Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Costly Information Production, Information Intensity, and Mutual Fund Performance

This study examines the concentration of active mutual fund managers' research efforts toward information-intense stocks and the degree to which they are successful in such efforts. Using the contribution of jumps to stock return variance as a proxy for information intensity, we find that both skilled and unskilled fund managers are attracted to high information-intensity stocks. Moreover, performance persistence is only observed among funds investing in high information-intensity stocks. We show that our results are robust to controlling for characteristics of fund stock holdings and measures of fund activeness. Finally, we find a higher flow sensitivity to past performance of funds with higher information intensity. These findings suggest that investing in high information-intensity stocks is an important strategy by fund managers and has significant impact on investor fund selection decisions.
Application of Remote Sensing Tools for Land Resource Inventory of Kannur Micro Watershed Kollegal Taluk , Chamarajnagar District , Karnataka , India

Application Of RS Tools For land resources of the watershed was carried out by using cadastral map (1:10 000 scale) as base. Apart from the cadastral map, remote sensing data products from IRS LISS IV (5.8 m resolution) and Cartosat-1 (2.5 m resolution) were used to identify the landforms and other surface features of Kannur watershed, Chamarajnagar District, Karnataka belonging to Southern Dry Zone. Eight soil profiles representing the study area were selected based on the topography from various physiographic units identified in the area by field survey. Depth of the soils ranged from moderately deep to very deep, colour varied from reddish brown to dark red in uplands and yellowish brown to dark grey in lowland. The texture of the soils was from sandy clay loam to sandy clay. The common structure was weak, fine, sub angular blocky in surface horizons, while moderate medium sub-angular blocky in subsoil. Soil reaction varied from slightly acidic to strongly alkaline (6.2 to 8.7). The organic carbon and CEC of the soil varied from low to medium; 0.2 to 0.65 per cent and 5.0 to 33.9 cmol (p+) kg respectively. The upland physiographic units were low in CEC values than midlands and lowlands owing to their low clay content, low organic matter and predominance of 1:1 type of clay minerals, whereas lowlands exhibited moderate CEC values due to higher clay content. The available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were low, low to medium and medium respectively.
Managing the Process of Removing Capital Controls: What Does the Literature Suggest?

Economic theory suggests that opening the capital account should allow a country to diversify away economic shocks, increase capital inflows, expand economic growth and efficiency as well as encourage governments to pursue good policies. The empirical evidence with regard to these theoretical predictions, however, are in some instances debatable. Many studies, for example, have reported mixed results as it relates to the impact of capital account integration on growth, exchange rates, trade and policy discipline. This paper provides a review of this literature as well as some recommendations for policymakers in relation to managing the process of removing capital controls.
Management practices and the quality of primary care

ABSTRACT Using the World Management Survey method, the authors mapped and analysed management quality in Swedish primary care centres. On average, private sector providers were better managed than public providers. Centres with a high overall social deprivation among enrolled patients also tended to have higher management quality. Management quality was positively associated with accessibility (length of waiting times), but not with patient-reported experience. IMPACT The authors explored the use of management practices at the operational (care centre) level in Swedish primary care. The paper relates management quality to provider characteristics (public or private) and to the quality of care. An expansion of private care centres seems to have increased the average level of management quality in Swedish primary care. The findings suggest that suitable applications of management practices, especially in the area of people management, can produce a higher quality of care.
Effect of Frequent Application of Hexythiazox on Predatory Mite Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias - Henriot (Acari: Phytoseiidae)

