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The role of public relation of the Ministry of Trade in handing the crisis of dwelling time in 2015

Company goals can be achieved if a company has a good management, reputation, and effective communication within. Good company management does not merely happen within its internal scope, but it should be walked together with the external scope. Basically, company management wanted the company to run smoothly without any management crises. Public relation has very important role when the management crisis is experienced by a company. Hence, this research has objective to know the role of public relations in handling the crisis of dwelling time case in 2015. The methodology used in this research is qualitative methodology by using interview as the analyzing tool. The result showed that public relation of the Ministry of Trade is good enough in running its role in handling the dwelling time case by connecting and clarifying the problem. Also, the public relation of the Ministry of Trade has been done an internal refinement by isolating the problems.
The Mean Curvature of First-Order Submanifolds in Geometries with Torsion

We derive formulas for the mean curvature of special Lagrangian 3-folds, associative 3-folds, and coassociative 4-folds in the general case where the ambient space has intrinsic torsion. Consequently, we are able to characterize those SU(3)-structures (resp., G2-structures) for which every special Lagrangian 3-fold (resp. associative 3-fold, coassociative 4-fold) is a minimal submanifold. In the process, we obtain obstructions to the local existence of special Lagrangian 3-folds and coassociative 4-folds in manifolds with torsion.
Does diversity include me? Colorblindness and racial triangulation among Asian Americans on two college campuses

ABSTRACT Scholars have not examined to what extent racial minority students experience inclusion in diversity when they become the largest population on diverse campuses. Comparing the narratives of 26 Asian Americans on two campuses, one where they are the majority and one where they are not, reveals that numerical representation is salient for perceptions of inclusion in diversity. A focus on numerical representation supports the claim among critics that diversity is colorblind. Concurrently, Asian Americans on both campuses felt that they were not included in diversity. They explained their exclusion from diversity as the result of their cultural values and how others perceive them as the model minority. When understood alongside narratives of cultural values and the model minority myth, diversity becomes a way of signaling a racial hierarchy through a process of racial triangulation.
Study on application of selective hemihepatic vascular control in hemihepatectomy for hepatoma

[Objective] To explore the clinical significance and safety of selective hemihepatic vascular control in hemihepatectomy for hepatoma. [Methods] 54 patients with hepatoma who underwent hemihepatectomy were divided into two groups: in group HVC 30 cases underwent hemihepa tic vascular control(HVC) and in group Pringle 24 cases underwent the first hepatic portal control (Pringle). Subsequently, the influence of the two approaches on the parameters including intraoperative blood loss, operative duration, postoperative hepatic function and complications incidence rate was comparatively analyzed. [Results] Hemihepatectomy was successfully performed in the two groups. There was no significant difference between the two groups in intraoperative blood loss (P 0.05). Significant difference existed between the two groups in serum alanine transaminase (ALT) (P 0.05). [Conclusions] Selective hemihepatic vascular control (HVC) can be applied to control intraoperative bleeding safely and effectively, reduce complications incidence rate and profit the recovery of postoperative hepatic function parameters.
Design and Implementation of an Ultra-Low Power Wake-up Radio for Wireless IoT Devices

In this paper, we present the design and prototype implementation of an ultra-low power wake-up radio for wireless IoT devices. The prototyped wake-up radio consumes only 580nA from 3V power supply, covers distance range of up to 55 meters and achieves a sensitivity of -49.5dBm. This wakeup radio module can easily be integrated into wireless IoT devices and thereby reducing the overall power consumption of the battery powered and energy harvesting based devices. The prolonged life time of the devices can reduce the overall costs when deployed in large scale.
Ascriptive legal language and its origins in the speech act theory

This article presents H.L. A. Hart’s theory of an ascriptive legal language as it has been developed in his influential paper “The Ascription of Responsibility and Rights” through the application of a methodology of the speech act theory proposed especially by J.L. Austin and partly by J. Searle. I propose to retrieve Hart’s theory of ascriptive statements in the face of critics by carefully analyzing the ascriptions in the context of the speech act theory and capturing their linguistic applications in the legal language, at least for some of them. The result is not the refutation of ascriptivism but rather an opportunity for a constructive modification of Hart’s position.
Tracing Jammed Area in Wireless Ad-hoc Network using Boundary Node Detection

