bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Does digital proximity between countries impact entrepreneurship?
Authors: Alderete Maria Veronica 
Published: July 2015

Purpose– This paper aims to determine if there is a spatial dependence in the entrepreneurial activity among countries. The existence of a “digital proximity” could explain the spatial pattern of entrepreneurship.Design/methodology/approach– This question is empirically addressed by using a five-period, 2008-2012, panel data for 35 countries. A spatial fixed effects panel data model is estimated by using the total entrepreneurial activity published by the global entrepreneurship monitor as the dependent variable.Findings– A significant negative influence of the digital proximity on the entrepreneurial activity is observed. Mobile broadband (MB) direct effect is positive while the indirect effect (the spatial spillovers) is negative, leading to a negative total effect on the total entrepreneurial activity. This result is contrary to non-spatial models’ results. Besides, a higher MB penetration in a country would lead to a competitive advantage fostering its opportunities for entrepreneurship, but reducing those of its neighbours’.Originality/value– This paper examines the relationship between information and communication technology (ICT) and entrepreneurship, by introducing the spatial effects is the main contribution. This paper expands the scant literature on the ICT impact on entrepreneurship. Results obtained support policies towards enforcing innovation, education and reducing entry regulations for encouraging entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, MB policies could counteract the entrepreneurial policies’ results due to the spatial dependence.
Facebook advertising’s influence on intention-to-purchase and purchase amongst Millennials
Authors: Duffett Rodney Graeme 
Published: July 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of behavioural attitudes towards the most popular social medium in the world, Facebook, amongst Millennials in South Africa (SA), and to determine whether various usage and demographic variables have an impact on intention-to-purchase and purchase perceptions.

Design/methodology/approach
– Quantitative research was conducted by means of a survey among a sample of over 3,500 respondents via self-administered structured questionnaires in SA. A generalised linear model was used to analyse the data.

Findings
– The results confirm that advertising on Facebook has a positive influence on the behavioural attitudes (intention-to-purchase and purchase) of Millennials who reside in SA. The usage characteristics, log on duration and profile update incidence, as well as the demographic influence of ethnic orientation also resulted in more favourable perceptions of Facebook advertising.

Research limitations/implications
– Research on Facebook advertising was only conducted in SA, whereas other emerging countries warrant further investigation to establish if they share the slight positive sentiment towards intention-to-purchase and purchase. This inquiry only provides a “snap shot” of behavioural attitudes, usage and demographic factors towards social media advertising, whereas future research could consider the development of cognitive, affective and behavioural attitudes towards Facebook advertising by employing longitudinal and qualitative research designs.

Practical implications
– Organisations and managers should consider that their existing Facebook advertising strategies may only have a limited effect on intention-to-purchase and purchase in SA. However, certain usage characteristics, namely the more time spent logged on to Facebook and the greater frequency of profile update incidence, as well as the demographic variable, namely black and coloured Millennials, resulted in more favourable behavioural attitudes towards Facebook advertising. Hence, organisations and managers should be prepared to alter or adapt their Facebook advertising tactics accordingly when targeting the notoriously fickle Millennials.

Originality/value
– This investigation found that Facebook advertising has a nominal positive influence on behavioural attitudes among Millennials, which is in congruence with the communications of the effect pyramid model that was established through traditional advertising research. This paper also makes a noteworthy contribution to attitudinal research in emerging countries where there is a dearth of research in social media advertising.
Cyber bullying and teachers’ awareness
Authors: Sezer Baris , Yilmaz Ramazan , Karaoglan Yilmaz Fatma Gizem 
Published: July 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to determine the awareness levels of teachers with regard to cyber bullying. In line with this purpose, the extent of awareness levels of teachers in general, regarding the issue of personal cyber security in their daily lives and the precautions that can be taken in this context have been measured.Design/methodology/approach– Survey method is used in this study. The participants of this research were 184 teachers working at various provinces in Turkey during 2012-2013 academic year. A scale was used in this study.Findings– The findings of the study reveal that the teachers in the sample group of the study have an average level of awareness on cyber bullying, in general. According to the findings of the study, based on branch, gender and frequency of internet use, there are statistically significant differences among teachers’ awareness levels on cyber bullying.Research limitations/implications– The data collection tool used for the study is a self-report scale and it is restricted to determining the awareness levels of teachers with respect to personal cyber security within the context of cyber bullying awareness and the precautions that need to be taken in this respect.Practical implications– The data obtained from the study, the authors have conducted, can contribute to updating in-service and pre-service educational contents developed for teachers and prospective teachers, by providing insight for the policy makers.Originality/value– It is believed that this research will contribute to the literature. On the other hand, this study will guide the policy makers/implementers in Turkey, as well.
WeChat in the library: promoting a new virtual reference service using a mobile app
Authors: Pun Raymond 
Published: July 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to address how New York University Shanghai Library utilizes WeChat to support students’ research and information needs. WeChat is a mobile text and voice messaging communication service developed in China. Released in 2011, it currently has over 355 million users worldwide. The paper explores the information exchanges and interactions as well: what are students asking and what they can gain from this app; and features of the app are explored: WeChat can send files, support video-chat and group and voice messaging. By examining the opportunities and challenges of this app, the paper offers best practices to maximize WeChat as a library virtual service.

