Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The expatriate’s family as a stakeholder of the firm: a responsibility viewpoint

Abstract In this paper we argue for the recognition of the expatriate’s family as a stakeholder of the firm during the expatriation. We demonstrate why the expatriate’s family can be regarded as a stakeholder of the parent company and what kind of a stakeholder the family is. Additionally, we argue that the parent company needs to develop and apply a holistic well-being orientation to show stakeholder responsibility in the international assignment (IA) arena. We apply the theory of stakeholder salience to the IA relationship because it provides a theoretical framework for integrating the family into the expatriation process. Yet this theory does not necessarily provide a framework for assessing the social functioning of expatriates and their family members. Since expatriation often leads to a radical shift in family roles and living circumstances, family members (or indeed the expatriates themselves) cannot replicate all elements of their previous lives in the host country. Therefore, we use the capabilities approach to complete the theoretical framework, as this approach provides an evaluative mechanism which highlights how a socially responsible relationship between the company and the family can be advanced to foster well-being and quality of life for the family members as well as the expatriate, even if their functioning abroad differs from their functioning in their own country.
Influence of abiotic factors on the population dynamics of Cashew pests in Konkan region of Maharashtra

The abiotic parameters are known to have direct influence on insect population dynamics through modulation of developmental rates, survival, fecundity and dispersal. Among the climatic factors; temperature, humidity and rainfall pattern are an important factors. The studies conducted at Regional Fruit Research station Vengurla, showed that the minimum temperature and evening relative humidity play an important role in multiplication of cashew tea mosquito bug, flower thrips and apple and nut borer. For tea mosquito bug and flower thrips, the minimum temperature ranging between 16±10C to 21±10C and afternoon humidity 53±1% to 63±1% found favorable. Incidence of pest of cashew also coincides with availability of succulent plant parts on tree. The pest population was negligible, when there was no availability of succulent plant parts.
Cytotoxicity of Southeast Asian snake venoms

Cytotoxicity of venoms from eleven medically important snakes found in Southeast Asia (Naja kaouthia, Naja siamensis, Naja sumatrana, Ophiophagus hannah, Bungarus candidus, Bungarus fasciatus, Enhydrina schistosa, Calloselasma rhodostoma, Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus and Tropidolaemus sumatranus) was determined, based on the MTS cytotoxicity assay, which determines the survival of viable cells in monolayer MDCK and Vero cell cultures upon exposure to the snake venoms. Snake venom toxicity was expressed as the venom dose that killed 50% of the cells (CTC50) under the assay conditions. Venoms of C. rhodostoma (2.6 µg/mL, 1.4 µg/mL) and O. hannah were the most cytotoxic (3.8 µg/mL, 1.7 µg/mL) whereas N. siamensis venom showed the least cytotoxicity (51.9 µg/mL, 45.7 µg/mL) against Vero and MDCK cells, respectively. All the viper venoms showed higher cytotoxic potency towards both Vero and MDCK cell lines, in comparison to krait and cobra venoms. E. schistosa did not cause cytotoxicity towards MDCK or Vero cells at the tested concentrations. The cytotoxicity correlates well with the known differences in the composition of venoms from cobras, kraits, vipers and sea snakes.
Conflict over landownership : the case of farmers and cattle graziers in the northwest region of Cameroon

This article examines the general underlying principles of landownership in Cameroon and the northwest region in particular. It argues that the recurrent conflicts involving farmers and cattle graziers over landownership in the northwest region of Cameroon have their roots in scarcity of land, climate change and the ‘poor’ application of statutory laws guaranteeing landownership. Although some farmers have struggled to enjoy their right to use land, a culture of acknowledging their right to control land during land contention is yet to take hold. In some instances, the laws continue to be disregarded in favour of wealthy cattle graziers against farmers’ right to own land. This study argues that there cannot be peace, tenure, security and stability in the region without some attempt at resolving this perennial phenomenon of land conflict between farmers and cattle graziers. Resolving this problem will require the institution of land reform and some proactive measures to address the region’s landrelated conflicts.
Integrated Optimization of Terminal Manoeuvring Area and Airport

