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Organizational learning from experience
Authors: Chen Guoquan , Zhou Qiwei , Liu Wei 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
Based on a review of previous research of organizational learning from experience, this paper aims to point out the notable gaps and unresolved issues in the research area and proposes a “multilevel integrated model of learning from experience”, which could integrate current research findings and serve as the theoretical framework for further investigation.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper is a theoretical review.

Findings
From the individual, team, organizational and multiple levels, in an order of the outcome of success and failure, this study reviews previous research about organizational learning from experience down to the last detail and points out some of their limitations, including relative fragmented-wise, lack of grope about the underlying motivations, lack of overall framework, etc. Then, this study proposes the “multilevel integrated model of learning from experience”, which provides a systematic and fine-grained framework for studies in this field.

Research limitations/implications
This paper emphasizes that true underlying motivations impelling learning from experience shall be identified and exploration for the antecedents shall be further deepened. Besides, this study figures out that various factors played their parts in the process and outcome of learning from experience through both subjective perception and objective experience. Thus, future research shall distinguish the influence of learning from experience, respectively, into “knowing” and “doing”.

Originality/value
This study is an attempt to review and integrate current research of learning from experience in multiple levels and further differentiates the influences of different experience outcomes (success vs failure). The proposed theoretical model provides clear suggestions of where future research should be directed.
The effect of product aesthetics information on website appeal in online shopping
Authors: Peng Xianghui , Peak Daniel , Prybutok Victor , Xu Chenyan 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
This research posits that e-vendors can use product aesthetic information (PAI) as a strategic positing tool to shape consumers’ perceptions of e-vendors’ websites.

Design/methodology/approach
To test this framework, variations on a garment’s color (a crucial element of product aesthetics) are presented to four different treatment groups to determine whether aesthetic treatment influences the perception of the website.

Findings
The results suggest that consumers who consider a product visually appealing also perceive the e-vendor’s website as useful, resulting in enjoyment of the shopping experience. Positive perceptions lead consumers to form positive attitudes toward the vendor’s website.

Originality/value
While product aesthetics is well-studied in marketing and psychology, its relevance to the e-commerce domain is relatively underexplored. To fill the void, the paper proposes a theoretical framework that explains how PAI influences buyers’ cognitive and affective evaluations of their online shopping experiences, which in turn shapes their attitudes toward e-vendors’ sites.
Providing a better digital experience for employees
Authors: Raia Mike 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explain how, if company’s digital experience is a good one, employees can work efficiently and feel positive about their environment while, if a company’s digital experience is poor, staff can become unmotivated and avoid using the systems that are critical to the organization.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors consulted with user interface/user experience (UI/UX) professionals to explain why attention needs to be paid to UI/UX in the employee experience and how to assess an organization’s current situation.

Findings
It is possible to prevent poor UI/UX and keep employees satisfied by improving an organization’s digital employee experience using UX best practices from the tech companies who have invested billions in getting it exactly right.

Originality/value
Understanding UX principles allows you to observe and evaluate how the systems are working, then incorporate UX best principles into the design to boost productivity, happiness and output.
HR digital disruption: the biggest wave of transformation in decades
Authors: Larkin James 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
This paper aims to outline and explore the changes chief human resources officers (CHROs) can expect in the digital age, focusing on three distinct categories: inward (changes within the office), outward (changes at the employee/manager level) and across (changes to the organization at large).

Design/methodology/approach
This paper carried out a review of digitization’s impact on the CHRO role, an assessment of changes at the employee/manager level and an assessment of changes at the organization-wide level.

Findings
Mimicking social media aligns learning and engagement technology with the expectations and working practices of the millennial generation. The HR function, led by the CHRO, may leverage the power of digital technology to gain an advantage over competitors by attracting and retaining top millennial talent. Cloud technology makes available a wealth of easily accessible information, which facilitates far more effective communication between management and employees. Digital provides employees leverage in terms of formulating strategy, decision-making and even leadership. Expect a dramatic increase in plug-and-play digital solutions related to recruitment and talent.

