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Leveraging human touch in service interactions: lessons from hospitality
Authors: Solnet David , Subramony Mahesh , Ford Robert C. , Golubovskaya Maria , Kang Hee Jung (Annette) , Hancer Murat 
Published: June 2019

PurposeWith the ever-increasing adoption of technology and automation radically changing the nature of service delivery, the purpose of this paper is to explore the role of human touch, introducing hospitable service as an enhancement for value creation in service organizations.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on management, social sciences and hospitality literatures, a four-configuration model is presented to illustrate dimensions which arise from the confluence of different degrees of relationship orientation – shared mental models held by the host organization (self- or other-oriented), and guests’ service preferences (transactional or relational).FindingsA theoretically grounded model of configurations resulting from variations on three key dimensions is offered. These are: employee organization relationships – social exchange processes governing the interactions between employees and their employers; HRM systems – internally consistent combinations of HR practices; and tech-touch trade-off – prioritization of technology vs employees to deliver services.Research limitations/implicationsEmbedding hospitable service as a construct to support the leveraging of human touch in service organizations opens up new research opportunities including avenues to further conceptualize the nature and dimensions of hospitable service. Future research that supports further understanding about the role of human touch and value creation in service organizations is proposed.Practical implicationsThrough the value-enhancing capability of human in the service encounter, firms can be enabled to accurately position themselves in one of the four relational configurations on offer and then identify opportunities for managers to leverage human touch to combat the diminishing role of the human touch in a technology-ubiquitous service context.Originality/valueThis is among the first papers to explore the influence of technology on the degree of human touch in the interface between hospitality employee and customer, and to develop a configuration model through which researchers and practitioners can operate during this declining era of human to human service interactions.
Multilocus sequence analysis of phytoplasma strains of 16SrII group in Iran and their comparison with related strains
Authors: Siampour Majid , Izadpanah Keramatollah , Martini Marta , Salehi Mohammad 
Published: June 2019

AbstractPhytoplasmas of the group 16SrII (peanut witches'‐broom group) are among the most important phytoplasmas identified in Iran. These phytoplasmas are so diverse that they have been classified within 23 subgroups, among which phytoplasmas of subgroups 16SrII‐B, ‐C and ‐D have been recognised in Iran. In this study, we used multilocus sequence analysis as a tool to find the extent of genetic diversity and phylogeny of representative phytoplasmas of 16SrII in Iran in comparison to reference phytoplasma strains characterised elsewhere. The genes used were 16S rRNA, secY, rplV‐rpsC, imp and a hypothetical protein (inmp). Analysis of this study showed that phytoplasmas of 16SrII could be resolved into at least three main phylogenetic lineages. One lineage comprised phytoplasmas of the subgroups 16SrII‐A and II‐D, another included strains of subgroups 16SrII‐B and II‐C and the third lineage comprised phytoplasmas belonging to 16SrII‐E. The significance of host adaptation and geographical distribution in relation to the genetic diversity of these phytoplasmas is discussed. Among five different genetic loci used in this study, imp gene displayed the highest genetic diversity, hence considered as the most powerful genetic tool for differentiation of closely related phytoplasmas.
Home visits in the Danish High Risk and Resilience Study – VIA 7: assessment of the home environment of 508 7‐year‐old children born to parents diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
Authors: Gantriis D. L. , Thorup A. A. E. , Harder S. , Greve A. N. , Henriksen M. T. , Zahle K. K. , Stadsgaard H. , Ellersgaard D. , Burton B. K. , Christiani C. J. , Spang K. , Hemager N. , Uddin Md. J. , Jepsen J. R. M. , Plessen K. J. , Nordentoft M. , Mors O. , Bliksted V. 
Published: June 2019

