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Cultural value, perceived value, and consumer decision‐making style in China
Authors: Sun Chuan , Su Song , Huang Jinsong 
Published: September 2013

PurposePrevious research has generally assumed that a homogeneous cultural value exists within a given country. This research aims to identify the regional differences in cultural value based on an urbanization dimension in China, which generate diversity with regard to perceived value and consumer decision‐making styles.Design/methodology/approachA large‐scale questionnaire was administered to freshmen from major colleges and universities across China to measure cultural value, perceived value, and consumer decision‐making style. The data were analyzed with a multi‐group structural equation model and a stepwise discrimination test.FindingsResults demonstrated significant differences in cultural value, perceived value and consumer decision‐making style among regions with different degrees of urbanization and revealed antecedents and formation of the mechanism of decision‐making style.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should explore more antecedents that influence consumer decision‐making styles and other market dimensions other than urbanization.Practical implicationsThe research might provide prominent guidelines for marketers to understand Chinese consumers. Specifically, in regions with different degrees of urbanization, marketers should develop differential strategies to exploit the market given the distinctions in cultural value, perceived value and consumer decision‐making styles.Originality/valueThis study is the first to build a theoretical relational model of cultural value, perceived value and consumer decision‐making styles. And this model revealed the antecedents and formation of the mechanism of decision‐making style.
Got the MEMO? Management education is moving on
Authors: Marques Joan 
Published: September 2013

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to present the author's findings from eight conferences, organized over the course of four years by two major management education organizations in the USA, and pertaining to the trend of management education.Design/methodology/approachThis paper offers a constructive critical review of the trend of management education, and the need for greater interaction and more hands‐on approaches, against the reality of adhering to requirements of accrediting bodies.FindingsThe trend toward more interaction and a broader variety, as well as greater inclusion of art and other areas in management education is unstoppable. The growing interest in workshop submissions and attendance at major conferences is proof of that. However, it may take a while before all stakeholders will support this reality optimally.Practical implicationsManagement educators may get encouraged to explore alternative ways of engaging their students, and seek outlets to share these new findings on a larger scale. The fact that academic publishers also seem to follow the trend of deviating from strong theoretical foci could be considered hopeful.Social implicationsManagement educators may get encouraged to explore alternative ways of engaging their students, and seek outlets to share these new findings on a larger scale. The fact that academic publishers also seem to follow the trend of deviating from strong theoretical foci could be considered hopeful.Originality/valueThis article presents comparative data of two major conferences, which are highly popular within the world of management education, but have never been placed alongside one another as such. Furthermore, the article reveals a trend that has thus far only been discussed as an experience‐ based or research‐based one, but was not yet brought within the scope of its implementation on globally attended forums as the ones discussed in this article.
A plea for systemic change in education
Authors: Gilbert Michael 
Published: September 2013

PurposeColumbus set out to prove the world was round. Today, Thomas Friedman posits the “world is flat.” The reversion reflects the complexity of today's world and an interdependent global economy. That complexity also relates to how we educate the citizens of tomorrow. The purpose of this commentary is to explore what is, what works, and what possibilities exist to address the complexities that surround education ‐ complexities of learning, complexities of educational systems, and complexities of determining positive outcomes of educational efforts. Related discussion includes comparing different educational systems from different countries and cultures.Design/methodology/approachThe impetus for these perceptions arose from many years of professional practice and observation, most recently piqued by Glass's polemic, Fertilizers, Pills, and Magnetic Strips. Integral to the commentary is an overlay of the educational landscape in the USA.FindingsThe essay includes suggestions for change – adapting delivery styles, using more of what we know about learning and learners, and some jabs at holding too fast to tradition. Included are a suggestion to break away from the stale approaches that may not work anymore and an examination/re‐examination of some things that might yield salutary results – continuous progress, differentiated staffing, and matching teaching styles with learning preferences and motivational needs. (Also appended is a selected annotated bibliography of other perspectives and ideas.)Originality/valueThe urgency of examining what works and what is worth keeping must be balanced with considering the landscape of the educational environment. This essay is a gentle prodding to do just that, taken from the author's 45 years as a professional educator.
Marketing the adventure: utilizing the aspects of risk/fear/thrill to target the youth traveller segment
Authors: Schlegelmilch Fabian , Ollenburg Claudia 
Published: September 2013

