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Extending the TAM Model: Intention of Management Students to Use Mobile Banking: Evidence from India

The educated youth in India have adapted well to technology and technology-based solutions. Much of it has been attributed to the increased usage of computers, Internet and the smartphones among the educated youth in India. It becomes a useful and important exercise, therefore, to study their attitude towards new technology-based products and services in view of the fact that this segment has a requirement for utilizing banking services for at least the next 30 years. Banking has been one industry which has been in the forefront in offering technology-based delivery channels like ATM, Internet banking and mobile banking. This article studies the underlying factors influencing management students in their intention to use mobile banking. The study utilizes two constructs of the technology adoption model and then extends it further to include two additional constructs. The results suggest that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, social influence and trust propensity are the underlying factors in respect of the behavioural intention to use mobile banking services.
Accelerating loss of seagrasses across the globe threatens coastal ecosystems

Coastal ecosystems and the services they provide are adversely affected by a wide variety of human activities. In particular, seagrass meadows are negatively affected by impacts accruing from the billion or more people who live within 50 km of them. Seagrass meadows provide important ecosystem services, including an estimated $1.9 trillion per year in the form of nutrient cycling; an order of magnitude enhancement of coral reef fish productivity; a habitat for thousands of fish, bird, and invertebrate species; and a major food source for endangered dugong, manatee, and green turtle. Although individual impacts from coastal development, degraded water quality, and climate change have been documented, there has been no quantitative global assessment of seagrass loss until now. Our comprehensive global assessment of 215 studies found that seagrasses have been disappearing at a rate of 110 km2 yr−1 since 1980 and that 29% of the known areal extent has disappeared since seagrass areas were initially recorded in 1879. Furthermore, rates of decline have accelerated from a median of 0.9% yr−1 before 1940 to 7% yr−1 since 1990. Seagrass loss rates are comparable to those reported for mangroves, coral reefs, and tropical rainforests and place seagrass meadows among the most threatened ecosystems on earth.
Epidemiology of Quadriceps Strains in National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletes, 2009-2010 Through 2014-2015.

CONTEXT Few researchers have examined the rates and patterns of quadriceps strains in student-athletes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). OBJECTIVE To describe the epidemiology of quadriceps strains in 25 NCAA sports during the 2009-2010 through 2014-2015 academic years. DESIGN Descriptive epidemiology study. SETTING Convenience sample of NCAA programs from 25 sports during the 2009-2010 through 2014-2015 academic years. Patients or Other Particpants: Collegiate student-athletes participating in men's and women's NCAA athletics during the 2009-2010 through 2014-2015 academic years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Aggregate quadriceps strain injury and exposure data from the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program during the 2009-2010 through 2014-2015 academic years were analyzed. Quadriceps strain injury rates and injury rate ratios (IRRs) were reported with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS Overall, 517 quadriceps strains were reported, resulting in an injury rate of 1.07/10 000 athlete-exposures (AEs). The sports with the highest overall quadriceps strain rates were women's soccer (5.61/10 000 AEs), men's soccer (2.52/10 000 AEs), women's indoor track (2.24/10 000 AEs), and women's softball (2.15/10 000 AEs). Across sex-comparable sports, women had a higher rate of quadriceps strains than men overall (1.97 versus 0.65/10 000 AEs; IRR = 3.03; 95% CI = 2.45, 3.76). The majority of quadriceps strains were sustained during practice (77.8%). However, the quadriceps strain rate was higher during competition than during practice (1.29 versus 1.02/10 000 AEs; IRR = 1.27; 95% CI = 1.03, 1.56). Most quadriceps strains occurred in the preseason (57.8%), and rates were higher during the preseason compared with the regular season (2.29 versus 0.63/10 000 AEs; IRR = 3.60; 95% CI = 3.02, 4.30). Common injury mechanisms were noncontact (63.2%) and overuse (21.9%). Most quadriceps strains restricted participation by less than 1 week (79.3%). CONCLUSIONS Across 25 sports, higher quadriceps strain rates were found in women versus men, in competitions versus practices, and in the preseason versus the regular season. Most quadriceps strains were minor in severity, although further surveillance is needed to better examine the risk factors associated with incidence and severity.
A Field Study of Plague and Tularemia in Rodents, Western Iran.

