bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Inclusion and affective well-being: roles of justice perceptions
Authors: Le Huong , Jiang Zhou , Fujimoto Yuka , Nielsen Ingrid 
Published: May 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating roles of procedural justice and distributive justice in the organizational inclusion-affective well-being relationship.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from 253 Australian employees using an online survey. The study used confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling to analyze the data.

Findings
Organizational inclusion was positively related to both distributive justice and procedural justice. The relationship between organizational inclusion and affective well-being was mediated by both distributive justice and procedural justice.

Research limitations/implications
The cross-sectional design may have limited the empirical inferences; however, the proposed model was based on robust theoretical contentions, thus mitigating the limitation of the design. Data were collected from a single organization, thus limiting generalizability.

Practical implications
Implementation of inclusion training activities at organizational, group, and individual levels is important to enhance perceptions of organizational inclusion and subsequently improve employee affective well-being.

Originality/value
Based on the group engagement model and group-value model of justice, this paper adds to the literature by demonstrating two mediating mechanisms driving the organizational inclusion-affective well-being relationship.
Work-life balance crafting behaviors: an empirical study
Authors: Gravador Luz Nario , Teng-Calleja Mendiola 
Published: May 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to address gaps in the work-life balance (WLB) literature by identifying WLB crafting behaviors employed by individuals, empirically testing which of these behaviors significantly affect WLB, and examining the relationship between the identified WLB crafting behaviors, WLB, and subjective well-being (SWB).

Design/methodology/approach
The study utilized a quantitative approach. In total, 314 employees participated in the online survey. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesized relationships among the variables.

Findings
Results show that protecting private time and working efficiently significantly relate with WLB and that WLB mediates the relationships between these two WLB crafting behaviors and SWB. Findings also suggest a significant direct relationship between behaviors that foster family relationships and SWB.

Research limitations/implications
The study is correlational in nature. Future studies may make use of experimental designs or conduct a longitudinal study. Other variables can be examined in future research such as life circumstances (i.e. life cycle stage change, objective health status) or other constructs within the self-concordance model (i.e. goal concordance, need satisfaction fulfillment).

Practical implications
The results suggest the importance of organization support in employees’ mastery of significant crafting behaviors through offering socialization, productivity, and time management employee programs.

Originality/value
The present research, unlike previous studies on employees’ proactive behaviors to attain WLB, empirically tested the identified behaviors and was able to identify the WLB crafting behaviors with significant relationships with WLB and SWB.
Job engagement in higher education
Authors: Pham-Thai Nguyen T. , McMurray Adela J. , Muenjohn Nuttawuth , Muchiri Michael 
Published: May 2018

PurposeEmployees’ job engagement is a key driver for organizational success and competitive advantage. Based on Kahn’s engagement theory and social exchange theory, the purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between job engagement, transformational leadership, high-performance human resource (HR) practices, climate for innovation, and contextual performance.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey, conducted at two different points in time, was employed to collect data from 394 pairs of Vietnamese university academics and their leaders. Data were analyzed by structural equation modeling (SEM) and multilevel SEM using the Statistical Package for Social Science Version 24 and Mplus Version 7.4.FindingsThe findings indicated that transformational leadership and high-performance HR practices were key drivers of employees’ job engagement. A climate for innovation contributed effectively to mediate the effect of transformational leadership on employees’ job engagement. Further, employees’ job engagement was positively and significantly related to contextual performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe short time lag between the two data collection phases might limit the ability to reach definite causal conclusions. Future research using a longitudinal design is needed to provide stronger validation for the underlying model.Originality/valueThis study is a rare attempt that investigates the process from which employees’ job engagement is generated and contributes to improve contextual performance in the higher education sector.
Trade‐offs and synergies between bird conservation and wildfire suppression in the face of global change
Authors: Regos Adrián , Hermoso Virgilio , D'Amen Manuela , Guisan Antoine , Brotons Lluís 
Published: May 2018