PurposeThis research aims to investigate the importance of emotional appeals like risk/fear/thrill as main motivation to take part in adventure activities, and their possible utilisation in viral marketing.Design/methodology/approachQuantitative and qualitative research methods have been applied.FindingsThe results confirm that facing fear or challenge, leading to being intrinsically rewarded, is a main motivator. However, the aspect of fun is still fundamentally important to each activity. The youth traveller market is generally extremely responsive to viral marketing, which (through wording and visuals) creates an image of a “life‐changing experience”, “thrilling adventure”, and similar.Originality/valueAdventure tourism continues to be a fast growing and popular form of tourism. Marketing the adventure, however, can present a challenge to small businesses with a limited budget. Viral marketing may present a cost‐effective opportunity to reach the youth traveller segment. This research investigates importance of emotional appeals like risk/fear/thrill as main motivation to take part in adventure activities, and their possible utilisation in viral marketing.
Slow food events as a high yield strategy for rural tourism destinations
Authors: Folorunso Adeyinka‐Ojo Samuel , Khoo‐Lattimore Catheryn 
Published: September 2013

PurposeFor years, the community in Bario has chosen to organize a slow food and cultural festival annually to draw tourists to Bario. The aim of this paper is to explore the staging of slow food events as a high‐yield strategy for rural tourism destinations and how they can be used to move a destination up the value chain in responsible rural tourism practices.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted an interpretative approach. Participant observation and 15 in‐depth interviews with local and foreign tourists were conducted to elicit responses before, during and after the event. In addition, photography and videography were also employed.FindingsFindings revealed that the event was seen by many as a catalyst for the provision and development of infrastructural development. More importantly, 67 percent of the foreign tourists interviewed state that the price of goods and services at the event are reasonable and affordable, given the unique cultural experience during the festival in Bario. These findings imply that such an event has potential in generating higher yield for a rural destination. However, findings also show that the event could be better marketed and managed.Originality/valueA significant contribution of this study is its exploration of the use of slow food events in a rural destination as a strategy in generating high yield for a rural tourism destination.
Determining the wildlife value orientation (WVO): a case study of lower Kinabatangan, Sabah
Authors: King Natalie , Nair Vikneswaran 
Published: September 2013

PurposeThe aim of this article is to explore wildlife value orientation (WVO) beliefs of community members involved in the Miso Walai Homestay program in Lower Kinabatangan, Sabah.Design/methodology/approachThe researcher utilized the qualitative method of thematic analysis and the sampling technique of purposive/judgemental method which reached saturation point at 16 respondents, who were all local community employees of the Miso Walai Homestay program. A total of 13 semi‐structured questions were posed to all interviewees in their native Bahasa Melayu language or English.FindingsInterviewees expressed preference for viewing wild species not in enclosed structures but in their natural habitat. This was also the view of tourists in the homestay program. This community recognizes that community‐based ecotourism can be a means of habitat protection and income for both wildlife protection and the local community.Originality/valueThis case study may not only contribute to an increased satisfaction level of tourists with the overall experience, but also to the attraction of new tourists, searching for a participatory role by simply choosing a homestay accommodation or physically contributing to conservation activities.
Conclusions: contemporary responsible rural tourism innovations
Authors: Nair Vikneswaran , Hussain Kashif 
Published: September 2013

PurposeThe main aim of this paper is to critically review the contribution made by this theme issue to the literature by examining contemporary innovations that are emerging and enhancing responsible rural tourism practices in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachBased on the theme issue, a critical content analysis of the papers selected for the issue was undertaken.FindingsThe summary paper generally highlights all emerging and innovative approaches from various case studies in rural tourism destinations in Malaysia.Research limitations/implicationsThe complex and dynamic realities of rural tourism are both a challenge and an opportunity for responsible governance of rural tourism destinations.Originality/valueThe current theme issue explores emerging models from stakeholders' perspectives to enhance the concept of rural tourism sustainability in the context of the economy, social and environment.
Conceptual differences between adolescent and adult impulse buyers
Authors: Brici Natalie , Hodkinson Chris , Sullivan‐Mort Gillian 
Published: September 2013

PurposeThere have been recent calls for research into the impulse shopping behaviours of adolescent consumers – an important topic because adolescents are: an increasingly important market segment; a segment which has recently been empowered by the availability of easy credit; and which is increasingly targeted by strategic marketing collateral. This paper responds to the call by aiming to focus on the impulse shopping behaviours of adolescents.Design/methodology/approachThe research is qualitative in nature and utilises lengthy mini focus group interviews of both adolescent and adult consumer shoppers. The verbatim transcriptions are then subjected to both manual and automated textual analysis to derive conceptual and thematic maps of each group's discussions in relation to impulse shopping.FindingsConsistent with recent neuropsychological literature on adolescents, the findings show clear differences between adolescents and adults in relation to impulse shopping. Significant differences were found in the areas of antecedent moods, shopping purpose, and the range of perceived constraints which may moderate impulse shopping behaviour. The research also shows that impulse buying among adolescents is a behaviour which is undertaken often in response to stress and/or a need for mood amelioration and further that their conceptualisation of impulse shopping is only distantly related to a deficient set of perceived constraints when compared to adult shoppers.Practical implicationsThis improved understanding of the bases of adolescent impulse shopping will assist in the design of educational programs to reduce the frequency of adolescent financial problems.Social implicationsThere may be a reduction in the number of adolescents facing resultant financial hardship.Originality/valueThis is the first such study which reports the belief structures of adolescent impulse shoppers versus adults.
Strategic Bundling of Development Policies with Adaptation: An Examination of Delhi's Climate Change Action Plan
Authors: Aggarwal Rimjhim M. 
Published: September 2013

