Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An Enterprise Opportunity for Entrepreneurial Students: Student Enterprise Development and Experience Assessed through the Student Voice

Purpose: This research investigates the effectiveness of an experiential learning approach, available to students in all disciplines that combined a hands-on entrepreneurial and enterprise experience with professional consultant mentoring by using a competition to win business start-up funding. Design/methodology/approach: Students at a UK university had the chance to enter a competition in which they developed an entrepreneurial idea and then designed and presented a business plan to win business start-up capital. Students who were entrepreneurially motivated, but who lacked capital to start up their business, were targeted, as these students have been argued to benefit the most from a combination of business plan training and entrepreneurial development. Feedback and data was obtained from the students at each stage of the process and was thematically analysed to assess the development of students’ entrepreneurial skills and knowledge through the experience. Findings: The research found that the benefits gained from this approach included both enterprising and entrepreneurial skills, with the greatest impact being on student confidence and belief in their ability to start a business. The practical skills had a ‘demystifying’ effect on students that made them feel like entrepreneurship and enterprise start-up were attainable. Research limitations/implications: The research focused on students at one UK University and centered on entrepreneurship in a retail business. The competition thus appealed mainly to students who were interested in retail start-up, thus leaving out some enterprising students whose feedback may have been different. In addition, while entrepreneurial skills are assessed in the data, the students who would be interested in the competition would be assumed to be proactive, and this skill was not able to be analyzed. This research is a single case, and thus could be enhanced by more cases and looking at other enterprise start-up means beyond retail. Originality/value: This research makes a case that, in light of literature critical of the use of business plan training in entrepreneurship education, certain students are appropriate candidates for this approach. Specific skills and knowledge can be developed in university students using a live enterprise experience, supported by entrepreneurial mentoring. By making the event extracurricular, the study sought to capture the feedback of students who self-selected into the program, who can benefit most from combined entrepreneurial and business-plan development experience.
Value Resonance and Value Framing Effects on Voting Intentions in Direct-Democratic Campaigns

This study offers insights into how news media frames interact with existing value orientations in shaping voter preferences. It is assumed that a framing effect should be more pronounced when frames in the news resonate with people’s existing value predispositions. These assumptions were tested in a real-world setting of a political campaign dealing with the issue of naturalization of immigrants. Based on a data set in which the data of a two-wave panel survey were matched with content analytic data, the present research demonstrated frame-resonance effects for news reporting about the pro campaign. That is, framing the issue in terms of the notion that people should have the final say in naturalization procedures shaped voting preferences only for voters whose basic values of social order, tradition, and security (high authoritarians) were touched. In contrast, a main effect of the opponents’ framing in the news on voting preferences was found. Thus, the majority followed the framing of the opponents who put emphasis on a fair and pragmatic solution of the naturalization issue.
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Determinants of Directors' Remuneration in Malaysian Public Listed Companies

The aim of this paper is to investigate the determination of directors' remuneration in Malaysian Listed companies. In particular, it investigates whether corporate governance structure and firm-specific characteristics have an influence over the directors' compensation. Using a sample of 120 companies listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia, our analysis documents that firms with a greater numbers of members on the board are more inclined to increase their remuneration. It also reports that as ownership concentration increases, the amount of directors' remuneration decreases due to the effective monitoring by the external block-holders. This study supplements the compensation literature by providing unique insights into drivers of excessive directors' compensation. The sole determinant of variation in directors' remuneration appears to be the firm-specific attributes in term of firm size, leverage and performance indicating a positive sign on Malaysia's corporate culture as directors' remuneration is dependent on the economic factors rather than being controlled by the board itself. This study offers insights to policy makers and regulatory agencies in designing executive compensation and corporate governance structure in emerging economies.
Corporate Governance of UAE Financial Institutions: A Comparative Study between Conventional and Islamic Banks

