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Manufacturing and supply chain flexibility – towards a tool to analyse production network coordination at operational level
Authors: Fredriksson Anna , Wänström Carl 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to explore how the manufacturing and supply chain flexibility impact on the ability to transfer production between the units, i.e. production network coordination. To take advantage of available opportunities for different actors and locations, companies need to effectively transfer production.

Design/methodology/approach
– The case studied was a transfer of production between The Netherlands and Sweden. The case was selected based on the opportunity it provided to perform a longitudinal study of an ongoing production transfer.

Findings
– Different flexibility dimensions have different importance depending on the receiver or sender. A production transfer can be divided into four parts: knowledge, physical, administrative and supply chain transfer. The manufacturing flexibility have a high impact on the physical and knowledge transfer, the new product development dimension also have a major impact on the administrative transfer in combination with the supply chain flexibility dimension IT. The supply chain transfer was impacted by the supply chain flexibility dimensions except IT.

Practical implications
– The paper presents a first step towards a tool for analysing the strength and weaknesses within units in relation to receiving/sending production. Furthermore, that the production transfer should be viewed as four parts with interdependencies help to identify the order of the transfer process.

Originality/value
– This paper widens the flexibility concept to a network level. Furthermore, it describes the link between the strategic decision of coordination in the network and the operational ability of the network to accomplish this change.
Corporate social responsibility: towards a context-specific perspective in developing countries
Authors: Ozuem Wilson , Howell Kerry , Lancaster Geoff 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– This paper aims to empirically test, in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, the external perceptions which hold that a firm that has acted in a socially irresponsible manner can have negative consequences, as an organisation’s success and very survival depends, in part, on satisfying normative expectations from its environment.

Design/methodology/approach
– A purposive sample of 28 respondents was selected from three communities within the region. In addition, 20 in-depth interviews took place with oil workers, community leaders and elders within the region. These interviews lasted for approximately an hour and were transcribed verbatim.

Findings
– Drawing on qualitative research methodology, it is proposed that socially responsible investment could promote and facilitate business and social cohesion between corporations and broader communities that impinge on the company, rather than simply viewing business practice exclusively from an economic or political point of view.

Research limitations/implications
– This study has examined a small range of companies from an interpretivist ethnographic position in the Niger Delta region using data collected from interviews and observations. Future research could take a more positivistic position and explore a wider range of companies using a variety of data collection methods.

Practical implications
– Understanding corporate social responsibility (CSR) tends to be contextually bound, and should be divorced from the mechanistic Western perspective prevailing in most extant literature. Despite this context-specific notion to CSR relevance, there is still an overwhelming dominance of the understanding of CSR from the Western perspective, so companies should more closely consider local issues when drawing up CSR policy guidelines in a non-Western environment.

Originality/value
– Forty-eight individuals in the Niger Delta region have been interviewed, and their opinions on CSR issues have been reported.
The InReach project: from penitentiary to forensic hospital
Authors: Stassen Wouter , Habets Petra , Mertens Astrid , De laender Jan , Jeandarme Inge 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– In Belgium approximately a quarter of forensic psychiatric patients reside within penitentiaries instead of treatment facilities. This situation has yielded the Belgian government several convictions from the Human Rights Court in Strasbourg. In an attempt to facilitate admissions from penitentiary to psychiatric hospital, the Forensic Department of the psychiatric hospital in Rekem (OPZC Rekem), has piloted the InReach project. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach
– The objective of this project is to engage a psychiatric nurse on the ward in pretherapeutic and motivational activities on a regular basis in the penitentiary for vulnerable groups of forensic psychiatric patients, forming a bridge between penitentiary and hospital. The InReach project even considers patients who have no desire to leave the penitentiary (e.g. due to their psychiatric profile). A motivational approach is used to support these patients in making the transition from penitentiary to hospital.

Findings
– The current article describes the focus of the InReach project (procedures and InReach candidate profiles) together with the first impressions of the progress that has been made by the InReach project. In addition two case studies of InReach patients are presented. The InReach project is clearly needed in Belgium and because of its success it has been extended to another penitentiary. It is probable the two other medium-security wards will also be included in the project in the near future.

