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Modeling of geothermal energy policy and its implications on geothermal energy outcomes in Indonesia
Authors: Hermanto Agus 
Published: July 2018

Purpose
This study aims to improve the performance of geothermal energy. Therefore, this research requires a deep examination of the determinant factors that affect the performance of geothermal energy; the results of this study are expected to increase the outcomes that can be enjoyed by the people of Indonesia.

Design/methodology/approach
This research uses quantitative approach. Data are obtained via questionnaires. The population in this study is all stakeholders of the national geothermal energy policy throughout the region. The stakeholders in question are the Community Care for Energy and the Environment (MPEL), using a sample of 400 respondents. The variables used were human resource capacity (X1), political resource capacity (X2), economic resource capacity (X3), social resource capacity (X4), performance of geothermal energy policy (Y1) and geothermal energy policy outcomes (Y2). Data analysis used to solve hypothetical model built in this research is partial least square.

Findings
While human resource, political resource, economic resource and social resource capacities affect the performance of geothermal energy policy, those capacities directly affect the performance of geothermal energy policies. On the other hand, the results of the indirect effect test show that with the mediation of good geothermal energy policy, it will be seen that the effect of human resource capacity, political resource capacity, capacity of economic resources and the capacity of social resources to the utilization of geothermal energy. The utilization of geothermal energy cannot be directly felt by the community without the support of the formulation of geothermal energy policy or unless it is supported by high human resources, political resources, economic resource and social resource capacities.

Originality/value
No previous research has comprehensively examined the effect of human resource, political resource, economic resource and social resource capacities on geothermal energy policy and its implications for the outcomes of geothermal energy policy.
Impact of BYOD on organizational commitment: an empirical investigation
Authors: Doargajudhur Melina Seedoyal , Dell Peter 
Published: July 2018

PurposeBring your own device (BYOD) refers to employees utilizing their personal mobile devices to perform work tasks. Drawing on the job demands-resources (JD-R) model and the task-technology fit (TTF) model, the purpose of this paper is to develop a model that explains how BYOD affects employee well-being (through job satisfaction), job performance self-assessment, and organizational commitment through perceived job autonomy, perceived workload and TTF.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data from 400 full-time employees in different industry sectors in Mauritius were used to test a model containing 13 hypotheses using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling.FindingsThe SEM results support the hypothesized model. Findings indicate that BYOD indirectly affects job satisfaction, job performance and organizational commitment via job demands (perceived workload), job resources (perceived job autonomy) and TTF. Further, job resources influences job demands while TTF predicted job performance. Finally, job satisfaction and job performance self-assessment appear to be significant determinants of organizational commitment.Practical implicationsThe findings are congruent with the JD-R and TTF models, and confirm that BYOD has an impact on job satisfaction, job performance self-assessment and organizational commitment. This could inform organizations’ policies and practices relating to BYOD, leading to improved employee well-being, performance and higher commitment.Originality/valueThe expanded model developed in this study explains how employee well-being, performance and organizational commitment are affected by BYOD, and is one of the first studies to investigate these relationships.
Revisiting the (mis)pricing of the accrual anomaly
Authors: Canitz Felix , Fieberg Christian , Lopatta Kerstin , Poddig Thorsten , Walker Thomas 
Published: July 2018

Purpose
This paper aims to hunt for the driving force behind the accrual anomaly and revisit the risk versus mispricing debate.

Design/methodology/approach
In sorts of stock returns on abnormal and normal accruals, the authors find that abnormal accruals are the driving force behind the accrual anomaly. The authors then construct characteristic-balanced portfolios from dependent sorts of stock returns on the abnormal accrual characteristic and a related factor-mimicking portfolio to test whether the accrual anomaly is due to risk or mispricing (Daniel and Titman, 1997; Davis et al., 2000).

Findings
Similar to Hirshleifer et al. (2012), the authors find that the accrual anomaly is due to mispricing and that the measure of accruals used in Hirshleifer et al.’s study (2012) is a very broad measure of accruals. The authors therefore recommend the use of abnormal accruals in future research.

