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Customer-pulled and provider-pushed pathways for product-service system
Authors: Pereira Veridiana Rotondaro , Kreye Melanie E. , Carvalho Marly Monteiro de 
Published: January 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate distinctive pathways for product-service system (PSS) development. Moreover, it investigates the contingent effect of the business ecosystem (BE) in terms of being provider-pushed or customer-pulled.

Design/methodology/approach
The study adopted a case-based research, performed in the Brazilian and Danish healthcare industries in order to explore the subject.

Findings
The results reveal that the capital available for investments influences the pathway. The customer-pulled PSS fast evolved to become result-oriented and connected to a complex resource-dependent network in the BE. The provider-pushed PSS showed a slow evolutionary pathway, limited to product-oriented offerings with low dependence among actors in the BE.

Originality/value
The research offers various managerial implications for PSS providers, policymakers and customers of the healthcare industry.
International listed real estate returns: evidence from the global financial crisis
Authors: Coën Alain , Lecomte Patrick 
Published: January 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze and revisit the risk and performance of publicly traded real estate companies from 14 countries over the period 2000–2015, marked by the unprecedented Global Financial Crisis, in presence of errors-in-variables (EIV) and illiquidity (measured by serial correlation, following Getmanskyet al.(2004)).Design/methodology/approachThe authors extend the seminal work of Bondet al.(2003), and shed a new light on the relative performance of listed real estate before and after the GFC. First, the authors suggest the use of various asset pricing models (APM) including the Fama and French (2015) five-factor APM with global and country-level factors. Second, the authors implement unbiased estimators to correct for the econometric bias induced by EIV in APM. Third, the authors deal with the impact of illiquidity (measured by serial correlation) on the risk properties of international securitized real estate returns.FindingsThe findings show that post-GFC, a radical change in international listed real estate risk factors has resulted in more homogeneous markets internationally and less diversification opportunities for international investors.Practical implicationsThe authors suggest the use of robust linear APM (including the Fama and French (2015) five-factor APM) to analyze the risk and performance of publicly traded real estate companies from 14 countries over the period 2000–2015.Originality/valueThe authors analyze and revisit the risk and performance of publicly traded real estate companies from 14 countries over the period 2000–2015, marked by the unprecedented Global Financial Crisis.
Psychiatric drugs: reconsidering their mode of action and the implications for service user involvement
Authors: Roberts Marc 
Published: January 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine two competing pharmacological models that have been used to understand how psychiatric drugs work: the disease-centred model and the drug-centred model. In addition, it explores the implications of these two models for mental health service users and the degree to which they are meaningfully involved in decisions about the use of psychiatric drugs.

Design/methodology/approach
The approach is a conceptual review and critical comparison of two pharmacological models used to understand the mode of action of psychiatric drugs. On the basis of this analysis, the paper also provides a critical examination, supported by the available literature, of the implications of these two models for service user involvement in mental health care.

Findings
The disease-centred model is associated with a tendency to view the use of psychiatric drugs as a technical matter that is to be determined by mental health professionals. In contrast, the drug-centred model emphasises the centrality of the individual experience of taking a psychiatric drug and implies a more equitable relationship between practitioners and mental health service users.

Originality/value
Although infrequently articulated, assumptions about how psychiatric drugs work have important consequences for service user involvement in mental health care. Critical consideration of these assumptions is an important aspect of seeking to maximise service user involvement in decisions about the use of psychiatric drugs as a response to their experience of mental distress.
Synthesis and characterization of ricinoleic acid derived monomer and its application in aqueous emulsion and paints thereof
Authors: Mhadeshwar Nikita , Wazarkar Kunal , Sabnis Anagha S. 
Published: January 2019

