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Corruption and International Valuation: Does Virtue Pay?

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance (Social Sciences)

Using firm-level data from 44 countries, the authors investigate the relation between corruption and international corporate values. The analysis shows that firms from more corrupt countries trade at significantly lower market multiples. The effect is both economically and statistically significant. Furthermore, using a two-stage estimation procedure, the authors show that corruption impacts firm value primarily through lower expected future cash flows, most directly captured by firms’ profitability forecasts. Collectively, the evidence shows that corruption has significant economic consequences for shareholder value. TOPICS:Security analysis and valuation, global markets, statistical methods
Naval Medical Research and Development News Vol VI Issue 2

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

* Navy Lab in Cairo Identified First Cases of Middle East Coronavirus * Commanding Officers' Messages * NAMRU-SA Evaluates Nanotechnology and Biosensors for Rapid, Point-of-Care Diagnosis of Infectious Pathogens * Navy Lab in Peru Publishes Major Plasmodium Vivax Malaria Research to International Accolades * NAMRU-3 Commanding Officer Surprised by Hail and Farewell at Ghana Detachment * Navy and Army Researchers Develop Map of Mite-Borne Scrub Typhus Risk Areas * NHRC Staff Evaluate Burkina Fasco's HIV Prevention Program * Command Veterinarian Talks to Elementary School Students During Career Day * NMRC NeuroTrauma Department Investigates Effects of Aeromedical Evacuation on Traumatic Brain Injuries * Lab in Cairo Tests for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus * R&D Chronicles: Captain George Bond and the World of Undersea Research Part II * Navy Researchers and Collaborators Testing a Vaccine for Traveler's Diarrhea * Navy Researcher Participates in Career Workshop at University of Michigan * NAMRU-Dayton Staff Recognized at the 85th Annual AsMA Meeting *NAMRU-3 Staff Participate in Cairo U.S. Embassy Mission Day * Notre Dame Researchers Seek Collaborations on Pathogen Diagnostics at Naval Medical Research Center IDD Seminar * NMRC Recognizes Hospital Corpsmen in R&D * Naval Health Research Center Hosts Foreign Naval Attaches for 27 Nations * Greetings form the NMRC Ombudsman!
[Microflora of the large intestine in patients with connective tissue dysplasia].

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

The specific features of intestinal aerobic and anaerobic intestinal microflora in children with nondifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia were under study. A high rate of dysbiotic disturbances was noted in patients with connective tissue dysplasia in comparison with healthy persons. Profound quantitative and qualitative changes in the biocenosis of the intestine were detected in patients with the pathology of the gastrointestinal tract as well as that of the locomotor system. Changes in the species composition and the persistence properties of the intestinal microflora may serve as pathogenetic factors in the development of connective tissue dysplasia.
Automated discovery of detectors and iteration-performing calculations to recognize patterns in protein sequences using genetic programming

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

This paper describes an automated process for the dynamic creation of a pattern-recognizing computer program consisting of initially-unknown detectors, an initially-unknown iterative calculation incorporating the as-yet-uncreated detectors, and an initially-unspecified final calculation incorporating the results of the as-yetuncreated iteration. The program&apos;s goal is to recognize a given protein segment as being a transmembrane domain or non-transmembrane area. The recognizing program to solve this problem will be evolved using the recentlydeveloped genetic programming paradigm. Genetic programming starts with a primordial ooze of randomly generated computer programs composed of available programmatic ingredients and then genetically breeds the population using the Darwinian principle of survival of the fittest and the genetic crossover (sexual recombination) operation. Automatic function definition enables genetic programming to dynamically create subroutines (detectors). When cross-validated, the best genetically-evolved recognizer achieves an out-of-sample correlation of 0.968 and an outof-sample error rate of 1.6%. This error rate is better than that recently reported for five other methods. 1. Statement of the Problem The goal in this paper is to use genetic programming with automatically defined functions (ADFs) to create a computer program for recognizing a given subsequence of amino acids in a protein as being a transmembrane domain or non-transmembrane area of the protein. The automated process that will create the recognizing program for this problem will be given a set of differently-sized protein segments and the correct classification for each segment. The recognizing program will consist of initiallyunspecified detectors, an initially-unspecified iterative calculation incorporating the as-yet-undiscovered detectors, and an initially-unspecified final calculation
A Lacanian approach to the logic of perversion

