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A comparative study of knitted strain sensors fabricated with conductive composite and coated yarns
Authors: Raji Rafiu King , Miao Xuhong , Zhang Shu , Li Yutian , Wan Ailan , Frimpong Charles 
Published: March 2019

PurposeThe use of conductive yarns or wires to design and construct fabric-based strain sensors is a research area that is gaining much attention in recent years. This is based on a profound theory that conductive yarns will have a variation in resistance if subjected to tension. What is not clear is to which types of conductive yarns are most suited to delivering the right sensitivity. The purpose of this paper is to look at strain sensors knitted with conductive composite and coated yarns which include core spun, blended, coated and commingled yarns. The conductive components are stainless steel and silver coating respectively with polyester as the nonconductive part. Using Stoll CMS 530 flat knitting machine, five samples each were knitted with the mentioned yarn categories using 1×1 rib structure. Sensitivity tests were carried out on the samples. Piezoresistive response of the samples reveals that yarns with heterogeneous external structures showed both an increase and a decrease in resistance, whereas those with homogenous structures responded linearly to stress. Stainless steel based yarns also had higher piezoresistive range compared to the silver-coated ones. However, comparing all the knitted samples, silver-coated yarn (SCY) proved to be more suitable for strain sensor as its response to tension was unidirectional with an appreciable range of change in resistance.Design/methodology/approachConductive composite yarns, namely, core spun yarn (CSY1), core spun yarn (CSY2), silver-coated blended yarn (SCBY), staple fiber blended yarn (SFBY) and commingled yarn (CMY) were sourced based on specifications and used to knit strain sensor samples. Electro-mechanical properties were investigated by stretching on a fabric tensile machine to ascertain their suitability for a textile strain sensor.FindingsIn order to generate usable signal for a strain sensor for a conductive yarn, it must have persistent and consistent conductive links, both externally and internally. In the case of composite yarns such as SFBY, SCBY and CMY where there were no consistent alignment and inter-yarn contact, resistance change fluctuated. Among all six different types of yarns used, SCY presented the most suitable result as its response to tension was unidirectional with an appreciable range of change in resistance.Originality/valueThis is an original research carried out by the authors who studied the electro-mechanical properties of some composite conductive yarns that have not been studied before in textile strain sensor research. Detailed research methods, results and interpretation of the results have thus been presented.
Three-dimensional garment pattern design using progressive mesh cutting algorithm
Authors: Kang Yeonghoon , Kim Sungmin 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to develop the core module of computer-aided three-dimensional garment pattern design system.

Design/methodology/approach
A progressive mesh cutting algorithm and mesh reshaping algorithm have been developed to cut a single mesh into multiple patches. A flat projection algorithm has been developed to project 3D patches into 2D patterns.

Findings
The software developed in this study is expected to enable its users to design complex garment patterns without the in-depth knowledge of pattern design process.

Research limitations/implications
The mesh model used in this study was a fixed model. It will be extended to a deformable garment model that can be resized according to the underlying body model

Practical implications
The software developed in this study is expected to reduce the time required for time-consuming and trial-and-error-based pattern design process.

Social implications
Fashion designers will be able to design complex patterns by themselves and the dependence upon expert patterners could be reduced

Originality/value
The progressive mesh cutting algorithm developed in this study can cut a mesh model using arbitrary lines. The mesh reshaping algorithm can improve the mesh quality of divided patches to increase the numerical stability during subsequent pattern flattening process. The flip removal algorithm can effectively remove the partially flipped mesh elements.
Lean culture: a comprehensive systematic literature review
Authors: Dorval Marc , Jobin Marie-Hélène , Benomar Nadia 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to assess the level of pragmatic ambiguity (PA) lean culture has currently in the manufacturing and service literature.

Design/methodology/approach
A comprehensive systematic review of academic (journals, books and theses) and commercial literature was undertaken drawn from a six databases search of two keywords (“lean” and “culture”) and related citations.

Findings
A total sample of 1,066 references (678 academic papers, 121 books, 103 theses and 164 commercial documents) were analyzed. The authors found contributions from 67 countries but oddly, only two came from Japan. In total, 89 percent of citations were directly about lean culture. However, for 86 percent of them, lean culture was only discussed superficially. All four literature segments show an over 85 percent agreement on lean culture being an organizational aim. The authors encountered 103 definitions of organizational culture and found 13 definitions of lean culture. Issues of culture gap, leadership, human resource management, sustainability and innovation are found to amplify lean culture’s already high PA level.

Research limitations/implications
Further research and development are needed to decrease lean culture’s PA level and improve understanding of lean from a cultural perspective.

Practical implications
Current lean culture’s high PA level has positive and negative effects on lean implementation. Taking lean implementation from a cultural perspective may facilitate an organization’s lean transformation journey.

