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Effect of demographic characteristics on service quality perception
Authors: Ojekalu Samson Oluseun , Ojo Olatoye , Oladokun Timothy Tunde , Olabisi Sumoila Aremu 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
Although a substantial amount of research on the effect of demographics on service quality perception can be found in the extant literature, practitioners and researchers in the built environment, especially property managers, know little or nothing about the influence of demographic characteristics on service quality in Nigeria. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of demographic variables of the occupiers of shopping complexes on the perception of service quality of property managers.

Design/methodology/approach
Primary data were used for the study through questionnaire administration. Ibadan was stratified into five axes using existing major roads where shopping complexes were highly concentrated. Based on the Oyo State Ministry of Land, Housing and Survey (2017) database, there were 33, 65, 48, 64 and 66 shopping complexes on each identified major road. A systematic sampling technique was adopted to select 57 (20 per cent) out of 276 shopping complexes and 192 (10 per cent) out of 1,919 occupiers of the shopping complexes in the study area. In total, 157 occupiers responded to the questionnaire, and data were analysed using mean, independent t-test, and one-way ANOVA.

Findings
The study found that the gender and education of the occupiers significantly influenced service quality perception, whereas the age of the respondents was insignificant. Specifically, female occupiers rated the service quality of property managers better than their male counterparts. Through η2, the effect size of gender on service quality perception was small (17 per cent) and effect size on the level education of the occupiers was also small (13 per cent). The age of occupiers did not significantly influence service quality perception. It is expected that the findings of this study will help property managers to understand the effect of various demographic variables on service quality perception for enhanced property management practice.

Practical implications
The findings suggested that the property managers of shopping complex should structure their services to best accommodate occupiers’ demographics. Moreover, property managers can use the findings to guide demographic-driven marketing strategy to target and attract more tenants efficiently.

Originality/value
The study is one of the few studies that examined the effect of the demographic characteristics of occupiers on service quality perception that could enhance given individualised attention to occupiers.
The different morphologies of yeast and filamentous fungi trigger distinct killing and feeding mechanisms in a fungivorous amoeba
Authors: Radosa Silvia , Ferling Iuliia , Sprague Jakob L. , Westermann Martin , Hillmann Falk 
Published: March 2019

SummarySize and diverse morphologies pose a primary challenge for phagocytes such as innate immune cells and predatory amoebae when encountering fungal prey. Although filamentous fungi can escape phagocytic killing by pure physical constraints, unicellular spores and yeasts can mask molecular surface patterns or arrest phagocytic processing. Here, we show that the fungivorous amoeba Protostelium aurantium was able to adjust its killing and feeding mechanisms to these different cell shapes. Yeast‐like fungi from the major fungal groups of basidiomycetes and ascomycetes were readily internalized by phagocytosis, except for the human pathogen Candida albicans whose mannoprotein coat was essential to escape recognition by the amoeba. Dormant spores of the filamentous fungus Aspergillus fumigatus also remained unrecognized, but swelling and the onset of germination induced internalization and intracellular killing by the amoeba. Mature hyphae of A. fumigatus were mostly attacked from the hyphal tip and killed by an actin‐mediated invasion of fungal filaments. Our results demonstrate that predatory pressure imposed by amoebae in natural environments selects for distinct survival strategies in yeast and filamentous fungi but commonly targets the fungal cell wall as a crucial molecular pattern associated to prey and pathogens.
Telemedicine for medical abortion: a systematic review
Authors: Endler M , Lavelanet A , Cleeve A , Ganatra B , Gomperts R , Gemzell‐Danielsson K 
Published: March 2019

