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Seminars in Dialysis, 2020
The low bath bicarbonate concentration ([HCO − 3 ]) used by a nephrology group in Japan (25.5 mEq... more The low bath bicarbonate concentration ([HCO − 3 ]) used by a nephrology group in Japan (25.5 mEq/L), coupled with a bath [acetate] of 8 mEq/L, provided an opportunity to study the acid-base events occurring during hemodialysis when HCO − 3 flux is from the patient to the bath. We used an analytic tool that allows calculation of HCO − 3 delivery during hemodialysis and the physiological response to it in 17 Japanese outpatients with an average pre-dialysis blood [HCO − 3 ] of 25 mEq/L. Our analysis demonstrates that HCO − 3 addition is markedly reduced and that all of it comes from acetate metabolism. The HCO − 3 added to the extracellular fluid during treatment (19.5 mEq) was completely consumed by H+ mobilization from body buffers. In contrast to patients dialyzing with higher bath [HCO − 3 ] values in the US and Europe, organic acid production was suppressed rather than stimulated. Dietary analysis indicates that these patients are in acid balance due to the alkaline nature of their diet. In a larger group of patients using the same bath solution, pre-dialysis blood [HCO − 3 ] was lower, 22.2 mEq/L, but still in an acceptable range. Our studies indicate that a low bath [HCO − 3 ] is well tolerated and can prevent stimulation of organic acid production.
Seminars in Dialysis, 2019
To the editor, We thank Uribarri and Oh for opening a dialog for dialysis providers to think more... more To the editor, We thank Uribarri and Oh for opening a dialog for dialysis providers to think more about the acid-base aspects of hemodialysis. Their work on exploring the acid-base events that occur in patients with end-stage kidney disease has been seminal. 1 We want first to emphasize that our paper is not intended to provide any conclusions about the optimal dialysis bath composition from an acid-base perspective, but to stimulate clinical studies to examine the hypotheses raised by our analysis. 2 However, three points they raised warrant some additional comments.
Seminars in Dialysis, 2019
In response to rapid alkali delivery during hemodialysis, hydrogen ions (H +) are mobilized from ... more In response to rapid alkali delivery during hemodialysis, hydrogen ions (H +) are mobilized from body buffers and from stimulation of organic acid production in amounts sufficient to convert most of the delivered bicarbonate to CO 2 and water. Release of H + from nonbicarbonate buffers serves to back-titrate them to a more alkaline state, readying them to buffer acids that accumulate in the interval between treatments.
Seminars in dialysis, Jan 29, 2018
In patients receiving hemodialysis, it has long been recognized that much more bicarbonate is del... more In patients receiving hemodialysis, it has long been recognized that much more bicarbonate is delivered during treatment than ultimately appears in the blood. To gain insight into this mystery, we developed a model that allows a quantitative analysis of the patient's response to rapid alkalinization during hemodialysis. Our model is unique in that it is based on the distribution of bicarbonate in the extracellular fluid and assesses its removal from this compartment by mobilization of protons (H ) from buffers and other sources. The model was used to analyze the pattern of rise in blood bicarbonate concentration ([HCO ]), calculated from measurements of pH and PCO , in patients receiving standard bicarbonate hemodialysis. Model analysis demonstrated two striking findings: (1) 35% of the bicarbonate added during hemodialysis was due to influx and metabolism of acetate, despite its low concentration in the bath solution, because of the rapidly collapsing gradient for bicarbonate i...
The researcher/author developed, out of necessity as a teacher, an alternative method to teach re... more The researcher/author developed, out of necessity as a teacher, an alternative method to teach reading to a classroom containing students with learning disabilities. A study sought to determine whether the "Achieve" reading curriculum is an effective instructional methodology for increasing the reading achievement of seventh-grade students with learning disabilities. If the curriculum is effective, a new way of viewing reading instruction for students with learning disabilities will result. With this new paradigm, the student with learning disabilities will be provided an opportunity to succeed in reading. The specific research question was whether the "Achieve" reading curriculum will increase the reading achievement in a selected seventh-grade special education classroom (n.10) in a Louisiana middle school. Concept/theory based sampling was used. The classroom was observed and interviews were conducted, and qualitative content analysis was conducted to determine if certain patterns or themes were recurring in the data. Data analysis yielded six recurring patterns/themes. Findings suggest that this curriculum increased the reading achievement of middle school students with learning disabilities in one Louisiana classroom. The six themes show why such a conclusion can be reached. The Achieve Reading Curriculum is appended. (Contains 48 references.) (NKA) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document.
