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Improving productivity through Lean practices in central India-based manufacturing industries
Authors: Dave Yash , Sohani Nagendra 
Published: January 2019

Purpose
The core principle of implementing Lean manufacturing is reducing waste through optimum utilization of all resources. In this research paper, the authors have examined the effect of implementing Lean practices on the overall productivity in central India-based manufacturing industries. The purpose of this research paper is to investigate the relationship between the implementation of Lean practices and overall productivity particularly in central India-based manufacturing industries.

Design/methodology/approach
A model in the integrated form is developed to illustrate how Lean manufacturing practices improve the overall productivity. Based on this model, a survey is performed to validate all hypotheses related to the conceptual model subject to various statistical tests.

Findings
It is established by the findings of this research that industries based in central India should implement the whole concept of Lean manufacturing practices to improve overall productivity. Industries should adopt the concept of Lean manufacturing in totality, not through the island approach.

Originality/value
The value of this research paper is to showcase the possibility for central India-based companies to become world-class industries. For this, an approach in the form of an integrated model has been developed.
Bioclimatic strategies of traditional earthen architecture
Authors: Balaguer Laura , Mileto Camilla , Vegas López-Manzanares Fernando , García-Soriano Lidia 
Published: January 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to identify and characterise bioclimatic strategies of traditional earthen architecture in a specific territory, the Valencian region of La Serranía. These constructions were built in relation to their surrounding geography or climate through several mechanisms facing the action of solar radiation, water, wind, etc.

Design/methodology/approach
The research methodology is based on a comparative analysis of selected case studies representing the constructions and typologies of traditional earthen heritage in a territory with similar geography and climate, albeit with certain zonal limitations.

Findings
The results show that these constructions built with earth offer a global solution to environmental conditioning factors of the region by a series of strategies formalised at urban, architectural and constructive level, either independently or jointly. Although climate variations affect its behaviour, traditional earthen architecture seeks compactness to reach indoor comfort.

Originality/value
Traditional earthen architecture is a valuable heritage in danger which has been devaluated until several years in this remote region. Therefore, prior knowledge of its bioclimatic strategies and formal constitution is essential to establishing heritage intervention criteria and proposals adapted to its geographical, socio-cultural and socio-economic context.
Analysis of a low-cost anthropomorphic sensory platform for the world first minibus test
Authors: Stopforth Riaan , Proctor-Parker Craig , Davrajh Shaniel 
Published: January 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper includes results of some of the tests involved for the design and implementation of low-cost crash anthropomorphics (ATPs) fitted with sensory systems to measure forces that would have been experienced by passengers in the vehicle, commonly used for public transport within South Africa.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper presents the description of the implemented low cost ATPs and the analysis of the data obtained from the sensory system within the torso of the ATPs and in the head of a single ATP, to identify if a documented threshold is exceeded. The autopsy of the ATPs is performed to identify injuries.

Findings
The recorded results showed the type of injuries that could have occurred when an accident has occurred with occupant in the minibus taxi. The autopsy performed on the ATPs showed feasible injuries that could be obtained by a person in a similar scenario.

Research limitations/implications
The ATPs were to be designed and constructed with the sensory system, with a budget of ZAR13,000/US$1,000.

Originality/value
The contributions of this paper are as follows: present the test results of two ATPs, and discuss them, for a loss of control of a minibus on a wet surface, which has been indicated as a world first test; And identify the need for a data fusion of sensory information to evaluate the injuries with the autopsy performed.
The role of the police in anti-money laundering
Authors: Dujovski Nikola , Mojsoska Snezana 
Published: January 2019

Purpose
This paper aims to describe and discuss the role of the police in anti-money laundering, with particular reference to the situation in the Republic of Macedonia.

Design/methodology/approach
A doctrinal approach is used to describe the role of the police in anti-money laundering policy, as well as to discuss whether the police is the central and main body in the fight against this crime. Deductive and inductive methods are used to analyze the collected data about Macedonian activities, provided by domestic and international organizations and institutions. Government agencies, institutions and bodies with different capacities for identifying and combating money laundering are included.

Findings
According to global statistics, about $2tn is laundered annually. Money laundering directly affects general economic and social life and the entire development, which shows why the concerns about this phenomenon have been growing worldwide. The most important issue in combating money laundering refers to preventing and detecting the problem. The police have the central role in combating money laundering in the Republic of Macedonia, but they must co-operate with public prosecutors and other agencies to fight this crime with more success. Even though Macedonian legislation is harmonized with European Union (EU) directives, there are a lot of activities in the field of money laundering to be done to fulfill EU standards. Relevant collected data were acquired from MONEYVAL reports, annual reports from the Ministry of Interior, Public Bureau of Statistics and statistics from the public prosecutor’s office, including all published documents.

