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Territorial Intelligence through the application of Business and Competitive intelligence: The case of Guadalupe, Zacatecas (Mexico)

The competitiveness it is a quality demanded by organizations, independently of its nature, size, or position in the value chain, public administrations also do this. Public administrations, on its side, have decided to bet for the development of initiatives that prompt the development of a single knowledge, which allows to improve the activities between agents installed in its action zones and, thus, enhancing its competitiveness in a coordinated manner, fulfilling its most immediate needs, and building a trustful environment. With this intention, public administrations require formal studies that identify and measure each one of the elements that compose competitiveness of the organizations, and allows each person involved to analyze and make decisions for adequate economic planning, sustainable development of the region, the enhancement of the life quality, and the perception of an environment of opportunities. For this reason, the city council of the municipality of Guadalupe, Zacatecas (Mexico) in collaboration with the National Institute of Geography and Statistics (INEGI, by its acronym in Spanish) have launched an initiative for identifying, finding, and cataloging, 100% of the active businesses in the territory comprised in an intelligence and geolocalization system, that was named “Inteligencia Competitiva del Comercio, Guadalupe, Zacatecas (ICCGZ)” that roughly translates to “Competitive Commerce Intelligence, Guadalupe, Zacatecas”. This initiative allows to know rapidly the current status of the local commerce and establishes strategies for strengthening and growing up it, through the intelligent use of the data and information.
Relationship between Smoking Initiation and School Characteristics According to Grade Level among High School Students in Korea

Objectives: Students’ life changes substantially as grade increases. It implies that risk factors that trigger students’ smoking may not be consistent across grades. Most previous studies on student smoking have considered grade simply a control variable. This study examines which and to what extent risk factors are differently associated with smoking initiation according to grade level among high school students in Korea. Methods: Data from the Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (KYRBWS) conducted by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) in 2007 and 2008 were analyzed in this study. Results: Among boys, school location, school type and pocket money etc. significantly influence smoking initiation in the first grade than in any other grades, but the strength of the association decreased as grade increases except academic performance. Among girls, most independent variables were associated with smoking initiation in the second grade except school location, pocket money per week and academic performance. Conclusions: Our results suggested that the variables related smoking initiation in Korean high school students were notably different by grade and gender. These findings can serve as the basis of policy recommendations with regard to school efforts to prevent student smoking.
Factors Affecting Purchase Intention to Coffee Shop

In Thailand, the coffee shop business grows continuously. A coffee shop is where coffee is served as the primary beverage with food, and other drinks are only available as sub-component, The coffee shop can be described as a third place besides the working place and home where people go to meet, relax, and socialize with others. This research aims to study the factors that affect consumers' purchase intention in the coffee shop. The sample group of the study was 385 respondents. The data was collected through an online questionnaire survey given. This research was analyzed using a multiple regression method with the IBM SPSS Statistics (Statistical Package for the Social Science) version 26 to collect the data to produce the statistical analysis result. More importantly, this research has value for the organizations that want to maintain consumers for their coffee shops with a better understanding.
Multiple Cases of Cyanide Poisoning by Apricot Kernels in Children from Gaza

Two episodes of cyanide poisoning occurred in children after ingestion of apricot kernels. The first episode involved eight children who exhibited typical signs and symptoms of cyanide poisoning two hours after having ingested a large amount of apricot kernels. Seven children recovered. One died soon after admission. The second episode involved 16 children who had eaten a sweet prepared from such kernels. The symptoms and signs were identical with those in the first group but appeared one-half hour after the ingestion and were much more severe. Thirteen children recovered, two died shortly after admission, and a third child died two hours later. Apricot kernels contain a cyanogenetic substance called amygdalin, which after hydrolysis, liberates hydrocyanic acid. This activation usually occurs only after ingestion. In the second instance hydrolysis probably occurred during the preparation of the sweet, explaining the short interval between the ingestion and the appearance of the signs of poisoning.
How Healthy Are Our Children?

