bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A systems approach for forward and reverse logistics design
Authors: Jaaron Ayham A.M. , Backhouse Chris 
Published: April 2017

PurposeThere is significant potential for adding value by involving customer in the design process and delivery of logistic services. In order to add value to the overall logistic system, the purpose of this paper is to apply an integrated systems approach for the design of forward and reverse logistics services in order to build a self-organising service that can maximise efficiencies and in particular reduce reverse logistics costs.Design/methodology/approachTwo exploratory case studies were conducted in the logistics systems of housing repair and maintenance sector in the UK. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, observations, and documented evidence.FindingsThe findings of the cross-case analysis suggests that systems approach expressed as the Vanguard Method (Seddon, 2008) has a direct impact on enhancing forward logistics performance and reducing reverse product flows by nourishing three dimensions for learning from demand-driven analysis; capturing customer clean information, demand predictability and categorisation, and failure demand analysis.Research limitations/implicationsFindings from exploratory case studies cannot be easily generalised. Hence, further case studies are needed to enrich the findings, and to facilitate their industrial applications. Further, the paper explores the utilisation of the Vanguard Method only in the area of housing repairs and maintenance logistics services. It would be valuable for future studies to further investigate the utilisation of the Vanguard Method in other logistics services settings.Originality/valueThe paper demonstrates an important dynamics of how logistics services can incorporate customer demands into the logistics design process.
Addressing a broken peer review process
Authors: Hazen Benjamin T. , Fawcett Stanley E. , Ogden Jeffrey A. , Autry Chad W. , Richey R. Glenn , Ellinger Alexander E. 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to bring awareness to the logistics and supply chain management (L/SCM) community’s broken review process.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors diagnose some of the core problems that limit the L/SCM community from disseminating high-quality research in a timely manner.

Findings
Problems attributable to authors, reviewers, and editors are described, and recommendations for each review process participant are provided.

Originality/value
This editorial provides a call for further discussion and action in terms of how the community can improve the contribution to knowledge and society.
Pomegranate (punica granatum) rind extract as an efficient alternative to synthetic preservatives in fat-rich meat products
Authors: Dua Sourab , Bhat Z.F. , Kumar Sunil 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
Pomegranate rind has been reported to have strong antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The study was conducted to evaluate the possibility of using pomegranate rind extract as an efficient alternative to synthetic antioxidants and preservatives in fat-rich meat products, which are highly susceptible to lipid oxidation.

Design/methodology/approach
Tabak-Maaz, a fat-rich meat product, was used as a model system and treated with different concentrations of pomegranate rind extract (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 per cent) and aerobically packaged within low-density polyethylene pouches and assessed for lipid oxidative stability and storage quality under refrigerated (4 to 1°C) conditions. The products were evaluated for various physicochemical, microbiological and sensory parameters at regular intervals of 0, 7, 14 and 21 days.

Findings
Pomegranate rind extract showed a significant (p < 0.05) effect on the lipid oxidative stability, as the treated products exhibited significantly (p < 0.05) lower TBARS (mg malonaldehyde/kg) values. A significant (p < 0.05) effect was also observed on the microbiological characteristics of the products, as treated products showed significantly lower values for microbial and yeast and mould counts and for free fatty-acid (% oleic acid) values. Sensory parameters showed significant (p < 0.05) decreasing trend for both control as well as treated products throughout the period of storage; however, significantly (p < 0.05) higher scores were observed for pomegranate rind extract-treated products when compared to the control.

Originality/value
Pomegranate rind extract successfully improved the lipid oxidative stability and storage quality of the products during refrigerated (4 ± 1°C) storage and may be commercially exploited by the meat industry as an efficient alternative without adversely affecting the sensory quality of the products.
Transparency-by-design as a foundation for open government
Authors: Janssen Marijn , Matheus Ricardo , Longo Justin , Weerakkody Vishanth 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
Many governments are working toward a vision of government-wide transformation that strives to achieve an open, transparent and accountable government while providing responsive services. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the concept of transparency-by-design to advance open government.

