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‘Death talk’, ‘loss talk’ and identification in the process of ageing
Authors: WEST KAREN , GLYNOS JASON 
Published: October 2014

ABSTRACTIn this paper, we examine the injunction issued by the prominent politician, broadcaster and older people's advocate, Baroness Joan Bakewell, to engage in ‘death talk’. We see positive ethical potential in this injunction, insofar as it serves as a call to confront more directly the prospects of death and dying, thereby releasing creative energies with which to change our outlook on life and ageing more generally. However, when set against a culture that valorises choice, independence and control, the positive ethical potential of such injunctions is invariably thwarted. We illustrate this with reference to one of Bakewell's interventions in a debate on scientific innovation and population ageing. In examining the context of her intervention, we affirm her intuition about its positive ethical potential, but we also point to an ambivalence that accompanies the formulation of the injunction – one that ultimately blunts the force and significance of her intuition. We suggest that Gilleard and Higgs' idea of the third age/fourth age dialectic, combined with the psycho-analytic concepts of fantasy and mourning, allow us to express this intuition better. In particular, we argue that the expression ‘loss talk’ (rather than ‘death talk’) better captures the ethical negotiations that should ultimately underpin the transformation processes associated with ageing, and that our theoretical contextualisation of her remarks can help us see this more clearly. In this view, deteriorations in our physical and mental capacities are best understood as involving changes in how we see ourselves,i.e.in our identifications, and so what is at stake are losses of identity and the conditions under which we can engage in new processes of identification.
Does Disaster Education of Teenagers Translate into Better Survival Knowledge, Knowledge of Skills, and Adaptive Behavioral Change? A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Codreanu Tudor A. , Celenza Antonio , Jacobs Ian 
Published: October 2014

AbstractAn increasing number of people are affected worldwide by the effects of disasters, and the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) has recognized the need for a radical paradigm shift in the preparedness and combat of the effects of disasters through the implementation of specific actions. At the governmental level, these actions translate into disaster and risk reduction education and activities at school. Fifteen years after the UNISDR declaration, there is a need to know if the current methods of disaster education of the teenage population enhance their knowledge, knowledge of skills in disasters, and whether there is a behavioral change which would improve their chances for survival post disaster. This multidisciplinary systematic literature review showed that the published evidence regarding enhancing the disaster-related knowledge of teenagers and the related problem solving skills and behavior is piecemeal in design, approach, and execution in spite of consensus on the detrimental effects on injury rates and survival.There is some evidence that isolated school-based intervention enhances the theoretical disaster knowledge which may also extend to practical skills; however, disaster behavioral change is not forthcoming. It seems that the best results are obtained by combining theoretical and practical activities in school, family, community, and self-education programs.There is a still a pressing need for a concerted educational drive to achieve disaster preparedness behavioral change. School leavers’ lack of knowledge, knowledge of skills, and adaptive behavioral change are detrimental to their chances of survival.CodreanuTA,CelenzaA,JacobsI.Does disaster education of teenagers translate into better survival knowledge, knowledge of skills, and adaptive behavioral change? A systematic literature review.Prehosp Disaster Med.2014;29(6):1-14.
A New Methodology to Analyze Instabilities in SEM Imaging
Authors: Mansilla Catalina , Ocelík Václav , De Hosson Jeff T. M. 
Published: October 2014

AbstractThis paper presents a statistical method to analyze instabilities that can be introduced during imaging in scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The method is based on the correlation of digital images and it can be used at different length scales. It consists of the evaluation of three different approaches with four parameters in total. The methodology is exemplified with a specific case of internal stress measurements where ion milling and SEM imaging are combined with digital image correlation. It is concluded that before these measurements it is important to test the SEM column to ensure the minimization and randomization of the imaging instabilities. The method has been applied onto three different field emission gun SEMs (Philips XL30, Tescan Lyra, FEI Helios 650) that represent three successive generations of SEMs. Important to note that the imaging instability can be quantified and its source can be identified.
The Maximum Separation Cluster Analysis Algorithm for Atom-Probe Tomography: Parameter Determination and Accuracy
Authors: Jägle Eric Aimé , Choi Pyuck-Pa , Raabe Dierk 
Published: October 2014

