Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
"The Laws of Economics": Economic Devices, Economics, Economists, and the Making of the Economy

Twenty years ago, Michel Callon edited The Laws of the Markets, a groundbreaking volume that substantially redefined economic sociology by resetting the relationship between sociology and economics (Callon 1998). Many articles in economic sociology at that time started (and still do today) with sharp criticism of neoclassical economics. The latter was censured for being overly simplistic and complex, overly reductionist and irrelevant. [First lines]
Business Strategy and Firm Reorganization under Changing Market Conditions

This study is framed against the increasingly stringent environmental demands on the pulp and paper industry since the late-1980s to reduce water and air pollution, and the global economic slowdown of the early-1990s. The primary focus of this paper is an observation-based analysis conducted by visiting selected paper mills in Finland, the U.S., Germany and Sweden. I find interesting differences and similarities in the firms’ strategies in terms of how they responded to these changes in market conditions. Some of the observed differences lie in their focus on achieving (incremental) cost-efficiency gains from better management of the production processes, inventories, supply-chain, product distribution, and timing of modernization investments, including ICT. The second part of the paper presents evidence on firms’ productivity paths, and the heterogeneity in productivity among relatively similar firms. I also present selected evidence of these firms’ investments in specific areas and how they affected their productivity. The observation of important intra-industry differences across relatively similar firms lends credence to the insights provided by Denrell, Fang and Winter (2003) and Zott (2003), among others. The findings have implications for the study of organizational behavior and business strategies employed by firms to improve their performance and productivity under changing market conditions. We end with some comments on how to assess innovative activity in traditional industries such as pulp and paper.
Modelling the Joint Access Mode and Railway Station Choice

This study models the choices of Dutch railway users. We find a steeper negative distance effect on the utility of departure stations accessed by the non-motorized modes of walking and bicycle as compared to the motorized modes of car and public transport. Availability of parking places and bicycle standing areas have a positive effect on the choice of departure railway stations accessed by car and bicycle, respectively. Public transport frequency has a positive whereas travel time has a negative effect on the choice of departure stations accessed by public transport. The derived rail service quality index (RSQI), which provides a measure of rail accessibility to all other stations, has a significant and positive effect on the choice of departure stations accessed by all modes. The outcome of this paper can be used to develop a comprehensive railway accessibility indicator for neighbourhoods, for hedonic pricing studies.
Grupo de convivência para idosos na atenção primária à saúde: contribuições para o envelhecimento ativo

Objective:To analyze the contributions of the elderly conviviality groupsto active aging from the perspective of their participants.Methodology: A qualitative study, exploratory-descriptive, carried out with 14 elderly people from a conviviality groups of a Basic Health Unit. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, submitted to content analysis and analyzed in light of the Active Aging Policy And World Aging and Health Report. Results: Three thematic categories emerged: “Conviviality groups as a socializing leisure opportunity for the elderly””; “Conviviality groupsas a learning space for the elderly”; “The importance of the conviviality groupsin the process of health promotion and active aging of the elderly”. Conclusion: It was analyzed that the perception of the elderly regarding the participation in the conviviality groupsreferred to moments of leisure, socialization, learning and improvement of physical and mental health, contributing to increase the quality of life as an active aging
Identification of CD 4 + CD 25 + CD 127 ‐ regulatory T cells and CD 14 + HLA ‐ DR ‐ / low myeloid-derived suppressor cells and their roles in the prognosis of breast cancer

The aim of the present study was to identify cluster of differentiation 4+ (CD4+)CD25+CD127regulatory T cells (Tregs) and CD14+ human leukocyte antigen-antigen D-related (HLA-DR-)/low myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) in patients with breast cancer of varying stages, and investigate their roles and the potential interactions in the prognosis of breast cancer. A total of 40 patients with breast cancer were included in the study. A total of 30 healthy individuals served as the healthy control. Flow cytometry was performed for the identification of biomarkers. Natural Tregs were characterized by the expression of CD4+CD25+CD127-. The MDSC frequency was expressed as the percentage of CD33+CD11b+HLA-DR-lineage markers (Lin)-. The absolute number of Tregs was higher in breast cancer patients compared to the healthy control. The absolute number of Tregs in the patients with stage III or IV breast cancer was higher than those of the stage I or II, respectively. The percentage showed a gradual increase in the patients with breast cancer compared with the normal control. No direct correlation was established between the number or percentage of Tregs and the patient survival. There was a higher percentage of circulating MDSCs in breast cancer patients compared with the normal individuals. A close correlation was established between clinical cancer stage and percentage and total number of circulating MDSCs. To be exact, a significant increase of MDSC percentage and total number was observed in patients with stage III-IV breast cancer compared with the other cancer patients (stage I-II) and the normal individuals. No statistical difference was observed in the 3and 5-year survival rates in the breast cancer patients with enhanced expression of Tregs, compared with the normal individuals. In conclusion, enhanced expression of CD4+CD25+CD127Tregs cells and CD33+CD11+HLA-DR-LINMDSCs were identified from patients with breast cancer. Patients with advanced stage breast cancer showed upregulation of such cells. However, these 2 types of cells showed no correlation with the prognosis of breast cancer.
The stock market reaction to Australian convertible debt issues: new evidence

