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Pound wise and penny foolish? OTC stock investor behavior
Authors: R. Nofsinger John , Varma Abhishek 
Published: November 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore some commonly held beliefs about individuals investing in over-the-counter (OTC) stocks (those traded on Over-the-counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) and Pink Sheets), a fairly pervasive activity. The authors frame the analysis within the context of direct gambling, aspirational preferences in behavioral portfolios, and private information.Design/methodology/approach– Contrary to popular perceptions, the modeling of the deliberate act of buying OTC stocks at a discount brokerage house finds that unlike the typical lottery buyers/gamblers, OTC investors are older, wealthier, more experienced at investing, and display greater portfolio diversification than their non-OTC investing counterparts.Findings– Behavioral portfolio investors (Shefrin and Statman, 2000) invest their money in layers, each of which corresponds to an aspiration or goal. Consistent with sensation seeking and aspirations in behavioral portfolios, OTC investors also display higher trading activity. Penny stocks seem to have different characteristics and trading behavior than other OTC stocks priced over one dollar. Irrespective of the price of OTC stocks, the authors find little evidence of information content in OTC trades.Originality/value– The paper provides insight into individual investor decision making by empirically exploring the demographic and portfolio characteristics of individuals trading in OTC stocks.
Mechanical properties of commercial rapid prototyping materials
Authors: Kotlinski Jaroslaw 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– This paper aims to relate to the study of mechanical properties of materials used in rapid prototyping (RP).

Design/methodology/approach
– Comparison of mechanical properties of commercial RP materials. The study of the literature was the essential source of obtaining the results necessary to complete the evaluations and to determine the property ranges.

Findings
– Specifications of mechanical properties collected in one paper about mechanical properties and anisotropy enable to define limitations for prototype properties.

Research limitations/implications
– The study is limited to accessible data concerning materials from manufacturers’ offers.

Practical implications
– The study is particularly useful in the RP methods application.

Originality/value
– The obtained study of mechanical properties makes a quick analysis possible. This article also includes the guideline for design engineers, which determines RP method suitability to create functional prototypes of the machines. Mechanical properties of materials have been adopted as a criterion.
Young adults’ perspectives on their psychosocial outcomes 16 years following childhood traumatic brain injury
Authors: Rosema S. , Muscara F. , Anderson V. , Godfrey C. , Eren S. , Catroppa C. 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– Childhood traumatic brain injury (CTBI) is one of the most common causes of mortality and disability in children and adolescents that impacts on neuropsychological, social and psychological development. A disruption of development in these areas often results in long-term problems with interpersonal relationships, participation in leisure and social activities and employment status. These social and psychological problems appear to persist longer in comparison to other functional consequences, although evidence is scarce. The purpose of this paper is to investigate social and psychological outcomes 15 years post-injury.

Design/methodology/approach
– In all, 36 participants post-CTBI (mean age 21.47 years, SD=2.74), 16 males) and 18 healthy controls (mean age 20.94 years, SD=2.21), 12 males) were recruited from a larger sample of a longitudinal study conducted at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. Information about social and psychological functioning was collected via questionnaires completed at 15 years post-injury.

Findings
– Results showed that post-CTBI, adolescents and young adults reported elevated risk of developing psychological problems following their transition into adulthood. CTBI survivors reported greatest problems on internalizing symptoms such as depression, anxiety and withdrawal.

Social implications
– Despite the reported psychological symptoms, the survivors of CTBI did not report more social problems than their peers. Further research is needed to identify long-term social and psychological problems so that optimal intervention may be provided.

Originality/value
– This is the first perspective longitudinal study investigating the young adults perspective of their long-term psychosocial outcomes following CTBI.
The application of causality to construction business ethics
Authors: Gyoo Kang Byung , Edum-Fotwe Francis , Price Andrew , Thorpe Tony 
Published: November 2014

