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Dynamics of environmental consciousness and green purchase behaviour: an empirical study
Authors: Mishal Aditi , Dubey Rameshwar , Gupta Omprakash K. , Luo Zongwei 
Published: September 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationships between environmental consciousness (ECO), green purchase attitude (GPA), green purchase intention (GPI), perceived customer effectiveness (PCE), green behaviour (GRB) and green purchase behaviour (GPB). Based on the statistical analyses, this paper offers some further research directions to advance the extant literature.

Design/methodology/approach
The theoretical model is firmly grounded in extant literature. To test the study hypotheses, the authors have developed a survey instrument following a two-stage process. The constructs were first operationalized by the authors and then pre-tested by experts. Dillman’s (2007) guidelines were then followed to gather data. Finally, the theoretical model was tested using multivariate statistical tools.

Findings
Results indicate that ECO has an influence on GPA and PCE; GPA has an influence on PCE and GRB; GPI has an influence on PCE; and GRB has an influence on GPB. Environmental benefit still ranks at the sixth position among eight product-selection criteria, as is evident from qualitative in-depth interviews indicating a primarily rationalistic and not an altruistic purchase approach. The gap in translation of ECO into GB and GPB can be attributed to costliness, non-availability with less variety, lack of brand reputation of green products and budget constraints for customers.

Research limitations/implications
The study faces the limitation of generalizability of the results because it was carried out in a particular state in India; it may not be the perception of the country as a whole. The bias owing to social desirability, selective memory and telescoping with the use of self-reported data could also be a limitation for the current empirical study.

Originality/value
This study aimed to extend pro-environmental behaviour studies beyond developed countries and to empirically validate the models built on the theory of ECO leading to GPB, especially for India, a rising market. A novel approach to empirically discuss the situational and market factors will provide a much-needed thrust for research on these lines.
Promoting educational opportunity and achievement through 1:1 iPads
Authors: Thieman Gayle Y. , Cevallos Tatiana 
Published: September 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to expand the growing body of research on the educational impact of 1:1 mobile devices, investigating the iPad’s potential to reduce the disparity of access to high-quality instructional technology and achievement for low income, racially, and linguistically diverse students.

Design/methodology/approach
This three-year, mixed-method study investigated the degree to which a 1:1 iPad initiative reduced the disparity of technology access and instructional use and improved student learning and attendance. The research design included survey data on student technology skills, experiences and use and teacher focus groups to confirm and contextualize the survey data.

Findings
Across all three years, ninth graders and students who were white, female, eligible for free/reduced lunch and those with stable enrollment were more likely to have an individual iPad (THP). Having a THP was associated with greater satisfaction, ease and frequency of technology use, higher attendance and GPA.

Research limitations/implications
Inequitable distribution, inconsistent administrative support, and uneven faculty support for iPads limit generalizability.

Practical implications
This research identifies barriers to successful technology integration and impact on student achievement including inequitable access, inconsistent administrative and teacher support, and limited professional development.

Originality/value
This research focuses on an issue of digital equity that has not yet been studied in depth with 1:1 iPads and investigates students’ technology access, experiences and use to support student achievement in a high poverty, highly diverse high school.
Innovation risk in digital business models: the German energy sector
Authors: Dellermann Dominik , Fliaster Alexander , Kolloch Michael 
Published: September 2017

Purpose
Past research demonstrated that novel IT-based business models generate tremendous returns for innovators. However, the risks associated with these innovations remain under-explored. This paper aims to address this critical gap analyzing risks and offering important insights particularly for practitioners.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors adopted an exploratory multiple-case study research design. It draws on 22 semi-structured interviews with managers from leading energy utilities, as well as leading providers of virtual power plants technology within the German energy industry.

Findings
The research reveals that main risks in new digital business models in the energy sector are associated with three forms of interdependence between innovation actors: the regulatory, the technological and the collaborative. To deal with these interdependencies, the authors propose an original multi-step risk management framework. This framework considers the outreach as a critical dimension for risk assessment and offers a new risk response matrix to draw individual and collective mitigation activities for specific types of risks.

Practical implications
This paper offers a framework for the management of interdependence risks that are fundamental for business model innovations based on IT. Thus, it is applicable in companies both inside the energy sector and beyond.

