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Strategic human resource practices and organisational culture in SMEs and large manufacturing companies in Bahrain

Strategic HR practices have faced several challenges in the manufacturing sector in Bahrain, such as a shortage of both quality employment and appropriate national skills, as well as many weaknesses existing in the organisational culture. Therefore, this study was motivated by the desire to examine the effects of strategic human resource (HR) practices on four types of organisational culture (clan culture, adhocracy culture, market culture, and hierarchy culture), in small, medium, and large manufacturing companies in Bahrain. A crosssectional survey was utilised in this study using a self-administered questionnaire to collect data. The total number of usable questionnaires was 159, with a response rate of 75.4%. The findings indicated that strategic HR practices have significant and positive effects on the four types of organisational culture in small, medium and large companies in the manufacturing sector. The study resulted in several implications for researchers and decision makers to strengthen the relationship between strategic HR practices in a way that supports the organisational goals.
Early-term Aripiprazole Augmentation and Clinical Efficacy in Treatment of Pediatric OCD: A Case Series of Six Adolescents

Obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD) in childhood is characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsions causing significant levels of distress and functional deterioration. Guidelines for OCD treatment recommend CognitiveBehavioral Therapy (CBT) as first line treatment choice, best efficient when practiced along with family counseling and psychoeducation. Selective serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) have long been successfully used in the treatment of OCD. Therapy with multiple drugs and augmentation strategies have only been proposed for cases with treatment resistance. The term “treatment-resistance” reflects presence of persistent and severe OCD symptoms even though efficient and recommended line of treatment strategies have been used at therapeutic doses for recommended period. This might indicate clinical unresponsiveness following the use of at least two different SSRIs or one SSRI and clomipramine, accompanied by sufficient number of CBT sessions. Many drugs have been tried for augmentation, in the face of treatment-resistance. However, such drug trials mainly have been conducted with adult samples, and studies that assess augmentation in children and adolescents have been scarce. Some of these have focused on aripiprazole as a fine alternative to be used for augmentation. This series comprises clinical course and treatment of six adolescents diagnosed with OCD from three different centers in Turkey, who had all responded well to early onaugmentation treatment with aripiprazole, indicating the possible need to further discuss the given issue.
INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPIRITUAL MEANING AND SPIRITUALITY

Current study initially adapted the Spiritual Meaning Scale (SMS) and the Expressions of Spirituality Inventory (ESI) into Turkish and consequently relationships among different dimensions of spiritual meaning and spirituality were examined. The adaptation was carried out with a sample of 546 participants composed of undergraduates and adults. The construct validity of the SMS and the ESI was examined by confirmatory factor analysis, the significance of the difference between 27% lower and upper groups, and item-total correlations. The reliability of the scales was examined through internal consistency and test-retest. The relationships among the scores were examined through Pearson product-moment correlation coefficients. As a result of confirmatory factor analyses, the goodness of fit index values were found within the acceptable thresholds for both scales. Cronbach alpha coefficients of the SMS and the ESI were found to be . 81 and . 83, respectively, and the testretest reliability coefficients were found to be . 76 and . 85, respectively. These findings showed that the SMS and the ESI are valid and reliable measures of spiritual meaning and spirituality, respectively. The correlation coefficients of the relationships among spiritual meaning and spirituality expressions varied between . 55 and . 19 (p < .01). Spiritual meaning correlated with cognitive orientation at the highest level, whereas it correlated with paranormal beliefs at the lowest level. The findings showed that spiritual meaning was associated with cognitive and religious dimensions of spirituality. We found that these two constructs were associated positively at medium level.
Analysis of Consumer Behavioural Intention towards Online Shopping

