Knowledge sharing motives and value co-creation behavior of the consumers in physiotherapy services : a cross-cultural study

Purpose This study aims to investigate the role of consumers’ (patients) motives in knowledge sharing and value co-creation with the service provider in the context of physiotherapy services. Design/methodology/approach The authors used partial least squares structural equation modeling for the analysis of the physiotherapy services users’ data from Germany and Pakistan. Findings The results show that in both consumer groups, individualizing, empowering and development motives are common influences on the willingness to share knowledge leading to value co-creation. However, the relating, ethical and concerted motives show varying influences in the data set. Research limitations/implications A key research implication relates to specifying the link between consumer knowledge sharing and value creation and the role of cultural factors in this context. It is one of the first studies to undertake a comparative analysis in this specific context by highlighting the changing role of consumers from collective and individualistic societies, in influencing service provision through participation in the service exchange. Practical implications For the managerial audience, this paper highlights the importance of being sensitive to cultural elements as they tend to influence personal knowledge sharing by the consumer, especially in the well-being sector, which ultimately influences the value co-creation. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the current paper is one of the first studies focusing on the knowledge sharing motives of consumers in the specific context of physiotherapy services leading to value co-creation. Moreover, specific focus on individual consumer’s motives and their role in comparative, cross-cultural settings, adds further value to the contribution of this study.©2020 Emerald Publishing Limited. This manuscript version is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY–NC 4.0) license, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/fi=vertaisarvioitu|en=peerReviewed

Firm Absorptive Capacity: Multidimensionality, Drivers, and Contextual Conditions

Purpose: This paper aims to enrich absorptive capacity literature by specifically highlighting and adding environmental conditions and internationalisation process to the original conceptualisation. Design/methodology/approach: The authors undertake a conceptual analysis and present an enhanced framework of absorptive capacity by integrating multiple literature streams. The authors have analysed the most relevant literature to provide underlying justifications for the proposed conceptual model. Findings: Absorptive capacity ensures the long-term survival and success of a business. To develop absorptive capacity successfully, firms should focus on its various dimensions and existing intangible assets and external environment. The multidimensionality and richness of absorptive capacity is an under-explored area in the existing literature. The authors revisit the conceptualisation of absorptive capacity and add environmental conditions and the internationalisation process to the original conceptualisation. Absorptive capacity does not lead to a competitive advantage independent of its environment. To successfully develop it, firms have to adopt a holistic approach by considering the multi-dimensions, drivers and contextual conditions of absorptive capacity. Originality/value: This study contributes by conceptualising absorptive capacity as a dynamic capability. It is one of the first studies to specifically propose a framework that combines antecedents (prior knowledge, combinative capabilities and IT capabilities), moderators (environmental conditions, namely, market and technological turbulence, competitiveness and the internationalisation process) and consequences (competitive advantage). The study offers a unique conceptualisation with implications for researchers and managers. As a result, managers will have a well-defined blueprint to create value by using firm capabilities

Effectiveness of Tetrachlorodecaoxide Compounds in the Healing of Mandibular Fracture

Fractures of mandible are more common in fighting dogs or can be occur due to accidents. A dog with similar fracture was presented at Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery (CMS) with dropped jaw, drawling of bloody saliva. Animal was reluctant to eat and was depressed. After critical physical examination, the condition was confirmed as bilateral fracture of the mandibular body. After performing the necessary pre-operative test like complete blood count (CBC), Serum biochemistry and urinalysis, fracture was surgically reduced by using inter-dental wiring technique. Tetrachlorodecaoxide drops (TCDO) (Oxoferin®; Brookes Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Pakistan) were applied on fracture site three to four times /day until recovery. Animal was kept on liquid diet (chicken soup and milk) throughout and semi-solid food after 25 days. The fracture healed uneventfully in just 37 days

Firma Özelliklerinin İşletme Sermayesi Yönetimine Etkisi: Bist’te İşlem Gören İşletmelerde Bir Analiz Effects Of Firm Characteristics On Working Capital Management: An Emprical Analisis Of Selected Ise Listed Firms

