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An investigation of the uses of corporate reputation: A managerial perspective in the Taiwanese pharmaceutical industry

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual model that examines the underlying mechanisms of the link between the uses of corporate reputation and brand image strategy, from the corporate communication perspective. The paper incorporates three kinds of uses of corporate reputation: value creation, strategic resources and corporate communication. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with top executives in the pharmaceutical industry in Taiwan to investigate the effects of the uses of corporate reputation on brand image strategy from the managerial perspective. Findings Findings provide richness into forming the basis for developing a framework of the uses of reputation, with implications for managers and academics alike. The qualitative findings generally showed that three dimensions of the uses of corporate reputation (i.e. value creation, strategic resources and corporate communication) are applicable to managers’ brand image strategy implementation. For the Taiwanese pharmaceutical industry, the research highlights that value creation herein pertains to the value created for the firm, as cost/sacrifice value, symbolic/expressive value and experience/hedonic value. Originality/value Reputation is one of the most important concerns for pharmaceutical firms, as it develops and builds trust with key stakeholders. However, in the pharmaceutical industry context, the application and uses of corporate reputation is little researched. A need exists for research that examines the effects of the uses of corporate reputation at the firm level. This paper fills this important gap in developing a conceptual framework for the uses of corporate reputation in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, most studies on the uses of corporate reputation in pharmaceuticals are in the contexts of Western countries, thus limiting the generalisablility. Taiwan is the context for the present study.
A Study of the Metacognition Levels of Student Teachers On The Basis Of Their Learning Styles

Metacognition and Learning styles are significant factors that influence learning. Metacognition is the awareness of one's own patterns of thinking. Metacognitive awareness helps a learner to be self directed and self regulated. Learners exhibit different learning styles that influence the way they make sense of the learning experiences. The study aimed at finding out the learning styles that showed higher levels of Metacognition. The Descriptive Survey Method was adopted for the study. A sample of 172 student teachers were administered the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (Schraw and Dennison-1994) and The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI -1977). The data collected was analyzed using the't - test' to compare the Mean scores on Metacognition of student teachers having different learning styles. The results showed that the combination that emerged the highest among student teachers was ESFJ (Extraversion, Sensing, Feeling and Judging). However student teachers with the learning styles Introversion and Thinking were found to be significantly higher in Metacognition as compared to student teachers with the learning styles Extraversion and Feeling. I. Introduction Learning is not the passive acceptance of knowledge that exists out there, but it is a process that involves an active engagement of the learner with the world. The mind interprets the experiences provided by the environment. The mind and its thought process together aid in the construction of meaning. The construction of meaning depends upon the pattern in which the mind functions also called the learning styles. Learning involves not just cognitive processes but also strategies that regulate and monitor these processes. Learning involves information processing that in turn requires cognition as well as metacognition. The stages of the information processing cycle essentially relate to input, cognition and output and the importance of learning styles as a crucial factor in all these stages cannot be disputed. 1.1 Aim of the Study The broad aim of the study was to study the learning styles of student teachers on the basis of their levels of metacognition.
Effects of Lupinus angustifolius (cv. Arabella and Kalya) on the growth and serum profiles in broilers

This work examined the effects of incorporation of exogenous enzyme preparation on growth and performance traits in broilers fed diet containing 400 g/Kg of L. angustifolius(cv. Arabella) of Europe and L. angustifolius (cv. Kalya) obtained from Australia. A maize- soy (MS) based diet served as a control diet and acted as positive, while non-protein control diet acted as a negative control (NPC) and fed ad libitum for 18 days. Growth rate, apparent digestibility of N, fat and excretion of essential minerals were assessed. In comparison to broilers fed maize-soy (MS) diet, broilers fed the L. angustifolius of European origin (EL) diet, consumed less feed, had considerably lower body weight gain, as well as lower apparent digestibility. Addition of Rena phytase to the EL (ELPH) and L. angustifolius of Australian origin (ALPH) increased feed intake, however, the feed gain ratio was found to be decreased. This study indicates that a diet containing high level of lupin meal is detrimental to feed intake broilers and thus affected their performance. However, when lupin meal diet was supplemented with Rena phytase, performance parameters were not different from those obtained from raw meal. The inclusion of lupin meal with or without exogenous enzyme had significant effect on the mineral content of the faeces and on mineral balance. The results suggest that lupin protrein is involved in the elevated loss of minerals associated with long-term effects of this seed as protein source in poultry. Compared to those of control, the N excretion was in the range of 14.9% (EL), 15.6% (ELPH) and 13.9% (ALPH). On the other hand, digestibility was found to be in the range of 78% (EL) and 73% (ELPH) than the corresponding control fed on (MS) diet. The fat excretion was found to be highest in (ALPH) fed diet 19.1% as compared to those of control. True fat digestibility was found to be at the lowest level n ALPH group. The present work has revealed a very remarkable property of L. angustifolius of Australian lupin, that has caused high level of fat excretion in the droppings of broilers fed this as compared to those of its European counterpart. It is highly likely that Australian lupin due to its gel forming character may have caused this kind of response in fecal lipid excretion.Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2017. 46 (4): 266-272
Determinants and projections of demand for higher education in Portugal