AbstractThe combined effects of climate change and other factors, such as land‐use change or fire disturbance, pose daunting challenges for biodiversity conservation world‐wide.We predicted the future effectiveness of the Natura 2000 (N2000), the current network of protected areas (PA) in Europe, at maintaining and representing suitable environmental conditions for a set of 79 bird species between 2000 and 2050 in a fire‐prone area, strongly affected by land abandonment processes in North East Spain. We then compared PA performance with a set of alternative priority areas for conservation, which consider fire‐vegetation dynamics, selected by using a conservation planning tool (Marxan). Fire‐vegetation dynamics were modelled using a process‐based model (Medfire Model) under alternative fire management and climate change scenarios. Bird communities were predicted using the spatially explicit species assemblage modelling framework (SESAM) and species distribution models that hierarchically integrate climate change and wildfire‐vegetation dynamics.The amount of suitable environmental conditions within the N2000 network was predicted to fall by around 15%, on average, over the next decades in relation to the initial conditions but could be partially modulated by fire management policies in future. The efficiency of the current PA system was predicted to decrease from 17.4% to 15% between 2000 and 2050. However, a more efficient PA system could be achieved with a conservation planning approach that explicitly considers fire‐vegetation dynamics and their management.Synthesis and applications. Our findings show: (a) how the current Natura 2000 could still hold an important bird conservation value by 2050; (b) how the relocation of some protected areas should be considered in order to substantially increase bird conservation effectiveness; and (c) how the integration of fire‐vegetation dynamics, fire management policies and their objectives within conservation planning provide “win–win” solutions for bird conservation and fire prevention in fire‐prone abandoned landscapes.
Symbiont‐mediated competition: Xenorhabdus bovienii confer an advantage to their nematode host Steinernema affine by killing competitor Steinernema feltiae
Authors: Murfin Kristen E. , Ginete Daren R. , Bashey Farrah , Goodrich‐Blair Heidi 
Published: May 2018

SummaryBacterial symbionts can affect several biotic interactions of their hosts, including their competition with other species. Nematodes in the genus Steinernema utilize Xenorhabdus bacterial symbionts for insect host killing and nutritional bioconversion. Here, we establish that the Xenorhabdus bovienii bacterial symbiont (Xb‐Sa‐78) of Steinernema affine nematodes can impact competition between S. affine and S. feltiae by a novel mechanism, directly attacking its nematode competitor. Through co‐injection and natural infection assays we demonstrate the causal role of Xb‐Sa‐78 in the superiority of S. affine over S. feltiae nematodes during competition. Survival assays revealed that Xb‐Sa‐78 bacteria kill reproductive life stages of S. feltiae. Microscopy and timed infection assays indicate that Xb‐Sa‐78 bacteria colonize S. feltiae nematode intestines, which alters morphology of the intestine. These data suggest that Xb‐Sa‐78 may be an intestinal pathogen of the non‐native S. feltiae nematode, although it is a nonharmful colonizer of the native nematode host, S. affine. Screening additional X. bovienii isolates revealed that intestinal infection and killing of S. feltiae is conserved among isolates from nematodes closely related to S. affine, although the underlying killing mechanisms may vary. Together, these data demonstrate that bacterial symbionts can modulate competition between their hosts, and reinforce specificity in mutualistic interactions.
Fecal pollution: new trends and challenges in microbial source tracking using next‐generation sequencing
Authors: Unno Tatsuya , Staley Christopher , Brown Clairessa M. , Han Dukki , Sadowsky Michael J. , Hur Hor‐Gil 
Published: May 2018

