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The generation process of internal-driven management innovation in companies in transitional economies
Authors: Xue Jie , Zhang Zhengang 
Published: June 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze how internal-driven management innovation (IDMI) takes shape, which highlights the objective-oriented and problem-oriented property of the innovation.Design/methodology/approachBased on a case study of a new practice called 11X integration strategy in Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited, a Chinese pharmaceutical group in Guangdong province, through applying Grounded Theory the authors get a concise systematic framework of generation process that is more practical and more understandable than the counterparts in current literature.FindingsFirst, this paper uncovers five stages and two parallel sub processes in the generation process of IDMI. The sub processes involves practical exploration process (i.e. primary activities) carried out by the internal change agents and theoretical support process (i.e. support activities) carried out by the external change agents. Second, by adopting a process perspective the authors are able to demonstrate how the different activities in both types of processes are combined over time in an intertwined way.Research limitations/implicationsFirst, the case the authors studied is embedded in the context of China’s transitional economy, and the single case study limits us to make comparisons of the generation process of management innovation between different market economies. Second, the external-driven management innovation is still a field untouched. Third, in the research the authors explore the issues of how new management innovation is generated and implemented, but the authors do not systematically research on why different companies exhibit different levels of management innovativeness.Practical implicationsFirst, the findings suggest that firms should consciously and systematically invest in IDMI to create sustainable competitive advantage. Second, the process framework provides a clear guidance to the managers in Chinese state-owned enterprises who are engaged in developing or adopting management innovation. Third, the study indicates the managers in Chinese company should be aware of the importance of external change agents to IDMI. Fourth, this study could facilitate the enterprises to develop or adopt management innovation based on their real needs rather than just “jumping on the bandwagon” when adopting certain new management skills.Originality/valueThis study offers a new generation framework by identifying possible facilitators of IDMI that does not yet exist in extant literatures, and the two sub processes – the practical exploration process and the theoretical support process – deepen the understanding of the generation mechanisms of IDMI. Furthermore, the study contributes to reaching a better understanding of management innovation in the context of transitional economy such as China.
South African women leaders, transformation and diversity conflict intersections
Authors: Mayer Claude-Hélène , Surtee Sabie , Mahadevan Jasmin 
Published: June 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate diversity conflict intersections and how the meanings of diversity markers such as gender and race might be transformed. It highlights the resources of South African women leaders in higher education institutions for doing so.Design/methodology/approachThis study proceeds from a social constructivist perspective, seeking to uncover narrated conflict experiences via a hermeneutical approach.FindingsWomen leaders in South Africa experience diversity conflict across multiple intersecting diversity markers, such as gender, race, ethnicity and class. They are united by inner resources which, if utilized, might bring about transformation.Research limitations/implicationsIntersectional approach to diversity conflict is a viable means for uncovering positive resources for transformation across intersecting diversity markers.Practical implicationsPractitioners wishing to overcome diversity conflict should identify positive resources across intersecting diversity markers. This way, organizations and individuals might bring about transformation.Social implicationsIn societal environment wherein one diversity marker is institutionalized on a structural level, such as race in South Africa, diversity conflict might be enlarged beyond its actual scope, thereby becoming insurmountable. This needs to be prevented.Originality/valueThis paper studies diversity conflict intersections in a highly diverse societal environment in organizations facing transformational challenges and from the perspective of women leaders.
Strategic networking and small firm growth in an emerging economy
Authors: Obeng Bernard Acquah 
Published: June 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the sources and use of social capital on small firm growth in an emerging economy. The study also examines the relationship between small firms’ human capital, internal resources and strategy on social capital sources used, and their impact on small firms’ growth in employment.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses logistics regression and structural equation modelling to analyse data gathered from 441 small firms located in six regions of Ghana where approximately 81 per cent of all businesses are found.FindingsAmong the 16 sources of social capital examined, customers were found to be the most used source and the only social capital source that showed significant statistical association with firm growth in employment. Also, the study revealed that human capital, firm resources and strategy variables such as educational level of the owner-manager, firm size, location, firm involvement in internalisation and innovation are statistically significant with social capital sources such as accountants, banks, solicitors, business associates and chamber of commerce.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of the study have implications for policy and practice in situations where government and private sector institutions mandated to support enterprise development appear to be the least social capital sources used by small firms. The findings also provide a better understanding of the use and impact of social capital sources on small firm growth in an emerging economy in Africa.Originality/valueThis study appears to be the first known research on small firms’ social capital that has examined 16 different social capital sources and shown how human capital, internal resources and firm strategy have influenced the use of social capital sources by small firms in an emerging economy.
Effect of natural fortification with calcium and protein rich ingredients on texture, nutritional quality and sensory acceptance of cookies
Authors: Agrahar-Murugkar Dipika , Dwivedi Shraddha , Dixit-Bajpai Preeti , Kumar Manoj 
Published: June 2018

