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Emotional Processes in Elaborating a Historical Trauma in the Daily Press

Twentieth century has witnessed several cases of mass traumatization when groups as wholes were ostracized even threated with annihilation. From the perspectives of identity trauma, when harms are afflicted to a group of people by other groups because of their categorical membership, ethnic and national traumas stand out. This paper aims to investigate long-term consequences of permanent traumatization on national identity with presenting a narrative social psychological study as a potential way of empirical exploration of the processes of collective traumatization and trauma elaboration. A Narrative Trauma Elaboration Model has been introduced which identifies linguistic markers of the elaboration process. Newspaper articles (word count = 203172) about a significant national trauma of the Hungarian history, Treaty of Trianon (1920), were chosen from a ninety year time span and emotional expressions of narratives were analysed with a narrative categorical content analytic tool (NarrCat). Longitudinal pattern of data show very weak emotional processing of the traumatic event. Results are discussed in terms of collective victimhood as core element of national identity and its effects on trauma elaboration.
Invasion Complexities: The Diverse Impacts of Nonnative Species on Amphibians

Since the first documented declines of amphibian species, researchers have learned how nonnative species can depress amphibian populations and lead to local extinctions. Here, we explore the dimensions of invasions in the context of evolutionary history, anthropogenic disturbance, and climate change. Recent studies indicate that the nonnative groups that have most negatively affected amphibians are plants, fishes, and other amphibians. We review current work aimed at determining the direct and indirect effects of nonnative species on amphibian health, genotypes, and native ecosystem structure, as well as research examining invasions from a community level perspective. We also describe synergistic effects between abiotic, biotic, and nonnative factors. Recent studies have documented the intricacies of invasions and how numerous aspects of invasions can interact additively and complementarily to the detriment of the native ecosystem. Understanding the complexity of invasions means considering if and how biological, environmental, and ecological processes within ecosystems are being reshaped as a result of introduced species. Assessing the ecology and ecosystem dynamics of invasions at multiple levels, from the genome to the ecosystem, is paramount to the conservation, restoration, and future research of invaded amphibian ecosystems.
Improving growth of shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn.) seedlings using mineral N, P and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi

Amelioration de la croissance juvenile du karite (Vitellaria paradoxa) par l’utilisation d’engrais mineraux (azote et phosphore) et de champignons endomycorhiziens a vesicules et arbuscules (MVA). Pour reussir la culture de la plupart des arbres a fruits non domestiques comme le karite (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn.), il est necessaire d’en identifier les besoins nutritionnels et les conditions optimales de croissance. Les reponses de plants de karite a l’azote (N), au phosphore (P) et a l’endomycorhization (VA) ont ete etudiees. Des plants de 6 mois ont ete transplantes en pots, sur un sol desinfecte et pauvre en elements nutritifs, et cultives pendant 6 mois. Les plants ont ete inocules avec le champignon MVA Glomus intraradices Schenk & Smith. Les traitements de fertilisation ont consiste en une combinaison factorielle de trois doses de N apporte sous forme de NH4NO3-N, et de P applique sous forme de Ca(H2PO4)2. La fertilisation a stimule la croissance en hauteur, le diametre au collet et les biomasses seches, comparativement aux traitements sans fertilisants. A ces ameliorations etait associee une augmentation des prelevements totaux des parties aeriennes en N et en carbone (C) (33 %), alors que les teneurs en P et en K n’ont pas ete affectees. Des interactions N x P significatives ont ete observees pour les biomasses seches, et les prelevements totaux des parties aeriennes en N et C, suggerant que les reponses au N etaient influencees par la dose de P. A faible dose de P, les reponses en termes de biomasses seches et de prelevements totaux en N et C ont ete constantes et significatives. L’augmentation de la dose de P a stimule la croissance et les prelevements totaux des parties aeriennes en mineraux dans les cas des plants traites a faible dose de N, alors qu’aux doses plus elevees en N, la croissance en a ete reduite. L’application combinee de N et de P, pour les doses respectives moyennes et elevees, a eu peu d’impact sur la croissance des plants, du fait vraisemblablement de rapports N:P desequilibres. En general, le taux de colonisation endomycorhizienne a ete faible (≤ 12 %) et n’a pas ete influence par les facteurs etudies. Il n’y a pas eu de reponse a l’inoculation probablement parce que les endomycorhizes formees etaient inefficaces. Les potentialites de l’utilisation des fertilisants mineraux et des champignons mycorhiziens en vue de promouvoir la croissance juvenile du karite sont discutees.
Impact of working capital management, ownership structure and board size on the profitability of small and medium-sized entities in Nigeria

