Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Benchmarking the Firm's Critical Success Factors in New Product Development

Managing new product development (NPD) is, to a great extent, a process of separating the winners from the losers. At the project level, tough gono-go decisions must be made throughout each development effort to ensure that resources are being allocated appropriately. At the company level, benchmarking is helpful for identifying the critical success factors that set the most successful firms apart from their competitors. This company- or macro-level analysis also has the potential for uncovering success factors that are not readily apparent through examination of specific projects. To improve our understanding of the company-level drivers of NPD success, Robert Cooper and Elko Kleinschmidt describe the results of a multi-firm bench-marking study. They propose that a company's overall new product performance depends on the following elements: the NPD process and the specific activities within this process; the organization of the NPD program; the firm's NPD strategy; the firm's culture and climate for innovation; and senior management commitment to NPD. Given the multidimensional nature of NPD performance, the study involves 10 performance measures of a company's new product program: success rate, percent of sales, profitability relative to spending, technical success rating, sales impact, profit impact, success in meeting sales objectives, success in meeting profit objectives, profitability relative to competitors, and overall success. The 10 performance metrics are reduced to two underlying dimensions: program profitability and program impact. These performance factors become the X- and Y-axes of a performance map, a visual summary of the relative performance of the 135 companies responding to the survey. The performance map further breaks down the respondents into four groups: solid performers, high-impact technical winners, low-impact performers, and dogs. Again, the objective of this analysis is to determine what separates the solid performers from the companies in the other groups. The analysis identifies nine constructs that drive performance. In rank order of their impact on performance, the main performance drivers that separate the solid performers from the dogs are: a high-quality new product process; a clear, well-communicated new product strategy for the company; adequate resources for new products; senior management commitment to new products; an entrepreneurial climate for product innovation; senior management accountability; strategic focus and synergy (i.e., new products close to the firm's existing markets and leveraging existing technologies); high-quality development teams; and cross-functional teams.
Static and High-Frequency Behavior and Performance of Schottky-Barrier p-MOSFET Devices

The dc and radio-frequency performance of 85-nm gate-length p-channel PtSi source/drain Schottky-barrier MOSFETs on two wafers with differing source/drain silicide anneal temperatures has been investigated. ON currents of 545 mA/ mm and transconductances of 640 mS/mm are presented for bias conditions based on recommendations by the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors. Devices receiving silicide anneals at lower temperatures exhibit higher drive currents and transconductances, which is attributed to a lower Schottky barrier between source and channel. Unity-gain cutoff frequencies of up to 71 GHz are measured, which is considerably higher than comparable doped source/drain pMOS devices reported in literature. Improved high-frequency performance is attributed to high transconductance and low capacitance.
The Impact of Team Cognitive Styles on Performance of Radical and Incremental NPD Projects

Although prior studies increased our understanding of the performance implications of new product development (NPD) team members' functional backgrounds and demographic variables, they remained relatively silent on the impact of underlying psychological characteristics such as the team members' cognitive styles on project performance. The goal of this study is to explore the effects of NPD teams' cognitive styles on project performance in different kinds of NPD projects. Based on survey data from members of 95 NPD teams gathered in four Dutch manufacturing companies, hypotheses about the relationships between teams' cognitive styles and project performance of radical and incremental NPD projects are tested. Results of linear regression analyses show that the level of teams' analytical information processing positively affects project performance in both incremental and radical NPD projects, whereas the relationship between the level of teams' intuitive information processing and project performance depends on the radicalness of the project. These findings contribute to the academic discussion on team innovation, suggesting that, next to demographic and functional characteristics, cognitive styles in teams also significantly influence project performance.
Organisational identification and leader member exchange influences on customer orientation and organisational citizenship behaviours

This study investigates the potential antecedents of organisational citizenship behaviours (OCBs) in a service setting. Previous studies find that OCBs have a positive effect on customer perceptions of service quality. Given this, the identification of factors that may facilitate OCBs is important from a managerial perspective. Drawing on social exchange theory and social identity theory this study argues that organisational identification will have a positive effect on both forms of OCBS and a customer orientation, and that customer orientation has a positive effect on OCBs. Employees who experience positive exchange relationships with their supervisor will more strongly identify with the organisation and be more customer oriented. The study tests research hypotheses using data collected from front line employees of a major international fast food restaurant. The results provide broad support for the study hypotheses and suggest that the supervisor–employee relationship and employer–employee identification are important factors in improving customer orientation and OCBs of employees.
Fine needle aspiration cytology compared with open biopsy histology for the diagnosis of azoospermia

