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Standardisation of legal documentation in Islamic home financing in Malaysia
Authors: Mohd Yusoff Syarah Syahira , Oseni Umar A. 
Published: March 2019

PurposeThis paper aims to provide an analytical literature survey of selective studies on legal documentation in Islamic home financing with particular reference to Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts the legal positivist methodology, with particular reference to inclusive legal positivism which takes into consideration the possibility of moral values challenging positive law. Within the context of this study, though positive law provides for rules that govern contractual matters in Islamic home financing, standardisation is a functionality of maslahah (or public interest) which transcends the mandatory provisions of positive law but helps to protect the interest of all stakeholders. This is analysed through a systematic literature review which aims to provide practical insights into industry practices relating to Islamic home financing in Malaysia.FindingsThis paper provides information on the standard documentation used by conventional banks and existing practices of diverse models of legal documentation in the home financing sector within the Islamic financial services industry in Malaysia. It also recognises the need for standard documentation that is not onlySharīʿah-compliant but also consumer-friendly, as the terms of any standard financing agreement ought to ensure consumer protection. There is also the need for aShari’ah-compliant Sales and Purchase Agreement, as it forms part of the complete set of legal documentation for Islamic home financing.Research limitations/implicationsIt is not an exhaustive study, as it did not consider practices in other jurisdictions offering Islamic financial services and products but only focusses on Malaysia. Though one may not generalise the findings of this study, Malaysia remains a leading model and a global hub for Islamic financial services and products.Practical implicationsA very useful source of information on the current state of legal documentation in Islamic home financing in Malaysia and the prevailing practices in the industry, which may serve as a guide for policymakers such as the Association of Islamic Banks in Malaysia (AIBIM) to embark on a full scale project of standardisation of all the legal documentation used in Islamic home financing.Originality/valueThis study fulfils an identified need of standardisation of legal documentation used in Islamic home financing in Malaysia and offers practical help to policymakers and future researchers starting out on systemic reforms.
Setting acceptable prices: a key for success in retailing
Authors: Rondan-Cataluña F. Javier , Escobar-Perez Bernabe , Moreno-Prada Manuel A. 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
This research enables the authors to highlight the importance of proper pricing for retailers. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the importance of demand-based pricing, providing empirical results that reveal the validity of this pricing philosophy in the sport retailing industry. In particular, this study has identified the limits of acceptable prices for the products studied, selected the most appropriate method for pricing products suffering from high competition and compared the impact produced on price perceptions according to different retail environments to be able to relate changes in the acceptable prices ranges according to the geographical location of each point of sale, differentiating between rural or urban environment and type of client.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors have carried out surveys of 350 customers in each of the three points of sale analysed. Therefore, there are a total of 1,050 interviewees, for the three products analysed. The direct method of acceptable prices setting is developed. In addition, ANOVA and t-test have been carried out to find differences between the three shops.

Findings
One main finding is that the acceptable price range is not unique. Each point of sale has one that is distinct because it depends on many factors: the competition, the economic capacity of the closest residents, the location of the point of sale or the ability to attract customers.

Originality/value
The foremost contribution of this paper is to demonstrate empirically how considering the local demand at setting prices would generate larger earnings, even for a small retail chain. The direct method of setting acceptable prices enables us to set the prices according to the demand. The best option is if these prices are above the costs. It can be noted that the prices should be set according to each shop, and a different price used in each point of sale to maximise profits and to adapt to what the typical customer of each shop is willing to pay, despite the products being the same and the points of sale belonging to the same retail chain.
Influencing sustainability by controlling future brownfields in Africa: a case study of Ethiopia
Authors: Gebremariam Mikiale Gebreslase , Zhu Yuming , Ahmad Naveed , Bekele Dawit Nega 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
The increasing African population and economic growth leading to urbanisation continues to increase the need to redevelop brownfields as a strategy of encouraging sustainable development of cities, in particular in Ethiopia. However, the adoption of brownfield redevelopment in Ethiopia is at initial stage. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to highlight the framework based on grey-incidence decision-making approach to manage brownfields in African countries by taking Ethiopia as case example. The grey-incidence decision-making model integrates multiple factors such as economic, social, environmental, technical and associated risks and provides an effective decision-making and management tool for environmental practitioners and government agencies.

Design/methodology/approach
Questionnaires were used to collect data on terms and definitions of brownfield. The questions were prepared on the basis of currently used definitions developed by a number of developed countries. Moreover, this study utilises a grey-incidence decision-making approach to help in management and decision-making for the implementation of brownfield redevelopment projects (BRPs) in the remediated sites.

