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Chinese workers’ responses to justice: quitting, collective action or both?
Authors: Zhang Yucheng , Frenkel Stephen J. 
Published: March 2018

PurposeThis paper aims to analyse two ways in which Chinese workers attempt to resist unjust treatment: exit through quitting and voice via collective action. This is in the context of rapid economic growth, rising economic inequality (Lu and Gao, 2011; Qinet al., 2009; Reed, 2012) and escalating industrial conflict (Pringle, 2011).Design/methodology/approachA model is developed and hypotheses formulated in the light of qualitative data analysis that included archival data, workplace observation and interviews with employees and managers at a large factory. A mediated chain model was tested based on a survey of 234 semi-skilled and skilled manual workers and 353 service employees employed in the same city in Western China.FindingsOrganisational identification and organisational cynicism were found to mediate the relationship between interactional justice and the two outcomes, intention to quit and collective opposition.Originality/valueThe authors’ interpretation of these relationships challenge previous research by showing that social identification is a more powerful explanation than social exchange in accounting for variations in these two outcomes. Implications are drawn for human resource theory and practice.
Engagement of family members, corporate governance and social responsibility in family-owned enterprises
Authors: El-Kassar Abdul-Nasser , ElGammal Walid , Fahed-Sreih Josiane 
Published: March 2018

Purpose
With the increasing awareness and recognition of the importance of corporate governance (CG), its practices and mechanisms along with their effect on performance and general organization’s behavior have become of interest for many scholars. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between CG, with a focus on the board of directors (BOD) and the audit committee, and the level of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices toward health, refugees, community, and environment.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to 203 employees working at family-owned enterprises (FOE) in Lebanon. SmartPLS 3.0, statistical software for structural equation modeling, was used to analyze data.

Findings
The results indicate that the audit committee component of CG has a significant positive impact on CSR dimension practices toward health, refugees, and community and environment. Furthermore, family members’ engagement in the board of directors and decision making plays a moderating role on the relationship between the audit committee and CSR practices toward health, community, and environment, as well as the relationship between the BOD and CSR toward community and environment.

Originality/value
The role of family members’ engagement in the effectiveness of CG and CSR practices FOE is studied.
MiFID II: practical implications for high yield bond investors
Authors: Sokolova Natalia , Bahgat Tamer 
Published: March 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to alert the European high-yield market to several regulatory developments relating to the adoption of markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID) II.

Design/methodology/approach
Reviews regulatory developments in connection with the MiFID II adoption and implementation, identifies several practical implications for the high-yield market professionals and suggests certain modifications in the banks’ internal protocols and practices that may be required as a result.

Findings
When the provisions of MiFID II are applied on January 3, 2018, they may have a dramatic impact on global financial markets, including a number of practical implications for the high-yield bond market. The burden of implementing MiFID II will be primarily on banks and brokers with minimal impact on the high-yield issuers.

Originality/value
Practical guidance from experienced high yield, securities and financial services lawyers.
Economic effects of climate change on the Mediterranean’s irrigated agriculture
Authors: de Sousa Fragoso Rui Manuel , de Almeida Noéme Carlos José 
Published: March 2018

Purpose
This paper aims to assess the economic effects of climate change on the Mediterranean’s irrigated agriculture and how the adoption of alternative crop varieties adapted to the expected length of the growing season can be an effective adaptation measure.

Design/methodology/approach
A case study of two irrigation areas in Southern Portugal is used to assess the response to climate change impacts on crop yields and irrigation requirements, and an agricultural supply model is calibrated using a positive mathematical programming (PMP) approach was developed.

Findings
Climate change reduces crop yields and causes a slight decrease in irrigation requirements, which could allow an increase in the irrigated area. However, positive impacts on rural areas regarding employment and investment are not expected. The adoption of adaptation measures based on alternative crop varieties, which could maintain crop yields at current levels, increases dramatically the economic value of water and mitigates losses in farm income.

Research limitations/implications
The impacts on output and input market prices, as well as other biophysical impacts (for instance, CO2 and water availability), are important in understanding the effects of climate change on irrigated agriculture, but they were not considered in this study. While this may be a limitation, it can also be a stimulus for further research.

Practical implications
This is an empirical paper, whose results contribute to improving knowledge about the effects of climate change on irrigated agriculture in Mediterranean areas, namely, its economic impacts on returns and the use of agricultural resources (land, water, labour and capital). Other practical implications of the paper are associated with the methodological approach, which provides a framework able to deal with the complexity and multidimensional effects of climate change.