This paper formulates a model of demand for higher education in Portugal considering a wide range of demographic, economic, social and institutional explanatory variables. The estimation results suggest that the number of applicants reacts positively to demographic trends, graduation rates at secondary education, female participation, compulsory schooling and the recent Bologna process. Demand reacts negatively to the existence of tuition fees and to unemployment rates. Within an adverse demographic and economic context, forecasts of demand for the next two decades suggest the need to increase participation rates, to avoid funding problems in the higher education system and increase long-term economic development prospects.
The Operating Room: It’s a Small World (and Scale Free Network) After All

Introduction: An operating room’s (OR) organizational behavior, including its susceptibility to certain types of failure, may partially reflect its structural features. We report the results of a structural analysis of a composite OR suite in a tertiary-care teaching hospital. Methods: We conducted a simulation study of the OR interaction network in a 900-bed teaching hospital. A composite OR network was built from a singleday operating room schedule encompassing 32 anesthetizing sites. There were two aims: (1) to compare the composite, or prototypical, OR network to three network types: random, scale-free, and small-world; (2) to calculate the total degree centrality, eigenvector centrality, and betweenness centrality for each node within the prototypical OR network, and to compare these metrics by level of physician training and by OR role. Results: The complete prototypical OR network included 146 nodes linked by 329 edges. Results indicate that the OR is a scale-free network with small-world characteristics. The chief anesthesiologist, OR charge nurse, and recovery room charge nurse had the highest total degree centralities. There were significant differences in total degree centrality scores between nurses and anesthesiologists, nurses and surgeons, and anesthesiologists and surgeons; attending physicians had greater perioperative total degree centrality than did resident physicians. Conclusion: Given the homogeneity of certain scale-free network characteristics throughout nature, such a designation has potentially critical implications for coordinating anesthesiologists and nurses, whose roles will be impacted by the continued growth of operating rooms. These implications will be tested at the next stage of the project. Authors Patrick J. Tighe is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Sephalie Stephanie Patel is a Resident in Anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Nikolaus Gravenstein is a Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Laurie Davies is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Stephen Lucas is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. H. Russell Bernard is a Professor of Anthropology, emeritus, at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Gainesville, Florida.
A comparative assessment of vibration control capabilities of a L-shaped Gurney flap

ABSTRACT This work presents the capabilities of a novel L-shaped trailing-edge Gurney flap as a device for vibration reduction. The primary effect of this L-tab is represented by a modification of the reference aerofoil mean line shape through by two counter-rotating vortical structures created at the trailing edge. The comparison of the aerodynamic loads generated by the novel L-tab Gurney flap and a classical trailing-edge flap allows to estimate the ranges of reduced frequency where the L-tab is expected to perform better than a trailing edge flap and vice versa. Linear aerostructural models for a typical section representative of a helicopter blade equipped with a partial-span L-tab or a trailing-edge flap are built, and a higher harmonic control algorithm is applied. Performance are compared between the two devices to reduce separately the N/rev harmonics of the blade root rotating frame vertical force, flapping and feathering moments. The attainment of similar results with classical trailing-edge device is a further confirmation of the potential feasibility of this novel L-tab as an effective alternative means for vibration reduction on rotor blades.
Analytical and numerical study of the salinity intrusion in the Sebou river estuary (Morocco). Effect of the ‘Super Blood Moon’ (total lunar eclipse) of 2015

