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The Relationship between Organizational Image and Organizational Citizenship Perception of Academicians

Today, organizations have to give a positive image to their internal and external stakeholders. There is a need for a positive image for employees to strive for the benefit of the organization. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the perception of organizational image and organizational citizenship behavior of academicians. In order to address this objective the organizational image questionnaire which was developed by Ulucay (2012), and organizational citizenship questionnaire which was developed for higher education institutions by Tasci and Koc (2007) were used. The questionnaire was applied to 340 academicians. The results show that organizational image perception of the academicians differs significantly according to gender and type of university. According to the findings, organizational image perceptions of female academicians are higher than male academicians, and it is found that organizational image of foundation universities is higher compared to state universities. Also, there is a significant relationship between academicians’ organizational citizenship behavior and certain variables such as age, vocational seniority and working year in university. As academicians’ age, professional seniority and working year in university increase, so does their performance of organizational citizenship behavior. The results show that there is a positive relationship between organizational citizenship behavior and organizational image.
Differential Effects of Prolonged and Short-term Lipid Infusion on Hepatic Insulin Sensitivity

To investigate if the mechanisms of free fatty acid (FFA)-induced hepatic insulin resistance differ depending on duration of plasma FFA elevation, i.v. infusion of Intralipid plus heparin (IH) was utilized to augment plasma FFAs and rats were administered short-term (7h) or prolonged (48h) i.v. infusions of saline, IH, IH co-infused with an inhibitor, or inhibitor alone. Sodium salicylate, an inhibitor of IκBα kinase β (IKKβ), and the antioxidant N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) have been previously found to prevent hepatic and peripheral insulin resistance caused by short-term IH infusion and these results were confirmed in Study 1 and Study 2. In Study 1, coinfusion of sodium salicylate prevented peripheral, but not hepatic, insulin resistance caused by prolonged IH infusion and in the liver, neither markers of IKKβ activation nor a target of IKKβ, namely serine 307 of insulin receptor substrate (IRS)-1, were altered by prolonged IH infusion. Previously, oxidative stress was found to be upstream of IKKβ in hepatic insulin resistance caused by short-term IH infusion. Furthermore, in Study 2, it was shown that apocynin, which is an inhibitor of the reactive oxygen species (ROS)-producing enzyme NADPH oxidase, prevents hepatic and peripheral insulin resistance caused by short-term IH infusion. In Study 2, insulin resistance caused by prolonged IH infusion was prevented by NAC in the periphery, but not at the level of the liver, and prolonged IH infusion did not affect markers of hepatic oxidative iii stress. Since short-term IH infusion has previously been shown to induce hepatic oxidative stress, the current results suggest that as the duration of plasma FFA elevation increases, hepatic oxidative stress is normalized, which may explain why IKKβ becomes inactivated. Chemical chaperones such as 4-phenylbutyric acid (PBA) have been reported to improve chronic obesityassociated insulin resistance and in Study 3 it was found that PBA partially prevented hepatic and completely averted peripheral insulin resistance caused by prolonged IH infusion. The protective mechanism of PBA, however, remains to be completely elucidated because IH did not alter commonly used markers of endoplasmic reticulum stress. Therefore, the hepatic insulin resistance pathways activated by FFAs depend on the duration of FFA elevation.
Trench IGBT with stepped doped collector for low energy loss

In this paper, a novel technique of variation doping profile in collector region for trench IGBT is proposed. The collector region is segregated in three sections such that the section with higher concentration lies towards emitter side while section with lower concentration lie towards gate side. The presence of lightly doped collector section increases the recombination rate by injecting lesser charge carrier leading to reduction in carrier lifetime. This effect further improves turn-off process for proposed device. However, due to increased recombination rate, collector current density reduces. But, this reduction is counter balanced by heavily doped collector section which injects higher charge carriers and maintains current flow through proposed device. The electrical characteristics of proposed and conventional device is simulated and analyzed. It is inferred that proposed device exhibits 48% reduction in turn-off time further minimizing energy loss by 53.3%. The lower doping profile of collector region also reduces corner electric field but due to p++-col section the net electric field increases hence, improving the breakdown voltage by 8.7%. Additionally, proposed structure exhibits 16.7% increment in Baliga figure of merit as compared to conventional design.
Lung Ultrasonography and Computer-Aided Scoring System as a Diagnostic Aid for Bovine Respiratory Disease in Feedlot Cattle

