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Activist manager
Authors: Bruce Kyle 
Published: May 2015

Purpose– This paper aims to identify and fill a gap in the knowledge of the contribution of Henry S. Dennison toward management and organization studies and problematize the assumptions underlying the mainstream understanding of scientific management and human relations.Design/methodology/approach– Primary sources are in the guise of archival papers, as well as published journal articles, books and book chapters; secondary sources in the guise of material about Dennison, as well as interviews with family and friends.Findings– The paper concludes that Dennison made an original and enduring contribution to management theory including, but not isolated to, personnel management, organizational behavior and corporate governance that influenced key thinkers of his times.Practical implications– Dennison was a practicing manager – in fact, he was the president of (what was) his family company which operates today as Avery Dennison – but he still found the time and energy for active public service and to peripatetically articulate his management “praxis”. The paper reveals that much of Dennison’s thoughts and deeds have much relevance today. Among other issues, in his concern with reducing labor turnover and unemployment, in devising and implementing effective personnel management and in his pioneering work on human motivation, group dynamics, goal congruence, worker empowerment and executive compensation, issues of profound importance to business leaders today can be found.Originality/value– To date, only piecemeal attempts have been made to chronicle Dennison’s contributions to management and organization theory, but these have been scattered across the social sciences. There has been neither any systematic, consolidated synthesis of his contributions to management and organization studies nor of his impact on the thinking of key thinkers of his times.
An evaluation of transfusion of TQM-TPM implementation initiative in an Indian manufacturing industry
Authors: Singh Kanwarpreet , Ahuja Inderpreet Singh 
Published: May 2015

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to include investigations of current status of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) implementation initiatives as well as benefits attained through synergetic TQM-TPM implementation in the manufacturing organization to assess roadmap followed by Indian manufacturing entrepreneur toward affecting manufacturing performance enhancements.

Design/methodology/approach
– The study has been carried out in the large scale manufacturing organization in the country that have implemented or are in the process of implementing TPM alone and TQM-TPM both. The study emphasizes upon comparing of business performance enhancements accrued through these quality improvement approaches.

Findings
– The study revealed that Transfusion of TQM-TPM initiatives can significantly contribute toward the better improvement of manufacturing performance in the organization, rather than TPM alone initiatives, also leading toward realization of core competencies for meeting global challenges.

Research limitations/implications
– The study is conducted to develop an understanding of contributions of TQM and TPM initiatives in Indian manufacturing industry. The present study endeavors to investigate the effect of an aggressive TQM-TPM implementation plan for strategically meeting global challenges and competition.

Originality/value
– The study highlights the contributions made by holistic TQM-TPM implementation in an Indian manufacturing enterprise.
Impact of Switching From Darbepoetin Alfa to Epoetin Beta Pegol on Iron Utilization and Blood Pressure in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Authors: Washida Naoki , Inoue Shuji , Kasai Takahiro , Shinozuka Keisuke , Hosoya Koji , Morimoto Kohkichi , Wakino Shu , Hayashi Koichi , Itoh Hiroshi 
Published: May 2015

AbstractNew erythropoiesis‐stimulating agents with a longer half‐life have been developed for the treatment of anemia in patients with end‐stage renal disease. This study evaluated the efficacy of darbepoetin alfa (DA) and long‐acting epoetin beta pegol (continuous erythropoietin receptor activator, CERA) in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD). Twenty‐nine patients who had undergone PD for at least 6 months and were iron replacement‐naïve and negative for inflammatory parameters were enrolled. Hemoglobin (Hgb) levels and blood pressure were evaluated before and after switching from DA to CERA. Percent transferrin saturation (TSAT), serum ferritin levels and blood pressure were also assessed. Twenty‐eight patients were subject to the analysis, excluding one patient with a decrease in Hgb by ≥10%. Switching from DA to CERA did not alter Hgb levels. The doses of DA and CERA after 12 month treatment of each agent were 118.48 ± 79.63 and 89.88 ± 47.50 μg/4 weeks, respectively (conversion ratio, 1:0.76). The CERA dose administered during the final 6 months was abated, compared with that given during the initial 6 months (P = 0.035). The frequency of CERA injection over a 12‐month period was less than that of DA (10.0 ± 3.0 vs. 16.4 ± 5.0, P < 0.01). The conversion from DA to CERA did not alter TSAT, but decreased serum ferritin levels (from 202.69 ± 132.57 to 150.15 ± 110.07 ng/mL, P = 0.012) and systolic blood pressure (from 133.8 ± 17.3 to 129.5 ± 11.3 mm Hg, P = 0.024). In PD patients, lower doses and less frequent injection of CERA are sufficient to maintain Hgb at levels similar to those achieved by DA therapy, with improved iron utilization and reduced blood pressure.
Comparison of Indirect Nursing Interventions Performed by Korean and U.S. Nurses Using the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) System
Authors: Lee Eunjoo , Park Hyejin 
Published: May 2015

