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Exploring the relationship between corporate social responsibility, brand image and brand equity in Iranian banking industry
Authors: Salehzadeh Reza , Khazaei Pool Javad , Jafari Najafabadi Amir Hossein 
Published: January 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this research is to explore the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR), brand image (BI) and brand equity (BE) in the banking industry of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Design/methodology/approach
Using the deductive approach as the methodology and 213 valid questionnaires returned by customers of Iranian banks in four big cities of Iran, this study tests the relationship between CSR, BI and BE in eight hypotheses. The data were analyzed by the partial least squares method.

Findings
The results of this research show that CSR has a significant direct effect on BI. Also, BI has a significant direct effect on BE.

Originality/value
This research provides valuable insight for studying the relationship between CSR, BI and BE. The results of this study provide a better understanding of the role of CSR in customers’ attitudes and behaviors in the banking industry.
Error patterns in Portuguese students’ addition and subtraction calculation tasks
Authors: Watson Silvana Maria R. , Lopes João , Oliveira Célia , Judge Sharon 
Published: January 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this descriptive study is to investigate why some elementary children have difficulties mastering addition and subtraction calculation tasks.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers have examined error types in addition and subtraction calculation made by 697 Portuguese students in elementary grades. Each student completed a written assessment of mathematical knowledge. A system code (e.g. FR = failure to regroup) has been used to grade the tests. A reliability check has been performed on 65 per cent randomly selected exams.FindingsData frequency analyses reveal that the most common type of error was miscalculation for both addition (n= 164; 38.6 per cent) and subtraction (n= 180; 21.7 per cent). The second most common error type was related to failure to regroup in addition (n= 74; 17.5 per cent) and subtraction (n= 139; 16.3 per cent). Frequency of error types by grade level has been provided. Findings from the hierarchical regression analyses indicate that students’ performance differences emerged as a function of error types which indicated students’ types of difficulties.Research limitations/implicationsThere are several limitations of this study: the use of a convenient sample; all schools were located in the northern region of Portugal; the limited number of problems; and the time of the year of assessment.Practical implicationsStudents’ errors suggested that their performance in calculation tasks is related to conceptual and procedural knowledge and skills. Error analysis allows teachers to better understand the individual performance of a diverse group and to tailor instruction to ensure that all students have an opportunity to succeed in mathematics.Social implicationsError analysis helps teachers uncover individual students’ difficulties and deliver meaningful instruction to all students.Originality/valueThis paper adds to the international literature on error analysis and reinforces its value in diagnosing students’ type and severity of math difficulties.
Divergence of opinion and moderating effect of investors’ attentions in IPO market
Authors: Narayanasamy Cheedradevi , Rashid Mamunur , Ibrahim Izani 
Published: January 2018