PurposeThis paper aims to prepare acrylic functional ricinoleic acid monomer and incorporate it in conventional miniemulsion polymerization. Subsequently, paints were formulated to study the variation in final coating properties.Design/methodology/approachSynthesis process involved the esterification of ricinoleic acid with 2-hydroxy methyl methacrylate in the presence of FASCAT-4100 catalyst. The final product of the reaction, methacrylated ricinoleic acid (MRA), was confirmed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and1H-nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and determining acid and iodine value. Further, MRA was incorporated in various concentrations (1, 2 and 3 Wt.%) along with methyl acrylate and butyl acrylate in conventional miniemulsion polymerization and paints were formulated thereof.FindingsIt was observed that with the addition of MRA monomer, flexibility of emulsion films increased as indicated by glass transition temperature and elongation value (percentage). Moreover, with the addition of MRA monomer, improvement in mechanical and chemical properties of the coatings was observed.Research limitations/implicationsEven a low concentration MRA monomer (as low as 3 per cent) caused a significant reduction in the glass transition temperature of emulsion films. Thus, it can be efficiently used in applications such as adhesives and elastomeric coatings.Originality/valueThe acrylic functional monomer derived from ricinoleic acid is unique and not yet incorporated in miniemulsion polymerization. The synthesized monomer can be used in coatings where low Tg emulsions are required.
Improved camouflage through ontogenetic colour change confers reduced detection risk in shore crabs
Authors: Nokelainen Ossi , Maynes Ruth , Mynott Sara , Price Natasha , Stevens Martin 
Published: January 2019

Abstract

Animals from many taxa, from snakes and crabs to caterpillars and lobsters, change appearance with age, but the reasons why this occurs are rarely tested.

We show the importance that ontogenetic changes in coloration have on the camouflage of the green shore crabs (Carcinus maenas), known for their remarkable phenotypic variation and plasticity in colour and pattern.

In controlled conditions, we reared juvenile crabs of two shades, pale or dark, on two background types simulating different habitats for 10 weeks.

In contrast to expectations for reversible colour change, crabs did not tune their background match to specific microhabitats, but instead, and regardless of treatment, all developed a uniform dark green phenotype. This parallels changes in shore crab appearance with age observed in the field.

Next, we undertook a citizen science experiment at the Natural History Museum London, where human subjects (“predators”) searched for crabs representing natural colour variation from different habitats, simulating predator vision.

In concert, crabs were not hardest to find against their original habitat, but instead, the dark green phenotype was hardest to detect against all backgrounds.

The evolution of camouflage can be better understood by acknowledging that the optimal phenotype to hide from predators may change over the life history of many animals, including the utilization of a generalist camouflage strategy.

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Finer‐scale habitat predicts nest survival in grassland birds more than management and landscape: A multi‐scale perspective
Authors: Shew Justin J. , Nielsen Clayton K. , Sparling Donald W. 
Published: January 2019

Abstract

Birds may respond to habitat at multiple scales, ranging from microhabitat structure to landscape composition. North American grassland bird distributions predominantly reside on private lands, and populations have been consistently declining. Many of these lands are enrolled in U.S. federal conservation programmes, and properly guided management policies could alleviate declines. However, more evaluative research is needed on the effects of management policies juxtaposed with other multi‐scale habitat features. Furthermore, research focused on nest survival is arguably more valuable because habitat associations with avian densities can sometimes be deceptive.

We investigated nest survival of a grassland facultative (red‐winged blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus) and obligate species (dickcissel Spiza americana), and two nesting communities (ground and above‐ground nesters) relative to management and multi‐scale habitat (nest‐site characteristics, in‐field microhabitat, patch metrics, and landscape context). Our study was conducted on private lands in Illinois (2011–2014) and directly linked to policy‐based management (discing, herbicidal spraying, spray/interseeding) and landowner decisions.

Multi‐scale models explained more variation in nest survival compared to single scales or management in three of four analyses (blackbirds, dickcissels, and above‐ground nesters). Finer‐scale habitat variables, such as nest‐site characteristics, were more often in top and among the competitive models relative to landscape factors.