SummaryIn this minireview, we expand upon traditional microbial source tracking (MST) methods by discussing two recently developed, next‐generation‐sequencing (NGS)‐based MST approaches to identify sources of fecal pollution in recreational waters. One method defines operational taxonomic units (OTUs) that are specific to a fecal source, e.g., humans and animals or shared among multiple fecal sources to determine the magnitude and likely source association of fecal pollution. The other method uses SourceTracker, a program using a Bayesian algorithm, to determine which OTUs have contributed to an environmental community based on the composition of microbial communities in multiple fecal sources. Contemporary NGS‐based MST tools offer a promising avenue to rapidly characterize fecal source contributions for water monitoring and remediation efforts at a broader and more efficient scale than previous molecular MST methods. However, both NGS methods require optimized sequence processing methodologies (e.g. quality filtering and clustering algorithms) and are influenced by primer selection for amplicon sequencing. Therefore, care must be taken when extrapolating data or combining datasets. Furthermore, traditional limitations of library‐dependent MST methods, including differential decay of source material in environmental waters and spatiotemporal variation in source communities, remain to be fully understood. Nevertheless, increasing use of these methods, as well as expanding fecal taxon libraries representative of source communities, will help improve the accuracy of these methods and provide promising tools for future MST investigations.
Review article: Best practice management of closed hand and wrist injuries in the emergency department (part 5 of the musculoskeletal injuries rapid review series)
Authors: Strudwick Kirsten , McPhee Megan , Bell Anthony , Martin‐Khan Melinda , Russell Trevor 
Published: May 2018

AbstractAcute hand and wrist injuries are a common presentation to the ED and are associated with large individual and societal costs. Appropriate management of these injuries in the ED is crucial given that optimal hand function is essential for daily activities and quality of life. This rapid review investigated best practice for the assessment and management of common closed hand and wrist injuries in the ED. Databases were searched in 2017, including PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, TRIP and the grey literature, including relevant organisational websites. Primary studies, systematic reviews and guidelines published in English language in the past 12 years that addressed the acute assessment, management, follow‐up plan or prognosis were considered for inclusion. Data extraction of included articles was conducted, followed by quality appraisal to rate the level of evidence. The search revealed 2454 articles, of which 55 were included in the review (n = 23 primary articles, n = 26 systematic reviews and n = 6 guidelines). This rapid review provides clinicians who manage common closed fractures and soft tissue injuries of the hand and wrist in the ED, a summary of the best available evidence to enhance the quality of care for optimal patient outcomes. There is evidence to support taking a thorough history and physical examination with consideration of occupational and functional factors, restoring alignment and immobilising when necessary and referring onwards. Key points regarding the diagnosis and management of these injuries are provided.
Sleeping Well Trial: Increasing the effectiveness of treatment with continuous positive airway pressure using a weight management program in overweight adults with obstructive sleep apnoea—A stepped wedge randomised trial protocol
Authors: Truby Helen , Edwards Bradley A. , O'Driscoll Denise M. , Young Alan , Ghazi Ladan , Bristow Claire , Roem Kerryn , Bonham Maxine P. , Murgia Chiara , Day Kaitlin , Haines Terry P. , Hamilton Garun S. 
Published: May 2018

BackgroundThe majority of adults diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are overweight or obese. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most common effective therapy for OSA. However, adherence declines over time with only 50% of patients prescribed CPAP continuing to use it long term. Furthermore, a recent prospective analysis indicated that those more adherent with CPAP therapy have enhanced weight gain trajectories which in turn may negatively impact their OSA.AimThe Sleeping Well Trial aims to establish whether the timing of starting a lifestyle weight loss intervention impacts on weight trajectory in those with moderate–severe OSA treated at home with CPAP, while testing the potential for smart phone technology to improve adherence with lifestyle interventions.MethodsA stepped wedge design with randomisation of individuals from 1 to 6 months post‐enrolment, with 5 months of additional prospective follow up after completion of the stepped wedge. This design will investigate the effect of the 6‐month lifestyle intervention on people undergoing CPAP on body weight, body composition and health‐related quality of life.DiscussionThis trial tests whether the timing of supporting the patient through a weight loss intervention is important in obtaining the maximum benefit of a lifestyle change and CPAP usage, and identify how best to support patients through this critical period.Trial RegistrationThe protocol (v1) is registered prospectively with the International Clinical Trials Registry (CTR) ACTRN12616000203459 (public access). Any amendments to protocol will be documented via the CTR. Recruitment commenced in March 2016 with data collection scheduled to finish by May 2018.
Effect of a Sodium Alginate Coating Infused with Tea Polyphenols on the Quality of Fresh Japanese Sea Bass (Lateolabrax japonicas) Fillets
Authors: Nie Xiaobao , Wang Lihong , Wang Qi , Lei Jilin , Hong Wanshu , Huang Baosheng , Zhang Changfeng 
Published: May 2018