Originality/value
This is the first systematic literature review on lean culture using a broad and inductive approach. An original evidence-based definition of organizational culture is proposed.
Risk perception in performance based contracts and the influence of experience
Authors: Glas Andreas Herbert , Raithel Clarissa , Essig Michael 
Published: March 2019

PurposeIn performance-based contracting (PBC), the provider is paid according to outcomes for its customer, and therefore assumes responsibility for customer risks. Previous studies have revealed that risk exposure is a fundamental influencing factor. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to analyze how previous experience with PBC influences the perception of risks.Design/methodology/approachThis research is based on a cross-industry study. Factor analysis and discriminant analysis are used to reveal to what extent experience influences PBC risk factors.FindingsIt is confirmed that risk perception differs significantly according to previous PBC experience. Thus, significant learning effects are identified in the PBC context.Research limitations/implicationsExperiential learning in PBC can explain entry barriers to PBC faced by new buyers with low levels of experience. Although the internal validity of the sample is high, as all analyzed cases represent PBC buying companies, there are limitations related to external validity.Practical implicationsTo manage risks this study provides a structure (12 risks, 3 aggregated factors), which could be used for risk evaluation and strategic and operative risk management. Other implications recommend, e.g., to collaborate with a PBC “veteran” when entering into PBC, as this boosts the level of PBC-related experience.Originality/valueThe findings of this study contribute to identifying PBC risks through the explorative statistical assessment of these PBC risk factors.
Mediation effects financial performance toward influences of corporate growth and assets utilization
Authors: Mangesti Rahayu Sri 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to measure the effects of corporate financial performance toward the influences of corporate growth and company asset utilization on the corporate market value.

Design/methodology/approach
This research is an explanatory research that describes the influences of one or more variables on other variables based on secondary data. This research took place in Indonesia and was carried out from 2011 to 2016.

Findings
The findings of this study are corporate growth has a significant influence on the corporate market value, implying that companies should consider the short-term and long-term profitabilities before making any investment decision; asset utilization has been confirmed to have a positive and significant influence on financial performance. Insights into asset utilization effectiveness and efficiency are important for company managers to consider in making strategic decisions upon operational activities of the company. Also, financial performance has a positive and significant influence on the corporate market value.

Originality/value
Research originality offered in this research is in the form of empirical evidence upon the influence of company asset utilization on the financial performance and corporate market value of a company. The finding of this research is expected to provide a better understanding on the role of company asset utilization in determining corporate financial performance which is known to be certain.
Moderating effect of IFRS adoption on FDI and conditional accounting conservatism in South Asia
Authors: Manawadu Isuru , Che Azmi Anna , Mohamed Aslam 
Published: March 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the moderating effect of IFRS adoption on the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and conditional accounting conservatism in South Asia.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses the model developed by Basu (1997) and Ball and Shivakumar (2005) to examine the moderating effect of IFRS adoption on the relationship between FDI and conditional accounting conservatism. Data are tested by running panel generalized method of moments–2SLS estimation for the period of 2006–2015.FindingsA moderating effect of IFRS adoption was found on the relationship between FDI and conditional accounting conservatism in South Asia.Research limitations/implicationsThis study contributes to the literature by adding new evidence on the moderating effect of IFRS adoption on the relationship between FDI and conditional accounting conservatism.Originality/valueThe relationship between FDI and conditional accounting conservatism was moderated by IFRS adoption in South Asia. This finding provides new evidence to the literature as well as for the policy makers to consider on IFRS adoption.
Engaging in engaged B2B scholarship: relevance squared
Authors: Ritter Thomas 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
This paper aims to reflect on relevance of business-to-business research based on Van de Ven’s (2007) engaged scholarship model.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper is a reflection of the current state and potential future research avenues.

Findings
The paper highlights that relevance is important in all four engaged scholarship activities. Pitfalls also occur at all four parts.

Research limitations/implications
The paper highlights challenges and opportunities in business-to-business marketing research.

Originality/value
The paper reflects on relevance of research projects.
Sustainable adaptive reuse – economic impact of cultural heritage
Authors: Kee Tris 
Published: March 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the positive externalities of adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and the economic impact on adjacent residential property prices as adaptive reuse is emerging as a significant heritage management and cultural heritage conservation practice recognized by the International Council on Monuments and Sites.Design/methodology/approachThrough mixed methodologies of hedonic price model and case studies of three tenement houses in Hong Kong, this paper argues that the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings increases the values of residential properties within the district and revitalizes the area economically and culturally because of the positive externalities generated from the cultural heritage.FindingsThe findings have identified key cultural heritage values of adaptive reuse via the case studies as well as the major intangible cultural values associated with the heritage assignment. On the other hand, the hedonic regression also verifies that key variables such as heritage completion and distance from heritage show significance to the property prices of adjacent residential units.Practical implicationsThe research is useful for heritage conservationists, policy makers and urban planners in other cities with regards to management and implementation of sustainable cultural heritage revitalization schemes for economic benefits.Originality/valueThe research is original in its scope and context, and is one of the first of its kind for a high-density metropolitan context in Hong Kong and is significant in demonstrating the economic impact of the heritage practice of adaptive reuse.
Corporate social responsibility and organizational citizenship behavior
Authors: Kunda Mohammed Mohammed , Ataman Göksel , Kartaltepe Behram Nihal 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of incumbent employees’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) perceptions toward multiple stakeholders on their organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) within the context of the tourism and hospitality sector in Turkey. It also aims to examine the mediating role of job satisfaction in these relationships.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from 215 white-collar employees working full-time in non-managerial positions of hotels and travel services in Istanbul and Antalya regions of Turkey, using a self-administrated questionnaire. The research hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis.

