bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Creativity and propitiousness in strategic decision making
Authors: Elbanna Said , Kapoutsis Ilias , Mellahi Kamel 
Published: October 2017

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the association between positive perceptions of politics (i.e. positive politics) and decision creativity and propitiousness (i.e. reaching unforeseen advantages while limiting unexpected problems). In addition, drawing from threat-rigidity effect theory the authors argue that such relationships will be resilient to external environmental threats and specifically macro-economic uncertainty.Design/methodology/approachThe database for the analyses consisted of 200 strategic decisions gathered from firms located in Dubai.FindingsPositive politics significantly influence decision creativity and propitiousness. Also, macro-economic uncertainty moderates this relationship.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough this research has tried to adopt a more neutral perspective on political behavior, much more work is required to better understand the role and implications of neutral politics in decision-making.Practical implicationsIf decision makers ensure that the concern for the organization’s welfare remains a priority over the self-serving motives of the actors, then politics can enhance decision success.Social implicationsThis paper challenges the long held conventional wisdom that politics in organizations are an important underlying cause of unethical practices, poor decisions and organizational ineffectiveness.Originality/valueThe findings serve to further the understanding of complexities involved in the relationships between political behavior and its consequences.
Oil companies, social responsibility and CSP: combining actions and profiles
Authors: Pündrich Aline Pereira 
Published: October 2017

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to focus on the influence of socio-economic and cultural factors and their influence on corporate social performance (CSP) (Clarkson, 1995) within developing and mature economies. It aims at identifying the characteristics of socially responsible actions within two contexts: France and Brazil.Design/methodology/approachBased on a case study methodology and a press database, this paper analyzes two oil companies, the French group Total SA, and the Brazilian company Petrobras.FindingsBy focusing on corporate social responsibility (CSR) actions in different socio-economic and cultural contexts, it was possible to identify a predominant CSP “proactivity” in both companies; observe a difference in CSR discourse and practice; note a heterogenic and composite CSR; and notice that companies do not choose their CSP posture, but are subjected to external classifications.Research limitations/implicationsThe analysis of only one company per socio-economic and cultural context belonging to the same field could be considered as a limitation, although it allows a deeper analysis of events within both organizations.Practical implicationsApprehending CSP within different contexts may help decision makers to better understand companies’ socially responsible postures and to observe the socio-economic and cultural factors that can influence them.Originality/valueThis paper highlights CSR practices and their CSP under different socio-economic and cultural perspectives for a more comprehensive understanding of factors that motivate and direct the actions of big corporate organizations.
Organizational antecedents of job embeddedness
Authors: Nguyen Vinh Q. , Taylor G. Stephen , Bergiel Erich 
Published: October 2017

PurposeA recent major development in the turnover literature is the introduction of the job embeddedness (JE) construct. Although it has been shown to impact organizational outcomes such as voluntary turnover, there is very limited research on how JE develops or its generalizability. In an effort to begin addressing this gap, this paper aims to investigate a range of presumed organizational antecedents of JE in the context of Vietnam.Design/methodology/approachA written survey questionnaire was used to collect data from employees in a state-owned company in Hanoi, Vietnam. Of the 473 survey questionnaires distributed to company employees, a total of 292 were determined usable surveys, producing an effective response rate of 61.7 per cent.FindingsThe results indicated that organizational rewards, growth opportunities and procedural justice directly influence JE. In addition, perceived organizational support was found to mediate the relationships between these organizational factors and JE.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature on both perceived organizational support and JE. In addition, this study is the first to empirically test the relationships among these two constructs and other organizational variables in the country of Vietnam.
Effect of cold vapour treatment on geometric accuracy of fused deposition modelling parts
Authors: Garg Ashu , Bhattacharya Anirban , Batish Ajay 
Published: October 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of low-cost chemical vapour treatment process on geometric accuracy and surface roughness of different curved and freeform surfaces of fused deposition modelling (FDM) specimens build at different part building orientations.