Purpose – Business conducted online platform proves to be both opportunistic and challenging while assisting business owners to build an advantageous competitive scene. This paper examines what may affect consumers’ intentions to purchase products and services online in Saudi Arabia. Design/methodology/approach – The research framework is grounded in an extended technology acceptance model (TAM). This study utilised a survey questionnaire to collect 390 valid responses from participants in Saudi Arabia. SmartPLS version 3.0 tested the measurement and structural model. Findings – Website ease of use, e-commerce trust, electronic word of mouth and perceived benefits positively influence consumers’ intention towards Internet shopping adoption. Research limitations /implications: The limitations of the current study are essential to its design and methodology, providing some directions for future research. Originality/value This is one of the few studies of online purchase intentions in Saudi Arabia, especially one with an extended IS model. The extension of the well‐established TAM model, by integrating additional variables, provides researchers with a fuller model and more theoretical options in developing frameworks, which are relevant to the particular context of the study – Saudi Arabia.
Regulated deficit irrigation in pomegranate (Punica granatum) trees. Yield and its components

An experiment has been carried out during two seasons with the objective of identifying pomegranate yield responses to water restrictions applied during different phenological periods. In mature trees, five irrigation treatments where applied including trees watered at 100% and 50% of tree water needs (ETc) during the entire season, and other three regulated deficit irrigated (RDI) treatments with severe restrictions applied only during certain phenological periods. Results showed that all the deficit irrigated treatments allowed increasing water use efficiency (i.e. yield/water applied). An early season water stress, increased the number of fruit collected at harvest, with the drawaback of reducing fruit weight if restrictions were prolonged during all the season. On the other hand, temporal water restrictions applied in the mid summer lead to a very small effect on final fruit weight. Results indicate the potential that RDI has in Pomegranate trees as a tool to cope with water scarcity in this crop.
Serological evaluation for the current epidemic situation of foot and mouth disease among cattle and buffaloes in Egypt

Aim: The present study was aimed to investigate the epidemic situation of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Egypt from 2016 to 2018 based on the detection of FMD virus (FMDV) in carrier or previously infected animals, by determination of antibodies against non-structural protein (NSP), implementation a pilot study on circulating FMDV serotypes and assure the efficacy of locally produced inactivated trivalent vaccine. Materials and Methods: A total of 1500 sera were collected from apparent healthy vaccinated cattle and buffaloes from three Egyptian geographical sectors, representing ten governorates. Determination of FMD antibodies against NSP was carried out using 3ABC enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test. Serotyping of the circulating FMDV and assure the vaccine efficacy was performed using solid-phase competitive ELISA. Results: The 3ABC ELISA test revealed 26.4% and 23.7% positive for FMDV-NSP antibodies in cattle and buffalo sera, respectively. The highest positivity was in Delta Sector among both cattle 42.3% and buffaloes 28.8%. Serotyping of FMDV-positive NSP sera in El-Qalyubia Governorate for the circulating FMDV serotypes O, A, and Southern African Territories (SAT) 2 was 52.2%, 17.4%, and 30.4% in cattle and 31.8%, 27.3%, and 40.9% in buffaloes, respectively. The overall protection level due to the vaccination program was 62.1 and 60.9% in cattle and buffaloes, respectively, while the protective level of the FMDV serotypes O, A, and SAT2 included in the inactivated trivalent vaccine was 73.9, 84.6, and 63.8% in cattle and 72.3, 82.3, and 63.5% in buffaloes, respectively. Conclusion: The present study recommended full determination for the immunogenic relationship between the vaccine strains and the field strains to attain maximum protection against the circulating viruses.
South Kalimantan's Inland Ports and the Spread of Islam