PurposeThe purposes of this study were to identify frequency and time spent performing indirect nursing interventions by Korean nurses, and to compare the time spent on indirect nursing interventions with estimates of time spent by U.S. nurses.MethodsData were collected from 721 registered nurses working in eight hospitals in Korea. U.S. data were obtained from the fifth edition of the Nursing Interventions Classification published in 2008.ResultsKorean nurses took more time with 4 interventions, and U.S. nurses took more time with 13.ConclusionsIn general, Korean nurses spent less time performing indirect interventions than did U.S. nurses.ImplicationInformation from this study will help nurse administrators in their decision‐making processes regarding managing units and staffing.
Net share issues and the cross‐section of equity returns under a dividend imputation tax system
Authors: Melia Adrian , Docherty Paul , Easton Steve 
Published: May 2015

AbstractDespite considerable empirical evidence reporting a negative relationship between net share issuance and subsequent returns, it remains unresolved whether this anomaly is explained by risk or investor irrationality. This study examines the net share issuance anomaly using seasoned equity offerings before and after the introduction of an imputation tax system. We report robust evidence of a negative relationship between net share issuance and returns post‐imputation, but no relationship pre‐imputation. Our results provide evidence to support the international pervasiveness of the net share issuance anomaly, but more importantly suggest that this anomaly may be explained by risk.
Earnings benchmark hierarchy
Authors: Carvajal Mariela , Coulton Jeffrey J. , Jackson Andrew B. 
Published: May 2015

AbstractWe examine the hierarchy of earnings benchmarks in Australia. Our results demonstrate a disconnect between the actions managers appear to take and the market reaction to firms exceeding or just missing earnings benchmarks. The actions of managers appear consistent with them acting in a manner to avoid making losses and earnings decreases. On the other hand, the market reacts in a manner where the analysts’ earnings forecast is at the top of the earnings benchmark hierarchy. However, for firms without analyst coverage, the reporting of positive earnings is the predominant earnings benchmark.
Impact of the global financial crisis on Islamic and conventional stocks and bonds
Authors: Akhtar Shumi , Jahromi Maria 
Published: May 2015

AbstractThis study explores the impact of the global financial crisis (GFC) on Islamic and conventional stock and bond indices in 11 Islamic and eight non‐Islamic countries. We find that there are benefits of Islamic stocks during the GFC, particularly during the early stage of the crisis because Islamic institutions are prohibited from holding sub‐prime mortgage securities and derivatives. The strongest benefits of Islamic stocks are in the UK and USA. We conclude that there are benefits of risk reduction and stability for Islamic stocks during a financial crisis, although not necessarily during a global recession.
Tailored to the extremes: Quantile regression for index‐based insurance contract design
Authors: Conradt Sarah , Finger Robert , Bokusheva Raushan 
Published: May 2015

AbstractA new approach for weather index‐based insurance design based on Quantile Regression (QR) to condition the yield‐index dependency is developed and compared to standard regression technique. Three conceptual different risk measures, i.e., Expected Utility, Expected Shortfall and a Spectral Risk Measure, are used to evaluate the risk reducing properties of these contracts. Our findings show that QR is much more powerful in establishing the yield‐index dependency and lead for all risk measures to a higher risk reduction than the standard technique ordinary least squares (OLS). Thus, QR leads to a more efficient contract design, which is beneficial for both, the insurer (smaller remaining risk) and the insured (higher demand and willingness to pay). Our empirical application is based on a 31 years long time series of wheat yield data from Northern Kazakhstan.
‘You never leave work when you live on a cattle property’: Special problems for rural property owners who have to relocate for specialist treatment
Authors: McGrath Pam 
Published: May 2015

