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Managerial behavior and performance in China, the UK, and the USA
Authors: Paetzel Dennis W. , Quast Louis N. , Aroonsri Pimsiri , Surya Meida , Hart-Mrema Tasha S. 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
The purpose of this study was determine which, if any, managerial behaviors were associated with high managerial job performance in three selected countries, China, the UK and the USA. After identifying which behaviors were associated with high managerial job performance, the study then compared the results from each country to identify behaviors that were unique to a country and those that recurred across multiple countries.

Design/methodology/approach
This study draws from an archival database of multisource (360°) feedback rating managerial job performance. Supervisors’ ratings on 23,877 national managers from China, the UK and the USA were examined using simultaneous stepwise regression analysis.

Findings
This study found that there were unique behaviors associated with high managerial job performance in each country examined. Additionally, the study found that were also behaviors associated with high managerial performance shared between all three countries.

Originality/value
This study offers another insight to the unique-versus-universal managerial behaviors debate in leadership development literature. Existing literature offers mixed messages regarding universal or unique behaviors across countries. Understanding which key managerial behaviors are associated with perceived high managerial job performance in each country may help to focus the development of these managers and enhance the specificity of selection, coaching, and training initiatives.
A roadmap for developing, implementing and evaluating performance management systems in Jordan public universities
Authors: Almohtaseb Ahmad Ali , Almahameed Mohmmad Adnan Yousef , Shaheen Hisham A. Kareem , Jarrar Al Khattab Mohammad Haroon 
Published: March 2019

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to formulate a model for developing, implementing and evaluating performance management systems in Jordan public universities that will ensure the successful achievement of their set goals in the competitive dynamic environment.Design/methodology/approachThis is a conceptual paper that focuses on the model for developing, implementing and evaluating performance management systems by public universities in developing countries.FindingsAs the focus is on a conceptual model for performance management systems in public universities in developing country, it is yet to be empirically tested.Research limitations/implicationsThe conceptual model is limited to developing, implementing and evaluating performance management systems by public universities in developing countries.Practical implicationsThe implementation and evaluation of performance management systems by public universities in Jordan and developing countries will ensure successful achievement of their set goals in the competitive dynamic environment.Originality/valueThe originality of the paper lies in its methodology. In this paper, an innovative conceptual model is proposed for developing, implementing and evaluating performance management systems by public universities in developing countries.
Network centrality and innovation performance: the role of formal and informal institutions in emerging economies
Authors: Wang Haifeng , Zhao Yapu , Dang Beilei , Han Pengfei , Shi Xin 
Published: March 2019

PurposeThe impact of network centrality on innovation performance is inconclusive. The purpose of this paper is to examine how formal and informal institutions affect the influence of network centrality on firms’ innovation performance in emerging economies by integrating social network theory and institutional theory.Design/methodology/approachMultisource and lagged data from 234 technology-based entrepreneurial firms listed on the Chinese Growth Enterprise Market were leveraged to test a proposed research model.FindingsResults suggest that formal institutions (marketization) positively moderate the relationship between network centrality and innovation performance, whereas informal institutions (social cohesion) negatively moderate this relationship. Moreover, formal and informal institutions have a strong joint impact on such relationship, that is, the effect of network centrality on innovation performance is most positive when marketization is high and social cohesion is low.Originality/valueThis empirical research provides new insights into whether and how firms can grasp the innovation benefits of network centrality by exploring institutional contingencies. It further sheds on light the scope of the network centrality–innovation issue by extending its research context to Chinese entrepreneurial firms.
Better profit formulas for new business models: capital goods industries in a fragmented market
Authors: Windisch Georg 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
Over the past years, traditional manufacturers of capital goods, such as Siemens, ABB and GE, have seen their business environments transform. As a response to these changes, firms began to change their business models from providing singularly developed, integrated one-off solutions to offering modular, mass-customizable systems, including increasingly sophisticated services. This paper aims to support such manufacturers in overcoming uncertainties in designing innovative profit formulas in this new approach.

