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How Does Performance Management Affect Workers? Beyond Human Resource Management and Its Critique
Authors: Tweedie Dale , Wild David , Rhodes Carl , Martinov‐Bennie Nonna 
Published: March 2018

AbstractWhile performance management (PM) is pervasive across contemporary workplaces, extant research into how performance management affects workers is often indirect or scattered across disciplinary silos. This paper reviews and synthesizes this research, identifies key gaps and explores ‘recognition theory’ as a nascent framework that can further develop this important body of knowledge. The paper develops in three main stages. The first stage reviews ‘mainstream’ human resource management (HRM) research. While this research analyses workers’ reactions to performance management in some depth, its focus on serving organizational goals marginalizes extra‐organizational impacts. The second stage reviews more critical HRM research, which interprets performance management as a disciplinary, coercive or inequitable management device. While this literature adds an important focus on organizational power, there is scope to analyse further how PM affects workers’ well‐being. To develop this strand of PM research, the third stage turns to the emerging field of recognition theory independently developed by Axel Honneth and Christophe Dejours. The authors focus especially on recognition theory's exploration of how (in)adequate acknowledgement of workers’ contributions can significantly affect their well‐being at the level of self‐conception. Although recognition theory is inherently critical, the paper argues that it can advance both mainstream and critical performance management research, and also inform broader inquiry into recognition and identity at work.
The positive association of infant weight gain with adulthood body mass index has strengthened over time in the Fels Longitudinal Study
Authors: Lucas K. , James P. , Choh A. C. , Lee M. , Czerwinski S. A. , Demerath E. W. , Johnson W. 
Published: March 2018

SummaryBackgroundInfant weight gain is positively related to adulthood body mass index (BMI), but it is unknown whether or not this association is stronger for individuals born during (compared with before) the obesity epidemic.ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to examine how the infant weight gain–adulthood BMI association might have changed across successive birth year cohorts spanning most of the 20th century.MethodsThe sample comprised 346 participants in the Fels Longitudinal Study. Confounder‐adjusted regression models were used to test the associations of conditional weight‐for‐length Z‐score, capturing weight change between ages 0–2 years, with young adulthood BMI and blood pressure, including cohort [1933–1949 {N = 137}, 1950–1969 {N = 108}, 1970–1997 {N = 101}] as an effect modifier.ResultsConditional weight‐for‐length Z‐score was positively related to adulthood BMI, but there was significant effect modification by birth year cohort such that the association was over two times stronger in the 1970–1997 cohort (β 2.31; 95% confidence interval 1.59, 3.03) compared with the 1933–1949 (0.98; 0.31, 1.65) and 1950–1969 (0.87; 0.21, 1.54) cohorts. A similar pattern was found for systolic blood pressure.ConclusionsThe infant weight gain–adulthood BMI association was over two times stronger among a cohort born during the obesity epidemic era compared with cohorts born earlier in the 20th century.
Probiotic supplementation increases obesity with no detectable effects on liver fat or gut microbiota in obese Hispanic adolescents: a 16‐week, randomized, placebo‐controlled trial
Authors: Jones R. B. , Alderete T. L. , Martin A. A. , Geary B. A. , Hwang D. H. , Palmer S. L. , Goran M. I. 
Published: March 2018

