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Customer‐service firm attachment: what it is and what causes it?
Authors: Moussa Salim , Touzani Mourad 
Published: August 2013

PurposeThis article aims to: conceptualize customer‐service firm attachment; as well as to propose a theoretical framework that provides insights into the formation and development of affectionate ties in customer‐service firm relationships.Design/methodology/approachToward these two goals, the authors integrate conclusions from a multidisciplinary literature that covers attachment theory, brand attachment, and place attachment.FindingsThe authors formally define customer‐service firm attachment as the emotional bond connecting a customer with a service firm. They offer a conceptual framework that assumes that customer satisfaction, service quality, customer trust towards the service firm and its personnel, customer‐firm image congruence, and positive emotions felt during the service experience are the main drivers of customer‐service firm attachment.Research limitations/implicationsNotwithstanding the fact that this article remains conceptual in spirit, it provides several theoretical and managerial implications.Originality/valueThis article reviews and merges the latest insights from diverse attachment theories and concepts in diverse disciplines (i.e. social psychology, environmental psychology, leisure science, consumer behavior, and marketing). It also presents attachment styles as a new consumer segmenting criteria.
ICT-enabled energy efficiency – a lens onto practices of other sectors
Authors: Fouchal Farid , Ellis Keith , Hassan Tarek , Firth Steven 
Published: August 2013

Purpose
– The potential and opportunity offered by Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to enable Energy Efficient (EE) viable operations has been thoroughly laboured with respect to sustainability goals. Often the issue is not a lack of technological options, but rather an issue in understanding what choices will lead to the greatest impact. This paper summarises the outcome of a research work undertaken within Roadmap Enabling Vision and Strategy for ICT-enabled EE (REViSITE), an EU-funded project tasked with investigating migration pathways from current state of the art to a common vision for ICT-enabled EE with respect to four energy intensive sectors (energy grids, built environment, manufacturing and lighting). In this paper the focus is particularly on the built environment and how it might benefit from other sectors.

Design/methodology/approach
– The REViSITE methodology/framework combined Life Cycle thinking, an adapted capability Maturity Framework and the REViSITE-developed SMARTT taxonomy for the development of a multi-disciplinary Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) which suggests research trajectories based on Research and Technology Development (RTD) topics. These priorities or pathways are presented in terms of short, medium and long-term delivery.

Findings
– Development of a multi-disciplinary SRA and the corresponding Implementation Action Plan (IAP) offering specific recommendations for research development in the area of ICT-enabled EE among other recommended actions, which are reported in other publications.

Originality/value
– At a basic level the value of the research is that it offers the potential to augment existing domain knowledge by offering a lens onto the ICT4EE practices of other sectors.
Removing environmental sources of variation to gain insight on symbionts vs. transient microbes in high and low microbial abundance sponges
Authors: Blanquer Andrea , Uriz Maria J. , Galand Pierre E. 
Published: August 2013

SummaryIn this study, we pursue unravelling the bacterial communities of 26 sponges, belonging to several taxonomical orders, and comprising low microbial abundance (LMA) and high microbial abundance (HMA) representatives. Particularly, we searched for species‐specific bacteria, which could be considered as symbionts. To reduce temporal and spatial environmentally caused differences between host species, we sampled all the sponge species present in an isolated small rocky area in a single dive. The bacterial communities identified by pyrosequencing the 16S rRNA gene showed that all HMA species clustered separated from LMA sponges and seawater. HMA sponges often had highest diversity, but some LMA sponges had also very diverse bacterial communities. Network analyses indicated that no core bacterial community seemed to exist for the studied sponges, not even for such a space and time‐restricted sampling. Most sequences, particularly the most abundant ones in each species, were species‐specific for both HMA and LMA sponges. The bacterial sequences retrieved from LMA sponges, despite being phylogenetically more similar to seawater, did not represent transient seawater bacteria. We conclude that sponge bacterial communities depend more on the host affiliation to the HMA or LMA groups than on host phylogeny.
The history of mast cell and basophil research – some lessons learnt from the last century
Authors: Blank U. , Falcone F. H. , Nilsson G. 
Published: August 2013