The longitudinal variation of salinity and the maximum salinity intrusion length in an alluvial estuary are important environmental concerns for policy makers and managers since they influence water quality, water utilization and 10 agricultural development in estuarine environments and the potential use of water resources in general. Total eclipses of Super-Moons are rare. According to NASA, they have only occurred five times in the 1900s-in 1910, 1928, 1946, 1964 and 1982. After the September 28 th , 2015 Total lunar eclipse, a Super-Blood-moon eclipse will not recur before October 8 th , 2033. In this paper, for the first time, the impact of the total lunar eclipse (Super Blood Moon) on the salinity intrusion along an estuary is studied. The 28 th September 2015 total lunar eclipse is focused by the study and the Sebou river estuary 15 (Morocco) is taking as an application area. The Sebou estuary is an area with high agricultural potential, is becoming one of the most important industrial zones in Morocco and it is experiencing a salt intrusion problem. Hydrodynamic equations for tidal wave propagation coupled with (Savenije theory), and a numerical salinity transport model (HEC-RAS) are applied to study the impact of the total lunar eclipse on the salinity intrusion. Intensive salinity measurements during this extreme event were recorded along the Sebou estuary. Measurements showed a modification of the shape of axial salinity profiles and a 20 notable water elevation rise, compared with normal situations. The two optimization parameters (Van Der Burgh‟s and dispersion coefficients) of the analytical model are estimated based on the Levenberg-Marquardt ́s algorithm (i.e. solving non-linear least-squares problems). The salinity transport model was calibrated and validated using field data. The results show that the two models described very well salt intrusion during the total lunar eclipse day. A good-fit between computed salinity and measurements is obtained, as verified by statistical performance tests. These two models can give a rapid 25 assessment of salinity distribution and consequently help to ensure the safety of water supply, even during such infrequent astronomical phenomenon. Key -words: 2015‟s total lunar eclipse; salinity intrusion; hybrid model; Savenije theory; HEC-RAS; Sebou estuary. 30 Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. Discuss. , doi:10.5194/hess-2016-276, 2016 Manuscript under review for journal Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. Published: 13 June 2016 c © Author(s) 2016. CC-BY 3.0 License.
An empirical study to diagnose the outcomes of customers’ experiences in trendy coffee shops

The purpose of this study is to analyse the influence of experiential marketing on young customers’ experiential values and respectively on their satisfaction and word of mouth and revisit intentions. An instrument was developed to measure how the strategic experiential module (Schmitt 1999) and service quality perceptions of customers influence their experiential values. Data were gathered through questionnaires conducted with 450 respondents to diagnose young customers’ experiences in Gloria Jean's Coffees shops in North Cyprus. The structural equation modelling through partial least square (PLS) method results were acceptable in terms of reliability and validity. The empirical results revealed that, some of the strategic experiential modules and service quality perceptions have positive influences on customer experiences (functional and emotional). Results also show that customers’ satisfaction can induce positive post purchase behaviour. The results, managerial implications, and suggestions for future research are discussed in detail.
Personality Dimensions, Emotional Intelligence and Job Burnout in Nurses

Background and Objectives: This study investigated the relationship between personality dimensions, emotional intelligence and exhaustion in nurses. Materials and Methods: For this purpose, 250 nurses with more than 5 years job experience chosen by random sampling method. They were examined by personality characteristics questioner of NEO-PIR, Bradbury - Gravess Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire and Maslachs Job Burnout Questionnaire. Data were analyzed by Pearsons Correlation test and multivariate Regression analysis methods. Results: Result showed that there is significant relationship between personality dimensions and job burnout in nurses, as well as between emotional intelligence and its components. Multivariate regression analysis showed that personality traits and emotional intelligence predict probabity of burnout. Finally, from dimensions of personality, only neuroticism could predict burnout. Conclusion: these findings suggest that personality and emotional intelligence have important role in job burnout, therefore these psychological factors should be considered in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of nurses with job burnout.
Psychological empowerment of employees in selected organisations in South Africa : original research

The objective of this study was to assess the construct validity and internal consistency of the Psychological Empowerment Questionnaire (PEQ) for employees in selected organisations in South Africa. A cross-sectional survey design with a convenient sample (N = 1405) was used. The PEQ was administered. Structural equation modelling confirmed a four-factor model for the PEQ, consisting of competence, meaning, impact and self-determination. A cross-validation study confirmed the construct equivalence of the four-factor model for a study sample (n = 679) as well as a replication sample (n = 726) that was randomly selected for the total sample. The subscales showed acceptable internal consistencies.
Effect of feeding rate on growth performance, food utilization and meat yield of sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus Linne, 1758).

In this study, a 3x2 factorial feeding experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of feeding rate on growth performance, feed conversion ratio and meat yield of sterlet reared in a recirculating aquaculture system. The diet containing 45% protein 6.5% fat was offered to the sterlet with initial average weight of 187 g at three feeding rates: 1, 2 and 3% of body weight at 18.7 ±0.97°C for 60 days. SGR were 1.7 ±0.10, 2.1 ±0.11 and 2.0 ±0.11, respectively. FCR amounted as 1.8 ±0.11, 2.9 ±0.15 and 4.4 ±0.14, respectively. In terms of the hepatosomatic index, viscerasomatic index and carcass efficiency no statistic differences were found between feeding rate groups (P>0.05). Considering growth performance and FCR data, it can be con-cluded that the best growth of sterlet at 17-19°C was obtained in fish fed with 2% BW/day. As a result, the diet containing 45% protein and 6.5 % fat can be recommended for use at 2 % BW/day feeding rate for 150-300 g size sterlets.
Triple-Filter core inflation: a measure of the inflation trajectory

