412 research outputs found
Indo-U.S. FTA: Prospects for Audiovisual Services
No full textMany WTO (World Trade Organization) member countries, including India, are defensive about opening up of the audiovisual sector in the Doha Round due to reasons of cultural sensitivity. On the other hand, the United States is pushing for liberalizing trade in this sector - both in the WTO and in its bilateral FTAs (Free Trade Agreements). With the slow progress of the Doha Round, India and the United States are exploring the possibilities of entering into FTAs with like-minded trading partners. In this context, the present paper discusses the prospects of liberalizing audiovisual services under a possible Indo-U.S. FTA. The study found that India and the United States have significant trade complementarities in this sector which can be further enhanced under an FTA. It identifies areas such as co-production of films, digital content creation and broadband infrastructure in which companies from India and the United States can enter into mutually beneficial collaborations. It argues that India should enter into a media cooperation agreement with the U.S. to facilitate the inflow of technical know, finance and best management practices. It discusses regulatory and other reforms which would not only improve the productivity and global competitiveness of the Indian audiovisual sector but also enable it to gain from the FTA.Indo-U.S. FTA, GATS, bilateral agreements, audiovisual, services
Indo-U.S. FTA - Prospects for Audiovisual Services
No full textMany WTO (World Trade Organization) member countries, including India, are defensive about opening up of the audiovisual sector in the Doha Round due to reasons of cultural sensitivity. On the other hand, the United States is pushing for liberalizing trade in this sector both in the WTO and in its bilateral FTAs (Free Trade Agreements). With the slow progress of the Doha Round, India and the United States are exploring the possibilities of entering into FTAs with like-minded trading partners. In this context, the present paper discusses the prospects of liberalizing audiovisual services under a possible Indo-U.S. FTA. The study found that India and the United States have significant trade complementarities in this sector which can be further enhanced under an FTA. It identifies areas such as co-production of films, digital content creation and broadband infrastructure in which companies from India and the United States can enter into mutually beneficial collaborations. It argues that India should enter into a media cooperation agreement with the U.S. to facilitate the inflow of technical know, finance and best management practices. It discusses regulatory and other reforms which would not only improve the productivity and global competitiveness of the Indian audiovisual sector but also enable it to gain from the FTA.Indo-U.S. FTA, GATS, bilateral agreements, audiovisual, Services
Three Worlds of Cleaning: Women's Experiences of Precarious Labor in the Public Sector, Cleaning Companies and Private Households of West Germany, 1973-1998
No full textShould the low-pay and low-skill sector of the labor market be expanded through political intervention? This question is hotly debated in presentday Germany. In the cleaning trade, precarious employment is especially widespread, with precariousness defined as the undermining of material and legal standards as well as the exclusion from the solidarity of colleagues and from institutional forms of articulating interest in works council and trade union. This article discusses the transfer of cleaners’ jobs from the public sector to cleaning companies and private households since 1973. Drawing upon rare and scattered evidence contained in official statistics as well as upon journals of employers’ associations and of trade unions, the author argues that cleaners experienced increasing precariousness in each of these organizational arrangements, but especially when affected by the process of “double privatization.” For those who discuss future labor market strategies, the history of professional cleaning is of interest because it is paradigmatic for the whole low-skill service sector in many respects
Indo-US FTA: Prospects for the Telecommunication Sector
No full textSince telecommunication is one of the main drivers of economic growth and globalization, WTO (World Trade Organization) negotiations and New Age FTAs (Free Trade Agreements) have focused on liberalizing trade in this sector. The present paper analyses the possibilities of liberalizing trade in telecommunication services if India and its largest trading partner-the US-enter into a bilateral agreement. The study found that India and the US have trade complementarities in telecommunication services and that it should be a priority sector in the FTA negotiations. The study identified certain areas such as R&D related to telecommunication and broadband infrastructure where collaboration between companies of both countries would be mutually beneficial. The study found that telecommunication services have been significantly liberalized in the US FTAs-much beyond the scope of the GATS and the Reference Paper on Basic Telecommunications. While the current policy regime in India is consistent with some of the requests made by the US in its bilateral negotiations, for meeting others, the policy regime needs to be examined and, if required, reformed. The present paper suggests certain reforms which would enhance the productivity, efficiency and global competitiveness of the sector and enable the country to benefit from the bilateral liberalization.Indo-US FTA, GATS, bilateral agreements, telecommunication, services
Protein tyrosine phosphatases: structure, signaling and drug discovery/ Lalima G. Ahuja.
