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Using data to advance service: managerial issues and theoretical implications from action research
Authors: Lim Chiehyeon , Kim Min-Jun , Kim Ki-Hun , Kim Kwang-Jae , Maglio Paul P. 
Published: November 2017

Purpose
The proliferation of (big) data provides numerous opportunities for service advances in practice, yet research on using data to advance service is at a nascent stage in the literature. Many studies have discussed phenomenological benefits of data to service. However, limited research describes managerial issues behind such benefits, although a holistic understanding of the issues is essential in using data to advance service in practice and provides a basis for future research. The purpose of this paper is to address this research gap.

Design/methodology/approach
“Using data to advance service” is about change in organizations. Thus, this study uses action research methods of creating real change in organizations together with practitioners, thereby adding to scientific knowledge about practice. The authors participated in five service design projects with industry and government that used different data sets to design new services.

Findings
Drawing on lessons learned from the five projects, this study empirically identifies 11 managerial issues that should be considered in data-use for advancing service. In addition, by integrating the issues and relevant literature, this study offers theoretical implications for future research.

Originality/value
“Using data to advance service” is a research topic that emerged originally from practice. Action research or case studies on this topic are valuable in understanding practice and in identifying research priorities by discovering the gap between theory and practice. This study used action research over many years to observe real-world challenges and to make academic research relevant to the challenges. The authors believe that the empirical findings will help improve service practices of data-use and stimulate future research.
Comparative study of collection management practices of academic libraries
Authors: Filson Christopher Kwame 
Published: November 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to find out the similarities and differences in collection management practices of the main libraries of the University of Cape Coast and the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.

Design/methodology/approach
The study adopted a qualitative approach in considering the research problem and also used the case study to collect data. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the respondents.

Findings
Some of the results highlighted are: both libraries had sections responsible for collection management practices, the collection management practices carried out by both libraries were almost similar, lack of adequate professional staff, lack of adequate funds and unavailability of Collection Management Policy were some of the challenges.

Research limitations/implications
The study focussed on the activities performed by the various sections directly involved in the collection management practices and excludes administrative practices.

Practical implications
In order to make any library functional, collection management should be a shared responsibility of all the sections of the library and that enough money is required to link the staff and the information resources in the library together.

Social implications
All stakeholders of libraries must play their role to make academic libraries functional.

Originality/value
The study provides insight into the collection development activities undertaken by the libraries of the only public academic institutions purposely build by the Government of Ghana to train graduate teachers for Basic and Second-Cycle institutions in Ghana.
The enticing promise of cognitive computing: high-value functional efficiencies and innovative enterprise capabilities
Authors: Finch Glenn , Goehring Brian , Marshall Anthony 
Published: November 2017

Purpose
The authors show how cognitive computing offers companies an opportunity to dramatically improve the efficiency of business functions throughout the enterprise – from core back office systems to critical middle office capabilities to essential front office functions.

Design/methodology/approach
Examples are given of companies that are using cognitive computing to transform the workings of individual business functions.

Findings
Cognitive systems will also create breakthrough opportunities for interactions between various functions of the organization.

Practical implications
Self–learning cognitive systems are enabling better-informed customer engagement in which the technology recognizes, learns and improves with every interaction.

Originality/value
Applied to innovation activities, cognitive computing helps organizations better formulate hypotheses, identify and validate new ideas, accelerate and refine scenario envisioning and planning. As organizations become more mature in both digital intelligence and digital re-invention, the dynamic interplay between functions will increasingly become a source of competitive advantage.
Inhibitory effect of naringenin via IL‐13 level regulation on thymic stromal lymphopoietin‐induced inflammatory reactions
Authors: Han Na‐Ra , Moon Phil‐Dong , Ryu Ka‐Jung , Kim Na‐Rae , Kim Hyung‐Min , Jeong Hyun‐Ja 
Published: November 2017

