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Hydrolysed Formula Is a Risk Factor for Vitamin K Deficiency in Infants With Unrecognised Cholestasis
Authors: van Hasselt PM , de Vries W , de Vries E , Kok K , Cranenburg ECM , de Koning TJ , Schurgers LJ , Verkade HJ , Houwen RHJ 
Published: November 2010

ABSTRACTObjectives:Vitamin K deficiency (VKD) may cause life‐threatening haemorrhages, especially in breast‐fed infants with unrecognised cholestasis. Interestingly, hypoallergenic formulas appear overrepresented in reported cases of VKD bleeding (VKDB) in formula‐fed infants. We therefore assessed whether the risk of VKD in formula‐fed infants with cholestasis is associated with hypoallergenic formulas.Patients and Methods:Infants born in the Netherlands between January 1991 and December 2006 with cholestatic jaundice due to biliary atresia (BA) or to α‐1‐antitrypsin deficiency (A1ATD) were identified in the Netherlands Study Group for Biliary Atresia Registry and the A1ATD registry, respectively. The relative risk (RR) of VKDB in patients with BA or A1ATD was calculated for different formula types. The influence of prior or ongoing breast‐feeding on the RR of VKDB was also assessed.Results:A total of 179 infants with either BA (139) or A1ATD (40) were included. One hundred eighteen infants were formula fed; 8 presented with VKD. Six of these 8 infants (75%) received hypoallergenic formula (whey‐based hydrolysate in 4). One infant on whey‐based hydrolysed formula presented with VKDB. Risk factor analysis revealed that infants receiving hydrolysed, especially whey‐based, formula, had a strongly increased risk of VKD (RR 25.0 [6.4–97.2], P < 0.001)) compared with infants receiving regular formula. Prior or ongoing breast‐feeding was not significantly associated with VKD.Conclusions:Infants with cholestasis receiving (whey‐based) hydrolysed formula are at increased risk of developing VKD, compared with infants receiving regular formula. Because VKD may lead to serious haemorrhages, infants receiving whey‐based hydrolysed formulas may need additional vitamin K supplementation.
Preparing new librarians for career and organisational impact
Authors: Leong Julia , Vaughan Maree 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this case study is to report on the activities and outcomes of a facilitated group of new librarians in one Australian university. The aims of the librarians are to increase professional networking, to promote career development, to enhance job satisfaction and retention of motivated staff, to grow participants' sense of responsibility for organisational progress, and to develop willingness to take initiative in presenting good ideas for service improvement.Design/methodology/approachThe primary author was the initiator of, and facilitator for, the New Professionals' Group and was able to influence approaches taken. A variety of learning experiences were utilised including an action learning project. Monthly meetings were held face‐to‐face and an online group was used as an additional communication avenue. The progress of the group was monitored by facilitator observation, by a participant survey after several months of operation, and by feedback and analysis after one year.FindingsParticipation in the New Professionals' Group had positive impact on networking activity, career advancement, contribution to the organisation and job satisfaction. No significant impact on staff retention was established.Research limitations/implicationsSelf‐report was the only means of identifying the level of influence coming from participation in the group as compared with the impact of prior capabilities and attitudes.Originality/valueInduction and socialisation of new employees commonly covers organisational structure, policies and procedures as well as job‐specific training. An emphasis on career advancement strategies and being a positive and effective voice for organisational improvement are distinctive in the reported work.
Labour, productivity and growth: an introductory essay
Authors: Marelli Enrico , Pastore Francesco 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue on “Labour, productivity and growth”.Design/methodology/approachThe paper discusses the articles in the special issue, which investigate the main theme – labour, productivity and growth – from different points of view by employing a variety of econometric methods. These include improvement of the evaluation of the impact of labour market flexibility on economic performance, analysis of the macroeconomic law of decreasing returns to labour, a new panel co‐integration method, and a reinterpretation of co‐integration analysis to assess the impact of incomes policy. Institutional variables, in particular the system of industrial relations, are duly considered.FindingsThe papers in the special issue highlight different causes of sluggish economic (productivity) growth in Europe, in the light of not only traditional macroeconomic variables, such as total factor productivity and labour market flexibility, but also such factors as neo‐corporatist industrial relations and management practices, which are generally neglected in the literature.Originality/valueThe paper introduces a number of articles proposing innovations in the interpretation and application of a wide range of theoretical approaches and econometric methodologies. It also discusses several policy suggestions for fighting sluggish productivity growth, including investment in research and development, human capital, flexicurity, innovative industrial relations practices and high‐performance workplace practices also considered capable of affecting macroeconomic performance.