Airports and surrounding airspaces are limited in terms of capacity and represent the major bottleneck in the air traffic management system. This paper addresses the problems of airspace conflicts and airport congestion at a macroscopic level through the integrated control of arrivals and departures. Conflict detection and resolution methods are applied to a predefined terminal route structure. Different airside components are modeled using network abstraction. Speed, time and runway changes are managed via an optimization methodology. An adapted simulated annealing heuristic combined with a time decomposition approach is proposed to solve the corresponding problem. Computational experiments performed on real-world case studies of Paris Charles De-Gaulle airport, show the benefits of this macroscopic level approach.
ON FINITE-TIME HYPERBOLICITY

A solution of a nonautonomous ordinary differential equation is finite-time hyperbolic, i.e. hyperbolic on a compact interval of time, if the linearisation along that solution exhibits a strong exponential dichotomy. As a finite-time variant and strengthening of classical asymptotic facts, it is shown that finite-time hyperbolicity guarantees the existence of stable and unstable manifolds of the appropriate dimensions. Eigenvalues and -vectors are often unsuitable for detecting hyperbolicity. A (dynamic) partition of the extended phase space is used to circumvent this difficulty. It is proved that any solution staying clear of the elliptic and degenerate parts of the partition is finite-time hyperbolic. This extends and unifies earlier partial results.
Enhanced angiogenesis and reduced infarct size by vascular endothelial growth factor D is not translated to behavioral outcome in a rat model of ischemic stroke

Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) induce angiogenesis in experimental stroke models. Robust angio-genic response by VEGF, however, initially creates leaky vessels leading to edema, which may compromise functional recovery. The aim of the present work was to develop adenoviral and baculoviral gene delivery of VEGF-D, a novel member of the VEGF family, to enhance long-term angiogenesis and functional recovery in a photothrombotic model of stroke in rats. Treatment effects were assessed by histology and behavioral testing. The lesion size in the adeno-VEGF-DΔNΔC (p< 0.01) and adeno-VEGF-D (p< 0.05) groups was substantially re-duced compared to vehicle controls. The short form of VEGF-D significantly increased the number of newly formed vessels in the medial (p< 0.001) and lateral cortex (p< 0.05) compared to vehicle controls. Baculo-VEGF-DΔNΔC treated rats showed significant effect in the medial cortex (p< 0.01). The limb placing test showed transient impairment in all virus treated groups compared to the vehicle group at the acute phase 2 and 4 days after operation (p< 0.05). The cylinder test revealed a significant limb-use asymmetry in all ischemic animals at day 7, 14 and 21 after ischemia, which was not affected by VEGF-D treatment. In conclusion, viral mediated gene transfer of VEGF-D induced angiogenesis and reduced infarct size, which were, however, not translated to improved functional outcome in the stroke model used.
Species-specific responses of temperate macroalgae with different photosynthetic strategies to ocean acidification: a mesocosm study

Faculty of Marine Applied Biosciences, Kunsan National University, Gunsan 54150, Korea Department of Oceanography, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea Department of Biology, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, Life Sciences North 203, San Diego, CA 92182, USA School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Korea School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
Prospects of implicit measures in assessment of defensive function of explicit homophobia in heterosexuals

Some authors state that one of the functions of explicit homophobia is defensive, and that it has roots in latent attraction towards same sex. Large body of evidence suggests that implicit techniques enable assessment of those cognitions hidden from conscious awareness. Sample of 277 heterosexuals completed several implicit (Implicit Association Test-IAT and Affective Priming-AP) and explicit measures of attitude (Test of homophobia and Connotative differential). Multi-group SEM analysis was done to investigate cross-sample stability of the model postulating influence of IAT and AP factors on latent explicit factor. Analyses suggest that both in males and females IAT latent factor predicts negative explicit attitude. Results revealed that explicit homophobia is related to implicit, negative attitude toward homosexuals and not to implicit attraction towards same sex. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. 179018 i br. 179033]
Contamination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in dairy cow farms

