Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The contribution of implementation science to improving the design and evaluation of integrated care programmes for older people with frailty

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss three potential contributions from implementation science that can help clinicians and researchers to design and evaluate more effective integrated care programmes for older people with frailty. Design/methodology/approach This viewpoint paper focuses on three contributions: stakeholder engagement, using implementation science frameworks, and assessment of implementation strategies and outcomes. Findings Stakeholder engagement enhances the acceptability of interventions to recipients and providers and improves reach and sustainability. Implementation science frameworks assess provider, recipient and wider context factors enabling and hindering implementation, and guide selection and tailoring of appropriate implementation strategies. The assessment of implementation strategies and outcomes enables the evaluation of the effectiveness and implementation of integrated care programmes for this population. Research limitations/implications Implementation science provides a systematic way to think about why integrated care programmes for older people with frailty are not implemented successfully. The field has an evidence base, including how to tailor implementation science strategies to the local setting, and assess implementation outcomes to provide clinicians and researchers with an understanding of how their programme is working. The authors draw out implications for policy, practice and future research. Originality/value Different models to deliver integrated care to support older people with frailty exist, but it is not known which is most effective, for which individuals and in which clinical or psychosocial circumstances. Implementation science can play a valuable role in designing and evaluating more effective integrated care programmes for this population.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SIX MAJOR DAIRY TRIBES OF NILGIRIS DISTRICT OF TAMILNADU

Dairying is one of the most important and economically viable occupation for the tribal households. The present study was carried out in Nilgiris District of Tamilnadu. A total sample of 306 tribal households for the six tribes namely Todas, Kotas, Kurumbas, Irulas, Paniyas and Kattunaickas was studied. The personal profile of dairy tribal households was studied under three sub-heads viz., Age, Family size and Educational status. The data of all the tribes revealed that majority of the respondents belonged to middle age group (35-45 years) and medium family size (4-6 members). The study reflected that majority of males were in the category of secondary education followed by middle, higher secondary, illiterate, primary and college going whereas in the case of female respondents majority were in primary category followed by higher secondary, middle, illiterate and secondary. No female respondent was found to be college going.
OF THE MULTILAYER COATING MODEL ∗

The recent theoretical study on the multilayer-coating model published in Applied Physics Letters [1] is reviewed. Magnetic-field attenuation behavior in a multilayer coating model is different from a semi-infinite superconductor and a superconducting thin film. This difference causes that of the vortex-penetration field at which the Bean-Livingston surface barrier disappears. A material with smaller penetration depth, such as a pure Nb, is preferable as the substrate for pushing up the vortex-penetration field of the superconductor layer. The field limit of the whole structure of the multilayer coating model is limited not only by the vortexpenetration field of the superconductor layer, but also by that of the substrate. Appropriate thicknesses of layers can be extracted from contour plots of the field limit of the multilayer coating model given in Ref. [1].
Women and Scientific Employment: Current Perspectives form the UK

In the first section of this paper I present a brief picture, using available data, of the current situation of UK women in scientific education and employment. I then discuss the need for new data and describe some of the initiatives which have been taking place, primarily at the European level, to redress this issue. In the third section, having listed the various arguments which can be found in the literature about why the ‘women and science’ issue matters, I focus particularly on a new development in European Commission thinking: the link with the ‘science and society’ perspective. Finally, I offer some thoughts about the limitations of gathering quantitative data only, arguing that qualitative research into the institutions of science is also required if we are to understand more about the cultural aspects of science that appear to be persistently alienating for girls and women.
Influence of building orientation on internal temperature in saharan climates, building located in Ghardaïa region (Algeria)

In desert regions, the orientation of buildings has an important influence in the inside air temperature. In the present work, we carry out a study on the influence of the buildings orientation as well as the thermal insulation on the internal temperature. To do so, we have considered the case where only the exposed walls are isolated. The main objective of the current work is to determine the temperatures of the building in question with and without thermal insulation. This study aims at assessing also the geographic parameter enhancing or damping the role of thermal inertia, providing a variety of results. As result, this work proves that stones play a contradictory role on thermal comfort. We have verified that thermal insulation is specified to reduce heat transfer through the building. Concerning the orientation, results indicates that the variation in orientation does not influence significantly the internal air temperature of a well thermally insulated building. Moreover, in hot period, whatever orientation considered, the phenomenon of overheating presents a serious problem to minimize consumption of energy and control of indoor temperature in case of building without insulation. The numerical data was compared to the experimental measurements in order to validate the mathematical model. In conclusion, to achieve a better thermal comfort arid and semi arid regions, the habitation will have to be situated in south flan of a hill to satisfy the two strategies (hot and cold).
In the Long Run, the Multiplier Is Dead: Lessons from a Simulation