BackgroundTelemedicine is increasingly being used to access abortion services.ObjectiveTo assess the success rate, safety, and acceptability for women and providers of medical abortion using telemedicine.Search strategyWe searched PubMed, EMBASE, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Web of Science up until 10 November 2017.Study criteriaWe selected studies where telemedicine was used for comprehensive medical abortion services, i.e. assessment/counselling, treatment, and follow up, reporting on success rate (continuing pregnancy, complete abortion, and surgical evacuation), safety (rate of blood transfusion and hospitalisation) or acceptability (satisfaction, dissatisfaction, and recommendation of the service).Data collection and analysisQuantitative outcomes were summarised as a range of median rates. Qualitative data were summarised in a narrative synthesis.Main resultsRates relevant to success rate, safety, and acceptability outcomes for women ≤10+0 weeks’ gestation (GW) ranged from 0 to 1.9% for continuing pregnancy, 93.8 to 96.4% for complete abortion, 0.9 to 19.3% for surgical evacuation, 0 to 0.7% for blood transfusion, 0.07 to 2.8% for hospitalisation, 64 to 100% for satisfaction, 0.2 to 2.3% for dissatisfaction, and 90 to 98% for recommendation of the service. Rates in studies also including women >10+0 GW ranged from 1.3 to 2.3% for continuing pregnancy, 8.5 to 20.9% for surgical evacuation, and 90 to 100% for satisfaction. Qualitative studies on acceptability showed no negative impacts for women or providers.ConclusionBased on a synthesis of mainly self‐reported data, medical abortion through telemedicine seems to be highly acceptable to women and providers, success rate and safety outcomes are similar to those reported in literature for in‐person abortion care, and surgical evacuation rates are higher.Tweetable abstractA systematic review of medical abortion through telemedicine shows outcome rates similar to in‐person care.
Ossifying chronic subperiosteal haematoma of the iliac bone
Authors: Hughes Peter , Dow David , Boyer Lucinda , Morganti Vicki 
Published: March 2019

SummaryOssifying subperiosteal haematoma is a rare finding which may mimic more aggressive pathologies. We present the case of a 17‐year‐old boy with a subperiosteal haematoma of the iliac bone and discuss the imaging features.
Texture‐modified diets in aged care facilities: Nutrition, swallow safety and mealtime experience
Authors: Miles Anna , Liang Victoria , Sekula Julia , Broadmore Sharon , Owen Paul , Braakhuis Andrea J. 
Published: March 2019

ObjectivesOver 35 000 people live in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in New Zealand. Texture‐modified diets (TMDs) are commonplace. They are associated with malnutrition. The aim of this study was to characteriseTMDprevalence and practice inRACFs.MethodsData from 35 460 residents were extracted from the interRAI™ database. Mealtime observations (including 459 residents), meal audits (IDDSI, 2018) and menu audits (Dietitians New Zealand Menu Audit Tool forRACFs 2013) were completed at 10RACFs.ResultsOne‐third of residents were onTMDs. Half the residents ate full meals. Feeding assistance was more common in residents onTMDs compared to those on regular diets (P < 0.001). The majority of pureed meals metIDDSIstandards; none of soft and bite‐sized meals complied.TMDcarbohydrate and protein servings did not comply with standards.ConclusionsTexture‐modified diets reflect 1/3 of meals produced inRACFs. This study provides insight intoTMDuse inRACFs and highlights service gaps and training opportunities.
Patterns of care for stage III non–small cell lung cancer in Australia
Authors: Parente Phillip , Chan Bryan A. , Hughes Brett G. M. , Jasas Kevin , Joshi Rohit , Kao Steven , Hegi‐Johnson Fiona , Hui Rina , McLaughlin‐Barrett Sara , Nordman Ina , Stone Emily 
Published: March 2019

AbstractStage III non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) makes up a third of all NSCLC cases and is potentially curable. Despite this 5‐year survival rates remain between 15% and 20% with chemoradiation treatment alone given with curative intent. With the recent exciting breakthroughs in immunotherapy use (durvalumab) for stage III NSCLC, further improvements in patient survival can be expected.Most patients with stage III NSCLC present initially to their general practitioner (GP). The recommended time from GP referral to first specialist appointment is less than 14 days with treatment initiated within 42 days. Our review found that there is a shortfall in meeting these recommendations, however a number of initiatives have been established in Australia to improve timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment patterns. The lung cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) is critical to consistency of evidence‐based diagnosis and treatment and can improve patient survival. We aimed to review current patterns of care and clinical practice recommendations for stage III NSCLC across Australia and identify opportunities to improve practice in referral, diagnosis and treatment pathways.
Progression and individual differences in children's series completion after dynamic testing
Authors: Touw Kirsten W. J. , Vogelaar Bart , Thissen Floor , Rovers Sanne , Resing Wilma C. M. 
Published: March 2019

