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Corporate Social Responsibility, Consumption Values and Consumers Choice Behaviour

The aim of current paper is to identify key consumer variables that determine Croatian consumers’ behaviour in relation to CSR of companies in Croatia and check if these factors and behaviour correspond to CSR activities performed by companies. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) can take various forms. Its emphasis can be on consumers, environment and/ or employees. The major goal of CSR activities, whoever they are aimed at, is to create an image of a company as responsive to the society and based on that, build the competitive advantage. Research of consumers with respect to CSR has been mainly concentrated on cognitive and affective as well as behavioural factors that influence their buying decisions. Such research has not been performed in Croatia, where the CSR concept is rather a new phenomenon. In general, Croatian consumers are willing to support companies’ CSR activities by paying a higher price for products with CSR attributes if the area of comparable quality and availability. The results show the influence of social values on consumer attitudes towards CSR, but also the low level of knowledge on the subject as well as trust to companies self-promoting their CSR activities. Keywords: corporate social responsibility, consumers, Croatia
The host-galaxy response to the afterglow of GRB 100901A

For gamma-ray burst 100901A, we have obtained Gemini-North and Very Large Telescope optical afterglow spectra at four epochs: 1 h, 1 d, 3 d and 1 week after the burst, thanks to the afterglow remaining unusually bright at late times. Apart from a wealth of metal resonance lines, we also detect lines arising from fine-structure levels of the ground state of Fe ii, and from metastable levels of Fe ii and Ni ii at the host redshift (z = 1.4084). These lines are found to vary significantly in time. The combination of the data and modelling results shows that we detect the fall of the Ni ii 4F9/2 metastable level population, which to date has not been observed. Assuming that the population of the excited states is due to the ultraviolet radiation of the afterglow, we estimate an absorber distance of a few hundred pc. This appears to be a typical value when compared to similar studies. We detect two intervening absorbers (z = 1.3147, 1.3179). Despite the wide temporal range of the data, we do not see significant variation in the absorption lines of these two intervening systems.
Zespół metaboliczny a płeć. To samo

Gender differences in susceptibility to complex diseases represent one of the hallmarks of nowadays medicine. In recent years the metabolic syndrome has been more prevalent in men than in women. Prevalence is increasing and this increase has been steeper in women, particularly in young women during the last decade. This paper will review evidence that the contributions of the different components of the metabolic syndrome differ between genders. The presently available data suggest that gender differences in the metabolic syndrome might be of potential revelance for its prevention, diagnostics and therapy. (Diabet. Prakt. 2008; 9: 157–167)
In Situ Cross-Linking of Polyanionic Polymers to Sustain the Drug Release from Theophylline Tablets

The aim of this study was to develop an extended-release tablet formulation using a new in situ cross-linking method. The effects of polyvalent cations on theophylline release from tablets made with the polyanionic polymers sodium alginate and sodium carboxymethylcellulose, were investigated. Different miliequivalents of the di and tri-valent cation, Ca 2+ and Al 3+ , were added to tablet formulations. The results of the dissolution study showed that incorporation of cations sustained the drug release. This is due to an in situ cross-linking between the polyanionic polymers and the added cation in tablet formulation. The drug release prolongation and the release kinetics were dependent on the nature of the polymers and the cations’ concentrations and valences. The drug release rate decreased by an increase in cation concentration. The combination of the two investigated polymers decreased the drug release rate to a higher extent in comparison with formulations containing each polymer alone. A zero-order drug release kinetic was observed in formulations containing 1:1:1 ratio of drug: Na alginate: NaCMC, and the investigated cations. These results showed that the in situ cross-linking by polyanionic polymers can be used for controlling the drug release rate.
Polyaniline composites Polymer / Bio Composites Polyaniline / Bacterial Cellulose Composite

Polyaniline (PANI) composites were prepared by oxidative polymerisation in the presence of bacterial cellulose to produce bio-material/arterial polymer composite. Chemical structure of the resultant composites was confirmed with a Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Thermal stability is improved through formation of composite. The carbons from composites display filament structure under the scanning electron microscopy observations.
PERANAN FAKTOR INDIVIDU, BUDAYA ORGANISASI, DAN PERILAKU KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN RADIO SWASTA NASIONAL DI MALANG

