bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Ee ja nai ka and the Meiji Restoration
Authors: Miura Takashi 
Published: June 2019

AbstractHosono Yōsai 細 野 要 斎 (1811–1878), an Owari domain official, left a voluminous diary titled Kankyō manpitsu 感興漫筆 (Random Jottings Composed at Leisure), containing accounts from 1836 to 1878. Entries addressing the late months of 1867 describe the ee ja nai ka ええじゃないか phenomenon that developed in Nagoya. Yōsai’s portrayals of the ee ja nai ka contradict its received image as a rowdy pandemonium in which the populace expressed their resentment against the Tokugawa regime. Rather, what we see is a series of localized religious activities commemorating talismans (ofuda お札) that reportedly fell from the sky, many of them representing deities particularly popular in Nagoya. Based on an examination of Kankyō manpitsu, this article argues that the relationship between the ee ja nai ka and the Meiji Restoration must be evaluated on a region-specific basis and that the narrative of the Meiji Restoration is not directly relevant to understanding the nature of the ee ja nai ka in Nagoya.
The distribution of loose bodies determined on knee magnetic resonance imaging: joint compartments, recesses and bursae including arthroscopic blind spots
Authors: Gursoy Merve , Mete Berna Dirim , Dag Fatih , Bulut Tugrul 
Published: June 2019

Background Loose bodies are one of the most frequently seen pathological processes observed in the knee joint. Just as loose bodies may settle within the knee joint cavity, they may also be localized within recesses and bursae. Purpose To determine in which anatomic localizations and at what frequencies loose bodies were located in recesses and bursae within the knee joint. It was also aimed to review the radiological anatomy of the common and unusual knee joint synovial recesses and bursae including arthroscopic blind spots on MRI. Material and Methods A total of 145 loose bodies in 104 knees evaluated by MRI were identified. The locations of loose bodies around the knee joint were divided into 11 groups and some of these groups were divided into specific subgroups on MRI. The anatomic localizations, the number, and dimensions of loose bodies were determined. Results There were 145 loose bodies and 45 patients had one, 19 patients had two, and 40 patients had three or more loose bodies in different locations. The average size of loose bodies was 9.3 mm (range = 9–23 mm). Posterior cruciate ligament recess was the most frequent location; the subpopliteal recess was the second and posterior femoral recess was the third most common location for the loose bodies. Conclusion The correct identification, the number, size, and anatomic localization of loose bodies on MRI is critical in the determination of the appropriate treatment and, thus, the development of osteoarthritis can be prevented. Loose bodies were mostly localized in the posterior, primarily in the posterior cruciate ligament recess, most were multiple and < 1 cm.
Outcomes of combination therapy with tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors in metastatic renal cell carcinoma – A retrospective study
Authors: Jammal Nadya , Pan Eva , Hurwitz Michael , Abramovitz Rebecca B 
Published: June 2019

Introduction Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a highly vascularized and immunogenic tumor. At the time of this study, there was limited published data on the combination of tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients who were heavily pretreated. At our institution, providers have used these combinations in heavily pretreated patients. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of patients receiving this combination with the primary objectives of assessing duration of therapy and toxicities and a secondary objective of disease progression at six months. We included adult patients with confirmed mRCC receiving combination therapy (immune checkpoint inhibitors/tyrosine kinase inhibitors) any time after January 2015. Electronic medical records were reviewed for pertinent data and follow-up descriptive statistics were performed. Results Fifteen patients were on combination immune checkpoint inhibitors/tyrosine kinase inhibitors, with a median of three lines of previous therapy. The median duration of combination therapy was 7.2 months (range: 0.2 to 39.8) with 126 incidences of toxicities. The most frequent toxicity was fatigue (n = 15), followed by diarrhea (n = 8), anorexia (n = 7) and palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (n = 7). Overall, 9 (60%) patients experienced at least one grade 3 or 4 toxicity. Eight of 15 (53%) patients remained on therapy at the six-month mark and did not have progression confirmed by an oncologist. Of the 15 patients, 10 discontinued therapy due to progression, 2 due to intolerable side effects, 2 transitioned to end of life care, and 1 patient was still ongoing at the time of data collection. Conclusion Based on this review, it appears that combination tyrosine kinase inhibitors/immune checkpoint inhibitors therapy in pre-treated patients with mRCC is tolerable and beneficial.
Bilingual memory advantage: Bilinguals use a common linguistic pattern as an aid to recall memory
Authors: Filipović Luna 
Published: June 2019