AbstractThis year (2013) marks the 50th anniversary of death of Otto Carl Willy Prausnitz (1876–1963) and Heinz Küstner (1897–1963). The two physicians, when working at the Hygiene Institute at the University of Breslau, Germany (Prausnitz was the Head of the Institute), described in 1921 what is still called today the Prausnitz–Küstner or PK reaction showing that allergy could be transferred from the allergic person by transferring serum to a healthy person. Their discovery ended the belief that an anaphylactic/allergic reaction was caused by poisons, but to the contrary showed that the presence of the hypersensitivity factor could be transferred to other people. We know now that this factor is immunoglobulin E (IgE), sensitizing mast cells and basophils to respond to an allergic stimulus. We take this occasion to retrace some of the important discoveries and lessons learnt from the last century relating to the function of these two cell types as effectors of the IgE system and the mediators they produce.
An educational game for learning human immunology: What do students learn and how do they perceive?
Authors: Cheng Meng‐Tzu , Su TzuFen , Huang Wei‐Yu , Chen Jhih‐Hao 
Published: August 2013

AbstractThe scientific concepts of human immunology are inherently complicated and extremely difficult to understand. Hence, this study reports on the development of an educational game entitled Humunology and examines the impact of using Humunology for learning how the body's defense system works. A total of 132 middle school students participated in this study and a quasi‐experimental approach with a two‐group pretest/posttest research design was used. A knowledge assessment including 19 items was developed, and a questionnaire instrument with seven dimensions, which focuses mainly on perceptions toward the use of Humunology, and the help‐seeking behaviors of the students, was employed. The results show that students who learned by playing Humunology significantly outperformed those who learned by using web‐based content on items that examined their understanding of procedural knowledge and higher level of cognitive process. Students in the experimental group also had a significantly higher level of satisfaction than their counterparts. In terms of predicting a student's learning achievement on the posttest, the three positive variables were the results of the pretest, perceived ease of use, peer learning and help‐seeking behaviors. The only negative one was perceived playfulness. The implications and suggestions for further research derived from these findings are discussed.
Targeting hexokinase II to mitochondria to modulate energy metabolism and reduce ischaemia‐reperfusion injury in heart
Authors: Nederlof Rianne , Eerbeek Otto , Hollmann Markus W , Southworth Richard , Zuurbier Coert J 
Published: August 2013

Mitochondrially bound hexokinase II (mtHKII) has long been known to confer cancer cells with their resilience against cell death. More recently, mtHKII has emerged as a powerful protector against cardiac cell death. mtHKII protects against ischaemia‐reperfusion (IR) injury in skeletal muscle and heart, attenuates cardiac hypertrophy and remodelling, and is one of the major end‐effectors through which ischaemic preconditioning protects against myocardial IR injury. Mechanisms of mtHKII cardioprotection against reperfusion injury entail the maintenance of regulated outer mitochondrial membrane (OMM) permeability during ischaemia and reperfusion resulting in stabilization of mitochondrial membrane potential, the prevention of OMM breakage and cytochrome C release, and reduced reactive oxygen species production. Increasing mtHK may also have important metabolic consequences, such as improvement of glucose‐induced insulin release, prevention of acidosis through enhanced coupling of glycolysis and glucose oxidation, and inhibition of fatty acid oxidation. Deficiencies in expression and distorted cellular signalling of HKII may contribute to the altered sensitivity of diabetes to cardiac ischaemic diseases. The interaction of HKII with the mitochondrion constitutes a powerful endogenous molecular mechanism to protect against cell death in almost all cell types examined (neurons, tumours, kidney, lung, skeletal muscle, heart). The challenge now is to harness mtHKII in the treatment of infarction, stroke, elective surgery and transplantation. Remote ischaemic preconditioning, metformin administration and miR‐155/miR‐144 manipulations are potential means of doing just that.Linked ArticlesThis article is part of a themed issue on Mitochondrial Pharmacology: Energy, Injury & Beyond. To view the other articles in this issue visit http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bph.2014.171.issue‐8
Compositional and chill storage characteristics of microwave‐blanched sutchi catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) fillets
Authors: Binsi Puthenpurakkal Kizhakkethil , Ninan George , Zynudheen Abubacker Aliyamveetil , Neethu Ravikumar , Ronda Venkateswarulu , Ravishankar Chandragiri Nagarajarao 
Published: August 2013

