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How to Medically Manage a Case of Equine Eosinophilic Keratoconjunctivitis

Equine eosinophilic keratitis or keratoconjunctivitis (EK) is an inflammatory disease of the conjunctiva and cornea. This disease has been described in other veterinary species, including cats, dogs, and rabbits; however, there is a dearth of information in the veterinary literature regarding this disease in horses. The disease appears to have a seasonal component, with the majority of cases occurring in summer and early fall. EK has been reported in the Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred, Arabian, Warmblood, Mustang, and Icelandic horse breeds and in one donkey. No definitive sex or breed predisposition has been identified. The exact etiology and pathogenesis of EK are still unknown, but EK is postulated to be the result of a hypersensitivity reaction to an unknown stimulus, a theory supported by the response to treatment with immunomodulating drugs in horses and other species. In horses, parasitic causes, such as Onchocerca, Thelazia, and Habronema infections, have been investigated and have not been found to play a role in the development of EK. Although a wide range of treatment approaches has been used in horses, including systemic and topical medications and surgical interventions, no treatment approach has been rigorously tested and shown to be superior to any other. Irrespective of treatment, the course of the disease is often extended, and it is not unusual for treatment to extend beyond 1 month. The exception is surgical intervention with a superficial keratectomy, which results in a relatively rapid resolution once performed. In one case series, Yamagata et al reported on seven horses diagnosed with EK in the Midwestern United States from 1976 to 1994. These horses were treated either medically or surgically. Time to resolution of clinical signs ranged widely, from 14 days for one horse that was treated with a superficial keratectomy, 90 days for one horse treated with topical antibiotics only, and between 45 and 106 days for five horses treated with a combination of topical medications, including antibiotics and corticosteroids. Secondary corneal bacterial or fungal infections were not identified in these cases. Although this is a small case series, it supports the hypothesis that topical corticosteroid treatment may increase the time to resolution, whereas surgical intervention with a superficial keratectomy may hasten resolution of EK. After this case series was reported, several case reports and case series have described EK in equids.
SaaS Adoption Factors among SMEs in Indonesian Manufacturing Industry

Benefits of cloud computing to Small Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) seem obvious: financial savings (e.g. infrastructure savings, maintenance savings, etc.) and resource management advantage (e.g. skilled IT labor and equipment, resource flexibility, etc.). Software as a Service (SaaS) is one of cloud service model that has been acknowledged as the most plausible cloud service for SMEs. With regard to SMEs, Indonesia has enormous market size consisting of around 650.000 units. Despite its market size, according to Indonesian Cloud Forum (ICF), SMEs adoption to cloud computing including SaaS is only 3%. Yet, little is known about why the adoption of such technology is very low for SMEs in Indonesia. A requirement to SaaS adoption is the ICT adoption, notably the availability of basic IT infrastructure such as Internet and computer, which can also be seen as the basic requirement for SaaS adoption. However it is also unclear how many SMEs have adopted this basic IT infrastructure. Various factors may facilitate or inhibit SaaS adoption, yet very little is known about these factors. In this regard, this study seeks to investigate the factors that influence SMEs in Indonesia to adopt SaaS by focusing on manufacturing industry. Ordinal logistic regression and rough set analysis were applied to test the hypotheses in investigating the ICT and SaaS adoption factors. The study found a low level of ICT adoption among the SMEs. Moreover, the findings of the study suggest that firm size, education of middle to top management, and industry sector positively influence the ICT adoption among SMEs. In addition, the findings concerning SaaS adoption indicate that relative advantage, complexity, and compatibility as the strongest factors that tend to influence SaaS adoption level. These findings provide a better understanding on how SaaS is adopted by SMEs in Indonesia. It is still long way to go for SaaS to be adopted widely by SMEs; much effort is needed to boost such adoption. The low level of ICT adoption among SMEs should be addressed prior to or in parallel with SaaS adoption. Other factors from this study that expected to influence the ICT adoption are necessary to be investigated in this issue. Further, this study contributes to the knowledge on the adoption factors of information technology among SMEs in general. In terms of practical relevance, it gives recommendations to the national government as well as SaaS providers in formulating strategies for a better penetration of SaaS in the SMEs market.
A strategic service quality approach using analytic hierarchy process

– The paper aims to develop a technique that considers competition using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) framework to measure service quality. , – The present study adapted the AHP methodology to the measurement of service quality, involving five steps – referred to as “analytical hierarchy process for service quality” (“AHP‐SQ”). Subsequently, the authors demonstrate how the technique can be applied to the fast‐food restaurants. , – The AHP‐SQ approach described in this study thus assists management to devise and maintain a relevant, competitive plan for ongoing improvements in service quality. Specifically, such analysis enables the following questions to be addressed: “How does the firm perform in terms of service quality in relation to its competitors? ”; “Given the firm's resources, which service initiatives will enhance its service competitiveness? ”; “Which service areas require immediate improvement? ”; “How should the firm's service improvement be prioritized? ”, and “What opportunities exist for service improvement in relation to the competition? ”, – It would be important to consider the “right” dimensions of service quality that are relevant to the respective industry. It would also be essential to collect responses from customers who have utilized the services of the focal firm as well as its competitors in order to have an accurate opinion. , – The framework proposed here allows management to address two main issues pertaining to its competitive advantage: establishing its performance ranking in the marketplace; and identifying the service elements that most require improvement. , – The paper develops a cohesive approach to help managers identify which reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy, responsiveness (RATER) service dimensions require attention to create a sustainable competitive advantage. It offers a “bigger picture” in service‐quality management.
A conceptual framework for adoption of Islamic Credit Card in Malaysia

Islamic banking scheme refers to a banking system which effort to achieve social and economic advancement by taking into consideration right, wrong and ethics in daily financial and transactional operations. The provided potential benefits by Islamic banking system have extended its application around the globe. Moreover, Islamic banking system has emerged as a crucial component of financial and banking system in context of Malaysia which has been able to donate to economic progress of this country. Presently, it is necessary that Islamic banks in context of Malaysia provide as many number as facilities possible so as to remain competitive and profitable in competitive banking industry. Islamic credit card introduction as that expand operations portfolio of banks and lead more benefits seems to be one of these varied services offering by Islamic institutions. However, despite issuance of Islamic credit card by different banks in Malaysia, there is high probability that this Islamic banking service remains unused or unnoticed by bank customers. Consequently, this paper proposes a conceptual framework to explore factors that affect Islamic credit card adoption and usage by bank customers in Malaysia. The presented theoretical framework of this study would modify trust and attitude as two important construct in numerous banking as well as adoption studies in the area of Islamic banking services adoption and particularly Islamic credit card. Compelling information and insight in regards with Islamic credit card usage and adoption in context of Malaysia would be provided by finding of this study. Besides, the information provided by this study would serve as a basis for more future studies in area of Islamic credit card. Therefore, the theory that has been offered as framework of current research could be generalized in other Islamic banking and services studies context such as Islamic home financing or Islamic personal financing. Likewise, Islamic banks decision makers and other Islamic credit card issuers could of prime importance in extending finding of the study in order to have better future regarding offering their Islamic credit card.
Is H2S a stinky remedy for atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis is a complex and chronic pathological state that adversely affects the structure of blood vessels. Vascular inflammation, endothelial damage, smooth muscle cell migration, foam cell accumulation, and lipid and cholesterol deposition contribute to different stages of plaque formation in large and medium-sized blood vessels. The consequential narrowing and stiffening of blood vessels restricts blood circulation and increases plaque thrombogenicity. Pathogenic causes that lead to these pathological changes in atherosclerosis have always been the center of attention, but we have not yet cleared the cloud on this issue. See accompanying article on page 173 An ancient problem may have an ancient solution. A disease older than the history of mankind, atherosclerosis affects the health of various species in a much more profound fashion than other types of cardiovascular problems. Taking the fish as a case in point, whereas heart failure and hypertension are nonissues with them, fishes spontaneously develop atherosclerosis in their natural habitat regardless of what are on their menu. Even more ancient than the origin of atherosclerosis, production of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas by living organisms can be traced far back before the evolvement of the vascular system. Bacteria and archaea produce and use H2S as the essential element for their survival and proliferation. In eukaryotes, H2S is produced under the enzymatic actions of 2 pyridoxal-5′-phosphate-dependent enzymes, cystathionine beta–synthase (CBS) and cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE). 1 Importantly, CSE is a major H2S-producing enzyme in the cardiovascular system.2 Recent advance in our understanding of …
Prospects of Mobilizing Financial Resources through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Private Universities in Uganda

