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Investigation of facilities management practices for providing feedback during the design development and review stages
Authors: Fatayer Fadi A. , Hassanain Mohammad A. , Abdallah Abdullatif , Al-Hammad Abdul-Mohsen 
Published: March 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the current practices of the early facilities management (FM) involvement during the design development and review stages (DDRS), and recommend activities aimed at achieving better integration.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive literature review was conducted to ascertain the challenges faced by the integrated design team (IDT) in the absence of the facilities managers’ review of design solutions, and underscore the significance of the early involvement of facilities managers during the DDRS. A questionnaire survey was then developed for collecting data on eight aspects of the current practices of early FM involvement during the DDRS. The questionnaire survey was administered to the FM departments of 13 long established, public universities in Saudi Arabia. Ten responses were obtained and analyzed.FindingsThe findings suggest that the early involvement of the FM department enhances the operation and maintenance of facilities. This has been measured through reductions in the number of architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning defects.Practical implicationsRecommendations were provided to facilitate the process of integrating the practices of two influential stakeholders of building projects. These recommendations encompass the need for maintainability considerations at the early schematic stage, the necessity of direct contact between the two parties and the necessity of facility managers’ increased familiarity of the design stage activities, among other recommendations. In this way, the study promotes the awareness of the significance of integrating FM with the IDT at the DDRS.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature and practice by presenting a detailed analysis of the integration process between the FM department and the IDT. Furthermore, the outcomes of the integration between the parties were measured to assess the effectiveness of the collaboration and highlight the possible areas of improvement.
Public debt, foreign direct investment and economic growth dynamics
Authors: Onafowora Olugbenga , Owoye Oluwole 
Published: March 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the dynamic and long-run relationships among public debt, FDI and output growth in five individual Caribbean countries over the period 1975–2015.Design/methodology/approachZivot and Andrews (1992) unit root test with structural break is used to examine the stationarity of the variables and then the autoregressive distributed lag bounds testing procedure is used to ascertain existence of cointegration among them. Finally, order-invariant generalized forecast error variance decomposition (GFEVD) is used to establish the strength of the causal relationship between the examined variables.FindingsThe results confirm that the examined variables are cointegrated. FDI, domestic investment, trade openness, human capital (HC) and institutional quality were found to have significantly positive effects on economic growth, while higher public debt and inflation rates hampered growth. GFEVD revealed unidirectional Granger causality running from FDI to economic growth in two countries; unidirectional causality from growth to FDI in two other countries; and bidirectional causality between growth and FDI in one other country. The results also indicate one-way causality from output growth to public debt in three countries and bidirectional causality between these two variables in two other countries.Practical implicationsThe implication is that the Caribbean Governments may need to adopt effective debt management as a major policy and intensify efforts at utilizing loans obtained judiciously for human and capital projects that have direct positive net present value but, to secure strong and inclusive growth, these strategies must be linked to policies that enhance macroeconomic stability and the quality of their institutions, encourage capital inflows and domestic investmentsvis-à-visdomestic savings, and increase HC and trade earnings.Originality/valueIn contrast to extant studies of the public debt–FDI–output growth nexus, this study controls for the possibility of structural breaks in unit root tests along with performing bounds test for cointegration, variance decomposition analysis, Granger causality tests, and CUSUM and CUSUMSQ tests for the stability of the dynamic output growth model. This is a unique contribution to the existing literature, and highlights the originality value of this paper.
Sincerity or ploy? An investigation of corporate social responsibility campaigns
Authors: Childs Michelle , Woo Hongjoo , Kim Seeun 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaigns have become increasingly popular among fashion apparel brands to reduce environmental impacts of their operations and position themselves as sustainable. In light of attribution theory, this paper aims to investigate how aspects of a CSR campaign affect consumers’ perceptions of brand authenticity, brand attitudes and CSR attitudes.

Design/methodology/approach
This research is based on a 2 (brand image: sustainable vs disposable brand) × 2 (message source: brand website vs news article) between-subjects experimental design with random assignment to conditions and manipulation checks.

Findings
When exposed to messages about CSR campaigns, consumers have more favorable perceptions of brand authenticity, brand attitudes and CSR attitudes for a sustainable brand than for a disposable brand, particularly when consumers view information about a CSR campaign on the brand’s website. However, this is not true for disposable brands when CSR campaigns are promoted through a news source.

Practical implications
Sustainable brands can derive benefits by strategically partnering with causes through CSR campaigns, particularly when their campaigns are promoted through their brand’s website (vs news source). However, brands that offer disposable products (e.g. fast fashion brands) should exercise caution when implementing these campaigns; CSR campaigns may confuse customers as they do not align with the everyday practices of disposable brands.