Originality/value
The results suggest that there are limits to arbitrage or behavioral biases with regard to the trading of low-accrual firms. Showing that the accrual effect is driven by the level of abnormal accruals, the findings of this study strongly challenge the rational risk explanation proposed by the extant literature.
India’s lonely and isolated consumers shopping for an in-store social experience
Authors: Smith Brent , Rippé Cindy B. , Dubinsky Alan J. 
Published: July 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate how social loneliness, emotional loneliness and social isolation relate to Indian consumers’ enjoyment of social interaction with an in-store salesperson.

Design/methodology/approach
Over 300 Indian respondents are surveyed about personal disposition, shopping experiences and other factors. The research model and hypotheses are evaluated utilizing partial least squares structural equation modeling.

Findings
As posited, Indian consumers dealing with loneliness and social isolation tend to enjoy in-store shopping experiences involving personal interactions with salespersons. Further, salespersons’ adaptive selling relates positively to consumers’ predisposition to comply with salesperson input and three outcomes (i.e. trust in salesperson, purchase intention and retail patronage).

Originality/value
This study fills a void in current marketing and retailing literature, providing one of the first known empirical investigations of consumers’ experiences with loneliness and social isolation. Overall, the study shows that store-based retailers within culturally collectivistic emerging markets can capitalize on their unique ability to attract and retain shoppers through in-store salesperson interactions.
Predictive validity of verbal and non‐verbal communication and mother–child turn‐taking at 12 months on language outcomes at 24 and 36 months in a cohort of infants experiencing adversity: a preliminary study
Authors: Smith Jodie , Eadie Tricia , Levickis Penny , Bretherton Lesley , Goldfeld Sharon 
Published: July 2018

AbstractBackgroundParent‐reported measures of early communication have limitations for use with infants experiencing adversity. Observational measures of early non‐verbal and verbal communicative behaviours and mother–child turn‐taking may provide a complementary method of capturing early communication skills for these children.AimsTo explore the predictive validity of verbal and non‐verbal behaviours and mother–child conversational turn‐taking (fluency and connectedness) at child age 12 months in relation to language measures at 24 and 36 months in a cohort of infants experiencing adversity.Methods & ProceduresPregnant women experiencing adversity were recruited from maternity hospitals in Australia. At 12 months, 190 infants were videoed during mother–child free‐play. Verbal and non‐verbal communicative behaviours and fluency and connectedness were measured from the 12‐month videos. Predictive validity of 12‐month behaviours was calculated in relation to mean length of utterance and number of unique words at 24 months and Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Preschool—Second Edition (CELF‐P2) Core Language scores at 36 months.Outcomes & ResultsAll 12‐month behaviours had adequate specificity but poor sensitivity when compared with other predictive validity studies using published early language measures. However, in adjusted regression models, fluency and connectedness and verbal behaviours at 12 months predicted unique words at 24 months. Fluency and connectedness also predicted CELF‐P2 scores at 36 months.Conclusions & ImplicationsFindings reconfirm the difficulty in early identification of children at risk of later language difficulties. All 12‐month measures were more accurate at identifying those children who will have better language than those children who will not. As fluency and connectedness was the only measure to predict 24‐ and 36‐month language in adjusted regression models, it may be an important factor to consider when measuring early language skills for infants experiencing adversity. Future research could combine observational measures of early communication and fluency and connectedness with other predictors of language to try to increase prediction accuracy.
Genetic risk for squamous cell carcinoma of the nictitating membrane parallels that of the limbus in Haflinger horses
Authors: Singer‐Berk M. , Knickelbein K. E. , Vig S. , Liu J. , Bentley E. , Nunnery C. , Reilly C. , Dwyer A. , Drögemüller C. , Unger L. , Gerber V. , Lassaline M. , Bellone R. R. 
Published: July 2018

SummarySquamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common cancer affecting the equine eye, with a higher incidence documented in Haflinger horses. Recently, a missense variant in the genedamage specificDNAbinding protein 2(DDB2, p.Thr338Met) onECA12 was identified as a risk factor for the development of limbalSCCin Haflinger horses.SCCalso occurs on the nictitating membrane; therefore, investigating the role of this missense variant in nictitating membraneSCCis warranted. In this study, a common ancestor was identified among Haflinger horses affected with limbalSCCor with nictitating membraneSCC, thus supporting a recessive risk factor for the development of cancer at both ocular locations. Analysis of genotype data from Haflinger horses with and without nictitating membraneSCCrevealed that the same region onECA12 associated with limbalSCCwas also associated with nictitating membraneSCC(P < 2.04 × 10−5). Fine mapping of this locus using 25 cases and 49 controls supported the hypothesis thatDDB2:c.1013C>T, p.Thr338Met, is a risk factor for nictitating membraneSCC, as 88% of our cases were homozygous for this variant and no other polymorphism was more strongly associated (P = 4.13 × 10−14). These data indicate that the genetic risk is the same for the development of both limbal and nictitating membraneSCCin Haflinger horses and validates utilization of genetic testing of theDDB2variant for both clinical management and the guidance of mating decisions.
Do the contour feathers of Cisticolae exhibit adaptations to annual rainfall in their habitats?
Authors: le Roux Klem Jana , Bouwman Hindrik , Rijke Arie M. 
Published: July 2018

AbstractBirds of the genus Cisticola occur over most of Southern Africa in varying habitats ranging from low to high altitudes and wet to dry areas causing species to have unique distributions. In order to determine if Cisticolas have evolved species‐specific water repellency and resistance to water penetration compatible with their habitats, we have measured the barb diameter and spacing of abdominal, breast and throat feathers of six cisticola species and related the results to mean annual rainfall and altitudes in five different locations. Water repellency was not significantly associated with altitude or maximum mean summer temperatures. However, water repellency increased markedly with annual rainfall in the 550 to 600 mm/year range for abdominal and breast feathers, but not for throat feathers. This increase was evident both among species occurring at multiple sites and among different species occurring at single sites. However, the two species occurring at the wettest sites showed low water repellency, but increased resistance to water penetration. These findings suggest that water repellency and resistance to water penetration are part of the evolutionary forces that shape the microstructure of Cisticola contour feathers.
Management of acute appendicitis in an acute surgical unit: a cost analysis
Authors: Wang Edward , Jootun Ravish , Foster Amanda 
Published: July 2018

BackgroundThe acute surgical unit (ASU) model of acute general surgery care offers efficient patient assessment, improved clinical outcomes and has been demonstrated to be cost‐efficient. Despite this, the management of acute appendicitis in our ASU was found to be highly cost‐negative. This study sought to identify the drivers of increased cost.MethodsA retrospective cost analysis of all patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis in 2016 was undertaken to investigate the drivers of increased cost. The patient‐level costing approach was used to assign cost to patients.ResultsThe ASU management of uncomplicated appendicitis was found to have made a net loss of $625 000 in 2016. This study identified that the three largest cost drivers in appendicitis care were hospital overheads, bed day length of admission cost and operating theatre costs. Radiology, pathology and pharmacy costs did not affect total cost significantly.ConclusionTwo key targets for improvement were identified. First, reduced theatre turnaround times will allow more efficient theatre utilization. Second, improved after‐hours and weekend theatre availability will reduce preoperative waiting time‐related cost.
Retinal perfusion changes in radiation retinopathy
Authors: Rose Kalpana , Krema Hatem , Durairaj Priya , Dangboon Wantanee , Chavez Yael , Kulasekara Susith I. , Hudson Christopher 
Published: July 2018

