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The influence of corporate social responsibility on employee satisfaction
Authors: Barakat Simone R. , Isabella Giuliana , Boaventura João Maurício Gama , Mazzon José Afonso 
Published: October 2016

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the association between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee satisfaction. The study proposes and empirically tests two hypotheses: that CSR is positively associated with employee satisfaction, and that organizational image mediates the relationship between CSR and employee satisfaction.

Design/methodology/approach
The hypotheses were tested through regression analyses, using data from 85,167 questionnaires completed by employees at 381 Brazilian companies, as well as data pertaining to the “breadth” of CSR engagement of those same companies.

Findings
The results of this study provide evidence that CSR-oriented actions undertaken by companies will lead to a better organizational image, and this, in turn, will lead to greater employee satisfaction.

Practical implications
Because employee behaviour influences organizational outcomes and higher job satisfaction may lead to greater employee commitment to organizational goals and values, understanding the impact of CSR on employee satisfaction is relevant to corporate performance.

Originality/value
The study contributes to the body of empirical research on CSR by investigating the underlying mechanisms linking CSR with employee behaviour. Scholars in the area of CSR regularly explore the outcomes and impacts of CSR actions on internal and external stakeholders. However, the impacts of CSR for a critical group of stakeholders – namely, employees – and its underlying mechanisms are understudied in the CSR literature.
Entrepreneur’s paternalistic leadership style and creativity
Authors: Dedahanov Alisher Tohirovich , Lee Do Hyung , Rhee Jaehoon , Yoon Junghyun 
Published: October 2016

PurposeDespite the number of studies on employee voice much remains unknown regarding the mediating role of employee voice in the link between entrepreneur’s paternalistic leadership style and creativity. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of authoritarian, benevolent and moral leadership on creativity via employee voice.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilized structured equation modeling to evaluate the data from 387 highly skilled employees in Republic of Korea.FindingsThe findings suggested that authoritarian leadership style reduces employee voice which in turn impacts on creativity and moral leadership facilitates creativity via employee voice.Originality/valueThe study is the first to discover the mediating role of employee voice on the association between authoritarian, moral leadership and creativity.
Social responsibility, corporate giving and the tide
Authors: Catalão-Lopes Margarida , Pina Joaquim P. , Branca Ana S. 
Published: October 2016

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to address firms’ decisions on corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a function of the economic environment. The paper focuses on corporate giving, a CSR dimension that is especially important in an economic downturn such as the one experienced by many European economies since 2007-2008.Design/methodology/approachA theoretical framework comprising product differentiation and market competition is proposed. The paper investigates whether adverse economic conditions refrain corporate giving or, alternatively, stimulate it as a differentiation and demand enhancing instrument. Econometric empirical testing on the business cycle properties of giving at an aggregate level is also conducted.FindingsAccording to theoretical results, firms seem to refrain giving under adverse economic conditions in the short run. Empirically, the paper concludes for a pro cyclical contemporaneous relation of corporate giving with real gross domestic product, supporting the theoretical finding. In a dynamic perspective, however, giving causes revenues and firms tend to donate more than a few years after the downturn.Originality/valueThe paper examines the behaviour of an under researched component of corporate social responsibility, which is especially important in economic downturns - giving. It considers continuous degrees of market competition and differentiation.
Structure and temporal dynamics of the bacterial communities associated to microhabitats of the coral Oculina patagonica
Authors: Rubio‐Portillo Esther , Santos Fernando , Martínez‐García Manuel , de los Ríos Asunción , Ascaso Carmen , Souza‐Egipsy Virginia , Ramos‐Esplá Alfonso A. , Anton Josefa 
Published: October 2016

SummaryCorals are known to contain a diverse microbiota that plays a paramount role in the physiology and health of holobiont. However, few studies have addressed the variability of bacterial communities within the coral host. In this study, bacterial community composition from the mucus, tissue and skeleton of the scleractinian coral Oculina patagonica were investigated seasonally at two locations in the Western Mediterranean Sea, to further understand how environmental conditions and the coral microbiome structure are related. We used denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis in combination with next‐generation sequencing and electron microscopy to characterize the bacterial community. The bacterial communities were significantly different among coral compartments, and coral tissue displayed the greatest changes related to environmental conditions and coral health status. Species belonging to the Rhodobacteraceae and Vibrionaceae families form part of O. patagonica tissues core microbiome and may play significant roles in the nitrogen cycle. Furthermore, sequences related to the coral pathogens, Vibrio mediterranei and Vibrio coralliilyticus, were detected not only in bleached corals but also in healthy ones, even during cold months. This fact opens a new view onto unveiling the role of pathogens in the development of coral diseases in the future.
Genomic diversification of marine cyanophages into stable ecotypes
Authors: Marston Marcia F. , Martiny Jennifer B. H. 
Published: October 2016