ObjectiveThe home environment provided by the caregivers of a child is an influential single factor for development and well‐being. We aimed to compare the quality of the home environment of children at familial high risk of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder with population‐based controls.MethodsDanish nationwide registers were used to retrieve a cohort of 522 7‐year‐old children of parents diagnosed with schizophrenia (N = 202), bipolar disorder (N = 120) or none of these diagnoses (N = 200). The home environment was assessed using the Middle Childhood‐Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment Inventory (MC‐HOME Inventory).ResultsThe proportion of children living in home environments that were evaluated not to meet the needs of a 7‐year‐old child was significantly larger in the two familial high‐risk groups. This was true for 21% of the children with familial predisposition for schizophrenia and 7% of children with familial disposition for bipolar disorder.ConclusionChildren born to parents diagnosed with schizophrenia and to a lesser extent bipolar disorder are at an increased risk of growing up in a home environment with an insufficient level of stimulation and support. Identifying families with inadequate home environments is a necessary step towards specialized help and support to at‐risk families.
More long‐unburnt forest will benefit mammals in Australian sub‐alpine forests and woodlands
Authors: Dixon Kelly M. , Cary Geoffrey J. , Renton Michael , Worboys Graeme L. , Gibbons Philip 
Published: June 2019

AbstractThe composition of mammalian communities in Australia's Eucalyptus forests and woodlands is known to be affected by fire. However, there are few published studies that compare mammal assemblages in recently burnt and long‐unburnt forests because there are few areas with long‐term fire history data. Understanding the value of long‐unburnt forest is important because it is becoming rare in fire‐prone regions of the world, such as south‐eastern Australia, partly because of the widespread use of prescribed burning. We deployed wildlife cameras for 28 trap‐nights at each of 81 sites that ranged from 0.5 to at least 96 years since the last fire. We recorded a total of 15 native mammal species. At least one mammal species was recorded at 80 of the 81 sites. Significantly more species were detected at long‐unburnt sites (>96 years since fire) than sites 0.5–12 years since the last fire. Species composition varied significantly between sites 0.5–12 years and >96 years since the last fire but did not vary between sites 0.5–2 years and 6–12 years since the last fire. Although there was not one category of time since fire (i.e. 0.5–2 years, 6–12 years and >96 years) in which all 15 native mammal species were recorded, long‐unburnt sites were significantly more important for the occurrence of seven mammal species; intermediate and recently burnt sites were significantly more important for one species. Our results suggested that, while a diversity of fire ages is important for conserving mammalian diversity, long‐unburnt forests and woodlands (which comprised only 8% of our study area) are disproportionately important for mammal conservation. Our results add to a growing body of the literature from south‐eastern Australia, suggesting that remaining long‐unburnt forest should be afforded protection from fire and more forest should be transitioned to long unburnt.
Linking Gentrification and Labour Market Precarity in the Contemporary City: A Framework for Analysis
Authors: Gourzis Konstantinos , Herod Andrew , Gialis Stelios 
Published: June 2019

AbstractThe interplay between intensifying labour market precarity and gentrification constitutes a hitherto under‐researched topic in the fields of labour and urban geography. To rectify this lacuna, we argue that gentrification and labour flexibilisation are both socio‐spatial manifestations of capital's efforts to confront crises of accumulation. Distinguishing between what we call “weak” and “strong” links between them, and drawing upon the concepts of “gentrification‐supporting” and “gentrification‐fostered” labour flexibility, we outline a framework for connecting gentrification and precarity. This allows us to make links between the restructuring of the built environment and the reorganisation of work in the post‐industrial city; it also allows us to show how workers, through their agency, can shape rent gaps in the contemporary city.
Must naive realists be relationalists?
Authors: Steenhagen Maarten 
Published: June 2019

AbstractRelationalism maintains that perceptual experience involves, as part of its nature, a distinctive kind of conscious perceptual relation between a subject of experience and an object of experience. Together with the claim that perceptual experience is presentational, relationalism is widely believed to be a core aspect of the naive realist outlook on perception. This is a mistake. I argue that naive realism about perception can be upheld without a commitment to relationalism.
Cost‐effectiveness of screening for HLA‐B*1502 prior to initiation of carbamazepine in epilepsy patients of Asian ancestry in the United States
Authors: Choi Hyunmi , Mohit Babak 
Published: June 2019

