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Fool’s Gold? Assessing the Impact of the Value of Airline Loyalty Programs on Brand Equity Perceptions and Share of Wallet

Despite substantial investments in loyalty programs, hospitality industry managers and marketers are given little evidence regarding the loyalty programs’ overall effectiveness in driving consumer spending. This study of an airline’s loyalty program demonstrates the importance of brand power and the influence of customer characteristics on the value the loyalty program has on share of wallet. While loyalty programs in their current form do provide some brand building benefits, their effect on share of wallet is significantly stronger for price-seeking customers who are prone to brand switching. In contrast, the loyalty program has no direct effect on share of wallet for brand-loyal customers. The study also demonstrates the power of high-equity brands, which enjoy differentially higher gains from their loyalty programs than low-equity brands can experience. Thus, this airline’s loyalty program does provide some benefit, but perhaps not in the way the company wishes. The industry should consider their customers’ permanent characteristics (i.e., their level of loyalty or willingness to switch brands) and revise these programs to ensure that they continue to deliver value to a firm’s best customers rather than just attracting brand switching customers.
From Job Search to Hiring to Promotion: The Labour Market Experiences of Ethnic Minorities in Beijing

Drawing on micro-level census data and interviews with individual workers and employers, this article examines the job-search, hiring and promotion experiences of ethnic minority workers and jobseekers in Beijing. Labour market data indicate that ethnic minorities are at a disadvantage relative to the dominant Han ethnic group, particularly when it comes to employment in high-wage, skilled jobs. The evidence provided here suggests this may be attributable to gaps in the institutional framework that encourage reliance on social-network capital for job search, hiring and promotion.Winner of the Society for the Study of Social Problems’ Poverty, Class, and Inequality Division Paper Award
Evaluating Fiscal Equalization in Indonesia

This paper presents a methodology to evaluate fiscal decentralization focusing on the potential mis-targeting of intergovernmental fiscal equalization transfers. The approach builds on an explicit comparison and the summary measurement of different (horizontal) allocation distributions across states or localities. Whereas formula-based fiscal transfers have the merit of being transparent and promoting revenue predictability in fiscal decentralization, in practice, two challenges emerge: (1) What are the appropriate formula designs given the sub-national data constraints evident in most decentralizing developing countries? and (2) How costly in terms of mis-targeting to the presumed expenditure needs and fiscal capacity are deviations from these types of benchmark formulas (for example, due to historical factors or the need to meet establishment costs such as civil service wages)? The authors illustrate this approach by assessing Indonesia's evolving intergovernmental fiscal system instituted in the 2001 Big Bang decentralization. The discussion comes against Indonesia's recent policy decision to fully fund sub-national civil servant wages as part of the base general allocation grant (DAU) transfers, raising questions about both incentive effects for local governments and potential mis-targeting. The authors identify potential efficiency losses from the DAU's horizontal misallocation from half a dozen alternative scenarios found in the policy dialogue, ranging from 9 to 30 percent-on the order of US$ 3.9 billion-of the overall annual size of this large intergovernmental transfer. The scale of these tradeoffs highlights the importance of intergovernmental transfers in more general debates in public finance for decentralized countries.
Optimal endowments of public investment: an empirical analysis for the spanish regions

Regional infrastructures policies, through an increased public investment, are widely used to promote the development of poorer regions in the European countries. In this paper we try to find some evidence on the optimality in the provision of government capital for the case of the Spanish regions, during the period 1965-1995. To this end, a simple optimality condition is derived from an optimization growth model, namely, that marginal products of private and public capital should be equal. By comparing the values of both marginal products, obtained from the estimation of a simple production function, we should be able to infer whether the public capital stock in the Spanish regions is underprovided or not, relative to the private capital stock.
Patients With Hemophilia Having Inhibitors Feasibility of Using Thrombin Generation Assay ( TGA ) for Monitoring Bypassing Agent Therapy in

