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The study explores the antecedents and consequences of social network fatigue (SNF) using the stress–strain–outcome (S-S-O) model. It builds on the work of previous scholars in the area of SNS by focussing on the intervening processes that explain the study's focal constructs.

To test the proposed framework, the study draws cross-sectional data from Indian Facebook users. Data were collected using an online survey, and the final sample of 309 valid and complete responses was analysed using SmartPLS to test the study's hypotheses.

The findings of the study report fear of missing out (FoMO) to be positively related to compulsive use (CU) of Facebook. CU had positive and significant direct and indirect effects (via information and social overload) on SNF. SNF was significantly associated with both depression (DEP) and discontinuous use intention (DUI). However, Facebook use intensity (FBI)'s moderating role on the relationship between FoMO and CU was insignificant.

First, the current study proposes and empirically tests a comprehensive model on the lines of the S-S-O model to understand the antecedents and consequences of SNF. Second, the study uses an Indian sample that is not age-specific (adolescents or young adults), unlike most past studies. Third, it examines various intervening stages and processes (through mediation and moderation) suggested by previous scholars but not yet explored.

The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to evaluate the roles of a transactive memory system and the supply network flexibility (SNF) of the firm as antecedents of a firm’s supply chain agility (FSCA), also incorporating the moderating role of the transactive memory system; and, second, to evaluate the relationship between FSCA and operations performance (OP).

Four hypothesized relationships are tested with survey data from 190 high-tech firms using structural equation models.

FSCA can be enhanced through the transactive memory system and SNF, although a higher degree of transactive memory system weakens the positive relationship between SNF and FSCA. A positive relationship is identified between FSCA and OP, while FSCA mediates the relationship between SNF and OP.

Managers can increase FSCA and improve OP by developing both the transactive memory system and SNF. Given that firms have limited resources, investment in internal capabilities should be prioritized as this appears to be more effective at developing FSCA.

The findings expand the literature by exploring two antecedents of FSCA and by analyzing the impact of FSCA on different measures of OP. Few prior studies have highlighted the importance of the transactive memory system to the operations function.

The purpose of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the Medicare patients discharged to a long-term (acute) care hospitals (LTCH), skilled nursing facility (SNF) or inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) following an acute inpatient hospitalization under Medicare-severity diagnosis-related group (MS-DRG) 207. The likelihood of discharge by provider type was also examined to determine criteria informing patient discharge to a LTCH, SNF or IRF for treatment.

Retrospective cohort study, based on secondary data analysis, utilizing Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR) File data collected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for fiscal year 2011, October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011.

Numerous analyses were conducted upon those patients discharged to a LTCH, SNF or IRF following an acute inpatient hospitalization under MS-DRG 207. Concerning those patients discharged to LTCHs, patients were not significantly older, did not have the highest length of stay and had comparable diagnoses and diagnosis counts to those discharged to SNFs or IRFs. However, costs were significantly higher among discharges to LTCHs. Multinomial logistic regression analyses also indicated numerous associations between certain variables and discharge location.

With the aging of the US population and increasing costs of rendering services, both the Medicare population and Medicare expenditures, already at their highest levels in the history of the program, are projected to rise going forward (The Boards of Trustees, 2012). As such, recent research has focused on Part A hospitals/facilities and the variations in costs submitted and payments received for treatment/services provided. This study aims to address whether patients discharged to LTCHs, which receive higher payment(s) as a result of serving a higher proportion of medically complex beneficiaries, are more medically complex than those discharged to SNFs/IRFs.

The importance of supply network flexibility (SNF) in the development of mass customization capability (MCC) has been implied in the literature but seldom subjected to empirical investigation. To fill the gap and contribute to MC literature, this paper aims to examine the role of SNF in facilitating the development of MCC of organizations. Furthermore, it has been investigated whether the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) strengthens the above relationship.

Drawing on the supply chain literature and dynamic capability theory, the study proposes a research framework depicting the interconnectedness among the variables of interest. The proposed framework has been tested using structural equation modelling based on partial least squares by using the data collected from a questionnaire-based survey of a sample of Indian manufacturing organizations.

The findings indicate that the dimensions of SNF, namely, sourcing flexibility and supplier flexibility, positively affect the MCC of the organizations and the strength of these relationships is further amplified by the implementation of ICTs.

The study shows the managerial opportunities for the development of a flexible and competent supply network to facilitate the development or enhancement of MCC.

This study contributes to scant literature by providing empirical evidence for the relationship between SNF and MCC. Further, this study enriches the understanding of the crucial role of ICT by exploring its moderating effect on the relationship between the variables of interest.

Concerns about underage drinking have led to calls for a UK ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport. Such a ban would have severe financial consequences for many sports, so should not be implemented without thorough consideration of its likely effectiveness. This study investigating the alcohol consumption intentions of 14 and 15 year olds showed that boys who were involved in sport were more likely both to drink alcohol and to get drunk, with awareness of sponsorship enhancing the likelihood of these behaviours. Girls involved in sport, however, showed more negative attitudes than their peers towards alcohol. It is argued that boys involved in sport are socialised into a traditional masculine alcohol and sports culture, which is reinforced by sponsorship. Evidence from studies on tobacco sponsorship suggests that health-related marketing communications and the use of low-alcohol or non-alcohol brands for sports sponsorship could be more effective than a ban in changing the culture.