SummaryBackgroundNumerous studies have shown that there are links between obesity, liver fat and the gut microbiome. However, there are mixed results on whether probiotics could impact the gut microbiome and/or help to decrease liver fat and obesity outcomes.ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine whether a probiotic supplement (VSL#3®) intervention altered gut microbiota and/or gut hormones associated with appetite regulation. The secondary aim of this study was to determine whether VSL#3® altered body composition and liver fat and fibrosis.MethodsWe conducted a double‐blind, randomized placebo‐controlled trial in 19 obese Latino adolescents. The intervention consisted of three packets per day of VSL#3® or a matched placebo for 16 weeks. Pre‐intervention and post‐intervention measures included gut microbial abundance, gut appetite regulating hormones, anthropometrics, body composition, liver fat and liver fibrosis. We conducted linear models to determine whether there were any significant differences in the changes in these outcomes following VSL#3® intervention.ResultsCompared with placebo, adolescents that received VSL#3 had significant increases in total adiposity (%) (+1.7 ± 0.6 vs. −1.3 ± 0.5, p < 0.01) and trunk adiposity (%) (+3.3 ± 0.8 vs. −1.8 ± 0.8, p < 0.01) with no significant effects on liver fat/fibrosis, insulin/glucose, gut microbial abundances or gut hormones.ConclusionVSL#3 supplementation may lead to increased adiposity in obese Latino adolescents with no significant detectable changes in gut microbiota, gut appetite‐regulating hormones, liver fat and fibrosis and dietary intake. However, it is important to note that recruitment efforts were terminated early and the sample size fell short of what was planned for this trial.
Superior temperature‐stable dielectrics for MLCCs based on Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3‐NaNbO3 system modified by CaZrO3
Authors: Jia Wenxu , Hou Yudong , Zheng Mupeng , Xu Yuru , Yu Xiaole , Zhu Mankang , Yang Kuiyong , Cheng Huarong , Sun Shuying , Xing Jie 
Published: March 2018

AbstractAn ultra‐wide temperature stable ceramic system based on (1−x) [0.94(0.75Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3−0.25NaNbO3)−0.06BaTiO3]−xCaZrO3 (CZ100x) is developed for capacitor application in this study. All samples exhibit characteristics of pseudocubic structures in XRD patterns. With CaZrO3 addition, the coupling effect of polar nanoregions (PNRs) is weakening, leading to greatly improved temperature stability of dielectric properties. Among all samples, the most attractive properties are obtained in the composition of CZ10 at <15% variation in dielectric permittivity spanning from −55°C to 400°C and lower than 0.02 of dielectric loss of between −60°C and 300°C, accompanied by high DC resistivity (107 Ω m at 300°C, calculated by fitting Jonscher's power law). Furthermore, tentative multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) composed of CZ10 dielectric and Ag:Pd (70:30) internal electrode layers were fabricated by tape casting and cofiring processes. Temperature‐stable dielectric property in formation of MLCC was successfully realized, with small ΔC/C25°C (<15%) and loss factor (≤ 0.02) between −55°C and 340°C. Meanwhile, CZ10‐based MLCC showed temperature‐insensitive energy storage density of 0.31−0.35 J/cm3 and high‐energy efficiency of above 77% at 120 kV/cm in the range of −55 to 175°C. All of these exhibit wonderful temperature‐stable dielectric properties and indicate the promising future of CZ10 dielectric as high‐temperature ceramic capacitors.
Mental distress and health‐related quality of life among type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients using self‐monitoring of blood glucose: A cross‐sectional questionnaire study in Japan
Authors: Tanaka Nagaaki , Yabe Daisuke , Murotani Kenta , Ueno Shinji , Kuwata Hitoshi , Hamamoto Yoshiyuki , Kurose Takeshi , Takahashi Nobuo , Akashi Tomoyuki , Matsuoka Takashi , Osonoi Takeshi , Minami Masae , Shimono Dai , Seino Yutaka ,   the Positive SMBG Study Group Investigators
Published: March 2018

