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The Influence of Renqing and Mientze Factors in the Results of Business Negotiations: The Study in Comparison of International and Domestic Companies in China

Economy development in China was incredible fast la st decade. Numerous business negotiations undergo everyday, related research is getting more and more attention with increased practices. Mainland China is one of the most important trade and business partners to Taiwa n, so Taiwanese may need to know more about the inf luencing factors toward business negotiations in Mainland. Re viewing previous literature, Chinese people, compar ing to western business environment, specifically empathize on sev eral factors like “Renqing” (mutually beneficial; r “Mianzi” (face/ status respect), “Guangxi” (close re lations) and so on. Through literature review, this research compared t he influence effect/ degree of Renqing factor and Mi anzi factor toward business negotiation between mainland China- origin multinational companies (MNCs) and mainland China local companies.
Induction of phagocytic inhibitory activity in cats with chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa pulmonary infection

Chronic pulmonary infection has been established in cats by repeated intrapulmonary inoculation of viable Pseudomonas aeruginosa enmeshed in agarose beads. In the serum of all chronically infected animals, a substance(s) developed which inhibited phagocytosis of P. aeruginosa by normal cat alveolar macrophages. Phagocytosis was measured by incubating macrophage monolayers (5 X 10(5) alveolar macrophages) for 20 min in the presence of 3H-labeled bacteria and 5% serum from control or infected animals. Inhibitory activity developed 4 to 16 weeks after initial infection, and inhibition of phagocytosis of P. aeruginosa in the presence of infected cat serum ranged from 30 to 79%. After inhibitory activity developed, it persisted throughout the remainder of the experiment in each animal. The activity was specific for P. aeruginosa of the infecting serotype and did not affect phagocytosis of gram-positive organisms. Inhibitory activity was unchanged by heating serum at 56 degrees C for 30 min. We have previously described a P. aeruginosa-specific, heat-stable, phagocytosis-inhibitory activity in the serum of patients with cystic fibrosis. Since inhibitory activity also develops in cats with chronic P. aeruginosa pulmonary infection, such activity may not be a primary intrinsic abnormality in patients with cystic fibrosis. The animal model described here offers a system for following the development of and for characterization of the P. aeruginosa-specific phagocytosis-inhibitory activity.
Role of Cloud Computing Technology in Agriculture Fields

Use of Cloud computing technology in agricultural areas has greater chance in the overall development of India. An effective implementation of cloud computing is encouraging in agricultural sector. Cloud Computing is emerging today as a commercial infrastructure that eliminates the need for maintaining expensive computing hardware, software, Information technology, staff, infrastructure, recourses and their maintenance. Cloud computing is a network-based environment that focuses on sharing computations, Cloud computing networks access to a shared pool of configurable networks, servers, storage, service, applications & other important computing resources. In modern era of cloud computing technology very helpful for centralized the all-agricultural related data bank (Soil-related, weather, Research, Crop, Farmers, Agriculture marketing, fertilizers and pesticide information) in the cloud. In this paper, also discuss Computing model, characteristics, deployment model, cloud service model, cloud benefits and challenge of cloud computing in agriculture field. Keywords: Cloud computing, Community model, Hybrid model, Public model, Private model, Agriculture, IaaS, Paas & SaaS
Codesign of Compact III–V Millimeter-Wave Wavelet Transmitters With On-Chip Antennas

Monolithically integrated millimeter-wave wavelet transmitters are presented and analyzed in this paper. Two designs that include compact dielectric resonator antennas with either inductive or self-resonant input characteristics are compared. The efficient transmitter front-end core consists of a resonant tunneling diode oscillator that is quenchable by a transistor switch. A physical diode model is used to formulate small-signal matching criteria and study codesign conditions. Fabricated transmitters provide up to 11-dBm equivalent isotropically radiated power in down to 80-ps wideband wavelets at $V$ -band carrier frequencies. Analyses of the radiated waveform envelope and time-frequency characteristics give insight in the circuit operation.
Design Optimization of Asymmetric Salient Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines

This paper sets forth a design paradigm for a permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) architecture that employs rotational asymmetry to obtain an improved constant power speed range performance and increased torque density. A population-based multiobjective optimization design approach is used to design the new machine topology and compare it to a conventional symmetrical surface mounted PMSM. Results obtained demonstrate that improved performance is attainable with the asymmetrical design. Validation of the results is carried out by means of three-dimensional finite element analyses.
Tracking and mitigating piracy