Originality/value
– The Belgian government has received several convictions from the Human Rights Court in Strasbourg because a substantial number of forensic psychiatric patients reside within penitentiaries instead of treatment facilities. The InReach project presented in this paper is clearly needed in Belgium and was implemented to initiate and facilitate the transition from penitentiaries to treatment facilities. The need for this type of project is reflected in the number of forensic psychiatric patients that reside within a penitentiary and that are not able or willing to make the transition to a treatment facility because of their psychiatric profile.
The image of Portugal as a tourist destination – an international perspective
Authors: Montenegro Mónica , Costa Jorge , Rodrigues Daniela , Gomes João 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– This article aims to identify the image of Portugal as a tourist destination in international markets and the impacts of the economic crisis on that image. As the basis for the analysis, the results from the past three years of an ongoing research by IPDT – Institute of Tourism on this topic were used. The findings were used to support a discussion on the need for social and political stability and a climate of creativity and innovation in the tourism sector to foster growth and success.

Design/methodology/approach
– The article is based on official tourism information, research by IPDT on the tourists’ profile in Portugal and an ongoing research on “the image of Portugal as a tourist destination” carried out using as population the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Affiliate Members directory.

Findings
– The international tourism market recognizes and appreciates the destination – Portugal, recognizing that the present context of crisis does not negatively affect Portugal’s touristic image. The results presented and discussed indicate a preference by respondents for “Wine” as the main touristic product that should be associated to Portugal in its international tourism promotion. This perception is clearly aligned with the prominence that Portuguese wines have been taking internationally and a perspective that indicates alternative products to the traditional “sun and sea” associated with the country’s tourism image.

Practical implications
– The research results presented and the supporting discussion allow for a better understanding on the present image of Portugal as a tourist destination and the alternative attributes to traditional “sun and sea” that may be used in its international promotion. These results may indicate the need for a repositioning of the destination by the introduction of new elements in the promotional messages. The reflexions presented may be of great use for decision-makers in-charge of international tourism promotion.

Originality/value
– This article analysis the impact of the economic crisis on the image of Portugal as a tourist destination, based on an international study carried out over a 3-year period. The results alert for possible discrepancies between the destinations positioning and the perceptions and desires of the markets.
Did the context of economic crisis affect the image of Portugal as a tourist destination?
Authors: Costa Jorge , Gomes João , Montenegro Mónica 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– This paper aims to introduce the articles in this issue and explain the pertinence of the strategic question.

Design/methodology/approach
– A brief context for the strategic question is provided, as well as the issue alignment and a content analysis of the articles selected.

Findings
– A contextualization for the economic crisis affecting Portugal is presented and its impact on the Tourism Industry discussed. The articles range from a series of research studies on Portuguese Tourism, demonstrating its evolution over the past three years (2011-2013), and various viewpoint/position papers reflecting the perspectives of the main stakeholders of this industry and how they analyze the context of crisis that is affecting the country since 2010.

Research limitations/implications
– The articles selected for this issue contribute to shed light on an important phase of Portugal’s history, allowing for an understanding of the impacts of the financial crisis on domestic tourism and sectors such as restaurants and hotels, as well as the government’s perspective on the evolution of the industry over past three years. The information presented and analysed reveals some interesting lessons, namely, that a financial crisis may not affect directly the growth and development of the tourism industry.

Originality/value
– The present theme issue analysis the context of financial crisis that Portugal is facing and brings together, for the first time in a single publication, the views of major stakeholders of the Portuguese Tourism Industry.
Profile of the tourists visiting Porto and the North of Portugal
Authors: Costa Jorge , Moreira Melchior , Vieira Fernando 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– This article aims to characterize the profile of non-resident tourists visiting Porto and the North of Portugal and highlights the importance and evolution of tourist flows to the region, taking into account the airport development and the impact of low-cost airlines.

Design/methodology/approach
– The article presents and discusses official tourism statistics and the results of on an ongoing survey by Institute for Tourism Planning and Development (IPDT) – Institute of Tourism, conducted at Porto airport on the tourist profile of non-resident tourists to the region.

Findings
– The research findings reveal a remarkable growth in Porto and North of Portugal tourism – reflecting notable work over the past few years by tourism industry organizations. The Porto airport upgrade allowed for a new dynamic in the region, opening the door to European tourists via low-cost routes. The tourist’s profile depicts a young, active, upper class tourist, with an above average income, who truly appreciates Porto and the North of Portugal region and is willing to recommend it to friends and family.

Practical implications
– Results provide rich insights on non-resident tourism in the region – where tourists come from, why they selected this destination for their trip and what they enjoy doing, among other information and is highly relevant for strategic and marketing activities related to tourism promotion and the service quality offer.

Originality/value
– This article seeks to illustrate the non-resident tourist profiles of those visiting Porto and the North of Portugal, based on a unique study conducted over the past three years.
Conclusion
Authors: Costa Jorge , Gomes João , Montenegro Mónica 
Published: November 2014

Purpose
– This paper aims to critically review the contributions made by the authors of the articles selected for this theme issue and to present the main lessons learnt, recommendations and key points for action by tourist destinations.