This paper re-examines the significance of the fiscal multiplier from an inter-temporal perspective using simulation results derived from a standard overlapping-generations framework. It reveals that even if fiscal stimulus in the form of extra public consumption spending is assumed to increased output and employment in the short run, the negative medium to long-term consequences of the stimulus will ultimately exceed, in present-value terms, the short-term macroeconomic benefits of that stimulus. This is due to the interest rate and tax effects of the stimulus-induced budget deficit which lowers future private investment, household consumption, and labour supply.
Isotopic ratios at z=0.68 from molecular absorption lines toward B 0218+357

Isotopic ratios of heavy elements are a key signature of the nucleosynthesis processes in stellar interiors. The contribution of successive generations of stars to the metal enrichment of the Universe is imprinted on the evolution of isotopic ratios over time. We investigate the isotopic ratios of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur through millimeter molecular absorption lines arising in the z=0.68 absorber toward the blazar B 0218+357. We find that these ratios differ from those observed in the Galactic interstellar medium, but are remarkably close to those in the only other source at intermediate redshift for which isotopic ratios have been measured to date, the z=0.89 absorber in front of PKS1830-211. The isotopic ratios in these two absorbers should reflect enrichment mostly from massive stars, and they are indeed close to the values observed toward local starburst galaxies. Our measurements set constraints on nucleosynthesis and chemical evolution models.
Concentration of Products of Nitric Oxide Oxidation and Some Vitamins in Sheep with Naturally Acquired Babesiosis

The aim of the present study was to determine serum concentrations of the products of nitric oxide oxidation (nitrate and nitrite) and some vitamins (retinol acetate, a- and d-tocopherol, and vitamin D3) in sheep naturally infected with Babesia ovis. The investigation included 30 infected and 10 control sheep. Serum a -tocopherol levels were significantly lower (P < 0.05), and nitrate and nitrite concentrations were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in infected animals than in controls. It is thought that the elevated nitrate and nitrite levels of the sheep infected with babesiosis were due to the result of damage caused by Babesia. On the other hand, a significant decrease was observed in a -tocopherol levels in sheep with babesiosis because of damage and pathophysiological changes to erythrocytes.
Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection after Soft-Tissue Sarcoma Resection, Including the Preoperative Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index

Malignant soft-tissue sarcoma resection is associated with a relatively high incidence of surgical site infection (SSI). The known risk factors for SSI following soft-tissue sarcoma resection include tumor size and location, prolonged surgery, and massive blood loss. The geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) was used as a tool to help predict the occurrence of SSI after major surgery. We investigated the utility of the GNRI as a predictor of SSI following soft-tissue sarcoma resection. We retrospectively reviewed 152 patients who underwent surgical resection of soft-tissue sarcoma in our institute, and found that the incidence of SSI was 18.4% (28/152). The SSI and non-SSI groups significantly differed regarding surgical time, diameter of the skin incision, maximum tumor diameter, instrumentation, presence of an open wound, preoperative chemotherapy, preoperative C-reactive protein concentration, and GNRI. Binomial logistic regression analysis showed that the risk factors for SSI following soft-tissue sarcoma surgery were male sex, larger skin incision diameter, larger maximum tumor diameter, presence of an open wound, and lower GNRI. Our findings indicate that malnutrition is a risk factor for SSI after soft-tissue sarcoma resection, and suggest that appropriate assessment and intervention for malnutrition may reduce the incidence of SSI.
Effects of Shadow Banking on Return — Empirical Study Based on Chinese Commercial Banks

We study the effect of shadow banking, proxied by the share of net fees and commissions income to total revenue on the return and risk-adjusted return of Chinese commercial banks. We find that as banks tilt their product away from traditional lending business and toward fee-based business, or shadow banking business, its level of earning increase. In addition, the relation of shadow banking business and the risk-adjusted return, denoted by sharp ratio, is positive. Besides, we also discover that the variables we select, such as shadow banking ratio, capital adequacy ratio has more crucial impacts on risk-adjusted return than on ROAA. Together, our empirical evidence is broadly consistent with the notion that shadow banking is associated with higher return and risk of commercial banks.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PENALARAN MATEMATIS SISWA SMPN 13 MATARAM PADA MATERI BANGUN RUANG

