Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Bacterial contamination of public telephones in the downtown area of Sarajevo

Public telephones are handled by many people and can serve as vehicle of disease transmission. Our study involved the microbiological analysis of public telephones. We analysed 60 telephones from the downtown area of Sarajevo and they were all positive for bacterial contamination. The analysis used microbiological, biochemical and serological methods. More Gram-positive than Gram-negative bacteria were isolated, and the most common bacteria were Staphylococcus epidermidis. Beside this, we also found pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The hygiene of the environmental surfaces and public objects is to be considered as various opportunistic bacterial pathogens were isolated.
Mixed qualitative-simulation methods

Across geography there has been variable engagement with the use of simulation and agent-based modelling. We argue that agent-based simulation provides a complementary method to investigate geographical issues which need not be used in ways that are epistemologically different in kind from some other approaches in contemporary geography. We propose mixed qualitative-simulation methods that iterate back-and-forth between ‘thick’ (qualitative) and ‘thin’ (simulation) approaches and between the theory and data they produce. These mixed methods accept simulation modelling as process and practice; a way of using computers with concepts and data to ensure social theory remains embedded in day-to-day geographical thinking.
‘When Can I be Free from My Miserable Leg?’ A Qualitative Study of Patients’ Experiences of Chronic Leg Ulceration in Primary Healthcare

Citation: Zhu X, Ryan K (2017) ‘When Can I be Free from My Miserable Leg? ’ A Qualitative Study of Patients’ Experiences of Chronic Leg Ulceration in Primary Healthcare. Int Arch Nurs Health Care 3:073. doi.org/10.23937/2469-5823/1510073 Received: May 27, 2017: Accepted: July 12, 2017: Published: July 14, 2017 Copyright: © 2017 Zhu X, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Geometrically Exact Four-Node Piezoelectric Solid-Shell Element

This paper presents the geometrically exact assumed stress-strain four-node piezoelectric solid-shell element with six displacement degrees of freedom per node on the basis of the first-order equivalent single-layer theory. The proposed piezoelectric laminated shell formulation is based on the objective strain-displacement relationships, written in curvilinear reference surface coordinates, and generalizes the authors' purely mechanical finite element formulation. The mechanical and piezoelectric degrees of freedom are coupled via constitutive equations and the electric potential is assumed to be linear through the thickness of the piezoelectric layer. To overcome shear and membrane locking and have no spurious zero energy modes, the assumed strain and stress resultant fields are invoked. In order to circumvent thickness locking, the ad hoc modified laminate stiffness matrix, corresponding to the generalized plane stress condition, is employed. The elemental stiffness matrix has six zero eigenvalues and requires only direct substitutions. Moreover, it is evaluated by applying the 3D analytical integration that is economical and allows using extremely coarse meshes.
Stability Analysis in Chickpea Genotype Sets as Tool for Breeding Germplasm Structuring Strategy and Adaptability Scoping

Chickpea research program has come across realizing the importance of restructuring the working germplasm pool in Ethiopia where we have 39 divergent agroecological zones (AEZ). Though chickpea is not suit to all, it adapts in more than 30% of the agroecologies having different scale of responses. Hence, as show case we have tried to scan the agroecologies discrimination power based on crop using three sets of bred-crop responses. Evidently enough, germplasms in all the sets have revealed differential responses for economical yield and associated traits, from the three set of 57 entries put under 47 environments. The AMMI stability value and stability index have been able to discriminate genotypes with designated position; and supposed the breeding program would signify values by attempting both environment and genetics still as key considerable factors.
Stability of the Atlantic Overturning Circulation: Competition between Bering Strait Freshwater Flux and Agulhas Heat and Salt Sources

Abstract The role played by interocean fluxes of buoyancy in stabilizing the present-day overturning circulation of the Atlantic Ocean is examined. A 2D model of the Atlantic overturning circulation is used, in which the interocean fluxes of heat and salt (via the Bering Strait, Drake Passage, and Agulhas Leakage) are represented by sources and sinks. The profiles and amplitudes of these sources are based mainly on the heat and salt fluxes in a high-resolution ocean model (OCCAM). When applying realistic sources and sinks, a circulation is favored that is characterized by major downwelling in the Northern Hemisphere (northern sinking pole to pole circulation, NPP), and resembles the present-day Atlantic overturning circulation. The Southern Ocean sources appear to stabilize this circulation, whereas Bering Strait freshwater input tends to destabilize it. Already a small buoyancy input at southerly latitudes is enough to prohibit the existence of a southern sinking circulation (SPP), leaving the NPP circul.
NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CROSSBRED AND LOCAL COWS

