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An assessment of the status of open access resources in Kenyan university libraries
Authors: Milimo Wasike Jotham 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review the use of open access (OA) resources in Kenyan university libraries with the gist of the discussions being the status of the universities in the implementation of OA, usefulness, challenges and recommendations.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed descriptive research by engaging respondents in formal interviews and brief discussions. It also reviewed existing related literature on OA resources with specific reference to four university libraries in Kenya.FindingsKenya as a developing country is still at the intermediate stage of embracing OA. The university libraries are among the forefront institutions helping in the adoption of OA for research, empowerment, education and information. However, compared to other universities in Africa, Kenyan universities are far many steps ahead in embracing OA.Research limitations/implicationsThe study limited itself to descriptive survey supported by face to face interviews, informal discussions and literature. This may not give 100 percentage accurate results for the study. However, the triangulation of the instruments were sufficient enough to have credible study findings.Practical implicationsOA to information is not a simple technological issue. It raises issues of information policies, such as availability, reliability, infrastructure, technical knowledge, legal barriers and production/creation. As the Kenyan Government enhances its efforts in going digital, universities and especially the libraries have become key stakeholders in the arranging and availing of this information through OA. It is therefore important to review the gains made and the challenges encountered by Kenyan university libraries in as far as OA is concerned.Originality/valueThis paper discusses OA status in university libraries in Kenya, which is a new development in the information cycles in Africa.
Individual and organizational determinants of turnover intent
Authors: Flint Douglas , Haley Lynn M. , McNally Jeffrey J. 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to apply social exchange theory to predict the effects of procedural and interpersonal justice on turnover intentions. Specifically, it is predicted that organizational commitment mediates the effects of procedural justice on turnover intentions and that supervisory commitment mediates the effect of interpersonal justice on turnover intentions.Design/methodology/approachSurveys were administered to 212 call center employees to measure the effects of procedural justice, interpersonal justice, organizational commitment, supervisory commitment and turnover intentions. Mediation effects were tested using Baron and Kenny's methodology.FindingsSupport was found for a partial mediation effect of organizational commitment on the effect of procedural justice on turnover intentions; and for a full mediation effect of supervisory commitment on the effect of interpersonal justice on turnover intentions.Practical implicationsReduction of turnover is a major problem for the call center industry, as considerable resources are spent training new employees. This research suggests that turnover intentions can be reduced by addressing problems with organizational procedures and with the treatment of employees by supervisors.Originality/valueThe findings of this study replicate the mediation effects of organizational commitment on the effect of procedural justice on turnover intentions in call centers. In addition, this is the first study of its kind to show the mediation effects of supervisory commitment on the effect of interpersonal justice on turnover intentions.
Towards a social model approach?
Authors: Bingham Cecilie , Clarke Linda , Michielsens Elisabeth , Van de Meer Marc 
Published: August 2013

