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The prevalence and comorbidity of social anxiety disorder among United States Latinos: a retrospective analysis of data from 2 national surveys.

OBJECTIVE Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is increasingly being recognized as a prevalent, unremitting, and highly comorbid disorder, yet studies focusing on this disorder among US Latinos and immigrant populations are not available. This article evaluates ethnic differences in the prevalence and comorbidity of SAD as well as the clinical and demographic characteristics associated with SAD. Cultural and contextual factors associated with risk of SAD are also examined within the Latino population more specifically. METHOD Data are analyzed from the National Latino and Asian American Study and the National Comorbidity Survey-Replication. Both studies utilized the World Health Organization-Composite International Diagnostic Interview, which estimates the prevalence of lifetime and 12-month psychiatric disorders according to DSM-IV criteria. RESULTS Latinos reported a lower lifetime and 12-month SAD prevalence and a later age at onset than US-born non-Latino whites. On the other hand, Latinos diagnosed with 12-month SAD reported higher impairment across home, work, and relationship domains than their non-Latino white counterparts. Relative to non-Latino whites, Latinos who entered the United States after the age of 21 years were less likely to have lifetime SAD comorbidity with drug abuse and dependence and more likely to report lifetime SAD comorbidity with agoraphobia. CONCLUSIONS The pattern of risk and associated characteristics of SAD varies for Latinos as compared to non-Latino whites. This is reflected by differences between these 2 groups across SAD prevalence, onset, impairment, and comorbidity. The particularly high comorbidity found with agoraphobia among Latinos who arrive in the United States as adults suggests that cultural factors and timing of immigration play a role in the manifestation and course of anxiety disorders. Interventions designed to decrease the levels of impairment associated with SAD are needed as well as efforts to target Latinos suffering from this disorder, specifically.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: A STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE IN THE WORLD OF E-BUSINESS

Businesses are in a constant race to increase profits, keep the current customers and gain or poach new ones, competing for customers on a globalised market like never before. One of the many sets of tools aimed at aiding the interaction between supplier and customer are the Customer Relationship Management methodologies. CRM is aimed at building strong long term relationships that keep customers coming back repeatedly. It aims to help organizations build individual customer relationships in such a way that both the firm and the customer get the most out of the exchange, providing both parties with long term benefits. The purpose of this thesis is to provide a better understanding of the usages of CRM in B2B firms. To reach this understanding the thesis starts with three research questions based on this purpose on which theory is collected. The three areas of concern are: objectives, strategy and measurement of CRM. Using the collected theory about these questions a frame of reference is chosen and used to collect information from two large firms operating from Sweden, Haldex and Nefab. These companies were studied through case analysis and compared to each other and to theory. The data collected from them was primarily attained through structured interviews. The findings indicate that much of the explored theory regarding CRM is true for the B2B sector. There are however a few areas in which the firms diverge from theory, specifically those relating to the usages of estimated values such as loyalty and satisfaction in customer evaluations. It was also found that there is a lack of research in the areas of evaluation of CRM. Furthermore the findings indicates that CRM in B2B focuses on the organizational aspects of CRM, and a strong goal for businesses is to unlock the information the employees have and store it in a place the business can own. Table of
The topological asymptotic expansion for the Quasi-Stokes problem

In this paper, we propose a topological sensitivity analysis for the Quasi-Stokes equations. It consists in an asymptotic expansion of a cost function with respect to the creation of a small hole in the domain. The leading term of this expansion is related to the principal part of the operator. The theoretical part of this work is discussed in both two and three dimensional cases. In the numerical part, we use this approach to optimize the locations of a fixed number of air injectors in an eutrophized lake.
A Quantitative Study on the Trachea of the Dog

This study was carried out to record the detailed morphometric structure of the trachea in dogs using 15 female and four male healthy adult mongrel dogs. The diameter and thickness of each tracheal ring were measured, the number of tracheal rings varying from 36 to 45. All data were subjected to statistical analysis which was carried out on individual sections of the trachea, i.e. the cranial cervical, middle cervical, thoracic inlet and the intrathoracic tracheal regions, which consisted of 12, 12, nine and 12 tracheal rings, respectively. Fusion of the tracheal rings was especially obvious in the cranial cervical and thoracic inlet regions as a result of neck movements. The diameter and thickness of the tracheal rings are smallest at the thoracic inlet level because the direction of the trachea changes at this point where the thoracic inlet is relatively small and surrounded by bone. The ratios of inner transverse to inner vertical and outer transverse to outer vertical diameters were almost the same, between 1.14 and 1.25 in all regions, which indicated that the trachea is near‐circular in shape in the dog. At the thoracic inlet level cross‐sectional lumen areas are 7 and 6% smaller than those in the middle cervical and intrathoracic regions, respectively. The thinnest cartilage was seen at the thoracic inlet level where there is a risk of tracheal collapse.
Nonparametric Bayesian Methods for Benchmark Dose Estimation

