bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Generation Y consumers’ buying behaviour in fashion apparel industry: a moderation analysis
Authors: Valaei Naser , Nikhashemi S.R. 
Published: August 2017

Purpose
The advent of media and technology has led to growing inclination among Generation Y (Gen-Y) consumers towards diverse fashion influences and they tend to dress either to fit in with their peers or to articulate self-identity and conform to the society. This trend has become a fashion dilemma and the purpose of this paper is to leverage on this matter by investigating the factors influencing the Gen-Y consumers’ attitude and purchase intention towards fashion apparel.

Design/methodology/approach
A sample of 250 respondents is used to assess the measurement and structural models, by applying a partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach.

Findings
The results indicate that brand and self-identity are the factors that most shape Gen-Y consumers’ attitudes towards fashion apparel. Furthermore, brand, style, price, and social identity are the most influential factors of Gen-Y consumers’ purchase intention for fashion apparels. The findings also show that style, price, country of origin, and social identity are not relevant to Gen-Y consumers’ attitudes towards fashion apparel, and that country of origin and self-identity do not have any relationship with the Gen-Y consumers’ purchase intention.

Originality/value
This study is among the few attempts to investigate the Gen-Y consumers’ buying behaviour of fashion apparel based on the theory of planned behaviour, optimal distinctiveness theory, and social identity theory. PLS-multi-group analysis reveals that age, gender, and income are moderating variables of several proposed structural relationships.
Corporate social responsibility: comparing different models
Authors: Lyra Franciane Reinert , Barbosa De Souza Maria José , Verdinelli Miguel Angel , Lana Jeferson 
Published: August 2017

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present theoretical investigation into two corporate social responsibility (CSR) models proposed by Schwartz and Carroll (2003, 2008).Design/methodology/approachA descriptive study was conducted using a quantitative approach with 200 visitors. Data analysis involved, first, a factor analysis and, subsequently, a canonical analysis.FindingsThe results reveal that there is indeed the characteristic of convergence on the CSR dimensions, as well as confirm the correlation between the two models.Research limitations/implicationsThis is a single case study wherein data cannot be generalized and there is a lack, so far, of a specific measure scale for the VBA (value, balance and accountability) model.Practical implicationsThe results can contribute to studies on the development of CSR scales directed toward consumers, particularly tourist companies in emerging countries, as well as a guidance for managers in planning socially responsible actions and achieving legitimacy of their consumers.Originality/valueStudies on CSR from customers’ standpoint are still scarce in developing countries, and the existing ones do not use reliable measure scales, based on theoretical models and adapted to the features of this audience. The present paper helps this discussion by considering the perspective of an emerging market for the first time.
What drives employees to participate in corporate volunteering programs?
Authors: Sekar Srinivasan , Dyaram Lata 
Published: August 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine how some of the key aspects of employee motivation and their perception of volunteering programs impact their participation in corporate volunteering. Specifically, this study argues that employee’s self-oriented motives to significantly influence employee participation than other-oriented motives. Similarly, this study also hypothesized that the corporate volunteering program characteristics to significantly relate to employee participation in corporate volunteering.

Design/methodology/approach
The data were collected from 461 employee volunteers representing various industries across four different locations in India. A self-reported method was used to collect the data by administering the questionnaires.

Findings
The structural equation modeling results indicate that other-oriented motives (altruistic) and characteristics of corporate volunteering programs to significantly predict employee participation in corporate volunteering and self-oriented motives did not show significance in predicting employee participation.

Research limitations/implications
Results suggest that employee participation in volunteering is a function of not merely employee motivation but also how the volunteering programs are conceptualized and implemented.