AbstractAims/IntroductionThe present multicenter, cross‐sectional survey was initiated to evaluate self‐monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG)‐associated mental distress among patients with diabetes.Materials and MethodsThe survey was carried out in patients with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes using SMBG recruited from 42 medical institutions. Profiles of Mood States 2 and diabetes therapy‐related quality of life questionnaires were used to evaluate mood status and health‐related quality of life. Two original questionnaires were also developed to evaluate SMBG ‘importance,’ ‘painfulness’ and ‘confidence’ among patients, and to evaluate physician attitudes to SMBG use.ResultsQuestionnaires from 517 type 1 diabetes and 1,648 type 2 diabetes patients showed that 46.0% of type 1 diabetes and 37.5% of type 2 diabetes patients reported ‘painfulness,’ and that these patients reporting ‘painfulness’ showed significantly higher Profiles of Mood States 2 scores, lower diabetes therapy‐related quality of life scores and higher glycated hemoglobin compared with those not reporting ‘painfulness,’ whereas the number of their daily SMBG tests were comparable. Patients reporting ‘painfulness’ also reported that SMBG use was significantly less important. Whether or not patients recognized the importance of SMBG use was well correlated with the frequency of physicians checking patient diaries.ConclusionsType 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes patients reporting ‘painfulness’ in SMBG use had more mental distress, lower health‐related quality of life and higher glycated hemoglobin regardless of their number of daily SMBG tests. The importance of SMBG use was recognized less by patients experiencing pain, and the importance of SMBG use was recognized more in medical institutions in which physicians regularly checked SMBG diaries to provide meaningful feedback to patients in clinical settings.
Cross‐Country Heterogeneity in Students’ Reporting Behavior: The Use of the Anchoring Vignette Method
Authors: Vonkova Hana , Zamarro Gema , Hitt Collin 
Published: March 2018

AbstractSelf‐reports are an indispensable source of information in education research but they are often affected by heterogeneity in reporting behavior. Failing to correct for this heterogeneity can lead to invalid comparisons across groups. The researchers use the parametric anchoring vignette method to correct for cross‐country incomparability of students’ reports on teacher's classroom management. Their analysis is based on the data from the Programme for International Student Assessment 2012. The results show significant variation in implicit standards across countries. Correlations between countries’ average teacher classroom management levels and external variables like students test scores and public expenditure per pupil change substantially after vignette adjustment. The researchers conclude that the anchoring vignettes method shows potential to enhance the comparability of self‐reported measures in education.
Evaluating Intervention Effects in a Diagnostic Classification Model Framework
Authors: Madison Matthew J. , Bradshaw Laine 
Published: March 2018

AbstractThe evaluation of intervention effects is an important objective of educational research. One way to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention is to conduct an experiment that assigns individuals to control and treatment groups. In the context of pretest/posttest designed studies, this is referred to as a control‐group pretest/posttest design. The transition diagnostic classification model (TDCM) was recently developed to assess growth, defined as change in attribute mastery status over time, in a diagnostic classification model framework. The TDCM, however, does not model multiple groups, and therefore is not able to analyze data from a control‐group pretest/posttest designed experiment. In this study, we extend the TDCM to model multiple groups, thereby enabling the examination of group‐differential growth in attribute mastery and the evaluation of intervention effects. The utility of the multigroup TDCM is demonstrated in the evaluation of an innovative instructional method in mathematics education.
Effect of surfactants and gelatin on the stability, rheology, and encapsulation efficiency of W1/O/W2 multiple emulsions containing avocado oil
Authors: Dias Sarah Vitorino Estevam , Züge Luana Carolina Bosmuler , Santos Alexandre Ferreira , Scheer Agnes de Paula 
Published: March 2018

AbstractThe main aim of this study was to determine the effect of emulsifiers on the stability, rheology. and encapsulation efficiency of W1/O/W2 multiple emulsions, which contain avocado oil and NaCl encapsulated. The primary emulsion contained 5 or 6 wt % polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) and 3 or 4 wt % gelatin, and the secondary emulsion contained 2 wt % Tween 40 or Tween 80. Each of the emulsions prepared presented non‐Newtonian shear thinning and concentrate solution behavior at 25 °C. Emulsions containing Tween 40 had a higher stability than those containing Tween 80. The best encapsulation efficiency was obtained for the emulsion containing 6 wt % PGPR, 3 wt % gelatin, and 2 wt % of Tween 40, which retained 92% of NaCl in the inner aqueous phase after 20 days of storage at 4 °C. Therefore, the use of Tween 40 combined with PGPR and gelatin has great potential to form stable multiple emulsions. Furthermore, emulsions combined with avocado oil can be associated with health benefits.Practical applicationsThis article presents a study on the effects of stabilizer concentrations on some properties of multiple emulsions prepared with avocado oil. Tween 40 was used as secondary emulsifier and was found to be a good alternative to Tween 80, one of the most commonly used emulsifiers in the food industry. Besides that, avocado oil has a great potential as food ingredient, due to its health benefits, but is scarcely used and studied. The characterization of multiple emulsions is presented along with a proposal of using them in the production of several food products.
Bacterial attachment and biofilm formation on stainless steel surface and their in vitro inhibition by marine fungal extracts
Authors: Mahyudin Nor Ainy , Mat Daud Noor Ifatul Hanim , Ab Rashid Nor‐Khaizura Mahmud , Muhialdin Belal J. , Saari Nazamid , Noordin Wan Norhana 
Published: March 2018

