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Modelling the effect of deception on investigations using open source intelligence (OSINT)
Authors: Watters Paul A. 
Published: June 2013

PurposeA key problem in money laundering investigations based on open source intelligence gathering is the performance (efficiency and accuracy) of people in the team, where suspects will typically try to conceal incriminating evidence or deliberately deceive investigators to avoid prosecution. If we are able to develop a suitable psychological model of deception for web‐based investigations, it should be possible to develop training programmes to improve investigators' ability to “see beyond” deliberate concealment. The purpose of this paper is to empirically test a model based on non‐linear system identification using a well‐known psychological phenomenon (the Stroop effect), where conflicting colour and text information is presented to subjects which they are instructed to process in a certain way.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses an experimental approach.FindingsThe results indicate that strategies for improving investigator information processing performance can benefit from models that incorporate both linear and non‐linear components.Originality/valueAlthough the Stroop effect is well known, no other papers have investigated how it may be used to evaluate and monitor the performance of investigators. The real value of this study will emerge when tools are developed to better train investigators to identify concealment within conflicting input data.
Advance fee frauds messages – non‐declining trend
Authors: Dobovšek Bojan , Lamberger Igor , Slak Boštjan 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThis paper aims to present some intake on advance fee frauds. Frauds of which frequency of occurrence, despite being long present and people are globally aware of them, still present great danger. Several quantitative and qualitative analyses were done in order to find out how and why these messages actually work.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a literature review, quantitative analysis (using SPSS) and qualitative analysis (using MAXQDA). Databases ware composed from messages accumulated in two periods, 1998‐2005 (547 messages) and Jan‐Sept 2012 (59 messages).FindingsAdvance fee frauds are not declining in occurrence. They are constantly developing and use both bulk sending and narrower targeting. The latter present more dangers as the messages are more adapted to the interest of the message receiver. There also seems to be a severe resemblance and connection to other types of fraud, especially cybernetic frauds (like pilfering, phishing, or e‐mail spoofing). These types of frauds are global and no country is immune, nor can any country be excluded, from hosting the perpetrators.Research limitations/implicationsThough the authors' quantitative research database was big enough, there are some minor problems connected with it. Part of a database is a product of Slovenian police, which intended to analyze the content of messages, therefore because of police confidentiality issues, the database lacks some traceability. One would maybe argue that the methodology used by the police is not always the same as scientific usage of research methods, but in this case the database possesses all other necessary empirical attributes. The second database was composed from messages received by the authors, therefore they cannot say that it's totally globally representative.Originality/valueThough there are several qualitative and quantitative studies of advance fee messages done almost daily, only a limited number are done in academic settings. However, some academic studies would benefit from non‐academic and vice versa. So the authors present some input to both kinds of studies.
Peer influence on adolescent snacking
Authors: Kümpel Nørgaard Maria , Nørgaard Hansen Kathrine , Grunert Klaus G. 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore peer influence and the social and symbolic meaning that adolescents (10 to 16 years) attach to snacks; to investigate the relative influence of peer influence compared to personal factors in explaining perceived importance of snack attributes; and to investigate age and gender differences in the peer influence process.Design/methodology/approachA web‐based survey distributed via e‐mail was combined with follow‐up focus groups including adolescents aged 10 to 16 years in Denmark.FindingsThe survey results show that the youngest adolescents and the girls perceived the highest influence from peers, and that peer social influence has more effect on what adolescents perceive as important snack attributes as compared to more personal factors. The focus group results show that adolescents purchase and consume snacks that support their self‐image when socializing with other peers.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should measure other aspects of peer influence and related social aspects regarding consumption settings.Practical implicationsThe results in this paper may be useful to marketers developing social marketing campaigns aiming at reducing bullying among adolescents or promoting healthy snacking.Social implicationsMoreover, the results may help generate societal emphasis on the importance of social and self‐image aspects in consumption settings when it comes to adolescent snacking behaviour, healthy food choices and social development.Originality/valueThe originality lies in the emphasis on social and self‐image aspects.
Justice, trust and employee reactions: an empirical examination of the HRM system
Authors: Katou Anastasia A. 
Published: June 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of an integrated HRM system (content, process and climate) on employee reactions (motivation, commitment, work engagement, and organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB)), through the mediating role of organizational justice (distributive, procedural and interactional) and organizational trust (integrity, competence and dependability), which has not been fully studied in the past.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on a national sample of 133 organizations from the public and private sectors in Greece and on data obtained from 1,061 employees. The statistical method employed is structural equation modelling.FindingsThe findings of the study suggest that the HRM process has a higher impact on employee reactions than HRM content. Additionally, the findings support the idea that procedural and distributive justice are related more to trust dependability and integrity, and that procedural justice is a better predictor of employee reactions than distributive justice.Research limitations/implicationsThe study does not allow for dynamic causal inferences because the data was collected using a questionnaire at a single point in time. Furthermore, the findings of the study may not generalize across borders, because the study was applied in the Greek context, which has different labour relations with respect to other countries.Practical implicationsThe study has clear implications for both managers and decision makers, because it suggests that employees are more committed and satisfied when the HRM system is more consistent and distinctive, more rewarding and provides opportunities for training.Originality/valueThe theoretical significance of the study is important, because it suggests that both the content and the process of HR practices, as perceived by employees, strongly influence employees' reactions, such as motivation, commitment, work engagement and organizational citizenship behaviour OCB.
Customer participation and value creation: a systematic review and research implications
Authors: Mustak Mekhail , Jaakkola Elina , Halinen Aino 
Published: June 2013

