bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Social identity and the prison health worker: Implications for practitioner satisfaction and turnover intentions
Authors: Stephenson Amber L. , Bell Nicolette 
Published: August 2017

Background:
Delivering health care within the prison walls poses distinct and arduous challenges to the practitioner. Correctional health workers regularly face issues of overcrowding, increased prevalence of infectious disease, advancing age, deteriorating conditions, and patients with an inclination for violence. Still, regardless of the sizeable workforce, costs, and impact on community well-being, correctional health is often overlooked in health services delivery research.

Purpose:
The aim of this study was to better understand the unique nature of delivering services in the prison context through the lens of social identity theory and further explore practitioner satisfaction and retention.

Methodology/Approach:
A survey design was used in this study, sampling clinicians in a state department of corrections in the United States. Using the data from 317 respondents, the study explored the relationship between professional identification and perceived organizational support as they impact job satisfaction and turnover intention and while controlling for burnout.

Results:
Using nested ordinary least squares regression and nested logistic regression, the results showed that professional identification and perceived organizational support were positively associated with job satisfaction. Perceived organizational support was negatively and significantly related to turnover intentions.

Conclusion:
This article adds originality and value to the literature by using social identity theory to address the occupational perceptions of a large, yet often underrepresented and underexplored, subsector of the health workforce.

Practice Implications:
The results highlight several areas where health care managers, whether from correctional or noncorrectional environments, could implement policy and procedure changes to further engage and retain the clinical workforce. To engage and retain the health worker population, managers must consider identification-reinforcing interventions that align with the self-concept and visibly display gestures of organizational support.
Human neutrophil elastase mediates fibrinolysis shutdown through competitive degradation of plasminogen and generation of angiostatin
Authors: Barrett Christopher D. , Moore Hunter B. , Banerjee Anirban , Silliman Christopher C. , Moore Ernest E. , Yaffe Michael B. 
Published: August 2017

BACKGROUND
A subset of trauma patients undergo fibrinolysis shutdown rather than pathologic hyperfibrinolysis, contributing to organ failure. The molecular basis for fibrinolysis shutdown in trauma is incompletely understood. Elastase released from primed/activated human neutrophils (HNE) has historically been described as fibrin(ogen)olytic. However, HNE can also degrade plasminogen (PLG) to angiostatin (ANG), retaining the kringle domains but not the proteolytic function, and could thereby compete for generation of active plasmin by tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). We hypothesized that HNE can drive fibrinolysis shutdown rather than fibrinolysis.

METHODS
Turbidometry was performed using light scatter (λ = 620 nm) in a purified fibrinogen + PLG system and in healthy citrate plasma clotted with Ca2+/thrombin ± tPA, ±HNE, and ±ANG to evaluate HNE effects on fibrinolysis, quantified by time to transition midpoint (T
m). ΔT
m from control is reported as percent of control ±95% CI. Purified HNE coincubated with PLG or tPA was analyzed by western blot to identify cleavage products. Exogenous HNE was mixed ex vivo with healthy volunteer blood (n = 7) and used in TEG ± tPA to evaluate effects on fibrinolysis.

RESULTS
HNE did not cause measurable fibrinolysis on fibrin clots, clotted plasma, or whole blood as assessed by turbidometry or TEG in the absence of tPA. Upon tPA treatment, all three methods of evaluating fibrinolysis showed delays and decreases in fibrinolysis caused by HNE relative to control: fibrin clot turbidometry ΔT
m = 110.7% (CI 105.0–116.5%), clotted citrate plasma (n = 6 healthy volunteers) ΔT
m = 126.1% (CI 110.4–141.8%), and whole blood native TEG (n = 7 healthy volunteers) with ΔLY30 = 28% (p = 0.043). Western blot analysis of HNE–PLG co-incubation confirmed that HNE generates angiostatin K1–3, and plasma turbidity assays treated with angiostatin K1–3 delayed fibrinolysis.

