bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Country-of-origin (COO) brand loyalty and related consumer behaviour in the Japanese wine market
Authors: Bruwer Johan , Buller Courtney , John Saliba Anthony , Li Elton 
Published: June 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this study was to examine the loyalty of Japanese consumers to country-of-origin (COO) wine brands and how this affects purchasing behaviour.

Design/methodology/approach
– A multi-dimensional COO brand loyalty scale was developed containing attitudinal (psychological) and behavioural loyalty dimensions. A total of 173 responses were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire in the Japanese language.

Findings
– Japanese wine consumers have moderate levels of COO brand loyalty, with high levels of satisfaction, moderate-high levels of inertia and price sensitivity and moderate levels of word-of-mouth, emotional attachment, commitment and purchase intent. Furthermore, 46 per cent of respondents exhibited true COO brand loyalty. The conceptual definition of COO wine brand loyalty proved to be sound with a high level of measurement scale reliability (a = 0.884).

Practical implications
– The findings provide insights into the Japanese wine market and the nature of Japanese wine consumer behaviour. Wine exporters should focus greater marketing efforts on Japanese women, including more wine-specific education.

Originality/value
– It is the first study to develop a multi-dimensional COO wine brand loyalty scale that includes psychological (cognitive, conative and affective attitudinal components) and behavioural loyalty dimensions for the Japanese wine market.
The currency union effect on intra-regional trade in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Authors: M. Adam Anokye , Sharif Chaudhry Imran 
Published: June 2014

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the currency union (CU) effect on aggregate intra-trade in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and on bilateral trade among individual countries using the gravity model.Design/methodology/approach– Using panel dynamic ordinary least square, we examined the short- and long-run CU effect on aggregate intra-ECOWAS trade and bilateral trade among ECOWAS countries from 1995 to 2010. Chow poolability test was conducted for the appropriateness of pooling the cross-section parameters as against individual model. The augmented Dickey–Fuller (ADF) test; the Phillips–Perron (PP) test; and the Kwiatkowski, Phillips, Schmidt and Shin (KPSS) test were conducted on the individual data series, and the Levin, Lin and Chu test; the Im, Pesaran and Shin test; the Breitung test; and the Hadri test were used for testing cross-sectional independent panel unit root tests. Kao panel cointegration test was conducted to identify long-run relationships.Findings– We found evidence of significant positive CU effect on aggregate intra-ECOWAS trade. The estimates also show that Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal and Togo trade more with countries they share common currency with than what they would have been in both short and long run. We again observed that CU is insignificant in explaining Cote d’Ivoire, Mali and Senegal intra-trade with ECOWAS countries, though their observed intra-trade with ECOWAS is relatively high which is found to be explained by export diversification.Practical implications– The findings reveal that CU is good for aggregate intra-regional trade though some individual members respond negative to CU. The finding of diversification as a necessary tool to increase intra-regional trade imply that as effort of introducing single currency is being pursued rigorously, effort to diversify export or trade complement should not be overlooked.Originality/value– There exist panel studies on CU on aggregate intra-regional trade in ECOWAS. However, there is a need to have country level study to identify CU effect on each country, as it is sensitive to country-specific factors which are unobservable in time series analysis of group of countries. Also, our group estimate differs in methodology in the sense that the dynamic generalised least takes care of endogeneity in trade gravity literature.
Construction of CALIS dissertation full text service system
Authors: Zeng Lijun , Sun Weilian 
Published: June 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to review CALIS-ETD full text service in CALIS-ETD project, Phase 3 and put forward the prospect of this project.

Design/methodology/approach
– The paper involves: the introduction and assessment of the CALIS-ETD full text service in CALIS-ETD Phase 3; analysis of the issues encountered; and recommendations for the coming new phase.

Findings
– The thesis full text service is a systematic engineering, involving resources, systems, copyright management, service policies and, etc. Among them, the copyright management is the key issue in the thesis full text service in China.

Practical implications
– The CALIS-ETD full text service supplies the users a more convenient and formal way to reach the thesis literatures.

