban average exposure by 86% (58–119%) and maximum concentration by 115% (83–153%), which was considerably stronger than observed in historical controls receiving rivaroxaban with fluconazole alone, and decreased CYP3A4 activity by 79% (76–82%).ConclusionPatients treated with rivaroxaban in combination with single modulators of multiple elimination pathways or multiple modulators of single elimination pathways (CYP3A, P‐gp) require particular care.
Habitat use and seed removal by invasive rats (Rattus rattus) in disturbed and undisturbed rain forest, Puerto Rico
Authors: Shiels Aaron B. , Ramírez de Arellano Gabriela E. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractDespite frequent occurrences of invasive rats (Rattus spp.) on islands, their known effects on forests are limited. Where invasive rats have been studied, they generally have significant negative impacts on native plants, birds, and other animals. This study aimed to determine invasive rat distribution and effects on native plant populations via short‐term seed removal trials in tropical rain forest habitats in the Luquillo Experimental Forest, Puerto Rico. To address the first objective, we used tracking tunnels (inked and baited cards inside tunnels enabling animal visitors’ footprints to be identified) placed on the ground and in the lower canopy within disturbed (treefall gaps, hurricane plots, stream edges) and undisturbed (continuous forest) habitats. We found that rats are present in all habitats tested. Secondly, we compared seed removal of four native tree species (Guarea guidonia, Buchenavia capitata, Tetragastris balsamifera, and Prestoea acuminata) between vertebrate‐excluded and free‐access treatments in the same disturbed and undisturbed habitats. Trail cameras were used to identify animals responsible for seed contact and removal. Black rats (Rattus rattus) were responsible for 65.1% of the interactions with seeds, of which 28.6% were confirmed seed removals. Two plant species had significantly more seeds removed in disturbed (gaps) than undisturbed forest. Prestoea acuminata had the lowest seed removal (9% in 10 days), whereas all other species had >30% removal. Black rats are likely influencing fates of seeds on the forest floor, and possibly forest community composition, through dispersal or predation. Further understanding of rat–plant interactions may be useful for formulating conservation strategies.
LinesLab: A Flexible Low‐Cost Approach for the Generation of Physical Monochrome Art
Authors: Stoppel S. , Bruckner S. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractThe desire for the physical generation of computer art has seen a significant body of research that has resulted in sophisticated robots and painting machines, together with specialized algorithms mimicking particular artistic techniques. The resulting setups are often expensive and complex, making them unavailable for recreational and hobbyist use. In recent years, however, a new class of affordable low‐cost plotters and cutting machines has reached the market. In this paper, we present a novel system for the physical generation of line and cut‐out art based on digital images, targeted at such off‐the‐shelf devices. Our approach uses a meta‐optimization process to generate results that represent the tonal content of a digital image while conforming to the physical and mechanical constraints of home‐use devices. By flexibly combining basic sets of positional and shape encodings, we are able to recreate a wide range of artistic styles. Furthermore, our system optimizes the output in terms of visual perception based on the desired viewing distance, while remaining scalable with respect to the medium size.
Peripheral blood test provides a practical method for glioma evaluation and prognosis prediction
Authors: Wang Zhi‐Liang , Zhang Chuan‐Bao , Liu Yu‐Qing , Wang Zheng , Jiang Tao 
Published: March 2019

SummaryObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between tumor characteristics and the preoperative counts of immune cells in peripheral blood test in glioma patients.MethodsWe included 260 WHO grades II‐IV patients who had preoperative peripheral blood test result from Sanbo hospital as training set. The 66 patients from Tiantan hospital was obtained for validation. RNA sequencing data from CGGA and TCGA datasets were used to evaluate the features of neutrophil subtype and lymphocyte subtype in glioma.ResultsWe revealed that the count of preoperative lymphocytes, eosinophils and neutrophils were associated with glioma grades. Neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR) <3.2 was associated with better prognosis, whereas increased NLR was strongly corresponding with a poor prognosis. Lymphocyte type glioma patients demonstrated a positive correlation with isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) mutation and lower grade. IDH mutant glioma contained a higher proportion of tumor‐infiltrating lymphocytes than IDH wild‐type glioma. The immune subtype (neutrophil subtype and lymphocyte subtype) was an independent prognostic factor in glioma.ConclusionOur data demonstrated that NLR was an important prognostic factor in glioma. We classified that the immune subtype of glioma may contribute to a better understanding of disease pathogenesis and lead to the identification of new therapeutic targets for glioma patients.
The LEADER approach and drivers of job creation
Authors: Angioloni Simone , Sherry Erin , Wu Ziping 
Published: March 2019

AbstractThis study investigates the links between rural development funding delivered via LEADER and job creation. Analysis is carried out using application‐level data during the 2007–2013 period in Northern Ireland. A two‐step procedure is employed to estimate a negative binomial model and correct for sample selection. Results indicate that there is a positive relationship between the number of jobs created and the amount of funds awarded, and that this depends on what Measure within Axis 3 applications are submitted under. More economic‐focused Measures, such as Farm Diversification, Business Development, and Tourism show a positive relationship between the amount of public funds and the number of jobs created. No such relationship was found for the more social, or cultural Measures. This result supports the argument that in such cases “jobs created” is not an appropriate indicator for evaluation purposes, but rather non‐economic criteria should be given priority to better suit the primary objective of such Measures. Other factors that are linked to job creation include applicant characteristics, such as its business status. In general, we find a limited connection between the process to select which applications are funded and the application characteristics most strongly associated with job creation.