This paper examines the stock price reaction to the announcement of convertible debt issuance in Australia. A significant positive price reaction is recorded and this result is in contrast to market price reactions in other countries. It also contrasts with previous Australian studies that used an early dataset. A possible reason for such a different result is the change in institutional environment that came about at the turn of the century that caused investors to react differently to firms that issue convertible debt. This change in market reaction has also been evidenced in other jurisdictions (Japan and the Netherlands) where institutional changes occurred. An analysis of the determinants of the announcement effect yields a number of contributions. The agency and informational hypothesis does not fully support the positive market reaction. In fact the market reaction is in contrast with the Myers and Majluf (1984) equity information asymmetry model where larger issues result in larger positive abnormal returns. The growth proxy yielded positive returns and this is in line with the equity information asymmetry model of Ambarish (1987). Similar results were recorded with the level of institutional involvement and results are in line with the Brous and Kini (1994) equity effective monitoring hypothesis. No support was found for the Lucas and McDonald (1990) preannouncement price runup as insignificant results were reported. Furthermore the financial distress hypothesis and the tax benefit hypothesis were found to suggest that they significantly infer the size and magnitude of the market reaction to firms that issue CD.
Haematological effects of radiofrequency radiation from GSM base stations on four successive generations (F1 – F4) of albino mice, Mus Musculus

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the haematological effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation from Global Systems for Mobile Communication (GSM) base stations on four successive generations of albino mice Mus musculus were evaluated. Methods: Each generation of mice were exposed to the RF radiation from birth till they reproduced and blood samples collected. After the mice had given birth to the young ones and weaned off, the parent group was sacrificed and 500μl of blood was obtained. Estimation of hemoglobin concentration, white blood cell count, platelet count, red blood cell count, lymphocyte, pack cell volume (PCV) and red cell indices were carried out using electronic coulter counter. Results: The level of radiofrequency radiation around the base station was found to range between 0.6129V/m to 1.695V/m. In the successive generations of mice, a pattern of pancytosis was observed and significant increases were observed in the Packed Cell Volume, White Blood Cell Count, Platelet Count and Red Blood Cell Count. Conclusion: In the successive generations of exposed mice, a pattern of pancytosis was observed, as well as, an increase in the haemopoetic process which caused significant effects on bone marrow stem cell proliferation of differentiation. The effects of chronic exposure to radiofrequency radiations on peripheral blood parameters is found to be sufficient to apply the precautionary principle to discourage the indiscriminate location of GSM base stations in areas where prolonged exposure to radiofrequency radiations are likely to occur.
Syzygies of Jacobian ideals and defects of linear systems

Our main result describes the relation between the syzygies involving the first order partial derivatives $f_0,. ,f_n$ of a homogeneous polynomial $f\in \C[x_0,. x_n]$ and the defect of the linear systems vanishing on the singular locus subscheme $\Sigma_f=V(f_0,.,f_n)$ of the hypersurface $D:f=0$ in the complex projective space $\PP^n$, when $D$ has only isolated singularities.
Influence of service and satisfaction towards customer’s loyalty: a study in state-owned Islamic bank in Makassar, Indonesia

The number of Islamic bank in Makassar keeps increasing. The bank grows rapidly because of some competitive advantages it offers. In order to provide prime service for their customers, Islamic banks are supposed to improve their quality of service. Otherwise, customers may choose to save their money in other banks. Service quality is essential ijn order to survive business competition and maintain customer’s loyalty. The purpose of the study is: 1) evaluate and analyze the influence of quality of service towards customer’s loyalty and 2) evaluate and analyze the influence of satisfaction towards customer’s loyalty. The setting of the study was 4 (four) Islamic banks in Makassar. The population was 200 state-owned Islamic bank customers in Makassar. The study was primary study. The data analysis method was SEM (Structural Equation Model). The findings showed that first, the quality of service had direct and non-significant influence towars customer loyalty and second, customer satisfaction has direct and significant influence towards customer loyalty.
Crisis and recovery in the wake of super-salient news: Who moves markets?

