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The Role of Social Capital and ICT in Inter-Firm Collaboration on Syndicated Development Loans: An Empirical Study of the Finance Industry in Sri Lanka

Social capital is an influential concept in understanding why and how some organisations do better in inter-organisational relations. It has been recognized as an important factor in developing relationships of trust, forming the foundation for greater collaboration among individuals, groups, and organisations. This paper presents findings from an empirical study that investigates the effect of multiple dimensions of Social Capital and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on inter-bank strategic collaboration in a developing context. Moreover, the study explores the moderating role of ICT capability in the inter-bank industry domain. This paper develops and presents a new theory on how social capital and ICT drive inter-firm partnerships. The theoretical model is validated using a quantitative approach to analyse survey and secondary data using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling. The findings of this study suggest that there is a strong positive combined effect of social capital and ICT towards inter-firm strategic alliances. The results contribute to both social capital theory and theories of ICT for development. It will also contribute to a more holistic perspective that incorporates social, technical, and organisational aspects for building effective strategies.
Outcome of implant-supported single-tooth replacements performed by dental students. A 10-year clinical and radiographic retrospective study.

UNLABELLED SOURCE OF SUPPORT: The study was partially supported by Nobel Biocare, Denmark. CONFLICT OF INTEREST None. AIM To evaluate the treatment outcome of implant-supported single-tooth replacements performed by dental students as part of their undergraduate dental curriculum after a mean follow-up period of 10 years (range: 7.5 to 12 years). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 51 patients were consecutively treated by dental students with 55 implants supporting single crowns. The treatment was performed under supervision of dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons, all with special knowledge about oral implantology. Survival of implant crown, survival of implant, probing depth, bleeding on probing and peri-implant marginal bone level change were evaluated at the end of the follow-up period. In addition, biological and technical complications during the entire follow-up period were assessed. RESULTS A total of 45 patients with 49 implants were available at the end of the study. The survival of the implant crowns as well as the implants was 94%. The mean probing depth at patient level was 4.8 mm. The probing depth varied between 2 and 10 mm at the individual site. The mean bleeding on probing score was 0.57 at patient level and absence of bleeding around all sites of the implants was rarely observed. The mean bone level change was -0.14 mm (range: 1.2 to -1.1 mm) during the first year of loading and 0.16 mm (range: 1.4 to -1.8) after 10 years at patient level. Five episodes of peri-implant inflammation due to excess cement were registered in five patients. Moreover, a fistula was observed at two implants in two patients. Finally, five technical complications occurred in five patients. CONCLUSIONS Implant-supported single-tooth replacements performed by dental students as part of their undergraduate dental curriculum were characterised by high survival rates as well as few biological and technical complications. It seems acceptable to include implant therapy in the clinical undergraduate dental curriculum, provided a focus remains on straightforward cases with substantial supervision by trained dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Differential Involvement of Left Temporolateral and Temporomesial Structures in Verbal Declarative Learning and Memory: Evidence from Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

A wealth of animal and human research has pointed to a significant involvement of the temporal lobes in memory processing, and yet the different functional roles of temporal cortical vs. mesial structures remain unclear. We studied verbal declarative memory, by using a word list paradigm that differentiates among learning (immediate recall), memory (delayed recall), and recognition, in epilepsy patients being considered for surgical resection of the left temporal lobe. Verbal memory was evaluated preoperatively and during the recording of intracranial event related potentials and postoperatively after selective hippocampectomy, temporal cortical lesionectomy, or anterior two-thirds en bloc temporal lobe resection procedures. Preoperative differences in verbal memory performance as a function of differences in underlying neuropathology, concurrent event-related potentials, and specific patterns of postoperative memory impairments lead to converging evidence that verbal declarative memory relies on a synergistic interaction of at least two functionally distinct brain systems. Material-specific data acquisition, or working memory, is mediated by neocortical temporal structures, whereas long-term consolidation/retrieval is particularly mediated by temporomesial structures. In contrast to the left temporal neocortex, the function of the temporomesial system appears to be material nonspecific. Apparently, its preferential involvement in verbal memory is due to its close interaction with overlying neocortical structures that are specialized for language processing.
Integrated Advertising Promotion And Marketing Communications

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Repression of Human Rights to Personal Integrity in the 1980s: A Global Analysis

