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Developments and challenges of measuring M&A performance on a corporate and macroeconomic levels
Authors: Andriuskevicius Karolis , Ciegis Remigijus 
Published: July 2017

Research background: This study presents the results of the research which aimed to iden-tify and critically discuss existing methodologies in the merger and acquisition field. Value creation to merging and acquiring firms and national countries constitute the center of the research. This study distinguishes between specific methodologies employed to gauge M&A performance on a micro- (corporate) and macro- (economy and society) economic levels. The final section of the paper concludes with a theoretical methodological framework integrating methodologies employed to measure M&A performance on a firm level and methodologies measuring consequences and effects of M&A on the economy. The aim of the analysis described in the paper is to ascertain and evaluate theoretically existing methodologies used in empirical studies that would allow proper and critical understanding of the results of various findings in the holistic and global M&A area.Purpose of the article: The purpose of the paper is to investigate and critically discuss the methodologies employed within the M&A performance framework with the focus on specific anticipated outcomes of the M&A deal and methodology measuring this outcome. The following objectives are being raised: (1) To identify recent developments in the M&A market and determine challenges and changes they encompass; (2) To identify and critically discuss anticipated outcomes of the M&A deal and existing methodologies measuring M&A performance on the corporate level; (3) To identify and critically discuss anticipated outcomes of the M&A deal on the economy and methodologies measuring consequences and effects of M&As on the macro- economic level; (4) To integrate methodologies measuring M&As performance on a micro- and macro- eco-nomic levels into theoretical methodological framework enabling scholars and practitioners to evaluate M&A performance from a holistic perspective.Methods: Based on previous studies, the authors conduct a structured literature review aimed to critically discuss and evaluate developments and challenges of measuring M&A performance on corporate and macroeconomic levels. The research is carried out as a struc-tured assessment of past literature. The findings from scientific articles and studies by various scholars are being categorized, grouped and summarized to discern a meta?analytic view of the work carried out to date. Finally, deep analysis of scientific literature, logical comparative analysis, systematization of scientific article and business cases are employed in the article.Findings & Value added: The paper evidences developments and challenges of measuring M&A performance on corporate and macroeconomic levels. The re-search elaborates on several key developments in M&A methodology and performance studies carried out in empirical works during the last two decades. The findings help to independently and objec-tively assess performance of M&A from a holistic perspective.
As obras de Graciliano Ramos e Guimarães Rosa nos rodapés de Wilson Martins e Franklin de Oliveira
Authors: Macedo André Barbosa de 
Published: July 2017

O objetivo do artigo é abordar a maneira como se deu a recepção crítica das obras de Graciliano Ramos e Guimarães Rosa nos rodapés que Wilson Martins e Franklin de Oliveira mantinham, sob a condição de crítico titular, respectivamente nos jornais O Estado de S. Paulo (de São Paulo) e Correio da Manhã (do Rio de Janeiro).
Duplicação e originalidade em uma adaptação fílmica do romance O homem duplicado, de José Saramago
Authors: Sobreira Ricardo 
Published: July 2017