This was a comparative study to determine the diagnostic value of fine needle aspiration of the testis compared with open testicular biopsy in azoospermic men. A total of 34 infertile, azoospermic patients aged from 26-54 years underwent concurrent testicular fine needle aspiration (FNA) and biopsy. The testis was aspirated at three separated sites (upper, middle and lower pole) using a 20 ml syringe and 21-G butterfly needle. A testicular biopsy was taken from the same sites. Samples obtained from FNA were air-dried and stained with Romanowsky-May-Grunwald-Giemsa method. Sections obtained from testicular biopsy were stained with haematoxylin and eosin (H&E). The patient's history, semen analyses, hormonal profile and testicular volume were analysed, and in addition to the histological results azoospermia was classified into obstructive and non-obstructive. A good correlation between cytological smears and histological sections was found in 65 of 68 testes (95·6%). Normal spermatogenesis was diagnosed in seven patients (20·6%), hypospermatogenesis in nine (26·5%), late maturation arrest in five (14·7%), early maturation arrest in three (8·8%) and Sertoli only-cell in 10 (29·4%) patients. Discordance between cytology and histology was observed in three of 68 testes (4·4%) and was related to inadequacy of FNA. Testicular fine needle aspiration is a simple, minimally-invasive procedure that can diagnose accurately testicular function. In addition to the testicular volume and hormonal status, it can differentiate the obstructive from non-obstructive azoospermia. In cases of non-obstructive azoospermia, multiple passes with a fine needle can be performed instead of open testicular biopsy for sperm extraction if present.
Familial osteochondritis dissecans.

Familial osteochondritis dissecans is a condition that affects the joints and is associated with abnormal cartilage. Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones at joints and is also part of the developing skeleton. A characteristic feature of familial osteochondritis dissecans is areas of bone damage (lesions) caused by detachment of cartilage and a piece of the underlying bone from the end of the bone at a joint. People with this condition develop multiple lesions that affect several joints, primarily the knees, elbows, hips, and ankles. The lesions cause stiffness, pain, and swelling in the joint. Often, the affected joint feels like it catches or locks during movement. Other characteristic features of familial osteochondritis dissecans include short stature and development of a joint disorder called osteoarthritis at an early age. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. It causes pain and stiffness and restricts the movement of joints.
Difference in Attribute Importance for Different Industrial Products

First, as both we and Semon point out, the purchasing agent's role is likely to be different, at least in terms of influence, depending on the type of purchase involved. However, this does not mean that his views should be disregarded even though his influence in selecting offerings/suppliers of (say) performance problem products may be minimal. Purchasing agents are always part of the decision-making process that involves themselves, technical, and operational personnel, and their views can be expected to reflect that experience. Furthermore, since our analysis deals with the perceived importance of various factors, exactly what weighting scheme Semon has in mind is unclear.
Comparison of Protein Profiles during Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Fiber Cell Development with Partial Sequences of Two Proteins

Two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis was used to compare the protein profiles of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) fiber cells at two developmental stages. In the first stage, the cells are elongating and synthesizing primary cell walls [14 days postanthesis (DPA)]; in the second stage, the cells are beginning secondary cell wall synthesis [21 DPA]. Forty-five proteins were found that differed in amount between the two stages; these proteins were characterized by their molecular weights, isoelectric points, and relative quantities at each stage. Two of the proteins that were present in higher amounts in the 21-DPA fiber were further studied by N-terminal amino acid sequencing. One of these proteins was identified as a cytoplasmic malate dehydrogenase on the basis of N-terminal sequence similarity. These results provide a foundation for further studies of the proteins that participate in cotton fiber development. Keywords: Gossypium hirsutum L. ; Malvaceae; cotton; fiber; two-dimensional electrop.
Queen and worker policing in monogynous and monandrous colonies of a primitively eusocial wasp

Kin–selection theory predicts that a worker prefers to produce her own sons in a colony with monandry and monogyny because relatedness to her sons (0.5) and nephews (0.375) exceeds that to brothers (0.25). In spite of this prediction, recent studies reveal that workers police each other (mutual–worker egg removal) even in monandrous and monogynous colonies. We conducted field and laboratory studies to evaluate queen and worker policing in queen–right colonies of the primitively eusocial wasp Polistes chinensis antennalis. Genetic studies using microsatellite markers, as well as extensive observations of natural colonies, revealed that both queen and workers removed both queen– and worker–laid eggs in monogynous and monandrous colonies. The queen–s eggs survived to hatching more successfully than those of the workers (88.5% versus 1.4%). We discuss the likely factors to explain these worker–policing behaviours.
Depression in Hospital-Employed Nurses

