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Offline versus online travel experience sharing: the national profile of China
Authors: Huang Songshan (Sam) , Wei Xiang 
Published: May 2019

PurposeThis study aims to examine the demographic differences of Chinese nationals’ travel experience sharing through different offline and online platforms.Design/methodology/approachCross-tabulation analysis was applied on a national sample of 6081 respondents in China.FindingsThe study found that Chinese women tend to share travel experience more often than Chinese men; old people in China tend to use the face-to-face approach more than online or social media to share their travel experience. About 66.5 per cent of the survey sample used WeChat Moments to share their travel experience, highlighting WeChat as the dominating social media platform in China for travel sharing. In general, people who share via online platforms (WeChat, Weibo, QQ Space) tend to be young, single or unmarried, well-educated and earning a high monthly income.Originality/valueThe study offers an in-depth understanding of travel experience sharing idiosyncrasies in China.
Impact of macroeconomic indicators on housing prices
Authors: Mohan Satish , Hutson Alan , MacDonald Ian , Lin Chung Chun 
Published: May 2019

PurposeThis paper uses statistical analyses to quantify the effects of five major macroeconomic indicators, namely crude oil price, 30-year mortgage interest rate (IR), Consumer Price Index (CPI), Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and unemployment rate (UR), on housing prices over time.Design/methodology/approachHousing price is measured as housing price index (HPI) and is treated as a variable affecting itself. Actual housing sale prices in the Town of Amherst, New York State, USA, 1999-2008, and time-series data of the macroeconomic indicators, 2000-2017, were used in a vector autoregression statistical model to examine the data that show the greatest statistical significance and exert maximum quantitative effects of macroeconomic indicators on housing prices.FindingsThe analyses concluded that the 30-year IR and HPI have statistically significant effects on housing prices. IR has the highest effect, contributing 5.0 per cent of variance in the first month to 8.5 per cent in the twelfth. The UR has the next greatest influence followed by DJIA and CPI. The disturbance from HPI itself causes the greatest variability in future prices: up to 92.7 per cent in variance 1 month ahead and approximately 74.5 per cent 12 months ahead. This result indicates that current changes in house prices heavily influence people’s expectation of future prices. The total effect of the error variance of the macroeconomic indicators ranged from 7.3 per cent in the first month to 25.5 per cent in the twelfth.Originality/valueThe conclusions in this paper, along with related tables and figures, will be useful to the housing and real estate communities in planning their business for the next years.
Terrence H. Witkowski: the making of a marketing and consumption historian
Authors: Witkowski Terrence H. 
Published: May 2019

Purpose
This paper aims to present an autobiographical account on the life of Terrence H. Witkowski and his development as a marketing and consumption historian.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper is an autobiography and intellectual history.

Findings
The author traces his interest in history to childhood travel, to growing up in a home furnished with early American décor and to a lifelong passion for antique collecting. Historical research in marketing and consumption fit his independent personality, and has made the best use of his scholarly skill set.

Originality/value
This essay describes one person’s journey to becoming a marketing and consumption historian.
The paradox of roots and wings: labor mobility between local firms and MNEs in North Africa
Authors: Tigharsi Fawzi , Bouguerra Abderaouf , Golgeci Ismail , Rofcanin Yasin 
Published: May 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore employees’ knowledge- and learning-related experiences in moving between local firms and multinational enterprises (MNEs) and to examine the nature of paradoxes of labor mobility that local talents face in their career in the North African country of Algeria. In doing so, this paper explored the multifaceted experiences of employees who left local firms and joined MNEs.Design/methodology/approachThe authors use a qualitative study, in-depth interviews with 12 employees from various industries, and apply an interpretive phenomenological approach to explain labor mobility between local firms and MNEs in the North African country of Algeria. The authors specifically focus on personal experiences of employees who worked in both local firms and MNEs.FindingsThe findings report a paradoxical situation and suggest that despite talented individuals grow their capabilities in MNEs through reward and personal growth incentives, the grass is not always greener, and they face the paradox of nurturing their capabilities (wings) or empowering their roots by returning local firms to seek stability, security and flexibility.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the research at the intersection of human resource management, knowledge management and the paradox of management in emerging markets. Its value stems from empirically explicating the paradox of roots and wings as a complementary, learning type of paradox that individuals at local firms and MNEs in Algeria experience.
Speech pathologists and professional interpreters managing culturally and linguistically diverse adults with communication disorders: a systematic review
Authors: Huang Anne J. R. , Siyambalapitiya Samantha , Cornwell Petrea 
Published: May 2019

