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Empowering leadership and innovative work behavior: a moderated mediation examination
Authors: Rao Jada Umamaheswara , Mukhopadhyay Susmita , Titiyal Rohit 
Published: May 2019

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to investigate the relationship between empowering leadership and the innovative work behavior of employees. Utilizing a moderated mediation mechanism, the study additionally uncovers the mediating impact of knowledge sharing and the moderating influence of role clarity in the proposed model.Design/methodology/approachCross-sectional design was used in the study, and developed questionnaires were administered to 235 supervisor-subordinates dyads working in Indian organizations to test the proposed relationships. SPSS 20 and AMOS 20 were used for statistical analysis.FindingsThe hypothesized moderated mediation model was supported. Knowledge sharing mediated the relationship between empowering leadership and innovative work behavior. The moderating impact of role clarity between empowering leadership and knowledge sharing was supported. It was also observed that stronger role clarity strengthened the indirect relationship between empowering leadership and innovative work behavior. Overall, the study shows that empowering leaders creates a cultivating climate for innovative work behavior by encouraging knowledge sharing among the members subject to clear identification of employee roles.Research limitations/implicationsCross-sectional design of the study limits the authors from drawing definitive generalizations. Self-reported measures used in the study increase the chances of bias.Practical implicationsFindings of the study can be utilized by leaders for promoting innovative work behavior in the organization, which has been identified as a key to organizational growth and development.Originality/valueThe study attempts to address the under developed relationship between empowering leadership and innovative work behavior.
The influence of customer characteristics on frontline employees’ customer need knowledge
Authors: Hüttel Björn A. , Ates Zelal , Schumann Jan Hendrik , Büttgen Marion , Haager Stephanie , Komor Marcin , Volz Julian 
Published: May 2019

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the influence of individual customer characteristics on frontline employees’ (FLEs) customer need knowledge (CNK), a construct that objectively measures FLEs’ ability to accurately identify a given customer’s hierarchy of needs.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses hierarchical data involving the customer and bank advisor levels in the banking sector of three European countries. The matched sample consisted of 1,166 customers and 332 employees. To account for the nested structure of the data, the study used hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) using HLM software.FindingsThe results show that customers’ financial experience and risk aversion positively influence CNK and customer-perceived responsibility for the service outcome negatively impacts CNK. The results further show the impact of individual customer cultural values on CNK, which can be influenced by customer-oriented employee training. Cross-level interaction effects indicate that training measures can reverse negative influences of customers’ high power distance and uncertainty avoidance on CNK, whereas for customers characterized by high long-term orientations, training measures can backfire.Originality/valueThis study contributes to research on the antecedents of FLEs’ CNK by examining the currently overlooked influence of individual customer characteristics that are pertinent to the employee–customer interaction process. The study reveals customer characteristics as a new area of antecedents influencing FLEs’ accurate perceptions of customer needs.
Optimization of aqueous extraction of orevactaene and flavanoid pigments produced by Epicoccum nigrum
Authors: Kaur Sawinder , Panesar Paramjit S. , Gurumayum Sushma , Rasane Prasad , Kumar Vikas 
Published: May 2019

Purpose
The extraction of bioactive compounds such as pigments from natural sources, using different solvents, is a vital downstream process. The present study aims to investigate the effect of different variables, namely, extraction temperature, mass of fermented rice and time on the extraction process of orevactaene and flavanoid pigment from Epicoccum nigrum fermented broken rice.

Design/methodology/approach
Central composite rotatable design under response surface methodology was used for deducing optimized conditions. The pigments were extracted under conditions of extraction temperature (40-70°C), mass of fermented rice (0.5-1.5 g) and time (30-90 min), using water as the extraction media. The experimental data obtained were studied by analysis of variance. Data were fitted to a second-order polynomial equation using multiple regression analysis.

Findings
The optimum conditions generated by the software for aqueous extraction process, i.e. extraction temperature of 55.7°C, 0.79 g of fermented matter and extraction time of 56.6 min, resulted in a pigment yield of 52.7AU/g orevactaene and 77.2 AU/g flavanoid.

Research limitations/implications
The developed polynomial empirical model for the optimal recovery of the orevactaene and flavanoid pigments could be used for further studies in prediction of yield under specified variable conditions.

