bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aortic Wall Injury Related to Endovascular Therapy for Aortic Coarctation
Authors: Tretter Justin T. , Jones Thomas K. , McElhinney Doff B.
Published: September 2015

Aortic wall complications can occur in unrepaired aortic coarctation (CoA) and after surgical repair or endovascular treatment. This review summarizes the available literature and current understanding of aortic wall injury (AWI) surrounding the management of CoA, focusing specifically on acute and follow-up AWI after endovascular treatment. There have been 23 reported cases of aortic rupture after endovascular treatment for CoA, including angioplasty alone, bare metal stenting, and primary covered stent therapy. Even if these published cases represent only a minority of ruptures that have actually occurred, the incidence is substantially <1%. The incidence of acute aneurysm formation was 0% to 13% after angioplasty, 0% to 5% after bare metal stent placement, and <1% after covered stent placement. The reported incidence and natural history of both acute and new AWI during follow-up after endovascular therapy for CoA varies considerably, likely secondary to ascertainment and reporting biases and inconsistent definitions. Although important AWI after endovascular treatment of CoA seems to be declining in frequency with increasing experience and improving technology, it remains one of the most important potential adverse outcomes. Long-term surveillance for new AWI and monitoring of existing AWI is mandatory, with institution of appropriate treatment when necessary. A central research focus in this population should be determination of the appropriate treatment for both native and recurrent CoA across various ages with regard to limiting recurrent CoA and preventing associated aortic wall complications, in addition to determining the appropriate treatment of various AWI. Consistent definitions and reporting are necessary to truly understand the incidence of, risk factors for, and measures protective against AWI after angioplasty or stent implantation for CoA.
Coordinated Membrane Ballooning and Procoagulant Spreading in Human Platelets
Authors: Agbani Ejaife O. , van den Bosch Marion T.J. , Brown Ed , Williams Christopher M. , Mattheij Nadine J.A. , Cosemans Judith M.E.M , Collins Peter W. , Heemskerk Johan W.M. , Hers Ingeborg , Poole Alastair W.
Published: September 2015

Background—

Platelets are central to the process of hemostasis, rapidly aggregating at sites of blood vessel injury and acting as coagulation nidus sites. On interaction with the subendothelial matrix, platelets are transformed into balloonlike structures as part of the hemostatic response. It remains unclear, however, how and why platelets generate these structures. We set out to determine the physiological relevance and cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying platelet membrane ballooning.

Methods and Results—

Using 4-dimensional live-cell imaging and electron microscopy, we show that human platelets adherent to collagen are transformed into phosphatidylserine-exposing balloonlike structures with expansive macro/microvesiculate contact surfaces, by a process that we termed procoagulant spreading. We reveal that ballooning is mechanistically and structurally distinct from membrane blebbing and involves disruption to the platelet microtubule cytoskeleton and inflation through fluid entry. Unlike blebbing, procoagulant ballooning is irreversible and a consequence of Na
+
, Cl
–
, and water entry. Furthermore, membrane ballooning correlated with microparticle generation. Inhibition of Na
+
, Cl
–
, or water entry impaired ballooning, procoagulant spreading, and microparticle generation, and it also diminished local thrombin generation. Human Scott syndrome platelets, which lack expression of Ano-6, also showed a marked reduction in membrane ballooning, consistent with a role for chloride entry in the process. Finally, the blockade of water entry by acetazolamide attenuated ballooning in vitro and markedly suppressed thrombus formation in vivo in a mouse model of thrombosis.

Conclusions—

Ballooning and procoagulant spreading of platelets are driven by fluid entry into the cells, and are important for the amplification of localized coagulation in thrombosis.
Achievement of Dual Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Targets More Frequent With the Addition of Ezetimibe to Simvastatin and Associated With Better Outcomes in IMPROVE-IT
Authors: Bohula Erin A. , Giugliano Robert P. , Cannon Christopher P. , Zhou Jing , Murphy Sabina A. , White Jennifer A. , Tershakovec Andrew M. , Blazing Michael A. , Braunwald Eugene
Published: September 2015

Background—

Statins lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP); addition of ezetimibe to statins further reduces LDL-C and hs-CRP. An analysis of the relationship between achieved LDL-C and hs-CRP targets and outcomes for simvastatin and ezetimibe/simvastatin was prespecified in Improved Reduction of Outcomes: Vytorin Efficacy International Trial (IMPROVE-IT).