O presente estudo objetiva analisar o filme Enemy (2013), a adaptação ambígua e controversa do romance O homem duplicado (2002), do escritor português José Saramago. A investigação interdisciplinar empreendida neste trabalho problematiza as noções tradicionais de fidelidade e de originalidade com o propósito de caracterizar as adaptações fílmicas como transposições intermidiais em que múltiplos códigos intersemióticos interagem entre si. Com o intuito de fundamentar tais conceitos, argumentamos que, apesar de Enemy alterar elementos do texto adaptado, o filme reacentua a crise psicológica e a fragmentação identitária vivenciada pelo(s) protagonista(s) romanesco(s) por meio de uma construção cinematográfica de símbolos complexos e de metáforas visuais.
Effect of laparotomy on the pituitary-adrenal axis in dogs
Authors: Skovira Emily J. , Behrend Ellen N. , Martin Linda G. , Palmer Lee E. , Kemppainen Robert J. , Lee Hollie P. 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
OBJECTIVE To assess effects of major abdominal surgery on serum cortisol and aldosterone and plasma canine ACTH (cACTH) concentrations.
ANIMALS 39 healthy dogs undergoing laparotomy during veterinary student surgical laboratories.
PROCEDURES Blood samples were obtained before and at completion of surgery. Serum cortisol and aldosterone and plasma cACTH concentrations were measured by use of validated radioimmunoassays. Changes in concentrations (postoperative concentration minus preoperative concentration) were calculated. Data were analyzed by use of the Wilcoxon signed rank test, Pearson correlation analysis, and Mann-Whitney rank sum test.
RESULTS Cortisol, aldosterone, and cACTH concentrations increased significantly from before to after surgery. Although cortisol and aldosterone concentrations increased in almost all dogs, cACTH concentrations decreased in 6 of 32 (19%) dogs. All dogs had preoperative cortisol concentrations within the reference range, but 24 of 39 (62%) dogs had postoperative concentrations above the reference range. A correlation between the change in cACTH concentration and the change in cortisol concentration was not detected.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Laparotomy caused a significant increase in serum cortisol and aldosterone concentrations. In most dogs, but not all dogs, plasma cACTH concentrations increased. Lack of correlation between the change in cACTH concentration and the change in cortisol concentration suggested that increased postoperative cortisol concentrations may have been attributable to ACTH-independent mechanisms, an early ACTH increase that caused a sustained cortisol release, or decreased cortisol clearance. Further studies are indicated to evaluate the effects of various anesthetic protocols and minimally invasive surgical techniques on the stress response.
Morphological evaluation of clefts of the lip, palate, or both in dogs
Authors: Peralta Santiago , Fiani Nadine , Kan-Rohrer Kimi H. , Verstraete Frank J. M. 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
OBJECTIVE To systematically characterize the morphology of cleft lip, cleft palate, and cleft lip and palate in dogs.
ANIMALS 32 client-owned dogs with clefts of the lip (n = 5), palate (23), or both (4) that had undergone a CT or cone-beam CT scan of the head prior to any surgical procedures involving the oral cavity or face.
PROCEDURES Dog signalment and skull type were recorded. The anatomic form of each defect was characterized by use of a widely used human oral-cleft classification system on the basis of CT findings and clinical images. Other defect morphological features, including shape, relative size, facial symmetry, and vomer involvement, were also recorded.
RESULTS 9 anatomic forms of cleft were identified. Two anatomic forms were identified in the 23 dogs with cleft palate, in which differences in defect shape and size as well as vomer abnormalities were also evident. Seven anatomic forms were observed in 9 dogs with cleft lip or cleft lip and palate, and most of these dogs had incisive bone abnormalities and facial asymmetry.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The morphological features of congenitally acquired cleft lip, cleft palate, and cleft lip and palate were complex and varied among dogs. The features identified here may be useful for surgical planning, developing of clinical coding schemes, or informing genetic, embryological, or clinical research into birth defects in dogs and other species.
Community Activism and Creative Practice in Australia: An Interview with Paula Abood
Authors: Abood Paula , Bayeh Jumana , Amer Sahar 
Published: July 2017

In this interview, Paula Abood discusses how her activist work in the community sector is intrinsically tied up with her creative practice. Describing herself as a secular Arab feminist, Abood’s public activism is deeply informed by Spivak’s important question “Can the Subaltern Speak?” Abood acknowledges that “speaking out” is a complicated political act, because it entails speaking on behalf of otherized women who are often silenced and marginalized within Australia. Alongside this interview, a sample of Abood’s creative work is included, which reflects both her theoretical interests and her activist work.
Cover image: Jerome Pearce
Antihypertensive activity of Beta vulgaris on dexamethasone induced hypertension in rats
Authors: Patel Dignesh , Patil Rupali , Patel Alkesh 
Published: July 2017

