bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Network position and cooperation partners selection strategies for research productivity
Authors: Liu Chih-Hsing(Sam) 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore how individuals can leverage interpersonal relationships and critical network position to acquire knowledge and information for generate research productivity. Specifically, this paper argues that the relationship between tie strength and scholar productivity will be an inverted U-shape, and critical position as moderating role in research productivity generation process. The robustness tests were also provided.Design/methodology/approach– Using panel data from scholars in tourism academic fields, this paper investigated the conditions under which maintenance of social relations affects knowledge creation. In total, two different regression models and robustness tests were used to test the hypotheses in a sample of 201 tourism scholars from Taiwan and an analysis of 1,198 publications.Findings– The results showed that the relationship between tie strength and scholar productivity will be an inverted U-shape. Moreover, the moderating role of critical position of structural holes and betweennesss are recognized: it positively moderates with tie strengths and research productivity.Research limitations/implications– The empirical results are derived from a sample of scholars in Taiwanese business management departments, thus raising concern about the external generalizability to other departments and countries. Future research is, therefore, suggested to empirically test the validity of the framework and hypothesis in other departments or countries.Practical implications– The practical implications of the results are that individuals need to know that there are two underlying governing forces on the choice of their knowledge exchange partners and occupying critical network position. A diversified social relation is beneficial to the knowledge creation performance because of more information knowledge sharing while a specialized knowledge would avoid the detrimental effects of coordination and conflict problems on research productivity. Therefore, individuals should understand and careful choice their cooperation partners and network position in order to achieve better knowledge creation outcome.Originality/value– This research extends developments in social capital theory and the relational view into interpersonal relationships between tourism scholars and their cooperation partners. Furthermore, the paper also examines how critical position has effects on scholar’s research productivity creation process. Finally, studies that examine the relationship between tourism academic networks and different measures of research productivity are few in number, and those that use such longitudinal empirical work are particularly lacking. This study addresses these issues.
Investor reactions to socially responsible investment
Authors: Martí-Ballester Carmen Pilar 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to analyze investor reactions to ethical screening by pension plan managers.Design/methodology/approach– The author presents a sample consisting of data corresponding to 573 pension plans in relation to such aspects as financial performance, inception date, asset size, number of participants, custodial and management fees, and whether their managers adopt ethical screening or give part of their profits to social projects. On this data the author implements the fixed effects panel data model proposed by Vogelsang (2012).Findings– The results obtained indicate that investors/consumers prefer traditional or solidarity pension plans to ethical pension plans. Furthermore, the findings show that ethical investors/consumers are more (less) sensitive to positive (negative) lagged returns than caring and traditional consumers, causing traditional consumers to contribute to pension plans that they already own.Research limitations/implications– The author does not know what types of environmental, social and corporate governance criteria have been adopted by ethical pension plan managers and the weight given to each of these criteria for selecting the stock of the firms in their portfolios that could influence in the investors’ behaviour.Practical implications– The results obtained in the current paper show that investors invest less money in ethical pension plans than in traditional and solidarity pension plans; this could be due to the lack of information for their part. To solve this, management companies could increase the transparency about their corporate social responsibility (CSR) investments to encourage investors to invest in ethical products so these lead to raising CSR standards in companies, and therefore, sustainable development.Social implications– The Spanish socially responsible investment retail market is still at an early phase of development, and regulators should promote it in order to encourage firms to adopt business activities that take into account societal concerns.Originality/value– This paper provides new evidence in a field little analysed. This paper contributes to the existing literature by focusing on examining the behaviour of pension funds investors whose investment time horizon is in the long-term while previous literature focus on analysing behaviour of mutual fund investors whose investment time horizon is in the short/medium term what could cause different investors’ behaviour.
The moderating role of perceived organizational support on the relationship between emotional labor and job-related outcomes
Authors: Hur Won-Moo , Han Su-Jin , Yoo Jeong-Ju , Moon Tae Won 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to attempt to investigate how emotional labor strategies (i.e. surface acting and deep acting) affect job performance through job satisfaction. Another important objective of this study was to see whether perceived organizational support (POS) moderates the relationship between emotional labor strategies and job-related outcomes (i.e. job satisfaction and job performance).Design/methodology/approach– Structural equation modeling analysis provided support for the hypotheses from a sample of 309 South Korean department store sales employees.Findings– The results revealed that surface acting had a negative effect, whereas deep acting had a positive effect on job satisfaction. In addition, the relationship between emotional labor strategies (i.e. surface acting and deep acting) and job performance was significantly mediated by job satisfaction. Finally, POS significantly moderated the relationship between surface acting and job satisfaction, as well as the relationship between deep acting and job performance.Originality/value– The findings of this study contributed to the literature by identifying the relationship between surface and deep acting on organizational outcomes (i.e. job satisfaction and job performance), especially in a collectivist society (i.e. South Korea). In addition, this study also confirmed the important role of POS based on the norm of reciprocity between an organization and its members.