Originality/value
The paper answers questions related to the role and effectiveness of the police by examining different authorizations and powers. Different approaches in implementing the law are specified and suggestions to overcome “two voices” are given. A comparative approach is also used to demonstrate the number of criminal charges per year, mainly collected by the public prosecutor’s office. The authors analyze whether additional training is needed for the police. All institutions should collaborate with the police because money laundering offences may be disclosed during investigations of other offences.
Assessing the introduction of anti-money laundering regulations on bank stock valuation
Authors: Balani Henry 
Published: January 2019

Purpose
This paper aims to analyze the impact of the introduction of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations on bank stock valuations in the USA. Regulations can have a negative impact on financial returns as a result of increased operational costs, potentially driving down stock valuations and loss of profitability. However, regulations can also have a positive impact on valuations because of greater oversight and increased investor confidence. Findings are useful for assessing the market impact of future regulations.

Design/methodology/approach
Event studies and cross-sectional regression analysis are used to determine the impact on bank stock valuations together with specific characteristics of bank size and geographic headquarter location of the bank for identified AML regulations. Hypothesis related to the impact of the introduction of AML regulations are empirically tested based on the statistical significance of cumulative abnormal returns of markets.

Findings
AML regulations introduced in 1998 had a positive impact on bank stock valuations, while the USA PATRIOT Act legislation of 2001 had a negative impact. These findings suggest that recent AML regulation is a cost compliance burden for banks, where the costs of operations outweigh the benefits of improved processes. Larger banks see a more negative impact on their bank stock valuations compared to smaller banks, suggesting the market perceives greater cost and less profit for larger banks. Results also show that the location of bank’s headquarters does not significantly impact bank stock valuations.

Originality/value
This paper specifically focuses on the impact of AML regulations on the US banking sector, providing investors, academics and regulators additional insight on the market dynamics of regulations. Identifying whether the introduction of regulations has a significant impact on a bank’s performance will provide both banks and regulators clarity as to the net benefits associated with the current and future AML legislation.
The PRC exchange control-related compliance duties of Swiss banks towards PRC residents’ deposits
Authors: Liebeskind John 
Published: January 2019

Purpose
This paper aims to discuss the compliance duties of Swiss banks toward the Chinese exchange control in case of PRC residents’ deposits.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper matches the Swiss regulatory framework and practice in matter of banks diligence with that of the PRC exchange control and tentatively identifies the consequences resulting thereof for Swiss banks.

Findings
The paper finds that exchange control does fall within the scope of the Diligence Code. It suggests that banks should broadly interpret the related provisions. While in case of infringement, Chinese penalties can still be rated as a remote and moderate threat, they might strengthen. Meanwhile, the Swiss ones, under the Code, are serious.

Research limitations/implications
The paper does not cover other forms of overseas investment from China, namely, commercial investment. Besides, there is no related jurisprudence or practice as of yet; therefore, the findings of the paper need to be tested.

Practical implications
The paper suggests that the compliance officers of Swiss banks should familiarize themselves with the specificities of the PRC exchange control to anticipate the related risks.

Originality/value
Sino-Swiss compliance and bilateral assistance in financial matters are still unchartered waters. Because the Greater China market is of growing significance for Swiss banks, they might welcome early guidance to avoid repeating their mistakes with the USA and the EU.
A MEMS BPSK to ASK converter
Authors: Scerri Jeremy , Portelli Barnaby , Grech Ivan , Gatt Edward , Casha Owen 
Published: January 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the feasibility of using micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) to convert a binary phase shift keying (BPSK) signal to a simpler amplitude shift keying (ASK) scheme.

Design/methodology/approach
The prototype is designed within the SOIMUMPs® fabrication process constraints. The fabrication constraints imposed geometric limitations on what could be tested. These constraints were used to build a mathematical model, which in turn was used to optimize the response using MATLAB®. The optimized design was tested using finite element analysis with CoventorWare®, and finally lab tests on the fabricated device were performed to confirm theoretical predictions.

Findings
Theoretical predictions compared well with lab measurements on a prototype device measuring 2.9 mm2. The prototype was tested with a carrier frequency of 174 kHz at a BPSK data rate of 3 kHz and carrier amplitude of 6 V. With these parameters, ASK modulation indices of 0.96 and 0.94 were measured at the two output sensors.

