bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Moderating effects of situational characteristics on impulse buying
Authors: Jung Chang Hyo , Yan Ruoh-Nan , Eckman Molly 
Published: May 2014

Purpose
– Guided by the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) model, this study aimed to investigate direct and indirect effects of apparel store environmental characteristics and consumers' positive emotional responses to the environment on impulse buying behavior. Also, this study sought to examine how situational variables interact with consumers' positive emotional responses in influencing impulse buying behavior.

Design/methodology/approach
– Survey data were collected using a store intercept method from 118 female consumers of an outdoor retail store in the western region of the USA.

Findings
– The study found direct effects of ambient/design characteristics on consumers' positive emotional responses and direct effects of consumers' positive emotional responses to the retail environment on impulse buying behavior. Money availability and task definition moderated the relationship between consumers' positive emotional responses and impulse buying behavior.

Research limitations/implications
– The conceptualization of a theoretical framework of impulse buying behavior for apparel resulted from this study.

Practical implications
– Managing appealing store design characteristics may increase consumers' positive emotions and impulse purchases. Displays designed to attract impulse purchasers should target browsers without restricted budgets.

Originality/value
– This study expands the application of the S-O-R model in the context of apparel by including situational factors as moderating variables.
Retirement in a global labour market: a call for abolishing the fixed retirement age
Authors: Baruch Yehuda , Sayce Susan , Gregoriou Andros 
Published: May 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore potential benefits and possible pitfalls of the removal of the default retirement age.Design/methodology/approach– A human capital and labour market perspective provide theoretical lenses for exploring the potential implications for individuals, organizations and societies. The paper employs financial costing analysis to demonstrate.Findings– The paper uses the UK case to illustrate anticipated managerial and societal outcomes. The main finding from the discussion and the financial analysis is that indeed the current system is unsustainable.Originality/value– The paper offers areas where lessons about age management can be learnt from other experiences of flexible retirement strategies such as enhancing older workers ' human capital. The idea is of global nature and relevance and forms a “wake-up call” for decision makers at national level.
Personal and organizational resources of family caregivers ' well-being
Authors: Krisor Susanna Maria , Rowold Jens 
Published: May 2014

Purpose– Previous research on the work-family nexus has tended to concentrate on childcare responsibilities. This neglects consideration of an increasing population of employees who care for dependents such as elders, impaired partners or disabled children. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate organizational and personal resources as antecedents of work-family conflict (WFC) and irritation in a sample of employed family caregivers.Design/methodology/approach– Data were collected from 508 employees within one organization who had informal family caregiving responsibilities.Findings– The results indicate that a supportive work-family culture was an important resource for reducing WFC and health-related self-efficacy reduced irritation. In sum, when a company fosters a family-friendly culture that includes working in a constructive and understanding manner with employees who have informal family caregiver responsibilities, it becomes easier for the employees to integrate the demands of work and family demands. Moreover, health-related self-efficacy is an important resource that can improve stress and future researchers should give it greater consideration.Originality/value– This study contributes to existing literature by the identification of personal and organizational resources of informal family caregivers with the aim to reduce their stress experiences.
SRU/W-based CRIS systems search profile
Authors: Penca Valentin , Nikolić Siniša , Ivanović Dragan , Konjović Zora , Surla Dušan 
Published: May 2014

Purpose
– The main aim of this paper is to develop a CRIS systems search profile that would enable CRIS users to perform unified and semantically rich search for the records stored in the CRIS systems.

Design/methodology/approach
– Prior to the search profile construction, diverse representative types of the scientific research data store systems (CRISs, digital libraries, institutional repositories, and search portals) were analyzed versus available search modes, indexes and query types.

Findings
– The new SRU/W standard based search profile (CRIS profile) for the purpose of searching scientific research data was proposed, that supports search for all types of data identified through an exhaustive analysis covering all major scientific and research data store systems.

Research limitations/implications
– Constraints of the proposed profile could appear from the fact that data identified in analyzed systems do not comprise all scientific research data recognized by CERIF standard which, in turn, could call for the profile extension.