Integrating nonmarket and market action, response, and initiating firm performance in competitive dynamics
Authors: Wei Wu , Hu Xiang , Li Yanping , Peng Peng 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to seek to advance the understanding of competitive interaction framework based on competitive dynamics theory that investigates how nonmarket and market factors concurrently affect the relationships among action and response, their integration, and initiating firm performance.Design/methodology/approach– To test the hypotheses for this study, the authors used data collected from the news found in web sites of 72 Chinese firms over a five-year period from January 2007 to December 2011. The authors use the approach suggested by Baron and Kenny (1986) to test the mediated effect of rival response and speed, after structured content analysis is adopted to overcome the challenges of identification and measurement by using a sample of competitive actions and responses.Findings– The results test partial mediating role of rival response and speed in linking nonmarket, market, and integrated action with initiating firm performance outcomes. Rival responses and speed may vary systematically in nonmarket action. The relationship between the integration of competitive action and initiating firm performance is positive, high, and significant.Research limitations/implications– The results of this study were limited by a sample in China. The authors further need to consider how nonmarket and market components are operationalized in different institutional environments. The authors study only captures observable moves reported in the news of Chinese firms’ web sites. This single-data source collection raises the specter of cognitive bias. It is advised to collect data from multiple sources, perhaps directly measuring the managers’ perception by using a questionnaire-based survey.Practical implications– Firms whose main focus is to launch market actions in an effort to gain competitive advantage should ensure that their nonmarket actions constitute interfirm rivalry. Particularly, this study also encourages managers to continuously and rapidly integrate nonmarket actions into their analyses of market competition for firm success. Additionally, managers need to develop effective information-processing mechanisms to analyze, monitor, forecast, and interpret rival response and speed for each competitor.Originality/value– The research contributes to the authors’ understanding of the nature of nonmarket and market competition by bridging nonmarket action into traditional competitive dynamics.
Investigating the relationship between director’s profile, board interlocks and corporate social responsibility
Authors: Ben Barka Hazar , Dardour Ali 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to discuss a research model that presents three metrics of corporate social performance (CSP): board interlocks, director’s profile and corporate social responsibility (CSR).Design/methodology/approach– Based on social network theories, the authors argue the possible relationships between the three variables. The authors conduct the study on 255 directorships in the boards of 20 listed companies in France, which participate in Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for 2010.Findings– The results show that director’s background and nationality diversity in the board are the most relevant attributes to discerning firms with high CSR scores. However, the relationship between board interlocks and CSR is not consistent. Some explanations are reported and discussed.Research limitations/implications– The research contributes to recognize the most influential variables in board composition for firms with high CSR scores, although it is based on a conceptual development and an explorative analysis. It could constitute the basis for future research which integrates modeling and multivariate analysis.Practical implications– Diversity in the board could be an effective tool to guide management for more CSR decisions.Social implications– The paper highlights the importance of diversifying the recruitment base when integrating new board members. This implies opening board networks to new profiles, in order to better meet stakeholders’ expectations regarding CSR.Originality/value– The paper contributes to board literature by highlighting the importance of combining individual attributes (director) with corporate ones (board of directors) to better assess the role of board of directors in the adoption of CSR’ practices.
From war for talent to victory through organization
Authors: Ulrich Dave 
Published: April 2015

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to show that the human resource (HR) focus on “talent” has dominated the profession for the past 15 to 20 years. Much of this work draws on the research from the excellent study and book calledThe War for Talent. In this paper, the author proposes that victory (from any war) does not come from talent alone, but from the organization. Organization is defined as capabilities, or what an organization is known for and good at, and culture, which is a key capability. When HR professionals deliver both talent and organization, they build sustainable success that leads to victory.Design/methodology/approach– This paper offers a perspective on shifting HR focus from an exclusive emphasis on talent to one on talent and organization. The author gives many examples of where great individual talent does not lead to long-term success (e.g. in most team sports, the leading scorer is on the winning team about 20 per cent of the time).Findings– Once one identifies organization as a source of long-term success, it is critical to operationalize organization into a series of conscious choices. The paper defines culture as a key capability (along with other possible capabilities of speed [agility, flexibility, responsiveness and change], innovation, collaboration, efficiency and so forth). The author identifies specific wars that HR professionals and line managers can diagnose that create the right organization.Originality/value– Many have talked about parts of organization (culture, climate, systems, process, etc.). The author offers an original way to define organization capabilities and culture.