Originality/value
As the apparel industry faces increased scrutiny for negative impacts on the environment, this study helps to understand whether customers perceive CSR campaigns as trustworthy and authentic, or as ploys aimed at creating more positive brand images.
A multilevel study on the causal relationship in association network of work stress
Authors: Yang Fu-Chiang , Kao Rui-Hsin , Cho Cheng-Chung 
Published: March 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the causal correlation between the work stress of immigration officers (IOs) and the cross-level effect of social support.Design/methodology/approachA multilevel model was used to analyze the quantitative data obtained from 231 IOs in Taiwan, who served as the research objects.FindingsFrom the results of this study, it was found that a positive significant relationship existed between role conflict and work stress, as well as between work stress and job burnout. Also, cross-level context and moderating effect for the relationship between social support and work stress, as well as between social support, work stress and job burnout were obtained.Originality/valueThis study only considered IOs in airports and ports. Therefore, it is necessary to determine if other topics of organizational behavior, such as the leadership of supervisors, organizational climate and work values of IOs, have a positive moderating effect. In this regard, it is recommended that a longitudinal study should be conducted in the future.
Measuring perspective taking among police recruits
Authors: Inzunza Miguel , Stenlund Tova , Wikström Christina 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
Perspective taking (PT), as part of the empathy concept, is an important ability in the police profession. It is important to understand how PT can be measured, but also whether it changes over time. The purpose of this paper is to compare the outcomes of three different measures of PT, and to see whether police students’ PT changes at different stages of their education.

Design/methodology/approach
Three measures, one self-reported and two objective tests, were administered to Swedish National Police recruits at three distinct stages of their police training. The outcomes of the measures were psychometrically analyzed, after which associations between measures and between-group differences were assessed.

Findings
The result showed that the measures provided results that were in line with what had been reported in earlier studies. There were no significant correlations between the total scores of the three measures, yet students who graded their abilities higher on the subjective instrument did perform better on one of the objective tests. The findings also showed that recruits in later parts of their training self-reported significantly lower PT values than recruits at the beginning of their training.

Originality/value
This study adds knowledge on the ability of different types of instruments to measure PT and how this construct may develop over time among police recruits.
Case exercises in an introduction to management course: a structured approach to increase student engagement
Authors: Lewis Michael S. , Frkal Robin Ayers 
Published: March 2019

Research methodology
Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to test the effectiveness of the case exercise process as it relates to increasing student participation and engagement. Surveys were used as a data collection method where students self-reported their participation.

Case overview/synopsis
This research paper argues that class engagement and participation is a process that must be learned by students. To this end, it presents a case exercise process designed particularly for the introduction to management class that helps students to learn and apply management theory while increasing their engagement. While each element of the process is not new, the integration of the elements into a process that is structured and repeated throughout the semester adds value to student participation. Empirical data demonstrated that students increased their participation in classes that used the case exercise process over traditional lecture classes.

Complexity academic level
This paper is relevant for faculty members seeking to use case exercises in teaching undergraduate management courses, particularly introductory management courses.
Local leaders and the distribution of central government funds: Evidence from 18 European democracies
Authors: COMAN EMANUEL EMIL 
Published: March 2019

AbstractThis article looks at the relationship between the political affiliation of local leaders and the distribution of government funds with the help of a new dataset on local elections from 18 European countries between 2000 and 2013. It finds that central governments are more likely to target regions with high density of local councils affiliated with the parties in government only under certain institutional arrangements. The relationship exists where local councils enjoy little power and thus are less able to claim credit for the funds independent of the central government. The relationship is also present where local leaders are involved in the selection of candidates for national office.
Populism and feminist politics: The cases of Finland and Spain
Authors: KANTOLA JOHANNA , LOMBARDO EMANUELA 
Published: March 2019

AbstractWhile populism has been subject to growing scholarly interest, its relationship to feminist politics has remained conspicuously understudied. This article investigates this relationship by analysing two cases of European populism: left populism in Spain (Podemos), and right populism in Finland (the Finns Party). The questions asked, and the challenges posed to feminist politics from populist political forces are intriguing: How is feminist politics articulated in both left and right populism? What differences can be discerned between left and right populism for feminist politics? To explore this, the article analyses three core dimensions: (1) political representation: descriptive representation (numbers of women, men and minority positions) and substantive representation (policy content in relation to gender equality); (2) populist parties’ formal and informal gender institutions such as internal quotas, gender equality plans and institutional culture; and (3) dedicated spaces for feminist politics such as women's sections or feminist groups. It is argued that political ideology matters for feminist politics, and while left parties are more responsive to feminist concerns and populism poses specific problems for feminist politics, it is the gendered culture of political parties that ensures both left and right parties are problematic for feminist politics.
Enhanced production of individual ganoderic acids by integrating Vitreoscilla haemoglobin expression and calcium ion induction in liquid static cultures of Ganoderma lingzhi
Authors: Xu Jun‐Wei , Yue Tong‐Hui , Yu Xuya , Zhao Peng , Li Tao , Li Na 
Published: March 2019