Background. Monitoring bypassing agent therapy and observing concordance with clinical hemostasis is crucial in vital hemorrhages and major surgeries in patients with hemophilia having inhibitor. Objective. We aimed to investigate the value of the thrombin generation assay (TGA) and thromboelastography (TEG) for monitoring hemostasis in patients with hemophilia having inhibitor, during supplementation therapy with bypassing agents. Patients and Methods. The study group consisted of 7 patients with hemophilia having factor VIII inhibitor. All patients were male. The median age of the participants was 10 years. Age range was 6 to 32 years. The median inhibitor level was 10 Bethesda units (BU), with a range of 5 to 32 BU. A total of 17 bleeding episodes were evaluated. Both TEG and TGA tests were assessed in addition to clinical responses. Assessments were made prior to bypass agent therapy such as recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) or activated prothrombin complex concentrate (aPCC) for bleeding episodes, during the first hour and 24 hours after either intervention in patients. Results. No relation between clinical response and TGA or TEG parameters was found in patients. There was no difference between clinical responses after rFVIIa and aPCC treatments. However, after aPCC treatment, endogenous thrombin potential and peak thrombin levels and also TEG R, K, and alpha angle degrees were significantly higher. Conclusions. In conclusion, we found that the clinical effectiveness of bypass therapy in hemophilia cannot be assessed by TGA and TEG.
2014 National Lipid Association Recommendations for Patient-Centered Management of Dyslipidemia

This article originally appeared in Cardiology Clinics, Volume 33, Issue 2, May 2015. Conflicts of Interest & Financial Disclosures: Dr T.A. Jacobson is a consultant for Amarin, Amgen, Astra-Zeneca, Merck, and Regeneron/Sanofi. a Division of General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 49 Jesse Hill Jr Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA; b Lipid Clinic and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 49 Jesse Hill Jr Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA * Corresponding author. E-mail address: tjaco02@emory.edu
How does the “ ancient ” asexual Philodina roseola ( Rotifera : Bdelloidea ) 1 handle potential UVB-induced mutations ? 2 3 Short title : UVB-irradiation effects in an asexual rotifer 4 5

he J ou rn al o f E xp er im en ta l B io lo gy – A C C E PT E D A U T H O R M A N U SC R IP T How does the “ancient” asexual Philodina roseola (Rotifera: Bdelloidea) 1 handle potential UVB-induced mutations? 2 3 Short title: UVB-irradiation effects in an asexual rotifer 4 5 Claus Fischer, Wilko H. Ahlrichs, Anita G. J. Buma, Willem H. van de Poll, and 6 Olaf R. P. Bininda-Emonds 7 8 AG Systematics and Evolutionary Biology, IBU – Faculty V, Carl von Ossietzky Universität 9 Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky Strasse 9-11, 26111 Oldenburg, Germany. 10 Department of Ocean Ecosystems, ESRIG, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 11103, 9700 11 CC Groningen, The Netherlands 12 *Corresponding authors: e-mail: claus.fischer@uni-oldenburg.de, olaf.bininda@uni13 oldenburg.de 14 http://jeb.biologists. org/lookup/doi/10.1242/jeb.087064 Access the most recent version at J Exp Biol Advance Online Articles. First posted online on 25 April 2013 as doi:10.1242/jeb.087064
Erythropoiesis Diamond-Blackfan anemia , ribosome and erythropoiesis L ’ anémie

