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Silicone oil based softeners including different additives – part I
Authors: Balci Onur , Kinoglu Gözde Özlem , Besen Burcu Sancar 
Published: November 2018

Purpose
In this dichotomous study, the silicone-based softeners were produced with the contribution of some additives such as glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) and polyethylene glycol 4000 (PEG 4000) which had hydrophilic hydroxyl groups for providing or developing the hydrophilic character, lubricity and filling properties of the emulsions. The paper aims to discuss this issue.

Design/methodology/approach
The produced softeners were applied to the 100 percent cotton-knitted fabrics at different concentrations (owf%). In the first part of the study, the produced silicone emulsions were characterized via particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential and TGA analyses. In addition, the effects of these emulsions on the mechanical properties of the fabrics were examined by bursting strength and pilling tests, and also the whiteness degrees (Berger value) of fabrics were researched. In the second part of the study, the effects of produced silicone softeners on the comfort properties of the fabrics were investigated.

Findings
According to the results, it was possible to say that the additives could be successfully added to the silicone emulsions, and they did not have a crucial effect on the properties of the emulsions or the mechanical and whiteness properties of the fabrics.

Research limitations/implications
In this study, the additives were used as single form in the softeners recipes; however, their dual or trio combinations and/or their different concentrations could be used in the softeners emulsions.

Practical implications
In order to enhance the hydrophilic character, the lubricity and filling properties of the silicone softeners, they could be produced by using appropriate additives.

Originality/value
The contribution of the additives to the recipes of the silicone softeners is a novel approach.
The qualitative case research in international entrepreneurship: a state of the art and analysis
Authors: Ji Junzhe , Plakoyiannaki Emmanuella , Dimitratos Pavlos , Chen Shouming 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine how qualitative case research (QCR) has been conducted in the field of international entrepreneurship (IE) in terms of onto-epistemology and methodology. QCR can serve as an umbrella approach for contextualizing and capturing the complexity of IE opportunities, events, conditions and relationships, and to illuminate and enrich the understanding of related IE processes.Design/methodology/approachA thorough literature review was conducted of IE journal articles published between 1989 and mid-2017. This paper identified and analyzed 292 journal articles in terms of theoretical purpose and research design.FindingsThe findings suggest that the “positivistic” QCR is the customary convention of QCR in IE. “Exploratory” and “theory building” are the two most commonly pursued objectives. There have also been atypical practices and increased methodological rigor in recent years. Alternative paradigmatic QCRs that depart from positivistic assumptions are in an early stage of development in IE.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first research examining QCR onto-epistemology and methodology approaches in IE, providing a useful state of the art that has been hitherto lacking in the literature. Based on this paper’s findings, the authors suggest that the IE field would benefit from greater methodological transparency in the reporting and writing of QCR. Also, the breadth of knowledge and legitimacy of the IE area would be enhanced through more studies involving unconventional (beyond positivistic) QCR.
Prevalence of cognitive impairment among hill-tribe older people in the Northern part of Thailand
Authors: Trongsakul Supaporn , Ruanjai Thapakorn , Chaiut Wilawan , Tamornpark Ratipark , Apidechkul Tawatchai 
Published: November 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the prevalence and factors related to cognitive impairment among hill-tribe older people in Chiang Rai province, Thailand.

Design/methodology/approach
A cross-sectional study was carried out amongst 459 hill-tribe older people aged 60 years and above. A Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) Thai 2002 version was used for cognitive screening. A questionnaire and medical records were used for demographic and clinical data collection while descriptive statistics were used to analyze characteristic data. Potential factors related to cognitive impairment were analyzed by using univariate logistic regression analysis.

Findings
The prevalence of cognitive impairment amongst the participants was 49.89 percent (95% CI 45.32%, 53.47 percent). Factors related to cognitive decline included no occupation (OR=1.49, 95% CI 1.10–2.03, p<0.04) and a history of amphetamine use (OR=1.57, 95% CI 1.09–2.33, p<0.04).