Originality/value
– The CALIS-ETD full text service in the period of its Phase 3 is the first nationwide thesis service in China. It is the very important milestone of this service in China.
Changing trend in reading habits of teenagers in Delhi
Authors: Walia Paramjeet Kaur , Sinha Nitu 
Published: June 2014

Purpose
– The purpose of this study was to attempt to answer some plausible questions like what do teenagers prefer to read at leisure, how do they read and why do they read? With the rapid changes in information technology, there is tremendous change in means of communication. Today, much more information is available from electronic and digital media as compared to traditional books. A paradigm shift in information delivery from just information to infotainment has also affected the preferences of the information seekers. Teenagers are a demographic group under transition and they are not untouched by these rapid changes in technology and their impact on their reading preferences.

Design/methodology/approach
– For this purpose, a survey among 223 school-going (public/convent and government-/aided) teenagers aged between 12 and 18 years was done using a semi-structured questionnaire.

Findings
– The findings revealed a decline in sports and outdoor recreational activities during leisure, and only 20.6 per cent teenagers preferred reading during leisure. However, self-perception as an avid reader was expressed by majority (53.8 per cent). Fictions were liked by
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75 per cent teenagers; however, non-fictions were also liked by majority (61.8 per cent). The reading preferences of the children were found to be affected by their age, their gender and the type of schools they attended. A significant inverse relationship of television watching and movie-going was observed with reading time.

Research limitations/implications
– The biggest limitation was inability to directly interact with the students and inability to gather data from more schools.

Practical implications
– By knowing the current reading trends, leisure time habits and exposure to different means of information technology, the choice of medium for knowledge dispersal could be done. The study would help in providing a basis for a strategic change in the ratio of conventional books and other information media in the library.

Social implications
– By identifying the media exposure time and popularity, proper steps may be taken in order to enrich the particular media and to ensure that quality of information available on the media can be directed for social benefit in large.

Originality/value
– The impact of demographic and environmental variables on reading habits of teenagers has not been evaluated in this part of the world, especially in view of the paradigm shift in information technology and the growing influence of electronic media and social networking. An understanding of this mutual relationship would help in modifying the reading behaviour of the teenagers.
The nitrogen cycle in cryoconites: naturally occurring nitrification‐denitrification granules on a glacier
Authors: Segawa Takahiro , Ishii Satoshi , Ohte Nobuhito , Akiyoshi Ayumi , Yamada Akinori , Maruyama Fumito , Li Zhongqin , Hongoh Yuichi , Takeuchi Nozomu 
Published: June 2014

SummaryCryoconites are microbial aggregates commonly found on glacier surfaces where they tend to take spherical, granular forms. While it has been postulated that the microbes in cryoconite granules play an important role in glacier ecosystems, information on their community structure is still limited, and their functions remain unclear. Here, we present evidence for the occurrence of nitrogen cycling in cryoconite granules on a glacier in Central Asia. We detected marker genes for nitrogen fixation, nitrification and denitrification in cryoconite granules by digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR), while digital reverse transcription PCR analysis revealed that only marker genes for nitrification and denitrification were abundantly transcribed. Analysis of isotope ratios also indicated the occurrence of nitrification; nitrate in the meltwater on the glacier surface was of biological origin, while nitrate in the snow was of atmospheric origin. The predominant nitrifiers on this glacier belonged to the order Nitrosomonadales, as suggested by amoA sequences and 16S ribosomal RNA pyrosequencing analysis. Our results suggest that the intense carbon and nitrogen cycles by nitrifiers, denitrifiers and cyanobacteria support abundant and active microbes on the Asian glacier.
A cell biological view of the siderophore pyochelin iron uptake pathway in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Cunrath Olivier , Gasser Véronique , Hoegy Françoise , Reimmann Cornelia , Guillon Laurent , Schalk Isabelle J. 
Published: June 2014

