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Location of a multinational corporation in a cluster
Authors: Leszczyńska Dorota , Pruchnicki Erick 
Published: July 2016

PurposeA multinational company (MNC) looking to locate within a cluster is mainly interested in gaining access to scarce and highly valuable tacit knowledge. The transfer of such resources first requires sharing a certain degree of architectural and specific knowledge. This paper aims to examine the transfer of systemic technological expertise (specific tacit knowledge) that is incorporated into organisational practices (architectural knowledge). To quantify the level of knowledge transfer involved, the present study defines the architectural distance between the MNC and the cluster.Design/methodology/approachThe mathematical expression of acquisition performance is inferred from a conceptual study that formulates hypotheses regarding the impact of these variables on knowledge transfer. The MNC chooses its location in such a way as to maximise this performance.FindingsApplying a mathematical model to knowledge transfer between two of the MNC units helps to determine if the locally acquired knowledge could benefit other units of the MNC.Research limitations/implicationsThe present study defines the architectural distance between the MNC and the cluster. This architectural distance is defined by a vector composed of social, organisational, cultural, institutional, technological and geographic distances between the new acquisition and its network of local partners, on the one hand, and the MNC, on the other. Knowledge transfer also depends on the business players’ trust and motivation. Further research through a quantitative study would be useful to improve the links between the proposed mathematical model and the efficiency of an MNC’s location within a cluster.Practical implicationsThe solution to the optimisation problem allows to put forward a simple decision criterion to assist a manager who has to face the problem of an optimal location choice.Originality/valueFirst, this study contributes to a better understanding of how knowledge transfer effects may interact with cluster effects, while explaining a subsidiary’s performance with regard to location. Second, it provides an interpretation of the concept of knowledge embeddedness by showing that the effective transfer of architectural and specific knowledge involves the prior sharing of a certain amount of this knowledge.
The study of export intermediary performance determinants
Authors: Suwannarat Pornlapas 
Published: July 2016

PurposeThis paper aims to study the direct and indirect influence of three important intangible resources: export knowledge, negotiation skills and specialisation and trustworthiness on export intermediary performance via the competence to reduce clients’ transaction costs.Design/methodology/approachThe study has been provided with the official database of export intermediary firms by the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand. The samples of 400 export intermediary firms were identified from the 1,486 population firms. The postal questionnaires were sent to sample firms. Ordinary least square regression analysis has been adopted to test the hypotheses of the study.FindingsThe results indicate that valuable resources of export knowledge, negotiation skills and specialisation and trustworthiness significantly and positively affect both export intermediary performance and the competence to reduce clients’ transaction costs. The competence to reduce clients’ transaction costs partially mediates the relationship between resources and export intermediary performance.Research limitations/implicationsA “cost-based” perspective needs to be supplemented in future research with a more behavioural approach.Practical implicationsExport intermediaries must be able to deliver “true added value” to remain a viable organisational form, hence, the intermediaries need ceaselessly to acquire, utilise and develop resources and capabilities in reducing clients’ export-related transaction costs.Social implicationsFrom a public policy perspective, gaining more knowledge about the role of export intermediaries can greatly facilitate the export promotion efforts in which most nations’ governments are involved.Originality/valueThis study is a first attempt to study the mediating effect of the competence to reduce transaction costs, which mediates the relationship between resources and performance of export intermediary.
Half a century of research on Value Line: a comprehensive review
Authors: Zhang Ying , Alexander Bobby 
Published: July 2016

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive review of literature on Value Line. First, the authors summarize the literature examining the Value Line enigma. Second, the authors survey the literature on Value Line’s other valuation metrics. Finally, literature comparing Value Line’s database to other tradition data sources is presented.

Design/methodology/approach
– Approximately 60 academic articles published from 1967 to 2015 on Value Line are systematically reviewed and analyzed.

Findings
– Despite extensive research, empirical evidence on the Value Line enigma remains less than conclusive. Empirical evidence suggests that Value Line’s other metrics are useful and efficacious. In terms of forecast accuracy and consistency, evidence seems to suggest that Value Line Investment Survey database is as good as other databases.

Originality/value
– Academic research on Value Line began over half a century ago and is extensive; however, a comprehensive review of previous work is non-existent. This paper fills that gap in the literature and presents a comprehensive review of academic literature on Value Line.
Piscivorous fish exhibit temperature‐influenced binge feeding during an annual prey pulse
Authors: Furey Nathan B. , Hinch Scott G. , Mesa Matthew G. , Beauchamp David A. 
Published: July 2016

Summary

Understanding the limits of consumption is important for determining trophic influences on ecosystems and predator adaptations to inconsistent prey availability. Fishes have been observed to consume beyond what is sustainable (i.e. digested on a daily basis), but this phenomenon of hyperphagia (or binge‐feeding) is largely overlooked. We expect hyperphagia to be a short‐term (1‐day) event that is facilitated by gut volume providing capacity to store consumed food during periods of high prey availability to be later digested.