Whole language reading education is a constructivist view of learning with particular emphasis on... more Whole language reading education is a constructivist view of learning with particular emphasis on the development of literacy. Constructivism asserts that human beings develop concepts through their own intellectual interactions and actions with the world. In whole language reading classrooms acceptance of learners means that the whole language reading teachers develop the classroom environment and the curriculum for and with the students, to meet their needs and excite them in learning about what interests them, as well as covering curriculum guidelines. The instruction received by students with learning disabilities (LD) often takes place in the resource room. Little attention is paid to the individual needs of the students with learning disabilities despite the legal requirement to do so. This paper, a literature review, addresses two areas pertaining to the development of reading ability. First, the paper investigates the development of reading ability in whole language classrooms. Then, it explores the development of reading ability in students with learning disabilities, including motivating an LD middle school student to read. It also discusses middle school student needs and preferences in reading. Contains 48 references. (NKA)
Society, Schools and Progress in India, 1968
This chapter reviews the problems of contemporary education systems in India. The developments th... more This chapter reviews the problems of contemporary education systems in India. The developments that have taken place at the university and higher technical levels since 1947 have been outstanding, and this has been mainly a result of the fact that national economic planning, from the beginning, has called for a special effort by these branches. It naturally follows that expansion on such a scale has produced its own problems, many of which have arisen since the University Commission and the Sarkar Committee presented their reports. Credit must be given to two All-India bodies, the University Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education, for their success in persuading both State Governments and university authorities to accept not only their advice but also their assistance in the more concrete form of financial aid. The Central Advisory Board of Education also continues to provide a valuable forum for the discussion and investigation of educational issues on a national basis and it now has—and this is true of the whole educational system—an ally in the form of the National Council of Educational Research and Training, which is equipped to supply expert guidance with regard to any issue that may be submitted to it. Despite the services rendered by these and the other advisory bodies set up since 1947, a number of problems remain to be solved.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2001
Using a sample of 45 maquiladora firms, in this study we test Kobrin's (1988) assertion that ... more Using a sample of 45 maquiladora firms, in this study we test Kobrin's (1988) assertion that US MNCs are continuing to reduce their use of US expatriates and that this reduction is due to the lack of expatriate cross-cultural and second language skills. In contrast to the predictions of the expatriate literature, we found that the majority of top managers in our sample had substantial international/Mexican experience and good Spanish skills. Our findings indicate that US expatriates have become more adept at interacting with people from other countries and cultures and that they no longer fit the incompetent internationalist stereotype.
Latin American Business Review, 2014
ABSTRACT A small but significant percentage of the discoveries made by university researchers hav... more ABSTRACT A small but significant percentage of the discoveries made by university researchers have commercial value, especially in fields such as the biomedical sciences, material science, and information technology. Early stage technologies emerging from university labs represent an important source of innovation for technology firms in the United States (US), especially those located in close proximity to elite universities in regions characterized by high levels of entrepreneurial dynamism. Based in part on the U.S. demonstration effect, policymakers in the developing world increasingly view universities as institutions capable of accelerating technology-based economic development. In this article we examine the efforts of elite universities in Chile, Mexico, and Brazil to transfer faculty inventions to the marketplace. On average these institutions have upgraded commercialization infrastructure since the mid-2000s and a select few are beginning to generate significant licensing revenue and viable spinoffs. We conclude with policy recommendations and suggestions for future research.
World Development, 1997
Sunanaary.-This paper examines the contribution to worker skill development made by transnational... more Sunanaary.-This paper examines the contribution to worker skill development made by transnational companies (TNCs) in Mexico. We test to determine if firms that have implemented any or all parts of the integrated manufacturing model (defined as the use of advanced manufacturing technology, just in time inventory practices, and total quality management) are more likely to make significant skill development contributions than firms that do not use these practices. Our primary finding is that TNCs with intensive total quality management practices tend to make above average contributions. We found no significant statistical relationship between advanced manufacturing technology and skill development.
World Development, 2004
This article is released as part of the Working Papers Series of the Center for Border Economic S... more This article is released as part of the Working Papers Series of the Center for Border Economic Studies (CBEST) at The University of Texas-Pan American. CBEST is a research unit of UTPA dedicated to finding solutions to the economic problems unique to the U.S./Mexico border region. The Center conducts policy-oriented research in four key areas: (1) Regional economic development and trade, (2) Labor market and immigration, (3) Health and environmental policy, and (4) Information technology. The UTPA CBEST Project is funded through Economic Adjustment Assistance, Project No. 08-79-03628, Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, and other data in this report are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration.
