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The technique of participatory research in community development.

The technique of participatory research in community development is based on the involvement of the beneficiaries of the research in the entire research process, including the formulation of the research design, the collection of data, interpretation of information collected, and the analysis of findings. Thus, research teams utilizing this approach are composed of villagers, farmers, unemployed people, local leaders, and educators. The research process thus offers an educational experience that helps to identify community needs and motivate community members to become committed to the solution of their own problems. Moreover, this approach challenges the prevalent notion that only professional researchers can generate knowledge for meaningful social reform. A participatory research technique, based on the concept of citizen enlightenment for community development, was adopted by the Department of Adult Education at the University of Ibadan in a study of rural poverty in Oyo State's Apasan villages. The research team, comprised of local leaders, peasant farmers, teachers, local students, and university students, identified the villages' isolation and food scarcity as major causes of poverty. 2 actions were taken in response to these findings: 1) the construction of a road linking the Apasan communities with the State capital, enabling villagers to travel to the town, sell their goods, and purchase needed items; and 2) formation of a primary cooperative society for multipurpose farming. These actions have solved the food problem, improved the villagers' earning capacity, and resulted in the return of numerous villagers who had migrated to towns to find wage employment. Because the villagers were directly involved in the study of their problems, they were able to become more aware of their social reality and make the changes needed to lift them out of poverty.
Emergency peripartum hysterectomy in a teaching hospital in Eastern Taiwan

Summary This study aims to review the incidence, indications, risk factors and complications associated with emergency peripartum hysterectomy in a teaching hospital. We reviewed records of patients undertaking emergency peripartum hysterectomy performed at our institution from 1998 to 2004. Emergency peripartum hysterectomy was defined as one performed for haemorrhage unresponsive to other treatments <24 h after delivery. Eight cases of emergency peripartum hysterectomy were performed. The rate of peripartum hysterectomy was 0.25%. The main indications for hysterectomy were uterine atony and abnormal placentation. No maternal death occurred. Use of peripartum hysterectomy may become necessary in managing obstetrical haemorrhage refractory to other measures.
Acceleration of EEG theta wave precedes the phasic surge of arterial pressure during REM sleep in the rat

WE investigated temporal relationships among EEG theta frequency, eye movement (EM) burst and phasic surge of arterial pressure (AP) during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in six rats. Changes in EEG theta frequency, EM number, mean AP (MAP) and heart rate (HR) during 1 s bins were obtained with reference to the onset of the EM bursts. The acceleration of EEG theta frequency preceded both the EM burst and the phasic increase of AP. The increase of MAP was closely correlated with the theta frequency but not the EM number during the period of EM burst. The possible involvement of the limbic system for the generation of phasic surge in AP during REM sleep is discussed.
Gender Differences in the Relational and Collective Bases for Trust

A variety of research suggests that men and women differ in their interdependent orientation: whereas women tend to be more relationally interdependent, men tend to be more collectively interdependent (e.g. Gabriel & Gardner, 1999). The current study sought to investigate differences in interdependence within the domain of trust. In particular, the authors predicted that men would tend to trust individuals based on whether or not they shared group memberships. On the other hand, women were predicted to trust those who shared direct or indirect relationship connections. Results from an online trust-dilemma game supported these predictions. Implications for our understanding of the impact of gender on social identity and self-representation are discussed.
The topology of overlapping portfolio networks

Abstract This paper analyzes the topology of the network of common asset holdings, where nodes represent managed portfolios and edge weights capture the impact of liquidations. Asset holdings data is extracted from the 13F filings. We consider the degree centrality as the degree in the subnetwork of weak links, where weak links are those that lead to significant liquidations. We explore the applications of this network representation to clustering and forecasting. To validate the weight attribution and the threshold used to define the weak links, we show that the degree centrality is correlated with excess returns, and is significant after we control for the Carhart four factors. The network of weak links has a scale free structure, similar to financial networks of balance sheet exposures. Moreover, a small number of clusters, densely linked, concentrate a significant proportion of the portfolios.
Natural Killer Cell Subsets Differentially Reject Embryonic Stem Cells Based on Licensing

