Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Emotions in service satisfaction

Traditionally only cognitive measures, such as the disconfirmation of some comparison standard or perceived service performance, have been used to explain perceived service quality and satisfaction. Suggests that emotions could play an important role in determining satisfaction with a service. The results from an empirical study of customers’ experiences of the services of a labour force bureau show that customers experience different positive and negative emotions in connection with the service, and that these emotions influence service satisfaction. Finds that, on an aggregate level, direct disconfirmation of adequate service, together with positive emotions, explain satisfaction best. Identifies four groups of customers with different emotional profiles. Analyses of emotions in these groups show that negative emotions have the largest impact on customer response.
Charging Customers or Making Profit? Business Model Change in the Software Industry

Purpose: Advancements in technology, changing customer demands or new market entrants are often seen as a necessary condition to trigger the creation of new Business Models, or disruptive change in existing ones. Yet, the sufficient condition is often determined by pricing and how customers are willing to pay for the technology (Chesbrough and Rosenbloom, 2002). As a consequence, much research on Business Models has focused on innovation and technology management (Rajala et al., 2012; Zott et al., 2011), and software-specific frameworks for Business Models have emerged (Popp, 2011; Rajala et al., 2003; Rajala et al., 2004; Stahl, 2004). This paper attempts to illustrate Business Model change in the software industry. Design: Drawing on Rajala et al. (2003), this case study explores the (1) antecedents and (2) consequences of a Business Model-change in a logistics software company. The company decided to abolish their profitable fee-based licensing for an internet-based version of its core product and to offer it as freeware including unlimited service. Findings: Firstly, we illustrate how external developments in technology and customer demands (pricing), as well as the desire for a sustainable Business Model, have led to this drastic change. Secondly, we initially find that much of the company’s new Business Model is congruent with the company-focused framework of Rajala et al. (2003) [product strategy; distribution model, services and implementation; revenue logic]. Value: The existing frameworks for Business Models in the software industry cannot fully explain the disruptive change in the Business Model. Therefore, we suggest extending the framework by the element of ‘innovation’.
Combined Effect of Body Mass Index and Renal Function on Long‐Term Clinical Outcomes in Elderly Adults After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Conflict of Interest: The editor in chief has reviewed the conflict of interest checklist provided by the authors and has determined that the authors have no financial or any other kind of personal conflicts with this paper. Author Contributions: All authors participated in the conception, organization, and execution of the research project; writing, review, and critique of the first draft; final approval of the letter; and agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Association of vascular factors with apathy in community-dwelling elderly individuals.

CONTEXT Apathy in community-dwelling elderly individuals has been associated with a history of stroke and other cardiovascular disease. OBJECTIVE To assess the relationship between symptoms of apathy and cardiovascular risk factors or disease (stroke or other) in a large sample of elderly people aged 70 to 78 years without depression or dementia. DESIGN Cross-sectional data analysis within an ongoing cluster-randomized, open, multicenter trial. SETTING The Netherlands, general community. PARTICIPANTS We studied 3534 elderly individuals without dementia who were included in the Prevention of Dementia by Intensive Vascular Care trial. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Symptoms of apathy, assessed with 3 items from the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale, in participants with few or no depressive symptoms. RESULTS The median age of participants was 74.3 years. Principal components analysis of the Geriatric Depression Scale confirmed a separate factor for the apathy items (Geriatric Depression Scale-3A). Two or more symptoms of apathy were present in 699 participants (19.9%), of whom 372 (53.2%) were without depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale-12D score <2). Ordinal regression analysis showed that increasing apathy in the absence of depressive symptoms was associated with a history of stroke (odds ratio, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.38-2.31) and cardiovascular disease other than stroke (1.28; 1.09-1.52). Exploratory analysis among 1889 participants free from stroke and other cardiovascular disease revealed an association between apathy score and the following cardiovascular risk factors: systolic blood pressure (P = .03), body mass index (P = .002), type 2 diabetes mellitus (P = .07), and C-reactive protein (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Symptoms indicative of apathy are common in community-dwelling nondemented older people who are free from depression. The independent association of stroke, other cardiovascular disease, and cardiovascular risk factors with symptoms of apathy suggests a causal role of vascular factors.
Of UFOs and other thoughts