3 Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Tehran, Iran Abstract: Managing of Tetranychus urticae Koch, the economic pest of plants, is mainly based on the use of acaricides. The mite outbreaks are induced by a number of factors, particularly by the use of non-selective pesticides. Frequent application of these chemicals stimulates the mite resistance and suppresses the populations of natural enemies. Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot is an important predator of T. urticae. Therefore, it is required to evaluate the effect of frequent application of acaricides on biological parameters of this predator. The acaricide hexythiazox (Nisorun , EC 10%), was sprayed in 3 treatments of 0 (control=first ® generation), 7 and 15 times (generations) by a microner at the rate of 75 ppm a.i. on populations of the pest mite and its predator on the bean plants, Phaseulus vulgaris. The experiments were performed under laboratory conditions (27±2°C, RH: 65%±5 and L:D 16:8) on the bean leaves and the biological parameters of the predator were calculated after each frequency (number of generations) of the acaricide application. The values of rm (Intrinsic rate of increase), (Finite rate of increase ) and DT (Doubling time) were not different significantly for the 3 treatments, but R (Net reproductive rate) and T (Mean generation time) were different. Duration of 0 various stages among three treatments had significant difference but the total developmental time did not show any difference. Pre-oviposition period was longer after frequent spraying by hexythiazox. The overall conclusion shows that this acaricide can be used against T. urticae without inducing the adverse effect on population growth parameters of its predator, P. persimilis.
Development of Discriminating Method for Dissolution of Aceclofenac Marketed Formulations

The development of a meaningful dissolution procedure for drug products with limited water solubility has been a challenge to the pharmaceutical industry. Aceclofenac (BCS Class II drug) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. There is no official dissolution medium available in the literature. In the present study, parameters such as solubility, medium pH, surfactant type, dissolution behavior of formulations, influence of sink conditions, stability, and discriminatory effect of dissolution testing were studied for the selection of a proper dissolution medium. Results of solubility data revealed that solubility increased with an increase in pH. Sink conditions were exhibited in all media except double-distilled water and 0.1 N HCl. The drug and marketed formulations were stable in the dissolution media used. An agitation speed of 50 rpm showed a more discriminating drug release profile than 75 rpm. The discriminating dissolution method for aceclofenac formulation is paddle at 50 rpm, 900 mL pH 6.8 phosphate buffer, greater than 80% of the label amount is released over 60 minutes.
Can Africa Reduce Poverty by Half by 2015?

This article uses simulations to explore the possibility of halving the number of people in Africa living in extreme poverty by 2015. It shows that initial levels of inequality and per capita consumption determine the cumulative growth and reductions in inequality required to achieve this target, and finds that on average Africa needs only a relatively modest annual rate of growth in per capita household consumption, if inequality remains unchanged. The trade-off between the two varies greatly among countries, and their policy choices are thus quite different: in some cases small changes in income distribution can have a large effect on poverty, while in others a strong focus on growth is the only viable option.
Elongated Styloid Process: A Retrospective Panoramic Radiographic Study

The styloid process is a cylindrical, long cartilaginous bone which arises from the temporal bone in front of the stylomastoid foramen. In the present study, our aim is to investigate the number of asymptomatic styloid process elongation (SPE) in relation to gender, type of elongation and calcification pattern in patients visited to maxillofacial radiology department. We have investigated styloid process using panoramic radiographs taken of 517 patients referred to our hospital. A total of 80 patients (15.47%) had elongated styloid processes (ESPs); 31 patients were female (38.75%) and 49 were male (61.25%). Among the ESPs Type I was the most frequent pattern of SPE (65.85%), then Type II (18.29%) and Type III (15.85%) pattern of elongation. The most frequent pattern of calcification was calcified outline (40.64%) then partially calcified (29.14%), nodular calcification (17.11%) and completely calcified (13.10%). From this study it was concluded that the panoramic radiography can be used for diagnosis of ESP but the norms which explain ESP are needed to be re-evaluated.
THE HALO MASS FUNCTION FROM EXCURSION SET THEORY. III. NON-GAUSSIAN FLUCTUATIONS

