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Transferring acquisition knowledge – sources, directions and outcomes
Authors: Öberg Christina 
Published: April 2017

PurposeThe literature has described knowledge transfer in terms of how companies advance their merger and acquisition activities through experience. This indicates a knowledge transfer from one acquisition to the next, with the acquiring party being the carrier of such knowledge. The present paper aims to add to this view through pointing out how knowledge on how to acquire and how to integrate, follows also from other parties and their experiences. The paper discusses and classifies sources, directions and outcomes of knowledge transfer on acquisitions from a stakeholder point of view. Focus is on external stakeholders and knowledge is divided between knowledge on acquiring and knowledge on integrating, thus dealing with the pre- and post-merger stages of acquisitions.Design/methodology/approachThe paper adopts a multiple case study research design to illustrate its point. While the individual acquisitions are interconnected through the acquirer or acquired party being the same company, indications are that knowledge on how, when and what party to acquire and how to integrate (degree, direction, timing and function) follows from external stakeholders and their previous experiences.FindingsThe findings suggest that knowledge on acquiring follows from general knowledge on sector levels, while specific parties – including customers, competitors and the acquired party – are the sources of knowledge on integration. Knowledge on acquiring is imitative, while knowledge on integrating rests more on the external stakeholders’ failures.Originality/valueThe paper provides a research design contribution to acquisition studies, as most such studies adopt a quantitative, secondary data approach. The main contribution is though the focus on external stakeholders as sources of knowledge on acquiring and integrating. The previous literature seems to suggest that it is the experience accumulated through the acquirer’s previous acquisitions that provides the acquisition knowledge. The paper’s perspective, which includes several external stakeholders, provides a rather unique piece of research on stakeholders in mergers and acquisitions.
Political skill, participation in decision-making and organizational commitment
Authors: Thompson Geir , Buch Robert , Kuvaas Bård 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
Research has demonstrated that political skill is associated with leadership effectiveness. However, the field still lacks understanding of how political skill makes leaders more effective. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the political skill literature by investigating a specific mechanism through which political skill may relate to follower commitment.

Design/methodology/approach
The study population was drawn from 148 supervisors and 988 subordinates from top, middle and operational levels in the business organizations.

Findings
Structural equation model analysis showed that political skill was positively related to Participation in decision making (PDM) and PDM was positively related to organizational commitment (OC). Furthermore, political skill indirectly predicted OC via PDM. In addition, the direct relationship between political skill and OC was not significant, suggesting “full” mediation. Finally, politically skilled leaders’ desire to encourage followers to participate in decision making was amplified by their ability to build strong, beneficial alliances and coalitions, resulting in increased social capital and even greater influence.

Practical implications
Involving subordinates in decision processes is likely to inspire trust and confidence, promote credibility, help develop a favorable relationship with the leader and enhance pride of participation in the organization.

Originality/value
The findings in the present study are of great importance for future research on political skill. It may change the approach for testing the validity of the theory by focusing on influence tactics. This approach will, in the authors’ view, constitute the future research avenue for research on political skill.
Factors affecting cultural intelligence and its impact on job performance
Authors: Jyoti Jeevan , Kour Sumeet 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of social intelligence (SQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ) on cultural intelligence (CQ) and to further examine the mediating role played by cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) in the relationship between CQ and job performance. Furthermore, the role played by experience and perceived social support between CQ and CCA has also been assessed.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from 342 managers working in nationalized banks in J&K (India). Exploratory factor analysis was used for scale purification. Data were validated using confirmatory factor analysis and hypotheses have been tested through structural equation modeling.

Findings
The study reveals that EQ and SQ significantly affect CQ. In addition, CCA mediates the relationship between CQ and job performance. Finally, perceived social support and experience moderates the relationship between CQ and CCA. The implications and limitations of the study have also been discussed.

Research limitations/implications
The study is cross-sectional in nature. The study has been carried out in the Indian cultural context, which can be extended to other Asian countries.

Practical implications
The study enhances the knowledge about CQ as an effective intercultural competency. Organization can use the CQ scale as a selection tool.

Originality/value
This study empirically examined the relationship between the predictors and the outcomes of CQ. Further, the study examines the moderated mediation effect of the interaction of CQ and experience and CQ and perceived social support through CCA on job performance.
Internalized stigma in psoriasis: A multicenter study
Authors: Alpsoy Erkan , Polat Mualla , FettahlıoGlu‐Karaman Bilge , Karadag Ayse Serap , Kartal‐Durmazlar Pelin , YalCın Basak , Emre Selma , Didar‐Balcı Didem , Bilgic‐Temel Asli , Arca Ercan , Koca Rafet , Gunduz Kamer , Borlu Murat , Ergun Tulin , Dogruk‐Kacar Seval , Cordan‐Yazici Ayca , Dursun Pınar , BilgiC Ozlem , Gunes‐Bilgili Serap , Sendur Neslihan , Baysal Ozge , Halil‐Yavuz Ibrahim , Yagcioglu Gizem , Yilmaz Ertan , Kavuzlu Ufuk , Senol Yesim 
Published: April 2017

AbstractInternalized stigma is the adoption of negative attitudes and stereotypes of the society regarding a person's illness. It causes decreased self‐esteem and life‐satisfaction, increased depression and suicidality, and difficulty in coping with the illness. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the internalized stigma state of psoriatic patients and to identify the factors influencing internalized stigma. The secondary aim was to identify the correlation of internalized stigma with quality of life and perceived health status. This multicentre, cross‐sectional study comprised 1485 patients. There was a significant positive correlation between mean values of Psoriasis Internalized Stigma Scale (PISS) and Psoriasis Area and Severity Index, Body Surface Area, Dermatological Life Quality Index and General Health Questionnaire‐12 (P < 0.001 in all). Lower percieved health score (P = 0.001), early onset psoriasis (P = 0.016), family history of psoriasis (P = 0.0034), being illiterate (P < 0.001) and lower income level (P < 0.001) were determinants of high PISS scores. Mean PISS values were higher in erythrodermic and generalized pustular psoriasis. Involvement of scalp, face, hand, genitalia and finger nails as well as arthropathic and inverse psoriasis were also related to significantly higher PISS scores (P = 0.001). Our findings imply that psoriatic patients experience high levels of internalized stigma which are associated with psoriasis severity, involvement of visible body parts, genital area, folds or joints, poorer quality of life, negative perceptions of general health and psychological illnesses. Therefore, internalized stigma may be one of the major factors responsible from psychosocial burden of the disease.
Retrospective evaluation of factors influencing successful skin grafting for patients with skin cancer of the foot
Authors: Goto Hiroyuki , Yoshikawa Shusuke , Mori Keita , Otsuka Masaki , Omodaka Toshikazu , Yoshimi Kosuke , Yoshida Yuichi , Yamamoto Osamu , Kiyohara Yoshio 
Published: April 2017

AbstractSkin grafting is a simple method for reconstruction of a large defect on the foot. Although skin grafting on the foot sometimes fails, it is not clear what factors influence the success rate of skin grafting. We analyzed data for 71 patients with skin cancer of the foot who underwent reconstruction of defects with skin grafting. The factors we evaluated were success rate of skin grafting, weight‐bearing or non‐weight‐bearing area, immediate or delayed reconstruction, and whether a tie‐over bolster was used or not. The success rates were higher in patients with lesions in non‐weight‐bearing areas than in patients with lesions in weight‐bearing areas and in patients who underwent delayed reconstruction than in patients who received immediate reconstruction. On the other hand, the use of a tie‐over bolster did not improve the success rate. In conclusion, delayed reconstruction is desirable if the lesion is located in a weight‐bearing area.
Progressive Responses to Populism: A Polanyian Critique of Liberal Discourse
Authors: Yarrow David 
Published: April 2017

AbstractThis article explores the recent rise of populist politics from the perspective of Karl Polanyi's theory of the ‘double movement’. It firstly introduces Polanyi's understanding of interwar populism, and relates this to his broader critique of liberal economic thought. This framework is then used to analyse three prominent explanations for populism which emerged in the wake of the UK's 2016 EU referendum: globalisation; cultural reaction; and social media. I show how each of these explanations exogenises contemporary populist movements, narrating them as something external to the liberal economic restructuring pursued globally since the 1980s. Failing to diagnose adequately the causes of contemporary populist movements, which lie in this utopian attempt to treat labour as a commodity, they cannot support an intellectually coherent progressive response to Brexit. Finally, I outline a political agenda centred on labour de‐commodification, which could directly address populist grievances and reclaim the discourse of ‘taking back control’ for the left.
Lethal Bentazone Intoxication – A Report of Two Cases
Authors: Škavić Petar , Duraković Zijad , Nestić Marina 
Published: April 2017

AbstractThis study presents two cases of lethal bentazone poisonings, their clinical presentation, the course of the disease and the autopsy findings. The first is a 50‐year‐old male who had sprayed corn with a solution of bentazone and was admitted to the hospital with sweating, fever, nausea, vomiting of aqueous and hemorrhagic content, and bloody, watery stools. He was treated according to the symptoms including extracorporeal hemodialysis, but eventually suffered from multiorgan failure (acute respiratory failure, acute liver failure, coagulopathy, acute renal failure, metabolic acidosis, and gastrointestinal bleeding) and died 11.35 h after admittance. The cause of death was probable bentazone intoxication. The second case, also a male, aged 49 who committed suicide by ingesting a bentazone solution. He was transferred to the hospital prostrated and cyanotic and died 14.15 h after admittance despite all efforts by the hospital staff. The cause of death was acute bentazone intoxication.
Spatiotemporal Variability of Snow Depletion Curves Derived from SNODAS for the Conterminous United States, 2004‐2013
Authors: Driscoll Jessica M. , Hay Lauren E. , Bock Andrew R. 
Published: April 2017

