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Governance, Sentiment Analysis and IPO Underpricing

Research Question/Issue: What is the relationship between governance, tone in language and underpricing of initial public offerings (IPOs) in Latin America. Research Findings/Insights: First, we find empirical evidence for the link between uncertainty in tone in the IPO prospectus and the level of underpricing. Second, we do not find that governance provisions at the country level explain IPO underpricing. Third, governance mechanisms at the firm level, such as board size and independence, are significant in explaining underpricing. Fourth, when interacting with uncertainty in tone, corporate governance variables at the firm level display stronger (board size) or weaker (board independence) marginal effects. Finally, we find lower levels of underpricing for family firms compared to non-family firms. Theoretical/Academic Implications: Bigger boards seem to lead to greater underpricing while more independent boards mitigate it. This finding stresses the relevance of functional convergence in regions with weak institutions. Our results also suggest that tone in communications matter more for underpricing than governance. We argue that this could be due to the minimum corporate governance provisions at the firm level that firms need to meet before going public. Practitioner/Policy Implications: Our results suggest that tone in firm communications is relevant for market valuation. In the context of family firms, we show that reputation effect is priced by the market valuation of the IPO.
Predicting adherence to aromatase inhibitor therapy in patients with breast cancer using protection motivation theory

Objective: Review of the literature suggests that there is a gap in understanding the psychosocial factors affecting adherence to Aromatase Inhibitors (AI). The aim of this study is to identify and assess the factors affecting adherence to Aromatase Inhibitor Theory in breast cancer patients using the Protection Motivation. Methods: Cross-sectional retrospective study. 288 patients, taking aromatase inhibitors as adjuvant therapy, were identified using a cancer registry managed by a University-based medical center. A survey instrument measuring patient’s medication taking behavior was developed using the Protection Motivation Theory, which was mailed to the patients. The
Investment, Vol. 3: Lifting the Burden: Tax Reform, the Cost of Capital, and U.S. Economic Growth

This book presents a comprehensive treatment of the cost-of-capital approach for analyzing the economic impact of tax policy. This approach has provided an intellectual impetus for reforms of capital income taxation in the United States and around the world. The cost of capital and the marginal effective tax rate are combined with estimates of substitution possibilities by businesses and households in analyzing tax and spending programs. This makes it possible to evaluate tax reforms and changes in government spending. Studies of the economic impact of tax policies have taken two forms. First, the cost of capital has been incorporated into investment functions in macroeconomic models, which are used to model the short-run responses to tax policy changes. Second, the cost-of-capital approach has been integrated into applied general-equilibrium models used in evaluating the long-run economic effects of tax reforms. The cost-of-capital approach suggests two avenues for tax reform. One would retain the income tax base of the existing U.S. tax system, but would equalize tax burdens on all forms of assets as well as average and marginal tax rates on labor income. The other would substitute consumption for income as a tax base, while equating average and marginal tax rates on labor income.
Is Recovery from Schizophrenia Possible? An Overview of Concepts, Evidence, and Clinical Implications

Contrary to long-standing pessimistic views regarding the prognosis for people with schizophrenia, emerging literature suggests that many with this condition can meaningfully recover over time. Using increasingly complex models of recovery with clearly defined operationalized criteria, numerous longitudinal studies have provided data pointing out that progressive deterioration is more of an exception than a rule for people with this condition. To address the issues of the definition and likelihood of recovery from schizophrenia, this article reviews evolving definitions which stress that recovery must involve the development of a sense of hope, self-reliance, and a personalized awareness of current strengths and challenges. Empirical research indicates that while many with schizophrenia experience significant bouts of disability more people experience long periods of relatively good functioning, including symptom remission, healthy levels of self-esteem, and meaningful community participation. Implications for how clinical practice can reinforce and promote recovery are discussed.
Preventive and Curative Intervention in Mental Retardation

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Smart City Governance and Children’s Agency: An Assessment of the Green Infrastructure Impact on Children’s Activities in Cagliari (Italy) with the Tool “Opportunities for Children in Urban Spaces (OCUS)”

