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The role of CEO transformational leadership and innovation climate in exploration and exploitation
Authors: Zuraik Abdelrahman , Kelly Louise 
Published: June 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship among CEO transformational leadership, innovation climate and organizational innovation through exploration and exploitation.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire, designed as a self-reported survey, was distributed to individuals working in teams in US-based corporations, with a collected sample size of 215 organizations.FindingsResults show that CEO transformational leadership has a direct positive effect on organizational innovation and an indirect effect through innovation climate. CEO leadership is more impactful for exploitation, compared to innovation climate, which has more influence on exploration.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is the first to integrate CEO transformational leadership and innovation climate with exploration and exploitation outcomes. A research limitation is that there is a higher percentage of female than male respondents and a lower of percentage of female CEOs in this study. A further limitation is self-report which can lead to common method bias.Practical implicationsThe close connection among CEO transformational leadership, innovation climate and organizational innovation suggests that evaluating, supporting and training CEO transformational leadership becomes a vital activity for boards, investors and managers. If management wants to increase exploration, they should pay particular attention to creating a climate that is supportive of innovation. Organizations should recruit and train CEOs for transformational leadership and regularly assess climate to ensure innovation results.Originality/valueThe main contribution of this study is highlighting the role of innovation climate as a mediator between CEO transformational leadership and the outcome of organizational innovation which is measured by exploration and exploitation activities.
Understanding collaborative innovation from a dynamic capabilities perspective
Authors: Alford Philip , Duan Yanqing 
Published: June 2018

PurposeThis paper aims to understand the key factors affecting collaborative innovation in a destination management organisation from a dynamic capability perspective.Design/methodology/approachAn in-depth case study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with the CEO and Chairman of the destination management organisation (DMO) and internal DMO documents from 2011 to 2016. Thematic analysis was carried out on the data both deductively, with generic themes identified and informed by theory, and inductively, where detailed subthemes were developed from the data.FindingsThe success of innovation in the context of a DMO depends on having a strong base of microfoundations that underpin the DMO’s capabilities to sense and seize opportunities and reconfigure its assets for competitive advantage. Collaboration with the key players in the sector has been the essential elements of these microfoundations.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has been conducted within a single DMO case study. Future research should test the proposed models in different types of organisations and collaborative contexts.Practical implicationsThe proposed dynamic capability framework helps managers achieve collaborative innovation, leading to competitive advantage through better development of relevant capabilities.Originality/valueThe study represents a first attempt to understand the key factors enabling successful collaborative innovation in the context of DMOs, from a dynamic capability perspective. The unique opportunity of accessing information and witnessing the changes in a DMO over a period of five years enabled the authors to gain in-depth insights and comprehensive understanding as to why and how a UK DMO has been successful in enhancing its business performance through a successful collaborative innovation.
Peacefulness at home: impacts on international travel
Authors: Seabra Cláudia , Kastenholz Elisabeth , Abrantes José Luís , Reis Manuel 
Published: June 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of peacefulness in the tourists’ country of origin in their main decisions and behaviours when travelling internationally.

Design/methodology/approach
A sample of 600 international tourists from 49 countries was divided into five groups according to each respondent’s belonging to a country with a specific level of peacefulness, assessed by the Global Peace Index, to test differences in international travel decision and behaviour patterns.

Findings
Travel safety is a critical issue to most tourists, while the peacefulness level of travellers’ country of origin is an important key factor for understanding different travel behaviours and safety perceptions held when going on an international trip, namely, regarding involvement, risk and safety/insecurity perceptions.

Research limitations/implications
This is one of the few studies investigating the impact of peacefulness in the tourist’s country of origin on travel decisions and behaviours, based on the Global Peace Index. Additionally, this study responds to the call of the Prospect Theory regarding general consumption contexts, and adds to the Experiential Consumer Perspective, here applied to tourism consumption.