Objective: Investigation of methanolic extract for detecting the presence of Betanin by phytochemical analysis, to induce experimental hypertension and to carry out measurement of BP by invasive (direct) method (IBP) and vascular reactivity to various catecholamines after completion of treatment schedule.Methods: The animals were divided into six main groups. Each group contains 5 animals. Group I received vehicle , group II received dexamethasone injection (20 µg/kg/day, s.c.) for 14 days , group III received extract of Beta vulgaris (100 mg/kg/day, p.o.) for 14 days , group IV received extract of Beta vulgaris (300 mg/kg/day, p.o.) for 14 days , group V received dexamethasone injection (20 ug/kg/day, s.c.) and extract of Beta vulgaris (100 mg/kg/day, p.o.) for 14 days and group VI received dexamethasone (DEXA) injection (20 µg/kg/day, s.c.) and extract of Beta vulgaris (300 mg/kg/day, p.o.) for 14 days. After 14 days of dosing period body weight, ECG and changes in vascular reactivity to various catecholamines were recorded using Powerlab 4SP (AD Instrument, Australia).Results: Animals treated with dexamethasone along with Beta vulgaris (100 and 300 mg/kg p.o. for 14 days) showed a significant (p<0.05) decrease in heart rate compared to Dexamethasone treated group. Dexamethasone administered rats showed a significant elevation (p<0.05) in systolic blood pressure (SBP), vascular reactivity changes to Catecholamine as compared to control group. Beta vulgaris extract (100, 300 mg/kg/day, p.o.) treatment for 14 days in dexamethasone administered rats significantly (p<0.05) reduced systolic blood pressure, vascular reactivity changes to catecholamines as compared to dexamethasone administered group.Conclusions: The methanolic-HCl extract of Beta vulgaris has antihypertensive activity in dexamethasone model.
Nutritional effect, care and support for patients with tuberculosis among diabetes: a study from Warangal district
Authors: Tanniru Sireesha , Asha Syed , Poonem Lavanya , Murahari Divya , Jojula Malathi , T. Suman 
Published: July 2017

Objective: Tuberculosis is one of the important infections among the diabetes as per our study and survey reports. Diabetes mellitus has been reported to modify the presenting features of pulmonary tuberculosis, but there are varying data, particularly regarding the association with lower lung field involvement. In our study we would like to determine whether diabetes mellitus alters the clinical and radiographic manifestations of tuberculosis in hosts and to define the determinants of lower lung field involvement due to effect of nutrition supply.Methods: A total of 500 diabetes were identified from both rural and urban population and were confirmed the diabetic status based on questioner and consent of patients. Off 500 patients 200 suspects with bronchial infections was tested for other bacterial and Tuberculosis infections by Grams staining, and culture on Nutrient and blood Agar for bacterial infections based on the staining and culture they were identified to be grams positive or Grams negative bacterial infections.Results: We had conducted a survey and study in Warangal and adjoing districts of Telangana state during 2014- 2017 period, in the study we had counseled approximately 1000 -2000 populations off which 500 were suspects for early diabetes based on the symptoms and clinical investigations off 500 were able to found 200 diabetic type 2 causes. Off 200 55 were positive for tuberculosis all the suspects were counseled for their nutritional status and other prevailing side effects with treatment. Conclusions: Based on this study we had tried to evaluate the effect, care and support of nutritional among diabetic TB patients.
Investigation of crystallization kinetics and deformation behavior in supercooled liquid region of CuZr-based bulk metallic glass
Authors: Yang Ke , Fan Xinhui , Li Bing , Li Yanhong , Wang Xin , Xu Xuanxuan 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
In this paper, a systematic study of crystallization kinetics and deformation behavior is presented for (Cu50Zr50)94Al6 bulk metallic glass in the supercooled liquid region. Crystallization results showed that the activation energy for (Cu50Zr50)94Al6 was calculated using the Arrhenius equation in isothermal mode and the Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose method in non-isothermal mode. The activation energy was quite high compared with other bulk metallic glasses. Based on isothermal transformation kinetics described by the Johson–Mehl–Avrami model, the average Avrami exponent of about 3.05 implies a mainly diffusion controlled three-dimensional growth with an increasing nucleation rate during the crystallization. For warm deformation, the results showed that deformation behavior, composed of homogeneous and inhomogeneous deformation, is strongly dependent on strain rate and temperature. The homogeneous deformation transformed from non-Newtonian flow to Newtonian flow with a decrease in strain rate and an increase in temperature. It was found that the crystallization during high temperature deformation is induced by heating. The appropriate working temperature/strain rate combination for the alloy forming, without in-situ crystallization, was deduced by constructing an empirical deformation map. The optimum process condition for (Cu50Zr50)94Al6 can be expressed as T∼733 K and