The impact of the Athens Olympic Games on the Athens Stock Exchange
Authors: Floros Christos 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between the Athens Olympic Games and the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE). It aims to test: the effect of the Athens 2004 Olympics on the general index of the ASE; the impact of the Olympic Games 2004 to the sponsors' prices traded on the ASE (based on three National sponsors and one International sponsor); and the effect of the Greek Olympic Champions (winners' effect) on the course of the ASE.Design/methodology/approachThis paper captures financial time series characteristics by employing an AR(1)‐GARCH(1,1) model with generalized error distribution (GED). The paper uses daily closing prices for the General ASE index and four Grand Sponsors listed in the ASE (Coca‐Cola, Alpha Bank, OTE, and Cosmote) over the period 19 January 1996 to 20 December 2005.FindingsThe results show no effect on the general ASE index, but a positive effect on the OTE (Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation) index. Also, the results show a positive effect of Greek Medallists on the ASE index and two National sponsors, Alpha Bank and OTE.Research limitations/implicationsFurther research should investigate the impact of other mega sporting events (Mundial, European Championships) on the course of international stock markets using high‐frequency datasets and models.Practical implicationsThe findings are strongly recommended to financial managers and investors dealing with Greek stock indices.Originality/valueThe contribution of this paper is to examine the above hypotheses on the relationship between the Athens Olympic Games and the ASE using a large sample data, and a Generalised Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH) model with GED.
Anionically surface‐modified pigment/binder ink jet inks for silk fabric printing
Authors: Chakvattanatham K. , Phattanarudee S. , Kiatkamjornwong S. 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to prepare anionically surface‐modified organic pigment/binder ink jet inks for printing on chitosan‐pre‐treated silk fabrics.Design/methodology/approachAnionically surface‐modified organic pigment/binder ink jet inks were prepared in four colours (cyan, magenta, yellow and black). The pigment‐to‐binder ratio was controlled at 1:6.4 for the cyan, magenta and yellow inks, and 1:3.4 for the black ink. Ink formulations (by weight) were assembled and mixed as follows: 8 per cent pigment dispersion, 10 per cent diethylene glycol, 12 per cent glycerol, 5 per cent urea, 10 per cent polyacrylate emulsion binder and 55 per cent deionised water. They were characterised in terms of their particle size, zeta‐potential, particle morphology, viscosity, surface tension and pH. The inks were printed onto silk or the chitosan pre‐treated silk fabrics using a piezo‐type ink jet printer. The fabrics were then heat cured and analysed for the effect of chitosan pre‐treatment on colour gamut, wash fastness and crock fastness.FindingsThe formulated ink jet inks yielded an acceptably good ink jetting reliability, one‐year stability and printability. The chitosan pre‐treated silk fabrics gave a wider colour gamut and colour saturation than the non‐treated one. Crock fastness and wash fastness of the chitosan pre‐treated fabrics were relatively better than those of non‐treated fabrics.Research limitations/implicationsThe surface‐modified pigments are transparent and thus their inks printed on the chitosan pre‐treated fabrics produced slightly low K/S values of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black colours because the limited chitosan concentration in the pre‐treatment is controlled by its solubility in acidic solution. The higher loading of chitosan pre‐treatment gave higher K/S values and a stiffer touch of the fabrics.Practical implicationsThe water‐based pigmented inks having the sulphonate group on the pigment surface can be printed on the fabric surface pre‐treated with chitosan molecules which have the protonated amino groups to give good colour appearance. It is anticipated that this type of ink can be applied to any textile surface which has been pre‐treated with the protonated chitosan.Originality/valueThe modified organic pigments having the sulphonate group on their surface can be used to produce novel water‐based ink jet inks which can print on the chitosan pre‐treated silk fabric. Ionic interactions between the sulphonate group of the pigment and protonated amino groups of chitosan in conjunction with polyacrylate binder enhance colour strength, widen colour gamut and chroma, and produce good adhesion for fabric operational properties such as wash fastness and crock fastness.