AbstractA growing number of cities in the global South are taking proactive action on climate change. Their plans provide insights into the potential for strategically bundling long‐term development policymaking with the climate agenda. In this article I study the case of Delhi, the first city in India to adopt a climate change action plan. Drawing on the literature on urban ecological security, I examine: (1) the adaptation challenges that Delhi faces; (2) the multiple motivations that underlie early action; (3) the key actors, strategies, and associated action domains outlined in the plan; and (4) the extent to which the plan seeks to bring about systemic change. Proactive action at the city level serves multiple strategic goals. Delhi's case is significant in illustrating how it has leveraged emergent opportunities to advance its short‐term development agenda, given the tight fiscal constraints and governance challenges it faces. The plan has been strategically formulated to enhance competiveness, facilitate image‐building, garner support for pet projects and access alternative sources of funding. But the short‐term orientation of the plan and its limited mechanisms for citizen engagement have severely restrained its capacity to address underlying social vulnerabilities or bring about transformative change.
Cities and Climate Change Challenges: Institutions, Policy Style and Adaptation Capacity in Bogotá
Authors: Lampis Andrea 
Published: September 2013

AbstractWhile a growing awareness of climate change has marked the institutional agenda at the national level in Colombia, the capital city of Bogotá has not undertaken actions to include adaptation to climate change within its policies so far. Conceptualizing the central role of city‐level institutions in the successful realization of adaptation policies is a straightforward matter. This is not the case for actions and conditions that may foster adaptation capacity according to varying institutional and social geographies. Using secondary data and a selection of interviews with key stakeholders occupying leading planning roles in important departments of the local administration, this article explores why and how a framework based on incentives and obstacles should be complemented by recent developments in the analysis of policy implementation based on the differentiation between political and programmatic success and failure on the basis of existing local policy styles.
Mobile health (mHealth) based medication adherence measurement – a pilot trial using electronic blisters in diabetes patients
Authors: Brath Helmut , Morak Jürgen , Kästenbauer Thomas , Modre‐Osprian Robert , Strohner‐Kästenbauer Hermine , Schwarz Mark , Kort Willem , Schreier Günter 
Published: September 2013

AimsThe aim of the present study was to evaluate a mobile health (mHealth) based remote medication adherence measurement system (mAMS) in elderly patients with increased cardiovascular risk treated for diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension. Cardiovascular risk was defined as the presence of at least two out of the three risk factors: type 2 diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia and hypertension.MethodsFor treatment of diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia and hypertension, four predefined routinely used drugs were selected. Drug adherence was investigated in a controlled randomized doctor blinded study with crossover design. The mAMS was used to measure and improve objectively the adherence by means of closed‐loop interactions.ResultsThe mean age of the 53 patients (30 female) was 69.4 ± 4.8 years. A total of 1654 electronic blisters were handed out. A statistically significant difference (P = 0.04) between the monitoring and the control phase was observed for the diabetes medication only. In a post‐study questionnaire twenty‐nine patients appreciated that their physician knew if and when they had taken their medications and 13 asked for more or automated communication with their physicians. Only one subject withdrew from the study because of technical complexity.ConclusionsThe results indicate that mHealth based adherence management is feasible and well accepted by patients with increased cardiovascular risk. It may help to increase adherence, even in patients with high baseline adherence and, subsequently, lead to improved control of indicators including blood pressure and cholesterol concentrations. Electronic blisters can be used in a multi‐medication regimen but need to be carefully designed for day‐to‐day application.
Tree Species Effects on Soil Properties and Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in East‐central Amazonia: Comparison between Monoculture and Diverse Forest
Authors: van Haren Joost , de Oliveira Raimundo Cosme , Beldini Patrick Troy , de Camargo Plinio Barbosa , Keller Michael , Saleska Scott 
Published: September 2013