Diamond-Blackfan anemia is a rare inherited bone marrow failure syndrome (five to seven cases per million live births) characterized by an aregenerative, usually macrocytic anemia with an absence or less than 5% of erythroid precursors (erythroblastopenia) in an otherwise normal bone marrow. The platelet and the white cell counts are usually normal but neutropenia, thrombopenia or thrombocytosis have been noted at diagnosis. In 40 to 50% of DBA patients, congenital abnormalities mostly in the cephalic area and in thumbs and upper limbs have been described. Recent analysis did show a phenotype/genotype correlation. Congenital erythroblastopenia of DBA is the first human disease identified to result from defects in ribosomal biogenesis. The first ribosomal gene involved in DBA, ribosomal protein (RP) gene S19 (RPS19 gene), was identified in 1999. Subsequently, mutations in 12 other RP genes out of a total of 78 RP genes have been identified in DBA. All RP gene mutations described to date are heterozygous and dominant inheritance has been documented in 40 to 45% of affected individuals. As RP mutations are yet to be identified in approximately 50% of DBA cases, it is likely that other yet to be identified genes involved in ribosomal biogenesis or other pathways may be responsible for DBA phenotype. # 2010 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
Scent-marking by male mice under the risk of predation

The use by predators of scent marks made by potential prey is a largely unexplored potential cost of olfactory signaling. Here we investigate how animals that differ in their investment in scent-marking respond to simulated predation risk, by comparing the willingness to approach and counter-mark the scent marks of a competitor in the presence or absence of predator odor. We aimed to test whether animals that invest heavily in scent-marking, and which may thus be more vulnerable to eavesdropping predators, will either (1) take greater risks to counter-mark the competitor’s scent or (2) reduce or abandon scent-marking. Using outbred male laboratory mice, Mus musculus, we show that, in the absence of predators, individuals which initially scentmark at high frequency (high markers) approach the competitor’s scent marks more quickly and spend more time in countermarking than those which initially invest relatively little (low markers). In a sib-sib experimental design, simulated presence of predation risk (urine of ferrets, Mustela putorius furo) caused both kinds of individual to approach the competitor’s marks more slowly, but high markers approached more quickly than low markers and spent more time in the vicinity of the competitor’s marks. Only high markers significantly reduced their overmarking of the competitor’s scent. These results suggest (1) that there is a unique danger inherent to scent-marking at high frequencies and (2) that high-marking males were prepared to accept increased costs of intrasexual competition in order to reduce the risk of predation. Further tests using the scent of naked molerats, Heterocephalus glaber, showed that these effects were not elicited simply by an unfamiliar odor. We discuss reasons for the observed difference in response to predation risk between the groups, and the implications of these results for counter-selection on scent-marking strategies.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VALIDATION OF A MODIFIED NON-EQUILIBRIUM WILCOX Kω TURBULENCE MODEL IN SUBSONIC AND TRANSONIC FLOW REGIMES

IMPLEMENTATION AND VALIDATION OF A MODIFIED NON-EQUILIBRIUM WILCOX K-ω TURBULENCE MODEL IN SUBSONIC AND TRANSONIC FLOW REGIMES Name: Kudla, Thomas L University of Dayton Advisor: Dr. Markus P. Rumpfkeil Large Eddy Simulations (LES) are beginning to emerge as the state-of-the art for turbulence modeling in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), but due to current computational constraints, the need will continue to exist for a lower fidelity, yet robust set of Reynolds-Averaged NavierStokes (RANS) turbulence models. Many of these turbulence models are based off of the classic Boussinesq approximation which relates the mean flow stresses to the turbulent eddy viscosity. The traditional Boussinesq approximation relies upon the instantaneous strain rate which may produce large errors in solutions for flows with significant changes in strain (such as areas of massive separation and re-attachment). The unstructured Navier-Stokes solver AVUS is modified using a new method developed by Peter E. Hamlington and Werner J. A. Dahm which replaces the classic Boussinesq approximation with a new non-equilibrium closure technique. The new non-equilibrium k-ω turbulence model modification takes into account the time history of the strain rate by modifying the eddy viscosity term found in the k-ω Wilcox turbulence model. Computational results from this new model are compared to experimental data from numerous test cases which include iii a two-dimensional flat plate, NACA 0012 airfoil, RAE 2822 transonic airfoil, and a fully threedimensional unmanned aerial vehicle. The results of the new model are encouraging since they are more closely correlating to experimental data.
Ryshkov domains of reductive algebraic groups

