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Economic sustainability of additive manufacturing
Authors: Khorram Niaki Mojtaba , Nonino Fabio , Palombi Giulia , Torabi S. Ali 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate additive manufacturing (AM) phenomenon extending previous research results by studying in-depth the economic sustainability of AM technology and bringing out the contextual factors that drive its superior performances in comparison with conventional manufacturing, and justify its adoption in rapid prototyping (RP) from an economic point of view.Design/methodology/approachData have been collected through a worldwide survey. Respondents were from 105 companies adopting the technology from 23 countries worldwide.FindingsThe results of this research show that although AM-based prototyping leads to significant cost reduction, it is not as good as conventional manufacturing in terms of the profitability of investment. It also demonstrates how cost reduction depends on production volume and payback period depends on the types of material and scope of AM implementation after controlling for firm size and experience.Research limitations/implicationsThe performance indicator is measured using a Likert scale; however, more reliable conclusion could be made by real amounts. The research also took into account the economic aspects of performance; however, to evaluate the AM technology more comprehensively, other performance measures such as those of social and environmental ones should be considered.Practical implicationsThe paper provides insightful implications for the adoption of AM. In particular, it reveals the contingent performance of the technology in RP.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to expand the literature by demonstrating how different circumstances affect the performance of AM technologies for prototyping and by linking the operational and organizational factors with its performance.
Theorizing beyond the horizon: service research in 2050
Authors: Keating Byron W. , McColl-Kennedy Janet R. , Solnet David 
Published: November 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue of the Journal of Service Management dedicated to the Thought Leadership in Services Conference held in Brisbane Australia in 2017. The paper also explores the disruptive and transformative role that technology is set to play over the next 30 years.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper provides a brief summary of the papers within the special issue. The paper also introduces a conceptual framework identifying four quadrants that reflect different combinations of human touch and technology. This framework is used to examine the treatment of technology in the eight papers.

Findings
While it is clear that technology is having a profound impact on service, and is contributing to major changes within the eight service domains captured by the papers in the special issue; there were significant differences observed across the eight papers in the special issue. From the associated discussion, it is clear that the humanistic paradigm is still dominant within services, even though there is strong evidence that a shift is occurring.

Originality/value
This paper extends earlier work exploring the infusion of technology within services to highlight the progress from a humanistic paradigm to a technology-centric paradigm.
The impact of diverse corporate social responsibility practices on consumer product evaluations
Authors: Chen Xiaoye , Huang Rong 
Published: November 2018

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate whether corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts that are oriented toward shared value creation generate any perceptual advantages in terms of consumer product attributes evaluations compared with other types of CSR. The study also uncovers consumers’ pathways that channel the impacts of corporate associations on corporate and product evaluations and purchase intention.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a between-subjects experimental design. In all, 274 undergraduate students from a North American university participated in the 2 (low versus high corporate ability levels) × 4 (CSR types) study. The data were analyzed using the methodologies of path analysis and multiple group analysis in the context of structural equation modeling procedure.FindingsThe findings show that in the context of shared-value CSR, CSR image (i.e. consumer judgments on the moral aspect of the company) can spill over to product attributes evaluations, including perceptions of “product innovativeness” and “product social responsibility,” which, in turn, translate to purchase willingness. Meanwhile, perceived corporate trustworthiness mediates the effects of CSR image and corporate ability (CA) image on the overall corporate evaluation, which subsequently influences consumer product evaluation and purchase intention.Research limitations/implicationsThe research provides direct evidence showing that companies have the potential to improve their corporate brand and, in turn, their product evaluations by putting a stronger emphasis on the social responsibility components of their image and placing this at the core of their strategic agenda. Importantly, a contribution to the literature by identifying differential effects of CA image versus CSR image on consumer perception of product innovativeness within different CSR categories is made. The limitations of the research are discussed, which include the usage of a fictitious company and brand and a convenience sample.Practical implicationsThe study offers guidance to managers in regard to their choice of different CSR practices to fulfill their company’s product-related strategic goals.Originality/valueThe present study takes a critical stance to show that previous experimental work investigating the impact of CSR image on product evaluations relied predominantly on bipolar manipulations of CSR practices (bad versus good) rather than bringing many shades of CSR into consideration. By incorporating a wide array of CSR formats, especially value-creating CSR, current research generates potential implications based on differential effects of various CSR focuses, which have not been captured by previous studies.
Investigating the impact of climate change on the tourism sector: evidence from a sample of island economies
Authors: Seetanah Boopen , Fauzel Sheereen 
Published: November 2018

Purpose
Although it is a widely accepted fact that climate change can negatively impact on tourism demand and affect the economies at the socio-economic level, empirical studies on the climate change tourism development nexus has been quite scant, especially for the case of island economies that are heavily dependent on tourism. This study aims to supplement the literature on climate change and tourism by empirically assessing the relationship between climate change and tourist arrivals for the case of 18 small island developing states over the period from 1989 to 2016.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper uses dynamic panel data techniques, namely, a panel vector autoregressive framework, which accounts for dynamic and endogeneity issues.