This paper aims to investigate the impact of working capital management, family ownership and board size on the profitability of small and medium-sized entities in Nigeria. The panel data regression analysis is employed using financial reports of 47 SMEs of North-West geopolitical zone in Nigerian for the period 2008–2012. The study found a statistically significant relationship between account receivables period, accounts payable period, cash conversion efficiency and board size with SMEs profitability, proxy by gross operating profits. Further, a positive relationship between inventory holding periods, cash conversion cycle and cash ratio with profitability were established. The result suggest that SMEs owners/managers need to give more emphasis to efficient management of their limited resources by managing their account receivables, accounts payable, inventories and cash effectively for improve profitability. In addition, the study contributes to existing literatures on the importance of WCM and board size to SMEs for sustainability and growth. Keywords : Working Capital Management; Corporate Governance; SMEs; Profitability, Nigeria JEL Classifications: M1
Growth Response of Juveniles of Rohu, Labeo Rohita to Different Levels ofLipid in the Diet

Present study was conducted to study the effect of varying level of dietary lipid on the growth, Feed conversion ratio (FCR) and body composition of the juveniles of Labeo rohita. Group of 25 juveniles in triplicate (average weight 0.022 gm ± 0.002 gm) were fed on three iso-nitrogenous experimental diets containing (40% protein) and varying levels of lipid i.e., 6%, 9% and 12% for a period of 60 days. Results revealed that the best increment in growth was obtained with 9% supplementary lipid (%WG 26.08 ± 0.681) followed by the diet containing 12% lipid (%WG 23.41 ± 1.646) and least with 6% lipid (%WG 22.71 ± 1.540). FCR and FCE shows inverse relation as highest value of FCE (9.35) and least value of FCR (10.70) was obtained in juveniles fed on 9% lipid diet with significant differences (p ≤ 0.001). Further biochemical analysis revealed that highest value of muscle lipid has been found in juveniles fed on 9% lipid diet i.e., 1.11 gm and least with diet containing 6% lipid i.e., 0.78 gm. Thus, based on the present results, it could be concluded that an artificial feed with 9% supplemented fish oil is sufficient without any adverse effects on growth performance and muscle quality.
A cross-industry comparison of customer satisfaction

Purpose – This paper seeks to identify service satisfaction measures that can be used across industries.Design/methodology/approach – The paper attempts to identify empirically core characteristics of customer satisfaction ratings across six industries based on the ratings of 10,835 respondents within the USA. The industries included are banking and finance, retail, government, grocery stores, hospitality/sports, and restaurants.Findings – The paper finds that banking and finance and hospitality/sports entertainment were rated highest by their patrons. Those dealing with government, general retail and moderately priced fast food restaurants received lower service satisfaction ratings. Differences were also found among respondent characteristics (i.e. age, gender, education and ethnicity/race). Research limitations/implications – The study sample was selected from organizations readily available to the research team. Future studies based on systematic random samples would enhance the generalizability of the.
Soil fauna and site assessment in beech stands of the Belgian Ardennes

