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Inclusive productive value chains, an overview of Indonesia’s cocoa industry
Authors: de Boer Diederik , Limpens Gigi , Rifin Amzul , Kusnadi Nunung 
Published: October 2019

Purpose
The inclusiveness of smallholder cocoa farmers in the international cocoa value chain is addressed in the context of institutional voids through linkages with different business models in the region of Bali, West-Sumatra and West-Sulawesi. Being the third highest producer of cocoa, local farmers have a high dependency on cocoa cultivation; however, they lack policies that foster and reward sustainable high-quality cocoa according to international standards. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
An explanatory multiple-case study design assessed the relevance of partnerships in contributing to sustainable local development and inclusiveness for smallholder farmers. The selected business models, business supported, NGO supported and government supported, are evaluated through improved access to finance, training, technology, subsidized inputs and markets.

Findings
The paper found that a linkage with a business-supported model, here BT COCOA, achieves the best results in terms of improved yields, quality and farmer’s welfare, indicating improved inclusiveness via successful process upgrading. Yet, future cooperation between stakeholders should improve on access to information and finance.

Research limitations/implications
The research is a relative research, comparing three models of inclusiveness within one sector (cocoa) in predefined regions of Indonesia. Future research should test the proposed propositions in other agricultural sectors.

Practical implications
The paper showcases the effect of support model affiliation for smallholder farmer inclusiveness and the circumvention of institutional voids. It selects the business model as best suitable to achieve smallholder inclusiveness, as well a need to prioritize institutional voids.

Originality/value
The research is assessing three models addressing inclusiveness applying value chain assessment tools to measure inclusiveness.
Relationship marketing and customer satisfaction in the Ghanaian hospitality industry
Authors: Amoako George Kofi , Neequaye Emmanuel Kotey , Kutu-Adu Solomon G. , Caesar Livingstone Divine , Ofori Kwame Simpe 
Published: October 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate how relationship marketing practice can lead to customer satisfaction in the current practices in the hotel industry in Ghana. Globally, the hospitality industry ranks as one of the most competitive business sectors with competing organisations relying on a cocktail of strategies such as relationship marketing to stay relevant, and attract and retain customers. This paper examines how relationship marketing impacts on trust, commitment and satisfaction for customers in the Ghanaian hospitality industry.Design/methodology/approachA positivist methodological framework was used for the collection of data, analysis and theoretical development in this research. The data collection questionnaire was administered to 167 guests of a 3-star hotel in the Accra Metropolis. Structural equation modelling was used to ascertain the significance of the relationship that exists between trust, commitment and customer satisfaction with respect to the relationship marketing practices of hoteliers in Ghana.FindingsStudy findings provide insight into the processes and practices of relationship marketing that is based on trust and commitment. The findings show a positive and significant relationship between trust, commitment and customer satisfaction. The study also revealed that commitment partially mediates the association between trust and customer satisfaction.Research limitations/implicationsWhile this study is limited to a single hospitality and tourism company in Ghana, the findings can have far reaching implications for managers in the hospitality industry in Ghana, it provides a vivid illustration of the impact that customer satisfaction can have on the fortunes of business and a genuine desire to develop trust and be committed to the welfare of business clients can lead to higher customer patronage.Practical implicationsTrust and commitment in the hospitality industry requires innovative business practices that makes the client value all the service experience that he or she may encounter. The findings indicate that customer satisfaction is influenced by trust and commitment in the hospitality industry.Originality/valueValue to the authors’ knowledge, the relationship between trust and commitment in relationship marketing and customer satisfaction concepts has not previously been investigated using structural equation modelling analysis within the Ghanaian hospitality industry. This implies that both trust and commitment are necessary to attain customer satisfaction.
Policy coherence as a demand for excellence in Iranian bio-production industry
Authors: Marandi Vahid , Tabatabaeian Seyyed Habibollah , Jafari Parivash , Azarnoosh Morteza 
Published: October 2019

Purpose
The Iranian bio-pharma industry was the first high-tech industry in the country, which had succeeded to develop innovative products. Despite past successes, there are bottlenecks preventing the industry from meeting the national standard and plans for excellence. The purpose of this paper is to find out the challenges impeding further innovation of the firms in the industry and find solution to the issues. Based on these findings, the authors recommend a set of policies that might be of interest to the new-comer countries in biotechnology.