Summary:The past century has seen vast improvements in our children’s health. The infectious diseases that once killed huge numbers of children have largely been conquered. Infant mortality has also fallen markedly, although the United States lags behind other industrialized nations in this and other measures of children’s health. Accidents and injuries also kill fewer children than they once did.Today, write Sara Rosenbaum and Robert Blum, the greatest threats to U.S. children’s health are social and environmental conditions, such as stress and exposure to toxic substances, which are associated with noncommunicable illnesses, such as mental health problems and asthma. Unlike the communicable diseases of the past, these are not equal-opportunity hazards. They are far more likely to affect poor children and the children of racial and ethnic minorities. And they have long-lasting effects, both for individuals and for the nation. For example, people who experience unhealthy levels of stress as children grow up to become less healthy, less productive adults.Rosenbaum and Blum also examine government spending on children’s health. Though such spending has increased over time, the largest share of that increased spending has been for health care, while spending on other determinants of child health, which may be as or more important, has not kept pace. Investments in medical care alone can’t overcome social and environmental threats to children’s health that have their roots in historic levels of poverty and inequality. Rosenbaum and Blum argue that the best way to promote children’s health today is to mitigate poverty, invest in education, and make our neighborhoods and communities healthier and safer.
EFFECT OF P AND K ON FRUIT YIELD AND MINERAL CONTENT OF PEACH TREES IRRIGATED WITH MAGNETIZED WATER

The effect of P and K on fruit yield and mineral content of Florida Peach trees irrigated with magnetized water which investigated in two successive seasons (2010 and 2011). This study was carried out at Sadat City zone in North Egypt between longitude 30°40' and 21.41"E and latitudes 30°18' and 41.16"N. Fertilizer rates were of 150, 225, 300 g P2O5/tree and 250, 500, 750 g K2O/tree, beside control treatment (without PK). Phosphorus was mixed with organic manure (25 kg/tree) and supplied in Mid-October, whereas K was applied in three equal doses in October, November and February of each season. Magnetic water irrigation and non-magnetic were used at previous rates of P and K fertilizers. The results indicated that the application of 225 g P2O5 and 500 g/ K2O/tree increased economic fruit yield and mineral content of leaves with a high availability of P and K in soil orchard. Also, a significant positive effect was obtained of magnetized water irrigation for all fertilization rates. So, the results in this study showed that the optimum fertilizer treatment (P2K2) achieved the highest fruit yield and plant mineral content as well as mineral content of the studied soil. Moreover, it could be using magnetized irrigation water as a technology, which may be one of the factors contributing to the increase in the nutrients availability for Florida peach trees grown in newly reclaimed soils conditions.
Using Generative Routines to Support Learning of Ambitious Mathematics Teaching.

In this paper, we integrate a set of theoretical considerations that together serve as a model for investigating how high-leverage practices could be generative of teacher learning. We use the context of rehearsals to investigate how the use of a specified question sequence aimed at eliciting student mathematical thinking can afford opportunities for novices and instructors to consider goals of ambitious mathematics teaching. In our results, we provide thematic categories for the problems that arose as novices used the sequence of questions, and demonstrate how they afforded the teacher educator opportunities to connect novices’ work to goals of ambitious mathematics teaching. In particular, we highlight how these opportunities arose in the midst of modifying to the question sequence and investigating the consequences of its enactment.
ASSESSMENT OF MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG ELDERLY PATIENTS IN MYSURU CITY

Objective: To assess medication adherence among patients with chronic diseases. Methods: This was a prospective observational study carried out over period of one year in mysuru city. The subjects who meet study criteria were enrolled in this research study. The enrolled subjects were administered with simplified medication adherence questionnaire. The criteria to establish adherent and non-adherent were calculated as per simplified medication adherence questionnaire directions. Results: The gender distribution of this research study was reflected with male accountable for 45.63 % followed by female 54.36%. Asper simplified medication adherence questionnaire88% were adherent and remaining 12% were non-adherent in this research study. Conclusion: Patients with good adherence in this research study showed that they have good literacy status as well as better awareness about the existing medical condition and more consciousness may be there among these patients, what will be going to happen if their medical condition is left untreated.46. 29 % males and 59.58 % females were adherent in this research study followed by 59.24% were adherent in the age range of 60-70 y as they were more conscious and less forgetfulness about medications as per the directions given by patient consultant which was oral feedback taken by research investigators during medication review in subjects home.
Energy Modeling Based on Power Profiling of Wireless Sensor Device

This article elaborates on an accurate energy model (EM) for wireless sensor devices (WSDs) based on power consumption measurement. A deep understanding of WSD’s energy cost depends on the WSD’s functional components contributing to the wireless communication process. The model includes different stages of transmission (Tx) and reception (Rx) communication modes. The practical EM is developed with data packet lengths, data rate, operation status, predesigned stages versus appropriate communication bus, and power mode, including mutual data transfers between the microcontroller and the radio module. The validity of the EM is verified through an experimental setup having a TelosB device. As expected, the modeled and measured energy consumed by the WSD operating from 1-to-4-MHz CPU frequencies and the 2-to-100-byte payload is in very good agreement. It was found that, compared to the energy consumption in processing, Tx, listening, and Rx phases, the data transfer consumes up to 40% of total WSD energy, whereas this aspect is often neglected in usual models. Overall, the proposed model provides significant accuracy and might be helpful in improving the energy efficiency of future wireless sensor networks.
Maximising Intercultural Learning in Short Term International Placements: Findings Associated with Orientation Programs, Guided Reflection and Immersion.