Practical implications
This study provides guidance to destination and tourism industry managers to attract and segment their market according to tourists’ country of origin, in accordance with its respective level of peacefulness as defined by the Global Peace Index, especially in destinations more affected by terrorism, war, political turmoil, crime and other safety risks.

Originality/value
No published study has tested the impact of peacefulness at home on tourists’ international travel behaviours and decisions yet.
Transforming self-driven learning using action research
Authors: Newman Eamonn , Farren Margaret 
Published: June 2018

Purpose
This purpose of this paper is to use autoethnographic methods to enable an individual to reflect on their learning practices and habits in their professional role in computing and data science.

Design/methodology/approach
Action reflection cycles with autoethnographic methods are used in this enquiry to examine and transform the self-driven learning in the role of a professional in the context of computing and data science. Data are collected using personal thoughts and emotions in order to determine to what degree the changes that are brought about are improving their learning practice.

Findings
An incongruity between espoused theory and theory-in-use is identified. In this paper the authors explore how engaging in reflection within the structure of an action research framework can change the learning behaviour of an individual, motivating them to engage more positively and consistently with self-directed learning in their workplace environment.

Research limitations/implications
Through analysis of reflective journals key aspects of personal and professional life that influences the individual’s approach to the learning tasks is identified. In addition, activity logs are maintained which collect information on the tasks that are undertaken. These activity logs are automatically generated using specific task-tracking software. Double-loop learning (Argyris and Schön, 1974) helps to identify the values that underpin the learning practice.

Practical implications
By resolving the tension created due to the incongruity of values, the individual has been able to find more motivation for learning and thus become more engaged in the learning process.

Social implications
Participation in the knowledge economy requires individuals to engage in continuous learning. Organisations that support individuals in continuous learning are best adapted to take advantage of emergent and evolving knowledge and skill requirements.

Originality/value
This paper examined the behaviour of an individual engaging in self-directed learning and showed how through engagement with reflection and critical self-analysis, he increased his motivation and efficiency for self-directed learning. The authors show how this skill becomes increasingly important in modern knowledge economy workplaces.
Transformational classroom leadership and workplace engagement
Authors: Pounder James S. , Stoffell Peter , Choi Edward 
Published: June 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to explore whether the transformational classroom leadership concept could describe the notion of the inspiring professor that the Gallup–Purdue survey (2014) found to be a major factor in enhancing college and university graduates’ workplace engagement.

Design/methodology/approach
Surveys of existing students and alumni of Lingnan University in Hong Kong were conducted to ascertain whether transformational classroom leadership is a proxy for the inspiring professor notion and to gauge the possible effect that transformational classroom leadership has on alumni workplace engagement.

Findings
The results of the study suggested a potential link between the experience of transformational classroom leadership and alumni subsequent levels of workplace engagement.

Research limitations/implications
The results should be treated as indicative only, given that the Hong Kong study was limited to one university, and the sample sizes were similarly limited.

Practical implications
Should further investigations confirm the Hong Kong results, this could trigger a shift in emphasis and resources in higher education from research to teaching. Furthermore, the nature of transformational classroom leadership provides tremendous scope for establishing a professional development framework based on the model.

Originality/value
This is the first study that has explored the link between transformational classroom leadership and alumni levels of workplace engagement.
Challenges faced by Malaysian private HLIs in providing quality education: a thematic analysis
Authors: Anis Azilah , Islam Rafikul , Abdullah Nur Anisah 
Published: June 2018

Purpose
The paper aims to identify the emerging themes on the challenges faced by the Malaysian private higher learning institutions (HLIs) in the provision of providing quality education.

Design/methodology/approach
Semi-structured interviews were purposively conducted with 29 of the Malaysian private HLI internal and external stakeholders ranging from the relevant personnel of the institutions (the quality director, administrators and senior academics), regulatory agencies, prospective employer, students and parents. Thematic analysis was then applied to analyze the participants’ responses in determining and clarifying the challenges faced by the Malaysian private HLIs in the issue of providing quality education.