setiap individu atau karyawan akan memiliki karakteristik yang berbeda dalam setiap hal, sehingga perusahaan harus mengetahui bagaimana perbedaan individu akan mempengaruhi perilaku dan kinerja karyawannya Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh faktor individu, budaya organisasi dan perilaku kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan Radio Swasta Nasional di Malang, serta menganalisis variabel yang berpengaruh dominan terhadap kinerja karyawan Radio Swasta Nasional di Malang. Menggunakan sampel sebanyak 78 karyawan Radio Swasta Nasional yang ada di Kota Malang yang diambil dengan teknik Purposive Samping , teknik analisis menggunakan Regresi Linier Berganda. Hasil peneltiian menunjukkan bahwa faktor individu, budaya organisasi, dan perilaku kerja memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Dengan kata lain faktor individu, budaya organisasi, dan perilaku kerja akan menentukan pencapaian kinerja karyawan. Variabel yang berpengaruh dominan terhadap kinerja karyawan adalah budaya organisasi, hal ini disebabkan budaya organisasi akan memadukan perbedaan individu dalam satu nilai atau norma yang dianut bersama oleh anggota organisasi, dan mengarahkan perilaku anggota organisasi pada satu tujuan yaitu pencapaian tujuan perusahaan
Sequential Estimation of Dynamic Discrete Games

This paper studies the estimation of dynamic discrete games of incomplete information. Two main econometric issues appear in the estimation of these models: the indeterminacy problem associated with the existence of multiple equilibria, and the computational burden in the solution of the game. We propose a class of pseudo maximum likelihood (PML) estimators that deals with these problems and we study the asymptotic and finite sample properties of several estimators in this class. We first focus on two-step PML estimators which, though attractive for their computational simplicity, have some important limitations: they are seriously biased in small samples; they require consistent nonparametric estimators of players' choice probabilities in the first step, which are not always feasible for some models and data; and they are asymptotically inefficient. Second, we show that a recursive extension of the two-step PML, which we call nested pseudo likelihood (NPL), addresses those drawbacks at a relatively small additional computational cost. The NPL estimator is particularly useful in applications where consistent nonparametric estimates of choice probabilities are either not available or very imprecise, e.g., models with permanent unobserved heterogeneity. Finally, we illustrate these methods in Montecarlo experiments and in an empirical application to a model of firm entry and exit in oligopoly markets using Chilean data from several retail industries.
RP-HPLC analysis of phenolic antioxidant compound 6-gingerol from in vitro cultures of Zingiber officinale Roscoe

Relation between 6-gingerol content and antioxidant activity in in vitro grown cultures of ginger was studied. Reverse phase HPLC analysis revealed that rhizome derived callus culture and micropropagated plants produced lowest amount of 6-gingerol compare to conventionally grown plants. The antioxidant activity of extracts was determined using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay and Ferric Reducing power assay (FRAP) and correlated with the content of total phenolics and total flavonoids in the extracts. Strong correlation was found between antioxidant activity, total phenolics and 6- gingerol content.
DYNAMICS AND AFTERGLOW LIGHT CURVES OF GAMMA-RAY BURST BLAST WAVES WITH A LONG-LIVED REVERSE SHOCK

We perform a detailed study on the dynamics of a relativistic blast wave with the presence of a long-lived reverse shock (RS). Although a short-lived RS has been widely considered, the RS is believed to be long-lived as a consequence of a stratification expected on the ejecta Lorentz factors. The existence of a long-lived RS causes the forward shock (FS) dynamics to deviate from a self-similar Blandford–McKee solution. Employing the “mechanical model” that correctly incorporates the energy conservation, we present an accurate solution for both the FS and RS dynamics. We conduct a sophisticated calculation of the afterglow emission. Adopting a Lagrangian description of the blast wave, we keep track of an adiabatic evolution of numerous shells between the FS and RS. An evolution of the electron spectrum is also followed individually for every shell. We then find the FS and RS light curves by integrating over the entire FS and RS shocked regions, respectively. Exploring a total of 20 different ejecta stratifications, we explain in detail how a stratified ejecta affects its blast wave dynamics and afterglow light curves. We show that, while the FS light curves are not sensitive to the ejecta stratifications, the RS light curves exhibit much richer features, including steep declines, plateaus, bumps, re-brightenings, and a variety of temporal decay indices. These distinctive RS features may be observable if the RS has higher values of the microphysics parameters than the FS. We discuss possible applications of our results in understanding the gamma-ray burst afterglow data.
Determinants of adoption of improved forages in selected districts of Benishangul-Gumuz, Western Ethiopia

This study explores different socio-economic and institutional factors influencing the adoption of improved forage technologies in Assosa and Bambasi districts of Benishangul-Gumuz, Western Ethiopia. A structured questionnaire survey was applied to collect information from 120 farm households, and a binary logistic regression model was used to quantify the factors determining farmers’ decisions to adopt improved forages. The analysis revealed that access to agricultural extension services, participation in forage training sessions and higher cash income had the greatest positive influence (P<0.05) on adoption of forage technologies, while higher numbers of male adult labor units and use of fertilizers had a lesser effect (P<0.10). In contrast, farmers remote from offices of development agents and possessing greater numbers of equines were less likely to adopt improved forage technologies. We suggest that adoption of improved forage technologies could be enhanced by providing farmers with training sessions, raising household income and providing greater access to extension services and that these factors should be considered by planning bodies.
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Page 9902, after Line 8: The authors claim that the high deep-sourced Mn flux (130 uM/m2/yr) in the Landsort Deep allows for a more continuous formation of Mn carbonates compared to the other Deeps. However, as noted earlier in the manuscript, pore water geochemical fluxes are quite variable. For instance, Bruegmann et al. (1998, Applied Geochemistry 13, 359-368) observed a diffusive benthic Mn flux of C5616
Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Male Reproduction