E. coli serotype O157:H7 is a foodborne pathogen that endangers human health. Cattle are the main reservoir of this bacterium. E. coli O157:H7 that come out of the livestock can contaminate the surrounding environment, dairy products, meat, vegetable or fruit crops, so it can act as a source of infection and disease in humans. This research was conducted to identify the contamination of E. coli O157:H7 on dairy cow farms so the current situation is known. Sampling area for this research was dairy cow farm in Depok, Cianjur, Sukabumi, and Bandung. Types of samples taken are cow anal swab or fresh feces and livestock drinking water. Isolation of E. coli bacteria was done on mTSB media, agar MacConkey, and Eosin Methylene Agar. Identification of bacteria as E. coli O157:H7 was done by biochemical test and for serotype determination was used agglutination test using monospesifik antiserum for O157 and H7. The results of research showed that of the total 178 samples had 126 (70.8%) samples containing E. coli bacteria. Of the 126 samples containing E. coli bacteria, 94 (74.6%) were determined as E. coli serotype O157:H7. The presence of E. coli O157:H7 contaminants on dairy cow farms, their potential impacts on human health, prevention and control of the disease is discussed in this paper.
Body Measurements and Condition Score in Boer Growing Kids

Seven Boer kids from the age of 4 Â– 5 months and were kept under a semi-intensive system. The linear body measurement parameters viz. body weight, stature, chest width, heart girth / chest girth, wither height, body depth, body length, flank width, rump width, testicular length, body condition score and libido were increased gradually from 29th to 49th weeks of age and were statistically significant at 1% (P
Evaluating the Higher Order Thinking Skills in Reading of English for Palestine Grade Eight

This study aimed at evaluating the availability of higher order thinking skills (HOTS) in the reading exercises of English for Palestine Grade 8 to find out to what extent the reading exercises in the SB and WB match the suggested criteria. To achieve the aim of the study, the researchers adopted the descriptive analytical approach. Consequently, she used two tools to collect the needed data which are: a content analysis card and a structured interview. Specifically, to formulate the content analysis card, the researchers built the suggested criteria benefiting from the previous studies, related literature, and institutions' publication. Concerning the validity of the used tool, the analysis card was shown to a number of experts to benefit from their valuable comments and modification. In the light of their comments, the final shape of the analysis card was constructed. After that, the researchers interviewed 16 8 th grade English language teachers to find out their views regarding the availability of HOTS in the reading exercises in order to validate or refute the findings she got from the analysis card. The following findings were drawn out from the analysis of the book: Only fifteen out of the 26 items i.e., % 58 which are considered the criteria to evaluate the reading comprehension exercises in the target book 'English for Palestine Grade eight ' are available. Whereas the other eleven items i.e., % 42 are completely neglected. The skills available are not well-distributed in the SB neither in the WB. Thus, the distribution of the available HOTS categories is the following: Concerning the analysis skill, it got % 51.92. The SB has % 58.44, whereas the WB has % 33.33. Regarding the synthesis skill, it got % 41.35. The SB has % 32.47 while the WB has % 66.67. The evaluation skill, on the other hand, got the least score among the other two skills. It got the percentage of % 6.73 in only the reading exercises of the SB, with noting that the exercises of the WB have no share of this skill. In regard to the interview, there was almost agreement among the 8 th grade English language teachers that there is a shortage in the HOTS in the reading exercises and they are not well- treated. In the light of these data, the researchers recommend modifying the reading exercises by providing them with more enrichment material that includes HOTS. English language supervisors are also recommended to hold more workshops to train English language teachers how to enhance such skills in students' mentalitie.
GO Shaping of Omnidirectional Dual-Reflector Antennas with Arbitrary Main-Beam Direction in Elevation Plane by Connecting Conic Sections

