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Impacts of tourism and the generation of employment in Mexico
Authors: Gómez López Claudia Susana , Barrón Arreola Karla Susana 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
This paper aims to study the relationship between employment and tourism activities as well as economic variables for the 32 states of Mexico for the period 1999-2014.

Design/methodology/approach
To study the case of Mexico, the authors use panel data and cointegration panel data. They also use geographic information systems to observe changes over time between the variables, which is useful in the empirical evidence.

Findings
The main results obtained by the models are as following: domestic tourism is the variable with the greatest impact on the generation of direct employment in the tourism sector, a finding supported by both methodologies; economic growth (measured by state gross domestic product) also directly impacts the generation of employment; and the cointegration of the panels causes a long-term equilibrium among the states and some variables.

Research limitations/implications
The model used leaves out other variables that may influence the performance of the tourist activity. In addition, given the availability of official and homogeneous information, it only covers what has been documented up to 2014.

Social implications
The aim is to measure the impact of tourism on the variables at the state level, where the economic activities could be based on public policies, as well as the importance of tourism activities in generating employment. In this sense, the impact would be in channeling efforts to support the main economic activities and could serve as a starting point for the evaluation of programs to promote domestic tourism.

Originality/value
This paper reviews the relationship that exists between tourism activity and its effect on other variables, especially employment. It is the first time that these topics are studied for the Mexican economy.
Risk management of manufacturing multinational corporations: the moderating effects of international asset dispersion and supply chain integration
Authors: Hu Wenjin , Shou Yongyi , Kang Mingu , Park Youngwon 
Published: September 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the contingencies of supply chain risk management (SCRM) in manufacturing multinational corporations (MNCs) by exploring the moderating role of international asset dispersion in the performance effect of SCRM, as well as the counteraction effect of supply chain integration (SCI).Design/methodology/approachMulti-country survey data from a sample of 378 responses collected by the sixth round International Manufacturing Strategy Survey were analyzed. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to test the proposed hypotheses.FindingsThe results demonstrate that SCRM improves the operational effectiveness of manufacturing MNCs but this performance effect is attenuated by international asset dispersion. Nevertheless, external integration can counteract the negative effect of international asset dispersion and ensure the efficacy of SCRM practices.Practical implicationsThe results of this study provide suggestions for supply chain managers of manufacturing MNCs to better conduct SCRM practices under the condition of dispersed international assets. Besides, supply chain managers can leverage external integration to ensure the efficacy of SCRM practices.Originality/valueAlthough there are plenty of studies on the relationship between SCRM and operational performance, prior findings are inconsistent. This study sheds light on the SCRM-operational performance relationship by considering how a manufacturing MNC’s international asset dispersion can influence the efficacy of SCRM practices and how SCI can attenuate the negative effect of international asset dispersion.
Assessing the role of dynamic capabilities in local food distribution: a theory-elaboration study
Authors: Gruchmann Tim , Seuring Stefan , Petljak Kristina 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
The food industry and its distribution solutions often lie at the center of sustainability-related arguments. However, little is known about the dynamic role of business capabilities for sustainable transformations in the context of local food distribution. Accordingly, this study aims to investigate how dynamic capabilities drive sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) business practices in short food supply chains (SFSCs) through the professionalization and expansion of online distribution channels.

Design/methodology/approach
The present study analyzes sustainability-related practices at six online distribution channels selling local food products in Germany and Austria. By applying a cross-case study and theory-elaboration approach, the study analyzes empirical data derived from these businesses and provides insights into how dynamic capabilities can facilitate SSCM practices within SFSCs. Hereby, potential pathways for a sustainable transformation in this industry context are deduced through abductive reasoning.

Findings
The empirical findings provide evidence that supply chain orientation, coordination, innovation practices and strategies are highly relevant for SFSCs seeking to reach upscaling effects in regional markets. However, because SFSCs may not be able to reach mass markets without weakening their own sustainability performance, the present study recommends addressing sustainability inefficiencies in the region and developing further expansion potentials through replication in other regions. In this approach, related and necessary SSCM dynamic capabilities were identified and validated based on the empirical findings.