There is no evidence that a cavum septum pellucidum correlates with neuropsychological or clinical abnormality Boxing has been a human activity since antiquity. In ancient Rome, it was banned because of the high injury rate when boxers used leather hand wraps with sharp metal spikes called spharai. The safety of boxers became an issue in Great Britain in the early 18th century, when the use of biting, gouging, kicking, and other brutal techniques was outlawed. In 1743, the Broughton rules were introduced to limit some of these techniques, and these were subsequently replaced by the London Prize Ring rules in 1839. In 1867, the Marquis of Queensbury rules introduced the use of boxing gloves, three minute rounds, and the 10 second knockout in an attempt to make boxing safer.1 These measures did not eliminate either the acute or chronic neurological effects of boxing. Numerous accounts in both the medical literature and lay press have extensively documented the boxing deaths occurring in the ring since that time.2 In 1928, Martland first described the syndrome of dementia pugilistica or chronic traumatic encephalopathy in boxers.3 Before this time, it was known in lay boxing circles that a few professional boxers developed the so called “punch drunk” or “slug nutty” state. Other medical authors of the era further elucidated the clinical features of this condition.4,5 Since that time the association of chronic brain injury in boxers has been the subject of numerous studies.1,6–13 A commonly reported association of chronic brain injury in boxing is the presence on neuroimaging or post mortem studies of a cavum septum pellucidum. Some authors have suggested that a cavum represents an incidental anatomical variant of no clinical significance,14 whereas others have speculated that the higher incidence of cavum septum pellucidum …
Understanding Options for Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure: Sorting Out the Forest from the Trees: Bot, Dbfo, Dcmf, Concession, Lease . .

This paper provides a methodology for categorizing public-private partnerships in infrastructure, based on the following key characteristics: whether the project involves new or existing business, the nature of the private sectors construction obligations, the need for the private sector to mobilize significant private funding ab initio, the nature of the private sectors service delivery obligations, and the source of the project revenue stream. The purpose of this methodology is to facilitate mapping, referencing, cross-comparison, analytical studies, and descriptions of public-private partnerships in infrastructure projects with similar key characteristics across sector, commercial, regional, and geopolitical lines. The methodology is tested against 15 case studies representing different infrastructure sectors, regional applications, and commercial approaches to public-private partnerships.
Natural products as targeted modulators of the nuclear factor‐KB pathway

The use of plant extracts to alleviate inflammatory diseases is centuries old and continues to this day. This review assesses the current understanding of the use of such plants and natural products isolated from them in terms of their action against the ubiquitous transcription factor, nuclear factor kappa B (NF‐κB). As an activator of many pro‐inflammatory cytokines and inflammatory processes the modulation of the NF‐κB transduction pathway is a principal target to alleviate the symptoms of such diseases as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma. Two pathways of NF‐κB activation will first be summarised, leading to the Ikk (IkB kinase) complex, that subsequently initiates phosphorylation of the NF‐κB inhibitory protein (IkB). Natural products and some extracts are reviewed and assessed for their activity and potency as NF‐κB inhibitors. A large number of compounds are currently known as NF‐κB modulators and include the isoprenoids, most notably kaurene diterpenoids and members of the sesquiterpene lactones class, several phenolics including curcumin and flavonoids such as silybin. Additional data on cellular toxicity are also highlighted as an exclusion principle for pursuing such compounds in clinical development. In addition, where enough data exists some conclusions on structure‐activity relationship are provided.
Dach1 Mutant Mice Bear No Gross Abnormalities in Eye, Limb, and Brain Development and Exhibit Postnatal Lethality

ABSTRACT Drosophila dachshund is necessary and sufficient for compound eye development and is required for normal leg and brain development. A mouse homologue of dachshund, Dach1, is expressed in the developing retina and limbs, suggesting functional conservation of this gene. We have generated a loss-of-function mutation in Dach1 that results in the abrogation of the wild-type RNA and protein expression pattern in embryos. Homozygous mutants survive to birth but exhibit postnatal lethality associated with a failure to suckle, cyanosis, and respiratory distress. The heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and skeleton were examined to identify factors involved in postnatal lethality, but these organs appeared to be normal. In addition, blood chemistry tests failed to reveal differences that might explain the lethal phenotype. Gross examination and histological analyses of newborn eyes, limbs, and brains revealed no detectable abnormalities. Since Dach1 mutants die shortly after birth, it remains possible thatDach1 is required for postnatal development of these structures. Alternatively, an additional Dach homologue may functionally compensate for Dach1 loss of function.
The Effects of Usage Motivation of Hashtag of Fashion Brands' Image Based SNS on Customer Social Participation and Brand Equity : Focusing on Moderating Effect of SNS Involvement