Design/methodology/approach
– The design approach of this paper is to analyze the information exchanges and interactions from participants. By collecting and analyzing the responses, the paper presents the opportunities of the app in supporting patrons who are often mobile and also how the app can be used for student engagement that is beyond reference services.

Findings
– From virtual reference to social media outreach, this paper finds that the app can offer a wide range of support and service through the library. Based on the positive daily interactions in the app, the research notes that the app can be utilized in many contexts: to support virtual service, to create student engagement, to promote library services and to create an online community of student users.

Originality/value
– This paper introduces in the context of an American institution and how this app can be utilized to support virtual reference and student engagement. The most important feature of this work is to demonstrate how to use this app to promote and to provide library services remotely. The paper introduces an alternative virtual reference service that can be utilized in any university setting.
An examination of linkages between CSR and cross-buying
Authors: Vyas Vishal , Raitani Sonika 
Published: July 2015

Purpose
– This paper aims to probe into the linkages between the corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices of banks and the cross-buying intentions of banking customers. Though the authors could not find any direct link between these two concepts on theoretical ground, but an effort has been made to identify the impact of CSR on cross-buying intentions through corporate reputation and relationship quality. Like other industries, the Indian banking industry has also witnessed a balance between its social-environmental responsibilities and its clearly defined economic responsibility to earn profit.

Design/methodology/approach
– The universe for the present study constitutes the customers of the entire Indian banking industry. Considering the cost and time constraints, the study was limited to a sample of 347 public and private bank customers in the Rajasthan region based on the convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed through structural equation modeling. CSR measures included philanthropic and ethical responsibility.

Findings
– Results revealed that corporate reputation and relationship quality both play a mediating role in the linkages between CSR and cross-buying intentions.

Practical implications
– The study suggests integrating marketing strategy with its CSR strategies to encourage cross-buying intentions. While making the cross-selling agenda, they should bear reputation in mind because at the relationship development phase, customers generally rely on reputation than their evaluation of bank’s products for cross-buying.

Originality/value
– This study is the first in marketing literature which relates the concept of CSR and the cross-buying.
Corporate sustainability: an IS approach for integrating triple bottom line elements
Authors: Venkatraman Sitalakshmi , Nayak Raveendranath Ravi 
Published: July 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the inter-relationships among three triple bottom line (TBL) outcomes of corporate sustainability, namely, corporate environmental performance outcome (CEPO), corporate social performance outcome (CSPO) and corporate financial performance outcome (CFPO), with the aid of an empirical study conducted in Australian businesses. The paper also aims to provide a roadmap for integrating sustainable business practices using information systems (IS) approach of continuous improvement lifecycle. Current business practices try to achieve economic, social and ecological goals independently as silos due to the individual operational challenges posed by each of these TBL principles.Design/methodology/approach– The research design mainly adopts a quantitative research methodology with data collected by means of a survey questionnaire that included both descriptive and exploratory flavour. The empirical study examines the relationships of TBL elements as perceived by 85 different Australian-based large, medium as well as small business organisations. The data collected were analysed by performing factor analysis on 21 items, resulting in three latent factors that were aligned to TBL outcomes and the correlations among them were analysed to assess their inter-relationships.Findings– The results of the study report weak and positive relationships existing between the TBL elements, with insights gained through the study leading towards useful implications that are well-supported by the qualitative feedback. The empirical study has also resulted in providing practical recommendations and an implementation framework consisting of a four-step roadmap with the participation of quality circles within an IS approach.Practical implications– The study focuses on inter-relationships and integration of TBL elements in Australian businesses. This could be extended to other businesses in different countries. The proposed roadmap with a continuous improvement cycle of system implementation steps facilitates any organisation to adopt an incremental integration of the social responsibility and environment protection practices within its core business operations for achieving corporate sustainability.Originality/value– While most of the TBL studies conducted worldwide focus on predominantly assessing large organisations towards responsible and sustainable business practices, this paper considers large, medium and small businesses. The research methodology adopted in this study as well as the proposed IS approach with quality circles add value to a growing body of literature with a recent increasing focus on integrated approaches for corporate sustainability.
Strategic actions against climate change of institutional entrepreneurs: a case study in the Spanish renewable energy sector
Authors: González-González José María , Zamora-Ramírez Constancio , García-Hernández Ignacio 
Published: July 2015