Practical implications
– Search profile has been verified on the data in the existing CRIS systems at the University of Novi Sad. The CRIS search profile enables unified and semantically rich search for the data stored in heterogeneous distributed scientific research data store systems.

Originality/value
– The new SRU/W-based search profile extensively supports the search domain of scientific research data in CRIS systems. Commitments to SRU/W and CQL standards enable interoperability among heterogeneous, distributed scientific research data sources.
The use of IT-based information services
Authors: Zabed Ahmed S.M. 
Published: May 2014

Purpose
– The aim of this paper is to investigate the current status of public universities in Bangladesh in terms of library resources and services, IT infrastructure and training requirements for the establishment of a centralized, networked electronic library for the universities in the country.

Design/methodology/approach
– A survey was conducted in March-April 2012 to ascertain the level of library automation practices, access to online resources and IT facilities utilized by the public universities in Bangladesh. The survey questionnaire was distributed through post and emails directed to the university librarians. The librarians were also asked to identify the type of IT-related training they had and the type of training they require.

Findings
– The survey results indicate that there are insufficiencies in library resources, automation practices, access to online resources and IT facilities in the universities. Although the use of computer and network technologies in older universities is reasonably high; newer universities are lagging far behind in the latest technology applications. The results also suggest significant training needs by the librarians across all areas of electronic information processing.

Originality/value
– This is the first time an attempt has been made to assess the readiness of the public universities in Bangladesh for implementing IT-based information services. The paper also proposed a framework for implementing an integrated electronic library for the universities in the country to offer them better access to a wide range of online resources and services.
Long-term maintenance of treatment effects following intervention for families with children who have acquired brain injury
Authors: T. Woods Damith , Catroppa Cathy , Godfrey Celia , A. Anderson Vicki 
Published: May 2014

Purpose– Where no psychosocial or interventional support is provided, children with acquired brain injury (ABI) are at significant risk of serious long-term behavioural and social difficulties. The purpose of this paper is to report the six- and 18-month long-term treatment effects of a family centred behavioural intervention to help families manage and prevent challenging behaviours in children following ABI.Design/methodology/approach– In total, 31 parents were followed up at three time points (post-intervention, 6 and 18 months) after participating in an ABI adapted manualised “Signposts for Building Better Behaviour” programme (Hudsonet al., 2003).Findings– Attrition rates were highest amongst families caring for a child with mild ABI. The maintenance of treatment effects were detailed for those families who reported a reduction in challenging behaviour immediately post-intervention. There were no significant elevations in challenging child behaviour, maladaptive parenting, or family dysfunction for any participants over the long-term follow-up. Irrespective of injury severity, parents reported high levels of satisfaction and efficacy in the parenting role at 18 months post-intervention.Originality/value– “Signposts” has further demonstrated its clinical viability by meeting the needs of parents who have a child with ABI in both the short- and longer-term.
Increasing NICE compliance in multiple sclerosis and cognition: a service evaluation
Authors: Reeve Dawn , Gayson Charlotte , Stephan Talal 
Published: May 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to increase awareness and compliance of The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidance regarding cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis (MS).

Design/methodology/approach
– Assessments were offered routinely to consecutive inpatients with MS and to 20 per cent of outpatients. Once consent was gained, a cognitive assessment and subjective measure of cognition was completed with the patient, as well as a disability scale completed by the Medical Consultant. Individually targeted cognitive rehabilitation advice was provided using a bespoke advice leaflet. Afterwards, those who completed the assessment were asked to provide feedback on their experience.

Findings
– The percentage that were classed as below average cognitively and the pattern of impairment was comparable to previous findings. Memory was rated the most affected by the largest number of MS individuals and a strong relationship was found between objective and subjective measures of attention. The average functional disability level was rated at 6.99. Evaluations for the service provided were positive; over half of the sample was unaware of NICE Guidance on this issue but 100 per cent would recommend this service and provided optimistic quotes.