Design/methodology/approach
The institutional structure of the industry, its market situation and the players are studied using a qualitative method based on an institutional approach and an appreciative theory.

Findings
Ten challenges were found after examining the pyramid of technological capabilities. Moreover; conflicting approaches in the policies made for the national health system and industrial development are identified. Adoption of policy coherence has been highlighted as a necessary strategy to harmonize and integrate the approaches required to play a role in bio-production global market actively.

Practical implications
A unique focal point for the country’s strategic plans should be assigned, and the supply-side policies with demand-side policies must be balanced.

Originality/value
This paper is an evidence-based effort to bring policy coherence as an approach in sectoral level, while political settlement lies in governance level. The opportunities for improvement are highlighted in the Iranian bio-pharmaceutical sector, as a key technology. Moreover, the findings could be used as lessons-learned for new-comers countries.
One-pot synthesis of highly dye impregnated TiO2 nanoparticles for improved white light photo-degradation
Authors: Herath Iresha , Perera Ishanie , Hettiarachchi Champika 
Published: October 2019

Purpose
Use of highly dye doped nano composite for organic pollutant degradation.

Design/methodology/approach
One-pot synthesis of titanium nano-particles were carried out in the presence of N719 dye.

Findings
High dye doping and exceptional dye degradation efficiency was observed. Within 25 min, 99 per cent of methylene blue was removed from waste water.

Originality/value
A novel one-pot synthesis of the composite was introduced.
Orchestrating enterprise social media for knowledge co-creation: an interactionist perspective
Authors: Namisango Fatuma , Kafuko Maria Miiro , Byomire Gorretti 
Published: October 2019

Purpose
This paper aims to present a conceptual framework of four knowledge co-creation processes in enterprise social media (ESM). From an interactionist perspective, the paper proposes a model on the role of ESM and enterprise social networks (ESNs) in facilitating knowledge co-creation processes.

Design/methodology/approach
This conceptual paper revisits existing literature on ESM, ESNs and social knowledge management to propose, hypothetically, the relationship between ESM, ESN and knowledge co-creation processes.

Findings
ESM enhances employee-to-employee interaction, which allows employees to co-create knowledge in a social context. Firstly, ESM affords employees to create ESNs for knowledge co-creation. Secondly, the structure of employee-to-employee interaction in ESNs will influence knowledge co-creation processes. Thirdly, ESNs provide the mechanism through which ESM affordances enable or constrain knowledge co-creation in the organisation.

Practical implications
ESM creates a social context that allows employees to share, apply and recreate or reproduce knowledge in the process of knowledge co-creation. The action possibilities of ESM perceived and actualised by employees will enable or constrain knowledge co-creation. Such influences are fuelled by the structural properties of employee relationships on ESM.

Originality/value
The paper elucidates the concept of knowledge co-creation based on a representation of user activities in ESM. This paper suggests that knowledge co-creation is a salient outcome of both individual-to-individual interactions on ESM and individual-to-ESM interactions enabled by ESM affordances.
A two‐component growth mindset intervention for young people with SEND
Authors: de Carvalho Eloise , Skipper Yvonne 
Published: October 2019

Interventions to increase the endorsement of the growth mindset (the belief that intelligence can be improved with effort) have been successfully implemented in schools. However, they rarely target children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), a group who are more likely to endorse a fixed mindset, experience lower academic self‐concept and academic resilience, and be at risk of negative stereotyped attitudes. This quasi‐experimental study implemented a 10‐week PSHE programme as well as dedicated lessons with adapted classroom practices, for example, task framing and feedback, to promote the growth mindset message to young people with SEND (N = 18). Analyses of pre‐ to post‐intervention measures demonstrated moderate evidence for the intervention having increased students’ endorsement of the growth mindset, as well as anecdotal evidence for increased academic self‐concept, academic resilience and positive attitudes to disability. However, these effects were not sustained in follow‐up measures conducted 7 weeks post‐intervention. The intervention did not improve students’ academic performance. Although preliminary, findings demonstrate the viability of growth mindset interventions for children and young people with SEND, but suggest that interventions should be maintained for longer‐lasting effects.
Buggery and Parliament, 1533–2017
Authors: Johnson Paul 
Published: October 2019