World Development, 2009
... and the popular press was that China's primary competitive advantage as an EPZ produ... more ... and the popular press was that China's primary competitive advantage as an EPZ producer was very low-cost labor ([Gerber and Carrillo, 2003], [Lindquist, 2004] and [Secretaría de Economía, 2004]). During this time period compensation rates in China were estimated at one ...
World Development, 2001
Ð Export processing zones (EPZs) and regional trade agreements are two common initiatives utilize... more Ð Export processing zones (EPZs) and regional trade agreements are two common initiatives utilized by developing country governments in order to increase the wealth creation eects of today's international trade and investment system. In this paper, we argue that these two initiatives are driven by somewhat incompatible economic rationales. Based on the North American experiment in combining a major EPZ (Mexico's maquiladoras) within the terms of a regional free trade agreement (the North American Free Trade Agreement), we test to determine whether the logic of a regional integration initiative or that of the EPZ is dominate. Our results suggest that the competitive dynamics of Mexico's EPZ industry have not been fundamentally altered by NAFTA's regional incentives. We conclude with recommendations for policy makers in other developing countries that might be considering attempting to impose regional development schemes on the large and politically powerfully TNCs that tend to dominate the global EPZ industry.
World Development, 2008
This study examines how rapidly rising exports from China to the United States is shaping the evo... more This study examines how rapidly rising exports from China to the United States is shaping the evolution of Mexico's export processing zone (EPZ) industry. Mexican policy makers frequently state Chinese competition is forcing maquiladoras to exit low-tech, labor intensive industries and evolve towards higher value added, technology intensive sectors. In this study we determine if post China/WTO maquiladoras conform to the predictions of the Mexican government. To do this we collected information through top management interviews and plant tours at 36 startup, rapidly expanding, and premier EPZ producers in Reynosa, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. We find sample firms have uniformly adopted proximity dependent strategies. The capital intensity, technology intensity, and skill development activities of proximity dependent maquiladoras varies from low to very high. We conclude with policy implications for Mexico as well as other countries facing competition from Chinese EPZ producers in international markets.
The International Executive, 1997
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) joined Mexico, the United States, and Canada in a... more The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) joined Mexico, the United States, and Canada in a free trade and investment block. While NAFTA has generated considerable interest, much of the initial enthusiasm for the treaty has faded due to the Mexican financial crisis. To learn more about the effects of NAFTA and the crisis on multinational (MNC) strategy and operations, we conducted interviews at manufacturing firms in Mexico. Even with NAFTA, we found that significant restrictions remain that limit the strategies that MNCs can pursue. Also, only a limited number of MNCs have been seriously hurt by the financial crisis due to the risk management strategies these firms have adopted. We conclude with a discussion of the implications of this study for the effective management of MNC firms in Mexico.
Physiologia Plantarum, 1961
... Solvent: Ii.\W descending. .-1, scopoletin; Ii, fructose; C, glucose; D F»iHCl, IO A'... more ... Solvent: Ii.\W descending. .-1, scopoletin; Ii, fructose; C, glucose; D F»iHCl, IO A'|, E, F»(HC1, 0.10 A); F, F'lHCI. 0.01 A); «, F'(HCI, 0.001 A(; H, F* (water); /, F«. ... Phu»iot. plant., 14. WfiJ Page 5. 508 JOHN A. SARGENT AN!> FOLKE SKOOG At B iC DEF GW \ABCDE , F 6 H , ...
Latin American Business Review, 2008
Studies have consistently shown that exports manufactured in China have taken a significant marke... more Studies have consistently shown that exports manufactured in China have taken a significant market share away from Mexican producers in the United States (US) import market. In this paper, we examine how this change is shaping the quality of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico's maquiladora industry. Various thought leaders have suggested that low wage Chinese competition will force maquilas
Journal of World Business, 2006
This article is released as part of the Working Papers Series of the Center for Border Economic S... more This article is released as part of the Working Papers Series of the Center for Border Economic Studies (CBEST) at The University of Texas-Pan American. CBEST is a research unit of UTPA dedicated to finding solutions to the economic problems unique to the U.S./Mexico border region. The Center conducts policy-oriented research in four key areas: (1) Regional economic development and trade, (2) Labor market and immigration, (3) Health and environmental policy, and (4) Information technology.