PurposeBased on the nursing occupation within the UK and The Netherlands' health sectors, which are both highly regulated with policies to increase inclusiveness, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the interplay between employment conditions and policy measures at sectoral level, in order to identify how these both facilitate and limit employment participation for disabled workers.Design/methodology/approachThe research was exploratory in character using qualitative and comparative methods within a case study approach. It draws on statistical data, document analysis, focus group discussion and interviews with key actors in the health sectors in both countries.FindingsWhether the social or medical model predominates, their combined use encourages the employment of disabled persons in the health sector. Arguably the social model, focusing on structural changes, can be seen as more enabling. The Dutch comparison shows that encouraging a sector‐specific approach, with increased social partnership dialogue, facilitates the implementation of the social model, resulting in sectorally‐appropriate enabling measures.Practical implicationsThis research highlights the need for a sector‐specific approach to disability policy, with development of sectoral monitoring data and evaluation of impact by the social partners.Originality/valueWhile previous academic research focused on the aggregated (national) level only, this research investigates the interplay between training, employment, working conditions and policy measures at sectoral and occupational levels, with a view to identifying their influence on employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
The role of legitimacy in social enterprise‐corporate collaboration
Authors: Huybrechts Benjamin , Nicholls Alex 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThis article aims to explore the role of organisational legitimacy in understanding the emergence and development of “cross‐sector collaboration” between social enterprises and corporations.Design/methodology/approachAn in‐depth case study of a long‐standing but fragile partnership between a UK‐based Fair Trade social enterprise and a large corporate retailer provides exploratory findings on the role of legitimacy at different stages of the collaboration process.FindingsThe findings highlight how pragmatic and moral legitimacy are mobilised by the social enterprise to justify collaboration throughout three major stages: the very decision of cross‐sector collaboration; the choice of the partner and the framing of the partnership; and the evolution of the collaboration.Research limitations/implicationsWhile Fair Trade is not the only sector in which social enterprise‐corporate partnerships take place, it has been a pioneering domain revealing the potential as well as the challenges of such partnerships. Taking into account the role of legitimacy throughout the collaborative process is crucial both for comprehensive research and for informed practice.Originality/valueAlthough it is documented by a single case study, this paper opens new research avenues to examine social enterprise‐corporate collaborations by developing a “non‐functionalist” view of such collaborations and showing the importance of legitimacy in understanding why and how they emerge, develop and sometimes fail.
The ambiguities of (social) value creation: towards an extended understanding of entrepreneurial value creation for society
Authors: Lautermann Christian 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to question the supposed self‐evidence of a core category in the social entrepreneurship literature: “social value creation”. By criticizing the taken‐for‐granted use of the dichotomy “social vs business” the paper aims to develop a multi‐dimensional approach that conceptualizes the creative entrepreneurial process as generating several forms of value for individuals and society.Design/methodology/approachThe paper proceeds in two steps. First, the shortcomings of the “social vs business” dichotomy are revealed by analyzing its common yet mostly unquestioned use on several levels of inquiry. Then, some conceptual ideas from institutional theory and virtue business ethics are used to sketch a framework for the “social” dimensions of entrepreneurial value creation.FindingsThe result of the discussion is a coherent set of conceptual pairs, each characterizing two important aspects of “social” value beyond the utilitarian mainstream. In this respect, the paper gives an overview of potentially useful categories which could help to fill the conceptual void resulting from the vagueness of the “social value creation” concept.Research limitations/implicationsThe proposed categories are not exhaustive, as a brief outlook on further ambiguities of value creation shows. Nevertheless, they are an attempt to point out the fruitfulness of virtue business ethics to developing an extended understanding of entrepreneurial value creation for society. An important consequence is an uncommon view on what is the range of relevant examples of social entrepreneurship in the first place.Originality/valueThe paper offers novel, possibly more adequate categories for dealing with the societal and ethical qualities of entrepreneurial value creation. Eventually, it can lead future research to maybe less obvious, but equally important, expressions of social entrepreneurship.
HR team achieves large scale start‐up at GEOAmey
Authors: Fox Katy 
Published: August 2013