PurposeCustomer participation in the creation of offerings has become a key focus in marketing literature. This paper synthesizes extant research on the topic to enhance understanding of the conceptualization and value outcomes of customer participation in the creation of offerings.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on an extensive, systematic literature review covering 163 articles on customer participation published over the last four decades. Selected publications were analyzed according to the topics studied, study context, research approach, and findings.FindingsThe review demonstrates how the conceptualization of customer participation has evolved in terms of the nature and range of customer contributions, their temporal scope, and the outcomes considered. It also synthesizes the hypothesized and empirically scrutinized value outcomes of customer participation for both sellers and customers.Research limitations/implicationsThe review reveals important gaps in the existing knowledge on customer participation, and identifies relevant areas for future research. The literature review may have missed some relevant papers that use different terminologies.Practical implicationsManagers should consider the strategic significance of customer participation in their businesses, promote the potential benefits to their customers, and institute necessary changes in their organization to facilitate participation.Originality/valueThis paper provides a structured overview of the empirical and conceptual research addressing customer participation and brings forth evidences regarding its value outcomes, thereby contributing to extant knowledge on value creation.
Predicting soil properties from floristic composition in western Amazonian rain forests: performance of k‐nearest neighbour estimation and weighted averaging calibration
Authors: Suominen Lassi , Ruokolainen Kalle , Tuomisto Hanna , Llerena Nelly , Higgins Mark. A. 
Published: June 2013

Summary

Soil quality is an important determinant of primary productivity and species occurrence patterns. Therefore, plant species composition can be used as an indicator of soil quality when direct sampling of soils is impractical.

We test how well the species composition of the plant family Melastomataceae can predict soil properties in western Amazonian rain forests. We examine nine soil variables: pH; loss‐on‐ignition; the concentrations of Al and P; and the concentrations of Ca, K, Mg, Na and the sum of these base cations. We compare two commonly used prediction techniques, k‐nearest neighbour (k‐NN) estimation and weighted averaging calibration via species indicator values. The Melastomataceae and soil data come from 311 localities widely distributed in western Amazonia. We use two different sets of Melastomataceae: a full set including all 283 observed species and an easy set containing 58 species that are both abundant in the data set and relatively easy to identify in the field.

