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Public policy in a cross‐border economic region
Authors: Anderson William P. 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe an economic region straddling the Canada‐USA border between Ontario and Michigan from historical and contemporary perspectives. It aims to highlight policy challenges for federal, state, provincial and municipal governments.Design/methodology/approachThis paper provides a general review based on academic literature, government and consultant reports and data from a variety of sources. It begins with a historical review of the study regions. This is followed by a more detailed contemporary review of conditions arising since the attacks of September 11, 2001. A number of possible and ongoing policy options for various orders of government are then described.FindingsThe paper finds that Ontario and Michigan comprise a highly integrated economic region with a particular focus on automotive production. Within that region the Canada‐USA border is a key transportation bottleneck whose impedance effect has gotten worse in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. A variety of policies have been implemented to try to reduce the cost of the border with mixed success and there is little cross‐border interaction among lower orders of government.Originality/valueTo the best of the author's knowledge there has been no other paper published in an academic journal that describes the history, current situation and policy issues of the study region. The value of this paper lies in providing a multidisciplinary overview and a starting point for further research on the region.
A study of the use of drugs in the treatment of obesity among adult females
Authors: Ezzat Sally 
Published: October 2012

PurposeObesity is a prevalent health problem among adult females in Egypt. The aim of this study is to investigate the use of drugs in managing of obesity among adult females.Design/methodology/approachA random sample of 764 obese adult females with a BMI >25 were included in the study. Data were collected using a pre‐coded questionnaire on personal characteristics, type of regimen followed, the use of anti‐obesity drugs, sources of information about medicine, compliance pattern and the outcome of using medicine.FindingsThe results show that 19.9 per cent of the females took medicines while dieting and another 11.4 per cent while dieting and exercising. Physicians were the main source of advice about anti‐obesity medicine (33.1 per cent), followed by pharmacists (25.5 per cent), peers (24.2 per cent) and mass media (17.2 per cent). Medicines stimulating the metabolism were most commonly used (42.7 per cent), followed by drugs blocking fat absorption (24.3 per cent), appetite depressants (23.3 per cent) and herbs (18.4 per cent). The most common side effects were diarrhoea (30.1 per cent) followed by headache (20.1 per cent) and depression (17.2 per cent). The data show that 47.7 per cent of the females fully complied while 30.5 per cent did not comply. The intake of medicine while dieting induced weight loss among 48.9 per cent of the subjects, 18.0 per cent did not report weight loss and 33.1 per cent stopped medicine intake. Older females and those with a BMI >35 were more keen to seek advice from a physician, were more likely to comply fully and reported the highest rate of weight loss. The use of anti‐obesity drugs was highest (44 per cent) among university graduates compared to 24.8 per cent among females with limited education.Originality/valueThis study presents the first report of the pattern of using anti‐obesity drugs in Egypt.
Sustainability as corporate mission and strategy
Authors: Mysen Tore 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe how a corporation with sustainability as its mission implements sustainability strategy and programmes to promote social responsible management. Special attention is paid to how internal and external value systems interact and influence the conception and implementation of sustainability.Design/methodology/approachAs an educational charity and social enterprise, the Eden Project is examined, using a qualitative case study approach. Extant literature complements the discussion of how internal and external driving forces interact and influence sustainable management and practice. Method triangulation is adopted to increase the internal validity, comprising in‐depth interviews with key management informants, one major supplier, representatives of the staff, observation on site and a member check for the correctness of descriptions and the systematisation of the data.FindingsThe sustainability strategy of the Eden Project is divided in three interconnected strategies; operational practice, educational programmes and outreach initiatives that target young people, disengaged and unemployed people, and deprived communities around the world. The study points to possible interrelationships between different internal and external value systems, and how internal and external driving forces may influence the way corporations conceive and implement sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsThe business sustainability model at the Eden Project provides opportunities for the development of sustainability management, and suggestions for future research are presented.Practical implicationsThe study illustrates how the carbon footprint on Earth can be reduced, and how social responsibility can be advanced.Originality/valueThis study is the first to examine a corporation that deploys resources to increase financial performance in order to support the main objectives concerning promoting sustainability management. Thus, the examination may provide new ideas to practitioners and researchers related to the advancement of social responsibility.
