Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An analysis of different types of advertising media and their influence on consumer preferences and purchase intentions for digital cameras

This study analyzes consumer preferences for different types of advertising media: print media, the Internet, salespersons, and a new type of media1– an innovative information delivery device based on Microsoft's multi-touch screen and a single-touch sensor bar. We chose three kinds of digital cameras for our study and analyzed how different types of advertising media influence purchase intention. We used mixed logit model and multinomial logit–OLS two-stage estimation method for this analysis. Our results show that the Internet had the highest influence on consumers' purchase intentions. The new type of media had the second highest influence. This study reveals that advertisements which use new types of media can positively influence consumers. These findings can inspire companies to use new types of advertising media to develop their advertising strategy portfolios. This proposed model is applicable to other products and types of advertising media in order to analyze consumer preferences and purchase intentions.
Pseudotumour Cerebri Presentation in a Child Under the Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Treatment

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues are common treatment option in central precocious puberty in childhood as well as in endometriosis, infertility, and prostate cancer in adults. Pseudotumor cerebri is a rare side effect observed in adults. We present the case of a girl with precocious puberty treated with triptorelin acetate who developed pseudotumor cerebri after the 4th dose. She had headaches, and her blood pressure was detected to be above the 99 percentile. There were no causes underlying of hypertension such as cardiac, renal, or endocrine. Neurological examination was normal except bilateral papilledema. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging was normal. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) opening pressure was elevated. Triptorelin therapy was ceased and acetazolamide was applied; CSF pressure returned to normal. We observed pseudotumor cerebri after precocious puberty treatment, a finding for the first time ever seen in childhood.
The effectiveness of Interdisciplinary Teams in End-Of-Life Palliative Care: A Systematic review of Comparative Studies

the availability of end-of-life palliative care services has increased during the past decades. the need for such services is expected to keep growing in industrialized countries due to population ageing (1). the world Health Organization defines “palliative care” as an approach that “improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening illness, through the prevention, assessment and treatment of pain and other physical, psychosocial and spiritual problems” (2). it is a generic term that includes end-oflife care. the “end of life” is usually understood as the last phase of life, when a patient is in a progressive state of decline and curative treatment has generally been abandoned (1). Palliative care is offered in a range of places: private homes, hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, or long-term care facilities. it is provided by three types of care team. unidisciplinary teams are comprised of practitioners from a single profession, such as nursing. Multidisciplinary teams are composed of practitioners from different disciplines, each of whom develops a care plan, intervenes independently, and then shares information with other team members (3, 4). interdisciplinary teams are made up of practitioners from various distinct disciplines who work collaboratively, sharing information and engaging in a process of joint decision making to create a patient-centred care plan (3-8). A number of theoretical works have focused on interdisciplinary teams and highlighted their potential benefits not only for patients and home caregivers but also for practitioners and for the organization of care (3, 5, 8-10). More benefits may be derived from the interdisciplinary approach, since it is the only one that can achieve holistic and comprehensive care encompassing the complex physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients and their families (9). Several sources recommend the implementation of interdisciplinary teams in palliative care (1, 11-13). Others refer to multidisciplinary teams (2, 14-17), but they do not necessarily favour a multidisciplinary approach over an interdisciplinary one. the problem is that the terms “interdisciplinary” and “multidisciplinary” are not always defined, and the difference between them is not always clear. there is a lack of evidence to support the benefits of the interdisciplinary team approach as opposed to other approaches. Past systematic reviews have covered different kinds of teams and professions, but none have distinguished between interdisciplinary teams and other teams (18-25). with the goal of finding ways to base palliative care service delivery on the best available knowledge, we performed a systematic review of pubthe effectiveness of interdisciplinary teams in end-of-Life Palliative care: A systematic review of comparative studies
Infection of the Entomopathogenic Nematode , Steinernema carpocapsae , as Affected by the Presence of Steinernema glaseri 1

The infection behavior of Steinernema carpocapsae infective juveniles (IJ) was investigated in the presence and absence of S. glaseri. Mixed inoculation of S. carpocapsae with S. glaseri IJ significantly raised the nictation rates of S. carpocapsae IJ. Significantly more S. carpocapsae IJ migrated to the host insect in the mixed inoculation with S. glaseri IJ on agar plates. More S. carpocapsae IJ penetrated into the host insect placed 2 cm below the surface in the mixed inoculation with S. glaseri IJ. More S. glaseri than S. carpocapsae IJ penetrated into hosts placed 7 cm deep. Irrespective of host location, the male ratio of S. carpocapsae IJ established in the host body was always higher in the mixed inoculation with S. glaseri IJ.
Customer management and CRM: addressing the dark side