Short-term international practicum experience is now a feature of many university education programs in Australia in an attempt to engage students with the growing multi-cultural aspects of Australian life. The stated purposes of such practicum experiences generally highlight intercultural learning, which is associated with the development of intercultural sensitivity, cultural identity, global citizenship and global competence. This paper tracks and documents the early and developing attitudes and dispositions of a group of pre-service teachers (PSTs) and academic staff who were engaged with the pilot project of a pre-service placement in Malaysian secondary schools. The behaviours associated with intercultural learning are observed in association with the students' responses to changing circumstances. The paper draws attention to lessons learnt about orientation for intercultural exchanges in the development of intercultural learning and suggests ways to enhance the development of intercultural understandings and minimize cultural difference through more targeted interventions.
Visual plate waste study for a northeast Georgia senior center

The menu for the congregate meals is frequently evaluated; however, the intake of foods and nutrients by the participating older adults is understudied. The purpose of this study was to determine the vendor‘s compliance with selected state and federal congregate meal requirements and the participants‘ consumption of these meals. A visual plate waste study, conducted on six nonconsecutive Fridays in June, July, and August, 2009 at a local senior center, determined nutrient intake of calories, total fat, saturated fat, protein, fiber, calcium, vitamin D, sodium, fruits, and vegetables among the congregate meal participants. The results revealed low energy intake, as well as low intake of calcium and vitamin D among participants. Across days analyzed at the senior center, the percentage of participants who refused milk or consumed no milk at all ranged from 57% to 78%, raising serious concerns about the adequacy of senior center menus for meeting calcium needs. INDEX WORDS: Visual Plate Waste Study, Older Americans Act Nutrition Program, Congregate Meals, Northeast Georgia Senior Center, Community-based Nutrition Services
Autogenic Training: A Psychophysiologic Approach in Psychotherapy

Autogenic Training: A Psychophysiologic Approach in Psychotherapy. By Johannes H. Schultz, M.D., and Wolfgang Luthe, M.D.; 1959. New York and London: Grune & Stratton, Inc. 9″ × 5$f14″, pp. 304, with 26 illustrations. Price: $9.50.
Single- and Multiple-Material Additively Manufactured Electronics: A Further Step From the Microwave-to-Terahertz Regimes

Additively manufactured electronics (AME) is an emerging technology that is advancing the design capability and shaping the functions of today’s microwave components. Many complex components, which are difficult to implement using conventional methods, can be prototyped and realized by AME fabrication technology. As one of the fundamental manufacturing methods in Industry 4.0, AME is becoming a driving force for the revolutionary manufacturing of microwave components with high-performance, high-accuracy, low cost, and short production cycles. The materials utilized in AME have also developed from single-material (dielectric or conductive) to multimaterial manufacturing (both dielectric and conductive materials), extending the possibility of AME-inspired designs from the microwave to the terahertz regime. This article presents an overview of single-material-to-multimaterial AME fabricated circuits and devices and their applications in microwave, millimeter-wave (mm-wave), and terahertz designs, including transmission lines, lenses, frequency-selective surfaces (FSSs), filters, waveguides, and antennas.
Quality of tuberculosis microscopy in KwaZulu-Natal as determined by laboratory proficiency testing.