AbstractThis study evaluates anti‐biofilm activity of four extracts from marine fungi; Penicillium citrinum PR1T4, Sarocladium strictum PP2L4, Aspergillus sydowii PR3T13, and Aspergillus spp. PR5T4 against Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes (ATCC 19115), Escherichia coli, and Salmonella typhi (ATCC 14028). The ability of bacterial cells to adhere, detach, and form biofilm on stainless steel surface were examined and ethyl acetate extract of the fungal culture (15 mg/ml) were tested for anti‐biofilm activity for 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15 days. E. coli showed the highest ability to adhere (>8 log CFU/cm2) and lowest detachment (<4 log CFU/cm2) after 24, 48, and 72 hr. Extract PP2L4 had the highest anti‐biofilm activity against S. typhi (1.70 ± 0.04 log CFU/cm2). Fungal extracts, bacteria, and incubation period were significant factors and their interactions were significant. The results showed that marine fungal extracts are important natural sources for anti‐biofilm agents that have high potential as food‐contact surface sanitizers.Practical applicationsBiofilm removal from food contact surfaces has been one of the greatest challenges for food industry. There have been efforts to explore natural agents with anti‐biofilm properties. This study showed that marine‐derived fungal extracts significantly reduced the number of attached cell on stainless steel discs and, therefore, is potential candidates for anti‐biofilm agents. Special attention would be given to the fungal isolate (S. strictum PP2L4) that presented a promising activity against the gram‐negative S. typhi. As the active fungal extracts were unable to completely remove the adhered bacterial cells, optimization is recommended to increase probability of isolating active compounds capable for complete biofilm removal. The active compounds could be used in sanitizer formulation and applied on various food‐contact surfaces (e.g., stainless steel and plastic) at food related industries such as in institutional food service kitchens as well as home kitchens.
Effect of cinnamon essential oil and grape seed extract as functional‐natural additives in the production of cooked sausage‐impact on microbiological, physicochemical, lipid oxidation and sensory aspects, and fate of inoculated Clostridium perfringens
Authors: Aminzare Majid , Tajik Hossein , Aliakbarlu Javad , Hashemi Mohammad , Raeisi Mojtaba 
Published: March 2018

AbstractThe present study was conducted to extend the shelf life of Lyoner‐type sausages during 40 days of storage at 4 °C with individual and combinational use of natural preservatives including cinnamon essential oil (CEO) and grape seed extract (GSE). The samples were analyzed for physicochemical properties (pH, aw, and color changes), lipid oxidation (thiobarbituric acid reactive substances [TBARS]), microbial quality (Lactic acid bacteria count, total viable count, psychrotrophic count, mold and yeast count, and fate of inoculated Clostridium perfringens), and sensorial characteristics (taste, odor, color, texture, and overall acceptability) at 10‐day intervals. Results indicated that using GSE and CEO had higher ΔE (.55–1.56), a* (13.03–13.91), and lower L* (65.10–66.82), b* (15.40–16.65), whiteness index (59.45–60.60), TBARS values (2.91–3.28), and microbial counts than control at the end of storage time. Samples containing CEO .04%+ GSE .16% showed the best antimicrobial activity against C. perfringens (reduction of 1.72 log10 CFU/g at the end of storage time). Results also indicated that CEO addition and GSE addition improved odor and color scores of the samples, respectively. Therefore, use of CEO and GSE, especially in combination, is recommended to be applied in meat products.Practical applicationsNowadays, because of the adverse effects of chemical preservatives, application of multipurpose natural preservatives in small quantities is a more preferred approach. Therefore, to increase the shelf‐life and quality characteristics of meat products, new ingredient systems that are associated with natural and organic foods, are applied. The results of the present study showed the synergistic effects of combined use of CEO and GSE in maintaining the quality of fresh meat products as well as preventing their undesirable impacts on sensory attributes and physicochemical properties. Thus, combinational use of CEO and GSE due to extending the shelf life and safety of meat products can practically profit both producers and consumers.
Food Insecurity in Older Adults in an Integrated Health Care System
Authors: Steiner John F. , Stenmark Sandra H. , Sterrett Andrew T. , Paolino Andrea R. , Stiefel Matthew , Gozansky Wendolyn S. , Zeng Chan 
Published: March 2018