Purpose – The paper aims to consider the neglected area of customer relationship management (CRM) and customer management's “dark side”; and identify the key types of dark side behaviours of service providers as well as integrated approaches to CRM that will assist in overcoming dark side behaviour.Design/methodology/approach – Based on an extensive literature review, supplemented by insights drawn from an on‐going longitudinal study of CRM, the authors develop a classification of dark side behaviour types.Findings – The paper identifies ten forms of dark side behaviour that may be grouped into three broad categories based on means used and target. It illustrates how different types of dark side behaviours may be linked to the key strategic CRM processes.Practical implications – The paper examines how these dark side practices may be addressed by adoption of a more enlightened approach to CRM.Originality/value – The dysfunctional forms of CRM and customer management have been neglected as an area of resea.
Selenium/vitamin E: role in disease prevention and weight gain of neonatal calves.

A 3 X 2 factorial arrangement of treatments comparing 0, 1, or 2 injections of a selenium/vitamin E preparation and feeding of starter commencing at 14 or 28 days of age was used to examine effects of supplemental selenium/vitamin E on health and growth of neonatal calves. Dosage per injection was . 078 mg selenium and 5.4 international units of vitamin E per kg body weight. Neither a single injection at birth nor two injections (birth and day 14) reduced incidence of respiratory diseases or improved weight gains in unstressed calves. Calves first offered starter at 14 days as compared with 28 days gained more weight in the 56 days. A single injection of selenium/vitamin E at birth increased selenium of blood serum at day 14 by 87%, and a second injection increased selenium of blood serum at day 28 an additional 10%. Selenium of blood serum of calves not given an injection decreased linearly from birth to day 56. Calves first fed starter at day 14 had lower concentrations of selenium of blood serum from day 28 to 42 than calves first offered starter at day 28. Glutathione peroxidase activity of erythrocytes was higher in calves receiving one or two injections of selenium/vitamin E than in control calves; however, a lag of 4 to 5 wk occurred between injections and elevation of glutathione peroxidase activity.
The influence of socio‐demographic variables on customer satisfaction and loyalty in the private banking industry

Purpose – In this paper the authors aim to study the impact of customer demographics on service value, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty in the private banking industry, i.e. a high‐involvement context.Design/methodology/approach – The authors estimate a structural equation model with the help of partial least squares (PLS). In order to examine the influence of socio‐demographic variables, they conduct an analysis of variance (ANOVA) to test for differences in the means of the constructs. Furthermore, they conduct an analysis of mediation to test for an indirect influence of service value on customer loyalty.Findings – The authors find that customer satisfaction has a strong positive impact on customer loyalty. However, service value has no significant direct effect on customer loyalty; the impact of service value on customer loyalty is completely mediated by customer satisfaction. With regards to customer demographics, the authors find significant differences in mean scores as to employment sta.
The corporate social performance-financial performance link

Strategic managers are consistently faced with the decision of how to allocate scarce corporate resources in an environment that is placing more and more pressures on them. Recent scholarship in strategic management suggests that many of these pressures come directly from sources associated with social issues in management, rather than traditional arenas of strategic management. Using a greatly improved source of data on corporate social performance, this paper reports the results of a rigorous study of the empirical linkages between financial and social performance. Corporate social performance (CSP) is found to be positively associated with prior financial performance, supporting the theory that slack resource availability and CSP are positively related. CSP is also found to be positively associated with future financial performance, supporting the theory that good management and CSP are positively related. © 1997 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 is increased in preeclampsia but not in normotensive pregnancies with small-for-gestational-age neonates: relationship to circulating placental growth factor.