Practical implications
– This evaluation has enabled greater numbers to receive the recommended services and provided a useful baseline assessment of cognitive impairment and of patient attitudes towards this service. Resulting from this process, a new service framework has been proposed and presented at a local level. The advice leaflet developed for this process has been well received by patients and colleagues resulting in its submission to become an official NHS leaflet.

Originality/value
– Developed clinical governance of NHS services to patients with MS in offering improved assessment and management of cognitive problems. This is in contrast to the national trend showing little improvement of MS care and the lack of NICE implementation by the MS Trust and Royal College of Physicians audit. Furthermore, the bespoke advice leaflet developed for patients and carers of MS demonstrates originality of information provided.
The Crisis in Ireland: Where Did It All Go Wrong?
Authors: McDaid Shaun 
Published: May 2014

The books under review attempt to explain recent political events in Ireland against the backdrop of the collapse of the Celtic Tiger in 2008. Collectively, they offer insights into both the causes and the consequences of the economic crisis, identifying underlying weaknesses in Irish structures of governance which contributed to it. Four key problems are identiﬁed throughout the four volumes: a highly centralised state; an executive that dominates parliament; a dysfunctional electoral system; and a conservative political culture that is resistant to reform. Economic recovery will depend on European elites as much as Irish policy makers. Therefore, despite the turbulence of the 2011 general election, prospects for radical change in the structures and political culture that facilitated Ireland’s crash remain bleak. Byrne, E. (2012) Political Corruption in Ireland, 1922–2010: A Crooked Harp? Manchester: Manchester University Press. Gallagher, M. and Marsh, M. (eds) (2011) How Ireland Voted, 2011: The Full Story of Ireland’s Earthquake Election. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Hardiman, N. (ed.) (2012) Irish Governance in Crisis. Manchester: Manchester University Press. Kirby, P. and Murphy, M. P. (2011) Towards a Second Republic. London: Pluto Press.
Relationship between progression‐free survival and overall survival in patients with advanced non‐small cell lung cancer treated with anticancer agents after first‐line treatment failure
Authors: Suzuki Hidekazu , Hirashima Tomonori , Okamoto Norio , Yamadori Tadahiro , Tamiya Motohiro , Morishita Naoko , Shiroyama Takayuki , Takeoka Sawa , Osa Akio , Azuma Yuichiro , Kawase Ichiro 
Published: May 2014

AbstractAimThe hazard ratio of progression‐free survival (PFS‐HR) generally does not reflect that of overall survival (OS‐HR) in advanced non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients treated with first‐line therapy. Short survival post‐progression (SPP) better reflects the PFS‐HR and OS‐HR in simulations. We aimed to evaluate whether the PFS‐HR reflects the OS‐HR in NSCLC clinical trials for post‐first‐line treatments.MethodWe reviewed clinical studies of post‐first‐line anticancer agents for NSCLC. We examined the sample size of the experimental arm (EA), median PFS (mPFS) or median time to progression in the EA, median overall survival (mOS) in the EA, the PFS‐HR and the OS‐HR. SPP was defined as the difference between mOS and mPFS. The association between mPFS and SPP, mPFS and mOS, and the PFS‐HR and OS‐HR was tested. We sought for the optimal point of correlation of PFS‐HR and OS‐HR by every 1 month of SPP.ResultsWe identified 32 trials (34 arms). mPFS and mOS were weakly correlated (correlation coefficient [r] = 0.376; P = 0.0286). The PFS‐HR and OS‐HR were also moderately correlated (r = 0.415; P = 0.015). The maximum r value was 0.770 (SPP < 6 months; P < 0.0001) when we tested the associations between the PFS‐HR and OS‐HR for SPP using 1‐month increments. The estimated regression equation at this point was OS‐HR = 0.679 × (PFS‐HR) + 0.349.ConclusionThe PFS‐HR and OS‐HR were strongly correlated in advanced NSCLC patients treated with post‐first‐line anticancer agents, with a SPP of less than 6 months.
NOUVEL ESSOR DES FONDATIONS AU QUÉBEC ET AU CANADA: POUR UNE ANALYSE SOCIOPOLITIQUE FONDÉE SUR LE CONCEPT D'ÉCONOMIE PLURIELLE
Authors: GAZZOLI Patricia , JETTÉ Christian , CHAMBERLAND Valérie , DUMAIS Lucie , VAILLANCOURT Yves 
Published: May 2014