AbstractAssessment of water resources at a national scale is critical for understanding their vulnerability to future change in policy and climate. Representation of the spatiotemporal variability in snowmelt processes in continental‐scale hydrologic models is critical for assessment of water resource response to continued climate change. Continental‐extent hydrologic models such as the U.S. Geological Survey National Hydrologic Model (NHM) represent snowmelt processes through the application of snow depletion curves (SDCs). SDCs relate normalized snow water equivalent (SWE) to normalized snow covered area (SCA) over a snowmelt season for a given modeling unit. SDCs were derived using output from the operational Snow Data Assimilation System (SNODAS) snow model as daily 1‐km gridded SWE over the conterminous United States. Daily SNODAS output were aggregated to a predefined watershed‐scale geospatial fabric and used to also calculate SCA from October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2013. The spatiotemporal variability in SNODAS output at the watershed scale was evaluated through the spatial distribution of the median and standard deviation for the time period. Representative SDCs for each watershed‐scale modeling unit over the conterminous United States (n = 54,104) were selected using a consistent methodology and used to create categories of snowmelt based on SDC shape. The relation of SDC categories to the topographic and climatic variables allow for national‐scale categorization of snowmelt processes.
Applying the multistate capture–recapture robust design to characterize metapopulation structure
Authors: Chabanne Delphine B. H. , Pollock Kenneth H. , Finn Hugh , Bejder Lars 
Published: April 2017

SummaryPopulation structure must be considered when developing mark–recapture (MR) study designs as the sampling of individuals from multiple populations (or subpopulations) may increase heterogeneity in individual capture probability. Conversely, the use of an appropriate MR study design which accommodates heterogeneity associated with capture occasion varying covariates due to animals moving between ‘states’ (i.e. geographic sites) can provide insight into how animals are distributed in a particular environment and the status and connectivity of subpopulations.The multistate closed robust design (MSCRD) was chosen to investigate: (i) the demographic parameters of Indo‐Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) subpopulations in coastal and estuarine waters of Perth, Western Australia; and (ii) how they are related to each other in a metapopulation. Using 4 years of year‐round photo‐identification surveys across three geographic sites, we accounted for heterogeneity of capture probability based on how individuals distributed themselves across geographic sites and characterized the status of subpopulations based on their abundance, survival and interconnection.MSCRD models highlighted high heterogeneity in capture probabilities and demographic parameters between sites. High capture probabilities, high survival and constant abundances described a subpopulation with high fidelity in an estuary. In contrast, low captures, permanent and temporary emigration and fluctuating abundances suggested transient use and low fidelity in an open coastline site.Estimates of transition probabilities also varied between sites, with estuarine dolphins visiting sheltered coastal embayments more regularly than coastal dolphins visited the estuary, highlighting some dynamics within the metapopulation.Synthesis and applications. To date, bottlenose dolphin studies using mark–recapture approach have focussed on investigating single subpopulations. Here, in a heterogeneous coastal–estuarine environment, we demonstrated that spatially structured bottlenose dolphin subpopulations contained distinct suites of individuals and differed in size, demographics and connectivity. Such insights into the dynamics of a metapopulation can assist in local‐scale species conservation. The MSCRD approach is applicable to species/populations consisting of recognizable individuals and is particularly useful for characterizing wildlife subpopulations that vary in their vulnerability to human activities, climate change or invasive species.
Altered white matter integrity in adults with autism spectrum disorder and an IQ >100: a diffusion tensor imaging study
Authors: Nickel K. , Tebartz van Elst L. , Perlov E. , Endres D. , Müller G. T. , Riedel A. , Fangmeier T. , Maier S. 
Published: April 2017