SummaryUnderstanding the structure and origin of natural bacteriophage genomic diversity is important in elucidating how bacteriophages influence the mortality rates and composition of their host communities. Here, we examine the genetic structure and genomic diversification of naturally occurring bacteriophages by analyzing the full genomic sequences of over 100 isolates of Synechococcus‐infecting cyanophages collected over 15 years from coastal waters of Southern New England, USA. Our analysis revealed well‐supported cyanophage genomic clusters (genome‐wide average nucleotide identity (ANI) >93%) and subclusters (genome‐wide ANI >98%) that remained consistent for a decade or longer. Furthermore, by combining the genomic data with genetic analysis of an additional 800 isolates and environmental amplicon sequence data both genomic clusters and subclusters were found to exhibit clear temporal and/or spatial patterns of abundance, suggesting that these units represent distinct viral ecotypes. The processes responsible for diversification of cyanophages into genomic clusters and subclusters were similar across genetic scales and included allelic exchange as well as gene gain and loss. Isolates belonging to different subclusters were found to differ in genes that encoded auxiliary metabolic functions, restriction modification enzymes, and virion structural proteins, although the specific traits and selection pressures responsible for the maintenance of distinct ecotypes remain unknown.
Suicide on Death Row
Authors: Tartaro Christine , Lester David 
Published: October 2016

AbstractDespite the level of supervision of inmates on death row, their suicide rate is higher than both the male prison population in the United States and the population of males over the age of 14 in free society. This study presents suicide data for death row inmates from 1978 through 2010. For the years 1978 through 2010, suicide rates on death row were higher than that for the general population of males over the age of 15 and for state prisons for all but 2 years.
The cephalic labial gland secretions of two socially parasitic bumblebees Bombus hyperboreus (Alpinobombus) and Bombus inexspectatus (Thoracobombus) question their inquiline strategy
Authors: Brasero Nicolas , Martinet Baptiste , Lecocq Thomas , Lhomme Patrick , Biella Paolo , Valterová Irena , Urbanová Klára , Cornalba Maurizio , Hines Heather , Rasmont Pierre 
Published: October 2016

AbstractSocial parasitic Hymenopterans have evolved morphological, chemical, and behavioral adaptations to overcome the sophisticated recognition and defense systems of their social host to invade host nests and exploit their worker force. In bumblebees, social parasitism appeared in at least 3 subgenera independently: in the subgenus Psithyrus consisting entirely of parasitic species, in the subgenus Alpinobombus with Bombus hyperboreus, and in the subgenus Thoracobombus with B. inexspectatus. Cuckoo bumblebee males utilize species‐specific cephalic labial gland secretions for mating purposes that can impact their inquiline strategy. We performed cephalic labial gland secretions in B. hyperboreus, B. inexspectatus and their hosts. Males of both parasitic species exhibited high species specific levels of cephalic gland secretions, including different main compounds. Our results showed no chemical mimicry in the cephalic gland secretions between inquilines and their host and we did not identify the repellent compounds already known in other cuckoo bumblebees.
‘Residual diversity estimates’ do not correct for sampling bias in palaeodiversity data
Authors: Sakamoto Manabu , Venditti Chris , Benton Michael J. 
Published: October 2016

SummaryIt is widely accepted that the fossil record suffers from various sampling biases – diversity signals through time may partly or largely reflect the rock record – and many methods have been devised to deal with this problem. One widely used method, the ‘residual diversity’ method, uses residuals from a modelled relationship between palaeodiversity and sampling (sampling‐driven diversity model) as ‘corrected’ diversity estimates, but the unorthodox way in which these residuals are generated presents serious statistical problems; the response and predictor variables are decoupled through independent sorting, rendering the new bivariate relationship meaningless.Here, we use simple simulations to demonstrate the detrimental consequences of independent sorting, through assessing error rates and biases in regression model coefficients.Regression models based on independently sorted data result in unacceptably high rates of incorrect and systematically, directionally biased estimates, when the true parameter values are known. The large number of recent papers that used the method are likely to have produced misleading results and their implications should be reassessed.We note that the ‘residuals’ approach based on the sampling‐driven diversity model cannot be used to ‘correct’ for sampling bias, and instead advocate the use of phylogenetic multiple regression models that can include various confounding factors, including sampling bias, while simultaneously accounting for statistical non‐independence owing to shared ancestry. Evolutionary dynamics such as speciation are inherently a phylogenetic process, and only an explicitly phylogenetic approach will correctly model this process.
A systematic review of trial registration and selective outcome reporting in psychotherapy randomized controlled trials
Authors: Bradley H. A. , Rucklidge J. J. , Mulder R. T. 
Published: October 2016