INTRODUCTION Kurdistan Province in Iran is a historical focus for plague and tularemia. This study aimed at assessing the current status of these two foci by studying their rodent reservoirs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Rodents were trapped and their ectoparasites were collected. The genus and species of both rodents and ectoparasites were determined. Serological analyses of rodent blood samples were done by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for plague and by standard tube agglutination assay for tularemia. Rodent spleen samples were subjected to bacterial culture, microscopic examination, and real-time PCR to search for active plague or tularemia infection. RESULTS During this study, 245 rodents were trapped, of which the most abundant genera were Apodemus (40%), Mus (24.49%), and Meriones (12.65%). One hundred fifty-three fleas, 37 mites, and 54 ticks were collected on these rodents. The results of all direct and indirect tests were negative for plague. Serological tests were positive for tularemia in 4.8% of trapped rodents. DISCUSSION This study is the first report on the presence of tularemia infection in rodents in Western Iran. Since Meriones persicus is a known reservoir for plague and tularemia, and this rodent carried plague and tularemia vectors in Marivan and Sanandaj districts, there is a real potential for the occurrence of these two diseases in this region.
Immunobiological Peculiarities of Cholesteatoma in Children: Quantification of Epithelial Proliferation by MIB 1

Cholesteatoma in children is characterized by a more extensive and rapid growth in the middle ear and mastoid cavities. The growth characteristics of the cholesteatoma in 20 children were studied using the monoclonal antibody MIB 1, which recognizes a nuclear antigen expressed by cells in the G1, S, and G2/M phases. Specimens of normal adult auditory meatal skin (n = 15) and adult cholesteatoma (n = 15) served as controls. The tissue specimens were prepared for immunohistochemical examination using the alkaline phosphatase‐antialkaline phosphatase method and an automatic image analyzer. Specimens of normal skin revealed an average MIB 1 score of 9.2 ± 3.1%. Child and adult cholesteatomas showed higher values. The average MIB 1 score was higher in child cholesteatoma (42 ± 9.4%) than in adult cholesteatoma (28.2± 6%). This difference was statistically significant (P<.01). Our results confirm a significant increase of the proliferative rate of cholesteatoma keratinocytes in children, giving an explanation for the more aggressive clinical behavior observed in these patients.
Microbiological examination of infected dental root canals.

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the root canal microbiota of primary and secondary root-infected canals and the association of constituent species with specific endodontic signs and symptoms. METHODS Microbial samples were taken from 60 root canals, 41 with necrotic pulp tissues (primary infection) and 19 with failed endodontic treatment (secondary infection). Strict anaerobic techniques were used for serial dilution, plating, incubation and identification. RESULTS A total of 224 cultivable isolates were recovered belonging to 56 different bacterial species. Individual root canals yielded a maximum of 10 bacterial species. Of the bacterial isolates, 70% were either strict anaerobes or microphilic. The anaerobes most frequently isolated were: Peptostreptococcus micros (35%), Fusobacterium necrophorum (23.3%), Fusobacterium nucleatum (11.7%), Prevotella intermedia/nigrescens (16.7%), Porphyromonas gingivalis (6.7%) and Porphyromonas endodontalis (5%). The root canal microflora of untreated teeth with apical periodontitis was found to be mixed, comprising gram-negative and gram-positive and mostly anaerobic microorganisms and usually containing more than 3 species per canal. On the other hand, facultative anaerobic and gram-positive bacteria predominated in canals with failed endodontic treatment, which harbored 1-2 species per canal. Suggested relationships were found between anaerobes, especially gram-negatives, and the presence or history of pain, tenderness to percussion and swelling (P<0.05). In particular, associations were found between: a) pain (n=29) and P. micros (P<0.01), P. intermedia/nigrescens and Eubacterium spp. (both P<0.05); b) history of pain (n=31) and P. micros (P<0.01) Porphyromonas and Fusobacterium spp. (P<0.05); c) tenderness to percussion (n=29) and Porphyromonas spp. (P<0.01), Peptostreptococcus and Fusobacterium spp. (P<0.001); d) swelling (n=20) and Peptostreptococcus spp. (P<0.01), Porphyromonas and Enterococcus spp. (P<0.05); e) wet canals (n=33) and Porphyromonas and Fusobacterium spp. (P<0.05); f) purulent exudate (n=20) and Porphyromonas, Peptostreptococcus and Fusobacterium spp. (P<0.05); previous endodontic treatment and Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus spp. , P. micros, F. necrophorum (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate potential complex interactions of species resulting in characteristic clinical pictures which cannot be achieved by individual species alone. They also indicate that the microbiota of primary infected canals with apical periodontitis differs in number and in species from the secondary infected canals by using the culture technique.
Perceived Complexity of Care, Perceived Autonomy, and Career Satisfaction Among Primary Care Physicians