This work discusses an alternative geometrical optics (GO) technique to synthesize omnidirectional dual-reflector antennas with uniform aperture phase distribution together with an arbitrary main-beam direction for the antenna radiation pattern. Sub- and main reflectors are bodies of revolution generated by shaped curves defined by local conic sections consecutively concatenated. The shaping formulation is derived for configurations like ADC (axis-displaced Cassegrain) and ADE (axis-displaced ellipse) omnidirectional antennas. As case studies, two configurations fed by a TEM coaxial horn are designed and analyzed by a hybrid technique based on mode matching and method of moments in order to validate the GO shaping procedure.
Occurrence of black truffles in Poland

Tuber aestivum Vittad. , T. mesentericum Vittad. and T. bellonae Quel. have been distinguished in recent collections of hypogeous fungi in Poland. Up till now only T. mesentericum has herbarial documentation. T. aestivum was confirmed to occur in Poland. Seven localities are documented with exsiccates, but it is considered as a complex species. Some specimens have features of T. uncinatum Chat. not distinctively separated from these of T. aestivum Vittad. , therefore are treated as its form. The studies based on rich material support the concept of Tuber bellonae as a separate species close to T. mesentericum .
Goal Orientation, Academic Achievement, and Depression: Evidence in Favor of a Revised Goal Theory Framework

The objective of this investigation was to evaluate and expand the goal-orientation model of depression vulnerability proposed by B. M. Dykman (1998), which posits that a performance orientation creates a vulnerability to depression through repeated failure. This hypothesis was tested in 5 studies with students in Grades 5 and 6. A performance-approach goal orientation was associated positively with achievement, effort, and persistence and negatively with anxiety and depression. Stress and causal components of the theory were supported by results of structural equation modeling, which suggested that negative affect, low achievement, and depression are correlates of performance-avoidance goals. Empirical evidence supported the hypothesis that early negative effects of a performance-approach orientation may be due to the presence of avoidance motivation. Findings suggest that dichotomizing performance goal orientations is instrumental to a sound understanding of motivation, achievement-related processes, and depression.
Electrocardiographic Abnormalities in Patients Bitten by Scorpions Akrep Sokmalarinda EKG Değişiklikleri

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to examine the electrocardiographic features of patient stung by scorpions. METHODS: Seventy six patients stung by scorpions were gathered in the study. 12 lead derivations electrocardiography (ECGs) was performed to all patients. The ECG which were performed when the patients had maximum (grade 3) pain were obtained for determination. The determined parameters were: PR segment and QRS duration, QTmin, QTmax, QTc, QT dispersion (QTd) intervals, minimum P wave duration (PWmin), maximum P wave duration (PWmax) and P wave dispersion (PWd). RESULTS: Seventh six patients (37 males and 39 females, mean age: 33,7±14,7 years) were included in this analysis. Heart rate, QRS duration, QTc, QTd, PWmin, and PWd which we found were 84,5±13,8 beat/min, 98,8±11,8 msn, 412±27,4 msn, 412±27,4 msn, 412±27,4msn and 41,4±19,7 msn respectively. CONCLUSION: Scorpion sting lead electrocardiografic variability. The most common changes were ST changes, sinus tachycardia, atrial ectopic beat, bradycardia, and ventricular ectopic beat.
Particle-scale surface interactions of non-dilative interface systems

Millimeter and micron length scale particle–surface interactions are of fundamental importance in the modeling and actual field behavior of geotechnical composites incorporating non-dilative interface systems. The results of a basic experimental study to explain underlying causes of steady state strength behavior of these systems are presented. Single soda lime glass beads and natural subrounded quartz sand were placed in unlubricated sliding against manufactured materials consisting of high-density polyethylene, polyvinylchloride, fiber reinforced plastic, stainless steel and heat-treated steel. For high-density polyethylene and polyvinylchloride sheet materials steady state is reached after the rate of wear diminishes. In contrast, fiber reinforced plastic and steels exhibit a higher friction coefficient at large displacement than at peak due to interactions of the particle with the surface at the grain level. Initial peak and steady state friction coefficients depend primarily on the initial surface microtopography, grain shape, relative hardness of the particle and material pairing, normal stress and manufactured material morphology. The results give engineers an improved framework for assessing laboratory results and potential influence of wear on mechanical and hydraulic properties of construction materials. r 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Investigating the impact of television advertisement image quality on telepresence, attitude towards brands and purchase intentions