Purpose– This paper aims to improve the knowledge about the strategic actions of institutional entrepreneurs in the configuration of the institutional pillars of an emerging field such as the Spanish renewable energy sector, as well as to illustrate the role of these actors in the fight against climate change.Design/methodology/approach– The paper presents a single case study conducted in a company that entered the renewable energy sector in the ‘90s, and currently is a national and international reference in the generation of thermosolar power. The results of this case study are analysed and interpreted according to the New Institutional Sociology.Findings– The paper identifies and analyses the strategic actions developed by the company to configure the regulative, normative and cognitive pillars of its institutional context, such as the establishment of inter-actors relationships, the mobilisation of constituent actors, the use of sanctions and rewards, the employment of consultants and the public dissemination of knowledge and social awareness.Originality/value– The paper contributes to the development of the specialised literature about the institutional entrepreneurship which is very scarce in relation to the actions of institutional entrepreneurs in emerging fields. Likewise, this study allows managers to know the role of those entrepreneurs to configure the behaviour patterns that could be accepted and assumed by those entering the sector later on.
Learning crisis unit through post-crisis: characteristics and mechanisms
Authors: Chebbi Hela , Pündrich Aline Pereira 
Published: July 2015

Purpose– This paper aims to identify the characteristics that a crisis unit should have to achieve effective learning after crisis. Literature has identified many relations between learning organizations and crisis; yet, there is a dearth of research on specific studies about crisis units and their post-crisis learning features. Thus, this paper aims to fill such a gap by giving some practical answers to this question: How can the crisis unit reduce defensiveness phase and extend openness and forgetfulness while learning after the crisis?Design/methodology/approach– This research mobilizes a framework composed by three theoretical grids: the post-crisis learning cycle (Kovoor-Misra and Nathan, 2000); the characteristics of a learning organization (Senge, 1990); and the mechanisms of crisis learning (Mitki and Herstein, 2011). A qualitative investigation is conducted to study a crisis within an oil company (PON).Findings– This paper shows that the duration of the learning cycle depends not only on the organization context but also on the characteristics of the crisis unit. Along with the cognitive, structural and procedural mechanisms, which contributed differently in each phase, the mixed framework allowed operationalizing Senge’s dimensions.Research limitations/implications– The elaboration of a single case study could be considered as a limitation, although it allows a deeper analysis of events within the organization.Practical implications– This paper pinpoints the characteristics that organizations should have as well as the learning mechanisms they should use during each phase of the post-crisis learning cycle.Originality/value– This paper analyzes crisis units as learning structures, which has not been seen yet in known literature.
Assessing Consumer Emotional Responses in the Presence and Absence of Critical Quality Attributes: A Case Study with Chicken Eggs
Authors: Wardy Wisdom , Sae‐Eaw Amporn , Sriwattana Sujinda , No Hong Kyoon , Prinyawiwatkul Witoon 
Published: July 2015

AbstractEffects of attribute presence and absence on the emotional profile and consumer acceptability of products with varying qualities were assessed using eggs as an example. An online survey (n = 320) was used to evaluate emotional responses and acceptability to 5 types of egg quality attributes: intrinsic, aesthetic, extrinsic, expediency, and wholesome/safety, for both present and absent conditions. Attribute absence rather than presence evoked greater consumer discriminating emotions associated with eggs. Mean emotion intensity elicited by the presence of all quality attributes ranged from 1.67 (intrinsic; guilty) to 4.05 (wholesome; good) versus 2.01 (wholesome; satisfied) to 3.29 (wholesome; disgusted) when absent. Key positive emotions elicited by presence of attributes were active, calm, good, interested, happy, safe, and satisfied; while dominant negative emotions elicited by absence of attributes included disgusted and worried. Wholesome quality (constituted by egg freshness, “packing/best‐before‐date” and absence of visible cracks) exhibited the highest liking (7.65) and emotion intensities, while the emotional responses to both the presence and absence of intrinsic quality (constituted by nutrient‐fortified egg, organic egg, and USDA‐certified farm egg) were similar, reflecting their dynamic effects on emotions. Emotions and acceptability were more correlated for attribute absence than presence; and good, happy, and satisfied emotions were strongly related to egg acceptability (r ≥ 0.6). Egg product/packaging design can be oriented toward emphasizing wholesome and expedient attributes, since they enhance good, safe, and satisfied emotions, while minimizing disgust, worry, and boredom. The use of emotional responses and hedonic testing regarding attribute presence and absence would allow for improved selection of attributes critical to consumer acceptance of products.
Pulmonary effects of expiratory‐assisted small‐lumen ventilation during upper airway obstruction in pigs
Authors: Ziebart A. , Garcia‐Bardon A. , Kamuf J. , Thomas R. , Liu T. , Schad A. , Duenges B. , David M. , Hartmann E. K. 
Published: July 2015

