bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The role of trust in enhancing Internet use in a high-risk society
Authors: Touray Almamy , Savolainen Taina , Salminen Airi , Sutinen Erkki , Dai Yue 
Published: May 2015

Purpose– This paper aims to determine the key trust antecedents that influence Internet users’ trust level toward Internet service providers (ISPs) in a high-risk society. It also investigates trust-building process, major causes of its violation, their potential implications and restoration.Design/methodology/approach– A mixed-method approach was used in collecting data in Kenya in 2014 by using questionnaire and interview techniques. The former was administered to 250 (with 81 per cent response rate) randomly selected Internet users at Kenyatta University while the latter focused on key decision-makers from four randomly selected ISPs in Nairobi.Findings– The results show that Internet users’ perceptions of ISPs’ ability to be trusted in Kenya depend more on their competence in terms of service delivery (ability) and desire to protect users (benevolence) than upholding acceptable standards (integrity). The results also indicate a lack of trust manifested in poor communication and greed for profit among ISPs as major causes of trust violation.Originality/value– This paper proposes two frameworks that can enhance Internet use by providing a better understanding of trust in a high-risk society.
Barriers to the use of mobile sales force automation systems: a salesperson’s perspective
Authors: Sinisalo Jaakko , Karjaluoto Heikki , Saraniemi Saila 
Published: May 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine the barriers associated with the adoption and use of mobile sales force automation (SFA) systems from a salesperson’s perspective.Design/methodology/approach– A qualitative investigation of two business-to-business companies was conducted. Data collected from ten semi-structured interviews with directors or sales managers were analyzed to understand the main barriers to SFA system adoption.Findings– The study confirms the existence of three barriers (customer knowledge, quality of information and the characteristics of mobile devices) to a mobile SFA system use and identifies two additional barriers: lack of time and optimization issues.Research limitations/implications– The explorative nature of the study and the qualitative method employed limit the generalizability of the results. The propositions could be further validated and tested with a wider population.Practical implications– Organizations wishing to speed the adoption of a mobile SFA system should evaluate the importance and significance of the five identified barriers to adoption, and plan how to overcome them. It is important for the providers of the mobile SFA systems to focus on developing systems that can exploit the different characteristics of each channel and, in parallel, overcome the inherent limitations of any single channel. The content of an SFA system should be customizable for each type of mobile device.Originality/value– Ever increasing mobility has led to a rise in the use of smartphones and tablet PCs (tablets) in business and the consequent growth in the use of SFA systems. Although SFA systems have been studied for roughly 30 years, little is known of the impact of newly developed mobile devices on sales management and sales personnel.
Improving effectiveness of mitigation measures in EIA follow-up
Authors: Gallardo Amarilis Lucia Casteli Figueiredo , Cavalhieri Caio Pompeu , Campos Sofia Julia Alves Macedo , Bitar Omar Yazbek 
Published: May 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of mitigation measures adopted in a scheme of EIA follow-up by examining their performance in reducing geo-environmental impacts in earthwork activities during the Rodoanel southern section construction in São Paulo, Brazil. This environment is fragile in terms of affected watersheds because the highway crosses two important reservoirs that supply most of the metropolitan water demand. Therefore, this research also aims at promoting water quality control.Design/methodology/approach– This study combines complementary sources as evidences in the literature and field checks, tests and monitoring. The methodology was supported by criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of mitigation measures in the case study approach.Findings– The EIA follow-up activities contributed to the maintenance of environmental conditions in the majority of the control points at the end of the construction phase. Water quality parameters were not statistically different before and during the construction of the highway. The choice and arrangement of mitigation measures were successful in ensuring water quality control by avoiding siltation.Practical implications– A robust scheme for designing and evaluating mitigation measures contributes to the improvement of their effectiveness and is pivotal to the success of the EIA follow-up.Originality/value– This case study serves as an example for extending EIA follow-up practice in special to the improvement of the design and evaluation of mitigation measures in similar contexts.
Theory of constraints – application in land transportation systems
Authors: Zivaljevic Aleksandar 
Published: May 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore use of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) approach in addressing traffic congestion as the main impediment to improving utility of the land transportation systems. The observed element is a motorway segment with regulated access.Design/methodology/approach– As the literature addressing this topic is rare or nonexistent, this study employs exploratory design, developing tentative theory through the generation of new ideas and assumptions forming grounded picture as a base for further investigation.Findings– The study concludes that the most binding constraint is broken in the third out of the TOC’ five steps and that the improvement in the given segment of the land transportation system is possible to be achieved using this framework.Originality/value– Although the merits of use of TOC have been considered in other than just production-planning environments, its application in land transportation systems has never been examined. This study presents one of the rare, if not the only attempt to make use of this unique theory that is systematised in the systems management paradigm within the realm of land transportation systems.
The impact of the quality of the bus fleet in the implementation of strategy of sustainable development of a region
Authors: Misiurski Przemyslaw 
Published: May 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to present the condition of the bus fleet operated by the bus companies and its impact on the passengers’ decision about the choice of means of transport in the light of the strategy of sustainable development of a region and the European Union (EU) transport policy.

