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Impact of consumer socialization on soft drink consumption and mediating role of consumer generational behavior
Authors: Shahzad Faisal , Khattak Jamshed Khan , Khattak Mobeen Jamshed , Shahzad Fahad 
Published: February 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to explore how consumers’ socialization influences soft drink consumption behavior in Pakistan. Since consumer socialization has long been considered but it is important to understand whether the extent of consumer socialization in terms of soft drink consumption influences consumer behavior by taking into consideration consumer cohorts.

Design/methodology/approach
– The quantitative research is based on consumer survey method by using Likert scale questionnaire. Convenience sampling technique with a sample size of 637 is used. Data are analyzed by using cronbach α, ANOVA, correlation and multiple regressions.

Findings
– Overall, the findings maintain the impact of consumer socialization on soft drink consumption. Such influence of consumer socialization through social media, cultural groups and social groups encourages soft drink socialization behavior. Additionally there is also an evidence of mediating role of consumer generational behavior in soft drink consumption.

Research limitations/implications
– The results of this paper extend knowledge of how consumer socialization affects soft drink consumption behavior and provide important insights into how consumer cohorts should be targeted. The Chosen research approach is a limitation of the study.

Practical implications
– The results are of value to academic researchers, soft drink industry practitioners in a way that it will help them to portray marketing and advertising activities by taking into consideration consumer cohorts behavior.

Social implications
– This paper addresses an untapped issue on how cohorts socialization at different social setting impact on consumer soft drink consumption behavior.

Originality/value
– This paper fulfills a recognized need to study soft drink socialization in terms of cohort’s behavior.
ICT product diffusion in US and Korean markets
Authors: Lee Sang-Gun , Yang Chang-Gyu , Lee Eui-Bang 
Published: February 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to identify how adoption drivers change before and after key milestones of ICT product adoption (i.e. critical mass point (CMP) (adoption rate 16 percent), market saturation point (MSP) (50 percent) and new generation release point (NGRP)) based on actual subscriber data of the mobile communications industry that represents the ICT market, so that it has implications for the rejuvenation of ICT product adoption that has rarely been addressed in earlier studies.Design/methodology/approach– This study examined the overall characteristics of ICT product diffusion by tracking the actual patterns of US and Korean mobile market subscribers using the Bass diffusion model.Findings– This study found that innovation effects gain influences on ICT product diffusion after CMP, MSP and NGRP; imitators are becoming innovators by repeated rejuvenation experiences; and cultural differences have significant influences on imitators’ ICT product adoption, but not on innovators.Originality/value– These findings imply that rejuvenation enabled by technology innovation is a key success strategy to dominate the ICT market where the number of innovators, who have strong desires for new generation products, is constantly growing.
Investigating organizational core values in NCAA athletic departments
Authors: Cooper Coyte , Weight Erianne A , Fulton Nick 
Published: February 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to survey National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I administrators (N=437) in the USA to identify the organizational values that are deemed as having the highest priority by administrators when carrying out the mission of their athletic department.Design/methodology/approach– The research utilized an online survey to examine the organizational values within NCAA athletic departments. The surveys were distributed during a one-month time period.Findings– The data demonstrated that academic excellence, student-athlete experience, and health/safety were rated as the organizational values with the highest priority in athletic departments. In addition, the study also illustrated that that the priority level of the individual values varied when focussing on the different levels of administrators.Originality/value– The understanding of value systems within sport organizations and proper implementation of value-driven leadership can enhance organizational efficiency through providing guidance to practitioners in decision-making processes and strategy development, and through providing consistent organizational philosophies that can influence employee behavior. Additionally, this paper builds upon empirical research exploring values within the intercollegiate athletic industry in the USA through a variety of theoretical frameworks including Schein’s organizational culture model (2010), Fishbein and Ajzen’s theory of reasoned action (1975), and Collins and Porras’s vision framework (2000).
The relationship between bullying and burnout
Authors: Yildiz Süleyman Murat 
Published: February 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between bullying and burnout and its effect on professional football players. Although the effects of both bullying and burnout have been studied in different contexts, the effects of these constructs have not been fully examined among professional football players in culturally different environments.

Design/methodology/approach
– To measure bullying, the authors used a modified version of the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R) adapted to the professional football environment. To measure burnout, we used Raedeke and Smith’s (2001) “Athlete Burnout Questionnaire”. Data for the study (n=102) were collected from the professional football players in the Turkish Secondary Football League. Explatory and confirmatory analysis were performed for validity and reliability of the questionnaires. Correlations and hierarchical regression analysis were performed for data.

Findings
– Our findings showed that bullying influenced all three dimensions of burnout (reduced sense of accomplishment, emotional/physical exhaustion, and devaluation), particularly the emotional/physical exhaustion. High levels of burnout that the victims might experience because of bullying may reduce individual performance as well as team performance. Furthermore, higher levels of burnout contribute to attrition (losing a well-performing player prematurely), which could have a significant effect on team’s overall performance and competitiveness.

