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Effect of religiosity on the decision to participate in a boycott
Authors: Dekhil Fawzi , Jridi Hajer , Farhat Hana 
Published: April 2017

PurposeThis research aims to analyze the effects of religiosity on the decision to participate in a boycott and the effect of a boycott on attitudes toward the boycotted brand. It also aims to measure the moderating effect of brand loyalty on the different models the authors discuss.Design/methodology/approachAn experiment involving 165 Tunisian individuals during a call for a boycott of products of the Coca-Cola Company, which supports the Israeli army against Palestine, was conducted. Data analyses were conducted via two principal stages using SPSS 20.0 and Smart PLS 2.0.FindingsThe findings show that degree of religiosity was one of the antecedents of decision to participate in a boycott, and this decision has a negative effect on the attitude toward the brand being boycotted. The paper also has been able to show that brand loyalty moderates the relation of the present model. It diminishes the effect of religiosity on boycotting.Research limitations/implicationsAmong the limits of the study is the fact that the authors relied on the investigation of only one product/brand (namely, Coca-Cola). In addition, the samples subjected to inquiry by the authors were chosen for their convenience.Practical implicationsBesides, the presentation of boycotted products in stores has a negative effect on the sales of the surrounding “non-boycotted” products (Friedman, 1999a). The authors note here that marketers can derive huge benefits from the exploration of boycott, for many reasons. The company must insist on the satisfaction and trust of their consumers, which are the bases of the loyalty. They must define the marketing strategy to increase the loyalty. This will diminish the effect of religiosity on the decision to participate in the boycott.Social implicationsThe results allow us to assert that the decision to participate in a boycott has a negative effect on the attitude of the consumer and on the brand to be boycotted. Investigating the moderating effect of loyalty on the relation between religiosity and the decision to participate in a boycott is very interesting.Originality/valueThis research has shown that religiosity has a positive effect on boycotting. Also, it was found that a boycott has a negative effect on attitudes toward the boycotted brand. Therefore, brand loyalty moderates negatively the effect of religiosity on the decision to participate in the boycott and moderates the effect of the boycott on brand attitude.
A dynamic model for nozzle clog monitoring in fused deposition modelling
Authors: Tlegenov Yedige , Wong Yoke San , Hong Geok Soon 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one of the most popular additive manufacturing processes, and is widely used for prototyping and fabricating low-cost customized parts. Current FDM machines have limited techniques to monitor process conditions to minimize process errors, such as nozzle clogging. Nozzle clogging is one of the most significant process errors in current FDM machines, and may cause serious consequences such as print failure. This paper aims to present a physics-based dynamic model suitable for monitoring nozzle clogging in FDM machines.

Design/methodology/approach
Liquefier mount of an FDM extruder is analysed as a beam excited by a uniform loading distributed over a partial length. Boundary conditions and applied loads for a direct-type FDM extruder are identified and discussed. Simulation of nozzle clogging was performed by using nozzles of different diameters from 0.5 to 0.2 mm, in step change of 0.1 mm. Sets of experiments were carried out by measuring vibrations of the liquefier block mount during FDM extrusion.

Findings
The mount of a liquefier block in an FDM extruder can be used to place a vibration sensor to monitor process errors such as nozzle clogging. Liquefier block mount’s transverse vibration amplitudes increase non-linearly when nozzle starts to block.

Practical implications
The proposed model can be effectively used for monitoring nozzle clogging in FDM machines, as it is based on the physics relating the FDM process parameters and the nozzle blockage.

Originality/value
The novelty of this paper is the unique method of modelling the FDM process dynamics that can be used for monitoring nozzle clogging.
Are transfer students lagging behind in information literacy?
Authors: Tong Min , Moran Carrie 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to assess the information literacy proficiency of transfer students. This assessment of skills was undertaken to improve the services provided to transfer students in academic libraries, with a particular focus on information literacy instruction.

Design/methodology/approach
The Project Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills (SAILS) test was administered to assess the information literacy proficiency of a cohort of undergraduate students taking courses on two regional campuses of a four-year institution. In total, 114 students participated, and SAILS test scores were compared to several demographic characteristics using one-way and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).

Findings
Results showed that undergraduate students generally lack information literacy skills, even at the junior and senior levels. Previous library instruction had a positive impact on scores for two of the Association of College and Research Libraries information literacy standards, suggesting that library instruction programs can be effective at improving these skills. When examining performance across the board on the various information literacy skills, there was no significant difference between transfer and native students in this result set.

Research limitations/implications
This study had a limited sample size, and only tested students taking courses from two regional campus locations. Follow-up studies could broaden the scope to include main campus transfer students to form a larger sample size.

Originality/value
It was difficult to find original research within the library literature that directly addressed information literacy skills in a mixed population of transfer and native students. Further research in this area can serve to improve the services offered to all students within academic libraries.
Personal librarian program for transfer students: an overview
Authors: MacDonald Amanda , Mohanty Suchi 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
This paper aims to address the emergence of personal librarian programs and to discuss the development and implementation of the Personal Librarian for Transfer Students Program at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH).

Design/methodology/approach
The literature is limited to research focused on personal librarians and programs. This paper examines the process by which the program was established at UNC-CH and includes a discussion about how campus and library buy-in was secured.

Findings
The response to the program has been positive. Survey responses and anecdotal feedback shows that the program resonates with a select group of transfer students.

Originality/value
This research provides an overview of an effective, sustainable way to forge personal connections with transfer students to support their academic development.
Dermoscopy pathology correlation in melanoma
Authors: Russo Teresa , Piccolo Vincenzo , Ferrara Gerardo , Agozzino Marina , Alfano Roberto , Longo Caterina , Argenziano Giuseppe 
Published: April 2017

AbstractDermoscopy is a widely used technique whose role in the clinical (and preoperative) diagnosis of melanocytic and non‐melanocytic skin lesions has been well established in recent years. The aim of this paper is to clarify the correlations between the “local” dermoscopic findings in melanoma and the underlying histology, in order to help clinicians in routine practice.
Habitat filtering determines the functional niche occupancy of plant communities worldwide
Authors: Li Yuanzhi , Shipley Bill , Price Jodi N. , Dantas Vinícius de L. , Tamme Riin , Westoby Mark , Siefert Andrew , Schamp Brandon S. , Spasojevic Marko J. , Jung Vincent , Laughlin Daniel C. , Richardson Sarah J. , Bagousse‐Pinguet Yoann Le , Schöb Christian , Gazol Antonio , Prentice Honor C. , Gross Nicolas , Overton Jake , Cianciaruso Marcus V. , Louault Frédérique , Kamiyama Chiho , Nakashizuka Tohru , Hikosaka Kouki , Sasaki Takehiro , Katabuchi Masatoshi , Frenette Dussault Cédric , Gaucherand Stephanie , Chen Ning , Vandewalle Marie , Batalha Marco Antônio 
Published: April 2017

Abstract

How the patterns of niche occupancy vary from species‐poor to species‐rich communities is a fundamental question in ecology that has a central bearing on the processes that drive patterns of biodiversity. As species richness increases, habitat filtering should constrain the expansion of total niche volume, while limiting similarity should restrict the degree of niche overlap between species. Here, by explicitly incorporating intraspecific trait variability, we investigate the relationship between functional niche occupancy and species richness at the global scale.

We assembled 21 datasets worldwide, spanning tropical to temperate biomes and consisting of 313 plant communities representing different growth forms. We quantified three key niche occupancy components (the total functional volume, the functional overlap between species and the average functional volume per species) for each community, related each component to species richness, and compared each component to the null expectations.

As species richness increased, communities were more functionally diverse (an increase in total functional volume), and species overlapped more within the community (an increase in functional overlap) but did not more finely divide the functional space (no decline in average functional volume). Null model analyses provided evidence for habitat filtering (smaller total functional volume than expectation), but not for limiting similarity (larger functional overlap and larger average functional volume than expectation) as a process driving the pattern of functional niche occupancy.

Synthesis. Habitat filtering is a widespread process driving the pattern of functional niche occupancy across plant communities and coexisting species tend to be more functionally similar rather than more functionally specialized. Our results indicate that including intraspecific trait variability will contribute to a better understanding of the processes driving patterns of functional niche occupancy.
Outer membrane vesicles from Fibrobacter succinogenes S85 contain an array of carbohydrate‐active enzymes with versatile polysaccharide‐degrading capacity
Authors: Arntzen Magnus Ø. , Várnai Anikó , Mackie Roderick I. , Eijsink Vincent G. H. , Pope Phillip B. 
Published: April 2017

SummaryFibrobacter succinogenes is an anaerobic bacterium naturally colonising the rumen and cecum of herbivores where it utilizes an enigmatic mechanism to deconstruct cellulose into cellobiose and glucose, which serve as carbon sources for growth. Here, we illustrate that outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) released by F. succinogenes are enriched with carbohydrate‐active enzymes and that intact OMVs were able to depolymerize a broad range of linear and branched hemicelluloses and pectin, despite the inability of F. succinogenes to utilize non‐cellulosic (pentose) sugars for growth. We hypothesize that the degradative versatility of F. succinogenes OMVs is used to prime hydrolysis by destabilising the tight networks of polysaccharides intertwining cellulose in the plant cell wall, thus increasing accessibility of the target substrate for the host cell. This is supported by observations that OMV‐pretreatment of the natural complex substrate switchgrass increased the catalytic efficiency of a commercial cellulose‐degrading enzyme cocktail by 2.4‐fold. We also show that the OMVs contain a putative multiprotein complex, including the fibro‐slime protein previously found to be important in binding to crystalline cellulose. We hypothesize that this complex has a function in plant cell wall degradation, either by catalysing polysaccharide degradation itself, or by targeting the vesicles to plant biomass.
Prisons, Proportionality and Recent Penal History
Authors: Ashworth Andrew 
Published: April 2017

A leading aim of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 was to install the principle of proportionality as the primary rationale for sentencing and to bring about a reduction in the use of imprisonment. In the decade that followed the prison population in England and Wales rose steeply. This article examines the reasons for the rising use of prison, in order to assess whether proportionality (or ‘just deserts’) was tried and failed. It argues that in practice the proportionality principle was overwhelmed by other influences, and that deterrence and incapacitation were the main drivers of the increasing use of imprisonment. The article goes on to argue that proportionality theories have within them the resources to produce penal moderation, notably the ‘drowning out’ argument, the human rights argument, and decrementalism. The article concludes by rejecting the claim that proportionality theories are likely in practice to result in escalating punishment.
Prediabetes is associated with genetic variations in the gene encoding the Kir6.2 subunit of the pancreatic ATP‐sensitive potassium channel (KCNJ11): A case‐control study in a Han Chinese youth population
Authors: Xu Min , Hu Honglin , Deng Datong , Chen Mingwei , Xu Zhenshan , Wang Youmin 
Published: April 2017

AbstractBackgroundThe E23K variant of the potassium voltage‐gated channel subfamily J member 11 (KCNJ11) gene has been reported to be associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in many populations. However, little is known about the role of E23K in the development of prediabetes in Chinese youth.MethodsTo investigate the role of E23K in the development of prediabetes, 279 subjects with prediabetes and 240 normal controls (mean [± SD] age 18.1 ± 3.2 and 17.8 ± 4.3 years, respectively) were recruited to the study. Height, weight, and hip and waist circumferences were measured by trained physicians. Genotyping of KCNJ11 polymorphisms and clinical laboratory tests to determine cholesterol, triglyceride (TG), blood glucose, and insulin levels were performed.ResultsThe carrier rate of K23 allele‐containing genotypes was higher for prediabetic than control subjects (P = 0.005). Logistic regression analyses revealed that higher body mass index percentiles (P = 0.013), lower insulin levels at 30 min during an oral glucose tolerance test (P = 0.001), a higher ratio of total cholesterol: high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (P = 0.001), and a K allele‐containing genotype (P = 0.019) are independent risk factors for prediabetes in Chinese Han youth. Furthermore, K23 allele‐containing genotypes were associated with impaired indices of insulin secretion and β‐cell function in female youth with prediabetes. These effects were not seen in male youth with prediabetes.ConclusionsThe results confirm that the common E23K polymorphism of KCNJ11 carries a higher susceptibility to the development of prediabetes in the Chinese Han population. The results suggest that E23K may have a greater effect on the development of T2D in female Chinese youth.
Airborne allergic contact dermatitis caused by isothiazolinones in water‐based paints: a retrospective study of 44 cases
Authors: Amsler Emmanuelle , Aerts Olivier , Raison‐Peyron Nadia , Debons Michèle , Milpied Brigitte , Giordano‐Labadie Françoise , Waton Julie , Ferrier‐Le Bouëdec Marie C. , Lartigau Isabelle , Pecquet Catherine , Assier Haudrey , Avenel‐Audran Martine , Bernier Claire , Castelain Florence , Collet Evelyne , Crépy Marie‐Noëlle , Genillier Nathalie , Girardin Pascal , Pralong Pauline , Tetart Florence , Vital‐Durand Dominique , Soria Angele , Barbaud Annick ,   on behalf of the Dermatology Allergy Group (DAG) of the French Society of Dermatology
Published: April 2017

SummaryBackgroundAirborne allergic contact dermatitis caused by paints containing isothiazolinones has been recognized as a health hazard.ObjectivesTo collect epidemiological, clinical and patch test data on airborne allergic contact dermatitis caused by isothiazolinone‐containing paints in France and Belgium.MethodsA descriptive, retrospective study was initiated by the Dermatology and Allergy Group of the French Society of Dermatology, including methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)/methylisothiazolinone (MI)‐ and/or MI‐sensitized patients who developed airborne allergic contact dermatitis following exposure to isothiazolinone‐containing paint.ResultsForty‐four cases were identified, with mostly non‐occupational exposure (79.5%). Of the patients, 22.5% of also had mucosal symptoms. In several cases, the dermatitis required systemic corticosteroids (27.3%), hospitalization (9.1%), and/or sick leave (20.5%). A median delay of 5.5 weeks was necessary to enable patients to enter a freshly painted room without a flare‐up of their dermatitis. Approximately one‐fifth of the patients knew that they were allergic to MI and/or MCI/MI before the exposure to paints occurred.ConclusionOur series confirms that airborne allergic contact dermatitis caused by paints containing isothiazolinones is not rare, and may be severe and long‐lasting. Better regulation of isothiazolinone concentrations in paints, and their adequate labelling, is urgently needed.
Postexercise blood flow restriction does not enhance muscle hypertrophy induced by multiple‐set high‐load resistance exercise
Authors: Madarame Haruhiko , Nakada Satoshi , Ohta Takahisa , Ishii Naokata 
Published: April 2017

SummaryTo test the applicability of postexercise blood flow restriction (PEBFR) in practical training programmes, we investigated whether PEBFR enhances muscle hypertrophy induced by multiple‐set high‐load resistance exercise (RE). Seven men completed an eight‐week RE programme for knee extensor muscles. Employing a within‐subject design, one leg was subjected to RE + PEBFR, whereas contralateral leg to RE only. On each exercise session, participants performed three sets of unilateral knee extension exercise at approximately 70% of their one‐repetition maximum for RE leg first, and then performed three sets for RE + PEBFR leg. Immediately after completion of the third set, the proximal portion of the RE + PEBFR leg was compressed with an air‐pressure cuff for 5 min at a pressure ranging from 100 to 150 mmHg. If participants could perform 10 repetitions for three sets in two consecutive exercise sessions, the work load was increased by 5% at the next exercise session. Muscle thickness and strength of knee extensor muscles were measured before and after the eight‐week training period and after the subsequent eight‐week detraining period. There was a main effect of time but no condition × time interaction or main effect of condition for muscle thickness and strength. Both muscle thickness and strength increased after the training period independent of the condition. This result suggests that PEBFR would not be an effective training method at least in an early phase of adaptation to high‐load resistance exercise.
Species richness as criterion for global conservation area placement leads to large losses in coverage of biodiversity
Authors: Veach Victoria , Di Minin Enrico , Pouzols Federico M. , Moilanen Atte 
Published: April 2017