The increases in urbanization, pollution, resource depletion, and climate change underline the need for urban planning policies that incorporate blue–green infrastructure (BGI) and ecosystem services. This paper proposes a framework for assessing BGI’s effect on children’s outdoor activities. This effect, called meaningful usefulness, is a central issue due to the influence of experiences with nature on children’s development and the global trend of concentration of children in urban areas. Based on the concept of affordance, the methodology formalizes meaningful usefulness in terms of an index of usefulness of individual settings (IUIS) and a synthetic index of usefulness of BGI in a specific area (ISGI). These are determined via an audit protocol, Opportunities for Children in Urban Spaces (OCUS), which incorporates a set of indicators measuring micro-scale properties of individual places and contextual macro-scale factors. The methodology is applied to BGI components in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, which was selected for its superior density of urban green spaces. The application of the OCUS tool confirms its usefulness for investigating functional affordances incorporated into the trans-scalar structures of BGIs. The analytic protocol further contributes to the implementation of urban planning strategies within the smart city paradigm.
Cybersecurity Policy Development at the State Level: A Case Study of Middle Tennessee

Cybersecurity Policy Development at the State Level: A Case Study of Middle Tennessee by Daniel Leslie Scherr MBA, American Military University, 2013 BA, North Carolina State University, 1999 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Policy and Administration Walden University August 2019 Abstract Cybersecurity is a growing threat not only to nations, critical infrastructure, and major entities, but also to smaller organizations and individuals. The growing number of successful attacks on all manner of U.S. targets highlights the need for effective and comprehensive policy from the local to federal level, though most research focuses onCybersecurity is a growing threat not only to nations, critical infrastructure, and major entities, but also to smaller organizations and individuals. The growing number of successful attacks on all manner of U.S. targets highlights the need for effective and comprehensive policy from the local to federal level, though most research focuses on federal policy issues, not state issues. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the decision-making process within the current cybersecurity policy environment in a southern state of the United States. Sabatier’s advocacy coalition framework served as the theoretical framework for the study. Data were collected through 5 semistructured interviews with individuals who were either elected or appointed officials, emergency managers, or subject matter experts. These data were transcribed, then coded and analyzed with McCracken’s analytic categorization procedure. Participants recognized that the federal government provides some resources but acknowledged that action at the state level is largely funded through the state resulting in a network of dissimilar policies and protocols in states across the country. Findings also revealed that state leadership in some locations better grasps what resources are needed and is more likely to earmark in order to plan for unanticipated cybersecurity needs of the public. Analysis of study data also highlighted areas for future study and identified needed resources or areas of opportunity for creating a more comprehensive and effective cybersecurity policy environment. Implications for positive social change include recommendations for state and federal decision makers to engage in community partnerships in order to more effectively protect the public from cybersecurity threats. Cybersecurity Policy Development at the State Level: A Case Study of Middle Tennessee by Daniel Leslie Scherr MBA, American Military University, 2013 BA, North Carolina State University, 1999 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Policy and Administration
Manual of Diagnostic Antibodies for Immunohistology

The rapid acceptance of immunohistochemistry as an important and even indispensable adjunct to morphological examination and diagnosis requires the modern anatomical pathology laboratory to be conversant with, and proficient in, immunostaining procedures, as well as methods of tissue processing and antigen retrieval and the underlying characteristics of the increasing number of antibodies and antisera available. This fully revised, expanded and updated edition provides a comprehensive list of antisera and monoclonal antibodies that have useful diagnostic applications in tissue sections and cell preparations. Various clones, which are commercially available to detect the same antigen, are listed and the sensitivities and specificities of the antibodies are discussed. Importantly, the authors, all pathologists with a wealth of experience in immunostaining procedures, provide fully referenced details and expert advice on each reagent, with the reader will find invaluable. Finally, the appendices provide easily accessible and clear summaries of selected antibody panels for specific diagnostic situations, details of heat-induced antigen/epitope retrieval (including the use of microwaves) and a useful reference to the websites of the main antibody suppliers.
Alcohol and Other Drugs: Attitudes and Use Among Graduate/Professional Students at a Health Science Center

Alcohol and other drug use continue to be a major issue on college and university campuses. Few studies have examined alcohol and other drug related issues for a graduate or professional student population. This study examines attitudes, incidents, and consequences of alcohol and other drug use among students enrolled at an academic heath science center. This study incorporated a descriptive research design and utilized the CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey for the collection of data. The data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics and represented in tables as frequencies and percentages. The survey was mailed to all students enrolled in didactic course work at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) during the fall 2001 semester. This included master's students in physician assistant studies, master's and doctoral students in the biomedical sciences, master's and doctoral students in public health, as well as first and second year medical students. Of the 565 students enrolled in didactic course work, 321 responded to the survey for a return rate of 56.8 %. Statistically significant findings are reported for students at UNTHSC in relation to perceptions of use, actual use, reasons for use, and consequences for use. Similar findings are shown relative to age, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and academic program. Additionally, the UNTHSC students reported statistically significant lower levels of alcohol and drug use, as well as consequences of use than the students represented in the CORE Institutes 2000 national data set. This study identifies the need to investigate alcohol and drug related attitudes, behaviors, and consequences among students studying for professions in health related fields. However, the findings are only relevant to UNTHSC and cannot be generalized to any other population. The study provides personnel at UNTHSC a guide for the development of prevention and intervention programs.
Evaluating the Impact of the National Adolescent Health Strategic Plan on Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Services in Zambia: A Qualitative Study

