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PREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS INFECTION IN NON INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETIC PATIENTS (NIDDM)

AIM: The present study was done to evaluate the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in non-insulin dependent diabetic patients (NIDDM) and to investigate influence of HCV seropositivity on several factors such as age of onset of diabetes, complications and mode of treatment. METHODS: The study is prospective, hospital based case control study done over a period of 3 years. A total of 428 diabetic patients were compared with 1800 voluntary blood donors for the presence of HCV infection. Serological testing for anti HCV was done by using commercial enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Data about various variables were collected from diabetic patients using a structured questionnaire after taking informed consent. RESULTS: Higher prevalence of HCV (7.71%) infection rate observed in NIDDM patients in comparison with blood donors (1.1%). In our study, HCV seropositivity is highest (11.81%) in 4050 years age group followed by (8.57%) 30-40 years age and least (2.43%) in age > 61 years. Mean age of onset of diabetes mellitus (DM) is 39 years in HCV +ve patients in comparison with 46 years in non-reactors. Proportion of seropositive cases among male and female diabetic cases did not show significant difference. Out of 33 HCV seropositive cases, 63.64% managed with insulin and 48.49% oral hypoglycemic drugs with insulin supplement. Ten out of 33 (30.30%) HCV seropositive cases presented with one or more late diabetic complications compared to 78 out of 395 (19.75%) seronegative cases, with diabetic nephropathy being commonest one. CONCLUSION: Although, HCV infection is more common among adults with type 2 diabetes, it is uncertain whether HCV infection precedes the development of diabetes. Hence, there is a need to perform a prospective analysis to investigate, in persons who acquire type 2 diabetes whether they are more likely to have had antecedent HCV infection.
Information Technology and Growth in Europe

This paper documents the extent of adoption and the growth contribution of information technology (IT) capital in the European Union in the 1990s. IT spending and investment are much smaller in the EU as a whole than in the US. Cross-country asymmetries in IT adoption are also, and crucially, sizeable within the EU, though. ‘Front-runners’ (UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland) are not far from the US, while the rest of the EU countries substantially lags behind. Differences in IT investment and accumulation rates have a close counterpart in the computed growth contributions from information technologies, except for Ireland. The observed overall growth gaps can be, to a non-negligible extent, associated to cross-country gaps in IT adoption and contributions.
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

Insightful, well organized, and clearly written, Nutrition for Sport and Exercise integrates nutrition and exercise physiology principles, emphasizing scientific reasoning and examining research studies to illuminate the evidence for current nutritional recommendations. Dunford and Doyle carefully illustrate the links between training, the increased demand for nutrients as a result of training, the translation of nutrient goals to the intake of an appropriate amount and type of foods, beverages and/or supplements, and, the ultimate goal, excellent performance. The book focuses on critical thinking as it provides you with the tools you need to make good decisions regarding your own training, nutrition, and performance, to prepare you as practicing professionals to guide the decisions of others. The book includes numerous examples and practical applications.
Factors Influencing Knowledge Transfer in Onshore Information Systems Outsourcing in Ethiopia

Knowledge transfer in onshore information systems (IS) outsourcing projects in Africa is an important but under-researched phenomenon. This study focuses on the client-vendor perspective and examines the factors that influence knowledge transfer in onshore information systems outsourcing in Ethiopia. Conceptually, knowledge-based perspectives of IS outsourcing is used to identify an initial set of factors to frame the empirical study. This is followed by semi-structured interviews with ten project managers. The findings indicate that five key factors, namely mutual absorptive capacity, mutual learning intent, mutual trust, mutual disseminative capacity and project staff turnover influence knowledge transfer in outsourced IS projects. The results suggest that development and management of the resources, processes and behaviors implied by these factors are vital to ensure successful inter-organizational knowledge transfer and to reverse or minimize the failure rates of outsourced IS projects. The study concludes with implications for research and practice
7A.6 IMPORTANCE OF TROPICAL EASTERLY WAVES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SURGES OVER THE GULF OF CALIFORNIA

The North American Monsoon (NAM) is an important feature in the summertime over the southwestern United States (Douglas et al. 1993). During the monsoon months of July through September, Arizona receives over 40% of its annual rainfall, whereas regions of western Mexico receive between 60 and 80% of their annual rainfall during this same time period. Forecasting the development and evolution of deep convection during the NAM can be challenging, particularly in Arizona as the region is influenced by both midlatitude and tropical disturbances on a routine basis. Deep convection over the southwestern United States often produces frequent damaging surface winds, lightning, and flash flooding.
Efficiency of work production by spastic muscles