Findings
The results from the analysis confirm the existence of a significant relationship between climate change and tourism demand in both the long-run and short run. Further analysis shows a bi-directional causality between climatic change and tourism demand while the study also confirms the tourism led growth hypothesis.

Research limitations/implications
This research supplements the literature on the tourism-environment link, especially for tourism dependent island economies.

Practical implications
Results from this study are important to policymakers who should spare no effort to mitigate the effect of adverse climatic change in the context of tourism development.

Originality/value
This study is built on a unique data set for a sample of island economies and interestingly adopts dynamic panel data analysis to account for dynamics and endogenity in the climate change-tourism development nexus.
Designing institutions to improve well‐being: Participation, deliberation and institutionalisation
Authors: WAMPLER BRIAN , TOUCHTON MICHAEL 
Published: November 2018

AbstractSocial accountability institutions are at the forefront of democratic reformers’ efforts to improve well‐being by harnessing the power of citizen participation. This article builds on recent research identifying a positive relationship between participatory budgeting (PB) and well‐being. The article is the first large‐N study to identify relationships between specific rules of PB programme design and well‐being. A unique dataset of 114 Brazilian municipalities with PB programmes from 2009 to 2016 is constructed to evaluate whether internal mechanisms within PB explain variation in local infant mortality rates – an outcome associated with wellbeing. Hypotheses are tested that correspond to citizen participation, the scope of deliberation and embeddedness within local institutions. It is found that PB programmes are associated with lower infant mortality rates when they broaden participation, expand deliberation and embed the new institutions in ongoing policy‐making venues. The results offer a framework for designing PB programmes and other social accountability institutions to maximise impact.
Adverse Shocks in Agriculture: The Assessment and Management of Downside Risk
Authors: Chavas Jean‐Paul 
Published: November 2018

AbstractThis paper investigates the assessment and effects of adverse shocks on agricultural production, with an application to corn yield. Adverse shocks are assessed by the probability of facing low yields, i.e. by the probability of being exposed to downside risk. Defined in terms of willingness‐to‐pay to eliminate risk, the ex‐ante cost of facing adverse events is evaluated under prospect theory. Prospect theory is relevant in the evaluation of adverse shocks as it identifies a role for both loss aversion and oversensitivity to low probability events. The analysis is applied to experimental data on corn yield in the US Corn Belt. Estimates show how the distribution of corn yield is affected by management and technology. Implications for the cost of adverse shocks are examined. The results show how management and technology can reduce exposure to adverse shocks and lower the cost of risk in agriculture.
Trace Evidence Potential in Postmortem Skin Microbiomes: From Death Scene to Morgue
Authors: Kodama Whitney A. , Xu Zhenjiang , Metcalf Jessica L. , Song Se Jin , Harrison Nicholas , Knight Rob , Carter David O. , Happy Christopher B. 
Published: November 2018

AbstractMicrobes can be used effectively as trace evidence, at least in research settings. However, it is unknown whether skin microbiomes change prior to autopsy and, if so, whether these changes interfere with linking objects to decedents. The current study included microbiomes from 16 scenes of death in the City and County of Honolulu and tested whether objects at the scenes can be linked to individual decedents. Postmortem skin microbiomes were stable during repeated sampling up to 60 h postmortem and were similar to microbiomes of an antemortem population. Objects could be traced to decedents approximately 75% of the time, with smoking pipes and medical devices being especially accurate (100% match), house and car keys being poor (0%), and other objects like phones intermediate (~80%). These results show that microbes from objects at death scenes can be matched to individual decedents, opening up a new method of establishing associations and identifications.
Impacts on in‐event, ambulance and emergency department services from patients presenting from a mass gathering event: A retrospective analysis
Authors: Ranse Jamie , Lenson Shane , Keene Toby , Luther Matt , Burke Brandon , Hutton Alison , Johnston Amy NB , Crilly Julia 
Published: November 2018