Design/methodology/approach
– The paper reviews the legal documents of the EU relating to the implementation of the strategy of sustainable development of a region in a public transport. It shows the current condition of research on the shape of the bus fleet in bus companies in Poland, and on the basis of the analysis performed, it indicates the status of its operation and use. It also shows the results of a survey on factors which direct passengers when choosing a means of transport.

Findings
– The paper shows that the condition of the bus fleet is of great importance to the quality of transport services provided by the bus company and, as a result, to the implementation of sustainable development policy in a region.

Practical implications
– By pointing to the fact that the aim of the EU transport policy is to increase the role of public transport, strategic action should be taken to renew the bus fleet in the bus companies.

Originality/value
– The paper presents the need to adapt the condition of the bus fleet to the requirements of its passengers, which in turn will improve the attractiveness of bus transport and will increase the role of public transport in passenger transportation.
Organisational effectiveness and personality disorder
Authors: Yeandle Jane , Fawkes Liz , Carter Clare , Gordon Chris , Challis Elizabeth 
Published: May 2015

Purpose
– National treatment guidelines regarding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, 2009) make a number of recommendations relating to system and cultural treatment variables including: access to services, autonomy and choice, developing an optimistic and trusting relationship and managing endings and transitions. The purpose of this paper is to look at a model which could help organisational effectiveness across a range of service settings in relation to personality disorder.

Design/methodology/approach
– Explanation of why the McKinsey 7S organisational model (Waterman et al., 1980) may be useful in assessing organisational effectiveness in relation to personality disorder.

Findings
– Cultural and organisational factors across a range of levels need to be aligned to allow for effective service delivery. This is particularly important in working with this client group where strong emotional reactions and subsequent organisational splits are common.

Practical implications
– The application of this tool within clinical leadership and service development would be particularly important for coherence within generalist (as opposed to specialist) settings.

Originality/value
– To the authors’ knowledge this analysis is unique as a review of NHS culture across a range of settings and discussion of the implications for service delivery for patients with BPD.
Do you want therapy with that? A critical account of working within IAPT
Authors: Binnie James 
Published: May 2015

Purpose
– The IAPT programme has been rolled out across England in the last ten years. Although undoubtedly many people have benefited from having greater access to psychological therapy there are several issues with the practicalities of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and also with its ideology. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
– This is a personal reflection of working within the IAPT system for several years. Significant statements heard or interpretations of what has been said are presented alongside an analysis of the implications.

Findings
– A number of important concerns are presented. The overarching concept of the “McDonaldization” process is discussed as a way of encapsulating the IAPT experience; with its theoretical reliance on the medical model and the real world impact of tendering for services in the modern NHS. The impact of IAPT on cognitive behavioural psychotherapy is also highlighted.