AbstractOver nearly five centuries the UK parliament, and its earlier incarnations, frequently legislated to ensure the regulation and punishment of buggery, a form of sexual conduct once generally accepted to constitute one of the most serious criminal offences known to law. In the early 21st century, parliament abolished the offence of buggery and, subsequently, granted pardons to certain individuals previously convicted of it. While some aspects of the history of parliament's approach to buggery are well known – particularly in respect of homosexual law reform – much of this history remains obscure. This article provides an in‐depth consideration of the making of statute law in parliament relating to buggery that reveals the dramatically changing attitudes of legislators towards this aspect of sexual conduct and highlights the significance and importance of the pardons granted to those convicted of the offence.
Crossman and Beyond: House of Commons Select Committees in the 1960s
Authors: Aylett Philip 
Published: October 2019

AbstractAssessments of the work and impact of house of commons investigatory select committees during the 1960s usually centre on the success or otherwise of the new ‘specialist’ committees established in the second half of the decade. This article uses both quantitative and qualitative evidence to give a more rounded picture, including both new and existing committees. It concludes that 1960s select committees were more popular, active and influential than has previously been appreciated. It also argues that there has been an overvaluation of the role of the Labour cabinet minister, Richard Crossman, in promoting and establishing these committees, and that support for committee work on both front benches and back benches was rather more widespread and substantial than has been assumed. In particular, the article contends that Harold Wilson's role in advancing the work of select committees has been underestimated.
Prevalence and incidence of systemic sclerosis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Zhong Lixian , Pope Melinda , Shen Ye , Hernandez Jose J. , Wu Lin 
Published: October 2019

AbstractObjectiveSystemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare debilitating autoimmune disease of the connective tissue. This study aimed to assess the recent prevalence and incidence of SSc across the world.MethodsUsing a systematic search strategy, PubMed/MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched to identify relevant studies published between 2006 and 2016. Two reviewers independently evaluated studies for inclusion based on inclusion/exclusion criteria and performed data extraction. The review was conducted and reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis (PRISMA) statement. The pooled prevalence of SSc was calculated by meta‐analysis using a random‐effects model.ResultsThere were 1364 references retrieved using the initial searching strategy, and 20 epidemiological publications were selected for data extraction. The identified studies reported prevalence ranging from 3.8 per 100 000 in Taiwan to 50 per 100 000 in the USA. The prevalence was 23 per 100 000 (95% CI: 16‐29 per 100 000; 18 studies) in a pooled sample of 11 574 individuals. Incidence rate of SSc ranges from 0.77 per 100 000 person‐years in the Netherlands to 5.6 per 100 000 person‐years in the USA. SSc predominates in females with higher prevalence and incidence rates. It is important to note that different methodologies were used to derive these numbers so comparisons were made with caution.ConclusionThis review provides an assessment of the current estimates of disease prevalence and incidence of SSc. The epidemiological burdens of SSc vary among different regions of the world. The epidemiological data need to be interpreted with caution considering the methodological differences in deriving these estimates.
Successful implementation of evidence‐based guidelines in a regional emergency department for children presenting with acute asthma
Authors: Weber Heinrich , Bassett Gaylene , Bartl Doris , Mohd Yusof Mohd , Sohal Sukhwinder , Ahuja Kiran , Frandsen Mai 
Published: October 2019

