Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Shopping behavior of Internet users in Serbia

The Internet and its media and platforms are inevitable and very powerful assets of contemporary business. Marketers use the Internet and its potential for launching online advertising campaigns and for establishing and maintaining successful long-term relationship with customers. The customer relationship approach based on the usage of digital technologies and the Internet has transferred the communication between companies and their customers online and became a crucial tool for achieving the competitive advantage in the today’s turbulent market space. The research results presented in this paperwork represent a significant part of a wider research undertaken by the author with the aim to explore the actual attitudes of Serbian citizens to their usage of the Internet, social media and their online shopping behavior.
Performance of IPOs of Indian Companies Backed by Private Equity

We examine 616 Indian initial public offerings (IPOs), including 116 IPOs backed by private equity (PE), between 2000 and 2016, to test whether PE-backed IPOs perform better than non-PE-backed IPOs in the short run as well as in the long run in terms of cumulative abnormal returns (CARs). We also examine the impact of the PE firm nationality on post-IPO performance. Consistent with the existing literature, we find underperformance for all IPOs, on an average, within 1 year. However, PE-backed IPOs have lower degree of underperformance than non-PE-backed IPOs. We also find that size, liquidity and leverage have a positive impact on the post-IPO performance after the financial crisis, whereas issue amount and capital issue year are negatively correlated to CARs before and during the crisis. We also find significant effects of PE firm nationality on CAR development. IPOs backed by India-dedicated PE firms perform best, while those backed by foreign PE firms perform worst and even underperform non-PE-backed IPOs. IPOs by foreign PE firms perform better if they co-invest with India-dedicated PE firms.
Degree of privacy afforded in long-term care

The purpose of this study was to assess the level of privacy among the elderly living in long-term nursing and communal facilities. The data were collected through a probability sampling at the Veterans Home of California, in Barstow. All participants' confidentiality was observed by omitting personal information. Participation was strictly voluntary and the residents were under no obligation to participate. The selected participants completed a survey that revealed both positive and negative factors that may raise privacy awareness in long-term care facilities. The data have been analyzed through quantitative methods. The analyses focused on levels of privacy using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, and measures of central tendencies and dispersion. Correlations determined the strength of the association between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The immediate benefit to the participants was the opportunity to express their privacy experiences and concerns. The study concluded that the location of residency and the dates of military service were significant in determining a low level of privacy. The research can be used to formulate privacy guidelines to improve quality of life for long-term care residents. TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT. iii LIST OF TABLES. vi CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Problem Statement . 1 Purpose of the Study. 6 Significance of the Study for Social Work . 8 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW Introduction . 10 Quest for Privacy. 10 Quality of Life Considerations. 12 A Need for Privacy Reform. 13 Implications and Gaps in Privacy. • • • • 14 Theories Guiding Conceptualization . 17 Summary. 21 CHAPTER THREE: METHODS Introduction . 23 Study Design. 23 Sampling. 24 Data Collection and Instruments . 25 Procedures. 27 Protection of Human Subjects . 28 Data Analysis. 29 Summary. 30
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA FOR GUILLAIN- BARRÉ SYNDROME AND INFLUENZA A (H1N1) VACCINE ADVERSE EVENTS