Originality/value
Cognitive decline should be a cause for concern amongst Thai hill-tribe older people, especially amongst those in the group with a history of amphetamine use. However, Thai health care professionals need to be aware of the potential cultural bias in the MMSE Thai 2002 version as a cognition test targeted at the hill-tribe population as the questionnaire may not provide a true reflection of their cultural experience and background.
A new model for Auckland commercial property yields
Authors: Szweizer Moshe 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to extend the studies of commercial property yields by providing a cross-field approach through the implementation of methods used in physics.Design/methodology/approachBased on the equations used to describe real gases in physics, the commercial property yields are expressed through a model, as a product of two terms. The first term estimates the influence of the income change and investment on yields. The second estimates the yield variation as a function of property size. Additionally, the model combines the macroeconomic and microeconomic components influencing yield adjustment. Calculation of each component involves procedures developed in physics, with the investment volume being linked to the amount of gas and the microeconomic yield being linked to the gas compressibility.FindingsThe model was applied to the Auckland office and industrial markets, both to the historic and current cycle. At the macro-level, it was found that the use of accumulation of investment over a relevant cycle, results in a high data to model correlation. When modelling the yields at the micro-level, a relationship between the outlying properties and the yield softening was observed.Practical implicationsThe paper provides an enhanced modelling power through association of the cyclic and investment activity with the yield change. Moreover, the model may be used to decouple the local and the international investment components and the extent of their influence on the local property market. Furthermore, it may be used to estimate the influence of the property size on the yield.Originality/valueThis research provides a new cross-field application of modelling techniques and enhances the understanding of factors influencing yield adjustments.
Barriers to firm service innovativeness in emerging economies
Authors: Durmusoglu Serdar S. , Nayir Dilek Zamantili , Chaudhuri Malika , Chen Junsong , Joens Ingela , Scheuer Stephanie 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThis paper investigates internal and external barriers influencing the different dimensions of firm service innovativeness and the moderating effect of transformational leadership on these relationships in an emerging economy, namely, Turkey.Design/methodology/approachThe hypotheses were tested using cross-sectional survey data from 148 hotels. The authors use regressions to analyze the data set.FindingsThe results demonstrate that barriers to innovation need not necessarily impede firm service innovativeness at all times; some of these so-called “barriers” may even act as catalysts that improve firm’s likelihood of adopting innovations. More importantly, the findings suggest that a transformational leadership style alleviates the negative influence of internal barriers on internal service innovativeness dimensions of process, strategic and behavioral innovativeness.Originality/valueThe positive effect of transformational leadership lessening the detrimental impact of barriers to innovation is a topic in need of research. In addition to examining this phenomenon in a developing country, the authors choose a service retailing industry as a study context: hospitality/tourism. The main reason for choosing this industry is that there is little empirical evidence of service innovation activity in this industry despite the fact that it contributes to a large extent to employment and gross domestic product in most emerging economies, and it is, in fact, a fairly innovative industry. Furthermore, this study presents a unique perspective by investigating small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Cross-national differences in complaint behavior: cultural or situational?
Authors: Blodgett Jeffrey G. , Bakir Aysen , Mattila Anna S. , Trujillo Andrea , Quintanilla Claudia , Elmadağ A. Banu 
Published: November 2018

Purpose
Previous research indicates that dissatisfied consumers in other countries react differently as compared to those in the USA, due to their cultural orientation. These studies, however, have not recognized that retail policies (regarding returns and exchanges) in the USA are much more liberal and “consumer friendly” than in other parts of the world, and thus it is possible that their conclusions are flawed. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to determine the extent to which cross-national differences in complaint behavior are due to cultural vs situational factors.

Design/methodology/approach
To examine this issue, a two-part study was conducted. Study 1 compared consumers living in China, India and Mexico to cohorts who immigrated to the USA. Study 2 compared individuals from those same countries to subjects who are native to the USA.

Findings
The findings indicate that situational factors (i.e. consumer-oriented vs restrictive refund/return/exchange policies) have a large impact on consumer complaint behavior (i.e. redress, negative-word-of-mouth and exit), and that the effects of culture are minor.

Research limitations/implications
To infer cause-effect, and establish scientific theory, one must rule out alternative hypotheses. Researchers who are investigating cross-cultural complaint behavior must take situational factors into account.

Practical implications
With the emergence of “global consumers” consumer expectations around the world are changing. Astute retailers should institute and promote more liberal return policies, thereby mitigating consumers’ perceived risk.