The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a normal physiological event in the male germ line. ROS are a double-edged sword, despite its role as key signaling molecules in physiological processes such as capacitation and hyperactivation, its overproduction which overwhelms the body’s antioxidant defenses is thought to affect male fertility and normal embryonic development. The excess generation of ROS in semen by exogenous and endogenous factors has been recognized as detrimental etiologies for male infertilities. Spermatozoa are vulnerable to ROS attack because they are rich in mitochondria, have abundance of substrates for free radical attack and their capacity to protect themselves from oxidative stress is limited. The cytotoxic aldehydes generated as a result of lipid per- oxidation are known to form adduct with the mitochondrial protein involved in electron transport chain and stimulate generation of ROS in mitochondria. ROS and their metabo- lites can lead to oxidative DNA damage in mitochondria and nucleus that eventually cul-minates in DNA fragmentation. The presence for large amount of damaged DNA is a major characteristic of defective human spermatozoa, which affect the fertility and pregnancy outcome. Thus, as a comprehensive approach, treatment of oxidative stress should involve strategies to reduce stress-provoking conditions to help reverse sperm dysfunction. oxidative DNA damage followed by DNA fragmentation.
TITLE Persistence of GED and Traditional Students at a Public Community College : A Test of a Conceptual Model

A study tested a conceptual model of attrition, the Tinto (1975) model, on a group of General Educational Development (GED) examinees and on a comparison group of traditional high school graduates from a single public community college. The sample consisted of 198 GED students and 201 traditional high school graduates who entered Queensborough Community College, City University of New York, in the Fall 1981 semester. The instrument used was one developed by Pascarella and Terenzini (1980) that was designed to tap the major dimensions of the Tinto model--specifically, levels of academic integration, social integration, institutional commitment, and goal commitment. Results supported the predictive validity of the Tinto model in identifying potential dropouts among GED examinees as well as for the comparison group. It was found that for GED examinees first-year grade point avarage was the most important predictor of persistence; institutional commitment was the most important predictor for the traditional high school graduates; and the two groups were not statistically different in the rate of persistence. Results imply that institutions must address facilitation of academic integration, possibly through an effective academic advisement and orientation program. (YLB) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** AMERICAN NCIL DUCATION ON -rtriMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS offk:arEaucesorai tialesch ars ivorovown.ra MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (Eric) /This clOCurnOril has balm reproduced as mowed from . he parson or organization originating it 0 Minor Ghana. have Wan my* lo improve reproduction Qualify Points of view or oomiOns Slated in this clocuTO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES men. do not necililaSnly represent official INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)' OERI position or Mho/
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Paper Containing Nanoparticles of Silver Combined with Moisture Absorbers Over Quality of Tuna Snacks

The antimicrobial activity of nanoparticles of silver in an active packaging and the effect of its combination with moisture absorbers over various parameters of the quality of tuna snacks was investigated. As a results, aerobic mesophilic bacteria growth were delayed during the first eight days of study; enterobacteria do not grow in snack tuna samples packaged with nanoparticles of silver and molds and yeasts were inhibited during 10 days by the use of antimicrobial active packaging made with silver nanoparticles. The obtained results showed that silver nanoparticles have an antimicrobial effect on different kinds of bacteria in fish products and the combined effect of silver nanoparticles and moisture absorber leads to achievement of better antibacterial results. This study suggests that the combination of silver nanoparticles and moisture absorbers are shown like a great option for preservation of food quality in elaborated tuna products.
THE IMPACT OF TEXT DRIVING ON DRIVING SAFETY

In an increasingly mobile era, the wide availability of technology for texting and the prevalence of hands-free form have introduced a new safety concern for drivers. To assess this concern, a questionnaire was first deployed online to gain an understanding of drivers’ text driving experiences as well as their demographic information. The results from 232 people revealed that the majority of drivers are aware of the associated risks with texting while driving. However, more than one-fourth of them still frequently send or read text messages while driving. In addition to the questionnaire, through the use of a virtual-reality driving simulator, this study examined drivers’ driving performance while they were engaged in some forms of text driving under different challenging traffic conditions. Through a blocked factorial experiment, drivers would either read a text message or respond to it with two levels of text complexity while using either hand-held or hands-free texting method. Their driving performance was assessed based on the number of driving violations observed in each scenario. Conclusions regarding the impacts of different forms of texting, text complexity, and response mode on drivers driving performance were drawn.
How to Weave Entrepreneurship into Engineering Education: The Experience at San Jose State University

