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Assessment of the Lean effect on business performance: the case of manufacturing SMEs
Authors: Valente Catarina Maurício , Sousa Paulo Sérgio Amaral , Moreira Maria Rosário Alves 
Published: October 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to research the way in which Lean practices are affecting the performance of manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), analyzing the effects of Lean practices on companies’ operational, financial and market performance.

Design/methodology/approach
An online questionnaire was distributed among Portuguese organizations that fitted the category of SMEs and belonged to the manufacturing sector. A sample of 329 enterprises was analyzed with partial least squares–structural equation modelling. Four hypotheses on the impact of Lean practices on company performance were tested.

Findings
The results show that the effects of Lean on performance are positive, which stresses the benefits attainable with the implementation of Lean practices. The aggregated implementation of Lean practices, namely, customer involvement, statistical process, continuous flow and total productive maintenance leads to improvements in company’s global performance measured by market, financial and operational performance measures, and also improves each of these performance measures individually. It was also noticed that financial capability is one of the indispensable factors for the successful implementation of Lean practices.

Research limitations/implications
The results contribute to the investigation on the topic, broadening the literature on the implementation of Lean practices in companies around the world.

Practical implications
The research outcomes may be used as a motivation for other SMEs to implement Lean practices by acknowledging the positive impact on their performance. Furthermore, the degree of Lean implementation in the particular industry may constitute a signal for government and/or economic decision makers to define incentives such as fiscal benefits for companies that engage in Lean implementation programmes, partly financing workers cross-training, among other necessary investments.

Originality/value
This is the first study that examines the impact of the effect of Lean on operational, financial and market performance in a discriminated and simultaneous way.
Mediating role of learning organization on the relationship between total quality management and operational performance in Brazilian manufacturers
Authors: Tortorella Guilherme , Giglio Ricardo , Fogliatto Flavio S. , Sawhney Rapinder 
Published: October 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating effect of learning organization dimensions on the relationship between the implementation of total quality management practices and companies’ operational performance improvement.Design/methodology/approachThe authors carried out a cross-sector survey with 135 Brazilian manufacturing companies that have been implementing total quality management as an organizational strategy for at least five years. Collected data were analyzed using multivariate data analysis techniques.FindingsThe findings provide guidelines for manufacturers to increase their learning capability by reinforcing the implementation of total quality management practices, whose synergistic effects may be currently neglected. Results show that an enhanced organizational learning capability can significantly impact the improvement level of operational performance through the application of total quality management practices.Originality/valueSeveral authors have investigated the relationship between total quality management implementation and learning organization aspects. However, most studies examined their relationship from a narrow perspective or under specific contexts, lacking empirical validation of their concurrent effect on operational performance improvement. The study aims at bridging this gap.
Determinants of corporate compliance with modern slavery reporting
Authors: Flynn Anthony 
Published: October 2019

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the determinants of corporate compliance with the transparency in supply chains provision of the UK Modern Slavery Act. While recent scholarship has described what firms are doing to comply with this Act, no attempt has been made to explain their behaviour.Design/methodology/approachA predictive model of corporate compliance with modern slavery reporting is tested using secondary data from Financial Times Stock Exchange 350 firms. The model is informed by institutional theory and, in particular, by Oliver’s (1991) insights into the conditions under, which firms respond to institutional pressures.FindingsCompliance with modern slavery reporting is found to be significantly related to firm size, prior social responsibility commitment, network involvement, industry and headquarter base (UK versus non-UK). Other predictors such as media exposure, shareholder concentration and profitability are found to be non-significant.Research limitations/implicationsThe focus is on the 350 largest publicly listed companies in the UK. The stances that firms outside of this cohort are taking on modern slavery reporting still need to be investigated.Practical implicationsCompliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act varies by industry. Regulators should consider this as a part of risk profiling strategies and follow-up inspection of firms.Originality/valueThis paper provides the first theoretically grounded examination of the organisational and environmental factors that determine corporate compliance with modern slavery reporting.
Commentary on “Online risk for people with intellectual disabilities”
Authors: Oldreive Warren James , Waight Mary 
Published: October 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the article regarding online risk for people with intellectual disabilities (ID).