Background Embryonic stem cells (ESC) and induced pluripotent stem cells provide great promise to the future of medicine. Because immune rejection represents a major obstacle to the success of all stem cell–based therapies, many recent studies have sought to determine the key immune mediators involved in ESC rejection. The role of natural killer (NK) cells and specifically the role of NK cell licensing is not well understood in ESC rejection. Methods Mouse or human ESCs were subjected to cytotoxicity assays involving their respective species-matched activated NK cells. Mouse ESCs were then transplanted to allogeneic recipients after depletion of NK cell subsets in the host. ESC engraftment was analyzed by bioluminescent imaging. Results Depletion of all NK cells in vivo resulted in the greatest amount of ESC engraftment, confirming a role for NK cells in ESC rejection. Importantly, depletion of the Ly49C/I or Ly49G2 NK cell subsets resulted in differential ESC engraftment and rejection. This indicates that NK cell rejection of allogeneic ESC is highly differential based on the presence of licensed NK cells. Blocking NKG2D in vitro resulted in less killing of mESC by allogeneic NK cells, indicating NKG2D is a likely mechanism for NK-mediated killing of mESC. Conclusions In this study, we show that expression of inhibitory Ly49s correlates with the ability of NK cells to kill murine ESC in an NKG2D-dependent manner. This further suggests that the rejection of similar stem cell transplants in humans will be dependent upon the presence of licensed NK cells.
Is thrombophilia associated with placenta‐mediated pregnancy complications? A prospective cohort study: comment

See also Rodger MA, Walker MC, Smith GN, Wells PS, Ramsay T, Langlois NJ, Carson N, Carrier M, Rennicks White R, Shachkina S, Wen SW. Is thrombophilia associated with placenta-mediated pregnancy complications? A prospective cohort study. J Thromb Haemost 2014; 12: 469– 78 and Rodger MA, Langlois NJ. Is thrombophilia associated with placenta-mediated pregnancy complications? A prospective cohort study: reply. This issue, pp 1378–9.
Induced lung inflammation and dietary protein supply affect nitrogen retention and amino acid metabolism in growing pigs

It is hypothesised that during immune system activation, there is a competition for amino acids (AA) between body protein deposition and immune system functioning. The aim of the present study was to quantify the effect of immune system activation on N retention and AA metabolism in growing pigs, depending on dietary protein supply. A total of sixteen barrows received an adequate (Ad) or restricted (Res) amount of dietary protein, and were challenged at day 0 with intravenous complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA). At days − 5, 3 and 8, an irreversible loss rate (ILR) of eight AA was determined. CFA successfully activated the immune system, as indicated by a 2- to 4-fold increase in serum concentrations of acute-phase proteins (APP). Pre-challenge C-reactive protein concentrations were lower (P< 0·05) and pre- and post-challenge albumin tended to be lower in Res-pigs. These findings indicate that a restricted protein supply can limit the acute-phase response. CFA increased urinary N losses (P= 0·04) and tended to reduce N retention in Ad-pigs, but not in Res-pigs (P= 0·07). The ILR for Val was lower (P= 0·05) at day 8 than at day 3 in the post-challenge period. The ILR of most AA, except for Trp, were strongly affected by dietary protein supply and positively correlated with N retention. The correlations between the ILR and APP indices were absent or negative, indicating that changes in AA utilisation for APP synthesis were either not substantial or more likely outweighed by a decrease in muscle protein synthesis during immune system activation in growing pigs.
Effects of combined treatment with pravastatin and ursodeoxycholic acid on hepatic cholesterol metabolism

Background Treatment with ursodeoxycholic acid and also, to some degree, statins reduces cholesterol saturation of bile. The present study aimed [ 1 ] to study the effects of combined treatment with ursodeoxycholic acid and pravastatin on hepatic cholesterol metabolism and [ 2 ] to evaluate if the addition of pravastatin to ursodeoxycholic acid treatment has beneficial effects on the lipid composition of gallbladder bile in gallstone patients.
Listeria booriae sp. nov. and Listeria newyorkensis sp. nov., from food processing environments in the USA.

Sampling of seafood and dairy processing facilities in the north-eastern USA produced 18 isolates of Listeria spp. that could not be identified at the species-level using traditional phenotypic and genotypic identification methods. Results of phenotypic and genotypic analyses suggested that the isolates represent two novel species with an average nucleotide blast identity of less than 92% with previously described species of the genus Listeria. Phylogenetic analyses based on whole genome sequences, 16S rRNA gene and sigB gene sequences confirmed that the isolates represented by type strain FSL M6-0635(T) and FSL A5-0209 cluster phylogenetically with Listeria cornellensis. Phylogenetic analyses also showed that the isolates represented by type strain FSL A5-0281(T) cluster phylogenetically with Listeria riparia. The name Listeria booriae sp. nov. is proposed for the species represented by type strain FSL A5-0281(T) ( =DSM 28860(T) =LMG 28311(T)), and the name Listeria newyorkensis sp. nov. is proposed for the species represented by type strain FSL M6-0635(T) ( =DSM 28861(T) =LMG 28310(T)). Phenotypic and genotypic analyses suggest that neither species is pathogenic.
Death rates in Russia rise dramatically: worse than under Stalin.