In countries with high inflation, as is the case of Brazil, the traditional cores inflation do not seem to deliver much information about the general level of prices. Therefore, we present a new measure, the Triple-Filter core inflation, which filters inflation in three ways: trimmed mean with smoothed items, seasonal adjustment and moving averages. The results allow us to say that the Triple-Filter core inflation, in addition to providing more information about the inflation trajectory than traditional core inflation, provides a more up-to-date view on the state of inflation than the accumulated inflation over 12 months.
Merger Control with Transfers from the Capital Gains Tax

This work proposes to rely on the capital gains tax legislation to introduce transfers in merger control. Transfers are never used in merger regulation, however they can represent a relevant device to extract information on synergies. The implicit transfer collected thanks to the capital gains tax, associated with divestitures, allows to screen among high and low synergy achievers. The analysis focuses on the fact that the transfer is scally constrained. It must be strictly positive but lower than a threshold; the capital gains tax paid by target shareholders depends on the ratio of cash used by the bidder as a medium of paiement in the takeover bid and on the tax rate. The upper scal constraint combined with a non monotonic consumer surplus function allow the inecient type to enjoy a rent, and affect the usual rent-efficiency trade-o. The lower scal constraint induces the ecient type's divestitures to be distorted downward from the rst best.
Regional Analysis of the Evolution of the U.S. DDT Industry

Geographic location is often a missing component in industry evolution literature whereas the time aspect is rarely considered in agglomeration studies. This paper attempts to fi ll this gap by evaluating the patterns of industry evolution across different regions. A historical data set for the U.S. DDT industry is created and analyzed. First, the change in the number of fi rms over the industry life cycle is considered, as well as the variation in the patterns of entry and exit across different regions. This part of the analysis is based on the U.S. Census division of the United States into 4 distinct regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, and West. Next, a comparison of the patterns of industry evolution in the core of the industry, where the majority of fi rms are located, versus its periphery is made. I fi nd some evidence that the different regions exhibited dissimilar dynamics.
Capital Account Liberalization and Economic Growth in Developing Economies: An Empirical Investigation

The objective of this paper is to investigate the empirical relationship between capital account liberalization and economic growth in three Maghreb countries (Algeria, Mo- rocco, and Tunisia) using the GMM technique. The study of this relationship has al- ways been of particular interest (Alesina and al 1994; De Gregorio 1996; Edwards 2001; Agenor 2001; Ishii and Habermeier 2002; Prasad and al. 2003; Buiter and Taci 2003; Henry 2007; Dhrifi 2009; Eichengreen, Gullapalli and Panizza 2009; Bakare A. S. 2011; Vithessonthi and Tongurai 2012). The results are mitigated and can be classified into two categories: negative and positive effects. As a matter of fact, some authors have showed that capital account liberalization hasn't a significant effect on economic growth (Grilli and Milesi-Ferretti 1995; Rodrick 1998; Kraay 1998; O'Donnell 2001; Edison and al. 2002). On the contrary, several theoretical and empirical studies assert that capital account liberalization can help countries to improve significantly their eco- nomic growth rate (Gurley and Shaw 1955, McKinnon 1973; Quinn 1997; Levine and Zervos 1998; Chan-Lau and Chen 2001; Bekaert and al. 2005; Levchenko and al. 2008; Mensi and al. 2010, Hassana, Sanchezb & Yu 2011). The estimation results show that capital account liberalization is a good factor in fostering economic growth in Maghreb countries.
Dysfunctional Leadership in Universities: identifying and dealing with sociopaths

Despite there being a ‘managerialist’ trend in university governance over the last decade with university leaders perceived to be somewhat similar to their counterparts in business organisations, there is a dearth of literature dealing with university leadership, and especially when it comes to the darker side of leadership sociopaths. Research demonstrates that sociopathic leaders have three problematic personality traits called ‘the dark triad’ known to have negative associations in commercial organisations with counter-productive behaviour, toxic work cultures and dysfunctional organisational performance. This chapter examines research undertaken on this phenomenon in the university setting using case study research design. Two cases are examined one in Europe and one in Australia. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies are employed to extract data and within case and cross case analysis used to analyse data and draw implications and conclusions. The research demonstrates that sociopathic leaders exist in universities and that their actions can cause a toxic work environment leading to dysfunctional outcomes for the institutions. Further, we provide practical assistance for identifying probable sociopaths