RÉSUMÉLes fondations sont peu étudiées au Canada et au Québec. Notre article reconnaît le rôle joué par ces organisations, ainsi que l'apparition de nouvelles fondations dont la force se révèle tant en actifs qu'en dons. Il comprend trois parties. La première partie est basée sur une recension des écrits provenant des États‐Unis depuis les années 2000. La deuxième examine les données concernant les fondations canadiennes et québécoises qui sont disponibles dans les principaux répertoires utilisés au Canada et au Québec, c'est‐à‐dire des répertoires qui ont tendance à cerner et classifier les fondations à partir de catégories principalement fiscales et légales, ce qui conduit à affirmer tout simplement qu'elles sont privées ou publiques. Au terme des deux premières parties de l'article, nous sommes amenés à soulever des questions sur les limites des approches basées principalement sur des catégories fiscales et légales. Ainsi, nous proposons ouvertement dans la troisième partie de l'article une vision théorique alternative de facture davantage sociopolitique. Cette approche fait appel aux concepts d'économie sociale et solidaire (ESS) et d'économie plurielle afin de mieux comprendre les fondations et les nouveaux arrangements institutionnels dans lesquels elles s'inscrivent au Canada. À partir de cet outillage conceptuel, nous affirmons que les fondations peuvent être analysées comme faisant partie de l'économie sociale et solidaire, ce qui ne veut pas dire qu'elles reproduisent automatiquement dans leurs pratiques les valeurs et principes de l'ESS. Au contraire, dans leurs pratiques, à la faveur de l'éclairage de l'économie plurielle, il est possible de déployer une analyse sociopolitique attentive aux diverses configurations ou formes d'hybridation spécifiques résultant des transactions entre les principes de l'ESS (réciprocité), de l'économie privée (concurrence) et de l'économie publique (redistribution).
REGULATION AND JOB CREATION: AN ANALYSIS OF INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
Authors: MAJUMDAR Sumit K. 
Published: May 2014

ABSTRACTThe study evaluates the impact of changes in price regulation, an important institutional feature of firms’ environments, on average human resource deployment levels among the United States local exchange telecommunications companies using contemporary historical data between 1988 and 2001. The data permit a natural experiment approach for the evaluation. Firms regulated via rate of return approaches have employed significantly less staff. These employment levels have been 15 percent lower than that of firms regulated via incentive regulation. The study is a direct test of a principal dynamic capabilities idea that firms reconfigure resources in the face of environmental changes to retain their competitive advantages. These results signify the importance of designing regulations possessing requisite incentive properties in enhancing firm level employment and support the key premises of the dynamic capabilities perspective.
TRANSACTION COSTS COMPARISON BETWEEN COOPERATIVES AND CONVENTIONAL APPLE PRODUCERS: A CASE STUDY OF NORTHWESTERN CHINA
Authors: LIJIA Wang , XUEXI Huo 
Published: May 2014

ABSTRACTThe study promotes an analytical framework to monetary the transaction costs for the purpose of assessing the different subfields of transaction cost faced by members in cooperatives and non‐cooperatives members, and therefore investigates the role of cooperatives in reducing them using a questionnaire‐based survey in Shaanxi province in China. The quantified result of each transaction cost‐related item suggests that producers can annually save more than a thousand yuan if they participate in cooperatives. Results also highlight that the medium scale producers would be beneficial most from being a member in cooperatives compared with small‐ and large‐scale ones. By implications, supporting programs referring to improve local road condition, access to internet, and subsidize agricultural cooperatives are highly recommended for policy makers.
CREDIT UNIONS AS CONDUITS FOR MICROFINANCE DELIVERY IN CAMEROON
Authors: OJONG Nathanael 
Published: May 2014