BackgroundThe need to focus more on children's abilities to change requires new assessment technologies in education. Process‐oriented assessment can be useful in this regard. Dynamic testing has the potential to provide in‐depth information about children's learning processes and cognitive abilities.AimThis study implemented a process‐oriented dynamic testing procedure to obtain information regarding children's changes in series‐completion skills in a computerised test setting. We studied whether children who received a graduated prompts training would show more progression in series‐completion than children who received no training, and whether trained children would use more advanced explanations of their solutions than their untrained peers.SampleParticipants were 164 second‐grade children with a mean age of 7;11 years. Children were split into an unguided practice or a dynamic testing condition.MethodsThe study employed a pre‐test‐training‐post‐test design. Half of the children were trained in series‐completion, and the other half did not receive any feedback on their problem solving. Using item response theory analysis, we inspected the progression paths of the children in the two conditions.Results and conclusionsChildren who received training showed more progression in their series‐completion skills than the children who received no training. In addition, the trained children explained their solutions in a more advanced manner, when compared with the non‐trained control group. This information is valuable for educational practice as it provides a better understanding of how learning occurs and which factors contribute to cognitive changes.
School‐age outcomes of late‐talking toddlers: Long‐term effects of an early lexical deficit
Authors: Grossheinrich Nicola , Schulte‐Körne Gerd , Marschik Peter B , Kademann Stefanie , von Suchodoletz Waldemar , Sachse Steffi 
Published: March 2019

AbstractBackgroundEarly intervention for children identified as late talkers (LTs) at the age of 24 months is still a controversial issue in research and clinical routine. Previous studies have shown inconsistent results regarding predictors of early lexical deficits on school‐age outcomes of late‐talking toddlers.MethodsIn a five‐wave follow‐up study, we investigated various aspects of language and literacy abilities in 39 German‐speaking third‐graders who had been identified as LTs at the age of 24 months, compared to 39 typically developing children (TDC) also attending the third grade. The duration of auditory sensory memory was examined at the age of 4 years using mismatch negativity (MMN) of tones – an event‐related potential not confounded by any language skill. In addition, the predictive value of memory performance was examined in a longitudinal perspective.ResultsOverall, LTs scored within normal range in language and literacy assessments. However, LTs differed from TDC in vocabulary size, verbalization of semantic relations, non‐word repetition, and spelling. The findings can be explained by phonological working memory. The duration of auditory sensory memory and spatial working memory did not account for any variance.ConclusionsLTs sustain persistent phonological processing limitations even though their native language and literacy performance lay within the normal range at school age. Further research on second language acquisition, academic achievements, and the efficacy of early intervention in late‐talking toddlers is recommended.
Efficacy and safety of insulin degludec/insulin aspart versus biphasic insulin aspart 30 in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes: A phase III, open‐label, 2:1 randomized, treat‐to‐target trial
Authors: Yang Wenying , Ma Jianhua , Hong Tianpei , Liu Ming , Miao Heng , Peng Yongde , Wang Changjiang , Xu Xiangjin , Yang Tao , Nielsen Anne M. , Pan Lili , Liu Weihong , Zhao Weigang 
Published: March 2019

