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A Multi‐Scaled Approach to Evaluating the Fish Assemblage Structure Within Southern Appalachian Streams
Authors: Kirsch Joseph E. , Peterson James T. 
Published: September 2014

AbstractThere is considerable uncertainty about the relative roles of stream habitat and landscape characteristics in structuring stream‐fish assemblages. We evaluated the relative importance of environmental characteristics on fish occupancy at the local and landscape scales within the upper Little Tennessee River basin of Georgia and North Carolina. Fishes were sampled using a quadrat sample design at 525 channel units within 48 study reaches during two consecutive years. We evaluated species–habitat relationships (local and landscape factors) by developing hierarchical, multispecies occupancy models. Modeling results suggested that fish occupancy within the Little Tennessee River basin was primarily influenced by stream topology and topography, urban land coverage, and channel unit types. Landscape scale factors (e.g., urban land coverage and elevation) largely controlled the fish assemblage structure at a stream‐reach level, and local‐scale factors (i.e., channel unit types) influenced fish distribution within stream reaches. Our study demonstrates the utility of a multi‐scaled approach and the need to account for hierarchy and the interscale interactions of factors influencing assemblage structure prior to monitoring fish assemblages, developing biological management plans, or allocating management resources throughout a stream system.Received January 17, 2014; accepted June 4, 2014
Comparison of the Susceptibility of Four Rainbow Trout Strains to Cold-Water Disease
Authors: Wagner Eric J. , Oplinger Randall W. 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
Susceptibility to cold-water disease was compared among four strains of Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss: Arlee strain from Ennis National Fish Hatchery, Montana (AL-EN), the Arlee strain from Jocko River Hatchery, Montana (AL-JR), a cold-water disease-resistant strain (WV), and the Harrison–Hofer strain (HH). Bacterial challenges were either by bath or intraperitoneal injection (50 μL of 0.65 optical density). Each strain was exposed at 75 d after hatch to either the CSF 259-93 (Idaho) or 09–104 isolate (Utah) of Flavobacterium psychrophilum. Injection controls received a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) solution and bath controls were exposed to uninoculated sterile broth (tryptone yeast extract salts) mixed 1:1 with hatchery well water. For injected fish, the WV had significantly lower mortality (20.0–36.7%) than HH and AL-EN (76.7–96.7%) but did not significantly differ from AL-JR (46.7–56.7%). Injected fish had significantly higher mortality than bath-exposed fish. For bath-exposed fish, the WV had significantly lower mortality (0%) than the HH (10.0–26.7%), but both Arlee strains had intermediate mortality values (0–13.3%) that did not significantly differ from either the HH or WV strain. There were no significant differences between the two bacterial isolates, indicating similar virulence and similar resistance response of WV to another novel isolate of F. psychrophilum.
Received November 5, 2013; accepted April 15, 2014
Development and Characterization of a Largemouth Bass Cell Line
Authors: Getchell Rodman G. , Groocock Geoffrey H. , Cornwell Emily R. , Schumacher Vanessa L. , Glasner Lindsay I. , Baker Barry J. , Frattini Stephen A. , Wooster Gregory A. , Bowser Paul R. 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
The development and characterization of a new cell line, derived from the ovary of Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides, is described. Gonad tissue was collected from Largemouth Bass that were electrofished from Oneida Lake, New York. The tissue was processed and grown in culture flasks at approximately 22°C for more than 118 passages during an 8-year period from 2004 to 2011. The identity of these cells as Largemouth Bass origin was confirmed by sequencing a portion of the cytochrome b gene. Growth rate at three different temperatures was documented. The cell line was susceptible to Largemouth Bass virus (LMBV) and its replication was compared with that of Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus fry (BF-2), one of the cell lines recommended for LMBV isolation by the American Fisheries Society Fish Health Section Blue Book. Quantitative PCR results from the replication trial showed the BF-2 cell line produced approximately 10-fold more LMBV copies per cell than the new Largemouth Bass cell line after 6 d, while the titration assay showed similar quantities in each cell line after 1 week.
Received February 18, 2014; accepted April 16, 2014
Alleviation of Dermatophagoides microceras-induced allergy by an immunomodulatory protein, FIP-fve, from Flammulina velutipes in mice
Authors: Chang Yu-Chi , Hsiao Yi-Min , Hung Shao-Chi , Chen Ya-Wen , Ou Chu-Chyn , Chang Wei-Ting , Lue Ko-Huang , Ko Jiunn-Liang 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
Asthma is a major public health concern. Its greatest risk factor is house dust mite (HDM). Dermatophagoides microceras (Der m) is a type of HDM, and in central Taiwan, there is approximately 80% prevalence of sensitization to Der m. FIP-fve is a fungal immunomodulatory protein (FIP) isolated from the fungus Flammulina velutipes, and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties. To investigate whether FIP-fve affects Der m-induced asthma and inflammation, we evaluated hyper-responsiveness (AHR), pathological changes, and cytokines in mice. We demonstrated that oral FIP-fve decreased Der m-induced airway AHR, airway inflammation, cell infiltration, and expression of cytokines in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of Balb/c mice. The results of this study suggest that FIP-fve suppresses asthma, inflammation, and respiratory pathogenesis stimulated by Der m. FIP-fve is able to maintain immunomodulatory activity even in simulated gastric fluid and intestinal fluid. FIP-fve could be a safe and stable agent for suppression of allergic asthma.
Dipolar modulation in number counts of WISE–2MASS sources
Authors: Yoon Mijin , Huterer Dragan , Gibelyou Cameron , Kovács András , Szapudi István 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
We test the statistical isotropy of the Universe by analysing the distribution of WISE extragalactic sources that were also observed by 2MASS. We pay particular attention to colour cuts and foreground marginalization in order to cull a uniform sample of extragalactic objects and avoid stars. We detect a dipole gradient in the number counts with an amplitude of ∼0.05, somewhat larger than expectations based on local structures corresponding to the depth and (independently measured) bias of our WISE–2MASS sources. The direction of the dipole, (l, b) ≃ (310°, −15°), is in reasonably good agreement with that found previously in the (shallower) 2MASS Extended Source Catalog alone. Interestingly, the dipole direction is not far from the direction of the dipolar modulation in the cosmic microwave background found by Planck, and also fairly closely matches large-scale structure bulk-flow directions found by various groups using galaxies and Type Ia supernovae. It is difficult, however, to draw specific conclusions from the near-agreement of these directions.
Effect of Kernel Size and Mill Type on Protein, Milling Yield, and Baking Quality of Hard Red Spring Wheat
Authors: Baasandorj Tsogtbayar , Ohm Jae‐Bom , Manthey Frank , Simsek Senay 
Published: September 2014