Let G be a connected reductive algebraic group defined over a number field k. In this paper, we introduce the Ryshkov domain R for the arithmetical minimum function mQ defined from a height function associated to a maximal k-parabolic subgroup Q of G . The domain R is a Q.k/-invariant
streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats Comparison of antinociceptive and antidiabetic effects of sertraline and amitriptyline on

Antidepressants (ADs) are frequently used for the treatment of persistent pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. The aim of this study is to investigate the antinociceptive effects of sertraline (Ser) and amitriptyline (Ami) in diabetic rats, and additionally monitoring their effects on grip strength, blood glucose and percentage glycosylated hemoglobin (GHb%) levels. Streptozotocin (STZ; 55 mg/kg, intraperitoneal [ip]) was injected in rats to induce diabetes. After 7 days, Ser (30 mg/kg) or Ami (15 mg/kg) was administered in diabetic rats orally. After 28 days drug treatment, the antinociceptive effects were evaluated using hot plate test both in diabetic and non-diabetic rats. The effects of these drugs on grip strength, blood glucose and GHb% were also measured. Ser and Ami showed antinociceptive effects in diabetic and non-diabetic rats. Both the drugs increased the grip strength reduction in STZ-induced diabetic rats. Ser reduces and Ami increases the serum glucose levels in diabetic and normal rats. Administration of Ami per se increased GHb% levels, while Ser per se has no effects. The effects of Ser (30 mg/kg, per os [po]) on glucose, GHb% and antinociceptive action on hot plate test showed an association between improved blood glucose levels and analgesia. However, the results of Ami treatment are controversial and needs further studies.
3D finite element model for predicting cutting forces in machining unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites

Supervisory Committee Dr. Martin Byung-Guk Jun, Department of Mechanical Engineering Co-Supervisor Dr. Keivan Ahmadi, Department of Mechanical Engineering Co-Supervisor Excellent properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites are usually obtained in the direction at which carbon fibers are embedded in the polymeric matrix material. The outstanding properties of this material such as high strength to weight ratio, high stiffness and high resistance to corrosion can be tailored to meet specific design applications. Despite their excellent mechanical properties, application of CFRPs has been limited to more lucrative sectors such as aerospace and automotive industries. This is mainly due to the high costs involved in manufacturing of this material. Machining, milling and drilling, is a critical part of finishing stage of manufacturing process. Milling and drilling of CFRP is complicated due to the inhomogeneous nature of the material and extreme abrasiveness of carbon fibers. This is why CFRP parts are usually made near net shape. However, no matter how close they are produced to the final shape, there still is an inevitable need for some post machining to obtain dimensional accuracies and tolerances. Problems such as fiber-matrix debonding, subsurface damage, rapid tool wear, matrix cracking, fiber pull-out, and delamination are usually expected to occur in machining CFRPs. These problems can affect the dimensional accuracy and performance of the CFRP part in its future application. To improve the efficiency of the machining processes, i.e. to reduce the costs and increase the surface quality, researchers began studying machining Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites. Studies into FRPs can be divided in three realms; analytical, experimental and numerical. Analytical models are only good for a limited range [0° – 75°] of Fiber Orientations, to be found from now on as “FO” in this thesis. Experimental studies are expensive and time consuming. Also, a wide variety of controlling parameters exist in an experimental machining study; including cutting parameters such as depth of cut, cutting speed, FO, spindle speed, feed rate as well as tool geometry parameters such as rake angle, clearance angle, and tool edge/nose radius. Furthermore, the powdery dust created during machining is known to cause serious health hazards for the operator. Numerical models, on the other hand, offer the unique capability of studying the complex interaction between the tool and workpiece as well as chip formation mechanisms during the cut. Large number of contributing parameters can be included in the numerical model without wasting material. Three main objectives of numerical models are to predict principal cutting force, thrust force and post-machining subsurface damage. Knowing these, one can work on optimization of machining process by tool geometry and path design. 1 Fiber orientation is the clockwise angle between the cutting direction and fiber axis.
Quantum theory of ultracold atom-ion collisions