Design/methodology/approach
– Content analysis of the papers presented in this theme issue was performed so as to review the most relevant contributions made by authors.

Findings
– From the analysis of the different articles and proposals by their authors, it becomes clear that Portugal has managed to face the context of financial crisis in a positive manner, thus avoiding negative impacts on the image of Portugal as a tourist destination. By stimulating creativity and innovation among industry operators, new products and services have been developed and offered to the market. This outcome contrasts with the situation at the start of the economic recession when it was not possible to attract new tourists, improve the rate of repeaters or achieve strong industry performance.

Originality/value
– A summary of the key ideas in the articles comprising this theme issue is presented, allowing for the identification of good practices and lessons to be learned from a very tough economic and social context. Despite the unpopular measures taken by political decision-makers, the impact in the tourism industry, was positive, resulting in improved results in the main tourism indicators.
Heritability and molecular‐genetic basis of resting EEG activity: A genome‐wide association study
Authors: Malone Stephen M. , Burwell Scott J. , Vaidyanathan Uma , Miller Michael B. , MCGUE Matt , Iacono William G. 
Published: November 2014

AbstractSeveral EEG parameters are potential endophenotypes for different psychiatric disorders. The present study consists of a comprehensive behavioral‐ and molecular‐genetic analysis of such parameters in a large community sample (N = 4,026) of adolescent twins and their parents, genotyped for 527,829 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Biometric heritability estimates ranged from .49 to .85, with a median of .78. The additive effect of all SNPs (SNP heritability) varied across electrodes. Although individual SNPs were not significantly associated with EEG parameters, several genes were associated with delta power. We also obtained an association between the GABRA2 gene and beta power (p < .014), consistent with findings reported by others, although this did not survive Bonferroni correction. If EEG parameters conform to a largely polygenic model of inheritance, larger sample sizes will be required to detect individual variants reliably.
Heritability and molecular‐genetic basis of the P3 event‐related brain potential: A genome‐wide association study
Authors: Malone Stephen M. , Vaidyanathan Uma , Basu Saonli , Miller Michael B. , MCGUE Matt , Iacono William G. 
Published: November 2014

AbstractP3 amplitude is a candidate endophenotype for disinhibitory psychopathology, psychosis, and other disorders. The present study is a comprehensive analysis of the behavioral‐ and molecular‐genetic basis of P3 amplitude and a P3 genetic factor score in a large community sample (N = 4,211) of adolescent twins and their parents, genotyped for 527,829 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Biometric models indicated that as much as 65% of the variance in each measure was due to additive genes. All SNPs in aggregate accounted for approximately 40% to 50% of the heritable variance. However, analyses of individual SNPs did not yield any significant associations. Analyses of individual genes did not confirm previous associations between P3 amplitude and candidate genes but did yield a novel association with myelin expression factor 2 (MYEF2). Main effects of individual variants may be too small to be detected by GWAS without larger samples.
The feasibility of genetic dissection of endophenotypes
Authors: Wilhelmsen Kirk C. 
Published: November 2014

AbstractEndophenotypes are traits that proceed and predict traits of interest. In this special issue, there are a series of papers on genomic analysis of 17 physiologic traits measured by the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research that are thought to be endophenotypes for behavioral clinical traits such as addiction and schizophrenia. Because these 17 traits, which can be precisely defined and measured throughout the life of subjects, display variation in normal subjects and are heritable, it is thought that they may be more tractable to genetic dissection. These articles show that these 17 endophenotypes appear to have a similar architecture to the vast majority of traits with complex modes of inheritance. The study identified several genetic loci that play a role in these endophenotypes. It appears that further progress in understanding the genetics of these 17 endophenotypes can be made with an expanded data set.
Distinguishing Gouty Arthritis from Calcium Pyrophosphate Disease and Other Arthritides
Authors: Löffler Christian , Sattler Horst , Peters Lena , Löffler Uta , Uppenkamp Michael , Bergner Raoul 
Published: November 2014

