Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The mediating impact of stickiness and loyalty on word-of-mouth promotion of retail websites: A consumer perspective

Purpose – The purpose of the study is to develop and empirically test a model which examines the relationship between e-servicescape dimensions, website quality dimensions, website stickiness, website loyalty and word-of-mouth (WOM). The role of WOM in influencing consumer behaviour is documented in literature. However, despite its growing importance, research on the antecedents of WOM in the e-retail context is sparse. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected by circulating the questionnaire using an online survey from the graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in a large university in the northeastern USA. Out of 660 questionnaires distributed, 509 were usable. Data were analysed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling. Findings – Results show that website stickiness and website loyalty are two different constructs which form the immediate antecedents of WOM. Results also show the indirect effects of e-servicescape and website quality dimensions on WOM. Practi.
Ocular toxicity by latex of Calotropis procera (Sodom apple)

We report the spectrum of ocular toxicity following accidental inoculation of latex of Calotropis procera (Sodom apple) in 29 eyes between January 2003 and December 2006. All patients presented with sudden painless dimness of vision with photophobia. Twenty-five (86%) patients had initial visual acuity of less than 20/60. All eyes had conjunctival congestion and mild to severe corneal edema with Descemet's folds. Three (10%) eyes had an epithelial defect, nine (31%) had iridocyclitis, and seven (24%) had associated secondary glaucoma. After treatment with topical corticosteroids, antiglaucoma agents, cycloplegics, hypertonic saline and tears supplements, 27 (93%) eyes recovered completely within 3–14 days. After three months, 17 (74%) out of 23 eyes showed a significant low endothelial cell count compared to the normal fellow eye (P < 0.001). The latex of Calotropis procera causes significant ocular morbidity which may be preventable by simple health education. The long-term effect on corneal endothelium has to be studied further.
Prognostic factors for influenza-associated hospitalization and death during an epidemic

To predict which patients with current high-risk disease in the community may benefit most from additional preventive or therapeutic measures for influenza, we determined prognostic factors for influenza-associated hospitalization and death in a general practice-based case-control study among this segment of the vaccine target population with high influenza vaccination rates. In 103 general practices followed during the 1996/7 influenza epidemic, cases were either hospitalized or died due to influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia, diabetes, heart failure or myocardial infarction. Age- and gender-matched controls were randomly sampled from the remaining cohort. Information was collected by review of patient records. In total, 119 cases and 196 matched controls were included. Of the cases, 34, 25 and 4 % were hospitalized for acute pulmonary and cardiac disease and diabetes, respectively, and 37 % died. Multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis revealed that presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, previous hospitalization, high GP visiting rate and polypharmacy were independent prognostic factors. Several non-modifiable determinants can be used to ensure targeting additional preventive or therapeutic measures at the most vulnerable segment of the vaccine target group.
The Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Phosphodiesterase‐5 Inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction

Differences in the clinical pharmacology of the 3 currently available oral phosphodiesterase‐5 (PDE5) inhibitors, sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil, are largely determined by their clinical pharmacokinetics as well as their PDE inhibitory activity profile. This review comparatively discusses the major characteristics of the pharmacokinetic profile of all 3 PDE5 inhibitors, including bioavailability and rate of absorption, Biopharmaceutical Classification System categorization, elimination mechanisms, and metabolic profile including active metabolites, as well as the drug‐drug interaction potential and modification of pharmacokinetic properties under selected physiologic and pathophysiologic conditions. The review is aimed at providing comparative clinical pharmacology data to allow for scientifically rational, evidence‐based prescribing and dosing decisions regarding the clinical use of these medications for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Operating on commission : How physician financial incentives affect surgery rates

This paper employs a nationally representative, household-based dataset in order to test how the compensation method of both specialists and primary care providers affects surgery rates. After controlling for adverse selection, I find that when specialists are paid through a fee-for-system scheme rather than on a capitation basis, surgery rates increase 78%. The impact of primary care physician compensation on surgery rates depends on whether or not referral restrictions are present.
Bourdieu, Feminism and Female Physical Culture: Gender Reflexivity and the Habitus-Field Complex

Feminist theorizing in the sociology of sport and physical culture has progressed through ongoing and intense dialogue with an array of critical positions and voices in the social sciences (e.g., Judith Butler, R.W. Connell, Michel Foucault). Yet, somewhat surprisingly, the work of French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu�arguably one of modern sociology�s �most important voices of social critique and theoretical innovation� (Krais, 2006, p. 120)�has gone largely unheard among critical sports scholars interested in gender (notable exceptions include Atencio, Beal & Wilson, 2009; Brown, 2006; Kay & Laberge, 2004; Laberge, 1995). In this paper I introduce recent feminist engagements with Bourdieu�s original work to a critical sports sociology readership via a case study of snowboarding culture and female snowboarders. I begin by briefly examining the efficacy of three of Bourdieu�s key concepts�capital, field and habitus�for explaining gender and embodiment in snowboarding culture. I then consider how the habitus-field complex can illustrate the �synchronous nature of constraint and freedom� (McNay, 2000, p. 61) for women in contemporary physical culture.
The relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction – a factor specific approach

The relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction has received considerable academic attention in the past few years. But the nature of the exact relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction (especially in the way the two constructs have been operationalized) is still shrouded with uncertainty. Many researchers have operationalized customer satisfaction by using a single item scale and many others have used multiple item scales. The present study adopts a different approach and views customer satisfaction as a multi dimensional construct just as service quality, but argues that customer satisfaction should be operationalized along the same factors (and the corresponding items) on which service quality is operationalized. Based on this approach, the link between service quality and customer satisfaction has been investigated. The results have indicated that the two constructs are indeed independent but are closely related, implying that an increase in one is likely to lead to an increase in another.
Comparison of peri‐implant and periodontal marginal soft tissues in health and disease

The integrity of the peri-implant soft-tissue seal is crucial for maintaining peri-implant tissue health. Whilst the transmucosal component of the restored implant shares some common features with teeth, namely the presence of a junctional epithelium and a connective tissue component, there are some important differences. A key difference is the nature of the relationship of the connective tissue with the implant surface, whereby there is 'adaptation' of collagen fibers in a parallel orientation in relation to the implant, but insertion of fiber attachment perpendicularly into cementum in the case of teeth. This, combined with reduced cellularity and vascularity in the peri-implant connective tissue, may make implants more susceptible to disease initiation and progression. Furthermore, the presence of a subgingival connection between the implant and the abutment/restoration poses some specific challenges, and maintaining the integrity of this connection is important in preserving peri-implant tissue health. Implant design features, such as the nature of the connection between the implant and the abutment, as well as the surface characteristics of the abutment and implants, may influence the maintenance of the integrity of soft tissue around implants. Iatrogenic factors, such as incorrect seating of the abutment and/or the restoration, and the presence of residual subgingival cement, will lead to loss of soft-tissue integrity and hence predispose to peri-implant disease.
Mannose in body fluids as an indicator of invasive candidiasis

Using gas-liquid chromatography, we measured five mannose in the serum of six nondiabetic patients with autopsy-proven invasive candidiasis. In all patients serum mannose concentrations were higher than mannose levels found in serum from normal adults and children or from patients with catheter-associated candidemia, mucosal candidiasis, and other mycoses. Spinal fluid from two patients with Candida meningitis showed increased free mannose as compared to seven non-inflammatory spinal fluid samples. However, free mannose in the serum of poorly controlled diabetics (blood glucose of greater than or equal to 300 mg/dl) did overlap concentrations in patients with invasive candidiasis. In vitro culture of Candida albicans demonstrated increasing concentrations of mannose associated with growth of the organism. We conclude that physical and chemical assay for mannose in body fluids may be a useful technique to assist in the diagnosis in invasive candidiasis.
Legal Systems, Bank Finance and Debt Maturity

This paper develops a theory of financial structure based on the degree of legal protection of creditors and on legal enforcement costs. It has implications for the structure of debt, the threat of financial crises, and the role of monitoring by banks. When legal protection of creditors is weak, monitored lending is required and this leads either to bank-oriented financial systems or family firms. The legal environment to discipline banks (e.g., bank regulation) is a key to the success of the financial system. When legal enforcement is costly or corrupt, financing must be short-term. The strength of legal protection and the costs of enforcement determine whether banks or firms issue the short-term debt.
Optical orthogonal codes with unequal auto- and cross-correlation constraints

An optical orthogonal code (OOC) is a collection of binary sequences with good auto- and cross-correlation properties; they were defined by Salehi and others as a means of obtaining code-division multiple access on optical networks. Up to now, all work on OOCs have assumed that the constraint placed on the autocorrelation and that placed on the cross-correlation are the same. We consider-codes for which the two constraints are not equal. Specifically we develop bounds on the size of such OOCs and demonstrate constriction techniques for building them. The results demonstrate that a significant increase in the code size is possible by letting the autocorrelation constraint exceed the cross-correlation constraint. These results suggest that for a given performance requirement the optimal OOC may be one with unequal constraints. This paper also views OOCs with unequal auto- and cross-correlation constraints as constant-weight unequal error protection (UEP) codes with two levels of protection. The bounds derived are interpreted from this viewpoint. >
Comparison of customer satisfaction with health examination programs provided by the Korea National Health Insurance and private healthcare organizations in Korea