AbstractPurposeTo investigate retinal blood flow and oxygen saturation changes in patients diagnosed with retinopathy following plaque radiation treatment to treat choroidal melanoma.MethodsEight patients (mean age 55.75 years, SD 12.58 years) who have developed unilateral ischaemic radiation‐related retinopathy as confirmed by wide‐field fluorescein angiography were recruited for the study. The fellow eye with no other ocular or retinal pathology was used as control. Both eyes underwent measurement of total retinal blood flow (TRBF) and retinal blood oxygen saturation using prototype methodologies of Doppler Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Hyperspectral Retinal Camera, respectively.ResultsThe average TRBF in the retinopathy eye was significantly lower compared to the fellow eye (33.48 ± 12.73 μl/min versus 50.37 ± 15.26 μl/min; p = 0.013). The arteriolar oxygen saturation (SaO2) and venular oxygen saturation (SvO2) were higher in the retinopathy eye compared to the fellow eye (101.11 ± 4.26%, versus 94.45 ± 5.79%; p = 0.008) and (62.96 ± 11.05% versus 51.24 ± 6.88%, p = 0.051), respectively.ConclusionThe ionizing radiation seems to have an impact on the TRBF, SaO2 and SvO2, clinically presenting similar to a rapidly developing diabetic retinopathy. The results show an altered retinal vascular physiology in patients with radiation‐related retinopathy.
Letter: vedolizumab drug levels in cord and maternal blood in women with inflammatory bowel disease—authors’ reply
Authors: Mahadevan U. , Vermeire S. , Lasch K. , Abhyankar B. , Bhayat F. , Blake A. , Dubinsky M. 
Published: July 2018

Linked ContentThis article is linked to Mahadevan et al and Julsgaard et al papers. To view these articles visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13960 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.14837.
Hepatic steatosis is highly prevalent across the paediatric age spectrum, including in pre‐school age children
Authors: Dhaliwal J. , Chavhan G. B. , Lurz E. , Shalabi A. , Yuen N. , Williams B. , Martincevic I. , Amirabadi A. , Wales P. W. , Lee W. , Ling S. C. , Mouzaki M. 
Published: July 2018

SummaryBackgroundThe prevalence of non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children is 8% in the general population, and 34% in the context of obesity. There is a paucity of data on the prevalence of hepatic steatosis in healthy children in Ontario.AimsTo determine the prevalence of hepatic steatosis using abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans in a cohort of previously healthy children across the paediatric age spectrum in Ontario, Canada, and to determine any association between measures of abdominal adiposity and hepatic steatosis.MethodsRetrospective review of the SickKids Trauma Database from 2004‐2015. Previously healthy children ages 1‐17 years having undergone an abdominalCTscan as a part of routine trauma assessment were included, and those with an intra‐abdominal injury excluded. Steatosis was defined as a difference between liver and spleen attenuation ≤‐25HU. The percentage of the total area occupied by abdominal subcutaneous adipose and visceral adipose tissue was measured. Anthropometrics and baseline demographics were collected.ResultsA total of 503 (51% male) children with mean (±SD) age 9.5 ± 4.5 years and weightz‐score of 0.37 ± 1.05 were studied. Seventy‐seven (15%, 95%CI[12%‐18%]) had hepatic steatosis; no differences found between sexes or across age quartiles. The abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue area was greater in those with hepatic steatosis compared to those without (32% [22‐42] vs 24% [17‐36],P = 0.003). The visceral adipose tissue area was significantly greater in older children ≥9.8 years with hepatic steatosis (7.7% [5.1‐10] vs 6.6% (4.9‐8.5),P = 0.04).ConclusionHepatic steatosis was highly prevalent in previously healthy children in Ontario, including children of pre‐school age. We found an association between hepatic steatosis and abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue, and in older children with visceral adipose tissue.
What does empathy sound like in social work communication? A mixed‐methods study of empathy in child protection social work practice
Authors: Lynch Amy , Newlands Fiona , Forrester Donald 
Published: July 2018