PurposeGEOAmey was founded in early 2011 as a result of a joint venture between GEO Group and Amey plc, with the sole purpose of bidding for the Ministry of Justice's prisoner escorting contracts (PECs), which were up for renewal. GEOAmey was awarded three of four available contracts, which meant that GEOAmey would be contracted to provide prisoner escorting services across England and Wales and would have to be fully mobile at the start of the contract in August 2011. This case aims to demonstrate how the company achieved the necessary transformation in such a short space of time.Design/methodology/approachThe case presented the HR team with an exceptional brief, requiring it to implement a full‐scale HR program for a 3,500‐strong workforce in just five months. To accomplish this, the team applied a combination of progressive and traditional HR methods. Several approaches were taken, from organizing nationwide road shows where employees to be transferred from other providers could engage with their new employer, to creating and delivering bespoke training programs.FindingsGEOAmey became a company capable of generating almost £100 million a year in revenue overnight and much of this can be attributed to the efforts of the HR team during the five‐month transition phase between conception and realization. It is highly likely that without the industry and dedication of the HR team in the face of hugely challenging circumstances, the establishment of GEOAmey may not have been successfully completed in time for commencement of its contract with the Ministry of Justice.Practical implicationsAs a result of this intricate and widespread initiative, GEOAmey was in a position whereby on the first day of its formal existence, all of its officers were trained, uniformed and ready to carry out 12,500 prisoner movements a week.Originality/valueThe operation documented in the paper highlights that through careful management and a flexible program of tailored employee engagement it is possible to build workforce affinity with a new company extremely quickly.
Spanish savings banks' social commitment: just pretty words?
Authors: Escobar Pérez Bernabé , del Mar Miras Rodríguez María 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThis paper aims to determine the impact of the economic crisis on the level of social commitment of the Spanish savings banks.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses the information provided by Spanish savings banks (SSBs) for 2004‐2009. In particular, it analyses the evolution of the welfare fund, the financial results, and the ratio between the welfare fund and the financial results variables for each of the SBs, to go more thoroughly into how the welfare fund is distributed.FindingsThe evolution of the allocations to the welfare fund shows a significant decline in absolute numbers, as a logical consequence of the significant decrease in the financial results. However, a substantial WF/P ratio growth can be seen in 2008 – 27.81 per cent – and, above all, of 36.08 per cent in 2009. This has allowed a certain mitigation of the decline of the allocations. In addition, a change has taken place in the distribution of the welfare fund, the amount for health and social care being bigger than the amount spent on culture and leisure.Social implicationsThis paper aims to highlight the impact that the process of mergers and acquisitions can have on the survival and the social commitment of the SBs.Originality/valueThe paper provides a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the effect of the economic crisis on the social commitment of the Spanish savings banks.
A review: influence of nano particles reinforced on solder alloy
Authors: Efzan Mhd Noor Ervina , Singh Amares , Tze Chuan Yap 
Published: August 2013

PurposeRecently nanoparticles reinforced lead free solders are vastly developed in electronics packaging industry. Studies and investigations have been conducted to learn and investigate the types, properties, method, availability and importance of nanoparticles in this field.Design/methodology/approachMechanical properties, melting temperature and microstructural conditions are taken into major considerations in any of the preparation on nanoparticles and being reviewed in this paper. Segregation of the types of nanoparticles being added together with their properties is summarized in this paper. High temperature reliability is crucial in providing a good viable solder and hence addition of nanoparticles have been seen to give a positive outcome in this particular property.FindingsThis paper reviews on the beneficial of the various nanoparticles addition in the solder. Briefed explanations and the factors are revealed in this review.Originality/valueThis paper reviews on the beneficial of the various nanoparticles addition in the solder.
Voluntary Disclosure and Information Asymmetry: Evidence from the 2005 Securities Offering Reform
Authors: SHROFF NEMIT , SUN AMY X. , WHITE HAL D. , ZHANG WEINING 
Published: August 2013

ABSTRACTIn 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission enacted the Securities Offering Reform (Reform), which relaxes “gun‐jumping” restrictions, thereby allowing firms to more freely disclose information before equity offerings. We examine the effect of the Reform on voluntary disclosure behavior before equity offerings and the associated economic consequences. We find that firms provide significantly more preoffering disclosures after the Reform. Further, we find that these preoffering disclosures are associated with a decrease in information asymmetry and a reduction in the cost of raising equity capital. Our findings not only inform the debate on the market effect of the Reform, but also speak to the literature on the relation between voluntary disclosure and information asymmetry by examining the effect of quasi‐exogenous changes in voluntary disclosure on information asymmetry, and thus a firm's cost of capital.
Clinical features of patients with invasive thymoma: A retrospective analysis of 61 cases
Authors: Imai Hisao , Kaira Kyoichi , Yoshino Reiko , Sato Koji , Shimizu Kimihiro , Kawashima Osamu , Tanaka Shigebumi , Mori Masatomo 
Published: August 2013