The DVD piracy problem is analyzed as a benchmark case study of propagation of potentially sensitive information through the small-world social network and the scale-free Internet. The fundamental mathematical concept is that of a hybrid network, that is, two graphs, one with positive curvature the other with negative curvature, connected with an exchange mechanism. It is shown that this propagation model on a hybrid network matches real traces of DVD piracy. Some anti-piracy measures based on control concepts are suggested
Antimicrobial Activity of Spray Dryer Licorice ( Glycyrrhiz glabra L . ) Extract Against Multi-Drugs Resistant Bacteria

The licorice has been used in pharmaceutical and confectionery industries because of the presence of glycyrrhizin. Stability study was done for spray dryer licorice extract (SDLE) according to the WHO guidelines on stability testing of active substances and pharmaceutical products. For long term stability study, SDLE was stored at 25 oC, 65% R.H for 12 months and for accelerated stability, SDLE was stored at 40 oC, 75% R.H for 6 months study physical examination and determination of glycyrrhizin content were done every 3 months. The extensive use of Antibiotics has led to growing resistance and spread of many bacterial pathogen, which now constituents a serious medical problem. Plant may be considered a new antibacterial activity. A study was conducted to determine the antibacterial activities of licorice root spray dried extract in methanol, water and ethanol against bacteria using the well diffusion method. The extracts showed significant antibacterial activities against five gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus lutes and Staphylococcus epidermes) and three gram-negative (Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacteria. The protein/peptides were isolated and separated on SDS-PAGE. The glycyrrhizin destroyed proteins of K. pneumoniae but in S. epidermes it resulted in appearance of even more protein bands when compared to the protein profile of the untreated bacteria. The extra protein bands were of both low and larger molecular weight than the native proteins present in untreated bacteria.
Estimates of the Prevalence of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009, United States, April–July 2009

Through July 2009, a total of 43,677 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza A pandemic (H1N1) 2009 were reported in the United States, which is likely a substantial underestimate of the true number. Correcting for under-ascertainment using a multiplier model, we estimate that 1.8 million–5.7 million cases occurred, including 9,000–21,000 hospitalizations.
Return and Risk of Human Capital Contracts

Human capital contracts give private investors the right to share of students' future earnings in return for a financial contribution during their studies. Although still rarely used, human capital contracts could not only help to completement limited public funding for higher education but might also be an alternative to traditional financial assets. Using a dataset covering 1% of German households for the period 1995-2009, we analyse the return and risk properties that can be expected from human capital contracts. We find that funds of human capital contracts provide low risk exposures to stocks and bonds. As a result, risk-adjusted returns of funds of human capital contracts are signicantly positive under fairly weak conditions. Thus, human capital contracts potentially offer large diversification benefits for investors and might be a way to improve the state's educational budget
Using surface electromyography (SEMG) to classify low back pain based on lifting capacity evaluation with principal component analysis neural network method

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability. The population with low back pain is continuously growing in the recent years. This study tries to distinguish LBP patients with healthy subjects by using the objective surface electromyography (SEMG) as a quantitative score for clinical evaluations. There are 26 healthy and 26 low back pain subjects who involved in this research. They lifted different weights by static and dynamic lifting process. Multiple features are extracted from the raw SEMG data, including energy and frequency indexes. Moreover, false discovery rate (FDR) omitted the false positive features. Then, a principal component analysis neural network (PCANN) was used for classifications. The results showed the features with different loadings (including 30%, and 50% loading) on lifting which can be used for distinguishing healthy and back pain subjects. By using PCANN method, more than 80% accuracies are achieved when different lifting weights were applied. Moreover, it is correlated between some EMG features and clinical scales, on exertion, fatigue, and pain. This technology can be potentially used for the future researches as a computer-aid diagnosis tool of LBP evaluation.
Heparin‐associated thrombocytopenia: immune complexes are attached to the platelet membrane by the negative charge of highly sulphated oligosaccharides

Summary. The interaction of sulphated oligosaccharides (SO) with platelets and the antibody of heparin‐associated thrombocytopenia (HAT type II) was investigated. 3H‐heparin binding to platelets was inhibited by different SO, depending on their grade of sulphation. Dextran sulphate, pentosan polysulphate, and heparin were more effective than were LMW heparins. De‐N‐sulphated heparin and a LMW heparinoid (Org 10172) had no effect. Platelets preincubated with high‐grade SO and washed, released serotonin in the presence of HAT sera without additional heparin. Platelets preincubated with HAT sera and then washed were not activated when heparin was added. Only high‐grade SO which inhibited heparin binding to platelets caused platelet activation with HAT sera. However, low‐ and high‐grade SO in high concentrations (0·11 g/l) inhibited serotonin release induced by HAT sera and heparin. 32P‐phosphorylation of platelet proteins was enhanced by HAT‐IgG and heparin and by heat‐aggregated IgG, and was inhibited by the moab IV.3. High SO concentrations inhibited only the effect of HAT‐IgG and not that of aggregated IgG. We assume that the antigen in HAT involves a releasable platelet protein with a binding site for SO. This was corroborated by studies with an anti‐platelet factor 4 antibody causing Fc‐receptor dependent platelet activation inhibitable by high SO concentrations.
Organizations and Social Networking: Utilizing Social Media to Engage Consumers