Design/methodology/approach
This study is based on an 18-month research project at a multinational, multi-scope manufacturer in the capital goods industry.

Findings
To innovate profit formulas, this study recommends a three-step approach: first, categorize your customer requirements along new dimensions for each project; second, apply smart and novel combinations of competition- and value-based pricing and cost strategies within projects; and third, calculate your profits at the feature level instead of the aggregated project level. Based on this approach, managers can categorize projects through an introduced matrix tool and identify ways to improve profitability.

Research limitations/implications
Findings are applicable to the capital goods industry and to comparable sectors where vendors can tailor product features for each customer individually.

Originality/value
This study will help managers to overcome the challenge of rethinking ways of operating that are long established and, until now, very successful. It sets out a methodology – the profitability matrix – that managers can use to analyze the profitability of a specific customer offering and suggests ways to improve it based on a novel three-step approach for designing new profit formulas.
Effect of target-and-incentive-consistency of unexpected positive earnings news on investors’ responses to corporate social responsibility performance
Authors: Wang Lei 
Published: March 2019

Purpose
This study examines the effect of target-and-incentive-consistency of unexpected positive earnings news on investors’ use of corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance information in their pricing decisions.

Design/methodology/approach
A 2 × 2 full factorial between-participants experiment is conducted.

Findings
Target-and-incentive-consistency of unexpected positive earnings news moderates the effect of CSR performance on investors’ pricing decisions.

Research limitations/implications
Its findings shed insights on investors’ use of a mix of CSR, financial and governance information, support the financial information elasticity effect and add to the effect of financial information on investors’ use of nonfinancial information.

Practical implications
The effect of inelastic financial information in mitigating the CSR information effect can benefit investors who do not plan to use a CSR investment strategy. Knowledge of investors’ conditional use of CSR information can benefit firm managers and policy makers.

Originality/value
Its findings support a heretofore unexamined theoretical underpinning for the effect of financial information on investors’ use of nonfinancial information.
Lanatoside C protects mice against bleomycin‐induced pulmonary fibrosis through suppression of fibroblast proliferation and differentiation
Authors: Nie Yunjuan , Zhang Dan , Jin Zhewu , Li Boyu , Wang Xue , Che Huilian , You Yaqian , Qian Xiaohang , Zhang Yang , Zhao Peng , Chai Gaoshang 
Published: March 2019

SummaryIt has been established that lanatoside C, a FDA‐approved cardiac glycoside, reduces proliferation of cancer cell lines. The proliferation of fibroblasts is critical to the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a progressive and fatal fibrotic lung disease lacking effective treatment. In this study we have investigated the impact of lanatoside C on a bleomycin (BLM)‐induced mouse model of PF and through the evaluation of fibroblast proliferation and activation in vitro. We evaluated explanted lung tissue by histological staining, western blot analysis, qRT‐PCR and survival analysis, demonstrating that lanatoside C was able to protect mice against BLM‐induced pulmonary fibrosis. The proliferation of cultured pulmonary fibroblasts isolated from BLM‐induced PF mice was suppressed by lanatoside C, as hypothesized, through the induction of cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase. The Akt signalling pathway was involved in this process. Interestingly, the production of α‐SMA, fibronectin, and collagen I and III in response to TGF‐β1 in healthy mouse fibroblasts was suppressed following lanatoside C administration by inhibition of TGF‐β1/Smad signalling. In addition, TGF‐β1‐induced migration in lung fibroblasts was also impeded after lanatoside C treatment. Together, our data revealed that lanatoside C alleviated BLM‐induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice via attenuation of growth and differentiation of fibroblasts, suggesting that it has potential as a candidate therapy for PF patients.
Acid sphingomyelinase mediates the noise‐induced liver disorder in mice
Authors: Meng Xingxing , Gu Zhenghui , Xie Xiaoping , Su Yuting , Zhang Xi , Ma Hongzhe , Guo Yibin , Liu Xincheng , Cheng Yaoping , Chang Yaoming , Bao Junxiang 
Published: March 2019

