Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Supporting nursing students with dyslexia in clinical practice.

AIMS To determine whether pre-registration nursing students with dyslexia experience specific problems in developing clinical competence, identify what strategies they use and how they may be supported in clinical practice. METHOD Qualitative case study methodology was used. Stage 1 involved semi-structured interviews with seven students, three support and eight teaching staff, postal questionnaires from nine mentors, in addition to a review of policy documentation. Stage 2 involved a two-year study of four students on their branch programme and included semi-structured interviews with seven mentors. FINDINGS The students' difficulties in clinical practice fell into three categories: dealing with information; performing the role; and administering drugs. Specific supporting measures included: informal and formal support networks; portable information technology equipment; and personal strategies, for example, rehearsing difficult tasks such as the handover report. The students' relationships with their mentors and the type of environment they were working in were key to the successful development of clinical competence. CONCLUSION Nursing students who have dyslexia have specific learning difficulties in practice. Their response to these difficulties is individual and support needs to be tailored to meet their specific needs.
The potential for innovativeness: a tale of the Swiss watch industry

This conceptual paper investigates the way in which some Swiss watch firms respond to innovativeness, their capacity to innovate, and their engagement in the innovation process. A purposeful (judgmental) stratified sampling method was employed, where in-depth interviews with thirteen marketing managers and owners, was carried out over a three-month period. Meaning units (MUs) were abstracted, to compare and discuss with the interviewees until a basic agreement of terms could be made. By providing tangible evidence of qualitative statements, this research suggests that if decision makers wish to influence business performance, they need to be aware of this comprehensive insight into the potential for innovativeness.
Sexual Behavior of a Sample of Females with Epilepsy

SUMMARY: A sample of 700 female epileptic outpatients was examined between 1985 and 1987. The incidence of psychosexual disorders was 18%. Epileptic females with psychosexual disorders were compared with epileptic females without sexual disorders and with normal female controls on selected clinical and EEG parameters. Epileptic females with sexual disorders showed: lower marriage rates, a longer duration of illness, sexually colored prodromata, predominance of partial complex seizures (83%) and a higher incidence of menstrual abnormalities. Hyposexuality and exhibitionism were the psychosexual disorders most frequently noted. Temporal lobe EEG abnormalities were significantly higher.
The Intra-Industry Effects of REIT Dividend Announcements

Abstract This study investigates the intra-industry effects of cash dividend announcements for U.S. real estate investment trusts (REITs). That is, based on the market model framework, this study examines whether a change in an announcing REIT’s dividends has information externality on its peers/rivals. Our results suggest that REIT dividend announcements have contagion effects. In addition, consistent with the existing literature, these contagion effects are found to be asymmetric and more prevalent for dividend-decreasing events.
Large SET Duration Broadening in a Fully-Depleted SOI Technology—Mitigation With Body Contacts

Significant floating body effects were measured in 0.2 μm fully-depleted SOI resulting in large amounts of single event transient (SET) broadening, i.e., SET duration stretching. The transient response of single transistors and the propagation of single-event transients (SET) in chains of logic gate (inverters and NOR gates) were investigated by using either heavy ion irradiation or focused laser pulses. Single transistors displayed a particularly slow recovery after an ion strike (> 100 ns). In logic chains, large amounts of SET duration broadening, up to 30 ps/gate, were measured when the unattenuated rail-to-rail SET propagates to the output of the chain. These floating body effects occur mainly at low frequency. They are induced by the accumulation of majority carriers in the body region which contribute to reduce the threshold voltage of OFF-state transistors. This is a slow phenomenon which takes up to several tenths of a second to build-up. It is demonstrated that floating body effects are reduced when designed with body contacts or when the chain operates at high frequency.
Synergistic activity of ceftriaxone combined with netilmicin administered once daily for treatment of experimental streptococcal endocarditis

We have conducted experiments to determine if one daily injection of netilmicin (NET) would be synergistic with the broad-spectrum cephalosporin ceftriaxone (CRO) in the treatment of experimentally induced endocarditis. Rats with catheter-induced aortic vegetations were infected intravenously with 3 x 10(7) CFU of a beta-lactam-sensitive strain of Streptococcus sanguis or a beta-lactam-resistant strain of Streptococcus mitis. Treatment with the antibiotics alone (CRO, 10 mg/kg of body weight every 8 h; NET, 18 mg/kg every 24 h) or in combinations which had proved synergistic in in vitro time-kill curves was commenced 48 h postinfection and continued for 72 h. The results show that the combination was markedly effective against S. sanguis and moderately effective against S. mitis, while, with the protocol used here, the agents alone were not. The results suggest that CRO-NET should be an effective combination for treating streptococcal endocarditis in humans and may permit a shorter duration of treatment and once-a-day dosing to be used.
Statistical analysis and design in marketing journal articles