We compare reactions in the prices and trading patterns of common stocks and closed-end funds, which have substantially dierent investor clienteles, to the Sep- tember 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Even in assets with institutional buying, retail investor trading moved prices signi…cantly lower. Although greater salience has been shown to reduce underreaction to news, we conclude the extreme salience of this event resulted in overreaction. Subsequent reversals were substantially security-speci…c and therefore not due simply to improvement in general senti- ment. Consistent with microstructure theory, the speed of reversals depended signi…cantly on the relative quality and availability of information about funda- mental values.
Toxicology education in emergency medicine: an assessment and pilot study

Abstract Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited emergency medicine programs have no formal requirements regarding training and education in medical toxicology. From review of previously published survey data less than two-thirds of emergency medicine residencies had formalized access to teaching with toxicologists. To evaluate capacity for toxicology education at ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency programs, assessment of satisfaction in toxicology education and receptiveness to tele-education modalities. Secondarily to determine feasibility of a pilot web education toxicology program. A survey was conducted in 2015 to evaluate toxicology education capacity, satisfaction with current toxicology education, and technological capabilities of emergency medicine residencies (n = 167). We reviewed websites of non-responding residency programs to determine access to toxicology education. A pilot web-conference-based toxicology education program followed with one residency. Of programs that completed the survey (n = 35, 21%), 77% offered a toxicology rotation for trainees and 60% had an American Board of Medical Toxicology (ABMT)-certified Toxicologist on staff. Programs dissatisfied with toxicology education did not have a toxicology fellowship or an ABMT-certified toxicologist. Participants in the pilot educational program favorably rated the usefulness of the technology, effectiveness of the lecture, value of the subject, and educational value. Barriers exist to implementation of web education. Access to toxicology education through a clinical rotation or medical toxicologist is not consistently available among emergency medicine residency programs, which may indicate programs lacking a toxicologist have lower levels of satisfaction. Successful components of the pilot educational program could be disseminated, but further standardization is indicated.
Diversity and seasonal distribution of ixodid ticks in the natural habitat of domestic ruminants in north and south of Iran

SUMMARY The ixodid tick species are the most abundant tick parasites infesting ruminants in Iran. The current study reports ixodid ticks diversity and their seasonal distribution in the natural habitat of domestic ruminants in north and south of Iran from March 2007 to February 2008. A total number of 3900 cattle, 5444 sheep and 2825 goats in four stages (seasons) were randomly selected from both regions. Of those animals, 38.1% in the north and 21.1% in the south were infested with a total of 3409 and 2297 ticks, respectively. The prevalence of tick infestation differed significantly between two regions. The highest number of the ticks was collected from sheep in the regions. There was no significant difference between animal’s gender and tick’s infestation rate. A number of six genera and 12 species of ticks were identified in both regions. In north, Boophilus annulatus (56.16 %, 410/730), Ixodes resinus (31.15%, 148/475) and Hyalomma ascaticumi asciaticum (50%, 67/134) had the highest prevalence in cattle, sheep and goats, respectively. While in the south, predominant infesting tick was Hyalomma anatulicum anaatulicum with the infestation rate of 48.61% (88/181) in cattle, 46.47% (145/312) in sheep and 77.16% (152/197) in goats. Seasonal distribution of the ticks showed different patterns in two regions. Prevalence was correlated with temperature and humidity in both regions. The results revealed that the distribution of ixodid ticks species and their prevalence differed between two regions, mostly depending on the macro and microclimate conditions.
The Effect of Board Interest on the Dividend Policy of Nigerian Manufacturing Sector

This study investigated the effect of board interest (insider ownership) on dividend payout of the Nigerian manufacturing sector for the period of 2009 to 2015. The data for the study was generated from the annual report of five randomly selected firms from the manufacturing sector in Nigeria economy. The data for this study was analyzed using pooled panel least square model and the result revealed that board interest has a negative and insignificant impact on dividend payout of the firms under consideration. On the other hand the result of the correlation test shows that board interest has a negative relationship with dividend payout. The empirical result also indicates that ownership concentration has a positive but insignificant effect on dividend payout of the Nigerian manufacturing firms. Firm size was found to have a positive and significant effect on dividend payout among Nigerian manufacturing firms. The study suggested that firms in the sector should balance the use of both insider ownership and dividend pay as a tool for managing agency conflict which always result to increased agency cost provided that the choice of tool will not adversely affect the firm’s performance.
The Globalization of Arab World: Impacts on Consumers’ Level of Materialism and Vanity