This crossnational study seeks to explain variations in governmental repression of human rights to personal integrity (state terrorism) in a 153-country sample during the eighties. We outline theoretical perspectives on this topic and subject them to empirical tests using a technique appropriate for our pooled cross-sectional time-series design, namely, ordinary least squares with robust standard errors and a lagged dependent variable. We find democracy and participation in civil or international war to have substantively important and statistically significant effects on repression. The effects of economic development and population size are more modest. The hypothesis linking leftist regime types to abuse of personal integrity rights receives some support. We find no reliable evidence that population growth, British cultural influence, military control, or economic growth affect levels of repression. We conclude by considering the implications of our findings for scholars and practitioners concerned with the prevention of personal integrity abuse.
PENGARUH ONLINE TRUST DAN PERCEIVED ENJOYMENT TERHADAP ONLINE SHOPPING SATISFACTION DAN REPURCHASE INTENTION LAZADA INDONESIA

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh online trust dan perceived enjoyment terhadap online shopping satisfaction dan online repurchase intention konsumen Lazada Indonesia studi di Kota Denpasar. Variabel yang diteliti pada penelitian ini adalah variabel online trust, perceived enjoyment, online shopping satisfaction, dan online repurchase intention. Jumlah sampel yang diambil sebanyak 115 sampel, dengan menggunakan purposive sampling. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah path analysis dan melakukan uji sobel. Variabel online trust dan perceived enjoyment, masing-masing berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap online shopping satisfaction konsumen Lazada Indonesia di Kota Denpasar. Online trust, perceived enjoyment, dan online shopping satisfaction, masing-masing berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap online repurchase intention konsumen Lazada Indonesia di Kota Denpasar. Penelitian ini berhasil membuktikan bahwa online shopping satisfaction secara signifikan memediasi pengaruh online trust dan pengaruh perceived enjoyment terhadap online repurchase intention konsumen Lazada Indonesia di Kota Denpasar.
Asymmetric Effects of Non-Pecuniary Signals on Search and Purchase Behavior for Energy-Efficient Durable Goods

We report the results of a field experiment where we exogenously vary the use of social comparisons "nudges" and subsidies for participation in an in-home energy audit program, and follow subjects through to the subsequent purchase of durable goods. We therefore can compare the causal effect of financial incentives and nudges along two margins, audits, which we liken to search, and purchase of durables. Using data on nearly 100,000 households, we document an asymmetry; nudges increase audits, but lead to lower rates of purchase. We find no evidence of a differential response for those offered a financial incentive. These differences suggest heterogeneity in the motives of the marginal consumer induced by nudges versus prices.
Genome RNAs and polypeptides of reovirus serotypes 1, 2, and 3

The virus-specific double-stranded genome RNA and polypeptides present in virions and cells infected with the three mammalian reovirus serotypes have been examined by co-electrophoresis in several different polyacrylamide gel systems. The double-stranded RNA and polypeptide species previously described for type 3 Dearing were found to have corresponding species in the other serotypes examined. In each serotype several RNA and polypeptide species were found to have different electrophoretic mobilities from the corresponding RNA or polypeptide species of type 3 Dearing. The combination of electrophoretic variants among the RNAs and polypeptides of the reovirus serotypes gave electrophoretic markers in all 10 of the reovirus genes. The usefulness of these electrophoretic markers in "mapping" the reovirus genome is discussed.
Occupational Characteristics of Physical Education Teachers and its Relationship to Empowerment

The present study has been established and implemented in order to identify occupational characteristics of physical education teachers and its relationship to empowerment of teachers in the city of Karaj. The type of study is a descriptive study and the s tatistical population of this study is consisted of all headmasters and teachers of the mentioned high schools, that 292 of them were selected as sample by Cochran's sample size calculation formula and multi-stage random sampling. Considering the research objectives, for data collection, empowerment questionnaire of Whetten and Cameron and researcher made questionnaire of occupational characteristics were used. Content and face validity of the instrument was approved on the basis of the opinions of specialists and experts and its reliability was calculated by Cronbach's alpha coefficient 0/92 for empowerment questionnaire and 0/73 for occupational characteristics questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using the methods of descriptive and inferential statistics . The results showed that: 1- On the basis of factor analysis, the occupational characteristics mentioned in the Hackman and Oldham model can be reduced to two factors. 2- Respondents evaluated the occupational characteristics of teaching occupation, which was presented in the mentioned model, in a relatively high level. 3- There are significant differences between the opinions of headmasters and teachers about the characteristics of teaching occupation. 4- The examined teachers evaluated their psychological empowerment at a high level and, finally, there is a significant positive relationship between characteristics of teaching occupation and psychological empowerment of teachers.
The interaction of neutrophils with respiratory epithelial cells in viral infection