AbstractObjectiveCarbamazepine, widely used in the treatment of partial and generalized tonic–clonic seizures, has been associated with life‐threatening Stevens‐Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis among some Asians. The HLA‐B*1502 genotype that occurs with varying frequency among Asians is recommended for screening prior to starting carbamazepine. Our goal is to explore the cost‐effectiveness of screening for the presence of this genetic allele.MethodsWe constructed a Markov model in a hypothetical cohort of adult Asian patients with epilepsy in the United States being considered for carbamazepine to investigate the cost‐effectiveness of two alternative strategies: (1) no HLA‐B*1502 gene allele screening and using carbamazepine and (2) HLA‐B*1502 gene allele screening and starting levetiracetam in the case of a positive screen.ResultsFor the lifetime horizon, HLA‐B*1502 gene screening was the cost‐effective choice compared to no gene screening, with an incremental cost‐effectiveness ratio of $27 058 per quality‐adjusted life‐year (QALY), below the $50 000/QALY threshold in 99.69% of probabilistic sensitivity analyses. Although gene screening strategy was more expensive than a no screening strategy, it was more effective, yielding more QALYs, across all Asian ethnic groups.SignificanceOur analysis confirms the 2007 US Food and Drug Administration recommendation to screen for HLA‐B*1502 allele before starting treatment with carbamazepine in patients of Asian ancestry in the United States.
Scleroderma in Cairns: an epidemiological study
Authors: Abbot Samuel , McWilliams Leah , Spargo Llewellyn , de Costa Caroline , Ur‐Rehman Zia , Proudman Susanna , Bossingham David 
Published: June 2019

AbstractBackgroundSystemic sclerosis (SSc) refers to an autoimmune fibrosing disorder with high disease burden and mortality. The prevalence of 23/100 000 in South Australia (SA) is among the highest documented, but anecdotally it is higher still in Cairns.AimsTo ascertain the prevalence of SSc in Cairns and surrounding regions, and to compare the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with SSc in Cairns with those in SA.MethodsPatients with SSc in Cairns were ascertained through hospital records and by referrals from specialist physicians in the region. These patients were interviewed and completed a structured questionnaire. Their physical findings and autoantibodies were recorded. These patients were compared with the SA patients enrolled in the Australian Scleroderma Cohort Study.ResultsA total of 81 patients was identified in Cairns, giving an estimated cross‐sectional prevalence of 33.7/100 000. Among 65 patients interviewed in Cairns, 23 were born in Cairns, 16 had migrated to Cairns to ameliorate their Raynaud phenomenon and 26 for other reasons. The clinical features in both cohorts were similar, although Cairns had a lower prevalence of digital ulcers (30.8% vs 46.6%; odds ratio (OR) = 0.5035, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.2839–0.8929, P = 0.0271) and higher prevalence of calcinosis (29.2% vs 17.0%; OR = 2.005, 95% CI: 1.055–3.382).ConclusionsThe higher prevalence of SSc in Cairns is partly, but not completely, due to migration. Differences in clinical features are not entirely explained by the warmer climate. There is a need for greater rheumatologic services in the Cairns region.
Liberal Ideals, Postmodern Practice: A Working Paradox for the Future of Secondary School Art Education in England?
Authors: Grant Will 
Published: June 2019

AbstractModern liberal rationales continue to inform a majority of teaching and learning in English art classrooms. In a postmodern Western society increasingly informed by neoliberal globalisation this approach begins to look either like an anachronism or an act of outmoded pedagogic resistance. What is certain is that the modern liberal tradition is increasingly irrelevant to a young generation of learners, but while alternative paradigms have subsequently been suggested none have come to replace the stubbornly established rationales of modernism and liberalism. This article suggests novel futures for the justification and relevance of art education that move beyond those currently prevalent. Preferable futures are suggested that synthesise postmodern practice with liberal ideals in a paradox requiring creative consideration. While the difficulties of drawing upon such contradictory rationales are noted, a case is made that if such a purpose might be accepted and imbedded in art educational futures, then there may result a more relevant and sustainable future for art education in England.
Changes in pathogen spectrum and antimicrobial resistance development in the time‐course of acute necrotizing pancreatitis
Authors: Würstle Silvia , Hapfelmeier Alexander , Wöhrle Caroline , Dichtl Karl , Lahmer Tobias , Rasch Sebastian , Huber Wolfgang , Weber Andreas , Algül Hana , Spinner Christoph , Pichler Matthias , Schmid Roland M , Mayerle Julia , Schneider Jochen 
Published: June 2019

