Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Attraction and mortality of oriental fruit flies to SPLAT‐MAT‐methyl eugenol with spinosad †

Studies were conducted in 2007 and 2008 in Hawaii, USA to quantify attraction and feeding responses resulting in mortality of the male oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae), to a novel male annihilation treatment (MAT) formulation consisting of specialized pheromone and lure application technology (SPLAT) in combination with methyl eugenol (ME) and spinosad (=SPLAT‐MAT‐ME with spinosad) in comparison with Min‐U‐Gel‐ME with naled (Dibrom). Our approach involved a novel behavioral methodology for evaluation of slow‐acting reduced‐risk insecticides. Methyl eugenol treatments were weathered for 1, 2, 4, and 8 weeks in California, USA, and shipped to Hawaii for bioassays. In field tests involving bucket traps to attract and capture wild males, and in toxicity studies conducted in 1 m3 cages using released males of controlled ages, SPLAT‐MAT‐ME with spinosad performed similar to or outperformed the standard formulation of Min‐U‐Gel‐ME with naled for material aged for up to 8 weeks in the 2008 tests. In laboratory feeding tests in which individual males were exposed for 5 min to the different ME treatments, mortality induced by SPLAT‐MAT‐ME with spinosad recorded at 24 h did not differ from that caused by Min‐U‐Gel ME with naled at 1, 2, and 4 weeks. Spinosad has low contact toxicity, and when mixed with SPLAT offers a reduced‐risk alternative for control of B. dorsalis, without many of the negative effects to humans and non‐targets of broad‐spectrum contact poisons such as naled. Our results indicate that SPLAT‐MAT‐ME with spinosad offers potential for control of males in an area‐wide integrated pest management (IPM) system without the need for conventional organophosphates.
An Indiana Investigation of the Impact of Expenditures & Socioeconomic Status on Student Achievement: Does Money Matter?.

The education-production function has become the dominant paradigm for analyzing the effects of education resources on student outcomes. This paper presents findings of a study that investigated the education-production function and its relationship to educational policymaking. Fiscal data and student-achievement test scores for Indiana during the 1993-94 school year were analyzed using Fortune and O'Neil's (1994) methodology as an alternative to traditional production-function analysis. The model uses t-tests for determining significance and comparing homogeneous subgroups. Although the alternative methodology is more likely to reveal relationships between inputs and outcomes, the Indiana data revealed no significant relationships between expenditures and student achievement. However, when analysis of socioeconomic status and student achievement was conducted, there was a high correlation between these variables. Fortune and O'Neil concluded that the only constiLutionally relevant outcome of education is whether or not students receive equal access to state resources. This study demonstrates that all students in Indiana do not have equal access to resources. One problem with production-function analysis is that it assumes that all schools pursue the same goals and that the goals are related to student achievement. Second, production-function analysis inadequately identifies inputs and ignores processes. For example, production-function analysis overlooks curriculum and instruction as an input. A conclusion is that increased revenues must be used to find new strategies for improving student achievement. Five tables are included. (Contains 14 references.) (LMI) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** Education Production Function 1 An Indiana Investigation of the Impact of Expenditures & Socioeconomic Status on Student Achievement: Does Money Matter? Marilyn A. Hirth. Ed.D
Diurnal activity patterns of oribi (Ourebia ourebi) in Maze National Park, Ethiopia

Diurnal activity patterns of oribi (Ourebia ourebi) reveals how animals cope with changing environmental conditions in securing food and escaping enemies. It was studied during the wet and dry seasons for three years in Ethiopia. Data collection was carried out by using focal sampling technique of the free-ranging animals between 06:00 and 18:00 hours of the day using alternate periods during morning (06:00 to 10:00 hrs), mid-day (10:00 to 14:00 hrs) and late afternoon (14:00 to 18:00 hrs). Based on the result of the present study, feeding constituted the highest (57.58%) activity pattern compared to other diurnal activities. There was a morning and evening peak activities of feeding and mid-day peak of lying during wet and dry seasons, for both males and females. The result of the study confirms that there must be environmental factors that override physiological and morphological factors in determining how oribi activity budgets relate with its body mass. Diurnal activity patterns of oribi were mainly influenced by forage quality and availability in the study area. The oribi small body size and digestive physiology are potentially affecting their activity patterns. So, the habitat of the area should be properly managed in sustainable way by designing various conservation strategies to alleviate the activity problems.
Sponsoring Sports Teams with Low Media Exposure: An Exploratory Investigation on Small and Medium Sized B2B Firms

The current research was designed to further comprehend the nature of the relationship between small and medium-sized sponsoring enterprises and their affiliated sport organizations. In order to achieve this purpose, the research has involved some of the major sponsors of Italian rugby teams that participate in the Championship that has limited media exposure. Using semi-structured interviews the study focused on understanding what managers think of sponsorship and exploring the underlying reasons in a small business decision to sponsor a sport team with poor or limited media visibility. Results show that the involvement of local firms in the cityi¯s activities is very important. When sponsors exploit these forms of sponsorship as a way of helping the local community, then they seem to adopt these sponsorships to reach an effective outcome in terms of brand awareness and return on investment. Conclusions are discussed and recommendations are offered.
Desempenho produtivo do rabanete sob diferentes quantidades de palha de carnaúba mais esterco bovino em cobertura.