In an experiment manipulating the image quality of television ads, 127 participants watched television commercials in either high or low image quality. The participants rated each ad for their attitude towards the ad and purchase intentions. Additionally, sensations of telepresence and transportation were assessed. The participants who viewed the ads in higher image quality reported more positive attitudes towards the brands, and higher levels of telepresence. The implications are discussed.
Teacher Incentive Pay Programs in the United States: Union Influence and District Characteristics

This study examined the characteristics of teacher incentive pay programs in the United States. Using the 2007–08 SASS data set, it found an inverse relationship between union influence and districts’ incentive pay offerings. Large and ethnically diverse districts in urban areas that did not meet the requirements for Adequate Yearly Progress as defined under the No Child Left Behind Act are more likely to offer a larger number of economic incentives. Although rural districts are likely to reward teachers in hard-to-staff schools, they are not more likely to reward teachers who are certified by the National Board or who teach in the subject areas of shortage, nor are they more likely to offer multiple financial incentives.
Venus transit 2004: Illustrating the capability of exoplanet transmission spectroscopy

The transit of Venus in 2004 offered the rare possibility to remotely sense a well-known planetary atmosphere using ground-based observations for absorption spectroscopy. Transmission spectra of Venus' atmosphere were obtained in the near infrared using the Vacuum Tower Telescope (VTT) in Tenerife. Since the instrument was designed to measure the very bright photosphere of the Sun, extracting Venus' atmosphere was challenging. CO_2 absorption lines could be identified in the upper Venus atmosphere. Moreover, the relative abundance of the three most abundant CO_2 isotopologues could be determined. The observations resolved Venus' limb, showing Doppler-shifted absorption lines that are probably caused by high-altitude winds. This paper illustrates the ability of ground-based measurements to examine atmospheric constituents of a terrestrial planet atmosphere which might be applied in future to terrestrial extrasolar planets.
Retail internationalization: gaining insights from the Wal-Mart experience in South Korea

Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, failed to capture the hearts of South Korean consumers, ultimately withdrawing in 2006 after eight years in the market. Although, it had achieved stunning successes in the U.S. and overseas, Wal-Mart was unable to apply its proven U.S. business model in South Korea. Wal-Mart is only one among several retailers that have underestimated the role of conducting cultural due diligence prior to entry into a foreign country. This paper analyzes the causes and antecedents of Wal-Mart’s failure in South Korea with the discussion centering on Wal-Mart’s inability to understand and respond to South Korean consumers. Wal-Mart’s failure demonstrates how firms fail to alter their business practices to the idiosyncrasies of a foreign culture. The primary managerial implication is that the local culture determines the business model.
Molecular and morphological characterisation of the Heterodera avenae species complex (Tylenchida: Heteroderidae)

Species of the Heterodera avenae complex, including populations of H. arenaria, H. aucklandica, H. australis, H. avenae, H. filipjevi, H. mani, H. pratensis and H. ustinovi, obtained from different regions of the world were analysed with PCR-RFLP and sequencing of the ITS-rDNA, RAPD and light microscopy. Phylogenetic relationships between species and populations of the H. avenae complex as inferred from analyses of 70 sequences of the ITS region and of 237 RAPD markers revealed that the cereal cyst nematode H. avenae is a paraphyletic taxon. The taxonomic status of the Australian cereal cyst nematode H. australis based on sequences of the ITS-rDNA and RAPD data is confirmed. Morphometrical and ITS-rDNA sequence analyses revealed that the Chinese cereal cyst nematode is different from other H. avenae populations infecting cereals and is related to H. pratensis. Bidera riparia Kazachenko, 1993 is transferred to the genus Heterodera as H. riparia (Kazachenko, 1993) comb. n. As a consequence, H. riparia Subbotin, Sturhan, Waeyenberge & Moens, 1997 becomes a junior secondary homonym and is renamed as H. ripae nom. nov. Morphological, morphometrical characters and RFLP profiles for identification of the nine species presently placed in the H. avenae species complex are given.