134 To the Editor: As part of the public health response to the current pandemic (H1N1) 2009, surveillance for adverse events following vaccination or infl uenza A (H1N1) is high priority (1). Surveillance for Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) has been of particular interest, because the syndrome was associated with the 1976–1977 swine infl uenza vaccine (1,2). To study this association, reliable ascertainment of recent incident cases of GBS i s necessary. GBS is an acute, immune-mediated paralytic disorder of the peripheral nervous system (3–5) with an estimated annual incidence of 0.8– 1.9/100,000 (6). Most cases are associated with an antecedent infection (6). Several surveillance systems are in place to monitor rates of postvaccination GBS (1–3), most of which include a component of electronic administrative record review for case detection. Analysis of computerized medical databases is a well-established method of monitoring for vaccine adverse events (7). Although the validity of such data varies, depending on the diagnosis and region, few studies have evaluated the use of hospital discharge data for GBS specifi cally (8,9). We reviewed the Tennessee Department of Health Uniform Hospital Discharge Dataset for all hospital discharge diagnoses in 4 major metropolitan regions of Tennessee in 2002–2003 with codes from the International Classifi cation of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modifi cation (ICD-9-CM), that might indicate acute GBS. Records with ICD9-CM code 357.0 (acute infective polyneuritis) or other combinations suggestive of GBS within the top 10 diagnoses were requested. These data were compared with information on cases identifi ed by directly requesting lists of patients with discharge diagnoses of GBS from hospital medical record departments. Charts of all reported cases were validated by chart review. Patients were classifi ed as having acute GBS if they met Brighton Criteria Levels 1, 2, or 3 (10). A total of 344 records of possible cases of acute GBS were identifi ed. Of these cases, 215 (63%) were identifi ed through the state hospital discharge database, 315 (92%) were reported directly by hospitals, and 186 (54%) were identifi ed by both systems. Among all suspected cases identifi ed, only 103 (30%) met criteria for acute GBS (annual rate 2.1/100,000 population), 14 (4%) were in out-ofstate residents, 114 (33%) were nonacute cases that occurred before the study period and patients were readmitted for other reasons, 90 (26%) had no documentation of GBS in the medical record, 17 (5%) were duplicate reports, and 6 (2%) had insuffi cient information for further investigation. The predictive-value positive of a GBS diagnostic code from the statewide hospital discharge database representing acute GBS was only 30%. Of the 103 confi rmed cases, 26 (25%) would have been missed if only the state hospital discharge database was used to identify potential cases. Of 4 ARTICOLE ORIGINALE
Organizational Culture as Equilibrium? Rules versus Principles in Building Relational Contracts

Effective organizations are able not only to coordinate their members on efficient strategies but also to adapt members' strategies to unforeseen change in an efficient manner. We explore whether part of organizational culture---namely, relational contracts that facilitate both coordination and adaptation---enable organizations to achieve these ends. In a novel experiment, we explore how parties establish such relational contracts, whether they achieve efficient cooperation, and how they adapt to exogenous shocks. Specifically, we test the hypothesis that basing a relational contract on general principles rather than specific rules is more successful in achieving efficient adaptation. In our Baseline condition, we observe that pairs who articulate general principles achieve significantly higher performance than those who rely on specific rules. The mechanism underlying this correlation is that pairs with principle-based agreements are more likely to expect their pair to take actions that are consistent with what their relational contract prescribes. To investigate whether there is a causal link between principle-based agreements and performance, we implement a ``Nudge" intervention to foster principle-based relational contracts. The Nudge succeeds in motivating more pairs to formulate principles and in making pairs significantly more likely to select efficient initial choices. However, the intervention fails to increase performance in the long run. Our results suggest that principle-based relational contracts may improve organizational performance, but our results also illustrate the difficulty of building such an organizational culture, which is consistent with the idea that high-performing relational contracts constitute a competitive advantage only if they are difficult to imitate.
Public Sector Wages in Alberta: How do these Compare to Other Provinces and to the Private Sector?

We use a variety of methodologies to address how the public-private sector wage premium in Alberta compares to those of other provinces, how these differ by type and level of public sector employment (e.g., federal, local, etc.), by the location in the overall wage distribution, and if the wage premium in this sector varies over the business cycle. We find a great deal of heterogeneity in the public sector wages premium by province and type of public sector employment. While estimates do differ, generally the premium in Alberta is among the lowest in Canada, tends to be higher for local and provincial employees, is higher at the lower tail of the wage distribution, and is inversely related to the Alberta business cycle. The estimates suggest significant savings to the Alberta government are possible, but that across-the-board cuts to Alberta employee compensation could have negative implications for the provision of public services.
Business model scalability in the cloud business context

Purpose: The paper explores the antecedents to business model scalability. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper is conceptual and exploratory in nature and builds on the practice / action learning approach. Findings: The paper presents an action research based framework for approaching and understanding the change needs of business models and business model scalability as practices. These practices are based on a literature review of business opportunities, scalability and market dynamics. Practical Implications: From a managerial and entrepreneurial perspective, the findings of the paper highlight the role and dynamism of the business environment and the continuous assessment of the business environment in evaluating business opportunity and changes in opportunity. Originality/Value: The paper proposes a novel framework for business model synchronization against business opportunity, and vice versa. It also connects the business model to the market and hence to the market value of the firm.
Analysing the adoption of Malaysian Standards (MS) on SME performances: the mediating effects of innovation adoption factors