This study is targeted to enhance understanding of corporate governance (CG) in the banking sector and to examine the existence and practice of CG mechanisms in United Arab Emirates (UAE) Conventional Banks (CBs) and Islamic Banks (IBs). More specifically, the paper aims to explore to what degree corporate governance structures and practices used by CBs and IBs are different, including CG mechanisms forced by the law (Board of Directors, Auditors, Audit Committee and Credit Committee) and other CG modes adopted voluntarily by these banks. This exploratory study conducted on all UAE conventional and Islamic banks over the year 2014/15, indicates that both CBs and IBs have similar corporate governance structures, particularly those forced by the law, where all banks have a board of directors, an auditor and an audit committee. The sole difference between CBs and IBs with regards to CG structures is driven from the existence of Sharia 'a Supervisory Board (SSB), which is exclusive to IBs. Most of these banks have other committees voluntarily created to enhance corporate governance, such as nomination, numeration committees. The domination of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) on the board and the lack of board duality show that both CBs and IBs are increasingly adopting a more independent board of directors. The study indicates the importance of internal mechanisms vis-A -vis external norms. The paper provides a comprehensive picture to help understand key CG mechanisms, particular used by UAE banks. Therefore, it helps policy makers, shareholders and other stakeholders to maintain effective corporate governance systems to enhance the effectiveness of financial institutions.
Study of the effects of flow acceleration on blood aggregation by high frequency duplex ultrasound: Under pulsatile flow

The echogenicity of whole blood is known to vary during the flow cycle under pulsatile flow both in vitro and in vivo. However, the fundamental underlying mechanisms remain uncertain. The cyclic variations of high frequency ultrasonic backscattering signals have been measured for explaining the temporal variations of red blood cells (RBCs) aggregation under pulsatile flow. The level of RBC aggregation was enhanced by reducing the flow velocity. However, the size of rouleau still increased during the flow acceleration phase. This observation is opposite to previous studies which the formation of rouleau should be broke up by increasing the shear force of flow. In order to further explore this phenomenon, the effect of flow acceleration on RBC aggregation was studied by high frequency duplex ultrasound. The experiments were performed on porcine whole blood with different hematocrits from 20 to 40%. The blood was circulated in a pulsatile Couette flow apparatus under different flow accelerations. Both ultrasound M-mode images and Doppler flow information from flowing blood were obtained by the 35 MHz and 30 MHz transducers, respectively. The backscattering signals and Doppler flow velocities were acquired synchronously to compare the relationship between flow acceleration and blood aggregation. The results indicated that the cyclic variations became weaker as the stroke rate increased and the variation was higher for a hematocrit of 40% than for one of 20%. However, the cyclic variation became stronger with increase of peak flow velocity. The flow velocity between 10 to 20 cm/s can be treated as a threshold for rouleaux disaggregation under pulsatile flow during the acceleration phase.
Variable Selection for Screening Experiments

Abstract The first step in many applications of response surface methodology is typically the screening process. Variable selection plays an important role in screening experiments when a large number of potential factors are introduced in a preliminary study. Traditional approaches, such as the best subset variable selection and stepwise deletion, may not be appropriate in this situation. In this paper we introduce a variable selection procedure via penalized least squares with the SCAD penalty. An algorithm to find the penalized least squares solution is suggested, and a standard error formula for the penalized least squares estimate is derived. With a proper choice of the regularization parameter, it is shown that the resulting estimate is root n onsistent and possesses an oracle property; namely, it works as well as if the correct submodel were known. An automatic and data-driven approach was proposed to select the regularization parameter. Examples are used to illustrate the effectiveness of the newly proposed approach. The computer codes (written in MATLAB) to perform all calculation are available through the authors for an automatic data-driven variable selection procedure.
Consistency Matters in Formally Selecting Incremental and Radical New Product Ideas for Advancement

