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A Comparison of Contemporary Human Resource Management and Employment Relations Practices of Japanese and US Multinational Corporation Subsidiaries: Evidence from Four Countries

This paper compares Japanese and US multinational corporations (MNCs) on their deployment of human resource management (HRM) and employment relations (ER) practices within four countries. Debate about convergence is used to reconcile findings. The context is the shift from the dominance of the Japanese economy in the 1980s and early 1990s towards the renewed dominance of the US economy in more recent decades. We draw on data from representative, parallel surveys of MNCs operating in Canada, the UK, Spain and Australia to test a set of hypotheses examining similarities and differences between subsidiaries of Japanese and US MNCs in relation to management control across borders, remuneration, representation and worker involvement.The findings demonstrate that, despite the pressures of globalization, and the partial movement away from traditional Japanese management practices in Japan, there are clear country of origin effects for Japanese and American MNCs. Results indicate that Japanese and US MNCs behave differently in terms of the control that they exercise, with Japanese firms exhibiting a greater tendency to use personal forms of control in their foreign subsidiaries and a lower tendency to use procedural forms of control. In terms of HRM practices, Japanese MNCs are distinctive in relation to pay systems. For example, they are less likely than their US counterparts to use performance-related pay and, more likely, to adopt non-union representative structures in subsidiaries.In line with Kaufman (2016), we argue that the study’s findings provide evidence for the ‘converging divergence phenomenon’ in that both Japanese and US MNCs are adopting the most universal aspects of each other’s management practices and integrating them into their own unique systems of management in response to global market forces. We discuss the theoretical implications for the convergence and divergence of HRM and ER systems, and the development of such systems in Japanese and US MNC subsidiaries.
A feasibility study of a home-based exercise intervention for prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy

Purpose: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is an effective treatment for advancedstage prostate cancer. Unfortunately, ADT has several adverse effects that significantly impair health-related quality of life (HRQOL). In patients receiving ADT, resistance training has been shown to improve important physical and psychosocial outcomes. However, little is known about the effects of aerobic exercise in this population. This feasibility study compares the effects of aerobic and resistance exercise interventions on a panel of psychological, physical fitness, and biological outcomes related to prostate cancer and ADT. Methods: 66 men receiving ADT for prostate cancer were recruited for this prospective, randomized trial. Participants are assigned to either a resistance or aerobic, moderateintensity exercise 3-5 times per week for 30-60 minutes/session. Participants were provided with equipment so that they could exercise at home. The primary outcomes were related to feasibility for future, large-scale trials. Secondary outcomes included: fatigue, HRQOL, physical fitness, adipokines, insulin-like growth factor axis proteins, and exercise adherence. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and at 3, 6, and 12 months. Results: Preliminary findings are presented. 205 patients were approached for participation, 66 of which agreed to participate (n=34 in the resistance training group and 32 in the aerobic training group). Over the intervention period we experienced an attrition rate of 33%. There were no adverse events and biweekly booster sessions were poorly attended (n=27 aerobic training participants and n=22 resistance training participants did
Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the e@icacy and costs of psychological interventions (alone, or with CR or pharmacotherapy, or both) in adults who have a diagnosis of CHD, HF or AF compared to no intervention, or treatment as usual, on psychological and clinical outcomes. Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation (Protocol) Copyright © 2019 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 1 Cochrane Library Trusted evidence. Informed decisions. Better health. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
BILATERAL LESIONS OF THE SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS ENHANCE GLUCOSE TOLERANCE IN RATS

Rats with or without lesions of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) were kept under a 12-h light (0800-2000) and 12-h dark (2000-0800) cycle, and oral and intravenous glucose tolerance tests were performed in the light period (at 1000) and dark period (at 2200). In control rats, glucose tolerance was higher in the dark period than in the light period in both tests, though increase in plasma insulin was signiﬁcantly higher in the dark period than in the light period only in the intravenous test. Lesions involving the bilateral SCN markedly increased glucose tolerance and insulin secretion after oral and intravenous glucose loads in both the light and the dark period, and there was no difference between the results of either test in the light and the dark period. These ﬁndings suggest that in rats, glucose tolerance shows a daily rhythm and that the SCN may be involved in generation ofthis rhythm through photoperiodic control of insulin secretion. Recently we observed photoperiodic hyperglycemia due to intracranial injections of sugars such as 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2DG), D-mannitol (MA), and D-glucose (GL) in rats (10); 2DG injection into the lateral ventricle elicited greater hyperglycemia in the light than in the dark period, but injections of MA and GL caused hyperglycemia only in the light and dark period, respectively. Furthermore, we observed that bilateral lesions of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) abolished not only the photoperiodic hyperglycemia due to 2DG but also hyperin-sulinemia in rats (14). In this paper we report that SCN lesions increased glucose tolerance as a result of enhanced and more rapid insulin secretion.
Tracking the coffee: from production to the cup with Blockchain and IoT