The article proposes and investigates the performance of two Bayesian nonparametric estimation procedures in the context of benchmark dose estimation in toxicological animal experiments. The methodology is illustrated using several existing animal dose‐response data sets and is compared with traditional parametric methods available in standard benchmark dose estimation software (BMDS), as well as with a published model‐averaging approach and a frequentist nonparametric approach. These comparisons together with simulation studies suggest that the nonparametric methods provide a lot of flexibility in terms of model fit and can be a very useful tool in benchmark dose estimation studies, especially when standard parametric models fail to fit to the data adequately.
Fungal photobiology: a synopsis

Fungi respond and adapt to many environmental signals including light. The photobiology of fungi has been extensively investigated, but in recent years the identification of the first fungal photoreceptor, WC-1 in the ascomycete Neurospora crassa, and the discovery that similar photoreceptors are required for photoreception in other ascomycete, basidiomycete and zygomycete fungi has allowed the molecular characterization of light reception and the early steps of signal transduction in a number of model fungi. This contribution is based on presentations made at the Special Interest Group Meeting on “Fungal Photobiology” held during IMC9. The contributions summarize the current status of fungal photobiology in Aspergillus nidulans, Neurospora crassa, Mucor circinelloides, and Coprinopsis cinerea.
Analytical concepts for GPRS network dimensioning

This paper deals with analytical concepts for the dimensioning of packet switching mobile radio networks. A realistic characterization of source traffic with means of marked Markovian arrival processes (MMAP) serves as an input process for a queuing model. The analysis of this model permits us to derive the quantities of interest and allows us to determine the achievable quality of service, which is quantified in terms of utilization and packet delays. The applicability of the approach is demonstrated by embedding our analysis into the framework of GSM/GPRS.
Financial intermediaries – Anti-money laundering allies in cash-based societies?

Financial intermediaries – Anti-money laundering allies in cash-based societies? U4 is a web-based resource centre for development practitioners who wish to effectively address corruption challenges in their work. U4 is operated by the Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) – an independent centre for research on international development and policy – and is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation/ BTC (Belgium), Danida (Denmark), DFID (UK), GIZ (Germany), Norad (Norway), Sida (Sweden) and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. All views expressed in this Issue are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the U4 Partner Agencies or CMI/ U4.
Extended two-dimensional DTM and its application on nonlinear PDEs with proportional delay

In this work, we successfully extended two-dimensional differential transform method and their reduced form, by presenting and proving some theorems, to obtain the solution of partial differential equations (PDEs) with proportional delay in t and shrinking in x. Theorems are presented in the most general form to cover a wide range of PDEs, being linear or nonlinear and constant or variable coefficient. In order to show the power and robustness of the present methods and to illustrate the pertinent features of related theorems, some examples are presented.
Haematological Parameters in Pregnant Women Attended Antenatal Care at Sabratha Teaching Hospital in Northwest, Libya