Originality/value
This paper analyzes an important digital business model innovation that has not yet been explored in management literature – the virtual power plant (VPP). It is based on original and current empirical work and proposes a novel risk management framework for business organizations.
Chained to a rock
Authors: Hirsch Peter Buell 
Published: September 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the extraordinary reputational challenge for brands in social media in an era of heightened political and cultural polarization. In a time when the tension between liberal and conservative consumers has grown significantly, brands are being threatened with boycotts from both the left and right. In this paper, the authors identify some core approaches for brands facing this dilemma.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors’ approach is to review the experience of various brands which have been the victims of consumer boycotts motivated by political considerations. The authors examined these events from the perspective of the severity/duration of their impact on the brand, how the brands chose to respond and how their response was perceived to suggest the approaches that seem to be most effective in mitigating brand damage.

Findings
The authors have found that the critical factors in mitigating brand damage are giving clear guidelines to employees about customer relations, understanding the composition of the customer base more deeply through the lens of politics and culture, developing a comprehensive risk management approach and creating a consistent point of view on handling political threats and boycotts to ensure consistency.

Research limitations/implications
The authors’ evaluation is by definition subjective and the insights gained have not been tested empirically.

Practical implications
While the potential political threats to a specific brand are reasonably predictable, consumer perceptions are influenced by many factors only partially within the brand’s control.

Social implications
Much as companies gained expertise in managing reputation crises throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the authors believe that brands adopting their approach to politically driven boycotts will gradually learn how to manage them and the threats will become a routine part of a brand’s relationship with its stakeholders.

Originality/value
While a great deal has been written about the nature and growth of politically driven brand threats, the authors believe this paper is an original contribution to how to manage them.
Integrated learning in schools: an Icelandic case study
Authors: Pálsdóttir Kolbrún 
Published: September 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the integration of school and leisure activities and to inform professional practice by exploring the opportunities and challenges that arise when school-day teachers and leisure-care personnel set out to build a collaborative network.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper presents a multiple case study of five Reykjavik elementary schools that participated in a project called “The Day of the Child.” Data were gathered using semi-structured interviews and focus groups with school leaders, leisure-time center coordinators, teachers, and leisure-care personnel, as well as using field notes and documentary analysis.

Findings
The participants in the study reported that increased integration supported the well-being of children by offering leisure activities within the school day. Emphasis on leisure reinforced children’s informal and social learning. Challenges identified were organizational barriers, such as professional boundaries between leisure and school, unclear roles of leisure-care personnel and lack of active collaboration. Drawing on the findings, the author explores possibilities for enhanced professional practice within schools.

Practical implications
Leisure and informal learning are marginalized in the educational discourse due to the global push in education toward outcomes-based education and standardized testing. This study underlines the need for leisure pedagogy in elementary schools.

Originality/value
This paper provides an understanding of the importance of informal learning within the formal school culture. The findings reflect the experiences and insights of those working with children and focuses on a much neglected part of education, informal learning.
The brand meaning co-creation process on Facebook
Authors: Rosenthal Benjamin , Brito Eliane Pereira Zamith 
Published: September 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework for brand meaning co-creation between brands and fans on Facebook.

Design/methodology/approach
A case study methodology was applied. Brand posts in the form of text, pictures, videos and fan comments of three brand pages – Nike Run, Mizuno and Jack Daniel’s – were collected and analyzed in a netnographic manner. Seven influential fans of the Nike Run brand page, who were identified in the data, and one marketing manager of each brand were interviewed.

Findings
This paper shows how brand meanings are orchestrated by brand managers and co-created through a process in which the brand leads the dialog through several types of brand actions. It also shows how fans engage in this dialog through multiple forms of reactions. A brand page’s content should be curated by its manager based on the role of the content on fans’ lives and their potential reactions and not merely on the meanings that the brand desires to communicate.

Research limitations/implications
This paper proposes a conceptual framework for understanding brand meaning co-creation at the micro-level of brand-fans daily interactions. Nevertheless, this study analyzed only three brand pages in two product categories – alcoholic beverages and running. Therefore, the authors do not claim that one can extrapolate from their findings.

Practical implications
The brand meaning co-creation process that is identified here provides a useful frame of reference for brand managers who seek to understand how they can best influence fans to co-create brand meanings in directions that benefit their companies.

