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The number of people learning and working in foreign language contexts is increasing with globalization and this has implications for the effectiveness of communication and understanding. While it is generally acknowledged that some level of disadvantage is experienced by those with limited language proficiency, the…

This study examines the relationships between customers’ perceived functional (social) benefits from service providers and customers’ perception of service innovation. It also assesses the mediation effects of their participation on their perception of service innovation. Focusing on service centers for ITproducts, structural equation modeling is…

At the moment in Romania there is a bolding of the phenomenon of dissolution of societies with limited liability and starting a business by the associates of these companies, individually, through so-called Authorized Individuals (PFA). Analyzing this phenomenon, you may find that the financial side…

For young athletes, an optimized diet is important for growth, health and athletic performance. Data about nutrition knowledge, nutrient intake and food choice in athletes are rare. Aim of the study was to analyze nutrition knowledge and food choice of young athletes. 559 young athletes…

The purpose of the study is to develop and validate an instrument to measure perception on TQM practices among research and development (R&D) center employees. Empirical data were collected from 102 employees in a public R&D center in Saudi Arabia. The content validity, construct validity,…

Method: Cytogenetic and fluorescent in situ hybridization ( FISH )analyses on cultured and uncultured blood samples. Results: There was no significant difference in the incidence of LLGM in patients from the tested group vs. control. The mean of X aneuploidy cells proportion was 2.2 %…

In Australia, guidelines and other information available regarding prostate cancer screening are conflicting. Until recently public awareness of prostate cancer and related issues were poor, yet two of the most common reasons men sought and underwent testing were because of general practitioner (GP) recommendation or…

Aims: this study aims to evaluate the effect of COMT rs 4680 (Val108/158Met) polymorphism, known to regulate dopamine levels, on specific response pattern to antipsychotics characterized by different dopaminergic activity. 2 Materials and Methods: the sample included 153 subjects diagnosed with schizophrenia, treated either with…

Our paper analyses how museums not only play a traditional role in the cultural service but also act as a driving force for the use of science and technology in the conservation of artworks. Through a bibliometric approach and the use of social network analysis…

Social Customer Relationship Management (Social CRM) is emerging as a major initiative for a number of organisations due to its appeal as a new channel of communication as well as its effectiveness as a customer engagement tool. Though there is growing acceptance of Social CRM,…