Methods and Results—

The IMPROVE-IT trial randomly assigned 18 144 patients stabilized after acute coronary syndrome to simvastatin or ezetimibe/simvastatin. LDL-C and hs-CRP were measured at baseline and 1 month after randomization. Outcomes were assessed in those achieving one or both of the prespecified targets of LDL-C<70 mg/dL and hs-CRP<2 mg/L versus achieving neither target, adjusting for differences in baseline characteristics. An exploratory analysis examined targets of LDL-C<50 mg/dL and hs-CRP<1 mg/L. Patients meeting both targets at baseline, with no 1-month values, or with end points before 1 month were excluded. Of 15 179 patients, 39% achieved the dual LDL-C (<70 mg/dL) and hs-CRP (<2 mg/L) targets at 1 month, 14% met neither target, 14% met only the hs-CRP target, and 33% met only the LDL-C target. Those achieving dual targets had lower primary end point rates than those meeting neither target (cardiovascular death, major coronary event, or stroke; 38.9% versus 28.0%; adjusted hazard ratio, 0.73; 0.66–0.81;
P
<0.001). More patients treated with ezetimibe/simvastatin met dual targets than those treated with simvastatin alone (50% versus 29%,
P
<0.001). The association of dual-target attainment with improved outcomes was similar irrespective of treatment assignment (
P
-interaction=0.65). Similar findings were observed using the exploratory targets.

Conclusions—

Significantly more patients treated with ezetimibe/simvastatin met prespecified and exploratory dual LDL-C and hs-CRP targets than patients treated with simvastatin alone. Reaching both LDL-C and hs-CRP targets was associated with improved outcomes after multivariable adjustment.

Clinical Trial Registration—

URL:
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov
; Unique identifier: NCT00202878.
Prevalence of Stroke and Its Risk Factors in Urban Sri Lanka
Authors: Chang Thashi , Gajasinghe Seneth , Arambepola Carukshi
Published: September 2015

Background and Purpose—

Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. In the absence of published population-based prevalence data, we investigated the prevalence and risk factors of stroke in a population of varying urbanization in Sri Lanka.

Methods—

A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among 2313 adults aged ≥18 years residing in Colombo, selected using a multistage, probability proportionate-to-size, cluster sampling technique. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Ever diagnosis of stroke was confirmed by medical doctors based on World Health Organization criteria and corroborated by documental evidence.

Results—

Of the total population (52.4% women; mean age, 44.2 years; SD, 16.6), the prevalence of stroke was 10.4 per 1000 (95% confidence interval, 6.3–14.5) with a 2:1 male:female ratio. Beyond the age of 65 years, the prevalence was higher by 6-fold among men and by 2-fold among women. Ninety two percent had developed hemiparesis, 58.3% had dysphasia, and 16.7% had loss of balance. Hypertension was the commonest risk factor (62.5%) followed by smoking (45.8%), excess alcohol (41.7%), diabetes mellitus (33.3%), and transient ischemic attack (29.2%); 79.2%, predominantly men, had ≥2 risk factors. A percentage of 58.3 had brain computed tomographic scans, of whom 85.7% had ischemic strokes. A percentage of 64.3 had to change or give up working because of stroke-related disability.

Conclusions—

Age-adjusted stroke prevalence in urban Sri Lanka lies between high-income and low-/middle-income countries. The prevalence of stroke and its risk factors were higher among men.
Predictors of Good Outcome After Stent-Retriever Thrombectomy in Acute Basilar Artery Occlusion
Authors: Yoon Woong , Kim Seul Kee , Heo Tae Wook , Baek Byung Hyun , Lee Yun Young , Kang Heoung Keun
Published: September 2015

Background and Purpose—

Factors related to prognosis after a modern mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute basilar artery occlusion remain unclear. This study investigated the prognostic factors for patients with acute basilar artery occlusion who underwent a stent-retriever thrombectomy.

Methods—

We analyzed clinical and pretreatment diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) data in 50 consecutive patients with acute basilar artery occlusion treated with stent-retriever thrombectomy. A good outcome was defined as a modified Rankin Scale score of 0 to 2 at 3 months. The association between clinical and DWI parameters and functional outcome was evaluated with logistic regression analysis.

Results—

In a univariate analysis, the following variables were significantly associated with outcome: age, hypertension, baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, posterior circulation Acute Stroke Prognosis Early CT Score on a pretreatment DWI, posterior circulation Acute Stroke Prognosis Early CT Score of ≥7 (versus <7), thalamic infarction, and bilateral thalamic infarction. In a multivariate model, only a low initial National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score (odds ratio, 0.82; 95% confidence interval, 0.709–0.949;
P
=0.008) and high DWI posterior circulation Acute Stroke Prognosis Early CT Score (odds ratio, 1.854; 95% confidence interval 1.012–3.397;
P
=0.045) were significant independent predictors of good outcome. In a univariate analysis, bilateral thalamic infarction was associated with a poor outcome (odds ratio, 1.993; 95% confidence interval, 1.187–3.346;
P
=0.035) but not with a unilateral thalamic infarction (
P
=0.525).