800x600 O estudo foi conduzido na Fazenda experimental Rafael Fernandes, zona rural de Mossoro-RN, no periodo de julho a agosto de 2013, com o objetivo de estudar o desempenho produtivo do rabanete sob diferentes quantidades de palha de carnauba mais esterco bovino em cobertura. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi de blocos ao acaso, com sete tratamentos e tres repeticoes. Os tratamentos consistiram das seguintes quantidades T1 (ausencia de adubacao); T2 (3 t ha -1 + 3 t ha -1 ); T3 (6 t ha -1 + 6 t ha -1 ); T4 (9 t ha -1 + 9 t ha -1 ); T5 (12 t ha -1 + 12 t ha -1 ); T6 (15 t ha -1 + 15 t ha -1 ) e T7 (18 t ha -1 de palha de carnauba + 18 t ha -1 de esterco bovino), respectivamente. Para tanto, a proporcao utilizada foi de 1:1 t ha -1 /t ha -1 . As caracteristicas avaliadas no rabanete foram: altura e diâmetro de plantas, numero de folhas por planta, produtividade de raizes mais parte aerea, produtividade comercial de raizes e numero de molhos de rabanete. A aplicacao da palha de carnauba em proporcao com esterco bovino promoveu incremento em todas as caracteristicas avaliadas, com produtividade de raizes mais parte aerea de 1,71 kg m -2 de canteiro, correspondendo a 5,7 molhos de rabanete por m -2 de canteiro. Normal 0 21 false false false PT-BR X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tabela normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:. 0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";}
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Fast-Growing Economies: A Study of BRICS and MINT

This study employs panel analysis to examine the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) and Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Turkey (MINT) using data for eleven years i.e. 2001 – 2011. First, it uses pooled time-series cross sectional analysis to estimate the model on determinants of FDI for three samples: BRICS only, MINT only, and BRICS and MINT combined; then, random effects model is also employed to estimate the model for BRICS and MINT combined. The results show that market size, infrastructure availability, and trade openness play the most significant roles in attracting FDI to BRICS and MINT while the roles of availability of natural resources and institutional quality are insignificant. Given that FDI inflow to a country has the potential of being mutually beneficial to the investing entity and host government, the challenge is on how BRICS and MINT can sustain the level of FDI inflow and ensure it results in economic growth and socio-economic transformation. To sustain the level of FDI inflow, governments of BRICS and MINT need to ensure that their countries remain attractive for investment. BRICS and MINT also need to ensure that their economies absorb substantial skills and technology spillovers from FDI inflow to promote sustainable long-term economic growth by investing more in their human capital. The study is significant because it contributes to literature on determinants of FDI by extending the scope of previous studies which often focus only on BRICS.
Magnetohydrodynamic evolution of magnetic skeletons

The heating of the solar corona is probably due to reconnection of the highly complex magnetic field that threads throughout its volume. We have run a numerical experiment of an elementary interaction between the magnetic field of two photospheric sources in an overlying field that represents a fundamental building block of the coronal heating process. The key to explaining where, how and how much energy is released during such an interaction is to calculate the resulting evolution of the magnetic skeleton. A skeleton is essentially the web of magnetic flux surfaces (called separatrix surfaces) that separate the coronal volume into topologically distinct parts. For the first time, the skeleton of the magnetic field in a three-dimensional numerical magnetohydrodynamic experiment is calculated and carefully analysed, as are the ways in which it bifurcates into different topologies. A change in topology normally changes the number of magnetic reconnection sites. In our experiment, the magnetic field evolves through a total of six distinct topologies. Initially, no magnetic flux joins the two sources. Then, a new type of bifurcation, called a global double-separator bifurcation, takes place. This bifurcation is probably one of the main ways in which new separators are created in the corona (separators are field lines at which three-dimensional reconnection takes place). This is the first of five bifurcations in which the skeleton becomes progressively more complex before simplifying. Surprisingly, for such a simple initial state, at the peak of complexity there are five separators and eight flux domains present.
Integrating risk management in the innovation project