Aims and objectives/purpose/research question: The aim of this study is to probe for language effects on bilingual episodic memory. The main research question is whether both languages of bilinguals are accessible and used as aids to memory regardless of which language is used for speaking, or whether each language used for verbalization affects memory in a language-specific way. Design/methodology/approach: Our methodology involves an experimental elicitation of event verbalizations and recall memory responses to video stimuli by English and Spanish monolinguals and proficient balanced bilinguals whose two languages are kept active throughout the experiment while they are describing what they see in one of the languages. Data and analysis: The data analysis shows that there is a main effect of language, that is, the recall was overall more accurate in Spanish-speaking situations than in the English ones. However, the significance of the effect comes exclusively from the comparison between English monolinguals versus the other two groups: Spanish monolinguals and bilinguals. Spanish monolinguals and bilinguals speaking either English or Spanish all had better recall than the English monolingual participants. Originality: Language effects on monolingual versus bilingual witness memory are seldom investigated and the current knowledge about bilingual episodic memory in general is very limited. Significance/implications: This study informs the theoretical assumptions related to monolingual and bilingual thinking-for-speaking research as well as offering, for the first time, empirical support towards our understanding of how bilinguals proficient in both languages “merge” their linguistic systems when storing information about events they witness in memory regardless of the language used to explicitly describe the event in verbalization.
The Modified Hedgehog Technique to Repair Pure Chondral Shear-off Lesions in the Pediatric Knee
Authors: Jeuken R.M. , Vles G.F. , Jansen E.J.P. , Loeffen D. , Emans P.J. 
Published: June 2019

Objective The paediatric knee is prone to pure chondral shear-off lesions due to the developing osteochondral unit. Refixation of the chondral fragment is commonly done using metalwork or absorbable biomaterials. Both fixation methods come with biomaterial-related drawbacks. Earlier work on chondral allografts for cartilage repair in adults has shown successful osteochondral integration when the chondral allograft is treated with multiple incisions and then glued to the subchondral bone using fibrin glue. This is commonly referred to as the “hedgehog technique.” This study investigates the feasibility of a modification of the hedgehog technique in autologous cartilage to repair shear-off lesions in children. Design Three consecutive patients (aged 11, 12, and 14 years) with shear-off chondral fragments of 2, 5, and 8 cm2 were treated using this modified hedgehog technique. The calcified side of the chondral fragments were multiply incised and trimmed obliquely for an interlocking fit in the defect site. Fibrin glue and, if indicated sutures, were applied to fix the fragment to the defect. In 1 patient, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair was also performed. Patients were evaluated clinically and by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) up to 12 months postoperatively. Results Twelve months after surgery, all patients reported no pain and showed complete return to sport and full range of motion. MRI showed no signs of fragment loosening. Conclusions The modified hedgehog technique is a feasible treatment option to repair pure chondral shear-off lesions in the paediatric knee. This was the first time this technique was used in autografting.
How targeted therapy disrupts the treatment paradigm for acquired TTP: the risks, benefits, and unknowns
Authors: Mazepa Marshall A. , Masias Camila , Chaturvedi Shruti 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Insights into immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP) pathophysiology have led to novel targeted therapies. Immunomodulatory strategies target anti-ADAMTS13 antibodies: rituximab is effective in inducing responses in refractory/relapsed TTP and increasing relapse-free survival; caplacizumab targets the von Willebrand factor–platelet interaction to hasten platelet count recovery and reduce mortality and TTP-related ischemic events. Bortezomib and recombinant ADAMTS13 are under investigation. This review examines how targeted therapies are disrupting current treatment paradigms to improve outcomes of iTTP.
Stochastic clustering and pattern matching for real-time geosteering
Authors: Wu Mingqi , Miao Yinsen , Panchal Neilkunal , Kowal Daniel R. , Vannucci Marina , Vila Jeremy , Liang Faming 
Published: June 2019

We have developed a Bayesian statistical framework for quantitative geosteering in real time. Two types of contemporary geosteering approaches, model based and stratification based, are introduced. The latter is formulated as a Bayesian optimization procedure: The log from a pilot reference well is used as a stratigraphic signature of the geologic structure in a given region; the observed log sequence acquired along the wellbore is projected into the stratigraphic domain given a proposed earth model and directional survey; the pattern similarity between the converted log and the signature is measured by a correlation coefficient; then stochastic searching is performed on the space of all possible earth models to maximize the similarity under constraints of the prior understanding of the drilling process and target formation; finally, an inference is made based on the samples simulated from the posterior distribution using stochastic approximation Monte Carlo in which we extract the most likely earth model and the associated credible intervals as a quantified confidence indicator. We extensively test our method using synthetic and real geosteering data sets. Our method consistently achieves good performance on synthetic data sets with high correlations between the interpreted and the reference logs and provides similar interpretations as the geosteering geologists on four real wells. We also conduct a reliability performance test of the method on a benchmark set of 200 horizontal wells randomly sampled from the Permian Basin. Our Bayesian framework informs geologists with key drilling decisions in real time and helps them navigate the drilling bit into the target formation with confidence.
Managing the Supply Chain for Global Success a Case Study of Indian Auto Component Industry
Authors: Jagannathan Lakshmi , Jacob Fatima 
Published: June 2019