Originality/value
This research study moves beyond mere role of employee motives analysis and considered the role of characteristics of corporate volunteering programs to impact employee volunteering behavior. Further, it highlights there is a differential impact of self- and other-oriented motives in predicting employee participation.
Women in the boardroom and their impact on climate change related disclosure
Authors: Hossain Mohammed , Farooque Omar Al , Momin Mahmood Ahmed , Almotairy Obaid 
Published: August 2017

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the relationship between gender diversity and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) score/index. Specifically, the study describes extant research on theoretical perspectives, and the impact of women on corporate boards (WOBs) on carbon emission issues in the global perspective.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses the carbon disclosure scores of the CDP from 2011 to 2013 (inclusive). A total observation for the three-year periods is 1,175 companies. However, based on data availability for the model, the sample size totals 331 companies in 33 countries with firms in 12 geographical locations. The authors used a model which is estimated using the fixed-effects estimator.FindingsThe outcomes of the study reveal that there is a positive relationship between gender diversity (WOB) and carbon disclosure information. In addition to establishing a relationship between CDP score and other control variables, this study also found a relationship with Board size, asset size, energy consumption and Tobin’s Q, which is common in the existing literature.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitations of the study mostly revolve around samples and the time period. To further test the generalizability and cross-sectional validity of the outcomes, it is suggested that the proposed framework be tested in more socially responsible firms.Practical implicationsThere are increasing pressures for WOBs from diverse stakeholders, such as the European Commission, national governments, politicians, employer lobby groups, shareholders, Fortune and Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) rankings and best places for women to work lists. The study offers insights to policy makers implementing gender quota legislation.Originality/valueThe study has important implications for putting into practice good corporate governance and, in particular, gender diversity. The outcomes of the analyses advocate that companies that included women directors and had a smaller board size may expect to achieve a higher level of carbon emission performance and to voluntarily disclose the level of carbon information assessment requested by the CDP.
The small RNA ReaL: a novel regulatory element embedded in the Pseudomonas aeruginosa quorum sensing networks
Authors: Carloni Sara , Macchi Raffaella , Sattin Sara , Ferrara Silvia , Bertoni Giovanni 
Published: August 2017

SummaryThe small RNA ReaL of the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been characterized. Our results indicate that ReaL contributes to P. aeruginosa virulence. In the Galleria mellonella infection model, reaL gene deletion resulted in decreased virulence, while ReaL overexpression resulted in a hyper‐virulent phenotype. We also demonstrate that ReaL is embedded in the P. aeruginosa quorum sensing (QS) with the role of linking las to pqs systems. We show that ReaL is negatively regulated by the las regulator LasR and impacts positively the synthesis of the pqs quinolone signal PQS by a positive post‐transcriptional effect on the pqsC gene. Perturbations of ReaL levels affect pyocyanin synthesis, biofilm formation and swarming motility, processes that are known to be influenced by PQS synthesis. In addition to being regulated by LasR, ReaL is also responding to infection relevant cues that P. aeruginosa can experience in mammalian hosts such as temperature and oxygen availability. Furthermore, ReaL shows a growth phase‐dependent pattern of expression, being up‐regulated in stationary phase, due to the activity of the alternative σ factor RpoS. Together, these regulations of ReaL expression are expected to contribute to the fine co‐modulation of PQS synthesis and, ultimately, virulence.
Locational disadvantage and the spatial distribution of government expenditure on urban infrastructure and services in metropolitan Sydney (1988–2015)
Authors: Wiesel Ilan , Liu Fanqi , Buckle Caitlin 
Published: August 2017

AbstractProvision of public services by state governments rather than municipalities is considered an important urban governance factor preventing deeper levels of socio‐spatial inequality in Australian cities. The paper examines the spatial patterns of investment by the New South Wales state government in a wide range of services and infrastructure in metropolitan Sydney over 28 budget years from 1988/89 to 2015/16. We examined the relationship between volume and type of investment in infrastructure and services, and considered a local area's socioeconomic characteristics, distance from the central business district, and designation as a strategic site in metropolitan plans. Despite an overall redistributive approach favouring relatively disadvantaged areas, the most disadvantaged suburbs in metropolitan Sydney had significantly lower levels of investment. When funding was directed to the most disadvantaged suburbs, it was often in the form of new social housing development, reinforcing both the concentration of poverty and disadvantage in resource access. The findings suggest that this is a case of under‐investment by the state government in areas already populated by disadvantaged communities rather than a market‐driven process whereby disadvantaged households move into poorly resourced neighbourhoods.
Validation of 走肖爲王: Can insects write letters on leaves?
Authors: Seo Woong , Lee Bora , Choi In‐Su , Min Kyung‐Jin 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThe Annals of the Joseon Dynasty report that large‐scale reformations undertaken by Jungjong, 11th king of the Joseon dynasty, were stopped after Kwang‐Jo Cho was slandered and subsequently executed. Reportedly, a party opposing the reformations wrote a phrase “走肖爲王” on a leaf in the palace by using sugary water; subsequently, insects ingested the sugary parts of leaf and the phrase was left behind. The phrase “走肖爲王” means “Cho will become king” and Jungjong accepted the phrase as a warning sign from heaven that Cho was attempting a coup d'état. Although there are several historical records that report such insect writing, it has not been determined whether creating a phrase on a leaf by using insects is possible. In a field study conducted on Gwanak Mountain, Korea, we tested whether writing letters on leaves by insects is possible. The results showed no sign of selective insect ingestion creating the form of a letter on a leaf after sugary water was applied. There is a high possibility that 走肖爲王 incident was fictional; particularly when considering the complexity of the phrase and the life history and behavior of insects.
Does paying service providers by results improve recovery outcomes for drug misusers in treatment in England?
Authors: Jones Andrew , Pierce Matthias , Sutton Matt , Mason Thomas , Millar Tim 
Published: August 2017

AbstractAimTo compare drug recovery outcomes in commissioning areas included in a ‘payment by results’ scheme with all other areas.DesignObservational and data linkage study of the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System, Office for National Statistics mortality database and Police National Computer criminal records, for 2 years before and after introduction of the scheme. Pre–post controlled comparison compared outcomes in participating versus non‐participating areas following adjustment for drug use, functioning and drug treatment status.SettingDrug services in England providing publicly funded, structured treatment.ParticipantsAdults in treatment (between 2010 and 2014): 154 175 (10 716 in participating areas, 143 459 non‐participating) treatment journeys in the 2 years before and 148 941 (10 012 participating, 138 929 non‐participating) after the introduction of the scheme.InterventionScheme participation, with payment to treatment providers based on patient outcomes versus all other areas.MeasurementsRate of treatment initiation; waiting time (> or < 3 weeks); treatment completion; and re‐presentation; substance use; injecting; housing status; fatal overdose; and acquisitive crime.FindingsIn participating areas, there were relative decreases in rates of: treatment initiation [difference‐in‐differences odds ratio (DID OR) = 0.17, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.14, 0.21]; treatment completion (DID OR = 0.60, 95% CI = 0.53, 0.67); and treatment completion without re‐presentation (DID OR = 0.63, 95% CI = 0.52, 0.77) compared with non‐participating areas. Within treatment, relative abstinence (DID OR = 1.50, 95% CI = 1.30, 1.72) and non‐injecting (DID OR = 1.32, 95% CI = 1.10, 1.59) rates were improved in participating areas. No significant changes in mortality, recorded crime or housing status were associated with the scheme.ConclusionDrug addiction recovery services in England that are commissioned on a payment‐by‐results basis tend to have lower rates of treatment initiation and completion but higher rates of in‐treatment abstinence and non‐injecting than other services.
Silicon Micropore‐Based Parallel Plate Membrane Oxygenator
Authors: Dharia Ajay , Abada Emily , Feinberg Benjamin , Yeager Torin , Moses Willieford , Park Jaehyun , Blaha Charles , Wright Nathan , Padilla Benjamin , Roy Shuvo 
Published: August 2017

AbstractExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support system that circulates the blood through an oxygenating system to temporarily (days to months) support heart or lung function during cardiopulmonary failure until organ recovery or replacement. Currently, the need for high levels of systemic anticoagulation and the risk for bleeding are main drawbacks of ECMO that can be addressed with a redesigned ECMO system. Our lab has developed an approach using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication techniques to create novel gas exchange membranes consisting of a rigid silicon micropore membrane (SμM) support structure bonded to a thin film of gas‐permeable polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). This study details the fabrication process to create silicon membranes with highly uniform micropores that have a high level of pattern fidelity. The oxygen transport across these membranes was tested in a simple water‐based bench‐top set‐up as well in a porcine in vivo model. It was determined that the mass transfer coefficient for the system using SµM‐PDMS membranes was 3.03 ± 0.42 mL O2 min−1 m−2 cm Hg−1 with pure water and 1.71 ± 1.03 mL O2 min−1 m−2 cm Hg−1 with blood. An analytic model to predict gas transport was developed using data from the bench‐top experiments and validated with in vivo testing. This was a proof of concept study showing adequate oxygen transport across a parallel plate SµM‐PDMS membrane when used as a membrane oxygenator. This work establishes the tools and the equipoise to develop future generations of silicon micropore membrane oxygenators.
Retrospective cohort study shows that the risks for retinopathy of prematurity included birth age and weight, medical conditions and treatment
Authors: Ali Aliaa A. , Gomaa Nancy A.S. , Awadein Ahmed R. , Al‐Hayouti Huda H. , Hegazy Ahmed I. 
Published: August 2017

AbstractAimThis study described the characteristics and risk factors of neonates who developed retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and severe treatable ROP in two Egyptian neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).MethodsThis retrospective cohort study comprised 108 preterm neonates who were screened for ROP after being admitted to the two NICUs run by Cairo University Hospital from June 2014 to May 2015. Patients were examined using digital fundus photography and indirect ophthalmoscopy was performed if ROP was detected.ResultsRetinopathy of prematurity occurred in 75 patients. Late‐onset sepsis, ventilation and hypercapnia were independently associated with ROP. Patients who developed severe treatable ROP had a younger gestational age (GA) than patients who did not develop ROP or developed mild or moderate ROP (29 weeks, range 27–33 weeks versus 32 weeks, range 28–36 weeks, p = 0.002) and a lower birthweight (1200 g, range 980–1590 g versus 1460 g, range 770–2475 g, p = 0.029). The risk factors associated with severe treatable ROP included the duration of admission, the duration of incubator oxygen, late‐onset sepsis, intraventricular haemorrhage, total parenteral nutrition and the duration of caffeine citrate therapy.ConclusionThis study showed that the risks for ROP were wide‐ranging and included GA and weight, medical conditions and treatment.
Utilization of porcine in vitro‐produced parthenogenetic embryos for co‐transfer with vitrified and warmed embryos
Authors: Nakamura Yoshiyuki , Kikuchi Kazuhiro 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThe present study was conducted to evaluate the possibility of using in vitro‐produced parthenogenetic (PA) embryos for co‐transfer with morulae that had been collected in vivo and cryopreserved. The proportion of PA blastocysts (20.5%) was higher than that of their in vitro fertilization (IVF) counterparts (16.6%). Although there were no differences in morphology or diameter between the two groups, the number of cells in early PA blastocysts after in vitro culture for 6 days was lower than for IVF blastocysts (25.7 and 30.4 cells, respectively), and the number in recovered PA blastocysts was also smaller than that in recovered IVF blastocysts (37.4 and 50.2 cells, respectively). When 10 morulae warmed after vitrification were co‐transferred with 10 PA blastocysts (total 20 embryos) to the uterus of five recipients, the rates of pregnancy and farrowing did not differ, but the average period until spontaneous abortion tended to be longer relative to the control (when 20 morulae were transferred). These data suggest that in vitro‐produced PA embryos offer the possibility of assisted pregnancy for cryopreserved embryos; further experiments will be needed to confirm the beneficial effect of this approach on piglet production.
In vivo and in vitro palatability testing of a new paediatric formulation of valaciclovir
Authors: Bastiaans Diane E. T. , Immohr Laura I. , Zeinstra Gertrude G. , Strik‐Albers Riet , Pein‐Hackelbusch Miriam , van der Flier Michiel , de Haan Anton F. J. , Boelens Jaap Jan , Lankester Arjan C. , Burger David M. , Warris Adilia 
Published: August 2017

