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The friction effects for contact force analysis of three-axes CNC machine tool
Authors: Hwang Yunn-Lin , Ta Thi-Na 
Published: August 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to study the influence of friction on static and dynamic characteristics, as well as the strength and lifetime of a flexible three-axes computer numerical control (CNC) machine tool.

Design/methodology/approach
The machine tool is first modeled by using finite element method to analyze static structure with frictionless surface-to-surface contact type. Because the machine tool structure is becoming more and more sophisticated over time, the significant influence of contact conditions between structural elements on the dynamic characteristics of the whole structure must be considered. To examine the dynamic effects caused by inertia forces and displacement of moving bodies on contact stress, the coefficient of friction between two contact bodies is added to perform dynamic simulation and compare the results with the static analysis results.

Findings
Distribution of stress and contact forces in solid-flexible contact is also studied by using the fundamental dynamic characteristics of a bushing joint.

Originality/value
Finally, the influence of dynamic structure, cutting conditions and material properties on the strength and lifetime of the CNC machine tool is discussed by using fatigue analysis. Consequently, this research can be used for efficient simulation of structural dynamics, lifetime assessment and interactions of the real CNC machine with the machine tool structure in a virtual environment.
Acceptance and use predictors of fitness wearable technology and intention to recommend
Authors: Talukder Md Shamim , Chiong Raymond , Bao Yukun , Hayat Malik Babur 
Published: August 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to identify the key facilitators and inhibitors of fitness wearable technology (FWT) adoption and the intention to recommend this technology.

Design/methodology/approach
An innovative and integrated research model was developed by combining constructs from two well-established theoretical models, the extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2) and diffusion of innovation (DOI). The proposed research model was empirically validated using data collected from 392 respondents in China. The data was analyzed using the partial least squares method, a statistical analysis technique based on structural equation modeling.

Findings
The results indicate that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, habit, compatibility and innovativeness have significant direct and indirect effects on FWT adoption and the intention to recommend it. The significance of people’s intention to recommend FWT to others in social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, Weibo, and WeChat) is also confirmed.

Practical implications
The findings may facilitate the design and implementation of FWT products, applications and functionalities that can achieve high consumer acceptance and positive recommendations in social networks.

Originality/value
This study is among the first to investigate FWT adoption from behavioral, social and environmental perspectives. It also highlights the importance of social marketing campaigns and suggests directions of future wearable technology adoption research.
Phase-wise analysis of dynamic relationship among gold, crude oil, US dollar and stock market
Authors: Singh Narinder Pal , Sharma Sugandha 
Published: August 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the dynamic relationship among Gold, Crude oil, Indian Rupee-US Dollar and Stock market-Sensex (gold, oil, dollar and stock market (GODS)) in the pre-crisis, the crisis and the post-crisis periods in the Indian context.Design/methodology/approachThe authors use Johansen’s cointegration technique, Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), Vector Auto Regression, VEC Granger Causality/Block Exogeneity Wald Test, and Granger Causality and Toda Yamamoto modified Granger causality to study long-run relationship and causality.FindingsJohansen’s cointegration test results indicate that there is a long-run equilibrium relationship among the variables in the pre-crisis and the crisis periods but not in post-crisis period. VECM results report that none of four models of the variables show long-run causality in the pre-crisis period. During the crisis period, both crude oil and Sensex models show long-run causality. However, in some cases, results indicate short-run causality. The authors find one-way causality from USD and Sensex to crude oil, and from gold and Sensex to USD. Thus, the authors conclude that the relationship among GODS is dynamic across global financial crisis.Practical implicationsThe research findings of this study are vital to the large group of stakeholders and participants of gold, crude oil, US dollar and stock market in emerging economies like India. The results are useful to importers, exporters, government, policy makers, corporate houses, retail investors, portfolio managers, commodity traders, treasury and fund managers, other commercial traders, etc.Originality/valueThis study is one of its kinds as it investigates the relationship among GODS in India in different sub-periods like before, during and after the global financial crisis of 2008. None of the studies compare phase-wise relationship among GODS in the Indian context. The study contributes to the economic theory and the body of knowledge. It highlights the need to revisit the economic theory to explain the interplay mechanism among GODS.
Integrated care: mobilising professional identity
Authors: Best Stephanie , Williams Sharon 
Published: August 2018