Originality/value
– This study utilized the “Negative Acts Questionnaire-Football (NAQ-F)” adapted from the “Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R)”. Using NAQ-F, this study tested the relationship between bullying and burnout and its effect on professional football players. The study results showed that to reduce the negative consequences of potential bullying behaviour on players and teams, high-performing professional football clubs should develop social networks and mechanisms to minimize the effects of such behaviours and/or provide the needed support to the victims, as needed.
Co-evolutionary processes and positive feedbacks in the growth of the ultimate fighting championships
Authors: Ford Simon James 
Published: February 2015

Purpose– In the late 2000s, the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) emerged to become the dominant mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation, bringing the sport to mainstream acceptance. The purpose of this paper is to draw on theories of co-evolution and positive feedbacks to provide insights into how the UFC has assumed this dominant position.Design/methodology/approach– A single historical case study is compiled drawing on data from a number of sources, including the UFC, US State Athletic Commissions, MMA web sites and prior UFC-related academic literature.Findings– A number of significant growth dynamics are identified, including interconnections between the increase in free-to-air events and the generation of new UFC fans and revenues; the increased financial rewards to successful fighters that allows them to improve the quality of their training and the improved quality of UFC content; and the accumulation of a critical mass of high-level fighters that increases the reputation of the UFC and the increased attraction of new fighters to the organisation.Research limitations/implications– Further in depth studies are necessary to substantiate and quantify the interconnections identified in this paper.Practical implications– The paper provides insights for other non-mainstream sports organisations that are attempting to grow their participation and viewership.Originality/value– The emergence of new sports and sports organisations such as the UFC with global appeal and significant commercial returns is infrequent. This study contributes to the need for understanding of how new sports enter the mainstream and the role that governing organisations such as the UFC play in achieving this transition.
Microscopic Residues of Bone from Dissolving Human Remains in Acids
Authors: Vermeij Erwin , Zoon Peter , van Wijk Mayonne , Gerretsen Reza 
Published: February 2015

AbstractDissolving bodies is a current method of disposing of human remains and has been practiced throughout the years. During the last decade in the Netherlands, two cases have emerged in which human remains were treated with acid. In the first case, the remains of a cremated body were treated with hydrofluoric acid. In the second case, two complete bodies were dissolved in a mixture of hydrochloric and sulfuric acid. In both cases, a great variety of evidence was collected at the scene of crime, part of which was embedded in resin, polished, and investigated using SEM/EDX. Apart from macroscopic findings like residual bone and artificial teeth, in both cases, distinct microscopic residues of bone were found as follows: (partly) digested bone, thin‐walled structures, and recrystallized calcium phosphate. Although some may believe it is possible to dissolve a body in acid completely, at least some of these microscopic residues will always be found.
Side of pupillary mydriasis predicts the cognitive prognosis in patients with severe traumatic brain injury
Authors: DE SOUZA R. L. , THAIS M. E. , CAVALLAZZI G. , PAIM DIAZ A. , SCHWARZBOLD M. L. , NAU A. L. , RODRIGUES G. M. , SOUZA D. S. , HOHL A. , WALZ R. 
Published: February 2015

BackgroundPupils' abnormalities are associated to bad prognosis in traumatic brain injury. We investigated the association between the side of pupil mydriasis and the long‐term cognitive performance of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).MethodsWe analyzed the cognitive performance of patients admitted at the intensive care unit with isochoric pupils (IP, n = 28), left mydriasis (LM, n = 10), right mydriasis (RM, n = 9) evaluated in mean 2.5 years after the severe TBI and controls (n = 26) matched for age, sex and education level.ResultsPatients and controls had similar scores in the four WAIS‐III investigated subtests. In comparison with controls, LM patients had lower scores in Letters and Category Fluency and IP patients in Category Fluency. Among the 10 evaluated memory tests, LM patients had lower scores than controls in eight, RM patients in two and IP in three memory tests. IP and RM were 3.5 to nine times more associated to significant impairment (cognitive scores under the percentile 10 of controls) in six of 16 investigated cognitive tests. LM was six to 15 times more associated to significant impairment in 10 of 16 cognitive tests. The association among the pupil abnormalities and cognitive performances remained significant after the multiple linear regression analysis controlling for age, gender, admission coma Glasgow scale and serum glucose, presence of associated trauma, and cranial computed tomography abnormalities.ConclusionSide of admission pupil abnormalities may be a useful variable to improve prognostic models for long‐term cognitive performance in severe TBI patients.
Examining the association between substance use disorder treatment and smoking cessation
Authors: Shu Chang , Cook Benjamin Lê 
Published: February 2015