Originality/value
This study provides a MEMS solution for BPSK to ASK conversion. The study also identifies what limits betterment of the modulation index and data rate. Such a device has potential application in wireless sensor network (WSN) nodes that have energy harvesters and sensors that are also built in MEMS. Being a MEMS device, it can facilitate integration in such WSN nodes and, hence, potentially reduce size and costs.
A methodology for setting the injection moulding process parameters for polymer rapid tooling inserts
Authors: Bagalkot Anurag , Pons Dirk , Clucas Don , Symons Digby 
Published: January 2019

Purpose
Polymer rapid tooling (PRT) inserts can be used as injection moulding (IM) cavities for prototyping and low volume production but lack the robustness of metal inserts. Metal inserts can withstand high injection pressure and temperature required, whereas PRT inserts may fail under similar parameters. The current method of parameter setting starts with using the highest pressure setting on the machine and then fine-tuning to optimize the process parameters. This method needs modification, as high injection pressures and temperatures can damage the PRT inserts. There is a need for a methodical process to determine the upper limits of moulding parameters that can be used without damaging the PRT inserts.

Design/methodology/approach
A case study analysis was performed to investigate the causes of failure in a PRT insert. From this, a candidate set-up process was developed to avoid start-up failure and possibly prolong tool life. This was then tested on a second mould, which successfully avoided start-up failure and moulded 54 parts before becoming unusable due to safety issues.

Findings
Process parameters that are critical for tool life are identified as mould temperature, injection pressure, injection speed, hold pressure and cooling time.

Originality/value
This paper presents a novel method for setting IM process parameters for PRT inserts. This has the potential to prevent failure at start up when using PRT inserts and possibly extend the operating life of the PRT inserts.
Herd Growth, Farm Organisation and Subsidies in the Dairy Sector of Russia and Kazakhstan
Authors: Petrick Martin , Götz Linde 
Published: January 2019

AbstractInitially taken as a template for farm restructuring after the demise of collective agriculture, the ‘Western family farm model’ has taken root in the former Soviet countries only belatedly and incompletely. We examine dairy structures in Russia and Kazakhstan and analyse the drivers of recent herd growth. We are specifically interested in the role of farm management and organisation, vertical integration, and the role of policy. Regression analysis based on a sample of 180 randomly selected commercial dairy farms, using an innovative simultaneous equation framework, shows that better herd management and access to milk marketing contracts were more effective in stimulating herd growth than current subsidy payments. We do not find evidence that milking plants belonging to corporate entities or even supra‐regional agroholdings grow more substantially than medium‐sized individual farms. Twenty‐five years after the end of central planning, structural change among commercial dairy farms in Russia and Kazakhstan appears similar in many ways to the patterns observed in the West more recently: smaller farms catch up in terms of herd growth and classical family‐run operations coexist with or even emulate vertically integrated agribusinesses based on hired labour. In moving toward this ‘new normal’ of farming structures, commercial dairy farms in Russia may even be a few steps ahead of their Western counterparts. At the same time, the still sizeable but stagnating group of subsistence producers in rural households finds no equivalent in the West.
Spatial models of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur stable isotope distributions (isoscapes) across a shelf sea: An INLA approach
Authors: St. John Glew Katie , Graham Laura J. , McGill Rona A. R. , Trueman Clive N. 
Published: January 2019

Abstract

Spatial models of variation in the isotopic composition of structural nutrients across habitats (isoscapes) offer information on physical, biogeochemical and anthropogenic processes occurring across space, and provide a tool for retrospective assignment of animals or animal products to their foraging area or geographic origin. The isotopic differences among reference samples used to construct isoscapes may vary spatially and according to non‐spatial terms (e.g. sampling date, or among individual or species effects). Partitioning variance between spatially dependent and spatially independent terms is a critical but overlooked aspect of isoscape creation with important consequences for the design of studies collecting reference data for isoscape creation and the accuracy and precision of isoscape models.

We introduce the use of integrated nested Laplace approximation (INLA) to construct isoscape models. Integrated nested Laplace approximation provides a computationally efficient framework to construct spatial models of isotopic variability explicitly addressing additional variation introduced by including multiple reference species (or other recognized sources of variance).

We present carbon, nitrogen and sulphur isoscape models extending over c. 1 million km2 of the UK shelf seas. Models were built using seven different species of jellyfish as spatial reference data and a suite of environmental correlates. Compared to alternative isoscape prediction methods, INLA‐spatial isotope models show high spatial precision and reduced variance. We briefly discuss the likely biogeochemical explanations for the observed spatial isotope distributions. We show for the first time that sulphur isotopes display systematic spatial variation across open marine shelf seas and may therefore be a useful additional tool for marine spatial ecology.

