bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Service Quality toward Customer Loyalty: A Case Study at Alfamart Abdurahman Saleh Bandung
Authors: Al-Haqam Rizki Faiz , Hamali Arif Yusuf
Published: October 2016

The research objectives were to determine the correlation between service quality and customer loyalty, and also to analyze the influence of service quality on customer loyalty at Alfamart Abdurahman Saleh Bandung. Respondents of this research were 70 respondents with nonprobability sampling technique done by incidental sampling. The method used is descriptive and associative, which tested the connection using the Spearman rank correlation analysis, to test the hypothesis by t-test, and to determine the accuracy of measurement using the validity and reliability test. Results of the validity and reliability test of variables X and Y are valid and reliable. Calculations were performed using SPSS software ver. 19. The results of this research show that service quality is in the category of good and customer loyalty is also in the category of good. Results show that the correlation of service quality with customer loyalty at Alfamart Abdurahman Saleh Bandung is in the strong relation based on the interpretation of r value correlation coefficient. The hypothesis is proved that there is the influence of service quality on customer loyalty at Alfamart Abdurahman Saleh Bandung significantly.
Mapping The Phenomenon Of Students’ Entrepreneurial Intention
Authors: Buana Yud
Published: October 2016

This research mapped the phenomena that occured in students who are taking classes entrepreneurship that was limited by entrepreneurial knowledge, personal attitude, social norms and self-efficacy. Using descriptive statistics on the answers of 794 respondents, who were students of Bina Nusantara University, produced a variety of results. Based on entrepreneurial knowledge, students still felt hesitant to be able to start and run the entrepreneurial process. On the other hand, self-efficacy and personal attitude reflect a positive thing associated, while the support of family and the environment around where they livevalued invariety. Although this research discovered phenomenon using all the attributes having impacts on entrepreneurship intention, potential students who are properly trained have a probability of playing a leading role in this regard. The benefits that can be expected from this research are useful in identifying suitable students for any entrepreneurial activity in the future with the support of educational institutions, families, and the government as a whole to form the atmosphere of an entrepreneurial culture.
Cause of rapid monochloramine decay observed in treated water
Authors: Hancock Sam , Harris Martin , Cook David
Published: October 2016

Rapid monochloramine decay has been observed in the product water of three River Murray water treatment plants (WTPs). Previous investigations identified that rapid monochloramine decay was microbiological in nature and observed in samples taken after media filtration but was absent in filtered water samples from a fourth WTP of similar design. The filters at the WTP not exhibiting rapid decay are backwashed with filtered non-disinfected water whereas the other WTPs backwash with treated chloraminated water. It was therefore hypothesised that backwashing filters with chloraminated water was the cause of the rapid monochloramine decay. A pilot-scale study was conducted to investigate the impact of backwashing with chloraminated water on the occurrence of microbiologically accelerated monochloramine decay. Additional samples were analysed to assess the impact of chloraminated backwash water on N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) formation and biological degradation of taste and odour compounds 2-methyl isoborneol (MIB) and geosmin in the filter media. Backwashing with chloraminated filtered water was concluded to be the cause of the observed rapid monochloramine decay, with rapid decay observed within 8 weeks for the filters backwashing with chloramines. Additionally, backwashing with chloraminated filtered water was observed to increase NDMA formation and impair the biological degradation performance of MIB and geosmin.
Diagnosis and optimization of WWTPs using the PWM library: full-scale experiences
Authors: Fernández-Arévalo T. , Lizarralde I. , Maiza M. , Beltrán S. , Grau P. , Ayesa E.
Published: October 2016

Given the shift in perception of wastewater treatment plants as water resource recovery facilities, conventional mathematical models need to be updated. The resource recovery perspective should be applied to new processes, technologies and plant layouts. The number and level of models proposed to date give an overview of the complexity of the new plant configurations and provides a wide range of possibilities and process combinations in order to construct plant layouts. This diversity makes the development of standard, modular and flexible tools and model libraries that allow the incorporation of new processes and components in a straightforward way a necessity. In this regard, the plant-wide modelling (PWM) library is a complete model library that includes conventional and advanced technologies and that allows economic and energetic analyses to be carried out in a holistic way. This paper shows the fundamentals of this PWM library that is built upon the above-mentioned premises and the application of the PWM library in three different full-scale case studies.
Predicting N2O emissions from nitrifying and denitrifying biofilms: a modeling study
Authors: Sabba Fabrizio , Picioreanu Cristian , Boltz Joshua P. , Nerenberg Robert
Published: October 2016

Wastewater treatment plants can be significant sources of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas. While our understanding of N2O emissions from suspended-growth processes has advanced significantly, less is known about emissions from biofilm processes. Biofilms may behave differently due to their substrate gradients and microbial stratification. In this study, we used mathematical modeling to explore the mechanisms of N2O emissions from nitrifying and denitrifying biofilms. Our ammonia-oxidizing bacteria biofilm model suggests that N2O emissions from biofilm can be significantly greater than from suspended-growth systems. The driving factor is the diffusion of hydroxylamine, a nitrification intermediate, from the aerobic to the anoxic regions of the biofilm. The presence of nitrite-oxidizing bacteria further increased emissions. For denitrifying biofilms, our results suggest that emissions are generally greater than for suspended-growth systems. However, the magnitude of the difference depends on the bulk dissolved oxygen, chemical oxygen demand, and nitrate concentrations, as well as the biofilm thickness. Overall, the accumulation and diffusion of key intermediates, i.e. hydroxylamine and nitrite, distinguish biofilms from suspended-growth systems. Our research suggests that the mechanisms of N2O emissions from biofilms are much more complex than suspended-growth systems, and that emissions may be higher in many cases.
Effect of different oil sources on production performance of Japanese quails
Authors: Arulnathan N. , Karunakaran R , Balakrishanan V , Chellapandian M , Selvan S. T.
Published: October 2016

