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An approach to address principal supplier development impediments
Authors: C.V. Sunil Kumar , Routroy Srikanta 
Published: May 2017

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assist a manufacturer for determining the principal supplier development impediments (SDIs) that are affecting the supplier development programs (SDPs) and yield a basis for drawing the appropriate mitigation strategies.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed approach starts with the application of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and Pareto analysis to obtain the principal SDIs. Subsequently, the interpretive structural modeling and Fuzzy-Matrice d’Impacts Croisés-Multiplication Appliquée à un Classement analysis are applied on the principal SDIs to explore the root causes inducing ineffectiveness in the SDPs.FindingsThe outcomes of the proposed approach were demonstrated through a case study conducted in an Indian automotive components manufacturing company. The principal SDIs were identified, ranked, classified and structurally related for the said case company’s manufacturing environment. It was found that the lack of competent workforce, level of nascent relationship between manufacturer and suppliers and poor devolution of authority were the main SDIs that the case company has to primarily focus to make its SDPs effective.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough the study was conducted in a practical case situation, the obtained results are not indiscriminate to the other case situations. However, the proposed approach can be applied for analyzing the SDIs in any manufacturing environment once the set of SDIs relevant to that environment are carefully chosen.Practical implicationsThe methodology would assist a manufacturer to proactively identify the SDIs that it has to primarily focus and subsequently devise the mitigation strategies for smooth running of its SDPs.Originality/valueBy utilizing the identified SDIs and applying the proposed methodology a manufacturer can find the main SDIs that are making the SDPs ineffective and accordingly fix the hindrances through certain mitigation strategies designed.
Embeddedness and turnover intentions in extra roles
Authors: DiRenzo Marco , Aten Kathryn , Rosikiewicz Blythe , Barnes Jason , Brown Caroline , Shapiro Adam , Volkmann Benny 
Published: May 2017

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the drivers of turnover intention in extra roles.Design/methodology/approachThis mixed-methods study began with a qualitative analysis of interviews of US Marine Corps reservists, which identified drivers of turnover and suggested a predictive model and hypotheses, tested with a subsequent quantitative analysis.FindingsThe results show that relations, meaning, and role conflict predict embeddedness in the US Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR), which is negatively related to turnover intentions. The sub-dimensions of the three drivers are clarified.Research limitations/implicationsThe research contributes to understanding the antecedents of embeddedness and turnover in extra roles. It also highlights extra roles as a source of role conflict. This study was limited to the USMCR, one extra role. All participants in the qualitative phase of the study were male officers. Although the quantitative study included enlisted and officers, men were still more strongly represented. The results should be replicated across different types of extra roles and should include different job types and personal characteristics.Originality/valueThis study develops and tests a predictive model of embeddedness and turnover in the understudied context of salient extra roles. It clarifies antecedents of embeddedness in an extra role context and indicates that salient extra roles may be an additional source of role conflict in people’s lives.
Is social upgrading occurring in South Asia’s apparel industry?
Authors: Khattak Amira , Haworth Nigel , Stringer Christina , Benson-Rea Maureen 
Published: May 2017

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the relationship between economic upgrading (implementing higher value-added activities) and social upgrading (improvements in workers’ rights and employment) of supplier firms in global value chains (GVCs) governed by multinational enterprises (MNEs). This paper answers Buckley and Ghauri’s (2004) and Buckley and Strange (2015) calls to incorporate other theoretical approaches within the international business (IB) literature. Furthermore, the paper also responds to Lee and Gereffi (2015) argument, published in Critical perspectives on international business, of the need to incorporate the social impact of upgrading in the IB literature.

Design/methodology/approach
Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with representatives from five supplier firms each in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, as well as with industry representatives.

