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Platelets express Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), and this has been shown to be responsible for the thrombocytopenia induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) administration in vivo. We studied the role of LPS in mediating platelet phagocytosis by THP-1 cells in vitro by flow cytometry. Opsonization of platelets with an IgG monoclonal (W6/32) antibody or with IgG autoantibody-positive sera from patients wi
In this article, the concept of distribution channel re-engineering stands for a restructuring of distribution activities where the physical distribution and sales functions are organizationally separated from each other. The objective of the re-engineering process is primarily to reach dramatic improvements in operational efficiency. Our study indicates improvements in the distribution process in
Lund University is home to unique museums, collections and archives that reflect both research and history. Here you will find everything from archaeological finds, art and historical documents to biological diversity and type specimens. Skissernas MuseumSkissernas Museum – the Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art – is a unique art museum focusing on the artistic creative process. It houses t
This research addresses action research (AR) as a meta-methodology and uses an operations development project as an illustration to provide some insights on AR as a meta-methodology. First, we report on a six-month action research (AR) project concerning analysing and improving production and inventory performance in an industrial firm in the food and beverage industry. The implementation of a new
Rooms for reflection and contemplation are non-bookable spaces within the University that provide opportunities for meditation, reflection or prayer. The rooms are open to students and staff of the University, regardless of faith or belief. The University's rooms for reflection and contemplation can be used for a variety of activities that require particular silence, such as meditation, prayer and
As the internet continues to expand, e-commerce has become a vital part of the global economy. Although online consumer behavior differs from traditional one, loyalty is still the main indicator of online business success and it is called as e-loyalty. E-loyalty, defined as an individual’s favorable attitude that leads to repeated purchases from the same e-retailer, is context- dependent. This res