Soil fauna (macrofauna and mesofauna) were sampled in 13 beech forest stands of the Ardenne mountains (Belgium) covering a wide range of acidic humus forms. The composition of soil fauna was well correlated not only with humus form, but also with elevation, phytosociological type, tree growth, mineral content of leaf litter, and a few soil parameters such as pH and C/N ratio. The nature of the mechanisms that can explain these relationships is discussed in light of existing knowledge. Resume : La faune du sol (macrofaune et mOsofaune) a OtO OchantillonnOe dans treize peuplements de hŒtre des Ardennes belges, couvrant une gamme Otendue de formes dihumus acides. La composition faunistique est bien corrOlOe, non seulement avec la forme dihumus, mais aussi avec lialtitude, le groupement phytosociologique, la croissance des arbres, la composition minOrale de la litire de feuilles et quelques paramtres Odaphiques tels que le pH et le rapport C/N. La nature des mOcanismes pouvant expliquer ces relations est discutOe, ‡ la lueur des connaissances actuelles.
Non-methane Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) at El Chichón volcano (Chiapas, México): Geochemical features, origin and behavior

Geochemical features of the organic gas fraction in fumarolic fluids at El Chichon volcano (Chiapas State, Mexico) are studied to investigate the origin of non-methane volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the processes governing their behavior. VOCs from fumaroles and bubbling pools mainly consist of C 2 -C 5 alkanes, with total abundance one order of magnitude less than that of methane, and relatively high concentrations of aromatics (benzene and toluene) and C 2 -C 3 alkenes (mainly propene and iso-butene). Significant concentrations of S-bear ing compounds, mostly of the heterocyclic group, are also detected. This composition is similar to that of gas emissions of geothermal systems. The production of organic gases at El Chichon may be due to thermogenic processes. Total VOC abundance is relatively low when compared with typical hydrothermal gas discharges, and may be attributed to magmatic-related fluids in the main reservoir feeding the thermal manifestations of the crater. As absence of O-bearing compounds seems to indicate that the hydrothermal fluids are not significantly affected by organic species produced at shallow depth by decomposing vegetation, such as that buried by the volcanic products of the 1982 eruption.
Effects of VEGF on Bone Cells' Metabolism and Activity

The treatments of bone loss have been extended to the molecular level and previous research has found that vascular endothelia growth factor (VEGF) can enhance the vascular network building around bone injury to aid healing progress. In this manuscript, we discussed the effects of VEGF on bone cells' metabolism and activity. VEGF could enhance osteogenesis by inducing neovascularization and direct effects on bone cells via regulation on genes osteoprotegerin (OPG)/the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa beta ligand (RANKL), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteopontin (OPN) and osteocalcin (OCN), without causing abnormal cell metabolism, which may shed lights on new clinical treatments of bone loss.
Empirical Analysis of Inventory Turnover Ratio in FMCG Retail Sector - Evidence from the Republic of Serbia

Considering that inventories feature as a significant cost component, especially in retail companies, inventory management requires particular attention. Various tracking indicators are used, with the turnover ratio being one of the most common. This article focuses on inventory turnover ratio determinants of Serbian large and medium sized enterprises registered solely for trading in fast moving consumer goods. Based on the gathered data, the authors analysed its relation to gross margin, capital intensity and sales growth rate. The results have shown that the inventory turnover ratio correlates positively with sales growth rate and gross margin, whereas its correlation to capital intensity is not statistically significant. Retailers’ approach to business operations and decision making on delivery of orders, reflecting the decline in the average inventory level, feature as the fundamental reasons for establishing a positive correlation between inventory turnover ratio and sales growth rate. On the other hand, the reasons for the positive correlation between inventory turnover and gross margin can be found in the characteristics of the retail market in the Republic of Serbia regarding the concentration levels and market share of the leading retailers. In addition to application by retail managers, the obtained results can also be used as a basis for future research related to inventory analysis of the Serbian retail sector. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.5755/j01.ee. 24.5. 3546
Economic Lot-Sizing Problem with Bounded Inventory and Lost-Sales

