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Literature derived reference models for the adoption of online shopping

The aim of the authors of this paper was to identify areas that would aid in developing a better understanding of the dynamics of a customer’s decision to shop online. To accomplish this, a review of the empirical studies on the antecedents of online shopping was performed. From an extensive literature search, a total of 45 relevant articles were identified. The factors that have been investigated in these studies were classified according to their similarity and patterns of their findings were identified and analyzed. # 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Sosiologie of Ideologie

Abstract SOCIOLOGY OR IDEOLOGY? Lately some questions have arisen with regard to the relation between sociology as a system of scientific knowledge and ideology as a system of “non-scientific” ideas. Questions regarding this relation especially arise in terms of an alleged — mostly implicit — ideological commitment in sociology, especially in certain approaches in contemporary sociology. Important aspects with regard to the problem under consideration are among other things the phenomenon of value-commitment of the sociologist; the sociologist's view of the aim, task, and method of science; and the changing social structure of sociology. Except for some positive value of the presence of ideology in sociology, the possibility seems — especially in some contemporary radical trends in sociology — that sociology may be changed into mere ideology, especially into political ideology. When one has to come to a balanced view regarding the practising of sociology as a scientific discipline, especially when conside...
IoT and the Need for High Performance Computing

The connection between Internet of Things (IoT) and High Performance Computing (HPC) is investigated in this keynote presentation. New paradigms and devices for HPC are presented. Several examples related to smart building management, smart logistics and smart manufacturing leading to difficult combinatorial optimization problems are detailed.
Channel estimation for wireless ofdm systems

Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) is a special case of multi-carrier transmission and it can accommodate high data rate requirement of multimedia based wireless systems. Since channel estimation is an integral part of OFDM systems, it is critical to understand the basis of channel estimation techniques for OFDM systems so that the most appropriate method can be applied. In this article, an extensive overview of channel estimation techniques employed in OFDM systems are presented. In addition, the advantages, drawbacks, and relationship of these estimation techniques with each other are analyzed and discussed. As the combination of multiple input multiple output (MIMO)-OFDM systems promises higher data rates, estimation techniques are further investigated for these systems. Although the existing proposed techniques differ in terms of computational complexity and their mean squared error (MSE) performance, it has been observed that many channel estimation techniques are indeed a subset of LMMSE channel estimation technique. Hence, based on a given system’s resources and specifications, a suitable method among the presented techniques can be applied. CHANNEL ESTIMATION FOR WIRELESS OFDM SYSTEMS 2ND QUARTER 2007, VOLUME 9, NO. 2 www.comsoc.org/pubs/surveys
Hayek on Entrepreneurship: Competition, Market Process and Cultural Evolution

Hayek’s theory of cultural evolution has always generated controversy. Interest in Hayek’s theory, and others’ analysis and criticism of it, has been rising of late. This volume urges a reconsideration of Hayeks’ theory of evolution and aims to explore the relevance of Hayek’s theory for its own sake and for evolutionary economics more generally.
Universal Banks and Relationships with Firms

Some of the most widely expressed myths about the German financial system are concerned with the alleged close ties and intensive interaction between banks and firms (often described as Hausbank relationships). Observers have stressed that bank-firm relationships in Germany are not only characterized by long-term debt financing commitments but also by a multitude of links. These include direct shareholdings, board representation, and proxy voting and are particularly significant for corporate governance. Specifically, it is often argued that close ties between banks and borrowers promote investment and improve the performance of firms. Second, German universal banks are believed to play a special role as large and informed investors (shareholders). However, for the very same reasons, German universal banks are frequently accused of abusing their influence on firms by exploiting rents and sustaining the entrenchment of firms against efficient transfers of firm control. In this paper, we review recent empirical evidence regarding the special role of banks for the corporate governance of German firms. We differentiate large and exchange-listed firms versus small and medium sized companies throughout. While the evidence is not that clear-cut in promoting a beneficial role of banks for large firms, most of the recent evidence regarding small firms suggests that a Hausbank relationship can indeed be beneficial. JEL Classification: G21, G32
Enhanced somatosensory information decreases postural sway in older people.