No full textIncludes bibliographical references and index.Protein tyrosine phosphatases remove phosphates from the phosphotyrosine residues of target proteins and reverse the action of various protein tyrosine kinases. This essential interplay between the opposing actions of protein tyrosine phosphatases and protein tyrosine kinases forms the basis of signaling networks that underlie the cellular workings of human physiology. Initially passed-off as housekeeping genes; these proteins were only acknowledged to maintain a steady background of phosphotyrosine levels in the cell. However, recent progress in studying their role in embryonic development and human disease has established their importance as regulators of signal regulation. Convincing evidence shows the role of mutations in these proteins to cause and/or intensify the severity of various diseases including metabolic and neurological disorders and also cancer. Protein tyrosine phosphatases have slowly, yet convincingly become crucial targets for therapeutic intervention of various human pathophysiologies. This book describes these signaling enzymes using the molecular details of their structure and mechanistic function. Various subtypes of cysteine-based Class I, II, III and the Haloacid dehalogenase related Class IV protein tyrosine phosphatases have been illustrated and explained. The superfamily of proteins is also described vis-a-vis its complimentary protein phosphoserine/phosphoserine phosphatases. Membrane bound receptor forms and the cytosolic non-receptor protein tyrosine phosphatases have been described for their biological function. This book serves as a reference for any reader looking to understand the sequence features, structural elements, molecular mechanism and cellular function of this superfamily of signaling enzymes.Frontmatter -- Preface -- About The Author -- Contents -- 1.Tyrosine Phosphorylation In Cell Signaling: Discovery And Beyond -- 2.Protein Phosphatases: Classification And Domain Architecture -- 3.Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases: Molecular Structure And Mechanism -- 4.The Receptor Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases: Structure And Function -- 5.The Double-Domain Receptor Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases -- 6 The Non-Receptor Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases: Part I -- 7.The Non-Receptor Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases: Part Ii -- 8.Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases: Strategies For Drug Development -- Index1 online resource (xiv, 282 pages
Indo-US FTA: Prospects for the Telecommunication Sector
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A Netnography of the Social Media Presence of Brand Netflix, India
No full textSocial media marketing is growing at a rapid pace. Marketers need to keep up with technology-savvy consumers and help the brands in reaching greater heights with the help of social media practices. This manuscript presents how an Over-the-Top platform like Netflix India uses social media as a digital tool for enhancing consumer engagement and building strong consumerbrand relationships using netnography as a tool. This manuscript further attempts to classify the content generated by Netflix India on its social media platforms- Instagram, Facebook, Twitter into diverse content typologies, identify the most significant content typology, and understand how the number of likes, comments, shares, retweets (in case of Twitter) relating to most significant content typology impacts the enhancement of consumer engagement amongst Netflix audience. Thereafter, the research study classifies the content generated by Netflix into three categories, namely- informational content, promotional content, and relational content. The study is further able to empirically illustrate how a greater number of likes, shares, comments, and retweets on relational content has a significant impact on consumer engagement of the brand Netflix
Gender differences in substance use and depression among caregivers
No full textTITLE: Gender differences in substance use and depression among caregivers
AUTHOR INFO
Memunat Ogunmefun
Manik Ahuja
Author Affiliations:
College of Public Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
Background: Around 20% of adults in the United States provide care for a loved one, with approximately 61% of these caregivers identifying as women. Typically, a caregiver is defined as someone who provides help and support to a family member or friend who is facing illness or disability as a result of a medical condition. Caregiving may be rewarding, but it can also cause significant psychological strain, leading to adverse consequences, such as turning to substance use to cope with stress. Increased levels of stress in caregivers can make them more susceptible to various health problems, such as depression and anxiety disorders, sleep disturbances, compromised physical health, cardiovascular disease, and substance use disorders. The aim of this study is to examine the gender differences in substance use and depression among caregivers using a nationally representative sample.
Methods: We used cross-sectional data from the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System a nationally representative U.S. telephone-based survey of adults aged 18 years and extracted data for non-metropolitan/rural counties. Logistic regression analyses were conducted separately to test the association between self-identified caregiver status and three outcomes, including depression and current alcohol use. We controlled for past month’s income, race, educational status, and age. Caregiver status was identified based on providing care or assistance to a friend or family member over the last 30 days.
Results: Overall, 21.7% (n=13,653) of our participants self-identified as a caregiver, while 19.5% reported depression, past month alcohol use (48.2%), past month smoking (13.5%), and past month marijuana use (4.2%). Significant interactions were found between caregiver status and gender (p=.0001). We then stratified by gender. Among males, self-identified caregiver status was associated with higher odds of depression (OR=1.48, 95% CI, 1.41,1.55). Among females, caregiver status was associated with higher odds of depression (OR=1.48, 95% CI, 1.29, 1.39). Caregiver status did not predict alcohol use.
