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Barriers to low-carbon innovation and consequences for finance in innovation studies literature

This paper analyses the field of innovation studies i.e. innovation sy stems, transition literature, environmental and energy economics regarding barriers to low-carbon innov atio and consequences for finance. It attempts to integrate previously separated literatures and bridge the gap between abstract failures and tangible barriers to allow for more diffe rentiated policy responses. Among the most salient barriers to the commercialisation and diffusion of clean technol ogies, scholars have highlighted the financing environment. A complex set of barriers therefore revol ves around the question of how to finance companies, projects and infrastructure based on low-carbon innovat io . A combination of technological barriers (technological uncertainty) combined with econom ic barriers (capital intensity), institutional (regulatory environment, informati on asymmetries) and political barriers (inconsistent support) contribute to thin financial market for low-ca rbon innovation all along the innovation cycle. Given the multitude of barriers the main result emerged from the conceptual research is, that there is no single best solution of financing low-carbon innovat io . Structures to channel the financial resources into companies, projects and infrastructure as well as the policy measures aiming at supporting this process need to be tailored to the actual st ge in the technological lifecycle and the corresponding market. Avenues for future research relating to f ancing low-carbon innovation and corresponding policies are depicted. JEL codes: O33, O38, G21, G23, G28
LXR protects from pathological cardiac hypertrophy

Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is characterized by a shift in metabolic substrate utilization from fatty acids to glucose, but the molecular events underlying the metabolic remodeling remain poorly understood. Here, we investigated the role of liver X receptors (LXRs), which are key regulators of glucose and lipid metabolism, in cardiac hypertrophic pathogenesis. Using a transgenic approach in mice, we show that overexpression of LXRa acts to protect the heart against hypertrophy, fibrosis, and dysfunction. Gene expression profiling studies revealed that genes regulating metabolic pathways were differentially expressed in hearts with elevated LXRa. Functionally, LXRa overexpression in isolated cardiomyocytes and murine hearts markedly enhanced the capacity for myocardial glucose uptake following hypertrophic stress. Conversely, this adaptive response was diminished in LXRa-deficient mice. Transcriptional changes induced by LXRa overexpression promoted energyindependent utilization of glucose via the hexosamine biosynthesis pathway, resulting in O-GlcNAc modification of GATA4 and Mef2c and the induction of cytoprotective natriuretic peptide expression. Our results identify LXRa as a key cardiac transcriptional regulator that helps orchestrate an adaptive metabolic response to chronic cardiac stress, and suggest that modulating LXRa may provide a unique opportunity for intervening in myocyte metabolism.
Rapid Micropropagation , Stevioside Accumulation and Genetic Fidelity using ISSR Markers

Different regions in the world using Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni as sweetener crop. It is a perennial semi-shrub up to 40 cm in height. Stevia have versatile medicinal uses without any side effects. It could propagated by seed or by stem cutting. Although seed propagation is very common method, seed is not efficient because of poor germination, low fertility and incompatibility of the flowers. Destruction of the donor plant and decreased new plant number made stem cutting method is limited. In our study, Stevia in vitro propagated using nodal segments on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium and various growth regulator concentrations [6benzyladenine (BA), and kinetin (Kin)] The best and highest response of regenerants was in the medium contain (2.0 mg/l BA+ 0.5 mg/l Kin) which recorded (87.43), (9.07) and (4.61) for the percentage of explants, maximum total shoots number, the highest average of shoot length, respectively. Maximum average of root/shoot length and the highest percentage of root/shoot recorded in medium supplemented with 1.0 mg/l IAA (12.93, 6.89 and 98 %). The difference ratio among T1 & T2 in Constituents (%) of moisture, Fat, Ash, Crude fiber, St and Reb-A were a slight ratio thus both treated media are likely favorable in our work. Obviously, the obtained data about moisture, protein and total carbohydrate were the noticeable difference increased in T2 more than T1, these observations interpreted as evidence for the combination high ratio of protein and stevioside sweeteners might be due to the favorable media to achieve most growing performance, which reflect on dietary values. Acclimatization succeeded with a 95% survival rate of the ex-vitro plantlets at the hardening phase. Genetic stability of propagated plantlets compared with compared with mother plants was analyze using Inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers. The present study provides report on the genetic fidelity of micropropagation for Stevia rebaudiana obtained from axillaries bud explants using ISSR analysis. The tissue cultured plantlets and the mother plant were identically with no variability detected.
Factors that create a competitive advantage : consonances and differences between administrators and students in educational institutions