Backgrouds : This study was performed to compare the satisfaction levels for health examination programs provided by between the Korea National Health Insurance Corporation (KNHIC) and private healthcare organizations in Korea. We investigated factors associated with the satisfaction level for the KNHIC health examination. Also, factors explaining for the additional receipt of private healthcare organization's examination were identified. Methods : A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted in June 2004 with 250 beneficiaries of the KNHIC industrial workers' program and 100 beneficiaries of the KNHIC selfemployed program. A total of 297 completed the questionnaire, including 213 (85.2%) and 84 (84.0%) for each insurance program. Ten questions measuring satisfaction levels for each examination program were rated on a scale ranging from 1 (strongly unsatisfied) to 5 (strongly satisfied). Results : Among the subjects receiving both examinations, the mean satisfaction level for the KNHIC examination (3.07) was significantly lower than that for the private healthcare organization's examination (3.50) (p,=0.38, p
Does size matter?-objectives and measures at UK trade exhibitions

This paper examines the evaluation of exhibition activity by firms at UK trade shows. Despite the widespread use of trade exhibitions as a promotional tool and the large sums of money committed to the activity by firms of all sizes, most firms do not have any meaningful means of evaluating the effectiveness of the activities. The research was conducted among firms of varying sizes who had attended either of two UK exhibitions. It was found that, while firms of differing sizes had much the same reasons for attending the exhibitions, the propensity to set objectives differed according to the size of firm and also the methods used to assess the outcomes of the exhibition varied in both the quantity and type according to the size of firm.
Differences Between Rural and Urban Schools, Student Characteristics, and Student Aspirations in Ohio

The major purpose of this research was to describe the relationships between school location (urban vs. rural) and students' occupational and educational aspirations. A secondary purpose was to explore the relationships betweenstudentbackgroundfactors andlocation ofschool. A sample ofurban andrural 12th-grade students andhigh schoolprincipals in Ohio was surveyed. Urban andrural schools differed, as expected, in size, cost per pupil, size of staff, and breadth of curricular and extra-curricular offerings. Urban and rural students differed on the backgroundcharacteristics of ethnicity, grade-point average, curriculum ofenrollment, SES, and educational level of parents. They also differed in aspirations as measured by plans for advanced education, occupational choice, and income expectations.
How Organizational Complaint Handling Drives Customer Loyalty: An Analysis of the Mechanistic and the Organic Approach

This article addresses how an organization's complaint management affects customer justice evaluations and, in turn, customer satisfaction and loyalty. In delineating an organization's complaint management, the authors draw a distinction between two fundamental approaches, the mechanistic approach (based on establishing guidelines) and the organic approach (based on creating a favorable internal environment). The empirical analysis is based on a dyadic data set that contains managerial assessments of companies’ complaint management and complaining customers’ assessments with respect to perceived justice, satisfaction, and loyalty. Findings indicate that though both the mechanistic and the organic approach significantly influence complaining customers’ assessments, the mechanistic approach has a stronger total impact. Moreover, the study provides evidence of a primarily complementary relationship between the two approaches. Another key facet of the study is related to the moderating influences of the type of business (business-to-business versus business-to-consumer) and type of industry (service versus manufacturing). The results show that the beneficial effects of the mechanistic approach are stronger in business-to-consumer settings than in business-to-business ones and for service firms than for manufacturing firms.
Motivated Reasoning, Political Sophistication, and Associations between President Obama and Islam

Abstract Recent polls reveal that between 20% and 25% of Americans erroneously indicate that President Obama is a Muslim. In this article, we compare individuals' explicit responses on a survey about religion and politics with reaction time data from an Implicit Association Test (IAT) to investigate whether individuals truly associate Obama with Islam or are motivated reasoners who simply express negativity about the president when given the opportunity. Our results suggest that predispositions such as ideology, partisanship, and race affect how citizens feel about Obama, which in turn motivates them to accept misinformation about the president. We also find that these implicit associations increase the probability of stating that Obama is likely a Muslim. Interestingly, political sophistication does not appear to inoculate citizens from exposure to misinformation, as they exhibit the same IAT effect as less knowledgeable individuals.
How consumer heterogeneity muddles the international advertising debate

Standardisation versus localisation is an enduring topic in international advertising. The generalisability of research on the topic is another issue. We address the second issue and in the process shed light on the first. Multifacet analysis on an international advertising data set indicated that individuals within countries accounted for much more variance than countries could account for. This portends that researchers should generalise with caution. It further suggests that some form of standardisation may be appropriate more often than is currently considered. Both between and within-country heterogeneity should influence international advertising strategies.
An analysis of the rate of customer's adoption of Sinai Bank's electronic services in Sistan and Baluchestan Province