SummaryGanoderic acids produced by Ganoderma exhibit anticancer and antimetastatic activities. A novel approach by combining Vitreoscilla haemoglobin (VHb) expression and calcium ion induction was developed to enhance ganoderic acid (GA) production in liquid static cultures of G. lingzhi. The maximum contents of GA‐O, GA‐S and GA‐Me were 1451.33 ± 67.50, 1431.23 ± 79.74 and 1283.81 ± 85.13 μg per 100 mg cell weight, respectively under the integrated approach, which are the highest contents as ever reported in Ganoderma. The contents of squalene and lanosterol were increased by 2.0‐ and 3.0‐fold in this case compared with those in the control. The transcription levels of 3‐hydroxy‐3‐methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase, farnesyl‐diphosphate synthase, squalene synthase and cytochrome P450 CYP5150L8 were upregulated by 2.56‐, 3.31‐, 2.59‐ and 6.12‐fold respectively. Additionally, the expression of VHb improved the ratio of type I to type II GA in liquid static cultivation of G. lingzhi. The transcription levels of cyp512a2, cyp512v2 and cyp512a13, candidate cytochrome P450 genes involved in oxidative modification of the lanostane skeleton in GA biosynthesis, were also increased by 2.28‐, 2.65‐ and 3.54‐fold in the VHb‐expressing strain respectively. Our results illustrated that the approach described here efficiently improved GA production in G. lingzhi fermentation.
Evaluation of osimertinib efficacy according to body surface area and body mass index in patients with non‐small cell lung cancer harboring an EGFR mutation: A prospective observational study
Authors: Ono Taihei , Igawa Satoshi , Ozawa Takahiro , Kasajima Masashi , Ishihara Mikiko , Hiyoshi Yasuhiro , Kusuhara Seiichiro , Nishinarita Noriko , Fukui Tomoya , Kubota Masaru , Sasaki Jiichiro , Hisashi Mitsufuji , Katagiri Masato , Naoki Katsuhiko 
Published: March 2019