The present study compared the muscular efficiency in spastic and healthy lower limbs producing the same mechanical work. Sixteen chronic post-stroke hemiparetic and spastic patients and 14 age-matched healthy subjects were submitted to a submaximal stepwise exercise testing on a bicycle ergometer, pedalling with only one lower limb. Net energetic expenditure was computed from oxygen consumption above resting values. Electrical activity of antagonistic muscles in the thigh and in the shank was recorded and co-contraction was defined as the percentage of the pedalling cycle when antagonistic muscles were activated simultaneously. The efficiency was calculated as the ratio between the mechanical work done on the ergometer and the net energetic expenditure. Spasticity was quantitatively evaluated by measuring passive ankle plantar flexor muscle stiffness. The working capacity of the patients' paretic lower limb was very low (<40W). The energy expenditure increased linearly as a function.
Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) model simulation of hourly PM10 concentrations during sea breeze events in the Split area Simulacija satnih koncentracija lebdećih čestica PM10 modelom multiple linearne regresije u uvjetima obalne

The main objective of this study is to simulate the daily change of the particulate matter (PM10) concentrations using a multiple linear regression (MLR) model for the selected sea breeze cases in Split and Kaštel-Sućurac, which are situated in the central part of the Eastern Adriatic coast, for the period from 2007 to 2009. A new predictor characteristic to the daily and nightly part of the coastal circulation is included in the MLR model. The MLR model results well match the PM10 concentration measurements during the selected sea breeze cases in Split (with the correlation coefficient R2=0.77 and the index of the agreement IA = 0.89) and Kaštel-Sućurac (R2=0.65, IA =0.81), and they also match the measurements during land breeze (for Split R2=0.66, IA=0.86 and for Kaštel-Sućurac R2=0.66, IA=0.70).
Time-Limited Support Groups for Individuals with Early Stage Dementia and Their Care Partners

Abstract With the advent of sensitive diagnostic procedures, Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias are being diagnosed in their earliest stages. Although early diagnosis provides opportunities for treatment, decision making, and planning, it also conveys some potentially negative consequences, including affective and interpersonal changes. Early-stage support groups for individuals with dementia and their caregivers have been developed to help individuals and their families cope with the psychological and social changes that the diagnosis brings. Although early studies provide anecdotal and qualitative support for the benefits of such groups, there have been few empirically based investigations of their efficacy. This article describes an ongoing randomized controlled clinical trial comparing early stage support groups with a wait-list control condition, and provides preliminary outcome data for participants and their family care partners. Results to date indicate improved quality of life and decreased family conflict following support group participation, indicating that this may indeed be a promising early-stage intervention.
Product Market Competition and Voluntary Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosures

The objective of this study is to examine whether and how firms’ voluntary forward-looking non-financial disclosures, specifically corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures, are associated with the intensity of product market competition (PMC). Using multiple measures of PMC, including the level of non-price competition, product similarity, managers’ perceptions of competition, and reductions of industry-level import tariff, our study finds that the likelihood, frequency, and length of standalone CSR disclosures decrease with the intensity of PMC, and especially so for CSR disclosures containing product-related content. We also find that the intensity of PMC not only affects the level of CSR disclosures, but also the quality of CSR disclosures, as measured by the likelihood of CSR disclosure with external assurance and CSR disclosure following global reporting initiative (GRI) guidelines. Taken together, our findings suggest that although CSR reporting can be associated with various capital market benefits and/or even used as a marketing tool, especially when PMC is intense, the proprietary cost concern associated with such disclosures hinders firms’ CSR reporting incentives.
Co‐enzyme Q10

reduced systolic blood pressure(BP) by a range of 11–17mmHg anddiastolic BP by a range of 8–10mmHgin hypertensive patients. There are several limitations to the result of thismeta-analysis. Nine of the studiesstopped their subjects’ antihyperten-sives two weeks prior to the study. Thisresulted in a high pre-study BP, hencethe range of BP reduction may be far lower in a clinical setting wherepatients are established on traditionalantihypertensives. The dose of CoQ
Determinants Of Personality Traits Influence On Entrepreneurial Intentions Among Agricultural Students Evidence From Two Different Economies

Unemployment is a significant problem considered in many emerging economies. The joblessness mishap, especially in massive youth populace countries like China and Pakistan, which recently facing challenging situations in job creation. The youths are key players to create a vital role in the devotion to self-employment, to achieve financial independence and benefits to the economy. Entrepreneurship is a genuine alternative to escalation living standard among masses. In essential prospective entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector to be equipped, especially for faculty students to solve the problem of unemployment from rural graduates. The purpose of this research study to evaluate personality traits influence on entrepreneurial intentions among agricultural graduates profession choice in agriculture as a self-employment avenue to become an entrepreneur in the future. To this study, primary survey methodology used on a voluntary based participant’s sample, consisting of 640 graduate students. The data collected from Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Pakistan and Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) China. This study employed entrepreneurial intention, dependent variable on alertness, creativity, locus of control, risk-taking propensity, and need for achievement, with set control variables. Accumulated data analyzed by using multiple coefficient regressions analysis descriptive statistics and independent t-Tests. Conferring to results, overall reliability 0.86 found a significant favorable influence of entrepreneurial intentions among graduates. Higher entrepreneurial alertness, intense creativity, moderate propensity to take the risk, more significant locus of control and superior need for achievement, compared with individuals who do not possess such intentions between male and female of China and Pakistan students towards agriculture
Treatment with a new nutraceutical compound on patients suffering from balance disorders: Dizziness handicap inventory scores