Abstract : Hashtag has emerged and become one of cultural trend. Given that more and more firms in the fashion indus-try are using hashtag on images based on SNS to provide information of their products and to communicate with theircustomers. Especially, hashtags through voluntary participation of users provides the perspective of how customers con-sume their products. Therefore, this study focused on the using motives of hashtag in image based SNS with customersocial participation as mediator towards brand equity. The purpose of this study is (1) to investigate the usage motivationof hashtag of image contents based SNS, (2) to expose how each usage motive affects customer social participation and(3) to find out how customer social participation has an effect on brand equity. In order to achieve the objectives of thisstudy, first we conducted an in-depth interview on 8 image based SNS heavy users to understand the using motives ofhashtags. Furthermore, we conducted online surveys amongst people aged between 20s and 30s of image contents basedSNS users. As a result of this study, followings were figured out. First, four of usage motivation of hashtag were examinedthrough in-depth interview and previous studies; interest sharing, social interaction, ease of use and enjoyment. Second,usage motivation of hashtag has a significant effect on customer social participation. Third, customer-media participationand customer-customer participation impact positively on brand equity. Lastly, level of customer social participation hasthe moderating effect on the relationship between motivation of hashtag and customer social participation. Key words : hashtag(해시태그), fashion brands’ image based SNS(패션브랜드 이미지기반 SNS), customer socialparticipation(고객소셜참여 ), brand equity(브랜드자산 ), SNS involvement(SNS 참여도 )
PCR on slide : advantages in environmental and clinical microbiology

1 IRD, UR175 CAVIAR, 361 Rue Jean-François Breton, BP5095, 34196 Montpellier cedex 05, France 2 Université Montpellier II, CNRS, Ifremer, IRD, UMR 5119 Ecosystèmes lagunaires, cc093, place E. Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier, France 3 Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH, Sauerbruchstrasse 50, 81377München, Germany 4 Klinik für Frauenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Bachstr. 18, 07740 Jena, Germany 5 AFSSA LERQAP, IdentyPath platform, 23 Av du Général De Gaulle, 94706 Maisons Alfort Cedex, France 6 Genewave SAS, 172 Rue de Charonne, Immeuble le Dorian, 75011 Paris, France
Herbicidal Inhibition of Carotenogenesis Detected by HPLC

The target sites of three herbicides which inhibit carotenoid biosynthesis have been characterized using HPLC analysis of pigment extracts from two higher plant systems, carrot cell suspension cultures and barley seedlings. Diflufenican causes an accumulation of phytoene and phytofluene. Dichlormate causes accumulation of phytoene, phytofluene, ξ-carotene, neurosporene and β-zeacarotene. Amitrole causes accumulation of phytoene, phytofluene, β- γ- and δ-carotenes and lycopene. Significant differences in the geometric and hydroxylated natures of the accumulated precursors occurred between the carrot cell and dark- and light-grown barley. These differences are discussed with respect to both the target sites of the three carotenogenic herbicides and the biosynthetic pathway leading to carotenoid biosynthesis in higher plants.
Supplier Segmentation for Nordic Petrochemical Industry

Author: Annika Huomo Title: Supplier Segmentation for Nordic Petrochemical Industry Year: 2013 Place: Porvoo Master’s Thesis. Lappeenranta University of Technology, Industrial Management. 126 pages, 14 figures, 25 tables and 2 appendices Examiner(s): Professor Janne Huiskonen and Associate Professor Petri Niemi
Speed Control for a Biped Robot

Abstract A biologically inspired model for a biped robot is developed. Each leg is modeled as a massless spring equipped with one radial and one angular actuator. The two legs in the model are attached to a point mass. The biped locomotion is modeled as a hybrid dynamic system that switches between four operation phases, with distinct dynamic behavior in each phase. A novel, simple yet robust control law that utilizes symmetry is developed to control the robot's speed, hopping height and balance during forward motion. The controller utilizes a feedforward artificial neural network, trained offline, to find approximate symmetric touchdown angles that are used by the control algorithm to determine actuator corrections. Simulation results show that the controller is able to maintain reference forward speed while maintaining balance during forward motion.
A Theoretical Evaluation of the Internet's Potential as a Shopping Channel

The use of the Internet as a shopping channel is becoming very important in the world of business. Marketers are incorporating the online channel to their set of traditional offline channels to reach new customers and improve the services offered to current ones. Consumers are discovering the Internet’s possibilities and are starting to shop outside the physical world. From a theoretical approach, this paper presents a critical review of the Internet as a shopping channel by comparing its characteristics and feasibilities to market products with those of traditional stores. This allows determining the unique characteristics of the online channel and how these features affect who shop online and their behavior. The profile of the typical online shopper is analyzed in terms of the shopper’s demographic characteristics, personality traits, and experience with and attitude towards the Internet. In addition, the paper includes an empirical application to a Spanish grocery retailer that provides support to some of the theoretical arguments discussed.
Diabetes mellitus ? a devastating metabolic disorder