AbstractAtom-probe tomography is a materials characterization method ideally suited for the investigation of clustering and precipitation phenomena. To distinguish the clusters from the surrounding matrix, the maximum separation algorithm is widely employed. However, the results of the cluster analysis strongly depend on the parameters used in the algorithm and hence, a wrong choice of parameters leads to erroneous results, e.g., for the cluster number density, concentration, and size. Here, a new method to determine the optimum value of the parameterdmaxis proposed, which relies only on information contained in the measured atom-probe data set. Atom-probe simulations are employed to verify the method and to determine the sensitivity of the maximum separation algorithm to other input parameters. In addition, simulations are used to assess the accuracy of cluster analysis in the presence of trajectory aberrations caused by the local magnification effect. In the case of Cu-rich precipitates (Cu concentration 40–60 at% and radius 0.25–1.0 nm) in a bcc Fe–Si–Cu matrix, it is shown that the error in concentration is below 10 at% and the error in radius is <0.15 nm for all simulated conditions, provided that the correct value fordmax, as determined with the newly proposed method, is employed.
Patterns of Representation in WTO Committee Chairs, 1995–2012
Authors: JONES KENT , GAI YUNWEI 
Published: October 2014

AbstractThis paper sets out to examine the pattern of WTO committee chair appointments by nationality since the WTO's founding in 1995. Chairs of the General Council (GC), subsidiary and negotiating committees play important roles in the outcome of trade negotiations and in administrative and implementation issues in Geneva. The GC selects most committee chairs, and must consider the balance of member representation and the quality of the candidates in its choices. Regression results indicate that the selection of a chair by nationality generally reflects the country's mission size in Geneva, the country's years of experience as a WTO member, and its economic interests in trade. The experience of individuals and continuity in committee leadership also appear to play important roles. Among developing countries, emerging markets (EMs) tend to have the largest proportional representation. The GC thus appears to follow a human capital model of chair selection, geographical constraints and especially development status balance considerations. Continued investments among all WTO members, but especially EM and other developing countries, in WTO representation and leadership capacity will be required in order to promote multilateral trade liberalization in the future.
Genome-wide association study of breast cancer in Latinas identifies novel protective variants on 6q25
Authors: Fejerman Laura , Ahmadiyeh Nasim , Hu Donglei , Huntsman Scott , Beckman Kenneth B. , Caswell Jennifer L. , Tsung Karen , John Esther M. , Torres-Mejia Gabriela , Carvajal-Carmona Luis , Echeverry María Magdalena , Tuazon Anna Marie D. , Ramirez Carolina ,   COLUMBUS Consortium, Carvajal-Carmona Luis , Echeverry María Magdalena , Bohórquez Mabel Elena , Prieto Rodrigo , Criollo Ángel , Ramírez Carolina , Estrada Ana Patricia , Suáres John Jairo , Mateus Gilbert , Castro Jorge Mario , Sánchez Yesid , Murillo Raúl , Lucia Serrano Martha , Sanabria Carolina , Olaya Justo Germán , Bolaños Fernando , Vélez Alejandro , Carmona Jenny Andrea , Vélez Alejandro , Rodríguez Nancy Guerrero , Serón Sousa Cristina , Mendez Cesar Eduardo Alvarez , Galviz Ana Isabel Orduz , Gignoux Christopher R. , Eng Celeste , Gonzalez-Burchard Esteban , Henderson Brian , Marchand Loic Le , Kooperberg Charles , Hou Lifang , Agalliu Ilir , Kraft Peter , Lindström Sara , Perez-Stable Eliseo J. , Haiman Christopher A. , Ziv Elad 
Published: October 2014

AbstractThe genetic contributions to breast cancer development among Latinas are not well understood. Here we carry out a genome-wide association study of breast cancer in Latinas and identify a genome-wide significant risk variant, located 5′ of the Estrogen Receptor 1 gene (ESR1; 6q25 region). The minor allele for this variant is strongly protective (rs140068132: odds ratio (OR) 0.60, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.53–0.67, P=9 × 10−18), originates from Indigenous Americans and is uncorrelated with previously reported risk variants at 6q25. The association is stronger for oestrogen receptor-negative disease (OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.21–0.54) than oestrogen receptor-positive disease (OR 0.63, 95% CI 0.49–0.80; P heterogeneity=0.01) and is also associated with mammographic breast density, a strong risk factor for breast cancer (P=0.001). rs140068132 is located within several transcription factor-binding sites and electrophoretic mobility shift assays with MCF-7 nuclear protein demonstrate differential binding of the G/A alleles at this locus. These results highlight the importance of conducting research in diverse populations.
Vertical silicon nanowire array‐patterned microcantilever resonators for enhanced detection of cigarette smoke aerosols
Authors: Wasisto Hutomo Suryo , Merzsch Stephan , Steib Frederik , Waag Andreas , Peiner Erwin 
Published: October 2014