The goal of this project is the design and implementation of a prototype of tracking the coffee supply chain using Blockchain and Internet of Things in order to provide to the final client the information of each step of the production line, starting from the very beginning until the cup of espresso is on the table, ready to be tasted. The client should have the certainty that the coffee is a high quality coffee which comes from the field, from the manufacturer and from the country that the distributor says. The project is developed at thethings.iO company and it is also done through the European EPIC project. Tracking the coffee: from production to the cup with Blockchain and IoT iii
Assignment problem with neutrosophic costs and its solution methodology

In this study, a single valued neutrosophic number has been presented in a new direction so that a decision maker has a scope of flexibility to choose different numbers in their study. Its structural characteristics are also studied here. Then this kind of number has been converted into a numeric value by means of a parameter (whose value is pre-assigned) to practice in real fields and using this, a ranking function is defined to compare two or more single valued neutrosophic numbers. In continuation, an assignment problem and its solution methodology have been developed in neutrosophic environment. Two real problems are solved to demonstrate the proposed method.
Ion Beams in the Plasma Sheet Boundary Layer: MMS Observations and Test Particle Simulations

Using Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) observations and combined MHD/test particle simulations, we further explore characteristic ion velocity distributions in the plasma sheet boundary layer. The observations are characterized by earthward beams, which at a slightly later time are accompanied by weaker but faster tailward beams. Two events are presented showing different histories. The first event happens at entry from the lobe into the plasma sheet. Energy‐time dispersion indicates a source region about 25 RE tailward of the satellite. The second event follows the passage of a dipolarization front closer to Earth. In contrast to earlier MHD simulations, but in better qualitative agreement with the first observation, reconnection in the present simulation was initiated near x=−33RE . Simulated distributions right at the boundary are characterized by a single crescent‐shaped earthward beam, as discussed earlier (Birn, Hesse, et al., 2015, https://doi.org/10.1002/2015JA021573). Farther inside, or at a later time, the distributions now also show a simple reflected beam, evolving toward a more ring‐like distribution. The simulations provide insight into the acceleration sites: The innermost edges of the direct and reflected beams consist of ions accelerated in the vicinity of the reconnection site. This supports the validity of estimating the acceleration location based on a time‐of‐flight analysis (after Onsager et al., 1990, https://doi.org/10.1029/GL017i011p01837). However, this assumption becomes invalid at later times when the acceleration becomes dominated by the earthward propagating dipolarization electric field, such that earthward and tailward reflected beams are no longer accelerated at the same location and the same time.
Association among Dyspnea and the Degrees of Diastolic Dysfunction at Echocardiography

Introdução: A disfunção diastólica do ventrículo esquerdo (DDVE) pode levar a insuficiência cardíaca com fração de ejeção preservada. O ecocardiograma, em especial o Doppler tecidual, é o principal exame utilizado. A clínica geralmente cursa com dispneia, avaliada pela escala modified Medical Research Council (mMRC). Entretanto, existem poucos estudos que investiguem qual é a associação entre o sintoma e a disfunção.
A Study on Dengue Cases Detection based on Lazy Classifier

With the rise of social networking approach, there has been a surge of users generated content all over the world and with that in an era where technology advancement are up to the level where it could put us in a step ahead of pathogens and germination of diseases, we couldn’t help but to take advantage of that advancement and provide an early precaution measures to overcome it. Twitter on the other hand are one of the social media platform that provides access to a huge data availability. To manipulate those data and transform it into an important information that could be used in many different scopes that could help improve people’s lives for the better. In this paper, we gather a total of six algorithms from Lazy Classifier to compare between them on which algorithm suited the most with the diabetes dataset. This research are using WEKA as the data mining tool for data analyzation
Use patterns of educational videos: a quantitative study among university students

This paper analyzes the perception, on the part of Grade students, of the availability of videos complementary to classroom teaching, as well as the moment of visualization of the same, with the aim of identifying their use pattern and perceived usefulness, an initial step towards future flip-teaching interventions. The analysis has been carried out in three groups, one of the Business Administration degree, and two of the double degree of Business Administration and Law, during the academic year 2018-19, in a quantitative subject (Quantitative Models), the content of which is necessary for subsequent subjects, including Operations Management, in the third year of the grade. The use pattern of the videos, which received a total of 7281 views, was analysed using the Box-Jenkins methodology, adjusting an ARIMA model and identifying the atypical values in the series. The results indcate that the students perceive these videos as useful, although more as a tool to help in the preparation of exams than as an instrument to review the contents. All authors have participated in the idea, study design, collection and/or analysis and interpretation of the data, in the draft of the paper and in the critical review of their intellectual content.
Student Network Behavior Analysis and Relevance Research Based on Optimal Decision Tree Algorithms