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the adherence to asthma evidence‐based guidelines before and after a quality improvement process.DesignA controlled trial was conducted at two regional hospitals (intervention and control hospitals). We performed a retrospective pre‐intervention audit, followed by a post‐intervention audit 1 year after the implementation of evidence‐based guidelines.SettingEmergency departments of two neighbouring hospitals serving regional and rural North West Tasmania.ParticipantsAll children (<18 years) with acute presentation of doctor‐diagnosed asthma.InterventionsImplementation of evidence‐based guidelines using the National Asthma Council of Australia and the Global Initiative of Asthma guidelines, at the intervention hospital and care as usual at the control hospital.Main outcome measure(s)The main outcome measures were the compliance to evidence‐based guidelines, pre‐ and postintervention at the intervention hospital, compared to the control hospital. The specific outcomes measure included the clinical presentation, management, referral to asthma and allergy clinic, and hospitilisation.ResultsSignificantly improved adherence to evidence‐based guidelines were noted post‐intervention at the intervention hospital, that is severity recorded (21.4%‐45.7%, P < 0.001), triggers identified (13.5%‐45.3%, P < 0.001), spirometry usage (3.8%‐25.8%, P = 0.03) and written action plans (29.7%‐58.3%, P < 0.001). There was however no effect on hospitilisation (23.3%‐29.8%, P = 0.48). At the control hospital, however, no significant improved adherence to evidence‐based guidelines were noted.ConclusionsEvidence‐based implementation led to improved adherence to evidence‐based guidelines across an expanded list of domains in a regional setting.
Pulmonary IL‐33 orchestrates innate immune cells to mediate respiratory syncytial virus‐evoked airway hyperreactivity and eosinophilia
Authors: Wu Yi‐Hsiu , Lai Alan Chuan‐Ying , Chi Po‐Yu , Thio Christina Li‐Ping , Chen Wei‐Yu , Tsai Ching‐Hui , Lee Yungling Leo , Lukacs Nicholas W. , Chang Ya‐Jen 
Published: October 2019

AbstractBackgroundRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is epidemiologically linked to asthma. During RSV infection, IL‐33 is elevated and promotes immune cell activation, leading to the development of asthma. However, which immune cells are responsible for triggering airway hyperreactivity (AHR), inflammation and eosinophilia remained to be clarified. We aimed to elucidate the individual roles of IL‐33‐activated innate immune cells, including ILC2s and ST2+ myeloid cells, in RSV infection‐triggered pathophysiology.MethodsThe role of IL‐33/ILC2 axis in RSV‐induced AHR inflammation and eosinophilia were evaluated in the IL‐33‐deficient and YetCre‐13 Rosa‐DTA mice. Myeloid‐specific, IL‐33‐deficient or ST2‐deficient mice were employed to examine the role of IL‐33 and ST2 signaling in myeloid cells.ResultsWe found that IL‐33‐activated ILC2s were crucial for the development of AHR and airway inflammation, during RSV infection. ILC2‐derived IL‐13 was sufficient for RSV‐driven AHR, since reconstitution of wild‐type ILC2 rescued RSV‐driven AHR in IL‐13‐deficient mice. Meanwhile, myeloid cell‐derived IL‐33 was required for airway inflammation, ST2+ myeloid cells contributed to exacerbation of airway inflammation, suggesting the importance of IL‐33 signaling in these cells. Local and peripheral eosinophilia is linked to both ILC2 and myeloid IL‐33 signaling.ConclusionsThis study highlights the importance of IL‐33‐activated ILC2s in mediating RSV‐triggered AHR and eosinophilia. In addition, IL‐33 signaling in myeloid cells is crucial for airway inflammation.
Quality of life and gastric acid‐suppression medication 20 years after laparoscopic fundoplication
Authors: Campanello Magnus , Westin Erik , Unosson Jon , Lindskog Stefan 
Published: October 2019