AbstractAimsTo examine rates of smoking cessation among people with last year substance use disorder (SUD) and how these rates differ among those that have ever received SUD treatment, those who have never received treatment and those who received last year out‐patient and/or in‐patient treatment.DesignCross‐sectional study based on 2009–12 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).Setting and ParticipantsA total of 12 796 adult life‐time smokers with any last year SUD. The sample is representative of the non‐institutionalized US adult population.MeasurementsWe described smoking cessation rates by type of SUD and SUD treatment. We used a logistic regression model identifying the association between smoking cessation and life‐time SUD treatment, adjusting for confounders. We also estimated models identifying the association between smoking cessation and last year out‐patient and in‐patient SUD treatment.FindingsMultivariate models identified significantly lower odds of quitting among those with life‐time SUD treatment [odds ratio (OR) = 0.561, P‐value < 0.001] compared with those without SUD treatment. Past year in‐patient and out‐patient SUD treatment was associated with lower odds of quitting in an unadjusted comparison (OR = 0.559, P‐value = 0.043). In multivariate models, associations were suggestive of lower odds of quitting among those in treatment but there were no significant associations between smoking cessation and receiving in‐patient and out‐patient services (OR = 0.753, P‐value = 0.312), in‐patient services only (OR = 0.397, P‐value = 0.192) or out‐patient services only (OR = 0.689, P‐value = 0.214).ConclusionsLife‐time smokers with past year substance use disorder who had ever received substance use disorder treatment appear to be less likely to quit smoking than those who have never received treatment. This pattern persists across type of substance use disorder.
Effects of Precooling with Slurry Ice on the Quality and Microstructure of Anglerfish (Lophius americanus) Liver
Authors: Lin H‐M. , Deng S‐G. , Huang S‐B. , Guo H. 
Published: February 2015

AbstractThe effects of precooling with slurry ice on the quality and microstructure of anglerfish liver were determined during further storage at −1.5C. The results showed that compared with the samples directly frozen at −1.5C (group B), precooling with slurry ice (group A) can significantly reduce the cooking loss (P < 0.05) from the third day, reduce the total volatile basic nitrogen and trimethylamine contents during early ice‐temperature storage and slow down the change of PH. The odor significantly changed at days 5 and 7 of storage in samples from groups B and A, respectively. The hardness, elasticity, cohesiveness and chewiness of group B samples decreased sharply with storage time, but those of group A samples slightly decreased. Scanning electron microscopy showed that precooling with slurry ice delayed samples tissue damage. The experimental results indicate that refrigeration combined with precooling with slurry ice can satisfy the demand for long‐distance transport of fresh anglerfish liver.Practical ApplicationsEfficient preservation of anglerfish liver, which is nutritional and delicious, is more important for the economic viability of the aquatic foods industry. Slurry ice is the most effective technology to relevant increases in the shelf life of various chilled aquatic food products because of subzero storage temperature and fast chilling rates and less physical damage caused by microscopic spherical particles. In this study, the effects of precooling with slurry ice on the quality and microstructure of anglerfish liver were determined during further storage at −1.5C. The sensory, chemical and microstructural properties of anglerfish liver were determined by investigating the cooking loss, pH and contents of total volatile basic nitrogen and trimethylamine using electronic nose analyses, texture profile analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. This study aimed to improve the quality of fresh anglerfish liver by providing basic knowledge of precooling with slurry ice.
Evaluating Quality Indices of Pickled Garlic Based on Electrical Properties
Authors: Ma Qian , Yang Na , Jin Yamei , Zhao Juanjuan , Jin Zhengyu , Xu Xueming 
Published: February 2015

AbstractThe detection of quality indices of pickled garlic, including its titratable acidity content, pH value, moisture and salt content is a complex, destructive and time‐consuming endeavor. In effort to remedy this, a quality‐testing method based on measurement of electrical properties was established in this study, which uses a parallel‐plate system connected to an impedance analyzer. Electrical parameters of garlic during pickling were gathered and analyzed in nondestructive combinations of frequency points (100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz and 1 MHz) and input voltage levels at 200 mV. Impedance (Z) and resistance (R) both showed obvious linear correlations with quality indices of pickled garlic because of ionic conductance under the action of an alternating electric field. The most favorable estimations were characterized by R2 values of 0.9883 (moisture content and R at 1 kHz) and 0.9739 (salt content and Z at 100 Hz). Results facilitate a successful, alternative application for rapid assessment of quality indices of pickled vegetable products.Practical ApplicationsThe parallel‐plate electrode technique is widely used to evaluate physicochemical properties of agricultural products, favored because of its high precision, convenience and nondestructiveness. In our research, electrical parameters such as impedance, equivalent capacitance, admittance, quality factors and resistance were rapidly detected by this technique for the evaluation of physicochemical properties and quality indices of pickled garlic. Obvious linear correlations between impedance, resistance and quality indices were observed, as they relate to ionic conductance on the influence of alternating electric fields over the frequency range from 100 Hz to 1 MHz at 200 mV. The results demonstrate promising potential application of this method to the general quality assessment of pickled vegetable products.
Anti‐inflammatory activity of lanoconazole, a topical antifungal agent
Authors: Uratsuji Hideya , Nakamura Aki , Yamada Yoshihito , Hashimoto Kei , Matsumoto Tatsumi , Ikeda Fumiaki , Ishii Ritsuko 
Published: February 2015