Objective: Purpose: To investigate whether treatment with citicoline, in association with vitamin B6, ginger, melissa and ViNitrox, could improve Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) scores in patients affected by dizziness and vertigo. Materials and methods: Fifty-five consecutive subjects (ranging from 49 to 71 years of age) who complained of dizziness and vertigo of unknown origins were treated with citicoline (500 mg) along with ginger (200 mg), vitamin B6 (2.1 mg), melissa (300 mg) and ViNitrox (150 mg) twice per day for a two-month period. Patients underwent pure tone audiometry (PTA) and a neurotological visit including spontaneous nystagmus testing, bedside examination and the Romberg Test. To evaluate the perceived severity of dizziness and vertigo, its impact on life and the efficacy of treatment, patients were assessed using the DHI before and after treatment. Results: The majority of patients did not report any family history of hearing impairment (94.54%), and 67.27% did not report any kind of hearing loss at the moment of the first examination; mean PTA0.5-4 kHz resulted in 32.5 dB HL and 31.9 dB HL for the left and right ear, respectively. DHI mean value before treatment was 55.85 ± 11.69, while it decreased to 19.85 ± 10.56 after completing therapy (p=0.0001); no significant association between the variables examined and post-treatment DHI values was found (p>0.05). Conclusion: Our results suggest that the use of citicoline should be taken into consideration when managing patients suffering from
1 Long Term Survival in Patients S uffering from 2 Glioblastoma Multiforme : A Single-Centre 3 Observational Cohort Study 4

Background: Glioblastomas (GBM) is generally burdened, to date, by a dismal 12 prognosis, although Long Term Survivors have a relatively significant incidence. Our specific aim 13 was to determine the exact impact of many surgery-, patientand tumor-related variable on 14 Survival parameters. Methods: The surgical, radiological and clinical outcomes of patients have 15 been retrospectively reviewed for the present study. All the patients have been operated on in our 16 Institution and classified according their Overall Survival in LTS (Long Term Survivors) and STS 17 (Short Term Survivors). A thorough Review of our surgical series was conducted to compare the 18 oncologic results of the patients in regards to 1. Surgical , 2. Molecular, and 3.Treatment related 19 features. Results: A total of 177 patients were included in the final cohort. Extensive statistical 20 analysis by means of univariate, multivariate and survival analyses disclosed a survival advantage 21 for patients presenting a younger age, a smaller lesion and a better functional status at 22 presentation. From the Histochemical point of view, Ki67(%) was the strongest predictor of better 23 oncologic outcomes. A stepwise analysis of variance outlines the existence of 8 prognostic 24 subgroups according to the molecular patterns of Ki67 overexpression and EGFR, p53 and IDH 25 mutations. Conclusions: On the ground of our statistical analyses we can affirm that the following 26 factors were significant predictors of survival advantage: KPS, Age, Volume of the lesion, Motor 27 disorder at presentation, a Ki67 overexpression. A fine molecular profiling is feasible to precisely 28 stratify the prognosis of GBM patients. 29
Small firm, glocalization strategy and proximity

This article aims at clarifying the reasons for territorialisation of SME export strategies. The explanation lies, on the one hand, in the leading role that proximity exerts on SME management and, on the other hand, in the increasing role of local governments in the global insertion of local economies. Both dimensions form the strategic foundations of SME glocalization strategies and intensify the dialectics between the SMEs' International Management and the Territories' International Management. In order to illustrate this double dimension, a pilot project of internationally oriented local development will be presented: the Business Incubator for International Trade of Montpellier CCI (Chamber of Commerce).
Waddell signs as behavioral indicators of depression and anxiety in chronic pain

In 1980, Waddell et al. proposed that the presence of psychological factors in chronic low back pain patients could be efficiently assessed by the use of five "non-organic" physical symptoms (15). However, subsequent research on this relationship has been equivocal (5). In this study, 99 patients completed measures of depression and anxiety and were divided into two groups based on the traditional cut-off score of three or more Waddell signs. Group comparisons indicated that patients with three or more Waddell signs endorsed more depressive and anxious symptoms, even when controlling for pain severity and duration. Examination of mean scores showed a more pronounced difference between patients with two or more Waddell signs and those with one or none. Results suggest that Waddell signs can be an efficient means of identifying chronic low back pain patients who may be depressed or anxious, although the traditional cut-off score may be too conservative in some populations.
State variable hedging and individual stocks: New evidence for the ICAPM∗ Job Market Paper