Social implications
The results of the paper provide important information for scientists, politicians and other stakeholders about the design of more effective adaptation measures able to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Originality/value
Crop yields and irrigation requirements were previously calculated based on data generated by the regional climate models. This is the first time that an application is developed for Portugal. Two distinct profiles of irrigation areas were studied and a large set of crops was considered, which is not common in the existing studies. To specify the PMP approach used to calibrate the agricultural supply model, exogenous crop-specific supply elasticities were estimated through a least square model, which is not common in previous studies.
Online financial disclosure and firms’ performance
Authors: Musleh Alsartawi Abdalmuttaleb 
Published: March 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the association between online financial disclosure (OFD) and firms’ performance in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).Design/methodology/approachExtensive literature review was carried out and a checklist of 90 items (71 for content and 19 for presentation) was developed to measure the level of OFD by the firms that are listed in financial sectors of the GCC Bourses.FindingsThe findings show that the overall OFD in GCC is 77 percent. The results indicate a positive association between OFD and firms’ performance.Practical implicationsThe study recommends that regulatory bodies should develop a guideline of disclosing information through the internet in order to enhance the corporate transparency and performance among the GCC listed companies leading to reasonable economic decision making.Originality/valueAdditionally, the study contributes to financial reporting and performance literature relating to the GCC countries.
An Experimental Study on Bipolar Tissue Hemostasis and Its Dynamic Impedance
Authors: Li Xiaoran , Chen Roland , Li Wei 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
Bipolar tissue hemostasis is a medical procedure where high frequency alternating current is applied to biological tissue for wound closing and blood vessel sealing through heating. The process is often performed with a set of laparoscopic forceps in a minimal invasive surgery to achieve less bleeding and shorter recovery time. However, problems such as tissue sticking, thermal damage, and seal failure often occur and need to be solved before the process can be reliably used in more surgical procedures. In this study, experiments were conducted to examine process parameters and the dynamic behavior of bipolar heating process through electrical impedance measurements. The effects of electrode compression level, heating power, and time are analyzed. Heating energy and bio-impedance are evaluated for quality prediction. Tissue sticking levels were correlated to the size of denatured tissue zone. It is found that tissue denaturation starts from the center of the heated region. Dynamic impedance reveals the stages of tissue hemostasis process. However, it is strongly affected by the compression level and heating power. Existing criteria for quality prediction and control using the heating energy and minimal impedance are not reliable. The size of denatured tissue zone can be predicted with the heating energy; however, the prediction is strongly dependent on the compression level. To avoid sticking, a low power and low compression level should be used for the same denatured tissue zone size.
Complete Genome Sequence of Human Coronavirus NL63 CN0601/14, First Isolated in South Korea
Authors: Kim Jeong-Min , Kim Seung-Tae , Yang Jeong-Sun , Kim Sung Soon , Cheong Hyang-Min 
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACT
We report here the complete genome sequence of the human coronavirus NL63 CN0601/14 strain, first isolated from South Korea. It contains 18-nucleotide discontinuous deletions of the open reading frame 1a (ORF1a) and spike regions. This study will aid in our understanding of the complete genome sequences of isolated coronaviruses in South Korea.
Clinical features of patients with diabetic anterior uveitis
Authors: Watanabe Takayo , Keino Hiroshi , Nakayama Kyoko , Taki Wakako , Echizen Nariaki , Okada Annabelle A 
Published: March 2018

AimTo describe clinical features and outcomes of new-onset anterior uveitis associated with poorly controlled or undiagnosed diabetes mellitus.MethodsRetrospective analysis of 25 eyes of 18 patients (14 men, 4 women; mean age 44 years) who presented between December 2001 and October 2016 to the Kyorin Eye Center.ResultsOcular findings at presentation included posterior synechiae (15 eyes, 60%), anterior chamber fibrin (13 eyes, 52%), keratic precipitates (10 eyes, 40%), Descemet membrane folds (7 eyes, 28%) and hypopyon (3 eyes, 12%). Seven cases were bilateral. Intraocular pressure >21 mm Hg (7 eyes, 28%) and diabetic retinopathy (7 eyes, 28%, all non-proliferative) were also noted. The mean random blood glucose was 332 mg/dL (range 135–604 mg/dL) and the mean haemoglobin A1c was 12.6% (range 9.7%–16.7%). Seven patients (39%) were unaware of their hyperglycaemic state, and the remainder had either poor glucose control or had discontinued their diabetes treatment. Systemic examination and ancillary testing ruled out other possible causes of the uveitis. The ocular inflammation was managed in all cases using local corticosteroid therapy (drops and subconjunctival injections) in addition to internal medicine intervention for the diabetes. The best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was improved or maintained in all eyes at 3 months. The BCVA was ≤0.5 in two eyes due to both cataract and diabetic macular oedema.ConclusionsWe characterised new-onset anterior uveitis in 18 patients in association with poorly controlled or undiagnosed diabetes mellitus. The uveitis was managed in all cases with local corticosteroid therapy in addition to proper diabetes systemic treatment.
Comparison of baseline and postconcussion SCAT3 scores and symptoms in varsity athletes: an investigation into differences by sex and history of concussion
Authors: Hurtubise Johanna M , Hughes Cindy E , Sergio Lauren E , Macpherson Alison K 
Published: March 2018