AbstractBackground and AimIn contrast to the first peak of multi‐organ failure in acute pancreatitis, the second peak is mostly triggered by septic complications. Our aim was to analyze the spectrum of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance development in relation to the time‐course of the disease and its clinical outcome.MethodsOne hundred twenty‐two patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis undergoing pancreas puncture at two tertiary academic medical centers in Germany were retrospectively analyzed.ResultsAt species level, there was a change in spectrum fromEnterococcus faecalis(∆d150 − d1 = 14.6% − 16.7% = −2.1%) toEnterococcus faecium(∆d150 − d1 = 93.1% − 16.3% = 76.8%) (P < 0.001) and fromCandida albicans(∆d150 − d1 = 39.7% − 23.6% = 16.1%) to non‐albicansCandidaspp. (∆d150 − d1 = 43.5% − 6.4% = 37.1%) (P = 0.005). Time‐to‐event analysis of acquired antimicrobial resistance showed that the overall number of patients with Enterobacteriaceae presented an antimicrobial susceptibility decrease by 59.7% (∆d1 − d100 = 87.0% − 27.3% = 59.7%). The cumulative incidence of multi‐resistant bacteria increased with length of hospital stay (∆d150 − d1 = 49.1% − 3.1% = 46.0%) (P = 0.004). Multivariable logistic regression analysis in relation to the pathogen spectrum and antimicrobial resistance development showed a significantly higher mortality for non‐albicansCandidaspp. (P = 0.039, odds ratio [OR] = 3.32 [95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.07–10.35]),E. faecium(P = 0.009, OR = 3.73 [95% CI: 1.38–10.05]), and multi‐resistant bacteria (P = 0.007, OR = 5.08 [95% CI: 1.55–16.66]).ConclusionsAntimicrobial treatment of infected pancreatic necrosis becomes more challenging over time, owing to a change in spectrum favoring difficult‐to‐treat pathogens and an increase in multi‐resistant bacteria associated with worse clinical outcomes (World Health Organization trial registration number: DRKS00014785).
Placebo and nocebo response magnitude on temporomandibular disorder‐related pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Porporatti André Luís , Costa Yuri Martins , Réus Jéssica Conti , Stuginski‐Barbosa Juliana , Conti Paulo César Rodrigues , Velly Ana Míriam , De Luca Canto Graziela 
Published: June 2019

AbstractObjectivesThe aim of this systematic review (SR) was to answer the following question: “In adult patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD)‐related pain, what is the placebo or nocebo effect of different therapies?”MethodsA SR was performed with randomised clinical placebo‐controlled trials on diagnosed painful TMD studies from five main databases and from three grey literature. Studies included must have sample older than 18 years, with painful TMD, which diagnosis was done by Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC/TMD) or Diagnostic Criteria (DC/TMD).ResultsOut of 770 articles obtained, 42 met the inclusion criteria for qualitative and 26 for quantitative analysis. Meta‐analysis indicated mean variation on pain intensity for placebo therapy was higher on laser acupuncture with 45.5 mm point reduction, followed by avocado soya bean extract with 36 mm and amitriptyline 25 mg with 25.2 mm. Laser showed a 29% of placebo effect, as well medicine with 19% and other therapies with 26%. Possible nocebo effect of 8% pain increase was found for intra‐articular injection of Ultracain.ConclusionsBased on the available data, the placebo response could play a major effect on TMD pain management and may be responsible from 10% to 75% of pain relief. Laser acupuncture, avocado soya bean and amitriptyline promoted the higher placebo effect. Possible nocebo effect was found only for Ultracain injection with 8%.Clinical RelevanceClinicians could apply such evidence to optimise pain management and judgement about treatment efficacy, and researches may find it useful when designing their investigations.
Physiological and pharmacological effects of melatonin on remote ischemic perconditioning after myocardial ischemia‐reperfusion injury in rats: Role of Cybb, Fas, NfκB, Irisin signaling pathway
Authors: Gul‐Kahraman Kubra , Yilmaz‐Bozoglan Merve , Sahna Engin 
Published: June 2019

