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Figureheads or Potentates? CEO Power and Board Oversight in the Context of Sarbanes Oxley

Research question/issue. We depart from studies that separately explore chief executive officers' (CEOs') and boards' effects on firm performance. Instead, we examine the direct relationship between CEO power and firm performance, and how board monitoring, and most importantly, a change in the regulatory environment alter the relationship. As such, our study jointly examines the role of both internal and external corporate governance mechanisms on the relationship between CEO power and firm performance. Research findings/insights. Our findings indicate that the negative main effect of a powerful CEO on firm performance is reduced by board monitoring and that the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) legislation amplifies board monitoring and reduces the negative effects of CEO power. Theoretical/academic implications. Our study shows that agency relationships are grounded in social and institutional contexts. More precisely, our results suggest that CEO power is a function of CEO's relationship with the board, as CEO power and board monitoring interactions affect firm performance. Furthermore, they indicate that the CEO&#8208;board relationship is constructed within the legal institutional context, as the shock of SOX alters the effects that different combinations of CEO power and board monitoring have on firm performance. Practitioner/policy implications. Our results highlight to investors and directors that corporate boards should be designed in relation to the power of CEOs. In addition, they provide valuable guidance for policy&#8208;makers, suggesting that tight regulations may represent effective deterrents for some CEOs' misbehaviors and favor the alignment of interests with those of company owners.
Police Use of Force as an Extension of Arrests: Examining Disparities across Civilian and Officer Race

The United States is embroiled in an important debate about police use of force tactics. I find that black civilians are disproportionately likely to be involved in a use of force incident during an arrest, examining data from Dallas, Texas. However, this race disparity stems from differences in the initial likelihood of arrest. Further, I fail to find evidence of taste-based racial bias in use of force conditional on arrest, leveraging variation across officer and civilian race. The results suggest that reforms that narrowly focus on force-related protocols may be unlikely to reduce racial disparities in use of force.
Longitudinal Study on Social Networks as a Didactic Method

This article gathers the perceptions of students on social networks, as a didactic method, with the aim of searching and designing didactic strategies to adapt the contents and methodology to the new technological context. The participants were university students of Early Childhood and Primary Education in 2013-2014 and 2016-2017. A longitudinal study was conducted with a descriptive, non-experimental methodology and the semi-structured questionnaire used was validated through factorial and cluster analyses. The students from both degrees showed a polarization and dispersion of opinions about social networks, which could be related to a more critical attitude toward their advantages and disadvantages.
Question Answering Challenge (QAC-1): An Evaluation of Question Answering Tasks at the NTCIR Workshop 3

In this paper we describe the Question Answering Challenge (QAC), a question answering task, and its fir st evaluation (QAC1). The project was carried out as a task of the NTCIR Workshop 3 in October 2002. One objective of the QAC was to develop practical QA systems in a general domain by focusing on research relating to user interaction and information extraction. Our second objective was to develop an evaluation method for the question answering system and information resources for evaluation. We defined three kinds of tasks in the QAC: Task 1, where questions required five possible answers;, Task 2, where questions had a single answer; and Task 3 ,where there was one answer to a question related to a question in Task 2. We prepared 200 questions for Task 1 and Task 2 and 40 questions for Task 3 at the Formal Run and about 900 questions for the additional run. We conducted a Dry Run and a Formal Run evaluation. There were 16 participants (two of them from among the task organizers) at the QAC1.
A large-scale resource for tissue-specific CRISPR mutagenesis in Drosophila

Genetic screens are powerful tools for the functional annotation of genomes. In the context of multicellular organisms, interrogation of gene function is greatly facilitated by methods that allow spatial and temporal control of gene abrogation. Here, we describe a large-scale transgenic short guide (sg) RNA library for efficient CRISPR-based disruption of specific target genes in a constitutive or conditional manner. The library consists currently of more than 2600 plasmids and 1400 fly lines with a focus on targeting kinases, phosphatases and transcription factors, each expressing two sgRNAs under control of the Gal4/UAS system. We show that conditional CRISPR mutagenesis is robust across many target genes and can be efficiently employed in various somatic tissues, as well as the germline. In order to prevent artefacts commonly associated with excessive amounts of Cas9 protein, we have developed a series of novel UAS-Cas9 transgenes, which allow fine tuning of Cas9 expression to achieve high gene editing activity without detectable toxicity. Functional assays, as well as direct sequencing of genomic sgRNA target sites, indicates that the vast majority of transgenic sgRNA lines mediate efficient gene disruption. Furthermore, we conducted the so far largest fully transgenic CRISPR screen in any metazoan organism, which further supported the high efficiency and accuracy of our library and revealed many so far uncharacterized genes essential for development.
Does Entry Business Regulation Deter FDI? Evidence from Dynamic Estimators