In this paper we consider an economic lot-sizing problem with bounded inventory and lost-sales. Different structural properties are characterized based on the system parameters such as production and inventory costs, selling prices, and storage capacities. Using these properties and the results on the lot-sizing problems with bounded inventory, we present improved and new algorithms for the problem. Specifically, we provide algorithms for the general lot-sizing problem with bounded inventory and lost-sales, the lot-sizing problem with nonincreasing selling prices and the problem with only lost-sales.
CHARACTERISATION OF AUSTROPOTAMOBIUS ITALICUS (FAXON,1914) POPULATIONS IN A CENTRAL SPAIN AREA

Crayfish Austropotamobius italicus (Faxon) populations in the province of Cuenca have been periodically monitored with different methodologies, intensity and success since the major outbreaks of crayfish plague which took place during the mid-1980’s. During 2000 summer a province-wide sampling program was carried using different sampling strategies. Information about basin characteristics, habitat and crayfish populations was collected. A total of 262 sites within the known or suspected area inhabited by the species were surveyed. A total of 39 populations were found. Nearly 40% of the populations come from known stocking actions carried by the Environmental Agency for the last twenty years. The populations are found in headwater creeks, are very small, and are usually isolated from the rest of the catchment. Differences between sites with and without A. italicus populations were examined. Although its number has not declined sharply during the last decade, several risk factors have been identified.
The Importance of Relationships to become a Business Network Insider. Foreign micro-enterprises entering Shanghai

In a world that is shrinking with distant markets becoming more accessible and at a lower cost, this enables even smaller businesses such as micro-enterprises the opportunity to invest and establish abroad. In recent years there has been a rise in interest of business networking as a major part of the internationalization process regarding how a new business is to establish itself as a newcomer in a foreign market. Although both internationalization and business networking has been studied thoroughly during many years, there has been only limited attention given to the study of micro-enterprises and their internationalization processes. This thesis intends to investigate how foreign microenterprises become business network insiders when they enter Shanghai. The purpose of this study is therefore to understand micro-enterprises internationalization process in terms of how they reach their business network insider positions. The study is based on interviews with the founders of eight individual foreign microenterprises who have all established themselves in Shanghai, China. The conclusion is that in order to become business network insiders the foreign micro-enterprises need to spend significant amount of effort in informal and formal forms of networking. The result of this thesis suggests that the business network position as suggested by the revisited Uppsala model is highly relevant when foreign micro-enterprises are establishing in Shanghai. We argue that a network insider position is reached when other actors are recommending the company further to other contacts and therefore developing personal relationships and strong connections are key aspects.
Picosecond dynamics of laser-induced strain in graphite

We report on the use of grazing-incidence time-resolved x-ray diffraction to investigate the evolution of strain in natural graphite excited by femtosecond-laser pulses in the fluence range of 6-35 mJ/cm(2). Strains corresponding to up to similar to 2.8% c-axis expansion were observed. We show that the experimental data is in good agreement with calculations based on the Thomsen strain model in conjunction with dynamical diffraction theory. Furthermore we find no evidence of nonthermal lattice expansion as reported in recent ultrafast electron-diffraction studies of laser-excited graphite conducted under comparable excitation conditions.
DEGRADATION STUDIES ON PARAQUAT AND MALATHION USING TiO 2 / ZnO BASED PHOTOCATALYST