Originality/value
This study dispels the notion that culture is responsible for differences in cross-national consumer complaint behavior.
Evaluating the usability of the information architecture of academic library websites
Authors: Silvis Isabel Mariann , Bothma Theo J.D. , de Beer Koos J.W. 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an integrated list of heuristics and an information architecture (IA) framework for the heuristic evaluation of the IA of academic library websites as well as an evaluation framework with practical steps on how to conduct the evaluation.Design/methodology/approachA set of 14 heuristics resulted from an integration of existing usability principles from authorities in the field of usability. A review of IA literature resulted in a framework for dividing academic library websites into six dialogue elements. The resulting heuristics were made applicable to academic library websites through the addition of recommendations based on a review of 20 related studies.FindingsThis study provides heuristics, a framework and workflow guidelines that can be used by the various evaluators of academic library websites, i.e. library staff, web developers and usability experts, to provide recommendations for improving its usability.Research limitations/implicationsThe focus of the usability principles is the evaluation of the IA aspects of websites and therefore does not provide insights into accessibility or visual design aspects.Originality/valueThe main problem that is addressed by this study is that there are no clear guidelines on how to apply existing usability principles for the evaluation of the IA of academic library websites.
Blind academic library users’ experiences with obtaining full text and accessible full text of books and articles in the USA
Authors: Mulliken Adina , Falloon Kerry 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore a topic where blind participants expressed significant concern: obtaining full text and accessible full text.Design/methodology/approachThis qualitative study includes 18 open-ended telephone interviews with blind academic library users in the USA. The study uses the viewpoint that understanding blind peoples’ perspectives is essential for equal accessibility.FindingsLocating full text via link resolvers seemed problematic. Inaccessible articles and complications and delays creating accessible versions of print books limited participants’ use of materials. Enabling technologies and services were highlighted.Research limitations/implicationsCaution should be used when generalizing from this study due to its sample size and methodology. The study is not a web accessibility test, which would analyze coding, nor a usability test, which would observe users. Additional research would be ideal; however, libraries should not wait to attend to accessibility.Practical implicationsIn addition to improving digital accessibility, to address difficulty obtaining full text, libraries could offer to locate full text for blind users and implement SmartLinking and single sign on authentication. To deal with inaccessible full text, libraries could work with disability offices to obtain accessible materials and to convert materials to accessible format. DRM free HTML or EPUB e-books can have accessibility advantages. Outsourcing conversion to accessible format can also help. Libraries could offer reader service to assist blind users locating relevant sections of books to convert.Originality/valueCompared to previous studies, this study includes a larger number of blind screen reader users; describes some unique issues; and includes blind users’ own interpretations.
Entrepreneurial experience and the innovativeness of serial entrepreneurs
Authors: Vaillant Yancy , Lafuente Esteban 
Published: November 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of past entrepreneurial experience on the reported innovativeness of serial entrepreneurs’ subsequent ventures.

Design/methodology/approach
Building on insights from the generative entrepreneurial learning process and from cognition theories, the authors propose that regardless of the type of entrepreneurial experience, positive or negative, such experience enriches the cognitive schemas of serial entrepreneurs leading them to greater reported innovativeness. The proposed hypotheses are tested on a unique sample drawn from a Catalan adult population survey.

Findings
Results reveal that practical experience is an essential prerequisite for entrepreneurial learning, and even negative entrepreneurial experience may induce generative entrepreneurial learning suitable for subsequent outperforming ventures for the psychologically strong who have managed to learn from their experience.

Practical implications
The importance of this study stretches beyond a purely academic discussion and has implications for policy making within the area of business and economic development. Appropriate policy depends on the likeliness for serial entrepreneurs to improve. Thus, if serial entrepreneurs learn from their venturing experiences and/or acquire valuable knowledge from them, they may perform better, on average, in subsequent ventures. If subsequent ventures do build upon prior entrepreneurial experiences, calls for policy to encourage re-entries by entrepreneurs may be warranted, even if those entrepreneurs performed poorly in their previous ventures.

Originality/value
The authors analyze the impact of past performance of serial entrepreneurs on the reported innovativeness of their subsequence ventures. The contributions of this study stand as: the inclusion of the re-entry decision together with the innovativeness decision of entrepreneurs within the same model; separation of the positive or negative nature of serial entrepreneurs’ past experiences; focus on the entrepreneur rather than the firm as a unit of analysis; the use of a unique primary data set specifically collected for the purpose of this study about the past entrepreneurial experience of the Catalan adult population.
Strategic innovations in distribution channels – an emerging market perspective and case studies from consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry of India
Authors: Mahasuar Kiran 
Published: November 2018

Purpose
The distribution channel in Indian Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) ecosystem is both unique and unparalleled in terms of its reach, structure, and size. This paper aims to give an emerging market perspective of the innovations in the distribution models of CPG industry through pertinent case studies.

Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by two independent writers who have critically evaluated the Indian CPG Distribution ecosystem and contextualized the case-studies with their perspectives.

Findings
Most of the text-books and academic literature are tailor-made for the distribution through organized retail. So, how do we tackle the complexities of the Distribution in an emerging market like India with a gargantuan proportion of sales in the unorganized retail sector? The paper is possibly the first attempt to give an emerging market perspective of the successful innovations in the distribution models of CPG industry through pertinent case studies and thereby serve as a learner’s primer in this area.

