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Recollage as a tool for self-care
Authors: Barton Georgina 
Published: September 2019

PurposeWorking in the academy can be both challenging and exciting as it can be trying and difficult to negotiate if one is unprepared. Past research has acknowledged the importance of reflective practice in order to face such trials positively. This study utilises arts-based/multimodal reflection to contemplate the lived experience of one early career researcher in her first five years of employment. Adopting an arts-based approach, the researcher regularly reflected via the medium of collage. The purpose of this paper is to report on recollaged artefacts that are analysed in relation to meta-semiotic meanings as well as how they correspond to Schwab’s “lines of flight”, revealing both positive and negative acuities. Findings show that taking the time to delineate feelings via arts-based reflection can illuminate silent thoughts and deliberations and support an early career academic in appreciating and improving awareness of higher education regularities. Implications highlight how recollage can be an effective tool for the self-care of early career academics.Design/methodology/approachAdopting an arts-based approach, the researcher regularly reflected via the medium of collage. This paper reports on recollaged artefacts. These were analysed in relation to meta-semiotic meanings as well as how they corresponded to Schwab’s “lines of flight”, taking both positive and negative acuities.FindingsFindings showed that taking the time to delineate feelings via arts-based reflection can reveal silent thoughts and deliberations and support an early career academic in appreciating and improving awareness of higher education regularities as well as self-care.Research limitations/implicationsImplications highlight how recollage can be effective for early career academics in reflecting on their everyday work and improve self-care.Practical implicationsPractical implications include the fact that readers will be able to adopt the arts-based methods used in this paper in order for them to reflect on their everyday work in the academy. The recollaged practice will improve their self-care and allow time to reflect effectively and creatively.Social implicationsSocial implications include that colleagues could do recollaged practice together. Reflection done collaboratively can also improve self-care and well-being for those working in the academy.Originality/valueRecollage is a new method of autoethnography the author has developed for the purpose of reflecting on my journey as an early career researcher. Now, in leadership roles, this approach has allowed the author to move forward positively in the academy.
Building positive relationships in the first 100 days
Authors: Aikens Shontarius D. 
Published: September 2019

Research methodology
The author used narrative research as a research methodology.

Case overview/synopsis
Winston Thompson is the new Residential Manager of Drayson Residential Complex at Sybel University. After meeting with staff in his area of responsibility and learning about the complexities of his new position, Winston needs to determine the best way to build positive relationships with each member of the leadership team in his complex. In this case, students are challenged to determine the best relationship building approach for each staff member using concepts from leader–member exchange theory while also taking into consideration issues of race, age and gender.

Complexity academic level
This case is written for undergraduates in either an upper level leadership or organizational behavior course. The case can be adapted for graduate courses and executive education depending upon the work experience of the individuals.
Strategic impact of SCM and SCQM practices on competitive dimensions of Indian manufacturing industries
Authors: Sidhu Mandeep Kaur , Singh Kanwarpreet , Singh Doordarshi 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the capabilities of total quality management (TQM) and supply chain management (SCM) and extract various significant factors which influence the implementation of SCM alone and synergy of both TQM–SCM in terms of business performance of Indian medium and large scale manufacturing industry.

Design/methodology/approach
In the present study, 116 Indian manufacturing organizations have been extensively surveyed to ascertain the inter-relationships between various success factors and competitive dimensions of SCM alone and for combined approach (TQM–SCM), through different statistical techniques. Further, to evaluate the significance of time period on competitive dimensions, two-tailed t-test has been deployed. Finally the discriminant validity test has been applied to extract highly successful and moderately successful organizations for both approaches.

Findings
The study compares the contributions played by only SCM initiatives and combined approach (TQM–SCM) initiatives toward realization of significant improvements of various competitive dimensions of Indian manufacturing organizations. Finally, this study reveals that synergistic relationship of TQM and SCM paradigms can be more helpful as compared to only SCM initiatives for Indian manufacturing industries to enhance overall business performance.