Seminars in Dialysis, 2020
The low bath bicarbonate concentration ([HCO − 3 ]) used by a nephrology group in Japan (25.5 mEq... more The low bath bicarbonate concentration ([HCO − 3 ]) used by a nephrology group in Japan (25.5 mEq/L), coupled with a bath [acetate] of 8 mEq/L, provided an opportunity to study the acid-base events occurring during hemodialysis when HCO − 3 flux is from the patient to the bath. We used an analytic tool that allows calculation of HCO − 3 delivery during hemodialysis and the physiological response to it in 17 Japanese outpatients with an average pre-dialysis blood [HCO − 3 ] of 25 mEq/L. Our analysis demonstrates that HCO − 3 addition is markedly reduced and that all of it comes from acetate metabolism. The HCO − 3 added to the extracellular fluid during treatment (19.5 mEq) was completely consumed by H+ mobilization from body buffers. In contrast to patients dialyzing with higher bath [HCO − 3 ] values in the US and Europe, organic acid production was suppressed rather than stimulated. Dietary analysis indicates that these patients are in acid balance due to the alkaline nature of their diet. In a larger group of patients using the same bath solution, pre-dialysis blood [HCO − 3 ] was lower, 22.2 mEq/L, but still in an acceptable range. Our studies indicate that a low bath [HCO − 3 ] is well tolerated and can prevent stimulation of organic acid production.
Seminars in Dialysis, 2019
To the editor, We thank Uribarri and Oh for opening a dialog for dialysis providers to think more... more To the editor, We thank Uribarri and Oh for opening a dialog for dialysis providers to think more about the acid-base aspects of hemodialysis. Their work on exploring the acid-base events that occur in patients with end-stage kidney disease has been seminal. 1 We want first to emphasize that our paper is not intended to provide any conclusions about the optimal dialysis bath composition from an acid-base perspective, but to stimulate clinical studies to examine the hypotheses raised by our analysis. 2 However, three points they raised warrant some additional comments.
Seminars in Dialysis, 2019
In response to rapid alkali delivery during hemodialysis, hydrogen ions (H +) are mobilized from ... more In response to rapid alkali delivery during hemodialysis, hydrogen ions (H +) are mobilized from body buffers and from stimulation of organic acid production in amounts sufficient to convert most of the delivered bicarbonate to CO 2 and water. Release of H + from nonbicarbonate buffers serves to back-titrate them to a more alkaline state, readying them to buffer acids that accumulate in the interval between treatments.
Seminars in dialysis, Jan 29, 2018
In patients receiving hemodialysis, it has long been recognized that much more bicarbonate is del... more In patients receiving hemodialysis, it has long been recognized that much more bicarbonate is delivered during treatment than ultimately appears in the blood. To gain insight into this mystery, we developed a model that allows a quantitative analysis of the patient's response to rapid alkalinization during hemodialysis. Our model is unique in that it is based on the distribution of bicarbonate in the extracellular fluid and assesses its removal from this compartment by mobilization of protons (H ) from buffers and other sources. The model was used to analyze the pattern of rise in blood bicarbonate concentration ([HCO ]), calculated from measurements of pH and PCO , in patients receiving standard bicarbonate hemodialysis. Model analysis demonstrated two striking findings: (1) 35% of the bicarbonate added during hemodialysis was due to influx and metabolism of acetate, despite its low concentration in the bath solution, because of the rapidly collapsing gradient for bicarbonate i...
The researcher/author developed, out of necessity as a teacher, an alternative method to teach re... more The researcher/author developed, out of necessity as a teacher, an alternative method to teach reading to a classroom containing students with learning disabilities. A study sought to determine whether the "Achieve" reading curriculum is an effective instructional methodology for increasing the reading achievement of seventh-grade students with learning disabilities. If the curriculum is effective, a new way of viewing reading instruction for students with learning disabilities will result. With this new paradigm, the student with learning disabilities will be provided an opportunity to succeed in reading. The specific research question was whether the "Achieve" reading curriculum will increase the reading achievement in a selected seventh-grade special education classroom (n.10) in a Louisiana middle school. Concept/theory based sampling was used. The classroom was observed and interviews were conducted, and qualitative content analysis was conducted to determine if certain patterns or themes were recurring in the data. Data analysis yielded six recurring patterns/themes. Findings suggest that this curriculum increased the reading achievement of middle school students with learning disabilities in one Louisiana classroom. The six themes show why such a conclusion can be reached. The Achieve Reading Curriculum is appended. (Contains 48 references.) (NKA) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document.