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Few are those who willingly confess that among their shortcomings they lack a sense of humor. Likewise, I have not yet encountered the rare specimen who would admit to being a pervert. This unfortunate state of affairs is due, among other things, to the fact that perversion, even in the Lacanian era, has always remained an outsider. Perversion is not a structure of desire that evokes sympathy or kinship. Moreover, Lacan did not describe perversion with the same plethora of clinical insights that he provided for hysteria, obsessional neurosis, and phobia. He was able to extract from Freud's cases - Dora, the Rat Man, and Little Hans – those strategies that underlie all of psychic life and that therefore no longer need to be perceived in pathological terms: it is inevitable that the human subject will “choose” a neurosis (SE 1, p. 220) enabling him or her to negotiate the thin line between the need to attain erotic gratification and the fear of losing the ability to want. Hence neurotic compromises are deeply ingrained in the fabric of daily life and are therefore no less respectable than any other creative productions. What psychoanalysis can offer, to those who seek its services, are merely alternative pathways that can potentially disrupt the deadly routine of the repetition compulsion.
Optical networks security: a failure management framework

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Network security is becoming a very sensitive and important topic for equipment manufacturers and network operators. In transparent optical networks, security is even more complex since the optical signals are not regenerated as in opaque networks and, therefore, the faults and attacks at the physical layer are more difficult to detect and isolate without significantly affecting the overall network performance. In this paper we define Failure Management as the prevention, detection, and reaction against failures. Failures are defined as the interruptions of the normal functioning of the network and comprise faults (accidental interruptions) as well as attacks (intentional interruptions which can be performed by service disruption or eavesdropping). Our work deals with a solution to detection of failures in transparent networks. For this purpose we have extended a Fault Location algorithm developed for opaque optical networks to be used in transparent networks and be able to also locate attacks. The proposed algorithm is called Transparent Failure Location Algorithm (TFLA). The first part of the extension is based on the study of other optical network elements such as Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers (OADMs), Optical Cross-Connects (OXCs), wavelength converters, Optical Line Terminators, etc. The vulnerability of these elements depends on their architecture and/or fabrication technology and, therefore, different attacks can be considered. A classification of these components based on the masking and alarming properties is proposed. The second part of the extension is based on the monitoring equipment that may be available in transparent networks. The TFLA was applied for the case of a transparent ring of the Pan-European network.
The effect of stocking density on the growth of apple snails native Pomacea bridgesii and exotic Pomacea lineata (Mollusca, Gastropoda)

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The demand for alternative food sources is currently in evidence in the world and, therefore, the culture of animal species considered not conventional makes this theme relevant and appropriate. In the present study, the species Pomacea lineata and Pomacea bridgesii, each with three stowage densities (0.5 [T1], 1 [T2], and 1.5 [T3] animal/L), were tested. They were analyzed regarding growth rate, weight gain, final biomass, feed conversion and percentage of survival. There was not any statistically significant difference between the different densities for both species. The final average weight in the three waterworks did not differ significantly in P. bridgesii. In P. lineata, T1 (22.3 ± 1.80g) was significantly higher than T2 and T3. On the other hand, the absolute gain of weight in P. lineata and P. bridgesii was significantly higher in T1 (21.9 ± 1.80g and 37.2 ± 6.34g) than in T2 and T3 respectively. In contrast, the gain of biomass of P. lineata and P. bridgesii was significantly higher in T3 (276.3 ± 33.16g and 431.4 ± 37.20g) than in T1 and T2, respectively. Based on the results obtained, all species studied presented potential for aquaculture, mainly P. bridgesii, distinguished for showing a better development even in waterworks with higher densities.
Development and Characterisation of Phenolic Resin Moulding Materials for the Production of New Short Fibre-Reinforced C/C-SiC Composites

Field: Materials Science (Physical Sciences)

This article focuses on the development of phenolic resin moulding materials for the production of new carbon fibre-reinforced ceramic composite materials based on C/C-SiC by utilising the LSI (liquid silicon infiltration) production method. The production of these moulding materials is being accomplished by combining phenolic resin and carbon fibres with the addition of a few selected parts of processing aids, during which the influence of the used lubricants on the processability of the moulding materials is examined. The starting materials, microstructures and mechanical properties of the materials were characterised at every step of the entire process (CFRP and C/C composites) as well as the end of the whole production (C/C-SiC composites). During this investigation a link between the portions of the lubricant used, the forming of the porosity and the impact on the mechanical properties was discovered. In regards to the optimisation of the process the involved parties were able to determine an optimal lubricant ratio.
Elongation of Mouse Prion Protein Amyloid-Like Fibrils: Effect of Temperature and Denaturant Concentration