Radioguided occult lesion localisation using iodine‐125 seeds (‘ROLLIS’) for removal of impalpable breast lesions: First Australian experience
Authors: Taylor Donna B. , Bourke Anita G. , Westcott Eliza , Burrage John , Latham Bruce , Riley Paul , Ballal Helen , Kamyab Roshi , Frost Felicity , Dissanayake Deepthi , Landman Joanne , Phillips Michael , Saunders Christobel 
Published: April 2015

AbstractIntroductionApproximately one‐third of breast cancers are impalpable and require pre‐operative image‐guided localisation. Hook‐wire localisation (HWL) is commonly used but has several disadvantages. Use of a low‐activity radioactive iodine‐125 seed is a promising alternative technique used in the USA and the Netherlands. This pilot study describes the first use of this in Australia.MethodsIn this prospective pilot study, 21 participants with biopsy‐proven breast cancer underwent radioguided occult lesion localisation using iodine‐125 seed(s) (ROLLIS) with insertion of a hook‐wire for back up. Sentinel node biopsy was performed where indicated. Ease of hook‐wire and seed insertion, duration of the procedure, dependence on the seed versus hook‐wire during surgery, lesion location within the specimen, histopathology including size of radial margins, the ease of seed retrieval in pathology, and safe return of seeds for disposal were documented. Radiation dosimetry of staff was performed.ResultsAll seeds were placed within 3.5 mm of the lesion. All lesions and seeds were removed. One participant needed re‐excision for involved margins. Radiologists and surgeons both preferred ROLLIS. Surgeons were able to depend on the seed for localisation in all but one case. Sentinel node biopsy was successfully performed when required. Pathologists found seed retrieval quick and easy, with no detrimental effect on tissue processing. No radiation doses measurably above background were received by staff.ConclusionROLLIS is an easily learnt, safe and effective alternative technique to standard HWL.
Brief Report: Genetics of Alcoholic Cirrhosis—GenomALC Multinational Study
Authors: Whitfield John B. , Rahman Khairunnessa , Haber Paul S. , Day Christopher P. , Masson Steven , Daly Ann K. , Cordell Heather J. , Mueller Sebastian , Seitz Helmut K. , Liangpunsakul Suthat , Westerhold Chi , Liang Tiebing , Lumeng Lawrence , Foroud Tatiana , Nalpas Bertrand , Mathurin Philippe , Stickel Felix , Soyka Michael , Botwin Gregory J. , Morgan Timothy R. , Seth Devanshi ,   for the GenomALC Consortium
Published: April 2015

BackgroundThe risk of alcohol‐related liver cirrhosis increases with increasing alcohol consumption, but many people with very high intake escape from liver disease. We postulate that susceptibility to alcoholic cirrhosis has a complex genetic component and propose that this can be dissected through a large and sufficiently powered genomewide association study (GWAS).MethodsThe GenomALC Consortium comprises researchers from Australia, France, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States, with a joint aim of exploring the genetic and genomic basis of alcoholic cirrhosis. For this National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism funded study, we are recruiting high‐risk drinkers who are either cases (with alcoholic cirrhosis) or controls (drinking comparable amounts over similar time, but free of significant liver disease). Extensive phenotypic data are obtained using semistructured interviews and patient records, and blood samples are collected.ResultsWe have successfully recruited 859 participants including 538 matched case–control samples as of September 2014, using study‐specific inclusion–exclusion criteria and data collection protocols. Of these, 580 are cases (442 men and 138 women) and 279 are controls (205 men and 74 women). Duration of excessive drinking was slightly greater in cases than controls and was significantly less in women than men. Cases had significantly lower lifetime alcohol intake than controls. Both cases and controls had a high prevalence of reported parental alcohol problems, but cases were significantly more likely to report that a father with alcohol problems had died from liver disease (odds ratio 2.53, 95% confidence interval 1.31 to 4.87, p = 0.0055).ConclusionsRecruitment of participants for a GWAS of alcoholic cirrhosis has proved feasible across countries with multiple sites. Affected patients often consume less alcohol than unaffected ones, emphasizing the existence of individual vulnerability factors. Cases are more likely to report liver disease in a father with alcohol problems than controls, consistent with a potential genetic component to the risk of alcoholic cirrhosis.
Brief Motivational Interventions for College Student Drinking May Not Be as Powerful as We Think: An Individual Participant‐Level Data Meta‐Analysis
Authors: Huh David , Mun Eun‐Young , Larimer Mary E. , White Helene R. , Ray Anne E. , Rhew Isaac C. , Kim Su‐Young , Jiao Yang , Atkins David C. 