Findings
Eight overarching themes were identified, namely, Academics, Facilities, Students, Programs and curriculum, Competition, Accreditation, Finance and Research. Academics represent the most frequent challenge raised by the participants, whereas Research emerged as the least mentioned challenge during the interview sessions.

Research limitations/implications
The present paper focused solely on Malaysian private HLIs, and thus, the findings may not be applicable to the foreign private HLIs that are operating in Malaysia as well as to the public HLIs.

Originality/value
The findings are expected to provide valuable guidelines to the Malaysian Private HLIs in areas where resources need to be critically disbursed. To the regulatory agencies and policy-makers, the findings could enlighten them on the difficulties faced by these privately funded institutions so that further policies can be designed and implemented to assist these institutions in their operations and long-term survival.
Impact of chronic urticaria on quality of life and work in Japan: Results of a real‐world study
Authors: Itakura Asako , Tani Yumiko , Kaneko Naoko , Hide Michihiro 
Published: June 2018

AbstractLittle attention has been given to the burden of chronic urticaria (CU) in Japan compared with other skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis. The primary objective of the RELEASE study was to evaluate the real‐life quality‐of‐life impairment in CU patients in Japan. Data were collected from 1443 urticaria, 1668 AD and 435 psoriatic patients; 552 urticaria patients who presented urticaria symptoms for over 6 weeks were defined as CU. The mean Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) total score was 4.8, 6.1 and 4.8 in CU, AD and psoriatic patients, respectively. Disease control of urticaria evaluated by the Urticaria Control Test (UCT) and DLQI exhibited a strong correlation with a Spearman's rank correlation coefficient of −0.7158. CU and AD patients had relatively higher scores in all Work Productivity and Activity Impairment – General Health subscales except for absenteeism. At the time of the survey, approximately 64% of CU patients reported UCT scores of <12 and demonstrated higher work productivity loss and activity impairment versus patients with UCT scores of ≥12. Patients with lower UCT scores also displayed a higher percentage of dissatisfaction with their health state and the treatment they received. Approximately 85% of patients with CU had visited dermatology clinics, and less than 20% had visited hospital, indicating existence of a highly burdened population outside specialized centers. These results highlight the unmet medical needs of CU patients, suggesting the need to increase awareness of CU burden among both physicians and patients and to pursue improved real‐life patient care.
Prenatal exposures and birth indices, and subsequent risk of polycystic ovary syndrome: a national registry‐based cohort study
Authors: Valgeirsdottir H , Vanky E , Sundström‐Poromaa I , Roos N , Løvvik TS , Stephansson O , Wikström A‐K 
Published: June 2018

ObjectiveTo study the associations between prenatal exposures and risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).DesignNational registry‐based cohort study.SettingSweden.PopulationGirls born in Sweden during the years 1982–1995 (n = 681 123).MethodsThe girls were followed until the year 2010 for a diagnosis of PCOS. We estimated the associations between maternal body mass index (BMI), smoking, and size at birth with the risk of developing a PCOS diagnosis. Risks were calculated by adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs).Main outcome measuresA diagnosis of PCOS at 15 years of age or later.ResultsDuring the follow‐up period 3738 girls were diagnosed with PCOS (0.54%). Girls with mothers who were overweight or obese had 1.5–2.0 times higher risk of PCOS (aHR 1.52, 95% CI 1.36–1.70; aHR 1.97, 95% CI 1.61–2.41, respectively), compared with girls born to mothers of normal weight. The risk of PCOS was increased if the mother smoked during pregnancy (1–9 cigarettes/day, aHR 1.31, 95% CI 1.18–1.47; ≥10 cigarettes/day, aHR 1.44, 95% CI 1.27–1.64). Being born small for gestational age (SGA) was associated with a later diagnosis of PCOS in crude estimates, but the association was not significant after adjusting for maternal factors.ConclusionsMaternal smoking and increased BMI appear to increase the risk of PCOS in offspring. The association between SGA and the development of PCOS appears to be mediated by maternal factors.Tweetable abstractSmoking during pregnancy and high maternal BMI are associated with PCOS diagnosis in the offspring.
A character strength intervention in 11 inclusive Finnish classrooms to promote social participation of students with special educational needs
Authors: Vuorinen Kaisa , Erikivi Anne , Uusitalo‐Malmivaara Lotta 
Published: June 2018