SummaryThe effect of microwave blanching on quality characteristics of vacuum and conventional polyethylene‐packed sutchi catfish fillets was evaluated under chilled condition. Emphasis has been given to retain the sensory characteristics such as colour and textural properties, which is a major problem in sutchi catfish fillets during extended chill storage. In general, microwave blanching imposed minimum changes on fatty acid and mineral composition of fish meat. A marginal increase in fat content was recorded after microwave heating of fish fillets. The microwave‐blanched fillets showed minimum cooking loss of 3.2 mL per 100 g meat. A slower increase in spoilage parameters was obtained with microwave‐blanched samples compared with unblanched samples, demonstrating the higher storage stability of the sample under chilled conditions. Microwave heating of fish fillets coupled with quick‐chilling and packing under vacuum improved the colour and texture stability of sutchi catfish fillets to a considerable extent. Microwave blanching increased the hardness and chewiness values and decreased the stiffness values of fish fillets. The biochemical and sensory evaluation of microwave‐blanched and vacuum‐packed sutchi catfish fillets showed extended storage life of 21 days, compared with 12 days for unblanched vacuum‐packed samples.
Element fractionation analysis for infant formula and food additives by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry
Authors: Bağdat Sema , Köse Baran Eda , Tokay Feyzullah 
Published: August 2013

SummaryFractionation analyses are essential to investigate the effects of dietary constituents on bioavailability of elements. A sequential separation procedure has been applied for elemental fractionation patterns in infant formula, coffee cream, milk powder, whey powder and rice flour. The protein, lipid and serum fractions were separated successfully, and fractions were analysed for various essential (Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, Mg, Ca, Cr and Co) and nonessential (Ni, V, Al, Mo, Pb, Sn, Ba and Cd) elements by ICP‐OES. Basically, three main fractions namely protein, lipid and serum were separated. Organically bounded fraction was calculated from the sum of the element contents in protein and lipid fractions. The organically bounded fraction can be retained longer in the body than the other fractions, and its percentages of whole elements are between 3.8% and 92.2% in the samples. Additionally, the distribution tendency of each studied metal was variable, which is based on the sample characteristics and complexation reactivity of the metal. The organically bounded fraction for Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn is higher than the other elements in whole samples except whey powder. Investigated elements are basically included in ionic forms in whey powder. Additionally, Mg and Ca are usually observed as uncomplexed structures in the samples.
Efficacy of bovicin HC5 and nisin combination against Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus in fresh cheese
Authors: Pimentel‐Filho Natan de J. , Mantovani Hilário C. , de Carvalho Antônio F. , Dias Ricardo S. , Vanetti Maria Cristina D. 
Published: August 2013

SummaryFresh and soft cheeses provide a suitable medium for the growth of many microorganisms and have been frequently associated with foodborne diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the bacteriocins bovicin HC5 and nisin on Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus in Minas Frescal cheese, a traditional Brazilian fresh product. The cheese was inoculated with 104 CFU g−1 of both pathogens, and the bacteriocins were added at 600 AU g−1 of each one. After 9 days of storage at 4 °C, L. monocytogenes Scott A were not detected in 25 g samples. Although the bacteriocins reduced the population of S. aureus ATCC 6538, increasing numbers were detected after 15 days of storage at 4 °C. Staphylococcal enterotoxin C was detected in cheeses added of bacteriocins and stored under abusive temperature of 15 °C. The results demonstrate the potential application of combination of bovicin HC5 and nisin in controlling the pathogens growth assessed in Minas Frescal cheese.
Freeze‐drying concentration of Rangpur lime juice
Authors: Acevedo Belén A. , Chaves María G. , Avanza María V. , Dellacassa Eduardo S. 
Published: August 2013