Originality/value
This paper evolves with the co-creation of brand meanings literature by proposing a framework of brand meaning co-creation on Facebook. This framework can help brand managers to fine tune their content strategy in social media.
Expression of HLA‐DRA and CD74 mRNA in whole blood during the course of complicated and uncomplicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
Authors: Rasmussen Gunlög , Cajander Sara , Bäckman Anders , Källman Jan , Söderquist Bo , Strålin Kristoffer 
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACTTo improve management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB), better understanding of host–pathogen interactions is needed. In vitro studies have shown that S. aureus bacteria induce dose‐dependent immunosuppression that is evidenced by reduced expression of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II on antigen presenting cells. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine whether expression of the MHC class II‐related genes HLA‐DRA and CD74 is more greatly reduced in complicated SAB, with its probable higher loads of S. aureus, than in uncomplicated SAB. Adult patients with SAB were prospectively included and blood samples taken on the day of confirmation of SAB (Day 1) and on Days 2, 3, 5 and 7. HLA‐DRA and CD74 mRNA expression was determined by quantitative reverse transcription PCR. Sepsis was defined according to the Sepsis‐3 classification and SAB was categorized as complicated in patients with deep‐seated infection and/or hematogenous seeding. Twenty patients with SAB were enrolled and samples obtained on all assessment days. HLA‐DRA and CD74 expression did not differ significantly between patients with SAB and sepsis (n = 13) and those without sepsis (n = 7) on any assessment day. However, patients with complicated SAB (n = 14) had significantly weaker HLA‐DRA expression on all five assessment days than patients with uncomplicated SAB (n = 6). Additionally, they tended to have weaker CD74 expressions. Neutrophil, monocyte and leukocyte counts did not differ significantly between complicated and uncomplicated SAB. In conclusion, patients with complicated SAB show weaker HLA‐DRA expression than those with uncomplicated SAB during the first week of bacteremia.
Weighing the Significance of World War I for the Australian Economy
Authors: Coleman William 
Published: September 2017

AbstractThe article argues there is little evidence that World War I quickened the currents of structural change in the Australian economy. It suggests instead that the War was reinforcing of the Deakinite model of economic management that already been established by the outbreak of War. It did so by enlarging the tenet of ‘protection plus imperial preference’ that had been inscribed in the pre‐War policy consensus; by strengthening the revenue and power of the central state basic to the Deakinite framework of economic governance; and by assimilating rural interests into the terms of that framework.
Is Informal Employment a Result of Market Segmentation? Evidence from China
Authors: Nemoto Jiro , Zuo Hong 
Published: September 2017

AbstractMany studies on informal employment have identified significant differences in wages and other aspects between workers engaged in formal and informal employment in China. However, whether informal employment is the result of a segmented labour market or a competitive labour market remains unclear. In this study, we empirically examined this issue and found that the informal labour market in China is both a segmented and a competitive labour market, with nearly half of workers in informal employment entering involuntarily in 2006. However, entry barriers are not observed for 2010.
Australian Children Growing Up with Opportunity
Authors: Kalb Guyonne 
Published: September 2017

AbstractThis article focuses on the early years of children in Australia. It discusses the inequality of opportunity as reflected in the statistics and the potential impacts of this inequality. A brief literature review is provided regarding the impact of formal childcare and preschool attendance on child development, with a specific focus on the impact for children from disadvantaged families. The article concludes with a discussion of possible policy directions to counteract the inequality of opportunity.
Laparoscopic extraperitoneal uterine suspension with suture line instead of mesh
Authors: Liang J , Chen G , Deng L , Liu FJ , Wu LJ , Li Q , Shen X , Yang YJ , Ling B 
Published: September 2017

ObjectiveTo compare the safety and effectiveness of two different materials (mesh and suture line) used in laparoscopic extraperitoneal uterine suspension.DesignA retrospective observational study.SettingGynaecology departments in two hospitals in China.PopulationWomen with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse (POP) of stage II or higher.MethodsThe women were divided into two groups according to the two different materials for laparoscopic extraperitoneal uterine suspension: mesh or suture line. The baseline characteristics, perioperative details, complications, objective and subjective indexes of the two groups were compared.Main outcome measuresThe primary outcome was subjective satisfaction rate based upon validated questionnaires. The secondary outcome was objective anatomic assessment with the POP‐Q system.ResultsNo difference was found in baseline characteristics and perioperative details except that there were more cases of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated other surgeries in the Line than the Mesh group (36 versus 19, P < 0.05; 12 versus 2, P < 0.05). Statistically significant improvements were found in anatomical measures of points Aa, Ba, Ap, Bp, C and TVL (P < 0.01), as well as functional and quality‐of‐life measures (P < 0.01 for PFDI‐20 and PFIQ‐7) between both groups. The postoperative PFDI‐20, PFIQ‐7 and PGI‐I scores were not different between two groups (P > 0.05). Two cases of deep wound infection were observed in Mesh group at 3‐month follow up.ConclusionsLaparoscopic extraperitoneal linear uterine suspension is easy to perform and is associated with fewer mesh‐related complications. It is more secure, especially in elderly women and in those with physical complications.Tweetable abstractLaparoscopic extraperitoneal linear uterine suspension is safe, with fewer mesh‐related complications.
A comparison between high‐intensity focused ultrasound and surgical treatment for the management of abdominal wall endometriosis
Authors: Zhu X , Chen L , Deng X , Xiao S , Ye M , Xue M 
Published: September 2017