The impact of information security breach on hotel guest perception of service quality, satisfaction, revisit intentions and word‐of‐mouth
Authors: Berezina Katerina , Cobanoglu Cihan , Miller Brian L. , Kwansa Francis A. 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe primary purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of information security breaches on hotel guests' perceived service quality, satisfaction, likelihood of recommending a hotel and revisit intentions.Design/methodology/approachFive‐hundred seventy‐four US travelers participated in this experimental study. The respondents were exposed to one of three different scenarios: “negative”, where an information security breach happened in the hotel where a person stayed last and guest information was compromised; “neutral”, where an information security breach happened and guest information remained safe; and “positive”, where participants were told that the hotel where they last stayed successfully passed a comprehensive security audit, meaning that their guest information is properly handled and secured.FindingsThe results of the study revealed a significant impact of the treatments on three of the four outcome variables: satisfaction, likelihood of recommending a hotel, and revisit intentions. Information security breach scenarios resulted in a negative impact on the outcome variables regardless of whether or not the guest's credit card information was compromised. A positive scenario revealed a significant increase in guest satisfaction and revisit intentions scores.Practical implicationsThe findings of the study provide clear indication that hotel operators must continually strive to keep the sensitive data that is collected from their guests secure, and that failure to do so can have significant negative ramifications on current and future guests. The results also suggest that hotels should openly publicize their achievements in the field of PCI compliance.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the body of knowledge on the importance of credit card information security breaches to hotel guest satisfaction and future behavior. To date, this is the only study that has investigated this topic in the hospitality industry, and it therefore makes a significant improvement towards the understanding of the impact of information security breach on hotel guest perceptions and future intentions.
Work‐family conflict, work‐family facilitation, and job outcomes in the Korean hotel industry
Authors: Jung Choi Hyun , Tae Kim Young 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe present study aims to investigate the predictive effect of work‐family conflict and work‐family facilitation on job satisfaction in the Korean hotel industry. In addition, this study seeks to examine if there is a significant effect of job satisfaction on job performance.Design/methodology/approachThe data were obtained from full‐time frontline staff in ten five‐star hotels in Seoul. Confirmatory factor analysis and path analysis through AMOS 4.0 were performed to demonstrate relationships among variables. In addition, frequent analysis to investigate sample characteristics and correlation analysis to determine relationships between each of the two constructs were conducted using SPSS 10.0.FindingsThe results show that job satisfaction may be improved by limiting “work to family conflicts” and evaluating the nature of “facilitation from family to work”. An additional finding is that job satisfaction may enhance job performance. Unexpectedly, “family to work conflict” significantly and positively relates to job satisfaction in the workplace.Research limitations/implicationsIt would be desirable for future research to study these issues via extending the sample to various categories of employment, and not only hotels but also different areas of the tourism and hospitality industry. Longitudinal research that allows social researchers and hotel organizations to understand employees better in specific industrial situations would be beneficial to understand fully the relationship of work‐family interface to job outcomes more completely.Practical implicationsThis study proposes that organizations invest more resources in flexible working schedules, regular working hours, family‐friendly programs, and additional useful benefits and support related to family.Originality/valueThis study offers useful guidelines for foreign hotel entrepreneurs entering the Korean market regarding how to improve job satisfaction and job performance in relation to work‐family interaction.
Cognitive‐experiential self theory and conflict‐handling styles
Authors: Cerni Tom , Curtis Guy J. , Colmar Susan H. 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine how the rational and experiential systems according to the cognitive‐experiential self theory (CEST) are related to conflict‐handling styles.Design/methodology/approachUsing a correlational design, data were collected using an on‐line survey system examining CEST information‐processing systems and five conflict‐handling styles. A total of 426 undergraduate students, with paid jobs, complete the on‐line survey.FindingsResults showed that the rational system, experiential system and constructive thinking had significant positive relationships with both the integrating and compromising conflict‐handling styles. Additionally, the rational system had a positive relationship with the dominating conflict‐handling style and the experiential system and constructive thinking had a positive relationship with the obliging conflict‐handling style. The rational system and constructive thinking had a negative relationship with the avoiding conflict‐handling style.Research limitations/implicationsThe study established a positive connection between CEST information‐processing systems and conflict‐handling styles among undergraduate students, however the results of the study may not be as directly comparable with real and established leaders.Originality/valueBeing the first study to examine the connection between the CEST information‐processing systems and the five conflict‐handling styles, the paper offers interesting insights about how the choice of information‐processing systems can influence the choice of conflict‐handling styles across a wide range of situations.