AbstractObjectiveThis paper contributes to the literature on relocation for specialist care by providing findings on specific issues impacting on rural farmers and property owners who have to travel to the metropolitan area for specialist care for a haematological malignancy.Design and settingThis paper uses descriptive qualitative research based on 45 interviews with patients with haematology in Queensland. The interviews were audio‐recorded, transcribed verbatim, coded and thematically analysed.ResultsIn addition to issues of distance, farmers and rural property owners who have to relocate for specialist care must deal with problems associated with the lack of opportunity to take absence from the property because of the inescapable pressure of daily farm and property responsibilities and the high cost of, or lack of opportunity to, outsource daily maintenance. Further concerns include the cost of relocation in the context of continuing drought, serious problems sustaining the travel and time away required, and the lack of choice for some but to deal with treatment alone.ConclusionIn recent years there has been considerable progress with regard to overcoming the distance barrier for rural and remote patients with cancer through innovative clinical models using technology and telemedicine. However, there has been limited uptake of such models for patients with haematology. The present findings indicate that from the perspective of rural farmers and property owners there are important reasons why the use of innovative strategies should be fostered and expanded.
Novel scoring system and algorithm for classifying chronic rhinosinusitis: the JESREC Study
Authors: Tokunaga T. , Sakashita M. , Haruna T. , Asaka D. , Takeno S. , Ikeda H. , Nakayama T. , Seki N. , Ito S. , Murata J. , Sakuma Y. , Yoshida N. , Terada T. , Morikura I. , Sakaida H. , Kondo K. , Teraguchi K. , Okano M. , Otori N. , Yoshikawa M. , Hirakawa K. , Haruna S. , Himi T. , Ikeda K. , Ishitoya J. , Iino Y. , Kawata R. , Kawauchi H. , Kobayashi M. , Yamasoba T. , Miwa T. , Urashima M. , Tamari M. , Noguchi E. , Ninomiya T. , Imoto Y. , Morikawa T. , Tomita K. , Takabayashi T. , Fujieda S. 
Published: May 2015

AbstractBackgroundChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) can be classified into CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and CRS without nasal polyps (CRSsNP). CRSwNP displays more intense eosinophilic infiltration and the presence of Th2 cytokines. Mucosal eosinophilia is associated with more severe symptoms and often requires multiple surgeries because of recurrence; however, even in eosinophilic CRS (ECRS), clinical course is variable. In this study, we wanted to set objective clinical criteria for the diagnosis of refractory CRS.MethodsThis was a retrospective study conducted by 15 institutions participating in the Japanese Epidemiological Survey of Refractory Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (JESREC). We evaluated patients with CRS treated with endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), and risk of recurrence was estimated using Cox proportional hazard models. Multiple logistic regression models and receiver operating characteristics curves were constructed to create the diagnostic criterion for ECRS.ResultsWe analyzed 1716 patients treated with ESS. To diagnose ECRS, the JESREC scoring system assessed unilateral or bilateral disease, the presence of nasal polyps, blood eosinophilia, and dominant shadow of ethmoid sinuses in computed tomography (CT) scans. The cutoff value of the score was 11 points (sensitivity: 83%, specificity: 66%). Blood eosinophilia (>5%), ethmoid sinus disease detected by CT scan, bronchial asthma, aspirin, and nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs intolerance were associated significantly with recurrence.ConclusionWe subdivided CRSwNP in non‐ECRS, mild, moderate, and severe ECRS according to our algorithm. This classification was significantly correlated with prognosis. It is notable that this algorithm may give useful information to clinicians in the refractoriness of CRS before ESS or biopsy.
Acute and chronic pseudo‐obstruction: a current update
Authors: Bernardi Maria‐Pia , Warrier Satish , Lynch A. Craig , Heriot Alexander G. 
Published: May 2015