Practical implications
The paper provides impactful strategic insights and practical thinking derived from the innovative approaches of successful corporations.

Originality/value
The research paper is first of its kind documentation of innovation in CPG ecosystem of India and thus saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time. The relevant information is presented in a succinct and easy to digest no-frills format.
Disrupted‐in‐schizophrenia‐1 protects synaptic plasticity in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease as a mitophagy receptor
Authors: Wang Zhao‐Tao , Lu Mei‐Hong , Zhang Yan , Ji Wen‐Li , Lei Lei , Wang Wang , Fang Li‐Pao , Wang Lu‐Wen , Yu Fan , Wang Ji , Li Zhen‐Yu , Wang Jian‐Rong , Wang Ting‐Hua , Dou Fei , Wang Qin‐Wen , Wang Xing‐Long , Li Shao , Ma Quan‐Hong , Xu Ru‐Xiang 
Published: November 2018

AbstractMitochondrial dysfunction is an early feature of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Accumulated damaged mitochondria, which are associated with impaired mitophagy, contribute to neurodegeneration in AD. We show levels of Disrupted‐in‐schizophrenia‐1 (DISC1), which is genetically associated with psychiatric disorders and AD, decrease in the brains of AD patients and transgenic model mice and in Aβ‐treated cultured cells. Disrupted‐in‐schizophrenia‐1 contains a canonical LC3‐interacting region (LIR) motif (210FSFI213), through which DISC1 directly binds to LC3‐I/II. Overexpression of DISC1 enhances mitophagy through its binding to LC3, whereas knocking‐down of DISC1 blocks Aβ‐induced mitophagy. We further observe overexpression of DISC1, but not its mutant (muFSFI) which abolishes the interaction of DISC1 with LC3, rescues Aβ‐induced mitochondrial dysfunction, loss of spines, suppressed long‐term potentiation (LTP). Overexpression of DISC1 via adeno‐associated virus (serotype 8, AAV8) in the hippocampus of 8‐month‐old APP/PS1 transgenic mice for 4 months rescues cognitive deficits, synaptic loss, and Aβ plaque accumulation, in a way dependent on the interaction of DISC1 with LC3. These results indicate that DISC1 is a novel mitophagy receptor, which protects synaptic plasticity from Aβ accumulation‐induced toxicity through promoting mitophagy.
Adjuvant therapy after nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma
Authors: Ravaud Alain 
Published: November 2018

AbstractAdjuvant treatment with vascular endothelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor in renal cell carcinoma after nephrectomy has been reported through three clinical trials: S‐TRAC, ASSURE and PROTECT. Only S‐TRAC has been significantly positive on primary end‐point disease‐free survival under sunitinib compared to placebo, whereas ASSURE and PROTECT did not show any gain under sunitinib, sorafenib or pazopanib. This short review presents the differences between the trials and provides hypotheses on why S‐TRAC may have been positive.
Characterization of VWF gene conversions causing von Willebrand disease
Authors: Ahmad Firdos , Kannan Meganathan , Obser Tobias , Budde Ulrich , Schneppenheim Sonja , Saxena Renu , Schneppenheim Reinhard 
Published: November 2018

SummaryWe previously reported that von Willebrand Factor gene (VWF) conversions are a relatively frequent cause of von Willebrand disease (VWD), however, their molecular pathomechanisms resulting in variant phenotypes is largely unknown. Here, we characterized VWF conversions harbouring missense and synonymous mutations, through generating a series of mutant constructs followed by transient expression in 293 cells, and qualitative and quantitative analysis of recombinant VWF (rVWF). The characterization of mutant rVWF showed the critical roles of synonymous variants in the pathogenicity of VWF conversions. The gene conversion variants p.Val1229Gly, p.Asn1231Thr, p.Asn1231Ser and p.Ala1464Pro in the absence of synonymous p.Ser1263= and p.Gln1449= showed minimal effect on rVWF synthesis and activity. Interestingly, a construct including the synonymous variants displayed significantly low rVWF expression and activity. The variant p.Pro1266Leu showed gain of rVWF function toward glycoprotein Ibα; surprisingly, this function was significantly abolished in the presence of gene conversion variants p.Val1229Gly‐p.Asn1231Thr. Taken together, our expression studies suggest that synonymous variants in the combination of other gene conversion variants suppress the protein expression, possibly due to defective primary mRNA structure or processing. The variants p.Val1229Gly‐p.Asn1231Thr affected the VWF gain of function caused by variant p.Pro1266Leu, probably due to conformational changes in VWF.