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Can Management Accounting Be Helpful for Young and Small Companies? Systematic Review of a Paradox
Authors: Pelz Michael 
Published: May 2019

AbstractWhile management accounting (MA) implies potential benefits for large established companies, its usefulness for young and small companies is less clear. This review analyzes and partially resolves the paradox and provides a structured overview of present knowledge. A systematic literature search yielded 67 empirical papers in 25 journals. Drawing on the results of a two‐step coding process, this study proposes 20 novel second‐level constructs expressing the types of MA, their antecedents and their consequences in young and small companies. The main results show that, in discussing MA, the literature refers mainly to business planning, accounting‐based management control activities and financial accounting. Most studies find MA to be helpful for young and small companies because it provides tools to overcome difficulties arising from company growth and reduces information asymmetry with external partners. Overall, however, the empirical literature on this topic is highly concentrated, offers theoretical construct definitions of poor quality, and lacks a clear statement of what MA really does in young and small companies. Therefore, future research and theory development are warranted.
The Dark Side of Stakeholder Reactions to Corporate Social Responsibility: Tensions and Micro‐level Undesirable Outcomes
Authors: Maon François , Vanhamme Joëlle , De Roeck Kenneth , Lindgreen Adam , Swaen Valérie 
Published: May 2019

AbstractWith a review of literature on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its micro‐level impacts, this paper proposes an integrative framework to map undesirable relational outcomes of CSR activities on internal (employees) and external (customers) stakeholders. By adopting a paradox‐based perspective, the authors determine that unexpected, adverse stakeholder reactions to CSR are driven primarily by either performing or belonging tensions, related to exchange‐ and identity‐based stakeholder concerns, respectively. Specifically, contextual and personal influences can trigger and explain undesirable relational outcomes of CSR. On this basis, this paper offers a research agenda for developing a more refined understanding of CSR‐related tensions and a more nuanced perspective on the business case for CSR.
Field evaluation of AtDREB2A CA overexpressing sugarcane for drought tolerance
Authors: de Souza Wagner Rodrigo , de Oliveira Nelson Geraldo , Vinecky Felipe , Ribeiro Ana Paula , Basso Marcos Fernando , Casari Raphael Augusto das Chagas Noqueli , da Cunha Bárbara Andrade Dias Brito , Duarte Karoline Estefani , Santiago Thaís Ribeiro , Martins Polyana Kelly , Aucique‐Perez Carlos Eduardo , Júnior Sílvio Carlos Cristofoletti , Nepomuceno Alexandre Lima , de Sousa Carlos Antônio Ferreira , Kobayashi Adilson Kenji , Nakashima Kazuo , Yamaguchi‐Shinozaki Kazuko , Molinari Hugo Bruno Correa 
Published: May 2019

AbstractClimate change is undoubtedly altering the atmosphere, occasioning extreme temperatures that can cause weather calamities such as droughts and floods. Among the major constraints limiting crop production, drought is one of the most important. Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrid) is considered an important economic crop not only for sugar production, but also for ethanol generation, serving as an expandable green alternative to crude oil use. To take advantage of the use of sugarcane as renewable source for bioethanol production, it is important to increase its productivity without increasing land use, which includes cultivation under hostile conditions, such as water‐limited environments. Previously, we demonstrated that stress‐inducible overexpression of the transcription factor AtDREB2A CA conferred drought tolerance in sugarcane subjected to water deficit under greenhouse conditions. In the present work, the AtDREB2A CA transgenic sugarcane lines were evaluated in the field in two representative seasonally dry regions of Brazil. The results demonstrated that the AtDREB2A CA sugarcane lines presented higher yield and productivity when compared to non‐transformed plants under drought, representing a suitable strategy for the development of new drought‐tolerant cultivars.
Sol‐gel route to nanocrystalline Eu2Ti2O7 films with tailored structural and optical properties
Authors: Mrázek Jan , Vytykáčová Soňa , Buršík Jiří , Puchý Viktor , Girman Vladimír , Peterka Pavel , Kašík Ivan 
Published: May 2019

