word of mouth (wom) is a powerful promotional instrument and an important information source influencing on attitudes and purchasing decision of consumers. it plays a critical role in services in which quality of consumers’ beliefs affects their choice. wom has a particular importance in tourism industry because intangible products cannot be used before consumption. the current study aims to in...

Introduction The introduction of oxygen via a nasopharingeal tube (Hilgin, 1952/3) or, accidentally, by a nasoendotracheal tube located in the oesophagus (Longobardi, Ruggles and Burgess, 1961) has on rare occasions led to sudden rupture of the stomach. Geroulanos (1972) reviewed the literature on this subject and noted that only two of twelve patients who had developed a rupture of the stomach...

The fact that foot and mouth disease is highly contagious, easily spread and of major commercial importance makes it a redoubtable challenge for animal health in South American countries and the world over. A number of factors impact directly on the effectiveness of national programmes to eradicate foot and mouth disease. Therefore, in order to meet the challenges posed by today's globalised wo...