Compared with other management types, discing (i.e., tractor‐pulled disc harrows removed approximately 50% of vegetation) displayed distinct effects and positively influenced nest survival in above‐ground nesters. Also, greater proportions of a field managed cumulatively and yearly, regardless of type, generally improved nest survival for dickcissels and above‐ground nesters. All groups except above‐ground nesters had generally higher nest survival in native‐grass dominated fields.

Synthesis and applications. Habitat practitioners can improve nest survival for certain grassland birds by directly affecting in‐field microhabitat vegetation and structure. However, characteristics associated with specific nest locations often drive nest survival. We suggest habitat managers and agency staff promote native grass practices and management, such as discing, to enhance nest survival of grassland bird populations. Management will likely be most effective in favourable unfragmented grassland landscapes with less surrounding forested areas, which also promote other important responses (e.g., colonization and persistence) of target species.
Potential of soil seed banks for vegetation recovery following deer exclusions under different periods of chronic herbivory in a beech forest in eastern Japan
Authors: Tamura Atsushi 
Published: January 2019

AbstractThis study aimed to evaluate the potential for vegetation recovery from buried seed banks following exclusion of deer after different periods of chronic herbivory in a beech forest. Using the seedling emergence method, I surveyed the floor vegetation, buried seed banks and compared survey results with that of past flora. The study areas were an area within two deer exclosure fences, one established in 1997 and the other in 2003, and the area outside the fences. With regard to floor vegetation, species diversity and dominance of vulnerable (VUL) species were higher in F1997 than in F2003, and species frequency was different among the three plots. In the soil seed banks, species richness, seed density and life form composition were different among the three plots. However, when I excluded Rubus illecebrosus, which is a VUL shrub species, seed density of VUL species was not greatly different among the plots. In addition, the species composition of soil seed banks compared with that of past flora was similar among the plots. This may be because almost no VUL herb species formed the buried seed banks. In contrast, invulnerable (INV) species formed numerous seed banks. These results demonstrate that chronic deer herbivory causes a negative effect on the composition of floor vegetation through VUL herb species, and a positive effect on the seed density of soil seed banks through INV species. Conservation measures are needed while there are still plant organs remaining aboveground.
Genetic and ecological conservation issues for oceanic island birds, revealed by a combination of the latest molecular techniques and conventional field work
Authors: Ando Haruko 
Published: January 2019

AbstractOceanic island ecosystems are vulnerable to artificial disturbances, and many island endemics are at risk of extinction. Conservation of island endemics is a high priority for reducing biodiversity loss, but fundamental studies on many species remain lacking due to the small population size and limited accessibility to island habitats. In this review, I explored conservation issues of endangered bird species in oceanic island habitat, which have been revealed by the latest molecular techniques with a combination of conventional field work. Recent genetic studies revealed low genetic diversity of endangered island endemics. Analyses of genetic structure have revealed the gene flow of endemic birds among islands according to their flying abilities. Seasonal inter‐island movement of Columbiformes and some finches have been observed, which might be related to fluctuating food resource availability among island habitats. Dietary analyses based on DNA metabarcoding for Columba janthina nitens revealed frequent consumption of introduced plants by this bird. This review may provide a new perspective for conservation biology in oceanic island ecosystems. That is, (a) appropriate management of genetic diversity within and outside of habitat before serious population declines occur, (b) detection of meaningful evolutionarily significant units (ESUs) considering flying ability of birds among islands and management of total habitat range within each ESU and (c) introduced species eradication designed to not to cause a negative impact on endangered species that may depend on introduced species for their food.
Heritabilities of lateral and vertical herkogamy in Lysimachia arvensis
Authors: Jiménez‐López Francisco Javier , Arista Montserrat , Talavera María , Pannell John R. , Ortiz Pedro L. 
Published: January 2019

