Theory building has lagged on the intermediate linkages responsible for the relationship between HRM and firm performance. We introduce the construct “strength of the HRM system” and describe the metafeatures of an HRM system that result in a strong organizational climate, analogous to Mischel’s “strong situation,” in which individuals share a common interpretation of what behaviors are expecte...

This paper explores empirically future developments in information and communication technology (ICT) and its implications for human resource management (HRM). The paper applies the Delphi method and draws on a panel of anonymous experts comprising e-HRM academics from Europe and e-HRM practitioners from Finland. Findings indicate that developments in social media are believed to have several m...

Mosquitoes are a diverse group of invertebrates, with members that are among the most important vectors of diseases. The correct identification of mosquitoes is paramount to the control of the diseases that they transmit. However, morphological techniques depend on the quality of the specimen and often unavailable taxonomic expertise, which may still not be able to distinguish mosquitoes among ...

BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the pharyngeal pressure of a patient with, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) before and after cricopharyngeal myotomy by high-resolution manometry (HRM) system. METHODS A 60-year-old man with ALS underwent cricopharyngeal myotomy for his intractable, aspiration. The swallowing pressure along the velopharynx and upper esophagus was measured using, the ...

BACKGROUND Rapid diagnosis of drug resistance in tuberculosis (TB) is pivotal for the timely initiation of effective antibiotic treatment to prevent the spread of drug-resistant strains. The development of low-cost, rapid and robust methods for drug-resistant TB detection is highly desirable for resource-limited settings. METHODS We report the use of an in house plasmid-based quantitative pol...

This study aimed to use a novel high-resolution manometry (HRM) system to establish normative values for deglutitive upper esophageal sphincter (UES) relaxation. Seventy-five asymptomatic controls were studied. A solid-state HRM assembly with 36 circumferential sensors spaced 1 cm apart was positioned to record from the hypopharynx to the stomach. Subjects performed ten 5-ml water swallows and ...

BACKGROUND/AIMS A new classification of achalasia using high-resolution manometry (HRM) has recently been suggested. Pneumatic dilatation (PD) is a common treatment for primary achalasia. The usefulness of the new classification and HRM for the treatment and follow-up of patients after PD is unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the PD effectiveness and the predictive factors of succes...

OBJECTIVE This study compared barium esophagram with high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM) results to determine whether esophagram is an adequate screening examination for esophageal motility disorders, a common cause of dysphagia. STUDY DESIGN Case series with chart review. SETTING Tertiary academic medical center. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A retrospective review was completed of 281 pat...

BACKGROUND Chronic diseases are a leading contributor to work disability and job loss in Europe. Recent EU policies aim to improve job retention among chronically ill employees. Disability and occupational health researchers argue that this requires a coordinated and pro-active approach at the workplace by occupational health professionals, line managers (LMs) and human resource managers (HRM)....

BACKGROUND The esophageal involvement in systemic sclerosis (SSc) causes impact in the morbidity and mortality. High resolution manometry assesses esophageal involvement. Our aim was to categorize esophageal motor disorder in patients with SSc by HRM. METHODS We carried out an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study. All patients underwent HRM as well as semi-structured interview...