ObjectiveTo investigate the use of the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3) as an assessment tool in the varsity population, as well as the effects of sex and concussion history on both baseline and postconcussion scores.MethodsA comparison between baseline and postconcussion SCAT3 scores of varsity level athletes was conducted through retrospective chart review. Differences in both baseline and postconcussion scores were further analysed by sex and history of concussion.ResultsThe only clinically significant change on the SCAT3 elicited by a concussion was that of self-reported symptoms. There were no clinically significant differences based on sex or history of concussion.ConclusionThe SCAT3 in its entirety may not be useful in this population. Additional research on sociocultural and sport aspects that may be affecting symptom reporting in this population is needed.
Emergency department overcrowding: a survey among European neurotrauma centres
Authors: Velt Kimberley Bernadette , Cnossen Maryse , Rood Pleunie P M , Steyerberg Ewout W , Polinder Suzanne , Lingsma Hester F 
Published: March 2018

BackgroundED overcrowding is an increasing problem worldwide that may negatively affect quality of care and patient outcomes. We aimed to study ED overcrowding across European centres.MethodsQuestionnaires on structure and process of care, including crowding, were distributed to 68 centres participating in a large European study on traumatic brain injury (Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury).ResultsOf the 65 centres included in the analysis, 32 (49%) indicated that overcrowding was a frequent problem and 28 (43%) reported that patients were placed in hallways ‘multiple times a day’; 27 (41%) stated that multiple times a day, there was no bed available when a patient needed to be admitted. Ambulance diversion rarely occurred in the participating centres.ConclusionSimilar to reports from other parts of the world, ED crowding appears to be a considerable problem in Europe. More research is needed to determine effective ways to reduce overcrowding.
Overloading among crash-involved vehicles in China: identification of factors associated with overloading and crash severity
Authors: Zhang Guangnan , Li Yanyan , King Mark J , Zhong Qiaoting 
Published: March 2018

ObjectiveMotor vehicle overloading is correlated with the possibility of road crash occurrence and severity. Although overloading of motor vehicles is pervasive in developing nations, few empirical analyses have been performed on factors that might influence the occurrence of overloading. This study aims to address this shortcoming by seeking evidence from several years of crash data from Guangdong province, China.MethodsData on overloading and other factors are extracted for crash-involved vehicles from traffic crash records for 2006–2010 provided by the Traffic Management Bureau in Guangdong province. Logistic regression is applied to identify risk factors for overloading in crash-involved vehicles and within these crashes to identify factors contributing to greater crash severity. Driver, vehicle, road and environmental characteristics and violation types are considered in the regression models. In addition to the basic logistic models, association analysis is employed to identify the potential interactions among different risk factors during fitting the logistic models of overloading and severity.ResultsCrash-involved vehicles driven by males from rural households and in an unsafe condition are more likely to be overloaded and to be involved in higher severity overloaded vehicle crashes. If overloaded vehicles speed, the risk of severe traffic crash casualties increases. Young drivers (aged under 25 years) in mountainous areas are more likely to be involved in higher severity overloaded vehicle crashes.ConclusionsThis study identifies several factors associated with overloading in crash-involved vehicles and with higher severity overloading crashes and provides an important reference for future research on those specific risk factors.
Deployed military general internal physician’s toolkit: the recent past and near future
Authors: Parsons Iain , Hutley E J , Gibb I , Lentaigne J , Wilson D , Cox A T 
Published: March 2018

IntroductionThe role of the military physician in Deployed Hospital Care involves the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of disease states. Broad clinical skills need to be complemented by judicious use of a limited array of investigations. No study has specifically quantified what investigations physicians use on operations.MethodsA retrospective cross-sectional study was performed to ascertain what investigations were undertaken on all patients managed by the General Internal Medicine teams over a 14 month period during a recent enduring operation in Afghanistan. A record was also made of investigations that were unavailable but considered desirable by the treating physician in order to inform clinical or occupational decisions.Results676 patients were admitted during the study period. Blood tests were performed in 96% of patients, plain radiographs in 50%, CT in 12% and ultrasound in 12%. An ECG was performed in over half (57%) and a peak flow in 11%. The most desirable, but unavailable, investigations were cardiac monitoring and echocardiography (24% and 12% of patients, respectively).DiscussionThe data produced by this study both identified and quantified the investigations used by physicians during a mature operational deployment. This can be used in addition to accurate medical intelligence to inform and rationalise the diagnostic requirements for future operations as well as the provision of training. Technological advancements, particularly in weight and portability, are likely to enable more complex investigational modalities to be performed further forward on military deployments.
Risk factors for Mycoplasma genitalium endometritis and incident infection: a secondary data analysis of the T cell Response Against Chlamydia (TRAC) Study
Authors: Taylor Brandie D , Zheng Xiaojing , O’Connell Catherine M , Wiesenfeld Harold C , Hillier Sharon L , Darville Toni 
Published: March 2018

