Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IN MALAYSIAN WOMEN: THE ASSOCIATION WITH THE TIMING OF PREGNANCY AND SENSE OF PERSONAL CONTROL DURING CHILDBIRTH

Objective: To determine the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in Malaysian women and its association with unplanned pregnancy and experience of control during childbirth. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving women 24-48 hours after delivery. PPD was measured with the Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale and the timing of pregnancy was assessed with a four question scale. Sense of personal control during childbirth was measured with the Labour Agentry Scale. Other relevant clinical and demographic data were collected. Results: Of the 347 women included, the prevalence of PPD was 31.7%. There were higher risks in women with unplanned pregnancies [45% vs. 26.3%; χ 2 = 11.477, df = 1 p < 0.01]. Lower score of childbirth control was associated with PPD [CI 7.23-13.96, p < 0.01]. Conclusion: Screening for women with unplanned pregnancies and education for those with low sense of control during childbirth help to reduce the risk of PPD.
The Relationship between Delay in Announcing Quarterly Forecasts of Annual Earnings and the Type of Earnings News

The current study aims to examine the relationship between delay in the announcement of quarterly forecasts of annual earnings and the type of earnings news in a unique context. Running a multiple linear regression on data collected from Rahavard Novin software and the companies’ financial statements, is the method of this study to investigate this relationship. Consistent with the pattern of good news early, bad news late, it was found that there is a positive relationship between the bad news type and the amount of delay in announcing quarterly forecast of annual earnings; so that the firms with negative adjustments in earnings forecast (bad news), on average, have 12 more days delay in the announcement. Considering other variables showed that as coverage percentage - a sign of success - increases, the amount of delay in announcing earnings forecast decreases, but companies with losses per share, on average, have an additional delay of about 6 days. The results obtained indicate that at least, in some industries there is certain time for reporting. Finally, it became clear that in the period after the adoption of the new disclosure instruction, despite the increased deadline, the amount of delay in earnings announcement has declined by about 2 days. In this study, for the first time in Iran, one of the company’s financial news (quarterly forecasts of annual earnings), have been classified into good and bad, based on comparison with the market expectation, and the relationship between the news type and the amount of delay in announcing the news, has been examined.
EMPOWERING STUDENT’S CREATIVE THINKING SKILL IN BIOLOGY CLASSROOM: POTENTIAL OF GROUP INVESTIGATION COMBINED WITH THINK TALK WRITE (GITTW) STRATEGY

Purpose of Study: Creative thinking skills are indispensable for the investigation of a problem, finding and analyzing facts and data in solving the problem. The role of creative thinking in learning to prepare students to be a problem solver. The lack of empowerment of the creative thinking skills of students in the biology classroom can be caused by the non-optimal application of learning strategies. Methodology: This study was a quasi-experimental study designed to explore the effect of GI learning strategies, TTW, GITTW, and conventional learning in empowering creative thinking skills of students in high school. The research sample was 162 students of X grade of science majors SMA Muhammadiyah 1 in Surabaya, Indonesia academic year 2015/2016. Creative thinking skills of students measured by essay test given at the beginning and end of the study. Results: The results showed that the application of learning strategies affected the creative thinking skills of students. GITTW learning strategy can maximize the creative thinking skills empowerment. Also, note that the strategy TTW could improve creative thinking skills were higher than GI and conventional strategy. Implications/Applications: The GITTW strategy can be considered to be used by teachers as a learning strategy to empower creative thinking skills.
Effect of organic resources and Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala) biochar on competitive ability of barley crop in acidic soil

Soil amendment with organic resources is currently proposed as a management strategy to improve soil quality and enhance crop productivity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of organic resources, farmyard manure (FYM) and Subabul (Leucaena Leucocephala) biochar along with inorganic fertilizers on the competitive ability of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) biomass production. The treatments included thirteen selected combination of organic, inorganic and biochar. The experiment was led out in a completely randomized design with three replications in Alfisols. Results revealed that barley biomass yield and some yield components significantly responded to the FYM and biochar applications. The highest total fresh biomass yield (32.6 g pot-1) and dry biomass yield (6.18 g pot-1) were obtained from application of soil + NPK + FYM 1% + Biochar 3% (T13) as compared to control (17.5 g pot-1) T1. The treatments T11 (31.3 g pot-1) and T12 (32.4 g pot-1) both were recorded significantly at par to each other and significantly higher over control (T1). We conclude that application of organic amendments optimizes biomass of barley plants.
Nonparametric Estimation of Crop Insurance Rates Revisited