AbstractWe present a generic sol‐gel approach for the preparation of highly transparent europium titanate Eu2Ti2O7 films with tailored structural and optical properties. The films were prepared by a sol‐gel process and thermally treated in a rapid thermal annealing furnace. We determined the effects of the annealing temperature on structural, morphological, and optical properties of the films. We evaluated film's optical constants. The size of the primary nanocrystals and the film's refractive index were tailored by the annealing temperature. The crystallization of Eu2Ti2O7 started at 800°C and the nanocrystals grew with increasing annealing temperature reaching the size from 20 nm to 100 nm. The energy of nanocrystal growth was 21 ± 3 kJ·mol−1. Increasing nanocrystal size caused the regular growth of the refractive index recorded at 632 nm from 2.07 to 2.17 for the films annealed at 800°C and 1200°C, respectively. These results provide fundamental information about the effects of the structure and the morphology of the films on their optical properties. The presented approach can be extended to other rare earth‐doped titanates and these films can be used as passive protective coatings as well as active materials suitable for photonic and spintronic applications.
Insight into a novel rare‐earth‐free red‐emitting phosphor Li3Mg2NbO6:Mn4+: Structure and luminescence properties
Authors: Wang Xicheng , Zhou Xiaopeng , Cao Yaxin , Wei Qi , Zhao Zhengyan , Wang Yuhua 
Published: May 2019

AbstractRed phosphor is indispensable to achieve warm white light in the white light diode (WLED) application. However, the current red phosphors suffer from high cost and harsh synthesis conditions. In this study, an oxide‐based rare‐earth‐free red‐emitting phosphor Li3Mg2NbO6:Mn4+ (LMN:Mn4+) has been successfully synthesized by a simple solid‐state reaction method. The relationship between crystal structure and luminescence was investigated in detail. The site occupancy of the doping Mn4+ ion in the LMN host has been discussed from the point of bond valence sum. How the coordination environment of doping Mn4+ affects the energy level of doping Mn4+ ion has been illustrated via the Tanabe‐Sugano energy‐level diagram. Moreover, warm white light has been obtained using LMN:Mn4+ as compensator to the YAG:Ce3+.
Prevalence and patterns of antipsychotic use and their associations with mental health and problem behaviours among older adults with intellectual disabilities
Authors: O'Dwyer Claire , McCallion Philip , Henman Martin , McCarron Mary , O'Leary Eva , Burke Eilish , O'Connell Juliette , O'Dwyer Máire 
Published: May 2019

AbstractBackgroundThere are concerns that antipsychotics may be used inappropriately in adults with intellectual disability for problem behaviours in the absence of a diagnosed mental health condition. The aim was to examine the prevalence and patterns of antipsychotic use and their association with problem behaviours and mental health conditions in older adults with intellectual disability.MethodsCross‐sectional data were drawn from Wave 2 (2013/2014) of the Intellectual Disability Supplement to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (IDS‐TILDA). Medication data were available for 95.6% (n = 677). Those who reported antipsychotic use and reported psychotic or other mental health conditions and those who reported problem behaviours were compared.ResultsIn total, 45.1% (n = 305) had antipsychotics, and of those with antipsychotic use and diagnosis information (n = 282), 25.9% (73) had a psychotic disorder. 58% of those exposed to antipsychotics reported problem behaviours.ConclusionReported use of antipsychotics significantly exceeded reported doctor's diagnosis of psychotic conditions in this study.
Friendships and patterns of social leisure participation among Norwegian adolescents with Down syndrome
Authors: Dolva Anne‐Stine , Kollstad Marit , Kleiven Jo 
Published: May 2019