Purpose – While innovation has many similarities to other forms of projects it is characterised by a high failure rate and the need to stimulate creativity. More explicit risk management could help in achieving success in innovation projects. However, too much or inappropriate risk management might stifle the creativity that is core to innovation. So, what project risk management should be applied and where in the innovation project? Design/methodology/approach – A theoretical framework is proposed which combines the generic innovation process with project risk management. The framework was used to analyse the current attitudes to managing innovation risk in a series of companies. Findings – The decision points of the stage-gate innovation process model provide an effective interface for incorporating project risk concepts. The general concepts appear most relevant to innovation management though it is useful to customise them to emphasise the particular characteristics of innovation projects. The experie.
Thermal Behavior of Coal and Biomass Blends in Inert and Oxidizing Gaseous Environments

Oxy-fuel combustion and gasification (pre-combustion) may have potential for capturing carbon dioxide at lower costs for power generation. Oxy-co-firing and co-gasifying coal with biomass could further reduce effective CO2 emissions and utilize renewable energy resources. A key feature of these two approaches is that they process fuel in concentrated CO2 or O2/CO2 instead of N2 or O2/N2. Accurate predictive models of these processes using blends of coal and biomass can be used in process simulation and could aid in the development and implementation of these technologies. To develop these accurate predictive models, it is important to understand the conversion routes and thermal behavior of these fuels in appropriate gas environments. The objectives of this study are to investigate the impact of inert and oxidative gaseous environments on thermal behavior and reactivity of coal and biomass blends and to study the effect of biomass percentage on coal/biomass blend co-utilization. Fuel samples included a Powder River Basin (PRB) sub-bituminous coal, yellow pine wood sawdust pellets, and mixtures of 10 and 20 weight percent wood in coal. The samples were tested under N2, CO2, and 10% O2 in CO2 by volume using a non-isothermal thermogravimetric method for temperatures up to 1000℃. Fuel weight losses of both coal and wood are essentially the same in CO2 as in N2 in the low temperature range, but higher in 10% O2 in CO2 compared to N2 and CO2. However, total weight losses at 1000℃ under CO2 and 10% O2 in CO2 are similar and higher than in N2 due to char gasification by the CO2 and combustion by O2. The char combustion in 10% O2 in CO2 takes place at lower temperature than char gasification in CO2. Coal and wood blends have higher reactivity compared to coal alone in the lower temperature range due to the high volatile matter content of wood. Interactions of wood and coal in these gas environments and blend percentage are discussed.
Total rewards a study of artisan attraction and retention within a South African context

Orientation: The shortage of artisan skills remains a serious challenge in South Africa andis forcing employers to investigate which total reward factors contribute to the attractionand retention of this critical skills segment, as undifferentiated retention strategies are nolonger useful or even appropriate. Research purpose: The aim of this study was to further develop understanding of the total rewardfactors and the ideal combination and relative amount of total rewards that attract and retainartisans, including artisans from various race groups and age cohorts, using a novel approach. Motivation for the study: Limited research is available on the total reward factors and theideal combination and relative amount of total rewards that attract and retain artisans. Furtherknowledge in this area will allow organisations to develop reward models that better attractand retain artisans. Method: The study followed both a quantitative and qualitative research approach,whilst adopting a descriptive research design. Using this mixed method, primary datawere collected from individuals by means of two focus groups discussions: (1) a groupof human resource and remuneration managers ( n = 4) and (2) a group of artisans ( n = 7). These results were used to develop two questionnaires that were distributed to artisans ( n = 143). Data from Questionnaire 1 were analysed using descriptive statistics and factoranalysis. Conjoint analysis was employed to identify an ideal total rewards compositionbased on responses from Questionnaire 2. Main findings: The results of the choice-based modelling (conjoint analysis) revealed thatthree total rewards attributes were consistently deemed to be important in the retention ofartisans. These were (in order of priority): environment (work-life balance), compensation(level) and compensation (variable). Environment (work-life balance) was considered14.64% more important than compensation (level) within the overall sample as well aswithin the race and age cohorts. Practical/managerial implications: The identification of both the combination and relativeamount of total rewards that attract and retain artisans will allow organisations to createdifferentiated retention strategies. Contribution: The current study succeeded in identifying the total rewards and the idealcomposition of total rewards that attract and retain artisans, including artisans from variousdemographic groups (race and various age cohorts). This was done using a method thatassessed the psychological trade-offs people make when choosing between options ratherthan just asking them how desirable each of these factors are. This novel approach and theoutcomes thereof add to the body of literature on total reward and talent management.
Lipid profile of type 2 diabetic patients at a rural tertiary hospital in Nigeria