Background: The purpose of this study was to examine relationships of both perceived autonomy and perceived complexity of care with career satisfaction. Methods: This secondary analysis used 3 consecutive surveys of family physicians, internists, and pediatricians from the Community Tracking Survey. Two-way analysis of variance assessed interaction effects of perceived complexity of care and perceived autonomy on satisfaction. Logistic regression analysis identified physician characteristics, practice characteristics, practice improvement strategies, perceived complexity, and perceived autonomy that accounted for variance in career satisfaction among physicians. Results: Although 24% to 27% of physicians felt perceived complexity of care expected was greater than it should be, 83% to 86% felt free to make clinical decisions. Approximately 80% of physicians were satisfied with their careers. Differences in probability of career satisfaction were highly significant (P < .001) for both perceived complexity of care and perceived autonomy as well as their interaction. A multiphysician practice; the ability to obtain high quality ancillary services (such as physical therapy, home health care, and nutritional counseling); managed care revenue, lower levels of perceived complexity of expected care; and perceived autonomy were consistently associated with satisfaction. Conclusion: Higher perceived autonomy and lower perceived patient complexity as higher than desirable were associated with high career satisfaction among primary care physicians.
Apolipoprotein E ε4 Does Not Modulate Amyloid-β–Associated Neurodegeneration in Preclinical Alzheimer Disease

These authors investigated the relationship between amyloid-β, phosphorylated tau, and apolipoprotein E in preclinical Alzheimer disease in 170 patients and controls who had serial imaging up to 3.5 years after the initial study. Global volumes as well as volumes in brain regions known to be involved in the chronic stages of the disease were assessed. Their results led them to propose that atrophy rates are primarily influenced by apolipoprotein E via amyloid-β mechanisms and that amyloid-β -associated neurodegeneration occurs only in the presence of phosphorylated tau. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Among cognitively healthy older individuals, the relationship among the 2 hallmark proteins of AD (Aβ and τ APOE ε4) and neurodegeneration is not well-understood. Here, we investigated the relationship between Aβ, p-τ, and APOE ε4 on longitudinal brain atrophy in preclinical AD. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We examined 107 cognitively healthy older adults who underwent longitudinal MR imaging and baseline lumbar puncture. Within the same linear mixed-effects model, we concurrently investigated main and interactive effects between the APOE ε4 genotype and CSF Aβ1–42, CSF p-τ and CSF Aβ1–42, and the APOE ε4 genotype and CSF p-τ on entorhinal cortex atrophy rate. We also examined the relationship of APOE ε4, CSF p-τ, and CSF Aβ1–42 on the atrophy rate of other AD-vulnerable neuroanatomic regions. RESULTS: The full model with main and interactive effects demonstrated a significant interaction only between CSF p-τ and CSF Aβ1–42 on entorhinal cortex atrophy rate, indicating elevated atrophy with time in individuals with increased CSF p-τ and decreased CSF Aβ1–42. The APOE ε4 genotype was significantly and specifically associated with CSF Aβ1–42. However, the interaction between the APOE ε4 genotype and either CSF Aβ1–42 or CSF p-τ on entorhinal cortex atrophy rate was not significant. We found similar results in other AD-vulnerable regions. CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of our findings and building on prior experimental evidence, we propose a model of the pathogenic cascade underlying preclinical AD in which APOE ε4 primarily influences the pathology of Alzheimer disease via Aβ-related mechanisms, and in turn, Aβ-associated neurodegeneration occurs only in the presence of p-τ.
Impact of Implementing an Educational Program Regarding Care of Nasogastric Tube Feeding on Nurses' Knowledge and Performance