The somatosensory system plays an important role in balance control and age-related declines in somatosensory function have been implicated in falls incidence. Different types of insole devices have been developed to enhance somatosensory information and improve postural stability. However, they are often too complex and expensive to integrate into daily life and textured insole surfaces may provide an inexpensive and accessible means to enhance somatosensory input. This study investigated the effects of textured insole surfaces on postural sway in ten younger and seven older participants performing standing balance tests on a force plate under three insole surface conditions: (1) barefoot; (2) with hard; and (3), soft textured insole surfaces. With each insole surface, participants were tested under two vision conditions (eyes open, closed) on two standing surfaces (firm, foam). Four 30s trials were collected for different combinations of insole surface, standing surface and vision. Centre of pressure measurements included the range and standard deviation of anterior-posterior and medial-lateral displacement, path length and the 90% confidence elliptical area. Results revealed a significant Group*Surface*Insole interaction for five of the dependent variables. Compared to younger individuals, postural sway was greater in older people on both standing surfaces in the barefoot condition. However, both textured insole surfaces reduced postural sway for the older group especially in the eyes closed condition on a foam surface. These findings suggest that textured insole surfaces can reduce postural sway in older people, particularly during more challenging balance tasks. Textured insole surfaces may afford a low-cost means of decreasing postural sway, providing an important intervention in falls prevention.
A Model for Varying Speaking Style in TTS systems

This paper aims to enhance the performance of a TTS system by generating various speaking styles. First we describe three speaking styles (Radio News, Political Address and Conversation) and compare the prosodic features found in these authentic styles with the prosody in “neutral” speech uttered by the eLite TTS system. Differences concern about 20 prosodic characteristics (F0 span, speech rate, pauses and hesitation, primary and secondary accentuation, schwa deletion, etc.). In order to make the neutral speech similar to a typical speaking style, prosodic characteristics are implemented within the TTS system itself or during a postprocessing step. The quality of the “stylized” synthesis is evaluated by comparing it to the original style. Document type : Communication à un colloque (Conference Paper) Référence bibliographique Roekhaut, Sophie ; Goldman, Jean-Philippe ; Simon, Anne-Catherine. A Model for Varying Speaking Style in TTS systems.Proceedings Speech Prosody 2010 (Chicago, 11-14 mai 2010). In: Speech Prosody 2010 Conference Proceedings, 2010, p.100096 A Model for Varying Speaking Style in TTS systems Sophie Roekhaut, Jean-Philippe Goldman, Anne Catherine Simon TCTS Lab, Université de Mons UMONS, Belgique ; 2 CENTAL, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgique ; Département de Linguistique, Université de Genève, Suisse ; Institut Langage & Communication/Centre Valibel – Discours & Variation, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgique Sophie.Roekhaut@umons.ac.be, jean-philippe.goldman@unige.ch, anne-catherine.simon@uclouvain.be
Using a state cancer registry to recruit young breast cancer survivors and high-risk relatives: protocol of a randomized trial testing the efficacy of a targeted versus a tailored intervention to increase breast cancer screening

The Michigan Prevention Research Center, the University of Michigan Schools of Nursing, Public Health, and Medicine, and the Michigan Department of Community Health propose a multidisciplinary academic-clinical practice three-year project to increase breast cancer screening among young breast cancer survivors and their cancer-free female relatives at greatest risk for breast cancer. The study has three specific aims: 1) Identify and survey 3,000 young breast cancer survivors (diagnosed at 20–45 years old) regarding their breast cancer screening utilization. 2) Identify and survey survivors’ high-risk relatives regarding their breast cancer screening utilization. 3) Test two versions (Targeted vs. Enhanced Tailored) of an intervention to increase breast cancer screening among survivors and relatives. Following approval by human subjects review boards, 3,000 young breast cancer survivors will be identified through the Michigan Cancer Registry and mailed an invitation letter and a baseline survey. The baseline survey will obtain information on the survivors’: a) current breast cancer screening status and use of genetic counseling; b) perceived barriers and facilitators to screening; c) family health history. Based on the family history information provided by survivors, we will identify up to two high-risk relatives per survivor. Young breast cancer survivors will be mailed consent forms and baseline surveys to distribute to their selected high-risk relatives. Relatives’ baseline survey will obtain information on their: a) current breast cancer screening status and use of genetic counseling; and b) perceived barriers and facilitators to screening. Young breast cancer survivors and high-risk relatives will be randomized as a family unit to receive two versions of an intervention aiming to increase breast cancer screening and use of cancer genetic services. A follow-up survey will be mailed 9 months after the intervention to survivors and high-risk relatives to evaluate the efficacy of each intervention version on: a) use of breast cancer screening and genetic counseling; b) perceived barriers and facilitators to screening; c) self-efficacy in utilizing cancer genetic and screening services; d) family support related to screening; e) knowledge of breast cancer genetics; and f) satisfaction with the intervention. The study will enhance efforts of the state of Michigan surrounding cancer prevention, control, and public health genomics. NCT01612338
Genes and human elite athletic performance