The use of statistical analysis in 922 articles from the 1980 through 1985 issues of the Journal of The Academy of Marketing Science (JAMS), the Journal of Marketing (JM), the Journal of Marketing Research (JMR), and the Journal of Consumer Research (JCR) was analyzed. A reader with no statistical background can understand 31, 56, 9, and 21 percent of the articles respectively in these four journals. Knowledge of regression and analysis of variance is important in comprehending many of the articles. Thirty-eight percent of the JAMS articles and 25, 57 and 56 percent, respectively, of the other three journals make use of these statistical techniques. Knowledge of any other single statistical method, except for factor analysis used in the JMR, provides only a marginal increase in the understanding of the literature. JAMS, JMR and JCR report extensive use of experimental designs, while the JM focuses on archival and survey types of designs. The tabulations in this paper should prove useful to marketing practitioners planning self-development and to faculty who teach undergraduates, graduates, and professional development courses. Several suggestions for increasing the accessibility of journal articles are proposed.
An Empirical Study of the Efficacy of Marketing Communication Mix Elements in Selected Insurance Companies in Nigeria

The objective of this research is to draw attention to the importance of certain elements of marketing communication in premium income generation and the volume of insurance businesses in Nigeria’s insurance industry. Specifically, the study sought to describe the ranked importance of the following six marketing communication mix elements in the two phases of the research interest viz: advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, publicity and public relations, sponsorship and direct marketing. 20 insurance companies out of the industry capacity of 49 were randomly selected from Lagos, Ibadan, Port-Harcourt and Abuja. Data were collected through the use of primary instruments comprising telephone survey method and well structured questionnaire delivered (electronically and hand-to-hand) to the employees of these companies. Findings from the study suggest that advertising, personal selling, and public relations are taking high priority in the minds of marketers of insurance services in Nigeria. While direct marketing is considered appreciable in services delivery improvement of insurance organizations, sponsorship and sales promotions were of low acceptance and unaccepted respectively. The study recommends that effective use of the various elements of marketing communication will help provide information, create more awareness, change attitude and perception, build industry’s image and enhance brand loyalty.
Mutational Screening of FGFR1, CER1, and CDON in a Large Cohort of Trigonocephalic Patients

Objective Screen the known craniosynostotic related gene, FGFR1 (exon 7), and two new identified potential candidates, CER1 and CDON, in patients with syndromic and nonsyndromic metopic craniosynostosis to determine if they might be causative genes. Design Using single-strand conformational polymorphisms (SSCPs), denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography, and/or direct sequencing, we analyzed a total of 81 patients for FGFR1 (exon 7), 70 for CER1, and 44 for CDON. Patients Patients were ascertained in the Centro de Estudos do Genoma Humano in São Paulo, Brazil (n = 39), the Craniofacial Unit, Oxford, U.K. (n = 23), and the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland (n = 31). Clinical inclusion criteria included a triangular head and/or forehead, with or without a metopic ridge, and a radiographic documentation of metopic synostosis. Both syndromic and nonsyndromic patients were studied. Results No sequence alterations were found for FGFR1 (exon 7). Different patterns of SSCP migration for CER1 compatible with the segregation of single nucleotide polymorphisms reported in the region were identified. Seventeen sequence alterations were detected in the coding region of CDON, seven of which are new, but segregation analysis in parents and homology studies did not indicate a pathological role. Conclusions: FGFR1 (exon 7), CER1, and CDON are not related to trigonocephaly in our sample and should not be considered as causative genes for metopic synostosis. Screening of FGFR1 (exon 7) for diagnostic purposes should not be performed in trigonocephalic patients.
Yersinia enterocolitica infection in children

Background. Yersinia enterocolitica can cause illness ranging from self-limited enteritis to life-threatening systemic infection. The present study was undertaken to review the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, complications and outcome of Y. enterocolitica enteritis in children seen at a large children’s hospital. Methods. The project consisted of a retrospective chart review of medical and microbiologic records of all children with stool cultures positive for Y. enterocolitica during a 7-year period. Results. The review included 142 patients with Y. enterocolitica enteritis. Patients’ ages ranged from 18 days to 12 years, and the majority (85%) were younger than 1 year. Most patients presented during November, December and January. History of exposure to chitterlings (raw pork intestines) at home was elicited in 25 of 30 cases. Y. enterocolitica accounted for 12.6% (142 of 1120) of all bacterial intestinal pathogens isolated during the study period. Blood cultures were positive in 7(9%) of 78 patients; 6 were younger than 1 year and one 12-year-old had sickle cell disease. Of 132 isolates tested all were susceptible to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, tobramycin and gentamicin; the majority were susceptible to cefotaxime (99%), ceftazidime (89%) and cefuroxime (88%). All bacteremic patients responded to cefotaxime treatment. Follow-up evaluation of 40 ambulatory patients revealed no difference in clinical improvement between those treated with oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (17 of 23) and those who were not treated (8 of 17) (P = 0.1). Conclusion. Y. enterocolitica is an important cause of enteritis in our young patient population during the winter holidays. Exposure of infants to chitterlings appears to be a risk factor. Infants younger than 3 months are at increased risk for bacteremia. Cefotaxime is effective in the treatment of Y. enterocolitica bacteremia; however, the role of oral antibiotics in the management of enteritis needs further evaluation.
Spin dynamics in a compound semiconductor spintronic structure with a Schottky barrier