With the crop insurance program becoming the cornerstone of U.S. agricultural policy, recovering accurate rates is of paramount interest. Lack of yield data presents, by far, the most fundamental obstacle to recovery of accurate rates. This article employs new methodology to estimate conditional yield densities and derive the insurance rates. In our application, we find the nonparametric kernel density estimator requires an additional twenty-six years of yield data to estimate the shape of the conditional yield densities as accurately as the recently developed empirical Bayes nonparametric kernel density estimator. Such methodological improvements can significantly aid in ameliorating the data problem. Copyright 2000, Oxford University Press.
Globalization, Financial Depth, and Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper examines the relationship between globalization, financial deepening, and inequality in sub-Saharan Africa between 1980 and 2002. We provide the first detailed econometric analysis in this regard covering the entire sub-Saharan African region; such an analysis has hardly been conducted owing to the lack of relevant data. We find that while globalization deteriorates inequality, its disequalizing effect depends on the level of development of the country. Further, this paper confirms that globalization deteriorates the equalizing effect of financial depth, although the latter helps to reduce inequality. We conclude that in sub-Saharan Africa, as a result of globalization, the rich have become richer and the poor have become poorer.
Response of growing rabbits to dietary antioxidant vitamins E and C. 1. Effect on performance.

A seven-treatment experiment was carried out to study the response of seventy 6-week old New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits to dietary supplementation with the antioxidant vitamins, α-tocopheroyl acetate (vitamin E) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C), provided individually or in a combination on some performance traits. Rabbits were equally allocated to one of the following supra-nutritional levels of the two vitamins per kg diet up to the 13 week of age: 1, control with no extra vitamin supplement (40 ppm vitamin E provided through the vitamin A and mineral premix; 2, supplemented with 40 ppm vitamin E (E40); 3, supplemented with 80 ppm vitamin E (E80); 4, supplemented with 200 ppm vitamin C (C200); 5, supplemented with 400 ppm vitamin C (C400); 6, supplemented with 40 ppm vitamin E and 200 ppm vitamin C (E40C200); and 7, supplemented with 80 ppm vitamin E and 400 ppm vitamin C (E80C400). The C200 group recorded the highest live weight gain and best feed conversion ratio (1312 g and 2.68 vs. 943 g and 3.68 in control group; P<0.01); E80 group had the highest dressing percentage (65.9% vs. 62.5 in control group; P<0.05) and C400 group showed the highest total antioxidant capacity values and lymphocytes percentage (2.4 mmol/l and 63% vs. 1.89 mmol/l and 58% in control group; P<0.01). In conclusion, the vitamin E and/or vitamin C successfully enhanced the growth performance, anti-oxidant status and immunity traits of growing rabbits.
Creating retail customer experience through distribution of decision authority between headquarters and stores

: Even when customers are satisfied, they could be having experiences not intended by the company. By comparing dyad relationships between headquarters and stores of a Japanese auto dealer company, this paper examines how decision authority on touchpoints should be distributed to create a superior customer experience. Overall, decision authority was distributed towards stores; however, two stores known for high-quality customer experiences had headquarters exercise decision authority on brand promotion touchpoints. Further, these two stores adapted interpersonal touchpoints to brand promotion touchpoints created by headquarters. In short, from a brand perspective, it is desirable to differentiate decision authority while achieving consistency between touchpoints.
Quantitative Estimation and Validation of Rafoxanide in Presence of its Alkali-Induced Degradation Product by Different Spectrophotometric Methods

Objective: Development and validation of four simple, accurate, selective and sensitive UV spectrophotometric methodsfor the determination of rafoxanide in the presence of its alkali-induced degradation product without preliminary separation. Methods: (A) Dual wavelength method, where the difference in absorbance were calculated at 242 and 281 nm. (B) Area under the curve method,where area under the peak were measured at wavelength ranges (225-235 nm) and (275-295 nm). (C) Bivariate method, where the absorbance values were measured at selected wavelengths 250 and 280 nm. (D) First derivative method, whereThe amplitudes were measured at 253 nm. Results: Good linearity was found in the concentration range of 2.5–25 μg/mL for all the methods. The specificity of the methods were assessed by analysing synthetic mixtures containing the drug and its degradation product. Methods are validated as per ICH guidelines and accuracy, precision, repeatability and robustness are found to be within the acceptable limit. Conclusion: The proposed methods have been found to be accurate, precise and can be used for determination of the drug in pure form and pharmaceutical formulations as well as in the presence of its degradation product without any preliminary separation steps.
The life-cycle hypothesis, fiscal policy and social security