AbstractSodium alginate (SA) and tea polyphenols (TP) are natural preservatives commonly used in the food industry, including the production of fish products. The effect of SA coating infused with TP on the quality of fresh Japanese sea bass (Lateolabrax japonicas) fillets was evaluated over a 20‐day period at 4 °C. SA (1.5%, w/v) or TP (0.5%, w/v) treatment alone, and the SA coating infused with TP (SA‐TP) all reduced microbial counts, with the SA‐TP providing the greatest effect. Fish fillet samples treated with SA‐TP had significantly lower levels of total volatile basic nitrogen, lipid oxidation, and protein decomposition during the storage period, relative to the remaining treatments. The samples treated with SA‐TP had the highest sensory quality rating as well. Collectively, sodium alginate coating infused with tea polyphenols may represent a promising treatment for preservation of Japanese sea bass fillets during cold storage.Practical ApplicationThe sodium alginate‐tea polyphenols composite coating has strong potential to be used as a new biopreservative for maintaining fish fillet quality.
The analgesic effect of a popliteal plexus blockade after total knee arthroplasty: A feasibility study
Authors: Runge C. , Bjørn S. , Jensen J. M. , Nielsen N. D. , Vase M. , Holm C. , Bendtsen T. F. 
Published: May 2018

IntroductionAn obturator nerve block (ONB) and a femoral triangle block (FTB) provide effective analgesia after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) without impeding the ambulation, although the ONB produces motor blockade of the hip adductor muscles. The popliteal plexus (PP) in the popliteal fossa is formed by contribution from the tibial nerve and the posterior obturator nerve, innervating intraarticular genicular structures and the posterior capsule of the knee. We hypothesised that a popliteal plexus block (PPB) as a supplement to an FTB would reduce pain after TKA without anaesthetising motor branches from the sciatic nerve in the popliteal fossa.AimTo assess the analgesic effect of adding a PPB to an FTB in 10 subjects with significant pain after TKA.MethodsAll subjects underwent unilateral TKA with spinal anaesthesia and received an FTB. The cutaneous sensation and the postoperative pain were assessed. The primary outcome was the proportion of subjects with pain above numeric rating scale (NRS) 3 followed by a reduction to NRS 3 or below after conducting a PPB.ResultsTen subjects with a median pain of NRS 5.5 (interquartile range [IQR] 4‐8) after unilateral TKA received a PPB. All 10 subjects experienced a reduction in pain to NRS 3 or below (NRS 1.5 [IQR 0‐3]) within a mean time of 8.5 (95% CI 6.8‐10.2) minutes. Three subjects were completely pain free after the PPB. The ankle muscle strength was not affected.ConclusionsThe PPB provided effective pain relief without affecting the ankle muscle strength in all 10 subjects with significant pain after TKA and an FTB.
Flexion decreases the ventilation quality of the Ambu® AuraGain™ laryngeal mask in paralysed children: A prospective randomised crossover study
Authors: Lee J.‐H. , Jang Y.‐E. , Kim E.‐H. , Kim H.‐S. , Kim J.‐T. 
Published: May 2018

