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Premartensitic transition and relevant magnetic effects in Ni50Mn34In15.5Al0.5 alloy
Authors: Wu Yuqin , Guo Shaopu , Yu Shuyun , Cheng Hui , Wang Ruilong , Xiao Haibo , Xu Lingfang , Xiong Rui , Liu Yong , Xia Zhengcai , Yang Changping 
Published: May 2016

AbstractResistance measurement, in situ optical microscopic observation, thermal and magnetic measurements have been carried out on Ni50Mn34In15.5Al0.5 alloy. The existence of a pronounced premartensitic transition prior to martensitic transition can be characterized by microstructure evolution as well as exothermic peak and smooth decrease of resistance and magnetization with obvious hysteresis over a wide temperature range upon cooling. Consequently, the alloy undergoes two successive magneto-structural transitions consisting of premartensitic and martensitic transitions. Magnetoelastic coupling between magnetic and structural degrees of freedom would be responsible for the appearance of premartensitic transition, as evinced by the distinct shift of transitions temperatures to lower temperature with external applied field of 50 kOe. The inverse premartensitic transition induced by magnetic field results in large magnetoresistance and contributes to the enhanced inverse magnetocaloric effect through enlarging the peak value and temperature interval of magnetic entropy change ΔSm.
Notch signalling regulates asymmetric division and inter-conversion between lgr5 and bmi1 expressing intestinal stem cells
Authors: Srinivasan Tara , Than Elaine Bich , Bu Pengcheng , Tung Kuei-Ling , Chen Kai-Yuan , Augenlicht Leonard , Lipkin Steven M. , Shen Xiling 
Published: May 2016

AbstractRapidly cycling LGR5+ intestinal stem cells (ISCs) located at the base of crypts are the primary driver of regeneration. Additionally, BMI1 expression is correlated with a slow cycling pool of ISCs located at +4 position. While previous reports have shown interconversion between these two populations following tissue injury, we provide evidence that NOTCH signaling regulates the balance between these two populations and promotes asymmetric division as a mechanism for interconversion in the mouse intestine. In both in vitro and in vivo models, NOTCH suppression reduces the ratio of BMI1+/LGR5+ ISCs while NOTCH stimulation increases this ratio. Furthermore, NOTCH signaling can activate asymmetric division after intestinal inflammation. Overall, these data provide insights into ISC plasticity, demonstrating a direct interconversion mechanism between slow- and fast-cycling ISCs.
Smooth and flat phase-locked Kerr frequency comb generation by higher order mode suppression
Authors: Huang S.-W. , Liu H. , Yang J. , Yu M. , Kwong D.-L. , Wong C. W. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractHigh-Q microresonator is perceived as a promising platform for optical frequency comb generation, via dissipative soliton formation. In order to achieve a higher quality factor and obtain the necessary anomalous dispersion, multi-mode waveguides were previously implemented in Si3N4 microresonators. However, coupling between different transverse mode families in multi-mode waveguides results in periodic disruption of dispersion and quality factor and consequently causes perturbation to dissipative soliton formation and amplitude modulation to the corresponding spectrum. Careful choice of pump wavelength to avoid the mode crossing region is thus critical in conventional Si3N4 microresonators. Here, we report a novel design of Si3N4 microresonator in which single-mode operation, high quality factor and anomalous dispersion are attained simultaneously. The novel microresonator is consisted of uniform single-mode waveguides in the semi-circle region, to eliminate bending induced mode coupling and adiabatically tapered waveguides in the straight region, to avoid excitation of higher order modes. The intrinsic quality factor of the microresonator reaches 1.36 × 106 while the group velocity dispersion remains to be anomalous at −50 fs2/mm. With this novel microresonator, we demonstrate that broadband phase-locked Kerr frequency combs with flat and smooth spectra can be generated by pumping at any resonances in the optical C-band.
Size‐controlled synthesis of silver nanoparticles from silver mirror reaction in toluene
Authors: Wang Xin , Zhao Zhe , Ou Dingrong , Tu Baofeng , Cui Daan , Wei Xuming , Cheng Mojie 
Published: May 2016

Size‐controlled silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) with a size of 2–15 nm have been synthesised from silver (Ag) mirror reaction in toluene, which refers to reduction of Ag precursor (Ag–dodecylamine complexes solution) by acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) in the presence of oleic acid (OLA). In this synthesis, the size of Ag NPs was finely tuned by just varying the Ag precursor concentrations (cAg). The addition of OLA can play an important role in stabilising the emerging Ag nuclei. With the OLA/Ag molar ratio at 3:1, the adsorption layer of enough OLA on the surface of the emerging Ag nuclei prevented the direct contact between Ag+ ions and Ag nuclei, and Ag nuclei grew up to their final size by the aggregation mechanism.
Doing translation history and writing a history of translation: the main issues and some examples concerning Portuguese culture
Authors: Seruya Teresa 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
Within Translation Studies, much research has been conducted under “the specific viewpoint [history] applied to the variety of material objects that share the label ‘translation’”. Moreover, the historical viewpoint responds to readers’ expectations: be it a case study or a theoretical discussion, some historical background is demanded by accepted academic standards. It is part of a required context. However, a different issue emerges when the project of a history of translation in a particular country is to be reflected upon. My concern will be meta-historiographical in nature. Indeed, one of the main hurdles to be cleared is the use of some recurrent concepts in traditional historiography, such as “fact” and “event,” “change,” “progress” or “period.” To what extent are they appropriate in translation history? Additionally, the narrative form implicit in history writing has to be tackled, as it implies a great deal of selection and exclusion, and above all questions of sequence and causation which are at the core of historical thought. The discussion of the above mentioned concepts will be illustrated with examples from Portuguese translation history.
A case of Ignatzschineria bacteraemia in an unconscious man from the Netherlands
Authors: Heddema Edou , Janssen Frank , Westreenen Harro van 
Published: May 2016

Introduction:

Ignatzschineria species were previously known as Schineria species and are well known inhabitants of the larvae of the parasitic fly Wohlfahrtia magnifica.

Case presentation:
We report a case of Ignatzschineria species bacteraemia in a Dutch patient with a wound infested with maggots.

Conclusion:
In the past, these bacteria have been isolated from Wohlfahrtia magnifica, a fly not indigenous to The Netherlands. Other fly larvae such as the blowfly larvae probably infested the wound and harboured this Ignatzschineria strain which subsequently caused this bacteraemia. A two-week course of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid was given with good clinical response.
Probing structural chirality with high-energy synchrotron radiation
Authors: Dyadkin Vadim , Wright Jon , Pattison Philip , Chernyshov Dmitry 
Published: May 2016

The absolute structure has been determined for MnSi with data collected using synchrotron radiation withE= 78.3 keV (0.158 Å). At this energy, the resonant scattering contribution from MnSi is very small (f′Mn= −0.0397,f′′Mn= 0.0385,f′Si = −0.0197,f′′Si= 0.0027), but the large number of observed Bijvoet differences together with a wideQrange make absolute structure determination possible. A comparison with the data collected atE= 18 keV (0.68 Å) (f′Mn= 0.2858,f′′Mn= 0.6739,f′Si= 0.0653,f′′Si= 0.0646) for the same crystal shows the correctness of the absolute structure measured at the higher energy. A similar data collection has also been done atE= 65.3 keV (0.19 Å) for a single crystal of Fe0.7Co0.3Si with known absolute structure. In all cases, the absolute structure was correctly determined by analysing the statistical distribution of the chirality measure. Statistical descriptors of the refinements, the Flack parameter and the distribution of Parsons quotients are discussed for all presented experiments.
Monitoring and evaluating disaster risk management capacity
Authors: Scott Zoe , Wooster Kelly , Few Roger , Thomson Anne , Tarazona Marcela 
Published: May 2016

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to focus on improving the monitoring and evaluation of DRM capacity development initiatives.

Design/methodology/approach
– The paper first explores the complexities and challenges presented in the literature, before using empirical data from a research project in six countries (Ethiopia, Pakistan, Myanmar, Philippines, Haiti and Mozambique) to discuss current approaches to M
&
E of DRM capacity strengthening interventions.

Findings
– This is generally an area of technical weakness in the initiatives studied, with poor understanding of terminology, little attention to outcomes or impact and few independent evaluations. The need for greater inclusion of participants in M
&
E processes is identified and one programme from the fieldwork in Mozambique is presented as a case study example.

Originality/value
– The paper ends by presenting a unique M
&
E framework developed for use by DRM programmes to track the outcomes of their interventions and ultimately raise standards in this area.
Competing paradigms of flood management in the Scottish/English borderlands
Authors: Cook Brian , Forrester John , Bracken Louise , Spray Christopher , Oughton Elizabeth 
Published: May 2016

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore how flood management practitioners rationalise the emergence of sustainable flood management. Key to this analysis are differences rooted in assumptions over what flood management is and should do.Design/methodology/approach– The popularity of natural flood management offers a case with which to explore how a dominant framing persists and how individuals at the government-public interface negotiate different visions of future flood management. The authors draw on the perceptions of flood experts, elucidating a deep hold amongst a professional community “grounded” in science and economics, but also their desire to innovate and become more open to innovative practices.Findings– The authors show how the idea of “sustainable” and “natural” flood management are understood by those doing flood management, which is with reference to pre-existing technical practices.Research limitations/implications– This paper explores the views of expert decision making, which suffers from challenges associated with small sample size. As such, the findings must be tempered, but with recognition for the influence of a small group of individuals who determine the nature of flood management in Scotland.Practical implications– The authors conclude that, in the context of this study, a technical framing persists by predetermining the criteria by which innovative techniques are judged.Originality/value– Broadly, these findings contribute to debates over the evolution of flood management regimes. This recognises the importance of events while also emphasising the preparations that shape the context and norms of the flood management community between events.
Assessing the benefits of organized voluntary emergency services
Authors: Bachner Gabriel , Seebauer Sebastian , Pfurtscheller Clemens , Brucker Anja 
Published: May 2016

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to reveal the benefits of organized voluntary emergency services (OVES) in the case of flood events, since such information is mostly not available, but needed to analyze the total effects of disasters and respective responses. Moreover, the efficient allocation of scarce public resources for emergency and risk management should be based on empirical data.

Design/methodology/approach
– Based on a qualitative framework describing the benefits of OVES, the authors develop different tools for monetizing tangible as well as intangible benefits and apply them for case studies in Austria.

Findings
– The benefits of volunteer efforts for emergency management cannot be monetized easily, since they are often of intangible character. Nevertheless, we show that the benefits of OVES could be substantial.

Research limitations/implications
– As the authors analyze case studies, the results cannot be directly transferred to other regions, but illustrate the empirical dimension of the benefits of OVES. Further research should be undertaken to assess the benefits of avoided losses by OVES using single-object data.

Practical implications
– Since many emergency service institutions are involved during/after natural hazards, data availability and exchange should be improved. Objective decisions for investment in emergency services should be based on data of recent hazard events and case studies.

Originality/value
– The paper develops a toolbox to evaluate the benefits of OVES and is thus highly valuable for emergency managers, which are responsible for deploying volunteers and non-volunteers in emergency management.
Embedding the ethos of codes of ethics into corporate South Africa: current status
Authors: Mpinganjira Mercy , Roberts-Lombard Mornay , Wood Greg , Svensson Göran 
Published: May 2016

PurposeThis study aims to examine and describe ways that organisations in corporate South Africa try to embed ethos of corporate codes of ethics in their organisations.Design/methodology/approachThe study followed a quantitative research approach. The target population was the top 500 companies operating in the corporate sector by revenue. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from 222 company secretaries and heads/managers responsible for ethics in the companies.FindingsThe findings show that the majority of companies have regulations that can help promote ethics ethos. The most prevalent artefact in the area of regulation was found to be conduct of ethical audits. Training was found to be the most prevalent artefact under staff support.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was limited to large organisations in South Africa. The findings can thus not be generalised to include small- and medium- sized businesses which make up the largest segment of all businesses in South Africa.Practical implicationsThe research provides information that can be used to compare companies operating in different contexts on practices that help promote corporate ethics quality. It provides business managers with information that they can use to evaluate and benchmark their companies on practices that help promote the ethos of corporate codes of ethics.Originality/valueThe study is the first of its kind to examine how organisations go about institutionalising codes of ethics in South Africa. The findings can be used by all sectors of South African business as a point of reference in their efforts aimed at embedding the ethos of ethics in their respective organisations.
Organisational capabilities and the long-term survival of new technology-based firms
Authors: Löfsten Hans 
Published: May 2016

PurposeThis study aims to analyse organisational capabilities among new technology-based firms (NTBFs) and examine how these capabilities are linked to the firms’ long-term survival.Design/methodology/approachThe study leverages a data set of 131 NTBFs located at 16 incubators in Sweden. The first part of the analysis seeks suitable organisational capabilities as determinants of firm survival. The second part is a statistical analysis. The organisational capabilities comprise six variables concerning business experience, financing and international markets.FindingsThe study comprises two data collections, with the first data collection being conducted in 2005, and the second in 2014. The survival rate for these firms was 55 per cent according to their respective annual reports in 2013. First, this study showed that the logistic regression model that included the three organisational capabilities is significant. Second, one variable is significant at the variable level: business experience. In addition, the control variable firm size is also significant.Originality/valueFurther empirical research in this area is required as the current research on organisational capabilities is quite limited and mainly conceptual in nature. Very few related studies focus on NTBFs and their survival. This study demonstrates a significant logistic regression model to determine links between organisational capabilities and firm survival.
Industry-specific CSR: analysis of 20 years of research
Authors: Dabic Marina , Colovic Ana , Lamotte Olivier , Painter-Morland Mollie , Brozovic Silvana 
Published: May 2016