AbstractIt is widely accepted that empathy is important for social work practice, yet there are multiple dimensions of empathy and comparatively few studies of empathy as a component of social work skill. To date, published studies have been quantitative, and as a result, we know little about how social workers demonstrate empathy in practice or what skilled empathic practice in child and family social work might sound like. This study contributes to the development of understanding of empathy as a social work skill through a mixed‐methods analysis of 110 audio recordings of meetings in a child protection service between workers and parents, applying a coding framework for analysis. Findings indicate that workers who demonstrate higher levels of empathy skill use more open questions and reflections in their communication with parents. Further, they demonstrate curiosity about and make efforts to understand parents' often difficult experiences, including a focus on emotions. That the majority of workers were found not to demonstrate a high level of empathy skill presents concerns to be considered by the social work profession. A deeper understanding of empathy presents an opportunity for an increased focus in organizations to enable workers to demonstrate empathy towards families they work with.
Variations in the management of significant polyps and early colorectal cancer: results from a multicentre observational study of 383 patients
Authors: Dattani M. , Crane S. , Battersby N. J. , Di Fabio F. , Saunders B. P. , Dolwani S. , Rutter M. D. , Moran B. J. ,   the SPECC study group
Published: July 2018

AbstractAimThe concept of significant polyps and early colorectal cancer (SPECC) encompasses complex polyps not amenable to routine snare polypectomy or where malignancy cannot be excluded. Surgical resection (SR) offers definitive treatment, but is overtreatment for the majority which are benign and amenable to less invasive endoscopic resection (ER). The aim of this study was to investigate variations in the management and outcomes of significant colorectal polyps.MethodThis was a retrospective observational study of significant colorectal polyps, defined as nonpedunculated lesions of ≥ 20 mm size, diagnosed across nine UK hospitals in 2014. Inclusion criteria were endoscopically or histologically benign polyps at biopsy.ResultsA total of 383 patients were treated by primary ER (87.2%) or SR (12.8%). Overall, 108/383 (28%) polyps were detected in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP). Primary SR was associated with a significantly longer length of stay and major complications (P < 0.01). Of the ER polyps, 290/334 (86.8%) patients were treated without undergoing surgery. The commonest indication for secondary surgery was unexpected polyp cancer, and of these cases 60% had no residual cancer in the specimen. Incidence of unexpected cancer was 10.7% (n = 41) and was similar between ER and SR groups (P = 0.11). On multivariate analysis, a polyp size of > 30 mm and non‐BCSP status were independent risk factors for primary SR [OR 2.51 (95% CI 1.08–5.82), P = 0.03].ConclusionER is safe and feasible for treating significant colorectal polyps. Robust accreditation within the BCSP has led to improvements in management, with lower rates of SR compared with non‐BCSP patients. Standardization, training in polyp assessment and treatment within a multidisciplinary team may help to select appropriate treatment strategies and improve outcomes.
Effect of microgravity on proliferation and differentiation of embryonic stem cells in an automated culturing system during the TZ‐1 space mission
Authors: Lei Xiaohua , Cao Yujing , Zhang Ying , Qian Jingjing , Zhao Qian , Liu Fangwu , Zhang Tao , Zhou Jiaxi , Gu Ying , Xia Guoliang , Duan Enkui 
Published: July 2018

AbstractObjectiveDespite a great number of studies analysing the effects of microgravity on stem cell proliferation and differentiation, few of them have focused on real‐time imaging estimates in space. Herein, we utilized the TZ‐1 cargo spacecraft, automatic cell culture equipment and live cell imaging techniques to examine the effects of real microgravity on the proliferation and differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs).Materials and methodsOct4‐GFP, Brachyury‐GFP mESC and Oct4‐GFP mESC‐derived EBs were used as experimental samples in the TZ‐1 spaceflight mission. These samples were seeded into chambers, cultured in an automatic cell culture device and were transported into space during the TZ‐1 mission. Over 15 days of spaceflight, bright field and fluorescent images of cell growth were taken in micrography, and the medium was changed every day. Real‐time image data were transferred to the ground for analysis.ResultsSpace microgravity maintains stemness and long‐term survival of mESCs, promising 3D aggregate formation. Although microgravity did not significantly prevent the migration of EBs on the ECM substrate, it did prevent terminal differentiation of cells.ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that space microgravity might play a potential role in supporting 3D cell growth and maintenance of stemness in embryonic stem cells, while it may negatively affect terminal differentiation.