Viral respiratory infection is very common. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infects almost all children during the first 2 years of life. Respiratory syncytial virus is the most frequent cause of bronchiolitis, which is strongly linked with asthma. However, the pathophysiology of RSV bronchiolitis is unclear. Neutrophils are the predominant airway leucocytes in RSV bronchiolitis and other viral infections. Neutrophils and their products are likely to play an important role in viral infection. Current evidence indicates that: (i) viral infection of epithelial cells increases the production of neutrophil chemoattractants or chemokines, which induce neutrophil migration into the inflammatory sites; (ii) the expression of adhesion molecules on neutrophils and epithelial cells is up‐regulated in viral infection, and neutrophil‐epithelial adhesion is increased; (iii) neutrophils augment epithelial damage and detachment induced by viral infection and contribute to the pathophysiology of viral disease; (iv) neutrophil apoptosis is up‐regulated in RSV infection, which may be an in vivo mechanism to limit neutrophil‐induced epithelial damage; (v) inhibitors of chemokines, adhesion molecules or neutrophil proteases may be useful in prevention of neutrophil‐induced epithelial damage. In conclusion, neutrophils play an important role in viral infection, and intervention to prevent neutrophil‐induced epithelial damage may be a potential clinical therapy.
Surgical Closure of Atrial Septal Defect in Children under Two Years of Age

Infants with atrial septal defects are seldom symptomatic and usually require elective surgery between 2 and 4 years of age. However a small minority is symptomatic and management at this age has been controversial. This study evaluated surgical closure of atrial septal defect below 2 years of age. Eighteen infants with a mean age of 13.4 ± 5.7 months were operated on for secundum atrial septal defect from 1994 to 2001. Fourteen patients were symptomatic with failure to thrive in 7 and recurrent respiratory infections in 7, one had increasing cardiomegaly, and 3 were operated on early for social reasons. The defect was isolated in 11 patients (61%) and the other 7 (39%) had minor associated lesions requiring additional procedures such as ductal ligation, direct closure of a tiny ventricular septal defect, and inspection of the mitral valve. There were no early or late deaths. The postoperative course was complicated by pulmonary problems in 4 cases. Of the 16 patients available for follow-up, 14 were asymptomatic and 2 were symptomatically improved. Most showed a dramatic improvement in growth and development. These gratifying results indicate that consideration should be given to early surgical closure of atrial septal defect in symptomatic infants.
Long-Term Stability of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition

Long-term stability of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (WISC-III; D. Wechsler. 1991) was investigated with a sample of 667 students from 33 Slates twice evaluated for special education consideration. With an average test-retest interval of 2.87 years, test-retest reliabil· ity coefficients for the Verbal IQ. Performance IQ. and Full Scale IQ were . 87, . 87. and . 91. respectively (p < .0001). As expected. test-retest reliability coefficients for the subtests were generally lower than for global IQ and factor index scores. Mean differences from first testing to second testing were either not statistically significant or not clinically meaningful. Results provided the highest estimates of long-term stability for the WISC-III yet reported.
The Vasoactive Peptide Angiotensin-(1—7), Its Receptor Mas and the Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Type 2 are Expressed in the Human Endometrium

Angiotensin (Ang)-(1-7) is one of the major active components of the renin-angiotensin system, produced from cleavage of Ang II by angiotensin-converting-enzyme type 2 (ACE2), which acts through a specific G protein-coupled receptor, Mas. We have investigated whether the human endometrium expresses these components during menstrual cycle. By radioimmunoassay, Ang-(1-7) was detected in endometrial wash fluid at picomolar concentrations. Using immunofluorescence, both the peptide and its receptor were identified in cultured endometrial epithelial and stromal cells. By immunohistochemistry, Ang(1-7) was localized in the endometrium throughout menstrual cycle, being more concentrated in the glandular epithelium of mid- and late secretory phase. This pattern corresponded to the ACE2 mRNA, which was more abundant in epithelial cells than in stromal cells (2-fold increase, p < 0.05) and in the secretory vs. proliferative phase (6.6-fold increase, p < 0.01). The receptor Mas was equally distributed between epithelial and stromal cells and did not change during menstrual cycle. The physiological role of this peptide system in normal and pathological endometrium warrants further investigation.
Human likeness: cognitive and affective factors affecting adoption of robot-assisted learning systems

ABSTRACT With advances in robot technology, interest in robotic e-learning systems has increased. In some laboratories, experiments are being conducted with humanoid robots as artificial tutors because of their likeness to humans, the rich possibilities of using this type of media, and the multimodal interaction capabilities of these robots. The robot-assisted learning system, a special type of e-learning system, aims to increase the learner's concentration, pleasure, and learning performance dramatically. However, very few empirical studies have examined the effect on learning performance of incorporating humanoid robot technology into e-learning systems or people's willingness to accept or adopt robot-assisted learning systems. In particular, human likeness, the essential characteristic of humanoid robots as compared with conventional e-learning systems, has not been discussed in a theoretical context. Hence, the purpose of this study is to propose a theoretical model to explain the process of adoption of robot-assisted learning systems. In the proposed model, human likeness is conceptualized as a combination of media richness, multimodal interaction capabilities, and para-social relationships; these factors are considered as possible determinants of the degree to which human cognition and affection are related to the adoption of robot-assisted learning systems.
Persistence and transmission of avian influenza A (H5N1): virus movement, risk factors and pandemic potential