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is one of the most important diseases in feedlot calves especially in intensely raised and newly transported calves. With the recent availability of modern portable diagnostic techniques, the veterinary practitioner can now be quickly examined the surface and superficial lung parenchyma at farm. The purpose of our study was to investigate the diagnostic utility of computer-aided lung scoring system and lung ultrasonography at initial diagnosis of naturally occurring BRD in feedlot cattle. A total of one hundred thirty-five feedlot calves at high risk of developing BRD were monitored daily during the first month after entry at the feedlot for clinical signs of BRD. Calves with visual signs of BRD identified by pen checkers were examined by computer-aided stethoscope and portable ultrasonography. For each calf examined for BRD, one pen matched apparently healthy calf was selected as control and examined in the same manner. Of the 135 steers, 24 BRD cases with 24 pen matched healthy controls calves were enrolled in our study. All feedlot calves with visual signs of BRD had abnormal lung sounds with lung scores ranging from 2 to 5. Moreover, lung ultrasonography identified lung lesions in 17/24 (70.83%) from BRD affected calves and 3/24 (12.5%) from pen matched controls. Our study results revealed that, using computer aided lung score at initial diagnosis of BRD with lung ultrasonography could help in improve case definition, treatment decision and evaluating disease risk during the initial identification of the diseased animals.
Music Therapy and Bibliotherapy to Reduce Child Anxiety When Given Intravenous Therapy

Introduction: Children often experience anxiety when undergoing the treatment process at the hospital. Efforts to reduce such anxiety can be done with music therapy and bibliotherapy. This study aims to analyze the differences in the effectiveness of music therapy and bibliotherapy in reducing anxiety in children before getting intravenous therapy. Methods: The research design was quasi-experimental, with the pretest and posttest approach. The population was 178 with 32 samples, each of the 16 respondents were given music therapy and bibliotherapy using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected with observation sheets from the adoption of the HAM-A scale, analyzed by the Wilcoxon test and independent T test at a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. Results: There were differences in children's anxiety when getting intravenous therapy before and after music therapy and bibliotherapy with p = 0.001 (p 0.05), but the average bibliotherapy reduced anxiety by 65%, and music therapy by 57%. Conclusion: Bibliotherapy can be given as complementary therapy in children before intravenous therapy.
Metal Content of Nutritional and Toxic Value in Different Types of Brazilian Propolis

Brazilian raw propolis samples (brown, green, red, and yellow) were investigated to evaluate the content of three elements of nutritional value (Cu, K, and Se) and three toxic metals (As, Cd, and Pb). The propolis samples (n = 19) were obtained from different regions of Brazil and analysed by atomic absorption spectrometry after microwave-assisted digestion. A descriptive analysis of the variables was carried out, and nonparametric tests (Kruskal–Wallis or Mann–Whitney) were performed to verify the differences in metal contents. The elemental concentrations of the Brazilian propolis were in the following ranges: As < 0.048–8.47 μg·g−1, Pb < 0.006–0.72 μg·g−1, Cu 0.57–11.60 μg·g−1, Se < 0.041–0.54 μg·g−1, and K 0.23–7.94 mg·g−1; Cd was below LOD (0.008 μg·g−1) in all samples, except one. Seven samples exceeded the limits defined for As or Pb by the Brazilian regulation.
Micro- and nanoscale characterization of different natural biomaterials for ocular surface regeneration

Objectives: This study aims to characterize the widely used biological derived membranes in clinics in terms of micro-nano scale mechanical and morphological properties. Within this scope, advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF), leucocyte-and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) and human amniotic membrane were studied in this research study. Methods: Nano-indentation, optical coherence tomography (OCT), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and in vitro degradation test were performed for material characterization. Results: The nano-indentation test revealed significantly higher modulus of elasticity and hardness values in A-PRF group, while OCT presented significantly higher thickness measurements when compared L-PRF. A loose 3D architecture formation due to the large pores formed by means of large fiber diameter were observed in A-PRF group. Besides, platelets were observed among the large fibers in A-PRF membranes on the contrary of L-PRF membranes. Low fiber diameter and high cellular separation were recorded in L-PRF group due to the high centrifugal force application. Therefore, it was observed that the platelets were located mostly on the surface of the membranes in L-PRF. The loose 3D architecture of A-PRF membranes is thought to release growth factors for a longer period of time, ensuring cellular integrity. On the other hand, degradation test results indicated that amniotic membranes degrade to about 85% in one week, while L-PRF and A-PRF were lost their initial weights approximately 31% and 40%, respectively. Conclusions: This comparative characterization study of three different natural biomaterials used in a wide range of clinical applications, from dentistry to ophthalmology, was thought to guide surgeons on the selection of site-specific material.
Nonmonetary and nonreciprocal freecycling: Motivations for participating in online alternative giving communities