Due to recent Affordable Care Act reforms, prevention of readmissions is a salient issue for hospitals that participate in Medicare, as they are now held accountable for patients who receive post-acute care in facilities over which hospitals have little influence to monitor care. Using resource dependence and transaction cost economics to describe the theoretical advantages of hospital ownership of post-acute care facilities (PACs), we empirically test whether hospitals that own PACs experience reduced readmissions. Our findings indicate partial support for the predicted relationship between PAC ownership and readmission rates. We found that hospital ownership of a skilled-nursing facility (SNF) was related to a lower readmissions rate for some patients, while ownership of other types of PACs did not result in significant findings. Our results offer support for the theoretical advantages of ownership, however, the savings realized by ownership may not merit the ownership investment.

Differences in laws and regulations concerning the basic materials, optional ingredients and food additives authorised in yogurt manufacture in each EC member state were studied. Not many differences exist regarding the basic materials. However, considerable differences exist with respect to optional ingredients and food additives. Legal provisions for different yogurt types and other requirements were also studied.

Academic healthcare systems face great challenges in coordinating services across a continuum of care that spans hospital, community providers, home and chronic care facilities. The Johns Hopkins Community Health Partnership (J-CHiP) was created to improve coordination of acute, sub-acute and ambulatory care for patients, and improve the health of high-risk patients in surrounding neighborhoods. The paper aims to discuss this issue.

J-CHiP targeted adults admitted to the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, patients discharged to participating skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and high-risk Medicare and Medicaid patients receiving primary care in eight nearby outpatient sites. The primary drivers of the program were redesigned acute care delivery, seamless transitions of care and deployment of community care teams.

Acute care interventions included risk screening, multidisciplinary care planning, pharmacist-driven medication management, patient/family education, communication with next provider and care coordination protocols for common conditions. Transition interventions included post-discharge health plans, hand-offs and follow-up with primary care providers, Transition Guides, a patient access line and collaboration with SNFs. Community interventions involved forming multidisciplinary care coordination teams, integrated behavioral care and new partnerships with community-based organizations.

This paper offers a detailed description of the design and implementation of a complex program to improve care coordination for high-risk patients in an urban setting. The case studies feature findings from each intervention that promoted patient engagement, strengthened collaboration with community-based organizations and improved coordination of care.

Detecting O₂ gas in a confined space at room temperature is particularly important to monitor the work process of precision equipment. This study aims to propose a miniaturized, low-cost, mass-scale produced O₂ sensor operating around 30°C.

The O₂ sensor based on lanthanum fluoride (LaF₃) solid electrolyte thin film was developed using MEMS technology. The principle of the sensor was a galvanic cell H₂O, O₂, Pt | LaF₃ | Sn, SnF₂ |, in which the Sn film was prepared by magnetron sputtering, and the LaF₃ film was prepared by thermal resistance evaporation.

Through pretreatments, the sensor’s response signal to 40% oxygen concentration was enhanced from 1.9 mV to 46.0 mV at 30°C and 97.0% RH. Tests at temperatures from 30°C to 50°C and humidity from 32.4% RH to 97.0% RH indicated that the output electromotive force (EMF) has a linear relationship with the logarithm of the oxygen concentration. The sensitivity of the sensor increases with an increase in both humidity and temperature in the couple mode, and the EMF of the sensor follows well with the Nernst equation at different temperatures and humidity.

This research could be applied to monitor the oxygen concentration below 25% in confined spaces at room temperature safely without a power supply.

The relationship between temperature and humidity coupling and the response of the sensor was obtained. The nano-film material was integrated with the MEMS process. It is expected to be practically applied in the future.

The purpose of this paper is to extend the understanding of projects in permanent organizations. Previous research has captured organizational contexts where either a project logic dominates or projects support recurrent, ongoing operations. Through a case study, the author shows how projects and non-projects coexist over time in the core of the organization in a balanced manner, addressing the specific tensions in such an organization.

The author has undertaken a case study of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. The analysis is based on several types of data: internal reports, descriptions of structure and roles, internal handbooks and other documents from the period 1998–2018; interviews with ten persons in different roles in the organization; and a survey of 190 employees and middle managers (response rate: 84 percent).

The author finds that the balance of projects and non-project work, work units and rationale has been an institutional and stabile characteristic, rather than a transitory state of a Norwegian state directorate. It is also found that two types of products or set of tasks are reflected in two types of work groups: long-term work groups and project work groups. There is a subjective element regarding whether a new task should be integrated into an existing long-term unit or serve as the basis of creating a new project. The analysis of work organization, leadership and employee perceptions has revealed a number of similarities and differences between the two work contexts: the long-term work groups and the projects. The balance of projects and non-projects is maintained through shared beliefs and the process of allocation of personnel. This balance is threatened through actual practice in the organization.

A case study does not allow for statistical generalizations. The implication of the study is the revelation of a potential research gap “between” a project-based organization (PBO), on the one hand, and a project-supported organization (PSO), on the other hand.

For organizations that combine projects and non-projects in the core, the paper could contribute to the understanding of tensions and the way to handle them, and provide inspiration regarding mechanisms for resource allocation.

This paper identifies and empirically describes an organization where both projects and non-projects are of great importance in the core activities of the firm, thus filling a “gap” between the PBO and PSO. A number of aspects of this organization are analyzed, including how the balance of the two logics has been maintained over the two decades. The study could provide the basis for a number of research questions on the coexistence of and tensions between projects and non-projects in the core of an organization.