PurposeIntegrated care has been identified as essential to delivering the reforms required in health and social care across the UK and other healthcare systems. Given this suggests new ways of working for health and social care professionals, little research has considered how different professions manage and mobilise their professional identity (PI) whilst working in an integrated team. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative cross-sectional study was designed using eight focus groups with community-based health and social care practitioners from across Wales in the UK during 2017.FindingsParticipants reported key factors influencing practice were communication, goal congruence and training. The key characteristics of PI for that enabled integrated working were open mindedness, professional trust, scope of practice and uniqueness. Blurring of boundaries was found to enable and hinder integrated working.Research limitations/implicationsThis research was conducted in the UK which limits the geographic coverage of the study. Nevertheless, the insight provided on PI and integrated teams is relevant to other healthcare systems.Practical implicationsThis study codifies for health and social care practitioners the enabling and inhibiting factors that influence PI when working in integrated teams.Originality/valueRecommendations in terms of how healthcare professionals manage and mobilise their PI when working in integrated teams are somewhat scarce. This paper identifies the key factors that influence PI which could impact the performance of integrated teams and ultimately, patient care.
Recordkeeping and disaster management in public sector institutions in Ghana
Authors: Asamoah Catherine , Akussah Harry , Musah Adams 
Published: August 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the disaster management procedures and measures adopted by public institutions in managing their information resources with a view to identifying possible problems and making recommendations for their resolution.Design/methodology/approachQuestionnaires, interviews and observation were used to collect data from 65 respondents from 19 ministries and five respondents from the Public Records and Archives Administration Department (PRAAD) and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO). Descriptive statistics and content analysis were used to analyze the data collected for the study.FindingsIn the 19 ministries surveyed, the findings revealed high levels of unpreparedness to manage disasters concerning public records. The study also revealed the exposure of the ministries to various kinds of risks in their operations, and the lack of coordination between the heads of public sector institutions, NADMO and PRAAD. Also, inadequate budgetary allocation for the records department of the ministries and PRAAD was identified.Research limitations/implicationsThe study concentrated on the headquarters (HQ) of the ministries because they are the administrative headquarters of public sector institutions and they make policies that are complied with by all the Regional and District branches as well as the Departments and Agencies in executing their tasks. The major limitation of the study was the inability of the researcher to cover all the ministries.Practical implicationsThe recommendations made included cooperation among heads of the ministries, PRAAD and NADMO to develop a national information disaster management plan for the effective management of public records and information and a comprehensive program in public institutions to orientate staff on information disaster management.Social implicationsThe study set the tone for public sector institutions and other institutions in the same area of operation to review the processes and procedures with regard to recordkeeping. Also, the study is anticipated to draw the attention of policy-makers (management of the ministries) and regulatory bodies in the field of records and disaster management (PRAAD and NADMO) to review their plans and policies to make provision for information disaster management.Originality/valueThe study is a research paper and critically looks at the disaster preparedness of public sector institutions in managing their records/information. It also examines whether there are any collaboration and coordination among public sector institutions in Ghana in having disaster preparedness and management plan to safeguard public records/information.
Reciprocal relationship between herpes zoster and cardiovascular diseases: A nationwide population‐based case–control study in Korea
Authors: Seo Hyun‐Min , Cha Myung‐Jin , Han Ju Hee , Han Kyungdo , Park Sang Hyun , Bang Chul Hwan , Lee Ji Hyun , Lee Jun Young , Choi Eue‐Keun , Park Young Min 
Published: August 2018

AbstractRecently, herpes zoster (HZ) has been identified as a risk factor for stroke, but there have been few studies on the relationship between HZ and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including myocardial infarction (MI) and heart failure (HF). The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk of HZ occurrence after CVD and the occurrence of CVD after HZ. This was a retrospective case–control study based on the National Health Insurance System claims database for 20 311 patients with HZ and 13 980 patients with CVD and 1:5 age‐ and sex‐matched control subjects for each from January 2006 to December 2013. We evaluated the reciprocal relationship between HZ and CVD including MI, ischemic stroke and HF. Severe HZ requiring hospitalization independently increased the risk of subsequent MI (hazard ratio [HR], 1.831; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.354–2.476)], ischemic stroke (HR, 1.523; 95% CI, 1.212–1.915) and HF (HR, 2.034; 95% CI, 1.615–2.562) during the study period. Likewise, patients with an episode of MI, ischemic stroke or HF were also at increased risk of HZ hospitalization (after MI: HR, 1.625; 95% CI, 1.144–2.308; after stroke: HR, 1.518; 95% CI, 1.177–1.957; and after HF: HR, 1.485, 95% CI 1.041–2.117). Our results suggest that there is a significant reciprocal relationship between severe HZ requiring hospitalization and CVD including MI, ischemic stroke and HF.
Development of Kasabach–Merritt phenomenon following vaccination: More than a coincidence?
Authors: Ji Yi , Chen Siyuan , Yang Kaiying , Xia Chunchao , Peng Suhua 
Published: August 2018