ObjectivesTo estimate food insecurity prevalence and develop a statistical prediction model for food insecurity.DesignRetrospective cohort study.SettingKaiser Permanente Colorado.ParticipantsAdult members who completed a pre‐Medicare Annual Wellness Visit survey.MeasurementsFood insecurity was assessed using a single screening question. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics from electronic health records and self‐reported characteristics from the survey were used to develop the prediction model.ResultsOf 130,208 older adult members between January 2012 and December 2015, 50,097 (38.5%) completed food insecurity screening, 2,859 of whom (5.7% of respondents) reported food insecurity. The prevalence of food insecurity was 10.0% or greater among individuals who were black or Hispanic, had less than high school education, had Medicaid insurance, were extremely obese, had poor health status or quality of life, had depression or anxiety, had impairments in specific activities of daily living, had other nutritional risk factors, or were socially isolated (all p<.001). A multivariable model based on these and other characteristics showed moderate discrimination (c‐statistic = 0.74) between individuals with food insecurity and those without and 14.3% of individuals in the highest quintile of risk reported food insecurity.ConclusionFood insecurity is prevalent even in older adults with private‐sector healthcare coverage. Specific individual characteristics, and a model based on those characteristics, can identify older adults at higher risk of food insecurity. System‐level interventions will be necessary to connect older adults with community‐based food resources.
Effect of multicomponent interventions on competence of family caregivers of people with dementia: A systematic review
Authors: Ying Jie , Wang Yonghong , Zhang Meiling , Wang Shouqi , Shi Ying , Li Huanhuan , Li Yuan , Xing Zhuangjie , Sun Jiao 
Published: March 2018

Aims and objectivesThis review aims to summarise and evaluate multicomponent interventions focused on improving the competence of family members of people with dementia (PwD) who undertake the caregiving tasks.BackgroundCaregiver competence is essential for family members of PwD acting as caregivers. Competence affects the physical and mental health of both PwD and caregivers. Many kinds of multicomponent interventions are used to improve caregiver competence.DesignA systematic review.MethodsA literature search from six databases was conducted. Articles published until January 2017 were screened. Intervention studies that measured caregiver competence of family members of PwD as an outcome were included. The Oxford Center Evidence‐based Medicine criteria and the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions were used for quality assessment.ResultsFifteen studies were included, and number of participants was 1096. The characteristics of the included studies and key findings were analysed. Multicomponent interventions may improve the family caregivers’ competence. Caregivers in the intervention group were confident and skilful in managing their role.ConclusionThe intervention design, treatment content and length and intensity of the intervention varied in the included studies. Given that heterogeneity was high, combining these results via narrative synthesis is more appropriate than a meta‐analysis. The current study provides recommendations regarding the formulation and implementation of interventions based on relevant literature. In view of existing research, researchers should conduct an in‐depth study in this area and provide evidence‐based interventions to support family members caring for PwD.Relevance to clinical practiceThe competence of family caregivers is essential for the life quality of PwD. To promote the health of the family caregiver and PwD, multicomponent interventions may be appropriate for nurses to practice.