Repeated outbreaks in epidemic areas and invasion of new countries and regions expanded influence on poultry production, economics and the ecology of wild birds. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has moved the world closer to a further global pandemic. An understanding of HPAI H5N1 transmission and persistence is therefore of significance for the prevention and control of epidemics. In this review we consider virus movement through poultry production systems (live bird markets, small holder farms and industry), wild bird migration and vector media (biological and mechanical); risk factors in poultry production systems (commercial, backyard and free-grazing farm); and the ecological environments (avian community, ecology and geographical isolation) of epidemic areas, and their effects on H5N1 virus transmission and persistence. We conclude that the pandemic potential, widespread transmission and sustained persistence of H5N1 is the result of conflicts between traditional production and consumption habits and the intense poultry production industry in Southeast Asia.
Dielectric Spectroscopy of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Dielectric properties over the frequency range from 10 MHz to 1.8 GHz and over the temperature range from 5 to 65 degC were measured for tissue samples cut from nine fresh fruits and vegetables. Dielectric constant and loss-factor data were obtained for apple, avocado, banana, cantaloupe, carrot, cucumber, grape, orange, and potato, showing dielectric constants ranging from values of several hundred at 10 MHz to less than 100 at 1.8 GHz and loss factors on the order of one thousand at 10 MHz to less than 20 at 1.8 GHz. The dielectric loss factor increased consistently with increasing temperature at frequencies below 1 GHz. The dielectric constant increased with temperature at lower frequencies, but it decreased with temperature at the higher frequencies. This reversal of the sign of the temperature coefficient occurred at some point in the frequency range between 10 and 120 MHz where the temperature dependence of the dielectric constant was zero. At frequencies below this point, ionic conduction dominates the dielectric behavior, but above that point dipolar relaxation appears to control the behavior. Multiple linear regression provided equations for calculation of the loss factor in the frequency range from 10 to 300 MHz at temperatures from 5 to 65 degC. The data provide new information useful in understanding dielectric heating behavior and evaluating dielectric properties of such agricultural products for quality sensing applications
Minor physical anomalies: modifiers of environmental risks for psychiatric impairment?

OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that minor physical anomalies (MPAs) modify an adolescent's vulnerability to environmental risk factors for psychopathology. METHOD One hundred eighteen unreferred male adolescents who had been evaluated as 7-year-olds received a comprehensive neuropsychiatric evaluation. The evaluation included standardized assessments of environmental risk factors for psychiatric impairment, neurological signs, IQ, MPAs, and psychiatric impairment. The relationship between psychiatric status and environmental risk was examined as a function of the MPA profile. RESULTS There was a significant interaction between MPAs and environmental risk in predicting psychiatric status. Environmental risk was more predictive of psychiatric impairment at age 17 in subjects with high scores on the MPA scale than in subjects with low scores on the scale. This relationship was particularly apparent in subjects with conduct disorder. MPAs also exhibited relationships with two childhood factors, neurological soft signs and Verbal IQ, that had been shown to predict adolescent psychopathology in prior reports on this cohort. CONCLUSIONS MPAs may contribute to psychiatric impairment by influencing an individual's vulnerability to environmental risk factors for psychopathology. These suggestive findings are consistent with an emerging body of literature examining the role of biopsychosocial interactions in psychiatric disorders.
Differences in serum IgE antibody activity to benzylpenicillin and amoxicillin measured by RAST in a group of penicillin allergic patients

To determine the influence of the acyl side chain on the IgE antibody specificity of the two most common penicillins inducing allergic reactions in our community, benzyl‐penicillin (BP) and amoxicillin (AX), IgE positive sera from a group of 24 patients allergic to penicillin were studied. RAST was determined in parallel to benzyl penicilloyl‐polylysine (BPO‐PLL) and amoxicilloyl‐polylysine (AX‐PLL) in each serum, and values greater than an established coefficient of variation of 15% were considered as different for either of the haptens used (BP and AX). 16 sera proved to be more positive to BP (Group A), six to AX (Group B) and in two IgE was positive to both haptens with a similar value (Group C). RAST titration concentration effect curves and RAST inhibition studies with a pool of sera from each group (A, B, C) and individual sera showed that most of them were more specific for either BPO or AX, a minority being of similar value to both. These findings indicate that the side chain structure of penicillins is relevant in the constitution of the antigenic determinant, although in some instances the common chemical structure of betalactam is recognised mainly by the IgE antibodies. The clinical relevance of these data needs to be established.