Objective.Differentiating gout, calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), and non–crystal-related inflammatory arthropathies (non-CRA) is essential but often clinically impossible. The sonographic double contour (DC) sign may have good specificity for gout in highly specialized centers, but it can be challenging to use it to distinguish gout from cartilage hyperenhancements in CPPD. We evaluated the diagnostic value of the DC sign alone and in combination with Doppler signals and uric acid (UA) levels in patients with acute arthritis.Methods.We retrospectively investigated 225 acutely inflamed joints and documented the presence of DC, Doppler hypervascularization, and serum UA (SUA) levels. All patients underwent synovial fluid (SF) analysis. Sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive values were calculated, and correlation analyses and a binary regression model were used to investigate their diagnostic values.Results.The sensitivity of DC sign for crystalline arthritides was 85% and specificity 80%. Its specificity for gout was 64%, for CPPD 52%. In contrast to non-CRA hypervascularization, degree 2 and 3 Doppler signals were highly associated with gout and less with CPPD (p < 0.01). The combination of DC sign with hypervascularization and elevated UA levels increased specificity for gout to more than 90% and resulted in a 7-fold increase of the likelihood of diagnosis of gout (p < 0.01), but with a loss of sensitivity (42%).Conclusion.The DC sign alone is suitable for predicting crystal-related arthropathies, but it cannot reliably distinguish gout from CPPD in everyday clinical routine. Combining hypervascularization and SUA levels increases the diagnostic value, leading us to propose a diagnostic algorithm.
Politics and Audit in Malaysia
Authors: Md. Ali Azham 
Published: November 2014

This work investigates the role and contribution of external auditing as practised in Malaysian society during the forty year period from independence in 1957 to just before the onset of Asian Financial Crisis in 1997. It applies the political economic theory introduced by Tinker (1980) and refined by Cooper & Sherer (1984), which emphasises the social relations aspects of professional activity rather than economic forces alone. In a case study format where qualitative data were gathered mainly from primary and secondary source materials, the study has found that the function of auditing in Malaysian society in most cases is devoid of any essence of mission; instead it is created, shaped and changed by the pressures which give rise to its development over time. The largely insignificant role that it serves is intertwined with the contexts in which it operates.
A generic process simulation‐model for educational simulations and serious games
Authors: Hunecker Felix 
Published: November 2014

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to give an overview about the design of reusable simulation models for serious games.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reports the approaches in various well‐established games and deduces a common design methodology. It considers the applicability in different industries and scenarios, describes an actual implementation of the methodology in a serious game and presents the evaluation results.FindingsThe paper concludes the following: reusable simulation models require a flexible framework to be adoptable to different industries. The abstract model only needs to distinguish between two types of entities: processes and resources. Based on these abstract types, most entities can be represented in a simulation.Originality/valueThis paper provides basic knowledge about simulation models in games and presents a generic model that can be reused for various simulations.
Staffing numbers and active support: a case study
Authors: Stancliffe Roger J. , Harman Anthony D. , Toogood Sandy , McVilly Keith R. 
Published: November 2014

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of staffing levels (one or two staff) on the amount of assistance provided to residents in one group home, and associated levels of resident engagement in activities prior to and following the implementation of active support.Design/methodology/approachData on staff assistance and resident engagement were gathered by direct observation across six pre‐test and post‐test 80‐minute sessions, using palmtop computers. Percentage of all non‐overlapping data, an index of effect size, was used to analyse these data.FindingsThere was no clear benefit from additional staffing prior to active support training, in terms of staff assistance or resident engagement in activity. However, at post‐test, having two staff yielded increased staff assistance, but with limited evidence of increased resident engagement, despite more continuous staff assistance.Originality/valueThis is the first active support study to examine the impact of staffing levels on resident engagement and staff assistance. Implications for service management and research are presented.
Is there a case for community learning disability teams considering the spiritual needs of people with learning disabilities?
Authors: Wilson Claire 
Published: November 2014

PurposeNational guidance in Scotland says that spirituality is part of healthcare. This paper aims to review some of the evidence that this is a relevant but neglected topic across the lifespan for people with a learning disability (PLD) and their families, rarely addressed by healthcare professionals.Design/methodology/approachThe author visited local faith‐based groups for PLD and sought views from service managers, parents, faith‐based professionals and service users about their experience of fostering the spiritual lives of PLD. The author asked: whether this is a legitimate topic for healthcare professionals to enquire about during clinical contacts; what they knew about related training issues; and whether accessible information and communication passports might be helpful.FindingsThere was qualified support for the first and third questions and little awareness of any training for health staff on spiritual matters.Practical implicationsOther strategic priorities within the LD service precluded the first step of auditing what Community learning disability team staff currently do in relation to the spiritual needs of their clients.Social implicationsHowever, by allowing more obvious pressing concerns to predominate, especially in the context of cutbacks, we may be overlooking a potential source of distress as well as an opportunity to promote an avenue to meaningful relationships.Originality/valueThe author poses questions for future research and practice, giving examples from clinical experience.