There is a growing consensus about the need for engineers and scientists to have entrepreneurial skills to be successful in their careers. However, there is a continued debate as to how best to impart these skills at the undergraduate level. It is possible to identify two routes to accomplish this objective. One route is to offer courses in engineering entrepreneurship and the other is to encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities that help to foster entrepreneurial skills. The most common approach adopted by a growing number of universities is to offer courses in entrepreneurship to engineering students. A more unconventional approach that has been used at San Jose State University (SJSU) is to invite students to participate in a Neat Ideas Fair, a campus-wide forum to celebrate creativity and innovation. This fair gives the students an opportunity to display the creative solutions developed by them as part of their engineering course projects. While this event generates enthusiasm and excitement among students and has led to the further development and commercialization of ideas in a few cases, it has two drawbacks. First, it attracts only those students who already have good ideas to display and secondly, it does not give students the fundamentals of entrepreneurship in a systematic way. Despite the fact that SJSU is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, the engineering students at SJSU are not adequately exposed to entrepreneurship as revealed by a preliminary survey by the authors. To bridge this gap, we plan to develop teaching material for an engineering entrepreneurship course at the undergraduate level supported by a CCLI grant from the National Science Foundation. The objective of the present paper is to describe a process of selecting appropriate course material for teaching engineering entrepreneurship in order to dispel some of the common myths about entrepreneurship amongst undergraduates at SJSU. This paper also discusses the value and impact of the two approaches identified above in educating and exposing engineering students to entrepreneurship.
A preliminary screening of genetic lineage of nigerian local chickens based on blood protein polymorphisms

Fueron tomadas muestras de sangre para el analisis proteico en tres variedades de gallinas autoctonas nigerianas (de plumaje normal, de plumaje rizado y de cuello desnudo) y una variedad exotica (Anak Titan). Cada una de estas poblaciones representa un genotipo. Se usaron muestras de sangre de 50 animales por genotipo para valorar la diversidad genetica de las gallinas autoctonas nigerianas. Fueron observados un total de 18 grupos a partir de las cuatro variedades durante la resolucion de la proteina utilizando electroforesis en gel de poliacrilamida con dodecilsulfato sodico (pagina de SDS). El dendograma desarrollado desde los diferentes grupos observados revelo que las variedades se encontraban claramente separadas unas de otras y con una semejanza genetica media entre las cuatro variedades del 55 percent, siendo la variedad de cuello desnudo las mas separada.
First evidence of the genus Rhizoglyphus (Acari: Acaridae) from Pakistan

Storage mites are important pests of all types of stored commodities. They are not only responsible for direct damage in form of weight reduction but also imply the indirect damage in form of germination loss of the grains, deterioration of the nutrients and quality of the stored grains and other stored products. Mites of the genus Rhizoglyphus are very important pests of stored grains, plant bulbs and tubers. One new species Rhizoglyphus tritici was found in abundance from wheat of different localities of Tehsil Toba Tek Singh. This is the first species of the genus Rhizoglyphus (Acaridae) recorded from Pakistan. The types were deposited in the Acarology Research Laboratory, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Ethno-Religious Categories and Measuring Occupational Attainment in Relation to Education in England and Wales: A Multilevel Analysis

It has been suggested that ‘ethnic penalties’ exist in British labour markets, whereby members of ethnic minority groups fail to get into occupations commensurate with their qualifications. Often these analyses of occupational attainment by education treat minority groups as homogeneous, not recognising that in several there is substantial heterogeneity on other criteria, such as religion, which may also influence occupational attainment. We argue that there are significant variations among these ethno-religious minorities regarding their labour-market performance, which is measured using a continuous scale of skill-level distances—a measure of returns to education.
Multi Object Tracking Algorithm use in Video Surveillance Systems

The most of provirus approaches for passenger or pedestrian trackers focus on maintaining the identities of targets, however systems for remote biometric analysis or activity recognition in surveillance video often require stable bounding-boxes around passenger or pedestrian rather than approximate locations. We propose a multi-target tracking system that is designed specifically for the provision of stable and accurate head location estimates. By performing data association over a sliding window of frames, we are able to correct many data association errors and fill in gaps where observations are missed. This approach is multi-threaded and combines asynchronous HOG detections with simultaneous KLT tracking and Markov-Chain Monte-Carlo Data Association to provide guaranteed real-time tracking in HD video.