Originality/value
– A lot has been written in the press and online about IAPT. Many of the criticisms seem to derive from people outside of the IAPT system, many of whom have their own personal or professional agenda for attacking IAPT and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); often the criticisms are uninformed. This paper is a reflection of working within the IAPT system and not just an uninformed critique of CBT. Several concerns are raised that without remedy may seriously hold back the progress that psychological therapy has made in recent years.
Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) evaluation and selection
Authors: Alkhatib Saleh Fahed , Darlington Robert , Nguyen Trung Thanh 
Published: May 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight to the outsourcing decision-making through investigating if the old evaluation/selection criteria and methods still fit with current business priorities or not and, therefore, to identify the appropriate criteria and methods to develop a new selection framework. Since the economic recession of 2008, logistics outsourcing decisions have become more prominent to avoid high fixed costs and heavy investment requirements and to achieve competitive advantages.Design/methodology/approach– This is a focused literature review prepared after analyzing 56 articles related to the logistics service provider (LSP) evaluation and selection methods and criteria during 2008-2013. The academic articles are analyzed based on research focus/area, evaluation and selection methodology/methods and evaluation and selection criteria. Then reviewed result is compared with previous literature studies for the periods (1991-2008) to identify any possible shifts.Findings– The review reveals that: several problems in current LSPs literature have been identified; the reviewed papers can be categorized into seven groups, the usage and importance of evaluation and selection criteria fluctuate during different periods; 12 crucial criteria have been identified, increasing the importance of specific selection methods and the integrated models and fuzzy logic in logistics literature. Then, a comprehensive LSPs’ evaluation and selection framework has been developed.Originality/value– To the best of our knowledge, this is the first focused logistics outsourcing study that reviews the 2008-2013 period in detail, comparing results with previous literature studies, identifies current LSPs literature problems/gaps, new trends and shifts in the way that LSPs are evaluated and selected, identifies crucial selection criteria and proposes a new holistic LSPs evaluation and selection framework. In addition, it identifies important issues for future research.
Crowdsourcing: a comprehensive literature review
Authors: Hossain Mokter , Kauranen Ilkka 
Published: May 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore the development of crowdsourcing literature.Design/methodology/approach– This study is a comprehensive review of 346 articles on crowdsourcing. Both statistical and contents analyses were conducted in this paper.Findings– ISI listed journal articles, non-ISI listed journal articles and conference articles have had nearly the same contribution in crowdsourcing literature. Articles published in non-ISI listed journals have had an essential role in the initial theory development related to crowdsourcing. Scholars from the USA have authored approximately the same number of articles as scholars from all the European countries combined. Scholars from developing countries have been more relatively active in authoring conference articles than journal articles. Only very recently, top-tier journals have engaged in publishing on crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing has proven to be beneficial in many tasks, but the extant literature does not give much help to practitioners in capturing value from crowdsourcing. Despite understanding that the motivations of crowds are crucial when planning crowdsourcing activities, the various motivations in different contexts have not been explored sufficiently. A major concern has been the quality and accuracy of information that has been gathered through crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing bears a lot of unused potential. For example, it can increase employment opportunities to low-income people in developing countries. On the other hand, more should be known of fair ways to organize crowdsourcing so that solution seekers do not get a chance to exploit individuals committing to provide solutions.Research limitations/implications– The literature included in the study is extensive, but an all-inclusive search for articles was limited to only nine selected publishers. However, in addition to the articles retrieved from the nine selected publishers, 52 highly cited articles were also included from other publishers.Practical implications– Crowdsourcing has much unused potential, and the use of crowdsourcing is increasing rapidly. The study provides a thematic review of various applications of crowdsourcing.Originality/value– The study is the first of its kind to explore the development of crowdsourcing literature, discussing the loci and foci of extant articles and listing applications of crowdsourcing. Successful applications of crowdsourcing include idea generation, microtasking, citizen science, public participation, wikies, open source software and citizen journalism.
The influence of stakeholder power on corporate social responsibility: evidence from a relationship-based economy
Authors: Rashid Afzalur 
Published: May 2015

Purpose– This study aims to examine whether lenders’ power and other attributes influence corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting in Bangladesh.Design/methodology/approach– This study uses content analysis to examine specific CSR-related attributes from 115 publicly listed firms in Bangladesh. By using various attributes of social and environmental reporting a disclosure index is also constructed. This study uses an Ordinary Lease Square Regression analysis to examine the relationship between stakeholders’ power and CSR reporting.Findings– The finding is that lenders’ power, or the extent of borrowing, does not influence CSR exposure. However, lenders’ cost of monitoring and ability to monitor significantly and positively influence CSR exposure.Research limitations/implications– This study is subject to some limitations, such as the subjectivity or judgement associated in the coding process.Practical implications– The implication of this study is that, when multiple borrowing creates “claim-dilution” problems, lenders are found to influence CSR activity.Originality/value– This study also supports the stakeholder theory and contributes to the literature on the practices of CSR reporting in the context of developing countries.
Weight gain and obesity in schizophrenia: epidemiology, pathobiology, and management
Authors: Manu P. , Dima L. , Shulman M. , Vancampfort D. , De Hert M. , Correll C. U. 
Published: May 2015