CONCLUSION
HNE degrades PLG and generates angiostatin K1–3, which predominates over HNE cleavage of fibrin(ogen). These findings suggest that neutrophil release of elastase may underlie trauma-induced fibrinolytic shutdown.
Physiological Gaussian Process Priors for the Hemodynamics in fMRI Analysis
Authors: Wilzén Josef , Eklund Anders , Villani Mattias 
Published: August 2017

AbstractInference from fMRI data faces the challenge that the hemodynamic system, that relates the underlying neural activity to the observed BOLD fMRI signal, is not known. We propose a new Bayesian model for task fMRI data with the following features: (i) joint estimation of brain activity and the underlying hemodynamics, (ii) the hemodynamics is modeled nonparametrically with a Gaussian process (GP) prior guided by physiological information and (iii) the predicted BOLD is not necessarily generated by a linear time-invariant (LTI) system. We place a GP prior directly on the predicted BOLD time series, rather than on the hemodynamic response function as in previous literature. This allows us to incorporate physiological information via the GP prior mean in a flexible way. The prior mean function may be generated from a standard LTI system, based on a canonical hemodynamic response function, or a more elaborate physiological model such as the Balloon model. This gives us the nonparametric flexibility of the GP, but allows the posterior to fall back on the physiologically based prior when the data are weak. Results on simulated data show that even with an erroneous prior for the GP, the proposed model is still able to discriminate between active and non-active voxels in a satisfactory way. The proposed model is also applied to real fMRI data, where our Gaussian process model in several cases finds brain activity where previously proposed LTI models, parametric and nonparametric, does not.
NINJA-Associated ERF19 Negatively RegulatesArabidopsisPattern-Triggered Immunity
Authors: Huang Pin-Yao , Zhang Jingsong , Jiang Beier , Yu Jhong-He , Lu Yu-Ping , Chung KwiMi , Zimmerli Laurent 
Published: August 2017

ABSTRACTRecognition of microbe-associated molecular patterns (MAMPs) derived from invading pathogens by plant pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) initiates defense responses known as pattern-triggered immunity (PTI). Transcription factors (TFs) orchestrate the onset of PTI through complex signaling networks. Here, we characterize the function of ERF19, a member of theArabidopsis thalianaethylene response factor (ERF) family. ERF19 was found to act as a negative regulator of PTI againstBotrytis cinereaandPseudomonas syringaepv.tomatoDC3000 (Pst). Notably, overexpression ofERF19increased plant susceptibility to these pathogens and repressed MAMP-induced PTI outputs. In contrast, expression of the chimeric dominant repressorERF19-SRDXboosted PTI activation, conferred increased resistance toB. cinerea, and enhanced elf18-triggered immunity againstPst. Consistent with a negative role of ERF19 in PTI, MAMP-mediated growth inhibition was respectively weakened or augmented in lines overexpressingERF19or expressingERF19-SRDX. Moreover, we demonstrate that the transcriptional repressor Novel INteractor of JAZ (NINJA) associates with and represses the function of ERF19. Our work reveals ERF19 as a key player in a buffering mechanism to avoid defects imposed by over-activation of PTI and a potential role for NINJA in fine-tuning ERF19-mediated regulation.
Differential gene expression in chicken primary B cells infectedex vivowith attenuated and very virulent strains of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV)
Authors: Dulwich Katherine L. , Giotis Efstathios S. , Gray Alice , Nair Venugopal , Skinner Michael A. , Broadbent Andrew J. 
Published: August 2017

AbstractInfectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) belongs to the familyBirnaviridaeand is economically important to the poultry industry worldwide. IBDV infects B cells in the bursa of Fabricius (BF), causing immunosuppression and morbidity in young chickens. In addition to strains that cause classical Gumboro disease, the so-called ‘very virulent’ (vv) strain, also in circulation, causes more severe disease and increased mortality. IBDV has traditionally been controlled through the use of live attenuated vaccines, with attenuation resulting from serial passage in non-lymphoid cells. However, the factors that contribute to the vv or attenuated phenotypes are poorly understood. In order to address this, we aimed to investigate host cell-IBDV interactions using a recently described chicken primary B cell model, where chicken B cells are harvested from the BF and culturedex vivoin the presence of chicken CD40L. We demonstrated that these cells could support the replication of IBDV when infectedex vivoin the laboratory. Furthermore, we evaluated the gene expression profiles of B cells infected with an attenuated strain (D78) and a very virulent strain (UK661) by microarray. We found that key genes involved in B cell activation and signaling (TNFSF13B, CD72 and GRAP) were down-regulated following infection relative to mock, which we speculate could contribute to IBDV-mediated immunosuppression. Moreover, cells responded to infection by expressing antiviral type I IFNs and IFN-stimulated genes, but the induction was far less pronounced upon infection with UK661, which we speculate could contribute to its virulence.
The dangers of infection: school medical inspection in Brazil (the 1910s)
Authors: Rocha Heloísa Helena Pimenta , Silva Henrique Mendonça da 
Published: August 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the introduction of school medical inspection (SMI) in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo (Brazil) during the 1910s, in a process aligned with the international debate that, since the late nineteenth century, sustained the need of services that focused on the sanitary inspection of schools and their students. It analyzes the purposes guiding the creation of these services and their connections to the spheres of public health and education, highlighting the role taken by the concerns about issues such as the control of infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis.