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of inclusion of different feed oil sources rich in
omega-3 fatty acids on the production performance of Japanese quail. The feeding trial was
conducted in 360 numbers of day old Japanese quail broiler chicks for five weeks (0 - 5 week)
with different oil sources-Palm oil - PO, Linseed oil-LO and Sardine Fish oil-SO with various inclusion
levels of different sources of omega-3 fatty acids (T1-PO 4%; T2 LO 4%:T3 LO 3% + SO 1%; T4
LO 2% +SO 2%; T5 LO 1% + SO 3%; T6 SO 4%) with six replicates with ten birds in each replicate.
All the diets were isocaloric and isonitrogenous. Different oil sources (palm oil/linseed oil/sardine
oil) in the Japanese quails ration had no significant effect on average daily gain, feed consumption
and feed conversion efficiency
Effect of Supplementation of Multi Enzymes on Production Performance and Egg
Quality Traits in White Leghorn Layers
Authors: Pandian C. , Sundaresan A. , Omprakash A. V.
Published: October 2016

The present study was conducted to assess the effect of supplementation of Multi-enzymes with
lysophospholipids on production performance of pure line White Leghorn layers. Body weights
before and after the experiment did not differ significantly across the experimental diets. Irrespective
of the dietary treatments, the birds gained 3.83 per cent of live weight relative to its initial body
weight. Mean per cent Hen housed egg production was significantly (Pis less than 0.05) higher in diet
supplemented with 0.10 MEC-L than other groups. Mean egg weight and average daily feed
consumption during 25 to 35 weeks of age indicated no significant effect of enzyme supplementation.
Average daily feed consumption per bird in control, 0.05 % and 0.1% multi-enzyme supplemented
groups was 108.13, 105.66 and 107.67 g respectively and birds offered control diet recorded
numerically more feed intake than enzyme supplemented groups. Comparatively low feed per egg
was observed in 0.10 per cent group followed by 0.05 per cent group which offers economic benefits
than control diets. However, the egg quality traits between different dietary enzyme supplementation
groups showed no significant difference.
Effect of Service Period, Gestation Period and Dry Period on
Milk Production Traits in Kankrej Cattle
Authors: Pareek Nawal Kishor , Ankuya K. J. , Patel M. P. , Rathod B. S. , Prajapati K. B.
Published: October 2016

The present investigation was undertaken to study the effect of non-genetic factors, viz., service
period (SP), dry period (DP) and gestation period (GP) on various milk production traits in Kankrej
cattle. 1235 lactation records (2nd-7th) of 475 Kankrej cows, progeny of 75 bulls that were maintained
at University Livestock Research Station, Sardarkrushinagar (Gujarat), calved during 1980-2014,
were studied. The effects of service period (111.64 ± 52.55 days) and dry period (143.17±28.78
days) on total lactation milk yield (2089.45±582.38 kg),305 days milk yield (2045.66±531.92 kg)
and lactation length (282.90±49.46 days) were highly significant (pis less than 0.01), while the effect of
gestation period (288.86±7.14 days) was non-significant on all these production traits. Cows which
took more time to conceive after parturition produced more milk with longer lactation length
Efficacy of Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Leaf Powder on
Ascaridiagalli Infection in Chicken
Authors: Sinha S.R. P. , Kumar Anand , Sinha Sucheta , Kumari Savita , Kumari Sudha , Kumar Pankaj
Published: October 2016

A study was conducted to assess the efficacy of herbs Azadiracta indica (Neem) and Ananus
comosus (Pineapple) for the control of ascaridiosis in chicken. Neem leaf powder (@100 mg /kg
feed /day), Pineapple leaf powder (1gm /kg feed /day) and combined preparation (100 mg +1gm
/kg feed/day) were found effective against Ascaridiagalli. The percent efficacy by declining rate of
EPG and worm count revealed that combined preparation of Neem and Pineapple leaf powder was
most effective, followed by Pineapple leaf powder and Neem leaf powder at 28 day post treatment.
The present study revealed that Neem and Pineapple could be safe and effective dewormer and
may provide an alternative of chemical anthelmintics.
Hepatoprotective Role of AV/LCP/18 In CCl4 Induced FLKS Syndrome in Commercial Broilerst
Authors: Sonkusale P. M. , Inglepatil Pratik  N. , Jamadade Siddharth V.
Published: October 2016