We demonstrate theoretically that spin dynamics of electrons injected into a GaAs semiconductor structure through a Schottky barrier possesses strong non-equilibrium features. The electrons injected are redistributed quickly among several valleys. Spin relaxation driven by the spin–orbital coupling in the semiconductor is very rapid. At T = 4.2 K, injected spin polarization decays at a distance of the order of 50–100 nm from the interface. This spin penetration depth reduces approximately by half at room temperature. The spin scattering length is different for different valleys.
Determining Factors of Internet Financial Reporting in Indonesia

Internet Financial Reporting (IFR) is voluntary in nature. With no specific regulations for IFR, there is a disparity of IFR practices among companies. Some companies disclose only partial financial statements using a low level of technology, while others disclose full sets of financial reports using sophisticated web technologies. The purpose of this study is to measure the quality of Internet Financial Reporting of public firms on the Jakarta Stock Exchange. An index was developed to measure overall internet reporting. In addition, financial variables that affect Internet Financial Reporting (IFR) among Indonesia Stock Exchange companies are identified. The findings show that the nature of IFR disclosure varies considerably across the sample firms. Firm size and return on equity are identified as determining factors of internet financial reporting in Indonesia.
Built to Last but Falling Apart: Cohesion, Friction, and Withdrawal from Interfirm Alliances

Although models of alliance network dynamics have focused primarily on alliance formation, this study advances research by investigating member withdrawal from alliances. We develop a model of cohesion and friction at the relationship, network, and market levels and propose cross-level cohesion and time-varying effects on member withdrawal, giving predictions that are distinct from those of alliance formation studies. Our analysis of alliances in the global liner shipping industry showed greater withdrawal rates as a result of market competition and time-dependent effects of prior direct and third-party ties, suggesting that member withdrawal has both social and task-related causes.
Green Marketing: Multiplier for Appropriate Technology Transfer?

The effectiveness of "reward and reinforcement" strategy used in marketing activity is compared to a strategy of "mutual coercion mutually agreed upon" as a means for accelerating acceptance of environmentally appropriate production and consumption technologies. The risk and reward consequences of green marketing tactics are traced to identify their implications in pursuing globally sustainable development. Together, reward and reinforcement strategies and coercive regulatory activities are more promising for attaining sustainable development than either one alone.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes of Patients With Apraxia After Stroke

Abstract Background: Stroke-induced paresis commands much attention during rehabilitation; other stroke-related consequences receive less consideration. Apraxia is a stroke disorder that may have important implications for rehabilitation and recovery. Objective: To investigate association of apraxia with stroke rehabilitation outcomes during inpatient rehabilitation. Methods: This cohort study compared patients with and without apraxia after a first left hemispheric stroke. All study patients received standard of care. Clinical measures were the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and the upper extremity section of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) administered upon admission and at discharge. Length of stay was also documented. Florida Apraxia Battery subtests were used to classify patients with apraxia. Results: Fifteen patients were included in this study, 10 of whom had apraxia. Data analysis revealed that patients with apraxia exhibited improvement from admission to discharge in clinical measures; however, admission FIM score was significantly lower compared to patients without apraxia. There was no statistically significant difference between groups on FMA score, length of stay, or amount of change on clinical measures. Conclusions: This study of acute patients found those with apraxia to be significantly less independent upon admission to inpatient rehabilitation compared to patients without apraxia. Although both groups improved a similar amount during rehabilitation, patients with apraxia discharged at a level of independence comparable to patients without apraxia upon admission. Such disparity in independence is of concern, and apraxia as a factor in stroke rehabilitation and recovery deserves further attention.
THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ROLE IN TRANSITION: EVIDENCE FROM INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES IN CHINA