AbstractBackgroundA first generation of adolescents with Down syndrome have grown up in Norway's inclusive society. This study explored their friendships and social leisure participation, mainly as it is reflected through their subjective experience.MethodThe analysis is based on qualitative interviews and observations of 22 teens aged 17 years.ResultsGenerally, the adolescents described their social life as rich and varied, occurring in several contexts with different companions. Their thoughts of friendships were quite extensive, also including less close relationships. Three main contextual patterns of social participation were revealed: (a) the family at home pattern, (b) the peer group pattern and (c) the arranged company pattern. The relationship between the national policy on social inclusion and these findings is discussed.ConclusionTo understand the barriers and opportunities in the social life of Norwegian adolescents with Down syndrome, it is essential to acknowledge the extent of their experiences with friendship and the characteristics of their social participation patterns.
Community‐based breeding programmes are a viable solution for Ethiopian small ruminant genetic improvement but require public and private investments
Authors: Haile Aynalem , Gizaw Solomon , Getachew Tesfaye , Mueller Joaquín P. , Amer Peter , Rekik Mourad , Rischkowsky Barbara 
Published: May 2019

AbstractEthiopia has a large and diverse population of small ruminants, which contribute substantially to the livelihood and income of the rural poor and the country at large. However, the sector faces a number of challenges. Productivity per animal and flock offtake are both very low. Reasons attributed for the apparent low productivity are as follows: absence of appropriate breeding programmes, lack of technical capacity, inadequate and poor‐quality feeds, diseases leading to high lamb mortality, and underdeveloped markets in terms of infrastructure and information. Historically, sheep and goats have received little policy or investment attention. Genetic improvement of small ruminants could contribute to bridging the productivity gap. In the past, the government of Ethiopia has placed much emphasis on importing exotic genetics and cross‐breeding with local stock as a strategy for genetic improvement. However, this has not led to a significant productivity improvement and the programmes have generally been unsustainable. Currently, there is a change in approach and a recognition of the need to focus genetic improvement efforts on the local genetic resources that are well adapted to the diverse agro‐ecologies and production environments in the country. Community‐based breeding programmes (CBBPs), which focus on indigenous stock and consider farmers’ needs, views, decisions and active participation, from inception through to implementation, have been identified as programmes of choice. The Ethiopian government and the private sector need to invest in strategic areas around CBBPs to make the programme work for the poor and be sustainable in low‐input systems.
A left atrial appendage closure combined procedure review: Past, present, and future perspectives
Authors: Gasperetti Alessio , Fassini Gaetano , Tundo Fabrizio , Zucchetti Martina , Dessanai Mariantonietta , Tondo Claudio 
Published: May 2019

AbstractBackground and ObjectiveAtrial fibrillation (AF) represents the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide; it poses a great burden in terms of quality of life reduction and yearly stroke risk. Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a stroke prevention strategy that has been proven a viable alternative to antithrombotic regimens in nonvalvular AF patients. LAAC can be performed as a standalone procedure or alongside a concomitant AF transcatheter ablation, in a procedure known as “Combined procedure”. Aim of this study is to summarize the scientific evidence backing this combined strategy.MethodsWe reviewed the whole Medline indexed combined procedure literature, to summarize all the combined procedure study data.ResultsNine published studies regarding combined procedure were found. Data, aims, and scientific rationales were reported and commented.ConclusionLAA combined procedure appears to be a safe and effective procedure; a careful patient selection is necessary to maximize its benefit.
Inter‐organizational Contestation and the EU: Its Ambivalent Profile in Human Rights Protection
Authors: Daidouji Ryuya 
Published: May 2019

AbstractThis article examines how the EU interacts with other international organizations (IOs) with regard to human rights protection. Although studies on relations between IOs, namely inter‐organizational relations (IOR), have attempted to overcome a state‐centric tendency, existing IOR approaches are not suitable for analyzing human rights issues due to their indifference to law. To overcome this flaw, this article introduces the notion of ‘inter‐organizational contestation’ to account for the human rights implications of EU policies. This concept is applied to two contrasting cases: first, the EU's asylum policy, over which the EU is contested by other IOs; second, the implementation of targeted sanctions, over which the EU contests another IO. The article thus highlights the EU's ambivalent profile in human rights protection and contributes to the IOR literature.
The effect of haemostatic agents on early healing of the extraction socket
Authors: Guo Xiaodong , Hu Haikun , Liu Yindong , Bao Chongyun , Wang Liao 
Published: May 2019