CONTEXT An excess of the soluble receptor, fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt-1) may contribute to maternal vascular dysfunction in women with preeclampsia by binding and thereby reducing concentrations of free vascular endothelial growth factor and placental growth factor (PlGF) in the circulation. The putative stimulus for increased sFlt-1 during preeclampsia, placental hypoxia due to poor perfusion, is common to both preeclampsia and idiopathic intrauterine growth restriction. However, the latter condition occurs without maternal vascular disease. OBJECTIVE We asked whether, as with preeclampsia, sFlt-1 is increased and free PlGF is decreased in villous placenta and maternal serum of normotensive women with small-for-gestational-age (SGA) neonates. STUDY DESIGN This was a case-control study using banked samples. Groups of women with SGA neonates (birth weight centile < 10th) and women with preeclampsia were matched to separate sets of normal pregnancy controls based on gestational age at blood sampling (serum) or gestational age at delivery (placenta). RESULTS sFlt-1 levels were higher in preeclamptics than controls (serum, P < 0.0001; placental protein, P = 0.03; placental mRNA, P = 0.007) but not increased in SGA pregnancies. PlGF was lower in both preeclampsia (serum, P < 0.0001; placental protein, P = 0.05) and SGA (serum, P = 0.0008; placental protein, P = 0.03) compared with their controls. PlGF in preeclampsia and SGA groups did not differ. CONCLUSIONS These data are consistent with a role for sFlt-1 in the maternal manifestations of preeclampsia. In contrast to preeclampsia, sFlt-1 does not appear to contribute substantially to decreased circulating free PlGF in SGA pregnancies in the absence of a maternal syndrome.
Impaired response of lymphocytes from non-insulin-dependent diabetics to staphage lysate and tetanus antigen

We examined the blastogenic responses of lymphocytes to Staphylococcus aureus antigen in 49 uninfected non-insulin-dependent diabetic subjects and in 56 uninfected nondiabetic subjects. We found a significantly decreased response to this antigen in the diabetic patients (P less than 0.05). Diabetics whose blood sugar levels were less than 150 mg/dl showed significantly decreased responses, as did diabetics whose blood sugar levels were greater than 200 mg/dl. The use of fetal calf serum in place of autologous plasma did not correct the defect. In a smaller number of patients, we observed a decreased response to tetanus toxoid, which was significant (P less than 0.05). The response to phytohemagglutinin was not significantly different from normal controls (P greater than 0.4). These results indicated that non-insulin-dependent diabetics, as well as insulin-dependent diabetics (previously reported), show decreased responses to S. aureus antigen and to tetanus toxoid. This defect apparently is not related to blood glucose levels or other serum factors.
Who's Afraid of Foreigners? Religion, Trust, and Directors in Multinational Corporations

For a sample of 781 Belgian subsidiaries of multinational corporations (MNCs) from 13 different countries, we investigate how religion and trust in the parent country of the MNC affect the likelihood that the board of directors of the Belgian subsidiary includes parent country nationals, and the likelihood that the managing director of the subsidiary is a parent country national. Consistent with our hypotheses, we find that the likelihood of parent country (managing) directors is greater if the parent company is located in a Catholic country, a country where interpersonal trust is lower, or a country characterized by higher power distance.
New business models that incorporate the digital economy

There has been an explosion of innovation in the Digital Economy with implications for how Small/Medium Enterprises (SMEs) do business. This calls for a rethink of business models, particularly for SMEs and their owners. This chapter presents an emergence perspective, involving a methodological process to developing business models that takes account of the digital economy. From a methodological point of view, our chapter focuses on particular constructs and activities that we term ‘emergents’ that are relevant to the business model development process. Improvements in the practical management of emergents can aid practising OMs develop new business models. Better understanding of such processes should be useful to educators and policymakers in the SME field.
Cefoperazone versus Cefotaxime, plus Amikacin or Sisomicin, in Fever and Infection in Hematologic Granulocytopenic Patients

Forty patients with leukemia or aplastic anemia were randomized to receive one of the following antibiotic regimens at the onset of fever during granulocytopenia: cefoperazone + amikacin (regimen A), cefoperazone + sisomicin (regimen B), cefotaxime + amikacin (regimen C), cefotaxime + sisomicin (regimen D). All patients were receiving gut decontamination at the time of randomization. Patients were monitored twice weekly with swabs and cultures for bacteria and fungi. Overall, there were 56 febrile episodes: 31 were proven bacterial, 3 were probable, and 16 were of unknown origin. Response rates were comparable in all 4 treatment regimens: 90 %, 91 %, 92 % and 92 %, respectively. Three patients died of bacterial infections (2 Gram +, 1 Gram-), one patient died with probable infection, 6 febrile episodes were related to fungal infection (Candida), and 2 patients died. The mortality rate was comparable in all groups. Two patients died of renal failure. Abnormalities in liver function tests were observed, but were without consequences. There were no statistical differences in renal-hepatic toxicity in the 4 arms.
Internal Control and the Impact on Corporate Governance, in Romanian Listed Companies