PurposeThis study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of substituting different concentrations of sesame, soy butter, driedmoringaleaves and coconut powder on the physicochemical and sensory properties especially calcium and protein content of salted and sweet cookies.Design/methodology/approachCookies were prepared by fortifying refined flour with sesame (T1 and T3) and soy butter (T2 and T4) and further fortified with driedmoringaleaves (salted) and coconut (sweet). Linear programing was used to formulate percentage of major ingredients to yield maximum calcium and protein. Cookies were evaluated for physical, textural, colour, nutritional, functional and organoleptic properties and compared with refined flour cookies, C1 (salted) and C2 (sweet).FindingsIt was observed that fortification significantly decreased the hardness of the test cookies when compared with control. C2 cookies were observed to be the hardest (42.3 N), whereas T2 cookies were the softest (23.7 N). Nutritional and functional components of fortified (T) cookies were significantly (p= 0.01) higher than control (C) cookies, and within T cookies, salted cookies were more nutritious than sweet cookies. Cookies fortified with sesame and driedmoringaleaves (T1) contained the highest protein (19 g), calcium (312 mg) and flavonoids (2.0 QE mg/100g) content. Scores on sensory acceptability revealed that T cookies were highly acceptable when compared to cookies for all sensory attributes tested.Research limitations/implicationsIncorporation of protein and mineral rich natural ingredients like sesame, soy butter, driedmoringaleaves and coconut powder has improved the nutritional, functional and sensory properties especially calcium and protein content of salted and sweet cookies. There is tremendous scope for utilisation, commercialization of such plant-based nutrient dense ingredients in variety of food snacks, and this will ensure better nutritional security.Originality/valueFortification of biscuits with sesame, soy butter, driedmoringaleaves and coconut powder resulted in to a superior quality of biscuits in terms of its protein, minerals specially calcium, flavonoid content and organoleptic acceptability. These protein and calcium rich biscuits may help in solving many nutritional deficiencies and can add variety to the bakery industry.
Chronological observation of surgically‐treated granuloma faciale implies the necessity of circumspect management for perinasal nodular subset
Authors: Shimoda‐Komatsu Yurie , Kinoshita‐Ise Misaki , Shimoyamada Hiroaki , Ohyama Manabu 
Published: June 2018

AbstractGranuloma faciale (GF) is a rare chronic dermatosis with still unknown etiopathology, which usually presents a solitary, asymptomatic, smooth reddish‐brown to violaceous plaques or nodules on the face. Various therapeutic approaches, including topical application of corticosteroid or tacrolimus and removal with laser, cryotherapy and surgery have been attempted; however, the outcome has been inconsistent. Herein, we report a case of perinasal nodular GF who repeatedly underwent surgical excisions after the failure of laser treatment. Despite its nomenclature, GF does not manifest granulomatous tissue and the lesion is histopathologically characterized by dense dermal cell infiltration devoid of granulomatous changes and not distinguished by a clear border, which partially explains the difficulty of complete removal in our case. Review of the published work delineated that GF could be largely divided into two clinical subsets: plaque and nodular types. The plaque type GF could be responsive to topical tacrolimus, an approach preferentially adopted nowadays, while nodular type GF was often resistant to topical therapies and required surgical or laser removal. The latter subset often arose around the nose. For this location, surgical excision with sufficient removal margin is sometimes technically difficult when an aesthetically acceptable outcome is expected, explaining the basis for local recurrence. Postoperative recurrence could be observed after years of disease‐free period. These observations indicated that the need for respective treatment strategies for the management of distinctive GF subsets. Of note, a multidisciplinary approach combining radical resection and additional supportive intervention with long‐term follow up may be required for perinasal and nodular GF.
Incorporating Phage Therapy into WPI Dip Coatings for Applications on Fresh Whole and Cut Fruit and Vegetable Surfaces
Authors: Vonasek Erica L. , Choi Angela H. , Sanchez Juan , Nitin Nitin 
Published: June 2018