AbstractIt has been found that remote organ/limb temporary ischemia, known as remote ischemic conditioning, can provide protection against the formation of lethal ischemic outcome. Current evidence suggests that aging and age‐releated comorbidities impair the cardioprotective effects of conditionings. In conjuction with aging, decrease in melatonin synthesis from pineal gland can have role in the pathogenesis of aging and age‐related cardiovascular diseases. In this study, we investigated the effects of remote ischemic perconditioning (RIPerC) and physiological and pharmacological concentrations of melatonin on the infarct size, Fas gene, cytochrome b‐245 beta chain (Cybb) gene, nuclear factor‐kappa B (NfκB), and irisin using an in vivo model of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Sprague‐Dawley rats that were divided into two groups first as non‐pinealectomized (Non‐Px) and pinealectomized (Px), and then (a) Control; (b) I/R (30‐minute ischemia, 120‐minute reperfusion caused by left coronary artery ligation); (c) I/R + RIPerC (when myocardial ischemia initiated, three cycles of 5‐minute occlusion followed by 5‐minute reperfusion); (d) I/R + Mel; (e) Px; (f) Px + I/R; (g) Px + I/R + RIPerC; (h) Px + I/R + RIPerC + Mel groups. The infarct size was determined by TTC staining and analyzed by the ImageJ program. Molecular parameters were evaluated by qRT‐PCR and Western blot. Results showed that increased infarct size in Non‐Px groups decreased with RIPerC and melatonin. However, increased infarct size in Px groups was decreased minimally with RIPerC and significantly decreased with RIPerC + Melatonin. Fold change in Fas gene was associated with the infarct size. RIPerC and melatonin reduced expressions of Cybb, NfκB, and irisin genes. The physiological release and pharmacological concentration of melatonin may improve protective effect of RIPerC against I/R‐induced infarct size by modulating Cybb, Fas, NfκB, Irisin signaling pathways.
Estimating narwhal (Monodon monoceros) age using tooth layers and aspartic acid racemization of eye lens nuclei
Authors: Watt Cortney A. , Stewart Barbara E. , Loseto Lisa , Halldorson Thor , Ferguson Steven H. 
Published: June 2019

AbstractCounting growth‐layer groups (GLGs) in teeth is one of the most precise and widely accepted methods for aging marine mammals. Male narwhals have a large erupted tusk that can be used for aging, but this tusk is often difficult or expensive to obtain from hunters and most females do not display the tusk; thus, alternative methods for narwhal aging are needed. In this study, we aged narwhals by counting annual GLGs in embedded tusks and by measuring the change in the ratio of D‐ and L‐enantiomers of aspartic acid in the eye lens nucleus that occurs as the animal ages (the aspartic acid racemization [AAR] technique). Absolute age estimates were estimated for seven tusks aged ≤15 yr. Estimated age was a significant predictor of aspartic acid D/L ratios with a racemization rate (Kasp) of 9.72 × 10−4/year ± 2.28 × 10−4 and a (D/L)0 of 3.46 × 10−2 ± 1.78 × 10−3 (r2 = 0.74). Results from our study, which included more younger GLG‐aged animals than previously evaluated, confirms AAR can be used to generate age estimates for narwhals.
The Elasticity of Substitution Between Capital and Labour in the US Economy: A Meta‐Regression Analysis
Authors: Knoblach Michael , Roessler Martin , Zwerschke Patrick 
Published: June 2019

AbstractDespite extensive research, there is no agreement on the value of the elasticity of substitution between capital and labour at the aggregate or the industrial level. Utilizing 2,419 estimates from 77 studies published between 1961 and 2017, this paper provides the first meta‐regression analysis for the US economy. We show that the heterogeneity in previously reported estimates is driven primarily by modelling decisions for technological dynamics. Throughout the analysis, the hypothesis of a Cobb–Douglas production function is rejected. Based on our meta‐regression sample, we estimate a long‐run meta‐elasticity for the aggregate economy in the range of 0.45–0.87. Most industrial estimates do not deviate significantly from the estimate for the aggregate economy.