AbstractAimThis study aims to explore the effect of two commercially available haemostatic agents (i.e., collagen sponge and oxide cellulose) on early healing of the extraction socket.Material and MethodsIn a murine model, bilateral maxillary first molars were extracted and the sockets were filled with or without haemostatic agents. Histology, histomorphometry and immunostaining assays were performed on samples harvested on postextraction day 1, 3, 7 and 14. In vitro studies were also designed to investigate the effect of agents on the dynamics of pH and viability of cells.ResultsEarly socket healing was delayed by both agents but with different patterns. The migration of cells was impeded by oxide cellulose on postextraction day 1 compared with the collagen and the control group. The proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of cells were delayed by both materials. Moreover, apoptosis of periodontal ligament cells was present in the haemostatic agent groups. These effects are attributed to the compression to periodontal ligament by both agents, the acidic niche caused by oxide cellulose, and the intense foreign body reaction and inflammatory response caused by the agents.ConclusionsThe placement of haemostatic agents delay the early extraction socket healing via different biological mechanism.
Expert consensus on the persistence of biological treatments in moderate‐to‐severe psoriasis
Authors: de la Cueva Dobao P. , Notario J. , Ferrándiz C. , López Estebaranz J.L. , Alarcón I. , Sulleiro S. , Borrás J. , Daudén E. , Carrascosa J.M. , Sánchez Carazo J.L. , Monte Boquet E. , Puig L. 
Published: May 2019

AbstractBackgroundTreatment persistence is becoming a useful measure to evaluate long‐term effectiveness and safety of biological therapies in real‐world settings.ObjectiveThe main objective of this study was to explore the scientific opinion of a panel of dermatologists and hospital pharmacists to reach a consensus about the impact, causes, and best strategies and interventions that might be associated with improved drug persistence in patients with psoriasis in Spain.MethodsThis research was conducted using a modified Delphi method organized in two rounds and involving a panel of 90 dermatologists and 34 hospital pharmacists. A questionnaire of 70 items was developed. The items proposed to reach a consensus included topics such as definitions and measures in the treatment of psoriasis, analysis of treatment persistence, factors that may influence treatment persistence, impact of treatment persistence and economic cost of treatment.ResultsDermatologists reached a consensus on 77.1% of the items proposed, and hospital pharmacists reached a consensus on 71.4%. Both groups agreed that it is important to use standardized measures in the evaluation of treatment maintenance over time. Dermatologists agreed that treatment survival, persistence and retention are synonymous, but hospital pharmacists considered only treatment persistence as a valid term. In addition, panelists agreed that drug persistence is an indicator of success in the treatment of psoriasis that may be influenced by a drug's effectiveness and safety profile, as well as by patient satisfaction. They agreed that the different causes of treatment discontinuation should be considered in Kaplan–Meier analysis of treatment persistence. Moreover, treatment persistence was agreed to decrease the cost of therapy.ConclusionThis Delphi consensus highlights the different perspectives of dermatologists and hospital pharmacists regarding the interpretation of treatment persistence, and the challenge of harmonizing the results obtained.
Evolutionary potential of thermal preference and heat tolerance in Drosophila subobscura
Authors: Castañeda Luis E. , Romero‐Soriano Valèria , Mesas Andrés , Roff Derek A. , Santos Mauro 
Published: May 2019