AbstractHerkogamy, spatial separation between stigma and anthers within a flower, is important in regulating plant‐mating systems. We studied phenotypic variation and heritability of herkogamy traits in Lysimachia arvensis (=Anagallis arvensis) that show both lateral and vertical herkogamy in the same flower, a rare strategy in flowering plants. Both lateral and vertical herkogamy showed continuous variation in 15 natural populations. Lateral herkogamy, measured as the angle between style and stamens, ranged from 5.6 to 66.5°; vertical herkogamy ranged from reverse to approach herkogamy. Herkogamy traits were constant within plants but variable among plants and populations. Flowers with marked lateral herkogamy showed mainly reverse herkogamy, whereas flowers with low lateral herkogamy showed mainly approach herkogamy. Both herkogamy traits showed a high degree of narrow sense heritability (h2 = 0.843 for lateral and h2 = 0.635 for vertical herkogamy). We discuss the possibility that variation in both herkogamy traits among populations of L. arvensis is a consequence of differential selective pressures under different pollination environments.
Consistent pollination services to Cypripedium macranthos var. rebunense (Orchidaceae) by Bombus pseudobaicalensis
Authors: Sugiura Naoto 
Published: January 2019

AbstractBombus pseudobaicalensis queens are known pollinators of the threatened orchid Cypripedium macranthos var. rebunense. However, whether other bumblebee species also pollinate this orchid has not yet been ascertained. A 10‐year observation provided convincing evidence that B. pseudobaicalensis is the only consistent pollinator. B. beaticola moshkarareppus queens were newly found to rarely carry pollen smears of the orchid, whereas B. hypocrita sapporoensis and B. diversus queens were practically mere flower visitors. Why these three species do not equal B. pseudobaicalensis in pollination effectiveness remains unclear but differences in body size and individual abundance between B. pseudobaicalensis and the other species are considered as possible primary causes. Given the almost complete dependence of C. macranthos var. rebunense on B. pseudobaicalensis for pollination and its potential risk, conservation managers should take care not to reduce the bumblebee colonies.
QsvR integrates into quorum sensing circuit to control Vibrio parahaemolyticus virulence
Authors: Zhang Yiquan , Hu Linghui , Qiu Yue , Osei‐Adjei George , Tang Hao , Zhang Ying , Zhang Rui , Sheng Xiumei , Xu Shungao , Yang Wenhui , Yang Huiying , Yin Zhe , Yang Ruifu , Huang Xinxiang , Zhou Dongsheng 
Published: January 2019

Summary
Vibrio parahaemolyticus, the leading cause of seafood‐associated gastroenteritis worldwide, requires the two type‐III secretion systems (T3SS1 and T3SS2) and a thermostable direct hemolysin (encoded by tdh1 and tdh2) for full virulence. The tdh genes and the T3SS2 gene cluster constitute an 80 kb pathogenicity island known as Vp‐PAI located on the chromosome II. Expression of T3SS1 and Vp‐PAI is regulated in a quorum sensing (QS)‐dependent manner but its detailed mechanisms remain unknown. Herein, we show that three factors (QS regulators AphA and OpaR and an AraC‐type transcriptional regulator QsvR) form a complex regulatory network to control the expression of T3SS1 and Vp‐PAI genes. At low cell density (LCD), whereas Vp‐PAI expression is repressed, T3SS1 genes are induced by AphA, which directly binds (an operator region of) the exsBAD‐vscBCD operon. At high cell density (HCD), the bacterium turns off T3SS1 expression by replacing AphA with OpaR, triggering the induction of Vp‐PAI. Furthermore, QsvR binds to the regulatory regions of all the tested T3SS1 and Vp‐PAI genes to activate their transcription at HCD. Taken together, our data highlight how multiple QS regulators contribute to the pathogenicity of V. parahaemolyticus by precisely controlling the expression of major virulence determinants during different stages of growth.
The image and the meaning of the Chinese character for ‘enlightenment’
Authors: Shen Heyong 
Published: January 2019

