The objective of this study was to test the effect of individual differences on appeal and use of video games. Participants were 299 adolescent boys from lower and higher secondary schools in the Netherlands and Belgium. In general, boys were most attracted to violent video games. Boys that scored higher in trait aggressiveness and lower in empathy were especially attracted to violent games and...

PURPOSE Quality of end-of-life (EOL) care is a key component of excellence in cancer care, and monitoring indicators for quality of EOL cancer care is crucial to providing excellent care. The aim of the current study is to describe the relative aggressiveness of EOL cancer care in the state of Qatar and to compare it with international figures. METHODS We analyzed all deaths from cancer in Qa...

The effects of yokukansan and donepezil on learning disturbance and aggressiveness were examined in amyloid β protein (Aβ)-injected mice. Intellicage tests showed that both yokukansan and donepezil ameliorated Aβ-induced learning disturbance, but the ameliorating effect of donepezil was not enhanced by concomitant administration of yokukansan. On the other hand, a social interaction test showed...

Gibberella zeae (anamorph: Fusarium graminearum) is the most common cause of Fusarium head blight (FHB) of wheat (Triticum aestivum) worldwide. Aggressiveness is the most important fungal trait affecting disease severity and stability of host resistance. Objectives were to analyze in two field experiments (i) segregation for aggressiveness among 120 progenies from each of two crosses of highly ...

The repeated administration of dopamine receptor agonists produces a progressive increase in the acute behavioral effects of these drugs, known as behavioral sensitization. These includes the development of impulsive aggressive behavior after repeated small doses of apomorphine. The aim of this investigation was to study the behavioral specificity of the apomorphine-induced aggressiveness model...

We study the bargaining game between a tax agency and advisor-taxpayer team. Specifically, we focus on factors that motivate aggressiveness, role of advisors in aggressiveness. begin by characterizing conditions under which would give aggressive advice to their clients. Next, analyze optimal number rounds for agency. Third, counteroffers makes each round game. In addition, investigate high-tax ...

This study examines corporate tax aggressiveness captured by agency problem type 3. The results show that there are negative relations between governance and aggressiveness. findings provide evidence of conflicts companies authorities. A mechanism can improve the quality financial reporting. result also illustrates how affects actions at various levels using regression quantile analysis. It is ...

Women constitute more than half of the population, but they are still underrepresented in areas such as company boardrooms. This study analyses whether having an equal gender composition a company’s board directors would reduce tax aggressiveness. We use panel data from 2015 to 2019 taken sample listed companies USA, UK, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, and France. remain most ...

The difference in perspective on taxes between the government and company managers who consider is a burden that reduces profits which has an impact reducing prosperity of companies as agents, while state side are function budget for management. This interests encourages to take tax aggressiveness reduce burden. study aims determine factors can encourage aggressiveness, including Profitability,...