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)

Prion protein is known to have the ability to adopt a pathogenic conformation, which seems to be the basis for protein-only infectivity. The infectivity is based on self-replication of this pathogenic prion structure. One of possible mechanisms for such replication is the elongation of amyloid-like fibrils.
Trauma-informed Education Support Program for Refugee Survivors

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

This paper describes how various community partners collaborated to design and implement a student-centred, trauma-informed educational program that addresses the personal and systemic barriers identified by refugees who are survivors of trauma as obstacles to accessing higher education, and consequently social inclusion, in Canada. This 14-week program created a safe space where participants could rebuild identities, agency, and confidence and develop healthy relationships of trust and mutual respect. Measures of well-being and qualitative interviews conducted at entry, mid, and exit points showed statistically significant improvements on measures of self-esteem, resilience, and life satisfaction and overall satisfaction with the program.
Bionomics and Phenology of Ataenius spretulus123

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Journal Article Bionomics and Phenology of Ataenius spretulus Get access Gerald S. Wegner, Gerald S. Wegner Department of Entomology, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio 44691 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Harry D. Niemczyk Harry D. Niemczyk Department of Entomology, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio 44691 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Volume 74, Issue 4, 15 July 1981, Pages 374–384, https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/74.4.374 Published: 15 July 1981 Article history Received: 02 October 1980 Published: 15 July 1981
Non-Coding RNAs and Hepatitis C Virus-Induced Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a worldwide health problem and is one of the main causes of chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Despite recent improvements, effective treatments for HCC are still missing and new tools for early detection are needed. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have emerged as important regulators of gene expression and key players in human carcinogenesis, including HCC. Aberrant expression of ncRNAs is associated with HCC metastasis, invasion, dissemination, and recurrence. This review will focus on the recent advances in ncRNA expression profiles, their dysregulation in HCV-related HCC, and the clinical perspective of ncRNA signatures for the early detection of HCC.
Sensory conflict in motion sickness: An observer theory approach

Field: Neuroscience (Life Sciences)

Motion sickness is the general term describing a group of common nausea syndromes originally attributed to motion-induced cerebral ischemia, stimulation of abdominal organ afferent, or overstimulation of the vestibular organs of the inner ear. Sea-, car-, and airsicknesses are the most commonly experienced examples. However, the discovery of other variants such as Cinerama-, flight simulator-, spectacle-, and space sickness in which the physical motion of the head and body is normal or absent has led to a succession of sensory conflict theories which offer a more comprehensive etiologic perspective. Implicit in the conflict theory is the hypothesis that neutral and/or humoral signals originate in regions of the brain subversing spatial orientation, and that these signals somehow traverse to other centers mediating sickness symptoms. Unfortunately, the present understanding of the neurophysiological basis of motion sickness is far from complete. No sensory conflict neuron or process has yet been physiologically identified. To what extent can the existing theory be reconciled with current knowledge of the physiology and pharmacology of nausea and vomiting. The stimuli which causes sickness, synthesizes a contemporary Observer Theory view of the Sensory Conflict hypothesis are reviewed, and a revised model for the dynamic coupling between the putative conflict signals and nausea magnitude estimates is presented. The use of quantitative models for sensory conflict offers a possible new approach to improving the design of visual and motion systems for flight simulators and other virtual environment display systems.
The complete chloroplast genome of Gymnospermium kiangnanense (Berberidaceae): an endangered species endemic to Eastern China

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Gymnospermium kiangnanense is an endangered species in the family Berberidaceae. In this study, we assembled the chloroplast (cp) genome of G. kiangnanense and reconstructed the phylogenetic tree of Berberidaceae based on the complete cp genome. The cp genome of G. kiangnanense is 160,136 bp in length, comprising a pair of inverted repeat (IR) regions (26,424 bp) separated by a large single-copy (LSC) region (87,580 bp) and a small single-copy (SSC) region (19,708bp). The genome encodes 111 unique genes, consisting of 77 different protein-coding genes, 30 transfer RNA, and 4 ribosomal RNA genes, with 18 duplicated genes in the inverted repeats. Phylogenetic analysis indicates that G. kiangnanense is sister to G. microrrhynchum, and the Gymnospermium clade is closely related with Nandina.
Same Sex Marriage in Maryland: The Saliency of Religiosity in Determining Voter Support