AbstractThis article explores the significance of the image of the Chinese character for ‘enlightenment’. The oracle bone script form for ‘enlightenment’ is comprised of the symbol for the ‘true self’ and the symbol for the ‘heart’. In Chinese Taoist philosophy, the true self is close to Tao, a concept akin to that of the self in Analytical Psychology. The combination of the ‘self’ meeting with the ‘heart’ conveys both the aspect of inspiration and of profound meaning. The paper is composed of three parts in order to facilitate the analysis and interpretation of this Chinese character: 1) an exploration of the image and meaning of the character; 2) an exploration of the link between the self and enlightenment; and 3) reflections on the relationship between insight and enlightenment. The image of this Chinese character contains not only what enlightenment is, but also the way to enlightenment and the meaning of the way.
The Garden of the Heart and Soul: the image, the way, and the meaning
Authors: Baohong Cao , Lan Gao , Ziying Jia , Bo Wu 
Published: January 2019

AbstractThis paper begins with an explanation of the four Chinese characters that represent the project of the Garden of the Heart and Soul. This project was founded to help the psychological development of orphans, as well as to provide psychological relief for the victims of ecological disasters such as earthquakes through the use of Jungian psychology, sandplay therapy, and the psychology of the Heart. Eleven years after its founding, there are 83 work‐stations on mainland China. The authors discuss how the Chinese characters influenced the way they set up their project and the values that guide them. In addition to helping the individuation of the people they work with, their work provides a container for the collective psyche and a connection with the cultural archetypal roots.
Iron fortification of reduced‐fat bioyoghurt containing either short‐ or long‐chain inulin
Authors: Dabour Nassra , Dyab Noha , Kheadr Ehab 
Published: January 2019

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adding inulin, iron salts and/or their combinations on the physicochemical, microbiological and sensory characteristics of reduced‐fat bioyoghurt. Results revealed that iron and inulin supplementation did not affect the viable counts of the yoghurt starter microorganisms but slightly increased counts of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis. Iron and inulin significantly affected the textural attributes of the yoghurt, but did not modify the yoghurt flavour significantly. Also, in vitro assessments on the availability of calcium and iron were conducted and revealed that the supplementation of yoghurt with iron and inulin resulted in significant reduction in calcium and iron availability.
Low‐Volume Tidal Peritoneal Dialysis Is a Preferable Mode in Patients Initiating Urgent‐Start Automated Peritoneal Dialysis: A Randomized, Open‐Label, Prospective Control Study
Authors: Xie Jianteng , Wang Huizhen , Li Sheng , Zuo Yangyang , Wang Yanhui , Zhang Yifan , Liang Tiantian , Li Jing , Wang Liping , Feng Zhonglin , Ye Zhiming , Liang Xinling , Shi Wei , Wang Wenjian 
Published: January 2019

AbstractThe aim of this study is to evaluate the safety of low‐volume tidal peritoneal dialysis (TPD) and intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD) in ESRD patients initiating automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) after an acute catheter insertion. Clinical outcomes of patients who received either TPD or IPD using an APD system were compared in a randomized, open‐label, prospective control study in a single‐center setting. From May 2011 to May 2013, 49 patients were enrolled and 27 patients received low‐volume TPD treatment, whereas 22 patients underwent low‐volume IPD right after Tenckhoff catheter insertion. The incidence of complications during the 14‐day APD treatment were observed. After APD treatment, all the patients were transferred to continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and followed up for 2 years. The IPD group demonstrated a significantly higher incidence of catheter‐related complications (omental wrapping 27.3% vs. 0% and suction pain 18.2% vs. 0%) than the TPD group after adjusting for age, gender, baseline diabetes, systolic blood pressure, BMI, and the experience of the operators. However, the short duration of APD treatment with either IPD or TPD mode did not affect the long‐time technical survival. In patients immediately after catheter insertion, low‐volume TPD mode demonstrated a lower incidence of catheter‐related complications compared to IPD. Although our results provided evidence that TPD is a preferable APD mode for this specific population, definitive conclusions about TPD benefit cannot be made, owing to early termination of the trial.