Conclusions—

This study suggested that initial infarction severity and posterior circulation Acute Stroke Prognosis Early CT Score on a pretreatment DWI are independent predictors of clinical outcome after stent-retriever thrombectomy in patients with acute basilar artery occlusion.
Moose von Inselbergen in Benin
Authors: Frahm Jan-Peter , Porembski Stefan
Published: September 2015

Eight liverworts and ten mosses are reported from inselbergs in Benin. Five of the liverworts (Acrolejeunea emergens, Riccia atropurpurea, R. congoana, R. discolor, R. moenkemeyeri) and all mosses (Archidium ohioense, Brachymenium acuminatum, B. exile, Bryum arachnoideum, B. argenteum, Bryum deperssum, Garckea moenkemeyeri, Hyophila involuta, Philonotis mniobryoides and Weissia cf. edentula) are reported as new to Benin.
Assembly of a Phragmites-associated Chloropidae (Diptera) fauna in North America: the Palearctic genus Cryptonevra Lioy in the Nearctic, and the genus Lipara Meigen in Canada
Authors: BARRIE CHRISTINE L. , WHEELER TERRY A.
Published: September 2015

A diverse Diptera assemblage, dominated by the family Chloropidae, is associated with common reed (Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steudel, Poaceae) in the Palearctic region (Tewksbury et al. 2002). Although P. australis has long been present in North America, many of its associated Chloropidae have remained restricted to the Palearctic.
The Impact of Crude Price and Exchange Rate Toward Stock Price of Oil Company
Authors: Cahyadi Syelvi , Napitupulu Togar Alam
Published: September 2015

Predicting the stock price in oil industry is considered very important because oil industry is a heavily capital intensive industry that require substantial amount of capital not only to operate, but including in the exploratory stage. For this reason, it is important to know what
would be the factors that affect such price. The objective of the study then is to find such factor or variables, while it is significantly related to the stock price, it also have to be easily acquired. We begun by presuming that crude oil price and exchange rate–tax rate were of such
factors. The results indicated indeed crude oil price positively affects stock price with a magnitude of 14.85 points. Similarly, exchange rata also positively affecting stock price with magnitude of 0.27 points. As such it is they are important factors to consider in predicting stock price
of the Oil Company and hence important indicators for investors to be considered in making decision to buy or not to buy.
Business Model Innovation: Embracing Changes in a Dynamic Business Environment
Authors: Djaja Irwan , Arief Mts
Published: September 2015

In today’s dynamic era, a firm must continuously innovate to adapt to the rapid changes in business environment. Information and Communication Technology firms do not always need to invest heavily in new capital expenditures to come out with new technology, products or services,
but can consider adopting business model innovation, as a novel and efficient way, to gain competitive advantage. The dynamic nature of the Information and Communication Technology industry shortens the life cycles of services and products. Thus, in many cases heavy capital expenditures may
not make financial return justifiable. Business model innovation, which initiates novel ways of performing activities, linking customers, suppliers and partners, and/or changing participants in the transactions, may become an alternate solution. Information and Communication Technology firms
can maximize business model innovation to leapfrog ahead of competition as first mover in a of high growth opportunity zone. This study investigates the role of business model innovation in embracing changes in the dynamic business environment of the Information Communication Technology industry,
leading to competitive sustainability and firm performance. Using Structural Equation Modeling, this study performs the Confirmatory Factor Analysis tests on the observed and latent variables of business model innovation and firm performance and examines the structural model defining the relationships
between these two latent variables. The study concludes that business model innovation has positive and direct impact to firm performance, and attained its objectives of contributing a theory based on synthesis and empirical evidence to further understanding how business model innovation impacts
firm performance.
Investment Analysis of Modeling Website for Marketing of Cooperative with Cost Benefit Analysis Method
Authors: Hendarti Henny , Lisanti Yuliana , Darmawan Surachman
Published: September 2015

Country However this is not directly proportional to the huge number of people who use the services of the cooperative. To improve the competitiveness of cooperative, website that allows members/customers to search products and information related to cooperatives is made. Then, it analyzed
using the method of making a website with 7 stages of internet marketing and the method of calculating the cost-benefit analysis to conduct an analysis of the investment value of the website creation. So far, Cooperative’s marketing has been done conventionally. Cooperative has not been
able to reach the online segment which has a larger market, so that Cooperatives can only serve customers who live close by. The result achieved from this design is a website that can be a place for cooperative in marketing their products. Website contains features that can help the cooperative
to market their products and announce information like promos and other conveniences that can increase the profit earned by the cooperative. Investment of website projects are feasible based on the calculations of cost benefit and has surpassed the required standards (SD).
Company Resources and Business Partnership for Performance Improvement: The Case of Ferry Transport Services in Indonesia
Authors: Basuki Wibowo M.
Published: September 2015