Originality/value
Learning and opinion based on the experience of a talent advisory consultant partnering with CHROs across a broad range of Fortune 500 companies.
Contribution of different bacterial dispersal sources to lakes: Population and community effects in different seasons
Authors: Comte Jérôme , Berga Mercè , Severin Ina , Logue Jürg Brendan , Lindström Eva S. 
Published: April 2017

SummaryThe diversity and composition of lake bacterial communities are driven by the interplay between local contemporary environmental conditions and dispersal of cells from the surroundings, i.e. the metacommunity. Still, a conceptual understanding of the relative importance of the two types of factors is lacking. For instance, it is unknown which sources of dispersal are most important and under which circumstances. Here, we investigated the seasonal variation in the importance of dispersal from different sources (mixing, precipitation, surface runoff and sediment resuspension) for lake bacterioplankton community and population dynamics. For that purpose, two small forest lakes and their dispersal sources were sampled over a period of 10 months. The influence of dispersal on communities and populations was determined by 454 sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene and SourceTracker analysis. On the community level direct effects of dispersal were questionable from all sources. Instead we found that the community of the preceding sampling occasion, representing growth of resident bacteria, was of great importance. On the population level, however, dispersal of individual taxa from the inlet could be occasionally important even under low water flow. The effect of sediment resuspension and precipitation appeared small.
Optimising the effectiveness of diabetes education in an East Asian population
Authors: Choi T. S. T. , Walker K. Z. , Lombard C. B. , Palermo C. 
Published: April 2017

AimTo explore the collective patterns of learning behaviours and preferences of Chinese people during diabetes education. The study was carried out across three countries and aimed to identify strategies that could be used to tailor diabetes education to Chinese people.MethodsA case study approach was undertaken in three countries (Australia, China and Singapore) using participant observations and qualitative interviews. Purposive sampling was used to select field sites before a snowball technique was employed to identify relevant interviewees. Thematic analysis with pattern matching was used for data analysis.ResultsA total of 39 participant observations and 22 interviews were conducted. Chinese people with diabetes were observed seeking advice and recommendations from health professionals. When told clearly what to do, they strived for full compliance. They tended to be submissive during diabetes education and were not likely to raise concerns, negotiate or participate in making medical decisions. They appeared to prefer prescriptive concrete instructions rather than more flexible conceptual education and to believe that behavioural change should be achieved by individual willpower and determination, resulting in an ‘all‐or‐nothing’ approach. Regular repeated information sessions were reported to establish rapport and trust.ConclusionsFor diabetes education to be culturally modified for Chinese people, there is a need to consider their unique philosophies and behaviours during education to support lifestyle changes. Building trust from the early stages of education was achieved by encouraging rapport through the provision of clear and precise instructions. This should be done before engaging in an open discussion of implementation strategies. Once the trust is built, healthy behaviour change may follow.
Comparison of malnutrition inflammation score, anthropometry and biochemical parameters in assessing the difference in protein‐energy wasting between normal weight and obese patients undergoing haemodialysis
Authors: Alipoor Elham , Hosseinzadeh‐Attar Mohammad Javad , Mahdavi‐Mazdeh Mitra , Yaseri Mehdi , Zahed Narges S. 
Published: April 2017