SummaryThe use of freeze‐drying for concentrating lime Rangpur juice was investigated. This procedure allowed obtaining concentrated Rangpur lime juices between 23 and 51.3 °Brix, without affecting their organoleptic and nutritional characteristics. The efficiency of the procedure was inversely related to the film thickness of the matrix to be lyophilised. The sublimation speed per unit area diminished with the reduction in the residual moisture content of the juice. The mathematical model that fitted to the concentration procedure allowed to predict the time required for concentrating Rangpur lime by freeze‐drying starting from samples of different thickness. When compared with other citric juices evaluated, the Rangpur lime juice was the most suitable for freeze‐drying concentration. The results could be used to devise optimal industrial freeze‐drying cycles for processing Rangpur lime juices at different concentrations.
Nocturia Quality‐of‐Life questionnaire is a useful tool to predict nocturia and a risk of falling in Japanese outpatients: A cross‐sectional survey
Authors: Yamanishi Tomonori , Fuse Miki , Yamaguchi Chiharu , Uchiyama Tomoyuki , Kamai Takao , Kurokawa Shinsuke , Morita Tatsuo 
Published: August 2013

ObjectivesTo evaluate the Japanese version of the Nocturia Quality‐of‐Life questionnaire for prediction of night‐time voiding and risk of falling.MethodsA survey was carried out from October 2008 to June 2009 in outpatients at 15 general hospitals and 80 general clinics in Tochigi, Japan, using the Nocturia Quality‐of‐Life questionnaire, overactive bladder symptom score and self‐administered questionnaires on night‐time symptoms (awakening, number of voids, incontinence and falling).ResultsThe survey was completed by 2494 participants (1154 men, 1208 women; mean age 63.2 ± 15.1 years). Overactive bladder was diagnosed in 625 participants (25.1%) according to the Japanese overactive bladder guideline using overactive bladder symptom score. Awakening during sleep was reported by 80.1% of the participants, and 70.4% awakened to go to the toilet. The mean Nocturia Quality‐of‐Life score was 86.8 ± 16.9. The Nocturia Quality‐of‐Life score was lower in patients with overactive bladder, benign prostatic hyperplasia, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. The Nocturia Quality‐of‐Life score was significantly decreased in patients with night‐time symptoms (P < 0.001). Nocturia Quality‐of‐Life scores and those for subdomains were correlated with overactive bladder symptom score. Nocturia Quality‐of‐Life ≤90 had 63.1% sensitivity and 78.6% specificity in indicating night‐time voiding more than twice, and Nocturia Quality‐of‐Life questionnaire ≤80 had 70.2% sensitivity and 79.5% specificity in indicating the probability of falling at least once. Logistic analysis showed that 10‐year increase in age and overactive bladder in all participants were significant risk factors for Nocturia Quality‐of‐Life ≤90.ConclusionsThe Nocturia Quality‐of‐Life questionnaire represents a useful tool to predict nocturia and risk of falling in Japanese patients.
Effect of Carbon and Oxygen on the Densification and Microstructure of Hot Pressed Zirconium Diboride
Authors: Harrington Gregory J. K. , Hilmas Greg E. , Fahrenholtz William G. 
Published: August 2013