Findings
Governance patterns within GVCs can create the conditions for economic upgrading leading to social upgrading achievements. Institutional factors also affect the conditions for social upgrading. Although moving to higher value-added activities is critical for supplier firms, this does not necessarily lead to social upgrading. This paper’s research findings suggest that the combination of economic and social upgrading is positively associated with suppliers manufacturing high value-added products and operating in relational networks. In contrast, economic upgrading, by itself, was limited to those firms manufacturing low value-added products, typically those in captive networks.

Originality value
This research is among an emerging body of literature seeking to integrate the GVC literature with the IB field. Importantly, it also contributes to the GVC literature by providing insight into an under-theorized aspect – the relationship between social and economic upgrading.
Commentary on “Estimating the number of people with Down’s syndrome in Scotland and the cohort at elevated risk of early onset dementia”
Authors: Dodd Karen 
Published: May 2017

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to consider the implications for people with Down’s syndrome and their families of identifying those people who are at risk of developing dementia from the research study “Estimating the number of people with Down’s syndrome in Scotland and the cohort at elevated risk of early onset dementia”.Design/methodology/approachThe commentary is based on a review of the associated literature.FindingsEstimating the numbers is important but has serious implications for people who have an elevated risk and their families. Preparation and ongoing support and planning are vital to ensure that quality of life is maintained as dementia is identified and progresses.Originality/valueThe commentary considers the research presented from a practitioner perspective.
Estimating the number of people with Down’s syndrome in Scotland and the cohort at elevated risk of early onset dementia
Authors: Stuart Claire 
Published: May 2017

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to estimate the size of the population of people with Down’s syndrome in Scotland in order to provide a basis for estimating likely numbers of people with dementia in Down’s syndrome at a range of ages.Design/methodology/approachRecorded data were requested from all general practitioner (GP) services in Scotland on people with an identified READ code denoting Down’s syndrome. A statistical weighting model was then applied to account for non-response bias.FindingsThere were 3,261 people with Down’s syndrome estimated by the application of a statistical weighting model. Of these, 1,118 people (34 percent) were aged between 40 and 59. This age banding includes the age groups reported as having the highest incidence of early onset dementia in Down’s syndrome.Research limitations/implicationsIt is not possible to apply a benchmark to the percentage of observed data which gives an indication of how accurate the estimates produced are. Rather, the quality of the estimates depends on the response rate itself and the extent to which response is correlated with the outcome variable. In short, the quality of the final weighted estimates depends on the extent to which the biasing effect is mitigated by the weighting. As a result, a different response rate to this survey would have resulted in variations in the weighting model and therefore provided a different set of estimates.Social implicationsAdults with Down’s syndrome have an elevated risk of developing dementia significantly earlier than the general population and require specific age appropriate supports and services to meet their needs both pre and post-diagnosis. The reality of this is currently not fully realized in either standard practice or national policy concerning the issue.Originality/valueThis is the first set of data collected from GP services in Scotland to examine this issue and attempt to identify the population of people with Down’s syndrome in Scotland as a whole.
Impact of drinking water treatment and distribution on the microbiome continuum: an ecological disturbance's perspective
Authors: Zhang Ya , Oh Seungdae , Liu Wen‐Tso 
Published: May 2017

SummaryWhile microbes are known to be present at different stages of a drinking water system, their potential functions and ability to grow in such systems are poorly understood. In this study, we demonstrated that treatment and distribution processes could be viewed as ecological disturbances exhibited over space on the microbiome continuum in a groundwater‐derived system. Results from 16S rRNA gene amplicon analysis and metagenomics suggested that disturbances in the system were intense as the community diversity was substantially reduced during the treatment steps. Specifically, syntrophs and methanogens dominant in raw water (RW) disappeared after water abstraction, accompanied by a substantial decrease in both the abundance and number of functional genes related to methanogenesis. The softening effluent was dominated by anExiguobacterium‐related population, likely due to its ability to use the phosphotransferase system (PTS) as regulatory machinery to control the energy conditions of the cell. After disinfection and entering the distribution system, community‐level functionality remained relatively stable, whereas the community structure differed from those taken in the treatment steps. The diversity and high abundance of some eukaryotic groups in the system suggested that predation could be a disturbance to the bacterial microbiome, which could further drive the diversification of the bacterial community.
Avoiding Theoretical Stagnation: A Systematic Review and Framework for Measuring Public Value
Authors: Faulkner Nicholas , Kaufman Stefan 
Published: May 2017

