This paper investigates whether the voluntary disclosure of ratios in corporate annual reports
can be explained by agency and signalling theory. The two theories are discussed and the …

OBJECTIVE—Activation of the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) in
diabetic vasculature is considered to be a key mediator of atherogenesis. This study examines …

OBJECTIVE Progressive fibrosis in the diabetic kidney is driven and sustained by a diverse
range of profibrotic factors. This study examines the critical role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in …

OBJECTIVE Increased deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) within the kidney is driven by
profibrotic mediators including transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and connective tissue …

Objective In the critically ill, respiratory muscle strength usually has been assessed by
measuring maximum inspiratory pressure. The maneuver is volitional, and results can be …

Purpose Utilizing the stimulus-organism-response model, the purpose of this paper is to
examine the effects of augmented reality (AR)(specifically augmentation) on consumers’ …

Retailers appear to have found franchising to be a valuable means by which to develop
their businesses, both domestically and abroad. In the UK franchising accounts for …

Leptin is involved in the hypothalamic control of food intake and body weight. Fos
immunohistochemistry has been used to functionally map leptin target neurons involved in these …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the franchisor's perception of the role
of entrepreneurial strategic orientation (EO) – innovative, risk‐taking, and proactive actions – …

Tip60 (KAT5) is a histone acetyltransferase (HAT enzyme) involved in multiple cellular processes
including transcriptional regulation, DNA damage repair and cell signalling. In prostate …