Published: April 2015

BackgroundFor over 2 decades, brief motivational interventions (BMIs) have been implemented on college campuses to reduce heavy drinking and related negative consequences. Such interventions include in‐person motivational interviews (MIs), often incorporating personalized feedback (PF), and stand‐alone PF interventions delivered via mail, computer, or the Web. Both narrative and meta‐analytic reviews using aggregate data from published studies suggest at least short‐term efficacy of BMIs, although overall effect sizes have been small.MethodsThis study was an individual participant‐level data (IPD) meta‐analysis of 17 randomized clinical trials evaluating BMIs. Unlike typical meta‐analysis based on summary data, IPD meta‐analysis allows for an analysis that correctly accommodates the sampling, sample characteristics, and distributions of the pooled data. In particular, highly skewed distributions with many zeroes are typical for drinking outcomes, but have not been adequately accounted for in existing studies. Data are from Project INTEGRATE, one of the largest IPD meta‐analysis projects to date in alcohol intervention research, representing 6,713 individuals each with 2 to 5 repeated measures up to 12 months postbaseline.ResultsWe used Bayesian multilevel over dispersed Poisson hurdle models to estimate intervention effects on drinks per week and peak drinking, and Gaussian models for alcohol problems. Estimates of overall intervention effects were very small and not statistically significant for any of the outcomes. We further conducted post hoc comparisons of 3 intervention types (individual MI with PF, PF only, and group MI) versus control. There was a small, statistically significant reduction in alcohol problems among participants who received an individual MI with PF. Short‐term and long‐term results were similar.ConclusionsThis study questions the efficacy and magnitude of effects of BMIs for college drinking prevention and intervention and suggests a need for the development of more effective intervention strategies.
Mania following use of ibogaine: A case series
Authors: Marta Cole J. , Ryan Wesley C. , Kopelowicz Alex , Koek Ralph J. 
Published: April 2015

BackgroundIbogaine is a naturally occurring hallucinogen with postulated anti‐addictive qualities. While illegal domestically, a growing number of individuals have sought it out for treatment of opiate dependence, primarily in poorly regulated overseas clinics. Existing serious adverse events include cardiac and vestibular toxicity, though ours is the first report of mania stemming from its use.ObjectivesTo report on a case series of psychiatric emergency room patients whose unregulated use of ibogaine resulted in mania in three patients with no prior diagnosis of bipolar illness.MethodsReview and summarize charts of three cases. Relevant literature was also reviewed for discussion.ResultsTwo cases of reported ibogaine ingestion for self‐treatment of addictions, and one for psycho‐spiritual experimentation resulted in symptoms consistent with mania. No prior reports of mania were found in the literature, and the literature suggests growing popularity of ibogaine's use.ConclusionsThe three cases presented demonstrate a temporal association between ibogaine ingestion and subsequent development of mania.Scientific SignificanceIn light of these cases, clinicians faced with a new onset mania may benefit from careful substance use and treatment history, specifically regarding opiates. In the vulnerable and often desperate addiction population, in particular, the number of patients seeking this treatment appears to be growing. We advise clinicians to be prepared for discussing the safety, efficacy, and paucity of good data regarding ibogaine with patients who may be considering its use. (Am J Addict 2015;24:203–205)
Relationship of gambling with tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use among adolescents in the USA: Review of the literature 2000–2014
Authors: Peters Erica N. , Nordeck Courtney , Zanetti Greta , O'Grady Kevin E. , Serpelloni Giovanni , Rimondo Claudia , Blanco Carlos , Welsh Christopher , Schwartz Robert P. 
Published: April 2015

Background and ObjectivesAdolescence is a time during which not only gambling, but also tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use, usually begin. The purpose of this paper is to provide an updated review of the literature on gambling and its associations with tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use among US youth.MethodsAn electronic literature search of PubMed and PsycInfo was conducted for studies since 2000 using the keywords “smoking,” “tobacco,” “nicotine,” “cigarette,” “gambling,“ “adolescence,” “adolescent,“ “alcohol,” and “substance use.” Ten articles with unique adolescent samples were located. Because the articles varied in regard to definitions of gambling, tobacco, alcohol, and drug use, we provide a qualitative review of included studies.ResultsGambling prevalence rates ranged from 44.3% to 68% in national telephone‐based surveys, from 24.4% to 86% among students in school‐based surveys, and from 22.5% to 47.4% in surveys of convenience samples. Significant associations were reported between gambling and tobacco use (4/7 articles), gambling and alcohol use (7/8 articles), and gambling and illicit drug use (7/8 articles).ConclusionsThe wide range in rates of gambling and problem gambling may be due in part to differences among the studies in participant samples, sampling techniques, assessment time frames, and definitions of gambling. Despite methodological differences, most studies showed significant associations of gambling with tobacco, alcohol, and other illicit drug use.Scientific SignificanceAs accessibility to gambling increases, more research is needed to inform prevention efforts and identify youth at‐risk for gambling and other high‐risk behaviors. (Am J Addict 2015;24:206–216)