ABSTRACTOptimization of flour yield and quality is important in the milling industry. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of kernel size and mill type on flour yield and end‐use quality. A hard red spring wheat composite sample was segregated, based on kernel size, into large, medium, and small kernels, as well as unsorted kernels. The four fractions were milled in three roller mills: Brabender Quadrumat Jr., Quadrumat Sr., and Bühler MLU‐202 laboratory mills. Large kernels had consistently higher flour yield than small kernels across mills, with the Quadrumat Jr. mill showing the lowest flour yield. Mill type and kernel size significantly affected variation in flour protein molecular weight distribution. When compared with larger kernels, flour milled from the small‐kernel fraction contained a higher gliadin fraction and SDS‐unextractable high‐molecular‐weight polymeric proteins, which had positive correlations with bread loaf volume (r = 0.61, P < 0.05) and mixograph peak time (r = 0.84, P < 0.001). Overall, small kernels could contribute to enhancing flour breadmaking quality while having a detrimental effect on milling yield.
Optimization model for transportation planning with demand uncertainties
Authors: Nakandala Dilupa , Lau Henry , Zhang Jingjing 
Published: September 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the total cost function of an inventory system with a reorder point/order quantity policy where the lead time is controllable based on the cost paid by the buyer for the service.

Design/methodology/approach
– Cost functions are presented to investigate how the changes in lead time affect different components of inventory cost in the present of random demand. Two methods including an iteration technique and Simulated Annealing (SA) algorithm are presented to deal with the cost optimization issue. The application of proposed model is illustrated using numerical case scenarios.

Findings
– The cost functions show that besides ordering cost, change in stochastic demand during lead time is the major factor that affects the other cost components such as holding and penalty costs. This finding is validated by numerical study. Results also show that performance of SA algorithm is highly similar to iteration methodology, while the former one is easier in application.

Practical implications
– This paper develops less complex, more pragmatic methods, easily adoptable by logistics managers for cost minimization. This paper also analyzes and highlights the unique characteristics and features of these two approaches that can help practitioners in making the right choice when faced with the identified logistics issue.

Originality/value
– This research explicitly investigate impacts of changing lead time on inventory cost components which enables informed decision making and inventory system planning for cost optimization by logistics practitioners. Two methodologies that can be easily used by practitioners without deep mathematical analysis and is cost effective are introduced to solve the optimization problem. Detailed roadmaps of how to implement proposed approaches have been illustrated by different case scenarios.
Features and motivators of emotionally expressive firesetters: the assessment of women in secure psychiatric settings
Authors: G. Long Clive , Dickens Geoffrey , Dolley Olga 
Published: September 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to assess the antecedent behaviours and consequences of firesetting for women in a secure psychiatric setting along with treatment engagement factors. To explore predictions made about emotionally expressive subtype firesetters by the multi-trajectory theory of adult firesetting (M-TTAF).