We define how temperature, body size and food availability influence the degree of binge‐feeding by comparing field observations with laboratory experiments of bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), a large freshwater piscivore that experiences highly variable prey pulses. We also simulated bull trout consumption and growth during salmon smolt outmigrations under two scenarios: 1) daily consumption being dependent upon bioenergetically sustainable rates and 2) daily consumption being dependent upon available gut volume (i.e. consumption is equal to gut volume when empty and otherwise ‘topping off’ based on sustainable digestion rates).

One‐day consumption by laboratory‐held bull trout during the first day of feeding experiments after fasting exceeded bioenergetically sustainable rates by 12‐ to 87‐fold at low temperatures (3 °C) and by ˜1·3‐fold at 20 °C. The degree of binge‐feeding by bull trout in the field was slightly reduced but largely in agreement with laboratory estimates, especially when prey availability was extremely high [during a sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) smolt outmigration and at a counting fence where smolts are funnelled into high densities]. Consumption by bull trout at other settings were lower and more variable, but still regularly hyperphagic.

Simulations demonstrated the ability to binge‐feed increased cumulative consumption (16–32%) and cumulative growth (19–110%) relative to only feeding at bioenergetically sustainable rates during the ˜1‐month smolt outmigration period.

Our results indicate the ability for predators to maximize short‐term consumption when prey are available can be extreme and is limited primarily by gut volume, then mediated by temperature; thus, predator–prey relationships may be more dependent upon prey availability than traditional bioenergetic models suggest. Binge‐feeding has important implications for energy budgets of consumers as well as acute predation impacts on prey.
The interdigitating Y‐plasty procedure for the correction of transverse vaginal septa
Authors: Arkoulis N , Kearns C , Deeny M , Telfer JRC 
Published: July 2016

Transverse vaginal septa are rare congenital abnormalities of the female genital tract, the surgical management of which is hardly described in the literature. While thicker septa might require complex reconstructive surgery, this paper proposes a simple technique for the surgical management of thin septa, utilising two interdigitating Y‐plasties, without the need for excision of any septal tissue. The authors also present their series of eight consecutive cases where this technique was used, with no major complications or any cases of vaginal re‐stenosis. This technique can also be used in imperforate hymen correction, therefore it might also be of interest to the general gynaecologist.Tweetable abstractInterdigitating Y‐plasties in transverse vaginal septa: presentation of a new technique.
Relative validity of a brief Fat and Fibre Behaviour Questionnaire in a population of overweight and obese breast cancer survivors: A note of caution
Authors: Whelan Megan E. , Winkler Elisabeth A. H. , Eakin Elizabeth G. , Reeves Marina M. 
Published: July 2016

AimDietary intake assessment is often difficult in research contexts because of time and resource constraints and participant burden. Valid, reliable and brief assessments of dietary behaviour are needed. Additionally, examination of instrument performance in a variety of populations is needed. This study assessed relative validity and responsiveness to change of the Fat and Fibre Behaviour Questionnaire (FFBQ) in a population of breast cancer survivors compared with dietary intake measured by 24‐hour recalls.MethodsData were collected at baseline and six months after baseline of a six‐month, randomised controlled trial that evaluated a telephone‐based behavioural weight loss intervention (n = 45) compared to usual care (n = 45) among overweight and obese breast cancer survivors. The FFBQ’s total index, fat index and fibre index were assessed for relative validity against two 24‐hour recalls (Pearson's correlations). Responsiveness to change was assessed as intervention group change divided by standard deviation of usual care group change.ResultsPearson's correlations of the fat index with fat intake measures ranged from −0.09 to −0.30 (P < 0.05) at baseline and from −0.19 to −0.28 (P < 0.05) for dietary change. Correlations of the fibre index with unadjusted and energy‐adjusted fibre intake measures (0.25–0.32, P < 0.05) were significant at baseline only. Both the FFBQ and 24‐hour recall were responsive to fat‐related dietary changes and not responsive to fibre‐related changes.ConclusionsThe FFBQ showed small to medium relative validity against 24‐hour dietary recall for assessing fat and fibre dietary behaviours and changes in dietary fat, and was responsive to fat‐related dietary changes in this population.
A new approach towards improved quality of life in fibromyalgia: a pilot study on the effects of an aquatic Ai Chi program
Authors: Pérez de la Cruz Sagrario , Lambeck Johan 
Published: July 2016

AbstractBackgroundFibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a rheumatic disorder that presents with physical, psychological and social symptoms.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the effects of a program of water‐based Ai Chi on the health‐related quality of life of subjects with FMS.MethodsAn experimental pilot study was performed with a sample of 20 female subjects diagnosed with FM and recruited from two different settings. Assessments were performed using the a visual analog scale and the Short Form‐36 physical and mental health summary scores. Measurements took place at baseline and upon completion of 10 treatment sessions.ResultsAfter 10 treatment sessions, significant improvements (P < 0.05) were found in practically all the variables under study, with significant differences in values such as pain perception, vitality, mental health, as well as perceived overall improvement in quality of life.ConclusionsA water‐based Ai Chi program may contribute to the improvement of mental and physical health and the quality of life in women with FMS.
Evaluation of coping strategies in established rheumatoid arthritis patients: emergence of concealment in an Asian cohort
Authors: Chew Elizabeth , Griva Konstadina , Cheung Peter P. 
Published: July 2016

AbstractAimTo evaluate coping strategies of AsianRApatients and their associations with health‐related quality of life (HRQoL).MethodsA cross‐sectional sample of patients with establishedRAwas evaluated using measures of coping (Coping in Rheumatoid Arthritis Questionnaire [C‐RAQ]; appraisal of coping effectiveness and helplessness),HRQoL (Mental and Physical Components [MCS/PCS] of the Short Form 12v2; Rheumatoid Arthritis Impact of Disease score [RAID]) and clinical/laboratory assessments. Principal component analysis was conducted to identify coping strategies. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to evaluate the associations between coping strategies andHRQoL outcomes.ResultsThe study sample comprised 101 patients, 81% female, 72.3% Chinese, mean age 54.2 ± 12.6 years. Five coping strategies were identified: Active problem solving (E= 5.36), Distancing (E= 2.30), Concealment (E= 1.89), Cognitive reframing (E= 1.55) and Emotional expression (E= 1.26). Concealment was consistently associated withPCS(rs= −0.23,P= 0.049),MCS(rs= −0.24,P= 0.04) andRAID(rs= 0.39,P< 0.001), and was significant in the multivariate model to explain lower disease‐specificHRQoL (RAID) even after adjusting for disease activity, coping effectiveness and helplessness (β = 0.20,P= 0.04). Emotional expression was associated with poorer physicalHRQoL (PCS), after adjusting for disease severity, body mass index, coping effectiveness, helplessness and Concealment (β = −0.39,P< 0.001). Perceived coping‐related helplessness was significant in multivariate correlates forPCS(β = −0.25,P= 0.036),MCS(β = −0.29,P= 0.02) andRAID(β = 0.53,P< 0.001), after adjusting for covariates.ConclusionConcealment and Emotional expression are associated with lower disease‐specificHRQoL and physicalHRQoL respectively, with the former coping strategy likely to be culture‐specific. Interventions should tailor psychosocial support needs to address not only coping strategies, but patients’ perception of their coping.
Arthritis in childhood human immunodeficiency virus infection predominantly associated with human leukocyte antigen B27
Authors: Suri Deepti , Sharma Avinash , Bhattad Sagar , Rawat Amit , Arora Sunil , Minz Ranjana W. , Singh Surjit 
Published: July 2016

AbstractAimChildren with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection usually present with recurrent and unusual infections. Although reported among adults, arthritis as a predominant presentation in children with HIV is rare. Reactive arthritis is considered to be the most common musculoskeletal manifestation in adults with HIV infection. However, in children, septic or HIV‐related arthritis has been described. We report four children having arthritis with HIV disease and their long‐term outcome; out of which three had human leukocyte antigen (HLA)‐B27‐related arthritis. It is important to be aware of arthritic presentation of HIV disease in children to prevent delay in diagnosis and initiation of appropriate therapy.MethodsClinical profile of children with HIV infection who presented with arthritis and registered at the Pediatric Immunodeficiency Clinic at PGIMER, Chandigarh were reviewed and analyzed.ResultsA total of 796 children with HIV infection are registered in the Pediatric Immunodeficiency Clinic since January 1994. Among these, four children had arthritis, and it was the presenting manifestation in two of them. HLA‐B27 related arthritis was noted in three children, while one had HIV‐associated arthritis. None of the children had septic arthritis. Arthritis resolved on treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART) in two children, while others responded to anti‐inflammatory agents and the joint symptoms remained quiescent on follow‐up with a total follow‐up period of 21.5 patient years.ConclusionsClinicians must be aware of the arthritic presentation of childhood HIV infection. High degree of suspicion must be entertained to screen for HIV infection in children with arthritis, especially in those with reactive arthritis.
Sustainable Development Diplomacy: Diagnostics for the Negotiation and Implementation of Sustainable Development
Authors: Moomaw William R. , Bhandary Rishikesh Ram , Kuhl Laura , Verkooijen Patrick 
Published: July 2016