Findings
Standard definition of brownfield and essential guidelines for brownfield redevelopment is proposed for Ethiopian context. The research findings were tested and verified using literature data and survey from major stakeholders. In addition, the grey-incidence decision-making approach is applied for the evaluation of BRPs in the remediated sites. A framework is proposed to control future brownfields for African countries by taking Ethiopia as a case example.

Originality/value
This research stresses the significance of an urban structure to address sustainable development, and the need to consider redevelopment of brownfields and identify the potential for a specific government policy framework. This research provides the best opportunity for Ethiopia by devising an urban land policy and create a strategy to contribute social, economic, financial and environmental benefits. It also provides a foundation to solve environmental issues by involving all major stakeholders, including community citizens, environmentalists and government agencies, and it also serves as guidelines to transform brownfields into Greenfields; and finally, it contributes to achieve the 2030 UN global goals.
Comparison of productivity and quality of bacterial nanocellulose synthesized using culture media based on seven sugars from biomass
Authors: Chen Genqiang , Wu Guochao , Chen Lin , Wang Wei , Hong Feng F. , Jönsson Leif J. 
Published: March 2019

SummaryKomagataeibacter xylinus ATCC 23770 was statically cultivated in eight culture media based on different carbon sources, viz. seven biomass‐derived sugars and one sugar mixture. The productivity and quality of the bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) produced in the different media were compared. Highest volumetric productivity, yield on consumed sugar, viscometric degree of polymerization (DPv, 4350–4400) and thermal stability were achieved using media based on glucose or maltose. Growth in media based on xylose, mannose or galactose resulted in lower volumetric productivity and DPv, but in larger fibril diameter and higher crystallinity (76–78%). Growth in medium based on a synthetic sugar mixture resembling the composition of a lignocellulosic hydrolysate promoted BNC productivity and yield, but decreased fibril diameter, DPv, crystallinity and thermal stability. This work shows that volumetric productivity, yield and properties of BNC are highly affected by the carbon source, and indicates how industrially relevant sugar mixtures would affect these characteristics.
Differential risk group of developing stroke among older women with gouty arthritis: A latent transition analysis
Authors: Huang Hui‐Chuan , Chiang Hsueh‐Ping , Hsu Nai‐Wei , Huang Chien‐Fang , Chang Sheng Hsuan , Lin Kuan‐Chia 
Published: March 2019

AbstractObjectiveGout‐related comorbidities are intricate and its clinical features may demonstrate sex difference; however, few studies have evaluated the links between comorbidities and gout in a female population. The objectives of this study were to compare the aggregation and transitive trajectories of comorbidities of gout, and their consequences in female and male gout populations.MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted using data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. A female and male gout population were followed up from 2000 to 2009 to identify the comorbidities of cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic kidney disease. The cumulative incidence of stroke from 2000 to 2010 was examined. A latent trajectory analysis was used to determine the transitive trajectories of the comorbidities of gout.ResultsBoth female and male patients with gout had five risk cluster transition (CT) phenotypes of comorbidities within 10‐year follow‐up: CT1 and CT2, with various persistent comorbidities; CT3, with few persistent comorbidities; and CT4 and CT5, with transfer to cluster 1 from other clusters. The female participants in CT2 predominantly experienced DM and were associated with significantly increased risk of developing stroke.ConclusionDiabetes is a notable risk factor for the development of stroke in female patients with gout. Early assessment and management for the comorbidities of gout, particularly in DM, would effectively reduce future stroke risk in female gout population.
Does resource availability help determine the evolutionary route to multicellularity?
Authors: Hamant Olivier , Bhat Ramray , Nanjundiah Vidyanand , Newman Stuart A. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractGenetic heterogeneity and homogeneity are associated with distinct sets of adaptive advantages and bottlenecks, both in developmental biology and population genetics. Whereas populations of individuals are usually genetically heterogeneous, most multicellular metazoans are genetically homogeneous. Observing that resource scarcity fuels genetic heterogeneity in populations, we propose that monoclonal development is compatible with the resource‐rich and stable internal environments that complex multicellular bodies offer. In turn, polyclonal development persists in tumors and in certain metazoans, both exhibiting a closer dependence on external resources. This eco‐evo‐devo approach also suggests that multicellularity may originally have emerged through polyclonal development in early metazoans, because of their reduced shielding from environmental fluctuations.
Service users’ and carers’ experiences of engaging with early intervention services: A meta‐synthesis review
Authors: Loughlin Matthew , Bucci Sandra , Brooks Joanna , Berry Katherine 
Published: March 2019

