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Articulating the service concept in professional service firms
Authors: Beltagui Ahmad , Sigurdsson Kjartan , Candi Marina , Riedel Johann C.K.H. 
Published: June 2017

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a solution to the challenges of professional service firms (PSF), which are referred to as cat herding, opaque quality and lack of process standardization. These result from misalignment in the mental pictures that managers, employees and customers have of the service. The study demonstrates how the process of articulating a shared service concept reduces these challenges.Design/methodology/approachA narrative methodology is used to analyze the perspectives of old management, new management and employees during organizational change in a PSF – a website design company growing to offer full-service branding. Group narratives are constructed using longitudinal data gathered through interviews and fieldwork, in order to compare the misaligned mental pictures and show the benefits of articulating the service concept.FindingsProfessional employees view growth and change as threats to their culture and practice, particularly when new management seeks to standardize processes. These threats are revealed to stem from misinterpretations caused by miscommunication of intentions and lack of participation in decision making. Articulating a shared service concept helps to align understanding and return the firm to equilibrium.Research limitations/implicationsThe narrative methodology helps unpack conflicting perspectives, but is open to claims of subjectivity and misrepresentation. To ensure fairness and trustworthiness, informants were invited to review and approve the narratives.Originality/valueThe study contributes propositions related to the value of articulating a shared service concept as a means of minimizing the challenges of PSFs.
The impact of language style accommodation during social media interactions on brand trust
Authors: Jakic Ana , Wagner Maximilian Oskar , Meyer Anton 
Published: June 2017

Purpose
Social media encourage interactions between customers and brands. Concerning the cues utilized during social media interactions, verbal cues (i.e. the language used) gain importance, since non-verbal and paraverbal cues are hard to convey via social media. Looking at interpersonal interactions, interlocutors adopt each other’s language styles or maintain their own language style during interactions to build trust. Transferring these insights to social media, the purpose of this paper is to test the effects of a brand’s language style accommodation in brand-customer interactions on brand trust and on its antecedents.

Design/methodology/approach
Two quantitative pre-studies (n1 (questionnaire)=32, n2 (laboratory experiment)=199), and one quantitative main study (n3 (laboratory experiment)=427) were conducted to determine the effects of a brand’s language style accommodation on brand trust.

Findings
In line with communication accommodation theory, this paper reveals that the impact of a brand’s accommodation strategy on brand trust is mediated by perceived relationship investments, such as perceived interaction effort, benevolence, and quality of interaction. This paper also underscores language style’s roles and its fit, and sheds light on situational factors such as purchase decision involvement and the valence of the content.

Originality/value
This paper is the first to transfer cross-disciplinary theories on interpersonal interactions to brand-customer interactions in social media. Thus, the authors derive the effects of language style accommodation on brand trust as well as further mediating effects.
Case of autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy manifesting anhidrosis
Authors: Yoshifuku Asuka , Yoneda Koichi , Sakiyama Yusuke , Higuchi Osamu , Nakane Shunya , Kanekura Takuro 
Published: June 2017

AbstractAutoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy (AAG), clinically characterized by gastrointestinal dysmotility, orthostatic hypotension and tonic pupils, is an idiopathic acquired disorder of the autonomic nervous system elicited by antibodies against ganglionic acetylcholine receptor (gAChR). We encountered a 60‐year‐old man who presented with severe anhidrosis, difficulty in thermoregulation, orthostatic hypotension, gastrointestinal dysmotility, tonic pupils and ptosis. Histologically, an anhidrotic skin sample was normal. Routine laboratory examinations of blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid returned no abnormal findings. Serological examination revealed antibodies against α3 and β4 subunits of gAChR. The diagnosis was AAG. As sudomotor dysfunction reflects ganglionic neuropathy in AAG, we concluded that his anhidrosis was attributable to AAG. Anhidrosis is an important clue for the diagnosis of AAG, a rare neurological disorder.
A survey of speech–language therapy provision for people with post‐stroke dysarthria in the UK
Authors: Miller Nick , Bloch Steven 
Published: June 2017