AimInvasive thymomas are rare tumours of the anterior mediastinum. These tumours' clinical features have been the subject of much controversy. Therefore, it is necessary to elucidate the optimal management of invasive thymomas.Patients and MethodsA total of 61 patients with invasive thymoma were retrospectively reviewed.ResultsThe study group comprised 38 males (62.3 per cent) and 23 females (37.7 per cent), with a median age of 55 years (range: 28–79 years). According to the Masaoka staging, 31 patients had stage II disease (50.8 per cent), 21 patients had stage III disease (34.4 per cent), four patients had stage IVa disease (6.6 per cent) and five patients had stage IVb disease (8.2 per cent). A statistically‐significant difference in the survival rate was observed between stages II and III (P < 0.001) and between III and IV (P < 0.001). Complete resection was performed in 43 patients (70.5 per cent). Patients who underwent complete resection showed significantly better prognosis than those with incomplete resection (P < 0.001) and inoperable/biopsy (P < 0.001). After initial treatment, a total of 20 patients (32.8 per cent) relapsed. The recurrence rates in stages II, III and IV were 3.2 per cent, 66.7 per cent and 55.5 per cent, respectively. Treatment for recurrence was performed in all 20 patients.ConclusionThe outcome of invasive thymoma was correlated with the Masaoka stage and the extent of tumour resection. Salvage treatment for recurrent thymoma might give a moderate response rate and improve survival. A large‐scale study is warranted for evaluating the role of the multimodality therapeutic approach in patients with invasive thymoma.
Aetiology and treatment of spontaneous renal subcapsular effusion
Authors: He Qun , Xia Ming , Zhang Ji‐Wei , Wang Hai‐Tao , Wang Jian‐Jun 
Published: August 2013

AimThe aim of the present study was to investigate the diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous renal subcapsular effusion.Patients and MethodsFrom May 2003 to December 2010, 14 patients with spontaneous renal subcapsular effusion were treated at our department. Subcapsular renal aspiration and drainage was performed in four patients, and effusion drainage and renal capsulotomy plus omentum wrapping was performed in 10 patients, among whom laparoscopic surgery was carried out in two cases.ResultsFever was controlled within 3–5 days after aspiration or open surgical drainage plus omental wrapping. Renal subcapsular effusion disappeared after the second and third attempts of aspiration in three cases. In the other 11 cases, subcapsular effusion disappeared approximately 7–26 days after a single aspiration with continuous drainage or open surgical drainage plus omental wrapping (including two cases of laparoscopic surgery). No recurrence was observed during follow up (ranging from 6 months to 6 years).ConclusionSpontaneous renal subcapsular effusion is an inflammatory exudate of the renal parenchyma of undetermined aetiology. One of the possible causes is allergic disease of the renal vessels. Satisfactory therapeutic outcomes can be achieved by aspiration drainage or renal subcapsular effusion plus omental wrapping (including laparoscopic surgery), together with the administration of antibiotics and glucocorticoids.
Conflicting patterns of DNA barcoding and taxonomy in the cicada genus Tettigettalna from southern Europe (Hemiptera: Cicadidae)
Authors: Nunes Vera L. , Mendes Raquel , Marabuto Eduardo , Novais Bruno M. , Hertach Thomas , Quartau José A. , Seabra Sofia G. , Paulo Octávio S. , Simões Paula C. 
Published: August 2013