The modern business landscape demands that organizations maintain an online presence to network with their customers and investors. Therefore, understanding the link between social media and e-business is an important first step in cultivating these internet-based relationships. Organizations and Social Networking: Utilizing Social Media to Engage Consumers provides a broad investigation into the use of social technologies in business practices through theoretical research and practical applications. This book explores the opportunities and challenges brought about by the advent of various 21st century online business web tools and platforms, presenting professionals and researchers in e-business, social marketing, online collaborative communities, and social analytics with cutting-edge information and technological developments to implement in their own enterprises. This book is part of the Advances in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and E-Services series collection. © 2013 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Does It Pay to Invest in Art? A Selection-Corrected Returns Perspective

This paper shows the importance of correcting for sample selection when investing in illiquid assets that trade endogenously. Using a sample of 32,928 paintings that sold repeatedly between 1960 and 2013, we find an asymmetric V-shaped relation between sale probabilities and returns. Adjusting for the resulting selection bias reduces average annual index returns from 8.7% to 6.3%, lowers Sharpe ratios from 0.27 to 0.11, and materially impacts portfolio allocations. Investing in a broad portfolio of paintings is not attractive, but targeting specific styles or top-selling artists may add value. The methodology naturally extends to other asset classes. Received October 18, 2013; accepted August 4, 2015 by Editor Andrew Karolyi.
Can Information Disclosure Technology Improve Investment Efficiency? — Empirical Evidence from China

We study the impact of adopting a new financial reporting technology, XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) on firms' investment efficiency in the Chinese market. Our primary finding is that adoption of XBRL is associated with improvement in investment efficiency. Specifically, XBRL implementation significantly curbs both under- and over-investment for all listed Chinese firms and the impact on over-investment is six to nine times larger than that on under-investment. This negative association of XBRL adoption and investment inefficiencies is robust after controlling for firms' financial constraints as well as whether a firm is SOE (state-owned-enterprise), both of which affect a firm's availability of capital and thus investment efficiency.
A teaching evaluation model based on information entropy and its application

Most universities and colleges are employing teaching evaluations to guide their work. However, no feasible and effective systems satisfy their requirements currently. This paper first presents a suit of evaluation indices based on the multiple evaluation subjects and developmental evaluation theory. Then, a teaching evaluation model based on information entropy is proposed, in which weight calculation of evaluation indices doesnpsilat require past experiences and is easily implemented by computers. At last, the information entropy based teaching evaluation system (IETES) is described, which adopts B/S architecture and is deployed on the Internet. The applications in our school show that the IETES is feasible and effective.
Effects of Advertising and R&D Expenditure on Enterprise Performance

Based on data of Chinese companies listed between 2010 and 2012, this paper tests the effect of advertising and R&D expenditure on enterprise performance. We find that advertising expenditure has no significant impact on enterprises’ short-term profitability, but it is positively correlated with enterprises’ long-term value. R&D expenditure is positively correlated with enterprises’ short-term profitability, but has no significant impact on enterprises’ long-term value. We also find that advertising expenditure and R&D expenditure has an interactive effect on enterprises’ short-term profitability, but no significant interactive effect on enterprises’ long-term value.
Morphology of brachial segments in mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) spinal cord studied with confocal and electron microscopy