ObjectiveSelective outcome reporting poses serious implications on our evidence base for best practice. The extent to which selective outcome reporting and trial registration occurs in the wider psychotherapy literature needs to be investigated.MethodRandomized controlled psychotherapy trials published between 2010 and 2014 were selected from the five highest impact factor journals in clinical psychology that publish clinical trials. Data on primary and secondary outcomes, funding, and participant numbers were extracted from the article and registry and compared.ResultsFrom 112 trials, 67 (59.8%) were registered, 27 (24.1%) were prospectively registered, and only 13 (11.6%) were correctly registered and reported. Seven of these 13 trials showed evidence of selective outcome reporting, of which four had discrepancies favoring significant outcomes. One of the remaining six trials changed their primary outcomes during participant enrollment. Overall, only five (4.5%) trials were free from selective outcome reporting. Three of these five trials had more than a 10% change between planned and achieved sample size. Funding was not associated with correct registration or reporting.ConclusionsThe proportion of psychotherapy randomized controlled trials correctly registered and transparently reported is poor. Psychologists should consider the impact these results have on public confidence in reported outcomes.
5α‐Dihydrotestosterone negatively regulates cell proliferation of the periurethral ventral mesenchyme during urethral tube formation in the murine male genital tubercle
Authors: Suzuki H. , Matsushita S. , Suzuki K. , Yamada G. 
Published: October 2016

SummaryAndrogen is an essential factor involved in masculinization of external genitalia. Failure of the exposure to 5α‐dihydrotestosterone (DHT) causes a hypoplastic penile size and urethral abnormality. The main pathology of hypospadias is defective urethral closure on the ventral side of the penis. Hormone‐dependent genes are suggested as the causative factors. However, the detailed mechanisms of DHT functions on urethral tube formation remain unknown. Androgen is both a positive and negative regulator of cell proliferation. The roles of locally converted DHT in cell proliferation at the periurethral mesenchyme have not been elucidated. We revealed the expression pattern of 5α‐reductase type 2 mRNA (Srd5a2) and local DHT distribution by direct measurement in this study. We also analyzed periurethral mesenchymal cell proliferation status using systematic three‐dimensional (3D) reconstruction analyses. A prominent Srd5a2 expression and localized DHT distribution on the ventral side of the genital tubercle were detected. Cell proliferation was reduced in this mesenchymal region during urethral formation. The current results suggest the presence of the possible negative regulation of cell proliferation by DHT. Moreover, cell proliferation related to urethral tube formation was revealed to be DHT dose dependent. These data are expected to contribute to the understanding of the mode of regulation of cell proliferation related to urethral tube formation by DHT. These findings may also offer insight into the understanding of human hypospadias and related hormone‐dependent factors.
Maternal and fetal characteristics affect discrepancies between pregnancy‐dating methods: a population‐based cross‐sectional register study
Authors: Kullinger Merit , Wesström Jan , Kieler Helle , Skalkidou Alkistis 
Published: October 2016

AbstractIntroductionGestational age is estimated by ultrasound using fetal size as a proxy for age, although variance in early growth affects reliability. The aim of this study was to identify characteristics associated with discrepancies between last menstrual period‐based (EDD‐LMP) and ultrasound‐based (EDD‐US) estimated delivery dates.Material and methodsWe identified all singleton births (n = 1 201 679) recorded in the Swedish Medical Birth Register in 1995–2010, to assess the association between maternal/fetal characteristics and large negative and large positive discrepancies (EDD‐LMP earlier than EDD‐US and 10th percentile in the discrepancy distribution vs. EDD‐LMP later than EDD‐US and 90th percentile). Analyses were adjusted for age, parity, height, body mass index, smoking, and employment status.ResultsWomen with a body mass index >40 kg/m2 had the highest odds for large negative discrepancies (−9 to −20 days) [odds ratio (OR) 2.16, 95% CI 2.01–2.33]. Other factors associated with large negative discrepancies were: diabetes, young maternal age, multiparity, body mass index between 30 and 39.9 kg/m2 or <18.5 kg/m2, a history of gestational diabetes, female fetus, shorter stature (<−1 SD), a history of preeclampsia, smoking or snuff use, and unemployment. Large positive discrepancies (+4 to +20 days) were associated with male fetus (OR 1.80, 95% CI 1.77–1.83), age ≥30 years, multiparity, not living with a partner, taller stature (>+1 SD), and unemployment.ConclusionsSeveral maternal and fetal characteristics were associated with discrepancies between dating methods. Systematic associations of discrepancies with maternal height, fetal sex, and partly obesity, may reflect an influence on the precision of the ultrasound estimate due to variance in early growth.
Ground transport stress affects bacteria in the rumen of beef cattle: A real‐time PCR analysis
Authors: Deng Lixin , He Cong , Zhou Yanwei , Xu Lifan , Xiong Huijun 
Published: October 2016