Primarily this investigation examined the origin and development of Islam in South Kalimantan. It aimed to establish social, economic, and geographical factors that contributed to the acceptance of Islamic faith. The main study areas were three villages in Banjarmasin, including the Sasirangan, Gadang, and Bilu villages, within the area of interest. Study respondents narrated through interviews the origin of Islamism in Banjarmasin, the role played by the inland ports in facilitating these movements, and the major form of transportation used by the immigrants. The gathered responses were analysed using NVivo qualitative data analysis software. It identified major themes from the interviews. The research found that 97% of study participants understood the connection between the inland ports of Banjarmasin and the exchange of merchandise for transportation over long distances. Yet there was a gap in knowledge concerning the contribution of other factors like political stability and infrastructural development, to the success of these trade missions. Future investigations should, however, focus on analysing archaeological researches that specify timelines for the events that led up to the development of the Islamic religion, as the most predominant in South Kalimantan.
DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF PORTUGUESE CONCRETE RAILWAY SLEEPERS DEGRADATION – A COMBINATION OF ASR AND DEF

During the winter of 2003 visible map cracking was detected in prestressed monobloc concrete sleepers in service in Portugal. Three types of sleepers were identified according to different degrees of visual deterioration in order to diagnose the causes and also to prognose the long-term behaviour of the deteriorated concrete sleepers. This paper presents the results of the diagnostic analysis performed, that concluded the cracking was due to the occurrence of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) and delayed ettringite formation (DEF) in the concrete. The ASR was caused by the use of alkali reactive aggregates and the DEF by the employed steam heat-curing regime in combination with the high cement content used in the concrete mix design. Finally the main reason for the concrete cracking was attributed to the DEF, this conclusion being supported by the results obtained on residual expansion tests.
The Relationship Between Small Vessel Disease and Carotid Atherosclerosis

Aim To compare the risk factors of small vessel disease(SVD) or its subtypes(lacunar infarction and leukoaraiosis) and carotid atherosclerosis(CAS),deduce the effect of CAS on SVD and provide data for early prevention and cure. Methods Data of age,hypertension,diabetes mellitus,smoking,blood fat,alcohol,fibrinogen(FIB),abdomen circumference and body mass index(BMI) were analysed in the patients with SVD(n=366),CAS(n=266) and controls.Patients with SVD were subdivided into lacunar infarction(LI) and leukoaraiosis(LA). Results A total of 506 patients met the inclusion criteria,among which,174 were lacunar cerebral infarction,192 were leukoaraiosis and 140 were normal.Among the 391 patients who were examined by color Duplex ultrasound,266 were found carotid atherosclerosis. ①Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that age,hypertension,diabetes mellitus,hypercholesterinemia,high low density lipoprotein(LDL) and smoking were more frequent in CAS group compared with the controls(P0.05). In SVD group,hypertension,diabetes mellitus,hypercholesterinemia were more important. ②Age(OR=1.07,95%CI 0.56～1.96,P0.001),Hypertension(OR=2.28,95% CI 1.88～3.72,P0.001) were more common in SVD than CAS;but hypercholesterinemia(OR=0.53,95% CI 0.23 ～ 1.22,P0.001) was more important in CAS,high LDL and smoking were the risk factors of CAS but not SVD. ③Age,hypertension were more important in LA than LI;on the contrary,hypercholesterinemia was more common in LI. ④The pearson coefficient between SVD and CAS was 0.360,the incidence rate of CAS in LI was more frequent than LA. Conclusion ①There are some differences in risk factor profile between SVD and CAS,the same to LI and LA. ②The incidence of CAS is related to SVD to some extent,the relationship of CAS with LI is closer than LA.
Harvester-based Sensing System for Cotton Fiber Quality Mapping