The intense competition that lives the education industry, requires that management to understand the critical factors of service quality. Knowledge about the desires of consumers is one of the conditions to offer an excellent service. Thus, this article evaluated whether the improvement priorities desired by students converged with those of the managers. Two questionnaires were used, developed from the matrix of competitive positioning and resource-based view. The first captured expectations and perceptions of student in relation to 22 attributes. The other captured judgments of administrators about value, rarity, imitation and organization. Students and coordinators of courses in the computer science area of two educational institutions were questioned. In addition, comparisons were developed between perceptions of the two groups. The results revealed that there is a lack of alignment between improvement priorities conferred by students and managers. For the attribute qualification of teacher team, for example, groups of students of IFRN and IFPB put it at different levels: greater weakness and greater competitive stren*Corresponding author. *E-mail address: evadio.filho@gmail.com (E. Pereira Filho) Peer Review under the responsability of Universidad Naciona Autónoma de México http://dx.doi. org/10.22201/fca.24488410e. 2018.1581 01861042/© 2019 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Contaduría y Administración. This is an opend access article under the CC BY-NC-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) E. Pereira Filho et al. / Contaduría y Administración 64 (3), 2019, 1-20 http://dx.doi. org/10.22201/fca.24488410e. 2018.1581 2 gth, respectively. Although the managers of the two educational institutions consider this aspect as a temporary advantage, actions aimed at teacher training must be prioritized with greater intensity by the management of the IFRN. Therefore, management has to better understand the demands of customer improvements, eliminating deficiencies in the provision of services. JEL code: M1, I21, M19
GENETIC DIVERSITY AMONG EGYPTIAN WHEAT CULTIVARS USING SCoT AND ISSR MARKERS

ISSR and SCoT markers were used to investigate the genetic diversity and relationships among eight cultivars of Egyptian wheat (Shandweel-1, Misr-2, Sakha-93, Sakha-94, Giza-168, Giza-171, Sids-1 and Gemmiza-9). SCoT primers produced a total of 32 bands, out of which 19 (59%) were polymorphic with a mean of 3.16. ISSR primers produced 34 bands and 23 of these bands (68%) were polymorphic with a mean of 4.6. Moreover, PCR based specific primers was used for detection of P5CS gene in the wheat cultivars. These results indicated good sources of diversity which will help breeders to evaluate genetic diversity and potentially select economically important traits such as salinity tolerance.
The relationship between student-generated learning issues and self-study in problem-based

A major assumption of problem-based learning (PBL) is that learning issues, generated by students while discussing a problem, are used as guides for self-directed learning activities. This assumption, though basic to PBL, has never been tested. At the University of Limburg, the Netherlands, two procedures have been developed that reflect the extent to which students are able to identify important learning issues given a particular problem, and whether subsequent, independent, learning corresponds with these learning issues. The focus of the present article will be on the relationship between the two. We have explored to what extent student-generated learning issues are a major factor influencing the nature of students' self-study, or whether other factors may be involved in decisions on what to study and how much time to spend on topics selected. First, the production of learning issues was studied and represented as the percentage of overlap between leaming issues raised by students and pre-set faculty objectives for each problem. The second procedure consisted of the administration of a 'Topic Checklist' (TOC) which purports to measure students' actual self-directed learning activities. The TOC consists of a list of topics specifying the intended course content. Students were asked to indicate on a five-point Likert scale how much time they had spent studying each topic and to what degree they had mastered that topic. Third, learning issues and TOC topics were compared directly in a qualitative sense. Comparisons between the procedures revealed that a low proportion of variance of TOC scores could be predicted from the percentage of faculty objectives identified for each problem and the direct match between learning issues and TOC scores. It is concluded that scrutinizing student-generated learning issues and topics covered during self-study may provide information about wtiat content is covered by students in tutorial groups. The discrepancy between the results of the measurements suggests, however, that Ieaming issues produced during group discussion are not the sole source on which students base self-study decisions. Several other factors may be involved, such as tutor guidance, content already covered in previous units, issues raised during sessions with resource persons, and the nature of the learning resources available. Therefore, the relationship between learning issues and content covered during self-study is not as straightforward as is suggested.
GISELE CHIBINSKI PARABOCZ