AbstractPublic value theory has become a hot topic in public administration research, but its proponents have long recognised difficulties in empirically testing the theory's central propositions. There has been a lack of clarity about how to measure the extent to which organisations are generating public value, which has rendered researchers unable to quantitatively study the causes, consequences and correlates of public value. The current study systematically reviews the growing literature on public value measurement to identify, evaluate, and synthesise available measures. Through a qualitative synthesis of the themes present in published measures, we identify four key components for measuring public value that appear to be important across a range of policy and national contexts. Our review identifies a promising framework that could be used to structure a comprehensive measure of public value and, in doing so, provides a means to progress theoretical development and testing of the public value approach.
Control of Pseudomonas mastitis on a large dairy farm by using slightly acidic electrolyzed water
Authors: Kawai Kazuhiro , Shinozuka Yasunori , Uchida Ikuo , Hirose Kazuhiko , Mitamura Takashi , Watanabe Aiko , Kuruhara Kana , Yuasa Reiko , Sato Reiichiro , Onda Ken , Nagahata Hajime 
Published: May 2017

AbstractThe disinfection effect of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) use in a farm where Pseudomonas mastitis has spread was evaluated. Despite the application of antibiotic therapy and complete cessation of milking infected quarters, numerous new and recurrent Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical mastitis infections (5.8–7.1% of clinical mastitis cases) occurred on the farm from 2003 to 2005. Procedural changes and equipment modifications did not improve environmental contamination or the incidence of Pseudomonas mastitis. To more thoroughly decontaminate the milking parlor, an SAEW system was installed in 2006. All milking equipment and the parlor environment were sterilized with SAEW (pH 5–6.5, available chlorine 12 parts per million) before and during milking time. After adopting the SAEW system, the incidence of clinical and subclinical Pseudomonas mastitis cases decreased significantly (P < 0.0001) and disappeared. These findings suggest that SAEW effectively reduced the incidence of mastitis in a herd contaminated by Pseudomonas species. This is the first report to demonstrate the effectiveness of disinfection by SAEW against mastitis pathogens in the environment.
Evaluation of dietary methionine requirement of male Korean native ducks for 3 weeks post‐hatching
Authors: Yoo Jaehong , Yi Young‐Joo , Wickramasuriya Samiru S. , Kim Eunjoo , Shin Taeg Kyun , Kim Nu Ri , Heo Jung Min 
Published: May 2017

AbstractA total of 336 1‐day‐old male Korean native ducks (KND) were used in a completely randomized design with seven dietary methionine levels (0.30–0.90% with 0.1% increment) to determine the methionine requirement of male Korean native ducks for 3 weeks after hatching. Each dietary treatment had six replicates with eight ducklings per pen. One duckling from each pen (n = 6) was sacrificed to weigh empty body and drumsticks at the end of the experiment. Final body weight and weight gain of 3 weeks old KND were increased with increasing dietary methionine levels up to 0.4%, and then decreased (P < 0.05) with a further increasing dietary methionine level. In contrast, feed conversion ratio of the KND decreased up to 0.4% and increased (P < 0.05) with the increasing dietary methionine level. Both empty body weight and proportions of empty body weight were linearly increased (P < 0.05) while the dietary methionine level elevated up to 0.4%. Estimated dietary methionine requirement for maximum body weights, daily gain and minimum feed conversion ratio were 0.36, 0.39 and 0.40%, respectively, when it was fitted into linear‐ and quadratic‐plateau models.
Fast Approximation of Small P-values in Permutation Tests by Partitioning the Permutations
Authors: Segal Brian D. , Braun Thomas , Elliott Michael R. , Jiang Hui 
Published: May 2017