Design/methodology/approach
This commentary is a reflection based on clinical practice and a recent pilot research study.

Findings
How we provide information is important both online and in training to keep people safe.

Practical implications
Information provision needs to consider content and medium alongside the needs of the recipient.

Originality/value
This paper reinforces the importance of how information is provided for people with ID.
Prevalence and Correlates of Past‐Year Recovery From DSM‐5 Alcohol Use Disorder: Results From National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions‐III
Authors: Fan Amy Z. , Chou Sanchen Patricia , Zhang Haitao , Jung Jeesun , Grant Bridget F. 
Published: October 2019

BackgroundLittle is known about remission, recovery, and other outcomes of alcohol use disorder (AUD) as defined by the DSM‐5.MethodsData from a large representative sample of the United States was used to examine correlates of past‐year AUD status among individuals with prior‐to‐past‐year AUD: persistent AUD, symptomatic high‐risk drinking, asymptomatic high‐risk drinking, symptomatic low‐risk drinking, asymptomatic low‐risk drinking (nonabstinent recovery, NAR), and abstainer (abstinent recovery, AR). Multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted to compare: (i) AR and NAR with persistent AUD, (ii) AR with NAR, and (iii) asymptomatic and symptomatic high‐risk drinking with AR and NAR.ResultsAmong individuals with AUD prior to past year (n = 7,785), 34.2% were classified with persistent AUD, 8.8 and 1.6% were symptomatic high‐risk and symptomatic low‐risk drinkers, respectively, 21.5% were asymptomatic high‐risk drinkers, 17.9% were asymptomatic low‐risk drinkers, and 16.0% were abstainers. One‐quarter of individuals with AUD prior to past year achieved AR or NAR without the benefit of treatment, while a much greater percentage of individuals achieving AR (43.2%) reported receiving treatment relative to those with NAR (12.3%). The number of lifetime AUD symptoms was greater among those achieving AR (among the treated) and lower among those achieving NAR relative to persistent AUD. The number of AUD symptoms was also greater among those achieving AR than NAR and lower among asymptomatic and symptomatic risk drinkers relative to those achieving AR and NAR. Consumption was greater among those achieving AR relative to those achieving NAR and greater among asymptomatic and symptomatic risk drinkers relative to AR and NAR. Odds of achieving AR or NAR relative to persistent AUD were generally lower among non‐Hispanic Blacks and those with higher education, greater among women and married individuals, and lower among illicit drug users and individuals with histories of a personality disorder or mood/anxiety disorder.ConclusionsThere appears to be a substantial level of recovery from AUD. Information on specific factors associated with AUD outcomes can be useful in targeting appropriate treatment efforts.
Ecology of Lantana camara: An invasive plant species in Amurum Forest Reserve, Jos Plateau, Central Nigeria
Authors: Agaldo Jennifer Arubemi 
Published: October 2019

AbstractLantana camara (Lantana) is an invasive species of South American origin, and it is visibly widespread in Amurum Forest Reserve (AFR) Jos‐Plateau, central Nigeria. Presently, there is no baseline study on Lantana and its spread despite its conspicuous presence within AFR. This is the first study to investigate its abundance and interactions with native fauna and flora in AFR. Established study plots were used to estimate its relative abundance in three habitat types (gallery forest, savannah woodland and rocky outcrops) and to investigate its effect on plants. An experiment using cowpea‐tested allelopathic effects of Lantana and focal observation/beating tray method was used to collect data on vertebrate and invertebrate species utilising/interacting with Lantana. Lantana is widespread within AFR occupying 77% of plots with the gallery forest habitat having the highest abundance compared with the savannah woodland and rocky outcrop. Plots with Lantana had fewer woody plant species than plots without Lantana. Tests on soil samples from the reserve for basic properties revealed that Lantana‐infested sites had relatively poor soils compared with non‐Lantana‐infested sites. Birds and insects in AFR utilise Lantana and are probably responsible for its spread. Control measures are necessary to limit its spread and mitigate its likely negative effect on plant species.
Virtual vitreoretinal surgery: effect of distracting factors on surgical performance in medical students
Authors: Mellum Marie Leonora , Vestergaard Anders Højslet , Grauslund Jakob , Vergmann Anna Stage 
Published: October 2019