We compute the effect of primordial non-Gaussianity on the halo mass function, using excursion set theory. In the presence of non-Gaussianity, the stochastic evolution of the smoothed density field, as a function of the smoothing scale, is non-Markovian and beside “local” terms that generalize Press–Schechter (PS) theory, there are also “memory” terms, whose effect on the mass function can be computed using the formalism developed in the first paper of this series. We find that, when computing the effect of the three-point correlator on the mass function, a PS-like approach which consists in neglecting the cloud-in-cloud problem and in multiplying the final result by a fudge factor ≃2, is in principle not justified. When computed correctly in the framework of excursion set theory, in fact, the “local” contribution vanishes (for all odd-point correlators the contribution of the image Gaussian cancels the PS contribution rather than adding up), and the result comes entirely from non-trivial memory terms which are absent in PS theory. However it turns out that, in the limit of large halo masses, where the effect of non-Gaussianity is more relevant, these memory terms give a contribution which is the same as that computed naively with PS theory, plus subleading terms depending on derivatives of the three-point correlator. We finally combine these results with the diffusive barrier model developed in the second paper of this series, and we find that the resulting mass function reproduces recent N-body simulations with non-Gaussian initial conditions, without the introduction of any ad hoc parameter.
Emotional Intelligence in the Educational and Therapeutic Community in Nepal

Emotional intelligence has been gaining increased attention in both the educational as well as therapeutic communities of Nepal. Research suggests that development of emotional intelligence has a significant influence on an individual’s achievements including academic success and is seen as a key aspect of positive development (Mayer, Salovey, & Caruso, 2004). Ankur Counseling Center in Kathmandu was established in 2006, primarily to work with children who have experienced great stress in their lives. Counselors at Ankur have been using play and sand tray therapy to understand the emotional lives of their clients, as well as to assist the process of emotional healing. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.3126/jer.v2i0. 7621 Journal of Education and Research Vol. 2, 2010 p.35-43
Investigation of Hydrothermal Aquifers under Paka Volcanic Complex in Northern Kenya Rift

Paka volcanic complex is located in a tectonically active region in northern Kenya rift that is characterized by east-west extensional strain force that exists on the upper crust. The volcano has been covered by most regional geophysical investigations that focused on regional depth analysis> 7 km for deeper structural mapping. But regional depth analysis overlooks local depth analysis< 6 km, where key aquifer structural features that are significant have remained relatively poorly constrained. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the hydrothermal aquifers rock hosting system and determining their influence to the recharge of Paka prospect.Our gravity analysis at local depth produced the following results: (1) Bouguer and residual anomaly maps revealed regions of positive and negative gravity anomalies that trends in Northwest direction. (2)The derivative and analytical signal contour maps revealed both deep and shallow high degree of fracturing zones that are of great significance in enhancing fluids permeability and circulations in a hydrothermal aquifers. The deep fractured zones serve as axial and lateral flow paths for recharge of aquifres systems in Paka volcano while the shallow fractured zones direct the flow of meteoric water in the upper parts of the basements into the aquifer system. (3)The shallow hydrothermal aquifer zone occurs at depth 500 m while the deeper hydrothermal aquifer zone occurs at depth 4000 – 5000 m from the earth surface.This aquifer system trends NW – SE that is parallel to the major rift fault and pre-existing Proterozoic regional structures in northern Kenya rift which seems to have played a role in guiding the orientation and trending of aquifer features under Paka volcano. (4) The 3D density model revealed density distribution patterns that are consistent with the existence of several high density rock intrusions and hydrothermal aquifers systems associated with high density fracturing within Paka volcano. It is overlain with a surficial pyroclastic sediments or Paka Basalt (200 – 300) m layer thickness across the volcano of density range (2.00 – 2.60) g/cm that form capping layer for hydrothermal aquifers systems. (5)Negative gravity zones are due to parts of rock fracturing and of density range (1.80 – 2.40) g/cm that is highly porous to allow infiltration of surface meteoric water into shallow and deeper aquifer. Also, provides favorable pathways for hydrothermal fluids flow and deep circulation of fluids. The zones forms a good hydrothermal aquifers system or hosting rock reservoir for the geothermal system. (6)The fractured aquifer zone on the eastern flank of the Paka volcano massif can be a good target for drilling geothermal wells due to active fault zone associated with the largest mass output. Among the many recommendations highlighted, the study recommends an exploratory borehole drilling be undertaken in Paka volcanic area from the caldera summit towards the eastern flank and northwestern flank along the fractured zones F and G.
Student Nurses’ Perceptions of a "Good" Mentor: A Questionnaire Survey of Student Nurses in Two Different Cultures