SummaryPyochelin (PCH) is a siderophore produced and secreted by Pseudomonas aeruginosa for iron capture. Using 55Fe uptake and binding assays, we showed that PCH‐Fe uptake in P. aeruginosa involves, in addition to the highly studied outer membrane transporter FptA, the inner membrane permease FptX, which recognizes PCH‐55Fe with an affinity of 0.6 ± 0.2 nM and transports the ferri‐siderophore complex from the periplasm into the cytoplasm: fptX deletion inhibited 55Fe accumulation in the bacterial cytoplasm. Chromosomal replacement was used to generate P. aeruginosa strains producing fluorescent fusions with FptX, PchR (an AraC regulator), PchA (the first enzyme involved in the PCH biosynthesis) and PchE (a non‐ribosomic peptide‐synthetase involved in a further step). Fluorescence imaging and cellular fractionation showed a uniform repartition of FptX in the inner membrane. PchA and PchE were found in the cytoplasm, associated to the inner membrane all over the bacteria and also concentrated at the bacterial poles. PchE clustering at the bacterial poles was dependent on PchA expression, but on the opposite PchA clustering and membrane association was PchE‐independent. PchA and PchE cellular organization suggests the existence of a siderosome for PCH biosynthesis as previously proposed for pyoverdine biosynthesis (another siderophore produced by P. aeruginosa).
Comparison of the physicochemical and sensory properties of Asiago cheeses with added nano‐powdered red ginseng and powdered red ginseng during ripening
Authors: Choi Kyung‐Hoon , Yoo Sang‐Hoon , Kwak Hae‐Soo 
Published: June 2014

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of different concentrations of nanopowdered red ginseng (NRG) (200 nm) and powdered red ginseng (PRG) (120 μm) on the physicochemical properties of Asiago cheeses (AC) during ripening at 14 °C for 4 months. The compositions were similar in both cheeses. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) counts were not significantly different in NRGAC and PRGAC. However, L* value of 0.1% NRGAC was significantly lower than that of PRGAC. Hardness increased significantly in both cheeses. The overall acceptability of 0.1% NRGAC was similar to that of the control. In conclusion, 0.1% NRGAC was quite similar to control.
First trimester coffee and tea intake and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a study within a national birth cohort
Authors: Hinkle SN , Laughon SK , Catov JM , Olsen J , Bech BH 
Published: June 2014

ObjectiveCoffee and tea consumption is associated with a decreased type 2 diabetes risk in non‐pregnant adults. We examined the relation between first trimester coffee and tea consumption and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) risk.DesignPopulation‐based cohort study.SettingDenmark 1996–2002.PopulationNon‐diabetic women with singleton pregnancies in the Danish National Birth Cohort (n = 71 239).MethodsEstimated adjusted relative risks (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) for the association between first trimester coffee and tea or estimated total caffeine and GDM.Main outcome measuresGDM ascertained from the National Hospital Discharge Register or maternal interview.ResultsCoffee or tea intake was reported in 81.2% (n = 57 882) and 1.3% (n = 912) of pregnancies were complicated by GDM. Among non‐consumers, 1.5% of pregnancies were complicated by GDM. Among coffee drinkers, GDM was highest among women who drank ≥8 cups/day (1.8%) with no significant difference across intake levels (P = 0.10). Among tea drinkers, there was no difference in GDM across intake levels (1.2%; P = 0.98). After adjustment for age, socio‐occupational status, parity, pre‐pregnancy body mass index, smoking, and cola, there was suggestion of a protective, but non‐significant association with increasing coffee (RR ≥8 versus 0 cups/day = 0.89 [95%CI 0.64–1.25]) and tea (RR ≥8 versus 0 cups/day = 0.77 [95%CI 0.55–1.08]). Results were similar by smoking status, except a non‐significant 1.45‐fold increased risk with ≥8 coffee cups/day for non‐smokers. There was a non‐significant reduced GDM risk with increasing total caffeine.ConclusionsOur results suggest that moderate first trimester coffee and tea intake were not associated with GDM increased risk and possibly may have a protective effect.
Immunoproteomics of processed beef proteins reveal novel galactose‐α‐1,3‐galactose‐containing allergens
Authors: Apostolovic D. , Tran T. A. T. , Hamsten C. , Starkhammar M. , Cirkovic Velickovic T. , van Hage M. 
Published: June 2014

AbstractBackgroundRed meat allergy presents a novel form of food allergy with severe delayed allergic reactions where IgE antibodies are directed against the carbohydrate α‐Gal epitope. Food preparation and processing can influence the allergenicity of proteins. The aim of this study was to characterize the proteomic profile of different beef preparations and to investigate their α‐Gal reactivity and potential allergenicity.MethodsExtracts from raw, boiled, fried, and medium rare prepared beef were assessed by 2D PAGE for the comparison of protein profiles. IgE‐binding proteins were identified using immunoblot‐coupled proteomic analysis using sera from red meat‐allergic patients. Presence of the α‐Gal epitope was verified using anti‐α‐Gal antibody and IgE inhibition immunoblot with α‐Gal.ResultsMultiple IgE‐binding proteins were detected in the different beef preparations, many of which were also recognized by the anti‐α‐Gal antibody. Protein spots reacting with IgE in patient sera were analyzed by MS/MS, resulting in identification of 18 proteins with high identification scores. Seven of the 18 beef allergens identified using meat‐allergic patient sera were also recognized by the anti‐α‐Gal monoclonal antibody, and four of them were stabile to thermal treatment. Furthermore, a dose‐dependent inhibition of red meat‐allergic patients’ IgE to beef by α‐Gal was demonstrated.ConclusionsWe show that the α‐Gal epitope is commonly present in IgE‐reactive beef proteins recognized by meat‐allergic patients. Seven novel α‐Gal‐containing IgE‐binding proteins were identified, of which four were stable to heat treatment. Thus, the allergenicity of red meat proteins is preserved even upon different thermal cooking.
Long‐term ongoing pregnancy rate and mode of conception after a positive and negative post‐coital test
Authors: Hessel Marloes , Brandes Monique , de Bruin Jan Peter , Bots Rob S.G.M. , Kremer Jan A.M. , Nelen Willianne L.D.M. , Hamilton Carl J.C.M. 
Published: June 2014

AbstractObjectiveMany fertility clinics have decided to abolish the post‐coital test. Yet, it is a significant factor in prognostic models that predict the spontaneous pregnancy rate within one year. The aim of this study was to evaluate (1) the long‐term outcome of infertile couples with a positive or a negative post‐coital test during their fertility work‐up and (2) the contribution of the different modes of conception.DesignRetrospective cohort study.SettingThree fertility clinics in the Netherlands, of which two are secondary care training hospitals and is a one tertiary care academic training hospital.Population2476 newly referred infertile couples, where a post‐coital test was performed in 1624 couples.MethodsAfter basic fertility work‐up, couples were treated according to the national treatment protocols.Main outcome measuresSpontaneous and overall ongoing pregnancy rate.ResultsThe spontaneous and overall ongoing pregnancy rates after three years were 37.7 and 77.5% after a positive post‐coital test compared with 26.9 and 68.8% after a negative test (p < 0.001). Even in couples with severe male factor infertility (total motile sperm count <3) (p = 0.005) and mild male factor infertility (total motile sperm count 3–20) (p < 0.001), there was a significantly higher spontaneous ongoing pregnancy rate, justifying expectant management.ConclusionAfter a follow‐up of three years a positive post‐coital test is still associated with a higher spontaneous and a higher overall ongoing pregnancy rate, even in couples with severe male factor infertility.
Prenatal and post‐natal exposure to antibiotics and risk of asthma in childhood
Authors: Metsälä J. , Lundqvist A. , Virta L. J. , Kaila M. , Gissler M. , Virtanen S. M. 
Published: June 2014