BackgroundThe influence of different head and neck positions on ventilation with the Ambu® AuraGain™ remains unevaluated in children. This study assessed the influence of different head and neck positions on ventilation with the AuraGain™ in paediatric patients.MethodsIn this prospective, randomised crossover study, children ≤7 years of age who were scheduled for elective surgery under general anaesthesia were enrolled. An AuraGain™ was placed in all patients; mechanical ventilation was performed using a volume‐controlled mode with a tidal volume of 10 mL/kg. Respiratory rate was adjusted to maintain a ETCO2 of 35‐40 mm Hg. The oropharyngeal leak pressure, expiratory tidal volume, peak inspiratory pressure, ventilation score and fibreoptic bronchoscopic view score were assessed for the neutral head and neck position, and then for the flexed, extended and rotated head and neck positions in a random order.ResultsCompared with the neutral position, the oropharyngeal leak pressure increased in the flexed position (P < .001), and decreased in the extended (P = .014) and rotated position (P = .002). The expiratory tidal volume and ventilation score were significantly reduced during flexion (all P < .005), and were comparable among the neutral, extended and rotated positions. The fibreoptic score improved in the extended and rotated position (all P < .001). Only the flexion ventilation score was lower compared with the neutral position (P = .014).ConclusionsClinically, the flexed head and neck positions negatively affected ventilation due to obstruction of the airway. Ventilation with AuraGain™ can be effectively performed with the head and neck in the neutral, extended and rotated position in paediatric patients.
Farming for bees: annual variation in pollinator populations across agricultural landscapes
Authors: Tucker Erika M. , Rehan Sandra M. 
Published: May 2018

AbstractWild bees comprise a diverse group of pollinators essential to healthy ecosystems and crop pollination. Despite their importance, the way in which many driving factors affect specific bees or pollinators in specific regions remains unknown. Northern New England is one such place lacking detailed study. Accordingly, we collected bees from three different landscape types for three consecutive years in northern New England.Annual, seasonal and landscape factor affects were examined. We found that season and landscape type significantly influenced the bee community. Bee abundance and species richness were highest during the warmer seasons. At the landscape scale, overall bee abundance and species richness were greatest in the organic farm landscapes and lowest in the meadow landscapes.We also examined the bee community across multiple taxonomic levels: guild, family and species. Wild bee abundance varied significantly depending on the taxonomic level analyzed. Within genera, certain species had significantly higher abundances in meadow type landscapes, whereas other species had higher abundances in the organic or the conventional farm type landscapes.These results support the need for more regionally and taxonomically specific studies on wild bees, their habitat requirements and the influence of environmental factors across agricultural and unmanaged landscapes.
Physical functioning and psychological morbidity among regional and rural cancer survivors: A report from a regional cancer centre
Authors: Lashbrook Mari , Bernardes Christina M. , Kirshbaum Marilynne N. , Valery Patricia C. 
Published: May 2018

AbstractObjectiveTo identify factors associated with psychosocial, physical and practical difficulties of daily living and distress among cancer survivors from a regional area in Australia.DesignCross‐sectional study.SettingRiverina region of southern New South Wales.ParticipantsThe sample included 134 patients who completed treatment for breast, colorectal, lung or cancer at the Riverina Cancer Care Centre.Main outcome measuresDistress was assessed by the Distress Thermometer. Psychosocial, physical and practical difficulties of daily living were assessed by the Patient‐Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System questionnaires.ResultsA high proportion of cancer survivors had abnormal scores for physical function, sleep disturbance, satisfaction with role, fatigue and pain interference, with many also displaying abnormal scores for anxiety, depression and distress. Survivors living in rural areas and those who had undergone surgery had higher odds of having abnormal scores for sleep disturbance than their counterparts. Living without a partner increased the odds of anxiety and depression. Having advanced disease increased the odds of anxiety and pain. Colorectal cancer and higher education were associated with depression.ConclusionMonitoring for abnormal physical and psychosocial issues after cancer treatment is essential to maintain or improve psychosocial well‐being during survivorship. When developing survivorship care plans for patients residing in regional centres, health professionals should consider availability of high‐quality and accessible support services in regional areas of Australia.