this study aims to explore the adoption of Malaysian Standards (MS) on SMEs performances and is mediated by characteristics of MS, characteristics of SMEs and external factors. This study was conducted using questionnaires distributed to 300 SMEs in various sectors. The statistical analysis utilized Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS). A multiple mediation model enabled us to investigate the specific indirect and direct effect of each mediator. Results showed that the proposed MS factors were significant in impacting SME performance. The results also showed that characteristics of MS, characteristics of SME, and external factors are positively associated with SME performance. The results imply that adoption of MS may increase SMEs performance through mediating factors. The study shed new light on SMEs performance through this adoption. The results also have implications for practitioners and academics. Keywords— Malaysian Standards (MS), Characteristic of MS, Characteristic of SME, External factors, Mediating effect, SMEs performance
Between a rock and a hard place? - middle managers’ sensemaking in post-merger integration

Studies on mergers and acquisitions have in recent years taken more into consideration the crucial role middle managers have in the integration process and how that role can be taken into account to improve the success of the integration. Middle managers are important in implementing change especially during post-merger integration, since they are both recipients and deployers of the change plans. Additionally, individuals faced with a change, such as a merger or acquisition, use sensemaking when attempting to understand the meaning of the announced change as well as its effect on them and their role in the organization. The objective of my research is to study the sensemaking of middle managers in a merger of two Finnish restaurant industry companies. Literature on sensemaking, post-merger integration as well as the role of middle managers in organizational change will form the framework of the thesis. Through this research, I hope to understand better how middle managers experience post-merger integration. Thus, helping in planning better integration processes in the future. The empirical research is conducted by a single case study of a merger in the integration phase. Empirical material is gathered through in-depth interviews, with observation and internal written material acting as additional data sources. My findings illustrate that in post-merger integration, middle managers make sense of the situation in many different ways, tend to remain neutral to the overall process instead of straightforward acceptance or resistance, but are very adamant on aspects that threaten their identity.
Three-dimensional outcomes of twin-block appliance treatment and the influence of the postured wax bite

Three-dimensional outcomes of twin-block appliance treatment and the influence of the postured wax bite Author(s) Salloum, Erfan Publication date 2015 Original citation Salloum, E. 2015. Three-dimensional outcomes of twin-block appliance treatment and the influence of the postured wax bite. PhD Thesis, University College Cork. Type of publication Doctoral thesis Rights © 2015, Erfan Salloum. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
Human Resource Information System (HRIS): An Important Element of Modern Organization

Human resources are the most important factor for any organization working in the 21st century. With the increasing effect of globalization and technology, organizations have started to use information systems in various functions of human resources. Human resource information system (HRIS) is not a new concept. Its application is improving day by day with changing the environment. It is one kind of software for data entry, data tracking, and other information about Human Resources like payroll, management, and accounting functions within an organization. An HRIS generally provide the ability to make the plan more effectively, control and manage HR costs; attain better efficiency and excellence in HR decision making; and improve employee and managerial productivity and effectiveness. Lastly, I can say that HRIS has various benefits, but the primary benefit is HRIS stores plenty of data about the employees of the organizations. It also helps in the strategic activities of HR managers and more in training and development, applicant tracking in recruitment and selection and human resource planning, etc.
Analysis and design of current regulators using complex vectors

The analysis and design of current regulators for multi-phase AC loads is presented using complex vector notation. The use of complex vector notation provides a way of comparing the performance of controller topologies through their complex vector root locus and complex vector frequency response functions. Limitations in the performance of the synchronous frame PI current regulator are outlined and several ways of improving its performance are suggested and investigated.
Valuating residential properties nearby social housing

The aim of this research was to analyse the effect of social houses on the neighbourhood attractiveness. Neighbourhood attractiveness is reflected by residential property prices because homebuyers will bid up for the most desirable places. The literature review describes the impact of multiple characteristics on the valuation of residential properties. The characteristics are: Structural, Locational, Neighbourhood and Environmental. An explanation of their influence on the valuation of residential properties is given for each category. Thereafter, the measurement techniques are described. Subsequently, the impact of social houses is explained. Social houses seem to have a negative impact on the valuation of residential properties. Tenants of social houses have more problems, and a high concentration of social houses is seen as problematic. The data of social houses is obtained from the municipality of Rotterdam and Maaskoepel (umbrella organisation for housing associations in Rotterdam) and geographical information software made it possible to link the data to residential property prices. An OLS panel regression with Entity and Time fixed effects is used to analyse theses effects. It resulted in a negative effect of the amount of social houses in the immediate vicinity on the valuation of residential properties. This effect decreases over distance. The effect of the share of social houses in a neighbourhood on the valuation of residential properties is unsure. The outcomes of different models are not in line with each other.
The Evolution of Online Short-Term Rental Enterprises' Ecosystem and Legitimacy: A Longitudinal Interpretive Case Study