tion of a similar programme is planned in Australia, and in the UK two labour MPs, B. Hiddon and P. Flynn, have asked Tony Blair to change the outdated law concerning drug addiction. There is doubt, however, that he will be inclined to do so since, as with the general law-and-order policy, he tends to favor the US solution of appointing a 'drugs czar' to lead and coordinate a policy so repressive that it doesn't even allow the use of methadone. The fact that Blair is seeking an alliance with the Liberal Party, however, could help those, like the National Addiction Center (one of the best-known specialized institutes in the world), who are looking for a policy by which problems can be solved and not created.
THE INFLUENCE OF BRAND IMAGE, BRAND PERSONALITY AND BRAND AWARENESS ON CONSUMER PURCHASE INTENTION OF APPLE SMARTPHONE

Intense competition in this globalization era has become a trigger in marketing and growing rapidly from year to year in technology industry. Smartphone is a new technology device of mobile phone that has become a part of people lifestyle today and has full functionally or more than just a usual mobile phone. The level of consumption trends of smartphone was held by segment of its brand. The consumers are likely to purchase products with the positive brand image or well known brands of products. This study was examining the influence of brand image, brand personality and brand awareness on consumer purchase intention of Apple Smartphone. The research conducted by using multiple regression analysis and collecting the data from questionnaire. The sample in this study is taken by 100 respondents of students at Faculty of Economic and Business Sam Ratulangi University in Manado. The result shows that brand image, brand personality and brand awareness has significantly influence on consumer purchase intention of Apple Smartphone. It was found that brand awareness is the variable that most has significantly influence on consumer purchase intention of Apple Smartphone than brand image and brand personality. Keywords: c onsumer, b rand i mage, b rand p ersonality, b rand a wareness, and p urchase i ntention
Essential Oil of Alfavaca, Ocimum gratissimum, from Brazilian Amazon

Abstract 13CNMR , GC and GC/MS analysis of the steam distillate from leaves and stems of alfavaca, Ocimum gratissimum, from the Brazilian Amazon resulted in the identification of methyl eugenol (46.83%) and eugenol (19.26%) as the main components, and another 34 compounds, mainly monoterpene and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons
Stress Calculations on Multiply Connected Domains

The outstanding problem of finding a simple Muskhelishvili-type integral equation for stress problems on multiply connected domains is solved. Complex potentials are represented in a way which allows for the incorporation of cracks and inclusions. Several numerical examples demonstrate the generality and extreme stability of the approach. The stress field is resolved with a relative error of less than 10? 10 on a large, yet simply reproducible, setup with a loaded square plate containing 4096 holes and cracks. Comparison with previous results in the literature indicates that general-purpose finite-element software may perform better than many special-purpose codes.
Transforming Electricity Governance in India: Has India?S Power Sector Regulation Enabled Consumers? Power?

Consumers’ participation in regulatory decision-making in infrastructure sectors can be critical to ensure effective regulatory governance. Providing avenues for enabling consumers’ voice in the regulatory process expands the information base available to regulators in their decision-making, and is critical for ensuring sustainability of policy and regulatory decisions. However, in the reform process of many developing countries’ power sectors, the primary focus has been on the sector’s technical aspects, with inadequate effort to improve the experience of consumers, whether through better quality of service or by ensuring their participation in the regulatory process. This shortfall has often undermined the public’s understanding of and demand for reforms, often reflected in political reversal of key policy decisions. This paper examines the level and quality of consumer participation and protection in five states in India through a review of documents, surveys of consumers, and detailed interviews with key stakeholders. As mandated by law, all states have established standards of performance regulations and set up grievance redressal mechanisms; however, these bodies have not reached the desired level of effectiveness. Similarly, although provisions for consumer participation in regulatory proceedings exist, their adoption is often symbolic and without substantive and deliberative participation. Drawing on analysis of the Indian experience and international best practices, the paper recommends a paradigm shift in pursuing enhanced consumer satisfaction and voice in regulatory decision-making as a central objective of power reforms.
Does Productivity Differ in Domestic and Foreign Firms? Evidence from the Indian Machinery Industry

