Nest reuse in arctic-breeding shorebirds: an analysis of potential benefits and factors affecting the occurrence of this rare behavior

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (7) ◽  
pp. e01737 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Herzog ◽  
Sarah T. Saalfeld ◽  
Hans-Hinrich Kaatz ◽  
Richard B. Lanctot
Keyword(s):  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Nest Reuse

scholarly journals E-Commerce Adoption and Growth of SMEs in Uganda

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Wanzu Ibrahim ◽  
Peter Turyakira ◽  
Proscovia M. Katumba
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Markets ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Information and communication technologies (ICT), particularly e-Commerce, are considered very important to the growth and competitiveness of businesses globally. SMEs too need to embrace innovative e-commerce strategies if they are to stay competitive, profitable and successful in local and global markets. Increased use of the Internet offers potential benefits to SMEs, such as cost reduction, improved operational efficiencies, access to new customers and enhanced business growth. However, SMEs, particularly in Uganda, have generally been slow in adopting e-commerce. Empirical research into the challenges SMEs in Uganda face in adopting electronic commerce is also limited. This study sought to explore the factors affecting e-commerce adoption among SMEs; and to establish the influence of e-commerce adoption on SMEs’ growth in Uganda. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 172 owners/managers of SMEs in the Kampala District in Uganda. The empirical results of this study indicate that e-commerce adoption significantly influence the growth of SMEs.

scholarly journals Estrategias empresariales y propensión exportadora de la industria agroalimentaria catalana y española

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrez Ameur ◽  
José M. Gil
Keyword(s):  
Firm Size ◽  
Foreign Capital ◽  
Foreign Market ◽  
The Other ◽  
Firm Age ◽  
Export Intensity ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Managerial Strategies ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Main Factors

In an increasing globalized environment, the agrofood firms’ competitiveness becomes a strategic need for future survival. Recent changes both in agrofood markets and consumers’ habits have encouraged firms to adopt adequate managerial strategies. The objective of this paper is to determine main factors affecting the exporting behavior of the agro-food firms. Data come from the Survey on Firms Strategies (ESEE). To achieve this objective, a model has been specified and estimated taking into account the characteristics of the database. The personnel qualification, the existence of foreign capital, the existence of potential benefits in foreign market and the firm’ age are the main factors explaining the agrofood firm decision to export. On the other hand, variables denoting firm size and domestic market concentration and saturation are more important to explain export intensity.

scholarly journals Physiological and Biochemical Response of Tropical Fruits to Hypoxia/Anoxia

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noureddine Benkeblia
Keyword(s):  
Abiotic Stresses ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Routine Metabolic Rate ◽  
Plant Tissues ◽  
Modified Atmosphere ◽  
Tropical Fruits ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Biochemical Responses ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Physiological And Biochemical

Aerobic respiration and oxygen consumption are indicators of routine metabolic rate, and dissolved oxygen in plant tissues is one of the most important environmental factors affecting their survival. The reduction of available O2 leads to hypoxia which causes a limitation of the oxidative phosphorylation; when O2 is absent, tissues generate ATP by activating the fermentative glycolysis to sustain glycolysis in the absence of mitochondrial respiration, which results in the production of lactate. Overall, hypoxia was reported to often decrease the respiration rate (O2 uptake) and delay the climacteric rise of ethylene in climacteric fruits by inhibiting action, thus delaying their ripening. Much research has been done on the application of postharvest hypoxia and anoxia treatment to temperate fresh crops (controlled or modified atmosphere), however, very few reported on tropical commodities. Indeed, the physiological mode of action of low or absence of oxygen in fresh crops is not well understood; and the physiological and biochemical bases of the effects low or absence of O2 are also yet to be clarified. Recent investigations using omics technologies, however, have provided useful information on the response of fresh fruits and vegetables to this abiotic stress. The aims of this review are to (i) report on the oxygen exchange in the crops tissue, (ii) discuss the metabolic responses to hypoxia and anoxia, and (iii) report the physiological and biochemical responses of crops tissues to these abiotic stresses and the potential benefits of these environmental conditions.