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to compare the therapeutic outcomes of high‐intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and surgical treatment for abdominal wall endometriosis.DesignA retrospective study.SettingGynaecological department of a teaching hospital in China.PopulationPatients with abdominal wall endometriosis.MethodsAmong the 51 patients, 23 patients were treated with ultrasound‐guided HIFU and 28 patients with surgery. Pain relief and the size change of the nodule after each management were evaluated 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after treatment, respectively. The hospital stay and blood loss were also compared.Main outcome measuresDifference between HIFU and surgical treatment for abdominal wall endometriosis.ResultsNo statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups in the pain relief in 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after treatment, respectively. The hospital stay was clearly shorter in the HIFU group than in the surgery group. Change in nodules was more remarkable in the group treated with surgery; no palpable nodules existed in most patients in the surgery group. HIFU had more advantages over surgery, such as no blood loss, no new scar, no anaesthesia and lower pain score immediately after treatment.ConclusionsBased on our results, it appears that either HIFU or surgery is safe and effective in treating patients with AWE in short‐term. Compared with surgery, HIFU treatment for AWE has the advantages of shorter hospital stay, no blood loss, no new scar, no anaesthesia and a lower immediate pain score.Tweetable abstractEither HIFU or surgical treatment is safe and effective in treating patients with AWE. HIFU has the advantages of a less invasive procedure and shorter hospital stay.
Ultrasound‐guided high‐intensity focused ultrasound treatment for abdominal wall endometriosis: a retrospective study
Authors: Luo S , Zhang C , Huang JP , Huang GH , He J 
Published: September 2017

ObjectiveTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultrasound‐guided high‐intensity focused ultrasound (USgHIFU) for treating abdominal wall endometrioses (AWE).DesignA retrospective study.SettingDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in China.PopulationPatients with abdominal wall endometriosis.MethodsFrom August 2010 to April 2014, 32 patients with AWE were treated with USgHIFU in our hospital. USgHIFU treatment was performed with the Model JC‐200 High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Tumor Therapeutic System. The symptom relief and the adverse effects were evaluated after USgHIFU ablation.Main outcome measuresUSgHIFU as a new treatment option for patients with AWE.ResultsContrast‐enhanced ultrasound showed that all lesions were successfully ablated with USgHIFU. The follow‐up results showed that the average volume of AWE lesions at 6 months after USgHIFU was significantly smaller than that before treatment (2.80 ± 0.12 versus 1.33 ± 0.31 cm3). The pain scores at 6 months after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment (6.80 ± 2.64 versus 1.80 ± 0.3). The non‐perfused volume (indicative of successful ablation) was measured in all patients immediately after treatment, ranging from 0.9 to 2.1 cm3 (median: 1.6 cm3), and the fractional ablation ranged from 87% to 100% (median: 94%). Local oedema was observed in these patients, lasting for 1–3 days only. No severe complications occurred during the follow‐up period.ConclusionsBased on our study, USgHIFU ablation is a safe and effective method for treating AWE.Tweetable abstractAs a non‐invasive treatment technique, HIFU could be used to treat abdominal wall endometriosis.
Dividend Stickiness, Debt Covenants, and Earnings Management
Authors: Kim Jaewoo , Lee Kyeong Hun , Lie Erik 
Published: September 2017

AbstractConsistent with the notion that dividends are very sticky, Daniel, Denis, and Naveen () report evidence that firms manage earnings upward when pre‐managed earnings are expected to fall short of dividend payments. However, we find that this evidence is not robust when controlling for firms' tendency to manage earnings upward to avoid reporting earnings declines; only firms with high leverage exhibit a statistically weak tendency to manage earnings to close deficits of pre‐managed earnings relative to dividends. We further report that the decision to cut dividends depends on whether reported earnings fall short of past dividends, but not on earnings management that eliminates a shortfall in pre‐managed earnings relative to dividend payments. Overall, our evidence suggests that firms that face dividend constraints are more likely to cut dividends than to manage earnings to avoid dividend cuts.