SUMMARY Introduction Sputum smears stained by the Ziehl-Neelsen method are the least expensive tool for diagnosing patients with infectious tuberculosis. However, false positive and false negative results have serious implications for treatment of patients. Therefore, controlling the quality of sputum microscopy services is important to ensure that the laboratory produce results that are accurate, reliable and reproducible. Aim The aim of the study was to determine the quality of tuberculosis smear microscopy in public health laboratories in KwaZulu-Natal between the years 2001 and 2006, and to assess the current knowledge and attitude of laboratory workers and laboratory managers to proficiency testing as a quality assurance technique. Methods A secondary analysis of laboratory proficiency testing results, from the KwaZulu-Natal reference laboratory (2001 to 2004) and from the National Health Laboratory Services reference laboratory (2006), was performed. Key informant interviews were conducted to determine the role proficiency testing played as a quality assurance technique. Results Overall laboratory performance was 93% from 2001 to 2004 and 98% in 2006. High false negative results were the predominant error. Sensitivity and specificity improved from 91% (for both) in 2001 to 2004 to 97% (for both) in 2006. Overall performance of primary, district and tertiary health care levels were 92%, 93% and 73% respectively in the period 2001 to 2004 and 98%, 98% and 94% respectively in 2006.There was significant (p<0.01) improvement in both urban (97%) and rural (98%) laboratory performance in 2006. The overall scores by year ranged from 89% (2002) to 98% (2006), but the annual overall scores (2001 to 2006) only achieved the acceptable level twice. ii Key informants indicated that proficiency testing was an essential exercise, however, they reported challenges such as inconsistent feedback, high workload and need for training. Discussion Overall performance improved from an unacceptable level of 93% (2001-2004) to a satisfactory level of 98% (2006). Likely reasons include improvement in technical skills of microscopists and improvement in preparation of proficiency testing slides. Proficiency testing is considered an essential exercise to improve laboratory performance, however, participants know that they are being tested and may give 'special attention' to proficiency testing slides resulting in a social desirability bias. Recommendations A blinded rechecking programme should be established in conjunction with the use of a standardised checklist during support visits. Feedback, communication and staff training should be improved while the workload should be evaluated.
Using in-Vehicle Data Monitors to Reduce Risky Driving among Sales Representatives

Abstract Driving is the riskiest work-related activity in the European Union, including the UK. One promising approach for improving work-related driver safety is through the use of In-Vehicle Data Monitors (IVDM), but the majority of the studies on this topic have substantial methodological short comings or found no significant effect. The present study investigated whether providing feedback, that was formulated according to established guidelines, would result in an improvement in safety behaviours among sales representatives over an 8.5 month period. The results showed that the treatment group engaged in significantly less risky driving behaviours per 100 kms during the intervention period, than during the baseline, while there was no significant difference for the control group. Furthermore, seatbelt use was significantly higher for the treatment group during the intervention period, while the control group demonstrated a significant decrease in seatbelt use in the treatment period, when compared with the baseline.
Needs of familial caregivers of cancer patients across the advanced cancer disease trajectory.

Familial caregivers are providing increasing amounts of care to advanced cancer patients. Increased understanding of caregivers' needs is vital in providing necessary support to lessen caregiver burden and comorbidity. This study examines particular information needs across a variety of specific events in the advanced cancer disease trajectory. A cross-sectional sample of 107 familial caregivers (24 current and 83 bereaved) of people with advanced cancer completed a needs assessment survey along with a measure of health information-seeking behavior. Analyses extend current research by including more specific disease-related events along the advanced cancer trajectory through bereavement. In all information categories, endorsement of wanted information differed across broad stages of Cancer Progression, Treatment, End of Life, and Post-Patient Death. For all information categories, except Dying and Spirituality, greatest information was wanted at the Cancer Progression stage. Information need also differed across specific events within broad stages. The categories of Disease/Medical and Relating to the Patient were the most endorsed at events involving patient care. Spirituality was least endorsed. At patient death, Caregiver Well-being has the highest endorsement. For events thereafter, information on Caregiver Well-being, Spirituality, Future Outlook, and Family and Close Others was most endorsed. Information needs did not differ based on age or education. Whether or not a caregiver had experienced a given event on the cancer trajectory impacted some categories of information desired at the events of leaving the hospital for home, going into hospice, patient death, immediately after death, and bereavement. In all cases, those who had experienced the event wanted more information. In comparing current to bereaved caregivers, no differences in information endorsement occurred for events of the Cancer progression or Treatment stages. This study also involved the validation and factor analysis the Health Information-Seeking Behavior Survey. Two factors, Health Information-Seeking and Health Information-Avoiding, emerged. Health Information-Seeking correlates positively with some of the information categories at some of the stages. Increased understanding of caregiver needs at specific key events in the advanced cancer illness trajectory can now be used to inform the development of effective familial caregiver education interventions.
Playing it Safe: Global Systemically Important Banks after the Crisis

Post-crisis reforms aim to mitigate the systemic risks that arise from global systemically important banks (G-SIBs). Based on our estimates of G- SIBs' probability of distress, we find that their resilience has improved in recent years on the back of higher capital ratios. Furthermore, by benchmarking G-SIBs' balance sheet adjustments against those of other major banks, we show that these adjustments accord with the incentives set by the post-crisis regulatory framework. This suggests that the systemic importance of G-SIBs has declined in recent years.