Introduction: Enteral nutrition is the preferred feeding method for those patients with normal functioning gastrointestinal tracts (5) as comatose patients, patients breathing with the assistance of a mechanical ventilator and premature infants. Patient outcomes are affected by nursing care quality. Thus, improvements in patient safety can be achieved by improving nurse performance. Major attention must be focused on nurse's knowledge and performance regarding nasogastric tube because nurses have the major responsibility for providing patients with their essential nutrients without causing complications. Aims: This study carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program regarding care of nasogastric tube feeding on nurse's knowledge and performance, and to assess the relationship between nurses' knowledge and performance regarding to NGT feeding. Method: 175 registered nurses were working in the medical, and surgical words, at King Fahed Hospital who caring for patients with nasogastric tube feeding. Tools: two tools: Tool I: Nurses’ Knowledge Questionnaire Sheet. Tool II: Nasogastric Tube Feeding Observational Check List: Results: findings revealed that there is a highly significant difference between pre and post evaluations scores in relation to nurse's knowledge and performance after completion of the educational program. Conclusion: based on research findings, that participation in the educational program for nasogastric tube feeding made differences in nurse's knowledge and performance.
Evaluation of the six-minute walk test in dogs.

OBJECTIVE To determine the feasibility for use of a 6-minute walk test (6-MWT) in dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF) and document that the distance walked in 6 minutes decreases when a dog has CHF. ANIMALS 16 young mature male hound-crossbred dogs weighing between 25 and 37 kg. PROCEDURE An unobstructed path (22.73 m) was measured in a hallway. Each dog was walked on a leash for 6 minutes; each dog was allowed to set its own pace. At the end of 6 minutes (as measured by use of a stopwatch), the total distance walked was measured. Heart rate (HR) obtained by auscultation and mean systemic arterial pressure (MAP) obtained by oscillometry were recorded before and after the 6-MWT. Heart failure was induced by use of rapid ventricular pacing. Mean of the distance walked, HR, and MAP before and after the 6-MWT were compared between the control period and after dogs developed induced CHF. RESULTS Dogs with CHF had a significant increase in resting HR, significant decrease in MAP, and a significant decrease in the distance walked in 6 minutes. The MAP increased slightly after exercise during the control period but decreased slightly after exercise during the CHF period. Fractional shortening decreased significantly when dogs had CHF. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Analysis of these results indicated that the distance walked in 6 minutes decreased significantly when a dog had CHF. The 6-MWT requires little time, space, or equipment and may replace the treadmill exercise test.
The EXTREME registry: Titanium‐nitride‐oxide coated stents in small coronary arteries