Purpose– This paper aims to investigate two causality concepts, sphere of control (SOC) and agent–action–results (AAR), and their potential applications to construction business ethics. SOC is used in ethics training, and AAR is applied to ethical decision-making (EDM).Design/methodology/approach– A framework of ethics training and a framework of EDM for construction companies have been developed. Interviews were conducted with experienced construction engineers and PhD ethicians to test the validity of the EDM framework.Findings– Literature review has been conducted in ethical issues, ethics training and EDM, leading to the developments of the frameworks. The framework of ethics training incorporates SOC to reflect the ethicality and personality traits. The framework of EDM is based on AAR, combined with a stakeholder approach and Kohlberg’s cognitive moral development theory, with a review from EDM models in business. Both frameworks include project-level component to reflect the unique feature of the construction industry. The framework of EDM showed a good practicality through the interviews on an ethical dilemma example.Research limitations/implications– For the ethics training framework, a long-term observation or survey should be accompanied to evaluate the framework in detail, tracing the improvement of ethicalness of course participants.Practical implications– The customized ethics training will be more efficient and effective, as it considers individual ethicality. The scoring system of the EDM framework is simple and practical. This is particularly relevant for construction ethics management, considering that most of construction practitioners are engineers, not philosophers or psychologists.Originality/value– Applying causality concepts, SOC and AAR, to construction ethics is a novel approach in construction management. This research has made a good advancement in construction ethics management by providing the right directions to be explored in these new areas.
Perceptions of quality of assurance statements for sustainability reports
Authors: Romero Silvia , Fernandez-Feijoo Belen , Ruiz Silvia 
Published: November 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to investigate how users perceive the quality of the assurance statement (AS) for sustainability reports (SR). As a complement, the paper also tests the validity of a previous model by evaluating whether the results of its statement of quality agree with the users’ perceptions.Design/methodology/approach– A survey was conducted among 253 master-level business students and advanced undergraduate accounting students in two countries, Spain and the USA, as a proxy for users of SR. To capture their perceptions of quality, the participants were asked to evaluate a measure of quality based on previous research. A measure of quality developed previously was also tested.Findings– An agreement between the students’ perception and the quality measure tested was found. This paper also encounters differences in perception between participants in the two countries studied as well as between accounting and non-accounting students.Practical implications– The results have implications for regulators. In fact, the reform of ISAE3000 (IFAC) deals with the reporting quality.Originality/value– This paper covers two gaps, quality of AS and business students’ approach toward social responsibility, by looking at how users–students perceive AS quality. The validation of a model to assess the quality of SR adds value to the existing literature in the field.
Psychosocial functioning of drug treatment court clients: a study of the prosecutor's files in Ghent, Belgium
Authors: Wittouck Ciska , Dekkers Anne , Vanderplasschen Wouter , Vander Laenen Freya 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– Problem solving courts are a result of the therapeutic jurisprudence movement. Drug treatment courts (DTCs), for instance, aim to divert substance using offenders away from the criminal justice system (CJS) to (drug) treatment services. DTCs are associated with reduced criminal offending and substance use. Psychosocial outcomes of DTCs, such as employment, health and family relations, received only little attention. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
– This paper focuses on the outcomes regarding substance use and psychosocial variables of a Belgian DTC situated in the Ghent region, which were investigated by a naturalistic evaluation study with a pre- post-design using judicial files.

Findings
– The results show that Ghent DTC clients were diverted to drug treatment and financial counselling services. Next the Ghent DTC produced beneficial outcomes regarding employment. Contrary to criminal offending (De Keulenaer and Thomaes, 2013), substance use was not significantly reduced in the Ghent DTC sample. Yet more compliance with opioid maintenance treatment was observed. Information on more client centred outcomes such as health and social relations was lacking, precluding a full outcome measurement of psychosocial variables.

Research limitations/implications
– Future DTC studies should address more client centreed outcomes by gathering information through DTC clients and treatment services instead of solely relying on judicial data sources. In addition, DTCs should develop a clear and uniform registration system regarding these outcomes.

Originality/value
– Since the therapeutic jurisprudence movement continues to expand, discussion regarding the roles and tasks of the CJS as well as treatment and counselling services is vital. Each actor should maintain its own role and task, regarding monitoring and substantive work, to insure a “problem solving approach” that is in line with the recovery philosophy.
The Good Lives Model and therapeutic environments in forensic settings
Authors: Fortune Clare-Ann , Ward Tony , L.L. Polaschek Devon 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– There is increasing interest in applying strength-based approaches to offender rehabilitation. The purpose of this paper is to use the Good Lives Model (GLM) as an example to illustrate the fit that exists between strength-based approaches to offender rehabilitation and therapeutic communities.

Design/methodology/approach
– The authors briefly describe the GLM before discussing the key themes that link the two perspectives; the authors argue they naturally fit together in a number of areas.

Findings
– Both perspectives emphasise the importance of creating a safe and trusting therapeutic environment in which capacities (e.g. skills) can be developed that assist individuals to go on to live lives which are personally meaningful, and in which all their needs are met, enabling them to live offence free. Both also place importance on the role of personal responsibility.