In 1995, students in the UK identified five characteristics of a good mentor. After 14 years from the original work the author carried out this study again to investigate whether students still identify the good mentor on the same characteristics. The study was done in the UK, Texas (Western culture) and Jordan (Eastern culture) to validate the study in different countries with different culture and different mentorship system. After ethical approval was granted, the questionnaire was distributed to a convenience sample of nursing students in Jordan, Texas and UK. 336 students participated in the study: 38.7% of them were from the UK, 10.7% from Texas and 50.6% from Jordan. Comparing the mean and median for the three countries and the five qualities, the quality scoring the highest mean and median was "has relevant knowledge and skills". Regarding the other four qualities we found there are similarities between UK, USA, and the Jordanian nursing student have put them in quite different pattern.
Acute Kidney Injury does not Alter Energy Metabolism of Septic Patients in Intensive Care Unit

Background: The determination of resting energy expenditure (REE) in critically ill patients is essential to prevent complications such as hypo and hyper alimentation. Objectives: This study aims to describe the REE in septic patients with and without acute kidney injury (AKI) and compare the REE estimated by the Harris-Benedict equation (HB) with the REE measured by indirect calorimetry (IC). Methods: Prospective and observational study was performed. Septic patients older than 18 years, undergoing mechanical ventilation, with or without AKI defined by KDIGO criteria, and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of University Hospital from Brazil were included. The REE was estimated by HB equation and measured by the IC within 72 hours after the diagnosis of sepsis and seven days after the initial measure. Results: Sixty-eight patients were evaluated, age was 62.49 ± 16.6 years, 64.7% were male, 63.2% had AKI, and SOFA was 9.81 ± 2.35. The measured REE was 1857.53 ± 685.32 kcal, while the estimated REE was 1514.87 ± 356.72 kcal, with adequacy of 123.49 ± 43%. Septic patients without AKI (n = 25) and with AKI (n = 43) had measured REE statistically higher than the estimated one (1855.0 kcal (1631.75-2052.75) vs. 1551.0 (1349.0 -1719.25), p=0.007 and 1868.0 kcal (1219.5-2364.75) vs. 1388.0 kcal (1254.0-1665.5), p=0.026, respectively). There was no significant difference between the two groups (with and without AKI) in measured and estimated REE (p = 0.63 and 0.64, respectively). There was no significant difference in evolutional REE (1845.95 ± 658.27 kcal vs. 1809.54 ± 755.08 kcal, p = 0.86). Conclusion: The REE measured by IC was significantly higher than that estimated by the equation HB in both septic with and without AKI. There was no significant difference between the septic patients with and without AKI in REE, suggesting that AKI does not influence the energy metabolism of septic patients.
Code Clone Benchmarks Overview

Traditionally, when a new code clone detection tool is developed, few well-known and popular benchmarks are being used to evaluate the results that are achieved. These benchmarks have typically been created by cross-running several state-of-the-art clone detection tools, in order to overcome the bias of using just one tool, and combining their result sets in some fashion. These candidate clones, or more specifically their subsets, have then been manually examined by clone experts or other participants, who would judge whether a candidate is a true clone or not. Many authors dealt with the problem of creating most objective benchmarks, how the candidate sets should be created, who should judge them, whether the judgment of these participants can be trusted or not. One of the main pitfalls, as with development of a clone detection tool, is the inherent lack of formal definitions and standards when it comes to clones and their classification. Recently, some new approaches were presented which do not depend on any clone tool, but utilize search heuristics in order to find specific functionalities, but these candidates are also manually examined by judges to classify them as true or false clones. This paper has a goal of examining state-of-the-art code clone benchmarks, as well as studies regarding clone judges reliability (and subsequently reliability of the benchmarks themselves) and their possible usage in a cross-language clone detection context.
Cilia Püllen Evaluation of impulse oscillometry in pigs originating from the field