Obesity has become epidemic in XXI century and it is estimated that there are about 1.4 billion overweight adults. The existing subclinical chronic inflammation in obesity is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Adipose tissue, in addition to its energy function, has endocrine role through the secretion of adipokines. In obesity, adipocytes become dysfunctional, producing excess proinflammatory adipokines at the expense of antiinflammatory. This inflammatory process is the link between obesity and atherogenesis. Thus, inflammation markers are potential targets for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis. Myeloperoxidase (MPO), an enzyme found primarily on neutrophils, participates on innate defense mechanisms of the body through the production of oxidizing species that have antimicrobial activity. However, these oxidants and MPO act in events that feature key role in atherogenesis, such as oxidation of LDL-cholesterol, consumption of nitric oxide and activation of proteases. Therefore, the MPO has become subject of research and many studies have shown its value as predictor of cardiac risk in certain situations. However, its usage is not yet standardized and its benchmark values are not well established for laboratory diagnosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of MPO and other biomarkers in different Body Mass Index (BMI) ranges. The results indicated significant differences between the groups in the following parameters: systolic and diastolic blood pressure, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides/HDL rate, HDL/LDL rate and white blood cells count. Elevated levels of hs-CRP were observed in the groups with obese individuals, but no significant changes were observed to serum MPO. Therefore, serum levels of MPO did not provide information on clinically significant laboratory differentiation of groups.
Occidente 2018-06 A Note on Predefined-Time Stability

This note presents a new characterization for predefined-time-stable systems based on Lyapunov stability. In contrast to the previous results in predefined-time stability, the proposed characterization allows the construction of predefined-time stabilizing controllers with polynomial terms instead of exponential ones, removing the exponential nature hypothesis of predefined-time-stable systems. Moreover, the existing Lyapunov characterization of predefined-time stability is shown to be a consequence of the new theorem presented in this paper. Finally, the proposed approach is used for the construction of robust predefined-time stabilizing controllers for first-order systems. A simulation example shows the feasibility of the proposed methods.
A Common Generalization of the Conjectures of André-Oort

Consider any irreducible closed subvariety Z ⊂ S. Since any intersection of special subvarieties is a finite union of special subvarieties, there exists a unique smallest special subvariety containing Z. We call it the special closure of Z and denote it by SZ . We call the dimension of SZ the amplitude of Z, and the codimension of Z in SZ the defect of Z. The defect measures how far Z is away from being special; in particular Z is special if and only if its defect is zero. Moreover Z is called Hodge generic if SZ is an irreducible component of S, that is, if Z is not contained in any special subvariety of codimension > 0.
PROACTIVENESS AND THE USE OF SECRECY IN FAMILY AND NONFAMILY SMES : EVIDENCE FROM THE WINE INDUSTRY

Secrecy is used as a mechanism for value capturing in SMEs. Its adoption, vis-? -vis alternative value capturing means such as patenting, might be influenced by firm-level factors, among which firm ownership and managerial orientations may represent driving forces. This study hypothesises that family ownership will decrease the preference for secrecy over patenting because of their risk averse characterization, while firms with a proactive orientation will tend to use secrecy over patenting. Moreover, the study hypothesizes a positive moderating effect exercised by proactiveness on the relationship between family ownership and the preference of secrecy over patenting. Using a sample of wineries and vineyards from four different countries ? Italy, France, Denmark, United States-, our results support the proposed hypotheses. Overall, by analysing the determinants that guide the preference for secrecy over patents, this study contributes to increase our understanding of how SMES capture value from intellectual propriety. 1 PROACTIVENESS AND THE USE OF SECRECY IN FAMILY AND NONFAMILY SMES: EVIDENCE FROM THE WINE INDUSTRY
Creating Treaty-based local governance in New Zealand : M ā ori and P ā keh ā views