Design/methodology/approach
The opening of data, the deployment of tools and instruments to engage the public, collaboration among public organizations and between governments and the public are important drivers for open government. The authors review transparency-by-design concepts.

Findings
To successfully achieve open government, fundamental changes in practice and new research on governments as open systems are needed. In particular, the creation of “transparency-by-design” is a key aspect in which transparency is a key system development requirement, and the systems ensure that data are disclosed to the public for creating transparency.

Research limitations/implications
Although transparency-by-design is an intuitive concept, more research is needed in what constitutes information and communication technology-mediated transparency and how it can be realized.

Practical implications
Governments should embrace transparency-by-design to open more data sets and come closer to achieving open government.

Originality/value
Transparency-by-design is a new concept that has not given any attention yet in the literature.
Transparency and open government data
Authors: Corrêa Andreiwid Sh. , Paula Evandro Couto de , Corrêa Pedro Luiz Pizzigatti , Silva Flávio Soares Corrêa da 
Published: April 2017

Purpose
This paper aims to identify and to understand how current data portals comply with open government data (OGD) principles in the context of Brazilian local government.

Design/methodology/approach
In this paper, we assessed a sample of 561 municipalities from a universe of interest of 3,052 ones expected to disclose information using the internet. As part of our methodology, the authors analyzed the required items for active disclosure and the technical requirements, all enforced by Brazilian law and close to OGD principles which are the focus of analysis of the authors.

Findings
The findings generally show the vast majority of assessed data portals did not comply with the basic requirements stated by national law, consequently not complying with OGD principles, and prevent society from benefiting from government data openness. The authors also found arguments that the national law should explicitly reproduce OGD principles, as they demonstrate clearer understanding about the global context of open data.

Originality/value
The contributions of this work can be used to plan public data openness actions over the internet and envision effective accountability and public participation with clearer legislation and with the effective implementation of OGD principles in data portals.
Paleoseismological Study of the Late Quaternary Slip‐rate along the South Barkol Basin Fault and Its Tectonic Implications, Eastern Tian Shan, Xinjiang
Authors: WU Fuyao , RAN Yongkang , XU Liangxin , CAO Jun , LI An 
Published: April 2017

AbstractThe easternmost Tian Shan lies in eastern Xinjiang, Central Asia. The South Barkol basin fault (SBF) in the northern part of the easternmost Tian Shan is a major tectonic structure in this orogenic region. The late Quaternary activity, paleoseismology, and deformation characteristics of the fault provide important clues for understanding the tectonic process of the eastern Tian Shan orogen and implementing seismic mitigation. Through interpretation of high‐resolution satellite images, unmanned aerial vehicle measurements, and detailed geological and geomorphic investigations, we suggest that the fault exhibits clear left‐lateral slip along its western segment. Paleoseismic trenches dug near Xiongkuer reveal evidence of six large paleoearthquakes. The four latest paleoearthquakes were dated: the oldest event occurred at 4663 BC–3839 BC. Data on the horizontal offsets along the probable 1842 Barkol earthquake coseismic rupture suggest clear multiple relationships between cumulative offsets and possible ∼4 m of coseismic left‐lateral slip per event. From the cumulative offsets and 14C sample ages, we suggest an average Holocene left‐lateral slip rate of 2.4–2.8 mm/a on the SBF, accounting for ∼80% of lateral deformation within the entire eastern Tian Shan fault system. This result is comparable with the shortening rate of 2–4 mm/a in the whole eastern Tian Shan, indicating an equal role of strike‐slip tectonics and compressional tectonics in this orogen, and that the SBF may accommodate substantial lateral tectonic deformation.
Paleo‐Tethyan Oceanic Crust Subduction in the Eastern Section of the East Kunlun Orogenic Belt: Geochronology and Petrogenesis of the Qushi'ang Granodiorite
Authors: CHEN Guochao , PEI Xianzhi , LI Ruibao , LI Zuochen , LIU Chengjun , CHEN Youxin , PEI Lei , WANG Meng , LI Xiaobing 
Published: April 2017