Development of knowledge capital and innovation culture in Suurpelto during the Project Koulii
Authors: Rasanen Pekka 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe paper aims to describe creation of knowledge capital and innovation culture within the field of regional development. This covers the development process of the Living Lab environment.Design/methodology/approachThe paper examines knowledge creation in innovation network based on Nonaka and Takeuchi's SECI model and Harmaakorpi's Rye‐bread model. The paper describes the role of Koulii project (funding European Social Fund by the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) in understanding, advancing and developing the sense of communality and human sized services in Suurpelto in Espoo. Emphasis is on the project's role and practices in the evolution of knowledge capital. Examination and assessing is based on a practice‐based innovation activity model within multi‐actor and multi‐disciplinary innovation networks.FindingsThe innovation arena model involves different actors in a growing and deepening process, which benefits and uses strong and weak ties in those networks. The paper also discusses regional development from structural and symbolic perspectives. Creation and development of the innovation culture of Omnia and Laurea and in Suurpelto is examined.Originality/valueThe case study confirms in practice the usability of both the SECI and the Rye‐bread models in innovation and regional development work. The paper summarizes the accomplishments and results achieved or in horizon during the innovation project at Suurpelto.
The inspirational effects of three major sport events
Authors: Ramchandani Girish M. , Coleman Richard J. 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate whether attending one‐off sport events might inspire audiences to increase their participation in sport or recreational physical activity.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data collection was undertaken with spectators aged 16 and over at three major sport events held in the UK in 2010. The findings are based on an aggregate sample of 2,312 respondents.FindingsAround two‐thirds of respondents reported that their event experience had inspired them to increase their participation in sport or physical activity. The inspiration effect varied according to age and respondents’ predisposition to sport. The main factors that caused the inspiration were linked directly to the athletes and the competition. The provision of information about opportunities to undertake sport was found to be the most important lever to convert inspiration into participation.Originality/valueEvidence of the impact of major sport events on mass participation is relatively scarce and inconclusive. In order for any “trickle‐down” effect to occur, it would be reasonable to assume that audiences would first be inspired by their event experience. It is this basic sense of inspiration that the research aimed to measure.
Extreme return correlation and volatility: a two‐threshold approach
Authors: Sankaran Harikumar , Nguyen Anh , Harikumar Jayashree 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relation between extreme return correlation and return volatility, in the context of US stock indexes, by detecting clusters of extreme returns using return and volatility thresholds based on an algorithm suggested in Laurini.Design/methodology/approachThe daily returns and conditional volatilities estimated using GARCH (1, 1) serve as inputs to the two threshold algorithm that detects extreme return clusters. The analysis of the relation between correlation and volatility is then based on the extent of overlapping extreme return clusters across DJIA, S&P 500 and NASDAQ composite.FindingsIt is found that the correlation positive extreme returns within overlapping clusters significantly increases with volatility between DJIA and S&P 500. The authors did not find any significant change in the pair‐wise correlation between the positive extreme returns within overlapping clusters in each of these indexes with those of NASDAQ composite.Originality/valuePrior researches examine extreme returns by using a return threshold and have found mixed results on the relation between correlation and volatility. This paper examines the relation between correlation and volatility between clusters of extreme returns and provides consistent results that are of vital interest to investors.
Olympic stadiums in their urban environment: a question of design and cultural significance
Authors: Kiuri Miranda , Teller Jacques 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyse the relationship between Olympic stadiums and the urban environment. This relationship is considered as key to understanding the cultural significance of these exceptional event‐based buildings. It helps to explain present challenges faced by their conservation and raises the issue of considering likely heritage values at the design stage of stadiums.Design/methodology/approachThe analysis is based on a periodization of the relationship between Olympic stadiums and the urban environment. This periodization proposes a six stage typology, starting from the stadium of Olympia at the Hellenistic period. It combines an analysis of the stadium architecture itself and the integration of Olympic facilities within their urban setting and the city at large.FindingsThe article highlights that Olympic stadiums have progressively been isolated from the city environment they are located in. This isolation can both be observed at the scale of the building, through the progressive adoption of arena‐shaped envelopes, and at the scale of the city through the clustering of Olympic facilities in campus‐like sites. Although it can be explained by functional and city‐marketing requirements, it is argued that this isolation will hamper an adaptive reuse of these facilities once the Olympic event is over. It is further suggested that the conservation of Olympic stadiums should be considered at the design stage of these buildings, considering their potential outstanding socio‐cultural values.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is based on the analysis of Olympic stadiums solely. It may have been completed and refined by a comparison with other stadiums, especially those dedicated to football competitions. It means that the research results are closely related to a very specific type of stadium, which is designed for a once in lifetime a time event, repeated throughout the world every four years.Originality/valueThe main originality of the work consists in the combination of a building‐ and a settlement‐oriented typology within the periodization. It has been further considered that considering the stadium of Olympia at the Hellenistic period within the typology would help to better describe a general movement from opened‐ to closed‐stadium environments that definitively finds its roots in the Greek Antiquity.