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

During the Maryland 2012 General election, 52% of voters statewide approved Question 6 legalizing same-sex marriage. In an overwhelmingly Democratic state, early polling demonstrated a difference in support between White and Black Democrats with 70% of White Democrats favoring the measure and over half of Black Democrats disapproving. Nevertheless, the final vote tally in majority Black Prince Georges County showed an even split among voters. A review of survey data from the Washington Post will demonstrate the saliency of religiosity, not race, as the primary factor determining voter support for same sex marriage. KEYWORDS: Religiosity, Partisanship, Civil Rights, LGBTQ, Same-Sex, Pacifism
Exploring Possibilities: Experimenting and Practice to Mastery (Principle 6)

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

Abstract Chapter 6 discusses how sustained, desired change requires periods of experimenting and then practicing the desired new thoughts or behavior. Practice must continue to the point of mastery, or new habits. To increase the sustainability of the learning or change, experimentation requires periodic excursions into the Positive Emotional Attractor (PEA) to replenish and revitalize the energy needed. Reinforcing a strength requires practice, and practice requires effort and self-control. To achieve mastery with the change, deliberate practice is needed, interspersed with moments of PEA to revitalize the effort. Successful practice is often experienced as a power law. Rhythm, dosage, feedback, training, stealth learning, and multitasking can help, but not the way they are typically offered. The chapter discusses visualizing as a type of practice that establishes new neural pathways, how the myth of 10,000 hours is exaggerated, and how coaching can offer development in organizations and for individuals wanting to change.
Mindfulness at the Workplace

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

This study explores the evolving landscape of mindfulness interventions in the dynamic realm of Indian corporations, examining strategies adopted by industry leaders like Google, Intel, IBM, and Happiest Minds. The review analyzes the effectiveness of mindfulness techniques in the workplace, emphasizing positive outcomes while acknowledging inherent complexities and challenges. It delves into diverse mindfulness-based interventions, like MBSR and MBCT, and their impact on employee well-being and organizational outcomes. The nuanced perspective considers the multifaceted nature of mindfulness, its roots in diverse religious traditions, and its contemporary secular manifestations within organizational contexts. The study understanding of the intricate interplay between mindfulness, workplace dynamics, and employee mental health. Overall, this research contributes to the growing body of literature on mindfulness in the workplace, shedding light on its evolving role in enhancing holistic employee health and well-being in the context of the fourth industrial revolution.
Repair of damaged MCrAIY coatings targeting petroleum industry applications

Field: Materials Science (Physical Sciences)

The increase in efficiency of furnace and refinery components in petroleum industries has been the target of many studies. However, the repair technology for damaged pieces is still to be developed. During prolonged service, a degradation of developed coatings occurs as a result of the harsh environment. Therefore, a repair technology, which can extend the life of the coatings, is now under consideration. In this work, electrospark deposition (ESD) has been investigated to understand the solidification behavior and its possibility to repair damaged MCrAlY coatings. Ni-based alloys with different compositions were deposited on Ni substrate using ESD to understand crystal structure of the solidified deposit and the effect of the dissimilar weld composition on dilution. The electrode samples were prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS). Firstly, different coatings with single and bi-phase microstructure were deposited on pure Ni substrate. Secondly, NiCoCrAlY and CoNiCrAlY were deposited on the damaged spot of the oxidized NiCoCrAlY and CoNiCrAlY respectively. A fine microstructure of metastable phases obtained from each deposit. Also, it was found that an epitaxial growth of NiCoCrAlY and CoNiCrAlY were obtained on the damaged spots. In addition, Î±-Al2O3 was obtained on the surface of the deposit after 24hr oxidation at 1000C.
Volatile ﬂavour components of mandarin wine obtained from clementines (Citrus reticula Blanco) extracted by solid‐phase microextraction

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Abstract The volatile ﬂavour constituents of mandarin wine obtained from clementine ( Citrus reticula Blanco) were analysed by headspace solid‐phase microextraction (HS‐SPME) and immersion solid‐phase microextraction (Im‐SPME) coupled to GC–MS. A total of 19 volatiles, including eight esters, four higher alcohols, three monoterpenes and four furfural compounds, were identiﬁed in wine. The HS‐SPME technique showed a higher sensitivity than Im‐SPME. The major constituents found in wine volatiles using HS‐SPME were ethyl octanoate, ethyl decanoate, isoamyl alcohol, ethyl hexanoate and isoamyl acetate, respectively. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.