Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Targeted Advertising and Media Market Competition

The Internet provides media firms with an unparalleled opportunity to target advertising towards their consumers. This paper considers how targeted advertising affects different media markets. I show that media firm profits rise and advertising prices rise the most with the ability to target advertising in more competitive media markets and those in which consumers are more averse to advertising. The results also have implications for the policy debate surrounding behavioral targeting techniques. In particular, in competitive media markets, targeted advertising may contribute to excessive media market entry and lead to under-provision of advertising. Such effects mitigate the positive welfare effects of targeting through improvements in the matching between consumers and advertisers.
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Virus on Commercial Swine Farm, Thailand

A swine influenza outbreak occurred on a commercial pig farm in Thailand. Outbreak investigation indicated that pigs were co-infected with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus and seasonal influenza (H1N1) viruses. No evidence of gene reassortment or pig-to-human transmission of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus was found during the outbreak.
A View from the Top: Managers perspectives on family leisure in New Zealand

Abstract Studies of family leisure in contemporary society are now a significant area of research and enquiry. This paper is based on the third stage of a research project which is being conducted on family leisure. The aim was to investigate the extent to which leisure facilities in Christchurch, New Zealand, could be considered ‘family‐friendly’, and to determine how leisure facility managers in Christchurch plan, provide, and manage opportunities for family leisure. This involved interviews with 12 leisure facility managers who were recruited from a number of leisure facilities in Christchurch. The findings are presented according to several key themes that emerged from the data, including philosophy of provision; facility design; engaging with users; meeting needs; and facilitating family leisure. In the final section of this paper, a number of practical suggestions to enhance family leisure provision in Christchurch are suggested
Vulval Tuberculosis: The Histomorphological Spectrum in Patients withHIV Co-Infection and AIDS

Objective: Vulval tuberculosis (TB) is reported rarely. The histomorphological spectrum and diagnostic mimicry thereof in patients with concomitant HIV infection/ AIDS is unreported to date. This study aimed to appraise the histopathologic spectrum of vulval TB in HIV co-infected patients and to identify histopathological diagnostic challenges, mimicry and pitfalls. Methods: Ten year retrospective study that reappraised the histomorphological features of vulval TB in HIV-infected patients. Results: The clinical descriptions of the biopsied lesions from 19 patients that form the study cohort encompassed nodules (9), ulcers (5), hypertrophy/edema (3) and abscesses (2). The main microscopic features included necrotizing and non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation, ulceration with a zoned inflammatory response and chronic suppurative inflammation. The necrotizing component had the typical morphology of caseative necrosis or of suppuration/karyorrhexis or an admixture of both necrosis types. Vasculitis, of varied histomorphology, was present in 15 biopsies. Infective special stains were pivotal diagnostic tools. The presence of mycobacteria on Ziehl Neelsen stains (ZNs) and absence of nonmycobacterial infective agents on additional infective stains, underpinned TB diagnosis, especially in biopsies that lacked prototypical granulomatous inflammation or of infective mimickers that manifest with a granulomatous phenotype. ZNs also confirmed mycobacteria in vasculitic foci. The absence of mycobacteria on ZNs facilitated the diagnosis of tuberculids. Conclusion: Lesions with a common clinical appearance had heterogeneous histomorphological features, while lesions with common histopathological features demonstrated divergent clinical morphology. Infective, especially Ziehl Neelsen, stains are pivotal in the histopathological work-up of infective/inflammatory vulval biopsies. It is possible that the rarely reported anergic mononuclear or abscessing features, pseudotumoral spindle cell reactions, ulcers with a zoned inflammatory response and the presence of vasculitis of varied type, are clues to the HIV-TB tissue partnership. Increased clinicopathological investigation of and reporting on vulval TB in the HIV/AIDS afflicted population is pivotal to ascertain this.
Call auction transparency and market liquidity: The Shanghai experience

On July 1 2006, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SHSE) changed its pre-market openingauction system from an entirely black box into a more transparent system with indicativeauction prices, indicative equilibrium volume and indicative unexecuted volumedisseminated in real time throughout the pre-opening period. This paper use the naturalexperiment offered by SHSE to investigate the impact of opening call transparency onmarket liquidity. The dynamics of the opening process and its impact on trading activityfor the rest of the day is of interest to traders because traders can either cluster their tradesduring the non-trading period or withhold their orders until the market opens. We findthat following the introduction of transparency to the call auction process, there isincreased participation during the call auction and reduction in the volume of ordersplaced in the continuous market. Uncertainty is eased, resulting in lower price volatilityand narrower proportional bidask spreads. But we find it to be detrimental to theliquidity and spreads of thinly traded stocks.
Quality in the Work Environment : a prerepuisite for succes in New Service Development

