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Measuring efficiency, effectiveness and overall performance in the Chinese construction industry
Authors: Hu Xiancun , Liu Chunlu 
Published: July 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to develop a simultaneous measurement of overall performance and its two dimensions of efficiency and effectiveness in the case of Chinese construction industry.

Design/methodology/approach
A relational two-stage data envelopment analysis (DEA) method, which builds a relationship between component stages and can effectively identify inefficient stages, is developed and applied in order to measure overall performance, efficiency and effectiveness.

Findings
The construction industry of the Eastern region in China demonstrated the best results for overall performance, efficiency and effectiveness. The gaps between regions were primarily reflected in differences of pure technical efficiency. Performance indicators in the whole construction industry improved steadily and but could be improved more effectively. The coefficients of variation became smaller and more well-balanced across the whole industry.

Practical implications
Improving overall performance should focus on promoting construction efficiency at the project level and increasing management effectiveness at the company level. Sustainable development policies, which may include large investment and preferential policies, can narrow performance differences among the regions’ construction industries, and ultimately promote overall performance for the whole industry.

Originality/value
The relational two-stage DEA model is further developed in a variable returns-to-scale condition. The developed approach is generic and can provide a pathway for simultaneously measuring performance, efficiency and effectiveness and to recognise competitive advantages for promoting sustainable development.
Platform-based service innovation and system design: research opportunities
Authors: Fu Wenhui , Wang Qiang , Zhao Xiande 
Published: July 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore research opportunities for service innovation and system design in network platforms by investigating representative case examples in an emerging market, China.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors provide four case examples to illustrate the manner in which network platforms facilitate and lead to service innovation and effective system design. Then, the authors propose nine research directions that present significant research opportunities, and the authors make theoretical and methodological suggestions.

Findings
The results indicate that research opportunities exist mainly in three areas: ecosystem design and evolution, including role design, coherence and sustainability issues; leader–participant collaboration, including governance, co-opetition and innovation stimulation issues; and transformation of traditional industries, including process informatization, modularization and standardization issues.

Originality/value
This study extends the platform-related literature by showing new platform features represented by case evidence from emerging economies, and provides recommendations to guide and direct management practices and efforts in platform-based service innovation and system design.
Coastal Urban Planning in The ‘Green Republic’: Tourism Development and the Nature–Infrastructure Paradox in Costa Rica
Authors: Irazábal Clara 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThis article examines coastal urban planning in Costa Rica vis‐à‐vis the country's values in the areas of sustainable tourism and community development, focusing on the city of Jacó. I argue that an anti‐urban tourism development strategy, swift coastal urban development and weak planning have nurtured a nature–infrastructure paradox: when people are brought closer to nature without proper urban and governmental infrastructure, this causes social and environmental damage. To assess this paradox and understand local perceptions of development, I analyzed lengthy semi‐structured interviews and survey responses in San José and Jacó in this study. Research methods also encompassed analysis of current tourism planning institutions and regulations, tourism media coverage and reports, real estate data, participant observation of planning and community meetings and activities, and observations of the built and natural environmental conditions in Jacó and its surroundings. The findings show jurisdictional fragmentation, regulatory weaknesses, complexity, poor coordination, slow action, and incoherent planning and development, leading to environmental degradation and socio‐spatial inequities. A more balanced approach to planning and development would seek to improve environmental health and socio‐spatial equity in tandem, by nurturing and advancing both nature and infrastructure development. Lessons from Jacó have global resonance, given the expansion of the worldwide tourism and second‐home/retirement‐housing industries, their recent concentration in urban coastal destinations of developing countries, and the fragility of these socio‐ecological systems.
Is the Yellow Knight Mushroom Edible or Not? A Systematic Review and Critical Viewpoints on the Toxicity of Tricholoma equestre
Authors: Rzymski Piotr , Klimaszyk Piotr 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThere is no scientific consensus regarding the safety of the Yellow Knight mushroom Tricholoma equestre (L.) P.Kumm. Following reports of cases of intoxication involving effects such as rhabdomyolysis, and supportive observations from in vivo experimental models, T. equestre is considered as a poisonous mushroom in some countries while in others it is still widely collected from the wild and consumed every year. In this paper, we review all the available information on T. equestre including its morphological and molecular characterization, nutritional value, levels of contaminants observed in fruiting bodies, the possibility of mistake with species that are morphologically similar, and the in vivo data on safety and cases of human intoxication. Based on available data, it is suggested that T. equestre cannot be considered as a toxic species and does not appear to exhibit any greater health threat than other mushroom species currently considered as edible. More care should be taken when reporting cases of human poisoning to fully identify T. equestre as the causative agent and to exclude a number of interfering factors. Specific guidelines for reporting future cases of poisoning with T. equestre are outlined in this paper. Any future research involving T. equestre should present the results of molecular phylogenetic analyses.
An Unplanned Complex Suicide by Multiple Blank Cartridge Gunshots and Cutting
Authors: Kučerová Štěpánka , Zátopková Lenka , Vojtíšek Tomáš , Ublová Michaela , Hejna Petr 
Published: July 2018