Practical implications
The response surface methodology helped in optimizng the conditions for the eco-friendly low-cost aqueous extarction process for orevactaene and flavanoid pigments, produced by Epicoccum nigrum during solid state fermentation of broken rice. This optimization can provide the basis for scaling up for industrial extraction process.

Originality/value
This paper focuses on optimizing the extraction conditions to get the maximum yield of orevactaene and flavanoid pigments, using water as the extracting media. No literature is available on the optimization of the extraction process of Epicoccum nigrum pigments, to the best of the authors’ knowledge.
Factors affecting investors’ decision regarding investment in Islamic Sukuk
Authors: Duqi Andi , Al-Tamimi Hussein 
Published: May 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the perception of UAE investors regarding their investment preference of Sukuk versus conventional bonds.Design/methodology/approachA modified questionnaire was used in this study with the objective of answering the research questions and testing the developed hypothesis. The survey was conducted on a sample of investors of the UAE Dubai Financial Market, which is one of the main exchanges where Sukuk are traded.FindingsThe results indicate that Sukuk features (characteristics) represent the most important influencing factor in the willingness of UAE investors to invest in Islamic Sukuk, followed by the religious factor, as strongly predicted, followed by the expected return and followed by the availability of information. Finally, the results indicate that there is no significant difference in investment in Sukuk among UAE investors based on investors’ gender.Originality/valueThe current study is considered the first of its kind conducted on the UAE. As far as the authors know, there are no studies that focus specifically on social and economic factors that affect the propensity of investors to trade in Sukuk.
Barriers to environmental sustainability of construction projects
Authors: Opoku De-Graft Joe , Ayarkwa Joshua , Agyekum Kofi 
Published: May 2019

Purpose
The construction industry plays an important role in the achievement of the 11th and 15th of the Sustainable Development Goals. Efforts have been made by most developing and developed economies toward the achievement of these goals. Despite the efforts being made by the construction industry toward the achievement of these goals, there are still barriers that prevent built environment consultants from advancing environmental sustainability (ES) of construction projects. The purpose of this paper is to identify barriers to ES of construction projects.

Design/methodology/approach
An extensive literature review on barriers to the adoption of ES was conducted and face-to-face semi-structured interviews of purposively selected built environment consultants in Ghana were carried out. Thematic template analysis of qualitative data was conducted.

Findings
The key findings from the study include perceived initial costs, lack of knowledge on ES, technological difficulties, external pressures in adopting ES practices and environmental conditions in developing countries.

Originality/value
The outputs of this study offer strategies which are very significant to the construction industry in embracing ES. Further, the findings contribute to knowledge on achieving the sustainable development agenda.
Commercial rights management in post-legislative Olympic sponsorship
Authors: Burton Nicholas , Bradish Cheri 
Published: May 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the development of preventative counter-ambush marketing initiatives and rights protection strategies, providing an historical view of rights management and the International Olympic Committee’s sponsorship protection initiatives through ambush marketing’s formative years.

Design/methodology/approach
In examining the antecedents and implications of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s (COC) forward-thinking approach to ambush marketing protection, and to explore the development of preventative counter-ambush initiatives, an historical examination of IOC and COC policies and protocols regarding ambushing and sponsorship protection over a 30-year period was undertaken, informing the development of a proposed model of proactive commercial rights management.

Findings
The findings indicate that a progressive shift in the counter-ambush activities of major commercial rights holders may be underway: increasingly, the COC has stressed education and communication as key components of their commercial rights protection strategy, in lieu of enforcing the legal protection provided them by the Olympic and Paralympic Marks Act of 2007. The resultant commercial rights management model proposed reflects this proactive approach, and illustrates the need for events and sponsorship stakeholders to Anticipate, (Re)Act and Advocate.