The aim of this study was to evaluate the values of hematological parameters at different trimesters of pregnancy in pregnant women who attended antenatal care at Sabratha Teaching Hospital, Northwest Libya. This cross-sectional survey included consecutive pregnant women who attended the obstetrical department in Sabratha Teaching Hospital for prenatal booking. This study was carried out over period of 6 month from April 2016 to September 2016. The study involved 120 pregnant women as the study group and 40 non-pregnant women as control. The study pregnant women were between the ages of 18 to 45 years. 5 ml of venous blood samples were taken from each pregnant woman in K 3 -EDTA tubes for the haematological examinations. The analysis of haematological indices was done using automated hematological analyzer. The obtained results showed that the mean age of pregnant women was 30 years ± 5.8 SD, 48.4% of pregnant women were between 21-30 years old, 40.8% were at age between 31-40 years. The most prevalent blood group in pregnant women was group O, 47.5%; followed by blood group A, 28.3%; blood group B, 17.5% and blood group AB, 6.7%. 15.8% of the pregnant women were observed to lack Rh antigen in their blood. Highly significance decrease in Hb, Hct, MCH, MCHC, lymphocytes%, RBCs and blood platelets count and significant decrease in MCV as compared with non pregnant women. On the other hand, highly significance increased in WBCs count, and neutrophils % of pregnant women compared with non pregnant women. A progressive decline in Hb concentration and haematocrite values from the first to third trimester was observed. The mean corpuscular volume was significantly decreased in the second trimester. The values of MCH showed highly significant decrease in the second and third trimester, and MCHC decreased significantly in the first trimester. WBC count and neutrophils % showed highly significant increase from the first to the third trimester. Lymphocytes % were highly significant decreased from the first to the third trimester. Mixed percentage of leukocytes (eosinophil, basophil and monocytes) decreased significantly in the third trimester. Platelets count exhibited a highly significant decrease in the second and third trimesters, and a significantly decrease in the first trimester. It can be concluded that a significant changes in the haematological parameters at different trimesters of pregnancy in pregnant women. So it is essential to monitor and manage these parameters during pregnancy.
Craniofacial, Craniocervical, and Pharyngeal Morphology in Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze craniofacial, craniocervical, and pharyngeal morphology in surgically treated bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) men, untreated men with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and a reference group of men. Subjects and methods: Lateral cephalograms were obtained of 27 male BCLP patients (mean age 29.0 ± 8.3 years), 27 untreated male OSA patients (mean age 38.6 ± 5.3 years), and 27 male controls serving as a reference group (mean age 30.8 ± 9.2 years). Tracings were made, and 26 variables representing craniofacial, craniocervical, and pharyngeal dimensions were obtained using Viewbox 3.1. 1.6. software. The groups were compared using a one-way analysis of variance. Results: Craniofacial, craniocervical, and pharyngeal morphology of BCLP and OSA patients was similar except for a significantly more retrusive maxilla in the BCLP group. Compared to the reference group, the BCLP and OSA groups had significantly larger craniocervical angulations, smaller depth of the oropharynx at the tip of the velum, and a more inferiorly positioned hyoid bone. Significantly larger vertical dimensions were found in the BCLP group compared to the reference group. Conclusions: Craniofacial, craniocervical, and pharyngeal morphology of BCLP and OSA patients demonstrate substantial similarities except for a significantly more retrusive maxilla in the BCLP group. It is suggested that airway obstruction and postural adaptation to the obstruction may possibly be related to the aberrant craniofacial, craniocervical, and pharyngeal morphology in OSA and in BCLP patients.
The Issuer-Pays Rating Model and Ratings Inflation: Evidence from Corporate Credit Ratings

This paper provides evidence that the conflict of interest caused by the issuer-pays rating model leads to inflated corporate credit ratings. Comparing the ratings issued by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) which follows this business model to those issued by the Egan-Jones Rating Company (EJR) which adopts the investor-pays model, we demonstrate that the difference between the two is more pronounced when S&P's conflict of interest is particularly severe: firms with more short-term debt, a newly appointed CEO or CFO, and a lower percentage of past bond issues rated by S&P are significantly more likely to receive a rating from S&P that exceeds their rating from EJR. However, we find no evidence that these variables are related to corporate bond yield spreads, which suggests that investors may be unaware of S&P's incentive to issue inflated credit ratings.
Pengaruh penerapan akuntansi sektor publik dan pengawasan terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan dan implikasinya terhadap akuntabilitas kinerja instansi pemerintah

This study analyzes the effect of implementation of public sector financial accounting and application of control on the quality of government financial reporting and performance accountability of government agencies, conducted by the census of 88 government agencies in the Government District and Municipal Government in Yogyakarta Special Region. Methods of data analysis using path analysis. The results showed 1) Implementation of public sector financial accounting and application of supervision affect the quality of financial statements 2) Implementation of public sector financial accounting and control over the quality of financial statement on government performance accountability
A novel hybrid isolated generating system based on PV fed inverter-assisted wind-driven induction Generators

Isolated renewable energy systems based on hybrid wind-solar sources are considered as feasible and reliable options instead of wind-diesel systems. An isolated hybrid scheme employing a simple three-phase square-wave inverter to integrate a photovoltaic array with a wind-driven induction generator has been proposed for the first time. A dynamic mathematical model of the hybrid scheme with variables expressed in d-q synchronous reference frame has been developed. The model is implemented in the power system blockset platform and a comparison has been made between transients simulated and transients obtained in an experimental prototype. Close agreement between experimental and the simulated waveforms has been observed, which validates the model.
The Real Effects of Banking Crises: Finance or Asset Allocation Effects? Some International Evidence

This paper analyzes whether the declining rate of economic growth that follows an episode of banking crisis is motivated by a reduction in the amount of credit available (finance effect) or by a worsening in the allocation of investable resources (asset allocation effect). We use a sample of more than 2,500 industrial firms from 18 developed and developing countries that were involved in 19 systemic banking crises over the 1989-2007 period. The results show that banking crises negatively affect firms� intangible investments, and this intensifies the economic downturn. The negative growth effect is stronger in countries with highly developed financial systems and institutions. Quantitatively, the negative impact of the asset allocation effect during banking crises is larger than the finance effect.
The “what” and “how” of marketing performance management

