Devices that continuously measure relative blood volume (RBV) changes during hemodialysis (HD) are increasingly used for the prevention of dialysis hypotension and fine-tuning of dry weight. However, RBV measurements are subject to various limitations. First, RBV devices provide information on relative blood volume changes but not on absolute blood volume. Since blood volume varies with the hyd...

Successful planning of Information Systems (SISP) is perhaps going to be more problematic in today’s world of rapid change and uncertainty. SISP is a cornerstone of the information system discipline and very little attention has been paid to its success based on the resource based view of the firm (RBV).This paper provides a model for IT capability and strategic information system planning succ...

This article sets out a framework for the analysis of corporate governance and international business. We take a broad perspective on corporate governance mechanisms and consider possible synergies between corporate governance and international business (IB) research. We summarize the papers included in this Focused Issue, and draw out their main contributions to the literature. We compare and ...

The resource-based view of the firm (RBV) hypothesizes that the exploitation of valuable, rare resources and capabilities contributes to a firm’s competitive advantage, which in turn contributes to its performance. Despite this notion, few empirical studies test these hypotheses at the conceptual level. In response to this gap, this study empirically examines the relationships between value, ra...

In the strategic human resource management (SHRM) field three approaches have dominated, namely, the universal or best-practice, best-fit or contingency and resourcebased view (RBV). This study investigates evidence for the simultaneous or mixed adoption of these approaches by eight case study firms in the international hotel industry. Findings suggest there is considerable evidence of the comb...

BACKGROUND AND AIM In patients with chronic hepatitis C receiving Peg interferon/ribavirin (PEG-IFN/RBV) who do not achieve ≥ 2 log-reduction in HCV-RNA at week 12 (null responders, NR) and in those with ≥ 2 log-decrease but detectable at week 24 (partial responders, PR) the probability to achieve the sustained virological response (SVR) is almost null. The aim of this study was to investigate ...

BACKGROUND Alterations in renal function have been described with telaprevir (TVR). We examined the relationship between ribavirin (RBV) trough concentration (C), estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and severe anaemia, before and after TVR introduction in HIV-HCV-coinfected patients included in ANRS HC26 TelapreVIH study. METHODS 69 HIV-HCV genotype-1 coinfected patients received 4 we...

Purpose This paper aims to examine the relationship between innovation capabilities (INVC) and export performance (EXPERF) of manufacturing small medium enterprises (SMEs). Moreover, investigate moderating effect risk-taking propensity (RSTP) in INVC SMEs’ EXPERF. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey design was used data were collected through structured questionnaires from 250 ...

Purpose This study aims to analyse the way internal resources and their attributes contribute competitive advantages in an intensive organisation knowledge of pharmaceutical industry emerging market. Design/methodology/approach is a qualitative case focused where NVivo software was used for information analysis thematic analysis. Findings The outcomes showed that from VRIO framework (value, rar...

Purpose Building on the resource-based view (RBV) and theory of other orientation, this study aims to examine association between Islamic work ethics (IWEs) organizational performance highlighting role employee relations climate as an underlying mechanism. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 239 employees working in diverse sectors state Qatar. Structural equation modeling part...