Abstract Paraquat, a herbicide and malathion, an insecticide are pesticides that are always polluting our water system. Thus a lot of efforts has been conducted to treat the polluted water. The latest technology proposed is using photocatalyst. In this study, ZnO and TiO2 were used as photocatalysts to degrade the pesticide in the presence of UV light (λ=354 nm). The photodegradation rate was measured using UV-Visible spectrophotometer and TOC analyzer. Malathion showed the absorption peak at λ=210 nm while for paraquat at λ=258 nm. The best coupled photocatalyst for degrading malathion solution is ZnO/TiO2 with % weight ratio 1:0.05 and the best coupled photocatalyst in degrading paraquat solution is TiO2/ZnO with % weight ratio 1:0.03. The result shows that Fe ion present in the reaction mixture was better than Fe ion present as a dopant (which is added during the catalyst preparation). The optimum photocatalyst calcinations temperature for degrading paraquat and malathion were 550°C for TiO2 and 500°C for ZnO. The physical properties of the best catalyst were characterized using SEM, XRD, UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer and elipsometer. By increasing the calcinations temperature up to 600°C, XRD data showed the transformation of TiO2 anatase to rutile phase while for ZnO, the increment of the intensity of ZnO catalyst was observed, indicating that, the quality of ZnO wurtzite crystal was improved. The thicknesses for ZnO, ZnO/TiO2 1:0.05 and ZnO/TiO2 doping with Fe thin film were 130.57 nm, 150.68 nm and 153.84 nm respectively. The band gap energy values measured using UV-Vis NIR were in the range of 2.95 – 3.09 eV.
RNA interference‐mediated knockdown of IAP in Lygus lineolaris induces mortality in adult and pre‐adult life stages

In recent years, RNA interference (RNAi) has been validated as a viable approach for functional genetic studies in non‐model organisms. In this report we demonstrate the efficacy of RNAi in the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) (Miridae: Hemiptera). A L. lineolaris inhibitor of apoptosis gene (LlIAP) has been identified and cloned. The translated sequence encodes a 381 amino acid protein similar to other insect IAPs and contains two conserved baculovirus inhibitor of apoptosis protein repeat (BIR) domains. Microinjection of double stranded RNA (dsRNA) corresponding to two disparate portions of the gene resulted in decreased LlIAP mRNA quantities relative to controls. Both nymphs and adult specimens injected with IAP dsRNA exhibited significantly reduced lifespan compared with those injected with non‐insect dsRNA (eGFP). Thus, RNAi‐mediated knockdown of LlIAP expression has been correlated with a lethal phenotype in adults and nymphs.
Parental participation improves student academic achievement: A case of Iganga and Mayuge districts in Uganda

Abstract Educational research has linked parental participation in children’s schooling with a wide range of children’s academic outcomes. Parental involvement involves time and resource commitment towards children’s academic performance. This paper extracts data from a cross-sectional survey involving 2,669 grade six students attending public and private primary schools serving households located in Iganga–Mayuge health and demographic surveillance system in rural Eastern Uganda. The paper adopts two of the six types of parental involvement detailed in the Epstein parental involvement framework. This paper hypothesises that parental participation through parenting and communication types of involvement will give children an advantage towards academic achievement. Using a regression model and controlling for individual, school and household covariates, the results indicate that a unit increase in parental participation through parenting and communication types of involvement significantly increases students’ numeracy scores by 6 and 15 percentage points, respectively. Similarly, a unit increase in parental participation through parenting and communication types of involvement significantly increases students’ literacy scores, by 6 and 12 percentage points, respectively. This implies that parental participation plays a pivotal role in motivating children to improve their academic grades. For students to reap maximum benefits in an education system, the learning should not be solely left to the student–teacher relationship but should be extended to include active parental involvement among other education stakeholders.
ASSESSMENT OF SELF-MEDICATION OF THE ELDERLY IN URBAN CARE HOMES BY USING HEALTH BELIEF MODEL

Self-medication is a common health issue throughout the world, especially in developing countries that have a greater level of drug-resistance. The present study was conducted with the aim to evaluate self-medication in the elderly using constructs of health belief model (HBM). In this study, 180 elderly were randomly selected from 4 urban care centers. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire based on HBM and selfmedication, and analyzed by using SPSS and Chi-square and logistic regression tests. The results revealed that 99.4% of the elderly kept medicine in their homes, and used them in common cases of high blood pressure, cold, and muscular and joint aches. Self-medication in the elderly was found significantly related to history of chronic diseases, knowledge, self-efficacy, benefits, barriers, and perceived intensity. According to the present study results, use of HBM is recommended to design educational programs aiming to change behaviors and reduce habitual selfmedication.