Higher education (HE) is critical in national development through knowledge production, distribution and innovations. As a result, many governments globally have made efforts to provide HE by investing and funding to increase access and tap benefits of HE. However, governments especially in developing countries have been constrained by the funding challenge. The challenge has been exacerbated by increasing demand for higher education which has raised enrolments. To avert this challenge, governments, including Uganda, embraced liberalization policies which among others ushered in establishment of private higher institutions. This was to reduce the pressure on governments as far as access and financing is concerned but at the same time, the government maintains the benefits of higher education. In Uganda, this policy has led to increase in both private universities and students‘ enrolment amidst limited resources especially financial, which has compromised on the quality provision. The financial challenge can be lessened by creating conducive environment that fosters joint collaboration to diversify the sources of funding. PPPs are the current trends which enhances such collaborative efforts. Despite this opportunity, private universities in Uganda have not adequately embraced the PPPs. This paper therefore attempted to explore the prospects of mobilizing financial resources through PPPs by private universities in Uganda. The specific objectives were to: identify opportunities for mobilizing financial resources through PPPs and explore conditions necessary to effectively mobilize resources through PPPs by private universities. The study utilized the qualitative research approach using the descriptive design. Interviews with experts in PPPs and document reviews were employed. Data analysis was made by coding, categorization and thematising. The preliminary findings reveal that several PPPs opportunities such as: securing grants from government for students, staff in public institutions rendering services in private universities exist, but private universities in Uganda have not adequately embraced PPPs to reduce their financial challenge. Universities rely mainly on tuition fees and some income generating activities which are minimal and cannot support all their programs. Effective PPPs need government support, favorable economic environment, partnering skills, good institutional governance among others. The study tentatively concludes that PPPs in private universities have minimally been embraced. It is tentatively recommended that private universities in Uganda should embrace PPPs as one of the feasible ways to improve on financial gaps.
Randomised trial of personalised computer based information for patients with schizophrenia

Abstract Objectives: To compare use, effect, and cost of personalised computer education with community psychiatric nurse education for patients with schizophrenia. Design: Randomised trial of three interventions. Modelling of costs of alternatives. Participants: 112 patients with schizophrenia in contact with community services; 67 completed the intervention. Interventions: Three interventions of five educational sessions: (a) computer intervention combining information from patient's medical record with general information about schizophrenia; (b) sessions with a community psychiatric nurse; (c) “combination” (first and last sessions with nurse and remainder with computer). Main outcome measures: Patients' attendance, opinions, change in knowledge, and psychological state; costs of interventions and patients' use of NHS community services; modelling of costs for these three, and alternative, interventions. Results: Rates of completion of intervention did not differ significantly (71% for combination intervention, 61% for computer only, 46% for nurse only). Computer sessions were shorter than sessions with nurse (14 minutes v 60 minutes). More patients given nurse based education thought the information relevant. Of 20 patients in combination group, 13 preferred the sessions with the nurse and seven preferred the computer. There were no significant differences between groups in psychological outcomes. Because of the need to transport patients to the computer for their sessions, there was no difference between interventions in costs, but computer sessions combined with other patient contacts would be substantially cheaper. Conclusions: The computer based patient education offered no advantage over sessions with a community psychiatric nurse. Investigation of computer use combined with other health service contacts would be worth while. What is already known on this topic Education of patients with schizophrenia has limited but positive outcomes Computer based approaches have not been thoroughly evaluated What this study adds A computer based method of education for patients with schizophrenia, which personalised the information with details from each patient's medical record, was acceptable and as effective as educational sessions given by a community psychiatric nurse However, because of the need to provide transport for patients to attend their sessions, the computer based intervention was as costly as the nurse based one Investigating the addition of computer based education to other routine patient contacts would be worthwhile
Dissipative particle dynamics simulations of polymer melts. I. Building potential of mean force for polyethylene and cis-polybutadiene.

We present the derivation of coarse-grained force fields for two types of polymers, polyethylene (PE), and cis-polybutadiene (cis-PB), using the concept of potential of mean force. Coarse-grained force fields were obtained from microscopic simulations for several coarse-graining levels, i.e., different number of monomers lambda per mesoscopic unit called "bead. " These force fields are then used in dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulations to study structural and dynamical properties of polymer melts of PE and cis-PB. The radial distribution functions g(R), the end-to-end distance R0, the end-to-end vector relaxation time tau, and the chain center of mass self-diffusion D(CM), are computed for different chain lengths at different coarse-graining factor lambda. Scaling laws typical of the Rouse regime are obtained for both polymers for chain lengths ranging from 6 to 50 beads. It is found that the end-to-end distance R0 obtained from DPD simulations agree well with values obtained from both microscopic simulations and experiments. The dependence of the friction coefficient used in DPD simulations versus the coarse-graining level is discussed in view of the overall scaling of the dynamical properties.
The law of corona and the dielectric strength of air

For several years an extensive investigation on the dielectric strength of air, and more particularly, on the law of corona, has been carried on by the Consulting Department of the General Electric Company, under the general supervision of Dr. C. P. Steinmetz. The facilities were practically unlimited in regard to power, apparatus, instruments and their standardization, and available engineering skill. Thanks for their active assistance in this investigation are due to Dr. E. J. Berg, Messrs. C. M. Davis, J. L. R. Hayden, A. B. Hendricks, W. K. Page, L. T. Robinson, L. A. Schloss, W. I. Schlicter, C. W. Stone and J. B. Taylor.
Time variation in an optimal asymmetric preference monetary policy model

Abstract This paper considers a time varying parameter extension of the Ruge-Murcia’s (Ruge-Murcia, F. J. 2003. “Does the Barro-Gordon Model Explain the Behavior of us Inflation? A Reexamination of the Empirical Evidence.” Journal of Monetary Economics 50: 1375–1390; Ruge-Murcia, F. J. 2004. “The Inflation Bias When the Central Bank Targets the Natural Rate of Unemployment.” European Economic Review 48: 91–107.) model to explore whether some of the variation in parameter estimates seen in the literature could arise from this source. A time varying value for the unemployment volatility parameter can be motivated through several means including variation in the slope of the Phillips curve or variation in the preferences of the monetary authority. We show that allowing time variation for the coefficient on the unemployment volatility parameter improves the model fit and it helps to provide an explanation of inflation bias based on asymmetric central banker preferences, which is consistent across subsamples.
The naked truth about the Swedish condom market

In Sweden, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasing and the numbers of abortions, due to unwanted pregnancies, are among the highest in Western Europe. Moreover, STIs become increasingly more difficult to treat and cure. For example, gonorrhea is becoming resistant against to various antibiotics and other diseases are occurring more frequently as an effect of low usage of condoms, such as oropharyngeal cancer. The condom is the only prophylactic and contraceptive method available. However, the use of condoms in Sweden is low and decreasing. There is ample research within social marketing on how to increase condom usage through behavioral change, yet these theories are not applied in Sweden in order to increase condom usage. Why is there not more condom marketing in Sweden? To answer this, it is relevant to study what actors construct the Swedish condom market and what their marketing efforts to increase usage are. One finding of this qualitative study is that the involved actors of the Swedish condom market are dominated by one single actor, constructing a de facto monopoly. This organization, RFSU AB, is owned by RFSU who in turn is controlled by its members who does not have the condom as their main focus. Furthermore, there is generally low interest in condoms for other involved actors, such as the Public Health Agency in Sweden and the health care system. For these actors, other contraceptives or products have higher priority. Moreover, there is a clear ideological difference between RFSU and RFSU AB, which highly affect the marketing efforts for the condom. Despite the clear evidence of the effects of marketing and condom social marketing, these methods are not applied in Sweden concerning the condom, even though involved actors believe in the marketing and/or behavioral change effects for other products and/or practices.
Evaluation of Western Australian canola meal for growing pigs

Twenty samples of canola seed collected throughout south-western Australia after the 1995 harvest were analysed for oil and total glucosinolate levels. Average oil and total glucosinolate levels were 378 g/kg and 14.0 mmol/kg (oil-free dry matter, DM), respectively. The subsequent single-press canola meal [containing an average of 96 g/kg oil and 10.5 mmol/kg total glucosinolates (oil-free DM)] extracted from 8 batches of the original canola seed was then used in 2 growth experiments. In Expt 1, canola meal was included in diets for growing-finishing pigs at levels of 0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 g/kg in the diet, and replaced Australian sweet lupins. In this study, feed was offered on an ad libitum basis between 23 and 110 kg liveweight (LW). In Expt 2, the same inclusion levels of canola meal were used; however, feed intake was standardised across treatments (approximately 3 times maintenance) to assess the impact of glucosinolate intake on performance and thyroid weight in pigs between 19 and 94 kg LW. In Expt 1, performance was similar (P > 0.05) in pigs offered up to 200 g/kg of canola meal. In Expt 2, average daily gain was similar between treatments (P > 0.05), although a linear decline in both daily gain (P = 0.244) and feed:gain (P 150 g/kg for growing-finishing pigs, higher intakes of glucosinolates were associated with a tendency for decreased pig performance and thyroid hypertrophy despite the canola varieties used being 'low glucosinolate'.