ε
.

${\rm{\dot \varepsilon }}$

∼ 10−3 s−1.
Silica Sol-gel Coatings with Improved Light Transmittance and Stability
Authors: Kócs Lenke , Albert Emőke , Tegze Borbála , Kabai-Faix Márta , Major Csaba , Szalai András , Basa Péter , Hórvölgyi Zoltán 
Published: July 2017

Silica sol-gel coatings on different substrate materials and their use as model systems have been studied. Mesoporous silica coatings with thicknesses of 85 - 135 nm and porosity of 18 ˗ 37% were prepared by dip-coating on polycarbonate and glass substrates. In order to eliminate the shrinkage of the porous structure acid or base vapour treatment was applied. Thickness and refractive index of the coatings were determined by analysing the transmittance spectra of the samples. Ellipsometric porosimetry measurements were carried out to determine the porosity, pore radius distribution, thickness and refractive index. The thickness of the samples was further confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. The adsorption capacity of the porous coatings was also studied by dye impregnation tests. The temporal stability of the samples was investigated by UV-Vis spectrometry and it was found that the advantageous optical properties (Tmax = 98 – 99%) of the samples remained constant even after a 1 year storage period.
AveDissR: An R function for assessing genetic distinctness and genetic redundancy
Authors: Yang Mo‐Hua , Fu Yong‐Bi 
Published: July 2017

Premise of the study:Assessing genetic distinctness or redundancy is an important part of plant germplasm characterization. We previously introduced a new marker‐based approach using the average dissimilarity of an accession to assess genetic distinctness or redundancy. However, this approach has not been widely applied, largely due to the lack of software to integrate separate analyses involving dissimilarity calculation, analysis of molecular variance, and principal coordinates analysis.Methods and Results:An R function, AveDissR, was developed to integrate three separate analyses into one package for assessing genetic distinctness or redundancy. It can analyze large data sets of dominant or codominant markers such as amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLPs), simple sequence repeats (SSRs), or single‐nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), generate a useful set of output files for germplasm assessment, and run in an R environment on any computer platform.Conclusions:AveDissR can make the assessment of genetic distinctness or redundancy in plant germplasm more feasible and useful.
Angular Momentum Evolution of Young Stars in the nearby Scorpius–Centaurus OB Association
Authors: Mellon Samuel N. , Mamajek Eric E. , Oberst Thomas E. , Pecaut Mark J. 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
We report the results of a study of archival SuperWASP light curves for stars in Scorpius–Centaurus (Sco–Cen), the nearest OB association. We use SuperWASP time-series photometry to extract rotation periods for 189 candidate members of the Sco–Cen complex and verify that 162 of those are members of the classic Sco–Cen subgroups of Upper Scorpius (US), Upper Centaurus-Lupus (UCL), and Lower Centaurus-Crux (LCC). This study provides the first measurements of rotation periods explicitly for large samples of pre-main-sequence (pre-MS) stars spanning the UCL and LCC subgroups. Our final sample of 157 well-characterized pre-MS stars spans ages of ∼10–20 Myr, spectral types of ∼F3–M0, and masses of M ≃ 0.3–1.5