Weighted averaging calibration and k‐NN performed approximately equally well. Both were found to be useful techniques to convert information on Melastomataceae species composition to estimates of soil cation concentration, especially magnesium and calcium, and to a lesser degree potassium. In nearly all cases, the full set of Melastomataceae species gave more accurate predictions than the easy set, but the differences were relatively small.

Synthesis and applications. Our results show that Melastomataceae can be used as an indicator group that facilitates the field estimation of soil cation concentration and hence the assessment and mapping of soil variation over large areas. This provides important background information for all types of land‐use planning, including systematic conservation planning that aims at representativeness of conservation area networks.
Qiagen's Investigator™ Quantiplex Kit as a Predictor of STR Amplification Success from Low‐Yield DNA Samples,
Authors: Thomas Jacqueline T. , Berlin Rebecca M. , Barker Jessica M. , Dawson Cruz Tracey 
Published: June 2013

AbstractQiagen's Investigator™ Quantiplex kit, a total human DNA quantitation kit, has a 200‐base pair internal control, fast cycling time, and scorpion molecules containing a covalently linked primer, probe, fluorophore, and quencher. The Investigator™ Quantiplex kit was evaluated to investigate a value under which complete short tandem repeat (STR) failure was consistently obtained. Buccal swabs were extracted using the Qiagen QIAamp® DNA Blood Mini Kit, quantified with the Investigator™ Quantiplex kit using a tested half‐volume reaction, amplified with the ABI AmpFlSTR® Identifiler kit, separated on the 3100Avant Genetic Analyzer, and data analyzed with GeneMapper® ID v.3.2. While undetected samples were unlikely to produce sufficient data for statistical calculations or CODIS upload (2.00 alleles and 0.82 complete loci on average), data may be useful for exclusionary purposes. Thus, the Investigator™ Quantiplex kit may be useful for predicting STR success. These findings are comparable with previously reported data from the Quantifiler™ Human kit.
Early–Middle Ordovician brachiopod dispersal patterns in South China
Authors: ZHAN Renbin , JIN Jisuo 
Published: June 2013

AbstractPaleobiogeographic patterns of the brachiopod faunas before and during the first radiation of the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event (GOBE) in South China at 6 different localities from the upper Jiangnan Slope to the vast area of the Upper Yangtze Platform show several interesting features. First, the initial brachiopod diversity acme was accompanied by both high origination and extinction rates. Second, no significant changes took place in the taxonomic composition and paleobiogeographic pattern of the brachiopod fauna during the radiation at 5 of the 6 localities studied except the near shore locality, where the first brachiopod radiation was much later than at other localities and was marked by a dramatic increase in endemic constituents. Third, orthides were the predominant brachiopod group during the radiation, and regional brachiopod taxa played a significant role in defining the paleobiogeographic pattern of the radiation. Fourth, the first brachiopod radiation was associated with 3 major pulses of onshore migration from the upper Jiangnan Slope through the central Upper Yangtze Platform to the near shore settings of the platform, with the middle pulse being the most significant. Finally, paleogeographic dispersal took place in both onshore and offshore directions, although the onshore expansion was more prominent; several key brachiopods, such as Paralenorthis, Nocturnellia, Protoskenidioides, Nereidella, Euorthisina and Yangtzeella, first appeared on the upper Jiangnan Slope and later formed distinct, and taxonomically diverse, communities on the Upper Yangtze Platform. The paleogeographic dispersal of brachiopods is considered to be closely related to the tectonic evolution of the Qianzhong Arch.
Impact of the leaf minerCameraria ohridella(Lepidoptera:Gracillariidae) and bleeding canker disease on horse‐chestnut: direct effects and interaction
Authors: Straw Nigel A. , Williams David T. 
Published: June 2013

