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27
Feb
2013

A Framework of Critical Factors to Knowledge Workers’ Adoption of Inter-organizational Knowledge Sharing Systems

Journal of Organizational Knowledge Management
The objective of this research is to outline the critical factors to knowledge workers’ adoption of “public-good” Inter-organizational knowledge sharing systems (IOKSS).  Public-good IOKSS is one that is open to all firms in a specific sector.   Public-good IOKSS is valuable and critical for effective social…
27
Feb
2013

Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Patients with Nosocomial Infections at a University Hospital in Egypt, with Special Reference to Typing Methods

Journal of Virology and Microbiology
Multidrug resistant (MDR) P.aeruginosa had emerged in Egypt and seen mainly in nosocomial infections due to the selective pressure by overusage of antibiotics. This study was planned to delineate prevalence of MDR P.aeruginosa in nosocomial infection patients, and to screen for ESβLs producing P.aeruginosa with…
27
Feb
2013

The ‘Cleavage Imprinting’ Technique for Ensuring Mirror Image Medial Scar Symmetry in Reduction Mammoplasty

Plastic Surgery: An International Journal
A key step in the inverted T-scar pattern breast reduction technique is the preoperative marking of the medial skin incision which will ultimately become the medial aspect of the horizontal scar in the new inframammary fold. We describe the ‘cleavage imprinting’ technique that allows the…
27
Feb
2013

Use of Micro Blogging Services in Mass Emergency Situations in Different Countries

Journal of Internet Social Networking and Virtual Communities
This paper presents how people use the Micro blogging (MB) services in emergency situations, and proposing a methodology for investigating if and how cultural differences affect communications broadcasted by people who were on the ground during emergency events. This paper addresses issues of the attributes…
27
Feb
2013

A Longitudinal Comparison of the Social Media Consumer and the Non-Social Media Consumer

Journal of Internet Social Networking and Virtual Communities
This exploratory study focused on the characteristics of the social media consumer and the non-social media consumer, and then compared the two groups over a two-year period (2010 and 2012).  The exploratory study used two versions of a questionnaire, in which one version was directed…
27
Feb
2013

ELITE – A Novel Ranking Algorithm for Social Networking Sites Using Generic Scoring Function

Journal of Internet Social Networking and Virtual Communities
Social networks need to manage and control the drift of insane amount of information by filtering and ranking everything in order to ensure they are right there for users’ viewing pleasure. However, the realization of social networks ranking is currently dictated by fairly straightforward optimization…
27
Feb
2013

Factors Affecting ERP Implementations: Client and Consultant Perspectives

Journal of Enterprise Resource Planning Studies
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are becoming popular among business organizations globally as well as locally. The main reason is that the corporate benefits gained through such implementations. However, in the event of such a project failing, the company has to incur a huge loss.…
27
Feb
2013

A Unique Case of Trueperella Pyogenes Causing Hepatic Abscesses in Pigeons

International Journal of Veterinary Medicine: Research & Reports
The present study reports the identification of the etiology for hepatic abscesses leading to heavy mortality in pigeons from Thrissur, Kerala. The cultural and biochemical characteristics confirmed the isolate as Trueperella pyogenes. The high antibiotic resistance and pathogenecity studies in mice demonstrated the ability of…
27
Feb
2013

Effects of Hen Age and Force Molting Programs on Body Weight Loss and Heterophil: Lymphocyte Ratio during Molt Period in Laying Hens

International Journal of Veterinary Medicine: Research & Reports
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of hen age and force molting programs on body weight loss, egg production cease and heterophil:lymphocyte ratio  during molt period. The experiment was conducted using 320 Hy-Line W36 hens randomly assigned to experimental groups (five…
19
Feb
2013

Cloud Computing: Security and Reliability Issues

Communications of the IBIMA
Security and reliability of cloud computing services remain among the dominant concerns inhibiting their pervasive adaptation. The distributed and the multi-tenancy nature of the cloud computing paradigm can be considered as the root causes for their increased risks and vulnerabilities. Resource sharing and virtualization can…