ObjectiveTo review recent advances in the epidemiology, pathobiology, and management of weight gain and obesity in patients with schizophrenia and to evaluate the extent to which they should influence guidelines for clinical practice.MethodA Medline literature search was performed to identify clinical and experimental studies published in 2005–2014 decade.ResultsWeight gain and obesity increase the risk of adult‐onset diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disorders, non‐adherence with pharmacological interventions, quality of life, and psychiatric readmissions. The etiology includes adverse effects of antipsychotics, pretreatment/premorbid genetic vulnerabilities, psychosocial and socioeconomic risk factors, and unhealthy lifestyle. Patients with schizophrenia have higher intake of calories in the form of high‐density food and lower energy expenditure. The inverse relationship between baseline body mass index and antipsychotic‐induced weight gain is probably due to previous antipsychotic exposure. In experimental models, the second‐generation antipsychotic olanzapine increased the orexigenic stimulation of hypothalamic structures responsible for energy homeostasis.ConclusionThe management of weight gain and obesity in patients with schizophrenia centers on behavioural interventions using caloric intake reduction, dietary restructuring, and moderate‐intensity physical activity. The decision to switch antipsychotics to lower‐liability medications should be individualized, and metformin may be considered for adjunctive therapy, given its favorable risk‐benefit profile.
Ecosystem risk assessment of Georgina gidgee woodlands in central Australia
Authors: Wardle Glenda M. , Greenville Aaron C. , Frank Anke S. K. , Tischler Max , Emery Nathan J. , Dickman Chris R. 
Published: May 2015

AbstractEcosystems across the world, and the biodiversity they support, are experiencing increasing anthropogenic pressure, and many will not persist without intervention. Given their complexity, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has adopted an international standard for ecosystem risk assessment that builds on the strengths of the species‐based Red List criteria. We applied this protocol to the relatively understudied Georgina gidgee woodland ecosystem, which has a patchy but widespread distribution in central Australia. To address the extensive knowledge gaps, we gathered data to provide the first description of the characteristic biota, distribution of dominant species and the processes that support the ecosystem. Criteria evaluated include historical, current and future declines in spatial distribution, the extent and area of occupancy, and disruptions to abiotic and biotic processes. Future declines in suitable habitat were based on key climatic variables of rainfall, temperature and soil substrate. We also quantified the uncertainty in bioclimatic models and scenarios as part of predicting degradation of the abiotic environment. Overall, we assessed the risk status of Georgina gidgee woodlands as vulnerable based on the degradation of abiotic and biotic processes. Bioclimatically suitable habitat was predicted to decline by at least 30% in eight scenarios over the period 2000 to 2050. Predicted declines in overall suitable habitat varied substantially across all scenarios (7–95%). Pressures from grazing, weed encroachment and altered fire regimes further threaten the ecosystem; therefore, vulnerable status was also recorded for future declines based on altered biotic processes. Accurate mapping and monitoring of the study ecosystem should receive priority to inform conservation decisions, and sustainable grazing practices encouraged. Our findings focus attention on other patchily distributed ecosystems that may also have escaped attention despite their contribution to supporting unique biodiversity and ecosystem services. It is timely that environmental monitoring and policy account for these natural assets.
The accuracy and cost‐effectiveness of hepatitis C core antigen assay in the monitoring of anti‐viral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 4
Authors: Kamal S. M. , Kassim S. , EL Gohary E. , Fouad A. , Nabegh L. , Hafez T. , Bahnasy K. , Hassan H. , Ghoraba D. 
Published: May 2015

SummaryBackgroundQuantitative hepatitis C (HCV) polymerase chain reaction (qtHCV‐PCR), the gold standard for monitoring HCV therapy, is an expensive, time‐consuming procedure that requires equipped laboratories and trained personnel.AimsTo assess the accuracy and cost‐effectiveness of the automated Abbott ARCHITECT HCV Ag assay (Wiesbaden, Germany) in monitoring response to pagylated interferon (PEG‐IFN) and ribavirin therapy for chronic HCV genotype 4 (G4).MethodsThis longitudinal, non‐inferiority study compared the efficacy and cost benefit of an All‐HCV core antigen assay protocol and a hybrid qtHCV RNA PCR and HCV core Ag assay protocol to the standard All‐qtHCV‐PCR protocol in chronic HCV G4 patients treated with pegylated interferon (PEG IFN) and ribavirin.ResultsFour hundred and ten patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 4 met inclusion criteria and were enrolled in the study. The sustained virological response rate (SVR) was 66.34%. The All‐HCV core antigen and hybrid monitoring assays resulted in the significant cost savings without compromising performance. A good correlation existed between HCV viral load and HCV core antigen levels (r = 0.944; P < 0.0001). Baseline HCV RNA values <600 IU/mL, baseline HCV core Ag levels <2000 fmol/L, rapid virological response, rapid decline in HCV core antigen were strong predictors of SVR.ConclusionHepatitis C core Ag assay is a point‐of‐care, reproducible, reliable, cost‐effective monitoring tool with rapid turnaround time that, which can effectively replace or adjunct to qRT‐PCR in monitoring interferon based or interferon‐free anti‐viral therapy in chronic hepatitis genotype 4 patients in resource‐limited countries with a high burden of hepatitis C.