The low of business performance offer companies in Indonesia presumably because the company has not forged the relationship optimally among ferry companies and the weakness in the corporate resources. Therefore, it is important to investigate the influence of company resources and company
relationship on business performance of ferry companies in Indonesia. The method used is explanatory surveys. The unit of analysis is the management of ferry companies. Time horizon is cross sectional, where the study was conducted at a time simultaneously. The results showed that there is
a simultaneous influence of company resources and company relationship on the business performance of ferry companies. Corporate resource had a dominant influence when compared with the effect of company relationship in improving business performance.
Factors that Influence Indonesian Online Shopping Adopters
Authors: Ratnasari Erlina Dwi
Published: September 2015

With the growth of Internet users in Indonesia, online shopping has become a trend that is also growing. The convenience and availablity of online shopping has attracted internet users to adopt online shopping as an alternative to obtain their desired products. Online shopping adopters
are performing their online shopping activities on regular basis using their computers or smartphones. There are factors that determine whether an online shopping adopters want to perform the activities or not. To be able to perform the activities, the online shopping adopters must have a
certain degree of trust in the online shopping website or the online sellers that they regularly deal with. This paper is trying to research what factors at the website that influence the trust and perception of online shopping adopters in performing their transaction, also trying to analyze
how much the trust in online seller which influence the online shopping adopters.
The Effect of Experiential Marketing Moderated by Customer Loyalty on Customer Satisfaction at Premium Supermarkets in Jakarta
Authors: Ramadhan Ahmad Seiichi , Chastello Ilhamdani
Published: September 2015

Objective: to acknowledge whether experiential marketing is moderated with customer loyalty, influenced customer satisfaction within Jakarta’s premium supermarket context. Method: Primary data for the study was collected through questionnaires as part of the survey
research strategy applied. Linear regression was used to signify interactions between experiential marketing, customer loyalty, and customer satisfaction. Furthermore, One-Way ANOVA was also applied in order to indicate differences of the variables between the respondents’ perceptions
of the three premium supermarkets. Results: In the Jakarta premium supermarket context, experiential marketing showed a direct and linear effect on customer satisfaction. However, experiential marketing showed an insignificant relationship with customer satisfaction when it was moderated
by customer loyalty. Furthermore, based on the comparison test findings, there was a significant difference of experiential marketing factors as perceived by the respondents, while there is none for customer loyalty and customer satisfaction. Conclusion: the study signifies, in the
Jakarta’s premium supermarkets context, that experiential marketing has a significant impact on these retailers. However, people in Jakarta did not exhibit particular loyalty to the premium supermarkets they frequented.
Corporate Voluntary Disclosure and Cost of Equity in an Emerging Country: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Tohang Valentina
Published: September 2015

This study aims to examine the impact of voluntary disclosure on cost of equity of Indonesian firms. Using a sample of LQ45 listed firms in the period 2010–2011; we find that increasing voluntary disclosure reduces firms’ cost of equity capital. The result persists even
after we control with other common variables influencing cost of equity. This result supports findings from prior research in emerging countries. Thus, it could be conjectured that, regardless of the efficiency of the financial reporting environment, voluntary disclosure does reduce information
asymmetry, which leads to lower cost of equity. Further analysis shows that based on voluntary disclosure categorization by Botosan only a firm’s background information significantly reduces the firm’s cost of equity, while other voluntary disclosures appear to be unrelated to
cost of equity. The result is explained by institutional theory.
The Influence of Asian Culture on the Ability of Asian Corporations to Innovate
Authors: Nugroho Indrawan
Published: September 2015

In order to compete on the global scale, corporations in Asia as well as their western counterparts need to innovate. This paper explores how Asian culture influences the ability of Asian corporations to innovate. Hofstede’s dimensions of national culture are used as the basis
for cultural analysis. This paper found that some dimensions of Asian culture support innovation, and some do not. This paper also discusses some facts that Asian countries are rapidly becoming innovation powerhouses, which trigger the need for more research on the specific key cultural factors
that fuel Asian innovation.
A Study of Simplicity Apparel Using Neodymium Magnet as the Closure for Urban Lifestyle
Authors: Paramita Ratna Dewi , Qorina S.
Published: September 2015

The merging of urban life has been shifting people lifestyle towards simplicity and efficiency of time. The objective of the research is to establish the simplicity on apparel by using neodymium magnet as a closure. This closure can reduce the time consumption in wearing apparel which
is suitable for urban lifestyle as well as to offer new and unique apparel closure. The methodology use for the research is using interview method with the target market, experts on the industry, and magnet expert. The researcher also produces the prototype of the apparel such as jacket, top
and skirt to demonstrate the time efficiency on using magnetic clothes and to compare with common clothes using button and zipper as a closure. The research reveals that the using of magnetic closure is suitable for urban lifestyle as it answer the needs of time efficiency and also offers
uniqueness to the apparel. The respondents show good response to this new closure and willing to buy the product if it offers and sells in the market. However, further research should be done to study the magnet treatment on apparel, a series of proper test should be made if the magnetic apparel
will be mass produced.
Corporate Marketing Strategy Model (Case Study in Indonesian Insurance Company)
Authors: Hidayat Cecep , Putong Iskandar , Utomo Idi Setyo
Published: September 2015