We study atom-ion scattering in the ultracold regime. To this aim, an analytical model based on the multichannel quantum-defect formalism is developed and compared to close-coupled numerical calculations. We investigate the occurrence of magnetic Feshbach resonances, focusing on the specific 40 Ca + +Na system. The presence of several resonances at experimentally accessible magnetic fields should allow the atom-ion interaction to be precisely tuned. A fully quantum-mechanical study of charge-exchange processes shows that charge-exchange rates should remain small even in the presence of resonance effects. Most of our results can be cast in a system-independent form and are important for the realization of charge-neutral ultracold systems. Advances in trapping, cooling, manipulation, and readout of single atoms and ions have led over recent years to a range of fundamental as well as applied investigations on the quantum properties of such systems. Nowadays, an increasing number of experimental groups worldwide are starting experiments with combined charged-neutral systems in various configurations 1. While the theory of atom-ion collisions is well established for high collision energies 2,3, a theoretical description in the ultracold domain is still largely missing. This Rapid Communication presents a study of magnetic Feshbach resonances and a fully quantum study of the radiative charge exchange process for ultracold atom-ion systems that includes effects of Feshbach and shape resonances. Here we consider only two-body collisions in free space, a necessary prelude to further studies incorporating effects of ion micromotion or trap confinement. We develop a reliable yet manageable effective model of atom-ion collisions by applying multichannel quantum defect theory MQDT4‐6 based on the long-range ion-induced-dipole potential that varies as r 4 at large ion-atom distance r 7,8. This powerful tool has proven effective as a few-parameter approach for describing scattering and bound states in electron-ion core 4, electron-atom 9, and neutral-atom systems 10. Although literature on the subject is rich, here we discuss some details of MQDT illustrating how it works in the ultracold domain, so we can reveal the new and interesting ultracold ion-atom physics. We adapt MQDT to the atom-ion realm, utilizing the analytical solutions for the r 4 asymptotic potential 9,11 and applying the frame transformation 10,12 at short distances to reduce the number of quantum defect parameters in the model. We verify the model predictions by comparing to our own numerical close-coupled calculations, taking 40 Ca +  23 Na 13 as a reference system. We describe the S-state atom and S-state ion collisions with the close-coupled radial Schrodinger equation 2 F r 2 + 2
Sensing History. On the Uses of Medium-Specific Noise in Eastern European Found Footage Films

Abstract This article examines how sensual aspects of the moving image, such as visual errors, blurring and technical disturbances are employed in found footage films dealing with Eastern European socialist past and the regime changing events. In the selected films Eastern European socialist visual culture is reworked with the cinematic practices of the post-media age in order to shape the spectators’ historical consciousness. By deliberate reframing and intensifying the medium-specific noises of the archival sources, or by an artificially created visual precariousness a new type of spectatorial awareness is created. The article delineates four different strategies through which the mediality of the recycled archival footage is brought to the fore and made operational (engaging the senses of its viewers).
Search Costs and Investor Trading Activity: Evidence from Limit Order Books

In this study, we analyze investor trading behavior based not on information-related assumptions but on the search model of Vayanos and Wang (2007). Our study shows that search cost dictates trading polarization across investors, firm size, and time of day. We find that individual investors prefer to trade at market open, while institutional investors trade more heavily near market close. Trading costs indicate that it is less costly for institutional investors to trade large cap stocks at market close than at open. Search cost is related significantly to order-based market liquidity measures depending on time of day, market capitalizations, and investor type.
Nutritional Assessment of Rural School-Going Children (7-9 Years) of Hisar District, Haryana

Information regarding the socio-economic profile was collected with the help of questionnaire-cum-interview schedule. Food and nutrient intake of children 100 school-going children was recorded using 24 hours recall method for three consecutive days. Cooked food consumed, was converted into their raw equivalents. Mean food and nutrient intake was calculated by taking mean of three days intake and compared with recommended dietary allowances [2].