AbstractPurposeWe aimed to investigate the effect of four distracting factors on surgical performance in virtual vitreoretinal surgery.MethodsNineteen novice surgeons completed a validated training programme on the Eyesi surgical simulator (VRmagic GmbH, Manheim, Germany; software version 2.9.2) until a calculated target score was reached. The training programme consisted of four modules: navigation level 2 (Nav2), bimanual training level 3 (BimT3), posterior hyaloid level 3 (PostH3) and internal limiting membrane peeling level 3 (ILMP3). When properly trained, the participants completed the training programme once without distraction to generate reference scores and times. Next, they conducted the training programme under the influence of each of the following: auditory distraction, 12 hr of fasting, interrupted sleep and 24 hr of sleep deprivation. Wilcoxon signed‐rank test was used to compare the distraction‐induced results to the participants’ reference scores and times.ResultsAs compared to reference score (328), a lower performance was found for all four distractions: auditory distraction (289, p = 0.0012), fasting (302, p = 0.02), sleep interruption (304, p = 0.02) and sleep deprivation (300, p = 0.0006). In particular, PostH3 performance was influenced by all four interventions. (86 versus 50, p = 0,0012, 65, p = 0.05, 72, p = 0.05, 54, p = 0.0007 respectively).ConclusionsVirtual vitreoretinal surgery is an important tool for practicing complex surgical skills without compromising patient safety. In this study, deleterious effects on surgical performance were induced by four independent distracting factors. This knowledge is useful to optimize surgeons’ work conditions and ensuring the best possible treatment of patients.
Using the Maternity Safety Thermometer to estimate harm‐free care in Southeast Brazil: A hospital‐based cohort
Authors: Salgado Heloisa de Oliveira , Queiroz Marcel Reis , dos Santos Hellen Geremias , Andreucci Carla Betina , Diniz Carmen Simone Grilo 
Published: October 2019

AbstractBackgroundHigh rates of unnecessary cesareans and interventions in vaginal births contribute to stagnant maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Brazil. We used the Maternity Safety Thermometer (MST) to assess the prevalence of harm during maternity care.MethodsThis secondary analysis of the “Birth in Brazil” survey included a representative sample of 10 155 women who gave birth in public and private hospitals in southeastern Brazil. The main outcomes were perineal and abdominal trauma, maternal infection and hemorrhage, newborn vitality, and women's perception of safety. We calculated the odds ratios (OR) for the number of MST harms (dependent variable).ResultsAbout 81.6% of the women with vaginal births had sutures for perineal trauma (87.7% of these due to episiotomies). Poor perception of safety was reported by 83.1% of women, and 69.5% of all infants not admitted to the NICU were separated from their mother after birth. The overall rate of cesarean birth was 52.6%, and 7.5% of term infants were admitted to the NICU. In public settings, having an intrapartum cesarean significantly increased the chances of one (OR 2.21; 95% CI 1.20‐4.07), or two or more (4.08 [2.27‐7.32]) harms. In private settings, cesarean deliveries without labor were also associated with higher chances of one (4.26 [2.65‐6.85]), or two or more (4.60 [2.35‐9.02]) harms. Only 2% of the women had harm‐free care.ConclusionsIn southeastern Brazil, there is a high prevalence of preventable harm during maternity care.
New Approaches to Defender and Outsider Roles in School Bullying
Authors: Yun Hye‐Young 
Published: October 2019