Originality/value
TQM and SCM are considered as performance improvement techniques by the manufacturing organizations. The present research work establishes that combined (TQM–SCM) initiatives have effectively contributed for realization of significant competitive dimensions, progressively from introduction to maturity phases. So, the study stresses upon the need for improving coordination between various manufacturing parameters as well as competitive dimensions of TQM and SCM paradigms to enjoy higher potential of business performance.
The applications of Kaizen methods in project settings: applied study in Jordan
Authors: Al-Hyari Khalil Ahmad , Abu Zaid Mohammed Khair , Arabeyyat Omar Suleiman , Al-Qwasmeh Laith , Haffar Mohamed 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the results of implementing the Kaizen approach in a caravan repairing project near the Jordanian–Syrian border in the Zaatari camp.

Design/methodology/approach
The study is based on the exploratory qualitative research approach. The data were collected through interviews and on-site observation with employees who were involved with the caravan maintenance project and have adequate knowledge and information about this project. In this process, a fishbone diagram, a quality control tool, is used to recognize and explain a causal-effect relationship under the selected Kaizen theme.

Findings
The findings suggest that the Kaizen approach was economical in terms of both money and time. Also, waste elimination can be achieved through a variety of tools and easily combined with the Kaizen approach. Implementing the Kaizen approach is an effective and reliable system that allows for the tackling of all types of inefficiencies in the caravan repairing project.

Research limitations/implications
The findings of this study will help policy makers and managers put together suitable and effective policies that will assist those firms in overcoming the demands of customers and competitors to deliver high quality, inexpensive products in less time through the application of the Kaizen approach. This, in turn, will lead to improved quality, efficiency and productivity in the most cost-effective way. However, these results should not be generalized since they are only confined to the context of caravan repairing project.

Originality/value
Very little research has been done that takes into account the contexts of developing countries. Additionally, most literature presents the use of Kaizen applications only in the manufacturing or production sectors. This study is the first to implement Kaizen as a continuous improvement technique in a caravan repairing project – a job shop industry different from the repetitive batch work environment that is usually associated with implementation of Kaizen. The current research should be of great interest to researchers, managers and professionals who wish to apply Kaizen approach as it is sustainable over time in similar projects.
Integrated quality environmental management implementation in food processing SMEs
Authors: Shah Syed Ali Raza , Jamaludin Khairur Rijal , Talib Hayati Habibah Abdul , Yusof Sha’ri Mohd 
Published: September 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to identify the critical success factors (CSFs) of integrated quality environmental management (IQEM) and analyze their impact on operational performance (OP) and environmental performance (EP) in food processing Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan.

Design/methodology/approach
The study is based on collecting data using a survey questionnaire through snowball sampling technique. A total of 302 food processing SMEs operating in Punjab, Pakistan, responded to the survey. SPSS version-23 and SmartPLS-3 were used for data analysis.

Findings
The literature review identified leadership (LS), employee management (EM), strategic planning (SP), information management (IM), process management (PM), supplier management (SM) and customer focus (CF) as CSFs of IQEM. The results of this study found a significant relationship of all identified CSFs with operational performance in food processing SMEs whereas EM, IM, PM and SM were insignificant with the EP in the food processing SMEs.

Research limitations/implications
Although this study has collected data from one province, the Punjab province, it still relevant in identifying the CSFs for IQEM implementation within food processing SMEs to improve performance.

Originality/value
Despite the wide spread of integrated systems practices in the developed countries, little attention has been placed to implement and assess the IQEM initiatives by organizations in the developing countries. Thus, this study identified CSFs of IQEM based on empirical studies and analyzed their impact on OP and EP of food processing SMEs.
Functional diversity enhances, but exploitative traits reduce tree mixture effects on microbial biomass
Authors: Chen Chen , Chen Han Y. H. , Chen Xinli 
Published: September 2019

Abstract

Soil micro‐organisms play key roles in terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem functions. Despite recent progress in elucidating the association between plant diversity and soil micro‐organisms, it remains unclear whether the functional properties of plant mixtures might alter this association.