Ad-hoc Networks, which are based on wireless medium, are susceptible to various kinds of security threats. One such threat is the jamming attack where the attacker jams the wireless medium using high energy signals. This leads to the disruption in communication. This attack falls under the category of Denial of Service (DoS) attack. For military and disaster management services, where continuous and reliable communication is of utmost importance, this attack poses a serious threat. A potential solution to this problem is to use the automated jammed area mapping schemes, which can identify the jammed region and report it to the concerned authorities for taking required action. There exists a few jammed area mapping protocols, however they suffer from hurdles like extensive flooding, wasted bandwidth and low accuracy-rate. These schemes are based on receiving replies from the nodes located in the jammed region where the probability of sending and receiving messages is quite low. In this paper, we propose an algorithm which can locate the the jammed region without needing to rely on receiving messages from any jammed node. Our algorithm traces the boundary nodes with high accuracy in less amount of time. We performed the simulation of our algorithms using NS3 and observed an accuracy of around 95%, false-positive rate of 4.6% and zero false-negative in identifying the boundary nodes.
On Evaluating Video-based Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

We study the problem of evaluating video-based Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) by applying existing image quality assessment methods to the explicit evaluation of videos generated by state-of-the-art frameworks [1]–[3]. Specifically, we provide results and discussion on using quantitative methods such as the Fréchet Inception Distance [4], the Multi-scale Structural Similarity Measure (MS-SSIM) [5], as well as the Birthday Paradox inspired test [6] and compare these to the prevalent performance evaluation methods in the literature. We summarize that current testing methodologies are not sufficient for quality assurance in video-based GAN frameworks, and that methods based on the image-based GAN literature can be useful to consider. The results of our experiments and a discussion on evaluating video-based GANs provide key insight that may be useful in generating new measures of quality assurance in future work.
Creativity Exercise: Connecting Disparate Products, Services, or Concepts

This classroom exercise encourages students to practice connecting concepts, products or services that they would not normally consider combining. It is a straightforward and stimulating exercise intended to provide students with a greater understanding that many innovations result from the intersection of disparate concepts or fields. The exercise also demonstrates the value of working with others and purposeful effort in generating ideas.
Follow-up studies as an inquiry mode in education.

Follow up Studies as as Inquiry Mode in Education (May 1985) Urn. E. "Bumper" White, B.A., Lake Forest College M.Ed., Lesley College Ed. D. , University of Massachusetts Directed by R. Mason Bunker Aided by a grant from the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation This dissertation addresses the problem of the lack of applied qualitative follow-up research methodology within the field of education. It also is concerned with the related problem of how to obtain data on the difficulties of conducting follow-up studies within a field like education. A primary focus of interest is the documentation of the conducting of follow-up studies, particularly of their theoretical points of view and methodology regarding their appropriateness and feasibility in education. In order to better understand the component procedures and accompanying issues about what is involved in conducting follow-up research, two modes of inquiry are employed. First, a comprehensive examination of the professional literature concerning qualitative follow-up study research methodology within the field of education is reviewed.
An Extended Kalman Filter based Sensorless Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive with Improved Dynamic Performance

High performance operation of a sensorless Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive demands accurate tuning of controller and observer parameters. This paper presents an Extended Kalman filter (EKF) based sensorless PMSM drive, wherein the dynamic performance of the closed loop controlled drive is enhanced from the dual perspective of the controller and the observer. To this effect, a modification of the speed controller is proposed to reduce the overshoot in speed which is otherwise present while using a conventional PI controller. The performance of the EKF observer is improved by a simple adaptive tuning, which effects fast dynamic response in speed estimation while providing better noise rejection in the steady state operation of the drive. The proposed techniques are validated using simulation and experiment, and results are presented for a Voltage Source Inverter fed 1.5 kW sensorless PMSM drive.
Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia in the light of available evidence Mevcut kan◊ tlar ◊¸◊˘◊ nda benign prostat hiperplazisinin t◊ bbi tedavisi

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an age-related androgen dependent progressive disease. It is associated with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms which prove detrimental to the quality of life for both the effected men and their partners. With an aging population elderly people constituting greater proportion of population, the prevalence of BPH is on the rise with a significant impact on medical sector. Initial investigations using simple diagnostic tools can be offered to the patient suspected of having BPH as first diagnostic step in primary care setting and can help in minimizing the delay in diagnosis and management. Due to extensive work done recently in understanding the natural history of BPH and the knowledge of physiological effects of various medical interventions has greatly helped us in choosing therapeutic options for individualized treatment. This has resulted inconsiderable reduction in the rate of transurethral prostatectomy seen during the last couple of decades. Development of adrenoceptor blockade and hormonal manipulation has moved increasing number of men away from surgery towards pure medical management of BPH. We reviewed the current status of medical management in light of the evidence in support of each agent, and the correct selection of treatment.
Analysis of the incidence and mortality of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in China between 2003 and 2007