Originality/value
The study offers a contemporary perspective into counter-ambush strategies within the context of the COC’s brand protection measures and industry practice. The proactive approach to commercial rights management explored represents a significant step in ambush marketing prevention on the part of the COC.
Processing, Nutrition, and Functionality of Hempseed Protein: A Review
Authors: Wang Qingling , Xiong Youling L. 
Published: May 2019

AbstractThe increasing demand for plant proteins, along with rising awareness of the nutritional and functional roles of dietary proteins, has prompted the nutrition and food industry to explore nontraditional protein sources. Hempseed protein with its excellent nutritional value and superior digestibility has drawn great interest in both scientific and industrial fields. In this review, the chemistry and nutritional quality of hempseed protein and the health benefits of bioactive peptides derived thereof are highlighted. Processing, functionality, and application of various hemp protein products, including hempseed meal, hemp protein concentrates, and hemp protein isolates, are discussed. Moreover, recent advances in technological innovation to improve hempseed protein functionality are introduced. The objective of this review is to provide an updated summary of the research on hempseed protein and to fill the knowledge gap in the exploitation of potential nutritional, health, and processing benefits of this emerging protein source.
Effects of processing methods on nutritional composition and antioxidant activity of mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) larvae
Authors: Baek Minhee , Kim Mi‐Ae , Kwon Yun‐Suk , Hwang Jae‐Sam , Goo Tae‐Won , Jun Mira , Yun Eun‐Young 
Published: May 2019

AbstractWe examined the effects of different processing methods on the nutritional composition and antioxidant activity of mealworms. After processing with nine methods, we calculated the contents of protein, fat, ash, carbohydrate, minerals (P, Ca, K, Fe, Na), vitamin B group (B1, B2, B3), moisture, and calories. When processed by freeze drying among freeze drying, hot air drying, oven broiling, roasting, pan frying, deep frying, boiling, steaming, and microwaving, the contents of protein, some minerals, and vitamins were the highest. The content of total minerals was lowest after deep frying, and those of vitamin B1 and B3 were the lowest after microwaving. Antioxidant activity was then evaluated using DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging assays. DPPH assays showed that microwaving, freeze drying, deep frying, steaming, boiling, and oven broiling of mealworms yielded scavenging activities of 20.9–29.0% at 2,000 μg/mL, which was similar to the activity level (22.7–33.2%) of 40–60 μM tocopherol. ABTS assays confirmed that only freeze‐dried mealworms at 2,000 μg/mL exhibited higher activity than 10 μM tocopherol. Interestingly, similar trends were found for antioxidant activity levels and total phenolic contents in mealworms.
Stereotactic body radiation therapy for oligometastatic pulmonary tumors from cervical cancer
Authors: Hou Xiaorong , Wang Weiping , Zhang Fuquan , Hu Ke 
Published: May 2019

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for oligometastatic pulmonary tumors from cervical cancer.MethodsA total of 29 oligometastatic pulmonary lesions from cervical cancer in 19 patients were treated with SBRT in our institute from 2011 to 2016. Thirteen patients (68.4%) suffered with solitary lung metastasis, three patients (15.8%) with multiple unilateral lesions and three patients (15.8%) with bilateral lesions. The median size of lung lesions was 2 cm (0.7–5.6 cm). Patients underwent cone‐beam CT before the delivery of SBRT. The most common dose fractionation schemes were 64 Gy in eight fractions (eight lesions) and 56 Gy in seven fractions (seven lesions). Nine patients (47.4%) received systemic chemotherapy.ResultsThe median follow‐up was 9.5 months (3.0–62.4 months). The one‐year overall survival (OS), progression‐free survival (PFS) and local control (LC) rates were 76.8%, 55.8% and 75.6%, respectively. The median PFS was 12.7 months. Six patients (31.6%) gained more than 20 months disease‐free survival. Eleven patients (57.9%) experienced tumor relapse, including seven patients with pulmonary relapse and four patients with extra‐pulmonary disease. Only one patient (5.3%) experienced symptomatic radiation pneumonitis (grade 2).ConclusionSBRT was an efficacy and safe approach for patients with oligometastatic pulmonary tumor from cervical cancer. SBRT should be considered as a potential alternative to resection for these patients.
The design modification of advanced ventricular assist device to enhance pulse augmentation and regurgitant flow shut‐off
Authors: Miyamoto Takuma , Byram Nicole , Karimov Jamshid H. , Adams Joseph , Dessoffy Raymond , Kuban Barry D. , Gao Shengqiang , Horvath David J. , Fukamachi Kiyotaka 
Published: May 2019

AbstractThe new Advanced ventricular assist device (Advanced VAD) has many features such as improving pulsatility and preventing regurgitant flow during pump stoppage. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of design modifications of the Advanced VAD on these features in vitro. Bench testing of four versions of the Advanced VAD was performed on a static or pulsatile mock loop with a pneumatic device. After pump performance was evaluated, each pump was run at 3000 rpm to evaluate pulse augmentation, then was stopped to assess regurgitant flow through the pump. There was no significant difference in pump performance between the pump models. The average pulse pressure in the pulsatile mock loop was 23.0, 34.0, 39.3, 33.8, and 37.3 mm Hg without pump, with AV010, AV020 3S, AV020 6S, and AV020 RC, respectively. The pulse augmentation factor was 48%, 71%, 47%, and 62% with AV010, AV020 3S, AV020 6S, and AV020 RC, respectively. In the pump stop test, regurgitant flow was −0.60 ± 0.70, −0.13 ± 0.57, −0.14 ± 0.09, and −0.18 ± 0.06 L/min in AV010, AV020 3S, AV020 6S, and AV020 RC, respectively. In conclusion, by modifying the design of the Advanced VAD, we successfully showed the improved pulsatility augmentation and regurgitant flow shut‐off features.
Dialogic reading vs screen exposure intervention is related to increased cognitive control in preschool‐age children
Authors: Twait Emma , Farah Rola , Shamir Netta , Horowitz‐Kraus Tzipi 
Published: May 2019

AbstractAimShared reading leads to better language and executive functions. This study was designed to examine the effect of dialogic reading compared to screen‐exposed intervention on executive functions using behavioural and electroencephalogram measures.MethodsThe effect of six weeks of dialogic reading intervention on executive functions was examined in 16 children (seven females, 61.73 months, SD 7.07, min–max 50–170) vs 16 children exposed to screen (six females, 64.31 months, SD 64.31, min–max 52–74) recruited through posted ads in daycares in the north of Israel. Behavioural and attention/inhibition electroencephalogram tasks were used to assess the effects of intervention.ResultsComparisons using t‐test showed that the dialogic reading group demonstrated higher executive functions and language scores vs the screen‐exposed group. Greater accuracy rates, shorter reaction times and a smaller gap between P300 amplitudes were found for the dialogic reading group compared to the screen group for the electroencephalogram task.ConclusionDialogic reading intervention is related to improved executive functions and language abilities compared to screen‐based story‐telling. Parents and teachers should consider employing this method in preschool children as a facilitator for future academic abilities.
The incidence of cancer and mortality in paediatric onset inflammatory bowel disease in Denmark and Finland during a 23‐year period: a population‐based study
Authors: Malham Mikkel , Jakobsen Christian , Paerregaard Anders , Virta Lauri J. , Kolho Kaija‐Leena , Wewer Vibeke 
Published: May 2019

SummaryBackgroundRecent studies report increased risks of both cancer and mortality in paediatric onset inflammatory bowel disease (pIBD) but the reproducibility of this is unknown.AimTo estimate the risk of cancer and mortality in the Danish and Finnish pIBD population in a 23‐year period compared to the general population.MethodsThe pIBD population was defined as individuals registered in the national patient registries with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC) or IBD‐unclassified before their 18th birthday from 1992 to 2014. This cohort was cross referenced with the national cancer and mortality registries identifying all pIBD patients who subsequently developed cancer and/ or died and followed up to the end of 2014. Risk estimates are presented as standardised incidence ratios calculated based on incidence figures from the populations.ResultsSix thousand six hundred and eight‐nine patients with pIBD were identified (median age at follow‐up 22.3 years; median follow‐up: 9.6 years [interquartile range: 4.8‐16.0]). Seventy‐two subsequently developed cancer and 65 died. The standardised incidence ratio of cancer in general was 2.6 (95% CI: 1.8‐3.7) and 2.5 (95% CI: 1.8‐3.4) in CD and UC, respectively. The standardised mortality ratios were 2.2 (95% CI: 1.4‐3.4) and 3.7 (95% CI: 2.7‐5.0) in CD and UC, respectively. The leading causes for mortality were cancer, suicide and infections.ConclusionsWe found an increased risk of cancer and mortality in pIBD. This underlines the importance of cancer surveillance programs and assessment of mental health in the standard of care in adolescent pIBD patients.
Letter: high ferritin to haemoglobin ratio is related to early mortality in patients with alcoholic hepatitis
Authors: Gkamprela Eleana , Mani Iliana , Alexopoulou Alexandra , Vasilieva Larisa , Pouriki Sophia , Dourakis Spyros P. 
Published: May 2019