AbstractBackgroundSpeech pathologists who work with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adults with acquired communication disorders (ACDs), in predominately English‐speaking countries, are legally and ethically bound to work with professional interpreters to overcome language barriers and provide equitable services. As levels of migration and ageing populations continue to rise globally, there will be an increasing need for speech pathologists to work with professional interpreters to manage the growing numbers of CALD adults with ACDs. Speech pathologists and professional interpreters face unique challenges when working together due to the need to focus on the intricacies of communication.AimsThis systematic review explores how speech pathologists and professional interpreters work together to manage CALD adults with ACDs by investigating the existing research context and the challenges and strategies reportedly used by these professions.Methods & ProceduresA systematic quantitative literature review methodology was used to guide the review process, along with relevant items from the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. Five online scholarly databases (CINAHL, PubMED, Scopus, ScienceDirect and Web of Science) were searched using key search terms. Study inclusion criteria were: (1) original research reported in English; (2) informed our understanding of speech pathologists and professional interpreters working together; (3) focused on the management of ACDs; and (4) focused on working with CALD adults.Outcomes & ResultsTen studies that met inclusion criteria were identified and included in the review. Half of the studies were conducted in Australia. Study designs were either surveys or single‐case designs (e.g., case reports or qualitative case studies). Most participants were monolingual, female speech pathologists. Interpreter participants were mainly involved in assessment tasks using face‐to‐face service delivery. Common challenges reported by participants were speech pathologists being unsure of the accuracies of interpretations by interpreters, and unclear role expectations from both professions. Pre‐session briefings and training of both professions were the primary strategies used and recommended.Conclusions & ImplicationsThis review identified emerging research relating to speech pathologist and professional interpreter interactions, which were limited predominantly to the perspectives of speech pathologists. Several challenges were reported. While strategies to facilitate interprofessional practice were proposed, the efficacy and utility of the strategies has not been investigated to date. Further in‐depth studies are needed to examine how the professions work together, and to explore feasibility and effectiveness of implementing proposed strategies to optimize service delivery to CALD adults with ACDs.
Measuring dynamic collaborations: Collaborative health assessment tool
Authors: Salignac Fanny , Marjolin Axelle , Noone Jack , Carey Gemma 
Published: May 2019

AbstractThe changing nature of organisations in the public sector means that collaboration has become an imperative for many. Notwithstanding considerable scholarly agreement about factors contributing to successful collaboration, a broadly accepted model of collaborative practice has not coalesced. In this paper, we put forward an augmented collaboration assessment tool. Building on existing research, we argue that systems thinking can help us better account for the dynamic and multidimensional nature of collaboration – a process in which partner organisations are interconnected and organised in a way that seeks to achieve a common purpose that they could not have achieved alone. We tested the validity of our tool using a three‐stage, iterative mixed‐methods approach. Our research confirms the value of a diagnostic tool to assist collaboration partners navigate an often uncertain terrain. It further establishes the value of our tool in illuminating a collaboration's dynamic interactions as a means to evaluate ‘collaboration health’.
A Belief‐Preference Model of Choice for Experience and Credence Goods
Authors: Costanigro Marco , Onozaka Yuko 
Published: May 2019