AbstractKasabach–Merritt phenomenon (KMP) occurred uniquely in patients with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) and tufted angioma (TA). We report the clinical characteristics of two patients with KHE involving the right upper arm. The patients demonstrated rapid enlargement of the lesion with severe KMP shortly after vaccination. Sirolimus was used to treat the KHE with KMP. The patients showed a quick normalization of the platelet level. The follow‐up examination revealed that the size of the mass was significantly decreased. This report raises the intriguing possibility that extrinsic factors may contribute to the development of KMP in the context of an already existing KHE.
Lipoxin A4 ameliorates renal ischaemia–reperfusion‐induced acute lung injury in rats
Authors: Liu Zhaohui , Qu Min , Yang Qiang , Chang Yulin 
Published: August 2018

SummaryLipoxin A4 (LA4), a bioactive product of arachidonic acid, has been shown to exert strong anti‐inflammatory activity. By contrast, the anti‐inflammatory action of LA4 in a renal ischaemia–reperfusion (RIR)‐mediated acute lung inflammation (ALI) model and the potential pathogenesis of the condition is still unclear. The aim of the current research was to investigate the effect of LA4 on RIR‐induced ALI. The rat ALI model was induced by RIR. LA4 was injected via the tail vein immediately after RIR. The results indicate that LA4 markedly inhibits inflammatory cells infiltration, attenuates myeloperoxidase activity, and reduces the concentration of inflammatory mediators and Toll‐like receptor 4 (TLR4) in RIR‐induced ALI. Furthermore, LA4 suppressed nuclear factor kappa B (NF‐κB) p65 and mitogen‐activated protein kinase (MAPK) activation. The protective effect of LA4 in RIR‐stimulated ALI was reversed by BOC‐2 (an antagonist of the LA4 receptor). These results indicate that LA4 exerts powerful anti‐inflammatory functions in RIR‐induced ALI by attenuating TLR4 expression via MAPK and NF‐κB signalling. Accordingly, LA4 might be an underlying treatment drug for RIR‐induced ALI.
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.): A Prospective Legume Crop to Offer Multiple Health Benefits Under Changing Climate
Authors: Akram Nudrat Aisha , Shafiq Fahad , Ashraf Muhammad 
Published: August 2018

AbstractPeanut is a multipurpose oil‐seed legume, which offer benefits in many ways. Apart from the peanut plant's beneficial effects on soil quality, peanut seeds are nutritious and medicinally and economically important. In this review, insights into peanut origin and its domestication are provided. Peanut is rich in bioactive components, including phenolics, flavonoids, polyphenols, and resveratrol. In addition, the involvement of peanut in biological nitrogen fixation is highly significant. Recent reports regarding peanut responses and N2 fixation ability in response to abiotic stresses, including drought, salinity, heat stress, and iron deficiency on calcareous soils, have been incorporated. As a biotechnological note, recent advances in the development of transgenic peanut plants are also highlighted. In this context, regulation of transcriptional factors and gene transfer for the development of stress‐tolerant peanut genotypes are of prime importance. Above all, this review signifies the importance of peanut cultivation and human consumption in view of the scenario of changing world climate in order to maintain food security.
Continuous intravenous infusion of insulin and heparin vs plasma exchange in hypertriglyceridemia‐induced acute pancreatitis
Authors: Jin Meng , Peng Jin Min , Zhu Hua Dong , Zhang Hui Min , Lu Bo , Li Yi , Qian Jia Ming , Yu Xue Zhong , Yang Hong 
Published: August 2018

ObjectiveAcute triglyceride‐lowering therapy is crucial in the early treatment of hypertriglyceridemia‐induced pancreatitis. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of continuous i.v. infusion of insulin and heparin therapy (IHT) and plasma exchange to lower triglyceride levels in the acute phase of hypertriglyceridemia‐induced pancreatitis.MethodsA retrospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary teaching hospital. Patients with hypertriglyceridemia‐induced pancreatitis were consecutively enrolled from 2012 to 2017. Serum triglyceride levels and clinical data during hospitalization were collected. The primary outcome was the rapid reduction of triglyceride levels.ResultsOf the 62 patients enrolled, 34 (54.8%) were treated with IHT and the others with plasma exchange. A reduced triglyceride level of (66.9 ± 21.5)% after the first plasma exchange session and that of (75.0 ± 14.6)% after the first day of IHT were observed. There were no significant differences in the reduction of triglyceride (F = 0.334), high sensitivity C‐reactive protein (F = 0.127) and the acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II score (F = 2.589) between the two groups (all P > 0.05). The medical cost during hospitalization was significantly lower in the IHT group than in the plasma exchange group (RMB [59 512.4 ± 23 645.1] vs RMB [89 461.9 ± 48 324.0], P < 0.05). Adverse effects were observed in six patients in the plasma exchange group but none in the IHT group.ConclusionAs a minimally invasive and economical strategy, IHT is effective and non‐inferior to plasma exchange in achieving a rapid reduction of triglyceride levels.
Feeling for Forgers: Character, Sympathy and Financial Crime in London during the Late Eighteenth Century
Authors: Milka Amy 
Published: August 2018