Design/methodology/approach
Parts with different primitive and curved surfaces are designed and modelled to build at three different part orientations along X orientation (vertical position resting on side face), Y orientation (horizontal position resting on base) and Z orientation (upright position). Later, the parts are post-processed by cold vapours of acetone. Geometric accuracy and surface roughness are measured both before and after the chemical treatment to investigate the change in geometric accuracy, surface roughness of FDM parts.

Findings
The results indicate that surface roughness is reduced immensely after cold vapour treatment with minimum variation in geometric accuracy of parts. Parts build vertically over its side face (X orientation) provides the overall better surface finish and geometric accuracy.

Originality/value
The present study provides an approach of post-built treatment for FDM parts and observes a significant improvement in surface finish of the components. The present approach of post-built treatment can be adopted to enhance the surface quality as well as to achieve desired geometric accuracy for different primitive, freeform/curved surfaces of FDM samples suitable for functional components as well as prototypes.
Investigating impact of five build parameters on the maximum flexural force in FDM specimens – a definitive screening design approach
Authors: Luzanin Ognjan , Guduric Vera , Ristic Ivan , Muhic Simon 
Published: October 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of five key build parameters – layer thickness, deposition angle, infill, extrusion speed and extrusion temperature, and their interactions – on the maximum flexural force in specimens which are made of polylactic acid (PLA).

Design/methodology/approach
Through a previous study on the flexural properties of PLA specimens, a statistically significant effect of layer thickness was indicated, requiring further experimentation to establish the values of quadratic term in the model, as well as to perform optimization. Instead of performing a conventional Central Composite Design, a novel, definitive screening design (DSD) was used as statistical method. DSD allowed the reduction of the number of runs required for optimization while minimizing aliasing.

Findings
Significance of deposition angle and infill as main effects was established. Moreover, significant two-way interactions between infill/layer thickness and infill/extrusion speed were detected and discussed. The optimization procedure showed that minimum level of deposition angle, maximum levels of extrusion speed and infill and near mid-level of layer thickness yield maximum flexural force.

Research limitations/implications
In this study, the three levels of infill were 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3, which corresponds to 10, 20 and 30 per cent of infill, respectively. In everyday practice, infill is usually kept within this range since it allows time-efficiency, i.e. significant reduction of build time. Though, unsurprisingly, higher infill is positively correlated with flexural strength, this study provides practical directions for optimal selection of other key parameters when working with low infill values.

Social implications
Optimal 3D printing with low infill can contribute to lower material waste and pollution, while PLA plastic’s biodegradability remains high on the environment protection agenda.

Originality/value
According to available literature, no previous studies have investigated the FDM extrusion of PLA material using a combination of low infill, deposition angle, layer thickness, extrusion speed and extrusion temperature.
PZ Wilmar and palm oil expansion to West Africa
Authors: Murcia Maria Jose , Timko Joleen 
Published: October 2017

Synopsis
In 2014, PZ Wilmar announced a new oil palm business worth $650 million in Cross River State, which would aggressively expand Nigeria’s palm oil production. In July 2015, a year after the plan was announced, a report jointly released by Friends of the Earth US and Environmental Rights Action Nigeria alleged that Wilmar was not complying with Nigerian laws, and accused them of human rights violations, environmental destruction, fraud, and land grabbing. The multifaceted nature of the “Cross River State crisis” permits “close-ups” from different vantage points to analyze the economic, environmental, social, and governance implications of palm oil expansion from a corporate sustainability perspective.

Research methodology
The case was researched utilizing secondary data, all materials are readily available to the public. There is no disguise of any actual person or entity and no relationship between the authors and the organizations or individuals mentioned in the case.

Relevant courses and levels
The case is best used at graduate level. It is very well suited for a MBA-level sustainability, business and society, or corporate social responsibility, or business ethics courses.