AbstractWe develop a methodology addressing the issue of confounded beliefs and preferences in models of discrete choice. First, we formalise the theoretical framework and logical underpinnings of a belief‐preference model of choice for experience and credence goods, where subjective beliefs relate to uncertain product quality. We then present the experimental procedure within the context of an online choice experiment studying consumer food preferences. The empirical strategy leverages information from a quality sorting task to identify and estimate beliefs, while choice data are used to recover preferences. By conditioning product choices on predicted quality perceptions, the issue of endogenous beliefs is resolved.
Brazilian Coffee Blends: A Simple and Fast Method by Near‐Infrared Spectroscopy for the Determination of the Sensory Attributes Elicited in Professional Coffee Cupping
Authors: Baqueta Michel Rocha , Coqueiro Aline , Valderrama Patrícia 
Published: May 2019

AbstractThe diversity of compounds and variations in the aroma and flavor of ground and roasted coffee make the sensory evaluation by the “cupping test” a complex task to be performed. A total of 217 commercial coffee samples classified as different beverage type and with different roast degrees were evaluated by official cuppers in the “cupping test” and the responses for sensory attributes were used to verify the correlation to the near‐infrared (NIR) spectra. Chemometric models based on partial least squares (PLS) were built for the powder fragrance, drink aroma, acidity, bitterness, flavor, body, astringency, residual flavor, and overall quality. The parameters of merit such as accuracy, fit, linearity, residual prediction deviation, sensitivity, analytical sensitivity, limits of detection, and quantification were evaluated. All sensory attributes were predicted with adequate values according to the parameters of merit. The proposed method, when compared to the “cupping test,” is an alternative to the determination of the coffee sensory attributes. The results demonstrated that the use of NIR associated with chemometrics is efficient and recommended for the prediction of sensorial attributes of coffee by means of the direct analysis of roasted and ground samples, and without any additional preparation, it is a promising tool for the coffee industry.Practical ApplicationThis study has shown potential use of near‐infrared (NIR) spectroscopy coupled with a chemometric tool for the prediction of sensory attributes of commercial coffees. Prediction models for powder fragrance, drink aroma, acidity, bitterness, flavor, body, astringency, residual flavor, and overall quality were built and showed good predictive capacity. The use of NIR allows rapid analysis (1 min or less per sample), and it was possible to evaluate all sensory attributes directly in roasted and ground coffee, without beverage preparation.
An Attempt of Using β‐Sitosterol‐Corn Oil Oleogels to Improve Water Barrier Properties of Gelatin Film
Authors: Xiao Jingdong , Zhang Ming , Wang Wenhang , Teng Anguo , Liu Anjun , Ye Ran , Liu Yaowei , Wang Kun , Ding Junsheng , Wu Xiaomeng 
Published: May 2019

AbstractOleogel with tailored viscoelasticity is a great interest for food structuring, while its potential benefits for edible film performance are not clear. In this study, β‐sitosterol (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt%)‐corn oil oleogel was developed and used in the formation of gelatin‐based films. Importantly, adding oleogel significantly decreased water vapor permeability of the gelatin films, however, it had little negative influence on film strength. In addition, the results of this study demonstrated that increasing the sitosterol in oleogels led to an increasing number of ordered crystals formed in the oleogel, which contributed to compact and smooth surface of the film. Moreover, the incorporation of oleogel also caused some changes in molecule conformation and film barrier property. Therefore, the superior mechanical performance and moisture resistance properties of the film were obtained when 15% β‐sitosterol was used to prepare oleogel.Practical ApplicationCorn oil oleogels β‐sitosterol was incorporated with gelatin to prepare the gelatin film aiming to improve the water resistance of the films for its variety of practical production. The enhanced vapor permeability and accepted strength of the emulsion film indicated the potential application of it with a variety of edible packaging forms, such as films, pouch and sachet in medium and high humid condition.
The impact of direct‐acting anti‐virals on the hepatitis C care cascade: identifying progress and gaps towards hepatitis C elimination in the United States
Authors: Chhatwal Jagpreet , Chen Qiushi , Bethea Emily D. , Hur Chin , Spaulding Anne C. , Kanwal Fasiha 
Published: May 2019