The INLA technique provides a promising tool for generating isoscape models and associated uncertainty surfaces where reference data are accompanied by multiple, quantifiable sources of uncertainty.
Prevention of rhabdomyolysis‐induced acute kidney injury – A DASAIM/DSIT clinical practice guideline
Authors: Michelsen Jens , Cordtz Joakim , Liboriussen Lisbeth , Behzadi Meike T. , Ibsen Michael , Damholt Mette B. , Møller Morten H. , Wiis Jørgen 
Published: January 2019

BackgroundRhabdomyolysis‐induced acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious condition. We aimed to summarise the available evidence on this topic and provide recommendations according to current standards for trustworthy guidelines.MethodsThis guideline was developed using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE). The following preventive interventions were assessed: (a) fluids, (b) diuretics, (c) alkalinisation, (d) antioxidants, and (e) renal replacement therapy. Exclusively patient‐important outcomes were assessed.ResultsWe suggest using early rather than late fluid resuscitation (weak recommendation, very low quality of evidence). We suggest using crystalloids rather than colloids (weak recommendation, low quality of evidence). We suggest against routine use of loop diuretics as compared to none (weak recommendation, very low quality of evidence). We suggest against use of mannitol as compared to none (weak recommendation, very low quality of evidence). We suggest against routine use of any diuretic as compared to none (weak recommendation, very low quality of evidence). We suggest against routine use of alkalinisation with sodium bicarbonate as compared to none (weak recommendation, low quality of evidence). We suggest against the routine use of any alkalinisation as compared to none (weak recommendation, low quality of evidence). We suggest against routine use of renal replacement therapy as compared to none (weak recommendation, low quality of evidence). For the remaining PICO questions, no recommendations were issued.ConclusionThe quantity and quality of evidence supporting preventive interventions for rhabdomyolysis‐induced AKI is low/very low. We were able to issue eight weak recommendations and no strong recommendations.
Shifting Age of Peak Binge Drinking Prevalence: Historical Changes in Normative Trajectories Among Young Adults Aged 18 to 30
Authors: Patrick Megan E. , Terry‐McElrath Yvonne M. , Lanza Stephanie T. , Jager Justin , Schulenberg John E. , O'Malley Patrick M. 
Published: January 2019

BackgroundThis study examined the extent to which the developmental pattern of prevalence of binge drinking in the past 2 weeks from ages 18 through 30 has changed across 29 cohorts of U.S. young adults, and whether the changes differed by gender.MethodsAnalyses used national longitudinal data from 58,019 12th‐grade students (from graduating high school classes 1976 to 2004) participating in the Monitoring the Future study followed through modal age 30 (with age 29/30 data collected from 1987 to 2016). Weighted time‐varying effect modeling was used to model cohort group differences in age‐related patterns of binge drinking.ResultsThe age of peak binge drinking prevalence increased across cohorts (from age 20 in 1976 to 1985 to 22 in 1996 to 2004 for women, and from 21 in 1976 to 1985 to 23 in 1996 to 2004 for men). Historical change in the developmental pattern of binge drinking across all ages of young adulthood differed for men and women. Even after controlling for key covariates, women in the more recent cohort group reported significantly higher binge drinking prevalence than women in earlier cohorts from ages 21 through 30. Men in the more recent cohort group reported higher binge drinking prevalence at ages 25 to 26, but prevalence levels then converged to those seen in earlier cohort groups by age 30.ConclusionsAn older age of peak binge drinking and a decreased rate of decline in the prevalence of binge drinking in later young adulthood among more recent cohorts have resulted in an extension of individual and societal risks associated with binge drinking, particularly for women, across young adulthood. High‐risk alcohol use prevention efforts are needed throughout at least the third decade of life.
Biocontrol of Harrisia cactus Harrisia martinii by the mealybug Hypogeococcus festerianus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in salt‐influenced habitats in Australia
Authors: Houston Wayne A , Elder Rod 
Published: January 2019

AbstractThis study provides new information on the efficacy of Harrisia mealybug Hypogeococcus festerianus Lizer y Trelles control of Harrisia cactus Harrisia martinii, a major weed of grazing lands, after the last reported field assessments in 1985. In particular, the effectiveness of H. festerianus in a salt‐influenced environment, on the marine plains of tropical Australia, was evaluated, under both high‐density and low‐density Harrisia cactus cover conditions. Effectiveness of the biocontrol agent was evaluated by assessing mealybug occurrence levels and groundcover estimates of Harrisia cactus over time. Similar to studies from the 1970s, mealybugs reduced dense stands of Harrisia cactus to low levels within 4 years, although plants were only killed after being heavily infected for a few years. New plants were also infected with mealybugs and did not reach more than one or two small unhealthy stems in size. For the first time, successful inoculation of relatively sparse infestations of Harrisia cactus infestations was demonstrated. The mealybug established in ~70% of treated clumps and, as in dense infestations, substantial mortality and reduction in area of cactus cover was apparent 4 years post‐inoculation. The Harrisia mealybug also dispersed to adjacent uninfested areas at two locations, indicating that sustainable long‐term biocontrol may be possible even in low‐density infestations. This study confirmed the efficacy of H. festerianus as a control agent in these physically extreme marine plain environments in both dense and scattered populations. The relatively low effort (a few ad hoc releases) to achieve establishment and natural dispersal to low‐density situations as compared with annual herbicide control efforts augurs well for real‐world situations where grazers are time constrained.