Study on bonding properties of Larch with WPI adhesive
Authors: Cheng R.X. , Gu J.Y. 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study the bonding properties of Larch with water‐based polymer isocynate (WPI) adhesive to provide theoretical instruction for practical production of Larch glued laminated timber with WPI adhesive.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted Japanese JIS K6806 standard to test bonding properties of Larch with WPI adhesive. Scanning electron microscope was used to observe morphography of Larch surface. Micro photos were adopted to show the penetration of WPI adhesive on the radial and tangential surfaces of Larch.FindingsThere was significant difference in bonding strength between Larch radial and tangential glue‐blocks glued with WPI adhesive. Dry compressing shear strength of Larch radial glue‐block bonded with WPI adhesive was 1.41 times that of Larch tangential glue‐block bonded with WPI adhesive in normal conditions. Wood failure showed that the difference between Larch radial and tangential glue‐block was caused by wood structure of Larch itself.Research limitations/implicationsThe research conclusion that the dry compressing shear strength of Larch radial glue‐block bonded with WPI adhesive was bigger than that of Larch tangential glue‐block bonded in normal conditions. These would be changed if other adhesives were adopted to glue Larch wood.Practical implicationsThe conclusion developed in this study provided a practical production instruction for Larch glued laminated timber with WPI adhesive. In order to obtain better bonding properties during the production of Larch glued laminated wood, Larch wood should be sawn into radial boards rather than tangential boards in order to obtain maximum bonding strength of Larch wood.Originality/valueThe paper shows that there was significant difference in bonding strength between Larch radial and tangential glue‐bonded blocks with WPI adhesive. Dry compressing shear strength of Larch radial glue‐block bonded with WPI adhesive was 1.41 times that of Larch tangential glue‐block bonded with WPI adhesive in normal conditions.
A unique Twitter use for reference services
Authors: Fields Erin 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to illustrate that the personal use of Twitter for tracking reference questions has potential for marketing and promotion of reference work in libraries.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides a brief overview of how Twitter is currently being used in libraries and how it is being used personally by library staff as it relates to reference work. The paper provides an example of how Koerner library at Several University of British Columbia (UBC) is using their institutional Twitter account to “tweet” reference questions asked during public service shifts.FindingsTwitter accounts for libraries have the potential to market reference service by bringing attention to how the reference desks are used by the community but also, more broadly, the account can highlight reference as an important role in librarianship.Originality/valueThe paper offers insight into a non‐traditional form of Twitter use, on an institutional level, in reference work.
The rise of the pricing function: origins and perspectives
Authors: Carricano Manu , Trinquecoste Jean‐Francois , Mondejar Juan‐Antonio 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the origins and development of the pricing function and to explore how companies are organizing for price management. Since the end of the 1990s, many companies have started initiatives towards price optimization, and moreover, have invested in pricing capabilities. The authors explain how the pricing function has evolved since then, and describe the roles and responsibilities assigned to pricing managers.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted an empirical qualitative research based on 28 interviews with pricing managers (analysts, directors, chief pricing officers) in large companies in France. A lexical analysis has been conducted in order to develop a typology of pricing orientations and a description of the different ways of performing the function within the company.FindingsThe results describe three main stages (commodity, control, and value) corresponding to different levels of maturity of the pricing function. Many managers feel they lack opportunities to “push the price button”; this research shows that a progressive and systematic deployment of tools and capabilities allows companies to gain more pricing power.Originality/valueThe authors describe three main orientations in organizing for pricing management, as degrees of maturity of the pricing function. Practitioners will find information on how to deploy the function in their organization useful given the variety of industries and pricing contexts studied.
The relative influence of pioneer and follower price on reference price and value perceptions
Authors: Lowe Ben , Alpert Frank 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to integrate literature in the pioneer brand advantage area with the literature on reference prices to examine how reference prices work in a pioneer and follower brand context. There is evidence to suggest that pioneers have a psychological advantage over follower brands, yet how that manifests in terms of reference price effects is not fully understood. The study tests whether the pioneer price and follower price have equal influence on reference prices, or whether the pioneer has a stronger influence.Design/methodology/approachThis research uses a longitudinal experiment to simulate a market of a pioneer brand followed by follower brand, and measures the relative effects of pioneer and follower prices on reference price, value perceptions and purchase intentions. This approach allows greater confidence in the causal nature of the findings.FindingsThe results indicate a clear and strong causal effect for the pioneer's price on price and value perceptions of the pioneer and follower, whereas the follower's price only seems to influence perceptions of the follower, not the pioneer. This suggests that consumers overweight the price of the pioneer brand (as exemplar) in the category, and reference price perceptions are systematically biased in its direction. However, these effects were stronger for the more innovative product category being examined. For a less innovative pioneer this effect was not so strong. These findings imply that reference price is brand specific but the more innovative the pioneer brand the more influence it has on reference prices.Research implicationsThese findings are consistent with and extend the literature on pioneer advantage by suggesting that the pioneer can define ideal levels of objective attributes such as price, rather than just defining the ideal attribute combination of subjective, less discernible attributes. This highlights and presents a more complete picture of the natural advantages to product innovation. It also implies the need to consider the multi‐faceted nature of reference price in measurement and research.Originality/valueA number of studies have examined reference price effects in existing and established product categories. Yet few studies have examined reference price effects in new product categories despite calls in the literature to do so. This study is one of the first studies to examine reference price effects in new product categories and contributes by integrating the literature on pioneer brand advantage with the literature on reference price by examining asymmetric pricing effects between pioneer and follower brands in new product categories.
A comparative study of the influence of assertiveness on negotiation outcomes in Canada and China
Authors: Ma Zhenzhong , Jaeger Alfred M. 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of assertiveness in determining negotiation outcomes in two different cultures and thus to help understand the cultural differences in the relationship between assertiveness and negotiation outcomes in the West and East, where assertiveness is often viewed quite differently.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from four simulated negotiations of varying degrees of complexity ranging from the most distributive to the most integrative. Over 400 business students were recruited as subjects from a Western culture and an Eastern culture, namely Canada and China, to participate in the simulations in order to test the cultural differences in the relationship between assertiveness and negotiation outcomes.FindingsThe results provide support for the effects of assertiveness on both economic outcome and affective outcome, and thus confirm the importance of assertiveness as a negotiator trait; the relationship between assertiveness and negotiation outcomes is found to be culture dependent whereby assertiveness is associated with economic outcome and affective outcome for Canadians, but only with affective outcome for the Chinese.Practical implicationsThis study provides important guidelines for negotiation practitioners. Relevant training and development programs could be designed for international managers to improve their effectiveness when they negotiate with the Chinese who often place more emphasis on affective outcome and on negotiation process.Originality/valueNegotiation skills become more important in the increasingly globalized world market and research on negotiation needs to provide more knowledge for scholars and negotiation practitioners. This paper attempts to enrich our understanding of negotiation in two different cultures and to provide insights on cross‐cultural differences in negotiation process.
Contribution of cultural similarity to foreign products negotiation
Authors: Debabi Mohsen 
Published: November 2010

PurposeThe image of the country of origin is a determinant variable for the success or failure of launching a product into a new market. For companies of emerging countries which want to access markets of industrialized countries, the choice of a local negotiator sharing the same culture as the purchaser might have a moderating effect on the image of the country of origin which is generally perceived as negative. Cultural similarity induces trust between negotiators and facilitates communication. Consequently, it is an important factor in the presentation of a foreign product. The purpose of this paper is to examine the different variables and factors intervening during a negotiation of a product coming from an emerging country to a foreign market.Design/methodology/approachAn empirical study based on a quantitative survey of a sample of international negotiators has been conducted with the aim of testing the above mentioned hypotheses. The questionnaire used in this survey has been administered through mail and has been sent to French and Italian negotiators.FindingsThe research hypotheses have been tested empirically. The results show effectively that a product coming from an emerging country is ill‐perceived by buyers in developed countries. The results show as well that cultural similarity induces trust which in turn expresses expertise and contact easiness.Research limitations/implicationsThe main limitation of this study is the size of the sample. Despite the big number of the sent questionnaires, return rate was very low, which shows the limitations of surveys using the mail. The second limitation of this study concerns the variable trust which, despite a theoretical abundance on this concept, no compromise on its dimensionality has been detected till now.Practical implicationsAt the level of management, these results constitute an encouragement to opt for local negotiators in order to succeed in launching a new product in to a foreign market.Originality/valueThis paper shows that professionals and researchers ought to collaborate on studies related to topics and themes related to intercultural negotiation, which is currently seen as a good way to bring together academic research and exporting companies.