Empathy for service: benefits, unintended consequences, and future research agenda

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliana L. Bove
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Advance Theory

PurposeEmpathy is a core characteristic of helping and caring interactions and thus is fundamental to service. Yet, to date, service marketing literature has focused on a restricted view of the value of empathy as it leads to improved service quality perceptions and successful sales outcomes. The aim of this paper is to provide a review of the empathy literature and the dispositional and situational factors affecting it, so as to further explore its potential benefits and limitations for service.Design/methodology/approachA summative review of the empathy literature uncovers cause–effect relationships and their potential boundary conditions. Theoretical propositions set an agenda for future research on empathy for service that breaks new ground.FindingsEmpathy can reduce anti-social, revenge, discrimination and unethical behaviors in service settings. It can also improve value-in-context experiences for users of service innovations. Notwithstanding its potential benefits, empathy can diminish the objectivity and performance of service providers when experienced at extreme levels. Empathy can also serve as an ingratiation influence tactic and can be detrimental to the target in embarrassing service contexts.Originality/valueThis paper suggests propositions for future research to advance theory and managerial practice on the use of empathy to improve service outcomes for interacting actors. It also alludes to the potential dark side of empathy when experienced at excessive levels or when used to manipulate.

scholarly journals The role of hexokinase in cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
pp. 144-150
Author(s):  
Paulina Stachyra-Strawa ◽  
Paweł Cisek ◽  
Michał Janiszewski ◽  
Ludmiła Grzybowska-Szatkowska
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Hexokinase Ii ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Tract Cancer ◽  
Cancer Breast ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
High Level

A thorough understanding of the processes occurring in cancer cells is necessary to make cancer treatment as effective as possible. Changes in cellular metabolism in relation to normal cells are considered particularly important. One of the most interesting and promising areas is glucose metabolism and the factors affecting this process, with special emphasis on the potential role of hexokinases, especially the isoform II of this enzyme. Hexokinases (HK) are transferase enzymes involved in the process of glycolysis. Hexokinase II (HK II) plays an important role in initiating and maintaining the glycolysis process at a high level of efficiency, which is crucial for the growth and proliferation of cancer cells. An increase in the number of copies of the HK II gene and increased transcription of this enzyme resulting in the suppression of apoptosis and the enhancement of cell proliferation have been found in tumor cells. Hexokinase II also participates in the Crabtree effect by affecting the amount of ATP and thus the efficiency of the Ca2+ removal process outside the cell membrane by Ca2+ ATPase. Overexpression of HK II has thus far been found in pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, breast cancer, squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, glioblastoma multiforme, ovarian cancer and biliary tract cancer, indicating the possible key role of this enzyme in their formation and progression and providing the basis for seeking potential benefits of cancer treatment using HK II as a target of new drugs.

Does the photon have a future? An overview of potential benefits associated with hadron therapy

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Bridge
Keyword(s):  
Relative Biological Effectiveness ◽  
Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Integral Dose ◽  
Conformal Therapy ◽  
Hadron Therapy ◽  
It Planning ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Biological Effectiveness ◽  
The Impact

Hadron therapy uses sub-atomic particles to deliver radiotherapy and has the capability of delivering to an increased depth compared to photons. This offers the potential of conformal therapy without the increased integral dose associated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). In addition, there is the possibility of hadron therapy having increased relative biological effectiveness (RBE) when compared to photons. There is increasing interest in this topic currently with the possibility of a second UK hadron therapy facility being under discussion.This paper introduces the concept of hadron therapy and presents an evaluation of the potential benefits associated with it. Planning studies and clinical trials are reviewed in order to assess the impact that hadron therapy would have on patient management. Costs and other factors affecting the implementation of a hadron therapy facility are presented.The proven benefits of hadron therapy are easily demonstrated by the planning studies with increased conformity and reduced integral dose over a range of tumour sites. Simple hadron plans consistently out-perform complicated IMRT plans. The costs associated with hadron facilities are higher than for photons, but they offer simplified planning due to the inherent conformality achievable with simple hadron beams. As costs decrease and technology improves, the benefits of hadron therapy may result in the replacement of the photon for radiotherapy.