Present study indicated that overall nutritional status of local milch cows were deficient in DM, DCP and TDN (−3.79, -62.28 and -0.26% respectively). The supply of DM was surplus in crossbred milch cows (+5.76%) but they were deficient in DCP and TDN (−35.78 and -2.72%) respectively. Hence, it was concluded that the crossbred milch cows had better nutritional status than the local milch cows. The overall nutritional status of dry cows indicated that local as well as crossbred cows were deficient in DM (−17.99 and -20.80% respectively) and DCP supply (−73.42 and -69.64% respectively) but both the categories were surplus in TDN supply (+3.80 and + 2.51% respectively). The crossbred dry cows had better supply of DCP and TDN than local dry cows.
IMAGE EUV observation of radially bifurcated plasmaspheric features: First observations of a possible standing ULF waveform in the inner magnetosphere

[1] We present EUV observations of the plasmasphere from 1938 to 2211 UT on 28 June 2000 characterized by the presence of bifurcated radial enhancements of the He+ plasma distribution in the nightside sector. These features remain stable throughout the period of observation and are found to move about the Earth at 67% of the corotation rate. Two-dimensional simulation of the plasmasphere assuming the presence of an azimuthal standing wave patterns at L = 1.8 and 2.5 suggests that the organization of the outer plasmasphere is the result of convective motion driven by a ULF standing wave. Preliminary analysis of ground-based magnetometer data provided by the IMAGE magnetometer network during the period of EUV observation indicates the presence of several narrow-frequency oscillations extending down to 0.68 mHz, consistent with simulation results. Similar narrow-frequency features are found in preliminary analysis of ACE Solar Wind Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (SWEPAM) bulk solar wind velocity data. We speculate that the observed radial He+ enhancements of the nightside plasmasphere may be the result of a nonresonant oscillation driven by the solar wind.
Metabolic Syndrome among Obese Kuwaiti Adolescents (11-17 Years)

Aim of work: To detect features and the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome(MS) in obese adolescents (11-17 years) attending School Health Screening Center in Farwaniah governorate in Kuwait. Research design and methods:A total 352 obese Kuwaiti adolescents attended the School Health Screening enter in Al-Farwaniah Governorate in Kuwait were assessed for criteria of Metabolic syndrome (MS). We defined the MS using the Criteria analogous to the Third Report of the Adults Treatment Panel (ATPIII) as having at least three of the following: fasting triglycerides ≥ 100 mg/dl; HDL < 50 gm/dl; fasting glucose ≥ 110 mg/dl; waist circumference ≥ 90th percentile for age and gender and height. Weight status was assessed by using the age and gender specific body mass index (BMI) using the National Center for Health Statistics references standards. Results:Metabolic syndrome was recorded among 27.8% of the studied obese Kuwait adolescents (having three or more criteria of Metabolic syndrome), 26.3% of the sample had one criteria of MS and 35.6% has two signs of MS. Conclusion:The study suggests that prevalence of metabolic syndrome is high among obese Kuwaiti adolescents and since the childhood metabolic syndrome and obesity likely persist into adult hood, early identification is important to improve future cardio vascular, health and quality of life for adults.
Analysis of Being Active Based on Older Adults’ Experience: A Qualitative Study of Active Aging Strategies

1. Department of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, Allame Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran. 2. Department of Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 3. Department of Social Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, Allame Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran. 4Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. 5Department of Neurobiology, Division of Clinical Geriatric, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Elham Mohammadi1, *Talat Allahyari1, Ali Darvishpoor Kakhaki2, Hasan Saraei3, Seyed Mohammad Fereshtehnejad4,5
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN LONGITUDINAL CHANGES OF MAXIMAL SHORT-TERM LEG PEAK POWER DURING GROWTH

Introduction Although it provides the only method for the direct study of the natural course of human growth and development, longitudinal data on young people’s short term power output (Pmax) are sparse. Recently, using an apropriate statistical method for multiple longitudinal data analysis (multilevel regression analysis; MlwiN) Armstrong et al. (2001) demonstrated that Pmax values are higher in boys than in girls and that gender differences increase with age. It may be attributable to quantitative (muscle volume) and qualitative (muscle fiber type, anaerobic energy production and neural adaptation) muscular factors. However, Pmax was not standardized to the effective muscle quantity and younger age groups are missing. Moreover, the authors don’t use the optimal pedalling frequency (Vopt; rpm) and force (Fopt; N) as done by Martin et al. (2003) with the force-velocity test. The purpose of the present multiple longitudinal study is to examine the effect of lean leg volume (LLV), body mass and age on Pmax in both sexes from 7.5 to 17.5 years using multilevel regression analysis with multiplicative allometric equations. Additionally, the measurement of Vopt and Fopt with the force-velocity test will provide information to understand gender differences better.
The joined-up strategic planning of cultural service provision: What are the routes of accountability?