AimsTo assess the efficacy and safety of twice‐daily insulin degludec/insulin aspart (IDegAsp) versus biphasic insulin aspart 30 (BIAsp 30) twice daily, both ± metformin, in Chinese adults (N = 543) with type 2 diabetes (T2D) inadequately controlled on premixed/self‐mixed or basal insulin ± metformin.Materials and methodsWe conducted a 26‐week, phase III, open‐label, treat‐to‐target, 2:1 randomized trial. Hierarchical testing was used with non‐inferiority of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) change from baseline to week 26 as the primary endpoint and superiority for the confirmatory secondary endpoints which were as follows: change from baseline in fasting plasma glucose (FPG); nocturnal confirmed hypoglycaemic episodes (12:01–5:59 am, inclusive); total confirmed hypoglycaemic episodes (severe or plasma glucose <3.1 mmol/L with/without symptoms); body weight; and percentage of responders (HbA1c <53 mmol/mol [<7.0%]) without confirmed hypoglycaemic episodes.ResultsNon‐inferiority for change from baseline to week 26 in HbA1c and superiority of IDegAsp twice daily versus BIAsp 30 twice daily for change in FPG, nocturnal confirmed and total confirmed hypoglycaemic episodes, was demonstrated. Estimated rates of nocturnal confirmed and total confirmed hypoglycaemic episodes were 47% and 43% lower, respectively, with IDegAsp twice daily versus BIAsp 30 twice daily. Superiority for change in body weight was not confirmed. Participants were more likely to reach the HbA1c goal of <53 mmol/mol (<7.0%) without confirmed hypoglycaemia with IDegAsp twice daily versus BIAsp 30 twice daily by trial end. No new safety signals were identified.ConclusionsThe efficacy and safety of IDegAsp in Chinese patients with T2D was demonstrated, confirming results from international trials.
Growth and nutrition of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) under water deficit as influenced by microbial inoculation via seed coating
Authors: Rocha Inês , Ma Ying , Vosátka Miroslav , Freitas Helena , Oliveira Rui S. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractDrought can drastically reduce cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] biomass and grain yield. The application of plant growth‐promoting rhizobacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can confer resistance to plants and reduce the effects of environmental stresses, including drought. Seed coating is a technique which allows the application of minor amounts of microbial inocula. Main effects of the factors inoculation and water regime showed that: severe or moderate water deficit had a general negative impact on cowpea plants; total biomass production, seed weight and seed yield were enhanced in plants inoculated with P. putida; inoculation of R. irregularis significantly increased nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) shoot concentrations; and R. irregularis enhanced both chlorophyll b and carotenoids contents, particularly under severe water deficit. Plants inoculated with P. putida + R. irregularis had an increase in shoot P concentration of 85% and 57%, under moderate and severe water deficit, respectively. Singly inoculated P. putida improved potassium shoot concentration by 25% under moderate water deficit. Overall, in terms of agricultural productivity the inoculation of P. putida under water deficit might be promising. Seed coating has the potential to be used as a large‐scale delivery system of beneficial microbial inoculants.
Electrocardiographic parameters ofSapajus libidinosus(SPIX, 1823) after chemical immobilization with tiletamine‐zolazepam
Authors: de La Salles Ana Yasha F. , Andrade Jéssica K. , Lemos Khelven K. A. , Carreiro Artur da N. , de Souza Joyce G. , Costa Tiago S. F. , Reinaldo Maria Patrícia O. S. , de Souza Almir P. , de Menezes Danilo José A. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractBackgroundTiletamine‐zolazepam is a widely used as an alternative chemical immobilization method in non‐human primates, with a safe application pathway and necessary relaxation. In order to determine the electrocardiographic parameters ofSapajus libidinosusafter intramuscular tiletamine‐zolazepam administration at the dose of 5 mg/kg, nine animals were submitted to anesthesia.MethodsThe interpretation of the electrocardiogram determined: heart rate in bpm and heart rhythm, P wave, P‐R interval, R wave, QRS complex, T wave, Q‐T interval, corrected QT interval and electrical axis. The mean HR was 206 ± 32 bpm.ResultsThe majority of the monkeys showed normal sinus rhythm, but one animal showed sinus tachycardia. The most commonly observed electrical axis was between +30° and +90°. Two animals presented bigger alterations in the tracing such as low amplitude QRS and T wave bigger than 1/4 of the R wave.ConclusionsThe administration of tiletamine‐zolazepam was safe and efficacious, with minimal cardiovascular effects.
Tibial tuberosity advancement technique in small breed dogs: study of 30 consecutive dogs (35 stifles)
Authors: Ferreira A. J. A. , Bom R. M. , Tavares S. O. 
Published: March 2019