The present paper aims to examine the effects of entry business regulation on the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows (net amount) of 185 countries covering a period from 2004 to 2017. For that reason, we estimate a dynamic panel FDI specification, which additionally checks for macroeconomic and institutional factors, using Fixed Effects, Bootstrap Fixed Effects and GMM estimators. Overall, the empirical findings reveal, a negative and statistically significant association between entry regulation and FDI. This suggests that bureaucratic burdens concerning entry regulation can exert adverse effects on the inflow of FDI. Furthermore, when the full sample is separated into different income groups, our findings still indicate evidence of significance, which, however, arises only in the countries of Low and Middle-income.
Impact of Extra Curricular Training (Basketball and Athletics) on Muscle Strength in Boys 11–14 Years of Age

Research background and hypothesis. Human growth and maturation is determined by interaction of endogenous and exogenous factors. The most sensitive to the external influences is the age period between 11 and 14 years. The investigations of this age period in boys engaged in sports may reveal the complex interaction of the endogenous and exogenous factors. Hypothesis: Improvement of the muscle capacity indices in early adolescence depends on the nature of physical load.Research aim was to examine long-term extra curricular training in basketball games and athletics (sprint) effects on muscle strength of boys in early adolescence.Research methods. 105 boys – non-athletes (n = 35), athletes – sprint runners (n = 35) and basketball players (n = 35) – participated in the study. The boys were engaged in the chosen sports for no less than 2 years. The same cohorts were followed for four years at the age of 11, 12, 13 and 14 years. The strength of the arm levators, femoral flexors, calf extensors, calf flexors, forearm extensors and forearm flexors was measured using the dynamometer “Nicholas”. The maximum force required for the isometric muscle contraction mode was obtained when the resistance, caused by the investigator, occurred.Research results. Dynamometry assessments between the groups showed that the muscle strength of the athletes – sprint runners was greater than that of non-athletes and basketball players. Statistically significant differences between boys were identified in all age groups in assessment of both right and left sides.Discussion and conclusions. Improvement of the muscle capacity indices in early adolescence depends on the nature of physical load: the muscle strength indices increased more in the athletes – sprint runners than in the basketball players.Keywords: adolescence, dynamometry, sport.
Robust Gradient-based Iterative Learning Control

This paper considers the robustness of a gradient-based iterative learning control (ILC) algorithm to ensure monotonic convergence with respect to the mean square value of the error time series. The paper provides necessary and sufficient conditions for robust monotonic convergence and sufficient frequency domain conditions for robust monotonic convergence on finite time intervals.
Prevalence and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Shalla Woreda, W/Arsi Zone, Oromia region

Background: Anemia in pregnancy is a common problem in many developing countries and affects both mother’s and child’s health. Knowledge of the current status of associated factors in our setting is necessary. This knowledge will motivate antenatal caregivers toward prevention and early detection and of anemia in pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted on 374 pregnant women attending ANC. Blood sample was taken to determine hemoglobin (Hgb) level, and semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the information. The data were cleaned, coded, and fed into SPSS version 16.0 for descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analysis. Results: Mean Hgb concentration was 12.05g/dl ± 1.5 and the overall anemia prevalence was 36.6%. Having five or more living children (odds ratio [OR] = 5.2), intake of vegetables less than once per day, (OR = 6.7) taking tea always after meal (OR=12.8), and recurrence illness during the current pregnancy (OR = 7.3) were determined as the independently influencing occurrence of anemia in pregnancy. Conclusion: This study shows that anemia is a moderate public health problem among pregnant women in the study area. Hence, ANC should put emphasis on routine anemia screening, dietary advice, iron supplementation, and counseling for the use of family planning after delivery to delay the subsequent pregnancy more than 2 years is highly recommended.
DETERMINANTS OF WORK LIFE BALANCE IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA: A CASE OF MOI UNIVERSITY