This article explores the need for Treaty-based local governance, raised to national prominence by the 2014 outrage against New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd, who advocated a Māori ward for 2016. The Treaty of Waitangi influenced the creation of Māori seats in Parliament in the nineteenth century, and a provision for Māori seats in local councils in 2001. There has been limited uptake of the latter and Māori remain significantly underrepresented. Innovations in governing arrangements have allowed non-elected Māori to take up advisory roles and, in some cases, decision-making roles. We argue that these do not ensure fair and effective Māori representation. Ad hoc and unpredictable structures have failed to deliver fair and effective representation to all New Zealanders. There is a pressing need for a New Zealand constitutional debate – a conversation among Māori and nonMāori – to devise a governance model that addresses the Treaty of Waitangi as New Zealand’s founding document. ARTICLE HISTORY Received 7 December 2016 Accepted 16 June 2017
SYNTHETIC NI GOETHITE AND HEMATITE SYNTHETIC NI GOETHITE AND HEMATITE : REPRODUCING HOSTS FOR NICKEL MINERALIZATION

Incorporation of Ni within synthetic goethite and hematite was investigated by x-ray diffraction (XRD) and acid dissolution analysis Goethites synthesized by the oxidation of mixed Fe2+-Ni2+-chloride solutions at room temperature and pH 6-7 uniformly incorporated up to 10mole'7'o Ni Goethites prepared at ambient temperature and pH >12 incorporated 5-6 mole'7'o Ni at the surface of crystals Differences in the extent and homogeneity of Ni incorporation appear related to the different synthesis conditions and kinetics of goethite crystallization Incorporation of the larger Ni2+ ion resulted in anisotropic distortion of the goethite unit-cell The unit-cell bdimension increased linearly as Ni substitution increased whereas the aand c-dimensions remained unchanged Hematite prepared from coprecipitated Ni-ferrihydrite gels at pH 7-8 and 90°C, uniformly incorporated up to 6 mole'7'o Ni Unit-cell parameters increased linearly with increasing Ni substitution indicating the replacement of Fe by Ni within the hematite structure
Title Visualization of rapid electron precipitation via chorus elementwave ‒ particle interactions

Author(s) Ozaki, Mitsunori; Miyoshi, Yoshizumi; Shiokawa, Kazuo; Hosokawa, Keisuke; Oyama, Shin-ichiro; Kataoka, Ryuho; Ebihara, Yusuke; Ogawa, Yasunobu; Kasahara, Yoshiya; Yagitani, Satoshi; Kasaba, Yasumasa; Kumamoto, Atsushi; Tsuchiya, Fuminori; Matsuda, Shoya; Katoh, Yuto; Hikishima, Mitsuru; Kurita, Satoshi; Otsuka, Yuichi; Moore, Robert C. ; Tanaka, Yoshimasa; Nosé, Masahito; Nagatsuma, Tsutomu; Nishitani, Nozomu; Kadokura, Akira; Connors, Martin; Inoue, Takumi; Matsuoka, Ayako; Shinohara, Iku
Determination of vitamin B 12 , folate , and ferritin levels of inpatients in a psychiatry clinic : A one-year retrospective study