AbstractThe Qushi'ang granodiorite (QSG) is located at the central east of the ophiolitic melange belt in the East Kunlun Orogenic Belt (EKOB) in the northern margin of the Qinghai‐Tibetan Plateau. LA‐MC‐ICP‐MS zircon U–Pb dating suggests that the granodiorite and mafic microgranular enclaves (MMEs) crystallized 246.61±0.62 and 245.45±0.9 Ma ago, respectively. Granodiorite, porphyritic diorite, and MMEs are metaluminous and medium‐K calk ‐ alkaline series, with island‐arc magma features, such as LILE enrichment and HFSE depletion. The porphyritic diorite has high Cr (13.50 ppm to 59.01 ppm), Ni (228.53 ppm to 261.29 ppm), and Mg# (46–54). Granodiorite and porphyritic diorite have similar mineral compositions and evolved major and trace elements contents, particularly Cr and Ni, both of which are significantly higher than that in granites of the same period. The crystallization age of MMEs is close to that of granodiorite, and their major and trace elements contents are in‐between porphyritic diorite and granodiorite. The results suggest that the original mafic magma, which was the product of mantle melting by subduction process, intruded into the lower crust (Kuhai Rock Group), resulting in the formation of granodiorite. Countinous intrusion of mafic magma into the unconsolidated granodiorite formed MMEs and porphyritic diorite. The granodiorite reformed by late‐stage strike‐slip faulting tectonic event indicates that the strike‐slip fault of Middle Kunlun and the collision of the Bayanhar block with East Kunlun were later than 246 Ma. Therefore, the formation of the QSG not only indicates the critical period of evolution of East Kunlun but also represents the tectonic transition from oceanic crust subduction to slab breaking.
A TRANSITIONS STUDIES PERSPECTIVE ON THE SOCIAL ECONOMY; EXPLORING INSTITUTIONALIZATION AND CAPTURE IN FLEMISH ‘INSERTION’ PRACTICES
Authors: PEL Bonno , BAULER Tom 
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACTCurrent persistent challenges of sustainable and equitable development call for systemic technical and social innovations. The ´insertion´ practices of work integration social enterprises (WISEs) can be considered examples of such innovation efforts. The underlying rationales and institutional frameworks have been elaborated extensively in social economy scholarship. However, as WISEs are frequently reported to fall victim to pressures towards isomorphism or ‘capture’ by incumbent institutional structures, transitions theory seems worthwhile to invoke in order to develop a dynamic understanding of these processes. As illustrated through case study data on the Flemish social economy, it is highlighted how ´insertion´ displays longitudinal dynamics of institutional capture that are similar to those observed in sustainability transitions more generally. This empirical analysis helps to identify the scope for fruitful paradigmatic interplay between transitions studies and social economy scholarship.
Semiparametric Estimation of the Accelerated Failure Time Model with Partly Interval-Censored Data
Authors: Gao Fei , Zeng Donglin , Lin Dan-Yu 
Published: April 2017

SummaryPartly interval-censored (PIC) data arise when some failure times are exactly observed while others are only known to lie within certain intervals. In this article, we consider efficient semiparametric estimation of the accelerated failure time (AFT) model with PIC data. We first generalize the Buckley–James estimator for right-censored data to PIC data. Then, we develop a one-step estimator by deriving and estimating the efficient score for the regression parameters. We show that under mild regularity conditions the generalized Buckley–James estimator is consistent and asymptotically normal and the one-step estimator is consistent and asymptotically normal with a covariance matrix that attains the semiparametric efficiency bound. We conduct extensive simulation studies to examine the performance of the proposed estimators in finite samples and apply our methods to data derived from an AIDS study.
A Profile Likelihood Approach for Longitudinal Data Analysis
Authors: Chen Ziqi , Tang Man-Lai , Gao Wei 
Published: April 2017