Whole language reading education is a constructivist view of learning with particular emphasis on... more Whole language reading education is a constructivist view of learning with particular emphasis on the development of literacy. Constructivism asserts that human beings develop concepts through their own intellectual interactions and actions with the world. In whole language reading classrooms acceptance of learners means that the whole language reading teachers develop the classroom environment and the curriculum for and with the students, to meet their needs and excite them in learning about what interests them, as well as covering curriculum guidelines. The instruction received by students with learning disabilities (LD) often takes place in the resource room. Little attention is paid to the individual needs of the students with learning disabilities despite the legal requirement to do so. This paper, a literature review, addresses two areas pertaining to the development of reading ability. First, the paper investigates the development of reading ability in whole language classrooms. Then, it explores the development of reading ability in students with learning disabilities, including motivating an LD middle school student to read. It also discusses middle school student needs and preferences in reading. Contains 48 references. (NKA)
Society, Schools and Progress in India, 1968
This chapter reviews the problems of contemporary education systems in India. The developments th... more This chapter reviews the problems of contemporary education systems in India. The developments that have taken place at the university and higher technical levels since 1947 have been outstanding, and this has been mainly a result of the fact that national economic planning, from the beginning, has called for a special effort by these branches. It naturally follows that expansion on such a scale has produced its own problems, many of which have arisen since the University Commission and the Sarkar Committee presented their reports. Credit must be given to two All-India bodies, the University Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education, for their success in persuading both State Governments and university authorities to accept not only their advice but also their assistance in the more concrete form of financial aid. The Central Advisory Board of Education also continues to provide a valuable forum for the discussion and investigation of educational issues on a national basis and it now has—and this is true of the whole educational system—an ally in the form of the National Council of Educational Research and Training, which is equipped to supply expert guidance with regard to any issue that may be submitted to it. Despite the services rendered by these and the other advisory bodies set up since 1947, a number of problems remain to be solved.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2001
Using a sample of 45 maquiladora firms, in this study we test Kobrin's (1988) assertion that ... more Using a sample of 45 maquiladora firms, in this study we test Kobrin's (1988) assertion that US MNCs are continuing to reduce their use of US expatriates and that this reduction is due to the lack of expatriate cross-cultural and second language skills. In contrast to the predictions of the expatriate literature, we found that the majority of top managers in our sample had substantial international/Mexican experience and good Spanish skills. Our findings indicate that US expatriates have become more adept at interacting with people from other countries and cultures and that they no longer fit the incompetent internationalist stereotype.
Latin American Business Review, 2014
ABSTRACT A small but significant percentage of the discoveries made by university researchers hav... more ABSTRACT A small but significant percentage of the discoveries made by university researchers have commercial value, especially in fields such as the biomedical sciences, material science, and information technology. Early stage technologies emerging from university labs represent an important source of innovation for technology firms in the United States (US), especially those located in close proximity to elite universities in regions characterized by high levels of entrepreneurial dynamism. Based in part on the U.S. demonstration effect, policymakers in the developing world increasingly view universities as institutions capable of accelerating technology-based economic development. In this article we examine the efforts of elite universities in Chile, Mexico, and Brazil to transfer faculty inventions to the marketplace. On average these institutions have upgraded commercialization infrastructure since the mid-2000s and a select few are beginning to generate significant licensing revenue and viable spinoffs. We conclude with policy recommendations and suggestions for future research.
World Development, 1997
Sunanaary.-This paper examines the contribution to worker skill development made by transnational... more Sunanaary.-This paper examines the contribution to worker skill development made by transnational companies (TNCs) in Mexico. We test to determine if firms that have implemented any or all parts of the integrated manufacturing model (defined as the use of advanced manufacturing technology, just in time inventory practices, and total quality management) are more likely to make significant skill development contributions than firms that do not use these practices. Our primary finding is that TNCs with intensive total quality management practices tend to make above average contributions. We found no significant statistical relationship between advanced manufacturing technology and skill development.
World Development, 2004
This article is released as part of the Working Papers Series of the Center for Border Economic S... more This article is released as part of the Working Papers Series of the Center for Border Economic Studies (CBEST) at The University of Texas-Pan American. CBEST is a research unit of UTPA dedicated to finding solutions to the economic problems unique to the U.S./Mexico border region. The Center conducts policy-oriented research in four key areas: (1) Regional economic development and trade, (2) Labor market and immigration, (3) Health and environmental policy, and (4) Information technology. The UTPA CBEST Project is funded through Economic Adjustment Assistance, Project No. 08-79-03628, Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, and other data in this report are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration.