A total of 75 day old broiler chicks were divided into three equal groups. Group A served as negative
control. Group B (positive control) and C (treatment group) were intoxicated with oral administration
of CCl4 @ 1 ml/kg body weight after every 3rd day during 15-28 days of age. Group C was given
AV/LCP/18 @ 0.10 ml / chick / day in drinking water during 29th-42nd day of age. At the end of
experiment, significantly (P is less than 0.01) higher mean body weight and lower FCR was observed in
treatment group C as compared to positive control group B. Similarly, significantly (P is less than 0.05)
decreased levels of SGOT, SGPT, cholesterol, triglycerides, creatinine and higher mean values of
serum protein profile along with mild degenerative changes in liver and kidney of broilers in group
C were observed as compared to group B indicating therapeutic efficacy of AV/LCP/18 in
ameliorating the toxic effects or FLKS induced by CCl4 in commercial broilers
Effect of Neem Oil Supplementation on Growth Performance and Hematobiochemical Profile in Broilers
Authors: Ingole R. S. , Patil R. M. , Pathak V. P. , Joshi M. V.
Published: October 2016

A study was undertaken on one hundred day old broiler chicks to obtain information about safe
levels of neem oil supplementation in broiler feed for economic poultry farming. Significant decrease
in body weight and feed consumption was observed in birds on addition of 0.4 per cent neem oil.
Hematological study revealed non significant difference between treatment group and control group
birds. Birds given 0.4 % neem oil showed numerical increased TLC, absolute heterophil and absolute
lymphocyte count when compared with control and other treatment group birds (0.1, 0.2 and 0.3
% neem oil). Average plasma glucose level showed dose dependent hypoglycemic response. Serum
total protein and serum globulin level showed significant decrease at 0.4 per cent level suggesting
adverse effect in broilers. It is thus concluded that neem oil supplementation up to 0.3 per cent
in feed could be used safely in broilers.
Prevalence of Ixodid Ticks in Cattle Population of Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Jayraw A. K. , Mandloi U. K. , Haque M. , Jamra N.
Published: October 2016

A survey study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of ixodid ticks in cattle population of
Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Every month, ticks were collected from 9511 cattle belonging to randomly
selected 5 villages of each tehsil, viz. Indore, Mhow, Depalpur, Sanwer and Hatod. The current
study revealed an overall tick prevalence of 58.87% with significantly high prevalence of
Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (42.89%) than Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum (11.82%) and
mixed infestation (4.16%). Season-wise, significantly high prevalence was recorded in monsoon
(71.08%) than summer (62.28%) and winter (52.12%). Amongst the various age groups, significantly
high tick infestation was encountered in 1-3 year-old (78.63%) than >3 year-old (56.79%) and is less than 1
year-old cattle (52.92%). Sex-wise, significantly high tick infestation was documented in males
(66.01%) than their female (58.06%) counterparts. Tehsil-wise, significantly high prevalence was
evident in Mhow tehsil (69.12%) as compared to Indore (61.40%), Depalpur (57.27%), Sanwer
(55.28%) and Hatod (50.14%) tehsils.
Therapeutic Management of Right Side Congestive Heart Failure in a Dachshund Bitch
Authors: Talukdar D. J. , Sharma K. , Bayan H. , Ahmed F. A. , Das G. , Behera S. K. , Khiangte L. , Dawngliana M. S.
Published: October 2016

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a term that refers to the heart’s inability to pump adequate blood
to the body. There are many causes of CHF in dogs viz. mitral valve insufficiency (MVI) or a leaky
mitral valve, dilated cardiomyopathy (Haggstrom, 2010) and chronic heartworm disease. Clinical
signs vary depending on whether the dog has left- or right-sided heart failure. Right-sided
congestive heart failure (RS-CHF) causes poor venous return to the heart, accumulation of fluid
in the peritoneum leading to ascites. Fluid also leaks from the veins in the limbs, causing oedema
of the peripheral region.
In animals, Right-sided congestive heart failure (RS-CHF) has previously been described in dogs
(McIntosh and McEntee, 1995), cats and also in ferret (Haggstrom, 2010). The reported canine
cases were among young to middle-aged male dogs (Bull mastiff, Siberian husky and dachshund),
with acute-onset congestive right-sided heart failure or syncope as the presenting complaints. The
present case was diagnosed as right side heart failure in a six years old female Dachshund dog
with pleural effusion
Ethics-Driven vs. Institutionalized Self-Discipline: A Study of Project Hope's Public Accountability and Supervision Mechanisms
Authors: Zhou Zhiren
Published: October 2016

Public accountability is a key theme but also a weak link in the study of the third sector in China. Taking Project Hope as a case study, this paper tries to shed light on public accountability and supervision mechanisms for nonprofit organizations in China during the period of economic transition. Project Hope is widely regarded as a huge success in terms of public accountability, despited an unfavorable external environment. An interesting question thus emerges: What is the secret of Project Hope's success? This article argues the following: 1) The key to Project Hope's success is self-discipline or self-restraint; 2) External supervision has played an important role, but it is to a large extent the result of skillful mobilization by the China Youth Foundation, a by-product of self-discipline; 3) The self-discipline exercised by Project Hope's organizers is based on altruistic morality, a sense of mission and social responsibility, rather than a result of a "rational choice" in the face of strong external constraints. Therefor, Project Hope's success should not be taken as an ideal model for other nonprofits in their pursuit of public accountability. The fundamental means of securing public accountability is a transformation from ethics-driven self-discipline to institutionalized self-discipline.
Administrative Reform in Guangdong Province and Its Characteristics
Authors: Chen Ruilian
Published: October 2016