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to bridge the gap between the theory underlying divergence of opinion (DOP) and a cognitive concept termed as attention by specifically focussing on the volume and price behaviour in initial public offering (IPO) settings.Design/methodology/approachEmploying the hierarchical regression for a sample of 282 Malaysian fixed price IPOs issued from 2004 to 2014, this research investigated the effect of investors’ attention on other information that complements the information revealed by initial return on DOP. Measure of market adjusted turnover (AbTO) from non-IPO setting was used to capture the DOP in the after-market, while investors’ attention was on a dichotomise scale variable which was captured by the increase/decrease of the Google search index (GOGC2) on the month of listing compared to a month prior to listing.FindingsThe findings indicate that attention moderates the relationship between initial return (also surrogates underpriced IPOs) and DOP. The findings suggest that disagreement to initial returns is reduced, while liquidity in the after-market is promoted, when investors pay more attention to other information that complements price change. The findings also indicate that behavioural tendency is less when individual participation is weak.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper highlights the importance of interaction effects in explaining the behavioural tendency in the after-market.Practical implicationsThe weak individual investors’ participation and greater attention reduce the market inefficiency in Malaysia.Originality/valueThe finding is consistent with the view that the level of individual investors’ participation and information disclosure requirements has an implication on behavioural bias, which affects DOP in the after-market.
Cuckoos host range is associated positively with distribution range and negatively with evolutionary uniqueness
Authors: Morelli Federico , Benedetti Yanina , Møller Anders Pape , Liang Wei , Carrascal Luis M. 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThe evolutionary distinctiveness (ED) score is a measure of phylogenetic isolation that quantifies the evolutionary uniqueness of a species.Here, we compared theEDscore of parasitic and non‐parasitic cuckoo species world‐wide, to understand whether parental care or parasitism represents the largest amount of phylogenetic uniqueness. Next, we focused only on 46 cuckoo species characterized by brood parasitism with a known number of host species, and we explored the associations amongEDscore, number of host species and breeding range size for these species. We assessed these associations using phylogenetic generalized least squares (PGLS) models, taking into account the phylogenetic signal.Parasitic cuckoo species were not more unique in terms of ED than non‐parasitic species. However, we found a significant negative association between the evolutionary uniqueness and host range and a positive correlation between the number of host species and range size of parasitic cuckoos, probably suggesting a passive sampling of hosts by parasitic species as the breeding range broadens.The findings of this study showed that more generalist brood parasites occupied very different positions in a phylogenetic tree, suggesting that they have evolved independently within the Cuculiformes order. Finally, we demonstrated that specialist cuckoo species also represent the most evolutionarily unique species in the order of Cuculiformes.
Testing the Impact of Mixed‐Mode Designs (Mail and Web) and Multiple Contact Attempts within Mode (Mail or Web) on Clinician Survey Response
Authors: Beebe Timothy J. , Jacobson Robert M. , Jenkins Sarah M. , Lackore Kandace A. , Rutten Lila J. Finney 
Published: January 2018

ObjectiveTo compare response rate and nonresponse bias across two mixed‐mode survey designs and two single‐mode designs.Data SourcesThis experiment was embedded in a clinician survey of knowledge and attitudes regarding HPV vaccination (n = 275).Study DesignClinicians were randomly assigned one of two mixed‐mode (mail/web or web/mail) or single‐mode designs (mail‐only/web‐only). Differences in response rate and nonresponse bias were assessed.Principal FindingsUsing a multiple‐contact protocol increased response, and sending a web survey first provided the more rapid response. Overall, the mixed‐mode survey designs generated final response rates approximately 10 percentage points higher than their single‐mode counterparts, although only the final response differences between the mail‐only and web/mail conditions attained statistical significance (32.1 percent vs. 48 percent, respectively; p = .005). Observed differences did not result in nonresponse bias.ConclusionsResults support mixing modes of survey administration and web‐based data collection in a multiple contact survey data collection protocol.
The landscapes of professional farms in mid‐sized cities, France
Authors: Scheromm Pascale , Soulard Christophe Toussaint 
Published: January 2018