World Development, 2009
... and the popular press was that China's primary competitive advantage as an EPZ produ... more ... and the popular press was that China's primary competitive advantage as an EPZ producer was very low-cost labor ([Gerber and Carrillo, 2003], [Lindquist, 2004] and [Secretaría de Economía, 2004]). During this time period compensation rates in China were estimated at one ...
World Development, 2001
Ð Export processing zones (EPZs) and regional trade agreements are two common initiatives utilize... more Ð Export processing zones (EPZs) and regional trade agreements are two common initiatives utilized by developing country governments in order to increase the wealth creation eects of today's international trade and investment system. In this paper, we argue that these two initiatives are driven by somewhat incompatible economic rationales. Based on the North American experiment in combining a major EPZ (Mexico's maquiladoras) within the terms of a regional free trade agreement (the North American Free Trade Agreement), we test to determine whether the logic of a regional integration initiative or that of the EPZ is dominate. Our results suggest that the competitive dynamics of Mexico's EPZ industry have not been fundamentally altered by NAFTA's regional incentives. We conclude with recommendations for policy makers in other developing countries that might be considering attempting to impose regional development schemes on the large and politically powerfully TNCs that tend to dominate the global EPZ industry.
World Development, 2008
This study examines how rapidly rising exports from China to the United States is shaping the evo... more This study examines how rapidly rising exports from China to the United States is shaping the evolution of Mexico's export processing zone (EPZ) industry. Mexican policy makers frequently state Chinese competition is forcing maquiladoras to exit low-tech, labor intensive industries and evolve towards higher value added, technology intensive sectors. In this study we determine if post China/WTO maquiladoras conform to the predictions of the Mexican government. To do this we collected information through top management interviews and plant tours at 36 startup, rapidly expanding, and premier EPZ producers in Reynosa, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. We find sample firms have uniformly adopted proximity dependent strategies. The capital intensity, technology intensity, and skill development activities of proximity dependent maquiladoras varies from low to very high. We conclude with policy implications for Mexico as well as other countries facing competition from Chinese EPZ producers in international markets.
The International Executive, 1997
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) joined Mexico, the United States, and Canada in a... more The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) joined Mexico, the United States, and Canada in a free trade and investment block. While NAFTA has generated considerable interest, much of the initial enthusiasm for the treaty has faded due to the Mexican financial crisis. To learn more about the effects of NAFTA and the crisis on multinational (MNC) strategy and operations, we conducted interviews at manufacturing firms in Mexico. Even with NAFTA, we found that significant restrictions remain that limit the strategies that MNCs can pursue. Also, only a limited number of MNCs have been seriously hurt by the financial crisis due to the risk management strategies these firms have adopted. We conclude with a discussion of the implications of this study for the effective management of MNC firms in Mexico.
Physiologia Plantarum, 1961
... Solvent: Ii.\W descending. .-1, scopoletin; Ii, fructose; C, glucose; D F»iHCl, IO A'... more ... Solvent: Ii.\W descending. .-1, scopoletin; Ii, fructose; C, glucose; D F»iHCl, IO A'|, E, F»(HC1, 0.10 A); F, F'lHCI. 0.01 A); «, F'(HCI, 0.001 A(; H, F* (water); /, F«. ... Phu»iot. plant., 14. WfiJ Page 5. 508 JOHN A. SARGENT AN!> FOLKE SKOOG At B iC DEF GW \ABCDE , F 6 H , ...
Latin American Business Review, 2008
Studies have consistently shown that exports manufactured in China have taken a significant marke... more Studies have consistently shown that exports manufactured in China have taken a significant market share away from Mexican producers in the United States (US) import market. In this paper, we examine how this change is shaping the quality of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico's maquiladora industry. Various thought leaders have suggested that low wage Chinese competition will force maquilas
Journal of World Business, 2006
This article is released as part of the Working Papers Series of the Center for Border Economic S... more This article is released as part of the Working Papers Series of the Center for Border Economic Studies (CBEST) at The University of Texas-Pan American. CBEST is a research unit of UTPA dedicated to finding solutions to the economic problems unique to the U.S./Mexico border region. The Center conducts policy-oriented research in four key areas: (1) Regional economic development and trade, (2) Labor market and immigration, (3) Health and environmental policy, and (4) Information technology.