AbstractTropical plantations are considered a viable option to sequester carbon on abandoned agricultural lands, but implications of tree species selection for overall greenhouse gas budgets on plantations have been little studied. During three wet seasons, we investigated the influence of nine tree species on soil pH, temperature (ST), bulk density (BD), moisture content water filled pore space (WFPS), and greenhouse gas fluxes in diverse forest sites and monoculture plantation plots. All sites were on clay‐rich soils of the Barreiras formation, in east‐central Amazônia, Brazil. We found that ST and BD were 0.6°C and 0.2 g/cm3 higher in the plantation relative to the forest, and soil CH4, CO,2 and N2O fluxes were, respectively, 38, 12, 62, percent lower in the plantation. Tree growth rates were highly variable on the plantation, with the mean comparable to the forest sites. Tree species identity mattered (P < 0.01) for all soil properties and gas fluxes on the plantation, but only for pH, BD, WFPS, and N2O fluxes in the forest. The species rank order of pH and N2O fluxes in the forest, however, were unlike the plantation. Tree growth rates were a strong predictor for soil WFPS, and together with location, they also explained 75 percent of the mean N2O flux variation. Our study indicates that: (1) tree species influence soil processes; and (2) high tree growth and low soil gas emissions imply a reduced climate forcing effect from plantations, especially when planted with fast‐growing legume species on abandoned farmland.
Nucleoside analog inhibits microRNA‐214 through targeting heat‐shock factor 1 in human epithelial ovarian cancer
Authors: Chen Yi‐Fei , Dong Zhangli , Xia Yi , Tang Jingjie , Peng Ling , Wang Shuying , Lai Dongmei 
Published: September 2013

The important functions of heat shock factor 1 (HSF1) in certain malignant cancers have granted it to be an appealing target for developing novel strategy for cancer therapy. Here, we report that higher HSF1 expression is associated with more aggressive malignization in epithelial ovarian tumors, indicating that targeting HSF1 is also a promising strategy against ovarian cancer. We found that a nucleoside analog (Ly101‐4B) elicits efficient inhibition on HSF1 expression and potent anticancer activity on epithelial ovarian cancer both in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, by targeting HSF1, Ly101‐4B inhibits the biogenesis of microRNA‐214, which has been revealed to be overexpressed and to promote cell survival in human ovarian epithelial tumors. These findings demonstrate that Ly101‐4B is a promising candidate for ovarian cancer therapy, and expand our understanding of HSF1, by revealing that it can regulate microRNA biogenesis in addition to its canonical function of regulating protein‐coding RNAs.
Patients' motives for consenting or refusing to participate in a clinical trial in organ transplantation
Authors: Guedj Myriam , Ballester Sandrine , Kamar Nassim , Rostaing Lionel , Donckier Vincent , Goldman Michel , Cambon‐Thomsen Anne 
Published: September 2013

AbstractBackgroundThe goal of this health‐psychology study was to investigate the range of motives that make someone consent or refuse participation in a clinical transplant trial.MethodsThe study involved (i) preparatory interviews with five transplant patients who took part in clinical trials and five persons from the general public; (ii) we created a questionnaire with scaled responses; (iii) we selected 468 patients, divided into two groups: patients waiting for a transplant and patients who already had a transplant; (iv) we obtained patient consents, sent out the questionnaire, and recorded responses; (v) data were analysed using descriptive statistics, exploratory factorial analyses, correlations and regressions.ResultsTwo hundred and ten patients answered the questionnaire. Motives were classified into the following: (i) Motives to consent participating in a clinical trial (pride in participating, hope for better quality of life, sufficient and clear information, discussion with others participating in a trial, altruism); or (ii) Motives to refuse participating (no information on medical teams, lack of explanation, fear of additional expenses, being considered a “guinea pig”).ConclusionsThis study contributes to our understanding of the motivations of patients who accepted or refused participation in a clinical transplantation trial.
Publication Track Records as a Metric of Clinical Research Training Effectiveness
Authors: Knapke Jacqueline M. , Tsevat Joel , Succop Paul A. , Djawe Kpandja , Kuhnell Pierce , Haynes Erin N. 
Published: September 2013

AbstractClinical research training programs exist across the country, but no quantitative studies have been performed to evaluate the effectiveness of these programs. The goal of this study was to evaluate the success of the clinical research training program at the University of Cincinnati by comparing the publication histories of pediatric fellows who graduated from the clinical and translational research Master of Science (MS) degree programs between 1995 and 2011 with fellows who did not pursue an MS degree. Among 296 pediatric fellows, 44 of 54 graduates (81%) published at least 1 first‐authored paper, as compared with 149 of 242 (62%) fellows who did not obtain an MS degree (P < 0.01). In multivariable analysis, 3–4 years after program completion, MS graduates published more papers overall (R2 = 0.10) and more first‐authored papers than did non‐MS graduates (R2 = 0.04). These findings suggest that graduate training in clinical and translational research is related to an increase in research productivity as assessed by publication rates.