Design/methodology/approach
The study consists of a historical analysis using as sources the legislation and documents produced by the SMI. The documents are examined in correlation with the positions defended at international conferences held at the period.

Findings
The study evidences the intricacies of the introduction of SMI services in the Brazilian states that were pioneers in this area. It examines their relations to guidelines established in international forums, which certainly played an important role in the Brazilian efforts. It also allowed to highlight the relations between efforts to create medical inspections in school and those aiming at fighting infectious diseases.

Originality/value
The paper contributes to a better comprehension of the efforts regarding social hygiene and particularly the hygiene of schools and their students in a period in which the state takes greater responsibilities for its population.
Driving quality in product development in a Malaysian optoelectronic firm
Authors: Aligula Geoffrey K. , Kok Chee Kuang , Sim Hock Kheng 
Published: August 2017

Purpose
This paper aims to demonstrate how the five phases of design for six sigma approach as defined by define-measure-analyse-design-validate (DMADV) are adopted towards the development of an optoelectronic product to address the unexplored development issues related to micron-scale tolerances of internal diameters in plastic moulded parts. In addition, the structured product development approach is used to address the critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics that define the quality of the final product.

Design/methodology/approach
In line with DMADV, the presented methodology used various tools at each development stage to address key requirements of critical concern in the project. This included the ideal use of computer-aided design (CAD) simulation tool to identify CTQ parameters, failure mode effect analysis as a predictive tool to identify the major defects, while adopting root-cause-analysis to identify the fundamental causes of the major defects, design of experiment, and statistical analysis using Minitab Software for data-driven decision-making.

Findings
The two major defects that hindered the mass production of quality products were eliminated, and the overall development of the product significantly improved. Additionally, a quality control strategy approach was implemented to “lock in” the quality.

Originality/value
The case study presented develops and adopts a structured approach from DMADV with the key focus of addressing a micron-scale tolerance conflict between the design and manufacturing tolerance requirements of an optoelectronic product. The uniqueness of the case study is the adoption and application of CAD simulation at the Define phase of the DMADV process to address the CTQ issue of the product developed.
Selecting teaching style based on group technology philosophy
Authors: Abdelhadi Abdelhakim 
Published: August 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to classify students into clusters at class level according to their preferred learning styles by using group technology.

Design/methodology/approach
The Felder and Silverman index of learning styles is used to determine the preferred learning styles of the students, then similarity-coefficient analysis is used to group students into clusters based on the similarity of their preferences.

Findings
Using this approach would allow the instructor to use a teaching style suitable for the students in order to achieve the intended learning outcomes.

Originality/value
This is an original research with promising findings to help educators using this approach to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
Motivation and choice of teachers to pursue their postgraduate studies in an ethnic minority college
Authors: Arar Khalid , Abramowitz Ruth 
Published: August 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine Arab teachers’ motivations and justifications for choosing a college for postgraduate studies.

Design/methodology/approach
During the academic year 2014, the authors administered questionnaires to 150 Arab teachers studying postgraduate courses at a peripheral all-Arab teacher-training college in order to investigate their motivations for engaging in postgraduate studies and their justifications for choosing this college.

Findings
Findings indicated that the strongest motivation expressed by the students is intrinsic: desires for self-fulfillment and further education. Aspirations for social mobility also motivate the Arab teachers, while professional development is of less importance. Convenience (proximity to home and employment prospects while studying) determines the justification to choose this college. The reputation of the college was of less importance. Correlation and predictive tests reveal no connection between the level of intrinsic motivations and factors for choosing this college. Extrinsic motivations positively correlate with the justifications of convenience and reputation.

Research limitations/implications
The conclusion is that for the Arab teachers, the possibility to pursue postgraduate studies at a peripheral all-Arab teacher-training college near home answers the needs of those looking for professional development.