Araştırmanın amacı, şirketlerin özelliklerinin işletme sermayesi üzerisine etkisini tespit etmektir. Bu amaçla, şirket büyüklüğü, aktif kârlılığı hisse senedi fiyatı, toplam borç oranı, faaliyet kârlılığı, net kâr marjı gibi faktörler bağımsız değişkenler olarak dikkate alınmış ve üç sektöre ait; imalat sektörü, perakende sektörü ve teknoloji sektörü 2008-2016 yıllarına ilişkin KAP’tan alınan üçer aylık mali veriler kullanılarak hipotezler test edilmiştir. Nakit döngüsü (CCC) bağımlı değişken olarak ele alınmıştır. Araştırma hipotezlerini test etmek üzere, çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi ve betimleyici istatistiksel analizler kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre; imalat sanayinde hesaplanan oranlar istatistiksel olarak normal dağılım göstermiş ve karlılığın negatif çarpıklığa sahip olduğu. Regresyon analizinin de (P=0,000) düzeyinde anlamlı olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Nakit döngüsü R2 değeri 0,512 olarak tespit edilmştir. Perakende sektörü açısından ise; nakit döngüsünün işletme setmayesini belirleme gücü R2 değeri 0,601 olarak tespit edilmiştir ve modelin anlamlılık düzeyi de (P=0,000) olmuştur. İlginç olarak bu sektörde işletme büyüklüğünün nakit döngüsünü etkilemediği ortaya çıkmıştır. Teknoloji sektöründe ise; nakit döngüsü 173 gün olarak tespit edilmiş ve 0,97 düzeyinde pozitf çarpıklığa sahip stokta kalma süresi bulunmuştur. The related financial data of three sectors; manufacturing, retials and technology sectors extracted quarterly from year 2008 to 2016 on quarter based from (KAP). The multiple linear regression analysis and descriptive satatistics are used to test the hypothesis of the study. The variabkes used in the analysis found to be normaly distributed. The multiple linear regression model found to be statistically significant ( P = 0,000) with the adjusted �! value of 0,512. The results of statistical analysis on retail sector identified that, the model is significant as a whole (P=0,000) with the adjusted �! value of 0,601. Interestingly, the firms’ size found noty not have any impact on the level of CCC. Finally the result of on technology sector firms showed that model is statistically significant as whole and with the adjusted R2 value of 42,5%. Finally, cash conversion cycle (CCC) duration is identified 173 days on this sector

Firma Özelliklerinin İşletme Sermayesi Yönetimine Etkisi: Bist’te İşlem Gören İşletmelerde Bir Analiz

Araştırmanın amacı, şirketlerin özelliklerinin işletme sermayesi üzerisine etkisini tespit etmektir. Bu amaçla, şirket büyüklüğü, aktif kârlılığı hisse senedi fiyatı, toplam borç oranı, faaliyet kârlılığı, net kâr marjı gibi faktörler bağımsız değişkenler olarak dikkate alınmış ve üç sektöre ait; imalat sektörü, perakende sektörü ve teknoloji sektörü 2008-2016 yıllarına ilişkin KAP’tan alınan üçer aylık mali veriler kullanılarak hipotezler test edilmiştir. Nakit döngüsü (CCC) bağımlı değişken olarak ele alınmıştır. Araştırma hipotezlerini test etmek üzere, çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi ve betimleyici istatistiksel analizler kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre; imalat sanayinde hesaplanan oranlar istatistiksel olarak normal dağılım göstermiş ve karlılığın negatif çarpıklığa sahip olduğu. Regresyon analizinin de (P=0,000) düzeyinde anlamlı olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Nakit döngüsü R2 değeri 0,512 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Perakende sektörü açısından ise; nakit döngüsünün işletme setmayesini belirleme gücü R2 değeri 0,601 olarak tespit edilmiştir ve modelin anlamlılık düzeyi de (P=0,000) olmuştur. İlginç olarak bu sektörde işletme büyüklüğünün nakit döngüsünü etkilemediği ortaya çıkmıştır. Teknoloji sektöründe ise; nakit döngüsü 173 gün olarak tespit edilmiş ve 0,97 düzeyinde pozitf çarpıklığa sahip stokta kalma süresi bulunmuştur

Firma Özelliklerinin İşletme Sermayesi Yönetimine Etkisi: Bist’te İşlem Gören İşletmelerde Bir Analiz

Araştırmanın amacı, şirketlerin özelliklerinin işletme sermayesi üzerisine etkisini tespit etmektir. Bu amaçla, şirket büyüklüğü, aktif kârlılığı hisse senedi fiyatı, toplam borç oranı, faaliyet kârlılığı, net kâr marjı gibi faktörler bağımsız değişkenler olarak dikkate alınmış ve üç sektöre ait; imalat sektörü, perakende sektörü ve teknoloji sektörü 2008-2016 yıllarına ilişkin KAP’tan alınan üçer aylık mali veriler kullanılarak hipotezler test edilmiştir. Nakit döngüsü (CCC) bağımlı değişken olarak ele alınmıştır. Araştırma hipotezlerini test etmek üzere, çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi ve betimleyici istatistiksel analizler kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre; imalat sanayinde hesaplanan oranlar istatistiksel olarak normal dağılım göstermiş ve karlılığın negatif çarpıklığa sahip olduğu. Regresyon analizinin de (P=0,000) düzeyinde anlamlı olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Nakit döngüsü R2 değeri 0,512 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Perakende sektörü açısından ise; nakit döngüsünün işletme setmayesini belirleme gücü R2 değeri 0,601 olarak tespit edilmiştir ve modelin anlamlılık düzeyi de (P=0,000) olmuştur. İlginç olarak bu sektörde işletme büyüklüğünün nakit döngüsünü etkilemediği ortaya çıkmıştır. Teknoloji sektöründe ise; nakit döngüsü 173 gün olarak tespit edilmiş ve 0,97 düzeyinde pozitf çarpıklığa sahip stokta kalma süresi bulunmuştur