Depression impacts 9.4% of the adult population in the United States, and it is known to impact work performance. Nurses with depression are not only likely to suffer themselves, but their illness may have an impact on their coworkers and potentially the quality of care they provide. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression in a random sample of hospital-employed nurses to determine individual and workplace characteristics that are associated with depression. A cross-sectional survey design of 1171 registered nurses was used. Measures included individual characteristics, workplace characteristics, work productivity, and depression (9-item Patient Health Questionnaire). Data analysis demonstrated a depressive symptom rate of 18%. The linear regression model accounted for 60.6% of the variation in the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire depression scores. Body mass index, job satisfaction, number of health problems, mental well-being, and health-related productivity had significant relationships with depression (P < .05). Hospital-employed nurses have higher rates of depressive symptoms than national norms. Advanced practice nurses can assist with educating nurses on recognizing depression and confidential interventions, including the use of computerized cognitive-based therapy.
Capacity of wide-band MIMO channels via space-time diversity of scattered fields

In this paper the information capacity of a multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) Gaussian channel is computed via the theory of non-redundant sampling of scattered fields. Unlike previous works relying on the same approach, it is assumed that communication can occur over a wide frequency band. This leads to a trade-off in the exploitation of diversity, due to the mutual coupling of space and time spectra of the field: maximizing time diversity leads to the impossibility of exploiting space diversity and viceversa. It follows that the ultimate physical capacity limit along both space and time dimensions corresponds either to the maximum achievable information rate of an arbitrarily large MIMO narrowband system, or to the one of a single-input single-output (SISO) ultra-wide band (UWB) system. In contrast, in the practical case of MIMO systems of finite size and finite frequency bands used for communication, space and time diversities can be optimally combined by allocating linearly the signal power in the frequency domain.
Compensation for Tournament Losers?

In a corporate tournament, executive directors are motivated by the prospect of promotion to CEO. When a rival is promoted, an executive director might expect compensation for the loss of the promotion incentive, otherwise she might leave. However, if loser compensation is anticipated ex-ante, the original promotion incentive is compromised. Further, the very act of being passed over may diminish the market’s valuation of the director’s human capital. Nevertheless, in a large panel of UK companies, incumbent directors receive approximately a 10% increase in salary following a rival’s promotion to CEO. Further, the losing directors are almost twice as likely to leave, suggesting that the loss of the promotion incentive is of material value, as predicted by tournament theory.
HLA antigens and juvenile onset spondyloarthritides : Negative association with non-B 27 alleles

Dept. of Population Genetics, Centro de Investigación Biomédica del Noreste, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS); Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Cellular Biology Section, Dept. of Physiology, Instituto Nacional de Card iología Ignacio Chávez; Dept. of Immunology and Rheumatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán; and Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital General de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
Social Capital and internet use: Portuguese social capital scale

Cost Action Transforming Audiences, Transforming Societies (IS0906) 1 Name: Manuel José Damásio, Diogo Morais, Sara Henriques Institution: CICANT Centro de Investigação em Comunicação Aplicada, Cultura e Novas Tecnologias, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias Country: Portugal Email: mjdamasio@ulusofona.pt; diogo.morais@ulusofona.pt; shenriques@ulusofona.pt
Somatic nucleus remodelling in immature and mature Rassir oocyte cytoplasm

Successful production of cloned animals derived from somatic cells has been achieved in sheep, cattle, goats, mice, pigs, rabbits, etc. But the efficiency of nuclear transfer is very low in all species. The present study was conducted to examine somatic nucleus remodelling and developmental ability in vitro of rabbit embryos by transferring somatic cells into enucleated germinal vesicle (GV), metaphase I (MI) or metaphase II (MII) oocytes. Microtubules were organized around condensed chromosomes after the nucleus had been transferred into any of the three types of cytoplasm. A bipolar spindle was formed in enucleated MII cytoplasm. Most of the nuclei failed to form a normal spindle within GV and MI cytoplasm. Some chromosomes scattered throughout the cytoplasm and some formed a monopolar spindle. Pseudopronucleus formation was observed in all three types of cytoplasm. Reconstructed embryos with MI and MII cytoplasm could develop to blastcysts. Nuclei in GV cytoplasm could develop only to the 4-cell stage. These results suggest that (1) GV material is important for nucleus remodelling after nuclear transfer, and (2) oocyte cytoplasm has the capacity to dedifferentiate somatic cells during oocyte maturation.
Policy Impacts in the Dairy Supply Chain: The Case of German Whole Milk Powder