AbstractIn this paper, we provide a spatial analysis of agriculture in three mid‐sized French cities, with a particular focus on professional farms. The existence of important agricultural spaces inside the cities is confirmed. We reveal the persistence of a field‐based, market‐oriented agriculture in French mid‐sized cities, often ignored in studies on urban agriculture, and usually made invisible. Our results highlight the farms' diversity, as well as a diversity of farmers' viewpoints on the relations between urban and agricultural places. We emphasise the importance of three main determinants in the observed dynamics: the cities' geographies; the impact on farmers of land speculation and urbanisation; and the implementation of resistance and adaptation processes by some farmers. These results are discussed in relation to the literature on urban and peri‐urban agriculture.
Impact of High Hydrostatic Pressure on the Shelling Efficacy, Physicochemical Properties, and Microstructure of Fresh Razor Clam (Sinonovacula constricta)
Authors: Xuan Xiao‐Ting , Cui Yan , Lin Xu‐Dong , Yu Jing‐Feng , Liao Xiao‐Jun , Ling Jian‐Gang , Shang Hai‐Tao 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThe effects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) treatments (200, 300, and 400 MPa for 1, 3, 5 and 10 min) on the shelling efficacy (the rate of shelling, the rate of integrity and yield of razor clam meat) and the physicochemical (drip loss, water‐holding capacity, pH, conductivity, lipid oxidation, Ca2+‐ATPase activity, myofibrillar protein content), microbiological (total viable counts) and microstructural properties of fresh razor clam (Sinonovacula constricta) were investigated. HHP treatments significantly (P < 0.05) increased shelling efficiency, water‐holding capacity, pH, conductivity, and lipid oxidation, and HHP‐treated razor clam showed lower levels of microorganisms and drip loss than untreated razor clam. Levels of thiobarbituric acid reacting substances (TBA) in HHP‐treated razor clam were greatly increased (up to 0.93 ± 0.09 mg MDA/kg at 400 MPa for 10 min) which was caused by the formation of hydroperoxides during HHP treatment. All HHP treatments were found to have adverse effects on the activity of Ca2+‐ATPase and the content of myofibrillar protein (MP), which might be due to the substantial damage to the tertiary structure of proteins at high pressure. Moreover, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed the compaction of the muscle fibers and a decrease in the extracellular space with increasing pressure and holding time. This phenomenon was mainly correlated with the compaction of muscle fibers and denaturation, aggregation, and gelation of muscle protein triggered by high pressure. In general, HHP could be applied as a safe and effective nonthermal technology to produce high‐quality shelled razor clam.Practical applicationHigh hydrostatic pressure (HHP) is now well known as a nonthermal processing technology and becoming increasingly acknowledged. However, it has not been widely applied to shell seafood due to its uncertain influence on its quality and shelling property. This study could provide valuable information regarding the shelling efficacy, physicochemical properties, and microstructure of razor clam treated by HHP. And it demonstrated that HHP showed a positive impact on quality of razor clam treated by HHP.
Application of a Dielectric Barrier Discharge Atmospheric Cold Plasma (Dbd‐Acp) for Eshcerichia Coli Inactivation in Apple Juice
Authors: Liao Xinyu , Li Jiao , Muhammad Aliyu Idris , Suo Yuanjie , Chen Shiguo , Ye Xingqian , Liu Donghong , Ding Tian 
Published: January 2018

AbstractAtmospheric cold plasma (ACP) is a promising non‐thermal technology in food industry. In this study, a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD)‐ACP exhibited strong bactericidal effect on Escherichia coli in apple juice. Under a 30 to 50 W input power, less than 40 s treatment time was required for DBD‐ACP to result in 3.98 to 4.34 log CFU/mL reduction of E. coli in apple juice. The inactivation behavior of ACP on E. coli was well described by the Weibull model. During the treatment, the cell membrane of E. coli was damaged severely by active species produced by plasma, such as hydrogen peroxide, ozone and nitrate. In addition, the ACP exposure had slight effect on the °Brix, pH, titratable acidity (TA), color values, total phenolic content, and antioxidant capacity of apple juice. However, higher level of DBD‐ACP treatment, 50 W for more than 10 s in this case, resulted in significant change of the pH, TA, color and total phenolic content of apple juice. The results in this study have provided insight in potential use of DBD‐ACP as an alternative to thermal processing for fruit juices in food industry.Practical ApplicationEscherichia coli O157:H7 in apple juice is a potential risk for public health. This study demonstrated that 30 s cold plasma treatment resulted in more than 4 log CFU/mL reduction under 50 W, while the quality attributes of apple juice were not significantly affected. Therefore, cold plasma technology is a promising alternative substitute of traditional thermal processing for juice pasteurization.
Investigation into the Microstructure, Texture and Rheological Properties of Chocolate Ganache
Authors: McGill Jade , Hartel Rich W. 
Published: January 2018