Originality/value
Although SFSCs include sustainability aspects at their core – particularly regarding resource usage, environmental friendliness and social-standard assurance – missing distribution-related capabilities limit growth such that these businesses often remain in a niche. To address this issue, the study builds on dynamic capabilities theory by identifying and describing core SSCM practices and capabilities; moreover, this study is among the first to elaborate empirically on the use of dynamic capabilities theory in this specific industry context.
Health‐related quality of life, service utilization and costs of low language: A systematic review
Authors: Le Ha N. D. , Le Long K. D. , Nguyen Phuong K. , Mudiyanselage Shalika B. , Eadie Patricia , Mensah Fiona , Sciberras Emma , Gold Lisa 
Published: September 2019

AbstractBackgroundLow language (LL) is a common childhood condition affecting 7–17% of children. It is associated with life‐long adverse outcomes and can affect various aspects of a child's life. However, the literature on its impact on health‐related quality of life (HRQoL), service use and costs are limited. To date, there has been no systematic review of the overall economic burden of LL. A systematic review regarding the economic burden of LL is important for clinical, educational, policy decision‐making and theoretical aspects. We adopted the term ‘low language’ to refer to children whose language performance falls below well‐recognized cut‐points regardless of known or unknown aetiology.AimsTo review the literature systematically on how LL is associated with HRQoL, service utilization and costs.Methods & ProceduresA systematic search was conducted across various databases, including MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, up to July 2017. Data on study design, population and outcomes were extracted and screened by two pairs of reviewers with the revision of other experts in the panel on any discrepancies. The Effective Public Health Practice Project tool was used to assess the risk of bias of the included studies. The findings of the included studies were summarized in a narrative synthesis.Outcomes & ResultsWe identified 22 relevant articles, of which 12 reported HRQoL and 11 reported service utilization and costs associated with LL. Preference‐based instruments, which include the relative importance attached to different aspects of HRQoL, were less employed in the literature. Most studies found poorer HRQoL in children with LL compared with their peers. About half the families having children with LL did not actively seek professional help, and many families felt they did not receive sufficient services when needed. Healthcare costs associated with LL were substantial. Non‐healthcare costs were largely unexplored.Conclusions & ImplicationsLL was associated with reduced children's HRQoL, higher service use and costs. Under‐servicing was evident in children with LL. LL also imposed large costs on the healthcare system. Further research is required to examine (1) the overall HRQoL of children with LL, in particular studies using and testing the performance of preference‐based instruments; and (2) the service use and costs specific to LL, especially non‐healthcare costs.
Short‐selling and cost of equity: evidence from China
Authors: Hu Ning , Lu Siqi , Ma Tao , Ye Jianfang 
Published: September 2019

AbstractIn this study, we take advantage of the gradual lifting of the short‐selling ban in China and find that firms affected by the lifting of the ban experience a lower cost of equity. In addition, the affected firms also incur less earnings management, higher market liquidity and higher investment efficiency. Further evidence shows that firms’ cost of equity increases after their stocks are no longer eligible for short selling. Our inferences are robust to alternative measures of cost of equity, and to using a propensity score‐matched sample. Our study contributes to the literature by providing evidence that short sellers play a monitoring role in the Chinese stock markets and sheds light on the benefits of short selling in emerging markets.
Root canal filling quality of mandibular molars with EndoSequence BC and AH Plus sealers: A micro‐CT study
Authors: Roizenblit Rafael Nigri , Soares Fabiola Ormiga , Lopes Ricardo Tadeu , dos Santos Bernardo Camargo , Gusman Heloisa 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe aim of this study was to compare, by micro‐computed tomography (micro‐CT) analysis, the obturation quality of two filling methods: the single‐cone technique with the bioceramic EndoSequence BC sealer and the continuous wave technique with the resin‐based AH Plus sealer. Twenty mandibular molars were divided into two groups (n = 10) according to the sealer used. Only the mesial roots, which are known to have mostly two canals, were used. The specimens were scanned before and after instrumentation and after obturation. Root canal volume after instrumentation and filling volume were calculated to obtain the percentage volumes of filling, voids and gaps. All specimens presented final volumes that were smaller than the initial volumes (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between groups for filling volume, voids and gaps (P > 0.05). Using two filling methods, EndoSequence BC and AH Plus promoted a similar root filling quality in mesial roots of mandibular molars. Neither sealer was able to fill the root canal system completely.
Efficacy of a new blood pressure monitor (inflationary non‐invasive blood pressure, iNIBP™): a randomised controlled study
Authors: Takahashi K. , Asai T. , Okuda Y. 
Published: September 2019