From a country that sold just a few hundred thousand cars annually a decade ago, over a million cars roll out of Indian factories every year to fuel a vibrant component industry with global quality and technology standards.
McKinsey and Company has predicted that the Indian automobile component industry would grow to a whopping $33-40 billion by 2015, out of which the global outsourcing of components could be to the tune of $20-25 billion! The Indian auto component manufacturers would see an exponential growth in output over the next decade. The industry is growing at a compounded rate of 20-25%, much faster than that of the domestic market (10-14 %). Many consider this growth in exports as just the tip of the iceberg similar to that witnessed by the information technology industry in the early 1990s. The sustained growth of Indian auto component industry can be attributed to many factors, but primarily to efficient management of the supply chain.
Courier Services in India: Concerns for Effective Service Delivery
Authors: Anvekar Sandhya 
Published: June 2019

The courier industry in India is like a vital link of communication between persons and corporations meant for individual and industrial benefits. It is an industry worth Rs. 50 billions and is on steady pace of development. More than 2300 courier companies operating in India, it is a challenge for the service provider of courier services to be unique, competent and provide effective service delivery.
An insight into the crucial and critical incidents of service failure and strategizing by closing these failures will ensure effective service deliveries by the courier service providers. A trained and skilled front stage personnel, committed delivery boys/runners and efficient distribution networking can enable the courier service operators to provide failure free effective service delivery.
Editorial
Authors: Kennedy Hanuman 
Published: June 2019

Human capital is the single most important capability asset within knowledge value chain driven corporations. In the organizations’ pursuit to become knowledge driven, it is essential to address human capital challenges with prime focus on attracting, retaining and sustaining knowledge workers. Some of the major challenges are in the domain of talent acquisition, engagement and retention. Current trends show increasing rates of job hopping, attitudinal changes, job dissatisfaction, expectancy with regard to increased payments, greater autonomy in workplace and instantaneous career growth. Organizations face dilemma choosing between investing on training potential candidates or on acquiring talent. As talent moves rapidly to countries with better economies, the focus should be on geographical retention. Unequal distribution of knowledge and expertise is highly rampant. Traditional monetary driven “performance causal value chains” is no longer effective in motivating the knowledge worker. Thus, the true challenge for any knowledge driven organization functioning in a dynamic environment is human capital management. This issue focuses on the research output in the area of Human Capital Challenges in knowledge driven organisations.
Dimensions of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and Their Impact in Creating Brand Equity in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Industry in Coimbatore City
Authors: Selvakumar J Joshua 
Published: June 2019

Brand Equity plays a major role in the highly competitive Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) industry in India. There are a variety of factors which affect the brand equity that a company commands in the market. Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is an emerging concept in marketing wherein all the major promotional activities are used to create a synergic output and send across a clear and consistent message to the customers. This study aims to find out the impact of five major tools of IMC namely Advertising, Word of Mouth, Sales Promotion, Event Sponsorships and Public Relations which are most applicable in the QSR industry on the four major dimensions namely Brand Awareness, Brand Association, Perceived Quality and Brand Loyalty which aid in creating Brand Equity.
The study was conducted by collecting data from a sample and analyzing the data using statistical tools to find any relationships between the above mentioned variables. The findings suggest that marketers should focus on building favorable opinion about the brand amongst customers and take care regarding the news published about the brand since it affects brand image. Moreover, it was also found out that making people aware about the brand and the perceived quality about the brand play the major role in creating brand equity more than other factors.
Editorial
Authors: Uma V R 
Published: June 2019

