Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Impacts of social capital and knowledge acquisition on service innovation: an integrated empirical analysis of the role of shared values

ABSTRACT This paper aims to provide a unique perspective of a synthesis analysis of the development of new services. Using a conceptual framework and empirical analysis, we hypothesize that social capital may influence service innovation through knowledge acquisition and creativity. We also argue that shared values strengthen the relationship between knowledge acquisition and creativity and further enhance service innovation when creativity is increased. The integrated mediation-moderation model is tested using data from 554 hotel employees from developing regions in Taiwan and Mainland China. The results provide support for the proposed hypotheses and the integrated model. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed.
Sacred Languages and Sacred Texts

Sacred Languages and Sacred Texts is the first comprehensive study of the role of languages and texts in the religions of the Greco-Roman world, including Judaism and Christianity. It explores bilingualism, language learning, literacy, book production and translation, as well as some of the more explicitly religious factors, including beliefs about language, missionary zeal, ritual, conservatism and the power of a priestly establishment. Sacred Languages and Sacred Texts sheds new light on the role of the power of words, spoken and written, in religion.
Developing embedded human resource management practices in Sino-foreign joint ventures : the Chinese perspective

One of the critical debates in IHRM concerns the influence of globalisation and multinational enterprises on convergence in HRM practices. In this context, much of the literature on HRM policies and practices in Sino-foreign joint ventures (SFJVs) has been written either from this convergence/universalistic perspective, which has emphasised the transfer of Western ‘best practice’, or from a comparative perspective, which is still underpinned by convergence assumptions on the idea o f ‘progress’ against universalistic Western standards. This literature has pointed out how SFJVs have either transplanted Western-style HRM or else have adapted them to form some kind o f ‘hybrid’ HRM mode. Viewed from a relativistic epistemology, however, these models o f ‘progress’ may be misleading. Instead, if we look from the perspective of the Chinese managers to see how HRM practices have developed in SFJVs, we are likely to get an alternative account that has less to do with such a ‘progress’ of socalled ‘Westernisation’ and convergence and more to do with developing workable HRM policies and practices which are not only differentiated from those of their Western partners and the traditional Chinese personnel management, but also capable of becoming embedded in the distinctive Chinese business system. It is believed that such embedded HRM practices in SFJVs will lead to positive results. This thesis attempts to see how HRM operates in SFJVs from the perspective of their Chinese HR managers/professionals. Based on a small sample of interviews with Chinese HR managers (i.e. key informants) from various SFJVs in Beijing and a survey of Chinese HR practitioners in 102 SFJVs in the same region, the thesis examines policies and practices in a wide range of HRM activities. The author concludes that, in general, SFJVs have been developing embedded HRM practices by moving away from the Chinese traditional ‘iron rice-bowl’ system. The effectiveness of such workable HRM practices is significantly associated with a ‘hybrid’ corporate culture. More specifically and practically, the HR-related managerial patterns and local managers’ HR-related knowledge and skills have been identified, from the Chinese perspective, as two key success factors for SFJVs to enhance the effectiveness of their embedded HRM practices. This study attempts not only to contribute to the theory regarding how HRM operates in SFJVs and provide evidence to support the institutionalist predictions on the embeddedness of IHRM practices in a SFJV in the national business system of the host country, but also to provide mangers with some practical guidance to enhance HRM effectiveness in SFJVs.
The investigation of GSTP1, APC and RASSF1 gene promoter hypermethylation in urine DNA of prostate-diseased patients.

OBJECTIVES Prostate cancer (PCa) represents one of the most complicated human tumors and, like many others malignancies, arises from progressive genetic and epigenetic alterations. Among all recognized epigenetic alterations, aberrant DNA methylation (hypo- and hypermethylation) is the most important and the best characterized change in PCa. BACKGROUND We analyzed GSTP1, APC and RASSF1 gene promoter hypermethylation in urine DNA of ten previously non-treated prostate-diseased patients. METHODS For the purpose, the quantitative real-time methylation specific PCR (MSP) with primers designed for amplification of methylated bisulfite-converted human DNA, followed by melting procedure, was currently optimized. RESULTS GSTP1 gene promoter hypermethylation was detected in 2 and 1 out of 5 patients with biopsy-confirmed PCa using the primers covering the 3´ and 5´ CpG regions of the promoter, respectively. The APC gene promoter hypermethylation was found in neither of PCa or non-PCa patients and the RASSFI gene promoter hypermethylation was found in some non-PCa and not in all PCa patients. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that GSTP1 gene promoter hypermethylation can be detected in urine DNA of PCa patients with real-time MSP followed by melting. This enables evaluation of its potential as a useful biomarker in the diagnosis and prognosis of PCa (Tab. 1, Fig. 1, Ref. 9).
TECHNIQUE OF ANAEROBIC CULTURE ELIMINATING REDUCING AGENTS IN THE MEDIUM