BackgroundOsimertinib is recommended for non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with EGFR mutation; however, it is unclear whether body size variables affect the efficacy of osimertinib in such patients. This study assessed the potential effect of body surface area (BSA) and body mass index (BMI) on osimertinib chemotherapy in patients with T790M‐positive advanced NSCLC who progress on prior EGFR‐tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs).MethodsWe conducted a prospective observational cohort study. Median BSA and BMI were used as cut‐off values to evaluate the impact of body size variables on osimertinib chemotherapy.ResultsThe median BSA and BMI of 47 patients were 1.50 m2 and 21.5 kg/m2, respectively. Clinical outcomes did not significantly differ between the high and low BSA groups, with response rates of 59.1% and 56.0% (P = 0.83) and progression‐free survival (PFS) of 7.6 and 9.1 months (P = 0.69), respectively. Similarly, there were no significant differences between the high and low BMI groups relative to response rates, which were 60.8% and 54.1% (P = 0.64), respectively, and PFS, which was 7.6 months in both groups (P = 0.38). No significant differences were observed among toxicity profiles in relation to BSA or BMI. Multivariate analysis identified better performance status, young age, and EGFR exon 19 deletion as independent favorable predictors of PFS.ConclusionThe efficacy of osimertinib does not significantly vary relative to body size variables of patients with T790M‐positive NSCLC who progress on prior EGFR‐TKIs.
High‐risk social drinkers and heavy drinkers display similar rates of alcohol consumption
Authors: Sloan Matthew E. , Gowin Joshua L. , Janakiraman Roshni , Ester Corbin D. , Stoddard Joel , Stangl Bethany , Ramchandani Vijay A. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractAlcohol consumption is often assessed over weeks to months, but few attempts have been made to characterize alcohol consumption rates at the level of an individual drinking session. Here, we aimed to compare the rate of alcohol consumption in social drinkers at high risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and heavy drinkers. One hundred and sixty social drinkers and 48 heavy drinkers participated in an alcohol self‐administration study. Social drinkers were classified as low risk or high risk for AUD based on sex, impulsivity, and family history of alcoholism. Participants received a priming dose of intravenous alcohol to assess alcohol‐induced craving and completed a 125‐minute intravenous alcohol self‐administration session to assess rate of achieving a binge‐level exposure (blood alcohol concentration greater than or equal to 80 mg%). There were no differences between rates of binging in high‐risk and heavy drinkers (hazard ratio = 0.87; 95% CI, 0.48‐1.56). Heavy drinkers reported higher levels of craving than high‐risk and low‐risk drinkers at baseline. However, following a priming dose of alcohol, there were no longer differences in craving between high‐risk and heavy drinkers. These results indicate that high‐risk social drinkers demonstrate binging behavior that is similar to heavy drinkers, which may be driven by alcohol‐induced craving. Prospective studies are needed to elucidate whether these patterns of craving and consumption in high‐risk social drinkers are predictive of future AUD.
Significant association of rare variant p.Gly8Ser in cardiac sodium channel β4‐subunit SCN4B with atrial fibrillation
Authors: Xiong Hongbo , Yang Qin , Zhang Xiaoping , Wang Pengxia , Chen Feifei , Liu Ying , Wang Pengyun , Zhao Yuanyuan , Li Sisi , Huang Yufeng , Chen Shanshan , Wang Xiaojing , Zhang Hongfu , Yu Dong , Tan Chencheng , Fang Cheng , Huang Yuan , Wu Gang , Wu Yanxia , Cheng Xiang , Liao Yuhua , Zhang Rongfeng , Yang Yanzong , Ke Tie , Ren Xiang , Li Hui , Tu Xin , Xia Yunlong , Xu Chengqi , Chen Qiuyun , Wang Qing K. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractAtrial fibrillation (AF) affects 33.5 million individuals worldwide. It accounts for 15% of strokes and increases risk of heart failure and sudden death. The voltage‐gated cardiac sodium channel complex is responsible for the generation and conduction of the cardiac action potential, and composed of the main pore‐forming α‐subunit Nav1.5 (encoded by the SCN5A gene) and one or more auxiliary β‐subunits, including Navβ1 to Navβ4 encoded by SCN1B to SCN4B, respectively. We and others identified loss‐of‐function mutations in SCN1B and SCN2B and dominant‐negative mutations in SCN3B in patients with AF. Three missense variants in SCN4B were identified in sporadic AF patients and small nuclear families; however, the association between SCN4B variants and AF remains to be further defined. In this study, we performed mutational analysis in SCN4B using a panel of 477 AF patients, and identified one nonsynonymous genomic variant p.Gly8Ser in four patients. To assess the association between the p.Gly8Ser variant and AF, we carried out case‐control association studies with two independent populations (944 AF patients vs. 9,81 non‐AF controls in the first discovery population and 732 cases and 1,291 controls in the second replication population). Significant association was identified in the two independent populations and in the combined population (p = 4.16 × 10−4, odds ratio [OR] = 3.14) between p.Gly8Ser and common AF as well as lone AF (p = 0.018, OR = 2.85). These data suggest that rare variant p.Gly8Ser of SCN4B confers a significant risk of AF, and SCN4B is a candidate susceptibility gene for AF.
Systematic Review of Clinimetric Instruments to determine the severity of Non‐segmental Vitiligo
Authors: Peralta‐Pedrero María Luisa , Morales‐Sánchez Martha Alejandra , Jurado‐Santa Cruz Fermín , De la Torre‐García Mónica Elizabeth , Cruz‐Peralta Eduardo Sinaí , Olguín‐García María Guadalupe 
Published: March 2019

AbstractThis systematic review of measurement instruments for vitiligo outcomes included validation articles published from 2011 to May 2018. According to the PRISMA statement, the search was carried out in EMBASE (via OvidSP); MEDLINE (via OvidSP and PubMed). The COSMIN taxonomy will be used to define the measurement properties. Inclusion criteria were original studies reporting measuring properties. Exclusion criteria were clinical trials using scales whose measurement properties were not assessed, studies of cross‐cultural adaptation, scales focused on other aspects of the disease such as quality of life, satisfaction, disease's burden. Fourteen studies were identified, which described 15 instruments to measure vitiligo outcomes. Nine of them, measured properties related to the severity of the disease: Vitiligo extent score (VES), Self‐Assessment Vitiligo Extent Score (SA‐VES), Self‐Assessed Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (SAVASI), Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (VASI), Vitiligo European Task Force assessment (VETFa), Vitíligo Noticeability Scale (VNS), Koebner's phenomenon in vitiligo score (K‐VSCOR), Vitiligo Extent Tensity Index (VETI), Potential Repigmentation Index (PRI). The most effective tool to asses affected Body Surface Area (BSA) is VES. The VASI is useful to stratify by severity. There is not enough evidence to recommend the use of SAVASI. The VETFa does not offer any difference to calculate the affected BSA compared with the rule of 9's. The VNS and K‐VSCOR lack of reliability evidence.