Linked ContentThis article is linked to Czaja papers. To view these articles, visit
https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15173 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15275.
Letter: high ferritin to haemoglobin ratio is related to early mortality in patients with alcoholic hepatitis – author’s reply
Authors: Czaja Albert J. 
Published: May 2019

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these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15173 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15266.
Letter: improving detection of colorectal cancer using two‐stage investigation process—faecal immunochemical test and urinary volatile organic compounds
Authors: Widlak Monika M. , Neal Matthew , Arasaradnam Ramesh P. 
Published: May 2019

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https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15140.
Rituximab and reduced‐intensity chemotherapy in children and adolescents with mature B‐cell lymphoma: interim results for 231 patients enrolled in the second Russian‐Belorussian multicentre study B‐NHL‐2010M
Authors: Maschan Alexey , Myakova Natalia , Aleinikova Olga , Abugova Yulia , Ponomareva Natalia , Belogurova Margarita , Fechina Larisa , Fedorova Alina , Grigor'eva Natalia , Lebedev Vladimir , Nikonova Olga , Shamardina Anastassia , Sharapova Guzel , Smirnova Nadezhda , Rudneva Anastassia , Volchkov Egor , Samochatova Elena 
Published: May 2019

SummaryThe value of adding rituximab to chemotherapy in children with aggressive B‐cell non‐Hodgkin lymphoma (B‐NHL) is still insufficiently studied. We enrolled 231 patients [mean age 9 years old (range 2–17); male:female ratio 3·4:1] with Burkitt (BL, 179 patients, 76·7%), diffuse large B‐cell (32 patients, 14%), primary mediastinal B‐cell (14 patients, 6%), and other (6 patients, 2·6%) B‐cell lymphomas in a prospective study of immuno‐chemotherapy. Stages were I–II in 32% and III–IV in 68% of the patients. Four doses of 375 mg/m2 rituximab were added to the Berlin‐Frankfurt‐Munster‐NHL‐90‐like chemotherapy, with methotrexate being reduced or omitted in the first 2 induction blocks. The complete remission rate was 100% in limited‐stage and 91·4% in advanced‐stage patients. Five advanced‐stage patients (2·2%) died in induction and 1 patient with stage 2 B‐NHL died in remission; 11 patients in the high‐risk group progressed on therapy (3 non‐BL are alive after salvage) and 5 relapsed. Sixteen patients (9·7%) with advanced stage disease proceeded to transplant. With a median follow‐up of 46 months, 98·5 ± 1% of patients with limited disease and 88·1 ± 2% (88·1% in Risk Group 3; 82·6% in Risk Group 4) in advanced stages are alive. This study confirmed that combined immunochemotherapy for B‐lymphomas is highly effective in children, despite reducing the intensity of the induction blocks.
Adipogenesis induces growth inhibition of dedifferentiated liposarcoma
Authors: Kim Yu Jin , Yu Dan Bi , Kim Mingi , Choi Yoon‐La 
Published: May 2019

AbstractWell‐differentiated liposarcoma (WDLPS) and dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS) are the most common types of liposarcoma. Although WDLPS and DDLPS patients receive intensive treatment including radical surgery and systemic therapy, their overall 5‐year survival rates are 90% and 30%, respectively, indicating that DDLPS is clinically more aggressive. We examined whether adipogenic stimulation induces adipogenesis in human WDLPS/DDLPS cells by using dexamethasone, indomethacin, insulin, and 3‐isobutyl‐1‐methylxanthine (IBMX), all putative medications or drugs. Functional in vitro experiments showed that treatment with these four compounds induced adipogenic potency by transcriptional and translational upregulation of genes related to the maintenance of stemness and adipogenic differentiation. Using in vivo xenograft models, we found that the induction of stemness and adipogenesis inhibited the tumorigenic potency of DDLPS. This study suggests a potential application of drug repositioning in which adipogenesis‐inducing compounds could be used to treat DDLPS patients in a clinical setting.