The aim of this study was to assess impulse oscillometry as a method to characterise lung function in 58 German hybrid pigs from 29 different herds of unknown respiratory status. The variability of repeated lung function measurements increased significantly after the sixth run and therefore the average of the first six runs was used for analysis. The presence of peripheral respiratory alterations in some pigs was indicated by the negative frequency dependence of the 95th percentile of respiratory resistance (Rrs), with highest values at 3 Hz and the sharp drop of respiratory reactance (Xrs) across the whole frequency range (3-15 Hz). Respiratory resistance and reactance were negatively correlated. Reactance area was correlated with (1) Rrs at 3, 5 and 10 Hz; (2) Xrs at 3, 5, 10 and 15 Hz; (3) the frequency dependence of resistance compared between 3 and 5 Hz (R3-R5), 5 and 10 Hz (R5-R10), and 5 and 15 Hz (R5-R15); and (4) tidal volume. High repeatability and low intra-individual variability of impulse oscillometry indicate that this method is a promising tool for advanced characterisation of the pulmonary system of pigs and has potential for use for herd health monitoring.
Purification and characterization of 60 kD lipase linked with chaperonin from Pseudomonas aeruginosa BN-1

An extracellular lipase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa BN-1 was purified to 42.99 fold. N-terminal sequence of purified enzyme was AAKEVKFGDS identical to sequence of a chaperonin and enzyme may be linked to it. It has an estimated molecular weight of 60 kD, while temperature and pH optima were 37°C and 8.0, respectively. The enzyme obtained has considerable thermostability retaining 70% of activity at 50°C for 1 h. The enzyme was stable at pH 9.5 for 1 h having 70% of the residual activity. Long acyl chains were preferred as substrate and highest hydrolytic activity was observed against C-16 and C-18 4-nitrophenyl esters. Mustard oil was found to be the preferred substrate as lipolytic activity was 2.75 fold higher when compared with the activity with olive oil as the substrate. The enzymatic activity declined in the presence of Al 3+ , Hg 2+ , Co 2+ and Mn 2+ , while Ca 2+ and Ba 2+ ions enhanced the activity. Non ionic detergents, Tween 80 and sodium deoxycholate, increased the activity by 1.2 and 2.5 fold, respectively. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), 2-mercaptoethanol and 1,4-dithio-DL-threitol (DTT) had no effect on lipolytic activity. Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (PMSF) inhibited the enzyme activity by 90 and 98%, respectively. The lipase showed stability in organic solvents.
Numerical Simulation of Torrential Rainfall and Vortical Hot Towers in a Midlatitude Mesoscale Convective System

Abstract A cloud-resolving model simulation of a mesoscale convective system (MCS) producing torrential rainfall is performed with the finest horizontal resolution of 444 m. It is shown that the model reproduces the observed MCS, including its rainfall distribution and amounts, as well as the timing and location of leading rainbands and trailing stratiform clouds. Results show that discrete convective hot towers, shown in Vis5D at a scale of 2–5 km, are triggered by evaporatively driven cold outflows converging with the high-θe air ahead. Then, they move rearward, with respect to the leading rainbands, to form stratiform clouds. These convective towers generate vortical tubes of opposite signs, with more intense cyclonic vorticity occurring in the leading convergence zone. The results appear to have important implications for the improvement of summertime quantitative precipitation forecasts and the understanding of vortical hot towers, as well midlevel mesoscale convective vortices.