The fabrication and use of silicon nanowire (SiNW) array‐patterned microcantilever sensors for enhancing aerosol mass detection are described. Surface modification of the cantilever is performed selectively by combining the processes of nanoimprint lithography, photolithography and inductively coupled plasma cryogenic reactive ion etching. Cylindrical wire structures of 300 nm diameter with aspect ratios of 3–7 can be realised for the current SiNWs, which can be altered depending on the nanoimprint stamp size and etching recipe. Owing to the rise in the collection surface area of the sensor provided by vertical SiNWs, an increase of aerosol sampling efficiency can be obtained during cigarette smoke exposure, which is a factor of 1.5 higher than that of a corresponding plain cantilever. This proposed structure is intended to be used as a sensor module of a personal aerosol mass detector.
A process improvement approach based on the Value Stream Mapping and the Theory of Constraints Thinking Process
Authors: Pereira Librelato Tatiane , Pacheco Lacerda Daniel , Henrique Rodrigues Luís , Rafael Veit Douglas 
Published: October 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to present a case of integration between the processes modeling by using the Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and the Thinking Process of the Theory of Constraints (TP-TOC) through the analysis of productive processes of an organization, indicating the complementary aspects between them and their benefits to the organization.Design/methodology/approach– The paper uses a company of the Brazilian automotive industry as the administering site. The research began by identifying the organization's processes and choice of a family of products to model according to the VSM approach. The integrated view between the losses in the process (VSM) and the unwanted effects of the adding value process were analyzed by using the Current Reality Tree. After the analysis, different improvement procedures are proposed based on the lean principles. Finally, a work plan is presented based on the previous steps aiming to achieve the proposed future state.Findings– The analysis of this case helps to understand and identify the causes of the current problems in the processes studied, providing an integrated view between the losses in the process and the prioritization of steps for the elimination of such losses. The approach in its initial administration was robust and the solution steps were promising. By integrating these approaches, it was possible to verify improvement opportunities by identifying the losses and the basic causes that sustain the unwanted effects in the processes at the same time.Originality/value– The study proposes an approach that enables a systematic and systemic analysis of the processes at organizations through the combined use of process modeling through the VSM and TP-TOC. Simultaneously, the losses in the processes and the unwanted effects are identified. Thus, through the construction of an effect-cause-effect robust logic, both losses in particular and the unwanted effects in general can be prioritized in order to maximize the improvement efforts in the processes.
Ocean World Water Park: destination marketing challenge
Authors: Dhall Punyaslok , Mukherjee Jaydeep , Guin Kalyan K. 
Published: October 2014

Subject area
Marketing.

Study level/applicability
The case should ideally be discussed in an advanced second year MBA course or towards the end of a first year course where the students are already exposed to the basics of marketing. The case works well in courses on destination marketing, strategic marketing, campaign management, entrepreneurship. It also works well with executives, the case discussion affording the instructor an opportunity to illuminate the complexity of designing and implementing marketing strategy.

Case overview
Two young MBAs, each with a marketing specialization working in a bank, left their jobs and started their own company by buying a rubber plantation business from another businessman. The businessman was one of the co-owners of the “Ocean World Water Park” theme park (amusement park) close to Bhubaneswar-Cuttack twin city. The amusement park had good potential as it was located in an area with exponential growth of young executives having high disposable incomes. But the business performed poorly because of management ineffectiveness. The case explores the possibility of a turnaround.

Expected learning outcomes
The case: sensitizes students about the commercial implications of their marketing decisions by giving them adequate data to work on evaluating the revenue and profit impact of marketing initiatives on business; and helps them to understand that promotional variables are not independent in nature and hence separating the impact of one promotion when a large number of initiatives are operational, is not very dependable. Though the case provides a particular way of attempting to solve the problem, it does not lead to unique solutions.

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Anand Automotive Limited: leadership development process for creating strategic impact
Authors: Jha Sumi , Bhattacharyya Som Sekhar 
Published: October 2014

Subject area
Leadership development for strategic impact in high growth export driven organization.