Summary
Inappropriate choice of working correlation structure in generalized estimating equations (GEE) could lead to inefficient parameter estimation while impractical normality assumption in likelihood approach would limit its applicability in longitudinal data analysis. In this article, we propose a profile likelihood method for estimating parameters in longitudinal data analysis via maximizing the estimated likelihood. The proposed method yields consistent and efficient estimates without specifications of the working correlation structure nor the underlying error distribution. Both theoretical and simulation results confirm the satisfactory performance of the proposed method. We illustrate our methodology with a diastolic blood pressure data set.
Clinical presentation and outcome of children with central diabetes insipidus associated with a self‐limited or transient pituitary stalk thickening, diagnosed as infundibuloneurohypophysitis
Authors: Schaefers J. , Cools M. , De Waele K. , Gies I. , Beauloye V. , Lysy P. , Francois I. , Beckers D. , De Schepper J. 
Published: April 2017

SummaryObjectiveDespite lymphocytic or autoimmune infundibuloneurohypophysitis (INH) is an increasingly recognized aetiology in children with central diabetes insipidus (CDI); clinical data on epidemiology (clinical evolution, predisposing factors, complications), diagnosis and management of this entity are limited and mostly based on published case reports. The aim of this study was to gain a broader insight in the natural history of this disease by analysing the clinical presentation, radiological pituitary stalk changes, associated autoimmunity and hormonal deficiencies in children with CDI and a self‐limiting or transient stalk thickening (ST), diagnosed as autoimmune infundibuloneurohypophysitis, during the last 15 years in four Belgian university hospitals.Design and PatientsThe medical files of nine CDI patients with a ST at initial presentation and no signs of Langerhans cell histiocytosis or germinoma at presentation and/or during follow‐up of more than 1.5 years were reviewed.ResultsAge at presentation ranged from 3 to 14 years. Two patients had a positive family history of autoimmunity. Three children presented with associated growth failure, two with nausea and one with long‐standing headache. Median maximal diameter of the stalk was 4.6 mm (2.7‐10 mm). Four patients had extra‐pituitary brain anomalies, such as cysts. One patient had central hypothyroidism, and another had a partial growth hormone deficiency at diagnosis. Within a mean follow‐up of 5.4 (1.5‐15) years, stalk thickening remained unchanged in two patients, regressed in one and normalized in six children. CDI remained in all, while additional pituitary hormone deficiencies developed in only one patient.ConclusionsIn this series of children INH with CDI as initial presentation, CDI was permanent and infrequently associated with anterior pituitary hormone deficiencies, despite a frequent association with nonstalk cerebral lesions.
Helping Learners to Orient to the Inverted or Flipped Language Classroom: Mediation via Informational Video
Authors: Moranski Kara , Henery Ashlie 
Published: April 2017

AbstractInverted (“flipped”) pedagogical models are rapidly increasing in prevalence within language education. These models are particularly relevant for language learning given that they promote learner agency and encourage the use of artifacts to mediate cognition. However, the specific methods used in these models are often not anticipated by learners who expect a more instructor‐ or grammar‐focused approach in class. Such expectancy violations can be detrimental because learner expectations may impact motivation and learning (Chang, Wall, Tare, Golonka, & Vatz, 2014). The current study explored the use of a video to (re)mediate students’ expectations and understanding of the inverted classroom. Research questions explored the extent to which the use of an instructional video that explained this pedagogical model impacted learners’ expectations and affective orientation to the course structure and whether individual differences moderated this impact. Results showed that the video adjusted students’ expectations, particularly in the area of second language prevalence in the classroom. In addition, there was a significant pre‐post increase in students’ comfort with the inverted model. Finally, significant differences among learner subgroups at the beginning of the semester were no longer present at the course's end. These results support the use of an introductory video for mediating learners’ conceptualization of language pedagogy.
Low back pain among nurses in Slovenian hospitals: cross‐sectional study
Authors: Skela‐Savič B. , Pesjak K. , Hvalič‐Touzery S. 
Published: April 2017