Objectives: We sought to explore the immediate results of Titan2® stent implantation in small coronary arteries, as well as the incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) at six months follow‐up. Background: The safety of Titan2® stent has been confirmed in several studies in real‐life unselected populations. Methods: We enrolled 311 consecutive patients admitted for percutaneous intervention for at least one significant (50%) de novo lesion in a native small coronary artery (2.0–2.75 mm). All lesions were treated with Titan2® stent implantation. Patients were prospectively followed up for at least six months. The primary endpoint was MACE at six months follow‐up [death, myocardial infarction (MI), or target vessel revascularization (TVR)]. Secondary endpoints included angiographic and clinical procedural success, in‐hospital MACE, target lesion revascularization (TLR) during follow‐up, and stent thrombosis. Results: The mean age was 67.3 ± 10.9 years (65.9% males). A total of 356 Titan2® stents were implanted in 353 lesions. Angiographic and clinical procedural success was achieved in 344 (97.5%) patients. No case of in‐hospital MACE or acute stent thrombosis was reported. Clinical follow‐up was completed for an average of 8 ± 2 months. Two patients (0.7%) died, and 6 (2.1%) developed MI. TLR was performed in 12 (4.2%) and TVR in 16 (5.5%) patients, all were clinically driven. Cumulative MACE occurred in 20 (6.9%) patients. One patient suffered subacute stent thrombosis, but no late stent thrombosis. Conclusions: Titan2® stent implantation in small coronary arteries achieves excellent immediate outcome, with a low incidence of MACE at mid‐term follow‐up. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Prediction of the risk of bleeding during anticoagulant treatment for venous thromboembolism.

OBJECTIVES To construct and validate the bleeding risk prediction score, which is based on variables identified in the literature that can be easily obtained before the institution of anticoagulant therapy, in a large independent cohort of patients who were treated with anticoagulant therapy for established venous thromboembolism to allow for quantitative assessment of the risks and benefits of the therapy and to adapt the patient's management accordingly. METHODS We constructed a bleeding risk prediction score, based on variables and their odds ratios identified in the literature, which can be easily obtained before the institution of anticoagulant therapy (score = [ 1.6 X age] + [1.3 x sex] + [2.2 X malignancy]). Subsequently, we evaluated the score in a test group of 241 patients treated with anticoagulant therapy for venous thromboembolism to determine the optimal cutoff points for the prediction of hemorrhagic complications, using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. We then validated this score in an independent cohort of 780 patients. A score of 3 or more points, 1 to 3 points, or 0 points represented a high, intermediate, or low bleeding risk, respectively. RESULTS The score in about one fifth of the patients in the test group was classified as predicting high risk for bleeding complications. The risk of all bleeding complications was 26% in this group and the risk of major bleeding complications was 14%. The area under the curve was 0.75 (95% confidence interval, 0.64-0.84) and 0.82 (95% confidence interval, 0.66-0.98) for all bleeding complications and major bleeding complications, respectively. When validated, there was a moderate loss of predictive power of the score, but the categorization of the patients by the score remained clinically useful; 20% of the patients were classified as high risk, and the bleeding rate was 17% for all bleeding complications and 7% for major bleeding complications compared with 4% and 1%, respectively, in those categorized as low risk. CONCLUSIONS With the use of 3 easily obtainable, clinical variables in a prediction model, it is possible to identify a subgroup of patients at the start of anticoagulant therapy who have a high risk of developing hemorrhagic complications. Further studies should address whether additional measures to prevent bleeding decrease the bleeding incidence without compromising efficacy.
Risk of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Persons with Prior Cutaneous Melanoma

Background. Melanoma has been associated with an overall increase in actinic tumors, including actinic keratoses, as well as with noncutaneous malignancies. Objective. Determine the risk of developing basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer in patients with prior cutaneous melanoma (actinic keratoses not encountered). Methods. This retrospective study included 1396 white patients with prior cutaneous melanoma followed at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in the period 1977–1978. The control group was the white population of the Detroit area in the same period (1977–1978). Results. A total of 25 patients (18 males, 7 females) developed 35 basal cell and/or squamous cell carcinomas: 18 developed basal cell carcinomas, 2 squamous cell carcinomas, and 5 both. The calculated odds ratio was 3.49 (males 3.67, females 2.86, 95% confidence interval 1.52–8.00). No correlations were found with age, type, anatomic site, and length of follow‐up of cutaneous melanoma. Conclusion. A history of cutaneous melanoma significantly increases the risk of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer.