Co-Integration between Mortgage Markets in the Monetary Union: 1995–2008

This study provides evidence on the level of integration within the European Monetary Union mortgage markets between 1995 and 2008. The relationships between national mortgage markets are analyzed and an assessment is made of the extent to which these co-integrate with one another and with the average. In order to achieve this, mortgage interest rate series are studied using co-integration methodology. The process reveals that there are few relationships of this kind, and those that exist are most prevalent in the period 2000–2005 and, to a lesser extent, at the end of the period analyzed.mortgage market, European Monetary Union, integration, co-integration, rolling regression

The Role of Authentic Leadership and Teachers’ Organizational Commitment on Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Higher Education

Several studies highlight the significant role of authentic leadership and followers' organizational commitment on organizational citizenship behavior in business organizations. However, the study of the constructs in the context of educational organization was given less attention in the current literature. This research was intended to assess the influence of authentic leadership and organizational commitment on organizational citizenship behavior in higher education institutions using a quantitative approach and a descriptive survey research design. The collected data from 150 college teacher respondents in the Philippines and hypotheses were assessed using SPSS and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) AMOS software. The results of this research revealed that authentic leadership and teachers' organizational commitment significantly influence organizational citizenship behavior. The results also depicted that authentic leadership significantly affects organizational commitment. Results yielded that authentic leadership has an indirect influence on organizational citizenship behavior through organizational commitment. This study provides new insights to educational leaders, scholars, and practitioners on the significance of leaders’ authentic leadership on teachers' organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior in educational organizations and the significance of leader-teacher relationships in the organization.Several studies highlight the significant role of authentic leadership and followers' organizational commitment on organizational citizenship behavior in business organizations. However, the study of the constructs in the context of educational organization was given less attention in the current literature. This research was intended to assess the influence of authentic leadership and organizational commitment on organizational citizenship behavior in higher education institutions using a quantitative approach and a descriptive survey research design. The collected data from 150 college teacher respondents in the Philippines and hypotheses were assessed using SPSS and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) AMOS software. The results of this research revealed that authentic leadership and teachers' organizational commitment significantly influence organizational citizenship behavior. The results also depicted that authentic leadership significantly affects organizational commitment. Results yielded that authentic leadership has an indirect influence on organizational citizenship behavior through organizational commitment. This study provides new insights to educational leaders, scholars, and practitioners on the significance of leaders’ authentic leadership on teachers' organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior in educational organizations and the significance of leader-teacher relationships in the organization

Isolation and culture in artificial media of Lagenidium from Penaeus monodon larvae

Fungal infection of P. monodon larvae is a problem in hatchery operations. The fungus, which attacks the nauplius to postlarval stages and causes up to 100% mortality, has been tentatively identified as belonging to the genus Lagenidium . This pathogenic organism has recently been isolated and cultured. A description is given of the fungus, and features of its biology and pathology are discussed

Lifestyle behavior interventions for preventing cancer in adults with inherited cancer syndromes: systematic review

Background: The link between lifestyle behaviors and cancer risk is well established, which is important for people with personal/family history or genetic susceptibility. Genetic testing is not sufficient motivation to prompt healthier lifestyle behaviors. This systematic review aims to describe and assess interventions for promoting healthy behaviors in people at high risk of cancer. (2) Methods: The review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines using search terms related to hereditary cancer and health education to identify studies indexed in: CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Joanna Briggs, and published from January 2010 to July 2022. (3) Results: The search yielded 1558 initial records; four randomized controlled trials were eligible. Three included patients with and without a personal history of cancer who were at increased risk of cancer due to inherited cancer syndromes, and one included people undergoing genetic testing due to family history. Interventions targeted diet, physical activity, and alcohol. (4) Conclusions: There is a paucity of research on interventions for promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors in people with a high risk of cancer. Interventions produced positive short-term results, but there was no evidence that behavioral modifications were sustained over time. All healthcare professionals can actively promote healthy behaviors that may prevent cancer

SLO2.1/NALCN a sodium signaling complex that regulates uterine activity

Depolarization of the myometrial smooth muscle cell (MSMC) resting membrane potential is necessary for the uterus to transition from a quiescent state to a contractile state. The molecular mechanisms involved in this transition are not completely understood. Here, we report that a coupled system between the N

Antibiotic Resistance Genes in the Human-Impacted Environment : A One Health Perspective

Antibiotic resistance and its environmental component are gaining more attention as part of combating the growing healthcare crisis. The One Health framework, promulgated by many global health agencies, recognizes that antimicrobial resistance is a truly inter-domain problem in which human health, animal agriculture, and the environment are the core and interrelated components. This prospectus presents the status and issues relevant to the environmental component of antibiotic resistance, namely, the needs for advancing surveillance methodology: the environmental reservoirs and sources of resistance, namely, urban wastewater treatment plants, aquaculture production systems, soil receiving manure and biosolid, and the atmosphere which includes longer range dispersal. Recently, much work has been done describing antibiotic resistance genes in various environments; now quantitative, mechanistic, and hypothesis-driven studies are needed to identify practices that reduce real risks and maintain the effectiveness of our current antibiotics as long as possible. Advanced deployable detection methods for antibiotic resistance in diverse environmental samples are needed in order to provide the surveillance information to identify risks and define barriers that can reduce risks. Also needed are practices that reduce antibiotic use and thereby reduce selection for resistance, as well as practices that limit the dispersal of or destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria or their resistance genes that are feasible for these varied environmental domains.Peer reviewe

Wettability control on microstructured polypropylene surfaces by means of O2 plasma

Durable and wear resistant polypropylene surfaces with static contact angle (SCA) above 140° have been fabricated using standard photolithographic process and O2 plasma etching followed by thermal annealing at 100 °C. This microfabrication process leads to a hierarchical topography derived from the patterned microstructures and the sub‐micron roughness caused by plasma. Hydrophobicity (SCA up to 145°) remained over 14 months after fabrication. This wetting behavior is attributed to the combination of the periodic array of micro‐sized pillars with low aspect‐ratio and the submicron roughness caused by O2 plasma

PLANEACIÓN DIDÁCTICA GENERAL DE LA ASIGNATURA: ECONOMÍA

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Comparative Distribution of Relaxin-3 Inputs and Calcium-Binding Protein-Positive Neurons in Rat Amygdala

The neural circuits involved in mediating complex behaviors are being rapidly elucidated using various newly developed and powerful anatomical and molecular techniques, providing insights into the neural basis for anxiety disorders, depression, addiction, and dysfunctional social behaviors. Many of these behaviors and associated physiological processes involve the activation of the amygdala in conjunction with cortical and hippocampal circuits. Ascending subcortical projections provide modulatory inputs to the extended amygdala and its related nodes (or ‘hubs’) within these key circuits. One such input arises from the nucleus incertus (NI) in the tegmentum, which sends amino acid- and peptide-containing projections throughout the forebrain. Notably, a distinct population of GABAergic NI neurons expresses the highly-conserved neuropeptide, relaxin-3, and relaxin-3 signaling has been implicated in the modulation of reward/motivation and anxiety- and depressive-like behaviors in rodents via actions within the extended amygdala. Thus, a detailed description of the relaxin-3 innervation of the extended amygdala would provide an anatomical framework for an improved understanding of NI and relaxin-3 modulation of these and other specific amygdala-related functions. Therefore, in this study, we examined the distribution of NI projections and relaxin-3-positive elements (axons/fibers/terminals) within the amygdala, relative to the distribution of neurons expressing the calcium-binding proteins, parvalbumin, calretinin and/or calbindin. Anterograde tracer injections into the NI revealed a topographic distribution of NI efferents within the amygdala that was near identical to the distribution of relaxin-3-immunoreactive fibers. Highest densities of anterogradely-labeled elements and relaxin-3-immunoreactive fibers were observed in the medial nucleus of the amygdala, medial divisions of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BST) and in the endopiriform nucleus. In contrast, sparse anterogradely-labeled and relaxin-3-immunoreactive fibers were observed in other amygdala nuclei, including the lateral, central and basal nuclei and the nucleus accumbens lacked any innervation. Using synaptophysin as a synaptic marker, we identified relaxin-3 positive synaptic terminals in the medial amygdala, BST and endopiriform nucleus of amygdala. Our findings demonstrate the existence of topographic NI and relaxin-3-containing projections to specific nuclei of the extended amygdala, consistent with a likely role for this putative integrative arousal system in the regulation of amygdala-dependent social and emotional behaviors