AbstractGanache is a mixture of chocolate and dairy. Although a popular confection, little is known about how it functions as a system. Objectives were to (1) determine if dairy fats and cocoa butter mix in ganache, (2) characterize ganache microstructure, and how structure affects texture and rheology, and (3) identify how changes in chocolate composition alter ganache. Textural analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, stress sweep tests, and microscopy were used to examine ganache formulations that varied in dairy source (cream or butter) or in solid fat content (SFC), composition or type of chocolate. Melting temperatures for all ganache formulations were lower than for chocolate, indicating that cream milk fat globules rupture during processing, and mix with cocoa butter. Altering the SFC of chocolate affected ganache hardness, spreadability, melting enthalpy, and resistance to deformation. Chocolate systems made with constant fat content and greater amounts of defatted cocoa powder relative to sugar or nonfat milk powder yielded ganache that was harder, less spreadable, and more resistant to deformation. Ganache made with commercially produced dark, milk, and white chocolates behaved similarly to model chocolate systems. Ganache attributes are affected by chocolate crystalline fat content in addition to particle phase volume—greater levels of cocoa powder, which is mostly insoluble, strengthens ganache structure, producing a firmer product, whereas greater levels of milk powder and sugar, which dissolve in the aqueous cream component, produce a softer ganache.Practical ApplicationUnderstanding how ganache functions as a system and how differences in chocolate composition affect its textural and rheological properties may allow for greater control over the desired characteristics of the final product. For example, this research shows how changing cocoa content of the chocolate affects ganache, which is useful when developing formulations involving chocolates with different cocoa percentages. There may also be cost saving implications; for example, using a chocolate with a harder cocoa butter may allow less total chocolate to be used in a formulation, while still achieving an appropriate texture.
Evaluation of the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Satellite Rainfall Products over the Lower Colorado River Basin, Texas
Authors: Omranian Ehsan , Sharif Hatim O. 
Published: January 2018

AbstractQuality of precipitation products from the Integrated Multi‐satellitE Retrievals for Global Precipitation Measurement mission (IMERG) was evaluated over the Lower Colorado River Basin of Texas. Observations of several rainfall events of a wide range of magnitudes during May 2015 by a very dense network of 241 rain gauges over the basin were used as a reference. The impact of temporal and spatial downscaling of different satellite products (near/post‐real‐time) on their accuracy was studied. Generally, all IMERG products perform better when the temporal and spatial resolutions are downscaled. The Final product shows relatively better performance compared to the near‐real‐time products in terms of basic performance measures; however, regarding rainfall detection, all products show nearly similar performance. When considering rainfall detection, IMERG adequately captures the precipitation events; however, in terms of spatial patterns and accuracy, more improvements are needed. IMERG products analysis results may help developers gain insight into the regional performance of the product, improve the product algorithms, and provide information to end users on the products’ suitability for potential hydrometeorological applications. Overall, the IMERG products, even the uncalibrated product at its finest resolution, showed reasonable performance indicating their great potential for applications such as water resources management, prevention of natural disasters, and flood forecasting.
Differences in mortality in a cohort of cocaine use disorder patients with concurrent alcohol or opiates disorder
Authors: Colell Esther , Domingo‐Salvany Antònia , Espelt Albert , Parés‐Badell Oleguer , Brugal M. Teresa 
Published: January 2018

AbstractAimsTo study mortality in a cohort of cocaine use disorder patients, and compare results in those with concurrent alcohol or opiates disorder.Design, Setting and ParticipantsA cohort of 10 539 cocaine use disorder individuals entering drug treatment in public out‐patient centres in the city of Barcelona was followed from 1997 to 2011. Participants were divided at baseline into three groups: those with only cocaine use disorder (CUD), those with cocaine and alcohol use disorder but not opioid (CAUD) and those with cocaine and opioid use disorder (COUD). Mortality was assessed through the Spanish National Mortality Register.MeasurementsCrude mortality rates (CMR), standardized mortality ratios (SMR) and rate ratios (RR) were calculated for each group. A multivariable Cox regression model was fitted to obtain adjusted mortality hazard ratios (aHR) of CAUD and COUD with respect to CUD. Specific mortality causes were also examined.FindingsThe total of 716 deaths registered resulted in a CMR = 6.0/1000 person‐years (PY); 95% confidence interval (CI) = 5.1–7.0 for CUD, CMR = 5.8/1000 PY (95% CI = 4.9–6.7) for CAUD and CMR = 20.7/1000 PY (95% CI = 18.8–22.8) for COUD, with no significant differences among sexes. Compared with the general population, mortality was four times higher (SMR = 4.1, 95% CI = 3.5–4.8) among CUD, more than three times among CAUD (SMR = 3.4, 95% CI = 2.9–3.9) and more than 10 times among COUD (SMR = 11.6, 95% CI = 10.5–12.8), being always higher in women. External injuries, led by overdose, accumulated the biggest percentage of deaths among the three groups, but infectious diseases showed the highest excess mortality. Some differences regarding causes of death were observed between the three groups.ConclusionsMortality risk and excess mortality are significantly greater among those with cocaine and opiates use disorder than among people with only cocaine use disorder or cocaine and alcohol use disorder.
Identification of T‐cell epitopes from benzylpenicillin conjugated to human serum albumin and implication in penicillin allergy
Authors: Azoury M. E. , Filì L. , Bechara R. , Scornet N. , de Chaisemartin L. , Weaver R. J. , Claude N. , Maillere B. , Parronchi P. , Joseph D. , Pallardy M. 
Published: January 2018