During the 20th century, dramatic changes in telecommunications and computing have emerged as a result of major changes in banks and we have observed Electronic banking systems made ​​it possible for the user to do all their bank affairs through landline, mobile phone (WAP), automated teller machines (ATM) or Internet quickly and easily. In order to be able to attract customers to e-banking, we must ensure them about it. Regarding the influence of multiple variables on the adoption of e-banking, it is necessary to examine their influence. The main objective of this study is to analyze the level of customers' adoption of electronic services of Sinai bank. Statistical population of this research were the costumers (those having credit cards) of Sinai bank. Research method is of the correlation type, which is analyzed by using questionnaires, statistical analysis of hypotheses and the correlation between variables under study. For data collection, the questionnaire used in similar studies was used after making necessary amendments to them. The alpha calculated for all variables in this study was 79%, which indicates the high reliability and validity of the questionnaire used. Among descriptive variables, using internet has the highest positive and meaningful correlation with the intention of using e-banking services in future and gender has the lowest positive and meaningful correlation with the intention of using e-banking services in future. Variables of relatives' influence, accessibility, reliability of e-banking services, compatibility, influence of family and colleagues and profitability, friends, social status, and readiness of e-banking services had positive and meaningful correlation with the adoption of e-banking services respectively. Also, in this research it was concluded that E-services system of Sinai Bank increased the level of customers' adoption. Lack of accessible points and unfamiliarity with using e-banking services influences the level of customer adoption negatively. Results of data analysis show that the main variable in justifying the purpose of using it are readiness and increasing accessible points; thus, banks are recommended to increase customers' access to e-banking services by increasing POS and ATMs. With regard to research results, banks and financial institutes should pay attention to the fact that if costumers have positive attitude to e-banking, they will use e-banking services. Thus, cultural infrastructure and making people familiar with the benefits of technology, training and facilitating the use of e-banking tools for everyone, further increase of system security and improving Internet connection quality can be effective in synchronizing country's banking system with modern global banking and growing use of it. Normal 0 false false false RU X-NONE X-NONE
Improved Orbital and Physical Parameters for the Pluto-Charon System

Analysis of the observations of several Pluto-Charon occultation and transit events in 1985 and 1986 has provided a more detailed knowledge of the system. The sum of the radii of Pluto and Charon is 1786 � 19 kilometers, but the individual radii are somewhat more poorly determined; Pluto is 1145 � 46 kilometers in radius and Charon is 642 � 34 kilometers in radius. The mean density of the system is 1.84 � 0.19 grams per cubic centimeter, implying that more than half of the mass is due to rock. Charon appears to have hemispheres of two different colors, the Plutofacing side being neutral in color and the opposite hemisphere being a reddish color similar to Pluto.
Glow-discharge sheath electric fields: Negative-ion, power, and frequency effects.

Using Stark-mixed laser-induced fluorescence, space-time--resolved maps of sheath electric fields in discharges through ${\mathrm{BCl}}_{3}$ and Ar are measured as a function of concentration, power density (0.14--0.41 W ${\mathrm{cm}}^{\mathrm{\ensuremath{-}}3}$), and frequency (dc to 10 MHz). Sheath oscillations are observed throughout this frequency range and are discussed qualitatively in terms of characteristic times for ion and electron transport. Double layers are observed in low-frequency discharges containing more than 5% ${\mathrm{BCl}}_{3}$ and are attributed to a buildup in negative-ion concentration; it is argued that different ratios of negative-ion to electron density in the plasma and sheath are responsible for double-layer formation at the plasma-sheath boundary. These maps should prove useful as input for particle transport simulations in plasma-processing and light-source applications. They also provide stringent tests for self-consistent sheath theories.
The Reaction of Investors to Marketing and Financial Announcements in the Telecommunication Sector

This article investigates the reaction of investors in the Bahrain Bourse toward two types of signals from the telecommunication sector: Marketing and financial announcements made by corporate management. Using an event study, six events that were announced over the period of 2011-2014 by Batelco, the only listed telecommunication company in the Bahrain Bourse, have been thoroughly analyzed. Results highlight that, regardless of the type of signal, investors exhibited significant reactions to all the announcements. Investors reacted positively to the announcement of additions to investments, Batelco winning the award for best investor relations and slashing the broadband rates and negatively to change of management. Investors generated positive cumulative abnormal returns (CARs) on the event days as well as on the 21 st days of four of these announced events, and generated negative abnormal returns in reaction to two of these events. This could be indicative that the Bahrain Bourse is inefficient in the semi-strong form in the telecommunication sector.