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Spirituality and religiosity at the junction of consumerism: Exploring consumer preference for spiritual brands
Authors: Sardana Deepak , Gupta Narain , Sharma Piyush 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThis paper extends the growing research on the influence of religion and spiritualism on consumer behaviour by exploring the relationship between spirituality and religiosity (intrinsic vs. extrinsic) as well as their effects on consumers’ purchase of Fast Moving Consumer Goods brands promoted by spiritual leaders (spiritual brands). Results from an online survey of 238 Indian consumers across four food product categories (honey, cheese, biscuits and cooking oil) shows that both intrinsic and extrinsic religiosity have significant positive effects, but spirituality has no significant effect on the purchase of spiritual brands. We discuss the theoretical and managerial implications of these findings as well as some limitations of our study and useful directions for future research.
Colour cosmetics consumption among Moroccan women: Examining the nexus of attitudes, religion and the media
Authors: Hamelin Nicolas , Mokannef Amina , Gbadamosi Ayantunji 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThis paper examines colour cosmetic consumption of Morrocan women in relation to the influence of attitudes, religion and the media. With data from 498 women and using the theory of planned behaviour, this study shows that attitude and Perceived behaviour control (PBC) affect positively consumer intention to buy colour cosmetics. It also shows that intrinsic or personal religiosity does not affect customer intention to purchase cosmetic products while extrinsic religiosity is negatively correlated to the intention to use these products. Besides, the study demonstrates how different types of media influence the respondents’ consumption of these products. For example, as respondents spend more time watching TF1—the first national French channel—where a more natural look is displayed, the intention to buy colour cosmetics decreases by 41.6%. Concerning the socio‐demographic factors, the study shows that older women mainly with high income are more likely to consider colour cosmetics consumption. The implications of the study are highlighted in the paper.
Antioxidant activities of hydrolysed collagen from salmon scale ossein prepared with the aid of ultrasound
Authors: Sae‐leaw Thanasak , Benjakul Soottawat 
Published: July 2018

SummaryHydrolysed collagen with antioxidant activity from salmon scale ossein as influenced by ultrasound pretreatment and prior thermal treatment were investigated. Ultrasound pretreatment of scale ossein at 70% amplitude for 30 min with intensity power of 750 W, followed by heating at 55 °C for 6 h resulted in the highest release of collagenous materials from ossein. Hydrolysed collagen from aforementioned scale ossein prepared using Alcalase had higher degree of hydrolysis and recovery than those from ossein with other pretreatments. 2,2′‐Azinobis(3‐ethylbenzothiazoline‐6‐sulphonic acid) (ABTS), 1,1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activities and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) increased as Alcalase concentration increased. Higher proportion of low molecular weight (MW) peptides was observed after gastrointestinal digestion, in which peptides with MWs of 347 and 219 Da exhibited the highest ABTS radical scavenging activity and FRAP, respectively. Therefore, ultrasound pretreatment of ossein along with subsequent thermal treatment could increase yield and antioxidant activities of hydrolysed collagen.
Impact of a novel biopsy instrument with a 25‐mm side‐notch needle on the detection of prostate cancer in transrectal biopsy
Authors: Kanao Kent , Kajikawa Keishi , Kobayashi Ikuo , Morinaga Shingo , Muramatsu Hiroyuki , Nishikawa Genya , Watanabe Masahito , Zennami Kenji , Nakamura Kogenta , Sumitomo Makoto 
Published: July 2018

ObjectivesTo evaluate the impact of a novel biopsy instrument that extends the length of the side‐notch on the detection of prostate cancer in transrectal needle biopsy.MethodsWe collaborated with a biopsy needle manufacturer and developed a novel biopsy instrument (PRIMECUT II long‐notch type) with a 25‐mm side‐notch length and 28‐mm stroke length to take longer tissue cores. The sampled core length, cancer detection rate, pain and complications of 489 patients who underwent transrectal biopsy using the long‐notch needle were compared with those of 469 patients who underwent biopsy using a normal instrument with a 19‐mm side‐notch length and 22‐mm stroke length.ResultsThe mean length of tissue taken by the long‐notch needle was significantly longer than that of tissue taken by the normal‐notch needle (16.3 vs 22.4 mm, P < 0.001). The overall cancer detection rate was 42.0% for the normal‐notch needle and 51.1% for the long‐notch needle (P = 0.005). In patients with a prostate volume of 20–40 mL, the cancer detection rate for the long‐notch needle was especially higher than that for the normal‐notch needle (74.2% vs 47.5%, P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that the long‐notch needle improved cancer detection significantly (odds ratio 1.702, P < 0.001). There were no differences of pain during biopsy and complication between the two groups.ConclusionsThe novel biopsy instrument with a 25‐mm side‐notch can take longer tissue samples safely and has a significantly higher rate of prostate cancer detection in transrectal biopsy.
Validated uroflowmetry‐based predictive model for the primary diagnosis of urethral stricture disease in men
Authors: Lambert Edward , Denys Marie‐Astrid , Poelaert Filip , Everaert Karel , Lumen Nicolaas 
Published: July 2018

ObjectivesTo define a uroflowmetry‐based non‐invasive predictive tool for the primary diagnosis of urethral stricture disease.MethodsA total of 300 male patients (150 with urethral stricture disease and 150 with benign prostatic obstruction), treated surgically between 2005 and 2015, and 75 healthy males were included in this study. Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups (75 benign prostatic obstruction patients and 75 urethral stricture disease patients in each group). A model, able to objectively differentiate between benign prostatic obstruction and urethral stricture disease, was created by use of original and hybrid uroflowmetry variables in logistic regression in group A (test group). Receiver operating characteristics curve analysis was used for validation in group B (validation group) and to calculate cut‐off values to distinguish healthy individuals from benign prostatic obstruction as a result of urethral stricture disease.ResultsReceiver operating characteristics area under the curve values of the created model were 0.841 (0.777–0.905) and 0.807 (0.735–0.879) in groups A and B, respectively. Optimal cut‐off values were 2.2847 and 0.1182 to distinguish healthy individuals versus benign prostatic obstruction and benign prostatic obstruction versus urethral stricture disease.ConclusionsA triphasic uroflowmetry‐based model is able to objectively distinguish voiding patterns of healthy individuals, benign prostatic obstruction and urethral stricture disease. The probability of urethral stricture disease can be objectively calculated for each individual patient based on a non‐invasive uroflowmetry test. Uroflowmetry pattern interpretation by use of statistical models could become a new standard.
Residual stress determination of silicon containing boron dopants in ceramic matrix composites
Authors: Knauf Michael W. , Przybyla Craig P. , Ritchey Andrew J. , Trice Rodney W. , Pipes R. Byron 
Published: July 2018

AbstractRaman spectroscopy was utilized to investigate residual stresses found within a SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composite containing Hi‐Nicalon™ fibers, a slurry melt‐infiltrated matrix of silicon carbide particles, and silicon matrix. Large gradients of electrically active boron are found throughout various regions within the crystalline lattice of the silicon matrix. The regions were identified by the varying degrees of asymmetry and peak width measured in the resonant Fano profile of the doped silicon. A methodology to determine the residual stress state of silicon exhibiting varying degrees of electrically active boron is presented by utilizing the changes in the Raman profile parameters. Previous works on similar SiC/SiC CMCs have attributed spatial gradients in the wavenumber to large fluctuations in stress. By applying the proposed methodology, we show that these observations are related to active boron that is segregated in various matrix areas. Utilizing this methodology, mean compressive stresses in various silicon regions were found to be approximately 300 MPa, with complementary tensile silicon carbide particle stresses of approximately 300 MPa.
Phase formation and microwave dielectric properties of BiMVO5(M = Ca, Mg) ceramics potential for low temperature co‐fired ceramics application
Authors: Kai Cheng , Li Chunchun , Xiang Huaicheng , Tang Ying , Sun Yihua , Fang Liang 
Published: July 2018

AbstractTwo low‐firing BiMVO5(M = Ca, Mg) ceramics were prepared in the sintering temperature range of 760‐850°C. Their differences in phase formation, sintering behavior, and dielectric performances were investigated. BiCaVO5formed a single phase with an orthorhombic structure, while BiMgVO5crystallized in a monoclinic structure that needs longer dwelling time to obtain single phase. The optimized microwave dielectric properties were obtained withεr= 15.70,Q × f= 55 000 GHz (at 10.6 GHz), andτf= −71 ppm/°C for BiCaVO5,εr= 18.55,Q × f= 86 860 GHz (at 9.63 GHz), andτf= −65 ppm/°C for BiMgVO5. In addition, the large negativeτfvalues of BiMVO5(M = Ca, Mg) ceramics were successfully adjusted by forming composite ceramics with CaTiO3and near‐zeroτfvalues of +2 ppm/°C and −3 ppm/°C were obtained in 0.92BiCaVO5‐0.08CaTiO3 and 0.94BiMgVO5‐0.06CaTiO3, respectively. Both ceramics exhibited good chemical compatibility with Ag electrode. The results demonstrate BiMVO5(M = Ca, Mg) ceramics to be attractive candidates inLTCCtechnology.
Transport properties of proton conductive Y‐doped BaHfO3 and Ca or Sr‐substituted Y‐doped BaZrO3
Authors: Kato Kohei , Han Donglin , Uda Tetsuya 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAn electrolyte in fuel cells requires not only high ionic conductivity, but also high transport numbers of ionic conduction. Although Y‐doped BaZrO3 is regarded to be the most promising candidate as the electrolyte in protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs), significant hole conduction generates in wet oxygen at high temperatures. With the aim to increase the transport number of ionic conduction, in this work, Sr and Ca were introduced to partially substitute Ba in BaZr0.8Y0.2O3‐δ. The results revealed that a single cubic perovskite phase was obtained for Ba0.95Ca0.05Zr0.8Y0.2O3‐δ and Ba1‐xSrxZr0.8Y0.2O3‐δ (x = 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20 or 0.40). However, replacing Ba with Sr resulted in almost no increase in the transport number of ionic conduction in wet oxygen atmosphere, but drastic decrease in proton conductivity at all replacement levels. In addition, Ba0.95Ca0.05Zr0.8Y0.2O3‐δ shows no meaningful change in the transport number of ionic conduction, compared with BaZr0.8Y0.2O3‐δ. Incorporating Ca or Sr into the Ba‐site of BaZr0.8Y0.2O3‐δ appears to impart no positive influence on electrochemical properties. These interesting results also indicate that the hole conductivity decreases with the decrease in proton conductivity, and will aid to consider the hole conduction mechanism. BaHfO3 doped with 10 and 20 mol% Y was also prepared. A bimodal microstructure was observed for BaHf0.9Y0.1O3‐δ, whereas BaHf0.8Y0.2O3‐δ shows uniform grain size after sintering at 1600°C for 24 hours. The transport numbers of ionic conduction and bulk conductivity in such Y‐doped BaHfO3 samples are close to those of BaZrO3 doped with the same amount of Y.
Combustion synthesis of AlN doped with carbon and oxygen
Authors: Saito Genki , Kunisada Yuji , Watanabe Takumi , Yi Xuemei , Nomura Takahiro , Sakaguchi Norihito , Akiyama Tomohiro 
Published: July 2018

AbstractCarbon‐and‐oxygen‐doped AlN specimens were prepared by combustion synthesis using Al, graphite, and AlN. Graphite addition changed the product color from white to blue. By XRD, the lattice constant increased slightly with increasing carbon content. Blue AlN powder was synthesized with a molar ratio of the diluent AlN of 0.2‐0.5 with a fixed graphite content of 0.05. At an AlN molar ratio exceeding 0.6, carbon was not successfully incorporated due to the lower reaction temperature. Calcination at 800°C in air removed residual graphite without changing the crystal structure or product color. Oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon analyses revealed that blue AlN powders contained 0.45‐0.54 mass% carbon and 1.4‐1.6 mass% oxygen, while the undoped AlN contained 0.021 mass% carbon and 0.94 mass% oxygen. The origin of the white‐to‐blue color change was investigated via reflection measurements. Blue AlN exhibits an absorption peak at 634 nm (1.96 eV). From first‐principles electronic structure calculations, the C‐doped AlN and carbon‐and‐oxygen‐doped AlN with a 1:1 ratio could be classified as p‐type, whereas the O‐doped AlN and 1:3 carbon‐and‐oxygen‐doped AlN were n‐type. One reason for the absorption peak at 634 nm may be a transition from the conduction band to an upper unoccupied state. These results suggest the possible control of optical and electronic properties of AlN via carbon‐and‐oxygen doping.
Biosilicate® scaffolds produced by 3D‐printing and direct foaming using preceramic polymers
Authors: Elsayed Hamada , Rebesan Pietro , Crovace Murilo C. , Zanotto Edgar D. , Colombo Paolo , Bernardo Enrico 
Published: July 2018

AbstractMonolithic and powdered Biosilicate®, produced by conventional glass‐ceramic technology, have been widely recognized as excellent materials for bone tissue engineering applications. In the current research, we focus on an alternative processing route for this material, consisting of the thermal treatment of silicone polymers containing micro‐sized oxide fillers, which offers a unique integration between materials synthesis and shaping. In particular, the new method allows obtaining highly porous Biosilicate® glass‐ceramics, in the form of 3D printed scaffolds and foams. 3D scaffolds were successfully fabricated by direct writing using an ink based on a silicone polymer and active inorganic fillers, followed by firing in air at 1000°C. The products showed regular geometries, large open porosity (~60 vol%) and still high compressive strength (~7 MPa). Open‐cellular foams with porosity up to ∼80 vol% were also prepared from liquid silicones mixed with several fillers, including hydrated sodium phosphate. This specific filler acted both as a foaming agent, because of the gas release by dehydration occurring at low temperature, and as a provider of liquid phase upon firing in air, again at 1000°C.
Social media in nursing and midwifery education: A mixed study systematic review
Authors: O'Connor Siobhan , Jolliffe Sarah , Stanmore Emma , Renwick Laoise , Booth Richard 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAimTo synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of social media in nursing and midwifery education.BackgroundSocial media are being explored to see if these online tools can support teaching, learning, and assessment.DesignA mixed study systematic review.Data sourcesA systematic search of PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, and ERIC was run in January 2016. An updated search was run in June 2017. No date limits were applied.MethodsTitles, abstracts, and full papers were screened against inclusion criteria by two independent reviewers, who extracted and quality assessed data. Synthesis followed a sequential explanatory approach.ResultsTwelve studies were included. Social media seemed to support students to acquire new knowledge and skills. The learning process centred on the interactive nature of the platforms which allow information to be dynamically shared and discussed in near real time. The characteristics of social media enabled social support and a more student‐centred setting, which appeared to enhance collaborative learning, although information quality was sometimes problematic. Learning via social media was underpinned by how well the educational interventions were organized, digital literacy and e‐Professionalism of students and faculty, the accessibility of the online applications, and personal motivation.ConclusionThis review provides the first rigorous synthesis of social media in nursing and midwifery education. A new Social Media Learning Model was conceptualized to aid our understanding of learning via this technology. Knowledge gaps are identified and recommendations on how to capitalize on social media to improve learning in higher and continuing education provided.
Interventions to promote mental health in nursing students: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Li Chen , Yin Huiru , Zhao Jinping , Shang Binghan , Hu Mingyue , Zhang Ping , Chen Li 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAimsThe aim of this study was to systematically examine the efficacy of interventions aimed at improving nursing students’ mental health and to identify which form of interventions was effective.BackgroundRecent research has demonstrated mental disorders in common among nursing students and may lead to adverse consequences like low self‐efficacy and poor academic performance.DesignAccording to the recommendations of the Cochrane Collaboration, a systematic review and meta‐analysis was conducted.Data sourcesPubMed, EMBase, the Cochrane central register of randomized controlled trials, PsycINFO and Web of Science were used to identify potential studies (January 1990–April 2017).Review methodsA systematic review of the literature and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of interventions on reducing mental disorders in nursing students. Review Manager version 5.3 was used to obtain pooled results.ResultsTwelve studies with a total sample size of 651 participants met the inclusion criteria. Interventions included psychotherapy, exercise, training programme and other forms of intervention. The results of subgroup analysis showed that depression benefit more from psychotherapy, anxiety benefit from psychotherapy and non‐psychotherapy. Interventions were effective in managing stress and systolic blood pressure. Improvements on self‐efficacy and diastolic blood pressure was not observed.ConclusionPsychotherapy should be chosen to reduce depression and anxiety of nursing students. There is a need for further studies should explore more potential value of psychotherapy on stress and biological change.