Diabetes mellitus is an endocrinological and/or metabolic disorder with an increasing global prevalence and incidence. High blood glucose levels are symptomatic of diabetes mellitus as a consequence of inadequate pancreatic insulin secretion or poor insulin-directed mobilization of glucose by target cells. Diabetes mellitus is aggravated by and associated with metabolic complications that can subsequently lead to premature death. This review explores diabetes mellitus in terms of its historical perspective, biochemical basis, economic burden, management interventions along with the future perspectives.
Flexibility and adaptability in supply chains: a lesson learnt from a practitioner

Purpose – Facing uncertain demand and supply, customers and suppliers are encouraged to make their supply chain more flexible and adaptive to the environment. The primary objective of this paper is to gain an understanding of the issues surrounding flexibility and adaptability in supply chain management from an industrial practitioner.Design/methodology/approach – A semi‐structured interview and follow up interviews were conducted with a logistics manager of a renowned international company.Findings – The study supports that the aforementioned characteristics, flexibility and adaptability, are useful in practical supply chain applications. Some practical advice is also reported.Originality/value – This paper bridges the gap between academic theoretical studies and the expectations from an industrial practitioner regarding flexibility and adaptability in supply chain management. A similar study could be extended to more industrial practitioners in order to collect more useful opinions from them.
Toll-like receptors and gastrointestinal diseases: from bench to bedside?

The family of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) plays a key role in mediating innate immune responses to numerous luminal commensal- and pathogen-derived pattern molecules by the intestinal mucosa. Recent findings have identified several ligands recognized by TLRs as well as the complex downstream signaling effects resulting from activation of these receptors. Understanding is emerging of the importance of TLRs in mucosal host defense—potentially triggering gastrointestinal diseases.
Evaluation and comparison of nutritional quality and bioactive compounds of berry fruits from Lonicera caerulea, Ribes L. species and Rubus idaeus grown in Russia

The fruits of three berry species cultivated in Russia, Rubus idaeus, Ribes L. species (R. nigrum and R. nigrum × R. 12 dikuscha) and the less common Lonicera caerulea, were investigated for their minerals and phytochemical compounds. Under the 13 same environmental conditions, differences in contents of nutrients and bioactive compounds among species were found. Lonicera 14 caerulea contained the highest level of K, Ribes L. presented the highest content of Ca, while R. idaeus displayed the highest 15 content of Mg and different micro-elements (Fe, Mn, Zn and Mo). Lonicera caerulea and Ribes L. displayed the highest content 16 of sugars, but the profile of individual sugars differed among each species, with a probable influence on the fruit’s organoleptic 17 quality. The most striking result was the polyphenolic contents of L. caerulea which was significantly higher than that of Ribes 18 L. and R. idaeus, two species already known to contain large amounts of these antioxidant compounds. This difference was 19 much higher when the subclass of anthocyanins is considered. These results revealed L. caerulea as a promising species from a 20 nutritional perspective.
Impact of Deals and Deal Retraction on Brand Switching

Analysis of panel data for two consumer packaged goods indicates that media-distributed coupons and cents-off deals induce brand switching and result in less loyalty when retracted than if no deal is offered. In contrast, package coupons stimulate brand loyalty which is maintained when they are retracted. The extent to which economic utility theory and self-perception theory order these findings is evaluated and the implications of the results for managing demand are discussed.
Deploying Argument Visualization for Discussing Climate Change: Lithuania Case

The importance of ICT in supporting citizens’ involvement in various policy development processes is becoming extremely important. ICT provides variety of tools and techniques enabling active involvement in of citizens. Current paper explore EC supported WAVE initiative which deployed argument visualization tool on several EU countries. The results of successful piloting in Lithuania describing pilot structure and engagement actions are discussed. In general, the most successful aspects of WAVE proved to be the issue of climate change that is considered as paramount by users and policy makers. The dynamic of the tool to contribute to the understanding of an issue also contributed to its success. The overall evaluations of WAVE platform and argument visualization tool are presented in paper as well. Keywords: eParticipation, argument visualization, piloting, climate change;
Core Curricular Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Education - Present Structure and Future Directions

In this study, the authors examine the current structure of core curricula across 44 hospitality and tourism management schools in the United States from an organizational ecology perspective and propose a structure for programs to consider from the context of environmental forces that are driving change, so as to streamline core course offerings across programs. The authors posit that such an approach would standardize the quality of education and improve the output of hospitality and tourism management programs while providing a framework for hospitality and tourism educators to consider during curriculum formulation and revision.