Objective: To analyze the incidence and mortality of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in China between 2003 and 2007. Methods: The incidence and mortality and their proportions of nasopharyngeal carcinoma collected from 32 eligible tumor registries were calculated as the index to describe the epidemiological characteristics of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in China. Results: The crude incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma was 4.20/100 000, and the age-standardized incidence by Chinese population (1982) and by world Segi's population were 2.54/100 000 and 3.08/100 000, respectively. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma accounted for 1.58% of new cancer cases and was ranked as the 17th. The crude mortality of nasopharyngeal carcinoma was 2.24/100 000, and the age-standardized mortality by Chinese population and by world Segi's population were 1.26/100 000 and 1.61/100 000, respectively. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma accounted for 1.31% of all cancer deaths and was ranked as the 14th. The areas with incidence and mortality higher than the national average were located in Guangdong Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The changes of incidence and mortality of nasopharyngeal carcinoma were not obvious between 2003 and 2007. Conclusion: The incidence and mortality of nasopharyngeal carcinoma are inconsistent and its distribution is characterized by geographical differences in China. DOI:10.3781/j.issn. 1000-7431.2012. 03.007
Moral Conflicts as a Motor of Moral Identity Development at Work: Self-Awareness and Micro Processes in Weekly Experiences

ABSTRACT Based on the identity process model, we investigated developmental differences in moral identity between leaders by analyzing their personal experiences of and reactions to actual moral conflicts at work. Using a longitudinal (16-week) qualitative design, we collected weekly moral conflict stories from ten leaders. First, after an inductive exploratory analysis we found that the leaders showed different levels of awareness (descriptive, reflective, and evaluative) with regard to how far they were able to identify their own role, values, feelings, and behaviors in each moral conflict. Second, after a theory-driven analysis, the integrated model of the micro processes of identity development was found applicable to the moral domain: Assimilation, accommodation, and withdrawal were identifiable from the leaders’ reactions to moral conflicts. In addition, we identified subcategories of defensive, self-protective, and morally courageous responses to the conflicts. Leaders were more likely to use a variety of ways to maintain their existing value framework than to show major changes in their personal values. Thus, a prerequisite for moral identity development seems to be the ability to reflect and evaluate one’s moral framework from multiple viewpoints, as this can lead to more flexibility, and eventually, a readiness for change.
Marketing: The Evolution of Digital Marketing

The present qualitative research had the objective of presenting a study on Marketing evolution, in order to demonstrate the changes and transformations that occurred to meet market demands. Without Marketing, we would not have the products and services available on a large scale, to the detriment of regional demands and offers, guaranteeing opportunities for all those that want to develop businesses. The methodology of the study consisted in the use of bibliographical and field techniques. The marketing evolution concept was presented, from traditional to digital, from the common to the different and disruptive, and within the conception of Marketing 4.0. It was concluded that the companies are inserted in environments of great changes and transformations and that they must perceive these changes in order to accompany the new generations in relation to the digital environment and the instruments used for its operati
Conductas de salud de los adultos con sobrepeso y obesidad que asisten a un programa de salud

Objetivo: Determinar las relaciones entre los factores sociodemograficos, clinicos y educativos con las conductas promotoras de salud de los adultos con sobrepeso u obesidad que asisten a un programa de salud. Metodos: Estudio descriptivo transversal, donde se empleo el cuestionario Help Promotion Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP II) y un cuestionario de variables sociodemograficas, se realizo la prueba piloto con 28 participantes de caracteristicas similares a la poblacion, es decir, que llevaran mas de seis meses en el programa, mayor de 18 anos, sabian leer y escribir, y no hubiesen sido diagnosticados con deficit cognitivo; posterior a la prueba piloto, se decidio cerrar el maximo de edad a los 75 anos para la muestra. La seleccion de los participantes fue a conveniencia y se recolectaron en total 294 cuestionarios. Resultados: el 56.8% de los participantes se clasifican en conductas no saludables; en cinco dimensiones, la mayoria de los participantes tiene conductas no saludables; donde se resalta que en actividad fisica el 68% participantes tienen conductas no saludables y tan solo el 5,4% conductas saludables; en cuanto a la nutricion, el 71,1% de los participantes tienen conductas no saludables y el 7,5% conductas saludables. Conclusion: si bien es posible que las personas tengan conductas mas saludables en algunas dimensiones, las conductas se interrelacionan entre ellas y por ello no se encuentran diferencias amplias en las puntuaciones de las dimensiones.
Adaptations of diaphragmatic muscle fibres and apoptosis of diaphragmatic muscle cell in rats with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Objective: To investigate the pathogenesis of diaphragmatic fatigue by diaphragm fibers classification changes and diaphragmatic apoptosis in rats with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD),in order to find new treatment of diaphragmatic fatigue.Methods: Forty male Wistar rats were randomly averagely divided into healthy control group and COPD group.The rats in the COPD group were exposed to 5% smoke in a sealed box(twice for each day,30 minutes for each time,interval 8 hours,lasting for 28 days),and 200 μg lipopolysaccharide was injected intratracheally on the 1st and 14th day.On the 29th day,the rats were sacrificed for detection of apoptosis rate,Fas protein and Caspase-3 gene expression of diaphragmatic muscle cell,and observation of the morphologic changes by electron microscope and diaphragm myofibers classification dyeing.Results: On the 28th day,destruction of alveolar walls and enlargement of alveolar space were observed in the COPD group,the diaphragmatic muscle cell apoptosis rate,the Fas protein and Caspase-3 gene expression were higher than those of the control group(P 0.01). Compared to the healthy controls,the type I fiber proportion in the COPD group was increased,while the Ⅱ type fiber proportion was reduced(both P 0.01). Conclusion: Abnormal apoptosis of diaphragmatic muscle cell and fiber type of change were present in rats with COPD.Caspase-3 and Fas/FasL way could be involved in the apoptosis of diaphragmatic muscle cell,the regulation of fiber type of change in the late patients with COPD,which causes difficult to treat diaphragmatic muscle fatigue.
Assessment of subclinical cardiac changes in structure and function by cardiovascular magnetic resonance