AbstractBackgroundA large number of people who experience a stroke are affected by dysarthria. This may be in isolation or in association with aphasia and/or dysphagia. Despite evidence highlighting the psychological and social impact of having post‐stroke dysarthria and a number of clinical guidelines that make recommendations for appropriate management, little is known currently about UK service delivery issues relating to speech and language therapy (SLT) assessment and treatment for this group. Such evidence is necessary in order to plan, develop and research services for people with post‐stroke dysarthria.AimsTo gain an overview of SLT practices in the management of people with dysarthria after stroke in the UK.Methods & ProceduresSLTs in the UK were asked to complete an online survey addressing referral patterns, caseload profiles, and their assessment and intervention methods for post‐stroke dysarthria. In the absence of a national register of clinicians working with people with acquired dysarthria, a snowballing method was used to facilitate participant recruitment. Results were analysed using descriptive statistics.Outcomes & ResultsA total of 146 SLTs responded. The majority were employed by the National Health Service (NHS). Most patients were referred within 1 week post‐stroke. Almost half the respondents did not regularly use formal assessments and the use of instrumentation was rare, including the use of video recording. The focus of therapy for mild, moderate and severe dysarthria did not differ significantly for clinicians. A little under half the respondents endorsed non‐verbal oral exercises in rehabilitation. The survey demonstrated some appreciation of the centrality of regular intensive practice to effect change, but this was in a minority.Conclusions & ImplicationsThrough this research it became clear that basic information regarding post‐stroke dysarthria incidence, prevalence and core demographics is currently unavailable. More embedded NHS SLT reporting systems would make a significant contribution to this area. A more in‐depth examination is required of the natural history of dysarthria over the months and years following stroke, of SLT practices in relation to post‐stroke dysarthria, with investigations to understand more fully the choices SLTs make and how this relates to available evidence to support their clinical decision‐making.
Supporting people with aphasia to ‘settle into a new way to be’: speech and language therapists’ views on providing psychosocial support
Authors: Northcott Sarah , Simpson Alan , Moss Becky , Ahmed Nafiso , Hilari Katerina 
Published: June 2017

AbstractBackgroundPeople with aphasia are at risk of becoming depressed and isolated. Online surveys have found that the majority of speech and language therapists (SLTs) lack confidence in addressing the psychological needs of people with aphasia.AimsTo explore how SLTs conceptualize the scope of their role; barriers and facilitators to SLTs addressing psychosocial needs; and SLTs’ experiences of specialist training and support, and working with mental health professionals (MHPs).Methods & ProceduresFocus groups were conducted in stroke healthcare settings. Purposive sampling was used when selecting sites so as to capture a range of experiences. Results were analysed using framework analysis.Outcomes & ResultsTwenty‐three SLTs took part in six focus groups. Participants’ psychosocial work included counselling‐type interactions, psycho‐education, working with families, facilitating peer support and training other healthcare professionals. There was lack of consensus on the scope of the SLT role. Many expressed a sense of conflict, both perceiving it as valuable to spend time addressing psychological well‐being, while simultaneously feeling uneasy if they deviated from ‘direct SLT’ work. Barriers to addressing psychosocial well‐being were: emotionally challenging nature of this work, particularly for those who felt unsupported; caseload and time pressures; attitudes of senior managers and commissioners; difficulties measuring and documenting more ‘fluid’ psychosocial work; and the complexity of the needs and backgrounds of some patients. Enabling factors were: specialist ongoing support; peer support from colleagues; experience; support of management; and personal belief. Specialist training was valued. It changed how participants viewed the therapist–client relationship (more client led); the assessment and goal‐setting process; and gave them more confidence to acknowledge client emotions. However, many felt that there was a need for ongoing specialist advice, and to be able to see approaches modelled for this client group. In terms of MHPs, a subset of stroke‐specialist clinical psychologists worked directly with people with marked aphasia and families, as well as supporting the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care. However, a main theme was that participants perceived many MHPs did not consider people with aphasia as ‘appropriate candidates’ for psychological input.Conclusions & ImplicationsAll participants cared about the emotional well‐being of their clients; however, they identified a number of barriers to people with aphasia receiving appropriate psychological support. A cultural shift, whereby psychological care for people with aphasia is seen as valuable, feasible and necessary, delivered collaboratively by SLTs, MHPs and the wider team, may improve services.
Long‐term psychosocial outcomes after face transplantation: a patient's and a partner's perspective
Authors: Lemmens Gilbert M.D. , Hendrickx Hannelore , Poppe Carine , Roche Nathalie A. , Peeters Patrick C. , Vermeersch Hubert F. , Rogiers Xavier , Van Lierde Kristiane , Blondeel Phillip N. 
Published: June 2017

AbstractTo date, psychosocial outcomes after face transplantation are promising, although the impact on family relationships is less well investigated. Depressive and anxiety symptoms, resilience, spousal support, dyadic adjustment, family functioning of a patient and the partner were assessed before, and two, three and four years after the face transplantation. Most psychological, marital and family scores of both partners remained within a normative and healthy range at follow‐up. Resilience, illness cognitions, physical quality of life, and family affective responsiveness and communication of the patient further improved, whereas the partner reported higher resilience and dyadic consensus at four years after transplantation. The results of this study point to positive long‐term psychosocial outcomes of a blind patient and his partner after face transplantation.Practitioner points