The symbols on the arrows indicate antisera added to the semisolid mediumn in which the organism was cultivated. In no case was the d antigen recovered once the flagellar antigens were changed to a or 1, 7. The change from antigen d to antigen j, when the organism was placed in a combination of d and a sera, is a reflection of the very low rate of phase variation that exists in the culture, and the difficulty of obtaining the 1, 7 phase. Antigen j is an "induced" or "artificial" form which, under appropriate conditions, can be obtained with relative ease from any Salmonella type which contains antigen d. It is noteworthy that further progressive changes in the H antigens were not influenced by the change from d to j. Although they were agglutinated to titer by the corresponding sera, neither the d nor a antigens of 5888-61 were identical respectively with the d and a antigens of S. typhi and S. paratyphi A. On absorption, a residue of 5 to 10% of the original titer for the homologous organism remained in each serum. On the contrary, the 1 ,7 phase effected a complete removal of H agglutinins from S. bredeney phase 2 serum. The results obtained in the study of 5888-61 are entirely compatible with the hypothesis that the organism is comparable to S. salinatis and S. montgomery. In these types, antigen d is the major component of both phase 1 and phase 2, and both phases undergo variation resulting in the irreversible loss of the d factor from each phase, thus giving rise to simpler forms corresponding to known Salmonella serotypes of unexceptional antigenic constitution. Since the low rate of phase variation in 5888-61 precluded the isolation of phase 2 without resort to selection through growth in antisera and consequent loss of antigen d from phase 1, it was not possible to isolate phase 2 components in the natural state. Nevertheless, it is believed that the culture represents a type having the antigenic formula 4,12:d,a: d,1 ,7 and that it may be regarded as a complex form of S. arechavaleta (4,12:a:1,7).
Energy efficient power allocation in downlink OFDMA systems using SQP method

Future wireless systems must be designed to meet high data rates and a variety of services such as voice, video, etc. which consume more energy. Therefore, designing energy-efficient systems in recent years has become an inevitable trend. In this paper energy efficient resource allocation in orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) systems is discussed. After formulating the resource allocation problem, maximizing-energy efficiency (EE)-lower-bound-based downlink subcarrier assignment (MDSA) algorithm is used to solve the problem that allocates subcarrier and power recursively. In this algorithm, first primary subcarriers are assigned to users and then power is allocated and this process continues recursively until all subcarriers are assigned to the users. Power allocation is done by the use of proposed sequential Quadratic programming (SQP) method. Then, simulation results are compared with bisection based power adaptation (BPA) algorithm method which has different power allocation. Results show that power allocation by SQP method has higher energy efficiency. Moreover, SQP shows higher convergence rate in solving the problem (finding the answer) in comparison to BPA method with less simulation time.
The P N Method in the Kinetic Theory of Gases

An expansion of the velocity distribution function in a series of spherical harmonics is used to transform the nonlinear Boltzmann equation into a system of moment equations. The close connection between the moment equations of zeroth and first order with the transport equations for mass, momentum and energy is pointed out. By comparing the order of magnitude of the various moments it is shown that the P2 approximation is adequate for systems with small mean free path. Simplifications of the collision terms of the moment equations are discussed, where attention is payed to the conservation laws and the H theorem.
Genetics of atopy

Atopy, the state of allergic response to common environmental antigens, is a very common disorder which results from interaction between genetic, developmental, and environmental factors. It is both polygenic and heterogeneous in its origin. Most atopics are allergic to more than one common environmental antigen, and this introduces the concept that the causation of atopy occurs at a variety of levels; a) generalized hyper-IgE responsiveness; b) IgE response to specific allergens or epitopes; c) clinical disease expression. The predominant influences acting at each stage are likely to differ; therefore, the clinical or immunological phenotype utilized in any study of cause will itself determine what factors may be discovered. There is therefore no single definition for atopy, and the principal requirements for studies are that the criteria utilized are plainly recorded and stated. There are clear indicators of strong environmental factors. It is evident there would be no atopy in an environment with minimal antigen exposure. Studies on populations of similar ethnicity but varying culture/lifestyle show great variations in the prevalence of atopy (1). “Westernization” is associated with an increased risk of atopic disorder of some 2-3-fold (2-4). Migrant studies support the cultural/ lifestyle effect since immigrants rapidly acquire the risk of atopy of their new home, e.g., Tokelauans in New Zealand ( 5 ) and Asians and West Indians in Britain (6). Within single communities, increasing prevalence and severity of atopic clinical disorders have been noted in the past 20-30 years within single communities (7, 8). Critical analyses of these trends indicate that increased awareness or changes in diagnostic habits cannot account for the changes. All of these studies therefore point to environmental J. M. Hopkin
Modeling the Elements and Effects of  Global Viral Advertising Content:  A Cross-cultural Framework