Based on the optimal decision tree algorithm, this paper proposes a student network behavior analysis model. Through training and predicting the academic performance of Beihang Grade 2013 undergraduates, it is found that students’ online behavior has a profound impact on students’ academic performance. To maintain a good learning state, students must strictly limit the time spent on the Internet in idle time, effectively control the time spent on the internet, and ensure that their daily sleep is not affected by the Internet behavior. The regularity of students’ life is positively correlated with their achievement ranking.
The Use of Virtual Reality in Psychiatry: A Review

With the advancement in modern information technology, virtual reality (VR) is being increasingly used for the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of mental disorders. Recently, a VR-based cognitive behavioral therapy for social phobia has been recognized as a new medical technology in South Korea. This might lead to an increase in the use of VR in the field of psychiatry. The present review provides an overview of the status of VR therapies in various psychiatric conditions such as anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, addiction, and eating disorder. Besides, it summarizes the role of VR therapy in the management of disorders associated with child and adolescence psychiatry as well as various other clinical applications. Additionally, we discuss the merits and limitations of VR therapy, which might serve as a useful reference for researchers. In the current environment wherein novel medical models consisting of a combination of digital devices and medicine are being developed; understanding new technologies such as VR could open new doors to mental health treatments.
Physiological, biochemical and psychological verification of the relaxation effects of touch care on touch care practitioners

Purpose：The aim of this study is to objectively verify the relaxation effects of practicing taktil care, a method of Ttouch care.V Subjects：Twenty practitioners who routinely performed taktil care were enrolled as subjects in this study. Methods：A control setup of 30 minutes of sitting quietly and an intervention of 30 minutes of taktil care. Analysis：Physiological, biochemical and psychological changes were compared between the control and intervention periods, and between measurements taken before and after the control setup and intervention. Results and Discussion：Compared with the control period, the intervention period resulted in significant activation of parasympathetic nerve activity in the autonomic nervous system and significant reduction of sympathetic nerve activity. After intervention, a significant increase in salivary secretory immunoglobulin A and a significant decrease in the degree of oxidation in oxidation-reduction potential were seen compared with before intervention. Vitality, stability and pleasure scores in the two-dimensional mood scale were also significantly higher after intervention than before. The above findings physiologically, biochemically and psychologically confirmed that taktil care has relaxation effects in practitioners themselves.
Spatial and Temporal Variation in Climate Trends in the Kyoga Plains of Uganda: Analysis of Meteorological Data and Farmers’ Perception

With global warming now a certainty, it’s important to investigate climate change elements at the local level so as to enable stake holders adapt in order to sustain their livelihoods. This study investigated local climate changes, farmers’ perception of the changes and factors affecting perception to climate change in the Kyoga plains of Uganda. Monthly maximum temperature, minimum temperature and total rainfall from four meteorological stations within the study area for period 1984-2014 were obtained to analyse seasonal, annual and decadal trends in rainfall and temperature while a survey based on 384 randomly selected farmers was carried out to investigate the perception of variation in climate change trends among small holder farmers of different socioeconomic characteristics across the Kyoga plains. Multi stage random sampling was applied in the selection of the population sample. Non parametric analysis (Mann Kendall test) was used for analyzing trends and testing significance. In the survey, farmers were asked their observations about the local climate using structured questionnaires and these were analysed using descriptive statics. Logistics regression was then used to identify the factors that determined the perceptions of farmers on climate change. Overall, trends in monthly temperature are increasing over the years but not significantly while rainfall is decreasing but equally not significantly. Seasonal and decadal temperature had significant positive trends at different stations and sub zones over the years. 67% of the farmers realised a decrease in rainfall while 56.8% perceived an increase in temperature across the agroecological zone. 56.3% perceived declining rainfall and 52% realized increasing temperature in the southern sub zone while 42% realised a decrease in rainfall and 40.6%, an increase in temperature in the northern sub zone. Belonging to a group and age has significant positive effect on farmers’ perception of climate while farming experience and access to extension workers had a significant negative effect. The results suggest the need for strengthening networking among farmers for peer learning and support and location specific intervention measures to improve perception and adaptation to climate for each of the sub zones.
Exploring the municipal ward based primary health care outreach teams implementation in the context of primary health care re-engineering in Gauteng