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of this study was to describe the in‐event, ambulance and ED impacts of patient presentations from an Australian mass gathering event (MGE) including patient demographics, provision of care, length of stay and discharge disposition.MethodsThis research was set at one MGE in Australia. The MGE had one first aid post and one in‐event health team staffed by doctors, nurses and paramedics. A retrospective analysis of patient care records from providers of in‐event, ambulance and ED services was undertaken. Data analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics.ResultsOf the 20 000 MGE participants, 197 (0.99% [95% CI 0.86–1.13], 9.85/1000) presented for in‐event first aid care, with 24/197 (12.2% [95% CI 8.33–17.49], 1.2/1000) referred to in‐event health professionals. Fifteen of the referred patients (62.5% [95% CI 42.71–78.84]) returned to the MGE following administration of intravenous fluids (n = 13) and/or anti‐emetics (n = 11). Seven (29.2% [95% CI 14.92–49.17], 0.35/1000) were referred to ambulance paramedic care, requiring endotracheal intubation (n = 1) and airway adjuncts (n = 3) prior to transportation to ED; these patients had an ED median length of stay of 7 h (5.5–12.5) receiving imaging and ventilator support. Five were discharged from ED, one required an operation and another required intensive care unit admission.ConclusionsThere was an impact on in‐event, ambulance and ED services from this MGE but the in‐event model of care may have limited ambulance usage and ED visits. The ED length of stay was greater than the national median, perhaps reflecting the appropriateness of transport and nature of care requirements while in the ED.
Doing it for themselves? Performance appraisal in project‐based organisations, the role of employees, and challenges to theory
Authors: Keegan Anne , Den Hartog Deanne 
Published: November 2018

AbstractWe explore performance appraisal in project‐based organisations and provide novel insights into appraisal processes in this context. These include the central role of employees in orchestrating the appraisal process, the multiple actors that have input to appraisal including project managers, the distance between employees and their official line managers, and the weak coordinating role of human resource specialists in these systems. We draw attention to the drawbacks of current theorising on appraisal to predict and explain outcomes from appraisal systems that are not premised on stable line manager/employee dyads. Theorising based primarily on social exchange theories needs to be reconsidered in this context and new theories developed. We also question how human resource specialists can better support employees, and managers of all kinds, in their implementation roles in polyadic human resource management systems to ensure transparency, equity, and fairness of appraisal processes in a project‐based organisational context.
Endovascular therapy in acute basilar artery occlusion: A retrospective single‐centre Australian analysis
Authors: Shore Timothy H , Harrington Timothy J , Faulder Kenneth , Steinfort Brendan 
Published: November 2018

AbstractIntroductionStroke caused by basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is a rare but potentially devastating neurological condition, with poor outcomes and high mortality rates, approaching 70–90%. Success of intravenous and intra‐arterial thrombolysis in BAO is variable, leading to Endovascular Therapy (EVT) being utilized to a greater degree in this clinical setting. We investigate the use of EVT in BAO with regard to success of revascularization and patient mortality/outcome.MethodsRetrospective patient data was collected from medical records and radiology information systems.ResultsTwenty‐eight patients underwent EVT for BAO between 2010–17, with successful revascularization in 21/28 (75%) and an inpatient mortality rate of 39%. Successful revascularization correlated with lower mortality (P = 0.0001). Better revascularization and mortality rates occurred between 2013–17 (P = 0.007, 0.04). An average time to EVT of 16.8 hours was observed between 2010–17 but this did not correlate significantly with increased mortality. Basilar stenting correlated with lower revascularization, higher mortality and basilar artery reocclusion post EVT (P = 0.021, 0.022, 0.022). EVT times over 2 and 2.5 hours respectively associated with lower revascularization rates and higher mortality (P = 0.04, 0.022). Higher mortality was seen with intra‐procedural complications and symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage, non‐posterior circulation infarction and basilar artery reocclusion post EVT (P = 0.016, 0.03, 0.016, 0.016). Basilar atheroma correlated with intra‐procedural complications and EVT times over 2 hours (P = 0.038, 0.004).ConclusionWithin the limitations of an underpowered study, we observed a benefit of EVT in acute BAO. With future multicentre trials, EVT will likely become the standard of care in acute BAO.
Cigarette Use Among Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorders in the United States, 2002 to 2016: Trends Overall and by Race/Ethnicity
Authors: Weinberger Andrea H. , Pacek Lauren R. , Giovenco Daniel , Galea Sandro , Zvolensky Michael J. , Gbedemah Misato , Goodwin Renee D. 
Published: November 2018