Theoretical bases
The case is grounded on the stakeholder theory, yet offering a fresh perspective, leveraging on the uniqueness of the Nigerian context. The authors argue that, while the assessment of the stakeholder salience of environmental groups operating in Nigeria might be different vis-à-vis other countries with sounder institutional environments, the normative question on whether the company should address these claims persists. The authors also draw from the social movements literature and bring forth the idea that the characteristics of the Nigerian context may jeopardize the prospects of success of adversarial tactics such as the issuing of lawsuits and extensive media exposure, which have been deemed effective elsewhere.
Early sex differences in central arterial wave reflection are mediated by different timing of forward and reflected pressure waves
Authors: Zaniqueli Divanei , Baldo Marcelo Perim , Sartório Carmem Luiza , de Sá cunha Roberto , de Oliveira Alvim Rafael , Mill José Geraldo 
Published: October 2017

SummaryNon‐invasive assessment of central arterial pulse wave augmentation has been proved to be useful in predicting cardiovascular adverse events. Previous studies have shown that pre‐pubescent girls had greater central augmentation pressure compared with height‐matched boys. This study sought to investigate which factors contribute to the body height‐independent sexual differences in central arterial wave reflection observed in childhood. This cross‐sectional study involved 819 children and adolescents (6‐18 years of age) of both sexes. Phenotypes of central haemodynamic were obtained by radial applanation tonometry. Heart rate corrected augmentation index (Aix@75) was greater in girls compared with boys (2.9 ± 10.7 vs −1.7 ± 12.9%,P < .001) as well as the central augmented pressure (cAP; 1.3 ± 3.3 vs 0.1 ± 3.8 mm Hg,P < .001), even adjusting for age, heart rate and body height. Left ventricular ejection duration (ED) was longer (320 ± 26 vs 314 ± 24 ms,P = .004) and time to inflection point (Tr) was shorter in girls (139 ± 14 vs 141 ± 21 ms,P = .014). The reduction of Aix@75 with increasing body height was steeper in boys (−0.499 ± 0.030 vs −0.428 ± 0.036%/cm,P < .001) as well as the reduction ofcAPwith increasing body height (−0.108 ± 0.010 vs −0.066 ± 0.013 mm Hg/cm,P < .001). Body height‐independent sexual differences observed in the pulse wave reflection indices from early adolescence were mediated by different timing of forward and reflected pressure waves.
The path from social origins to top jobs: social reproduction via education
Authors: Sullivan Alice , Parsons Samantha , Green Francis , Wiggins Richard D. , Ploubidis George 
Published: October 2017

AbstractThis paper provides a comprehensive account of the way in which cognitive and educational attainment mediate the link between social origins and elite social class destinations in mid‐life. Using the 1970 British Cohort Study (BCS70), we assess the roles of a range of pathways through which educational advantage may lead to occupational attainment: cognitive development; private and selective secondary schools; school level qualifications; and higher education, including institution and field of study. Whereas past research has shown a residual direct effect of social origins on class destinations, we find that, once a sufficiently detailed picture of educational attainment is taken into account, education fully explains the link between social origins and top social class destinations. In contrast, the gap between men and women in achieving top social class positions is in no part accounted for by education.
Personal Identification of Deceased Persons: An Overview of the Current Methods Based on Physical Appearance
Authors: Caplova Zuzana , Obertova Zuzana , Gibelli Daniele M. , De Angelis Danilo , Mazzarelli Debora , Sforza Chiarella , Cattaneo Cristina 
Published: October 2017