SummaryThe inflationary non‐invasive blood pressure monitor (iNIBP™) uses a new measurement method, whereby the cuff is slowly inflated whilst simultaneously sensing oscillations, to determine the diastolic blood pressure first and then the systolic pressure. It may measure blood pressure more quickly than the conventional non‐invasive blood pressure monitor. We studied 66 patients undergoing general anaesthesia, comparing the time taken to measure the blood pressure between the two monitors at times when there were marked changes (increases or decreases by 30 mmHg or greater) in the systolic blood pressure. The median (IQR) [range]) time was significantly longer for the non‐invasive blood pressure monitor (38.8 (31.5–44.7) [18.0–130.0] s) than for the iNIBP (14.6 (13.7–16.4) [11.5–35.5] s), p = 0.001, 95%CI for difference 22–25 s). We also studied 30 volunteers to evaluate the accuracy of the iNIBP, comparing it with the mercury sphygmomanometer. There was good agreement between the two monitors, with a mean difference of 0 (95% limit of agreement −12 to 11) mmHg for the systolic blood pressure. We also compared the degree of pain during cuff inflation between the automated non‐invasive blood pressure and iNIBP monitors. Pain was significantly more for the non‐invasive blood pressure monitor (22 of 30 volunteers had less pain with the iNIBP). We have shown that the iNIBP measured the blood pressure quicker than the conventional non‐invasive blood pressure monitor and the speed of measurement was not significantly affected by marked changes in the blood pressure.
Parental psychological control and academic functioning in Chinese high school students: A short‐term longitudinal study
Authors: Xu Xinpei , Dai David Yun , Liu Ming , Deng Ciping 
Published: September 2019

The present study aimed to examine the reciprocal relationship between parental psychological control and students’ academic functioning in urban China. Participants were 731 Chinese high school students in grade 10 (356 boys; Mage = 15.64 years, SD = 0.68). Two waves of 1‐year longitudinal data were collected using student reports of parental psychological control and academic‐related beliefs, strategies, and behaviours. Results showed that parental psychological control at Time 1 significantly triggered an increase in students’ maladaptive academic functioning at Time 2; and students’ adaptive academic functioning at Time 1 significantly predicted parental psychological control at Time 2. Limitations of the present study and implications for practice are discussed.
Statement of contribution

What is already known on this subject?

According to self‐determination theory, parental psychological control has been found to be harmful on students’ academic learning in Western societies.

We know little about the relation between parental psychological control and academic functioning (adaptive vs. maladaptive) in Eastern societies such as China.

What does this study add?

Parental psychological control increased maladaptive academic functioning, and adaptive academic functioning decreased parental psychological control, suggesting a more fluid, dynamic parenting–child interaction over time.

The predicted relations between parental psychological control and academic functioning of high school students hold across gender.

More urbanized adolescents had a high tendency to perceive their parents as psychological controlling, suggesting a change in culture regarding the importance of personal autonomy for more urbanized adolescents.
Consumption of cereal leaf beetle, Oulema melanopus, by generalist predators in wheat fields detected by molecular analysis
Authors: Kheirodin Arash , Sharanowski Barbara J. , Cárcamo Héctor A. , Costamagna Alejandro C. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe cereal leaf beetle (CLB), Oulema melanopus L. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), is a major pest of cereal crops that has recently been reported in western Canada. We developed a set of primers to detect CLB DNA in the gut of six common predator taxa in wheat fields: lady beetles (20 positives of 143 individuals), nabid bugs (73 positives of 206 individuals), and wolf spiders (2 positives of 25 individuals). Nabis americoferus Carayon (Hemiptera: Nabidae) and Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) were the most abundant predators in cereal fields, with 0.35 and 0.05 proportion of samples positive for CLB DNA, respectively. The prey DNA half‐lives were used to adjust the estimates for N. americoferus to 0.22, due to its longer DNA detectability relative to C. septempunctata. Overall, Hippodamia parenthesis (Say) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) had the highest proportion of positives at 0.43. There was a positive association between CLB abundance and proportion of N. americoferus and C. septempunctata positives for CLB DNA. This study highlights the contribution of generalist predators to CLB mortality and their important role in integrated management for CLB. Furthermore, we provide a molecular tool that can be used to identify predators of CLB and predation frequency in agricultural fields.
Application of an electronic nose for determination of pre‐pressing treatment of rapeseed based on the analysis of volatile compounds contained in pressed oil
Authors: Rusinek Robert , Siger Aleksander , Gawrysiak‐Witulska Marzena , Rokosik Ewa , Malaga‐Toboła Urszula , Gancarz Marek 
Published: September 2019

SummaryThe article presents an attempt to use an electronic nose together with a new three‐parameter method for generation of a digital smellprint in order to specify the mode of processing of rapeseed based on the analysis of volatile compounds contained in cold‐pressed rapeseed oil. Prior to the pressing process, the seeds were roasted or improperly stored to obtain oil samples with varied technological quality. The quality of pressed oils was evaluated by determination of the acid value. Furthermore, changes in oil colour were assessed with the use of an imaging colorimeter. Volatile compounds were determined with the use of gas chromatography and an electronic nose with a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) sensor matrix. It was found that the mode of seed pre‐treatment before pressing did not change the colour of the oil significantly. However, it influenced the profile of volatile organic compounds and changed their proportions. Ketones represented the largest proportion of volatile compounds determined for roasted samples and those pressed from seeds moistened up to 25% (w.b.). Alcohols dominated in samples moistened up to 10 and 12%, terpenes were the dominant volatile compounds in samples roasted at 140 °C, and other volatile compounds dominated in samples moistened up to 10 and 20% (w.b.). In turn, esters and aromatic compounds accounted for the lowest proportion in the analysed samples. The results shown by the electronic nose were correlated with the presence of particular groups of volatile compounds in rapeseed oil.
Changes on enzymatic activity and on sarcoplasmic and myofibrillar proteins of frozen‐stored hake (Merluccius merluccius) pre‐treated by high pressure
Authors: Fidalgo Liliana G. , Saraiva Jorge A. , Aubourg Santiago P. , Vázquez Manuel 
Published: September 2019

SummaryHigh‐pressure (HP) pre‐treatments were applied on European hake (Merluccius merluccius) followed by a frozen accelerated experiment (−10 °C). A central composite design ranging pressure levels (150–450 MPa) and frozen storage time (0–150 days) was used, being evaluated the enzymatic activities and muscle proteins. Acid phosphatase and calpain activities decreased after 150 days of frozen storage (58%/56% and 38%/56% for non‐/HP‐treated samples, respectively). Cathepsin B showed higher reductions (98%) for longer storage times. Furthermore, HP and frozen storage did not affect significantly cathepsin D activity, only slightly decreasing at 169 MPa. Furthermore, HP seemed to not affect myofibrillar proteins, while sarcoplasmic proteins were clearly affected by HP and frozen storage time, resulting in a reduction of about 53% or 23% for 431 or 450 MPa, respectively. Thus, HP could be used to lowering the deleterious effect of proteases on frozen European hake.
Effects of Physical Appearance Social Comparisons and Perceived Attainability of an Ideal Body on Body Dissatisfaction and Weight‐Management Behaviors Among Young Japanese Women
Authors: Taniguchi Emiko , Ebesu Hubbard Amy S. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThis study was designed to test a model in which tendencies to engage in physical appearance social comparisons and perceived ideal body attainability interact to predict body dissatisfaction, and are associated with weight‐control behaviors (WCBs) as past studies have rarely examined perceived attainability in their analytic models. College women (N = 297) from two universities in Japan completed a paper‐and‐pencil survey. A path analysis revealed that appearance comparisons were positively associated with body dissatisfaction over and above the effects of body mass index and self‐esteem. Body dissatisfaction, in turn, was positively related to low‐risk, moderate‐risk, and high‐risk WCBs. There was a significant interaction effect between appearance comparison and attainability, but the nature of the interaction was the opposite from our expectation: the positive association between appearance comparison and body dissatisfaction was more pronounced among women who reported higher confidence in attaining an ideal body, whereas this association was nonsignificant for those with low confidence in attaining an ideal body. Finally, perceived ideal body attainability was directly and positively related to low‐risk and moderate‐risk WCBs.
Evaluation of Light Fluence Distribution Using an IR Navigation System for HPPH‐mediated Pleural Photodynamic Therapy (pPDT)
Authors: Zhu Timothy C. , Ong Yihong , Kim Michele M. , Liang Xing , Finlay Jarod C. , Dimofte Andreea , Simone Charles B. , Friedberg Joseph S. , Busch Theresa M. , Glatstein Eli , Cengel Keith A. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractUniform light fluence distribution for patients undergoing photodynamic therapy (PDT) is critical to ensure predictable PDT outcomes. However, current practice when delivering intrapleural PDT uses a point source to deliver light that is monitored by seven isotropic detectors placed within the pleural cavity to assess its uniformity. We have developed a real‐time infrared (IR) tracking camera to follow the movement of the light point source and the surface contour of the treatment area. The calculated light fluence rates were matched with isotropic detectors using a two‐correction factor method and an empirical model that includes both direct and scattered light components. Our clinical trial demonstrated that we can successfully implement the IR navigation system in 75% (15/20) of the patients. Data were successfully analyzed in 80% (12/15) patients because detector locations were not available for three patients. We conclude that it is feasible to use an IR camera‐based system to track the motion of the light source during PDT and demonstrate its use to quantify the uniformity of light distribution, which deviated by a standard deviation of 18% from the prescribed light dose. The navigation system will fail when insufficient percentage of light source positions is obtained (<30%) during PDT.
Photoinactivation Sensitivity of Staphylococcus carnosus to Visible‐light Irradiation as a Function of Wavelength
Authors: Hoenes Katharina , Wenzel Ulla , Spellerberg Barbara , Hessling Martin 
Published: September 2019

AbstractInactivation properties of visible light are of increasing interest due to multiple possible fields of application concerning antibacterial treatment. For violet wavelengths, the generation of reactive oxygen species by porphyrins is accepted as underlying mechanism. However, there is still little knowledge about photosensitizers at blue wavelengths. While flavins were named as possible candidates, there is still no experimental evidence. This study investigates the photoinactivation sensitivity of Staphylococcus carnosus to selected wavelengths between 390 and 500 nm in 10‐ to 25‐nm intervals. Absorption and fluorescence measurements in bacterial lysates confirmed inactivation findings. By means of a mathematical calculation in MATLAB®, a fit of different photosensitizer absorption spectra to the measured action spectrum was determined to gain knowledge about the extent to which specific photosensitizers are involved. The most effective wavelength for S. carnosus at 415 nm could be explained by the involvement of zinc protoporphyrin IX. Between 450 and 470 nm, inactivation results indicated a broad plateau, statistically distinguishable from 440 and 480 nm. This observation points to flavins as responsible photosensitizers, which furthermore seem to be involved at violet wavelengths. A spectral scan of sensitivities might generally be an advantageous approach for examining irradiation impact.