SummaryBackgroundEvidence on the association between post‐natal exposure to antibiotics and the development of asthma is extensive, but inconsistent and even less is known about prenatal exposure.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to examine the associations between prenatal and post‐natal exposure to different antibiotics and the risk of childhood asthma in a population‐ and register‐based nested case–control study.MethodsAll children who were born in 1996–2004 in Finland and diagnosed with asthma by 2006 were identified from a national health register. For each case, one matched control was selected. Information on asthma diagnoses, purchased anti‐asthmatic drugs and antibiotics as well as putative confounders was obtained from national health registries. The associations were analysed using conditional logistic regression for children diagnosed at the age of 3 years or later (n = 6 690 case–control pairs).ResultsMaternal use of any antibiotics during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of asthma in the offspring [adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 1.31 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.21–1.42)]. Several maternal specific antibiotics were associated with the risk of asthma, and the strongest association was observed for cephalosporins [OR = 1.46 (95% CI 1.30–1.64)]. Child's use of antibiotics during the first year of life was associated with an increased risk of asthma [OR = 1.60 (95% CI 1.48–1.73)]. Child's use of cephalosporins [OR = 1.79 (95% CI 1.59–2.01)], sulphonamides and trimethoprim [OR = 1.65 (95% CI 1.34–2.02)], macrolides [OR = 1.61 (95% CI 1.46–1.78)] and amoxicillin [OR = 1.46 (95% CI 1.35–1.58)] was associated with an increased risk of asthma.Conclusions and Clinical RelevanceBoth prenatal and post‐natal exposure to antibiotics was associated with an increased risk of asthma. The potential role of adverse effects of antibiotics on the gut microbiota and the development of asthma should be further explored.
Intense imagery movements: a common and distinct paediatric subgroup of motor stereotypies
Authors: Robinson Sally , Woods Martin , Cardona Francesco , Baglioni Valentina , Hedderly Tammy 
Published: June 2014

AimThe aim of this article is to describe a subgroup of children who presented with stereotyped movements in the context of episodes of intense imagery. This is of relevance to current discussions regarding the clinical usefulness of diagnosing motor stereotypies during development.MethodThe sample consisted of 10 children (nine males, one female; mean age 8y 6mo [SD 2y 5mo], range 6–15y). Referrals were from acute paediatricians, neurologists, and tertiary epilepsy services. Children were assessed by multidisciplinary teams with expertise in paediatric movement disorders.ResultsStereotypies presented as paroxysmal complex movements involving upper and lower limbs. Imagery themes typically included computer games (60%), cartoons/films (40%), and fantasy scenes (30%). Comorbid developmental difficulties were reported for 80% of children. Brain imaging and electrophysiological investigations had been conducted for 50% of the children before referral to the clinic.InterpretationThe descriptive term ‘intense imagery movements’ (IIM) was applied if (after interview) the children reported engaging in acts of imagery while performing stereotyped movements. We believe these children may form a common and discrete stereotypy subgroup, with the concept of IIM being clinically useful to ensure the accurate diagnosis and clinical management of this paediatric movement disorder.
Clofarabine/cyclophosphamide for debulking before stem cell transplantation
Authors: Rabitsch Werner , Böhm Alexandra , Bojic Marija , Schellongowski Peter , Wöhrer Stefan , Sliwa Thamer , Keil Felix , Worel Nina , Greinix Hildegard , Hauswirth Alexander , Kalhs Peter , Jaeger Ulrich , Valent Peter , Sperr Wolfgang R. 
Published: June 2014

AbstractBackground Allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the only curative rescue therapy for patients (pts) with chemotherapy‐refractory acute leukaemia. Disease control prior to HSCT is essential for long‐term disease‐free survival after HSCT.Patients and MethodsWe have retrospectively analysed the outcome of 20 pts aged 21–64 years with refractory leukaemia (acute myeloid leukaemia, n = 16; acute lymphatic leukaemia, n = 4) who received debulking therapy with clofarabine (10 mg/m², days 1–4) and cyclophosphamide (200 mg/m², days 1–4; ClofCy) prior to HSCT.ResultsClofarabine/cyclophosphamide (1–4 cycles) was well tolerated and resulted in a substantial reduction of leukaemic cells in all pts. HSCT was performed in 15 of 20 pts. After HSCT (myeloablative, n = 9; dose‐reduced, n = 6), all pts showed engraftment and full donor chimerism (related donors, n = 4 or unrelated donors, n = 11) and all pts achieved complete haematologic remission (CR). The median survival after HSCT is 531 days (range: 48–1462 days), and six pts are still alive after a median of 1245 days. Seven pts died after they had relapsed between days +152 and +1496. One patient died from acute graft‐versus‐host disease (day +48) and one from systemic fungal infection (day +87).ConclusionClofarabine/cyclophosphamide is a novel effective treatment approach for pts with chemotherapy‐refractory acute leukaemia prior to HSCT. Whether this novel debulking protocol leads to improved long‐term outcome in pts with refractory leukaemias remains to be determined in forthcoming clinical studies.