The general objective of the study was to establish the determinants of work life balance in public universities in Kenya; a case of Moi University. The specific objectives of the study were to establish the effect of organization support on work- life balance in Public universities in Kenya, to determine the effect of job design on work- life balance in Public universities in Kenya, to examine the effect of organization culture on work- life balance in Public universities in Kenya and to assess the effect of work-life policies on work- life balance in Public universities in Kenya. This study adopted both descriptive research design and a case study approach. The target population of this study was the 3014 staff at Moi University. The study adopted Yamane formula to calculate sample size, thus the sample size was 353 respondents. Multistage sampling method was used in this study. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered. The quantitative data was analyzed using inferential statistics while qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The inferential statistics involved the use of a regression model. Organization support is a determinant of work life balance in public universities in Kenya. The superiors support a balance between the work of the employees and their family life. Job design was found to be a key determinant of work life balance. Job sharing arrangement in the institution was effective, the job was well designed outlining the number of hours they have to spend in their job and to offer good work and rest schedule. Organization culture had a significant effect on work life balance. Work family policies determine work life balance in public universities. The employees had no conflict between work and life interests since working policies were efficient. The study recommended that the institutions should continue providing a culture that supports employees’ families. Job sharing culture should be maintained to allow work life balance for the employees. The institutions should effectively implement such policies that govern employees work schedules. The working policy should have provisions to enable employees to take time away from work and control over workload. Key Words: organization support, job design, organization culture, work- life balance CITATION: Mwathi, L. N. , & Nzulwa, J. (2019). Determinants of work life balance in public universities in Kenya: A case of Moi University. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 6 (2), 1829 –1842.
Factor Structure of Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) in a Norwegian Convenience Sample

Sense of time is a fundamental aspect of human psychology. The Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) is a widely used questionnaire meant to measure fundamental experiential dimensions of time, such as past, present and future. The aim of this study was to establish model fit of a Norwegian extended version of the ZTPI. The study is based on a convenience sample of 713 individuals. Based on previous findings, we employed confirmatory factor analysis and exploratory structural equation modelling to investigate different factor structures of ZTPI. The analyses were carried out using the WLSMV-estimation approach, and several fit indices was used as indicators of how well the data fitted the suggested factor structure. This first investigation of a Norwegian version of ZTPI did not find support for the original 56-item scale, the S-ZTPI version (64 items), nor an extended version that also incorporated the transcendental time perspective (74 items). In post-hoc analyses, we identified a model with 34 items and 7 factors that fitted the data adequately. Further studies should investigate the factor structure of ZTPI in a Norwegian context, and international studies should investigate how the transcendental time perspective relates to the rest of ZTPI.
Improving Reliability of SRAM-Based FPGAs by Inserting Redundant Routing

This work presents a fault-tolerance method able to deal with the combination of open and shortcut faults in SRAM-based FPGA routing connections, which may affect one or more redundant domains of a given protected design. The method is based on duplication of the internal critical connections, creating a local redundancy in the routing whenever needed. Therefore, when the critical connection fails, the redundant routing enforces the propagation of the original value. Preliminary results, performed by fault injection, show the efficiency of this method to improve reliability in the routing
What Is the Right Delivery Option for You? Consumer Preferences for Delivery Attributes in Online Retailing

Nowadays, online retailers are offering a variety of delivery options consisting of varying combinations of delivery attributes. This study investigates how consumers value these delivery attributes (e.g., delivery speed, time slot, daytime/evening delivery, delivery date, and delivery fee) when selecting a delivery option for their online purchases. Mental accounting theory is used to frame the research and to suggest how mental accounts for money, time, and convenience influence consumer preferences for online delivery options. Specifically, the results of a conjoint analysis show that the most important attribute in shaping consumer preferences is the delivery fee, followed by nonprice delivery attributes. For individual attributes, significant differences are found in consumer preferences between gender and income groups. Cluster analysis reveals three consumer segments that show distinct preference structures: We identify a "price‐oriented," a "time‐ and convenience‐oriented," and a "value‐for‐money‐oriented" consumer segment. This study has practical implications for online retailers when implementing suitable delivery strategies and designing effective delivery options to maximize consumer satisfaction.
Pengaruh likuiditas dan leverage terhadap financial distress dengan profitabilitas sebagai variabel moderasi: Studi pada perusahaan sektor industri barang konsumsi di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2015-2017