AbstractSympathy for forgers was not uncommon in the eighteenth century. This article reveals the emotional underside of the culture of credit, demonstrating the importance of emotions to understanding multivalent forms of capital such as ‘honour’ and ‘credit’. It explores the relationship between the courtroom and public opinion, and suggests that trials for forgery evoked a set of emotional responses that was specific to a particular emotional community. Using a history of emotions approach, the article explains how and why emotion was evoked, performed and interpreted within the courtroom space, and how this influenced eighteenth‐century attitudes to forgery.
Randomized Clinical Trial of Intravenous Acetaminophen as an Analgesic Adjunct for Older Adults With Acute Severe Pain
Authors: Chang Andrew K. , Bijur Polly E. , Ata Ashar , Campbell Caron , Pearlman Scott , White Deborah , Chertoff Andrew , Restivo Andrew , Gallagher E. John 
Published: August 2018

AbstractObjectivesOlder adults are at risk for undertreatment of pain. We examined intravenous (IV) acetaminophen as an analgesic adjunct to IV opioids in the care of older emergency department (ED) patients with acute severe pain.MethodsThis was a randomized clinical trial conducted in two EDs in the Bronx, New York. Eligible adults aged 65 years and older with acute severe pain were randomized to 0.5 mg of IV hydromorphone and 1 g of IV acetaminophen or 0.5 mg of IV hydromorphone and 100 mL of normal saline placebo. The primary outcome was the between group difference in improvement of numerical rating scale (NRS) pain scores at 60 minutes. Secondary outcomes were the between‐group differences in the proportion of patients who chose to forgo additional pain medications at 60 minutes; the proportion who developed side effects; the proportion who required rescue analgesia; and between‐group differences in NRS pain scores at 5, 15, 30, and 45 minutes.ResultsEighty‐one patients were allocated to each arm. Eighty patients in the IV acetaminophen arm and 79 patients in the placebo arm had sufficient data for analysis. At 60 minutes, patients in the hydromorphone + IV acetaminophen group improved by 5.7 NRS units while those in the hydromorphone + placebo group improved by 5.2 NRS units, for a difference of 0.6 NRS units (95% confidence interval [CI] = –0.4 to 1.5). A total of 28.7% of patients in the hydromorphone + IV acetaminophen group wanted more analgesia at 60 minutes versus 29.1% in the hydromorphone + placebo group, for a difference of –0.4% (95% CI = –14.3% to 13.5%). These differences were neither clinically nor statistically significant. Safety profiles were similar in both groups.ConclusionIn this randomized clinical trial, the addition of IV acetaminophen to IV hydromorphone as an adjunctive analgesic for acute, severe, pain in older adults provided neither clinically nor statistically superior pain relief when compared to hydromorphone alone within the first hour of treatment.
Fragmented QRS as a predictor of in‐hospital life‐threatening arrhythmic complications in ST‐elevation myocardial infarction patients
Authors: Attachaipanich Tanawat , Krittayaphong Rungroj 
Published: August 2018

AbstractBackgroundFragmented QRS (fQRS) complex is an electrocardiographic pattern that reflects the inhomogeneity of ventricular depolarization. The aims of this study were to determine the prognostic significance of fQRS for predicting in‐hospital life‐threatening arrhythmic complications in ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients, and to identify the most appropriate duration of cardiac rhythm monitoring in STEMI patients with fQRS.MethodsPatients diagnosed with and treated for STEMI at Siriraj Hospital (Bangkok, Thailand) during 2009–2012 were enrolled. Patients were divided according to fQRS status (having or not having fQRS) at hospital admission. The primary outcome was in‐hospital life‐threatening arrhythmic events, including sustained ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Time to last life‐threatening arrhythmic event from hospital admission was recorded.ResultsOf the 452 patients that were included, 96 patients (21.2%) had fQRS. There were significantly more life‐threatening arrhythmic events in the fQRS group than in the non‐fQRS group (22.9% vs. 4.5%, respectively; p < 0.001). Median (IQR) time to last life‐threatening arrhythmic event from hospital admission was significantly longer in fQRS than in non‐fQRS (6.58 hr [3.08–39.34] vs. 2.59 hr [1.75–5.75], respectively; p = 0.047). Multivariate analysis identified fQRS as an independent predictor of in‐hospital life‐threatening arrhythmic events (OR: 4.162, 95% CI: 1.669–10.384; p = 0.002).ConclusionsThe presence of fQRS complex on admission ECG was found to be an independent predictor of in‐hospital life‐threatening arrhythmic events in STEMI patients. Since the time to last life‐threatening arrhythmic event from admission was longer in fQRS than in non‐fQRS, cardiac rhythm monitoring longer than 24–48 hr may be needed in patients with fQRS.