Originality/value
– The authors conclude the GLM could usefully contribute to improving outcomes for those transitioning into the community after leaving a Therapeutic Community, through developing clear life goals that are personally meaningful, and identifying practical steps for achieving these goals.
Local stakeholders’ views about destination management: who are leading tourism development?
Authors: Tuohino Anja , Konu Henna 
Published: November 2014

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to study how the local stakeholders of three different tourism destinations consider who is responsible for the development of a tourism destination (if identifiable) and why.Design/methodology/approachThis study takes a multiple case study approach. Three different destinations are compared. A qualitative research method was chosen. The data are based on the interviews of tourism and wellbeing professionals (tourism entrepreneurs, experts and regional developers).FindingsThe interview results suggest that destination leadership seems to be context-dependent. Competition, co-operation and coopetition all occur in different forms in different regions. Various kinds of co-operation are distinguishable between stakeholders of case regions, and the level of leadership among actors varies in the regions; one region is strongly managed by marketing company, while on other the co-operative store chain is apparently dominant. The roles of local educational institutes also varied depending on the case area. In addition, some entry barriers were identified.Research limitations/implicationsThe data were collected three to four years ago, so some changes in the areas and in the roles and relationships of diverse stakeholders may have occurred.Practical implicationsBy identifying challenges faced in diverse regions diverse destination managers can identify challenges likely to occur at destinations with similar management structures.Originality/valueThe paper discusses the challenges and roles of diverse stakeholders in destination management by using empirical cases.
Economic crisis and the image of Portugal as a tourist destination: the restaurants’ perspective
Authors: Esteves José Manuel 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the effects of the international financial crisis on the food and beverage sector in Portugal, and the impact of a steep increase in the tax burden on this sector’s activity, together with the wider effects on the economy, enterprises and tourism in Portugal.

Design/methodology/approach
– The paper uses information drawn from official national information sources, together with other empirical data.

Findings
– The international financial crisis has caused severe damage to the food and beverage sector in Portugal. Since 2008, it has recorded successive reductions in key indicators: number of enterprises, employed persons and turnover. Besides this effect, the sharp rise in the tax burden has caused serious damage to the sector, leading to the closure of thousands of businesses, and the loss of thousands of jobs. The conjugation of these two factors, the economic and financial crisis and the increase in taxes caused serious disruption in the operation of businesses and the market as a whole.

Practical implications
– It is hoped that this analysis (among others) will lead to a reduction in the tax burden on the food and beverage sector of the tourism industry. It is argued that this is an impediment to progress.

Originality/value
– This article concludes that the current tax burden is undermining one of the main sectors of the Portuguese economy, which is vital to the country’s recovery. If it remains, there will be serious consequences for the image of Portugal, in terms of its tourism offer, its gastronomy and the excellence of service that is provided.
Hunting genes, hunting endophenotypes
Authors: Miller Gregory A. , Clayson Peter E. , Yee Cindy M. 
Published: November 2014

AbstractIdentifying specific genetic contributions to psychopathology has proved to be much more difficult than anticipated. In pursuit of this goal, Iacono and colleagues provide a remarkable set of studies that are important for the methods showcased as well as the findings reported. The immediate yield of positive findings is somewhat limited, but such an outcome is in fact quite informative. These papers will inspire further innovation and ambition in efforts to identify causal pathways to psychopathology and, more specifically, will increase emphasis on endophenotypes, a perspective highly compatible with the NIMH Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) initiative.
The missing heritability of behavior: The search continues
Authors: Goldman David 
Published: November 2014

AbstractGenetic variation altering behavior is elusive. This commentary discusses implications for the search for “missing heritability” posed by a unified series of studies from the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research. Endophenotypes are measured in a longitudinal cohort including twins, analyzed for heritability and genetically mapped via genome‐wide association and genome sequencing. The genes identified account for a fraction of the heritability, but the manner in which the studies were conducted points to explanations other than methodology. The MCTFR data are an unprecedented addition to the research information commons. Other gene discoveries will follow when they are analyzed in new ways and in combination with other studies. Even larger samples may be needed. Alternatively or in addition, locus identification, especially rare alleles, may require the study of families and population isolates with founder characteristics.
Improved Survival After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest and Use of Automated External Defibrillators
Authors: Blom Marieke T. , Beesems Stefanie G. , Homma Petronella C.M. , Zijlstra Jolande A. , Hulleman Michiel , van Hoeijen Daniel A. , Bardai Abdennasser , Tijssen Jan G.P. , Tan Hanno L. , Koster Rudolph W. 
Published: November 2014

Background—
In recent years, a wider use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to treat out-of-hospital cardiac arrest was advocated in The Netherlands. We aimed to establish whether survival with favorable neurologic outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest has significantly increased, and, if so, whether this is attributable to AED use.