AbstractEvolutionary change of thermal traits (i.e., heat tolerance and behavioural thermoregulation) is one of the most important mechanisms exhibited by organisms to respond to global warming. However, the evolutionary potential of heat tolerance, estimated as narrow‐sense heritability, depends on the methodology employed. An alternative adaptive mechanism to buffer extreme temperatures is behavioural thermoregulation, although the association between heat tolerance and thermal preference is not clearly understood. We suspect that methodological effects associated with the duration of heat stress during thermal tolerance assays are responsible for missing this genetic association. To test this hypothesis, we estimated the heritabilities and genetic correlations for thermal traits in Drosophila subobscura, using high‐temperature static and slow ramping assays. We found that heritability for heat tolerance was higher in static assays (h2 = 0.134) than in slow ramping assays (h2 = 0.084), suggesting that fast assays may provide a more precise estimation of the genetic variation of heat tolerance. In addition, thermal preference exhibited a low heritability (h2 = 0.066), suggesting a reduced evolutionary response for this trait. We also found that the different estimates of heat tolerance and thermal preference were not genetically correlated, regardless of how heat tolerance was estimated. In conclusion, our data suggest that these thermal traits can evolve independently in this species. In agreement with previous evidence, these results indicate that methodology may have an important impact on genetic estimates of heat tolerance and that fast assays are more likely to detect the genetic component of heat tolerance.
Qualitative study of implementation of patient self‐reported measures in a consultation‐liaison psychiatry practice
Authors: Spaulding Aaron , Nordan Lisa , Blanchfield Lorrie , Asiedu Gladys B. , Saltivan Jean , Pecenka Stacey , Uitti Ryan , Naessens James , Niazi Shehzad 
Published: May 2019

AbstractRational, aims, and objectivesUnderstanding of barriers and successes associated with the implementation of electronic patient self‐reported measures (ePSRMs) within clinical settings are limited and have not been pursued utilizing implementation science frameworks. This qualitative study is designed to assess staff perceptions of an ePSRM implementation.MethodsThe study took place in an academic hospital's Consultation Liaison Psychiatry practice. Qualitative interviews were conducted with the staff and clinicians from the practice. Participants were directly involved with the implementation and use of the ePSRM system within the Psychiatry practice. Interviews were structured around the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE‐AIM) framework.ResultsParticipants reported increased patient engagement as well as efficiency and time savings. The intervention was perceived to be more challenging for older patients. Facilitators include communicating the ePSRM to patients prior to the care visit, having enough trained staff or super‐users who can assist with technical problems, and having a shorter questionnaire.ConclusionsOverall, assessment of the ePSRM implementation was positive. Staff and clinicians indicated benefits in time, effectiveness, and improvements in patient treatment. Results indicate that defining how the system would fit within the clinical workflow was key, as was a flexible and user‐friendly technology platform. The ePSRM implementation was dependent upon clinical involvement and interest in adoption, while barriers were associated with technical challenges as well as some patient difficulties, such as cognitive impairment. The use of the RE‐AIM framework is valuable as it allows for systematic assessment of the implementation and identifies areas in that implementation has succeeded or is lacking.
The Ultrastructure of Sanchytrium tribonematis (Sanchytriaceae, Fungi incertae sedis) Confirms its Close Relationship to Amoeboradix
Authors: Karpov Sergey A. , Vishnyakov Andrey E. , Moreira David , López‐García Purificación 
Published: May 2019

AbstractFungi encompass, in addition to classically well‐studied lineages, an ever‐expanding diversity of poorly known lineages that include, among others, zoosporic chytrid‐like parasites. According to recent phylogenetic analysis based on 18S + 28S rRNA concatenated genes two unusual chytrid‐like fungi Amoeboradix gromovi and Sanchytrium tribonematis form a monophyletic group, the family Sanchytriaceae, which represents a new divergent taxon that remains incertae sedis within Fungi. Zoospores of Amoeboradix gromovi contain one of the longest kinetosomes known in eukaryotic cells, which are composed of microtubular singlets or doublets. However, the ultrastructure of S. tribonematis, the type species of the genus had not been yet studied. Here, we provide the results of TEM investigations of zoospores and sporangia from two strains of S. tribonematis. The two strains are endowed with unusual features. Like in A. gromovi, amoeboid zoospores of S. tribonematis contain a long kinetosome composed of microtubular singlets, and the two orthogonal centrioles in their sporangia have nine microtubular singlets with an internal ring. The morphological and ultrastructural features of S. tribonematis are now included in the improved taxonomic diagnosis for this species.