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Reconsidering dynamic capabilities : implications for innovation research

The dynamic capabilities framework and innovation research are closely related, both being focused on change and the success associated with it. However, they both share also the same problem, still typically focusing on the firm or organizational unit level, while humans those, who create, constitute, manage and modify organizations, are often ignored. Following the gradual shift of the dynamic capabilities framework towards individuals, this paper makes the last step and argues that dynamic capabilities reside exclusively in humans. It shows why this conceptualization is important and how it can contribute to the ambitious goal of the dynamic capabilities framework to unite various perspectives in explaining organizational processes and the source of competitive advantage. The paper also contributes to the literature on the search of micro-foundations of the routines and capabilities. Finally, reviewing research on the role of individuals in innovation, the paper links the dynamic capabilities framework with innovation research.
Control of Some Phytopathogenic Fungi Using Clove Essential Oil (Syzygium aromaticum L.)

Aims: This study evaluates the inhibitory potential of the clove essential oil (Syzygium aromaticum L.) on phytopathogenic fungi in vitro and on maize seeds. Study Design: The experiments comprised completely randomized designs: Seven treatments with five replicates on in vitro test; and four treatments with five replicates each, on in vivo test. Place and Duration of Study: The work was carried out at the Center for Agrifood Science and Technology of the Federal University of Campina Grande, Pombal, Brazil, from April to May 2018. Methodology: In the in vitro test, the essential oil was incorporated into the PDA (Potato-Dextrose-Agar) culture medium. The treatments comprised five concentrations of the oil (0.0125, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2%), a negative control (0.0%), and a positive control (Tiram). Plates were inoculated with the tested fungi, Fusarium verticillioides, Macrophomina phaseolina, and Macrophomina pseudophaseolina, then incubated for seven days at 27±2°C. The percentage of mycelial growth inhibition (PGI) and mycelial growth rate index (MGRI) were estimated. In the in vivo test, maize seeds (AG1051 hybrid) were treated with the essential oil on concentrations equal or superior to the minimum inhibitory concentration found in the in vitro test, besides the negative and positive controls. The artificial inoculation was carried out in fungi colonies for 32 hours and the seed sanity test was performed. The percentage of seeds infected by the fungus was evaluated after seven days. Results: In vitro conditions, clove oil totally inhibited the mycelial growth of F. verticillioides, M. phaseolina and M. pseudophaseolina at concentrations of 0.05, 0.1 and 0.1%, respectively. At 0.2% concentration significantly reduced the incidence of colonies of fungi M. phaseolina and M. pseudophaseolina in hybrid corn seeds AG 1051. Conclusion: The clove essential oil had a fungitoxic effect on the phytopathogens evaluated, under in vitro and in the treatment of maize seeds.
receptor molecules , cells , and neuronal processing Photoreceptor-based magnetoreception : optimal design of

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Methane removal using materials from biofilters at composting plants

Methane (CH4) source of Greenhouse Gases should be considered; CH4 is formed by composting under anaerobic conditions. Using microbial Methane oxidation is a solution with low cost and effective. In this study, 27 bio-filters and 18 laboratory-scale bioreactors were used to investigate the potential for CH4 removal in biogas. The CH4, Dinitrogen monoxide (N2O) and Carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations at the inlet and outlet of the air purifier were measured by gas chromatography. The results showed that the CH4 concentration decreased in experiments while the CO2 and N2O content increased in all experiments. An experiment was conducted with 1 kg of biofilter material with the input of 800 ppm CH4 contained in a 5-liter flask for 49 hours containing. The results also showed that the CH4 concentration decreased by 71% after 20 hours and N2O was formed in the reactor.
Federal Reserve ’ s exit strategy

Broadly speaking, the Federal Reserve’s response to the crisis and the recession can be divided into two parts. First, our financial system during the past 2–1/2 years has experienced periods of intense panic and dysfunction, during which private short-term funding became difficult or impossible to obtain for many borrowers. The pulling back of private liquidity at times threatened the stability of major financial institutions and markets and severely disrupted normal channels of credit. In its role as liquidity provider of last resort, the Federal Reserve developed a number of programs to provide well-secured, mostly shortterm credit to the financial system. These programs, which imposed no cost on the taxpayer, were a critical part of the government’s efforts to stabilize the financial system and restart the flow of credit. As financial conditions have improved, the Federal Reserve has substantially phased out these lending programs.
THE EFFECT OF HIV CO-INFECTION ON TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT IN A ZONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL IN ETHIOPIA : A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY .

Background: TB/HIV co-infection remains a major public health challenge worldwide. TB co-infection with HIV exacerbates the challenges in diagnosis and treatment of patients. The occurrence of these two diseases together can potentiate one another. This study was designed to determine the effect of HIV co-infection on tuberculosis treatment among tuberculosis patients. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 1952 tuberculosis patients. A multinomial logistic regression model was executed to assess the association of TB treatment outcomes with HIV status and other covariates. Result: TB/HIV co-infected patients had significantly lower cure rate than HIV-negative TB patients (10.3% vs 16.7%) with ARR=0.599, P<0.028 and 95%CI= 0.380-0.946. Treatment completion rate was significantly lower in TB/HIV co-infected patients than HIV-negative TB patients (41.2% vs 47.2%) with ARR=0.584, P=0.001 and 95% CI=0.431-0.792. But TB/HIV co-infected patients had significantly higher death rate than HIV-negative TB patients (10.2% vs 2.2%) with ARR=3.053, p<0.001 and 95%CI=1.736-5.378. Conclusion and recommendation:9 The TB treatment outcome was significantly influenced by the HIV coinfection. HIV-positive tuberculosis patients’ cure and completion rates were significantly lower while the death rate was higher as compared to the HIV-negative TB patients. Strengthening TB and HIV collaboration activities is important to improve treatment outcome of TB patients.
Lung metastases in patients with non-advanced endometrial cancer

1 Klinika Ginekologii Onkologicznej Centrum Onkologii – Instytut im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie, Oddział w Krakowie Kierownik: prof. zw. dr hab. med. Krzysztof Urbański 2 Zakład Radioterapii Centrum Onkologii – Instytut im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie, Oddział w Krakowie Kierownik: prof. zw. dr hab. med. Marian Reinfuss 3 Zakład Radiologii i Diagnostyki Obrazowej Centrum Onkologii – Instytut im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie, Oddział w Krakowie Kierownik: dr n. med. Elżbieta Łuczyńska
THE EVOLUTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS OF INNOVATIVE MNES IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

This paper investigates the evolution of the knowledge networks of the leading research-active, pharmaceutical and chemical multinational enterprises (MNEs). We use backward patent citations to identify the knowledge on which these firms build to develop their inventions. We examine the effects on the technological performance of 248 MNE sub-units located in 46 countries over the period 1976-2016, of the capacity to combine knowledge sources and exploit different types of knowledge network ties. Inspired by both international business and network theory, our knowledge ties typology distinguishes between intraand inter-organizational, and local and international ties. Among these different types, we distinguish also among different knowledge sources. We find evidence of the positive effect on firm technological performance of combining internal and external knowledge, and sourcing knowledge developed in other organizational settings that is other industries, universities, research institutes and hospitals. To obtain a better understanding of the knowledge landscape, our statistical analysis is supported by an examination of knowledge network evolution using social network analysis techniques. Our findings extend international business and innovation studies research; we apply a network perspective and shed light on how firms can benefit from combining a diversity of local and international sources of knowledge.
Evaluation and optimization of milking in some Polish dairy farms differed in milking parlours

Farms are continuously growing and modernized in Poland during the last years. The increased dairy herds require also modernization of milking equipment. The aim of this paper was to present the main criteria, which could be used for the solution of principal questions important for the choosing, optimization and evaluation of milking parlours in conditions of Polish agriculture. The research was conducted on three modern dairy farms in Poland to assess effectiveness of different milking parlours use. The first farm with 60 cows was equipped by side by side milking parlour, the second farm with 85 cows was equipped by herringbone milking parlour and the third farm had 80 cows and autotandem milking parlour. The choosing and evaluation of milking parlours parameters were based on the available information and results of previous research in dairy farms in the Poland, using the mathematical model created in the Czech Republic. Time for milking and final specific direct costs were main parameters which enable evaluation and choosing of suitable milking parlour for the dairy farm. The results of measurement and calculation in current farms were compared with possible future enlarged farms to capacity of 200 cows.
Cladding Materials in Non-Residential Construction: Choice Criteria for Stakeholder in the Province of Quebec

Designing the façade of a building is a complex task due to the number of products that are offered, the multiple criteria to be considered, and the number of stakeholders involved. In this context, from a manufacturer point of view, it is critical to understand the decision-making process. This paper highlights three different categories of choice criteria (influence criteria, requirements, and issues) relative to the selection of cladding material for non-residential buildings. Architects, contractors, subcontractors, and clients provide a systemic view of the situation, based on an analysis of the findings from a mixed-research method combining online survey and semi-structured interviews. The results show that the most important influencing criteria for cladding selection are the building type, client type, project context, personal experience, product reputation, and project delivery methods. For the architects, the most important requirements are, in order, performance, appearance, and good warranties. Contractors and subcontractors look primarily for compliance with the delivery schedule, with an optimal deadline of fewer than three weeks. Regarding installation, subcontractors seek speed of installation, system simplicity, easy coordination with envelope workers, and on-site product modulation. Finally, the main issues with cladding are maintenance, the novelty of cladding systems, lack of construction details, and tendering process. A better understanding of the cladding selection process provides valuable insight to the manufacturer in order to provide the right information to satisfy a particular stakeholder’s need.
Influence of Agri-Aquaculture and Seed Treatment Techniques on Sugar Beet Crop

The current study aimed to investigate the influence of using different sources of irrigation (well "ground water" and agriaquaculture) with some seed treatments techniques on amount of water applied, water use efficiency, yield and economic analysis of sugar beet crop. An experimental was design on split plot with 6 treatments and three replicates, where three seed treatments techniques i.e. control, soaking (24 h) and soaking (72 h). Drip irrigation was used and crops were planted in rows. Data indicated that the amounts of water applied were 2653, 2565 and 2489 m/fed. under control (C), soaking 24 h (S1) and soaking 72 h (S2). and amounts of water saving under different seed treatments (S1, and S2) compared with control treatment (C) were 88 and 264 m/fed. , respectively. These results demonstrated that values of both root and sugar water use efficiencies were 7.54 and 1.29 kg/m under well (W) treatment, while were 8.24 and 1.44 kg/m under agri-aquaculture (A) treatment. The highest value of germination ratio was 94.06% under S2 treatment, while the lowest value was 93.86% under C treatment. The maximum root yield among seed treatment techniques was recorded with S2 treatment (20.18 ton/fed) followed significantly by soaking seeds 24 h (19.19 ton/fed) and followed by control treatment (19.76 ton/fed). The highest net return and the maximum value of water productivity were 8427 LE/fed and 3.53 LE/m with used agri-aquaculture and soaking seed 72h, while the lowest value was 6144 LE/fed. and 2.32 LE/m with well water and without treated seed.
University of Dundee Effectiveness of en masse versus two-step retraction

Background: This review aims to compare the effectiveness of en masse and two-step retraction methods during orthodontic space closure regarding anchorage preservation and anterior segment retraction and to assess their effect on the duration of treatment and root resorption. Methods: An electronic search for potentially eligible randomized controlled trials and prospective controlled trials was performed in five electronic databases up to July 2017. The process of study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment was performed by two reviewers independently. A narrative review is presented in addition to a quantitative synthesis of the pooled results where possible. The Cochrane risk of bias tool and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale were used for the methodological quality assessment of the included studies. Results: Eight studies were included in the qualitative synthesis in this review. Four studies were included in the quantitative synthesis. En masse/miniscrew combination showed a statistically significant standard mean difference regarding anchorage preservation − 2.55 mm (95% CI − 2.99 to − 2.11) and the amount of upper incisor retraction − 0.38 mm (95% CI − 0.70 to − 0.06) when compared to a two-step/conventional anchorage combination. Qualitative synthesis suggested that en masse retraction requires less time than two-step retraction with no difference in the amount of root resorption. Conclusions: Both en masse and two-step retraction methods are effective during the space closure phase. The en masse/miniscrew combination is superior to the two-step/conventional anchorage combination with regard to anchorage preservation and amount of retraction. Limited evidence suggests that anchorage reinforcement with a headgear produces similar results with both retraction methods. Limited evidence also suggests that en masse retraction may require less time and that no significant differences exist in the amount of root resorption between the two methods.
Denmark June 19-21 , 2019 Valuing the Welfare Gains of Uber

Ridesharing has become ubiquitous throughout the United States. We exploit quasi-experimental variation in the staggered entry of Uber into different metropolitan areas between 2010 and 2016. Using a combination of housing price data from Zillow and subjective well-being (SWB) data from Gallup, we find that the entry of UberX into a metropolitan area leads to a 3% rise in median housing prices and a positive impact on an individual’s economic optimism and life satisfaction measures. Our estimates are identified based on within-metropolitan comparisons before versus after UberX’s entry into the market, conditional on semi-parametric location-specific controls. Using our hedonic pricing elasticity, a back-of-the-envelope calculation suggests that the entry of UberX is associated with a welfare gain of over $633.5 million.
SMART SPECIALISATION IN EU REGIONS: REVISITING THE EFFECT OF RELATEDNESS ON REGIONAL PERFORMANCE

This paper explores the relationship between a region’s knowledge space structure and its labour productivity. To identify the determinants of regional productivity, we perform panel analyses of EU 28 plus Norway NUTS II regions with data covering the 2004? 2015 period. We focus on the relationship between related variety and regional labour productivity growth, using the recently developed cooccurrence-based measure of relatedness. This allows us to jointly test the effects of technological variety and relatedness on regional performances. The evidence indicates that both technological relatedness and variety have a non-linear effect on regional productivity. These findings deepen our understanding of the evolution of regional economies and have relevant implications for the implementation of place-specific Smart Specialisation Strategies.
Victims of location : Access to health care in the Lake Bosomtwe Basin of Ghana *

The paper examines the spatial distribution of health care facilities, and factors that determine access to health care facilities in the lake Bosomtwe basin of Ghana. The study employed a descriptive design to examine the effect of the location of health care facilities on access to the facilities.120 respondents were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Primary data ware generated using interview, questionnaire and observation. Health care facilities were found to be inadequate distributed with low capacity to meet the needs of health seekers. The study also reveals that distance to health care facilities, poor quality of roads, lack of transport to convey sick people, are influential factors in the geographical context of access to health care. The paper recommends improvement in the road network and health care facilities in the area as well as ensuring the use of the lake as a means of transport.
Genetic polymorphisms of XRCC 1 ( codon 399 ) and susceptibility to breast cancer in Iranian women , a case – control study

The X-ray repair cross-complementation group 1 (XRCC1) protein plays an important role in base excision repair. In the present study, we specifically investigated whether common genetic variant in XRCC1 (exon 10, codon Arg399Gln) was associated with an altered risk of breast cancer. The eligible cases were patients at chemotherapy unit of Nemazi hospital, Shiraz Iran, from October 1999 to August 2000 and from July 2004 to July 2005. The present study included 186 females with breast cancer. Age frequency-matched controls were randomly selected from the healthy females blood donor, according to the age distribution of the cases. A total of 187 healthy females included in the study. Using PCR-based method, the XRCC1 Arg399Gln polymorphism was determined. In control group the 399Gln allele frequency was 32.6%. The genotypic frequencies of the control subjects did not show significant deviation from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (v = 1.683, df = 1, P [ 0.05). A statistically significant association was observed in comparison between Gln/Gln and Arg/Arg genotype (OR = 2.01, 95% CI:1.02–3.94, P = 0.041). There was no linear trend for presence of 0, 1, and 2 of the 399Gln allele and risk of breast cancer (v = 1.212, P = 0.271). In the recessive effect of the Gln allele (comparison between Gln/Gln vs. Arg/Arg+Arg/Gln), Gln/Gln genotype significantly increased the risk of breast cancer (OR = 2.31, 95% CI:1.21–4.35, P = 0.010). In the dominant effect of the Gln allele (comparison between Gln/ Gln+Arg/Gln vs. Arg/Arg), Gln/Gln+Arg/Gln genotypes was not associated with the risk of breast cancer (OR = 0.95, 95% CI:0.63–1.42, P = 0.799). It is concluded that 399Gln allele may act as a recessive allele and increase the breast cancer risk.
MIXED-ENGLISH PROFICIENCY CLASS : A REVIEW ON ISSUES AND STRATEGIES Sri

The purpose of this paper is to illuminate some issues regarding mixedEnglish proficiency classes for English Language Teaching in the context of Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The existing literatures reveals that there are pros and contras of this class in the forms of ways in grouping the students which lead to students’ different learning styles and interest, and teachers’ teaching and learning materials and methodology. Indeed, this English heterogeneous type of class brings potential risks for the students’ achievement. This paper also proposes three most common Differentiated Instruction strategies to engage mixed-English students in EFL teaching and learning processes more effectively.
Long-Term Impact of the Enrichment Experiences in Engineering ( E 3 ) Summer Teacher Program

The Enrichment Experiences in Engineering (E3) summer teacher program is hosted by the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University and is designed to provide engineering research experiences for Texas high school science and mathematics teachers. The mission of the E3 program is to educate and excite teachers about the field of engineering so that they can introduce engineering concepts to their students and encourage them to consider a career in engineering. The E3 program received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program from 2003 through 2013, and during that time, a total of 150 teachers participated in the program. Most of the teachers were from schools with large minority-student populations (average 83% Hispanic and/or African American; average 69% economically-disadvantaged). This paper presents evaluation findings to assess long-term impact of the E3 program on teachers who participated in one of the NSF-funded E3 programs during the 2003-2012 timeframe. The two research questions central to the study design were (1) What is the long-term impact of the E3 summer program on teachers who participated in the program? and (2) To what extent did the teachers who participated in the E3 summer experience impact student understanding, awareness and perceptions of the engineering field? The assessment tools included a series of focus group interviews and an anonymous online survey. The focus group sessions were conducted by the E3 external evaluator during annual E3 workshops where teachers from previous E3 cohorts were invited to attend. The anonymous online survey was administered in Fall 2013 by the external evaluator. Evaluation findings document that the E3 program has been successful in educating teachers about the engineering field and that, in the long term, teachers continue to promote engineering to their students as a career option. However, the teachers have experienced challenges when trying to implement their E3-developed classroom lessons in subsequent academic years. Recommendations to remediate this issue are provided. Although NSF funding concluded in 2013, the College continues to offer E3 research experiences to high school mathematics and science teachers using other financial resources.