SummaryNaringenin (NG) has various beneficial properties, such as anti‐cancer and anti‐inflammatory effects. Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) induces mast cell proliferation and inflammatory reactions. The aim of this study was to investigate the regulatory effect of NG on TSLP‐induced mast cell proliferation and inflammatory reactions using human mast cell line (HMC‐1) cells. HMC‐1 cells were pre‐treated with NG and then treated with TSLP. HMC‐1 cells proliferation was determined by quantifying bromodeoxyuridine incorporation. Levels of anti‐apoptotic and pro‐apoptotic factors were analyzed by western blot analysis. The productions and mRNA expressions of interleukin (IL)‐13 and tumour necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α) were analyzed by ELISA and quantitative real‐time PCR. We found that NG significantly attenuated HMC‐1 cells proliferation and Ki‐67 mRNA expression promoted by TSLP. NG significantly suppressed mRNA expression of TSLP receptor and IL‐7 receptor α in TSLP‐treated HMC‐1 cells. NG significantly down‐regulated levels of phosphorylated‐signal transducer and activation of transcription 6 and murine double‐minute 2 in TSLP‐treated HMC‐1 cells, up‐regulated levels of cleaved poly ADP‐ribose polymerase and p53 in TSLP‐treated HMC‐1 cells. Furthermore, NG significantly decreased the productions and mRNA expressions of IL‐13 and TNF‐α in TSLP‐treated HMC‐1 cells. These results suggest NG has an inhibitory effect on mast cell‐mediated allergic inflammatory reactions.
Information barriers and social stratification in higher education: evidence from a field experiment
Authors: Abbiati Giovanni , Argentin Gianluca , Barone Carlo , Schizzerotto Antonio 
Published: November 2017