The paper is aimed at offering a synthesized, but comprehensive review of the relevant marketing performance management literature. While many contributions to measuring and improving marketing performance have been advanced, little previous research has focused on offering a complete overview of marketing performance management domains. Our paper attempts to do so, by first exploring the most popular concepts in marketing performance: marketing metrics, KPIs, dashboards, scorecards and marketing performance management systems. Then, based on the marketing productivity model proposed by Rust et al. (2004a), marketing performance domains are identified and analyzed, providing a complete approach to measuring and managing marketing performance, from marketing strategy to impact on financial results. To our best knowledge, this may be the first study in marketing literature from Romania, addressing marketing performance management from a holistic perspective.
Effect of rates of freezing, thawing and level of glycerol on the survival of bovine spermatozoa in straws.

Extended semen from six Hereford bulls was placed in . 25-ml Continental straws and frozen in the vertical position. Treatments were arranged factorially with glycerol levels of 5, 7, 9 or 11%; semen cooled from 5 to 1 3 0 C in 3.5 (fast), 20 (moderate) or 40 min (slow); and thawed in water at 5 C for 3 min, 35 C for 12 sec, 55 C for 8 sec, 75 C for 7 sec or 90 C for 5 seconds. Fast freezing resulted in greater postthaw motil i ty than moderate (P < .05) or slow rates (P < .01), regardless of thawing method. Glycerol levels of 7 to 11% provided opt imal survival when averaged over rates of freezing and thawing (P < .05). Post-thaw moti l i ty improved as the temperature of the thawing bath was increased from 5 to 55 C (P < .01). Further increases in thawing bath temperature to 90 C did not enhance survival. The post-thaw motil i ty of spermatozoa frozen rapidly in straws and thawed at 55 to 90 C exceeded that for ampules from split-ejaculates frozen in 1.0-ml ampules (P < .01). Semen from one Angus, two Hereford and three Charolais bulls was frozen in a second study at the fast, moderate and slow rates in straws maintained in the horizontal or vertical position. The final extended semen contained 5, 7, 9 or 11% glycerol; and all semen was thawed in 75 C water for 7 seconds. Fast freezing resulted in post-thaw moti l i ty equal to
Combination therapy for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Multiple medical therapies have been developed for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) over the last decade and a half. Unfortunately, none of these medications is curative and the majority of patients develop disease progression despite treatment. Presently available medications target one of three known pathways that have been implicated in disease pathogenesis. The multiplicity of pulmonary vascular abnormalities identified in PAH provides the rationale for a therapeutic strategy that targets more than one mechanism at a time. Although a handful of studies have demonstrated clinical improvement in PAH patients who have a second medication added to stable background therapy in a randomized, placebo-controlled fashion, it is unclear whether the derived benefit is due to the combination of two therapies or merely the response to the new agent. This review discusses the rationale for combination therapy, critically reviews the findings of presently completed combination studies and outlines the need for new studies that are better designed to determine whether combination therapy is more efficacious than single agent therapies for the treatment of PAH.
A new species of Filobasidiella, the sexual state of Cryptococcus neoformans B and C serotypes.

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Basic fibroblast growth factor reduces scar formation in acute incisional wounds

In order to identify a means to reduce scar formation of the skin after incision, this study examined the effect of local administration of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in humans. bFGF was administered to a sutured wound immediately after an operation. The drug was injected once into the dermis of the margins of wounds using a 27G needle or rinsing after performing dermostitches. The lengths of the treated wounds varied from 1 to 32 cm, and the subjects were 2–86 years old. Sutured wounds after excision of skin tumors from the face, trunk, and limbs and sutured wounds such as those at the donor sites of full‐thickness skin grafts were treated with low‐dose bFGF injections (0.1 μg/cm wound; Group 2), high‐dose bFGF injections (1 μg/cm wound; Group 3), and rinsed with high‐dose bFGF (1 μg/cm wound; Group 4). No patient treated with bFGF had hypertrophic scars, while some patients had hypertrophic or very wide scars in the control group (Group 1), and the ratios of minimum scarring of Group 2 ( p<0.001), Group 3 ( p<0.0001), and Group 4 ( p<0.0001) were statistically significantly higher than those of Group 1. Postoperative administration of bFGF inhibited hypertrophic scarring and widening of remaining scars without any serious side effects.