In research on new service development (NSD), the interest has mainly been on structural aspects of the service offering. Not much attention has been paid to work environment conditions forming the basis for service oriented and effective employees. Addresses this issue by focusing on work environment requirements in NSD. Regards employee work environment requirements as a key factor for success when designing and implementing new services. After studying work environment requirements in the working life science literature indentifies five general requirements. These have been used when analyzing data from an empirical study on work environment conditions and requirements in service organizations. The analysis and interpretation shows that many requirements are the same in service organizations as in manufacturing companies but also that there are distinct differences. Based on the analysis presents a sixth requirement. Examples of requirements are: the ability to control the work situation and to be involved in the decision‐making processes, a safe physical work environment and the ability to develop social relationships through the work.
THE ANALYTICAL REVIEW PROCEDURES IN AUDIT: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

This study investigates the relationship between the audit objective and the choice of substantive procedures used to ensure the satisfaction of the auditor. The research that gave support to the current study is exploratory and adopted a non-probabilistic sample comprising 28 auditors of an Undergraduate and Master’s degree programs in Accounting of a Brazilian University. Thus, to preserve the maturity and skill expected of the respondents of the research we restricted a minimum of one year of auditing experience for the auditor that might have served in one of the Big Four Auditing firm. Methodology wise, we applied a qualitative ordinal approach and the research question is as follows: What are the characteristics of Analytical Review Procedures that guide auditors’ judgment while choosing among a mix of procedures to meet the requirements of the substantive tests? Our analysis was based on absolute frequency analysis of the use of the substantive procedures. In this respect, our results revealed that auditor’s satisfaction is anchored on the materiality of the accounts or group of accounts to be audited. Yet they give a relative importance to judgment of risk and relevance of misstatement that each account presents. In so doing, auditors give preference to substantive procedures in which one is able to gather information from third parties to confirm accounting balances while giving less priority to recalculation of routine tests developed by the audited entities.
A dimension‐specific analysis of performance‐only measurement of service quality and satisfaction in China's retail banking

This study examines specific dimensions of the performance‐only measurement of service quality (SERVPERF) as determinants of consumer satisfaction and subsequent behavioral intentions associated with banking services in mainland China. Empirical support for the predictive ability of context‐dependent service quality dimensions is presented. Our results extend and enhance the validity of the performance‐only approach to service quality through the focus on the multidimensional facets of the SERVPERF scale, a direct link between context‐dependent dimensions of service quality and consumer satisfaction, and its application in an international setting. Strategic issues in managing service quality with retail banks in the Chinese market are identified and discussed.
Origin of honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) from the Yucatan peninsula inferred from mitochondrial DNA analysis

Honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) sampled at sites in Europe, Africa and South Ámerica were analysed using a mitochondrial DNA restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) marker. These samples were used to provide baseline information for a detailed analysis of the process of Africanization of bees from the neotropical Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. Radical changes in mitochondrial haplotype (mitotype) frequencies were found to have occurred in the 13‐year period studied. Prior to the arrival of Africanized bees (1986) the original inhabitants of the Yucatan peninsula appear to have been essentially of southeastern European origin with a smaller proportion having northwestern European ancestry. Three years after the migration of Africanized bees into the area (1989), only very low levels of maternal gene flow from Africanized populations into the resident European populations had occurred. By 1998, however, there was a sizeable increase in the proportion of African mitotypes in domestic populations (61%) with feral populations having 87% of mitotypes classified as African derived. The results suggest that the early stages of Africanization did not involve a rapid replacement of European with African mitotypes and that earlier studies probably overestimated the prevalence of African mitotypes.
The αIIb p.Leu841Met (Cab3a+) polymorphism results in a new human platelet alloantigen involved in neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia

BACKGROUND: Fetal‐neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) diagnosis relies on maternofetal incompatibility and alloantibody identification. Genotyping for rare platelet (PLT) polymorphisms allowed the identification of three families with suspected or confirmed maternofetal incompatibility for the αIIb‐c.2614C>A mutation (Halle et al., Transfusion 2008;48:14‐15).
Creative Destruction: An Exploratory Study of How Digitally Native News Nonprofits Are Innovating Online Journalism Practices