Objectives: This study aims to compare the vitamin B12, folate, and ferritin levels of inpatients in a psychiatry clinic. Materials and methods: The study included 286 inpatients (178 males, 108 females; mean age 35.4±12.9 years; range, 15 to 76 years) treated in Adiyaman University Training and Research Hospital psychiatry clinic between 01 January 2017 and 31 December 2017. Patients’ diagnoses and vitamin B12, folate, and ferritin levels were examined retrospectively. Results: The most common diagnoses were schizophrenia (23.4%), bipolar affective disorder (23.1%), and major depressive disorder (11.5%). While there was no significant difference in vitamin B12 levels according to sex (p=0.850), folate level was significantly lower in males (p=0.001) and ferritin level was significantly lower in females (p=0.001). No difference was detected in the levels of vitamin B12, folate and ferritin in the comparison between diagnoses. Conclusion: Deficiency in vitamin B12, folate, and ferritin levels may cause psychiatric symptoms. Due to the high number of patients with low vitamin B12 levels in our study, more attention may be paid to vitamin B12 replacement. Ferritin deficiency in females and folate deficiency in males are noteworthy. Further research are needed to identify more specific and detailed algorithms related to vitamin B12, folate, and ferritin to support the findings of this study and optimize the care given to patients suffering from psychiatric syndromes.
IMPACT OF EMPLOYER BRAND ON SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS S

This research aims to explore the relative advantages of using employer branding in recruitment process. The research question is raised whether there is some association between the facilitated recruitment scores and in the perceived employer branding score. The dynamics of Employer-branding as effective long-term recruitment strategy was explored. This research was laid out through combination of qualitative case study and with quantitative survey design. The data collection methods were entail interviews, collection of existing departmental record: archival analysis etc. The substantive support was sought from few questionnaires like employer-branding checklist and recruitment resources checklists. In order to explore the impact of Employer-branding on recruitment and selection, two organizations practicing employer branding and the other following the traditional, customized image building was sought. The cross comparison of the data from both organizations reveal the differences that perception of employer branding carries in different dimensions. For the sake of the differential analyses in both organizations, the independent sample t-test reveal the differences in the consumption of resources for recruitment and selection. The correlation analyses reveal that there is significant positive relationship between employer branding and the facilitated recruiting process. The findings are carried both theoretical and practical implications which are discussed in the light of evidential findings.
Effect of Pomegranate Seed Oil on Certain Food Spoilage Microorganisms and its Role in Shelf Life of Cream.

This study aims to investigate the effect of pomegranate seed oil on the quality of cream during cold storage ( 4oC). Cream was divided into four equal portions, the first portion with no additives served as a control. For the other three portions, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% of pomegranate seed oils were added individually to each portion of cream. The cream was then stored in refrigerator (4oC) to 45 days. Results showed that the total soluble solids, fat and protein of sour cream increased with the increase of the added pomegranate seed oil, but the carbohydrate content was decreased . The results also reveal that the use of cream containing pomegranate seed oil (PSO) led to increase the peroxide value and refractive index during cold storage. This was more remarkable in cream containing pomegranate seed oil at the higher level of concentration (1.5%). The same data showed that the peroxide values gradually increased, while iodine values showed gradual decrease during cold storage . The main fatty acid of pomegranate seed oil identified by GC was punicic acid (84.59%). The saturated fatty acids, mono-unsaturated acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids were 6.33, 5.8 and 87.87 % respectively.Antimicrobial effect of different concentration of pomegranate seed oil were studied on four bacteria (E. coli , S. aureus , B. cereus and Salmonella typhimurium) and two fungi (Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans) . Results indicated that the higher antimicrobial effect was detected against yeast and mold ( from 20-23 mm). Also , data showed that cream samples fortified with different concentration of pomegranate seed oil were free of libolytic bacteria and yeast & mold, compared to control (fresh cream) till one month. Higher scores for organoleptic attributes were achieved for cream containing 0.5% pomegranate seed oil till 30 days . It could be seen that pomegranate seed oil can reduce the oxidative degradation of fatty substances as well as to inhibit the growth of spoilage microorganisms.
EFFECT OF CONTROLLED PERIODIC ROUGHNESS ON GOERTLER VORTICES IN HYPERSONIC COMPRESSION RAMP FLOW

Reynolds numbers: Re∞,L=(1.75±0.09)×10and (3.90±0.09)×10 based on the sharp flat plate length. The effect of streamwise vortices of different intensity on the mean level of heat flux and its variation at the reattachment region is investigated. Intensity of vortices is varied by variation of the height of spanwise rake of cylindrical pins (seeding elements) placed on the plate ahead of the separation bubble.