AbstractThere is a significant unmet need to develop antimicrobial solutions to reduce the risk of contamination in fresh produce. Bacteriophages have been proposed as a potential approach for controlling foodborne pathogens. This study evaluated the combination of edible dip coatings with T7 bacteriophages on whole and cut produce. The evaluation includes an assessment of phage loading, phage storage stability, antimicrobial activity, and phage stability during simulated gastric digestion on sliced cucumbers, sliced apples, and whole cherry tomatoes. In this evaluation, phages coated on fresh produce using edible whey protein isolate (WPI) were compared with phages coated from an aqueous suspension (control coating). The results demonstrated that WPI coatings load more phages than the control and enhanced phage stability during cold storage (4 °C) for cut apples and whole cherry tomatoes. Phage stability decreased by 1 to 3 log(PFU) in a simulated gastric environment. Phage antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli BL21 decreased 2 to 4 log(CFU) of bacteria on cut apples and whole cherry tomatoes, while no significant bacterial reduction was observed for sliced cucumbers. Overall, the results show that WPI dip coating provides phage loading, stability, and antimicrobial activity to produce surfaces compared to the control coating, and thus may be considered an effective approach for extending phage therapy on fresh produce.Practical ApplicationThe practical application is to prevent bacterial cross contamination of fresh produce by using a combination of edible coating with bacteriophages. The results demonstrate enhanced loading and stability of phages on fresh produce when used in combination with an edible coating.
Effect of Goat and Cow Milk Ratios on the Physicochemical, Rheological, and Sensory Properties of a Fresh Panela Cheese
Authors: Ramírez‐López Carolina , Vélez‐Ruiz Jorge Fernando 
Published: June 2018

AbstractFresh cheeses, Panela type, were manufactured from cow milk and with goat milk incorporation, constituting 4 blends of milks (G10:C90, G20:C80, G30:C70, G40:C60, v/v). The cheeses were analyzed to determine the effect of the different goat milk ratios on the physicochemical, textural, rheological, and sensory properties over 15 d of storage. Significant differences in protein (14.6% to 18.5%), fat (13.0% to 19.4%), and moisture contents (51.7% to 61.3%), pH (6.38 to 6.67), color (Lh > 64.4, ah > 1.06, bh > 5.14), textural (σf > 14.8 kPa, εC: 0.77 to 0.79, elasticity modulus > 13.5 kPa), and rheological parameters (G′ > G′′, G′: 10.6 to 31.9 kPa, G′′: 2.39 to 7.31 kPa, tan δ: 0.21 to 0.24) were detected as a function of the milks ratio, as well as a function of the storage time. The incorporation of goat milk improved the overall quality in the formulation of Panela cheese, enhancing the texture, flavor and aroma, commonly associated with hand‐crafted cheeses when they are used in the proper ratio. Furthermore, the nutritional value of the cheese is increased with the incorporation of goat milk, which can contribute to a better consumer health.
Migration of Water in Litopenaeus Vannamei Muscle Following Freezing and Thawing
Authors: Deng Qi , Wang Yaling , Sun Lijun , Li Jianrong , Fang Zhijia , Gooneratne Ravi 
Published: June 2018

AbstractWater and protein are major constituents of shrimp, any changes in protein and the state of water influence the quality of shrimp. Therefore, a study to examine the law of moisture migration and protein denaturation under different freezing and thawing conditions is important. The proton density images of thawed frozen‐shrimp revealed that the water loss during quick‐freezing was much greater than that during slow freezing or microfreezing. At room temperature (25 °C), the water loss from brine‐thawing was more than still‐water thawing and still‐water thawing was more than thawing spontaneously. Freezing‐thawing resulted in uniform water redistribution in shrimp muscle. Nuclear magnetic resonance technology (low field magnetic imaging) was used to directly monitor the dynamic processes of fluidity state in shrimp and indirectly monitor protein denaturation and thereby determine the optimal method of freezing‐thawing shrimp. Our research showed that microfreezing preservation minimized weight loss, juice leakage and protein denaturation in shrimp muscle during thawing.Practical ApplicationWater is one of the major components in most organs and is an important factor that influences the shrimp muscle quality. Water migration patterns and subsequent effects on the shrimp muscle under different freezing and thawing conditions were examined using low field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology. This research provides a theoretical foundation for shrimp processing plants to improve the freezing and thawing process to obtain optimal quality and flavor of shrimp products.
Life satisfaction and diet in transition: evidence from the Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey
Authors: Huffman Sonya K. , Rizov Marian 
Published: June 2018

AbstractThis article develops a theoretical framework and provides empirical evidence on the impacts of diet and lifestyles on life satisfaction in Russia using 1995–2005 data from the Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey. Our results suggest that diet measured as calories, fat, protein, and diversity of food consumption has a statistically significant effect on life satisfaction levels of the Russian population. In addition, living in a region with higher per capita income increases population's life satisfaction. While living in a rural area, having health problems, and having young children affect individual life satisfaction in Russia in a negative and statistically significantly way. Life satisfaction is also positively correlated with education and income, and negatively with unemployment. Better understanding of the drivers of life satisfaction and more generally of subjective well‐being in Russia can assist in the government decision‐making processes, including the allocation of scarce resources and the design of public health policies.
Sensitivity of geomorphons to mapping specific landforms from a digital elevation model: A case study of drumlins
Authors: Sărășan Adriana , Józsa Edina , Ardelean Adrian C. , Drăguț Lucian 
Published: June 2018

The current paper explores the suitability of geomorphons for the automatic extraction of drumlins. To calibrate the geomorphons to the size of drumlins, it is necessary to optimally define the maximum scale of mapping, i.e., the lookup distance parameter (L). Therefore, based on the concept of topographic grain, we introduce a new automated approach for identifying the specific threshold of L (13 cells) and assessing its potential to generate consistent and accurate results in drumlin extraction. Following an object‐based image analysis (OBIA) routine, a new method for mapping and detecting drumlins is proposed. The aggregated geomorphons map was employed both as a thematic layer for image segmentation and as a first criterion for the identification of drumlin candidates. The classification results were quantitatively compared with the reference data in order to evaluate the performance of the drumlin classification, by using five additional L values (3, 50, 100, 200, 400 cells). The evaluation revealed that the highest drumlin detection rate of 91.7% was reached at an L value of 13 cells (65 m), while the lowest value of 84.3% was reached at the default value (L‐3 cells). We conclude that the use of the automated procedure for the detection of the L value is useful in achieving a rapid computation of geomorphons, which leads to consistent and accurate results in drumlin extraction. A comparison with previous OBIA methods suggests that the proposed approach produced the most accurate extraction of drumlins.
Performance of rapid prescreening and 100% rapid review as internal quality control methods for cervical cytopathology
Authors: Tobias A. H. G. , Vitalino A. C. , Rezende M. T. , Oliveira R. R. R. , Coura‐Vital W. , Amaral R. G. , Carneiro C. M. 
Published: June 2018

BackgroundAn objective of quality control for cervical cytopathology is reducing high rates of false‐negative results of laboratory tests. Therefore, methods to review smears such as rapid prescreening and 100% rapid review, which have shown better performance detecting false‐negative results, have been widely used. The performance of rapid prescreening and the performance of 100% rapid review as internal quality control methods for cervical cytology examinations were evaluated.MethodsFor 24 months, 9318 conventional cervical cytology smears underwent rapid prescreening and routine screening. The 100% rapid review method was performed for 8244 smears classified as negative during routine screening. Any discordant results underwent detailed review to define the final diagnosis. This was considered the gold standard for evaluating the performance of rapid prescreening and 100% rapid review.ResultsRoutine screening showed increases of 13.3% and 11.5% in the detection of abnormal smears with rapid prescreening and 100% rapid review, respectively. The relative percentage variation showed a 38.1% increase in the diagnosis of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance with routine screening and rapid prescreening and a 12.5% increase in the diagnosis of atypical squamous cells, cannot exclude high‐grade squamous intraepithelial lesion with both rapid prescreening and 100% rapid review. Sensitivity rates of rapid prescreening and routine screening were 48.2% and 83.2%, respectively. Sensitivity rates of rapid prescreening and 100% rapid review were 65.7% and 57.8%, respectively, for detecting false‐negative results.ConclusionsInclusion of rapid prescreening and/or 100% rapid review improved the diagnostic sensitivity of the cervical cytology examination and reduced false‐negative results of routine screening and can provide good quality control.
Postural control during reaching while sitting and general motor behaviour when learning to walk
Authors: Boxum Anke G , La Bastide‐Van Gemert Sacha , Dijkstra Linze‐Jaap , Furda Anna , Reinders‐Messelink Heleen A , Hadders‐Algra Mijna 
Published: June 2018

AimTo study changes in muscular postural strategies and general motor behaviour during the transition to independent walking. Postural control was assessed at its two functional levels: (1) direction specificity, in which dorsal muscles are primarily activated when reaching forward; and (2) fine‐tuning of direction specificity.MethodIn an explorative longitudinal study, surface electromyograms of the arm, trunk, and neck muscles of 28 typically developing infants were recorded during reaching while sitting. Each infant was assessed in three developmental phases: during pull‐to‐stand (T0), first independent steps (T1), and 1 month after T1 (T2). Motor behaviour was assessed using the Infant Motor Profile (IMP). The effect on developmental outcome measures (postural parameters and IMP) of the developmental phases (T0, T1, T2) was estimated using linear mixed‐effects models.ResultsNone of the postural parameters changed significantly over time. However, individual developmental trajectories showed infant‐specific postural reorganizational changes. Total IMP score decreased between T0 and T1 (mean IMP score 95% and 91% respectively; p<0.001); between T1 and T2 IMP scores did not change (91% and 93%; p=0.073).InterpretationTypically developing infants do not show consistent patterns of postural reorganization but show individual muscular strategies during the transition to independent walking. However, signs of reorganization of general motor behaviour are present.What this paper adds

Infants show signs of reorganization of motor behaviour when learning to walk.

Infants show individual strategies of postural reorganization when learning to walk.