ObjectiveAssess risk factors for incident and endometrial Mycoplasma genitalium infection and determine if M. genitalium is associated with histological endometritis, an indicator of pelvic inflammatory disease.MethodsThis study was a secondary data analysis within the T cell Response Against Chlamydia (TRAC) Study, a prospective evaluation of 246 women with or at risk for Chlamydia trachomatis from urban outpatient clinics, who were followed quarterly for 12 months. Risk factors for incident M. genitalium infection were determined by Cox regression. Relative risks were estimated by Poisson regression with robust error measurements for models examining the association between M. genitalium and endometritis (histological evidence of plasma cells in endometrial stroma and neutrophils in the endometrial epithelium) and for models examining risk factors for detection of endometrial M. genitalium infection.ResultsM. genitalium prevalence was 16.7%, incidence was 25.3 per 100 person-years and 23% had repeated positive tests. Black race (non-black HRadj 0.4, 95% CI 0.2 to 0.9), less education (HRadj 2.4, 95% CI 1.2 to 5.1) and a new sexual partner (HRadj 3.1, 95% CI 1.7 to 5.4) were associated with incident M. genitalium. M. genitalium was associated with endometritis (RRadj 2.0, 95% CI 1.1 to 3.7). Trichomonas vaginalis (RRadj 2.0, 95% CI 1.2 to 3.4) and endometrial C. trachomatis (RRadj 1.7, 95% CI 1.1 to 2.8) were associated with endometrial M. genitalium.ConclusionsM. genitalium is prevalent in women at high risk for C. trachomatis, persists over multiple follow-up visits and is associated with histological endometritis. Studies are needed to determine if screening for M. genitalium will improve reproductive outcomes.
EXCEPTIONAL SETS RELATED TO THE RUN-LENGTH FUNCTION OF BETA-EXPANSIONS
Authors: FANG LULU , SONG KUNKUN , WU MIN 
Published: March 2018

Let [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] be real numbers. The run-length function of [Formula: see text]-expansions denoted by [Formula: see text] is defined as the maximal length of consecutive zeros in the first [Formula: see text] digits of the [Formula: see text]-expansion of [Formula: see text]. It is known that for Lebesgue almost all [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] increases to infinity with the logarithmic speed [Formula: see text] as [Formula: see text] goes to infinity. In this paper, we calculate the Hausdorff dimension of the subtle set for which [Formula: see text] grows to infinity with other speeds. More precisely, we prove that for any [Formula: see text], the set [Formula: see text] has full Hausdorff dimension, where [Formula: see text] is a strictly increasing function satisfying that [Formula: see text] is non-increasing, [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] as [Formula: see text]. This result significantly extends the existing results in this topic, such as the results in [J.-H. Ma, S.-Y. Wen and Z.-Y. Wen, Egoroff’s theorem and maximal run length, Monatsh. Math. 151(4) (2007) 287–292; R.-B. Zou, Hausdorff dimension of the maximal run-length in dyadic expansion, Czechoslovak Math. J. 61(4) (2011) 881–888; J.-J. Li and M. Wu, On exceptional sets in Erdős–Rényi limit theorem, J. Math. Anal. Appl. 436(1) (2016) 355–365; J.-J. Li and M. Wu, On exceptional sets in Erdős–Rényi limit theorem revisited, Monatsh. Math. 182(4) (2017) 865–875; Y. Sun and J. Xu, A remark on exceptional sets in Erdős–Rényi limit theorem, Monatsh. Math. 184(2) (2017) 291–296; X. Tong, Y.-L. Yu and Y.-F. Zhao, On the maximal length of consecutive zero digits of [Formula: see text]-expansions, Int. J. Number Theory 12(3) (2016) 625–633; J. Liu, and M.-Y. Lü, Hausdorff dimension of some sets arising by the run-length function of [Formula: see text]-expansions, J. Math. Anal. Appl. 455(1) (2017) 832–841; L.-X. Zheng, M. Wu and B. Li, The exceptional sets on the run-length function of [Formula: see text]-expansions, Fractals 25(6) (2017) 1750060; X. Gao, H. Hu and Z.-H. Li, A result on the maximal length of consecutive 0 digits in [Formula: see text]-expansions, Turkish J. Math. 42(2) (2018) 656–665, doi: 10.3906/mat-1704-119].