AbstractBlank firing guns are readily accessible in most countries due to an absence of legal regulations. These weapons are capable of causing lethal injuries. We report a rare case of secondary (unplanned) complex suicide committed with a knife and blank cartridge pistol. A 59‐year‐old man was found dead with three superficial incisions in his neck and a gunshot wound to the chest. The external examination revealed an entrance wound in the left chest region consistent with contact shooting. The appearance of a muzzle imprint suggested two discharges. The autopsy showed a slightly hemorrhaged but otherwise intact pericardium, blood in the pericardial sac, and a channel‐like defect in the anterior wall of the left cardiac ventricle. The cause of death was attributed to cardiac tamponade. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of unplanned complex suicide involving an unmodified blank firing gun.
Epidemiology of trauma patients attended by ambulance paramedics in Perth, Western Australia
Authors: Brown Elizabeth , Williams Teresa A , Tohira Hideo , Bailey Paul , Finn Judith 
Published: July 2018

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of the study was to describe the epidemiology of trauma in adult patients attended by ambulance paramedics in Perth, Western Australia.MethodsA retrospective cohort study of trauma patients aged ≥16 years attended by St John Ambulance Western Australia (SJA‐WA) paramedics in greater metropolitan Perth between 2013 and 2016 using the SJA‐WA database and WA death data. Incidence and 30 day mortality rates were calculated. Patients who died prehospital (immediate deaths), on the day of injury (early deaths), within 30 days (late deaths) and those who survived longer than 30 days (survivors) were compared for age, sex, mechanism of injury and acuity level. Prehospital interventions were also reported.ResultsOverall, 97 724 cases were included. A statistically significant increase in the incidence rate occurred over the study period (from 1466 to 1623 per 100 000 population year P ≤ 0.001). There were 2183 deaths within 30 days (n = 2183/97 724, 2.2%). Motor vehicle accidents were responsible for most immediate and early deaths (n = 98/203, 48.3% and n = 72/156, 46.2%, respectively). The majority of transported patients were low acuity (acuity levels 3 to 5, n = 60 594/79 887, 75.8%) and high‐acuity patients accounted for 2.7% (n = 2176/79 997). Analgesia administration was the most frequently performed intervention (n = 32 333/80 643, 40.1%), followed by insertion of intravenous catheters (n = 25 060/80 643, 31.1%). Advanced life support interventions such as endotracheal intubation were performed in <1% of patients.ConclusionThe trauma incidence rate increased over time and the majority of patients had low‐acuity injuries. Focusing research, training and resources solely on high‐acuity patients will not cater for the needs of the majority of patients.
Extraction of high thermally stable and nanofibrous chitin from Cicada (Cicadoidea)
Authors: Mol Abbas , Kaya Murat , Mujtaba Muhammad , Akyuz Bahar 
Published: July 2018