Colonization and diversification shape species–area relationships in three Macaronesian archipelagos
Authors: Price Jonathan P. , Otto Rüdiger , Menezes de Sequeira Miguel , Kueffer Christoph , Schaefer Hanno , Caujapé‐Castells Juli , Fernández‐Palacios José María 
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACTAimSpecies–area relationships (SARs) on oceanic archipelagos are shaped at least as much by speciation as by immigration–extinction dynamics. We examine three well‐studied Atlantic archipelagos to quantify the relative contributions of colonization and diversification to individual and whole‐archipelago floras.LocationThree Macaronesian archipelagos: the Azores, Madeira and Canary Islands.MethodsWe assessed the floras of all three archipelagos in order to compare SARs and numbers of endemic species with respect to the physical characteristics of each archipelago (geological age, isolation, and environmental diversity). Utilizing a large number of available phylogenies, we partitioned each flora into putative colonist lineages. These were used to determine: (a) the number of original colonists of each archipelago, (b) degree of relatedness among these, and (c) the degree to which internal diversification contributes to species numbers for islands and archipelagos with different physical characteristics.ResultsArchipelagos varied in the parameters of the SARs in relation to their physical characteristics. The Canarian and Madeiran floras demonstrate remarkably similar SARs with z values (slopes) near 0.3, while the Azorean flora exhibits fewer species per given area and a modest z value of 0.15. The Canarian and Madeiran endemic species are concentrated in a small number of diversifying lineages, whereas the Azorean endemics were mostly in anagenetic lineages (indicating minimal internal diversification). Lineages that do not diversify within a given archipelago significantly tend not to diversify in others, whereas diversifying lineages tend to have more species in the Canarian flora when compared with related lineages in the others.Main conclusionsAlthough a strong independent effect of island area on species richness exists for the whole Macaronesian region, colonization and diversification are also influenced by geological age and environmental diversity of archipelagos, overriding characteristics of individual islands (“archipelago effect”). The “Azorean diversity enigma” likely results from a combination of geological youth, low environmental diversity and disproportionate human alteration.
Effects of FGF21‐secreting adipose‐derived stem cells in thioacetamide‐induced hepatic fibrosis
Authors: Kang Hwansu , Seo Eunhui , Park Jong‐Moon , Han Na‐Young , Lee Hookeun , Jun Hee‐Sook 
Published: July 2018

AbstractMesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been investigated to treat liver diseases, but the efficiency of MSCs to treat chronic liver diseases is conflicting. FGF21 can reduce inflammation and fibrosis. We established FGF21‐secreting adipose derived stem cells (FGF21_ADSCs) to enhance the effects of ADSCs and transplanted them into thioacetamide (TAA)‐induced liver fibrosis mice via the tail vein. Transplantation of FGF21_ADSCs significantly improved liver fibrosis by decreasing serum hyaluronic acid and reducing the expression of fibrosis‐related factors such as α‐smooth muscle actin (α‐SMA), collagen and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase‐1 (TIMP‐1) compared with the Empty_ADSCs by inhibition of p‐JNK, NF‐κB and p‐Smad2/3 signalling. α‐lactoalbumin (LA) and lactotransferrin (LTF), secretory factors produced from FGF21_ADSCs inhibited TGF‐β1‐induced expression of α‐SMA and collagen in LX‐2 cells. These results suggest that transplantation of FGF21_ADSCs inhibited liver fibrosis more effectively than Empty_ADSCs, possibly via secretion of α‐LA and LTF.
Effect of two periodontal treatment modalities in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Quintero Antonio J. , Chaparro Alejandra , Quirynen Marc , Ramirez Valeria , Prieto Diego , Morales Helia , Prada Pamela , Hernández Macarena , Sanz Antonio 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAimTo evaluate the impact of two non‐surgical periodontal treatment modalities on metabolic and periodontal clinical parameters in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and poor glycaemic control and chronic periodontitis.Material and methodsA randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted. Ninety‐three T2DM subjects with glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) > 7% were randomly assigned to one of two groups receiving scaling with root planing in multiple sessions quadrant‐by‐quadrant (Q by Q) or within 24 hr (one stage). Periodontal parameters, HbA1c, glycaemia blood levels (FPG) and C‐reactive protein (CRP) values were assessed at baseline and at 3 and 6 months post‐therapy.ResultsAt 6 months, HbA1c had decreased by 0.48% in the Q by Q group and by 0.18% in the one‐stage group (p = 0.455). After therapy, subjects with an initial HbA1c < 9% showed an increase of 0.31% (p = 0.145), compared with a decrease of 0.88% (p = 0.006) in those with an initial HbA1c ≥ 9%. Periodontal parameters improved significantly (p < 0.0001) post‐therapy, with similar results for both treatment modalities.ConclusionPeriodontal therapy had the greatest impact on HbA1c reduction on patients with an HbA1c > 9% regardless of treatment modality. Both modalities resulted in significant improvements in periodontal parameters.