Summary
Researchers in genetics and other life sciences commonly use permutation tests to evaluate differences between groups. Permutation tests have desirable properties, including exactness if data are exchangeable, and are applicable even when the distribution of the test statistic is analytically intractable. However, permutation tests can be computationally intensive. We propose both an asymptotic approximation and a resampling algorithm for quickly estimating small permutation p-values (e.g., ) for the difference and ratio of means in two-sample tests. Our methods are based on the distribution of test statistics within and across partitions of the permutations, which we define. In this article, we present our methods and demonstrate their use through simulations and an application to cancer genomic data. Through simulations, we find that our resampling algorithm is more computationally efficient than another leading alternative, particularly for extremely small p-values (e.g., ). Through application to cancer genomic data, we find that our methods can successfully identify up- and down-regulated genes. While we focus on the difference and ratio of means, we speculate that our approaches may work in other settings.
Patterns and correlates of adherence to self‐monitoring in lung transplant recipients during the first 12 months after discharge from transplant
Authors: Hu Lu , DeVito Dabbs Annette , Dew Mary Amanda , Sereika Susan M. , Lingler Jennifer H. 
Published: May 2017

AbstractSelf‐monitoring of lung function, vital signs, and symptoms is crucial for lung transplant recipients (LTRs) to ensure early detection of complications and prompt intervention. This study sought to identify patterns and correlates of adherence to self‐monitoring among LTRs over the first 12 months post‐discharge from transplant. This study analyzed existing data from the usual care arm participants of a randomized clinical trial who tracked self‐monitoring activities using paper‐and‐pencil logs. Adherence was calculated as the percent of days LTRs recorded any self‐monitoring data per interval: hospital discharge‐2 months, 3‐6 months, and 7‐12 months. The sample (N=91) was mostly white (87.9%), male (61.5%), with a mean age of 57.2±13.8 years. Group‐based trajectory analyses revealed two groups: (i) moderately adherent with slow decline (n=29, 31.9%) and (ii) persistently nonadherent (n=62, 68.1%). Multivariate binary logistic regression revealed the following baseline factors increased the risk in the persistently nonadherent group: female (P=.035), higher anxiety (P=.008), and weaker sense of personal control over health (P=.005). Poorer physical health over 12 months were associated with increased risk in the persistently nonadherent group (P=.004). This study highlighted several modifiable factors for future interventions to target, including reducing post‐transplant anxiety, and strengthening sense of personal control over health in LTRs.
How Transparent is Disgust?
Authors: Contesi Filippo 
Published: May 2017

AbstractAccording to the so‐called transparency thesis, what is disgusting in nature cannot but be disgusting in art. This paper critically discusses the arguments that have been put forward in favour of the transparency thesis, starting with Korsmeyer's () sensory view of disgust. As an alternative, it offers an account of the relationship between disgust and representation that explains, at least in part, whatever truth there is in the transparency thesis. Such an account appeals to a distinction between object‐centric and situation‐centric emotions.
Extreme effects of drought on composition of the soil bacterial community and decomposition of plant tissue
Authors: Tóth Z. , Táncsics A. , Kriszt B. , Kröel‐Dulay G. , Ónodi G. , Hornung E. 
Published: May 2017