ObjectivesTo assess the outcome and peri‐operative complications of the tibial tuberosity advancement technique in small dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture.Materials and MethodsCranial cruciate ligament rupture was diagnosed by positive drawer sign or tibial thrust test and confirmed at surgery in 30 dogs (35 stifles) weighing less than 15 kg. Clinical and radiographic follow‐up was obtained at 4 and 12 weeks or later. Thigh diameter and affected and non‐affected stifle joint flexion and extension angles were also measured.ResultsAt 4‐week follow‐up 26 of 35 (74%), eight of 35 (23%) and one of 35 (3%) showed no, mild and moderate lameness, respectively. Similarly, at 12 weeks or later the respective outcomes were 32 of 35 (91%), two of 35 (6%) and one of 35 (3%). The mean thigh diameter of affected limbs at 12 or more weeks was 96% of the mean of normal limbs and stifle range of motion reached 98% of normal extension and 97% of normal flexion. There were complications in two of 35 stifles: one screw partially inserted into the joint and postoperative wound dehiscence, both of which required surgical correction.Clinical SignificanceThe tibial tuberosity advancement technique leads to acceptable outcomes in small dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture.
Multiple curve Lévy forward price model allowing for negative interest rates
Authors: Eberlein Ernst , Gerhart Christoph , Grbac Zorana 
Published: March 2019

AbstractIn this paper, we develop a framework for discretely compounding interest rates that is based on the forward price process approach. This approach has a number of advantages, in particular in the current market environment. Compared to the classical as well as the Lévy Libor market model, it allows in a natural way for negative interest rates and has superb calibration properties even in the presence of extremely low rates. Moreover, the measure changes along the tenor structure are significantly simplified. These properties make it an excellent base for a postcrisis multiple curve setup. Two variants for multiple curve constructions based on the multiplicative spreads are discussed. Time‐inhomogeneous Lévy processes are used as driving processes. An explicit formula for the valuation of caps is derived using Fourier transform techniques. Relying on the valuation formula, we calibrate the two model variants to market data.
When East Meets West: International Change and Its Effects on Domestic Cultural Institutions
Authors: Maags Christina , Trifu Ioan 
Published: March 2019

Domestic governments increasingly face the pressure to follow policy developments occurring at the international or supranational level. Yet international laws and policies need to be “translated” to suit domestic political institutions and newly adopted policies may challenge or contradict preexisting domestic policies, institutions, and interests. To explore the domestic impact of international institutional developments, we studied the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage and its adoption in four countries (Japan, China, France, and Germany). Using historical institutionalism, this comparative case study sheds light on the effects of the Convention on cultural governance systems in two supposedly different “camps” within the UNESCO: the East and the West. The study argues that it is the interaction and entangled relationship of exogenous and endogenous factors over time, particularly the timing and sequence in which they constrain and facilitate change, which shape actors’ preferences and institutional development at both levels.Related ArticlesBlanton, Robert G. 2000. “A Multidimensional Assessment of Interdependence.”Politics & Policy28 (4): 759‐774.https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1346.2000.tb00799.xHankivsky, Olena. 2013. “Gender Mainstreaming: A Five‐Country Examination.”Politics & Policy41 (5): 621‐655.https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12037Peralta, J. Salvador. 2013. “Do Culture and Institutions Matter? Explaining the Sources of Cross‐National Regime Support?”Politics & Policy41 (4): 479‐508.https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12024Related MediaUNESCO. 2003. “Text of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.”http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/en/conventionUnited Nations. 2014. “Global Governance and Global Rules for Development in the Post‐2015 Era.”http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/policy/cdp/cdp_publications/2014cdppolicynote.pdf