The dairy sector is one of the most important agro-food markets in the European Union (EU). In addition to the fresh dairy products, cheese and butter considerable amounts of other dairy products with long sell-by dates are produced like skimmed milk, semi skimmed milk and whole milk powder. These products have some advantages in longer storage periods and easy transportation and thus they are often designated not only for domestic storage but also for international markets. As other internationally traded dairy products milk powders depict remarkable price variations in the last years which do find good matches in the domestic markets. Despite these variations the German industry regards milk powder as an interesting product for further investments driven by luminous international demand prospects. So the likely impacts between the international and the domestic prices movements are an important topic for the German dairy industry as well as German milk producers. In the past, the EU dairy market has been highly supported by the Common Market Organization (CMO) while, at the same time, milk supply has been restricted by the milk quota regime. High administrative price for dairy products were protected by significant import tariffs isolating the EU dairy sector from international trade. In addition, exports subsidies allowed successful competition with exports from third countries, not only for intervention products but also for other dairy products like whole milk powder. However, with the restructuring of the support starting with the Agenda 2000, the coupled market price support in form of intervention prices of butter and skimmed milk powder were stepwise reduced in favour of decoupled payments. Also invention purchases were restricted and the abolition of the milk quota regime was announced for 2014/15 and phased in by yearly increases of the national quotas. At the same time applied export refunds were suspended for most dairy products.
To Agile, or not to Agile: A Comparison of Software Development Methodologies

Since the Agile Manifesto, many organizations have explored agile development methods to replace traditional waterfall development. Interestingly, waterfall remains the most widely used practice, suggesting that there is something missing from the many "flavors" of agile methodologies. We explore seven of the most common practices to explore this, and evaluate each against a series of criteria centered around product quality and adherence to agile practices. We find that no methodology entirely replaces waterfall and summarize the strengths and weaknesses of each. From this, we conclude that agile methods are, as a whole, unable to cope with the realities of technical debt and large scale systems. Ultimately, no one methodology fits all projects.
Transparent Page-Based Kernel and User Space Execution Tracing from a Custom Minimal ARM Hypervisor

In this paper, we present a framework for transparent kernel and user execution tracing from a minimal ARM hypervisor. The framework utilizes hardware-supported virtualization on modern ARM CPUs to restrict the number of executable pages in the system without interfering with the traced guest. The resulting page faults give the framework access to page-granular control flow information. The framework is transparent and agnostic to kernel and user space software not requiring any changes or additional components in the traced guest. The application scenarios for the framework include malware analysis, malware detection and runtime integrity protection. We furthermore present a detailed example application for the framework which uses the provided trace data to enforce a particular page-granular control flow to defend the guest against control flow hijacking attacks like return-oriented programming. The detailed performance analysis of our prototype implementation running on a Cortex-A15 development board with Android shows that the framework and the example application perform well even in adverse benchmarking scenarios. Therefore, the framework not only can be useful for realizing virtualization-based security mechanisms known and researched on x86 platforms for ARM, but also shows that the very lightweight ARM hardware virtualization support allows for new mechanisms relying on very frequent interaction with the hypervisor.
A deterministic hazard assessment for storm surge induced flooding: A case study

Coastal flooding due to tropical cyclone generated storm surges has caused considerable damage and loss of life in the North Indian Ocean region including in Sri Lanka. This paper is concerned with a deterministic analysis of the storm surge hazard for the city of Chilaw on the west coast of Sri Lanka, as a case study. The present hazard assessment utilizes a database of historical events of tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region. A statistical analysis of the past events has been carried out to identify an appropriate storm surge scenario. Numerical models comprising a parametric cyclone model and a hydrodynamic model based on shallow water equations have been employed to simulate cyclone wind velocity and pressure fields as well as coastal inundation due to the storm surges. The spatial distribution of the depth of inundation as well as maps of the hazard to population and residential buildings in the study area are presented and discussed.