Salah satu hal penting yang harus dilakukan adalah guru mengetahui kemampuan penalaran matematis siswa. Kemampuan penalaran merupakan salah satu dari kompetensi yang harus dimiliki siswa. Guru memiliki peran penting untuk mendapatkan informasi tentang penalaran siswa. Hal ini karena penalaran bagi siswa dalam pembelajaran matematika sangat dibutuhkan untuk dapat memecahkan suatu masalah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan kemampuan penalaran matematis siswa pada materi bangun ruang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII E SMPN 13 Mataram. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara pemberian tes kemampuan penalaran matematis siswa, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 1 orang atau sebesar 3,57% dari sampel penelitian memiliki kemampuan penalaran sangat baik, sebanyak 6 orang atau sebesar 21,428% dari sampel penelitian memiliki kemampuan penalaran baik, sebanyak 5 orang atau sebesar 17,859% dari sampel penelitian memiliki kemampuan penalaran cukup, sebanyak 12 orang atau sebesar 42,859% dari sampel penelitian memiliki kemampuan penalaran kurang baik, sebanyak 4 orang atau sebesar 14,285% dari sampel penelitian memiliki kemampuan penalaran sangat kurang baik. Setelah dilakukan wawancara kepada 5 siswa yang dipilih sesuai dengan nilai yang telah dicapai dan tergolong dalam kategori kemampuan penalaran sangat baik, baik, cukup, kurang baik, dan sangat kurang baik. Terlihat bahwa siswa mampu menyebutkan apa yang diketahui dan ditanyakan dari soal, tetapi pada saat tes tulis siswa tidak bisa menuliskan apa yang diketahui dan apa yang ditanyakan dari soal. Dengan demikian dapat ditarik simpulan bahwa sebagian besar siswa masih kurang mampu menuliskan apa yang diketahui dan apa yang ditanyakan dari soal sebelum menjawab soal.
New Approach for Modeling the Contribution of NSM FRP Strips for Shear Strengthening of RC Beams

This paper presents the main features of an analytical model recently developed to predict the near-surface mounted (NSM) fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strips shear strength contribution to a reinforced concrete (RC) beam throughout the beam's loading process. It assumes that the possible failure modes that can affect the ultimate behavior of an NSM FRP strip comprise: loss of bond (debonding); concrete semiconical tensile fracture; mixed shallow-semicone-plus-debonding; and strip tensile fracture. That model was developed by fulfilling equilibrium, kinematic compatibility, and constitutive law of both the adhered materials and the bond between them. The debonding process of an NSM FRP strip to concrete was interpreted and closed-form equations were derived after proposing a new local bond stress-slip relationship. The model proposed also addressed complex phenomena such as the interaction between the force transferred to the surrounding concrete through bond stresses and concrete fracture as well as the interaction among adjacent strips. The main features of the proposed modeling strategy are shown along with the main underlying physical-mechanical concepts and assumptions. Using recent experimental data, the predictive performance of the model is assessed. The model is also applied to single out the influence of relevant parameters on the NSM technique effectiveness for the shear strengthening of RC beams.
Distributional implications of income tax evasion in Greece, Hungary and Italy

Even though tax evasion has been the focus of a growing volume of research in recent years, the issue of its distributional impact is still relatively neglected. This paper is an attempt to analyse empirically the implications of tax evasion in terms of inequality, poverty, redistribution and progressivity of the income tax system in Greece, Hungary and Italy (three countries featuring an extensive informal economy). The paper applies the discrepancy method, i.e. compares two sets of data, household budget surveys and income tax returns, to derive ratios of under-reporting by income source and geographical area. The tax-benefit model EUROMOD is used to estimate the distributional impact of tax evasion comparing household disposable incomes to a full compliance counterfactual.
EVALUATION OF ON-FARM SOIL FERTILITY RESEARCH IN THE RAINFED LOWLAND RICE FIELDS OF SUKUMALAND, TANZANIA

The first ever on-farm soil fertility research in the rainfed lowland rice (Oryza sativa) fields of Sukumaland, in northwest Tanzania, was carried out between 1990 and 1996 in response to farmers' complaints about declining rice yields. From diagnosis to extension, the research approach followed that of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). In 1990/91, rice yields in the Maswa district increased sharply when nitrogen at a rate of 30 kg ha−1 in the form of urea was broadcast in flooded rice fields at tillering. Similar research was subsequently conducted in other parts of Sukumaland to evaluate this type of low-dose nitrogen application under varying circumstances. In 1995/96, higher doses of nitrogen (60 and 120 kg ha−1) and a high dose of phosphorus (17.5 kg ha−1) were applied for comparison in Sengerema district. Between 1990 and 1996, the average increase in rice yield from the application of 30 kg N ha−1 varied between 463 and 986 kg ha−1. In 1995/96, the same application of N was more economical than both 60 and 120 kg N ha−1, and no phosphorus deficiency was found. The deteriorating ratio between the price of rice at the farm gate and that of urea, however, threatens the adoption of this technology by farmers. Adaptability analysis showed that the relatively small differences in response per field (environment) in all years did not justify a need for multiple different extension messages. Until more detailed recommendations can be made, therefore, a single dose of 30 kg N ha−1, in the form of urea, applied to rice at tillering is recommended for the whole of Sukumaland to reverse the decline in yields. Further on-farm research should concentrate on improving the efficiency of nitrogen fertilization and on determining the optimum rates of other major nutrients to refine this initial recommendation.
Integrated Manufacturing-Services Businesses in the Australian Building and Construction Sector