Since the historic 11th plenary session of the Chinese Communist Party, China has taken bold measures to introduce and carry out a comprehensive range of reform and opening up to the outside. In as little as 20 years, great changes have occurred across the country. Guandong, a pioneer province in China implementing such reform policy, has distinguished itself with an astonishn and greatly enhanced economic strength. This study explores the adminitrative reform in Guangdon province and its characteristics.
Thoughts on the Enhancement of China's Governmental Administrative Efficiency After the Entrance into WTO: with Views on Reform in China's Government Leadership System
Authors: Li Ping
Published: October 2016

The problem of improving Chinese governmental administrative efficiency after entering the WTO faces our government. How can we promote administrative efficiency to reach the level of public sector efficiency of other countries? The author starts with the governmental administrative systemn and analyses the systematic reasons for the low efficientcy of the government. The author then puts forward four main suggestions to improve governmental efficiency; chance the governmental administrative mode and distribute the functions and powers of government to multiple levels; unify and condense the governmental administrative structure; construct a govermental system that makes certain the relation betwee functions and powers; construct an "e-government" to promot the reform of governmental operations.
The Construction of an Institutionalized Relationship of Chinese Central and Local Government in the New Century
Authors: Jin Taijun
Published: October 2016

This article argues that under the traditional system of highly centralized state power, there exist various kinds of malpractices in the relationship between central and local government, and between government and other public sector organizations. The article affirms the positive effects achieved since 1978 by the reforms centered on "transferring power to a lower level and yielding some interests." But the article also points out that the malpractives of the traditional system have not yet been completely eradicated. At the same time, some new problems have arisen as a result of the reforms. So we must adopt the following measures: first, combine the powers and functions of the central government with the transfer of moderate degree of power to the local government; second, the transfer of administrative power from cental to local government should be coordinated with the transfer of economic power from government to enterprises; third, the division of powers and responsibilities between central and local government must be given a scientific and legal basis.
Launching off but Falling Fast: Experiences of Becoming More Physically Active in Response to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Authors: Potwarka Luke R. , Tepylo Halyna , Fortune Darla , Mair Heather
Published: October 2016

Using a qualitative approach, we sought insights into the nature of the relationship between a megasport event and increased activity levels in a sample of young adults living within a host nation. To achieve this purpose, we conducted semistructured interviews with current (and recently
graduated) university students living in Canada who indicated becoming more active as a result of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Through our thematic analysis, we identified three interrelated and overarching themes: connecting through engaged viewership; harnessing the connection;
and launching off but falling fast. Connecting through engaged viewership refers to personal and meaningful connections participants made with the Olympic athletes they watched. The act of watching elite athletes compete appeared to inspire participants to make positive activity-related
changes in their own lives. Harnessing the connection refers to supportive social and built environments, as well as access to particular resources that enabled participants to act on their inspired state. Launching off but falling fast refers to the intense, but fleeting, nature
of changes to participants' activity levels. We conclude the article by discussing the significance of our findings in terms of research and practice.
Comparison of Local and International Festival Attendees' Motives and Perception of Festival Impacts: Case of Sauti Za Busara
Authors: Jani Dev , Philemon John R. M.
Published: October 2016

Festivals have been in existence since time immemorial. Festivals serve as cultural celebrations for the locals and international tourists who wish to look into the local culture. The concept of sustainability has crossed boundaries from its original environmental issues into tourism
and festivals. As a means towards ensuring festivals remain a core rather than a peripheral leisure activity for both locals and international attendees, this study aimed at comparing the motives and perception of festival impacts for the two groups. A self-administered questionnaire was used
in collecting data during the annual Sauti za Busara music festival in Zanzibar. Chi-square and t-tests were used to ascertain group differences where motivation to attend the festival indicated significant differences between locals and international attendees. Both groups of
attendees indicated to have positive perception of the festival impacts onto the economic, environment, and socioculture. The results have policy and management implications that can aid festival stakeholders to make the festivals sustainable.
Segmenting Meeting and Event Management Organizations Based on Business Performance
Authors: Hallak Rob , McCabe Vivienne S. , Brown Graham , Assaker Guy
Published: October 2016

This study examines the characteristics and practices of small- and medium-sized meeting and event management organizations (MEMOs). Using data collected from 120 MEMOs in Australia, cluster analysis, chi-square, and Kruskal–Wallis were used to categorize and profile these organizations
based on their performance levels. Significant differences were found between high-performing enterprises (HPE), average-performing enterprises (APE), and low-performing enterprises (LPE). These differences relate to a number of business and owner characteristics, including the age of the
business, its legal structure, and the owners' level of entrepreneurial skills. These characteristics were used to both profile the HPEs and to identify factors that influence business performance. The findings from this study present implications for researchers in events and entrepreneurial
studies as well as for policymakers aiming to support the sustainable development of the events management industry.
Community Engagement and Public Events: The Case of Australian Folk Festivals
Authors: Piazzi Francesca , Harris Rob
Published: October 2016

The impact of public events on their host communities has been an area of increasing researcher focus over the past decade. While acknowledging this, little effort has been directed at identifying those practices purposefully employed by the organizers of such events for community engagement
purposes. This exploratory study, undertaken in the Australian context, seeks to go some way towards addressing this gap in the literature by examining one type of public event—folk festivals—which anecdotally have a reputation for being proactive in the area of community engagement.
The methodology for this study involved an extensive literature review, a series of in-depth interviews with senior managers of selected folk festivals (20), and an examination of secondary data sources relating to these same events. An analysis of this material resulted in the identification
of a number of community engagement practices. These practices were grouped under three broad headings: transactional, transitional, or transformational. Additionally, a number of factors were identified as drivers for the adoption of these practices, while others were found to impact upon
their use and/or effectiveness. It was also determined that a broad range of formal and informal community groups were embraced through the community engagement process. The significance of the findings from this study lie in their capacity to provide event organizers, both in the folk festival
area and the broader public events field, with a deeper appreciation of the range of potential community engagement practices, along with key considerations in their use, as they seek to build a positive operational climate within their host communities.
Situation Awareness in Auto Racing Track Incident Response
Authors: Garrison Teena M.
Published: October 2016

Incident response at auto racing events requires a different approach to that used in standard emergency response to automobile accidents. Time scales are compressed, and the patterns of incidents are quite different. There may also be spectators in relative proximity to the incident
who may be injured by debris and are certain to be a source of distraction during response. Further, the crew members (fire, medical, and vehicle recovery) responding to the incident may have never worked together previously but are now working together under direct observation by race officials
and spectators, who introduce greater time pressure and demands on the crews. Insights from previous research in driver behavior and performance in complex domains are extended to track incident response, including consideration of individual and team performance dynamics.
Workplace Bullying: Lessons From the Special Events Industry
Authors: Kitterlin-Lynch Miranda , Tanke Mary , Stevens David P.
Published: October 2016

It is estimated that more than 53.5 million workers have been the victim of workplace bullying in the US. The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of workplace bullying behaviors in the special events industry. A survey of 447 hospitality workers indicated that special
events workers witness significantly less bullying behaviors than their non-special events hospitality counterparts. Specifically, special events workers reported witnessing less of the following bullying behaviors: "exclusion," "gossip," "glaring," "space invasion," "intimidating discipline,"
"innuendo and sarcasm," "wrongful judgment," "public shaming," and "work left for others" than workers in all other facets of the hospitality industry. Practical implications and recommendations for future study are provided.
The Identification and Differentiation of Festival Stakeholders
Authors: Van Niekerk Mathilda , Getz Donald
Published: October 2016

This article sets out to identify, differentiate, and categorize festival stakeholders by means of a multidimensional approach. Festivals are coproduced by a collection of stakeholders, and festival organizers facilitate the festival outcomes by interpreting stakeholders' contributions,
aims, and concerns. Based on an extensive literature review, a theoretical framework was developed that illustrates how previous studies have typically identified and differentiated festival stakeholders by listing them or by means of a one-dimensional approach. For this study, an online survey
was developed and administered to festival organizers in the US, testing the possibility of identifying, differentiating, and grouping festival stakeholders from a multidimensional approach. Based on the study results, festival stakeholders have been identified, differentiated, and categorized
into internal and external stakeholders, eight universal groups, and a further 45 unique subgroups. Some stakeholders are universal in terms of most festivals, while other stakeholders will be unique—this depends on the festival itself. This study challenges the traditional hierarchical
view that often marginalizes or at times ignores some stakeholders. It advocates for a wider and more consultative perspective where the sustainability of the festival is ensured as it complements the interest and contribution of the wider and often marginalized stakeholder groups.
Engaging Volunteers From Regional Communities: Non-Host City Resident Perceptions Towards a Mega-Event and the Opportunity to Volunteer
Authors: Fairley Sheranne , Cardillo Maria Louise , Filo Kevin
Published: October 2016

Sport events can be leveraged by a number of different stakeholders. The current research positions a mega-event as a leverageable asset within a regional community outside of the host city. Specifically, this study investigated regional community (i.e., Townsville) resident perceptions
of a mega-event (i.e., 2018 Commonwealth Games) to be hosted elsewhere in the state (i.e., The Gold Coast). Nonhost city resident perceptions towards the event and towards the potential of volunteering at the event were explored 4 years before the event. Data were collected through interviews
and focus groups within the non-host city. The results revealed an existent rivalry between the host and non-host community, and a perceived lack of benefit to the non-host region. Further, non-host city resident perceptions towards volunteering at the event included: travel constraints, lack
of awareness, volunteer packages, national pride, once in a lifetime experience, and meeting new people from overseas. The results provide implications for managers and government funders of mega-sport events to provide benefits to regional communities. Further, the results provide implications
for volunteer managers at mega-sport events to engage members from regional communities through volunteering.
Chile Decime Que Se Siente: Sports, Conflicts, and Chronicles of Miscarried Hospitality
Authors: Korstanje Maximiliano , George Babu P. , Amorin Ericka
Published: October 2016

This article examines the complex relationship between war, sports, and hospitality. Citing historical examples involving Argentina and based on primary data collected during the America Cup 2015, it deconstructs the dominant view that tourism fortifies international understanding and
peace. Internal stability of many nation-states depends on a contrasting discourse of "our" versus "their" and sports competitions provide a safe arena for this. Also, sporting events can give spectators avenues for mitigating or amplifying bitterness associated with unsavory historical events
involving the country of the competing team, depending upon who wins. Based on content analysis of social media posts made by the spectators of America Cup 2015, we identify three clusters, each reflecting a specific implication for international peace.
Effects of Longterm Treatment with Bosentan and Iloprost on Nailfold Absolute Capillary Number, Fingertip Blood Perfusion, and Clinical Status in Systemic Sclerosis
Authors: Trombetta Amelia Chiara , Pizzorni Carmen , Ruaro Barbara , Paolino Sabrina , Sulli Alberto , Smith Vanessa , Cutolo Maurizio
Published: October 2016

Objective.

To quantify in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) the absolute nailfold capillary number/mm (the absolute number of capillaries, observable in the first row, in 1 mm per field) and fingertip blood perfusion (FBP) during longterm therapy with the endothelin receptor antagonist bosentan (BOSE) and the synthetic analog of prostacyclin PGI2 iloprost (ILO) by multiple diagnostic tools. Observed values were correlated with clinical outcomes.

Methods.

Thirty patients with SSc already receiving intravenous ILO (80 μg/day) for 5 continuous days (every 3 mos) were recruited in the clinic. Fifteen patients continued such treatment (ILO group), while in 15 patients BOSE (125 mg twice/day) was added (ILO + BOSE group) because of the onset of pulmonary arterial hypertension or digital ulcers (DU). The followup period was 4 years (T0–T4). Every year the following were evaluated: absolute nailfold capillary number/mm by nailfold videocapillaroscopy, FBP by laser Doppler flowmetry, DU incidence, DLCO, systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (sPAP), renal arterial resistive index, and other biomarkers. From T2 to T4, laser speckled contrast analysis was added. Nonparametric tests were used for statistical analysis.

Results.

Limited to the ILO + BOSE group, absolute capillary number/mm and FBP showed a progressive increase independently from other variables. In addition, during followup there was a significant reduction (80%) in the incidence of new DU, whereas DLCO and sPAP did not worsen.

Conclusion.

The study shows in patients with SSc with up to 4 years of combined therapy a progressive significant recovery in structure and function of microvasculature linked to improved clinical outcomes, independent of disease severity.
Le travail du sujet dans la poésie de Pierre Reverdy
Authors: Puff Jean-François
Published: October 2016

La modernité poétique étant marquée tant par l’individuation de la forme, théorisée par le symbolisme, que par la redéfinition du statut du sujet, deux conceptions s’affrontent, l’une postulant une affirmation du sujet dans le procès poétique, l’autre son effacement. Or la poésie et la poétique de Reverdy permettraient d’opérer la synthèse de ces deux conceptions, au terme d’un examen qui implique la mobilisation d’un certain nombre de leurs fondements théoriques et philosophiques (Bergson, Fiser, Blanchot, Foucault).
« L’émotion poétique » face aux crimes contre l’humanité : Reverdy et les pouvoirs de l’empathie
Authors: Rodriguez Antonio
Published: October 2016

Distincte de l’émotion vécue, l'« émotion poétique » telle que la théorise Reverdy dans des essais après 1945, est au cœur d’une refondation du lyrisme, nécessaire en ces temps de doute quant à la légitimité de la parole poétique. Le poète s’attache alors à penser l’articulation entre la logique affective du texte lyrique, l’effet esthétique produit sur un lecteur encouragé à l’acte d’empathie, et le pouvoir reconstructeur de cette émotion sur une communauté ressaisie dès lors à un niveau non plus national ou particulier mais universel.
Lost ou le Vade-mecum des malades d’amour
Authors: Thiellement Pacôme
Published: October 2016

En inventant le mélodrame initiatique, en construisant un regard parfait et en racontant différentes trajectoires amoureuses (parfaites ou imparfaites), Lost incarne deux choses simultanément pour son spectateur. Par l’œil, Lost nous met à la place contemplative de Jacob, en retrait, gardien de la série ; par la main, elle tente aussi de nous faire vivre une anamnèse qui passe par la grande affection, l’amour qu’on a pour les personnages de la série. À la fin, l’amour que se portent les personnages, c’est également l’amour qu’ils nous portent et que nous leur portons.
Lost, fiction kaléidoscopique
Authors: Cornillon Claire
Published: October 2016

Lost semble, à première vue, présenter un glissement générique du fantastique à la fantasy, en passant par la science-fiction mais révèle finalement un fonctionnement didactique qui invalide une série d'hypothèses cognitives et de modes de lecture de la série. In fine, c'est la re-connaissance plus que la connaissance qui semble au cœur de la série : plutôt qu'une énigme, la série est un mystère qu'il faut accepter et qui confronte à l'expérience d'une communauté d'amour et d'acceptation.
La promesse de Lost (À propos de la Saison 2)
Authors: Dulong Guillaume
Published: October 2016

Notre article étudie les thèmes du saut de la foi, du rituel et du sacrifice dans la série Lost en interrogeant surtout la saison 2. Par voie de réflexion, il interroge la promesse de Lost, c’est-à-dire le type de crédit que le récit prescrit au spectateur d’accorder à ce qui est raconté. La promesse paraît paradoxale, le récit exigeant de se méfier voire de se défier pour mieux croire. Notre travail examine à cet effet le dispositif de la Station du Cygne et l’opposition entre croyance et savoir paraissant se cristalliser dans l’antagonisme de Jack Shephard et John Locke et se résolvant dans le sacrifice d’une figure intermédiaire, Desmond Hume. Il analyse donc les épisodes « Man of science, Man of faith » (S02E01), « ? » (S02E21) et « Live together, Die alone » (S02E23-24). Le premier épisode est interprété à l’aune de l’œuvre de Kierkegaard pour montrer que croyance et savoir sont deux phases pour un même personnage vers le saut de la foi qui consiste dans l’ouverture à autrui. Cependant la répétition de ce saut est problématique. Ainsi le deuxième est compris comme une focalisation sur le désespoir d’un personnage, Locke, offrant une réflexion sur la manière de voir la série comme une oscillation indécidable entre méfiance et confiance, la Perle et le Cygne. Le troisième, comparé aux écrits de David Hume et au film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, permet d’exposer la solution que propose la série, qui serait le sacrifice de soi (et surtout de son orgueil) pour l’autre, manifeste dans la relation de Desmond à Penelope.
Lost : une « romance » shakespearienne ?
Authors: Hatchuel Sarah , Laist Randy
Published: October 2016

Qu’est-ce qu’une romance shakespearienne ? Comment lire Lost à l’aune de Shakespeare ? Et comment, en retour, lire Shakespeare à l’aune de Lost ? Les quatre pièces dites « tardives » de Shakespeare, Pericles (1608), Cymbeline (1609), Le Conte d’hiver (1610) et La Tempête (1611), ont brouillé la frontière entre les genres en incorporant des épisodes tragiques tout en se terminant dans l’harmonie. Ces pièces ont mis au défi les catégories dramatiques et ont échappé aux définitions simples. Pérégrinations géographiques, jeu avec le temps, naufrages, morts qui n’en sont pas, conflits passés qui resurgissent dans le présent, enfants perdus, arnaques, déguisements, interventions magiques ou surnaturelles, rêves, coïncidences incroyables, retournements de situation, retrouvailles et rédemptions – les thèmes de la série Lost sont avant tout des éléments constitutifs des romances shakespeariennes et ont suscité les mêmes réactions de la part des spectateurs et des critiques. Lost, comme les romances de Shakespeare, ne nous donnerait-elle pas des clés pour appréhender les défis d’un siècle qui commence ?
Hurley, ou le destin d’une figure stoïcienne dans Lost
Authors: Nouailles Bertrand
Published: October 2016

Lost est une série qui propose une réflexion sur le concept même de série. Après en avoir rappelé le sens, nous faisons l’hypothèse que chaque personnage incarne dans la série un « devenir-série ». Nous nous attachons au personnage de Hurley, qui représenterait un devenir stoïcien et offrirait alors un autre modèle d’héroïsme.
L’Automne du Monde
Authors: Thiellement Pacôme
Published: October 2016

Lost fonctionnerait comme une boussole d’orientation dans la vaste tapisserie qu’est l’Histoire de ce monde, et le spectateur de Lost, nouveau gardien de l’île, serait un spectateur dont le regard s’éduque peu à peu par le sens de l’interdépendance universelle.
La fin de Lost : jonction du temps et discours intemporel
Authors: Lifschutz Vladimir
Published: October 2016

Ce texte propose de s’interroger sur la fin de Lost sous un angle temporel et esthétique. Source de nombreux débats intenses, la conclusion de Lost nous offre une occasion de nous interroger sur notre manière de regarder la série. En nous appuyant sur notre théorie de la déformulation, nous analyserons la manière dont la fiction se défait sous nos yeux tout en réalisant l’impossible jonction de deux lignes temporelles antinomiques. La série établit un lien fort avec le téléspectateur en élaborant un double discours final dont le second destinataire est le téléspectateur. Par un montage final subtil et cohérent, les auteurs de Lost lient nos expériences, les lignes temporelles, les personnages dans un même but, provoquer une catharsis émotionnelle, dont la portée, tend à inscrire la fiction dans la mémoire collective de manière indéfinie. Lost nous réapprend que la fin a de la valeur dans la mesure où nous avons partagé des affects avec autrui. Parce que Lost est une fiction sur des personnages perdus qui, dans les derniers instants de la fiction, se trouvent.
“You can(’t) let go now”: Mystery boxes, quantum readings and very bright lights in Lost
Authors: Favard Florent
Published: October 2016

Cet article entend s’interroger sur quelques particularités narratives de la série Lost, à l’aune de sa réception polarisée, voire fracturée. Prenant en compte le contexte de production et de réception de la série (notamment, la problématique de l’écriture d’une intrigue « macroscopique » faisant la « promesse d’un dénouement » sur le long terme, et les discours des instances auctoriales orientant une lecture téléologique), cet article s’inspire de la théorie des mondes possibles appliquée à la fiction et de la storyology explorée notamment par Marie-Laure Ryan, pour analyser l’impact du concept de « boîte mystère » proposé par J. J. Abrams sur la lecture de l’intrigue par le public, et la superposition générique des cadres d’interprétations des éléments ambigus que sont le Cœur de l’île et les flashsideways.
Endothelial Plasmalemma Vesicle–Associated Protein Regulates the Homeostasis of Splenic Immature B Cells and B-1 B Cells
Authors: Elgueta Raul , Tse Dan , Deharvengt Sophie J. , Luciano Marcus R. , Carriere Catherine , Noelle Randolph J. , Stan Radu V.
Published: October 2016

Plasmalemma vesicle-associated protein (Plvap) is an endothelial protein with roles in endothelial diaphragm formation and maintenance of basal vascular permeability. At the same time, Plvap has roles in immunity by facilitating leukocyte diapedesis at inflammatory sites and controlling peripheral lymph node morphogenesis and the entry of soluble Ags into lymph node conduits. Based on its postulated role in diapedesis, we have investigated the role of Plvap in hematopoiesis and show that deletion of Plvap results in a dramatic decrease of IgM+IgDlo B cells in both the spleen and the peritoneal cavity. Tissue-specific deletion of Plvap demonstrates that the defect is B cell extrinsic, because B cell and pan-hematopoietic Plvap deletion has no effect on IgM+IgDlo B cell numbers. Endothelial-specific deletion of Plvap in the embryo or at adult stage recapitulates the full Plvap knockout phenotype, whereas endothelial-specific reconstitution of Plvap under the Chd5 promoter rescues the IgM+IgDlo B cell phenotype. Taken together, these results show that Plvap expression in endothelial cells is important in the maintenance of IgM+ B cells in the spleen and peritoneal cavity.
Lck Inhibits Heat Shock Protein 65–Mediated Reverse Cholesterol Transport in T Cells
Authors: Luo Tiantian , Hu Jing , Xi Dan , Xiong Haowei , He Wenshuai , Liu Jichen , Li Menghao , Lu Hao , Zhao Jinzhen , Lai Wenyan , Guo Zhigang
Published: October 2016

Previously, we reported that heat shock protein (HSP)65 impairs the effects of high-density lipoprotein on macrophages. We also showed that immune response activation adversely affects reverse cholesterol transport (RCT). In this study, we investigated the effects of the Src family kinase lymphocyte-specific protein tyrosine kinase (Lck) and elucidated the mechanism underlying HSP65-regulated cholesterol efflux in T cells. We evaluated cell proliferation, Lck expression, and inflammatory cytokine production in Jurkat cells and CD4+ T cells. HSP65-mediated inhibition of RCT was assessed by evaluating ABCA1, ABCG1, SR-BI, PPAR-γ, and liver X receptor-α expression. A dose-dependent relationship was found between the levels of these proteins and the suppression of cholesterol efflux. Stimulation of Lck-silenced T cells with ionomycin resulted in a decrease in intracellular calcium levels. Treatment of Jurkat cells with PP2, an inhibitor of Src family kinase, inhibited calcium-induced, but not PMA-induced, ERK phosphorylation. NF-κB activation in response to PMA was minimally inhibited in cells stimulated with PP2. HSP65 failed to trigger downstream ERK or JNK phosphorylation or to activate NF-κB or protein kinase C-γ in Lck-silenced cells. Additionally, elevation of intracellular calcium was also impaired. However, HSP65 significantly enhanced cholesterol efflux and decreased cellular cholesterol content by inducing the expression of cholesterol transport proteins in Lck-silenced cells. The treatment of Jurkat cells with PP2 also inhibited cell proliferation and promoted RCT. In conclusion, Lck is a key molecule in the TCR signaling cascade that inhibits cholesterol efflux and upregulates intracellular cholesterol ester content in T cells. Our results demonstrate that the immune response plays a previously unrecognized role in RCT.
Small Molecule Inhibition of Rab7 Impairs B Cell Class Switching and Plasma Cell Survival To Dampen the Autoantibody Response in Murine Lupus
Authors: Lam Tonika , Kulp Dennis V. , Wang Rui , Lou Zheng , Taylor Julia , Rivera Carlos E. , Yan Hui , Zhang Qi , Wang Zhonghua , Zan Hong , Ivanov Dmitri N. , Zhong Guangming , Casali Paolo , Xu Zhenming
Published: October 2016

IgG autoantibodies mediate pathology in systemic lupus patients and lupus-prone mice. In this study, we showed that the class-switched IgG autoantibody response in MRL/Faslpr/lpr and C57/Sle1Sle2Sle2 mice was blocked by the CID 1067700 compound, which specifically targeted Ras-related in brain 7 (Rab7), an endosome-localized small GTPase that was upregulated in activated human and mouse lupus B cells, leading to prevention of disease development and extension of lifespan. These were associated with decreased IgG-expressing B cells and plasma cells, but unchanged numbers and functions of myeloid cells and T cells. The Rab7 inhibitor suppressed T cell–dependent and T cell–independent Ab responses, but it did not affect T cell–mediated clearance of Chlamydia infection, consistent with a B cell–specific role of Rab7. Indeed, B cells and plasma cells were inherently sensitive to Rab7 gene knockout or Rab7 activity inhibition in class switching and survival, respectively, whereas proliferation/survival of B cells and generation of plasma cells were not affected. Impairment of NF-κB activation upon Rab7 inhibition, together with the rescue of B cell class switching and plasma cell survival by enforced NF-κB activation, indicated that Rab7 mediates these processes by promoting NF-κB activation, likely through signal transduction on intracellular membrane structures. Thus, a single Rab7-inhibiting small molecule can target two stages of B cell differentiation to dampen the pathogenic autoantibody response in lupus.