We examined whether the effects of tree species mixtures on soil microbial biomass were impacted by the functional diversity (FD) and community‐weighted mean (CWM) of tree mixtures, by conducting a global meta‐analysis involving 123 paired observations of tree mixtures and the corresponding monocultures from 38 studies in forests.

We found that the tree mixture effect on microbial biomass increased with the FD of specific leaf area (SLA) and leaf N and P contents, as well as the FD based on all of these traits plus leaf dry matter content. Meanwhile, the responses of microbial biomass to tree mixtures decreased with the CWM of SLA and leaf N and P contents. The effects of FD and CWM remained consistent, despite variable tree species richness, stand age and climatic factors.

Our results provide a new insight that the functional properties of plants may alter the magnitude of the association between plant diversity and soil micro‐organisms.

A free Plain Language Summary can be found within the Supporting Information of this article.
Upregulation of GRIM‐19 augments the sensitivity of prostate cancer cells to docetaxel by targeting Rad23b
Authors: Lin Haili , Shen Zaixiong , Liu Hongjie , Yang Minggen , Lin Jiangui , Luo Liutao , Liu Linyong , Chen Hong 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe gene associated with retinoid‐interferon mortality (GRIM‐19) has been reported to be correlated with drug resistance, whereas its functional role in prostate cancer (PC) is not fully understood. This study aims to clarify the potential role and molecular mechanisms of GRIM‐19 on the response of PC cells to chemical drug docetaxel. mRNA and protein level of GRIM‐19 expression in cells and tissues of PC were measured by quantitative real‐time PCR and western blot, respectively. Knock‐down of GRIM‐19 in PC cells was performed using siRNA. Cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometric analysis. DNA damage in PC cells was detected by γ‐H2AX staining. GRIM‐19 was downregulated in PC tissues and cell lines. Knock‐down of GRIM‐19 increased the resistance of PC cells to docetaxel, and overexpression of GRIM‐19 promoted docetaxel‐induced apoptotic death in PC cells. Mechanistically, GRIM‐19 downregulated the expression of the survival gene Rad23b, which promoted DNA damage repair. Overexpression of Rad23b reversed GRIM‐19‐mediated response to docetaxel in PC cells. GRIM‐19 promoted the sensitivity of PC cells to docetaxel by downregulating Rad23b, which may serve as a promising target to develop a better strategy of chemotherapy for PC.
On the Syntax of Argument Clitics in Hittite
Authors: Lyutikova Ekaterina , Sideltsev Andrei 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThis paper assesses restrictions on the distribution of the Hittite clitic pronouns as a realization of the Person Case Constraint (PCC). It claims that Hittite exhibits the strong version of the PCC, which blocks the 1st or 2nd person direct object clitic in the presence of the indirect object clitic. Moreover, it argues that in Hittite, the unaccusative or passive, but not transitive, subject clitics participate in the PCC as well, and this fact indicates that the agreement processes resulting in the PCC occur before structural case assignment and independently of it. The paper presents an analysis that implies two distinct mechanisms of licensing: interpretable person licensing, based on the Person Licensing Condition, and Vergnaud‐licensing, based on a feature‐driven version of the Case filter.
From the Fall of the Berlin Wall to the Fall of Aleppo. The Decline of Global Governance – and How to Restore it