Methods and Results—

We performed a population-based cohort study, including patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest from cardiac causes between 2006 and 2012, excluding emergency medical service–witnessed arrests. We determined survival status at each stage (to emergency department, to admission, and to discharge) and examined temporal trends using logistic regression analysis with year of resuscitation as an independent variable. By adding each covariable subsequently to the regression model, we investigated their impact on the odds ratio of year of resuscitation. Analyses were performed according to initial rhythm (shockable versus nonshockable) and AED use. Rates of survival with favorable neurologic outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest increased significantly (N=6133, 16.2% to 19.7%;
P
for trend=0.021), although solely in patients presenting with a shockable initial rhythm (N=2823; 29.1% to 41.4%;
P
for trend<0.001). In this group, survival increased at each stage but was strongest in the prehospital phase (odds ratio, 1.11 [95% CI, 1.06–1.16]). Rates of AED use almost tripled during the study period (21.4% to 59.3%;
P
for trend <0.001), thereby decreasing time from emergency call to defibrillation-device connection (median, 9.9 to 8.0 minutes;
P
<0.001). AED use statistically explained increased survival with favorable neurologic outcome by decreasing the odds ratio of year of resuscitation to a nonsignificant 1.04.

Conclusions—
Increased AED use is associated with increased survival in patients with a shockable initial rhythm. We recommend continuous efforts to introduce or extend AED programs.
One-Electron-Oxidized States of Dihedral-Angle-Controlled 2,2′-Bithiophenes with Terminal Ferrocenyl Groups
Authors: Sato Masa-aki , Arita Syuhei , Kawajiri Kazuki 
Published: November 2014

Abstract
Dihedral-angle-controlled 2,2′-bithiophenes with terminal ferrocenyl groups were designed and prepared as long π-conjugated systems. Electrochemical and spectroscopic studies were carried out to evaluate the one-electron-oxidized states of the diferrocenyl derivatives and the interaction between the two terminals. Oxidized diferrocenyl derivatives comprising a more flat bithiophene moiety showed electronic communication between both the terminal ferrocenyl moieties, while an oxidized diferrocenyl derivative comprising a distinctly twisted bithiophene moiety would exhibit only electrostatic communication (with no electronic communication). These results indicated that the interaction between the terminal ferrocene moieties is strongly affected by the twist in the π-conjugated system.
Does Socioeconomic Status Affect Outcomes in Early Inflammatory Arthritis? Data from a Canadian Multisite Suspected Rheumatoid Arthritis Inception Cohort
Authors: Yang Grace , Bykerk Vivian P. , Boire Gilles , Hitchon Carol A. , Thorne J. Carter , Tin Diane , Haraoui Boulos , Keystone Edward C. , Pope Janet E. ,   The CATCH Investigators
Published: November 2014

Objective.To assess the effect of socioeconomic status (SES) on outcomes in patients with early inflammatory arthritis, using data from the Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort (CATCH) study.Methods.In an incident cohort, 2023 patients were recruited, and allocated to low SES or high SES groups based on education and income. Outcomes at baseline and 12 months were analyzed in relation to SES including the 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28), Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI), pain, patient’s global assessment scale (PtGA), the Health Assessment Questionnaire–Disability Index (HAQ-DI), and the SF12-v2 Health Survey, using the ANOVA, chi-squared test, and regression analyses.Results.The CATCH population had 43% with high school education or less and 37% in the low-income group (< 50,000 Can$ per annum household income). The low-education group had higher DAS28 at baseline (p = 0.045), becoming nonsignificant at 12 months and lower physical component score on SF12-v2 at baseline (p = 0.022). Patients in the low-income group presented with higher HAQ-DI (p = 0.017), pain (p = 0.035), PtGA (p = 0.004), and SDAI (p = 0.022). Low-income versus high-income groups were associated with an OR above the median for HAQ-DI (1.20; 95% CI 1.00–1.45), PtGA (1.27; 95% CI 1.06–1.53), and SDAI (1.25; 95% CI 1.02–1.52) at baseline. The association with low income persisted at 12 months for HAQ-DI (OR 1.30; 95% CI 1.02–1.67), but not for other variables.Conclusion.Low SES was initially associated with higher disease activity, pain, and PtGA, and poorer function. At 1 year, outcomes were similar to those with high SES, with the exception of HAQ-DI.