AimThe provision and implementation of early intervention for psychosis services (early intervention services [EIS]) has received increasing attention over recent years. Maximizing engagement with EIS is of clinical and economic importance, and exploring the experiences of those who access EIS is vital. Although research has been conducted exploring the experiences of engaging with EIS from both a service user and carer/family member point of view, these data have not been systematically collated to generate new understanding. The primary aim of this study is to review, critically appraise and synthesize qualitative findings relating to the experiences of service users and/or carers and family members engaging with EIS.MethodsFour databases were systematically searched. Studies were analysed using an inductive thematic analysis approach, within a critical realist epistemological framework. Studies were critically appraised using the critical appraisal skills programme tool.ResultsFourteen papers were identified for inclusion. Three main themes were identified: the importance of a personal relationship with an EIS staff member, the impact of this relationship and consideration of life after EIS. The importance of a strong relationship with EIS staff was the most prominent theme throughout the papers reviewed.ConclusionsThe quality of the therapeutic relationship with at least one EIS staff member was the single most important factor in determining whether the experience of accessing EIS was a positive or negative one. The majority of the studies reviewed were conducted in the United Kingdom or Australia. Therefore, more research across countries is needed to understand transferability of findings.
Climate change reduces resilience to fire in subalpine rainforests
Authors: Mariani Michela , Fletcher Michael‐Shawn , Haberle Simon , Chin Hahjung , Zawadzki Atun , Jacobsen Geraldine 
Published: March 2019

AbstractClimate change is affecting the distribution of species and the functioning of ecosystems. For species that are slow growing and poorly dispersed, climate change can force a lag between the distributions of species and the geographic distributions of their climatic envelopes, exposing species to the risk of extinction. Climate also governs the resilience of species and ecosystems to disturbance, such as wildfire. Here we use species distribution modelling and palaeoecology to assess and test the impact of vegetation–climate disequilibrium on the resilience of an endangered fire‐sensitive rainforest community to fires. First, we modelled the probability of occurrence of Athrotaxis spp. and Nothofagus gunnii rainforest in Tasmania (hereon “montane rainforest”) as a function of climate. We then analysed three pollen and charcoal records spanning the last 7,500 cal year BP from within both high (n = 1) and low (n = 2) probability of occurrence areas. Our study indicates that climatic change between 3,000 and 4,000 cal year bp induced a disequilibrium between montane rainforests and climate that drove a loss of resilience of these communities. Current and future climate change are likely to shift the geographic distribution of the climatic envelopes of this plant community further, suggesting that current high‐resilience locations will face a reduction in resilience. Coupled with the forecast of increasing fire activity in southern temperate regions, this heralds a significant threat to this and other slow growing, poorly dispersed and fire sensitive forest systems that are common in the southern mid to high latitudes.
Prevalence of cytochrome P450‐mediated potential drug–drug interactions in residents of intermediate care facilities for older adults in Japan
Authors: Hamada Shota , Ohno Yoshiyuki , Kojima Taro , Ishii Shinya , Okochi Jiro , Akishita Masahiro 
Published: March 2019

AimLimited information is available on the prevalence of drug–drug interactions (DDI) in residents of long‐term care facilities who often receive multiple drugs. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of clinically relevant cytochrome P450‐mediated potential DDI in residents of intermediate care facilities for older adults (called Roken) in Japan.MethodsA nationwide drug utilization study was carried out for Roken residents in 2015 (up to five residents per facility). Potential DDI were identified with an explicit list of drugs that can be involved in clinically relevant cytochrome P450‐mediated DDI in Japan. Logistic regression was used to evaluate the association of the number of drugs prescribed with the presence of potential DDI, adjusted for age, sex and long‐term care needs level.ResultsThe study included 1222 residents of 348 Roken who were prescribed two or more active drug substances. The participants who received ≥6 and ≥10 drugs represented 49% and 10% of total participants, respectively. In total, 42 two‐drug combinations involving potential DDI were identified in 33 participants (2.7%) – benzodiazepines, proton pump inhibitors, calcium channel blockers and anti‐epileptic drugs were frequently involved. The adjusted odds ratios for potential DDI were 2.84 (95% confidence interval 1.15–7.02) or 7.82 (95% confidence interval 2.96–20.70) in residents receiving six to nine drugs or ≥10 drugs, compared with those receiving two to five drugs.ConclusionsApproximately 3% of Roken residents were at risk for clinically relevant DDI. Reducing the number of drugs prescribed through medication reviews would mitigate the potential risk. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2019; 19: 513–517.
Fluctuant storage temperature increased the heterogeneous distributions of pH and fermentation products in large round bale silage
Authors: Li Ping , Gou Wenlong , Zhang Yu , Yang Fuyu , You Minghong , Bai Shiqie , Shen Yixin 
Published: March 2019