Using latent profile analysis, this study refined the traditional defender and outsider roles in bullying research and examined intrapersonal, interpersonal, and contextual factors associated with subtypes of roles. Participants were 1,373 adolescents (40% girls, Mage: 14 years) from 54 classrooms in six middle schools. The results revealed that defenders could be classified as either assertive or comforting and that outsiders could be classified as either sympathetic or indifferent. These different profiles were explained by affective empathy, antibullying attitudes, self‐efficacy, and responsibility to intervene at the intrapersonal level; popularity and peer preference at the interpersonal level; and peers’ antibullying attitudes and expectations at the contextual level. Implications for studying participant roles in bullying research and for advancing antibullying interventions were discussed.
Lipopolysaccharide induces steroid‐resistant exacerbations in a mouse model of allergic airway disease collectively through IL‐13 and pulmonary macrophage activation
Authors: Hadjigol Sara , Netto Keilah G. , Maltby Steven , Tay Hock L. , Nguyen Thi H. , Hansbro Nicole G. , Eyers Fiona , Hansbro Philip M. , Yang Ming , Foster Paul S. 
Published: October 2019

AbstractBackgroundAcute exacerbations of asthma represent a major burden of disease and are often caused by respiratory infections. Viral infections are recognized as significant triggers of exacerbations; however, less is understood about the how microbial bioproducts such as the endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide (LPS)) trigger episodes. Indeed, increased levels of LPS have been linked to asthma onset, severity and steroid resistance.ObjectiveThe goal of this study was to identify mechanisms underlying bacterial‐induced exacerbations by employing LPS as a surrogate for infection.MethodsWe developed a mouse model of LPS‐induced exacerbation on the background of pre‐existing type‐2 allergic airway disease (AAD).ResultsLPS‐induced exacerbation was characterized by steroid‐resistant airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and an exaggerated inflammatory response distinguished by increased numbers of infiltrating neutrophils/macrophages and elevated production of lung inflammatory cytokines, including TNFα, IFNγ, IL‐27 and MCP‐1. Expression of the type‐2 associated inflammatory factors such as IL‐5 and IL‐13 were elevated in AAD but not altered by LPS exposure. Furthermore, AHR and airway inflammation were no longer suppressed by corticosteroid (dexamethasone) treatment after LPS exposure. Depletion of pulmonary macrophages by administration of 2‐chloroadenosine into the lungs suppressed AHR and reduced IL‐13, TNFα and IFNγ expression. Blocking IL‐13 function, through either IL‐13‐deficiency or administration of specific blocking antibodies, also suppressed AHR and airway inflammation.Conclusions & Clinical RelevanceWe present evidence that IL‐13 and innate immune pathways (in particular pulmonary macrophages) contribute to LPS‐induced exacerbation of pre‐existing AAD and provide insight into the complex molecular processes potentially underlying microbial‐induced exacerbations.
Collaborative conservation planning: Quantifying the contribution of expert engagement to identify spatial conservation priorities
Authors: Selwood Katherine E. , Wintle Brendan A. , Kujala Heini 
Published: October 2019

AbstractThe importance of expert input to spatial conservation prioritization outcomes is poorly understood. We quantified the impacts of refinements made during consultation with experts on spatial conservation prioritization of Christmas Island. There was just 0.57 correlation between the spatial conservation priorities before and after consultation, bottom ranked areas being most sensitive to changes. The inclusion of a landscape condition layer was the most significant individual influence. Changes (addition, removal, modification) to biodiversity layers resulted in a combined 0.2 reduction in correlation between initial and final solutions. Representation of rare species in top ranked areas was much greater after expert consultation; representation of widely distributed species changed relatively little. Our results show how different inputs have notably different impacts on the final plan. Understanding these differences helps plan time and resources for expert consultation.
Clinical Subtypes of Medication Overuse Headache – Findings From a Large Cohort
Authors: Viana Michele , De Icco Roberto , Allena Marta , Sances Grazia , Højland Jensen Rigmor , Katsarava Zaza , Lainez Miguel J. A. , Fadic Ricardo , Goicochea Maria Teresa , Nappi Giuseppe , Tassorelli Cristina ,   the Comoestas Consortium
Published: October 2019