Authors: Fjærtoft Torgeir E. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractI was there at the end of the Cold War in 1989 when a vision of common security by global governance seemed within reach by multilateral diplomacy at the United Nations. This was a rational policy for all states. Then I watched with growing trepidation how the West led by the US undermined the practically universal acclaim of the Western Normative Project and power by moving from multilateralism to unilateral power and coercion. Today, an authoritarian project led by Russia, brokers political solutions in the regional conflicts left by Western policy failures. The article argues that theories on cognitive and emotional construction must upgrade the traditional methodology of diplomacy to understand why the West lost its position, and how it can be reclaimed. A strategic discourse must harness these theories to persuade more effectively by leaving contentious issues and instead evoke visions of common security by global governance.
Tau oligomers mediate aggregation of RNA‐binding proteins Musashi1 and Musashi2 inducing Lamin alteration
Authors: Montalbano Mauro , McAllen Salome , Sengupta Urmi , Puangmalai Nicha , Bhatt Nemil , Ellsworth Anna , Kayed Rakez 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe exact mechanisms leading to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other tauopathies are not yet entirely understood. However, it is known that several RNA‐binding proteins (RBPs) form toxic aggregates and also interact with tau in such granules in tauopathies, including AD. The Musashi (MSI) family of RBPs, consisting of two homologues: Musashi1 and Musashi2, have not been extensively investigated in neurodegenerative diseases. Here, using a tau inducible HEK (iHEK) model we investigate whether MSI proteins contribute to the aggregation of toxic tau oligomers (TauO). Wild‐type and mutant P301L tau iHEK cells are used to study the effect of different tau variants on the cellular localization of MSI proteins. Interestingly, we observe that tau co‐localizes with MSI in the cytoplasm and nuclei, altering the nuclear transport of MSI. Furthermore, incremental changes in the size and density of nuclear MSI/tau foci are observed. We also report here that TauO interact with MSI to cause the formation of distinct nuclear aggregates. Moreover, tau/MSI aggregates induce structural changes to LaminB1, leading to nuclear instability. These results illustrate a possible mechanism of neurodegeneration mediated by the aggregation of MSI proteins and TauO, suggesting that MSI plays a critical role in cellular dysfunction.
Addressing elder abuse through integrating law into health: What do allied health professionals at a Community Health Service in Melbourne, Australia, think?
Authors: Lewis Virginia J. , White Vanessa , Hawthorne Faith , Eastwood Jess , Mullins Robyn 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThis research looked at the attitudes of Community Health Service (CHS) staff regarding the integration of a lawyer into their CHS both before and after the integration occurred. It assessed their confidence in identifying and addressing elder abuse at each point. A written survey was distributed to staff before the lawyer commenced (n = 126), and approximately 12 months afterwards (n = 54). The preliminary survey demonstrated widespread agreement that legal issues can affect older people and supported having a lawyer in a CHS. Respondents were not confident about their capacity to identify abuse and provide referrals to a lawyer, but this improved in the follow‐up survey. These CHS staff were aware of the potential impacts of elder abuse and supported embedding a lawyer in the health service. Information and training as part of this service model should focus on the skills needed for CHS staff to play their role in such a partnership.
Reproduction, predation, sexual dimorphism and diet in Agama anchietae (Reptilia: Agamidae) from Namibia
Authors: Buiswalelo Bertha , Eiseb Seth , Goedhals Jacqueline , Verdú‐Ricoy Joaquín , Heideman Neil 
Published: September 2019