Findings
The result of the study showed that two of the four CSR dimensions, namely, CSR toward society and environment and government, had a significant and positive effect on OCB. On the other hand, CSR toward employee was the only variable among the four dimensions of CSR perception that had a significant and positive effect on employee job satisfaction. The finding of the mediation analysis unfortunately failed to support the mediation effect of job satisfaction on the relationship between CSR perceptions and OCB.

Research limitations/implications
The study was limited to the Turkish tourism and hospitality sector. Thus, these findings may not be generalized to other sectors or countries. Future research should consider other sectors both in Turkey and other countries to extend the generalizability of the findings of this study.

Practical implications
This paper indicates that employees working in tourism and hospitality sector are highly concerned about their organizational, legal, societal and environmental social activities, which subsequently make them engage in extra role behaviors. Organizations are hereby advised that government law and regulation abiding, society and environmental social activities are very important in the effective functioning of the organizations and improving their service quality, which in turn can help increase their profits and long-term value creation.

Originality/value
Scholars in the area of CSR often explore the effect of a single dimension of CSR. Therefore, this paper contributes to the body of literature by examining the effect of employees’ CSR perceptions toward multiple stakeholders on employee behavior. Further, it is one of the few papers that highlights the positive effect of legal dimension of CSR on employee behavior within the context of the tourism and hospitality sector.
MicroRNA‐652‐3p promotes the proliferation and invasion of the trophoblast HTR‐8/SVneo cell line by targeting homeobox A9 to modulate the expression of ephrin receptor B4
Authors: Shi Ziyun , Liu Bo , Li Yanchuan , Liu Feifei , Yuan Xiaohua , Wang Yaqin 
Published: March 2019

SummaryMicroRNAs (miRNAs) are emerging as novel modulators in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia (PE). Multiple miRNAs have been shown to regulate the proliferation and invasion of trophoblast cells, which play a critical role in successful pregnancies. miR‐652‐3p has been identified as a novel disease‐associated miRNA that is dysregulated in various pathological processes. However, whether miR‐652‐3p is dysregulated in PE and regulates the cellular function of trophoblast cells remains unknown. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the expression pattern of miR‐652‐3p in PE and explore its potential function in trophoblast cells. Herein, we found that miR‐652‐3p expression was significantly decreased in the placental tissues of pregnant women with PE. Cellular function experiments showed that overexpression of miR‐652‐3p promoted the viability, proliferation, and invasion of trophoblast cells in vitro. By contrast, inhibition of miR‐652‐3p had the opposite effect. Bioinformatics analysis predicted that homeobox A9 (HOXA9), a crucial regulator of trophoblast cell function, was a potential target gene of miR‐652‐3p. A luciferase reporter assay confirmed that miR‐652‐3p directly interacted with the 3′‐untranslated region of HOXA9. Moreover, miR‐652‐3p was shown to negatively regulate the expression of HOXA9 and ephrin receptor B4 (EphB4) in trophoblast cells. Notably, overexpression of HOXA9 or EphB4 significantly reversed the regulatory effect of miR‐652‐3p on proliferation and invasion of trophoblast cells. Taken together, our findings demonstrate that miR‐652‐3p regulates the proliferation and invasion of trophoblast cells, possibly through targeting HOXA9 and modulating EphB4 expression.
Widespread occurrence and unexpected diversity of red‐shifted chlorophyll producing cyanobacteria in humid subtropical forest ecosystems
Authors: Zhang Zhong‐Chun , Li Zheng‐Ke , Yin Yan‐Chao , Li Yaqiong , Jia Yu , Chen Min , Qiu Bao‐Sheng 
Published: March 2019