Prompted largely by the globalization of Arab world, our research aims to appreciate the differences and similarities, if any, between Arab and non-Arab consumers evolving together in a globalizing landscape. Specifically, this study addresses the concepts of materialism and vanity in the globalizing Emirate of Dubai, UAE and asks: do Arab consumers living in a globalizing Arab world express a different level of materialism and vanity than non-Arab consumers? Are religions and gender important drivers for such difference? Our findings suggest that Arab consumers living in the globalizing environment tend to express a higher level of vanity (physical appearance and concern for achievement) than non-Arab. Interestingly, Arab consumers did not demonstrate a different level of materialism than non-Arab consumers. Efforts to understand the effects of global consumer culture on consumers level of materialism and vanity are vital for corporation wishing to expend globally and to develop effective international brand positioning strategies. In addition, this research adds to the growing call for research on the contemporary Arab consumers. Field: Marketing, Consumer Behavior – Globalization – Arab consumer
Structural Similarity as a Determinant of Business Cycle Synchronization in the European Union: A Robust Analysis

This paper presents evidence of the significant impact of structural similarities on business cycle synchronization. Using Sala-i-Martin’s methodology (1997a; 1997b), proven correlation coefficients of structural shares are offered as robust determinants of business cycle synchronization. The results are not only robust across different levels of disaggregation, but also for value added and employment shares. The results are not robust across measures. The linear measure has proven to be a bad proxy for structural similarities as a determinant of business cycle synchronization. The degree of convergence is also a robust determinant of business cycle synchronization, with the negative point estimate. This might be explained by Imbs and Wacziarg’s U-Shape specialization curve. Convergence might lead to higher business cycle synchronization through the channel of specialization. This notion is confirmed by the results of simultaneous equations estimation. Finally, evidence is found that higher structural similarities can better foster a similar response to external exogenous economic shocks.
Gender role differences in relation to family of origin

Laura M. Moran GENDER ROLE DIFFERENCES IN RELATION TO FAMILY OF ORIGIN 2001/02 Dr. John Klanderman Master of Arts in School Psychology The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between family of origin and an individual's gender role characteristics. Eighty undergraduate students enrolled in undergraduate psychology courses at Rowan University participated in the study. Participants were asked to fill out the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) and a demographic questionnaire in order to determine if differences in gender roles exist between students growing up in single parent families, those growing up in intact twoparent families, and those growing up in blended families. Data was analyzed by use of a two-way between ANOVA to determine if a significant difference exists between the groups with respect to family of origin as well as the sex of the participant. No significant differences were found among the groups. The mean scores for each group are discussed in relation to specific trends among the groups.
Evidence on the Insurance Effect of Marginal Income Taxes

Marginal income taxes may have an insurance effect by decreasing the effective fluctuations of after-tax individual income. By compressing the idiosyncratic component of personal income fluctuations, higher marginal taxes should be negatively correlated with the dispersion of consumption across households, a necessary implication of an insurance effect of taxation. Our study empirically examines this negative correlation, exploiting the ample variation of state taxes across US states. We show that taxes are negatively correlated with the consumption dispersion of the within-state distribution of non-durable consumption and that this correlation is robust.
The Impact of Dynamic Capability on Innovation (An Applied Study on Jordanian Pharmaceutical Organizations)

The aim of this research study is to identify the impact of dynamic capability on product innovation, supply chain innovation and organizational innovation. Data were collected using questionnaires from 188 middle and top managers in the Jordanian pharmaceutical organizations. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and structural equation model (SEM) to test the study hypotheses using AMOS 18.0. The results of the study showed that there is a significant impact for dynamic capability (technical capability, Research &development (R&D) capability and human resource capability) on innovation (product innovation, supply chain innovation and organizational innovation). These results are very likely due to the increased importance of dynamic capabilities in today's organizations. The most important recommendation is adapting new technologies and extensive employee involvement in the entire process of innovation. Keywords: Dynamic Capability, Innovation, Technical Capability, R&D Capability, Human Resource Capability, Product Innovation, Supply Chain Innovation, Organizational Innovation.