AbstractDue to the increasing interest in natural biopolymers including chitin, the exploitation of economic and easily accessible chitin sources with good physicochemical properties is nowadays required. In view of this fact, in the current study chitin was extracted and physicochemically characterized from six Cicadas (Hemiptera: Homoptera: Cicadoidea) species collected from Mediterranean region of Turkey (2014–15). Chitin was extracted using a classic extraction method that includes acid and base treatment. TGA results revealed a remarkable increase (410–412°C) for all the six Cicada species compared to other chitin samples extracted from various sources. For all of the six selected species the chitin contents on the dry basis were determined as 6.7% for Cicadatra atra, 5.51% for C. hyalina, 8.84% for C. platyptera, 4.97% for Cicada lodosi, 6.49% for C. mordoganensis, and 5.88% for Cicadetta tibialis. The surface morphology of chitin isolates from Cicada species was observed to consist of nanofibers and nanopores.
Identification and Quantification of Thujone in a Case of Poisoning Due to Repeated Ingestion of an Infusion of Artemisia Vulgaris L.
Authors: Di Lorenzo Chiara , Ferretti Francesco , Moro Enzo , Ceschi Alessandro , Colombo Francesca , Frigerio Gianfranco , Lüde Saskia , Restani Patrizia 
Published: July 2018

AbstractPlants of the Artemisia genus are used worldwide as ingredients of botanical preparations. This paper describes the case of a 49‐year‐old man admitted to the emergency room at a Zurich hospital in a manic state after the ingestion of 1 L of an infusion of Artemisia vulgaris. Two monoterpenic ketones, α‐ and β‐thujone, are present in various concentrations in Artemisia spp., but adverse effects have previously been associated only with essential oil from Artemisia absinthium and attributed to the inhibition of gamma‐aminobutyric acid receptors, with consequent excitation and convulsions.The aim of this work was to examine and quantify the possible presence of thujone in the patient's serum and urine. A High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method with isocratic separation and fluorescence detection (FLD) was set up and validated. Serum thujone concentrations were found to be 27.7 ± 3.48 μg/mL at day 0 and 24.1 ± 0.15 μg/mL on day 1. Results were confirmed by a gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (FID). Poisoning due to thujone was thus confirmed, suggesting four possible scenarios: (1) an unusually high concentration of thujone in the A. vulgaris ingested; (2) chronic exposure as the cause of the poisoning; (3) low metabolic efficiency of the patient; (4) contamination or adulteration of the plant material with other Artemisia spp., for example, A. absinthium.Practical ApplicationThese results could aid research in the field of adverse effects of botanicals, lead to better understanding and management of similar cases of poisoning, and promote more informed use of natural products.
Effect of Salt Reduction on Children's Acceptance of Bread
Authors: Rannou Cécile , Texier Florence , Marzin Cécile , Nicklaus Sophie , Cariou Véronique , Courcoux Philippe , Prost Carole 
Published: July 2018