AbstractAcute colonic pseudo‐obstruction (ACPO) and chronic intestinal pseudo‐obstruction (CIPO) are distinct clinical entities in which patients present similarly with symptoms of a mechanical obstruction without an occlusive lesion. Unfortunately, they also share the issues related to a delay in diagnosis, including inappropriate management and poor outcomes. Advancements have been made in our understanding of the aetiologies of both conditions. Several predisposing factors linked to critical illness have been implicated in ACPO. CIPO is a functional motility disorder, historically misdiagnosed, with unnecessary surgery being performed in many patients with dire consequences. This review discusses the pathophysiology, clinical and diagnostic features, and treatment of each. For ACPO, a safer pharmacological approach to treatment is presented in a modified up‐to‐date algorithm. The importance of CIPO as a differential diagnosis when seeing patients with recurrent admissions for abdominal pain and distention is also discussed, as well as specific indications for surgery. While surgery is often a last resort, the role of the surgeon in the management of both ACPO and CIPO cannot be undervalued. By characterizing each condition in a common review, the knowledge gleaned aims to optimize outcomes for these frequently complex patients.
MT95‐4, a fully humanized antibody raised against aminopeptidase N, reduces tumor progression in a mouse model
Authors: Akita Shin , Hattori Noboru , Masuda Takeshi , Horimasu Yasushi , Nakashima Taku , Iwamoto Hiroshi , Fujitaka Kazunori , Miyake Masayuki , Kohno Nobuoki 
Published: May 2015

Aminopeptidase N (APN/CD13) is involved in tumor cell invasion and tumor angiogenesis and is considered a promising therapeutic target in the treatment of cancer. To develop a novel monoclonal antibody‐based cancer therapy targeting APN/CD13, we established a fully humanized anti‐APN/CD13 monoclonal antibody, MT95‐4. In vitro, MT95‐4 inhibited APN/CD13 enzymatic activity on the tumor cell surface and blocked tumor cell invasion. B16 mouse melanoma cells stably expressing human APN/CD13 were also established and were inoculated s.c. or injected i.v. into nude mice. We found that expression of human APN/CD13 in murine melanoma cells increased the size of subcutaneous tumors, extent of lung metastasis and degree of angiogenesis in the subcutaneous tumors; these tumor‐promoting and angiogenesis‐promoting characteristics were reduced by the i.p. administration of MT95‐4. To further verify the specificity of MT95‐4 for neutralization of APN/CD13 activity, MT95‐4 was administered into NOD/SCID mice inoculated s.c. with H1299 or PC14 cells, which exhibit high expression of APN/CD13, or with A549 cells, which exhibit weak expression of APN/CD13. MT95‐4 reduced tumor growth and angiogenesis in mice bearing H1299‐derived and PC14‐derived tumors, but not in mice bearing A549‐derived tumors. These results suggested that the antitumor and anti‐angiogenic effects of MT95‐4 were dependent on APN/CD13 expression in tumor cells. Given that MT95‐4 is the first fully humanized monoclonal antibody against APN/CD13, MT95‐4 should be recognized as a promising candidate for monoclonal antibody therapy against tumors expressing APN/CD13.
Straight to flexible sigmoidoscopy: rationalization of 2‐week wait referrals in suspected colorectal cancer
Authors: Couch D. G. , Murphy J. H. , Boyle K. M. , Hemingway D. M. 
Published: May 2015