This study aims to develop a model of corporate marketing strategy using six indicators of Arthur D Little which uses the company’ financial statements in the insurance field listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange. The number of samples used is equal to the number of population,
such as nine companies that are still active in doing trading and reporting the financial statement periodically and published at stock exchange website. By using the interpretation, there are six indicators found as the Corporate Marketing Strategy. The result is standardized using the Zcore
methods which are tested by Confirmatory Factor Analysis model. The given result is modeled by using Principal Component Analysis-Exploratory Factor Analysis, and retested by using the Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Therefore, given the result that it is initially come up as a Corporate Marketing
Strategy that consists of six indicators variable with two variables factors, such as Effectiveness Strategy (product, management and system, technology, and operation strategy) and Efficiency Strategy factors (market and retrenchment strategy).
Unethical Behavior—What Influences Salesperson to Do So? The Case of Malaysia
Authors: Ismail Ishak , Haron Hasnah , Abdul Razak Shaikh Hamzah , Ishak Nurul Khair , Abdul Jalil Nor Azah
Published: September 2015

This paper contributes to existing research on ethical behavior by identifying the factors that leads to the intention to commit the unethical behavior. The study used a questionnaire method that was sent to 1,200 insurance agents across peninsular Malaysia, 300 copies were returned
of which only 246 were useful. Results of the study exhibited that there is a significant relationship between attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norm among insurance agents on the intention to commit unethical behavior. Attitude and moral obligation provide a positive
relationship, while perceived behavioral control and norm provide a negative relationship. It also reflected that agents committing the unethical behavior are being influence by attitudes, moral obligation then perceived behavioral control and subjective norm. The study also reflected that
ethics among insurance agents in Malaysia are low due to the fact that there is no documented evidence of any form of severe punishment meted out for unethical behavioral intention. While the results in this study are by no means conclusive, it is felt that this study has contributed to the
research done in identifying unethical behavioral intention of insurance agents in Malaysia.
From Price Fairness to Price Acceptance: The Study of Low-Cost Carrier Airlines in Indonesia
Authors: Simanjuntak Evi Rinawati , Stephanie .
Published: September 2015

This study is conducted to investigate the relationship between price fairness, customer satisfaction, loyalty, and price acceptance in Indonesia’s low-cost carrier market. The study is using a combined method of a quantitative study with paper-based questionnaires and a qualitative
study by means of a focus group discussion, to LCC customers in Jakarta. Convenience sampling collects 200 usable respondents. The data is analyzed using the regression method in SPSS. The empirical result shows that in the low cost carrier market, price fairness has an impact on customer
satisfaction, loyalty, and price acceptance. Customer satisfaction affects price acceptance and loyalty positively. However, loyalty has shown no effect on price acceptance. This study suggests that customer satisfaction is the main factor to build price acceptance in the low-cost airlines
industry. Some managerial implications relevant to the findings are provided.
Integrated Marketing Communication: Environmental Information Leads Stewardship
Authors: Azizan Muhammad Hafiz , Wahid Nabsiah Abdul , Abustan Ismail
Published: September 2015

The integration of marketing communication channel has provided environmental information in various aspects of learning. As practiced in the last 20 years, where marketing functions has moved from theory to practice. Therefore, the environmental education (EE) tackles environmental
degradation issue today by ensuring relevant, specific knowledge is passed on to, and acted upon by targeted groups in the community like youth. Integrated media is a convenience channel of an EE creativity to inject the element of effective communication in learning experience for youth while
integrated marketing communication (IMC) try to gain their attention, interest, desire and action (AIDA) on environmental issues. The literature identified exposures to various kind of integration in marketing communication have developed their consumer behavioural characteristics and attitude.
This study investigates whether youth aged between 15-21 years old show different AIDA perceptions in environmental stewardship (ES). Survey respondents consist of 51 secondary school (15-17 years old) and 30 higher institution (18-20 years old) students who participated in a Kem Pemimpin
Muda Perihatin Air Kebangsaan 2014 (KPMPAK ’14) organised by Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Malaysia and UNESCO-IHP Malaysia to capture youth perception on EE program on media. IMC is an effective way of EE method as it managed to gain youth attention, interest, desire
and action irrespective of their understanding. The findings provide an insight on youth behaviour when capturing information from EE marketing communication delivered via IMC.
The Effect of Hypermarkets’ Social Media Usage on Indonesian Customers’ Loyalty
Authors: Dewanti Retno , Ismail Ishak , Marimutu Malliga
Published: September 2015