Positive education aims at making strengths visible in every learner. This paper presents one of the few structured positive education interventions in Finnish inclusive classrooms. Our controlled 16‐week intervention in 11 inclusive classes (from 4th to 6th graders, age 10–13 years, Ninterv = 175 including 17 students with SEN having a variety of learning challenges, Ncontr = 78) focused on explicit teaching of strengths in character and their usage in order to promote social skills, well‐being and learning skills. Seven quantitative self‐report measures, Social competence (Empathy and Anti‐Aggression subscales), Strength usage, Grit (Consistency of Interest and Perseverance of Effort subscales), Global happiness, School‐related happiness, Schoolwork Engagement Inventory (EDA, energy, dedication, absorption) and Mindset comprised the students’ pre‐test–post‐test battery. In addition, seven teachers were interviewed. The intervention group of students with SEN advanced over the other groups in Grit Consistency of interest subscale and in EDA. In teacher interviews, increased group cohesion and classroom spirit were documented. Interviews revealed six dominant discourses, praise, well‐being, good interaction, the significance of encounters, the need for additional education and the discourse of doubt and challenges. In particular, being able to name strengths in others and support one another had grown during the intervention.
Medicaid Incentives for Preventing Chronic Disease: Effects of Financial Incentives for Smoking Cessation
Authors: Witman Allison , Acquah Joseph , Alva Maria , Hoerger Thomas , Romaire Melissa 
Published: June 2018

ObjectiveTo test the effectiveness of financial incentives for smoking cessation in the Medicaid population.Data SourcesSecondary data from the Medicaid Incentives for Prevention of Chronic Disease (MIPCD) program and Medicaid claims/encounter data from 2010 to 2015 for five states.Study DesignBeneficiaries were randomized into receipt or no receipt of financial incentives. We ran multivariate regression models testing the impact of financial incentives on the use of counseling services, smoking behavior, and Medicaid expenditures and utilization.Data ExtractionParticipating states provided Medicaid eligibility, claims and encounters, program enrollment, and incentivized service use data.Principal FindingsParticipants who received incentives were more likely to call the Quitline and complete counseling sessions. Incentive receipt was positively associated with self‐reported quit attempts, self‐reported quits, or passing cotinine tests of smoking cessation in most programs, although results were only statistically significant in a subset. There was no systematic evidence that incentives affected health care use or spending.ConclusionsFinancial incentives are a promising policy lever to motivate behavioral change in the Medicaid population, but more evidence is needed regarding optimal incentive size, effectiveness of process‐versus outcome‐based incentives, targeting of incentives, and long‐run cost‐effectiveness.
Current and Future Demand for Health Services Researchers: Perspectives from Diverse Research Organizations
Authors: Rich Eugene , Collins Anna 
Published: June 2018