This study aims to evaluate the productivity performance of foreign and domestic firms of the machinery industry in India. Using information of more than 200 firms of three sub-industries namely electrical, electronics and non-electrical, we compare both types of firms’ total factor productivity (TFP) for the period of 1994-2006. At the first stage, our empirical analysis utilizes a non-parametric approach based on the principle of first order stochastic dominance. Comparing the distributions of the measures of firms’ performance across the groups, we find that the distributions for foreign firms dominate that of domestically owned Indian firms in two industries. In the next stage, the study estimates determinants of productivity growth of firms. The results of our analysis suggest that in the electrical industry foreign ownership matters, however, in other two industries there is no significant difference between both types of firms. The results also reveal that those firms which import and have in-house R&D facilities are more productive. Finally, the role of public infrastructure is found to be vital in the firms’ productivity growth for the sample of industries considered.
Uncovering Dividend Growth Predictability: New Evidence from the Post-WW II Period

We re-visit a puzzling result that in U.S. post-WW II data the dividend price ratio can predict aggregate returns but not dividend growth. We find that predictive regressions are sensitive to the method used to aggregate firm-level data. Using value weighted firm-level data we find strong evidence for dividend growth predictability in the post-WW II period. We explore the reasons behind the differences in predictability due to different weighting methods. We find that these differences in predictability are related to the fact, in the data, that it is not always the largest firms that pay the largest dollar dividends or earnings.
Determinants of consumer support for mandatory labeling of genetically modified food in India

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to understand young consumers' (students') opinions about the mandatory labeling policy for genetically modified foods (GMF), and in-depth analysis of determinants of young consumer support for this policy. Design/methodology/approach – Consumer survey was conducted by using a face to face interview method for a sample of 298 students. The hypotheses of this study are risk benefit perceptions and concerns about the current labeling policy likely to determine students' support for mandatory labeling of GMF. The questionnaire employed for the survey mainly focuses on the questions such as students' perceptions about GMF and opinions about current labeling policy in India. Probit model was used to analyze the determinants of young consumers' support for this policy. Findings – The authors found that 58 per cent of the students support mandatory labeling of GMF and 39 per cent of the students are willing to pay 10-15 per cent more price for foods under this policy. Young con.
Lean Healthcare and Quality Management: The Experience of ThedaCare

ThedaCare, an integrated healthcare delivery system in Wisconsin, introduced lean, or the Toyota Production System, to its five hospitals and 27 physician clinics in 2003. Lean implementation at ThedaCare has changed the role of quality management from a system that was reactive to crises and quality issues to one that proactively pursues methods, processes, and strategies to improve quality for the patient and prevent future crises. The changes in quality management at ThedaCare are a product of a culture change, visual management, and the inclusion of front-line workers in daily continuous improvement.
Brain plasticity and migraine transformation: fMRI evidences

ABSTRACT Introduction: Chronification transforms episodic migraine into the pathologic chronic form. Biological characteristics of the migrainous brain progressively change, in predisposed subjects, under the repetition of external and internal stimuli. Modifications involve neurons, synapses, neurotransmitters, receptors, connectivity and pain control. f-MRI is a promising way to explore the still unclear biology of this progression. Areas covered: Data included were obtained from the most relevant and updated works available on PubMed about this topic. We summarized the pathophysiology of migraine chronification and of brain plasticity, and we described the different fMRI techniques and their main evidences about migraine transformation. Expert commentary: Functional-MRI has revealed many aspects regarding the peculiarity of the migrainous brain and its tendency toward chronicity but a series of questions are still open: What are the hallmarks of the predisposition to chronification? Which elements are the cause and which the consequence of this process?
Gender Pay Gap in Different Sectors of Czech Economy

The study is devoted the wage differences between men and women in the Czech Republic. It aims to determine whether and to what extent the unexplained gender wage gap varies in the different sectors of the Czech economy using classification NACE Rev. 2 and if so, identify the possibly causes of these differences.We use EU-SILC data for 2010. Firstly, we estimate average treatment effect on the treated for individual sectors of Czech economy which enable identify the unexplained part of gender pay gap. To identify the possibly causes of observed variability in ATT, we regress ATT (calculated for every category according to classification NACE Rev.2) by ownership (public or private sector), proportion of women in management, proportion of women in sector and proportion of small firms.We conclude that the unexplained gender pay gap vary in individual sectors of Czech economy. The estimated ATT ranges from -0.004 (NACE L-N) to -0.352 (NACE G). The most important factor explaining these differences is ownership as expected. The significant factor is the proportion of women in management too. On the other hand, the role of proportion of women in sector and dominated firm size is negligible.