AbstractSalt reduction is becoming a major concern for public authorities, especially in cereal products. As childhood is important for the development of healthy eating habits, this study aimed to formulate salt‐reduced breads with satisfying sensory properties for children. Sourdough and an artisanal bread‐making process were used to compensate the flavor loss due to salt reduction. French breads (FBs) made with sourdough and artisanal processing were compared with white breads (WBs). Two salt levels were applied (1.2 and 1.8 g /100 g flour). To determine their acceptability and characterization, the four breads were assessed (i) by an adult panel (n = 39) according to cohesiveness, overall odor intensity, overall aroma in the mouth and saltiness intensity and (ii) a panel of children (n = 100, aged 6 to 11 years) according to overall liking and saltiness intensity. Finally, consumption by children (n = 89, aged 6 to 11 years) was measured during school lunch to evaluate the acceptability of salt reduction in a real consumption context. Both formulation and salt level induced physical and sensory changes in breads perceived by adults. They described WB as less dense, cohesive, and aromatic but more odorant than FB. Saltiness differences were perceived by adults but not by children. Children showed a preference for the saltiest breads and the FB but these drivers of preference were not confirmed during consumption measurements. These results shed new light on how natural solutions to enhance the flavor of bread can reduce its salt level while maintaining acceptability.Practical ApplicationSalt reduction in bread could be compensated by the use of sourdough and an artisanal bread‐making process. These methods allow an improvement of the nutritional quality of breads while maintaining their acceptance by young consumers by favoring the development of appealing organoleptic characteristics (aroma, texture). These methods are natural, easy to implement, and could be adapted to other fermented products in order to improve their nutritional quality.
Antioxidant Properties and Phenolic Compounds of Vitamin C‐Rich Juices
Authors: Nowak Dariusz , Gośliński Michał , Wojtowicz Elżbieta , Przygoński Krzysztof 
Published: July 2018

AbstractMany studies have shown that bioactive compounds, for example, polyphenols, and so on can play an important role in reducing oxidative stress and protect against various diseases. The sources of these compounds in the human diet include mainly fruit and good quality fruit juices, which may contain polyphenols but also other phytochemicals such as vitamin C. The purpose of the study was to analyze the antioxidant properties of vitamin C‐rich juices, which underwent mild processing. The content of total polyphenols (TP, FBBB), total flavonoids (TF), total anthocyanins (TA), and vitamin C as well as the antioxidant capacity (DPPH, ABTS) were evaluated in commercial fruit juices rich in vitamin C (acerola, gojiberry, sea buckthorn, wild rose, cranberry, Japanese quince). Moreover, phenolic acids and selected flavonoids were determined by HPLC methods. Among the examined fruit juices, acerola and wild rose juices contained the highest amounts of vitamin C and total polyphenols, and had the highest antioxidant capacity. Acerola owes its high antioxidant properties mainly to vitamin C, whereas the antioxidant capacity of wild rose is also attributed to its rich content of flavonoids and phenolic acids. Sea buckthorn juice and Japanese quince juice had a lower antioxidant capacity, yet higher than determined for gojiberry and cranberry juices. Total anthocyanins were the highest in cranberry juice. The results showed that the analyzed juices were a valuable source of natural antioxidants. Generally, vitamin C‐rich juices are also good source of polyphenols. Vitamin C and polyphenols act synergistically and define the antioxidant properties of juices.Practical ApplicationBioactive compounds, for example, polyphenols play an important role in reducing oxidative stress and protect against various diseases. Sources of natural antioxidants in human diet include mainly fruit and good quality fruit juices. The study showed that the juices from acerola, gojiberry, sea buckthorn, wild rose, cranberry, Japanese quince were a valuable source of natural polyphenols and vitamin C. These compounds act synergistically and define the antioxidant properties of juices. Among all examined samples, acerola and wild rose juices seem to be the most valuable. Moreover, it's worth noticing that juices underwent mild processing (cold pressed and low pasteurization) retained more bioactive compounds, which affected their higher quality.
Effect of a lateral infraclavicular brachial plexus block on the axillary and suprascapular nerves as determined by electromyography – a cohort study
Authors: Steen‐Hansen C. , Rothe C. , Lange K. H. W. , Lundstrøm L. H. 
Published: July 2018