AbstractThe leaf minerCameraria ohridellaand bleeding canker disease (BCD) are invasive organisms causing severe damage to horse‐chestnut trees inEurope.Their impact and potential interaction were investigated by monitoring infestation and disease symptoms on 193European horse‐chestnutsAesculus hippocastanumL. and 46 red horse‐chestnutsAesculus carneaJ. Zeyh. over a 10‐year period from 2002 to 2012.Cameraria ohridelladamaged up to 75% of the total leaf area ofA. hippocastanum, but it had no influence on stem radial growth or general tree condition.Aesculus carneawas rarely attacked and only when growing close to heavily infestedA. hippocastanum.BCD, in contrast, was responsible for the death or removal of 11% ofA. hippocastanumand 27% ofA. carnea, and surviving trees showed a decrease in growth rate and decline in crown density.Cameraria ohridellawas more abundant on largerA. hippocastanum, whereasBCDwas more prevalent amongst young, fast‐growingA. hippocastanum, which resulted in a partial separation of the moth and disease between trees and habitats, as well as in the wider environment.Trees with higher rates of leaf miner damage generally had a lower incidence ofBCDand there was no evidence thatC. ohridellaeither facilitated the spread of the disease or accentuated its impact.
Forecasting Multivariate Road Traffic Flows Using Bayesian Dynamic Graphical Models, Splines and Other Traffic Variables
Authors: Anacleto Osvaldo , Queen Catriona , Albers Casper J. 
Published: June 2013

SummaryTraffic flow data are routinely collected for many networks worldwide. These invariably large data sets can be used as part of a traffic management system, for which good traffic flow forecasting models are crucial. The linear multiregression dynamic model (LMDM) has been shown to be promising for forecasting flows, accommodating multivariate flow time series, while being a computationally simple model to use. While statistical flow forecasting models usually base their forecasts on flow data alone, data for other traffic variables are also routinely collected. This paper shows how cubic splines can be used to incorporate extra variables into the LMDM in order to enhance flow forecasts. Cubic splines are also introduced into the LMDM to parsimoniously accommodate the daily cycle exhibited by traffic flows.The proposed methodology allows the LMDM to provide more accurate forecasts when forecasting flows in a real high‐dimensional traffic data set. The resulting extended LMDM can deal with some important traffic modelling issues not usually considered in flow forecasting models. Additionally, the model can be implemented in a real‐time environment, a crucial requirement for traffic management systems designed to support decisions and actions to alleviate congestion and keep traffic flowing.
Meta‐analysis and review on the changes of tear function and corneal sensitivity in diabetic patients
Authors: Lv Hongbin , Li Ailing , Zhang Xibo , Xu Mei , Qiao Yu , Zhang Junhui , Yu Ling 
Published: June 2013

Abstract.To perform a comprehensive evaluation and comparison of tear function in diabetic and non‐diabetic patients. Research related to tear function in diabetic and non‐diabetic patients was gathered using PubMed, EBSCO, OVID. Two reviewers independently conducted the literature search. The quality assessment and the data extraction were performed in accordance with exclusion criteria and cross‐checking. RevMan 5.1.7 software was used for the meta‐analysis. The tear film break‐up time was studied in eight articles with a total of 1449 samples. Through a random‐effects model analysis, the combined weighted mean difference (WMD) was −4.44 [−5.87, −3.01]. The time in diabetic patients was shorter than that in the non‐diabetic group (p < 0.00001). The basal tear secretion test was studied in seven articles with a total of 949 samples. The combined WMD was −3.96 [−5.70, −2.23], and the difference between the diabetic group and control group was statistically significant (p < 0.00001). The total tear secretion test was studied in five articles with a total of 921 samples. The combined WMD was −3.96 [−7.43, −0.50]. The difference between the diabetic and control groups was statistically significant (p = 0.03). The corneal sensitivity was compared in eight studies with a total of 976 samples. Through a random‐effects model analysis, the standardized mean difference (SMD) was −5.14 [−6.99, −3.29]. The corneal sensitivity was lower in diabetic patients than the control group (p < 0.00001). Our study suggests that the tear functions are worse in diabetic patients compared with the control group. Moreover, patients with PDR are more predisposed to impaired tear functions.
Impact of low versus high fluidic settings on the efficacy and safety of phacoemulsification
Authors: Schriefl Sabine M. , Stifter Eva , Menapace Rupert 
Published: June 2013