Most studies argue that the implementation of relationship like customer relationship management (CRM) may represent the difference between the success and failure of retailing organization. The purposes of this research is: (1) to test the new construct of CRM based on elements of
social media related to the customer relationship, (2) to investigate the relationship between CRM and purchase intention, (3) to investigate the relationship between purchase intention and customer loyalty, (4) to examine the effect of purchase intention as a mediating role between CRM and
customer loyalty, (5) to examine psychological distance as the moderating role between CRM and purchase intention. The conceptual focus of CRM model is to see the effectiveness of using social media to create purchase intention and their impact on customer loyalty. This research used SEM analysis
with Smart PLS 2.0 version to test the validity and reliability of the data. The data sample is collected from Twitter and Facebook users. The results indicated that the CRM has a positive influence on purchase intention. On the other hand, purchase intention has a positive effect on customer
loyalty and at the same time, it played a mediating role between CRM and customer loyalty. Psychological distance was moderated by CRM and purchase intention. The four hypotheses are supported. The limitation of this research is that it is only confined to Twitter and Facebook users that usually
go to hypermarkets in five biggest malls in Jakarta.
Analysis of Brand Image on Consumer Purchase Decisions in ‘Mint,’ A Ladies Fashion Brand in Jakarta
Authors: Oesanty Oetojo Julita
Published: September 2015

The retail fashion industry is growing rapidly in Indonesia, currently dominated by international fashion brands, followed by local designers and local fashion brands. There is very tight competition in the industry. Indonesian’s local brands have to create collections with good
brand images to be able to compete and attract Indonesian consumers. The consumers appreciate local products, which have good quality design, styles, fabrics and competitive prices with positive brand images that make them feel confident wearing them. To be able to compete with the international
fashion brands, it is very important for a local fashion brand to fulfill those expectations. This paper was conducted by choosing one of the middle class local fashion brands in Jakarta, called Mint. Mint products have been sold in Indonesia since 2002, from 15 boutiques and more than 200
locations such as department stores. In 2007, Mint got a recognition certificate from Business Indonesia magazine as an ‘Indonesian Original Product’ (Product Asli Indonesia 2007). Mint targets professional, urbane women between 20 and 35 years old. This paper is to determine factors
of the decision of Mint’s customers in choosing the fashion brand, and if brand image as a local brand will influence the buying decision. This paper uses questionnaires, interviews, and observations as its research methodology. The results show that the factors influencing buying decisions
for Mint are: good quality of products in many varieties; affordable price; and attractive designs. Brand image as a local brand is accepted in the consumer’s mind as long as the product fulfills their needs in quality. It is recommended for Mint to do regular research into buying factors
since fashion keeps changing, and to maintain a good brand image as a local brand. Findings are also applicable for new fashion brands, created by entrepreneurs before they start their businesses in fashion retail in Indonesia.
Capital Structure of Shariah-Compliant Companies in Malaysia
Authors: Ibrahim Haslindar , Zulkafli Abdul Hadi , Ying Teng Hui
Published: September 2015

The study looks at the determinants of capital structure of listed Shariah-compliant companies in Malaysia. It presents a study of the companies included in the Top 100 publicly listed companies in the Main Board of the Bursa Malaysia over the period of 2009 to 2011. The study
applies 4 independent variables which are asset tangibility (TANG), growth opportunities (GROWTH), profitability (PROF) and firm size (SIZE while the dependent variable is debt ratio (DR). Panel data analysis on fixed effect model is used in this study. The findings of the study reveal that
the debt ratio of Shariah-compliant firms is proved to be significant with growth opportunities and firm size but insignificant with asset tangibility and profitability. This has suggested that the factors are inconsistent for Shariah and non-Shariah compliant companies in determining
the capital structure of public listed companies in Malaysia.
Consumer Racism in the Context of Foreign Product Purchase: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Mohammad Shah Khairul Anuar , Bahari Harmimi Harun
Published: September 2015

With the growth of international trade and business, various ranges of products from different national origins are now available in many countries throughout the world. This has resulted in greater interest in examining consumer attitudes towards products of different national origins.
There are so many factors that can influence the attitude of local consumer towards the purchase of foreign made products. For example, the source of negative attitude can be witness in the model developed by Klein, Ettenson and Morris. In their model, two sources of negative attitudes towards
foreign made products were included, i.e., consumer animosity and consumer ethnocentrism. The current study attempts to conceptualize the construct of consumer racism into the consumer purchase behavior towards the foreign made products. This study proposes a framework related to the negative
attitude on foreign products purchase by integrating the construct of consumer racism based on previous literatures and the underlying theory. Independent variable will be consumer racism, product judgments will be employed as mediating variable, and willingness to buy as the dependent variable.
In this study, 5 hypotheses will be proposed based on the conceptual framework outlined.
Knowledge Management Values of Al-Ta’alum\In Ms 1900:2005 Quality Management System: A Case Study of Kolej of Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah (Kipsas)
Authors: Yaakub Muhammad Hafiz , Ahmad Khan Ali Fauzi , Ismail Ishak
Published: September 2015