SummaryTopical antifungal agents which have anti‐inflammatory effects have the potential to provide additional clinical benefits. Therefore, an anti‐inflammatory activity of lanoconazole (LCZ), a topical antifungal agent, was investigated against in vitro and in vivo models of inflammation. The release of interleukin‐8 (IL‐8) from human epidermal keratinocytes stimulated by the addition of 100 μg ml−1 β‐glucan of Saccharomyces cerevisiae was significantly inhibited by LCZ at the concentration of 10−5 mol l−1. The release of interferon‐γ and IL‐2 from human peripheral blood mononuclear cells stimulated by the addition of 30 and 100 μg ml−1 phytohemagglutinin was significantly inhibited by LCZ at the concentrations of 10−7 and 10−6 mol l−1, respectively. The increase in the ear thickness induced by topical application of 0.01% 12‐O‐tetradecanoyl phorbol‐13‐acetate and 1% 2,4,6‐trinitrochlorobenzene (TNCB) after sensitisation with 3% TNCB were established as the mouse models of irritant and contact dermatitis, respectively. Application of 1% and 3% LCZ showed a significant anti‐inflammatory activity against both the irritant and contact dermatitis models. These findings suggest that LCZ possesses an anti‐inflammatory activity, which may be partially helpful in the treatment of dermatomycoses.
The effects of 5‐hydroxytryptamine1a receptor agonist, buspirone on the gastric fundus accommodation in an animal model using guinea pigs
Authors: Youn Y. H. , Choi E. J. , Lee Y. H. , Oshima T. , Miwa H. , Park H. 
Published: February 2015

AbstractBackgroundTo date, few animal experiments have been conducted to examine the effects and mechanisms of buspirone in inducing the relaxation of the gastric fundus. The aim of this study is to examine the effects and mechanisms of buspirone, 5‐HT1a receptor agonist, in the accommodation of gastric fundus muscle in an animal experimental model using guinea pigs.MethodsIn the current study, we performed an immunohistochemistry for 5‐HT1a receptors in the tissue samples collected from the stomach of guinea pig, an ex vivo experiment to examine the electrical field stimulation (EFS)‐induced relaxation of the circular muscle in the gastric fundus in guinea pigs and an in vivo experiment to measure the intragastric pressure through the insertion of the balloon catheter in the fundus.Key ResultsImmunohistochemical stains for 5‐HT1a receptor could confirm the expression of 5‐HT1a receptor in guinea pig stomach. There was a significant dose‐dependent inhibition of the EFS‐induced relaxation of fundic muscle strips following the treatment with WAY‐100635 (5‐HT1a antagonist), but this was significantly improved following the treatment with buspirone. An in vivo measurement of the gastric fundic tone showed that there was a significant decrease in the intragastric pressure at same volume by pretreatment with buspirone as compared with the vehicle control, but this could be prevented with the treatment with WAY‐100635.Conclusions & InferencesBased on our results, it can be concluded that buspirone is effective in relaxing the gastric fundus via 5‐HT1a receptor pathway in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models using guinea pigs.
Compromised white matter integrity in obesity
Authors: Kullmann S. , Schweizer F. , Veit R. , Fritsche A. , Preissl H. 
Published: February 2015

SummaryObesity is associated with both structural and functional changes of the central nervous system. While gray matter alterations in obesity point to a consistent reduction with increasing body mass index (BMI), volumetric changes in white matter are more complex and less conclusive. Hence, more recently, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) has been employed as a highly sensitive tool to investigate microstructural changes in white matter structure. Parameters of diffusivity and anisotropy are used to evaluate white matter and fibre integrity as well as axonal and myelin degeneration. Fractional anisotropy (FA) is the most commonly used parameter as it is the best estimate of fibre integrity. The focus of this review was on the relationship between obesity and brain alterations assessed by DTI. Altogether, these studies have shown a loss of white matter integrity with obesity‐related factors, especially in tracts within the limbic system and those connecting the temporal and frontal lobe. More specifically, multiple studies found an inverse association between BMI and FA in the corpus callosum, fornix, cingulum and corona radiata in elderly and young adults as well as children. Furthermore, significant interactions were observed between BMI and age, pointing to accelerated ageing of white matter structure in obese.