Physical fitness is a complex phenotype influenced by a myriad of environmental and genetic factors, and variation in human physical performance and athletic ability has long been recognised as having a strong heritable component. Recently, the development of technology for rapid DNA sequencing and genotyping has allowed the identification of some of the individual genetic variations that contribute to athletic performance. This review will examine the evidence that has accumulated over the last three decades for a strong genetic influence on human physical performance, with an emphasis on two sets of physical traits, viz. cardiorespiratory and skeletal muscle function, which are particularly important for performance in a variety of sports. We will then review recent studies that have identified individual genetic variants associated with variation in these traits and the polymorphisms that have been directly associated with elite athlete status. Finally, we explore the scientific implications of our rapidly growing understanding of the genetic basis of variation in performance.
A Novel Analytical Model for Evaluation of Substrate Crosstalk in VLSI Circuits

Accurate and fast evaluation of substrate coupled noise has become a key-factor in today’s mixed-signal RF IC design. In this work, we present efficient and closed-form analytical solutions for modeling substrate coupling in VLSI circuits. Using Maxwell’s equations and the Green’s theorem an integral equation for the extraction of substrate parasitic elements is developed. We utilize a fast-convergent Green’s function in the integral equation. We also derive analytical solutions for the fourfold integrals of the Green’s function. Finally, the impact of using the proposed models on the speed up of the computations required for the extraction process is demonstrated.
Comparison of postsimulation debriefing versus in-simulation debriefing in medical simulation.

INTRODUCTION
A key portion of medical simulation is self-reflection and instruction during a debriefing session; however, there have been surprisingly few direct comparisons of various approaches. The objective of this study was to compare two styles of managing a simulation session: postsimulation debriefing versus in-simulation debriefing.


METHODS
One hundred sixty-one students were randomly assigned to receive either postsimulation debriefing or in-simulation debriefing. Retrospective pre-post assessment was made through survey using Likert-scale questions assessing students' self-reported confidence and knowledge level as it relates to medical resuscitation and statements related to the simulation itself.


RESULTS
There were statistically significant differences in the reliable self-reported results between the two groups for effectiveness of the debriefing style, debriefing leading to effective learning, and the debriefing helping them to understand the correct and incorrect actions, with the group that received postsimulation debriefing ranking all these measures higher. Both groups showed significantly higher posttest scores compared with their pretest scores for individual and overall measures.


DISCUSSION
Students felt that a simulation experience followed by a debriefing session helped them learn more effectively, better understand the correct and incorrect actions, and was overall more effective compared with debriefing that occurred in-simulation. Students did not feel that interruptions during a simulation significantly altered the realism of the simulation.
DOs and DON'Ts for young EEs

A long-time engineer presents a road map for moving ahead in the electrical engineering profession. He provides a list of do's and don'ts for promoting career growth and functioning well on the job.<<ETX>>
Criteria for Conducting and Evaluating Critical Interpretive Research in the IS Field

The collection, analysis and interpretation of empirical materials are always conducted within some broader understanding of what constitutes legitimate inquiry and valid knowledge (Doolin, 1998). In the Information Systems (IS) field, there are well-known and widely accepted methodological principles consistent with the conventions of positivism. However, the same is not yet true of interpretive research. The emergence of interpretivism in IS research was advocated by Walsham (1995) and corroborated by a series of special issues in outstanding IS journals. An example of the effort to advance the legitimacy of studies grounded in an interpretive position is the set of principles suggested by Klein and Myers (1999). Their principles are consistent with a considerable part of the philosophical base of literature on interpretivism, offering guidelines for the conduct and evaluation of interpretive research and, hence, meaningfully contributing to the improvement of IS research. However, the particular set of principles they have suggested applies mostly to hermeneutics, and not all interpretive studies follow a hermeneutical philosophical base. They recommended that other researchers, representing other forms of interpretivism, suggest additional principles. A number of IS interpretive researchers have started to use Golden-Biddle and Locke’s (1993) three criteria for ethnographic writing as the basis for evaluating their own research. This paper follows in this vein, advocating the timely emergence of a critical interpretive perspective in IS research and pressing the argument that an extended version of GB&L (Golden-Biddle and Locke) criteria is not only appropriate but comprehensive as an initial framework for conducting and evaluating critical interpretive research.
The CRH-R1 receptor mediates luteinizing hormone, prolactin, corticosterone and progesterone secretion induced by restraint stress in estrogen-primed rats