The role of carbon additions and oxygen content on the densification of zirconium diboride (ZrB2) was studied. ZrB2 with up to 1 wt% added carbon was hot pressed at temperatures of 2000°C and 2100°C. Nominally pure ZrB2 hot pressed at 2100°C achieved relative densities >95.5%. Carbon and oxygen analysis indicate that oxygen removal was facilitated by the reduction of oxides with carbon or the removal of boria (B2O3) as a vapor. Therefore, by removing oxides from the particle surfaces, carbon additions of ≥0.5 wt% enabled densification to proceed to >96.5% of theoretical at 2000°C. Raman spectroscopy revealed the formation of boron carbide (B4.3C) in specimens with carbon additions of ≥0.75 wt%. The formation of B4.3C was eliminated via a 1 wt% addition of zirconium hydride (ZrH2), as a source of zirconium, resulting in the formation of carbon as the only residual second phase. Grain sizes were in the range of 7–10 μm (2000°C) and 12–16 μm (2100°C) and only appeared to be controlled by temperature, as no trends due to the evaluated carbon or oxygen contents were observed.
Reasons Women in Appalachia Decline CenteringPregnancy Care
Authors: Phillippi Julia C. , Myers Carole R. 
Published: August 2013

IntroductionCenteringPregnancy, a proprietary form of group prenatal care, reduces rates of preterm birth when compared to traditional prenatal care. Appalachian women have high rates of preterm birth, yet several regional providers have struggled to recruit and retain women in CenteringPregnancy care. The purpose of this study was to survey women from one rural birth center in southern Appalachia on their reasons for declining CenteringPregnancy care.MethodsTwenty‐nine women whose charts noted they had declined CenteringPregnancy care were interviewed for this qualitative descriptive study. Conventional (inductive) content analysis of manifest content was used to analyze interview transcripts.ResultsThere were 3 broad reasons women did not use CenteringPregnancy care: they preferred one‐to‐one care, they experienced barriers to CenteringPregnancy participation, and they did not know group care was an option. Women who preferred one‐to‐one care gave reasons for their preference that included a dislike of groups, a fear of bodily or emotional exposure in the group, no need for change from existing individual care, and concerns about partner involvement.DiscussionBarriers to CenteringPregnancy found at the sample institution included a preference for individual care, including a dislike of groups and fears of exposure, and logistical concerns. Clinicians should consider adjusting promotional materials to use locally acceptable terminology and address privacy concerns. Modifications may increase utilization of this effective model. However, even with these changes, CenteringPregnancy may not meet the needs of all women. A large subset of women was averse to group care in any form. Clinics should continue to provide diverse options for prenatal care delivery to increase access to prenatal care for vulnerable women.
Stable carbon isotope variability associated with taxonomic composition of lotic benthic algae
Authors: Abe Shin‐ichiro , Sakano Hiroyuki , Kobayashi Sho , Kitano Satoshi 
Published: August 2013

SummaryWe examined the relationship between the δ13C and taxonomic composition of benthic algae collected from a riffle (fast current habitat) of a non‐shaded mountain stream, which is a tributary of the Kiso River, Japan. The benthic algal δ13C ranged from −20.6 to −14.2‰ and tended to be 13C‐depleted with increasing relative abundance of upright filamentous cyanobacteria and 13C‐enriched with increasing relative abundance of prostrate filamentous cyanobacteria. Using isotopic mass balance equations, the relative abundance of the dominant taxa, upright and prostrate filamentous cyanobacteria, small diatoms and others, explained 74% of δ13C variability. This study shows a case where the difference in taxonomic composition is a possible source of the isotopic variability of benthic algae, which is a mixture of taxa with distinct isotopic signatures.
High-Quality Draft Genome Sequences of Two Xanthomonas citri pv. malvacearum Strains
Authors: Cunnac Sébastien , Bolot Stéphanie , Forero Serna Natalia , Ortiz Erika , Szurek Boris , Noël Laurent D. , Arlat Matthieu , Jacques Marie-Agnès , Gagnevin Lionel , Carrere Sébastien , Nicole Michel , Koebnik Ralf 
Published: August 2013

ABSTRACT

We report high-quality draft genome sequences of two strains (race 18 and 20) of
Xanthomonas citri
pv. malvacearum, the causal agent of bacterial blight of cotton. Comparative genomics will help to decipher mechanisms provoking disease and triggering defense responses and to develop new molecular tools for epidemiological surveillance.