AbstractDNA barcodes have great potential to assist in species identification, especially when high taxonomical expertise is required. We investigated the utility of the 5′ mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) region to discriminate between 13 European cicada species. These included all nine species currently recognized under the genus Tettigettalna, from which seven are endemic to the southern Iberian Peninsula. These cicadas have species‐specific male calling songs but are morphologically very similar. Mean COI divergence between congeners ranged from 0.4% to 10.6%, but this gene was proven insufficient to determine species limits within genus Tettigettalna because a barcoding gap was absent for several of its species, that is, the highest intraspecific distance exceeded the lowest interspecific distance. The genetic data conflicted with current taxonomic classification for T. argentata and T. mariae. Neighbour‐joining and Bayesian analyses revealed that T. argentata is geographically structured (clades North and South) and might constitute a species complex together with T. aneabi and T. mariae. The latter diverges very little from the southern clade of T. argentata and shares with it its most common haplotype. T. mariae is often in sympatry with T. argentata but it remains unclear whether introgression or incomplete lineage sorting may be responsible for the sharing of haplotypes. T. helianthemi and T. defauti also show high intraspecific variation that might signal hidden cryptic diversity. These taxonomic conflicts must be re‐evaluated with further studies using additional genes and extensive morphological and acoustic analyses.
Modulation of murine gastric vagal afferent mechanosensitivity by neuropeptide W
Authors: Li H. , Kentish S. J. , Kritas S. , Young R. L. , Isaacs N. J. , O'Donnell T. A. , Blackshaw L. A. , Wittert G. A. , Page A. J. 
Published: August 2013

AbstractAimNeuropeptide W (NPW) is an endogenous ligand for the receptors GPR7 and GPR8 and is involved in central regulation of energy homeostasis. NPW in the periphery is found in gastric gastrin (G) cells. In the stomach, energy intake is influenced by vagal afferent signals, so we aimed to determine the effect of NPW on mechanosensitive gastric vagal afferents under different feeding conditions.MethodsFemale C57BL/6 mice (N > 10 per group) were fed a standard laboratory diet (SLD), high‐fat diet (HFD) or were food restricted. The relationship between NPW immunopositive cells and gastric vagal afferent endings was determined by anterograde tracing and NPW immunohistochemistry. An in vitro gastro‐oesophageal preparation was used to determine the functional effects of NPW on gastric vagal afferents. Expression of NPW in the gastric mucosa and GPR7 in whole nodose ganglia was determined by quantitative RT‐PCR (QRT‐PCR). The expression of GPR7 in gastric vagal afferent neurones was determined by retrograde tracing and QRT‐PCR.ResultsNeuropeptide W immunoreactive cells were found in close proximity to traced vagal afferents. NPW selectively inhibited responses of gastric vagal tension receptors to stretch in SLD but not HFD or fasted mice. In the nodose ganglia, GPR7 mRNA was specifically expressed in gastric vagal afferent neurones. In fasted mice gastric mucosal NPW and nodose GPR7, mRNA was reduced compared with SLD. A HFD had no effect on gastric NPW mRNA, but down‐regulated nodose GPR7 expression.ConclusionNeuropeptide W modulates gastric vagal afferent activity, but the effect is dynamic and related to feeding status.
Mechanisms of cytolysin‐induced cell damage – a role for auto‐ and paracrine signalling
Authors: Skals M. , Praetorius H. A. 
Published: August 2013

AbstractCytolysins inflict cell damage by forming pores in the plasma membrane. The Na+ conductivity of these pores results in an ion influx that exceeds the capacity of the Na+/K+‐pump to extrude Na+. This net load of intracellular osmolytes results in swelling and eventual lysis of the attacked cell. Many nucleated cells have the capacity to reduce the potential damage of pore‐forming proteins, whereas erythrocytes have been regarded as essentially defenceless against cytolysin‐induced cell damage. This review addresses how autocrine/paracrine signalling and the cells intrinsic volume regulation markedly influence the fate of the cell after membrane insertion of cytolysins. Moreover, it regards the various steps that may explain the relative large degree of diversity between cell types and species as well as highlights some of the current gaps in the mechanistic understanding of cytolysin‐induced cell injury.