On behalf of the editorial team, with immense pleasure, I present this issue of USHUS – Journal of Business Management (UJBM). This issue comprises of contemporary articles which are very pertinent in the changing business environment. Given the controversies that surfaced in the year 2015 on the Indian food industry on the whole, especially noodles, the article on "Are we nodding for Noodles? - An empirical evidence among the Bengaluru youth" addresses certain critical facts that can be useful to the manufacturers in mapping the buying behaviour of the consumers. The authors have explored the consumers' acceptance level of the Ready-to-cook and packaged food. Interestingly, the study finds that despite the allegations, popular brands such as Maggi, Yippee, etc. still perform well, and they do have the potential to capture larger market share. The article on "Marketing of Organic Food Products at Madurai City" investigates the increasing demand for organic food products. This article throws light on how the retailers can design their marketing strategies to attract people to buy organics food products and thereby increase the cultivation of the same. With increasing urbanisation and rise in health consciousness among the people, this article indicates that the demand for organic food products is only going to see an upswing. As the countries are preparing to embrace a paperless economy, the article titled "Futuristic perspective of online buyers for sustainability of E-Commerce" explores the ways and means of sustaining E-Commerce business. The study traces the growth of ECommerce business in India. It primarily focuses on the different perspectives of the online buyers. Changes in lifestyle patterns and the ubiquitous presence of sophisticated technology has led to the emergence of a new breed of citizens who are extremely tech savvy. "Changing Access Patterns of Tech Savvy Citizens" sheds light on the different ways in which digital technology consumers use modern technology.
Private Label Motivators and Product Category Association: An Empirical Study
Authors: Srivastava Ritu 
Published: June 2019

Private labels are important contributors in a retail strategy, especially when the industry starts maturing and competition starts intensifying. While modern trade penetration in India is still low, the proportionate private label growth is much higher owing to a new generation of shoppers that is open to trying out new products and brands. It is thus important to understand the private label motivators in India and also to understand the role of product category in the private label decision. This particular study aims at these two objectives in the Indian context.
Union Management Relations in APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation)
Authors: Chandran AR Vijaya 
Published: June 2019

In the industrial scenario of India, both employer and employee play a vital role. In some service-oriented industries both should work together for the enhancement of customer satisfaction. As the management starts taking constructive steps for cordial relations with the unions, unions are also responding to the cordial steps the organization might take to achieve their goals faster. This is the key to a sincere and cordial atmosphere between the union and the management. When the two parties think that their relationship should move from an unproductive state to productive state, outside interference from the state government, arbitrators or negotiators becomes redundant. If this doesn’t happen, the strength of conviction can be tested and resources should be provided to reinforce those convictions. Furthermore, each party must be introspective of their way of functioning instead of blaming the other party. The consequence of this acknowledgement is that both the parties would think that they have to change for the betterment of the relationships and for the long run of the organization. Sometimes, what the parties are prepared for might be an improvement of quality of relationships through committees established for health, occupational hazards 34 safety and security. The involvement of external facilitators might sometimes highlight the shortcomings of the relationships between the union and the management. Where the parties feel that their relations are on the verge of a breakdown and that rectification might not be possible, they might focus on overall relationships. But to establish a cordial relationship might be a challenge between these two parties. The Relationship Programme by objectives adopted in North America since 1975 is a good example of this situation. Another successful model is the 7-step model for improving union–management relationship (Cohen – Rosenthal & Burton 1994). Because of the lack of resources, industrial relations might get affected. The resources can be anything from financial, human, marketing or physical resources. The effect of bad industrial relations will have a multiplier effect (effect upon sectors). It can be gauged by the fall in normal tempo, resistance to change, frustration and social cost. This study proceeds to find out the ways to increase customer satisfaction by improving Union-management relations.
Business Turnaround: Looking From a Diagnostic View
Authors: Panicker Sunita 
Published: June 2019

A business turnaround appears on the surface to be a difficult task for any manager. The reasons for the company downturn are always not clear. You never know for sure if a poor decision, a poor leadership team or general industry downturn is to blame. Nevertheless, what is clear is the firm needs a business turnaround... and fast!
A turnaround situation demands immediate attention to problems, arising from the client's customers, creditors, employees or competitors. The utmost confidentiality must be maintained to protect the market image of the company through out this time.
Restructuring is for the best of times as it is for the worst of times. Most managers think of restructuring only when it is the worst of times. This compels them to restructure leaving not much leverage for options. Restructuring is best achieved when the enterprise is healthy and robust. Restructuring is relevant to all organization, failing and faltering as it is to healthy, robust and growing.
Restructuring is as relevant intervention for public enterprises, as it is for private ones. In the past before the the economic reforms both public and private enterprises were relatively inflexible. Today, restructuring is more rampant in the private sector, than in the public sector. Both need it urgently and continuously. The business environment metamorphosed by globalisation. IT and Telecom has made restructuring necessary for survival. Sickness had wider ramifications. One must look at the problem from a diagnostic angle. There are various stages of turnaround, which is prescribed by Turnaround Management Association for successful turnarounds. The turnaround strategies adopted by various companies will give us insight into the success of a company.