AbstractAgama anchietae is one of eight species of agama found in Namibia, its distribution range in the upper half of the country covers desert, Karoo and savannah type biomes and overlaps with that of some of its congeners. Here, we describe its sexual dimorphism, reproductive traits, predation, diet and nematode infection, and compare and contrast each aspect among the three biomes as well as to published findings for three other Namibian congenerics, Agama etoshae, Agama aculeata aculeata and Agama planiceps planiceps. Interesting similarities and differences were found among the biomes as well as with the three congenerics. Our hypothesis that the aspects studied in A. anchietae would be more in line with those of A. a. aculeata and A. etoshae, with which it shares similarities in body colouration, social organisation and microhabitat utilisation, was only partially confirmed. This cautions against using morphological and ecological similarities between agamas as proxies for making life‐history strategy inferences.
A prospective cohort study characterising patients declined emergency laparotomy: survival in the ‘NoLap’ population
Authors: McIlveen E. C. , Wright E. , Shaw `M. , Edwards J. , Vella M. , Quasim T. , Moug S. J. 
Published: September 2019

SummaryPatients eligible for emergency laparotomy who do not proceed to surgery are not as well characterised as patients who do proceed to surgery. We studied patients eligible for laparotomy, as defined by National Emergency Laparotomy Audit criteria, from August 2015 to October 2016. We analysed the association of individual variables with survival and two composite scores: P‐POSSUM and a general survival model. Out of 314 patients, 214 (68%) underwent laparotomy and 100 (32%) did not. Median (IQR [range]) follow‐up was 1.3 (0.1–1.8 [0.0–2.5]) years for the cohort, 1.5 (1.1–2.0 [0.0–2.6]) years after laparotomy and 0.0 (0.0–1.1 [0.0–2.2]) years without laparotomy. There were 126/314 (40%) deaths in the follow‐up period, 52/214 (24%) deaths after laparotomy and 74/100 (74%) deaths without surgery. Ninety out of 126 deaths (71%) were within one month of hospital admission. Patient variables were different for the two groups, which when combined in the general survival model generated background median (IQR [range]) life expectancies of 12 (6–21 [0–49]) and 4 (2–6 [0–36]) years, respectively, p < 0.0001. ‘Poor fitness’ precluded laparotomy in 74/100 (74%) patients. The decision to not operate involved a consultant less often than the decision to operate: 66/100 (66%) vs. 178/214 (83%), p = 0.001. Our study supports the contention that survival beyond 30 postoperative days could be predicted reasonably accurately. Survival in patients who did not have laparotomy was shorter than expected. Emergency laparotomy might have prolonged survival in some patients.
Norwegian children and adolescents in blended families are at risk of larger one‐year BMI increments
Authors: Kristiansen Hege , Roelants Mathieu , Bjerknes Robert , Juliusson Petur B. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractAimTo study how sociodemographic factors and family structure associate with baseline BMI z‐scores (BMIz) and BMIz change in 767 Norwegian children aged 6‐15 years.MethodsBaseline BMIz and 1‐year BMIz increments in children from the Bergen Growth Study were analysed with linear and logistic regression, according to sociodemographic factors and family structure. A blended family was defined as including a step‐parent and/or half‐sibling.ResultsIn a fully adjusted regression model, baseline BMIz were only significantly associated with maternal BMI (b = 0.087, 95%CI 0.067, 0.107). Body Mass Index z‐scores increments were larger in children living in a blended family (b = 0.060, 95%CI 0.006, 0.115), with a lower parental education (b = 0.127, 95%CI 0.029, 0.226) and with a higher maternal BMI (b = 0.008, 95%CI 0.001, 0.014). The odds for a large BMIz increment (>1 SD) were higher in children living in blended families (OR 1.82, 95%CI 1.16, 2.88) and with higher maternal BMI (OR 1.07, 95%CI 1.01, 1.13) and lower in 9‐11‐year‐old children (OR 0.44, 95%CI 0.26, 0.77) compared with 12‐15‐year‐olds.ConclusionBody Mass Index z‐scores increments were more strongly associated with sociodemographic factors and living in a blended family than baseline BMIz values. BMI z‐scores increments could be useful for identifying children at risk of becoming overweight or obese.
Letter: increased risk of developing Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis in 17 018 patients while under treatment with anti‐TNFα agents, particularly etanercept, for autoimmune diseases other than IBD
Authors: Dai Cong , Jiang Min , Sun Ming‐Jun 
Published: September 2019

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This article is linked to Korzenik paper. To view this article, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15370.
Letter: metformin treatment and hepatocellular carcinoma risk in non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease
Authors: Dogru Teoman , Kırık Ali , Sonmez Alper 
Published: September 2019

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This article is linked to Vilar‐Gomez et al and Vilar‐Gomez and Chalasani papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15331 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15488.
Letter: metformin reduces the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in diabetic patients
Authors: Huo Rong‐Rui , Liang Jing‐Rong , He Feng‐Yi , Xu Bin‐Rong , Ma Liang , Yuan Wei‐Ping 
Published: September 2019

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This article is linked to Vilar‐Gomez et al and Vilar‐Gomez and Chalasani papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15331 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15486.