SummaryDiscovery of red‐shifted chlorophyll d and f in cyanobacteria has opened up new avenues to estimate global carbon fixation driven by far‐red light. Shaded habitats in humid subtropical forest ecosystems contain an increased proportion of far‐red light components relative to residual white light. After an extensive survey of shaded ecosystems within subtropical forests, wide occurrence of red‐shifted chlorophyll‐producing cyanobacteria was demonstrated by isolated Chl f‐producing and Chl d‐containing cyanobacteria. Chl f‐producing cyanobacteria were classified into the genera of Aphanocapsa and Chroococcidiopsis and two undescribed genera within Leptolyngbyaceae. Newly isolated Chl d‐containing Acaryochloris sp. CCNUM4 showed the closest phylogenetic relationship with Acaryochloris species isolated from marine environments. Acaryochloris sp. CCNUM4 produced Chl d as major photopigment, and Chl f‐producing cyanobacteria use Chl a under white light conditions but Chl a + f under far‐red light conditions. Their habitats are widely distributed in subtropical forest ecosystems and varied from mosses on limestone to macrophyte and freshwater in the streams and ponds. This study presents a significant advance in the knowledge of distribution and diversity of red‐shifted chlorophyll‐producing cyanobacteria in terrestrial ecosystems. The results suggest that Chl f‐producing and Chl d‐containing cyanobacteria might be important primary producers in far‐red light dominant niches worldwide.
Review article: Postoperative bariatric patients in the emergency department: Review of surgical complications for the emergency physician
Authors: Windish Ryan , Wong Jason 
Published: March 2019

AbstractWith the rise of obesity in adult populations in the western world there has been a concurrent rise in bariatric procedures to address this problem. Although the safety of bariatric procedures has improved significantly over the past 20 years, there are still a number of serious surgical complications that can occur in the postoperative period that emergency physicians need to be familiar with. These complications can have subtle presentations that if unrecognised can go on to cause morbidity and mortality. This review will cover the more common bariatric procedures that are being performed today. It will discuss the complications, clinical presentations and management of these patients that emergency physicians should be familiar with.
Spatiotemporal Variability in Water Sources Controls Chemical and Physical Properties of a Semi‐arid Urban River System
Authors: Follstad Shah J.J. , Jameel Y. , Smith R.M. , Gabor R.S. , Brooks P.D. , Weintraub S.R. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractWe conducted synoptic surveys over three seasons in one year to evaluate the variability in water sources and geochemistry of an urban river with complex water infrastructure in the state of Utah. Using stable isotopes of river water (δ18O and δ2H) within a Bayesian mixing model framework and a separate hydrologic mass balance approach, we quantified both the proportional inputs and magnitude of discharge associated with “natural” (lake, groundwater, and tributary inputs) and “engineered” (effluent and canal inflows) sources. The relative importance of these major contributors to streamflow varied both spatially and seasonally. Spatiotemporal patterns of dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, calcium, chloride, nitrate, and orthophosphate indicated seasonal shifts in dominant sources of river water played an important role in determining water quality. We show although urban rivers are clearly influenced by novel water sources created by water infrastructure, they continue to reflect the imprint of “natural” water sources, including diffuse groundwater. Resource managers thus may need to account for the quantity of both surface waters and also historically overlooked groundwater inputs to address water quality concerns in urban rivers.
Evaluation of Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium training recommendations on modified Rodnan skin score assessment in scleroderma
Authors: Low Andrea H. L. , Ng Sue‐Ann , Berrocal Veronica , Brennan Benjamin , Chan Grace , Ng Swee‐Cheng , Khanna Dinesh 
Published: March 2019

AbstractAimThe modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS) is a validated outcome measure for skin thickness in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Training has been shown to reduce variability in the measurement of mRSS. Our objective was to assess the inter‐ and intra‐observer variability of mRSS scoring using the proposed recommendations for training by the Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium (SCTC) and World Scleroderma Foundation (WSF).MethodFifty‐two trainees and eight adult SSc patients participated in the SSc skin scoring workshop that was conducted in two sessions by four teachers. Each session, attended by 26 trainees, had a teaching and evaluation phase. The teaching phase comprised of: (a) lecture on mRSS scoring; (b) video demonstration of mRSS scoring; and (c) live demonstration of mRSS on one SSc patient. In the evaluation phase, each trainee independently assessed the mRSS in four SSc patients. For intra‐observer reliability, 14 trainees re‐assessed the mRSS of two SSc patients whom they had previously examined. We computed the inter‐ and intra‐observer variability using a linear mixed model.ResultsFor the evaluation phase, 34 (65.4%) trainees were within five units of the established teachers' score in 3 out of 4 patients. Overall, the whole group had acceptable inter‐observer variability (intra‐class correlation coefficient [ICC] = 0.71, mean = 8.64 and within‐patient standard deviation [SD] = 4.25). The intra‐observer ICC was 0.85 and within‐patient SD was 2.73.ConclusionThere was good inter‐observer and excellent intra‐observer reliability. This is the first study examining the training of assessors using the SCTC/WSF recommendations and our results support the importance of standardized training for skin scoring.