The effects of cruise ship tourism in coastal heritage cities
Authors: Marsh Elizabeth A. 
Published: October 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the introduction of cruise ship tourism into historic urban centers, and the mitigation policies that can be implemented to encourage sustainable development of this relationship.Design/methodology/approachThe paper focuses on the unique aspects of cruise tourism that differentiate it from other forms of mass tourism. Using the specific example of Charleston, South Carolina, it explores the difficulties that cruise tourism present to local residents and policymakers. It looks at different mitigation policies that have previously been implemented in cruise destinations around the world, and analyzes which have been the most effective.FindingsCruise ship tourism is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry, and it is an issue that many coastal heritage destinations will soon face. Uncontrolled tourism from cruise ships is unsustainable, and strong government intervention is needed to maintain heritage cities.Originality/valueThis paper provides compelling evidence that cruise ship tourism presents an immediate threat to sustainable tourism in urban heritage centers, and provides policy recommendations for lawmakers.
Reducing analytical variation between point‐of‐care and laboratory HbA1c testing (减少HbA1c的床边检验与实验室检验之间的分析变异)
Authors: Malkani Samir , Korpi‐Steiner Nichole , Rao Lokinendi V. 
Published: October 2012

AbstractBackgroundPoint‐of‐care (POC) HbA1c testing allows for timely treatment changes, improved glycemic control, and patient and provider satisfaction. Substantial variation between POC and laboratory HbA1c results has been reported. At our university hospital diabetes clinic, we observed significant negative bias in HbA1c with the DCA Vantage™ (Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Tarrytown, NY, USA) compared with the Tosoh G8 HPLC laboratory analyzer (Tosoh Bioscience, San Francisco, CA, USA). This led us to systematically analyze the bias with the goal of recalibrating the DCA to minimize bias.MethodsWe analyzed 45 patient samples, with HbA1c ranging between 5% and 10.8%, concurrently on two DCA analyzers and on the Tosoh G8 machine. The bias for each sample was the difference between the value on the DCA and the Tosoh G8 analyzer. Based on regression equations derived from the data, a correction factor for each DCA analyzer was calculated. The analyzers were recalibrated and retested for bias.ResultsAt baseline, the mean bias (range) was −0.5229 (+0.1 to −1.3) for Analyzer 1 and −0.5348 (0.0 to −1.6) for Analyzer 2. After recalibration, the mean bias (range) was 0.000 (+0.6 to −0.6) and 0.0003 (+0.5 to −0.5) for Analyzers 1 and 2, respectively, and the systematic negative bias seen prior to the calibration was almost eliminated.ConclusionsWe recommend periodic recalibration of POC analyzers to eliminate systematic unidirectional bias and to harmonize results between the POC and central laboratory analyzers within a healthcare system. Calibration may need to be repeated with any change in the reagent lot.
Working memory ability predicts trajectories of early alcohol use in adolescents: the mediational role of impulsivity
Authors: Khurana Atika , Romer Dan , Betancourt Laura M. , Brodsky Nancy L. , Giannetta Joan M. , Hurt Hallam 
Published: October 2012

AbstractAims(i) To evaluate the role of pre‐existing weakness in working memory ability (WM) as a risk factor for early alcohol use as mediated by different forms of impulsivity and (ii) to assess the adverse effects of progressive alcohol use on variations in WM over time.Design, setting and participantsA community sample of 358 adolescents [48% males, meanage(baseline) = 11.4 ± 0.87 years] from a longitudinal cohort design, assessed annually over 4 consecutive years with less than 6% attrition.MeasurementsRepeated assessments were conducted for the following key variables: WM (based on performance on four separate tasks), frequency of alcohol use (AU) and three forms of impulsivity, namely sensation seeking (SS), acting without thinking (AWT) and delay discounting (DD). Latent growth curve modeling procedures were used to identify individual trajectories of change for all key variables.FindingsWeakness in WM (at baseline) predicted significantly both concurrent alcohol use and increased frequency of use over the four waves (P < 0.05). This effect was entirely mediated by two forms of impulsivity, AWT and DD, both of which were characterized by underlying weakness in WM. No individual variation was observed in the slopes of WM, which suggests that individual variations in alcohol use were not associated with changes in WM in our early adolescent sample.ConclusionsEarly adolescent alcohol use may be a consequence of (pre‐existing) weaknesses in working memory (WM) rather than a cause of it. Efforts to reduce early alcohol use should consider the distinct roles of different impulsivity dimensions, in addition to WM, as potential targets of intervention.