AbstractThe use of the physical appearance of the deceased has become more important because the available antemortem information for comparisons may consist only of a physical description and photographs. Twenty‐one articles dealing with the identification based on the physiognomic features of the human body were selected for review and were divided into four sections: (i) visual recognition, (ii) specific facial/body areas, (iii) biometrics, and (iv) dental superimposition. While opinions about the reliability of the visual recognition differ, the search showed that it has been used in mass disasters, even without testing its objectivity and reliability. Specific facial areas being explored for the identification of dead; however, their practical use is questioned, similarly to soft biometrics. The emerging dental superimposition seems to be the only standardized and successfully applied method for identification so far. More research is needed into a potential use of the individualizing features, considering that postmortem changes and technical difficulties may affect the identification.
Ridge Width Correlations between Inked Prints and Powdered Latent Fingerprints
Authors: De Alcaraz‐Fossoul Josep , Barrot‐Feixat Carme , Zapico Sara C. , Mancenido Michelle , Broatch Jennifer , Roberts Katherine A. , Carreras‐Marin Clara , Tasker Jack 
Published: October 2017

AbstractA methodology to estimate the time of latent fingerprint deposition would be of great value to law enforcement and courts. It has been observed that ridge topography changes as latent prints age, including the widths of ridges that could be measured as a function of time. Crime suspects are commonly identified using fingerprint databases that contain reference inked tenprints (flat and rolled impressions). These can be of interest in aging studies as they provide baseline information relating to the original (nonaged) ridges’ widths. In practice, the age of latent fingerprints could be estimated following a comparison process between the evidentiary aged print and the corresponding reference inked print. The present article explores possible correlations between inked and fresh latent fingerprints deposited on different substrates and visualized with TiO2. The results indicate that the ridge width of flat inked prints is most similar to fresh latent fingerprints, and these should be used as the comparison standard for future aging studies.
Residual Renal Function in Hemodialysis and Inflammation
Authors: de Sequera Patricia , Corchete Elena , Bohorquez Lourdes , Albalate Marta , Perez‐Garcia Rafael , Alique Matilde , Marques María , García‐Menéndez Estefanya , Portolés José , Ramirez Rafael 
Published: October 2017

AbstractResidual renal function (RRF) has an important effect on uremic toxin clearance, on volume control, on quality of life, and on mortality. In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), microinflammation with an increased percentage of CD14+/CD16++ inflammatory monocytes has been reported, even with no clinical evidence of inflammation. No correlation has been established between these and RRF in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Our objective was to assess the relationship between RRF and the inflammatory parameters in HD patients. Cross‐sectional observational study was carried out on 69 adult patients on chronic HD for at least 6 months, from which demographic, analytic and HD‐technique data were collected and the following were measured: (i) RRF with average urea and creatinine clearance ((CCr + CU)/2) in 24‐h urine (if >1 mL/min and diuresis >100 mL/day, RRF was considered); (ii) Inflammation through biochemical parameters (C‐reactive protein, β2 microglobulin, albumin) and monocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood. The average age was 70.9 [40–88] years old; 38 (55.1%) were male; and 25 (36.2%) were diabetic. 43.5% (30/69) presented RRF, with an average of ((CCr + CU)/2): 1.8 (2.6) mL/min and diuresis: 454.5 (569) mL /24 h. Patients with RRF presented lower concentrations of C‐reactive protein (6.2 vs 21.4 mg/L) (P = 0.038) and a lower percentage of non‐classical CD14+/CD16++ monocytes (14.6 vs. 28.3%, P = 0.02). In our study, patients with RRF present lower concentrations of inflammatory parameters, which is another reason why its preservation is an essential objective in HD.
Addition of Novel Biomarkers for Predicting All‐Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality in Prevalent Hemodialysis Patients
Authors: Yamashita Kazuomi , Mizuiri Sonoo , Nishizawa Yoshiko , Shigemoto Kenichiro , Doi Shigehiro , Masaki Takao 
Published: October 2017