In Europe and around the world, after the financial crisis, some measures have been taken in order to stabilize the financial system. Through present research we analyze the statements regarding the internal control in corporate governance, statements made by both external auditors and those responsible with the management of listed entities. These statements help the auditor in preparing the audit plan. Following this review, the auditor determines necessary staff and time needed for the audit. We analyzed effectiveness of internal control in companies listed on Bucharest Stock Exchange. An effective internal control leads to a fair presentation of the financial statements and thus increases stakeholders’ confidence in the financial statements. Control risk is a risk that the auditor can’t eliminate it, but may decrease it.
Variations in Canadian women's ready‐to‐wear standard sizes

Purpose – To demonstrate that the current weaknesses in women's ready‐to‐wear size standardization charts originate not only in the obsolescence of the base data but also in the non‐adherence of order initiators to the suggested standard sizes.Design/methodology/approach – Trouser manufacturers were selected in such a way as to cover the full price‐range spectrum. They provided their waist standard measurements and confirmed that they use the same measurements for all product lines. In‐store measurements were done. Garments were chosen at random from the selection offered in store and measured systematically. The specifications provided by the order initiators, the standard measurements prescribed, and the garment measures were all measured.Findings – Results clearly indicate that order initiators do not adhere to the standard sizes charts and garment manufacturers are incapable or unwilling to produce garments that meet the order initiators’ specifications.Research limitations/implications – Product sele.
Streptococcal pneumonia and empyema in childhood.

THE importance of Staphylococcus aureus as the etiologic agent in pneumonia complicated by empyema has been emphasized in many recent reviews.1 , 2 The problem of pneumonia and empyema secondary to streptococcal infection has been ignored since the advent of the antibiotic era. In view of the increasing incidence of streptococcal infection and its complications throughout the country,3 it is of interest to review recent experience with pneumonia due to the hemolytic streptococcus and to re-emphasize the clinical course and management of this disease in the pediatric age group. During the twelve-month period from June, 1958, to June, 1959, 93 cases of .
The Influence of Internal Factor on Financial Performance and Firm Value: Evidence from Property and Real Estate Companies Listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange

Agency problem often arises because of the separation between the functions of ownership and control within the agency relationship. The relationship between the owner and this managerial influence on strategic decisions that will be taken for example in the case of dividend policy agency problem may arises because of a conflict or difference of interest between principal and agent in a decision making. Therefore, required good corporate governance for improve firm performance. One of the other important decisions faced by financial managers relating to operational activity is funding decisions. The company need funds to finance the operation activity, investment or the other. The company have to make the best combination of capital structure (optimal) in order to avoid the high cost of capital which is may lead to low level of profitability and firm value. This study aims to analyze the relationship between Corporate Governance, Capital Structure and Dividend Policy on and Firm Value, with Financial Performance as an intervening variable. Population in this study is property and real estate companies listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2011-2013 represented by the audited company’s financial statement and historical data of stock prices in Indonesia Stock Exchange (secondary data). Sampling technique using purposive sampling method. The samples used 18 companies that already fit with the criteia of sampling. Hypothesis testing using Partial Least Square (PLS). This study finds out that there is no relationship between corporate governance and financial performance. These findings consistent with the Stewardship Theory that the Agency Theory by Jansen and Meckling (1976), cannot be applied in every situation, there are another models of behavior and managerial motivation that comes from psychological or sociological. Furthermore, statistical tests shows that capital structure is positively related with financial performance, this result does not confirm the Pecking Order Theory that is supported by Myers (1987), stating that the debt has a negative impact on financial performance, meaning that the higher the debt progressively the worse the financial performance of the company. As well as the third hypothesis, dividend policy is also positively significant with financial performance. The company's dividend policy would provide information to the market or investors about the company's financial condition. These results support the Signaling Theory by Spence (1973). The firm value could be achieved if the company can reach the profit targeted. This finding confirm MM Theory stating that affecting firm value is profits and risks business. Hypothesis testing results for financial performance variable negatively significant on firm value. Thus the hypothesis is accepted.
Nonequilibrium Plasmas Generated by Dielectric Barrier Discharges at Atmospheric Pressure

Both propane plasma and air plasma are successfully generated at atmospheric pressure by using two dielectric barrier discharge reactors with different configurations, in which one is used to activate propane and the other is used to activate air. The plasma pictures show that the microdischarge channels in the plasmas increase and become increasingly more uniform with the deposited power under both activation methods. It is found that the propane plasma is of an ivory white color, while the air plasma is purple, as a result of the different gas components. A 30-W propane or air plasma leads to a significant temperature rise of the main flame, attributed to the production of reactive radicals and fuel fragments in such plasmas.