Psychological health of patient and partner remains good after face transplantation
Marital and family functioning remains stable after face transplantation and may even improve
Face transplantation may strengthen the resilience of the patient and the partner
The home literacy environment of school‐aged children with autism spectrum disorders
Authors: Lucas Rebecca , Norbury Courtenay Frazier 
Published: June 2017

For typically developing (TD) children, the home literacy environment (HLE) impacts reading competence, yet few studies have explored the HLE of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We collected information about the HLE of children aged 7–13 with ASD and their TD peers via a parental questionnaire and examined whether there were any differences in home literacy practices. Subtle group differences emerged. Children with ASD and concomitant language disorder (autism language disorder [ALD]) were engaged in shared reading and reading discussion more frequently than were TD children and children with ASD and age‐appropriate language skills (autism language normal [ALN]). However, both ALN and ALD children engaged in shared reading for a shorter duration than their TD peers. Across groups, frequency and duration of independent reading were positively associated with reading ability and attitude. Thus, home literacy practices appear to reflect child characteristics, and parents are well placed to facilitate their children's literacy development through encouragement and scaffolding.HighlightsWhat is already known about this topic

The home literacy environment (HLE) impacts the reading development of typically developing children.
Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have reading difficulties, but little is known about the HLE of children with ASD.
What this paper adds

We examined the relationship between the HLE and reading for children with ASD.
Poorer readers with ASD were engaged in shared reading practices more frequently than proficient readers.
Children with ASD engaged in shared reading practices for a shorter duration than their typically developing peers.
Implications for practice

Home literacy practices appear to reflect child characteristics.
Parents are well placed to facilitate their children's literacy development through encouragement and scaffolding.
Consistency of total body surface area assessment in severe burns: Implications for practice
Authors: Face Stephen , Dalton Sarah 
Published: June 2017

AbstractBackgroundPaediatric burn injury is common and often serious. Injuries occur across New South Wales (NSW), with specialised treatment provided in a centralised burns unit. Early management prior to transfer is essential but variation is seen.ObjectivesTo determine if differences exist between referring hospital estimates of the total body surface area (TBSA) of burns, and estimates for the same burns by the Burns Unit. To consider if differences in estimations influence initial and ongoing management, and decisions regarding transfer/retrieval.MethodsA retrospective record review of all patients referred to NSW Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS) with burn injury between January 2009 and January 2011. Both NETS and NSW Burns Unit records were analysed.ResultsA total of 123 patients were referred to NETS with burn injury. Approximately half (55/123 = 45%) were referred with a TBSA >10% and transferred to the NSW Burns Unit, where just over half (33/55 = 60%) were assessed as >10%. This means 40% of cases received an initial overestimation of TBSA by referring hospitals. NETS medical teams transferred 34 patients to the Burns Unit, eight (24%) of which on retrospective review did not meet the NSW Burn Transfer Guidelines criteria for a medical team transfer.ConclusionsOur review demonstrated significant differences between the TBSA assessment of referring hospitals and the NSW Burns Unit. These inconsistencies may have resulted in children receiving treatment and transport not indicated based on accurate TBSA assessment. Potentially unnecessary transfers have implications for the displacement of children and families but also impact overall health costs and resource availability.
Addition of Rifampicin to Bolton Broth to Inhibit Extended‐Spectrum β‐Lactamase‐Producing Escherichia coli for the Detection of Campylobacter
Authors: Chon Jung‐Whan , Kim Young‐Ji , Kim Young‐Jo , Jung Ji Young , Bae Dongryeoul , Khan Saeed , Seo Kun‐Ho , Sung Kidon 
Published: June 2017