Originality/value
The paper contributes to the authors’ understanding of teachers’ choice of a higher education institution for their postgraduate studies and professional developement.
The Nexus between emotional, metacognitive, and motivational facets of academic achievement among Iranian university students
Authors: Ghanizadeh Afsaneh , Jahedizadeh Safoura 
Published: August 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to scrutinize university students’ affective experiences in academic contexts as well as the ways to integrate affection into existing models of motivation and learning. In particular, it probed 235 English as foreign language (EFL) students’ emotional exhaustion by investigating its role in their intrinsic motivation, effort regulation, and academic achievement. It also sought to examine the impact of intrinsic motivation on effort regulation and academic achievement as well as the effect of effort regulation on academic achievement among Iranian university students.

Design/methodology/approach
To do so, two distinctive questionnaires, namely; the “student version of Maslach Burnout Inventory” (Schaufeli et al., 2002) and the “Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire” (Pintrich and DeGroot, 1990) were administered to the participants. The data were analyzed via structural equation modeling (SEM).

Findings
The findings of the study yielded via SEM revealed that students’ emotional exhaustion negatively predicted students’ intrinsic motivation, effort regulation, and academic achievement. It was also found that intrinsic motivation significantly and positively predicted effort regulation and academic achievement. Finally, effort regulation was found to be a positive and significant predicator of university students’ academic achievement.

Originality/value
While a plethora of studies, thus far, strived to investigate the concept of burnout in different contexts, there is still a scant body of research attempting to delve into the most significant dimension of the syndrome (i.e. emotional exhaustion), and, to the best knowledge of the present researchers, no documented study to date has studied Iranian university EFL students’ emotional exhaustion, intrinsic motivation, and effort regulation within a single framework.
Understanding student perceptions of a web-based blended learning environment
Authors: Bayrak Tuncay , Akcam Bahadir 
Published: August 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to report on how web-based training and testing platforms provide opportunities for students to leverage the capabilities of various information and communication technologies to engage in self-directed learning.

Design/methodology/approach
The impact of an interactive learning environment on improving students’ essential skills was measured using a previously validated structured questionnaire, consisting of five subscales: content, accuracy, format, ease of use, and timeliness. Having analyzed the instrument, the authors decided to modify it to incorporate two more measures of overall reliability and satisfaction to capture students’ overall satisfaction level with the tool. Overall, 24 items are used to measure students’ perceptions of the tool content, accuracy, format, ease of use, timeliness, reliability and satisfaction. A five-point Likert-type scale was used in the questionnaire where 1=strongly disagree and 5=strongly agree.

Findings
This study suggests that while students’ major, instructor, and course grade are important factors impacting student perception of the learning tool, year (freshman vs sophomore) and gender do not have any impact on the student perception. Course grade shows an interesting trend. Students who received an A and an F as their final grades are the most satisfied groups compared to other grade groups. This finding suggests a further study is needed to explore the impact of the course grade on the students’ satisfaction with the tool. While students liked simulations, grading feature with immediate feedback, electronic textbook and the system overall, they suggested improvements in the grading module, simulations, projects, system compatibility, system reliability, and cost.

Originality/value
Most studies use a survey to measure student’s satisfaction with a web-based learning platform. This study, however, made an attempt to understand students’ satisfaction with a web-based blended learning platform by analyzing their comments and feedback on the course using a text analytics tool.
The contribution of quality tools and integration of quality management systems to the organization
Authors: Ismyrlis Vasileios 
Published: August 2017

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the contribution from the use of quality tools and the implementation of quality management systems (QMSs) to the management of an organization. The question is if these aspects have an impact on the important elements of a QMS, like critical success factors (CSFs), but more on the performance derived from its functioning.

Design/methodology/approach
A questionnaire was created and addressed to Greek companies which were certified with at least one QMS standard, in this case ISO 9001:2008.

Findings
It was concluded that companies implementing more than one QMS and more than nine quality tools gave more importance to specific CSFs of the QMS and also displayed better performance from the rest of the companies. The final conclusion is that the utilization of tools, techniques, and the implementation of more than one QMS – integration of management systems (MSs) – can contribute to many aspects of organization functioning.

Research limitations/implications
This study was based on the perception (subjective data) of only one quality manager/representative of each company. The companies were not asked about specific actions they have established to integrate their MSs.

Practical implications
This paper provides a closest look to the utilization of more than one QMS and the use of quality tools. These actions, as concluded, can play an important role in the management of organizations, and managers could use them in an appropriate way.

Originality/value
This paper aims to evaluate the value of QMS integration and the utilization of quality tools to specific issues of QMS as CSFs and performance in Greek companies.