BackgroundThe International Classification of Headache Disorders lists different subtypes of medication overuse headache (MOH), according to the medication overused. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether the different subtypes correspond to clinically distinguishable phenotypes in a large population.MethodThis descriptive cross‐sectional observational study included 660 patients with MOH referred to headache centers in Europe and Latin America as a part of the COMOESTAS project. Information about clinical features was collected with structured patient interviews and with self‐administered questionnaires for measuring disability, anxiety, and depression.ResultsFemale/male ratio, body mass index, marital status, and level of education were similar among in subjects enrolled in the 5 centers. The mean age was higher among subjects overusing triptans (T‐MOH) with respect to subjects overusing simple analgesic (A‐MOH). Duration of headache before chronification was longer in T‐MOH (19.2 ± 11.9 years) and in subjects overusing ergotamines (E‐MOH, 17.8 ± 11.7 years) with respect to the A‐MOH group (13.1 ± 10.9; P < .001 and P = .017, respectively) and in T‐MOH with respect multiple drug classes (M‐MOH, 14.9 ± 11.7; P = .030). Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) score was significantly lower in E‐MOH group (33.6 ± 41.6), while T‐MOH group (56.8 ± 40.6) had a significant lower MIDAS score with respect to M‐MOH (67.2 ± 62.5; P = .016 and P = .037, respectively). Prevalence of depression and anxiety was lower in patients overusing T with respect to other groups of patients (χ2 = 10.953, P = .027 and χ2 = 25.725, P < .001, respectively).ConclusionIn this study on a large and very well characterized population of MOH, we describe the distinctive clinical characteristics of MOH subtypes. These findings contribute to more clearly define the clinical picture of a poorly delineated headache disorder. They also provide some insights in the possible trajectories leading to this highly disabling chronic headache, that is classified as a secondary form, but whose occurrence is entirely dependent on an underlying primary headache.
Beneficial effects of the mother's voice on infants’ novel word learning
Authors: van Rooijen Rianne , Bekkers Eline , Junge Caroline 
Published: October 2019

AbstractThe maternal voice appears to have a special role in infants’ language processing. The current eye‐tracking study investigated whether 24‐month‐olds (n = 149) learn novel words easier while listening to their mother's voice compared to hearing unfamiliar speakers. Our results show that maternal speech facilitates the formation of new word–object mappings across two different learning settings: a live setting in which infants are taught by their own mother or the experimenter, and a prerecorded setting in which infants hear the voice of either their own or another mother through loudspeakers. Furthermore, this study explored whether infants’ pointing gestures and novel word productions over the course of the word learning task serve as meaningful indexes of word learning behavior. Infants who repeated more target words also showed a larger learning effect in their looking behavior. Thus, maternal speech and infants’ willingness to repeat novel words are positively linked with novel word learning.
Consensus‐based good practice guidelines for clinical psychologists to support care staff in enabling sexual expression in people with intellectual disabilities—A Delphi study
Authors: English Brad , Tickle Anna , das Nair Roshan , Moore Kate 
Published: October 2019

AbstractBackgroundCare staff supporting people with intellectual disabilities (PWID) report accepting views on PWID's sexual expression, but people with intellectual disabilities report their sexual expression is restricted by care staff.MethodsWe recruited a panel of 17 UK clinical psychologists experienced in helping care staff support PWID's sexual expression. We used the Delphi Method to develop consensus‐based practice guidelines for UK clinical psychologists supporting care staff in this way.ResultsHaving proposed three guidelines each in Round One, panel members reached consensus (≥90% agreement) that 12 were important, falling under four themes: “Addressing staff attitudes,” “Addressing uncertainty about rights and responsibilities of people with intellectual disabilities,” “Locating the problem, being part of the solution,” and “Supporting care staff to understand and reflect upon their role.”ConclusionsClinical psychologists help care staff support PWID's sexual expression by normalizing care staff concerns, encouraging reflection, clarifying PWID's rights, and prompting those at managerial and service level to support care staff.