SummaryThe decomposition of soil organic matter, as an essential part of nutrient cycling, has a crucial role in maintaining soil fertility and the regulation of climate. This function of the soil is likely to be affected by extreme weather events that are expected to be more frequent and severe in the future. We conducted an experiment fromMarch 2014 toMarch 2015 to test the effects of extreme drought on composition of the bacterial community and decomposition of plant tissue with soil microclimate variables such as soil temperature and moisture. Precipitation was excluded for a 5‐month period by transparent roofs. To follow organic matter decomposition, we used the tea bag method. Soil samples were taken to determine the effects of extreme drought on the bacterial community 6 months after the dry period (mid‐term). Drought plots were drier (P < 0.001) and warmer (P < 0.001) than control plots as a consequence of the extreme drought treatment. Thepermanovatest showed that the dry period altered soil bacterial communities accordingly (Fpermanova = 10.36,P = 0.002). However, there was no significant difference between the control and drought‐treated plots 6 months after the dry period in terms of bacterial alpha diversity. Furthermore, rates of organic matter decomposition in the control plots were significantly larger by an average of 93.7% than in the drought plots. The results also indicated that soil temperature and moisture had significant effects on decomposition. Overall, the findings demonstrate clearly the response of soil bacteria and soil function to experimental drought. The strong effect of changes in precipitation and increasing temperature on mass loss suggests that extreme weather events, such as extreme droughts, can markedly change the composition of soil bacterial communities and processes of decomposition. This effect is expected to be more pronounced during dry periods of increasing severity and frequency.HighlightsWe studied the effects of extreme drought on plant tissue decay and soil bacterial diversity.Microbial degradation of organic matter was followed by the novel tea bag method.Changes in soil microclimate altered bacterial community structure and decomposition.Microbiota and soil function were markedly affected by extreme weather events like droughts.
Preliminary trial of woody debris addition on the return of invertebrates to restored bauxite mines in the jarrah forest of Western Australia
Authors: Lythe Morgan J. , Majer Jonathan D. , Stokes Vicki L. 
Published: May 2017

SummaryWoody debris is an important component of forest ecosystems, but its use in mine site restoration has been limited and it can be slow to build up naturally. A new technique of spreading snipped wood waste onto restored mine pits prior to seeding has been subjected to a preliminary trial at Alcoa's Huntly mine site, in the northern jarrah forest of south‐western Western Australia. We examined whether the application of snipped wood during restoration encourages the return of ground‐ and litter‐dwelling invertebrates without negatively suppressing plant establishment. Invertebrates were sampled across three seasons from experimental plots treated with 0 t/ha (control), 100 t/ha or 300 t/ha snipped wood waste. Invertebrate communities in treatment plots comprised higher numbers and diversity of wood and litter decomposers such as mites, Diplopoda, Dermaptera and Blattodea than control plots. Plant responses were variable, with wood treatment resulting in lower tree and overall plant density but having no effects on plant species richness or plant cover. Wood treatment plots were associated with higher soil nitrogen than controls. We hypothesise that the use of a fine wood treatment at the lowest rate of 100 t/ha (approximately 30% wood cover) is likely to enhance the diversity and abundance of invertebrates in restored areas, with minimal effect on plant establishment. Encouraging a diverse invertebrate fauna to recolonise restoration should help speed up succession and ecosystem functions such as decomposition and nutrient cycling, and more quickly return the land to previous ecosystem values.
Lessons for collaborative research in a changing operating environment
Authors: Dovers Stephen , Whinam Jennie , Krogh Martin , Young Ann , Crawford Mary‐Anne 
Published: May 2017

SummaryThis Comment records the details of an unusual multipartner ecological research programme studying Temperate Highland Peat Swamps on Sandstone in the Sydney Basin‐Blue Mountains area of New South Wales. We draw lessons from the experience of designing and managing this multipartner ecological programme, which was based on a nontraditional funding source – that is an enforceable undertaking required of a coal mining company related to an occurrence at a mine site. The research programme encompassed geomorphology, ecohydrology and ecology of a number of sites. Given the currently constrained public‐good environmental research funding and pressures for both researchers and managers to find new, collaborative ways of funding and implementing research, lessons drawn from such innovative experiences may be of wider utility. In particular, lessons are drawn from the programme regarding the time required to design collaborative processes and the need for explicit programme management capacities.