SummaryNoise‐induced structural and functional disorder of the liver has been realized, but the underlying mechanism remains to be characterized, which has limited the introduction of precautious measures. Over‐activation of acid sphingomyelinase (ASM)/ceramide (Cer) pathway takes centre stage in hepatocyte injury entailed by various stimulus. We aimed to investigate whether it mediated the noise elicited liver disorder on infrastructure, lipid metabolism, apoptosis, and oxidative stress. Mice were exposed to broad band noise (20–20k Hz, 90–110 dB) for 1, 3, 5 or 7 days by 3 hr/d. Doxepin hydrochloride (DOX), an ASM inhibitor was given by 5 mg/kg/d gavage. We showed that 5 or 7 days intense, broad band noise exposure caused significant infrastructure derangement and lipid droplets storage in hepatocytes. The content of cholesterol, free fatty acids or triglyceride was increased significantly in liver tissue upon noise stimulation. Moreover, the noise promoted apoptosis and superoxide generation in hepatocytes significantly, enhancing activity of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine amino transferase (ALT) in serum. Acid sphingomyelinase activity and Cer generation in liver tissue were elevated by noise exposure, which was normalized with DOX administrated. Accordingly, DOX alleviated steatosis, apoptosis, oxidative stress and enzymatic change in hepatocytes or serum of noise exposed mice substantially. In summary, our results suggest the ASM/Cer pathway contributes to the broad band noise elicited liver damage in mice.
Aged‐senescent cells contribute to impaired heart regeneration
Authors: Lewis‐McDougall Fiona C. , Ruchaya Prashant J. , Domenjo‐Vila Eva , Shin Teoh Tze , Prata Larissa , Cottle Beverley J. , Clark James E. , Punjabi Prakash P. , Awad Wael , Torella Daniele , Tchkonia Tamara , Kirkland James L. , Ellison‐Hughes Georgina M. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractAging leads to increased cellular senescence and is associated with decreased potency of tissue‐specific stem/progenitor cells. Here, we have done an extensive analysis of cardiac progenitor cells (CPCs) isolated from human subjects with cardiovascular disease, aged 32–86 years. In aged subjects (>70 years old), over half of CPCs are senescent (p16INK4A, SA‐β‐gal, DNA damage γH2AX, telomere length, senescence‐associated secretory phenotype [SASP]), unable to replicate, differentiate, regenerate or restore cardiac function following transplantation into the infarcted heart. SASP factors secreted by senescent CPCs renders otherwise healthy CPCs to senescence. Elimination of senescent CPCs using senolytics abrogates the SASP and its debilitative effect in vitro. Global elimination of senescent cells in aged mice (INK‐ATTAC or wild‐type mice treated with D + Q senolytics) in vivo activates resident CPCs and increased the number of small Ki67‐, EdU‐positive cardiomyocytes. Therapeutic approaches that eliminate senescent cells may alleviate cardiac deterioration with aging and restore the regenerative capacity of the heart.
Complex transboundary movements of marine megafauna in the Western Indian Ocean
Authors: Barkley A. N. , Gollock M. , Samoilys M. , Llewellyn F. , Shivji M. , Wetherbee B. , Hussey N. E. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractTransboundary marine species have an increased risk of overexploitation as management regimes and enforcement can vary among states. The complex geopolitical layout of exclusive economic zones (EEZs) in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) introduces the potential for migratory species to cross multiple boundaries, consequently a lack of scientific data could complicate regional management. In the current study, we highlight both the relative lack of spatial data available in the WIO, and the prevalence of transboundary movements in species that have previously been studied in the region. Five tiger sharks Galeocerdo cuvier were tracked with near real‐time positioning (SPOT) satellite tags to determine individual shark movements relative to EEZs within the WIO. Concurrently, a literature search was performed to identify all satellite telemetry studies conducted to date in the WIO for marine megafaunal species, and the results compared to global satellite telemetry effort. Finally, the satellite tracks of all marine species monitored in the WIO were extracted and digitized to examine the scale of transboundary movements that occur in the region. Tiger sharks exhibited both coastal and oceanic movements, with one individual crossing a total of eight EEZs. Satellite telemetry effort in the WIO has not matched the global increase, with only 4.7% of global studies occurring in the region. Species in the WIO remained within the EEZ in which they were tagged in only three studies, while all other species demonstrated some level of transboundary movement. This study demonstrates the lack of spatial data available for informed regional management in an area where transboundary movements by marine megafauna are highly prevalent. Without more dedicated funding and research, the rich biodiversity of the WIO is at risk of overexploitation from the diverse threats present within the various political regions.
Self‐reported affective biases, but not all affective performance biases, are present in depression remission
Authors: Cerny Brian M. , Stange Jonathan P. , Kling Leah R. , Hamlat Elissa J. , O'Donnell Lisa A. , Deveney Christen , Langenecker Scott A. 
Published: March 2019

