Computer models of the ventricular activation and the inhomogeneous human torso were used to study the relationship between two dipolar representations of the heart activation: the heart vector and the measurable vectorcardiographic vector. Results demonstrated good correspondence between these two vectors except of relatively small time interval during the ventricular...
The adaptive immune system has the capacity to produce antibodies with a virtually infinite repertoire of specificities. Recombinant antibodies specific for human targets are established in the clinic as therapeutics and represent a major new class of drug. Therapeutic efficacy depends on the formation of complexes with target molecules and...
The epidermal growth factor receptor EGFR signaling pathway is a complex signaling process with a wide network of interactions. The activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinases MAPKs cascade by this activated EGFR has been well studied. MAPKs form a highly integrated network, which is essential for certain specialized cell functions....
In this article, XOMA Ltd. and Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discusses their initiation of a phase I clinical trial with the complement inhibitor MLN2222 (also known as CAB-2). Complement activation is believed to contribute to harmful inflammatory responses to heart bypass surgery that can result in significant complications; MLN2222 is being...
Brand activation is not a theory; it is a natural step in the evolution of brands. This paper takes a deeper look into the possibilities within the brand, its' strategy and position to find assets that can be relevant, adaptable and profitable for the entire company. The authors have gathered...
The primary goal of the research presented in this paper was to examine the role of leadership efficacy as a moderator of domain identification responses to the think-leader - think-male stereotype. Manipulating stereotype activation, results from eighty-five female participants indicated that women with high levels of leadership efficacy demonstrated a...
Read this Macrovision case study to learn how Autodata, a leading publisher of technical information for automotive service shops, used FLEXnet Publisher to put the brakes on the unlicensed use of its subscription-only CDs. The paper explains why customers previously had to wait for an activation code before they could...
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-8 June 2009-Slow Food Nation Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend in San FranciscoC2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Slow Food Nation, the largest celebration of American food in history, will take place in San Francisco over Labor Day weekend, August 29 to September...
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-8 June 2009-McDonald's Offers DreamWorks' 'Kung Fu Panda' Global Happy MealC2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Celebrating the debut of McDonald's "Kung Fu Panda" Happy Meal promotion, McDonald's, DreamWorks Animation SKG and Conservation International are creating Panda-mania by inviting kids and families to...
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-8 June 2009-Maui Wowi Hawaiian Inks New Master Franchise Pact with Dubai EnterprisesC2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a destination for authentic Hawaiian products on the mainland, announced it has expanded its worldwide corporate ohana to the...
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TEAM building isn't merely something organisations do because it creates harmonious work groups, or is fun to do. It is a way to bring out the power of collaboration among individuals. It is a proven method for blending the talents, skills, and inherent creativity of diverse...
DESPITE an upsurge in human resource development HRD activities in organisations, training departments are still hard put to justify their usefulness and importance to their employers. Part of the reason is that the proliferation of HRD activities has blurred the distinction between what is truly needed by the organisation to...
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CORPORATE social responsibility CSR is a concept that frequently overlaps with similar approaches such as corporate sustainability, corporate sustainable development, corporate responsibility, and corporate citizenship. While CSR does not have a universal definition, many see it as the private sector's way of integrating the economic, social,...
In our daily life, we generally expect the transport system to be efficient, safe, and reliable. However, there exist several sources of uncertainties in the transportation system both on demand and supply sides. With a constant growth in economic activities most urban transport networks currently operate at...
Evaluating the reliability of a transportation network often involves an intensive simulation exercise to randomly generate and evaluate different possible network states. This paper proposes an algorithm to approximate the network reliability which minimizes the use of such simulation procedure. The algorithm will dissect and classify the...
What type of emotional transition is experienced by professional dancers who face the end of their career? What does this journey imply? This article discusses the transition experiences of two case studies out of a total sample of fourteen (N=14) international professional ballet dancers who left their...
University student outcome data in Australia is collected via the Graduate Destination Survey component of the Australian Graduate Survey at the referent date three months post-graduation. This timeline gives consideration to graduates to enter directly into traditional vocations. For graduates from non-traditional areas and/or with non-traditional career...
Postgraduate Destinations is an annual report produced by Graduate Careers Australia GCA, concerning the work and study outcomes of recent graduates from postgraduate level courses offered at Australian higher education institutions. The report is based on the results of the Australian Graduate Survey AGS, the nation's largest...
CAREER ENDEAVOUR: PURSUING A CROSS-CULTURAL LIFE TRANSITION Charles P. Chen, hampshire: Ashgate Publishing Limited, 2006, 164pp., ISBN 978-0-7546-4621-1 Charles Chen states that the purpose of this book is to illustrate the complexity of life career transition in the context of cross-cultural adjustment. To...
[ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Although TJ has many wild inventions and designs, his real fame has come due to his exceptional action and trigger work, considered by many to be unequaled in the industry. TJ has old school values and takes great pride in his work and each job he...
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