AbstractExponential growth of extended‐spectrum β‐lactamase (ESBL)‐producing Escherichia coli in Campylobacter media has become a common problem for the detection of Campylobacter in chicken meats. We investigated the minimum inhibitory concentration of 40 ESBL‐producing E. coli isolates from meats obtained from various countries against antibacterial agents in Bolton broth (cefoperazone, vancomycin, and trimethoprim). All ESBL‐producing E. coli strains were resistant to cefoperazone and vancomycin, whereas 50% of them were resistant to trimethoprim and grew in Bolton broth. We found that 20 μg/mL of rifampicin inhibited the growth of trimethoprim‐resistant E. coli strains. Hence, we added 20 μg/mL of rifampicin to Bolton broth to improve the isolation of Campylobacter from chicken carcass rinses. The isolation rate of Campylobacter was significantly higher in the modified broth (44 out of 58, 75.9%, P < 0.05) than in the normal broth (0 out of 58, 0%). Furthermore, the number of agar plates with non‐Campylobacter spp. was much lower after enrichment in the modified broth (4 out of 58, 6.9%, P < 0.05) than in the normal broth (58 out of 58, 100%).
Nutritional and Functional Bioactivity Value of Selected Azorean Macroalgae: Ulva compressa, Ulva rigida, Gelidium microdon, and Pterocladiella capillacea
Authors: Paiva Lisete , Lima Elisabete , Neto Ana Isabel , Marcone Massimo , Baptista José 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThis study presents information on the biochemical composition (dry weight basis), nutritional aspects, and angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory properties of selected macroalgae (Ulva compressa, Ulva rigida, Gelidium microdon, and Pterocladiella capillacea) from Azores. Moisture content was very high (83.2% to 90.0% of fresh weight). Total dietary fiber (33.7% to 41.0%) that presented a good balance of both soluble and insoluble fibers (15.5% to 19.2% and 18.2% to 21.8%, respectively) was the most abundant component in these macroalgae. Protein and ash (ranged from 15.7% to 23.4% and 10.7% to 20.7%, respectively) were the 2nd most abundant components in red and green macroalgae, respectively. Moderate soluble carbohydrate contents (14.5% to 19.8%) were found in all species. Lipid contents were low (1.0% to 4.3%), particularly in Ulva species (1.0% to 1.7%), but contained higher unsaturated fatty acids (FAs) (7.5% to 32.9% and 29.6% to 69.2% of total FA for monounsaturated fatty acid and polyunsaturated fatty acid groups, respectively) than saturated fatty acid (23.3% to 46.8% of total FA) contents. All the macroalgal proteins had high digestibility in vitro (82.2% to 89.4%, relatively to sodium caseinate), contained high quantity of essential amino acids (45.3% to 58.1% of total amino acids), but in different proportions, and were rich in aspartic and glutamic acids that together account for 17.2% to 36.2% of the total amino acids. These results suggested that regular consumption of the selected macroalgae may improve human health and revealed that they can be used for producing food supplements for human and animal nutrition and/or pharmaceuticals with potential effect on the regional economy. Furthermore, the ACE‐inhibitory IC50 values of 0.095 to 0.695 mg/mL for the <1 kDa protein hydrolysate fraction revealed a potential impact on hypertension disorder.
Absorption, Distribution and Excretion of Four Forms of Titanium Dioxide Pigment in the Rat
Authors: Farrell Thomas P. , Magnuson Berna 
Published: June 2017

AbstractTitanium dioxide (TiO2) is a white color additive that has a long history of global approval and use in food. There is, however, considerable confusion regarding the applicability of the biological effects of novel, engineered, nano‐sized forms of TiO2 developed for nonpigmentary applications to the safety of oral exposure to food grade TiO2 pigment. The objective of this study was to assess the absorption, distribution, and routes of excretion in rats after oral exposure to food grade TiO2.Four different grades of TiO2 (200 ppm) or control (0 ppm) diets were fed to rats for 7 consecutive days, followed by control diet only for 1, 24, or 72 h.Concentrations of titanium in liver, kidney and muscle were mainly below the limit of detection (<0.1 to < 0.2 mg/kg wet weight); tissue concentrations of titanium above the LOD were in the range of 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg wet weight for all groups. Whole blood concentrations of titanium were <0.04 mg/L for all groups. Urinary excretion of titanium was equivalent to <2% daily dose/L of urine for all groups and was generally below the limit of quantification (<0.04 mg/L). Feces represented the predominant route of excretion. These results demonstrate that there is no accumulation of titanium in tissues following consumption of diets containing 200 ppm food grade TiO2. No differences in systemic absorption of the 4 forms of TiO2 were observed indicating that the bioavailability of TiO2 is consistently low for the range of particle sizes and morphologies examined in this study.
Drug repurposing for aging research using model organisms
Authors: Ziehm Matthias , Kaur Satwant , Ivanov Dobril K. , Ballester Pedro J. , Marcus David , Partridge Linda , Thornton Janet M. 
Published: June 2017

SummaryMany increasingly prevalent diseases share a common risk factor: age. However, little is known about pharmaceutical interventions against aging, despite many genes and pathways shown to be important in the aging process and numerous studies demonstrating that genetic interventions can lead to a healthier aging phenotype. An important challenge is to assess the potential to repurpose existing drugs for initial testing on model organisms, where such experiments are possible. To this end, we present a new approach to rank drug‐like compounds with known mammalian targets according to their likelihood to modulate aging in the invertebrates Caenorhabditis elegans and Drosophila. Our approach combines information on genetic effects on aging, orthology relationships and sequence conservation, 3D protein structures, drug binding and bioavailability. Overall, we rank 743 different drug‐like compounds for their likelihood to modulate aging. We provide various lines of evidence for the successful enrichment of our ranking for compounds modulating aging, despite sparse public data suitable for validation. The top ranked compounds are thus prime candidates for in vivo testing of their effects on lifespan in C. elegans or Drosophila. As such, these compounds are promising as research tools and ultimately a step towards identifying drugs for a healthier human aging.