Introduction: In 2011, the government of Zambia implemented the National Adolescent Health Strategic Plan 2011-2015 which aimed at addressing adolescent health problems in a comprehensive and consistent manner. Thus far, no formal evaluation has been conducted and it remains unclear whether interventions which were implemented had led to improved access to the services by adolescents. Using the WHO six building blocks framework for health system strengthening, the study sought to qualitatively evaluate the achievements of the 5-year strategic plan and draw generalizable knowledge for best practices for improving adolescent reproductive health in Low Middle Income Country (LMIC) settings. Methods: To provide insight into the implementation of the strategic plan in relation to the six building blocks a qualitative case study approach was adopted for this evaluation. Twenty one Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were conducted with key stakeholders involved in the implementation process at different levels in the health system in Zambia. Thematic analysis using the WHO building blocks framework was used to analyze data. NVivo 11 was used to aid coding, management and analysis. Results: Close linkages across the six building blocks of the health system were observed. Observed weaknesses in one building block affected other health system building blocks negatively. Nonetheless, some successes were also reported including consistence and standardised packages for Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Services (ASRH), health worker training in ASRH, use of data for decision making, and better policy harmonisation. The major barriers to the implementation were inadequate infrastructure, funding and human resources. Conclusion: The major barriers to implementation included inadequate human resources and funding which negatively affected service delivery. However positive trends were noted in health worker training and policy environment.
What explains the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and poor quality of life after intensive care? An investigation of clinical, psychological and sociodemographic risk factors

Although many lives are saved in intensive care, patients frequently fail to make a good recovery. In addition to physical weakness and cognitive impairment, patients suffer from clinical anxiety, depression and PTSD. The aim of this PhD was to establish the prevalence of poor mental health after intensive care and identify clinical, psychological and socio-demographic risk factors. First I carried out a systematic review of post-ICU psycho-social outcomes but found the quality of studies was variable and few consistent risk factors were identified. I subsequently conducted a prospective cohort study of 157 intensive care patients who were assessed for mood, stress, delirium and memory in the ICU. Clinical and socio-demographic data were recorded. At three months, 64% completed valid measures of PTSD, depression and anxiety, and socio-economic circumstances (SEC). Incidence of mood disturbance, delirium and physical stress in the ICU were 78%, 66% and 77% respectively. At three months, prevalence of PTSD was 27.1% (95%CIs: 18.3, 35.9%), depression 46.3% (95%CIs: 36.5, 56.1%) and anxiety 44.4% (95%CIs: 34.6%, 54.2%). A total of 55% of patients had at least one outcome. PTSD was predicted by number of organs supported, drug groups used and sepsis bio-markers. Strongest clinical predictors were days of sedation (PTSD), benzodiazepine usage (depression), inotropes (anxiety) and steroids (better physical HRQL). SEC was a risk factor for depression, anxiety and mental HRQL. Psychological predictors including ICU mood, stress, delirium and memories were highly correlated with outcomes and partially mediated the relationships between clinical factors and outcomes. A qualitative study of 17 patients with intrusive memories of ICU at three months revealed patients had highly disturbing hallucinatory flash-backs or distressing recurring images of bleeding, choking, tubes and pain. The PhD highlighted the need to reduce ICU stress and identified modifiable risk factors that could inform clinical interventions to help patients.
What CATE did - an exploration of the effects of the CATE criteria on students' use of IT during teaching practice.