As traditional news media struggle to adapt their practices to discontinuous changes resulting from technological advances, a digitally native nonprofit news model has emerged in the United States. Framed by management theories of creative destruction and disruptive innovation, this study explores how the journalists who lead these small firms view digital and social media as opportunities to revitalize public service reporting, re-create journalism practices online, and encourage consumer participation in the news-gathering process. Findings show online news entrepreneurs are strategically using their digital-first platform to focus primarily on their public service mission, engage consumers, publish information through a variety of methods and formats, collaborate with outside media, diversify revenue sources, and provide technology training to journalists and the public.
Determinants Of Housing Satisfaction In Residential Localities Within Uyo, Nigeria

In urban centers of most developing countries, one of the major problems is the assessment of the quality of residential neighborhoods. This has further compounded the problem of residential choice among urban dwellers. In Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, the problem is magnified by the spatio-cultural patterns within the residential localities. By means of a survey of 20 of such localities using questionnaire, 1200 households were interviewed on housing and environment conditions expressed in 23 variables. The percentage levels of satisfaction with the conditions by the households were evaluated using factor analysis technique. Six major dimensions or factors were produced as determinants of housing satisfaction in Uyo. These factors are social infrastructure, housing facilities, consumers goods availability, health and leisure water supply and security service factors. These six factors accounted for 80% of the variation within the data set. These six factors or determinants could be used to assess the quality residential localities in Uyo and other similar urban centers in Nigeria and other less developed countries.
Organizational preconditions supporting relationship management capability renewal

The Resource-Advantage Theory of Competition established that comparative advantage is a consequence of an organization's capacity to renew critical resources such as an organization's relationship management capability. To date, only limited research has been undertaken on organizational preconditions that support capability renewal. A survey was mailed to senior executives of 1500 manufacturing and service firms in the UK. The structural model representing the hypothesized relationships between a learning orientation, learning structures and relationship management capability renewal was shown to be robust with a Comparative Fit Index of 0.90. This research has established that structural dimensions important to facilitating learning about relationship management systems, processes and behavior include collectivist structures and the ability of employees to cross functional and hierarchical boundaries to access knowledge. These structural dimensions were shown to mediate the relationship between an organization's learning culture and its relationship management learning capability, subsequently stimulating relationship management change and facilitating relationship management capability renewal.
A randomized intervention study to evaluate whether electronic messaging can increase human papillomavirus vaccine completion and knowledge among college students

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate an intervention aimed at increasing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine completion of the 3-dose series and knowledge. Participants: Two hundred sixty-four male and female US college students 18–26 years old who were receiving HPV vaccine dose 1. Methods: Students were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. Intervention participants received the electronic intervention (text/e-mail appointment reminders and education messages) and controls received standard-of-care. Baseline/follow-up survey data were collected. Main outcome measures included vaccine completion and knowledge. Results: HPV vaccine completion across groups were not significantly different for HPV dose 2 (53% vs 52%) and dose 3 (34% vs 32%). Mean knowledge score at follow-up for intervention group was significantly higher (p = .01) than at baseline. No significant differences in knowledge were found for the control group. The biggest predictor of HPV vaccine completion was female gender. Conclusions: The intervention increased knowledge but not vaccine completion. More research with catch-up age populations is needed.
Influence of salesperson characteristics and customer emotion on retail dyadic relationships

Retail salespeople often serve as a critical nexus between retailers and their customers. Salespeople can provide information and service that assist customers during the purchase process. Through buye–seller interaction, salespeople conceivably will influence how customers feel when shopping; in essence, salespersons are likely to have an impact on customers' emotions. Prior research has found that customer emotions have beneficial effects for both the store and the salesperson. Although previous work has considered the effect store environment has on customer emotions, no extant research has examined how customer emotions emerge after interacting with salespeople or what the outcomes of those emotions are. Consequently, this paper examines potential precursors of customers' emotions that arise during interaction with retail sales personnel, as well as consequences of those emotions. A conceptual framework is developed, propositions are posited, and retail management and research implications are presented.
Product availability and market share in an oligopolistic market: the Dutch detergent market

The nonlinear distribution and market share curve as well as the push and pull model developed by Farris et al (1989) have been investigated in the Dutch detergent market. The total detergent market as well as some of its market segments were studied: the data supported the push and pull model. The data also revealed that the detergent market is characterized by a specific market share configuration: extensions of the top brands quickly gain maximum distribution which might explain their higher market share. Implications for marketing management and marketing theory are discussed.
Predistortion for Wideband Nonlinear Satellite Downlinks

In this letter, an efficient predistortion scheme is proposed to compensate imperfections in a satellite channel due to the nonlinear power amplifier and the output channel filter. The predistorter is a Wiener system consisting of the linear and nonlinear components, which are trained independently. The predistorter is well suited to systems where the data bits are generated onboard the satellite. The proposed setup effectively compensates the distortions and has lower complexity compared with other strategies.
Characteristics of the 2009/2010 financial crisis in Greece and the probability of a bank run

This thesis investigates in what ways, if any, the 2009/2010 financial crisis in Greece is unique and how likely a bank run is to occur in the country. To investigate the first matter, a qualitative approach is used to determine the characteristics of Greece’s financial crisis. The characteristics are then compared to those of earlier crises in other countries. The probability of a bank run is determined by a quantitative approach, using the Kaminsky-Reinhart model. Our results show that the characteristics of the financial crisis in Greece are indebtedness, the Euro, moral hazard and a non-existent acceptance for austerity. Each one of these have also been characteristics of previous crises in other countries, and thus, we do not find the crisis in Greece to be unique. However, it could be argued that some of the events leading up to the characteristics are unique. For example, the way in which the Greece government used its accumulated debt to give the citizens the world’s most beneficial pension terms is unique. If we were to choose one crisis that resembles the one in Greece the most, the 2008 financial crisis in Latvia would be it. Signals indicating a financial crisis in Greece have been increasing since 2006/2007, and the probability of a banking crisis was 15% at the end of 2009, but would according to the model probably have been higher if it was not for Greece being a member of the eurozone. A measure of the probability of a currency crisis is also obtained through the model, though this number is probably an overestimate due to the Euro as Greece’s common currency. Furthermore, results from the Kaminsky-Reinhart model support previous research on the causality between banking crises and currency crises; signals in Greece were indicating a banking crisis prior to a currency crisis.
Intergovernmental fiscal systems and development aid : some comparisons and lessons of experience

This paper reviews the experiences of intergovernmental fiscal systems (IGFS) to look for possible lessons for how Official Development Assistance (ODA) is delivered. Specifically, it compares IGFS and ODA in two specific respects. The first is the proportion of public resources that central governments make available to sub-national governments on a conditional basis, and how that compares with the proportion of non-earmarked ODA given to low income countries. The second is the role of performance outcome in resource allocation to sub-national governments and how that compares with the role of performance in ODA, particularly multilateral ODA allocation. The comparisons show that: (i) the share of earmarked ODA is more than three times higher than that of conditional grants in intergovernmental systems, suggesting that donors in ODA rely more on earmarking to influence the spending decisions of the recipient countries than their federal governments do on conditional grants to induce policy changes in their own sub-national governments; and (ii) none of the OECD countries currently use outcome measures in determining resource allocation to their sub-national governments for a variety of good reasons, and the recent debate as to whether multilateral ODA allocation should be based on development outcomes seems to ignore this experience.
The young luxury consumers in China

Purpose – The luxury market in China has grown significantly in recent years. One unique characteristic of luxury consumers in China is their youth. While exploratory in nature, this study aims to identify and offer a meaningful understanding of different segments of young luxury consumers in China.Design/methodology/approach – The data were obtained from personal interviews with 28 respondents between 20 and 25 years of age who were recruited via a mall‐interception method in three different high‐end department stores in Shanghai, China.Findings – Based on key values, motivations, and behavior patterns toward luxury consumption, the authors identify four distinct segments of young luxury consumers: the overseas pack; the self‐established cool; the luxury followers; and the spirituals.Research limitations/implications – The study is based on a small sample consisting of 28 individuals.Practical implications – While Chinese youth may share some traits as a collective group, they also have diverse reasons a.
Residents' perceptions of the impacts of special event tourism

Purpose – The purpose of this research was to explore residents' perceptions of special event tourism at a destination. Specifically, the research examined residents' perceptions of the social, economic and environmental impacts of special event tourism on the destination. The study also examined dimensions of community life that were impacted or curtailed as a result of event tourism.Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected by means of a telephone survey. The survey solicited residents' perceptions of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of special event tourism. The study was exploratory and followed a descriptive design.Findings – Residents are generally in favor of events that contribute socially and economically to the destination. They are, however, not ambivalent to some of the negative impacts, but are willing to cope with these negative impacts as long as the perceived benefits exceed the negative impacts.Research limitations/implications – Although the sample was adequate for.