Precision agriculture in cotton production attempts to maximize profitability by exploiting information on field spatial variability to optimize fiber yield and quality. For precision agriculture to be viable economically, collection of spatial variability data within a field must be automated and incorporated into normal harvesting and ginning operations. An automated prototype system that uses image processing to estimate the micronaire value of cotton fiber during harvest was designed and built. The system was based on a camera with a visible Indium Gallium Arsenide detector sensitive to a broad range of visible and near-infrared (NIR) energy. Image processing algorithms were developed to identify foreign matter in the images so that it could be excluded from the measurement of reflectance in three NIR wavebands. After the effects of foreign matter were removed, the NIR reflectance measurements had a strong relationship to standard micronaire measurements, even though the measurements were made on seed cotton, which has a high level of foreign matter compared to fiber samples. A simplified version of the system could be constructed from a similar camera with only three optical band-pass filters at 650, 1550, and 1600 nm. The prototype system developed shows promise for in-situ measurement of cotton fiber quality, specifically micronaire, and can enable creation of fiber quality maps to improve crop management and ultimately profitability.
SATELLITE-BASED CLIMATE PRODUCTS FOR ALPINE STUDIES WITHIN THE SWISS GCOS ACTIVITIES

The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) was established in 1992 to ensure that the observations necessary to address climate-related issues are defined, obtained and made available to all potential users. Primarily, the GCOS observations should assist Parties in meeting their responsibilities under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as well as provide the systematic observations needed by the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The Swiss GCOS Office at the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss has the task of coordinating all climate relevant measurements in Switzerland. These include observations of both the atmospheric and terrestrial domain. In 2007, the Swiss GCOS Office published the first complete inventory of Swiss climate measurement series. The report also includes an assessment of the sustainability of these long-term climatological data series as well as of the international data centres hosted by Switzerland. Satellite data contribute to the determination of atmospheric and terrestrial Essential Climate Variables (ECV) for Switzerland. Although satellite data have a relatively short data record compared to in-situ time series, they provide essential complementary information for various applications in the fields of climate monitoring. This paper presents existing satellite-based atmospheric and terrestrial products for climate monitoring in Switzerland and gives an outlook on future opportunities.
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The seed oil of “batuan” [ (Blco.) Choisy] fruit, an indigenous, lesser Garcinia binucao known, and with promising economic potential, was characterized to evaluate its quality and potential for product development. Using standard AOAC methods, thin layer chromatography and gas chromatography, the physicochemical properties, lipid and fatty acid profile were determined. Oil yield from “batuan” seeds was high. The extracted oil was yellowish white, soft solid at room temperature. Iodine value, acid value, and peroxide value of the seed oil were low while saponification value was high. Lipid presents in “batuan” seed oil is mostly triglycerides while diglycerides are in low amount. Unsaponifiable matter (<1.0%) was abundant in sterol, squalene and beta-carotene, and minor amount of Vit. A palmitate, and -tocopherols. Stearic (C18:0), oleic (C18:1), and palmitic (C16:0) acids were the major fatty acids while arachidic, linoleic and linolenic acids constitute the minor components. , “Batuan” seed oil contained more saturated fatty acids than the unsaturated fatty acids which could be responsible for its being a soft solid at room temperature. Results of this study show that “batuan” seed oil is of good quality and could be a potential source of valuable oil for food and other industrial applications. for
On Ordering Spatio-Temporal Sequences to meet Transition Constraints

Time and space are fundamental concepts of study in Artificial Intelligence and, in particular, Knowledge Representation. In this paper, we investigate the task of ordering a temporal sequence of qualitative spatial configurations to meet certain transition constraints. This ordering is constrained by the use of conceptual neighbourhood graphs defined on qualitative spatial constraint languages. In particular, we show that the problem of ordering a sequence of qualitative spatial configurations to meet such transition constraints is NP-complete for the the well known languages of RCC-8, Interval Algebra, and Rectangle Algebra. Our results lie within the area of Graph Traversal and allow for many practical and diverse applications, such as identifying optimal routes in mobile robot navigation, modelling changes of topology in biological processes, and computing sequences of segmentation steps used in image processing algorithms.
The Impact of Transactional Leadership on Employee Commitment