AimThe study investigated the prevalence and factors predicting low back pain among nurses in Slovenian hospitals.BackgroundThe risk factors for low back pain are physical and psychosocial. Implementation of interventions for reducing low back pain calls for management support, accessible equipment, education, knowledge and risk assessment.IntroductionLow back pain prevalence and incidence among healthcare workers is very high compared to the general population and is a strong risk factor for long‐term sickness absence.MethodsA cross‐sectional study design was utilized. We used validated instruments: Nordic Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire, Stanford Presenteeism Scale and Perceived Stress Scale. The sample included 1744 nursing employees from 16 Slovenian hospitals, ranging from practical nurses, registered nurses, nurses with a bachelor's degree and those with a master's degree.FindingsResults revealed a prevalence of low back pain among 85.9% of respondents. Relevant risk factors included female gender, age, length of employment, years in current position, shift work and the number of nurses per shift. In the regression model, factors predicting low back pain included presenteeism with a negative effect on work, presenteeism and maintaining work productivity, inability to control daily life, number of nurses per shift and respondents' age.ConclusionsFuture activities should be oriented towards eliminating or reducing risks for low back pain incidents and towards different strategies, guidelines and actions which empower individuals and provide knowledge to manage and prevent low back pain.Implications for management and health policySlovenian healthcare system planning needs a national strategy to successfully promote LBP preventive and controlling strategies. Management can plan preventive and curative measures to reduce low back pain prevalence among nursing personnel. Management should also implement policies reflecting research findings.
Ficolin‐3/adiponectin ratio for the prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant women
Authors: Yuan Xiao‐song , Shi Hui , Wang Hui‐yan , Yu Bin , Jiang Jian 
Published: April 2017

AbstractAims/IntroductionTo establish that the ficolin‐3/adiponectin ratio is a predictor for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and is eligible for screening tests for GDM.Materials and MethodsA prospective cohort study of 86 pregnant women who developed GDM and 273 normal glucose tolerance participants was carried out. Maternal serum ficolin‐3, adiponectin levels were investigated at 16–18 weeks of gestation using enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay.ResultsCompared with the normal glucose tolerance group, the GDM group showed significantly higher levels of ficolin‐3 and the ratio of ficolin‐3/adiponectin; and decreased levels of adiponectin between 16–18 weeks of gestation (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). The cut‐off values for the ratio of ficolin‐3/adiponectin (≥1.06; sensitivity 90.9%, specificity 96.5%) to discriminate the pregnant women who developed GDM from the non‐diabetic cases were identified using receiver operating characteristic analysis. Using binary logistic regression analysis, ficolin‐3, retinol‐binding protein‐4 and adiponectin, but not C‐reactive protein, triglyceride and free fatty acids were shown as predictive factors for GDM.ConclusionsThe ratio of ficolin‐3/adiponectin at 16–18 weeks of gestation was changed in pregnant women who subsequently developed GDM, and might provide effective early predicting and screening for GDM.
Systematics and Molecular Phylogeny of the Ciliate Genus Pseudokeronopsis (Ciliophora, Hypotrichia)
Authors: Li Ju , Zhan Zifeng , Xu Kuidong 
Published: April 2017

AbstractA still challenging study on ciliate systematics is to clarify the taxonomic and phylogenetic confusions of the fascinating pigmented Pseudokeronopsis species because of their high interspecific similarities. We evaluated the identities and internal relationships within Pseudokeronopsis based on morphological descriptions in combination with the 18S and ITS‐5.8S rDNA genetic distances, ITS2 secondary structures and phylogenetic analyses. Results showed that (1) Pseudokeronopsis pararubra, a species ever synonymized as Pseudokeronopsis carnea, is a valid species; (2) most Chinese populations identified as Pseudokeronopsis rubra represent a new species namely Pseudokeronopsis songi sp. nov.; (3) within Pseudokeronopsis, P. carnea branched early, while P. songi sp. nov., P. flava, and P. erythrina showed close relationships and formed a sister clade with P. pararubra; (4) compared to 18S and ITS2 rDNA, ITS‐5.8S rDNA is more suitable for separating Pseudokeronopsis species, with pairwise distances of 0–0.0441 at the intraspecific level and 0.0635–0.1150 at the interspecific level; and (5) the core structure of Pseudokeronopsis ITS2 includes three helices, with helix III being the longest and showing an identical pattern in conspecific populations and small differences among species. Based on the evaluation, we clarify all misidentified and dubious 18S and ITS‐5.8S rDNA sequences of Pseudokeronopsis in GenBank.