The debate on accountability in collaborative working for public service delivery is still opened. However, the literature shows research challenges in extending knowledge on critical issues on routes in which accountability are adopted in the Joined-Up Government. This is the reason why public management literature focused on case studies within joined-up services provision. Notwithstanding, an extended understanding on joined-up strategic planning and delivery in culture heritage sector is also needed. More specifically, this research aims at investigating how the Resource-Based Management Theory can affect the accountability effectiveness of the strategic planning within the Joined-up cultural heritage provision. In order to achieve this aim, a case study on an Italian Strategic City was carried out. The evidences demonstrate how the Resource-Based Management in joined-up cultural service strategic planning and delivery fosters accountability. The new conceptual model provided by this case study opens up new research streams on performance measurement and management aligned to the routes of accountability in the joined-up strategic planning and delivery. Considering the social-economic implications of a good management of cultural heritage, these investigations could contribute to improve the quality of life and the welfare of the society. Key words: Joined-up government, resource-based management, Italian strategic city, cultural heritage, strategic planning, accountability.
Effect of Microencapsulated Butyric Acid Supplementation on Growth Performance, Ileal Digestibility of Protein, Gut Health and Immunity in Broilers

The effect of microencapsulated butyric acid (MEBA) on growth performance, ileal digestibility (ID) of protein, gut health and immunity was assessed in broilers. A total of 336 d-old Hubbard Classic broilers chicks were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments (Control, 0.25, 0.35 and 0.45 g/kg of MEBA). Each treatment was replicated three times with 28 birds/replicate. Feed intake, body weight gain, FCR, intestinal morphology, ID of protein and immunity was evaluated. At 35-d of age, three birds/replicate were randomly selected and slaughtered to collect blood, duodenal samples, and ileal digesta. The Improved body weight gain (P = 0.05), FCR (P 0.5) and antibody titer against Newcastle disease (P>0.05) were noted. The results indicated that MEBA improves digestion and absorptive processes which consequently improved the broilers performance.
The effect of leverage increases on real earnings management

textabstractMain subject of this paper is to understand whether there could be an incentive for managers to manipulate cash flow from operating activities (CFO) through the use of real earnings management (REM), in situations with increasing leverage. Based upon a study of Jelinek (2007) who researched the correlation between increasing levels of leverage and accrual earnings management, I developed my main hypothesis with respect to the effect of leverage increases on REM to influence CFO. Results indicate that in leverage increasing firms, the leverage results in REM, in order to affect CFO, when using the absolute value of long term debt in calculating leverage.
Early Settlements and Errors in Merger Control

We develop a model of remedy offers made to an expert agency which has powers to act before any harm is experienced and is required to decide on the basis of tangible evidence. The model provides a relationship between the factors determining the probability of delay and the type of error in early settlements (i.e. insufficient versus excessive remedy). We apply the model using data from European Commission merger settlements. Our econometric analysis confirms the importance of delay costs and the uncertainty associated with the agency’s findings. Our results are also consistent with the prediction that delay is not systematically related to the inherent competitive harm of the merger proposal. We use our results to identify specific cases of insufficient remedy in early settlements.
Creativity, Connections and Innovation: A Study of Linkages in the Montréal Region

The importance of creativity as a driving force in regional economic growth and prosperity has been previously documented; however, the mechanisms of this relationship are less well understood. Earlier research suggests, but does not demonstrate, that high levels of density and creative-class employment create conditions under which innovations generated by the interactions between individuals are more likely to occur. The authors examine the specific interactions among the creative, technical, business, and design communities of the Montréal region. It is demonstrated that such connections are possible and can have a positive impact on the innovative and total business activity across the region. A set of mechanisms through which creativity helps to achieve regional growth and prosperity benefits is demonstrated through specific examples.
INFLUENCE OF THE ADDITION OF XYLANASE ON THE QUALITY OF WHEAT PREBAKED

Exogenous xylanases added in dough hydrolyze soluble and insoluble pentosanes in a greater or smaller measure and have a different influence on the rheological properties of dough and bread quality, depending on their origin. Together with α-amylase xylanases have a higher influence on dough structure. This paper aims were to present the role and influence of exogenous xylanase addition on quality prebaked bread flour obtained from wheat. It was established three distinct amounts of xylanase and analyzed the pharinograph and how they were influenced alveographic dough properties. There have been prebaked bread samples that were stored for different time intervals (10, 20, 30 and 45 days). Bread was stored frozen. After thawing and final baking bread has been baked and watched variation of physical-chemical indicators of the final product (volume, porosity, elasticity , and so on). All samples were compared with a control sample. It was observed that increasing the amount of xylanase leads to an improvement of the volume but above a certain dose volume decreases. And if there was an improvement porosity values with increasing the amount. In the analysis volume, porosity, elasticity, shelf life it were observed that the storage time had no significant influence on them. All indicators followed that in case of prebaked and frozen bread was obtained worse results than witness who did not undergo this process.
THE IMPACT OF EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING ON WORD OF MOUTH ( WOM ) WITH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AS THE INTERVENING VARIABLE