A Research Report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of: Master of Public Health (MPH) School of Public Health Faculty of Health Sciences University of the Witwatersrand 19 June 2017
Flipped Learning With Peer Reviews in the Introductory CS Course

Today, university pedagogues in Finland are keen on applying flipped learning techniques to improve education and learning outcomes. In accordance, assessment moves to a more formative and flipped direction as well. Flipped learning implies assessment to be continuous, yet controversially, resources in education are decreasing. The dilemma can be partly solved by increasing self-, peer-, and automatic assessment, and in addition, the exploitation of learning analytics. Tampere University has addressed these pedagogical demands and challenges in computer science courses by developing a learning management system called WETO. This supports flipped learning techniques in a resource-wise way by enhancing assessment with new peer-review options, self reflection, and negotiations. This chapter highlights the proven and functional practices of formative assessment based on an introductory computer science course supported by WETO. It discusses further development needs and opportunities of learning management systems from this viewpoint.
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES) AND TOXIC STRESS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS: PREVALENCE, RISKS, AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

by Cynthia Lee Mackay-Neorr, Ed.D. Washington State University July 2019 Chair: Sharon Kruse Mental health has become a national health crisis, with suicide as the second leading cause of death for 10 to 34-year-olds. One in five college students experience anxiety or depression, to the extent that it is hard for them to function. Compounding the effects of college-related stress, student exposure to childhood adversity has been associated with anxiety, depression and PTSD. ACEs refer to childhood abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. The landmark ACEs study found significant links between childhood trauma and risk for chronic disease, social, and emotional problems in adulthood. Individuals with three or more ACEs have an increased risk of negative health outcomes. ACEs are also a global public health issue, with over 275 million children worldwide experiencing some form of violence in the home. Nationally, over half of the population has experienced at least one ACE, and 25% report two or more. ACEs, toxic stress, and poor health outcomes are particularly problematic for college students, considering stress-related (mal)adaptive coping strategies that negatively impact students before and during college. The purpose of this study was to understand and describe the characteristics and prevalence of college students most at risk for high ACEs and determine the
Actualización del tratamiento de las rasopatías

Introduccion. El termino rasopatias agrupa una serie de enfermedades que presentan mutaciones en genes que codifican las proteinas de la via RAS/MAPK. Estas enfermedades incluyen la neurofibromatosis de tipo 1, el sindrome de Noonan, el sindrome de Legius, el sindrome LEOPARD, el sindrome de Costello y el sindrome cardiofaciocutaneo. La afectacion de la via RAS/MAPK no solo aumenta la predisposicion a desarrollar tumores, sino que tambien determina la presencia de anomalias fenotipicas y alteraciones en los procesos de aprendizaje. Objetivo. Revisar el papel del uso de estrategias terapeuticas con mecanismos de accion selectivo en las rasopatias. Desarrollo. El hecho de que la via RAS participe en un tercio de las neoplasias ha motivado el desarrollo y el estudio de distintos farmacos a este nivel. Algunos de estos farmacos han sido probados en las rasopatias, principalmente en la neurofibromatosis de tipo 1. Analizamos el uso de distintos tratamientos antidiana: farmacos que actuan en los receptores de membrana, como los inhibidores de la tirosincinasa, en la via mTOR o los inhibidores de MEK. Existe un potencial beneficio de estos ultimos en estudios recientes realizados en distintas rasopatias. Conclusiones. Actualmente, gracias a los resultados de los primeros trabajos desarrollados con inhibidor de MEK basados principalmente en modelos animales, se estan realizando multiples ensayos clinicos prometedores.
Learning Word Embeddings from 10-K Filings for Financial NLP Tasks

In this paper, we generate word embeddings learned from corpus of 10-K filings by corporates in U.S. to S.E. C from 1993 to 2018 using word2vec model implemented in PyTorch. Word Embeddings learned from a general corpus of articles from Google News, Wikipedia etc. are readily available online for researchers to use in their models but embeddings learned from 10-K filings are not publicly available. We publish the word embeddings learned from 10-K filings on GitHub for other researchers to use in their NLP tasks such as document classification, document similarity, sentiment analysis, readability index etc. on 10-K filings or other financial documents. We show that using these learned word embeddings we can differentiate between different types of sentiment words in the widely used Loughran-McDonald word lists and generate average similarity scores between them. We also present an application of word embeddings where we can quantitatively track changes in 10-K documents using the learned embeddings.