The isolated brachial spinal cord of Necturus maculosus is useful for studies of neural networks underlying forelimb locomotion, but information about its cellular morphology is scarce. We addressed this issue by using confocal and electron microscopy. Remarkably, the central region of gray matter was aneural and consisted exclusively of a tenuous meshwork of glial fibers and large extracellular spaces. Somata of motoneurons (MNs) and interneurons (INs), labeled by retrograde transport of fluorescent tracers from ventral roots and axons in the ventrolateral funiculus, respectively, were confined within a gray neuropil layer abutting the white matter borders, whereas their dendrites projected widely throughout the white matter. About one‐third of labeled INs were found contralaterally, with axons crossing ventral to a thick layer of ependyma surrounding the central canal. Lateral MN dendrites proliferated under the pial surface to form a dense, thin (1–2 μm) plexus immediately beneath a thin layer of glial fibrillary acidic protein‐positive glia limitans. The latter contained arrays of unusual tubular structures (diameter 200–400 nm, length 3 μm) that resembled mitochondria but lacked double membranes or cristae. Dorsal roots (DRs) produced dense presynaptic arbors within a wedge‐shaped afferent termination zone medial to the dorsal root entry, within which dendrites of MNs and INs mingled with dense collections of synaptic boutons. Our data suggest that a major fraction of synaptic interactions takes place within the white matter. This study provides a detailed foundation for designing electrophysiological experiments to study the neural circuits involved in locomotor pattern generation. J. Comp. Neurol. 471:361–385, 2004. Published 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
ADAMTS 13 deficiency exacerbates VWF-dependent acute myocardial ischemia / reperfusion injury in mice

Epidemiologic studies suggest that elevated VWF levels and reduced ADAMTS13 activity in the plasma are risk factors for myocardial infarction. However, it remains unknown whether the ADAMTS13-VWF axis plays a causal role in the pathophysiology of myocardial infarction. In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that ADAMTS13 reduces VWFmediated acute myocardial ischemia/ reperfusion (I/R) injury in mice. Infarct size, neutrophil infiltration, and myocyte apoptosis in the left ventricular area were quantified after 30 minutes of ischemia and 23.5 hours of reperfusion injury. Adamts13 / mice exhibited significantly larger infarcts concordant with increased neutrophil infiltration and myocyte apoptosis compared with wild-type (WT) mice. In contrast, Vwf / mice exhibited significantly reduced infarct size, neutrophil infiltration, and myocyte apoptosis compared with WT mice, suggesting a detrimental role for VWF in myocardial I/R injury. Treating WT or Adamts13 / mice with neutralizing Abs to VWF significantly reduced infarct size compared with control Ig–treated mice. Finally, myocardial I/R injury in Adamts13 / /Vwf / mice was similar to that in Vwf / mice, suggesting that the exacerbated myocardial I/R injury observed in the setting of ADAMTS13 deficiency is VWF dependent. These findings reveal that ADAMTS13 and VWF are causally involved in myocardial I/R injury. (Blood. 2012;120(26):5224-5230)
Carotid endarterectomy-the evidence.

The aim of carotid endarterectomy is to reduce the risk of stroke and death in patients with carotid artery disease. The benefit to society of surgeons undertaking this operation lies in the balance between the risks of the natural history of the carotid disease and the risks of the surgical treatment. Carotid endarterectomy is probably the vascular surgical procedure with the most scientific evidence in its favour. In this article the reliability of evidence is graded A-C according to the classification in Box 1. The natural history of carotid disease is quite different for patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid arterial stenoses. Symptomatic stenoses include those causing transient ischaemic attack and amaurosis fugax. Also included are patients who have had a previous completed stroke. Asymptomatic patients may have a significant carotid stenosis found incidentally, they may have a moderate stenosis that progresses on duplex follow-up, or finally they may have a stenosis identified as part of a routine preoperative work-up before major surgery such as coronary artery bypass grafting.
Scriptless attacks: Stealing more pie without touching the sill

Due to their high practical impact, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks have attracted a lot of attention from the members of security community worldwide. In the same way, a plethora of more or less effective defense techniques have been proposed, addressing both causes and effects of XSS vulnerabilities. As a result, an adversary often can no longer inject or even execute arbitrary scripting code in several real-life scenarios. In this article, we examine an attack surface that remains after XSS and similar scripting attacks are supposedly mitigated by preventing an attacker from executing JavaScript code. We address the question of whether an attacker really needs to execute JavaScript or similar functionality to perform attacks aiming for information theft. The surprising result is that an attacker can abuse Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) in combination with other Web techniques like plain HTML, inactive SVG images, or font files. Having employed several case studies, we discuss so called scriptless attacks and demonstrate that an adversary might not need to execute code to preserve his ability to extract sensitive information from well-protected websites. More precisely, we show that an attacker can use seemingly benign features to build side-channel attacks that measure and exfiltrate almost arbitrary data displayed on a given webpage. We conclude this article with a discussion of potential mitigation techniques against this class of attacks. In addition, we have implemented a browser patch that enables a website to make a vital determination as to being loaded in a detached view or a pop-up window. This approach proves useful for prevention of certain types of attacks we here discuss.