Design/methodology/approach
– In total, 75 individual firesetting episodes involving 25 female multiple firesetters were assessed using the St Andrew's Fire and Arson Risk Instrument. Assessments were made of treatment readiness, firesetting related self-efficacy, insight and barriers to change.

Findings
– Findings support the relationship between recidivist firesetting and the psychological features of psychosis, personality disorder and substance misuse. The reported association of firesetting with suicidal thoughts, depression, interpersonal problems, anger/revenge motivation and lack of planning supports the view that behaviour is used to manage distressing life experience and as a “cry for help”. However, in a quarter of incidents there was an intention to harm others and evidence of premeditation in twelve percent. A small but significant minority lacked insight into their behaviour, were not ready for treatment and had low firesetting related self-efficacy. Predictions made by the M-TTAF about likely clinical features and motivators of emotionally expressive firesetters were largely supported.

Originality/value
– The study highlights the importance of a detailed and specific risk assessment of firesetting that leads to identification of individual risk factors and an individualised treatment approach. This is of particular importance given the complex problems presented by women in secure settings and by the diversity of the conditions associated with fires set by each individual.
A programme for alcohol related violence with offenders with intellectual disability
Authors: R. Lindsay William , Joanne Smith Kerry , Tinsley Samantha , Macer Jane , Miller Sandra 
Published: September 2014

Purpose
– Although studies suggest alcohol abuse is not the major problem among offenders and others with intellectual disabilities (ID), it is still a significant problem. There are also suggestions that alcohol may have a more serious effect on those with ID. The purpose of this paper is to describe a treatment for alcohol-related difficulties designed for people with ID.

Design/methodology/approach
– A programme for alcohol-related problems is described and four case studies are presented to illustrate the sessions and review the way in which people with ID have responded to the methods. The cases have a mixture of alcohol-related problems including anger, anxiety, social withdrawal and depression. The alcohol programme is coordinated with a range of person centred interventions for specific difficulties.

Findings
– All cases responded to the programme positively. Two cases showed reductions in anger, two reported reductions in anxiety and one reported reductions in depression. All cases increased their alcohol knowledge considerably.

Research limitations/implications
– The programme seems promising in its approach to alcohol-related difficulties. It is noted that alcohol education alone is likely to improve participants’ wellbeing in the absence of coordinated intervention for other relevant personal difficulties. A controlled treatment trial for effectiveness is clearly required.

Originality/value
– The paper describes a programme for alcohol-related problems and may be the first such programme that has contained pilot evaluation.
Development of an integrated real time dispatching system
Authors: Ni Yanting , Li Yuchen , Yao Jin , Li Jingmin 
Published: September 2014

Purpose
– In a complex semiconductor manufacturing system (SMS) environment, the implementation of dynamic production scheduling and dispatching strategies is critical for SMS distributed collaborative manufacturing events to make quick and correct decisions. The purpose of this paper is to assist manufacturers in achieving the real time dispatching and obtaining integrated optimization for shop floor production scheduling.

Design/methodology/approach
– In this paper, an integrated model is designed under assemble to order environment and a framework of a real time dispatching (IRTD) system for production scheduling control is presented accordingly. Both of the scheduling and ordering performances are integrated into the days of inventory based dispatching algorithm, which can deal with the multiple indicators of dynamic scheduling and ordering in this system to generate the “optimal” dispatching policies. Subsequently, the platform of IRTD system is realized with four modules function embedded.

Findings
– The proposed IRTD system is designed to compare the previous constant work in process method in the experiment, which shows the better performance achievement of the IRTD system for shop floor production dynamic scheduling and order control. The presented framework and algorithm can facilitate real time dispatching information integration to obtain performance metrics in terms of reliability, availability, and maintainability.

Research limitations/implications
– The presented system can be further developed to generic factory manufacturing with the presented logic and architecture proliferation.

Originality/value
– The IRTD system can integrate the real time customer demand and work in process information, based on which manufacturers can make correct and timely decisions in solving dispatching strategies and ordering selection within an integrated information system.
Interactive effects of leader justice and support for safety on safety performance
Authors: R. Kaufman and Benjamin , P. Cigularov Konstantin , Chen Peter , Hoffmeister Krista , M. Gibbons Alyssa , K. Johnson Stefanie 
Published: September 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to examine the main and interactive effects of general and safety-specific leader justice (SSLJ) (i.e. fair treatment) and leader support for safety (LSS) on safety performance.

Design/methodology/approach
– Two independent samples of construction workers rate their leaders with regards to fair treatment and support for safety and report their own safety performance in a survey.