SummaryBackgroundThe hepatitis C virus (HCV) care cascade has changed dramatically following the introduction of direct‐acting anti‐virals (DAAs). Up‐to‐date estimates of the cascade are needed to monitor progress, identify key gaps and inform policy.AimTo estimate the current and future HCV care cascade in the United States, nationally and in select subpopulations of interest.MethodsWe used a previously validated mathematical model to simulate the landscape of HCV in the United States from 2011 onwards, accounting for HCV screening policy updates, newer HCV treatments and rising HCV incidence.ResultsBy the end of 2018, of 4.29 million HCV persons alive, 2.71 million (63%) were actively viremic, 2.24 million (52%) aware and 1.58 million (37%) cured. By 2030, under the status quo, of 3.65 million HCV persons alive, 1.88 million (51%) would be viremic, 2.25 million (62%) aware and 1.77 million (49%) cured. The HCV care cascade in 2018 differed substantially by subpopulation: of 1.34 million incarcerated HCV persons, 96% were viremic, 36% aware and 4% cured; of 0.87 million HCV persons in Medicare, 31% were viremic, 72% aware and 69% cured; and of 0.37 million HCV persons in Medicaid, 49% were viremic, 54% aware and 51% cured. Implementing universal screening, providing unrestricted treatment and controlling HCV incidence were factors found to have the largest effect on improving the HCV care cascade.ConclusionsSince the launch of DAAs, the HCV care cascade has shifted towards higher awareness and treatment rates; however, additional interventions are needed to move towards HCV elimination.
Examination of functional morphology of dajiid isopods using Arthrophryxus sp. parasitising a mysid shrimp as an example
Authors: Nagler Christina , Eiler Stefan M. , Haug Joachim T. 
Published: May 2019

AbstractParasitic isopods have become specialised to many different host species and therefore show a wide variety of attachment and feeding specialisations. Often such structures are difficult to examine due to their small sizes which makes a more complete understanding of their functional morphology difficult. Here we present a new report and a first time high‐resolution, non‐SEM documentation of a parasitic epicaridean isopod, a female of the dajiid Arthrophryxus sp. from the Sea of Okhotsk. It was found during the SokhoBio 2015 on its host, a mysid shrimp (Holmsiella sp.). Arthrophryxus has only one formally described species, Arthrophryxus beringanus Richardson, 1908. With high‐resolution documentation methods, we reveal new details of the morphological structures of mouthparts and thoracopods of this dajiid. Furthermore, we discuss the functional morphology of attachment to the host and feeding according to our new findings. We suggest that the thoracopods are involved in the attachment process even more than formerly assumed for different dajiids. The piercing‐sucking mouthparts and the additional attachment mechanisms strongly indicate a permanent parasitism of the dajiid isopod. Permanent parasites affect the fitness of their hosts; therefore, deep‐sea forms of dajiid isopods have direct impact on the deep‐sea crustacean communities.
What is the optimal serum level for lithium in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder? A systematic review and recommendations from the ISBD/IGSLI Task Force on treatment with lithium
Authors: Nolen Willem A. , Licht Rasmus W. , Young Allan H. , Malhi Gin S. , Tohen Mauricio , Vieta Eduard , Kupka Ralph W. , Zarate Carlos , Nielsen René E. , Baldessarini Ross J. , Severus Emanuel ,   the ISBD/IGSLI Task Force on the treatment with lithium
Published: May 2019

AbstractAimsTo systematically review the existing trials on optimal serum levels for lithium for maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder and to develop clinical recommendations.MethodsSystematic literature search. Discussion of major characteristics, limitations, methodological quality, and results of selected trials. Delphi survey consisting of clinical questions and corresponding statements. For statements endorsed by at least 80% of the members, consensus was considered as having been achieved.ResultsWith strict inclusion criteria no studies could be selected, making it difficult to formulate evidence‐based recommendations. After loosening the inclusion criteria 7 trials were selected addressing our aims at least to some extent. Four of these studies suggest better efficacy being associated with lithium serum levels in a range above a lower threshold around 0.45/0.60 and up to 0.80/1.00 mmol/L. These findings support the outcome of the Delphi survey.ConclusionsFor adults with bipolar disorder there was consensus that the standard lithium serum level should be 0.60‐0.80 mmol/L with the option to reduce it to 0.40‐0.60 mmol/L in case of good response but poor tolerance or to increase it to 0.80‐1.00 mmol/L in case of insufficient response and good tolerance. For children and adolescents there was no consensus, but the majority of the members endorsed the same recommendation. For the elderly there was also no consensus, but the majority of the members endorsed a more conservative approach: usually 0.40‐0.60 mmol/L, with the option to go to maximally 0.70 or 0.80 mmol/L at ages 65‐79 years, and to maximally 0.70 mmol/L over age 80 years.
How palliative care patients’ feelings of being a burden to others can motivate a wish to die. Moral challenges in clinics and families
Authors: Gudat Heike , Ohnsorge Kathrin , Streeck Nina , Rehmann‐Sutter Christoph 
Published: May 2019