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to analyze the literature on industry-specific corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a multiple-keyword search, the authors identified 302 articles reporting on such practices, published in 99 different academic journals between 1995 and 2014. These articles were analyzed to map the CSR literature, identify which industries have been under greater scrutiny and distinguish trends in the most researched industries.

Findings
The authors’ findings indicate that the CSR studies are very unevenly distributed and that the issues studied and the methods used vary widely across industries. The authors also map this field of study and propose suggestions on where research on industry-specific CSR should go in the future.

Originality/value
The first extensive, systematic analysis of the industry-specific CSR literature is provided. The current research adds value to the literature by highlighting the key issues investigated, as well as those that require further inquiry.
Effect of women’s migration on urban children’s health in India
Authors: K Anil Kumar , S Reshmi R , N Hemalatha 
Published: May 2016

Purpose– In India, the number of migrants to urban areas is increasing over time. Unlike in earlier years where male migration was prominent, recent trend shows an increasing trend of female and family migration. As migration and health status are highly correlated, the nature of relationship deserves greater attention from researchers. Although literature on internal migration in India is abundant, little attention is given to the research on the effect of migration on the health status of children. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approach– The present paper, based on National Family Health Survey 3 data, examines the health status of migrant and non-migrant children in the urban areas of India.Findings– Distribution according to social and demographic characteristics is disadvantageous for urban children who are born to migrant women. As seen from various child health indicators, urban children’s health in general and the health situation of migrant women’s children in particular leaves much to be desired. Pattern of migration tends to have an impact on child health in urban areas; children of women who migrate from rural areas are in an adverse position. Duration of migration has a negative influence on health status of urban children. Overall, it was found that migration status of mothers has an independent effect on child health outcomes; children of migrant mothers have a lower health status.Originality/value– This paper fulfills the need to study the health status of migrant and non-migrant children in the urban areas of India.
Success factors and criteria in the management of international development projects
Authors: Bayiley Yitbarek Takele , Teklu Getachew Kahsay 
Published: May 2016

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to analyze the results of a survey that aims to explore and identify the European Union (EU) Development Cooperation project success factors and criteria and explain the relationship between the critical success factors (CSFs) and project success as perceived by the project managers and team members of the organizations participated in the survey.

Design/methodology/approach
– The research followed interpretive research philosophy, abductive approach, survey as a strategy, a cross-sectional time horizon and questionnaire as data collection instrument. It also employed exploratory design to identify CSFs and explanatory design to explain relationships between success factors and project success. Both primary and secondary data were used to gather data. Unstructured interviews were conducted with the project team members of EU delegation to Ethiopia, government organizations and NGOs while the secondary sources of data included extensive review of literature.

Findings
– Using principal component analysis the study identified a specific set of four CSFs for projects funded by EU: intellectual capital, sound project case, key manpower competency and effective stakeholder engagement. Moreover, the descriptive statistics of the survey highlighted five critical success variables: clear policy of donors and recipient government, strong local ownership of project, effective consultation during planning, high motivation and interest, and compatible rules and procedures. The study ranked relevance, impact, effectiveness, sustainability, and efficiency according to their level of importance by the participants of the survey.

Research limitations/implications
– The research is temporally, spatially, and contextually delimited to EU funded projects from the period 2010 to 2014 that are completed and still ongoing. Moreover, the current study focusses only on aid projects funded by EU in Ethiopia which might limit its generalizability into ID projects in developing countries funded by bodies other than EU such as World bank, United Nations and its different bodies, African Union, Japanese government to mention some.

Social implications
– The current study has clearly identified intellectual capital which covers social capital as the most important success factor for projects funded by EU in Ethiopia. Accordingly, the study underscored the importance of securing continuous support from all stakeholders and holding effective consultations of stakeholders during planning, implementation and closing phases of EU funded projects.

Originality/value
– The study identified new CSFs specific to projects funded by EU and the incompatibility in the perceived importance of project success criteria among different stakeholders implicating differences in the priority they set.