Application of Gene Expression Programming (GEP) for the prediction of compressive strength of geopolymer concrete

For the production of geopolymer concrete (GPC), fly-ash (FA) like waste material has been effectively utilized by various researchers. In this paper, the soft computing techniques known as gene expression programming (GEP) are executed to deliver an empirical equation to estimate the compressive strength of GPC made by employing FA. To build a model, a consistent, extensive and reliable data base is compiled through a detailed review of the published research. The compiled data set is comprised of 298 experimental results. The utmost dominant parameters are counted as explanatory variables, in other words, the extra water added as percent FA (), the percentage of plasticizer (), the initial curing temperature (), the age of the specimen (), the curing duration (), the fine aggregate to total aggregate ratio (), the percentage of total aggregate by volume (), the percent SiO2 solids to water ratio () in sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) solution, the NaOH solution molarity (), the activator or alkali to FA ratio (), the sodium oxide (Na2O) to water ratio () for preparing Na2SiO3 solution, and the Na2SiO3 to NaOH ratio (). A GEP empirical equation is proposed to estimate the of GPC made with FA. The accuracy, generalization, and prediction capability of the proposed model was evaluated by performing parametric analysis, applying statistical checks, and then compared with non-linear and linear regression equations

Corporate Risk Tolerance and Acceptability towards Sustainable Energy Transition

The omnipresence of risk prevails in almost every aspect of human life. Individuals and societal factors are pivotal in the decision-making process to judge acceptability and tolerability of risk. Tolerability of risk (ToR) is characterized by dynamism pinned in the process of decision making that helps to gauge the society and individual’s risk. The energy transition implies switching the energy system from fossil fuels or any traditional mechanism to modern renewable sources that are sustainable. The energy transition is paramount important in the current global energy system to attain sustainable goals for organizations. This study used the positivism research paradigm to address the research questions. The quantitative approach helps to examine the cause-and-effect relationship. It also helps to collect systematic information to meet the objectives of the research. A total sample of 300 was selected for the data collection from renewable energy companies. The study used positivism research philosophy applied deductive approach. The data is analyzed through PLS-SEM. It is summarized that the scale of risk acceptability and tolerability in Pakistan is moderate which encourages companies to work progressively and increases sociocultural activities to make society a partner of this new shift in energy transition that will ultimately increase the level of risk acceptability. Nevertheless, as a society, people are neither high-risk takers nor risk avoiders due to income constraints, macroeconomic uncertainty, and political instability.publishedVersio

Tension Pneumothorax During Apnea Testing for the Determination of Brain Death

The apnea test (AT) is considered as the ‘condition sinequa non’ by most of the intesivists for determiningbrain death (BD) as it provides an importantinformation for a definitive loss of brainstem function.It is the most difficult clinical test in BD protocols andis also potentially harmful and lengthy. The possiblecomplications of this test include severe decrease inblood pressure, pneumothorax, excessive CO2 retention,hypoxia, acidosis, and cardiac arrhythmia or asystole.It is important to abort the test in the setting of any ofthe above mentioned complication, which willcompromise BD diagnosis. It is important to ensurethat certain prerequisites are satisfied before the AT iscarried out. These include body temperature 32°C ormore, normal PO2 or preoxygenation to obtain anarterial PO2 ≥ 200 mmHg, arterial PCO2 orPaCO2 normal or above 40 mmH, blood pH normal orin the low basic range, pretest systolic blood pressureof at least 90 mmHg, Euvolemia or a positive fluidbalance during the previous 6 hours, no drug that canparalyze the respiratory muscles. If continuous orintermittent oxygen supply is preceded by decreasingnitrogen levels of blood gases, high PaO2 levels can bemaintained for very long periods of time.Preoxygenation removes alveolar nitrogen stores andhelps oxygen transport. There are several techniquesfor ascertaining that there is sufficient oxygenationduring AT .1-