AbstractIn practical of silage production, variations in the fermentation parameters of silage might be attributable to changes in weather data, especially for ambient temperature. The objective of this study was to investigate how the changed temperature of outside weather condition affects distributions of pH and fermentation products in large round bale silage. The bale silages (1.22 m × 1.25 m ø; density, about 168.9 kg dry matter [DM]/m3) were produced by BR6090 Combi from New Holland Agriculture, wrapped with six layers of stretch film, stored at ambient temperature (2–20°C) and constant temperature (10°C; 15°C; 25°C) for 3, 9, 15, 45 and 90 days. Compared with other silages, silage stored at 25°C had higher (p < 0.05) lactic acid content, lower (p < 0.05) pH, butyric acid content and ammonia‐nitrogen (N) ratio of total N. Fluctuant storage temperature limited lactic acid fermentation process with delayed pH decline and continuous butyric production and crude protein (CP) degradation. The differences of pH, lactic acid, propionic acid and ammonia‐N were considerably less evident in the centre of silages stored at different temperatures, and they increased towards the boundaries. The data shows that fluctuant storage temperature had undesirable effect on the fermentation quality of silage, especially for the external part of silo; relatively high and stable storage temperature for initial stage of ensiling process was necessary, but did not promote a positive response to the homogeneous distributions of pH and fermentation products in large round bale silage.
Practices of healthcare professionals in communicating with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug users in Thailand: a qualitative study
Authors: Jarernsiripornkul Narumol , Phueanpinit Pacharaporn , Pongwecharak Juraporn , Krska Janet 
Published: March 2019

Abstract

Objective
This study aimed to explore practices among healthcare professionals in nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) information provision.

Methods
In-depth interviews were conducted with orthopaedic physicians (OPs), hospital and community pharmacists (CPs) in northeastern Thailand. Ten hospitals and 20 pharmacies in five provinces were purposively selected. Interviews followed a topic guideline, were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a framework approach.

Key findings
Fifty-one participants were involved: 13 OPs, 20 hospital pharmacists and 18 CPs. Four main themes emerged: general information, safety information, differences between new and regular NSAID users and non-selective and selective NSAID users. Pharmacists mostly provided information on administration and indication. While all three groups informed of adverse effects, this was selective, related to factors including trading, time available, patients’ age and perceived ability to understand. Gastrointestinal adverse effect information was most commonly provided, with other side effects, drug interactions and need to monitor for adverse effects rarely mentioned. Variation was reported in provision of safety information depending on whether patients were using selective or non-selective NSAIDs, and new or long-term users.

Conclusions
The content and frequency of NSAID information provision varied between health professionals. Greater awareness of NSAID risks is essential; therefore, strategies to improve information provision to Thai patients are desirable.
Motivation and satisfaction of volunteers for community‐based urban agriculture programmes
Authors: Ramalingam Leelanayagi , Sharifuddin* Juwaidah , Mohamed Zainal Abidin , Ali Fazlin 
Published: March 2019

AbstractUrban agriculture means cultivating plants and raising livestock within cities for food and other uses. A Community‐based Urban Agriculture Programme is where people from residential areas get together as volunteers to practise urban agriculture in an empty space within residential areas. However, the programme encounters problems when it is incapable of attracting enough volunteers and retaining them in order to establish a sustainable programme. This study aims to determine the relationship between the dimensions of motivation and satisfaction of volunteers on the Community‐based Urban Agriculture Programme. Data collected from 375 volunteers on the Community‐based Urban Agriculture Programme in Klang Valley, Malaysia were analysed using descriptive analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis. It was found that the most significant predictor of Community‐based Urban Agriculture Programme volunteers’ satisfaction was favoured by external factors such as campaigns, support groups, Department of Extension, and community as well as government policy, followed by love of farming, social referents, and values. Therefore, there should be a focus on the above‐mentioned dimensions of motivation in order to enhance the satisfaction of volunteers towards the Community‐based Urban Agriculture Programme.