Findings
– In both studies, LSS significantly moderated relationships of both general and SSLJ with safety performance. In Study 1, the strength of relationship between general leader justice and safety performance increases while LSS is increased. Similar pattern was found for the relationship between SSLJ and safety performance in Study 2.

Practical implications
– Safety interventions targeting leadership should consider training for leader safety practices that are perceived as supportive and fair.

Originality/value
– The research is unique in its examination of leader justice in a safety-specific context and its interactive effects with LSS on safety performance. The present research helps to extend the reach of organizational justice theory's nomological network to include safety.
Health and performance: science or advocacy?
Authors: K. Dimoff Jennifer , Kevin Kelloway E. , M. MacLellan Aleka 
Published: September 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine the literature assessing the return-on-investment (ROI) of healthy workplace programs.Design/methodology/approach– Used a narrative review to summarize and evaluate findings.Findings– Although substantial ROI data now exist, methodological and logical weaknesses limit the conclusions that can be drawn.Practical implications– A strategy for monetizing the benefits of healthy workplaces that draws on both human resource accounting and strategic human resource management is described.Social implications– The promotion of healthy workplaces is an important goal in its own right. To the extent that ROI estimates are important in advancing this goal, these estimates should be based on clear logic and strong methodology.Originality/value– The paper suggests the need for stronger research designs but also note the difficulties in monetizing outcomes of the healthy workplace.
Leveraging student course enrollment data to infuse personalization in a library website
Authors: Chan Ian 
Published: September 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to describe the benefits of integrating personalization within a library web site and presents methodology for achieving this goal within an academic setting.

Design/methodology/approach
– The project documented in this study explores the use of student course enrollment data as the basis for creating a personalized library web site. Off-the-shelf, open source applications are used in conjunction with existing university data to deliver a final product that offers an enhanced user experience for the university community.

Findings
– Adaptive personalization is increasingly commonplace on the web. Academic libraries have a unique source of existing data that offers the potential of adding personalization to the library web site. At present, the personalization of library online services remains largely unexplored. This project illustrates one relatively low-cost method to help libraries interested in creating personalized web sites.

Practical implications
– This paper provides a guide for libraries interested in the implementation of personalization within their web sites.

Originality/value
– The project described in this case study is highly unique within libraries. The paper outlines the feasibility and technical requirements associated with using course enrollment data to add personalized content to a library web site.
Induced variation in administrative systems
Authors: Caldart Adrian , S. Vassolo Roberto , Silvestri Luciana 
Published: September 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to revise Burgelman’s idea (1991, 1994) that induced strategic processes is necessarily variation-reducing. In doing so, the authors explore whether major change in a firm’s administrative system can be managed in an evolutionary fashion via induced variation-increasing mechanisms. In particular, the authors focus on a multi-business multinational firm in which different administrative systems were experimented simultaneously as a way to determine which of these systems provided the most conducive context for innovation and capability development.Design/methodology/approach– The authors adopted an inductive perspective and developed a single case research project aimed at documenting the process of experimentation and subsequent selection and adoption of a new administrative system by a large multi-business multinational firm.Findings– The paper’s main contribution is the concept of “induced variation”, understood as intra-organizational variation-increasing mechanisms deliberately created at the top level of the organization to trigger an intra-organizational evolutionary process of management innovation. This finding extends and modifies Burgelman’s discussion of induced and autonomous strategic behavior by showing that induced processes need not necessarily be variation-reducing, but may actually be variation-increasing. Additionally, the authors explain how an evolutionary process aimed at learning about the relative merits of alternative administrative systems through in vivo “reflection in action” (Schön, 1983) unfolds in a complex global organization.Research limitations/implications– While the work provides several insights on the development of an evolutionary process leading to management innovation, its inductive nature limits its external validity and requires the development of further work for such purpose.Practical implications– The authors explore the roles of regional organizations in creating new corporate capabilities for the MNC.Social implications– The authors show how management capabilities developed in the Latin American context were rolled out to other locations.Originality/value– The authors' findings confirm that major drastic reorganization initiatives can actually be approached using an evolutionary approach.
Emotional stability and switching barriers in the retail banking context
Authors: A. Al-hawari Moh’d 
Published: September 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationships between switching barriers and bank customers’ loyalty in the UAE, and their variation according to customers’ emotional stability.

Design/methodology/approach
– Data were collected from 413 bank customers through a self-administered questionnaire. The conceptual model and hypotheses were tested using a structural equation modeling method.

Findings
– Social benefits, confidence benefits, and switching cost affected the banks’ customers’ loyalty directly and in a positive manner. This study's findings confirm that switching barriers are more important in triggering the loyalty of less emotionally stable customers in comparison with highly emotionally stable customers.

Practical implications
– Banks could use these results to manage switching barriers and customer relations.

Originality/value
– This paper demonstrates how the emotional stability of customers interferes with customers’ switching behavior.