AbstractAimTo quantify and compare species coverage in priority areas for conservation identified using species richness as opposed to approaches that use individual species range maps.LocationGlobal.MethodsWe compare the coverage of species when global priority areas for conservation are identified based on (1) twelve species richness maps of all and small‐range amphibians, birds and mammals and all and small‐range threatened (i.e., vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered) species; (2) weighted range size rarity, a richness measure corrected for range size; and (3) a complementarity‐based analysis including species range maps for 21,075 terrestrial vertebrate species listed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. We also assessed whether any combination of small‐range and/or threatened species richness could be a suitable surrogate for a complementarity‐based analysis by assessing species coverage in priority areas located using (1) richness of small‐range species only; (2) richness of all threatened species only; and (3) richness of small‐range and threatened species.ResultsOur results show clear differences in the spatial pattern of priority areas for conservation among the prioritizations based on species richness, weighted range size rarity and species range maps, with the species richness‐based priority areas being highly aggregated in the tropics and the species range map priority areas being more evenly spread among the global terrestrial area. We also find that identifying priority areas for conservation using species richness produces a lower coverage of species than priority areas based on complementarity methods and identified using species range maps, where just one species was left without any protection.Main ConclusionsAs methods and software currently exist for processing large numbers of individual species distribution maps in spatial prioritization, the use of species richness appears to be an unnecessary simplification of biodiversity pattern.
Effects of age, gender, and body mass index on efficacy and hypoglycaemia outcomes across treat‐to‐target trials with insulin glargine 100 U/mL added to oral antidiabetes agents in type 2 diabetes
Authors: Owens David R. , Bolli Geremia B. , Charbonnel Bernard , Haak Thomas , Landgraf Wolfgang , Porcellati Francesca , Traylor Louise , Kautzky‐Willer Alexandra 
Published: April 2017

AimsTo analyse the effects of patient characteristics and different oral antidiabetes drug (OAD) use on standardised clinical outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients initiating insulin glargine 100 U/mL (Gla‐100).Materials and methodsPatient‐level data from 16 randomized, treat‐to‐target clinical trials that added Gla‐100 to existing metformin (MET), sulfonylurea (SU) or metformin plus sulfonylurea (MET+SU) treatment in insulin‐naïve patients inadequately controlled by oral therapy were analysed and patients were followed for ≥24 weeks. Change in glycated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) from baseline to week 24, other glycaemic endpoints and incidence of hypoglycaemia (overall, nocturnal, and severe) were analysed by age (<65 vs ≥65 years), gender (male vs female), body mass index (BMI; <25 vs ≥25 to <30 vs >30 kg/m2) and concomitant OAD (MET vs SU vs MET+SU).ResultsAt baseline, the overall population (N = 3188) had a mean age of 57.7 years, BMI of 30.5 kg/m2, HbA1c of 8.7%, fasting plasma glucose of 192 mg/dL, and 52.7% were male. Younger and older patients had similar HbA1c reductions with Gla‐100 and a similar risk of hypoglycaemia. Females and patients with BMI <25 kg/m2 were less likely to achieve HbA1c targets and more likely to experience hypoglycaemia, regardless of concomitant OAD. Adding Gla‐100 to SU therapy (alone or in combination with MET) increased hypoglycaemia risk across all analyses.ConclusionsOur data suggest that female patients with type 2 diabetes and normal‐weight patients treated with Gla‐100 and MET ± SU are less likely to achieve glycaemic targets and, therefore, may require more clinical attention. Addition of Gla‐100 to SU regimens may increase hypoglycaemia risk irrespective of age, gender, or BMI.