This study aims to evaluate the willingness of knowledge sharing and acquisition behaviors among KIPSAS’s employees to comply with the values of Al-Ta’allum. These are aligned with the principles of knowledge management. The main objective is to identify the differences
in knowledge sharing of the staff with their knowledge acquisition behavior. Thus, identifying the state of readiness among staff. This study utilizes an exploratory approach to examine these phenomena. Related documents were analyzed to get an overview of the factors and values of Al-Ta’allum
that have been identified and examined within the study. Questionnaires were sent to 129 respondents from academic and non-academic staffs. But only 62 responses were gathered. There were also differences when the respondents were divided and analyzed according to responsibilities and gender.
Within the context of this article, we found the overall relevance of values stipulated in Al-Ta’allum to staff of KIPSAS. This study is concerned with examining the knowledge sharing behavior of staff in a PHEI. It highlights the differences in their knowledge sharing and acquisition
behavior. This allows management and planner of such institutions to plan the Knowledge Management (KM) initiatives and processes with these special value indicators such as Al-Ta’allum to be taken into consideration. Based on the result, KIPSAS is able to manage knowledge sharing
activities in a more effective method.
Users’ Level of Gratification, Service Mechanism on Continuance Motivation to Play Online Games in Social Networking Sites
Authors: Gui Anderes , Fernando Yudi , Wahyuni Ika Sari
Published: September 2015

The objective of study to examines the relationship of users’ level of gratification, service mechanism on continuance motivation to play online games in social networking sites. Data was collected from 406 game players in Malaysia and analyzed with Structural Equation Modeling-SmartPLS.
Results found that three factors to measure users’ level of gratification to play online games were statistically significant on continuance motivation. Hypothesis regarding the fairness of game online service provider was rejected and incentive given to online game players was supported
the hypothesis. A higher level of fairness will lower players’ level of motivation to play the online game. Further study is needed in the analysis of the relationship between fairness and motivation to play an online game.
Virtualization Technology Investment Feasibility Study (Case Study at Regional Development Bank in Indonesia)
Authors: Gui Anderes , Haron Hasnah , Suryanto . , Sumarwan .
Published: September 2015

The purpose of this feasibility study is to provide recommendations to management to make decisions related to investment virtualization technology on one of the regional development banks in Indonesia as an alternative solution to replace the infrastructure that currently exists and
is obsolete, with the hope to improve the performance of the company. Method of data collection is through survey, interviews and viewing documentation. Analysis method is using the Fit/Gap Analysis and discounted cash flow to compute net present value. The results of this study indicate only
22.2% of the current system has fit, 55.6% of the current system has partial fit, and 22.2% of the current system has gap, and has positive value of net present value. The conclusion was that companies need to invest in virtualization technologies, by replacing obsolete systems in order to
address the gaps and partial so as to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Hospitality Management Information System Investment (Feasibility Study at PT ABC)
Authors: Suryanto . , Ricardo Ignatius , Gui Anderes , Sabrina Cecilia , Maryani .
Published: September 2015

The Company’s information systems are expected to support the company’s business processes that provide competitive advantage in a competitive business. Before investing information system it is necessary to conduct a feasibility study on running information systems in order
to obtain an overview of the support that can be provided by the old system. The method of this study was performed by conducting surveys and interviews for data collection and analysis methods with fit gap analysis, cost benefit analysis and information technology balanced scorecard. The
results of this study by using a fit gap analysis showed that only 10% of the system running with fit criteria, so it is necessary to change the system. Proposed new system will provide a 3.9 year payback period of 5 years management estimates. Average achievement by using information technology
balanced scorecard is 93.5%. The conclusion that can be drawn from this study is the firm should invest in hospitality management information system by looking at the aspects of operational and financial aspects.
A Conceptual Framework on the Social Media Adoption Among Small and Medium Enterprises’ Managers in Indonesia
Authors: Chang Andreas , Ismail Ishak , Wahid Nabsiah Abdul
Published: September 2015

The aim of this conceptual paper is to investigate the social media adoption by Indonesian small and medium enterprises (SME) managers. The proliferation of social media has changed the way enterprises market their products or services. A review of the literature shows there is lack
of research investigating the adoption that systematically uses one theoretical model; and later putting the model in the context of the Small and Medium Enterprises in Indonesia. Most research on Social Media adoption by Small and Medium Enterprises used either technological acceptance models,
or examined the characteristics of the enterprise. Both UTAUT (The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology) and UTAUT2 have shown inconsistent results. This paper proposes a new model by decomposing the social influence with normative, coercive and mimetic pressures. In the proposed
model, subjective norm is decomposed into normative pressure of employees, coercive pressure of customers and mimetic pressure of competitors. The framework contributes to the knowledge in the field of consumer behavior and technology acceptance research, by decomposing the construct of social
influence. Secondly, and it tested the manager's characteristics of habit, age, gender and also the experience. It not only merely tested as moderators but also as a predictor of behavioral intention. The results of this study are also expected to benefit entrepreneurs and the government of
the Republic of Indonesia in terms of assisting entrepreneurs to be more effective.
Place Branding: Lombok
Authors: Dahlia Smith Ariesta
Published: September 2015