⊙

N

. For this sample, we find a distribution of stellar rotation periods with a median of P
rot ≃ 2.4 days, an overall range of 0.2 < P
rot < 8 days, and a fairly well-defined mass-dependent upper envelope of rotation periods. This distribution of periods is consistent with recently developed stellar angular momentum evolution models. These data are significant because they represent an undersampled age range and the number of measurable rotation periods is large compared to recent studies of other regions. We also search for new examples of eclipsing disk or ring systems analogous to 1SWASP J140747.93-394542.6 (J1407), but find none. Our survey yielded five eclipsing binaries, but only one appears to be physically associated with the Sco–Cen complex. V2394 Oph is a heavily reddened (A

V
≃ 5 mag) massive contact binary in the LDN 1689 cloud whose Gaia astrometry is clearly consistent with kinematic membership with the Ophiuchus star-forming region.
CHEERS Results from NGC 3393. II. Investigating the Extended Narrow-line Region Using Deep Chandra Observations and Hubble Space Telescope Narrow-line Imaging
Authors: Maksym W. Peter , Fabbiano Giuseppina , Elvis Martin , Karovska Margarita , Paggi Alessandro , Raymond John , Wang Junfeng , Storchi-Bergmann Thaisa 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The CHandra Extended Emission Line Region Survey (CHEERS) is an X-ray study of nearby active galactic nuclei (AGNs) designed to take full advantage of Chandra's unique angular resolution by spatially resolving feedback signatures and effects. In the second paper of a series on CHEERS target NGC 3393, we examine deep high-resolution Chandra images and compare them with Hubble Space Telescope narrow-line images of [O iii], [S ii], and Hα, as well as previously unpublished mid-ultraviolet (MUV) images. The X-rays provide unprecedented evidence that the S-shaped arms that envelope the nuclear radio outflows extend only ≲0.″2 (≲50 pc) across. The high-resolution multiwavelength data suggest that the extended narrow-line region is a complex multiphase structure in the circumnuclear interstellar medium (ISM). Its ionization structure is highly stratified with respect to outflow-driven bubbles in the bicone and varies dramatically on scales of ∼10 pc. Multiple findings show likely contributions from shocks to the feedback in regions where radio outflows from the AGN most directly influence the ISM. These findings include Hα evidence for gas compression and extended MUV emission and are in agreement with existing STIS kinematics. Extended filamentary structure in the X-rays and optical suggests the presence of an undetected plasma component, whose existence could be tested with deeper radio observations.
JVLA Observations of IC 342: Probing Star Formation in the Nucleus
Authors: Balser Dana S. , Wenger Trey V. , Goss W. M. , Johnson K. E. , Kepley Amanda A. 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
IC 342 is a nearby, late-type spiral galaxy with a young nuclear star cluster surrounded by several giant molecular clouds. The IC 342 nuclear region is similar to the Milky Way and therefore provides an interesting comparison. We explore star formation in the nucleus using radio recombination line (RRL) and continuum emission at 5, 6.7, 33, and 35 GHz with the JVLA. These radio tracers are largely unaffected by dust and therefore sensitive to all of the thermal emission from the ionized gas produced by early-type stars. We resolve two components in the RRL and continuum emission within the nuclear region that lie east and west of the central star cluster. These components are associated both spatially and kinematically with two giant molecular clouds. We model these regions in two ways: a simple model consisting of uniform gas radiating in spontaneous emission, or as a collection of many compact H ii regions in non-local thermodynamic equilibrium. The multiple H ii region model provides a better fit to the data and predicts many dense (

), compact (

pc) H ii regions. For the whole nuclear region as defined by RRL emission, we estimate a hydrogen-ionizing rate of

, corresponding to the equivalent of ∼2000 O6 stars and a star formation rate of ∼0.15 M
⊙ yr−1. We detect radio continuum emission west of the southern mini molecular spiral arm, consistent with trailing spiral arms.