ObjectiveIndividuals with active major depressive disorder (MDD) have shown affective biases in cognitive flexibility and memory, particularly for negatively valenced stimuli. We evaluated whether impairments in affective flexibility would remain even during remission (rMDD), potentially representing trait‐ or scar‐like effects of illness. Method: Participants completed the Emotion Card Sort Test (ECST), a measure of cognitive flexibility containing emotionally valenced stimuli, and the Emotion Word Stimulus Test (EWST), a measure of affective biases in delayed recall and recognition memory, and several self‐report measures.ResultsHealthy controls (HCs; n = 35) and individuals with rMDD (n = 93) did not differ on performance for any of the three word types on the ECST or EWT. However, individuals with rMDD demonstrated greater negative bias on EWT recognition trials relative to HCs (d = .36). On self‐report measures, individuals with rMDD exhibited greater levels of neuroticism, problems with attentional control, pessimistic attributional style, and negative automatic thoughts compared to HCs.ConclusionsThese results provide initial evidence that some performance, but not self‐reported, indices of affective bias may improve during remission from MDD. Results of this study could suggest that some components of affective bias may represent state feature of illness and others trait‐like risk or scar features.Practitioner points

This study suggests that self‐reported affective biases may persist in remission of major depressive disorder (rMDD).

Affective attentional biases and affective memory biases were not demonstrated in individuals with rMDD, with the exception of a bias for recognizing negatively versus neutrally valenced stimuli.

Cautions or limitations

A limitation of this study was its cross‐sectional design. Under ideal conditions, the same individuals would be studied in both the active and remitted phases of illness.

Another limitation of this study was the smaller number of healthy controls relative to individuals with rMDD.
How do pre‐existing normal faults influence rift geometry? A comparison of adjacent basins with contrasting underlying structure on the Lofoten Margin, Norway
Authors: Henstra Gijs Allard , Berg Kristensen Thomas , Rotevatn Atle , Gawthorpe Robert L. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractRecent studies of natural, multiphase rifts suggest that the presence of pre‐existing faults may strongly influence fault growth during later rift phases. These findings compare well with predictions from recent scaled analogue experiments that simulate multiphase, non‐coaxial extension. However, in natural rifts we only get to see the final result of multiphase rifting. We therefore do not get the chance to compare the effects of the same rift phase with and without pre‐existing structural heterogeneity, as we may in the controlled environment of a laboratory experiment. Here, we present a case study from the Lofoten Margin that provides a unique opportunity to compare normal fault growth with and without pre‐existing structural heterogeneity. Using seismic reflection and wellbore data, we demonstrate that the Ribban Basin formed during Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous rifting. We also show that the rift fault network of the Ribban Basin lacks a pre‐existing (Permian‐Triassic) structural grain that underlies the neighbouring North Træna Basin that also formed during the Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous. Being able to compare adjacent basins with similar histories but contrasting underlying structure allows us to study how pre‐existing normal faults influence rift geometry. We demonstrate that in Lofoten, the absence of pre‐existing normal faults produced collinear fault zones. Conversely, where pre‐existing faults are present, normal fault zones develop strong “zigzag” plan‐view geometries.
Developmental profile at initial presentation in children with infantile spasms
Authors: Sumanasena Samanmali P , Wanigasinghe Jithangi , Arambepola Carukshi , Sri Ranganathan Shalini , Muhandiram Eindrini 
Published: March 2019