Information technology (IT) has assumed an increasingly important role in the English primary school curriculum. The CATE criteria (DES, 1989b) require that student teachers develop competencies in teaching with IT if courses are to be accredited. Consequently, colleges have modified their policies and practices. To explore the effects of these changes, the experiences of a group of students were monitored over their four year course at Edge Hill College, and related to the experiences of students from a pre-CATE cohort The CATE group made more use of IT in each of their teaching practices, with every respondent reporting some use of IT. Word processing was the most common IT based activity; uses of LOGO and simulations were disappointingly low. Students' accounts of the benefits to pupils from using IT focused largely on improving skills in specific subject areas and computer skills, increasing motivation, and facilitating group and social skills. Little emphasis was placed on the development of thinking skills. Very few tutors offered help with IT on teaching practice; tutor skills, and in-school mentoring both appear to be barriers to development These data are related to on-going developments in the College. CATE has had, and continues to have, a direct effect upon College practices and these effects are visible in the classroom experiences of student teachers. Yet more progress is needed in developing student teachers' abilities to use IT in class; we conclude that IT development should be seen as the focus for long term development, like other professional skills.
Outcome measurement of community based mental health services in Western Australia: literature and concept summary

The paper aims to provide a brief overview of key ideas related to outcome measurement relevant to community based mental health services and their consumers in WA. Due to the breadth of scope of the paper, it is not an extensive or rigorous literature review but provides a scan of the literature that could shape a more thorough literature review in any of the content areas. The paper has been written with the aim of informing the sector of key ideas, issues, concepts and approaches.
The Effects of a Pre-Workout Supplement and Eight Weeks of Resistance Training on Markers of Inflammation

iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS vii LIST OF TABLES x LIST OF FIGURES xi Chapter I-INTRODUCTION 1 Statement of the Problem 3 Rational for the Investigation 5 Chapter II-REVIEW OF LITERATURE 6 The Role of Cytokines in Skeletal Muscle 6 Cytokine Signaling within Skeletal Muscle 9 The Influence of IL-6 on Downstream Cytokine Signaling 14 The Influence of Exercise Duration, Intensity, and Mode on Cytokine Signaling 18 Additional Myokines: IL-8, IL-15, IL-4 21 IL-8 21 IL-15 21 IL-4 23 Pre-Workout Supplementation and the Cytokine Response 24 Carbohydrates 24 Caffeine 25
Modelling the epidemiology and control of foot and mouth disease with special emphasis on airborne spread

In the present study a spatial and temporal Monte-Carlo simulation model for foot and mouth disease epidemics is described. The virus transmission via direct animal contacts, indirect personel and vehicle contacts, local and airborne transmission were included as well as different control strategies. With help of a sensitivity analysis the robustness of the model was evaluated and risk factors for the disease transmission identified. The model was used to evaluate emergency vaccination as an alternative control strategy to preventive culling. Finally, fuzzy logic was used to estimate the airborne transmission of the foot and mouth disease virus.
Tier 1 Research-Based Instruction Focused on Proportional Reasoning: Meeting the Needs of Students with or At Risk for Mathematics Disabilities

The present study summarized three studies of schema-based instruction (SBI), a research-based Tier 1 mathematics program implemented in general education classrooms. We evaluated the efficacy of SBI in improving the mathematics achievement of seventh-grade students, including students with or at risk for mathematics disabilities (MD). The three SBI studies included an overall sample of 3,846 students, some of whom were categorized as having MD and 161 teachers in 104 schools from three states, with treatment length of about 6 weeks. Teachers and their classrooms in each study were randomly assigned to either the SBI or control condition. For the overall sample, results showed that SBI students scored significantly higher and showed more linear growth over time than control students on proportional problem solving. Similar results favoring the SBI condition were also found for students with or at risk for MD. These findings suggest that SBI focused on proportional reasoning instruction is a feasible Tier 1 mathematics program for all students. We discuss implications of the SBI program for meeting the diverse needs of students in the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework and suggest future directions. Subscribe to LDMJ
Consumer Protection Regulation and the Cost of Equity: Evidence from Data Breach Disclosure Laws

We exploit state-level variation in data breach disclosure laws to study whether shareholders benefit from consumer protection regulation. While the intended purpose of these laws is consumer protection, we argue that the laws can help reduce shareholder risk through both a real effects channel (i.e., encouraging firms to prioritize cybersecurity) and a capital markets channel (i.e., serving as an ex ante commitment to disclose). Consistent with these arguments, we find an on-average decrease in shareholder risk, proxied by cost of equity, after the staggered passage of these laws by U.S. states. We also find the effect is stronger for firms that did not prioritize cybersecurity prior to the laws and for firms with ex ante worse information environments. Finally, after passage of these laws, firms are more likely to have an IT security executive officer and increase investments in information technology. In aggregate, our evidence suggests that consumer protection regulation, in the form mandated disclosure to other stakeholders, can be beneficial for shareholders.