Several new product development (NPD) scholars have argued that formal processes should be used when selecting incremental new product ideas for advancement at the very beginning of the fuzzy front end (FFE), but that such formal processes may be less beneficial when selecting radical new product ideas. However, arguments also exist for using formal idea selection processes for both types of new product ideas. In practice, informal processes are used for selecting both idea types and more formal processes are used for selecting radical ideas. Unequivocal empirical evidence for either of the opposing views or practices is lacking. This study sheds light on this matter using data from 161 of the firms that participated in the Product Development and Management Association's latest (2012) Comparative Performance Assessment Study. The results reveal that the highest idea success rate (i.e., the proportion of selected ideas that are eventually launched as new products and are successful in the marketplace) is associated with firms’ use of formal processes to select the vast majority of both incremental and radical new product ideas for advancement. This finding supports earlier claims that even for (raw) idea selection processes that take place at the very beginning of the FFE, managers need to adopt a portfolio perspective and consistently use formal idea advancement selection processes to ensure attaining the right balance between radical and incremental projects in later stages of the NPD pipeline to enhance overall NPD success. Notably, this finding shows that common managerial practices of using inconsistent approaches for selecting radical and incremental ideas for advancement need to be reconsidered.
Increasing Area Deprivation and Socioeconomic Inequalities in Heart Disease, Stroke, and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Among Working Age Populations, United States, 1969-2011

Objectives: We examined the extent to which area- and individual-level socioeconomic inequalities in cardiovascular-disease (CVD), heart disease, and stroke mortality among United States men and women aged 25-64 years changed between 1969 and 2011. Methods: National vital statistics data and the National Longitudinal Mortality Study were used to estimate area- and individual-level socioeconomic gradients in mortality over time. Rate ratios and log-linear and Cox regression were used to model mortality trends and differentials. Results: Area socioeconomic gradients in mortality from CVD, heart disease, and stroke increased substantially during the study period. Compared to those in the most affluent group, individuals in the most deprived area group had, respectively 35%, 29%, and 73% higher CVD, heart disease, and stroke mortality in 1969, but 120-121% higher mortality in 2007-2011. Gradients were steeper for women than for men. Education, income, and occupation were inversely associated with CVD, heart disease, and stroke mortality, with individual-level socioeconomic gradients being steeper during 1990-2002 than in 1979-1989. Individuals with low education and incomes had 2.7 to 3.7 times higher CVD, heart disease, and stroke mortality risks than their counterparts with high education and income levels. Conclusions and Global Health Implications: Although mortality declined for all US groups during 1969-2011, socioeconomic disparities in mortality from CVD, heart disease and stroke remained marked and increased over time because of faster declines in mortality among higher socioeconomic groups. Widening disparities in mortality may reflect increasing temporal areal inequalities in living conditions, behavioral risk factors such as smoking, obesity and physical inactivity, and access to and use of health services. With social inequalities and prevalence of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity on the rise, most segments of the working-age population in low- and middle-income countries will likely experience increased cardiovascular-disease burden in terms of higher morbidity and mortality rates.
A Contingent View of Quality Management-The Impact of International Competition on Quality

Much of the research on quality practices and performance reflects a resource-based perspective of the firm, dealing primarily with internal issues of managerial and technological competence in developing and executing an effective TQM strategy. The neoclassical perspective on the influence of the competitive environment on quality practices and performance remains conspicuously absent in the empirical quality literature. Our study aims to address this gap by examining the contingent role of international competition on quality management and performance. We develop and test an integrative framework of quality management, consisting of high involvement work practices, quality practices, quality performance, and firm performance. We then examine the contingent effects of international competition on the constructs and relationships of the framework. International competition was found to moderate the relationship between quality practices and customer satisfaction performance, as well as the relationship between high involvement work practices and firm performance. The moderator effects suggest interesting implications for quality theory and practice.
FAKTOR SOSIAL DAN PERSONAL YANG MEMPENGARUHI KONSUMEN MEMBELI BARANG FASHION TIRUAN (COUNTERFEITED FASHION GOODS)