With advancements in information and communication technology, a lot of changes have come in the way the products are being promoted by the marketers across the globe. Viral marketing incites the consumers to disseminate marketing content through various modes and one of which includes viral advertisements. The study analysed the content of global advertisements to explore the dominating factors in the ad content which makes them viral across the globe. Survey was conducted online among the respondents of Indian and American origin for measuring the effectiveness of the dominating elements on brand attitude and respondents’ intentions to purchase the advertised brand and to share the corresponding advertisements. Structural equation modeling (SEM), a multivariate technique, was used on two samples to measure effectiveness of advertising content across two countries. The content analysis results show that although a standardized advertising strategy is used across the global level, but as indicated by the distinctions revealed from the empirical analysis of choices of two cultures, it can be inferred that advertisement should be fairly similar across the different cultures. The study leaves an implication for the advertisers to customize their advertising content in compliance with the uniqueness of culture in different countries.
Microbial Community Dynamics during Production of the Mexican Fermented Maize Dough Pozol

ABSTRACT The dynamics of the microbial community responsible for the traditional fermentation of maize in the production of Mexican pozol was investigated by using a polyphasic approach combining (i) microbial enumerations with culture media, (ii) denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) fingerprinting of total community DNA with bacterial and eukaryotic primers and sequencing of partial 16S ribosomal DNA (rDNA) genes, (iii) quantification of rRNAs from dominant microbial taxa by using phylogenetic oligonucleotide probes, and (iv) analysis of sugars and fermentation products. AStreptococcus species dominated the fermentation and accounted for between 25 and 75% of the total flora throughout the process. Results also showed that the initial epiphytic aerobic microflora was replaced in the first 2 days by heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria (LAB), including a close relative ofLactobacillus fermentum, producing lactic acid and ethanol; this heterolactic flora was then progressively replaced by homofermentative LAB (mainly close relatives of L. plantarum, L. casei, and L. delbrueckii) which continued acidification of the maize dough. At the same time, a very diverse community of yeasts and fungi developed, mainly at the periphery of the dough. The analysis of the DGGE patterns obtained with bacterial and eukaryotic primers targeting the 16S and 18S rDNA genes clearly demonstrated that there was a major shift in the community structure after 24 h and that high biodiversity—according to the Shannon-Weaver index—was maintained throughout the process. These results proved that a relatively high number of species, at least six to eight, are needed to perform this traditional lactic acid fermentation. The presence ofBifidobacterium, Enterococcus, and enterobacteria suggests a fecal origin of some important pozol microorganisms. Overall, the results obtained with different culture-dependent or -independent techniques clearly confirmed the importance of developing a polyphasic approach to study the ecology of fermented foods.
Effective and Practical Improvements to the Web Public-Key Infrastructure

The Web public-key infrastructure (PKI) provides a mechanism to identify websites to end users for the purposes of encrypted communication. The security of the Web PKI primarily relies on certification authorities (CAs), trusted parties whose misbehavior can enable man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks: the impersonation of websites to users, followed by the theft or modification of sensitive information. While many methods of addressing CA misbehavior have been proposed, no solution has been both effective and practical: able to protect websites users against C misbehavior and to be easily deployed and used by all parties involved. Thus, despite more than two decades of research advances, the Web PKI remains largely vulnerable to misbehaving CAs.In this thesis, I argue that we can use minimal changes to existing technology to build deployable solutions thatreduce the rate of successful MITM attacks in the Web PKI. Specifically, I present three projects that exemplifyeffective and practical approaches to improving the Web PKI. In IKP, I use the Ethereum cryptocurrency and smartcontract platform to build an insurance-like mechanism that disincentivizes CA misbehavior. In CAPS, I use twoglobal monitoring and logging systems, CT and Censys, to build a system that strengthens the existing PKI againstmisbehaving CAs and enables the secure incremental deployment of new and improved PKIs for theWeb. In SAINT, I use the SCION future Internet architecture to propose a PKI that unifies public-key authentication for naming, routing, and end-entity public keys in a federated environment, and identify challenges and desired properties in such an environment. Through this work, I provide a first step towards making a more resilient Web PKI a reality.
Pennella filosa and Pennella instructa (Copepoda: Pennellidae) on swordfish (Xiphias gladius L.) from the northwest Atlantic Ocean.