AimProtein‐energy wasting (PEW) is prevalent in haemodialysis. Obesity is an independent risk factor of kidney insufficiency, but it is proposed to have beneficial roles in better outcomes in the final stage of disease. Better nutritional status and body reserves are among probable mechanisms, but direct examinations are limited. The present study aimed to investigate whether obese patients have preferable nutritional status compared to normal weight patients based on malnutrition inflammation score (MIS) and other PEW parameters in haemodialysis.MethodsThis case–control study investigated 52 normal weight (18.5 < body mass index (BMI) < 25 kg/m2) and 48 obese (BMI≥30 kg/m2) patients on regular haemodialysis. PEW was assessed based on anthropometric and biochemical factors, recent weight changes, appetite, anorexia, dietary intake and MIS.ResultsObese patients had better MIS compared with the normal weight group (P < 0.001), although varying degrees of wasting were prevalent among this group too (75% mild and 25% moderate wasting). The obese group had less significant weight loss (4.2 vs 8%) and anorexia and better appetite. However, a considerable percentage of patients in both groups showed muscle (94.6% of normal weight and 19.5% of obese) and peripheral fat tissue (89.2% of normal weight and 31.7% of obese) losses compared to the 50th percentile. Biochemical parameters were not significantly different between groups except for triglyceride (P = 0.001), transferrin and total iron‐binding capacity (P = 0.028).Conclusions
MIS was significantly better in obese patients; however, both groups showed degrees of wasting based on MIS and other PEW parameters. Nutritional status of obese haemodialysis patients should be monitored regularly because of high risk of PEW like other BMI categories.
Providing Comprehensive Health Insurance Coverage in Rural China: a Critical Appraisal of the New Cooperative Medical Scheme and Ways Forward
Authors: Yang Wei , Wu Xun 
Published: April 2017

AbstractHealth insurance reform for rural China is at a crossroads. The achievements of recent reform initiatives appear remarkable as measured by coverage through the New Cooperative Medical Scheme (NCMS); yet there is little evidence that NCMS has made major strides toward improving the financial protection of health care for the rural population. Our assessment suggests that the system may become trapped in a vicious cycle of increases in government subsidies and resulting cost escalations in health care due to strategic responses among health care providers, a factor that hitherto has been largely overlooked. We argue that to improve the sector's overall performance, a thorough reform is needed to change provider payment incentives. Attention should also be directed to strengthening the ability of government agencies to manage health insurance funds effectively through their roles as purchasers and third‐party payers.
The Way Forward: A Look at Liberalization of LDC Health Insurance Markets
Authors: Muth Karl T. 
Published: April 2017

AbstractThis article explores the historical and contemporary problem of health care provision with a focus on the least developed countries (LDCs) and heavily indebted poor countries (HIPCs). The paper concludes that, while there may be advantages to state‐run insurance systems for vulnerable populations (e.g. the indigent or the widowed elderly), there is likely a space for fee‐for‐service and pay‐per‐premium health care to develop alongside other familiar western institutions, like retail banking and telecommunications services. This discussion of financial evolution concludes with a comparison to postwar Japan and other contexts in which complex, locally unprecedented payment systems have been quick to take root and have been very successful.
Patient Power as a Driver for Change: Reality or Rhetoric?
Authors: Mossman Jean , Baker Mary G. , Kössler Ingrid 
Published: April 2017

Abstract‘Patient‐centred care’ is a term often used in relation to health care policy and delivery, and it might be assumed that the patient perspective is an integral part of the decisions made by policy makers and health care providers. It might also be assumed that processes such as health technology assessments have mechanisms embedded in their methodology to faithfully capture what it means to live with an illness and the potential benefits (and risks) a new technology will bring to the people likely to use it. Although there are many good reasons to involve patients in decisions – from the personal to the policy level – many issues must be resolved before health care truly delivers ‘nothing about me without me’ to patients.
Disease burden, comorbidity and geriatric syndromes in the Australian aged care population
Authors: Hillen Jodie Belinda , Vitry Agnes , Caughey Gillian E 
Published: April 2017

ObjectiveTo describe the burden of disease in the Australian residential aged care population.MethodsCross‐sectional analysis of Aged Care Funding Instrument data.ResultsDementia (48%), depression (22.5%) and arthritis (14.2%) were the most prevalent chronic diseases in this population. Unclassified conditions such as falls, pain and urinary incontinence were also significant burdens in this population (17.1%). Circulatory, musculoskeletal and unclassified conditions were the most prevalent comorbidities across all common medical groups. Dementia and depression were the most common comorbid mental health conditions across all medical groups.ConclusionThe challenges for evaluating clinical care in Australian residential aged care are many. Delivering good clinical care should be a priority for aged care providers given the high burden of chronic disease and comorbidity. An informative starting point could be to target management of the most prevalent and burdensome conditions and comorbidities.
Twelve month follow‐up of a contraceptive implant outreach service in rural Papua New Guinea
Authors: Gupta Sarika , Mola Glen , Ramsay Philippa , Jenkins Greg , Stein Wendy , Bolnga John , Black Kirsten 
Published: April 2017

BackgroundPoor access to contraception contributes to persistently high maternal mortality rates in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Since 2012 contraceptive implants have been provided to women in rural areas of PNG through outreach services but follow‐up data in these communities on continuation and acceptability is lacking.ObjectiveTo gain insight into women's experience with contraceptive implants by assessing the acceptability, satisfaction, 12 month continuation rates and efficacy of contraceptive implants among women in rural PNG.Material and methodsWe undertook a cross‐sectional survey of women in two rural provinces who had received a contraceptive implant at least 12 months prior using a structured questionnaire. We sought information on device continuation rates, satisfaction scores, side effects and failure rates.ResultsOf the 860 women surveyed, 97% (n = 836) still had the device in situ after 12 months and 92% (n = 793) were very happy with it. Seventy‐six percent of women (n = 654) reported no side effects. Irregular bleeding was the most commonly reported side effect (n = 178, 20.6%) but only 7% (n = 13) said the bleeding was bothersome. Documented failure rates were 0.8% although pregnancy at the time of insertion could not be excluded in any of these cases.ConclusionTwelve month implant follow‐up data in this study showed high continuation rates and high levels of satisfaction among a rural population in PNG. Implants have the potential to lower maternal morbidity and mortality and simultaneously address the unmet need for contraception in these communities.
Genetic relationships between temperament of calves at auction and carcass traits in Japanese Black cattle
Authors: Takeda Kazuya , Uchida Hiroshi , Inoue Keiichi 
Published: April 2017

AbstractCorrelations of calves’ temperament with carcass traits were estimated to clarify the genetic relationships between them in Japanese Black cattle. The temperament records for 3128 calves during auction at a calf market were scored on a scale of 1 (calm) to 5 (nervous) as temperament score (TS), and theTSwere divided into two groups (TSG):TS1 and 2 comprisedTSG1, and 3 to 5 constitutedTSG2. Carcass data were obtained from 33 552 fattened cattle. A threshold animal model was used for analyzing the underlying liability forTSG, whereas a linear one was used forTSand carcass traits. The heritability estimates forTSandTSGwere 0.12 and 0.11, respectively. On the other hand, moderate to high heritability estimates were obtained for carcass traits (0.40 to 0.68). The temperament scores were negatively correlated with carcass weight, rib thickness and subcutaneous fat thickness (−0.13 to −0.59). In contrast, weak to moderate positive correlations were found between the temperament scores and rib eye area or yield estimate (0.16 to 0.45). The temperament scores and beef marbling score had no correlation. These results showed that it is possible to improve temperament and carcass traits simultaneously.
Furosemide loading test in a case of homozygous solute carrier family 12, member 1 (SLC12A1) mutation (g.62382825G>A, p.Pro372Leu) in Japanese Black cattle
Authors: Hasegawa Kiyotoshi , Sasaki Shinji , Sakamoto Yoichi , Takano Akifumi , Takayama Megumi , Higashi Tomoko , Sugimoto Yoshikazu , Yasuda Yasuaki 
Published: April 2017

AbstractHydrallantois is the excessive accumulation of fluid in the allantoic cavity in a pregnant animal and is associated with fetal death. We recently identified a recessive missense mutation in the solute carrier family 12, member 1 (SLC12A1) gene (g.62382825G>A, p.Pro372Leu) that is associated with hydrallantois in Japanese Black cattle. Unexpectedly, we found a case of the homozygous risk‐allele for SLC12A1 in a calf, using a PCR‐based direct DNA sequencing test. The homozygote was outwardly healthy up to 3 months of age and the mother did not exhibit any clinical symptoms of hydrallantois. In order to validate these observations, we performed confirmation tests for the genotype and a diuretic loading test using furosemide, which inhibits the transporter activity of the SLC12A1 protein. The results showed that the calf was really homozygous for the risk‐allele. In the homozygous calf, administration of furosemide did not alter urinary Na+ or Cl− levels, in contrast to the heterozygote and wild‐type calves in which these were significantly increased. These results demonstrate that the SLC12A1 (g.62382825G>A, p.Pro372Leu) is a hypomorphic or loss‐of‐function mutation and the hydrallantois with this mutation shows incomplete penetrance in Japanese Black cattle.
Heart rate recovery improvement in patients following acute myocardial infarction: exercise training, β‐blocker therapy or both
Authors: Medeiros Wladimir M. , de Luca Fabio A. , de Figueredo Júnior Alcides R. , Mendes Felipe A. R. , Gun Carlos 
Published: April 2017

SummaryHeart rate recovery (HRR) is a strong mortality predictor. Exercise training (ET) and β‐blocker therapy have significant impact on the HRR of patients following myocardial infarction (MI). However, the combination of ET and β‐blocker therapy, as well as its effectiveness in patients with a more compromised HRR (≤12 bpm), has been under‐studied. Male patients (n = 64) post‐MI were divided: Training + β‐blocker (n = 19), Training (n = 15), β‐blocker (n = 11) and Control (n = 19). Participants performed an ergometric test before and after 3 months of intervention. HRR was obtained during 5 min of recovery and corrected by the cardiac reserve (HRRcorrCR). Compared to pre‐intervention, HRRcorrCR was significantly increased during the 1st and 2nd minutes of recovery in the Training + β‐blocker group (70·5% and 37·5%, respectively; P<0·05). A significant improvement, lasting from the 1st to the 4th minute of recovery, was also observed in the Training group (47%, 50%, 25% and 8·7%, respectively; P<0·05). In contrast, the β‐blocker group showed a reduction in HRRcorrCR during the 2nd and 3rd minutes of recovery (−21·2% and −16·3%, respectively; P<0·05). In addition, interventions involving ET (Training + βb, Training) were significantly more effective in patients with a pre‐intervention HRR ≤ 12 bpm than for patients with HRR > 12 bpm. Combination of β‐blocker therapy with ET does not compromise the effect of training and instead promotes HRR and aerobic capacity improvement. In addition, this combination is particularly beneficial for individuals presenting with a more compromised HRR. However, chronic administration of β‐blocker therapy alone did not promote improvement in HRR or aerobic capacity.
Validation of non‐invasive haemodynamic methods in patients with liver disease: the Finometer and the Task Force Monitor
Authors: Brittain Jane M. , Busk Troels M. , Møller Søren 
Published: April 2017

SummaryPatients with advanced cirrhosis often present a hyperdynamic circulation characterized by a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP), and an increase in heart rate (HR) and cardiac output (CO). Accurate assessment of the altered circulation can be performed invasively; however, due to the disadvantages of this approach, non‐invasive methods are warranted. The purpose of this study was to compare continuous non‐invasive measurements of haemodynamic variables by the Finometer and the Task Force Monitor with simultaneous invasive measurements. In 25 patients with cirrhosis, SBP, DBP and HR were measured non‐invasively and by femoral artery catheterization. CO was measured non‐invasively and by indicator dilution technique. The non‐invasive pressure monitoring was considered acceptable with a bias (accuracy) and a SD (precision) not exceeding 5 and 8 mmHg, respectively, as recommended by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. The accuracy and precision of the Finometer and the Task Force Monitor were as follows: SBP: −3·6 ± 17·9 and −8·9 ± 17·5 mmHg, respectively; DBP: 4·2 ± 9·6 and 1·9 ± 8·6 mmHg, respectively; HR: 2·0 ± 6·9 and 2·2 ± 6·2 bpm, respectively; and CO: 0·1 ± 1·6 and −1·0 ± 2·0 L min−1, respectively. The study demonstrates that the overall performances of the Finometer and the Task Force Monitor in estimating absolute values of SBP, DBP, HR and CO in patients with cirrhosis are not equivalent to the gold standard, but may have an acceptable performance with repeated measurements.