ObjectiveThe Affordable Care Act and Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act are changing access to, and delivery of, health care in the United States, with potential implications for the field of health services research (HSR). We therefore investigated employers' perceptions of demand for individuals to conduct HSR, the competencies required for success, and implications for HSR training programs.Data SourceInterviews conducted in August 2016 with 21 key informants at a range of U.S.‐based HSR organizations.Study DesignWe conducted a semistructured, qualitative, telephone interview study to explore relevant topics.Data Collection/Extraction MethodsInterviews with respondents were transcribed from recordings and then synthesized by respondent organization type and topic area.Principal FindingsMost respondents reported recently hiring health services researchers, and most anticipated hiring additional such researchers in the future. Most respondents emphasized the abilities to analyze data, work in teams, and engage with stakeholders. Finally, most respondents recommended that potential recruits gain real‐world experience during their academic training.ConclusionsOur interviews indicated that current and future demand for health services researchers is strong. They also suggested that, as a field, HSR will continue to draw together individuals from a variety of backgrounds to inform a diverse array of decision makers.
Reservoir Sedimentation Rates in the Little Washita River Experimental Watershed, Oklahoma: Measurement and Controlling Factors
Authors: Moriasi Daniel N. , Steiner Jean L. , Duke Sara E. , Starks Patrick J. , Verser Alan J. 
Published: June 2018

AbstractForty‐five flood control reservoirs, authorized in the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act 1954, were installed by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) between 1969 and 1982 in the Little Washita River Experimental Watershed (LWREW), located in central Oklahoma. Over time, these reservoirs have lost sediment and flood storage capacity due to sedimentation, with rates dependent on upstream land use and climate variability. In this study, sedimentation rates for 12 reservoirs representing three major land use categories within LWREW were measured based on bathymetric surveys that used acoustic profiling system. Physiographic and climate attributes of drainage area of surveyed reservoirs were extracted from publicly available data sources including topographic maps, digital elevation models, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service soils, and weather station databases. Correlation, principal component analysis, and stepwise regression were utilized to analyze the relationship between normalized reservoir sedimentation rates (ReSRa) and the drainage area characteristics to determine the major variables controlling sedimentation within the LWREW. Percent of drainage area with extreme slopes, saturated hydraulic conductivity, and maximum daily rainfall event recorded in spring explained most of the variability in ReSRa. It was also found that percent reduction in reservoir surface area can be used as a surrogate for estimating ReSRa. The implications of the results are discussed.
Long non‐coding RNA OIP5‐AS1 promotes proliferation of lung cancer cells and leads to poor prognosis by targeting miR‐378a‐3p
Authors: Wang Maolong , Sun Xiao , Yang Yuling , Jiao Wenjie 
Published: June 2018

BackgroundThe antisense of the OIP5‐AS1 gene is a long non‐coding RNA (lncRNA) that is reported to be upregulated and promotes cell proliferation in multiple human cancers; however, its function in lung cancer is unknown. We investigated the regulatory function and underlying mechanisms of OIP5‐AS1 in lung cancer.MethodsOIP5‐AS1 and microRNA (miR)‐378a‐3p expression were assayed by quantitative real‐time PCR, and proliferation‐related protein expression was measured by Western blotting. Cell viability was detected using methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium assay. Luciferase reporter assay and RNA immunoprecipitation were used to detect the direct regulation of miR‐378a‐3p by OIP5‐AS1. Nude mice were used to test the function of OIP5‐AS1 in vivo.ResultsOIP5‐AS1 was highly expressed in lung cancer tissues and was correlated with tumor size and tumor growth speed. OIP5‐AS1 overexpression increased lung cancer cell proliferation in vitro. Further investigation revealed that OIP5‐AS1 functions as a competing endogenous RNA of miR‐378a‐3p. MiR‐378a‐3p overexpression inhibited cell proliferation and caused proliferation‐associated proteins CDK4 and CDK6 to decrease in A549 cells. Overexpression of wild type OIP5‐AS1 led to strong CDK4 and CDK6 expression; however, these two proteins did not change when mutated OIP5‐AS1 was upregulated. Finally, in vivo assay showed that the speed of tumor growth was increased and decreased when OIP5‐AS1 was upregulated and downregulated, respectively.ConclusionOur results revealed that OIP5‐AS1 acts as a growth‐promoting lncRNA in lung cancer by suppressing miR‐378a‐3p function. OIP5‐AS1 and miR‐378a‐3p interaction may provide a potential target for lung cancer treatment.