This descriptive research study aims to propose a conceptual framework showing the causal relationship of transactional leadership on employee commitment. The target population is workers associated with construction companies in Jordan. The 240-sample size was determined using Slovin's equation, and data was gathered through a self-administered questionnaire. Respondents were chosen by a simple random sampling technique to eliminate predisposition in determination and to guarantee broad populace representation. Data was analysed with the Structural Equation Modelling strategy which utilises IBM-SPSS-Amos 24.0. The investigation discovered that transactional leadership contributed a substantial and positive effect on Employee Commitment. The appraisal of a conceptual model would increase comprehension and awareness of the contribution of transactional leadership on employee commitment. Meanwhile, this investigation proposes another model to the current research, namely the Employee-Directed Transactional Leadership Model.
A physical model study on site condition effect on seismic performance of storage tanks

Liquid Storage tanks are common and very important structures in industrial, commercial and lifeline sites. Because of their key function in industry and the importance of the liquids they contain; several studies have been conducted on the dynamic behavior of these thin shell structures. This study reports a series of shaking table tests carried out on precise-scaled models of a cylindrical flexible petrochemical liquid storage tank. These models were tested using a cylindrical laminated box. The experiments were repeated for different intensities of input motion. The results demonstrated that site conditions can considerably affect the seismic performance of these structures and their failure modes. RÉSUMÉ Tanques de almacenamiento liquido son estructuras comunes y muy importantes en los sitios industriales, commerciales, y lineas de vida. Dado a su funccion clave en la industria y la importancia de los liquidos que contienen, varios estudios han sido conducidos en el comportamiento dinamico de estas estructuras de armazón delgado. El estudio consiste de un serie de experimentos con mesas que agitan modelos de precisa escala de un tanque flexible petroquimico de almacen cilindrical. Estos modelos fueron probados en una caja de lamina cilíndrica. Los experimentos fueron repetidos con diferentes intensidades de aporte de movimiento. Los resultados demostraron que las condiciones del sitio pueden afectar considerablemente el desempeño sísmico y modos de falla de estas estructuras.
Who Could Afford to Buy a Home in 2002?

• In 2002, about 56 percent (+/–0.7) of American families (current owners as well as renters) could aff ord to purchase a modestly priced home or condominium in the state where they lived. That is, they could aff ord to purchase a modestly priced home with cash or could qualify for a 30year conventional mortgage with a 5 percent down payment. Ninety-six percent of this group currently own their homes. A modestly priced home is one that is less expensive than 75 percent of all owner-occupied homes in the area of residence (Table 1).
Undiagnosed Hypertension among Youth (18-24 years) Referred to the Nutrition Clinic in Ardabil City, North West of Iran, from 2016 to 2018

Introduction: Blood pressure among youth is associated with increased risk of future cardiovascular disease occurrence. The studies done on hypertension prevalence among young population are still insufficient. The purpose of this study was to determine undiagnosed hypertension, based on the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee (JNC7) on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure updated guidelines among the apparently healthy young group of Iranian population. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 901 volunteers, without previous hypertension history, in the age group of 18-24 years old (body mass index< 40 kg/m2) were assessed in Ardabil city from September 2016 to March 2008.They were apparently healthy youth and reported that their body weight had been stable for at least the last 3 months. Blood pressure was measured by standardized protocols based on American Heart Association guidelines, and the final value was obtained using the mean of the two careful readings of office blood pressure monitoring. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21.0. One-way analysis of variance was applied to determine the differences among hypertension groups, and p values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The mean of age, weight and body mass index was 19.48±1.64 (years), 60.54±11.45 (kg) and 21.39±3.17 (kg/m2), respectively. According to the JNC7 updated guidelines (2017), 17.4% subjects fell into elevated blood pressure whereas 2.1% and 1.7% into stage I and II hypertension category, respectively. Males were significantly more likely to have elevated blood pressure and stage I and stage II hypertension than females (p<0.001). Conclusion: According to the JNC7 updated guidelines, there is a significant prevalence of undiagnosed elevated blood pressure and hypertension (21.1%) among Iranian youth population. These results emphasize the need for careful monitoring of the blood pressure even among apparently healthy young adults.