chiura of fishes. Interscience Publishers, New York, 1104 p.). Their life cycle involves a series of free-swimming planktonic larval stages. Females are parasitic after metamorphosis and they attach to and penetrate the body surface of the host, whereas males are not parasitic (Wilson, 1917, Proceedings of the United States National Museum 53: 1-150). The cephalothorax of females eventually anchors in the musculature or internal organs of the host and the remaining portions of the parasite (trunk, abdominal brush) protrude from the flesh. The present paper describes the prevalence and distribution of pennellids on 303 swordfish collected in the northwest Atlantic Ocean during 1980. Helminth parasites of these fish are reported in a separate publication (Hogans et al., 1984, Journal of Parasitology 69: 1178-1179).
Socio-cultural influences on adherence to tuberculosis treatment in rural India

India has amongst the highest incidence of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, with an estimated 2 million new cases each year. The greatest burden of disease is amongst low socio-economic groups, where poor adherence to treatment by directly observed therapy (DOT) is a major constraint to TB control. This study used qualitative in-depth interviews with TB patients and front-line health providers to identify sociocultural and gender influences on DOT adherence. The results highlight the mismatch between cultural norms and directly observed therapy, short-course (DOTS) treatment provision and the divide between providers' and patients' perspectives on treatment default. Improving the efficacy of DOT depends upon acknowledging and addressing underlying cultural influences, which are particularly evident amongst patients from culturally conservative scheduled tribes.
Does genome organization matter in spermatozoa? A refined hypothesis to awaken the silent vessel

ABSTRACT The spermatozoon is considered by many to be a silent vessel whose only function is to safely deliver the paternal genome to the maternal oocyte. As a result, the paternal contribution to fertilization and embryogenesis is frequently overlooked. However, the spermatozoon is a highly elaborate and specialized cell that is formed through the process of spermatogenesis. Spermatogenesis is a complex cellular program of differentiation that produces mature spermatozoa, which are essential for reproduction, fertilization, and normal embryonic development. The sperm cell is unique in morphology, chromatin structure, and function. Increasing evidence demonstrates that perturbations in chromatin integrity and organization could have a significant clinical impact on fertilization and embryogenesis. In this article we will review the evidence that demonstrates the paternal genome to be highly packaged and uniquely organized. We will postulate how the integrity and organization of the paternal genome likely has functional consequences that are critical for the establishment and maintenance of a viable pregnancy. In doing so, we hope to dispel the common myth that the sperm cell is a silent vessel; instead we will demonstrate the sperm cell to be a highly segmentally organized, epigenetically primed cell. Abbreviations: 2D: two-dimension; 3C: chromosome conformation capture; 3D: three-dimension; 4D: four-dimension; CTs: chromosome territories; FISH: fluorescence in situ hybridization; IMSI: intra cytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection; ICSI: intracytoplasmic sperm injection; IVF: in-vitro fertilization; mESCs: mouse embryonic stem cells; NORs: nuclear organizing regions; TADs: topologically associated domain
Augmenting Revenue Growth in Retail Segment via Data Mining

Different people have different understanding of Big Data depending upon their surroundings, which are prominently professional. Big data is the junction of more data from more sources than we have ever seen, it has also resulted in a new mode via which retailers associate themselves with the customers. This bottom-line impact of big data is what’s making it business domineering and retailers have made their minds for using it to transform their processes, their organizations and, soon, the entire industry. Future of retail is totally dependent on big data analytics as it is capable of separating wheat from the chaff. Retail is adopting data centric technology for boosting sales. Retailers have achieved 73% increase in sales. Retailers are mining customers analytics to increase profits, increase growth and to be in competition, whether it is in-store or on-line.
The Social Orientation of India’s Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Program

Launched in October 1975, India’s Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program is its largest national program for promoting the health and development of mothers and their children. This chapter examines an aspect of the ICDS program that has been neglected, namely who are its beneficiaries? Are they persons from deprived groups who, but for the program, might not have received such services? Or are they persons from more privileged groups who have the resources to acquire them from other sources? In both cases the ICDS program adds value but, in the latter situation, it does so by displacing existing services. This evaluation of the ICDS program is particularly important in the light of the Government of India’s view, as articulated in its Eleventh Five Year Plan, that growth is not perceived as “sufficiently inclusive for many groups, especially Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Minorities”. The chapter presents econometric estimates regarding the relative strength of the personal and household circumstances of persons in determining the likelihood of utilising ICDS services. Lastly, the chapter suggests a trade-off between quality and utilisation by hypothesising that the poor quality of services leads upper-caste mothers to exit the ICDS market and seek these services elsewhere.