Conclusion: Caregiving has been known to cause psychological strain which may be associated with alcohol use and depression. According to this study, being a caregiver may contribute to depression regardless of gender, but it does not necessarily affect alcohol consumption. The gender differences observed in this study highlight the need for interventions and support programs that are tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges faced by male and female caregivers. It is important for healthcare professionals to consider caregiver status and gender when assessing mental health risk factors
Race, Gender and Mental Health Outcomes in Tennessee
No full textTITLE: Race, gender, and mental health outcomes in Tennessee
AUTHOR INFO
Eugene Annor
Manik Ahuja PhD, MA1
Author Affiliations:
1College of Public Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
Background: Tennessee has been disproportionally burdened with high levels of mental health disorders. Over the last decade, Tennessee has consistently ranked in the bottom 10 U.S. states in prevalence of mental health disorders. While it is known that Tennessee ranks lower in mental health status, less is known of how these differences vary across race.
Methods: We used cross-sectional data from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a nationally representative U.S. telephone-based survey of adults aged 18 years or older for the State of Tennessee (n=6,242). Chi-square tests were conducted to assess differences across race. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to test the association between gender and past month mentally unhealthy days, stratified by race. We coded mentally unhealthy days binary, at 15 or more mentally unhealthy days in the past month, and less than 15 days. We controlled for income, educational attainment, health insurance, and age.
Results: Overall, 22.9% of American Indian/Alaska Natives, followed by White (14.8%), Black (13.6%) and Hispanic (12.0%) reported 15 or more mentally unhealthy days in the past month. Among Blacks, there were no significant differences between males (13.2%) and females (13.9%) for 15 or more past month mentally unhealthy days (p=.76), as well as among Hispanics (p=.17) Among Whites, females (16.6) reported a significantly higher (p
Conclusions: Our findings reveal that among Blacks and Hispanics in Tennessee, there were no significant gender differences in mental health outcomes. White among Whites and American Indian/Alaska Natives, females reported a significantly higher rate of past month mentally unhealthy days. The current study reports that the gap among males and females in report of poorer mental health has narrowed, particularly among Blacks and Hispanics in Tennessee. Further efforts towards providing equitable access to mental health services across race and gender in Tennessee, is essential
Racial Disparities Associated With Colon Cancer Screening in a Nationally Representative Sample; A Cross-sectional Study
No full textTITLE: Racial disparities associated with colon cancer screening in a nationally representative sample; A cross-sectional study
AUTHOR INFO
Yorandos Tafesse MD1
Manik Ahuja PhD, MA1
Author Affiliations:
1College of Public Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
Colon cancer impacts nearly 2 million individuals in the U.S. each year. Early detection of colon cancer using colonoscopy can reduce the risk of mortality. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends routine screening for colon cancer for all adults 50 to 75 years of age. Colon cancer screening behavior is different across a variety of predictor variables. Previous studies have identified older age, male gender, higher education, higher income, marriage, and the presence of chronic diseases to be associated with increased odds of colon cancer screening. However, less is known about the role of racial differences in screening. This study aims to determine if colon cancer screening rates are different between Whites and racial minorities in the United States controlling for potential confounders. This research can help bridge the existing gap on this topic and aid in identifying high-risk racial groups that could be targeted by future intervention strategies. We used cross-sectional data from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a nationally representative U.S. telephone-based survey of adults aged 18 years or older. We extracted data for adults age 50 or older (n=10,972). Logistic regression analyses were conducted to test the association between race and colon cancer screening. We also included chronic disease status, alcohol use, smoking, gender, and age in our model. Chronic disease status was coded as self-report 2 or more, 1 and 0 chronic diseases (referent), which included the summation of heart disease, hypertension, COPD, and diabetes. Overall, colon cancer screening is as follows among Whites (77.2%), Blacks (72.4%), Asian (60.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (69.7%), and Hispanic (68.6%). Logistic regression results revealed that having 2 or more chronic diseases (OR=1.73; 95% CI 1.53,1.96), 1 chronic disease (OR=1.45; 95% CI 1.31,1.65), and female gender (OR=1.14; 95% CI 1.04,1.23) were associated with higher odds of screening. Race/ethnic minority status (OR=0.72; 95% CI 0.65, 0.81), low income (OR=0.64; 95% CI 0.57,0.70), and less than high school education (OR=0.71; 95% CI 0.59,0.84) were associated with lower odds of screening. Our research showed that racial minorities have lower odds of colon cancer screening after adjusting for gender, age, chronic diseases, income, and education status. Preventive practices should focus on increasing awareness on and availability of colon cancer screening means to racial minorities in the United States. Further research on the association between race and other screening modalities will help maximize the impacts of targeted interventions
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