AimTo describe the baseline developmental profile and influence of clinical and demographic factors on the developmental skills of infants diagnosed with infantile spasms.MethodNinety‐five infants (55 males, 40 females) newly diagnosed with infantile spasms were recruited for a cross‐sectional, longitudinal study. All infants underwent Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development assessments in the cognitive, receptive communication, expressive communication, and fine and gross motor developmental domains; they also underwent visual, auditory, and social behaviour assessments. Infants were categorized as ‘early’ (<6mo) or ‘late’ (≥6mo) presenters; if presented within 28 days, this was considered as ‘early presentation’, whereas a delay greater than 28 days was considered as a ‘delay in presentation’. Antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal risk factors were identified.ResultsOver 90% of infants showed impairment in all domains, with the majority having severe delay; 99% showed cognitive impairment. Delayed presentation was significantly associated with receptive communication delay (odds ratio [OR]=5.35; 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.05–27.32). Onset at 6 months or less influenced auditory (OR=2.8; 95% CI=1.16–6.8) and visual (OR=3.03; 95% CI=1.22–7.57) behaviours. Neonatal infections impacted both receptive (OR=1.12; 95% CI=1.04–1.2) and expressive communication (OR=1.08; 95% CI=1.02–1.14) delay. Neonatal seizures significantly influenced visual, auditory, and social impairments. Expressive communication and gross motor development shared common perinatal risk factors.InterpretationAdverse developmental status at presentation, associated with delayed presentation and neonatal risk factors should alert clinicians to the surveillance of at‐risk infants and seek out timely interventions.What this paper adds

Ninety per cent of infants showed impaired cognitive, communication, and motor skills at presentation.

Visual, auditory, and social behaviour impairments were significantly associated with perinatal risks.

Visual, auditory, and social behaviour impairments were significantly associated with neonatal seizures.
The impact of ultrasound and vacuum pack on quality properties of beef after modified atmosphere on display
Authors: Garcia‐Galicia Ivan Adrian , Huerta‐Jimenez Mariana , Morales‐Piñon Carolina , Diaz‐Almanza Sergio , Carrillo‐Lopez Luis Manuel , Reyes‐Villagrana Raul , Estepp Christopher , Alarcon‐Rojo Alma Delia 
Published: March 2019

AbstractBeef steaks (L. lumborum and Semitendinosus) were randomly assigned to one of three treatments: 1) No‐ultrasonicated; 2) 16 W/cm2 or 3) 28 W/cm2 ultrasonicated in vacuum bags (VAC). Later, steaks were also randomly packed in either VAC or modified atmosphere (MAP, 25–75%, CO2‐O2). After simulated retail display (SRD, 3°C, 12 h light) for 6 d, High‐intensity Ultrasound (HIU) increased redness and saturation on VAC meat (p < 0.05) and produced an increase on L. lumborum (p < 0.05) but not on Semitendinosus (p > 0.05) shear force. High concentrations of O2 in MAP increased loss of redness (2.83 vs. 2.13 MAP vs. VAC, respectively) and saturation (2.64 vs. 1.99, respectively) during SRD. MAP also increased L. lumborum shear force (4.4 vs. 3.2 kgf, respectively p < 0.001) and lipid oxidation (p < 0.001). HIU may be consider as a strategy to improve beef color on VAC. Moreover, high O2 concentrations on MAP should be used with caution for beef, because of a possible negative impact on oxidative stability and tenderness.Practical applicationsHigh intensity ultrasound on bovine Longissimus lumborum and Semitendinosus appears to be a promising method among the recent techniques for improving color of vacuum packed beef without a negative effect on pH and water holding capacity when applied to fresh meat. Hence, ultrasonication may be considered as a strategy to positively influence the acceptance of vacuum packed beef by final consumers.