ObjectiveWhite matter (WM) alterations have been reported in children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In particular, impaired connectivity of limbic structures may be related to social deficits. Heterogeneous findings could be explained in terms of differences in sample characteristics and methodology. In this context, non‐syndromic forms might differ substantially in WM structure from secondary ASD forms.MethodIn an attempt to recruit a homogeneous study sample, we included adults with high‐functioning ASD and an IQ > 100 to decrease the influence of syndromic forms being often associated with cognitive deficits. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) was performed in 30 participants with ASD and 30 pairwise‐matched controls. Fractional anisotropy (FA) and mean diffusivity (MD) as surrogate imaging markers for WM integrity were calculated.ResultsWe found a significant FA decrease in the ASD group in the genu and body of the corpus callosum (CC). Increased MD was detected in the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (sACC).ConclusionThe finding of decreased WM integrity in the genu of the CC is in line with earlier studies reporting a decreased number of interhemispheric fibers in the frontal lobe of ASD. Alterations in the sACC might be associated with ‘Theory of mind’ deficits.
The association of sleep disturbances with endocrine and perceived stress reactivity measures in male employees
Authors: Jackowska Marta , Fuchs Reinhard , Klaperski Sandra 
Published: April 2017

Evidence on the relationship between stress reactivity and sleep is conflicting. This study examined the association between disturbed sleep and perceived and endocrine stress reactivity independently of age, body mass index (BMI), and chronic stress. One hundred and twenty middle‐aged men were exposed to the Trier Social Stress Test for Groups. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Perceived Stress Reactivity Scale were used to assess sleep and perceived stress reactivity, respectively. Endocrine stress reactivity was examined by assessing salivary cortisol levels. Regression analyses showed that men with disturbed sleep had blunted overall cortisol responses (b = −18.246, p = .044), but the association did not survive adjustment for age, BMI, and chronic stress. In contrast, poor sleep was associated with heightened perceived stress reactivity independently of age and BMI (b = 0.235, p = .005), but additional adjustment for chronic stress attenuated the relationship and only chronic stress remained a significant predictor of perceived stress reactivity (b = 0.470, p < .001). Cortisol and perceived stress reactivity were uncorrelated. In summary, our study indicates associations between sleep disturbances and stress reactivity were not independent of BMI and chronic stress levels, and endocrine and perceived stress reactivity were dissociated.
Adrenomedullin 2/intermedin: a putative drug candidate for treatment of cardiometabolic diseases
Authors: Zhang Song‐Yang , Xu Ming‐Jiang , Wang Xian 
Published: April 2017

Adrenomedullin (ADM) 2/intermedin (IMD) is a short peptide that belongs to the CGRP superfamily. Although it shares receptors with CGRP, ADM and amylin, ADM2 has significant and unique functions in the cardiovascular system. In the past decade, the cardiovascular effect of ADM2 has been carefully analysed. In this review, progress in understanding the effects of ADM2 on the cardiovascular system and its protective role in cardiometabolic diseases are summarized.Linked ArticlesThis article is part of a themed section on Spotlight on Small Molecules in Cardiovascular Diseases. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v175.8/issuetoc
Glycogen phosphorylase inhibition improves beta cell function
Authors: Nagy Lilla , Márton Judit , Vida András , Kis Gréta , Bokor Éva , Kun Sándor , Gönczi Mónika , Docsa Tibor , Tóth Attila , Antal Miklós , Gergely Pál , Csóka Balázs , Pacher Pal , Somsák László , Bai Péter 
Published: April 2017

Background and PurposeGlycogen phosphorylase (GP) is the key enzyme for glycogen degradation. GP inhibitors (GPi‐s) are glucose lowering agents that cause the accumulation of glucose in the liver as glycogen. Glycogen metabolism has implications in beta cell function. Glycogen degradation can maintain cellular glucose levels, which feeds into catabolism to maintain insulin secretion, and elevated glycogen degradation levels contribute to glucotoxicity. The purpose of this study was to assess whether influencing glycogen metabolism in beta cells by GPi‐s affects the function of these cells.Experimental ApproachThe effects of structurally different GPi‐s were investigated on MIN6 insulinoma cells and in a mouse model of diabetes.Key ResultsGPi treatment increased glycogen content and, consequently, the surface area of glycogen in MIN6 cells. Furthermore, GPi treatment induced insulin receptor β (InsRβ), Akt and p70S6K phosphorylation, as well as pancreatic and duodenal homeobox 1(PDX1) and insulin expression. In line with these findings, GPi‐s enhanced non‐stimulated and glucose‐stimulated insulin secretion in MIN6 cells. The InsRβ was shown to co‐localize with glycogen particles as confirmed by in silico screening, where components of InsR signalling were identified as glycogen‐bound proteins. GPi‐s also activated the pathway of insulin secretion, indicated by enhanced glycolysis, mitochondrial oxidation and calcium signalling. Finally, GPi‐s increased the size of islets of Langerhans and improved glucose‐induced insulin release in mice.Conclusion and ImplicationsThese data suggest that GPi‐s also target beta cells and can be repurposed as agents to preserve beta cell function or even ameliorate beta cell dysfunction in different forms of diabetes.Linked ArticlesThis article is part of a themed section on Inventing New Therapies Without Reinventing the Wheel: The Power of Drug Repurposing. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v175.2/issuetoc