INDONESIA: Analisis kebangkrutan dilakukan untuk memperoleh peringatan awal kebangkrutan. Semakin awal tanda-tanda kebangkrutan tersebut, semakin baik bagi pihak manajemen bisa melakukan perbaikan-perbaikan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh likuiditas (current ratio) dan leverage (debt to asset ratio) terhadap financial distress (2) untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis profitabilitas (return on asset) memoderasi pengaruh likuiditas (current ratio) dan leverage (debt to asset ratio) terhadap financial distress. Penelitian di perusahaan sektor industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2015-2017. Populasi penelitian sebanyak 41 perusahaan dengan sampel sebanyak 27 perusahaan. Metode financial distress yang digunakan adalah metode Springate. Analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dan Moderating Regression Analysis (MRA) dengan aplikasi SPSS. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan yang telah dilakukan, maka hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa likuiditas berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap financial distress. Leverage berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap financial distress. Profitabilitas tidak mampu memoderasi hubungan antara likuiditas terhadap financial distress. Sedangkan profitabilitas mampu memoderasi hubungan antara leverage terhadap financial distress. ENGLISH: A bankruptcy analysis is made to get the first waring of bankruptcy. The earlier the signs of bankruptcy, the better for management to make improvements. The purpose of this research to (1) know and analyze the effect of liquidity (current ratio) and leverage (debt to asset ratio) on financial distress (2) to know and analyze the profitability (return on asset) the effect of liquidity (current ratio) and leverage (debt to asset ratio) on financial distress. This research in company of consumer goods industry sector that listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange period 2015-2017. The population in this research is 41 with sample of 27 companies. The method of financial distress by Springate. Data analysis using multiple linear regression analysis and Moderating Regression Analysis (MRA) with SPSS application. The result of this study show that liquidity has negative and significant on financial distress. Leverage has positive and significant on financial distress. Profitability is unable to moderate the effect of liquidity on financial distress. Whereas profitability is able to moderate the effect of leverage on financial distress.
Clinical value of magnetic resonance imaging in identifying multiple cerebral gliomas from primary central nervous system lymphoma

Clinical value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in identifying and diagnosing multiple cerebral glioma (MCG) from primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) was evaluated. A total of 21 patients with MCG diagnosed clinically and pathologically in Zhangzhou Municipal Hospital from March 2016 to April 2017 were selected as group A, and 30 patients with PCNSL diagnosed in Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University during the same period as group B. Plain MRI, enhanced MRI and diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) were performed in all patients, the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value of lesions was measured, and the diagnostic efficacy of ADC for MCG and PCNSL was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The incidence of hippocampus lesions, patchy and cystic lesions, and the heterogeneous signal of plain scan in group A was significantly higher than that in group B (P<0.05), and the incidence of basal ganglia lesions was significantly lower than that in group B (P<0.05). Mass lesions in group A were significantly less than those in group B (P<0.05). The ADC value of lesions in group A was significantly higher than that in contralateral normal white matter (P<0.05), the ADC value in group B was significantly lower than that in normal contralateral white matter (P<0.05), so the ADC value in group A was significantly higher than that in group B (P<0.05). The location, lesion shape and signal characteristic of MCG and PCNSL have their own specificity; there are significant differences in DWI signal and ADC color map signal intensity of the lesions; ADC has certain diagnostic value for MCG and PCNSL; the differential diagnosis of MCG from PCNSL by MRI is of great significance.
IN-VITRO ANTIBACTERIAL EFFICACY OF SOLVENT EXTRACTS OF LEAVES OF BAUHINIA RACEMOSA LAM. (CAESALPINIACEAE) AGAINST ENTERIC BACTERIAL PATHOGENS

Phytochemical screening of the plant leaves reveals the presence of carbohydrates, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, and tannins. Petroleum ether extract, chloroform extract, ethyl acetate extract and methanol extracts of leaves of Bauhinia racemosa Linn. were prepared and antibacterial activity were studied by disc diffusion method against certain enteric bacterial pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia, Enterobacter aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Proteus vulgaris. The Methanol extracts had wide range of antibacterial activity against enteric bacterial pathogens than the petroleum ether extract, where as ethyl acetate extract were slightly higher antibacterial activity than chloroform extract. Antibacterial activity of various extract of leaves of Bauhinia racemosa was carried in attempt to develop a new pharmaceutical drug from natural origin for prevention of enteric infection.