The tourism industry is one of the pillars of Indonesian economics. One of the fastest growing tourism destinations in Indonesia is Lombok. Thus, this study aims to examine the brand equity of Lombok. A consumer-based brand equity concept in the context of place branding was applied
in this study. The data was collected from Lombok visitors in May 2013 via a survey questionnaire. Respondents, both domestic and international visitors, were chosen using the convenience sampling method. Descriptive analysis and a one-sample t-test were used to analyze the data. This
study found that there are statistical differences of brand awareness, brand image, perceived quality of, and loyalty to, Lombok as a tourism destination, thus the respondents’ visit to Lombok influenced their awareness, image perception, perceived quality of, and loyalty to, Lombok.
Meanwhile, mean value differences among variables addressed different insights from each dimension of Lombok brand equity. Despite of its small number of respondents, this study provides the insight of a preliminary project for branding Lombok.
Investigating the Franchisee’s Performance: Study of International Education Frachising in Indonesia
Authors: Sanny Lim
Published: September 2015

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors required by the franchisees in improving their performance. The study also reveals the influence of quality management for franchisee satisfaction and performance. In addition, this study also examines the effect of Entrepreneur
Orientation as a moderator variable between satisfactions with performance. This research was conducted at the International Franchise Education in Indonesia. The online survey conducted on 200 franchises and 72 data obtained can be processed. Analysis of the data using Warp PLS 3.0, shows
that relational quality greatly affects quality management between the franchisor and franchisee compared to transactional quality. This study also revealed that the success of the franchise business, a franchisee needs to feel satisfied with the quality management of the franchisor; the franchisee
can thus have a good performance. This study also showed that a franchisee which has the orientation Employers will be able to produce a good performance, if the franchisee has a good relationship with the franchisor. Nevertheless entrepreneurial orientation factor does not directly affect
the franchisee performance.
Grown Up Digital: Effect Social Media Usage on Consumer Behavior
Authors: Tang Herman Robertus
Published: September 2015

The social media now becomes more powerful for customer in decision making process and behavior. In reality, social media also has a significant contribution for customer because many information and recommendation provided by social media. Social media usage and customer involvement
in social networking will affect the consumers’ opinion, interest and behavior. This paper aims to investigate consumer usage behavior and mapping consumers profile based on the social media used. This research used Factor Analysis and Cluster Analysis to identify and analyze the social
media usage. The result describes a significant affect of social media on consumer usage. From cluster analysis show the different consumer’s behavior profiling based on their social media usage relate to their profile. There is three characteristic level of consumers based on result
study and the characteristic describe the consumers profile based on the reason of using social media.
Advertising Personality Impact to Education Institution Brand Image Base on Three Hits Theory of Exposure
Authors: Aryanto Rudy , Apriliyanti Sisca , Simamora Bachtiar H. , So Idris Gautama
Published: September 2015

This research conducted to examine the causal effects of two dimensional design of print advertisement communication personality in tutoring course education institution base on brand personality that beneficially applied toward tutoring education institution brand image. After conducting
observation of three groups of participants with different information advertisement treatment i.e., sincerity personality, excitement personality and control group, in the longitudinal three weeks experiment using One-Way ANOVA randomized block design analysis, gathered in the context of
case study. It is proven that sincerity advertisement treatment is not appropriate to apply in making information and advertisement design for this case if publish more than one time broadcast. Contrarily, for the excitement personality form of advertisement treatment appear to increase influence
on the brand image aggregate for three weeks, means excitement personality design of advertisement will strengthened the three hits theory. These research outcomes, when applied to education institution will providers, will help in designing appropriate personality form of information and
communication of advertisement.
Transparent Conducting Silver-Nanowire-Embedded Poly(methyl methacrylate) Nanocomposite Films Formed by Using a Transfer Method
Authors: Choo Dong Chul , Lee Jun Gyu , Kim Tae Whan
Published: September 2015

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) substrates containing silver nanowires (Ag NWs) were fabricated by using a transfer method. Ag NWs with a length of 20 μm and a width of 80 nm were synthesized by using a modified polyol process. Ag NW electrodes with a high surface roughness
value on glass substrates were significantly improved by using both a transfer method and a poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): polystyrene sulfonate layer coating. The peak-to-valley roughness of the Ag NWs decreased from 210 to 26 nm resulting from the filling of the PMMA into the vacancies
among the Ag NWs, and the corresponding root-mean-square roughness decreased from 74 to 6 nm. Atomic force microscopy images showed a dramatic decrease in the surface roughness of the PMMA substrates containing Ag NWs. The optical transmittance and the sheet resistance of the optimized Ag
NW-embedded PMMA substrates were 80% and 14 Ω/sq, respectively.