AbstractTransport stress syndrome often appears in beef cattle during ground transportation, leading to changes in their capacity to digest food due to changes in rumen microbiota. The present study aimed to analyze bacteria before and after cattle transport. Eight Xianan beef cattle were transported over 1000 km. Rumen fluid and blood were sampled before and after transport. Real‐time PCR was used to quantify rumen bacteria. Cortisol and adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) were measured. Cortisol and ACTH were increased on day 1 after transportation and decreased by day 3. Cellulolytic bacteria (Fibrobacter succinogenes and Ruminococcus flavefaciens), Ruminococcus amylophilus and Prevotella albensis were increased at 6 h and declined by 15 days after transport. There was a significant reduction in Succinivibrio dextrinosolvens, Prevotella bryantii, Prevotella ruminicola and Anaerovibrio lipolytica after transport. Rumen concentration of acetic acid increased after transport, while rumen pH and concentrations of propionic and butyric acids were decreased. Body weight decreased by 3 days and increased by 15 days after transportation. Using real‐time PCR analysis, we detected changes in bacteria in the rumen of beef cattle after transport, which might affect the growth of cattle after transport.
Probiotics, fibre and herbal medicinal products for functional and inflammatory bowel disorders
Authors: Currò Diego , Ianiro Gianluca , Pecere Silvia , Bibbò Stefano , Cammarota Giovanni 
Published: October 2016

Functional bowel disorders (FBD), mainly irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional constipation (FC, also called chronic idiopathic constipation), are very common worldwide. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, although less common, has a strong impact on patients' quality of life, as well as being highly expensive for our healthcare. A definite cure for those disorders is still yet to come. Over the years, several therapeutic approaches complementary or alternative to traditional pharmacological treatments, including probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, fibre and herbal medicinal products, have been investigated for the management of both groups of diseases. However, most available studies are biased by several drawbacks, including small samples and poor methodological quality. Probiotics, in particular Saccharomyces boulardii and Lactobacilli (among which Lactobacillus rhamnosus), synbiotics, psyllium, and some herbal medicinal products, primarily peppermint oil, seem to be effective in ameliorating IBS symptoms. Synbiotics and fibre seem to be beneficial in FC patients. The probiotic combination VSL#3 may be effective in inducing remission in patients with mild‐to‐moderate ulcerative colitis, in whom Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 seems to be as effective as mesalamine in maintaining remission. No definite conclusions can be drawn as to the efficacy of fibre and herbal medicinal products in IBD patients due to the low number of studies and the lack of randomized controlled trials that replicate the results obtained in the individual studies conducted so far. Thus, further, well‐designed studies are needed to address the real role of these therapeutic options in the management of both FBD and IBD.Linked ArticlesThis article is part of a themed section on Principles of Pharmacological Research of Nutraceuticals. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v174.11/issuetoc
Age and gender differences in self‐control and its intergenerational transmission
Authors: Wang L. , Fan C. , Tao T. , Gao W. 
Published: October 2016

AbstractBackgroundFew studies have been conducted in people of Asian descent that have reported to demonstrate the distinct developmental trends in good self‐control and poor control. To fill this gap, we conducted a national cross‐sectional survey among adolescents and young adults in China to further clarify the age and gender differences in self‐control from a dual‐systems perspective.MethodsA total of 2910 adolescents (female, n = 1698) and their parents from five different provinces in China were surveyed using the Dual‐Modes of Self‐Control Scale (DMSC‐S) and the Parents' Perceived Self‐Control Scale. The mean age of the adolescent sample was 17.47 years (ranging from 12.50 to 25.42 years).ResultsBoys exhibited greater good self‐control than girls. Poor control increased between 12 and 17 years of age and declined thereafter; however, good self‐control increased over the entire study period. Both good self‐control and poor control in student participants were significantly associated with parents' perceived self‐control; moreover, the association between good self‐control and parental self‐control was mediated by SES.ConclusionThe roles of age, gender, parental self‐control and SES varied in a dual‐systems model of self‐control: good self‐control and poor control. Implications of these results are discussed.
DNA methylation alterations in the pathogenesis of lupus
Authors: Chen S H , Lv Q L , Hu L , Peng M J , Wang G H , Sun B 
Published: October 2016

SummaryAlthough lupus is, by definition, associated with genetic and immunological factors, its molecular mechanisms remain unclear. The up-to-date research findings point out that various genetic and epigenetic factors, especially gene-specific and site-specific methylation, are believed to contribute to the initiation and development of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This review presents and summarizes the association between abnormal DNA methylation of immune-related cells and lupus-like diseases, as well as the possible mechanisms of immune disorder caused by DNA methylation, aiming at a better understanding of the roles of aberrant DNA methylation in the initiation and development of certain forms of lupus and providing a new insight into promising therapeutic regimens in lupus-like diseases.