AbstractOur contribution assesses the role of information barriers for patterns of participation in Higher Education (HE) and the related social inequalities. For this purpose, we developed a large‐scale clustered randomised experiment involving over 9,000 high school seniors from 62 Italian schools. We designed a counseling intervention to correct student misperceptions of the profitability of HE, that is, the costs, economic returns and chances of success of investments in different tertiary programs. We employed a longitudinal survey to test whether treated students' educational trajectories evolved differently relative to a control group. We find that, overall, treated students enrolled less often in less remunerative fields of study in favour of postsecondary vocational programmes. Most importantly, this effect varied substantially by parental social class and level of education. The shift towards vocational programmes was mainly due to the offspring of low‐educated parents; in contrast, children of tertiary graduates increased their participation in more rewarding university fields. Similarly, the redistribution from weak fields to vocational programmes mainly involved the children of the petty bourgeoisie and the working class, while upper class students invested in more rewarding university fields. We argue that the status‐maintenance model proposed by Breen and Goldthorpe can explain these socially differentiated treatment effects. Overall, our results challenge the claim that student misperceptions contribute to horizontal inequalities in access to HE.
The Role of Dietary Phenolic Compounds in Protein Digestion and Processing Technologies to Improve Their Antinutritive Properties
Authors: Cirkovic Velickovic Tanja D. , Stanic‐Vucinic Dragana J. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractDigestion is the key step for delivering nutrients and bioactive substances to the body. The way different food components interact with each other and with digestive enzymes can modify the digestion process and affect human health. Understanding how food components interact during digestion is essential for the rational design of functional food products. Plant polyphenols have gained much attention for the bioactive roles they play in the human body. However, their strong beneficial effects on human health have also been associated with a negative impact on the digestion process. Due to the generally low absorption of phenolic compounds after food intake, most of the consumed polyphenols remain in the gastrointestinal tract, where they then can exert inhibitory effects on enzymes involved in the degradation of saccharides, lipids, and proteins. While the inhibitory effects of phenolics on the digestion of energy‐rich food components (saccharides and lipids) may be regarded as beneficial, primarily in weight‐control diets, their inhibitory effects on the digestion of proteins are not desirable for the reason of reduced utilization of amino acids. The effect of polyphenols on protein digestion is reviewed in this article, with an emphasis on food processing methods to improve the antinutritive properties of polyphenols.
Syphilis—Cardiovascular Manifestations of the Great Imitator
Authors: Byard Roger W. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractRates of syphilis are beginning to once again increase, with the World Health Organization estimating that in recent years there were 12 million new cases of syphilis each year; in 2002, syphilis was responsible for 0.3% of deaths globally. At‐risk groups include young males (20–29 years), prisoners, and sex workers. Increased rates in young females have elevated the numbers of congenital cases. Review of the University of Adelaide Pathology Archive revealed four cases with significant pathology, which included cardiac gummas and aortic arch aneurysms. These cases demonstrate the cardiovascular characteristics of untreated syphilis in the tertiary stage. Cases with such advanced pathology will only occur where diagnoses have not been made, and/or standard antibiotic therapy has not been implemented in the early stage of disease.
Sublethal effects of subzero temperatures on the light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana: fitness costs in response to partial freezing
Authors: Morey Amy C. , Venette Robert C. , Hutchison William D. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractPopulation responses to environmental extremes often dictate the bounds to species’ distributions. However, population dynamics at, or near, those range limits may also be affected by sublethal effects. We exposed late instars and pupae of an invasive leafroller, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), to cold temperatures and measured the effects of exposure on subsequent survivorship, development, and reproduction. Cold temperature was applied as acute exposure to –10 °C (a low, but not immediately lethal temperature for this species) or the onset of freezing (the peak of the supercooling point exotherm). Survival was defined as the ability to successfully eclose as an adult. We measured immature development times, pupal mass, and adult longevity as proxies of fitness in survivors. Additionally, surviving insects were mated with individuals that had not been exposed to cold to measure fertility. There was no difference between the proportion of larvae or pupae that survived acute exposure to –10 °C and those exposed to the control temperature. Approximately 17% of larvae and 8% of pupae survived brief periods with internal ice formation and continued development to become reproductively viable adults. Importantly, surviving the onset of freezing came with significant fitness costs but not to exposure to –10 °C; most insects that survived partial freezing had lower fertility and shorter adult lifespans than either the –10 °C or control group. These results are discussed within the context of forecasting invasive insect distributions.
The Flexitarian Flip™: Testing the Modalities of Flavor as Sensory Strategies to Accomplish the Shift from Meat‐Centered to Vegetable‐Forward Mixed Dishes
Authors: Spencer Molly , Guinard Jean‐Xavier 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe American diet is lacking in plant‐based foods and vegetables, higher in protein than necessary, and too centered on meat and poultry. Two major dietary shifts recommended by the 2015‐2020 U.S. Dietary Guidelines are to increase vegetable intake and to increase the variety of protein food sources. One suggested strategy for doing this is to partially replace meat and poultry with vegetables and plant‐based ingredients in mixed dishes. This research tested the potential of flavor modalities (taste, aroma, trigeminal, and their combination) as strategies to increase the sensory appeal of plant‐forward dishes. Consumer testing (n = 141) was conducted in a cross‐sectional design in a laboratory setting on 24 recipe variations. Three factors were tested: cuisine (Latin American, Mediterranean, and Asian), meat proportion (high‐meat/low‐vegetable versus low‐meat/high‐vegetable), and flavor strategy (taste, aroma, trigeminal, and a reduced‐intensity trimodal combination). Statistical analysis was performed in R and XLSTAT‐Sensory® 2017. Four consumer preference segments were uncovered. The low‐meat dishes achieved parity or higher in consumer acceptance across all recipes and flavor strategies. The taste and trigeminal strategies both had higher overall acceptability scores than the aroma strategy, and the differences were significant (P < 0.05) in some consumer preference segments. The consumers successfully characterized the samples using a Check‐All‐That‐Apply task, verifying the flavor strategy design. This research provides insight into consumer preferences regarding flavor strategies to partially replace meat with vegetables in mixed dishes. The trigeminal and trimodal combination strategies were found to be the most promising flavor modalities to use to implement this shift.Practical ApplicationThere is little knowledge of American consumer preferences regarding vegetables in mixed dishes. Mixed dishes are a strategy recommended by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines to increase vegetable consumption and variety of protein sources. This research explores various flavor and culinary strategies with which to carry out the mixed dish meat‐vegetable swap and to test the potential of the Flexitarian Flip™ (the shift from meat‐centric to plant‐centric diets). This research shows that individuals have different preferences regarding the type of flavor they prefer in mixed dishes (for example, some consumers prefer salty and some prefer spicy), so if the dietitian can recommend recipes that cater to that client's food and flavor preferences, the client will be more likely to adhere to their diet.
Exposure to Alcohol Content in Movies and Initiation of Early Drinking Milestones
Authors: Jackson Kristina M. , Janssen Tim , Barnett Nancy P. , Rogers Michelle L. , Hayes Kerri L. , Sargent James 
Published: November 2017