SummaryNovel devices for small‐lumen ventilation may enable effective inspiration and expiratory ventilation assistance despite airway obstruction. In this study, we investigated a porcine model of complete upper airway obstruction. After ethical approval, we randomly assigned 13 anaesthetised pigs either to small‐lumen ventilation following airway obstruction (n = 8) for 30 min, or to volume‐controlled ventilation (sham setting, n = 5). Small‐lumen ventilation enabled adequate gas exchange over 30 min. One animal died as a result of a tension pneumothorax in this setting. Redistribution of ventilation from dorsal to central compartments and significant impairment of the distribution of ventilation/perfusion occurred. Histopathology demonstrated considerable lung injury, predominantly through differences in the dorsal dependent lung regions. Small‐lumen ventilation maintained adequate gas exchange in a porcine airway obstruction model. The use of this technique for 30 min by inexperienced clinicians was associated with considerable end‐expiratory collapse leading to lung injury, and may also carry the risk of severe injury.
Comparing four ovarian reserve markers – associations with ovarian response and live births after assisted reproduction
Authors: Brodin Thomas , Hadziosmanovic Nermin , Berglund Lars , Olovsson Matts , Holte Jan 
Published: July 2015

AbstractIntroductionWe compared the ability of four different ovarian reserve tests (ORTs) to predict live births per started in vitro fertilization–intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF‐ICSI) cycle, and poor and excessive response to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.Material and methodsThis was a cohort study in a private infertility center in collaboration with Uppsala University, comprising 1230 IVF‐ICSI cycles in 892 consecutive women between April 2008 and June 2011. Anti‐Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels, antral follicle counts (AFC), combinations of basal levels of follicle‐stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, and menstrual cycle lengths were analyzed for correlation and treatment outcome prediction in age‐adjusted statistical models. Stepwise multivariable generalized estimating equation analyses were carried out in a sub‐group with complete data on all four ORTs (620 cycles in 443 women). Odds ratios and c‐statistics were calculated in the largest available set of data for each significant variable. Primary outcomes were live birth rate per started cycle and poor and excessive ovarian response to controlled ovarian hyper‐stimulation (defined by the ovarian sensitivity index).ResultsAll ORTs correlated significantly with each other, with the strongest correlation between AFC and AMH (r = 0.71, p < 0.0001). Univariately, AMH and age equivalently predicted live birth (c‐statistic 0.61), and together they provided a significantly better model (c‐statistic 0.64). For prediction of poor and excessive response the best model included AMH, AFC and age (c‐statistic 0.89).ConclusionsAMH improves the ability to estimate live birth rates after assisted reproduction compared with female age alone. AMH, AFC and age together constituted the best model for prediction of ovarian response.
Systematic review: the effects of long‐term proton pump inhibitor use on serum gastrin levels and gastric histology
Authors: Lundell L. , Vieth M. , Gibson F. , Nagy P. , Kahrilas P. J. 
Published: July 2015

SummaryBackgroundProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have a well‐established safety profile. However, concerns have been raised about a potential relationship betweenPPI‐induced hypergastrinaemia and the development of enterochromaffin‐like (ECL) cell hyperplasia, neuroendocrine tumours and gastric cancer during long‐term therapy.AimTo review the effects of long‐termPPIuse on serum gastrin levels and gastric histopathology.MethodsA systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed on 21 April 2015 to identify studies reporting the effects of long‐term (defined as >3 years)PPIuse on gastrin levels and gastric histopathology.ResultsA total of 16 studies (1920 patients) met the inclusion criteria. During long‐termPPItherapy, mean gastrin levels rose to one to three times the upper limit of the normal range (~100 pg/mL), and an increased prevalence ofECLcell hyperplasia was observed (+7.8–52.0%).Helicobacter pylori‐positive patients had a significantly increased risk of developingECLlinear/micronodular hyperplasia compared withH. pylori‐negative patients [OR: 2.45 (95%CI: 1.47–4.10),P = 0.0006]; however, no evidence of neoplastic changes was found. The risk of corpus atrophy was markedly higher inH. pylori‐positive patients than inH. pylori‐negative patients [OR: 11.45 (95%CI: 6.25–20.99),P < 0.00001]. Not a single case of gastric adenocarcinoma was found.ConclusionsLong‐termPPItherapy induced moderate hypergastrinaemia in most patients and an increased prevalence ofECLcell hyperplasia.H. pylori‐positive patients receiving long‐termPPItherapy were exposed to a higher risk of corpus atrophy thanH. pylori‐negative patients. No neuroendocrine tumours or gastric cancers were found.