AbstractBackgroundThere is in vitro evidence that T cells from allergic patients react to benzylpenicillin‐human serum albumin (BP‐HSA) bioconjugates. Our group has recently shown the existence of naïve CD4+ T cells recognizing BP‐HSA in healthy donors. However, BP‐haptenated peptides from HSA participating in the immunization of allergic patients have never been identified. The purpose of the present study is to identify immunodominant BP‐haptenated peptides from HSA involved in immunization of patients to BP and to refine the frequency calculation of naïve CD4+ T cells recognizing BP.MethodsCo‐cultures were established with CD4+ T cells from non‐allergic donors and mature autologous dendritic cells (DCs) loaded with BP‐HSA or BP‐haptenated peptides from HSA. The CD4+ T‐cell response specific for BP‐HSA or for individual BP‐haptenated peptides was measured using an interferon‐γ (IFN‐γ) ELISpot assay. The frequency of BP‐specific CD4+ T cells was then calculated using the Poisson distribution. BP‐HSA and BP‐haptenated peptides recognition by allergic patients was evaluated on peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) using a lymphocyte transformation test (LTT).ResultsResults showed that BP‐HSA and BP‐haptenated peptides were recognized by naïve T cells from 15/16 and 13/14 tested healthy donors, respectively. Most donors responded to 3 peptides with BP covalently bound on lysines 159, 212, and 525. Two of these benzylpenicilloylated peptides (lysines 159 and 525) were also found to induce PBMCs proliferation in patients with allergic reaction to penicillins.ConclusionThis study identifies and characterizes for the first time the BP‐haptenated peptides from HSA involved in the immunization of patients to penicillins.
Accuracy of fetal fibronectin for assessing preterm birth risk in asymptomatic pregnant women: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Dos Santos Francois , Daru Jahnavi , Rogozińska Ewelina , Cooper Natalie A. M. 
Published: January 2018

AbstractIntroductionFetal fibronectin (fFN) is a validated test for assessing risk of preterm birth for women presenting with symptoms. Our aim was to evaluate the accuracy of fFN to detect the risk of preterm birth in asymptomatic women.Material and methodsSearches were conducted to identify studies where fFN was performed in asymptomatic women beyond 22 weeks' gestation. EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINHAL, AMED and BNI were searched between 2005 and 2017. Studies before 2005 were identified from a published systematic review. Women were grouped as singleton pregnancies, with and without risk factors for preterm birth, and multiple pregnancy. Quality assessment was performed using QUADAS‐2. When possible, data were pooled using a hierarchical, bivariate random effects model.ResultsFifteen studies met the inclusion criteria: six studies of singleton pregnancies in women without risk factors (1236 women), four in women with risk factors for preterm birth (2628 women) and five studies were of multiple pregnancy (1427 women). The pooled sensitivity and specificity of fFN in “no risk factors singletons” were 0.48 (95% CI 0.20–0.77), and 0.96 (95% CI 0.86–0.99), respectively. The likelihood ratio of a positive test result was 12 (95% CI 4.70–30.68). The pooled sensitivity and specificity of fFN in “risk factors singletons” were 0.34 (95% CI 0.24–0.43), and 0.91 (95% CI 0.88–0.93). The accuracy of fFN in multiple pregnancies was inconclusive.ConclusionOur findings suggest in asymptomatic singleton pregnancies without risk factors, a positive fFN result indicates a large shift from pre‐ to post‐test probability, possibly identifying women at increased risk of preterm birth.