Funding information Transformative Consumer Research Project Funding by Association for Consumer Research and the Sheth Foundation Abstract This research examines consumers' participation in a nonmonetary, nonreciprocal form of online consumer exchange wherein consumers may decide to give only, receive only, or both give and receive. Given the lack of financial incentives or relational norms that would traditionally drive participation in this societally beneficial consumption activity for which we advance the term alternative giving, this research examines consumers' participation motivations. Are consumers, as prior research suggests, motivated to participate in alternative giving activities on the basis of prosocial motives or for other reasons? Through a content analysis of the online Freecycle Network, we found that participation is driven primarily by fundamental consumer needs and wants, though other prosocial, less materialistic factors are also drivers. Our findings also identify an inconsistency in product categories between what givers offer and what receivers seek, suggesting that supply–demand imbalances can emerge within alternative giving communities.
Web-based self-care for acute non-specific low back pain: An exploratory study of user experience and acceptability

This study is an initial attempt to gain insight into the experiences and acceptance of people with acute non-specific low back pain receiving web-based self-care prior to visiting health care providers in Twente. The self-care was performed on mijntelerevalidatie.nl, which is an online intervention providing healthcare service to chronic ill patients at home. Literature study and semi-structured interviews were conducted to identify available effective exercises in physiotherapy. Existing exercises on mijntelerevalidatie.nl were then categorized for the web-based self-care of patients with acute non-specific low back pain. A mixed-methods approach was applied to elicit participants’ perception and experience in using the web-based self-care. The data were analyzed using qualitative analysis methods.Ten physiotherapists were interviewed. Combined with findings from literature study, exercises were categorized into four groups: range of motion (mobilization), stabilization, relaxation and pregnancy-related low back pain exercises. The advice was added by strong support from physiotherapists. Fifteen participants who self-reported with acute non-specific low back pain used the web-based self-care for one time, as lab study. Participants expressed the self-care was easy to understand and perform. They also showed interest and inclination to continue using it in real life. The key barrier in using web-based self-care was the lack of supervision from health care providers.Overall, the web-based self-care appeared to be an acceptable online tool for people with acute low back pain to perform exercises independently. The performed exercises were retrieved mainly from physiotherapy clinical treatment. The findings are promising and suggest further study on the feasibility and effectiveness of using the web-based self-care.
Relationships between Structural Indices and Conventional Stand Attributes in an Old-Growth Forest in Southeast Europe

Structural indices are often proposed as guiding measures for increasing structural heterogeneity. However, few studies have examined the association between such indices and conventional stand attributes. The primary objectives of this study were to evaluate changes in structural heterogeneity and tree species diversity at different plot sizes and to quantify the relationships between conventional stand attributes (mean tree diameter, absolute tree density, basal area, species proportion) and structural indices in a mixed old-growth forest in Southeast Europe. Paired tests were used to identify significant changes in structural heterogeneity with increased plot area, while the relationships between stand attributes and analyzed indices (Gini, diameter differentiation, species mingling, and Shannon’s index) were evaluated with Pearson’s correlations. The index values of Gini, diameter differentiation, and tree species mingling were rather stable with the increase of plot size, whereas tree species diversity increased significantly with the increase of plot area from 200 m2 to 1500 m2. The measures of tree species mingling and tree species diversity were strongly associated with each other, while their association with diameter variability was weak to moderately strong. Tree species mingling index was strongly associated with the changes in tree species proportions. However, conventional stand attributes were generally not strongly correlated with the examined indices. For restoring and maintaining old-growth characteristics, forest managers may use structural indices to increase small-scale structural heterogeneity, tree species mingling, and diversity, but only as an additional set of measures, not as surrogates for conventional stand attributes.
Occurrence of Natural Enemies of Fruit Flies in Mango Ecosystem

India has nearly 200 species of fruit flies, which is about 5 per cent of known tephritid fauna of the world. In the family tephritidae, the subfamily dacinae has a maximum number of economically important species and the tribe dacini with the genus, Bactrocera is occurring more abundantly in India. From an economic point of view, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), B. zonata (Saunders), B. correcta (Bezzi) and B. caryeae (Kapoor) are important (Verghese et al., 2002). The important host plants of B. dorsalis and B. zonata are mango, guava, peach, citrus, pear, ber and loquat (Singh et al., 2016). Due to their polyphagous nature of feeding behaviour, they are gaining more importance in agriculture.
Difference between the Determinants of Operational Risk Reporting in Islamic and Conventional Banks: Evidence from Saudi Arabia