Abstract.Purpose:  To compare intraoperative efficiency and postoperative outcomes of cataract surgery with low and high fluidic settings.Methods:  In this prospective, randomized, single‐blinded study, 114 eyes of 57 patients were operated with low fluidic settings for one eye (group I) and high fluidic settings for the other eye (group II). Efficiency was judged as metred surgery time, effective phacoemulsification time (EPT) and the amount of balanced salt solution used. Visual outcome and endothelial cell count were determined 1 week and 18 months postoperatively.Results:  The overall effective phacoemulsification energy was statistically significantly lower (p = 0.003) in group II than in group I. Conquest of the nuclei was achieved with about two‐thirds of the energy needed in group I, with 6.59 ± 4.79 effective ultrasound energy compared with 3.99 ± 3.18 (p = 0.001). Overall, about 12% more solution was used in group II than in group I. Median visual acuity was 1.0 for both groups 18 months after surgery. The mean endothelial cell loss was 5.0% in eyes in group I compared with 6.3% in eyes in group II (p > 0.5).Conclusion:  Switching from low fluidic settings with a conventional coaxial 20G phacoemulsification tip to higher fluidic settings with a microcoaxial phaco tip statistically significantly decreases EPT. As only marginally more solution was used with the higher aspiration flow, occlusion must be accomplished more often with high than with low fluidics. Aspiration of the quadrants was therefore more efficient with high fluidic settings. The enhanced pump speed did not result in more tissue damage.
Novel ‘heavy’ dyes for retinal membrane staining during macular surgery: multicenter clinical assessment
Authors: Veckeneer Marc , Mohr Andreas , Alharthi Essam , Azad Rajvardhan , Bashshur Ziad F. , Bertelli Enrico , Bejjani Riad A. , Bouassida Brahim , Bourla Dan , Crespo Iñigo Corcóstegui , Fahed Charbel , Fayyad Faisal , Mura Marco , Nawrocki Jerzy , Rivett Kelvin , Scharioth Gabor B. , Shkvorchenko Dmitry O. , Szurman Peter , Van Wijck Hein , Wong Ian Y. , Wong David S. H. , Frank Johannes , Oellerich Silke , Bruinsma Marieke , Melles Gerrit R. J. 
Published: June 2013

Abstract.Purpose:  To evaluate the feasibility of two novel ‘heavy’ dye solutions for staining the internal limiting membrane (ILM) and epiretinal membranes (ERMs), without the need for a prior fluid‐air exchange, during macular surgery.Methods:  In this prospective nonrandomized multicenter cohort study, the high molecular weight dyes ILM‐Blue™ [0.025% brilliant blue G, 4% polyethylene glycol (PEG)] and MembraneBlue‐Dual™ (0.15% trypan blue, 0.025% brilliant blue G, 4% PEG) were randomly used in vitrectomy surgeries for macular disease in 127 eyes of 127 patients. Dye enhanced membrane visualization of the ILM and ERMs, ‘ease of membrane peeling’, visually detectable perioperative retinal damage, postoperative best‐corrected visual acuity (BCVA), dye remnants and other unexpected clinical events were documented by 21 surgeons.Results:  All surgeries were uneventful, and a clear bluish staining, facilitating the identification, delineation and removal of the ILM and ERMs, was reported in all but five cases. None of the surgeries required a fluid‐air exchange to assist the dye application. BCVA at 1 month after surgery improved in 83% of the eyes in the MembraneBlue‐Dual™ group and in 88% in the ILM‐Blue™ group. No dye remnants were detected by ophthalmoscopy, and no retinal adverse effects related to the surgery or use of the dyes were observed.Conclusion:  The ‘heavy’ dye solutions ILM‐Blue™ and MembraneBlue‐Dual™ can be injected into a fluid‐filled vitreous cavity and may facilitate staining and removal of the ILM and/or ERMs in macular surgery without an additional fluid‐air exchange.