Diabetic dyslipidaemia is characterized by raised triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein, raised apo-B, and small dense low density lipoprotein particles. Because detection and treatment of dyslipidemia is one means of reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, determination of serum lipid levels in people with diabetes is now considered a standard of care. Lipid profile and fasting blood sugar (FBS) of 113 diabetic subjects were assessed. Dyslipidaemia was defined using the national cholesterol education programme – adult treatment panel III (NCEP-ATP III) criteria. BMI and waist and hip circumferences were measured. The mean total cholesterol (4.07 ± 1.3 vs 4.8 ± 0.8, p = 0.001), high density lipoprotein C (HDL-C) (1.26 ± 0.4 vs 1.45 ± 0.35, p = 0.047), low density lipoprotein C (LDL-C) (2.38 ± 1.1vs 2.93 ± 0.71, p = 0.005) were higher among the female subjects, while triglyceride was higher among the male subjects (1.23 ± 1.1 vs 0.82 ± 0.6, p = 0.068). Fifty-seven diabetic patients had at-least one lipid value or the other outside of the clinical target giving it a prevalence of 50.4%. The most frequent lipid combination was total cholesterol (TC) +HDLC. Among the male subjects, there was significant correlation between the Waist Circumference (WC) and TC (r = 0.560); WC and LDL-C (r = 0.612); WC and triglyceride (TG) (r = -0.386); Hip Circumferenc (HC) and TC (r = 0.595); HC and LDL-C (r = 0.606); BMI and TC (r = 0.641); BMI and LDL-C (r = 0.653) and BMI and TG (r = -0.393). It is important to realise that hyperlipidaemia and the resultant macro vascular disease can develop even in the 'prediabetic phase' of type 2 DM. Hence, early detection and correction of dyslipidaemic state is essential in the management of diabetic patients. Key words: Lipid, profile, diabetes, cholesterol, anthropometric indices.
Stiffness and Damping Simultaneous Identification Based on Extrapolation of Unrecorded Response to Ground Motion

A new method is proposed for stiffness-damping simultaneous identification in a building structure when responses are recorded at only two stories, i.e. the base and the second floor. Uniqueness of stiffness and damping is guaranteed if the transfer function of the absolute acceleration (or displacement) at the second floor relative to the base is given. Stiffness and damping distributions can then be obtained by minimizing the error between two transfer functions, i.e. the ratio of records at the above-mentioned two floors in the frequency domain and the corresponding theoretical value of the system with assumed stiffness and damping. The stiffness and damping for the theoretical transfer function are evaluated by using identification functions through the extrapolation of unrecorded story responses. The validity of the proposed method is investigated through numerical examples.
Eﬀect of a small surface deformation on the stability of Tollmien-Schlichting disturbances

The eﬀect of a small Gaussian shaped deformation on the development and growth of Tollmien-Schlichting (TS) disturbances on an unswept airfoil is investigated. A broad range of gap depths and widths are modeled that can be suﬃcient to generate localized pockets of reverse ﬂow. Boundary layer proﬁles are computed using a Navier-Stokes solver, permitting a thorough investigation of all conﬁgurations considered. The linear stability of TS waves is then examined using parabolized stability equations and linearized Navier-Stokes formulations, with the former method giving excellent agreement with the latter for all disturbances studied, including within separated boundary layers. TS disturbances are ampliﬁed by deeper and wider gaps, with a correlation derived relating the increase in N -factor with the gap dimensions and
A study of transfusion related adverse events at a tertiary care centre in North India: an initiative towards hemovigilance

Background: The goal of hemovigilance is to improve the transfusion safety. The present study was undertaken to detect and analyze the transfusion related adverse events as a pilot effort towards hemovigilance from the institution. Methods: The present retrospective study was conducted in the Department of Transfusion Medicine, Government Medical College, Jammu from Jan 2014- Dec 2014. All the adverse events related to transfusion of blood and blood products reported to the department were recorded and analyzed as per Departmental Standard operating procedures. Results: During 1 year study period 33,852 blood and blood components were issued to various clinical departments. Ninety four reactions were reported, the type of reaction observed were allergic reactions in 41.5%, followed by febrile non hemolytic transfusion reaction(FNHTR) in 35.5%, Acute hemolytic reactions in 11.7%, delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions(DHTR) in 4.2%, transfusion associated cardiac overload (TACO) in 4.2% and Bacterial sepsis in 2.1%. Conclusion: The frequency of transfusion in our patients was found to be 0.27%. Factors such as rational use of blood components, improving storage conditions, bedside monitoring of transfusion and documentation of adverse events will help in improving transfusion safety.
Multivariate Threshold Models: TVARs and TVECMs

In this paper, I review recent developments on modelling macroeconomic variables with non-linear VARs. Specifically, the class of threshold VARs, including systems with threshold cointegration, is discussed. Techniques for specification, estimation, testing, computing impulse responses and forecasting are presented, including hints for practitioners. In addition, I analyze recent results on the evaluation of this class of models, providing guidance on the application of these models. Finally, a TVAR is applied to extract the information of the spread to predict recessions; and a TVECM is employed to test threshold cointegration in the context of the term structure of interest rates.