AimsThe palatability of a new paediatric formulation of valaciclovir was assessed in children and their parents: non‐inferiority of the new paediatric formulation (test formulation) compared to the reference formulation was investigated.MethodsIn vivo palatability testing was performed in a randomized, two‐period, multicentre, cross‐over study. Children and their parents scored the liking of the new paediatric valaciclovir formulation and the reference formulation on a 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS). To support formulation development and palatability testing, electronic tongue measurements were applied.ResultsThe electronic tongue measurement indicated taste‐masking capabilities for three different formulations in the developmental phase. A glycerol‐based formulation was further tested and compared to the reference formulation prepared out of crushed and suspended tablets. The mean difference (95% CI) in VAS scores between both formulations, as indicated by the children (n = 20), was 2.4 (−8.5, 13) mm, in favour of the new paediatric valaciclovir formulation. The mean (95% CI) difference in VAS scores indicated by the parents (n = 20) was −0.9 (−12, 9.8) mm.ConclusionThe palatability of the new paediatric valaciclovir formulation was considered non‐inferior to the reference formulation prepared out of crushed tablets. We were able to optimize the study design and number of children to be included in the palatability testing by using electronic tongue measurements.
Suboptimal cotrimoxazole prophylactic concentrations in HIV‐infected children according to the WHO guidelines
Authors: Pressiat Claire , Mea‐Assande Veronique , Yonaba Caroline , Treluyer Jean‐Marc , Dahourou Désiré‐Lucien , Amorissani‐Folquet Madeleine , Blanche Stéphane , Eboua François , Ye Diarra , Lui Gabrielle , Malateste Karen , Zheng Yi , Leroy Valeriane , Hirt Déborah ,   for the MONOD Study Group
Published: August 2017

AimsA clinical study was conduct in HIV‐infected children to evaluate the prophylactic doses of cotrimoxazole [sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and trimethoprim (TMP)] advised by the WHO.MethodsChildren received lopinavir‐based antiretroviral therapy with cotrimoxazole prophylaxis (200 mg of SMX/40 mg of TMP once daily). A nonlinear mixed effects modelling approach was used to analyse plasma concentrations. Factors that could impact the pharmacokinetic profile were investigated. The model was subsequently used to simulate individual exposure and evaluate different administration schemes.ResultsThe cohort comprised 136 children [average age: 1.9 years (range: [0.7–4]), average weight: 9.5 kg (range: [6–16.3])]. A dose per kg was justified by the significant influence of implementing an allometrically scaled body size covariate on SMX and TMP pharmacokinetics. SMX and TPM clearance were estimated at 0.49 l h−1/9.5 kg and 3.06 l h−1/9.5 kg, respectively. The simulated exposures obtained after administration of oral dosing recommended by the WHO for children from 10 to 15 kg were significantly lower than in adults for SMX and TMP. This could induce a reduction of effectiveness of cotrimoxazole. Simulations show that regimens of 30 mg kg−1 of SMX and 6 mg kg−1 of TMP in the 5–10 kg group and 25 mg kg−1 of SMX and 5 mg kg−1 of TMP in the 10–15 kg group are more suitable doses.ConclusionsIn this context of high prevalence of opportunistic infections, a lower exposure to cotrimoxazole in children than adults was noted. To achieve comparable exposure to adults, a dosing scheme per kg was proposed.