Study level/applicability
The case is suitable for second and final year students of a two year post graduate management programme (Master's level) on the following courses: leadership – on development of organization wide leadership processes; talent management – for identifying, nurturing and retaining talent in an organization and for developing leadership capabilities in managers; and strategic human resources (HR) – regarding building leadership development and talent management initiatives for creating a strategic level impact in the organization and its joint ventures.

Case overview
In about 45 years since its inception Anand Automotive Limited (AAL) has established itself as one of the premium firms in auto ancillary manufacturing and export. This case demonstrates how AAL built its leadership development programme. Further, the case elaborates on the coach/coachee mentorship programme at AAL. The case further explores the various initiatives under the broad umbrella of the Anand Leadership Development Programme (ALDP). The ALDP process has been woven into the fabric of HR practices of the organization. AAL sales turnover was USD1.2 billion in 2012 and it has a goal to achieve a turnover of USD2 billion by 2015. Mr K.C. Bhullar, the group head HR, had to plan an HR system which will embed leadership in the tapestry of AAL as an organization. The amalgamation of ALDP in AAL has to be disseminated across all levels at the 19 plants spread across different locations in India. The ALDP is expected to sprout a large number of leaders in AAL who can usher in an extremely quality focused and conscious organization. Such leaders would in their day-to-day demonstration of leadership at AAL help AAL to become an excellent manufacturing organization. This would help AAL to have a leadership position in the global automobile market. ALDP is also expected to create a band of leaders who would help the organization from very senior level strategic management positions and play leadership roles in its joint ventures.

Expected learning outcomes
This case can help students to understand how HR practices integrate leadership development programme for the strategic gains of an organization. Students would also understand the role of mentorship in coach/coachee processes.

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Transcribe and Tally: jugaad in action
Authors: Malik Ashish 
Published: October 2014

Subject area
Human resource development/management and change management, leadership, entrepreneurial development and indigenous innovation.

Study level/applicability
The case is suitable for final year undergraduate human resource development/management, change management, indigenous innovation, or specialist HRM Master's program (strategic HRM/HRD) students.

Case overview
The case study highlights the challenges of managing change and growth in India's dynamic business process outsourcing sector. The choice of a small organisation brings to the fore the impact of the strategic decisions owners of capital place on managers as they address issues of sustained growth to support short-term expectations of shareholders. The case highlights India's indigenous approach to frugal innovation or jugaad (finding a creative and improvised work around); how a group of managers consistently reinvented the business model and human resource management practices to stay afloat and meet shareholder expectations.

Expected learning outcomes
Depending on the teaching programme and the emphasis of this case in the class, one or more of the following learning outcomes (LO) can be achieved from this case study. These LO have been developed using Bloom's taxonomy and they progressively move from simple to complex LO. Following the case analysis, students should be able to: discuss the key challenges faced by Transcribe and Tally (T&T); identify and analyse the various influences of internal and external factors on training provision; understand the importance of an external network of service provision and identify the key training and organisational capabilities; analyse the dynamic interactions between the various factors and training provision; analyse the relationship between T&T's competitive strategy and its strategic choices (make versus buy) towards investing in training; evaluate the role of training in developing organisational capabilities; and strategize a way forward for Roy Thakur.

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Quantifying complexity in translational research: an integrated approach
Authors: A. Munoz David , Black Nembhard Harriet , L. Kraschnewski Jennifer 
Published: October 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to quantify complexity in translational research. The impact of major operational steps and technical requirements is calculated with respect to their ability to accelerate moving new discoveries into clinical practice.Design/methodology/approach– A three-phase integrated quality function deployment (QFD) and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method was used to quantify complexity in translational research. A case study in obesity was used to usability.Findings– Generally, the evidence generated was valuable for understanding various components in translational research. Particularly, the authors found that collaboration networks, multidisciplinary team capacity and community engagement are crucial for translating new discoveries into practice.Research limitations/implications– As the method is mainly based on subjective opinion, some argue that the results may be biased. However, a consistency ratio is calculated and used as a guide to subjectivity. Alternatively, a larger sample may be incorporated to reduce bias.Practical implications– The integrated QFD-AHP framework provides evidence that could be helpful to generate agreement, develop guidelines, allocate resources wisely, identify benchmarks and enhance collaboration among similar projects.Originality/value– Current conceptual models in translational research provide little or no clue to assess complexity. The proposed method aimed to fill this gap. Additionally, the literature review includes various features that have not been explored in translational research.