Indonesia is a country with the biggest Moeslem population in the world, with 85% of its population is Moeslem. The greater development and economy in Indonesia, awareness and ability of Moeslem people in Indonesia to do the fifth pillars of Islam, namely Hajj has been increasing which can be indicated by the raising number of the applicants in 2015. PT Maktour got a predicate from the Ministry of Religous Affairs as the best special hajj and umrah organizer and was ranked as the Top Brand Index category travel agency in 2014. This study was to examine the impact of Experiential marketing on Word of Mouth (WOM) with customer satisfaction as intervening variable. The research design used hypothesis testing with a purposive sampling techniques. The respondents in this study were 105 respondents. The data were analyzed using AMOS software 20. The result showed Experiential marketing has a significant on customer satisfaction and WOM. Info Article History Article: Received May 2016 Approved August 2016 Published September 2016
Impact of Macroeconomics variable on the Stock Market index; A Study From Pakistan

The focal point of this research article is to examine the possible impact of macroeconomic variable like fiscal policies and monetary policies (interest rate) and inflation rates on stock market performance in Pakistan. The Pearson correlation and regression analysis techniques were applied. For this purpose monthly data have been used. The paper finds that the Pakistan stock market index is significantly affected by the fiscal policy, monetary policy and inflation. The results have shown that the interest rate and government revenue have a significant negative relationship with the stock market index in Pakistan, whereas the inflation rate and the government expenditures have a significant positive relationship with the stock market Index in Pakistan.
On the Cantonese Resultative Predicate V-can

This paper investigates a subtype of resultative predicate marked by the verbal particle-can in Cantonese and associated with adversative meaning. A number of central properties of this verbal particle and issues related to the phenomena of causativity and unaccusativity are explored with particular reference to the aspectual properties of the V-can predicates. We also examine the constraints on the structural projection of arguments of each type of predicate. It is shown that the possibility/impossibility of causative/unaccusative alternations of these predicates is determined by the lexical semantics of the predicates, and different licensing features of the relevant lexical properties.
Vertical Distribution and Columnar Optical Properties of Springtime Biomass-Burning Aerosols over Northern Indochina during 2014 7-SEAS Campaign

ABSTRACTIn this study, the aerosol optical properties and vertical distributions in major biomass-burning emission area of northern Indochina were investigated using ground-based remote sensing (i.e., four Sun-sky radiometers and one lidar) during the Seven South East Asian Studies/Biomass-burning Aerosols & Stratocumulus Environment: Lifecycles & Interactions Experiment conducted during spring 2014. Despite the high spatial variability of the aerosol optical depth (AOD; which at 500 nm ranged from 0.75 to 1.37 depending on the site), the temporal variation of the daily AOD demonstrated a consistent pattern among the observed sites, suggesting the presence of widespread smoke haze over the region. Smoke particles were characterized as small (Angstrom exponent at 440–870 nm of 1.72 and fine mode fraction of 0.96), strongly absorbing (single-scattering albedo at 440 nm of 0.88), mixture of black and brown carbon particles (absorption Angstrom exponent at 440–870 nm of 1.5) suspended within the planetary boundary layer (PBL). Smoke plumes driven by the PBL dynamics in the mountainous region reached as high as 5 km above sea level; these plumes subsequently spread out by westerly winds over northern Vietnam, southern China, and the neighboring South China Sea. Moreover, the analysis of diurnal variability of aerosol loading and optical properties as well as vertical profile in relation to PBL development, fire intensity, and aerosol mixing showed that various sites exhibited different variability based on meteorological conditions, fuel type, site elevation, and proximity to biomass-burning sources. These local factors influence the aerosol characteristics in the region and distinguish northern Indochina smoke from other biomass-burning regions in the world.
The Dynamics of Civil War Duration and Outcome

Civil wars have several outcomes: government victory, rebel victory, truce, or treaty. This analysis models state capacity as a theoretical starting point to underpin hypotheses on duration and outcome. To test these hypotheses, multinomial logit and competing risk survival analysis are utilized. These methods allow for the examination of each outcome and its respective duration dynamics. Logit tells us what shapes the probability of each outcome, and hazard analysis identifies the factors that determine the time to each outcome. The models examine the years 1944 to 1997 and find that state capacity is involved in outcome and duration in at least two important ways. An effective state bureaucracy undermines the rebels, but a strong government army does not necessarily enhance the government cause. UN intervention decreases the probability of both government and rebel victory, while increasing the likelihood of a treaty or truce. In addition, rebels have a decreased probability of winning ethnic wars. Forest cover hinders rebels and treaties, while mountain cover tends to help rebels. African wars are harder for governments to win. African wars and ethnic wars are longer.