SummaryWe aimed to examine to what extent a lateral infraclavicular brachial plexus block affected the axillary and the suprascapular nerve. We included patients undergoing hand surgery anaesthetised with a lateral infraclavicular brachial plexus block. Our primary outcome was the relative change in surface electromyography during maximum voluntary isometric contraction of the medial deltoid muscle (axillary nerve) and the infraspinatus muscle (suprascapular nerve) from baseline to 30 min after the block procedure. A reduction in electromyography of > 50% defined a successful block. The impact of the block on the shoulder nerves was compared with the surgical target nerves of the arm and hand (musculocutaneous, radial, median and ulnar nerves). Twenty patients were included. The medians of the relative changes in the surface electromyography were significantly reduced (both p < 0.001) with 92% for the deltoid muscle and 30% for the infraspinatus muscle, respectively. In total, 18 out of 20 patients had reductions > 50% for the deltoid muscle, which was significantly different from the infraspinatus muscle, where the proportion was 5 out of 20 (p < 0.001). The medians of the relative reductions in electromyography for the arm and hand muscles were 90–96%, similar to the effect on the deltoid muscle. Our results suggest that a lateral infraclavicular block provides block of the axillary nerve comparable to the block of the surgical target nerves. The suprascapular nerve is blocked to a lesser degree. Combining a lateral infraclavicular brachial plexus block with a selective suprascapular block for shoulder surgery warrants further studies.
Study on Oxidation Stability and Oxygen Affinity of Hemoglobin During Storage
Authors: Li Qiuhui , Ma Huiya , Zhang Yuanyuan , Feng Kun , Zhu Hongli , Chen Chao , Yan Kunping 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThe factors affecting hemoglobin (Hb) oxidation in its short‐ and long‐term storage were investigated. Porcine Hb with different levels of oxygen saturation was stored at 25°C or 4°C for 40 days. The methemoglobin (metHb) content increased rapidly when Hb was at half saturation with oxygen at 4°C, increased gradually with the increase in Hb oxygenation or deoxygenation, and was almost unchanged when Hb was highly oxygenated or deoxygenated. The Hb oxidation was more intense when stored at 25°C. This indicated that highly oxygenated or deoxygenated Hb can be stored short term at 4°C. The accelerated test showed that metHb content was almost unchanged when Hb was highly deoxygenated and stored at 37°C for 7 days; however, the metHb content rapidly increased when Hb was highly oxygenated and stored at 37°C, which indicated that only highly deoxygenated Hb is suitable for long‐term storage. Then, the long‐term oxidation stability of highly deoxygenated Hb and polymerized hemoglobin was verified; the metHb content of both did not show significant changes at 4°C for 18 months. Moreover, the results in this work indicated that a temperature increasing from 20 to 40°C clearly increased the partial oxygen pressure (P50), which represents decreased oxygen affinity and is beneficial to deoxygenation. Furthermore, P50 was increased when the pH decreased from 9 to 7. Therefore, we concluded that the appropriate high temperature and neutral condition in vitro are conducive to reducing the oxygen affinity of Hb to achieve efficient deoxygenation, which could promote the development of hemoglobin‐based oxygen carriers.
Letter: eluxadoline‐associated acute pancreatitis—myth or reality?
Authors: Garcia‐Gonzalez F. , Faghih M. , Singh V. 
Published: July 2018

Linked ContentThis article is linked to Harinstein et al papers. To view these articles visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.14504 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.14851.
Letter: eluxadoline‐associated acute pancreatitis—myth or reality? Authors’ reply
Authors: Harinstein L. , Wu E. , Brinker A. 
Published: July 2018

Linked ContentThis article is linked to Harinstein et al and Garcia‐Gonzalez et al papers. To view these articles visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.14504 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.14846.
Editorial: diabetes in HIV‐infected patients—do not blame the usual suspect!
Authors: Höner zu Siederdissen C. , Mederacke I. 
Published: July 2018

Linked ContentThis aricle is linked to Provoost et al papers. To view these articles visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.14812 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.14892.
Editorial: aminosalicylates in Crohn's disease—prevalence, risks, costs and time to reassess? Authors’ reply
Authors: Jairath V. , Ma C. , Feagan B. 
Published: July 2018

Linked ContentThis article is linked to Ma et al and Mansfield and MacDougall papers. To view these articles visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.14821 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.14859.