This paper establishes that the emergence of integrated manufacturing-service businesses is a key trademark of innovative industries and ‘the new economy’. Having established the benefits of such integration, the phenomenon is reviewed in relation to the Australian building and construction (B&C) sector. It is hypothesised that manufacturers supplying building and construction work are adding value to their own activity, and that of the sector, by enhancing their product offerings via the provision of services. A small survey is undertaken, with the findings revealing the nature of service provision by manufacturers in the Australian B&C sector. It appears that the ‘bundling’ of products and services by these manufacturers is a key competitive strategy yielding significant benefits for them and the sector as a whole.
Price sensitivity versus perceived quality: moderating effects of retailer positioning on private label consumption

Private labels are growing fast in Europe and USA, especially in the context of nondurable consumer goods. Moreover, the traditional association of private labels solely with a price focus, to the detriment of quality, appears to be diminishing. This research aims to clarify the effect of price sensitivity toward and quality perceptions of private labels on private label consumption. It analyzes the role of a retailer's price positioning as a moderator of the importance of these effects as determinants of private label purchases. With household panel data and survey information, this study investigates private labels' share of wallet as the dependent variable; thus the logit-type model is adapted to a resource allocation context. Five sequential models specify and test the four hypotheses. In support of the hypotheses, price sensitivity and quality perceptions relate positively to private label consumption. For the moderating effect of retailer's price positioning, a negative moderating effect arises for price sensitivity, whereas a positive moderating effect appears for quality perceptions of private labels. The findings indicate that retailers' efforts to convert private labels into tools to support positioning strategies are effective.
Sand beach ecology swash features relevant to the macrofauna

Aspects of swash climate of significance to benthic macrofauna were studied over 19 tidal cycles on 10 beaches representing a range from reflective to ultra-dissipative extremes. Dissipative beaches typically had slopes of 1:50-1:80, swash periods of 40-60 sec and wave period/swash period ratios about 0.2. Reflective beaches had slopes steeper than 1:15, swash periods of 11-13 sec and wave period/swash period ratios about 0.80. Intermediate beaches typically displayed slopes of 1:25-1:45, swash periods of 15-30 sec and wave period/swash period ratios of 0.4-0.65. Most beaches displayed more reflective characteristics at high tide and more dissipative characteristics at low tide. Control of swash climate was primarily by beach slope and wave height, the former being more important towards the reflective extreme, the latter towards the dissipative extreme and both being critical in intermediate beaches. The implications of different swash climates for beach fauna are discussed.
Assessment of Joint Hypermobility in Adult Patients with Inguinal Hernia: An Analytical Cross Sectional Study from Iraq

Background: Weakness of the supporting tissue is one of the causes of inguinal hernia. Joint hypermobility (JHM) is an excessive range of movement of the joint due to laxity of supporting connective tissue. Objective: To assess JHM in adult patients with inguinal hernia. Patients and methods: A total of 200 individuals were included in this study, 100 patients had inguinal hernia diagnosed by a surgeon based on clinical and abdominal ultrasound examination, and another 100 healthy individuals matched in age and sex were taken as a control group. Age, sex, weight, height, and body mass index (BMI) were recorded. Joint mobility was measured according to Beighton score method for all the participants in the study. Results: The mean age of patients was (35.5± 9.5) year and controls (33.2 ± 10.5) year, All the participants were males. The mean BMI was (25.3 ± 3.1) kg/m 2 for patients and (25.1 ± 3.8) kg/m 2 for controls. No statistical significant difference between patients and controls (P>0.05). JHM was significantly more in inguinal hernia patients than in controls (55(55%) vs 20(20%), p<0.001, OR=4.9; 95% CI = 2.6 - 9.2). A multiple logistic regression model was statistically significant and able to predict the group membership with 64% accuracy. Having an average score for joint mobility (4-6) increased the risk of having inguinal hernia by 5.2 times compared to those with negative hypermobility (score<4). Increasing the joint mobility score further to (7-9) increased the risk of having inguinal hernia by 11.3 times compared to those with negative hypermobility (score<4) Conclusions: JHM was significantly more prevalent among Iraqi patients with inguinal hernia patients than controls. A higher score for JHM was associated with a higher risk of developing inguinal hernia. Keywords: Beighton score; inguinal hernia; joint hypermobility.