As an emerging field, the online short-term rental in China appears with poor national policy and industry general regulations. All enterprises in this industry are constantly groping for sustainable strategy of legitimacy. Previous studies on the online short-term rental mainly focus on the positive influence, the business model, and policy and regulation. However, there is currently little research on how the online short-term rental enterprises develop ecosystem and legitimacy during different phases involved, which provides a good reference for other emerging organization in sharing economy.This study applied business ecosystem and legitimacy to analyze the development of a typical online short-term rental company via a longitudinal interpretive case study. A process model of how an online short-term rental company’s sub-ecosystems is inductively derived and elucidates the regulative challenges, normative challenges, and cognitive challenges in each phase. The findings of this case study provide a comprehensive and empirically supported framework and demonstrate a successful process model.
A critical review of the relationship between merger and acquisitions and firm's performance: the moderation effect of corporate governance

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the existing studies on the relationship between merger and acquisition with firm’s financial performance by using corporate governance as a moderator and address the need for similar analysis by analyzing merger and acquisition with firm’s performance in both developed and developing economies. The existing studies that measure the relationship between merger and acquisitions with performance in both developed and developing economies are found to be inconclusive and inconsistent in nature because of contradictory results in their findings. As a result of inconsistency and contradiction in previous literature, this study propose the need by introduce the corporate governance as a moderator between merger and acquisitions with firm’s performance. KeywordsBoard of Directors, Corporate Governance, Firm performance, Merger & Acquisition.
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING PRACTICES IN THE ENERGY SECTOR OF BANGLADESH

Energy is a key component of production. In order to promote economic growth in a country, adequate supply of energy is pivotal. On the other hand, this sector is considered sensitive in terms of environmental and social sustainability. This article aims to depict the extent of sustainability-related reporting practices in 19 companies operating in the energy sector of Bangladesh through analyzing data from 2011 to 2017 from their annual reports. Besides, a few factors affecting the level of such disclosure have been considered using regression model. Legitimacy theory has been discussed as underpinning theory and some other previous studies have been consulted. Findings show that the level of sustainability related reporting practices in the sector is dismal, though positively influenced by ownership structure, media visibility, and characteristics of directors of the company. Policy implications are discussed.
Production Analysis, Minimum Cost, and Profit in Sentra Production of Rice and Corn Farming in Padang Pariaman

This study aims to analyze the influence of input to output in the production process of rice and maize farming in the central paddy and corn production areas of Padang Pariaman Regency. This study also calculates the minimum production costs and the profit received. The data used are primary data and secondary data. The data analysis technique used is Multiple Linear Regression Analysis with Cobb-Douglas production function analysis. The results showed that land, seeds, fertilizers, and labor had a positive effect on rice and corn farming production. The minimum cost of rice farming is lower than corn farming. Corn profit is higher than rice profit.
Molecular approaches to the

has also been repeatedly iden-tiﬁed in cases of failed endodontic ther-apy, where it causes a persistent extra-radicular infection in the tissues,termed periapical actinomycosis (4, 12,20, 33). The preferred treatment of peri-apical actinomycosis is surgical curet-tage, since the disease is resistant toconventional endodontic treatment andto routine administration of antibiotics.Clinical reports and our own labora-tory studies show that, in the presenceof an established actinomycosis, anti-biotics are only likely to be effectivewhen administered for periods of 6weeks to several months (1, 24, 25). Many scientiﬁc and clinical investi-gations have been hampered by prob-lems in the identiﬁcation of
Audyt wewnętrzny szansą na sukces przedsiębiorstwa

The aim of this publication is to show objectives and motives of the company’s internal audit activity, its influence on the company’s functioning and growth. An attempt to determine how internal audit affects its efficiency. Description of internal audit definition in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The relationship between Internal audit, risk management, management control and corporate governance. This publication highlights major aspects of internal audit which are independence and objectivity. It also describes the essential behavior and responsibilities of internal auditors.