In this study, we investigate the operational risk reporting practices of Islamic banking institutions (IBIs) and conventional banks (CBs) in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, we explore the joint effect of banking characteristics, corporate governance and credit rating on the informational content of operational risk disclosure (OpRiskDISC). We use content analysis to collect OpRiskDISC data from annual reports during the period 2008–15. The results for each bank type show that the enhanced OpRiskDISC in IBIs is negatively associated with the number of bank branches, the financial stability of the bank, board meeting frequency, the proportion of independent members and credit rating. The results for CBs demonstrate that a bank’s size and financial stability are positively associated with OpRiskDISC. Conversely, the OpRiskDISC level is negatively affected by board meeting frequency and the number of bank branches. For the overall sample, our empirical results show that bank size, compliance with Sharia requirements and board size have a positive, significant effect on OpRiskDISC, while the number of bank branches and the proportion of independent members on the board have a negative, significant relationship with the disclosure level.
In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer alter human placental function through trophoblasts in early pregnancy

The mechanism underlying the potential risk associated with in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) has been previously investigated but remains to be fully elucidated. As the placenta is a critical organ that sustains and protects the fetus, this is an important area of research. The aim of the present study was to determine the difference in trophoblast cell function in the first trimester between naturally conceived pregnancies and pregnancies achieved via IVF-ET therapy. A total of 20 placental villi in first trimester samples were obtained through fetal bud aspiration from patients undergoing IVF-ET due to oviductal factors between January 2016 and August 2018. In addition, a further 20 placental villi were obtained from those who naturally conceived and had normal pregnancies but were undergoing artificial abortion; these patients were recruited as the controls. Reverse transcription-quantitative (RT-q)PCR and semi-quantitative immunohistochemical methods were used to detect the mRNA and protein expression of α-fetoprotein (AFP), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), transferrin (TF), tubulin β1 class VI (TUBB1), metallothionein 1G (MT1G), BCL2, glial cells missing transcription factor 1 (GCM1), epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor (EGFR), PTEN and leukocyte associated immunoglobulin like receptor 2 (LAIR2) in villi from both groups. Differentially expressed genes were analyzed using Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis was conducted. The RT-qPCR data revealed that the mRNA expression levels of AFP, VEGF and TF were significantly higher in the IVF-ET group than in the control group (P<0.05), and those of TUBB1, MT1G, BCL2, GCM1, EGFR, PTEN and LAIR2 were significantly lower (P<0.05). These gene products were expressed in the placental villus tissues, either in the cytoplasm, or in the membrane of syncytiotrophoblast and cytotrophoblast cells. The immunohistochemistry results were in line with those observed using RT-qPCR. KEGG pathway analysis indicated that the trophoblast cell function of the IVF-ET group in the first trimester was different from naturally conceived pregnancies with regard to proliferation, invasion, apoptosis and vascular development. The IVF-ET process may trigger adaptive placental responses, and these compensatory mechanisms could be a risk for certain diseases later in life.
A Genetic Marker Associated with Shoulder Dislocation

Abstract Shoulder dislocations are common shoulder injuries associated with athletic activity in contact sports, such as football, rugby, wrestling, and hockey. Identifying genetic loci associated with shoulder dislocation could shed light on underlying mechanisms for injury and identify predictive genetic markers. To identify DNA polymorphisms associated with shoulder dislocation, a genome-wide association screen was performed using publically available data from the Research Program in Genes, Environment and Health including 662 cases of shoulder dislocation and 82 602 controls from the European ancestry group. rs12913965 showed an association with shoulder dislocation at genome-wide significance (p=9.7×10−9; odds ratio=1.6) from the European ancestry group. Individuals carrying one copy of the risk allele (T) at rs12913965 showed a 69% increased risk for shoulder dislocation in our cohort. rs12913965 is located within an intron of the TICRR gene, which encodes TOPBP1 interacting checkpoint and replication regulator involved in the cell cycle. rs12913965 is also associated with changes in expression of the ISG20 gene, which encodes an antiviral nuclease induced by interferons. This genetic marker may one day be used to identify athletes with a higher genetic risk for shoulder dislocation. It will be important to replicate this finding in future studies.