Jan Mayen in Perspective

1988 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 443-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elliot L. Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Continental Shelf ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Joint Development ◽  
Joint Management ◽  
Boundary Disputes ◽  
Maritime Boundary ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
The Right

On October 22, 1981, the Governments of Iceland and Norway approved an agreement for the joint management of the resources of the Jan Mayen continental shelf. Incorporating the recommendations of a three-member conciliation commission, the Agreement obviated the need to draw a line demarcating the right to exploit the nonliving resources in the disputed area. The proliferation of boundary disputes during the intervening 7 years makes this an appropriate time to look at the potential benefits of using this approach in other maritime boundary disputes. After reviewing the stages in the resolution of the Jan Mayen dispute and the terms of the Agreement, this essay will discuss other situations in which the joint development approach has been used, the factors affecting its success and some examples of current delimitation disputes where this approach may be applicable.

Acceptance of Self-driving Cars

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 1449-1453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Nees
Keyword(s):  
User Acceptance ◽  
Emerging Technology ◽  
End Users ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Self Driving Cars ◽  
Unrealistic Expectations

Despite enthusiastic speculation about the potential benefits of self-driving cars, to date little is known about the factors that will affect drivers’ acceptance or rejection of this emerging technology. Gaining acceptance from end users will be critical to the widespread deployment of self-driving vehicles. Long-term acceptance may be harmed if initial acceptance is built upon unrealistic expectations developed before people interact with these systems. A brief (24-item) measurement scale was created to assess acceptance of self-driving cars. Before completing the scale, participants were randomly assigned to read short vignettes that featured either a realistic or an idealistic description of a friend’s experiences during the first six months of owning a self-driving car. A small but significant effect showed that reading an idealized portrayal in the vignette resulted in higher acceptance of self-driving cars. Potential factors affecting user acceptance of self-driving cars are discussed. Establishing realistic expectations about the performance of automation before users interact with self-driving cars may be important for long-term acceptance.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Gratitude and Loneliness: The Potential Benefits of Gratitude for Promoting Social Bonds

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 323-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Caputo
Keyword(s):  
Potential Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Total Variability ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
The Relationship

This paper explores the potential role of gratitude on the reduction of loneliness feelings, even controlling for several variables related to social desirability, well-being (subjective happiness and life satisfaction) and socio-demographic characteristics. Through a web-based survey a convenience sample of 197 participants completed an online questionnaire including these measures. Correlation analyses and four-step hierarchical multiple regression analyses were conducted. The results show a negative correlation between gratitude and loneliness; specifically, gratitude succeeds in accounting for up to almost one-fifth of the total variability of loneliness even controlling for further variables. Being female, not having a stable and consolidated relationship and not participating in the labor force represent some risk factors affecting loneliness which should be taken into account in further research.

Discussion of “How Errors Cumulate: Two Examples” by Roger Tourangeau

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 433-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill A Dever
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Ongoing Task ◽  
Error Sources ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Hybrid Estimation ◽  
Survey Quality ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Multiple Error

Abstract Researchers have the ongoing task of improving total survey quality (TSQ). Dr. Roger Tourangeau, winner of the 2019 Morris Hansen award, argues that factors affecting TSQ are not necessarily independent, and their effects could compound poor quality. In this article, I highlight a few aspects of “How Errors Cumulate” related to study design, weighting, and estimation involving nonprobability surveys. Here, I argue for the potential benefits of hybrid estimation, involving probability and nonprobability survey data, to address multiple error sources.

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