The Chinese government has launched extensive reforms to encourage integration with the global economy. These reforms have brought significant contextual changes for the human resource (HR) function and human resource management (HRM) practices in Chinese enterprises. Our research investigates the implications for HRM practices of the changing business environment in China, ownership of organizations, organizational strategies, and strategic integration of the HR function. We conducted two surveys in major Chinese cities in 1994/5 and 2001/2, with managers of state-owned, privately-owned, collective-owned and foreign-invested enterprises. Our results suggest an emerging strategic role for the HR function in Chinese enterprises, with evidence of participation in strategic decision making and a continuing emphasis on the competencies (i.e., qualifications and work experience) of HR managers. Regression analyses showed that organizational strategy and organizational ownership, in contrast with earlier research, were not found to be strong predictors of HRM practices. The changing business environment in China and participation by the HR function in strategic decision making were the strongest predictors of HRM practices. Overall, a strategic role for the HR function and implementation of ‘Western’ HRM practices are becoming more prevalent in China, although the legacy of traditional practices endures and new challenges are emerging.
Rubbernecking Effect of Intimate Information on Twitter: When Getting Attention Works Against Interpersonal Attraction

Social networking sites offer individuals an opportunity to document and share information about themselves, as well as engaging in social browsing to learn about others. As a micro-blogging site within which users often share information publicly, Twitter may be a particularly suitable venue that can help satisfy both of these motivations. This study investigates how viewers react to disclosure of intimate information on Twitter. Specifically, the impact of disclosure intimacy is studied on attention that viewers pay to a Twitter page, reduction in their uncertainty about the attributes of the page owner, and their interpersonal attraction to the owner of the page. A total of 618 adult online panel members viewed one of six Twitter pages that contained either low-intimacy or high-intimacy tweets. Analyses indicated that viewers exposed to the Twitter pages containing high-intimate information paid more attention to the pages, were more confident about the attributions they could make about the page owner, yet were less willing to pursue further socialization with the page owner. Furthermore, attributional confidence mediated and perceived similarity moderated the relationship between disclosure intimacy and interpersonal attraction. This interaction between disclosure intimacy and perceived similarity was such that viewers who considered the page owner to be similar (dissimilar) to themselves were more (less) socially attracted to page owners who disclosed intimate information. These findings suggest that while intimate information shared on a Twitter page draws attention, this does not necessarily result in further socialization with the page owner--an effect we named as the "rubbernecking effect" of intimate information.
The Effect of New Product Features on Brand Choice

Companies often introduce new product features to differentiate their brands and gain a competitive advantage. The authors investigate factors that moderate the impact of a new feature on brand choice. Building on two principles, multiattribute diminishing sensitivity and performance uncertainty, they propose that the characteristics of the products to which new features are added are important determinants of the impact of these features on sales and market share. Specifically, in six studies, they show that a new feature adds greater value and increases the choice share of a brand more when the brand (1) has relatively inferior existing features, (2) is associated with lower (perceived) quality, (3) has a higher price, and (4) is both high-priced and high-quality. The results also suggest that the addition of a new feature reduces buyers’ price sensitivity for low-quality, but not for high-quality, brands and that multiattribute diminishing sensitivity is a more important moderator of the effect of new features than performance uncertainty. The authors discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the findings.
Dissecting progressive stages of 5‐fluorouracil resistance in vitro using RNA expression profiling

Resistance to anticancer drugs such as the widely used antimetabolite 5‐fluorouracil (FU) is one of the most important obstacles to cancer chemotherapy. Using GeneChip arrays, we compared the expression profile of different stages of FU resistance in colon cancer cells after in vitro selection of low‐, intermediate‐ and high‐resistance phenotypes. Drug resistance was associated with significant changes in expression of 330 genes, mainly during early or intermediate stage. Functional annotation revealed a majority of genes involved in signal transduction, cell adhesion and cytoskeleton with subsequent alterations in apoptotic response, cell cycle control, drug transport, fluoropyrimidine metabolism and DNA repair. A set of 33 genes distinguished all resistant subclones from sensitive progenitor cells. In the early stage, downregulation of collagens and keratins, together with upregulation of profilin 2 and ICAM‐2, suggested cytoskeletal changes and cell adhesion remodeling. Interestingly, 6 members of the S100 calcium‐binding protein family were suppressed. Acquisition of the intermediate‐resistance phenotype included upregulation of the well‐known drug resistance gene ABCC6 (ATP‐binding cassette subfamily C member 6). The very small number of genes affected during transition to high resistance included the primary FU target thymidylate synthase. Although limited to an in vitro model, our data suggest that resistance to FU cannot be explained by known mechanisms alone and substantially involves a wide molecular repertoire. This study emphasizes the understanding of resistance as a time‐depending process: the cell is particularly challenged at the beginning of this process, while acquisition of the high‐resistance phenotype seems to be less demanding. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.