AbstractAchieving sustainable development and meeting theUNSustainable Development Goals requires that there be an effective process of negotiating and implementing sustainable development policies and practices. This paper characterizes an evolving approach that we define as sustainable development diplomacy. Based on an analysis of the history of climate governance as a case study of sustainable development diplomacy and drawing on a diverse range of literatures including international negotiations, global environmental governance, and socio‐ecological systems, it identifies seven diagnostics that can be used to evaluate the negotiation and implementation of sustainable development goals. We argue for a needs‐based approach that brings together diverse stakeholders to devise flexible solutions that fit the complexity and scale of sustainable development challenges. We illustrate the diagnostic elements with examples from our case study of climate change, as one of the major global sustainable development challenges, but the diagnostics have wider applicability to sustainable development diplomacy and practice more generally.
The influence of achievement goals on online help seeking of computer science students
Authors: Hao Qiang , Barnes Brad , Wright Ewan , Branch Robert Maribe 
Published: July 2016

AbstractThis study investigated the online help‐seeking behaviors of computer science students with a focus on the effect of achievement goals. The online help‐seeking behaviors investigated were online searching, asking teachers online for help, and asking peers or unknown people online for help. One hundred and sixty‐five students studying computer science from a large research university in the south‐eastern United States participated in the study. It was found that students searched online significantly more frequently than they asked people online for help. Contrary to prior findings on face‐to‐face help seeking, no achievement goals were found to be significant in predicting the tendencies of students to seek help online. These findings provide evidence to support the role of online searching as an integral part of online help seeking and demonstrate that research findings on face‐to‐face help seeking should not be assumed to be naturally extendable to online help seeking.
Accuracy of ultrasonography for renal stone detection and size determination: is it good enough for management decisions?
Authors: Ganesan Vishnu , De Shubha , Greene Daniel , Torricelli Fabio Cesar Miranda , Monga Manoj 
Published: July 2016

ObjectivesTo determine the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography (US) for detecting renal calculi and to assess the accuracy of US for determining the size of calculi and how this can affect counselling decisions.Materials and MethodsWe retrospectively identified all patients at our institution with a diagnosis of nephrolithiasis who underwent US followed by non‐contrast computed tomography (CT) within 60 days. Data on patient characteristics, stone size (maximum axial diameter) and stone location were collected. The sensitivity, specificity and size accuracy of US was determined using CT as the standard.ResultsA total of 552 US and CT examinations met the inclusion criteria. Overall, the sensitivity and specificity of US was 54 and 91%, respectively. There was a significant association between sensitivity of US and stone size (P < 0.001), but not with stone location (P = 0.58). US significantly overestimated the size of stones in the 0–10 mm range (P < 0.001). Assuming patients with stones 0–4 mm in size will be selected for observation and those with stones ≥5 mm could be counselled on the alternative of intervention, we found that in 14% (54/384) of cases where CT would suggest observation, US would lead to a recommendation for intervention. By contrast, when CT results would suggest intervention as management, US would suggest observation in 39% (65/168) of cases. An average of 22% (119/552) of patients could be inappropriately counselled. Stones classified as 5–10 mm according to US had the highest probability (43% [41/96]) of having their management recommendation changed when CT was performed. The use of plain abdominal film of kidney, ureter and bladder and US increases sensitivity (78%), but 37% (13/35) of patients may still be counselled inappropriately to undergo observation.ConclusionsUsing US to guide clinical decision‐making for residual or asymptomatic calculi is limited by low sensitivity and inability to size the stone accurately. As a result, one in five patients may be inappropriately counselled when using US alone.
IUCN Guidelines for Determining When and How Ex Situ Management Should Be Used in Species Conservation
Authors: McGowan Philip J.K. , Traylor‐Holzer Kathy , Leus Kristin 
Published: July 2016

AbstractThe Convention on Biological Diversity's target of halting extinctions by 2020 is less than a handful of years away. Captive, or ex situ, management has long been cited as having a potential role to play in the recovery of species, although this remains the subject of debate. IUCN's Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC) produced guidelines to assist in identifying when ex situ management may contribute to species recovery in 2002. Since then, there have been considerable developments in a range of areas that may influence the design of such programs (e.g., understanding of constraints on breeding programs, development of new techniques and approaches, and strategic planning approaches to species conservation). IUCN SSC has therefore revised its guidance and proposes a five‐step process: (1) compile a status review; (2) define the role(s) that ex situ management might play; (3) determine the precise nature of the ex situ population in order to meet identified role(s); (4) define resources and expertise, and appraise the feasibility and risks; and (5) make a decision that is informed based on the above analysis and transparent. These guidelines offer an objective process for considering the role of ex situ management in species conservation.