AbstractAimThe 2‐week wait pathway was designed to decrease the time from presentation to primary care of patients with ‘red flag’ symptoms of suspected cancer for review by a specialist for the diagnosis or exclusion of cancer. In our tertiary referral centre we have found that 968 colonoscopies per year are required to satisfy the demand for the 2‐week wait, leading to limited colonoscopy availability for other services. We sought to determine the yield of colorectal cancer found at colonoscopy referred via the 2‐week wait and referenced to the original red flag symptoms. This was in order to select the most efficacious alternative primary investigation based upon presenting symptoms.MethodElectronic records were retrospectively analysed. All patients who went through the 2‐week wait for suspicion of colorectal cancer in 2013 and were found to have colorectal cancer on colonoscopy were included. Patients not undergoing colonoscopy as the first investigation were excluded. The splenic flexure was deemed to be within the range of a flexible sigmoidoscope.ResultsIn all, 2950 referrals were made. 968 colonoscopies were performed as the primary investigation of which 35 were found to have colorectal cancer. No patients referred with rectal bleeding and another symptom had a tumour more proximal to the range of flexible sigmoidoscopy. 80% of tumours proximal to the splenic flexure were suitable for CT diagnosis alone.ConclusionOur data support the use of flexible sigmoidoscopy alone as an initial investigation for patients presenting with rectal bleeding with or without additional colorectal symptoms. Patients with anaemia (without bleeding) or change in bowel habit (without bleeding) may be investigated with CT colonography alone; colonoscopy may then be used selectively prior to surgery.
Cross‐Linguistic Differences in Processing Double‐Embedded Relative Clauses: Working‐Memory Constraints or Language Statistics?
Authors: Frank Stefan L. , Trompenaars Thijs , Vasishth Shravan 
Published: May 2015

AbstractAn English double‐embedded relative clause from which the middle verb is omitted can often be processed more easily than its grammatical counterpart, a phenomenon known as the grammaticality illusion. This effect has been found to be reversed in German, suggesting that the illusion is language specific rather than a consequence of universal working memory constraints. We present results from three self‐paced reading experiments which show that Dutch native speakers also do not show the grammaticality illusion in Dutch, whereas both German and Dutch native speakers do show the illusion when reading English sentences. These findings provide evidence against working memory constraints as an explanation for the observed effect in English. We propose an alternative account based on the statistical patterns of the languages involved. In support of this alternative, a single recurrent neural network model that is trained on both Dutch and English sentences is shown to predict the cross‐linguistic difference in the grammaticality effect.
Enhanced fitness and renal function in Type 2 diabetes
Authors: Nylen E. S. , Gandhi S. M. , Kheirbek R. , Kokkinos P. 
Published: May 2015

AbstractAimsTo investigate the renal effects of fitness in people with diabetes with mild renal dysfunction.MethodsThe effect of a 12‐week exercise programme on estimated GFR in 128 people with diabetes was evaluated.ResultsAll cardiometabolic variables improved after 12 weeks of supervised exercise. Although there was a modest 3.9% increase in estimated GFR from baseline in the 128 people who completed the study, those with baseline chronic kidney disease stages 2 and 3 were found to have significant (6 and 12%, respectively; p < 0.01) improvements in post‐exercise estimated GFR. Moreover, 42% of the people with chronic kidney disease stage 3 improved to chronic kidney disease stage 2 after the intervention.ConclusionShort‐term exercise improves renal function in those with more moderate baseline chronic kidney disease. Thus, renal function appears to be responsive to enhanced physical fitness. Being a strong and modifiable risk factor, enhanced fitness should be considered a non‐pharmacological adjunct in the management of diabetic kidney disease.
Does Agricultural Growth Cause Manufacturing Growth?
Authors: Shifa Abdulaziz B. 
Published: May 2015

The role of agricultural development for industrialization is central to several theories of economic development and policy. However, empirically assessing the impact of agricultural growth on manufacturing growth is challenging because of endogeneity concerns. To address the identification challenge, I use random weather variations to instrument agricultural growth. The instrumental variable estimations show that agricultural growth has a significant positive impact on manufacturing growth. I discuss the empirical implications for efficiency of the manufacturing sector and the role of agriculture in Africa's industrialization.
Review of current concepts of revascularization/revitalization
Authors: Bezgin Tuğba , Sönmez Hayriye 
Published: May 2015

AbstractThis review focuses on the current concepts on revascularization/revitalization therapy. Revascularization/revitalization procedures performed under current protocols have reportedly achieved successful clinical and radiographical outcomes for immature permanent teeth with non‐vital pulps; however, randomized prospective studies are needed to develop evidence‐based methodologies for regenerative endodontic treatment.