AbstractNovel biomarkers might improve the prediction of mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients. We simultaneously measured the levels of conventional and novel biomarkers [serum N‐terminal pro‐brain natriuretic peptide (NT‐proBNP), intact fibroblast growth factor‐23 (FGF23), β2‐microglobulin (β2MG), cystatin C, and high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein (hsCRP)] in 307 prevalent Japanese HD patients. There were 66 all‐cause deaths, and 25 cardiovascular (CV) deaths during 2 years, which were assessed using Cox models and concordance (C)‐statistics. The addition of NT‐proBNP alone (P < 0.05) or NT‐proBNP, hsCRP, and β2MG as a panel (C‐statistics: 0.834 vs. 0.776, P < 0.01) to a conventional risk model composed of age, diabetes, and the serum albumin level significantly improved the prediction of 2‐year all‐cause mortality, and the addition of NT‐proBNP and hsCRP as a panel to a conventional risk model composed of age significantly improved the prediction of 2‐year CV mortality (P < 0.05) in Japanese prevalent HD patients. Neither FGF23 nor cystatin C improved mortality prediction.
Disseminated tuberculosis masquerading as a presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Li Justin C.‐H. , Fong Warren , Wijaya Limin , Leung Ying Y. 
Published: October 2017

AbstractTuberculosis (TB) infection is the endemic in Asia‐Pacific region. Miliary TB is a disseminated form which may present similarly as autoimmune conditions. Here we describe a 17‐year‐old girl who had miliary TB with manifestations mimicking new‐onset systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) including oral ulcers, serositis, cytopenia, proteinuria and raised autoantibody titers. Complex associations between SLE and TB are highlighted. High index of clinical suspicion for TB infection is needed upon presentations resembling immune diseases like SLE.
TOR‐mediated regulation of metabolism in aging
Authors: Antikainen Henri , Driscoll Monica , Haspel Gal , Dobrowolski Radek 
Published: October 2017

SummaryCellular metabolism is regulated by the mTOR kinase, a key component of the molecular nutrient sensor pathway that plays a central role in cellular survival and aging. The mTOR pathway promotes protein and lipid synthesis and inhibits autophagy, a process known for its contribution to longevity in several model organisms. The nutrient‐sensing pathway is regulated at the lysosomal membrane by a number of proteins for which deficiency triggers widespread aging phenotypes in tested animal models. In response to environmental cues, this recently discovered lysosomal nutrient‐sensing complex regulates autophagy transcriptionally through conserved factors, such as the transcription factors TFEB and FOXO, associated with lifespan extension. This key metabolic pathway strongly depends on nucleocytoplasmic compartmentalization, a cellular phenomenon gradually lost during aging. In this review, we discuss the current progress in understanding the contribution of mTOR‐regulating factors to autophagy and longevity. Furthermore, we review research on the regulation of metabolism conducted in multiple aging models, including Caenorhabditis elegans, Drosophila and mouse, and human iPSCs. We suggest that conserved molecular pathways have the strongest potential for the development of new avenues for treatment of age‐related diseases.
Rapid prioritization of alien plants for eradication based on climatic suitability and eradication feasibility
Authors: Renteria Jorge L. , Rouget Mathieu , Visser Vernon 
Published: October 2017

AbstractIdentifying which introduced species have the greatest potential for establishment, spread and impact is critical for prioritizing pre‐ and post‐border control. Using species distribution modelling and existing species locations we assessed the establishment risk based on the climatic suitability areas of 25 plant species listed as eradication targets under South African regulations. To improve confidence, three bioclimatic models were used to predict the potential distribution of each species. This information was combined with the number of localities and the “eradication feasibility syndromes” in a scoring‐categorical system to rank the species. Three management groups were identified. Group “A” includes species with medium‐high establishment risk and higher likelihood to be eradicated, these species should be a priority for eradication. Group “B” includes species with a medium‐low establishment risk but given the low number of known population and the species characteristics, eradication is likely to be feasible. Finally species in group “C” scored a medium‐high establishment risk but the eradication would be difficult due to the high number of known localities. This ranking provides a rapid method to prioritize the management towards the eradication of new potential invasive plant species in the country combining the establishment risk, known number of localities and the inferred eradication success.