AbstractBackgroundLaparoscopic fundoplication is an effective treatment for gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We aimed to assess quality of life (QoL), long‐term residual symptoms, patient satisfaction and use of acid‐suppression medication at 5, 10 and 20 years after surgery.MethodsWe identified a cohort of 100 patients who underwent laparoscopic fundoplication between 1993 and 1998. The validated QoL questionnaires Short Form health survey (SF‐36), and Quality‐of‐Life in Reflux and Dyspepsia (QOLRAD), as well as a specific questionnaire regarding post‐fundoplication symptoms, were sent to the patients at 5, 10 and 20 years after surgery. Furthermore, patients who reported using the acid‐suppression medication after 20 years were interviewed by telephone regarding their reason for taking it.ResultsEighty‐eight percent of the patients responded at 5 and 10 years post‐surgery. Twenty years following fundoplication, 68 (84% of those still alive) patients completed the questionnaires. The patients had equivalent health‐related QoL scores in both the QOLRAD and SF‐36 questionnaires after 10 and 20 years, and those scores were in line with a Swedish age‐matched population. After 20 years, 87% were satisfied with the results, and 84% of the patients would recommend reflux surgery to a relative or a friend. At the telephone interview, 32% (22/68) confirmed using acid‐suppression medication, but only half (11/68) used it because of reflux symptoms.ConclusionThe long‐term, satisfying outcomes in GERD symptoms and QoL 5 and 10 years after surgery were maintained at a 20‐year follow‐up. Half of the patients used acid‐suppression medication for reasons other than GERD symptoms.
A randomized trial comparing bipolar transurethral vaporization of the prostate with GreenLight laser (xps‐180watt) photoselective vaporization of the prostate for treatment of small to moderate benign prostatic obstruction: outcomes after 2 years
Authors: Ghobrial Fady K. , Shoma Ahmed , Elshal Ahmed M. , Laymon Mahmoud , El‐Tabey Nasr , Nabeeh Adel , Shokeir Ahmed A. 
Published: October 2019

ObjectiveTo test the non‐inferiority of bipolar transurethral vaporization of the prostate (TUVP) compared to GreenLight laser (GL) photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) for reduction of benign prostatic hyperplasia‐related lower urinary tract symptoms in a randomized trial.MethodsEligible patients with prostate volumes of 30–80 mL were randomly allocated to GL‐PVP (n = 58) or bipolar TUVP (n = 61). Non‐inferiority of symptom score (International Prostate Symptom Score [IPSS]) at 24 months was evaluated. All peri‐operative variables were recorded and compared. Urinary (IPSS, maximum urinary flow rate and post‐void residual urine volume) and sexual (International Index of Erectile Function‐15) outcome measures were evaluated at 1, 4, 12 and 24 months. Need for retreatment and complications, change in PSA level and health resources‐related costs of both procedures were recorded and compared.ResultsBaseline and peri‐operative variables were similar in the two groups. At 1, 4, 12 and 24 months, 117, 116, 99 and 96 patients, respectively, were evaluable. Regarding urinary outcome measures, there was no significant difference between the groups. The mean ± sd IPSS at 1 and 2 years was 7.1 ± 3 and 7.9 ± 2.9 (P = 0.8), respectively, after GL‐PVP and 6.3 ± 3.1 and 7.2 ± 2.8, respectively, after bipolar TUVP (P = 0.31). At 24 months, the mean difference in IPSS was 0.7 (95% confidence interval −0.6 to 2.3; P = 0.6). The median (range) postoperative PSA reduction was 64.7 (25–99)% and 65.9 (50–99)% (P = 0.006) after GL‐PVP, and 32.1 (28.6–89.7)% and 39.3 (68.8–90.5)% (P = 0.005) after bipolar TUVP, at 1 and 2 years, respectively. After 2 years, retreatment for recurrent bladder outlet obstruction was reported in eight (13.8%) and 10 (16.4%) patients in the GL‐PVP and bipolar TUVP groups, respectively (P = 0.8). The mean estimated cost per bipolar TUVP procedure was significantly lower than per GL‐PVP procedure after 24 months (P = 0.01).ConclusionsIn terms of symptom control, bipolar TUVP was not inferior to GL‐PVP at 2 years. Durability of the outcome needs to be tracked. The greater cost of GL‐PVP compared with bipolar TUVP is an important concern.
Synthesis of promising antimicrobial agents: hydrazide‐hydrazones of 5‐nitrofuran‐2‐carboxylic acid
Authors: Popiołek Łukasz , Rysz Bernadetta , Biernasiuk Anna , Wujec Monika 
Published: October 2019

AbstractIn this research, we synthesized and evaluated for in vitro antimicrobial activity a new series of hydrazide‐hydrazones obtained from 5‐nitrofuran‐2‐carboxylic acid. New compounds were identified and characterized by spectral methods (1H NMR and 13C NMR). All tested hydrazide‐hydrazones proved to be promising antimicrobial agents. Antimicrobial activity and antifungal activity of new derivatives of 5‐nitrofuran‐2‐carboxylic acid were revealed in many cases to be higher than the activity of reference substances (nitrofurantoin, cefuroxime and ampicillin).