In current time there are more rampant counterfeiting measures, both worldwide and in Indonesia. In addition to welfare, there are some social and personal factors that influence consumer attitudes towards fashion counterfeited goods. These factors are normative susceptibility, value consciousness, collectivism, and novelty seeking. Following study aimed to determine the dominant factors that influence consumer attitudes in Indonesia against counterfeited fashion goods which then also affect their willingness to purchase the product. In addition, this study was conducted to compare the attitude of buyers and non-buyers of the counterfeited fashion goods. Moreover, data collection was conducted through survey strategy by distributing a questionnaire to 126 respondents in several shopping malls in Jakarta. The data collected was then processed using several techniques, one of which was a regression analysis. The study results showed that only normative susceptibility and collectivism factors shown a positive influence on consumer attitudes on counterfeit fashion goods. The results will lead to the desire of consumers to buy counterfeited fashion goods.
Plasma Glucose Levels in Exclusively Breastfed Newborns in the First 48 Hours of Life in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of exclusive breastfeeding of newborns in maintaining a normal blood glucose level in the first 48 hours of life. One hundred and twelve consecutive newborns were initially recruited and 91 completed the study. All neonates of mothers with complicated pregnancy such as diabetes, hypertension and infections were excluded from the study. Maternal and cord glucose estimation were carried out within 30 minutes of delivery. All mothers were assisted in positioning and attaching their babies to the breast. All newborn were weighed and glucose levels were measured at 24 and 48 hours of life before breastfeeding. All mothers were euglycaemic while seven neonates had plasma glucose level less than 1.7 mmol/l at birth. Only one neonate had persistent hypoglycemia from birth to 12 hours of age and required treatment. All other neonates had blood glucose level above 1.7 mmol/l at 24 and 48 hours of life. The weight loss was 0.176 ± 0.134 kg and 0.211 ± 0.157 kg at 24 and 48 hours respectively. We therefore conclude that the exclusively breastfed newborns have adequate glucose supply and are not at risk of having hypoglycemia in the first 48 hours of life.
Integrated sexual healthcare: the development and review of one model of service delivery

Sexual health is topical with many factors impacting upon its concept and hence provision. In 1995 the Sexual Health Service in East Berkshire was formed by the integration of the clinical services of Family Planning, Genitourinary and HIV Medicine with Sexual Health Promotion. The philosophy of the service is to provide holistic sexual healthcare in one visit, on one site by one clinical team. This article outlines the practical developments and the strengths and weaknesses of this model of service.
“Happy warriors” revisited Hedonic and agonic display repertoires of presidential candidates on the evening news

Abstract Absent from most analyses of political news are detailed assessments of the candidates' nonverbal behavior, which has been shown experimentally to have considerable persuasive influence. Unlike attractiveness and other relatively stable aspects of appearance, facial displays are highly variable and reveal important moment-to-moment information about the emitter's internal state. In this paper we argue that facial displays are influential elements within political news and examine the character of televised candidate displays over four presidential election cycles. The analysis considers coverage of major party nominees shown during the general elections of 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004 on the major broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC). To motivate our hypotheses, we draw on the biopolitics literature that has identified three classes of displays relevant to the study of nonverbal political behavior: happiness/reassurance, anger/threat, and fear/evasion. The analysis focuses on the relationship between the display types shown in election coverage, the context in which the displays are shown, and candidate standings in the polls.
Relationships between Individuals' Convergence Readiness and Performance in Using Mobile Phones

Due to the emerging trend of digital convergence, the uses of self-service technologies (SSTs) on mobile devices are pervasive worldwide. However, most studies have devoted their efforts to the adoption of new technologies, few studies and business practices paid attention to the evaluation and consequences of mobile user behaviors, such as the uses of a mobile phone for information, communication and self-related services. Hence, this study developed a model by integrating technology readiness and individual performance to assess the individuals' level of readiness and various behavioral patterns in the use of mobile phones. The results show the perceptions of optimism and innovativeness are effective indicators that explain individuals' performance and usage behaviors in the use of mobile phones. The behavioral patterns of using various self-service technologies on mobile phones are segmented and have hierarchical effects. The research implications are valuable to IS implementation and service marketing in the domain of digital convergence.
Mode of Entry and the Performance of Foreign Banks: Evidence from Turkish Banking Industry

Emerging economies have been attracting considerable amount of foreign direct investments to the banking industry through cross-border acquisitions and new establishments. Whether mode of entry influences the performance of foreign banks is an important question. This study analyzes the impact of entry mode on the foreign bank performance in Turkey for the period before and after the global financial crisis. Profitability and relative efficiencies are used to measure the performance of banks. Then, Tobit and multivariate regressions are performed to detect the performance differentials between the bank groups. Analysis reveals that greenfield banks have superior performance over the takeover banks in terms of only profitability. Mode of entry does not have a statistically significant effect on efficiency. Besides, there are no efficiency or profitability gains for takeover banks after acquisition.