Acute stress has been shown to modify hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis activity. Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), the principal regulator of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, has been implicated as a mediator of stress-induced effects on the reproductive axis. The role of the specific CRH receptor subtypes in this response is not completely understood. In the current study, we investigated the role of the CRH-R(1) receptor on luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin (PRL), progesterone (P) and corticosterone (CT) secretion in stress-induced responses under the influence of estrogen (E(2)). Estrogen-primed ovariectomized rats (estradiol cypionate, 10 μg sc) received an i.v. administration of antalarmin (0.1 or 1mg/kg), a selective CRH-R(1) antagonist, or vehicle before restraint stress for 40 min. Seven blood samples were collected from two experimental groups (one from 10:00 h to 14:00 h and the other from 10:00 h to 18:00 h). An increase of plasma LH induced by restraint acute-stress was followed by alteration of the secretion pattern in the estrogen-induced afternoon surge. In a similar manner, we observed a suppression of the afternoon surge in plasma FSH, a delay of E(2)-induced PRL secretion, and an increase in plasma P and CT. Antalarmin attenuated stress-induce LH increase, decreased CT and P secretion and blocked the stress effects on PRL secretion. These findings suggest that CRH-R(1) mediates, at least in part, the restraint stress effects on the HPA, PRL, and reproductive axes.
An Introduction to Dimensionality Reduction Using Matlab

Dimensionality reduction is an important task in machine learning, for it facilitates classification, compression, and visualization of high-dimensional data by mitigating undesired properties of high-dimensional spaces. Over the last decade, a large number of new (nonlinear) techniques for dimensionality reduction have been proposed. Most of these techniques are based on the intuition that data lies on or near a complex low-dimensional manifold that is embedded in the high-dimensional space. New techniques for dimensionality reduction aim at identifying and extracting the manifold from the high-dimensional space. A systematic empirical evaluation of a large number of dimensionality reduction techniques has been presented in [86]. This work has led to the development of the Matlab Toolbox for Dimensionality Reduction, which contains implementations of 27 techniques for dimensionality reduction. In addition, the toolbox contains implementation of 6 intrinsic dimensionality estimators and functions for out-of-sample extension, data generation, and data prewhitening. The report describes the techniques that are implemented in the toolbox in detail. Furthermore, it presents a number of examples that illustrate the functionality of the toolbox, and provide insight in the capabilities of state-of-the-art techniques for dimensionality reduction.
Linking competitive priorities and manufacturing networks: a manufacturing strategy perspective

The general aim of this research is to introduce the traditional manufacturing strategy theory to the emerging research field on manufacturing networks. More specifically, the purpose is to examine the link between the competitive priorities of a firm and the way in which it chooses to organise its manufacturing network. This paper analyses the present literature on manufacturing networks, taking a manufacturing strategy perspective. The study identifies linkages between competitive priorities, network focus, and the manufacturing management within the network. The theory suggests that there should be typical differences between how companies organise their manufacturing networks, depending on which priorities are regarded as the most important. However, the six case companies analysed show that there are successful companies that manage and organise their networks in ways that the literature on the subject does not account for. Suggestions for future research on manufacturing networks are based on these findings.
Deaf-Mute Communication Interpreter

Communications between deaf-mute and a normal person have always been a challenging task. The project aims to facilitate people by means of a glove based deaf-mute communication interpreter system. The glove is internally equipped with five flex sensors, tactile sensors and accelerometer. For each specific gesture, the flex sensor produces a proportional change in resistance and accelerometer measures the orientation of hand. The processing of these hand gestures is in Arduino. The glove includes two modes of operation – training mode to benefit every user and an operational mode. The concatenation of letters to form words is also done in Arduino. In addition, the system also includes a text to speech conversion (TTS) block which translates the matched gestures i.e. text to voice output. Keywords—Deaf-Mute, communication, gesture, Flex sensor, tactile sensors, accelerometer, TTS.
Sources of inspiration.

Bargaining with reading habit is no need. Reading is not kind of something sold that you can take or not. It is a thing that will change your life to life better. It is the thing that will give you many things around the world and this universe, in the real world and here after. As what will be given by this sources of inspiration, how can you bargain with the thing that has many benefits for you?