I construct a range of individual stock-based mimicking portfolios for innovations in three variables that describe investment opportunities: Dividend Yield (DY), Default Spread (DS) and Term Spread (TS). I find that each risk factor can be hedged well out-of-sample. DY risk is not priced, whereas DS and TS risk are priced at -4.5% and +5.5%, respectively, for the average mimicking portfolio. The DS risk premium is realized in recessions alone and is a Size effect. The TS risk premium is stable and separate from the Fama and French (1993) factors and characteristics. This evidence is consistent with the Intertemporal CAPM of Merton (1973), and adds to existing portfolio-level evidence that is (i) largely silent on how to hedge and (ii) mixed and inconclusive on the issue of pricing. JEL Classification Codes: G11, G12, G13 ∗I am indebted to Frans de Roon and Marta Szymanowska for invaluable discussions and advice. I also thank Arian Borgers, Esther Eiling, Rik Frehen, Peter de Goeij, Raymond Kan, Vincent van Kervel, Patrick Tuijp, Liyan Yang and seminar participants at the University of Toronto for insightful comments and suggestions. Part of this research was completed during a research visit at Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, whose hospitality I gratefully acknowledge. †Department of Finance, CentER, Tilburg University; Netspar. P.O. Box 90153, 5037AB Tilburg, the Netherlands, e-mail: m.f. boons@uvt.nl, phone: +31-134664056.
Who Lends Beyond the Red Line? The Community Reinvestment Act and the Legacy of Redlining

ABSTRACT Redlining occurs when financial institutions refuse to serve particular neighborhoods, often based on their racial and ethnic composition. Maps like those infamously created by the New Deal’s Home Owners’ Loan Corporation in the Great Depression rated and color-coded neighborhoods, assigning red to those considered the greatest credit risk. The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was passed in 1977 to combat the legacy and practice of redlining. However, we find neighborhoods rated declining or hazardous in the 1930s are still associated with worse economic conditions eight decades later. Moreover, although we find evidence that CRA encourages local banks and thrifts to lend to lower income borrowers, we find no difference in the market share of CRA-regulated lenders in lower income neighborhoods. In fact, these institutions lag the market in historically redlined neighborhoods.
Probing the magnetic field probe

Introduction. Commercial and handcrafted probes similar to those shown in Figure 1 are commonly used in EMC diagnostic work, but have you ever considered how they operate? The magnetic field probes are made in the form of a loop with an inherent electrostatic shield, generally from 50 Ohm semi-rigid coaxial cable. They vary slightly in configuration and in characteristics, but essentially they are electrically small shielded loop antennas derived from the antennas used since the 1920’s for radio communication and direction finding [1,2].
Future time perspective and turnover intention: The mediating role of resilience

The intention of employees to leave the organization, or known as turnover intention, is something that must be taken seriously by an organization as it may affect the sustainability of the organization. This study aimed to determine the effect of resilience as a mediator in the relationship between future time perspective (FTP) and turnover intention. Data were taken using convenience sampling from various state-owned enterprises (Badan Usaha Milik Negara, BUMN) in Depok and Jakarta area (N = 310). The study used a self-rating method using 3 measurements, namely Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory, Brief Resilience Scale, and Turnover Intention. Data were analyzed using mediation technique by Hayes’ PROCESS macro on SPSS program. The results showed that FTP negatively and significantly affected turnover intention and that resilience fully mediated the relationship. As a practical implication, this study provides information for organizations to employ programs to increase employees’ future time perspective and resilience.
Vacuum Filters: More Space-Efficient and Faster Replacement for Bloom and Cuckoo Filters

We present vacuum filters, a type of data structures to support approximate membership queries. Vacuum filters cost the smallest space among all known AMQ data structures and provide higher insertion and lookup throughput in most situations. Hence they can be used as the replacement of the widely used Bloom filters and cuckoo filters. Similar to cuckoo filters, vacuum filters also store item fingerprints in a table. The memory-efficiency and throughput improvements are from the innovation of a table insertion and fingerprint eviction strategy that achieves both high load factor and data locality without any restriction of the table size. In addition, we propose a new update framework to resolve two difficult problems for AMQ structures under dynamics, namely duplicate insertions and set resizing. The experiments show that vacuum filters can achieve 25% less space in average and similar throughput compared to cuckoo filters, and 15% less space and >10x throughput compared to Bloom filters, with same false positive rates. AMQ data structures are widely used in various layers of computer systems and networks and are usually hosted in platforms where memory is limited and precious. Hence the improvements brought by vacuum filters can be considered significant.