ABSTRACTWhile financial inclusion is the buzzword now, especially in development finance studies, research on the role of credit unions in the financial inclusion debate in the global South is sparse. This study helps to fill this gap by analyzing the role credit unions play in the delivery of financial services to the ‘unbankables’. We analyze the strategies used by credit unions to reach the unbankables. We show how credit unions have been able to attract new members and offer a variety of financial services through linkages with informal savings and credit clubs, and by using domestic remittance services to build relationships.
Rectal and sublingual administration of tacrolimus: a single‐dose pharmacokinetic study in healthy volunteers
Authors: Stifft Frank , Vanmolkot Floris , Scheffers Ingrid , van Bortel Luc , Neef Cees , Christiaans Maarten 
Published: May 2014

AimsThe immunosuppressant tacrolimus is usually administered orally. When this is not feasible, other routes of administration may be useful. Previous research suggested that tacrolimus may be applied sublingually or rectally. Pharmacokinetic data are sparse. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the pharmacokinetics of these alternative formulations with orally administered tacrolimus.MethodsThree single, fixed‐dose formulations of tacrolimus were administered in a random sequence in 18 healthy subjects, using a cross‐over study design. For sublingual administration, 3 mg of powder obtained from oral capsules was applied under the tongue for a period of 15 min without swallowing, with mouth rinsing afterwards. For rectal administration, a suppository containing 15 mg of the oral powder was used. Oral administration consisted of 7 mg of instant‐release tacrolimus capsules (Prograf). Main pharmacokinetic outcome parameters were compared by anova.ResultsSublingual administration showed no clinically significant exposure, contrary to rectal administration, where all subjects had clinically relevant exposure, with a lower relative bioavailability (78%), a lower maximal blood concentration and a later time of maximal blood concentration compared with oral administration.ConclusionsSublingual administration of a single dose of tacrolimus does not result in systemic exposure if care is taken not to swallow saliva and to rinse the oral cavity afterwards. Rectal administration of tacrolimus results in clinically relevant systemic exposure and might represent an alternative formulation in case oral administration is not feasible. When used as a topical agent, systemic side‐effects should be considered.
Micropulse versus continuous wave transscleral diode cyclophotocoagulation in refractory glaucoma: a randomized exploratory study
Authors: Aquino Maria Cecilia D , Barton Keith , Tan Anna Marie WT , Sng Chelvin , Li Xiang , Loon Seng Chee , Chew Paul TK 
Published: May 2014

AbstractBackgroundThe aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of micropulse and continuous wave diode transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in refractory glaucoma.DesignRandomized, comparative, exploratory study in a tertiary hospital setting.ParticipantsPatients with refractory, end‐stage glaucoma.MethodsForty‐eight patients were randomized to either treatment. The intraocular pressure, visual acuity, number of medicines and repeat treatment were monitored for 18 months. Complications that include visual acuity decline, prolonged anterior chamber inflammation, phthisis bulbi, scleral thinning and ocular pain were noted.Main Outcome MeasureIntraocular pressure between 6 and 21 mmHg and at least a 30% reduction with or without anti‐glaucoma medications after 18 months.ResultsA successful primary outcome was achieved in 75% of patients who underwent micropulse cyclophotocoagulation and 29% of patients who received continuous wave cyclophotocoagulation after 12 months (P < 0.01). At 18 months, successful outcome was 52% and 30% (P = 0.13), respectively. The mean intraocular pressure was reduced by 45% in both groups (P = 0.70) from a baseline of 36.5 mmHg and 35.0 mmHg (P = 0.50) after 17.5 ± 1.6 months (range 16–19) follow up. No significant difference in retreatment rates or number of intraocular pressure lowering medications was noted. The ocular complication rate was higher in continuous wave treated eyes (P = 0.01).ConclusionDiode transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in both micropulse and continuous modes was effective in lowering intraocular pressure. The micropulse mode provided a more consistent and predictable effect in lowering intraocular pressure with minimal ocular complications.