Background: The early identification of disease can benefit patients clinically and provide a powerful research tool. This thesis aims to identify subclinical cardiac change using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) in both disease and health and evaluate its diagnostic and prognostic uses. Methods: We have prospectively recruited and conducted multi-parametric CMR in 50 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), 40 endurance athletes and 100 asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Results: Study 1 and 2 evaluated CMR in the early diagnosis of HCM. Study 1 demonstrated the diagnostic accuracy of extracellular volume (ECV) mapping is superior to volumetric methods of differentiating HCM from athletic left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy. Study 2 demonstrated that ECV expansion could be detected prior to overt hypertrophy or impairment of contractile function in patients with HCM. Study 3 demonstrated that LV torsion is lower in endurance athletes than controls and is predominantly influenced by lactate threshold and intensity of training. Study 4 and 5 investigated the role of CMR in identifying patients with type 2 diabetes at risk of heart failure and silent myocardial infarction. Study 4 found that the increased risk of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes was mediated by ECV expansion and diffuse fibrosis. There was a high rate of silent myocardial infarction (17 %) which was unrelated to heart failure risk. In study 5 we developed a simple screening tool, using measures that can be carried out in a cardiology clinic, for the detection of silent myocardial infarction in type 2 diabetes. Conclusions: CMR is able to detect subclinical change in both tissue characteristics and function of the heart. This can aid the early and appropriate diagnosis of disease and identify those at the highest risk of adverse outcomes.
The effects of mortality salience on self-esteem

Terror management theory (greenberg, solomon, pyszczinski, 1986) claims that the reason for which one tries to attain and preserve positive self-evaluation is self-esteem. This self-esteem acts as a buffer against existential death anxiety. This approach considers human activities as a defense against existential anxiety and it is obvious in its explanation of self-esteem. The present researh examined the effects of mortality salience (MS: rosenblatt et al., 1989) on self-esteem. A sample of 64 male students of university of Tehran were randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group. The experimental group answered the question about MS topic and the control group answered two questions about non mortality salience topic (Pyszczcynsli et al. 1999). Then both groups filled out Rosenberg's self-esteem scale (Rosenberg, 1965). Results revealed that the self-esteem of experimental group was not significantly different from the control group (P= 0.05). Results are discussed based on the role of cultural and personality structure of participants.
A meta-analysis of executive functioning in dyslexia with consideration of the impact of comorbid ADHD

ABSTRACT This meta-analysis examined inhibition, switching attention and auditory working memory in children with dyslexia. As a secondary outcome the impact of comorbid ADHD on executive functions in dyslexia was examined. Twenty-six controlled studies examining executive functions in children with dyslexia alone and/or comorbid dyslexia/ADHD were reviewed. Outcomes were reaction times, errors and accuracy on measures of inhibition, switching attention and auditory working memory. Children with dyslexia demonstrated difficulty with inhibition, switching attention, and auditory working memory, with a medium to large effect relative to controls. Children with comorbid dyslexia/ADHD exhibited relatively the same degree of inhibition, switching attention and auditory working memory impairment compared to children with dyslexia alone. Findings support the presence of executive function deficits in children with dyslexia. Executive functioning may be a shared deficit, underpinning variants of neurodevelopmental disorders. Future studies may benefit from examining executive functions in children with dyslexia while controlling for attention difficulties.
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER DEGREE IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING, FACULTY OF EDUCATION AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA