bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Moonlight: a tool for biological interpretation and driver genes discovery
Authors: Colaprico Antonio , Olsen Catharina , Cava Claudia , Terkelsen Thilde , Silva Tiago C. , Olsen Andrè , Cantini Laura , Bertoli Gloria , Zinovyev Andrei , Barillot Emmanuel , Castiglioni Isabella , Noushmehr Houtan , Papaleo Elena , Bontempi Gianluca 
Published: February 2018

AbstractCancer is a complex and heterogeneous disease. It is crucial to identify the key driver genes and their role in cancer mechanisms with attention to different cancer stages, types or subtypes. Cancer driver genes are elusive and their discovery is complicated by the fact that the same gene can play a diverse role in different contexts. Key biological processes, such as cell proliferation and cell death, have been linked to cancer progression. Thus, in principle, they can be exploited to classify the cancer genes and unveil their role. Here, we present a new method, Moonlight, that exploit expression data to classify cancer genes. Moonlight relies on the integration of functional enrichment analysis, gene regulatory networks and upstream regulator analysis from expression data to score the importance of biological cancer-related processes taking into account either the inter- or intra-tumor heterogeneity. We then employed these scores to predict if each gene acts as a tumor suppressor gene (TSG) or as an oncogene (OCG). Our methodology also allow to predict genes with dual role, i.e. the moonlight genes (TSG in one cancer type or stage and OCG in another), as well as to elucidate the underlying biological processes. Availability: https://bioconductor.org/packages/MoonlightR & https://github.com/ibsquare/MoonlightR/
Differences In Neural Activity, But Not Behavior, Across Social Contexts In Guppies, Poecilia Reticulata
Authors: Fischer Eva K. , Westrick Sarah E. , Hartsough Lauren , Hoke Kim L. 
Published: February 2018

AbstractAnimals are continually faced with the challenge of producing context-appropriate social behaviors. In many instances, animals produce unrelated behaviors across contexts. However, in some instances the same behaviors are produced across different social contexts, albeit in response to distinct stimuli and with distinct purposes. We took advantage of behavioral similarities across mating and aggression contexts in guppies, Poecilia reticulata, to understand how patterns of neural induction differ across social contexts when behaviors are nonetheless shared across contexts. While these is growing interest in understanding behavioral mechanisms in guppies, resources are sparse. As part of this study, we developed a neuroanatomical atlas of the guppy brain as a research community resource. Using this atlas, we found that neural activity in the preoptic area reflected social context, whereas individual differences in behavioral motivation paralleled activity in the posterior tuberculum and ventral telencephalon (teleost homologs of the ventral tegmental area and lateral septum, respectively). Our findings suggest independent coding of social salience versus behavioral motivation when behavioral repertoires are shared across social contexts.Summary statementActivity in distinct brain regions reflects behavioral context versus social motivation in a in which behavioral repertoires are shared across social contexts (Trinidadian guppies, Poecilia reticulata).
High-energy-resolution diced spherical quartz analyzers for resonant inelastic X-ray scattering
Authors: Said Ayman H. , Gog Thomas , Wieczorek Michael , Huang XianRong , Casa Diego , Kasman Elina , Divan Ralu , Kim Jung Ho 
Published: February 2018

A novel diced spherical quartz analyzer for use in resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) is introduced, achieving an unprecedented energy resolution of 10.53 meV at the IrL3absorption edge (11.215 keV). In this work the fabrication process and the characterization of the analyzer are presented, and an example of a RIXS spectrum of magnetic excitations in a Sr3Ir2O7sample is shown.
Energy-dependent dead-time correction in digital pulse processors applied to silicon drift detector's X-ray spectra
Authors: Barros Suelen F. , Vanin Vito R. , Malafronte Alexandre A. , Maidana Nora L. , Martins Marcos N. 
Published: February 2018

Dead-time effects in X-ray spectra taken with a digital pulse processor and a silicon drift detector were investigated when the number of events at the low-energy end of the spectrum was more than half of the total, at counting rates up to 56 kHz. It was found that dead-time losses in the spectra are energy dependent and an analytical correction for this effect, which takes into account pulse pile-up, is proposed. This and the usual models have been applied to experimental measurements, evaluating the dead-time fraction either from the calculations or using the value given by the detector acquisition system. The energy-dependent dead-time model proposed fits accurately the experimental energy spectra in the range of counting rates explored in this work. A selection chart of the simplest mathematical model able to correct the pulse-height distribution according to counting rate and energy spectrum characteristics is included.
Small businesses’ internationalization
Authors: Pinho Jose Carlos M. , Martins Lurdes , Soares Ana Maria 
Published: February 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine whether international readiness, including innovation, competition, technology-orientation and opportunity perception, impacts on internationalization of small businesses differently in Asian countries compared to the complete Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) sample.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses data from the Adult Population Survey – GEM carried out in 69 countries yielding a cross-country total of 198,339 entrepreneurs. A binomial logit regression model is used to examine the data.

Findings
The results show that there are differences for Asian countries compared to the whole sample regarding innovation-related drivers. In Asian countries, for small businesses, internationalization is less sensitive to product innovation and to opportunities’ perception than for the rest of the countries.

Practical implications
This study has practical relevance as it provides numerous clues regarding the question of how small business (or new ventures) might enhance chances to become successful exporters.

Originality/value
This study addresses an area that is believed to be less studied. The study compares the proposed relationships between two data sub-samples that represent the Asian countries and the complete GEM sample. The paper concludes with a discussion of the main contributions and limitations and suggests future research avenues.
The influence of corporate governance, and sufficiency economy philosophy disclosure on corporate financial performance
Authors: Suttipun Muttanachai 
Published: February 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the nature and level of Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) disclosure in the annual reports of companies listed in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), to test the influence of corporate governance on SEP disclosure, and to examine the influence of corporate governance, and SEP disclosure on corporate financial performance.

Design/methodology/approach
By simple random sampling, 235 out of 569 companies in the SET were selected as the study sample. Content analysis by word count was used to explore the nature and level of SEP disclosure in the 2015 annual reports. Descriptive analysis and path analysis were used to analyze the data.

Findings
The results indicated that the average level of SEP disclosure in the 2015 annual reports was 1,235 words. The most common theme of SEP disclosure was morality disclosure following by reasonableness, self-immunity, knowledge, and moderation disclosures. There was a positive significant influence of firm size on level of SEP. Moreover, there was a positive significant influence of the level of SEP, and the size of committee on corporate financial performance.

Originality/value
The findings shed light on the SEP as developed by his Majesty the King Bhumibhol Adulyadej in the Thai setting. The study also endeavored to validate the relevance and applicability of the SEP concept to the sustainable development of the business sector.
Do ambient conditions in offices impact learning?
Authors: Kasuganti Aneetha Rao 
Published: February 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between satisfaction with ambient conditions and perceptions of situated learning in knowledge-intensive organizations. The paper argues that satisfaction with ambient conditions facilitates situated learning in open office environments.

Design/methodology/approach
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 117 professionals from IT and consultancy companies. Hierarchical linear regression was used to analyze the impact of satisfaction with ambient conditions on perceptions of situated learning.

Findings
Learning that occurs in everyday activities on the job is enhanced by satisfying ambient conditions in the physical environments of open offices.

Originality/value
The paper contributes to literature on organizational learning by examining aspects of the physical environment as antecedents of organizational learning, thereby providing insights for design and management of office environments to maximize employee outcomes.
Influence of Chinese geomancy on facilities operations and maintenance (FOM)
Authors: Low Sui Pheng , Gao Shang , Ang Jun Kai 
Published: February 2018

Purpose
There have recently been an increasing number of scientific studies exploring the effectiveness of practising Chinese geomancy or feng shui in the built environment. However, these are rather generic studies focusing mainly on urban planning, architecture and interior design. The impetus for this present research stems from the lack of understanding relating to the practice of feng shui in Facilities Management (FM). Bridging these two disciplines, this study examines the relevance of and relationship between feng shui and FM principles.

Design/methodology/approach
A questionnaire survey was conducted, the results of which affirm the validity of the assimilated relationships between the two disciplines. Interviews with three groups of experts – the feng shui practitioners, facilities managers and feng shui practitioners who are also building professionals – were also conducted to verify the assimilation of the two disciplines with a view to draw new perspectives for better understanding.

Findings
The principles of feng shui and FM were studied, and the validity of the relationships between 15 feng shui principles and three FM activities were examined. The latter relates specifically to building fabric cleaning, routine external site/lot cleaning and road and pavement cleaning. It was found that specific feng shui principles and scenarios appear to influence the three FM activities. The statistical analysis shows that the means of specific feng shui scenarios in relation to FM activities were consistently higher than those of the feng shui principles. The one-sample t-test indicates that all the feng shui principles were significant in affecting the three FM activities.

Research limitations/implications
This study provides a better understanding of the relevance of feng shui principles influencing FM principles. It also revealed the challenges and limitations in bridging the relationships between these two disciplines.

Originality/value
This study is the first investigation to examine the relevance and relationship between feng shui and FM practice. This serves to encourage further research to determine how feng shui design implementation will affect the ease of conducting FM activities. If the relationship is established, as is the case from this study, then the implementation of feng shui principles in building design can be encouraged to positively influence the ease of conducting FM activities downstream in the occupancy stage. This can serve to contribute to the improvement of sustainable building design. It can also contribute to the scientific investigation of feng shui, which has so far been largely overlooked in built environment studies. Such studies can help to demystify and provide logical and scientific interpretations of how feng shui principles actually work.
Concerns among local government facility managers: a Norwegian survey
Authors: Hopland Arnt O. , Kvamsdal Sturla 
Published: February 2018

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate which concerns are most important for local government facility managers in Norway.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors analyze a survey dataset covering about two-thirds of all Norwegian local governments and 80 per cent of the Norwegian population. The authors consider both descriptive statistics and results from an ordered probit regression analysis.

Findings
Facility managers are most concerned about weak fiscal conditions and lack of political priority of facility management, and local governments reporting public buildings in good condition generally have fewer and less serious concerns. Further, managers in municipalities with a solid fiscal balance are less concerned both about how tight fiscal conditions and lack of political prioritization affect facility management. Managers in municipalities with a centralized facility management structure are less concerned that the organizational structure of the facility management is sub-optimal. Finally, managers in populous municipalities have less concern about tight fiscal conditions, organizational structure and recruitment issues.

Originality/value
The paper offers insights on which concerns are most important among local government facility managers and how these concerns vary with local government characteristics. These insights are valuable in the ongoing debate over best facility management practice and in facility management policy work.
Forecasting US Army enlistment contract production in complex geographical marketing areas
Authors: McDonald Joshua L. , White Edward D. , Hill Raymond R. , Pardo Christian 
Published: February 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate an improved method for forecasting the US Army recruiting.

Design/methodology/approach
Time series methods, regression modeling, principle components and marketing research are included in this paper.

Findings
This paper found the unique ability of multiple statistical methods applied to a forecasting context to consider the effects of inputs that are controlled to some degree by a decision maker.

Research limitations/implications
This work will successfully inform the US Army recruiting leadership on how this improved methodology will improve their recruitment process.

Practical implications
Improved US Army analytical technique for forecasting recruiting goals..

Originality/value
This work culls data from open sources, using a zip-code-based classification method to develop more comprehensive forecasting methods with which US Army recruiting leaders can better establish recruiting goals.
Identifying students at risk in academics
Authors: Haupt Adam Christian , Alt Jonathan , Buttrey Samuel 
Published: February 2018

Purpose
This paper aims to use a data-driven approach to identify the factors and metrics that provide the best indicators of academic attrition in the Korean language program at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center.

Design methodology approach
This research develops logistic regression models to aid in the identification of at-risk students in the Defense Language Institute’s Korean language school.

Findings
The results from this research demonstrates that this methodology can detect significant factors and metrics that identify students at-risk. Additionally, this research shows that school policy changes can be detected using logistic regression models and stepwise regression.

Originality value
This research represents a real-world application of logistic regression modeling methods applied to the problem of identifying at-risk students for the purpose of academic intervention or other negative outcomes. By using logistic regression, the authors are able to gain a greater understanding of the problem and identify statistically significant predictors of student attrition that they believe can be converted into meaningful policy change.
The fuzzy in evaluation of concrete structure engineering
Authors: Wang Le 
Published: February 2018

Purpose
During the service condition of residential constructions with concrete structure, the influence of inside and exterior factors will result in different degrees of harm to concrete engineering. Therefore, it is very necessary to continue engineering work toward the concrete structure. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of the factors on the comprehensive performance of the concrete structure engineering.

Design/methodology/approach
Applying a mathematics method to establish the comprehensive evaluation model of the concrete structure engineering performance, qualitative and quantitative methods were adopted for reinforced concrete structural performance analysis.

Findings
The key to a safe construction project is to require all bidders to submit a written safety plan with their bids. The instruction to bidders must include guidelines for an acceptable safety plan and state clearly that the substance of the safety plan will be reviewed, and its adequacy will be a determining factor in who shall be selected as the contractor.

Originality/value
Based on the characteristics of concrete structure, applying the analytic hierarchy process to evaluate the concrete structure engineering comprehensive performance, an evaluation index system was built. The research combines quantitative method with qualitative method evaluation was made.
Supervisor workplace gossip and its impact on employees
Authors: Kuo Chien-Chih , Wu Chih-Ying , Lin Chia-Wu 
Published: February 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the role of supervisor gossip in the workplace. This paper proposes a hypothetical model in which supervisor gossip has an effect on leader-member exchange (LMX), in turn resulting in perceived supervisor ostracism among subordinates.Design/methodology/approachA dyadic research design was applied to collect data from Taiwanese employees. Supervisors participated in a survey containing measures of supervisor gossip and control variables, whereas subordinates responded to a questionnaire on LMX, perceived supervisor ostracism, and control variables.FindingsThe results indicated that positive supervisor gossip significantly affected LMX. Furthermore, healthy LMX reduced subordinates’ perceptions of supervisor ostracism.Research limitations/implicationsAll participants were recruited in Taiwan, which is a limitation for generalising the research findings. Future studies should investigate multiple societies of various cultural profiles.Practical implicationsTo improve the quality of the supervisor-subordinate relationship, supervisors should adopt a positive informal communication style, and organisations should provide supervisors with information regarding the implications of workplace gossip, illustrating the substantial benefits of positive gossip and the potential drawbacks of negative gossip.Originality/valueThe present study highlighted the role of supervisor workplace gossip in the field of leadership and empirically investigated the impact of supervisor gossip on subordinates’ reactions.
Multilevel moderation analysis of change perception on change commitment
Authors: Yu Ming-Chu , Lee Meng-Hsiu 
Published: February 2018

PurposeIn implementing evolutionary or revolutionary change, considering people-related issues is critical. Based on the shared mental model (SMM) and occupational stress theory, the purpose of this paper is to clarify the relationship between change perception and change commitment by investigating the moderating effect of organizational-level SMM and individual-level work stress.Design/methodology/approachThis research tested the direct cross-level effect of change perception on change commitment, and the cross-level moderation analysis. The data collected from small and medium-sized enterprises in Taiwan, and sampled 1,201 employees in 267 firms.FindingsChange perception would relate positively to change commitment. Moreover, the SMM positively moderated the relationship between change perception and change commitment. In addition, a significant negative-moderated relationship is found. There is a positive relationship between change perception and change commitment at low level of work stress. However, there is the opposite effect when work stress is high.Originality/valueThe generally understanding of the employees’ attitudes and behaviors in organizational change, especially to investigate the moderating factors at cross-level analysis is limited. The results provide a basis for successful employees’ change commitment, and the authors propose that both organizational- and individual-level moderating effects need to be considered.
Conceptualizing and validating workplace belongingness scale
Authors: Jena Lalatendu Kesari , Pradhan Sajeet 
Published: February 2018

Purpose
Previous studies have treated general belongingness as an aggregated construct that encompasses all belongingness types and have ignored the importance of context specific belongingness. This omission can be attributed to the lack of any context specific instrument to measure belongingness. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to develop and validate a self-report measure of workplace belongingness that will uniquely capture and test individual’s sense of belongingness in organisational context.

Design/methodology/approach
In total, 824 managerial executives working in several Indian MNCs operating in manufacturing and service sectors participated in the study. Data were collected through face-to-face survey and through online questionnaire.

Findings
The 12-item unidimensional scale was revalidated through confirmatory factor analysis after obtaining the results from exploratory factor analysis.

Originality/value
The current study developed and tested a unidimensional workplace belongingness scale that fully captures the essence of an individual’s belongingness in workplace setting.
OIQ or OEQ, which matters more: evidence from China
Authors: Xiao Jianhua , Cao Liu , Zhang Lufang 
Published: February 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to compare the contribution of organizational intelligence quotient (OIQ) and organizational emotional quotient (OEQ) for intelligent organizations.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper develops a framework of OIQ and OEQ, based on the structure of intellectual capital (intellectual capital). Then, a specific questionnaire is designed and sent to ten national research institutes in China. Data from nine of them are analyzed as case study samples.

Findings
Data show that intelligent organizations are related with high OIQ as well as high OEQ. In the case of average-intelligent organizations, even if around high-IQ employees, “collective stupidity” caused by the failure of synergy of structural capital is the major gap to be a smart organization, just like a football team grouped by brilliant players always loses due to the dearth of coordination. OEQ, or the synergy between structural capital and human capital, is the critical point to avoid collective stupidity for organizations with intelligent employees.

Research limitations/implications
Research results are based on case study in a particular country. Measurement tools for OIQ and OEQ are in bound of the IC concept.

Practical implications
The paper helps organizations to find out the critical problems causing collective stupidity in a changing environment.

Originality/value
Analogic to human beings’ intelligence, this paper develops a frame of OIQ and OEQ, and compares their contribution to intelligent organization building in a changing environment.