BackgroundExposure to alcohol content in movies has been shown to be associated with adolescent use of alcohol, including earlier onset. This study examined the influence of movie alcohol exposure on subsequent alcohol onset, considering the social context (whether the movie was viewed with a friend or parent). We examined whether media's influence holds across a spectrum of early drinking milestones: sipping (but not consuming a full drink of) alcohol, consuming a full drink of alcohol, and engaging in heavy episodic drinking (HED).MethodsData were taken from a sample of 882 middle school youth (52% female; 24% non‐White) enrolled in an ongoing study on alcohol initiation and progression. Exposure to alcohol content in films was measured using a method that combines content analysis and random assignment of movie titles to youth surveys. The hazard of initiating alcohol use (sip, full drink, HED) as a function of exposure was estimated using survival analysis. Associations were adjusted for demographic, personality, and social influence factors known to be associated with both movie exposure and alcohol use.ResultsExposure to alcohol content was common. Hours of exposure prospectively predicted earlier onset of alcohol involvement across all outcomes. Viewing movies with friends appeared to augment the media exposure effect, in contrast to viewing movies with parents, which was not a significant predictor of initiation.ConclusionsExposure to alcohol in films is involved in the entry into early stages of alcohol involvement. Findings support further investigation into the role of the media in underage drinking, especially in the context of consuming media with friends and peers. Limiting media exposure and/or stronger Federal Trade Commission oversight of movie ratings should be a priority for preventing underage drinking.
E‐cigarette price sensitivity among middle‐ and high‐school students: evidence from monitoring the future
Authors: Pesko Michael F. , Huang Jidong , Johnston Lloyd D. , Chaloupka Frank J. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractAimsWe estimated associations between e‐cigarette prices (both disposable and refill) and e‐cigarette use among middle and high‐school students in the United States. We also estimated associations between cigarette prices and e‐cigarette use.DesignWe used regression models to estimate the associations between e‐cigarette and cigarette prices and e‐cigarette use. In our regression models, we exploited changes in e‐cigarette and cigarette prices across four periods of time and across 50 markets. We report the associations as price elasticities. In our primary model, we controlled for socio‐demographic characteristics, cigarette prices, tobacco control policies, market fixed effects and year‐quarter fixed effects.SettingUnited States of America.ParticipantsA total of 24 370 middle‐ and high‐school students participating in the Monitoring the Future Survey in years 2014 and 2015.MeasurementsSelf‐reported e‐cigarette use over the last 30 days. Average quarterly cigarette prices, e‐cigarette disposable prices and e‐cigarette refill prices were constructed from Nielsen retail data (inclusive of excise taxes) for 50 US markets.FindingsIn a model with market fixed effects, we estimated that a 10% increase in e‐cigarette disposable prices is associated with a reduction in the number of days vaping among e‐cigarette users by approximately 9.7% [95% confidence interval (CI) = −17.7 to 1.8%; P = 0.02] and is associated with a reduction in the number of days vaping by the full sample by approximately 17.9% (95% CI = −31.5 to −4.2%; P = 0.01). Refill e‐cigarette prices were not statistically significant predictors of vaping. Cigarette prices were not associated significantly with e‐cigarette use regardless of the e‐cigarette price used. However, in a model without market fixed effects, cigarette prices were a statistically significant positive predictor of total e‐cigarette use.ConclusionsHigher e‐cigarette disposable prices appear to be associated with reduced e‐cigarette use among adolescents in the US.
Species traits and abundance influence the organization of liana–tree antagonistic interaction
Authors: Sfair Julia C. , Weiser Veridiana de L. , Martins Fernando R. , Vidal Mariana M. , Guimarães Paulo R. 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe interaction among species can be influenced by neutral processes, in which more abundant species have high effect on the structure of interaction, or can be influenced by trait matching. Despite both variables (abundance and species traits) influencing the interaction of species in mutualistic networks, few studies showed their importance in antagonistic networks. Here, we posed the question: what are the main predictors of the liana–tree interactions: species abundance, biological traits or both? In a savanna woodland fragment in south‐eastern Brazil, we sampled lianas and trees in 1 ha, where we recorded the abundance, maximum height and bark roughness of tree species, as well as abundance, maximum diameter and climbing system of liana species. For each species, we calculated their contribution to nestedness (ni), which is a measure of network structure, and performed simple linear regressions between ni and abundance and species traits. Abundant species contribute more to ni than rare species, indicating that neutral processes affect interactions between lianas and trees, probably because lianas are opportunistic and climb trees in their neighbourhood. The only trait related to ni was tree height, which can indicate that light availability can have a considerable role on network structure between both growth forms. Therefore, the importance of species abundance and tree height can be related to opportunism of lianas on climbing the most suitable tree in their neighbourhood.
The $15 Wage Movement Moves South: Politics of Region in Labor Union Campaigns
Authors: Brown Megan 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe North American labor movement continues to wrestle with the challenges of organizing workers in the US South. This article explores the contradictory position of the South in the contemporary labor movement, using the circulation of the $15 minimum wage to ground the analysis. By problematizing the place of the South in US labor, this article contributes to efforts to complicate the geographic imaginaries of the South and to our understanding of the contemporary labor movement's expansionary projects. Drawing on qualitative interviews and participant observation in Greensboro and Durham, North Carolina, and Richmond, Virginia, I trace the abstract circulation of organizational resources, strategies, and tactics of the $15 wage movement into, throughout, and back out of the South.