AbstractThe article explores the underlying reasons for patients’ self‐perception of being a burden (SPB) in family settings, including its impact on relationships when wishes to die (WTD) are expressed. In a prospective, interview‐based study of WTD in patients with advanced cancer and non‐cancer disease (organ failure, degenerative neurological disease, and frailty) SPB was an important emerging theme. In a sub‐analysis we examined (a) the facets of SPB, (b) correlations between SPB and WTD, and (c) SPB as a relational phenomenon. We analyzed 248 interviews with 62 patients, their family caregivers, and professionals using grounded theory and interpretive phenomenological analysis. SPB appeared as important empathic concern in care situations. Patients expressed many sorts of concerns for others, but also perceived an altered self‐understanding that did not meet mutual expectations within relationships. In SPB associated with WTD three constellations were found: (a) WTD to unburden others; (b) patients decided against hastening death to prevent being a further burden to others (in these cases, the SPB counteracted the wish to die); and (c) both wishes for and against dying were sustained by SPB. These patients often felt paralyzed and suffered deeply. Family caregivers felt emotionally touched by SPB and tried to unburden patients by caring and compassion. We concluded that the impact of SPB on a WTD and the various meanings the facets of SPB have in balancing relationships need to be worked out individually. An early palliative and narrative approach is warranted.
Bouchardatine analogue alleviates non‐alcoholic hepatic fatty liver disease/non‐alcoholic steatohepatitis in high‐fat fed mice by inhibiting ATP synthase activity
Authors: Rao Yong , Lu Yu‐Ting , Li Chan , Song Qin‐Qin , Xu Yao‐Hao , Xu Zhao , Hu Yu‐Tao , Yu Hong , Gao Lin , Gu Lian‐Quan , Ye Ji‐Ming , Huang Zhi‐Shu 
Published: May 2019

Background and PurposeNon‐alcoholic hepatic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a manifestation of the metabolic syndrome in the liver and non‐alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) represents its advanced stage. R17 derived from bouchardatine, shows benefits in the metabolic syndrome, but has not been tested in the liver. The present study examined the pharmacological effects of R17 in a model of NAFLD/NASH and its mode of action.Experimental ApproachThe effects of R17 were examined in mice fed a high‐fat (HF) diet to induce the pathological characteristics of NAFLD/NASH and in cultures of HuH7 cells. We used histological and immunohistochemical techniques along with western blotting and siRNA. Generation of ROS and apoptosis were measured.Key ResultsAdministration of R17 (20 mg·kg−1, i.p. every other day) for 5 weeks reversed HF‐induced hepatic triglyceride content, inflammation (inflammatory cytokines and macrophage numbers), injury (hepatocyte ballooning and apoptosis, plasma levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase), and fibrogenesis (collagen deposition and mRNA expression of fibrosis markers). In cultured cells, R17 reduced cell steatosis from both lipogenesis and fatty acid influx. The attenuated inflammation and cell injury were associated with inhibition of both endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and oxidative stress. Notably, R17 activated the liver kinase B1‐AMP‐activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway by inhibiting activity of ATP synthase, rather than direct stimulation of AMPK.Conclusion and ImplicationsR17 has therapeutic potential for NAFLD/NASH. Its mode of action involves the elimination of ER and oxidative stresses, possibly via activating the LKB1‐AMPK axis by inhibiting the activity of ATP synthase.