BackgroundIndividuals with alcohol use disorders (AUDs) who smoke cigarettes experience greater health risks than those using either substance alone. Further, disparities exist in AUDs and smoking by race/ethnicity. Although smoking has declined in the general population, it is not known whether the smoking prevalence has changed over time for individuals with AUDs. The current study used representative U.S. data to estimate the prevalence of current cigarette use from 2002 to 2016 by AUD status and severity overall and by race/ethnicity.MethodsData were drawn from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual cross‐sectional study of U.S. individuals, from 2002 to 2016 (total analytic sample n = 837,326). Cigarette smoking prevalence was calculated annually among those with and without past‐year AUD and by AUD severity level (mild, moderate, severe AUD). Time trends in smoking prevalence by AUD status and severity were tested using logistic regression for the overall sample and significant interactions were subsequently stratified by race/ethnicity (non‐Hispanic [NH] White, NH Black, Hispanic, NH Other).ResultsCigarette use was persistently over twice as common among those with AUDs compared to without AUDs (2016: 37.84% vs. 16.29%). Cigarette use was also more common among those at each level of AUD severity criteria (2016: mild AUD 34.59%; moderate AUD 35.35%; severe AUD 52.23%). Approximately half of NH Black respondents with AUDs, and three‐quarters of NH Black respondents with severe AUDs, reported smoking in 2016. The prevalence of smoking decreased significantly over time among respondents with and without AUDs; however, there were differences by race. There was no decline in smoking prevalence among NH Black respondents with AUDs over time in contrast to a significant decrease for every other racial/ethnic group with and without AUDs.ConclusionsIndividuals with AUDs may need additional resources and interventions to quit smoking, especially NH Black individuals.
Efficacy of bendamustine and rituximab in splenic marginal zone lymphoma: results from the phase II BRISMA/IELSG36 study
Authors: Iannitto Emilio , Bellei Monica , Amorim Sandy , Ferreri Andrés J. M. , Marcheselli Luigi , Cesaretti Marina , Haioun Corinne , Mancuso Salvatrice , Bouabdallah Krimo , Gressin Remy , Tripodo Claudio , Traverse‐Glehen Alexandra , Baseggio Lucile , Zupo Simonetta , Stelitano Caterina , Castagnari Barbara , Patti Caterina , Alvarez Isabel , Liberati Anna Marina , Merli Michele , Gini Guido , Cabras Maria Giuseppina , Dupuis Jean , Tessoulin Benoit , Perrot Aurore , Re Francesca , Palombi Francesca , Gulino Alessandro , Zucca Emanuele , Federico Massimo , Thieblemont Catherine 
Published: November 2018

SummarySplenectomy in addition to immunotherapy with rituximab can provide quick and sometimes durable disease control in patients with splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL). However, systemic chemotherapy is ultimately required in many cases. The BRISMA (Bendamustine‐rituximab as first‐line treatment of splenic marginal zone lymphoma)/IELSG (International Extranodal Lymphoma Study Group)36 trial is an open‐label, single arm phase II study designed by the IELSG in cooperation with the Fondazione Italiana Linfomi and the lymphoma Study Association according to Simon's two‐stage method. The primary endpoint was complete response rate. Fifty‐six patients with SMZL diagnosis confirmed on central revision were treated with bendamustine (90 mg/m2 days 1, 2) and rituximab (375 mg/m2 day 1) every 28 days for six cycles (B‐R). The overall response and CR rates were 91% and 73%, respectively. Duration of response, progression‐free survival and overall survival at 3 years were 93% (95% confidence interval [CI] 81–98), 90% (95% CI 77–96) and 96% (95% CI 84–98), respectively. Toxicity was mostly haematological. Neutropenia grade ≥3 was recorded in 43% of patients; infections and febrile neutropenia in 5·4% and 3·6%. Overall, 14 patients (25%) experienced serious adverse events. Five patients (9%) went off‐study because of toxicity and one patient died from infection. In conclusion, B‐R resulted in a very effective first‐line regimen for SMZL. Based on the results achieved in the BRISMA trial, B‐R should be considered when a chemotherapy combination with rituximab is deemed necessary for symptomatic SMZL patients.
Neural precursor cell expressed, developmentally downregulated 8 promotes tumor progression and predicts poor prognosis of patients with bladder cancer
Authors: Tian Da‐Wei , Wu Zhou‐Liang , Jiang Li‐Ming , Gao Jie , Wu Chang‐Li , Hu Hai‐Long 
Published: November 2018

Neddylation has been researched in many different human carcinomas. However, the roles of neural precursor cell expressed, developmentally downregulated 8 (NEDD8) in bladder cancer are still unknown. Our study was the first study which systematically investigated the possible functions of NEDD8 in bladder cancer (BC) progression. We carried out immunohistochemistry to explore associations between the expression of NEDD8 in tumor tissues and clinical outcomes of patients. RT‐qPCR and western blot were used to detect the expressional levels of genes. The biological abilities of cell proliferation, migration and invasion were researched by in vitro and in vivo experiments. Results were as follows: Data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database showed that NEDD8 was overexpressed in BC tissues and was associated with poor patient survival. Results of immunohistochemistry found that NEDD8 was significantly associated with poor clinical outcomes of BC patients. Suppression of NEDD8 could inhibit the proliferation, migration and invasion of tumor cells. Knocking down NEDD8 could induce apoptosis and G2 phase arrest of cell cycle progression. In vivo, suppression of NEDD8 restricted growth and metastasis of tumors in mice. In conclusion, NEDD8 has important roles in regulating the progression of BC cells and was associated with poor prognosis of patients; hence, it may become a potential therapeutic target of BC.