In the early 1950s Modigliani, with Brumberg and Ando, formulated the life-cycletheory of consumption and savings that enjoyed a huge and undisputed success. But, since the early 1980s, the life-cycle theory has increasingly come under attack. One reason is the existence of an important inter-generational transmission of wealth, to be imputed to motives that are exogenous to the life-cycle model. The second reason is the growing evidence that the rich continue to save more than the less fortunate, as Keynes in fact maintained. The third reason is that there is growing evidence that young families in their twenties and thirties save a positive and increasing proportion of their income, which is in sharp contrast with the original version of the life-cycletheory. Finally, a number of empirical works have found that pensioners set aside a high proportion of their income. This requires a rethinking of the life-cycle approach.
Carcass yield and proximate composition of black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) meat

The Amazon region is recognized as source of fish for the food industry. The interest in new products made from exotic animal meat has increased. The present study was carried out to evaluate carcass and meat characteristics of Amazon caiman. Samples (n=184) of Melanosuchus niger were collected from a protected area in the Amazonas State (Brazil). The meat was analyzed for proximate composition: Moisture content 78.17%, protein 19.23%, lipids 1.09%, and ash 0.73%. The yield of the carcasses and cuts were evaluated, and the average yield of carcass was 57.02%. The tail cuts had the highest yield. The results obtained can be useful for new Amazon basin products as well as for product labeling. Key words: Amazon, acu, crocodilian, protein, harvesting.
FRANCHISOR-FRANCHISEE RELATIONSHIP QUALITY: TIME OF RELATIONSHIP AND PERFORMANCE

Franchise literature disputes how the relationship between franchisors and franchisees develops over time. Traditional lifecycle theory views relationships following an ascendant curve, in which relationship quality and performance strengthen over time. Another perspective better reflects the peculiarities of the franchisor-franchisee relationship, indicating that relationship quality in franchise systems follows a U-shaped curve. There is also limited research on the moderating effect of time on the relationship between relational variables and outcomes. This study sheds light on the influence of relationship duration on relationship quality and financial performance in the franchisee-franchisor relationship. Using a self-report survey from a sample of 342 franchisees, mean and regression analyses are conducted to test relationships. Results confirm the time effect on franchisor-franchisee relationship quality and performance, but the hypothesized shape of relationship phases is only partially confirmed. Moreover, time has a positive moderating effect on the impact of relationship quality on financial performance.
Effect of temperature and loading density on drying kinetics of wheat.

The effect of temperature and loading density on drying kinetics of wheat were studied experimentally in a laboratory-scale cabinet dryer. The study was conducted at drying temperatures of 40, 45, and 50 o C with loading density of 2.12 and 4.24kg/m 2 at constant air velocity of 0.6 m/sec. The Henderson and Pabis model was applied to fit the drying conditions. Results of study revealed that drying rate constant gradually decreased with the increasing of loading density of wheat. The effective moisture diffusivity for wheat was increased with the increasing of drying temperature, and it was in the range of 3.27×10 -11
Factors possibly affecting growth of Microcystis aeruginosa and M. flos aquae isolated from Wadi El-Raiyan Upper Lake Egypt under laboratory conditions

Experiments were carried out to determine the effec ts of some environmental factors causing the phenomenon of algal blooming in the upper lake of Wadi El-Raiyan under laboratory conditions. Microcystis aeruginosa and M. flos aquae were isolated from Wadi El-Raiyan Lakes. Mono-clonal culture of each species was kept in 100-ml BG11 media in the laboratory for 5 d ays. The algal growth was measured by the determination of chlorophyll a and cell count to understand the succession patterns of both species in relation to the tested environmental conditions. The best photoperiod cycle was found to be (14:10 h rs) and the growth of the two species increased with increasing light intensities up to 45µ E m -2 s -1 . Salinity and the growth of tested species exhibited a significant in verse relationship, increased salinity inhibiting algal growth. Water pH range from 7 to11 was suitable for growth of both species, while a pH below or above this range cause d a significant decrease in growth. High nitrogen sources entering into Wadi El-Raiyan Lake may be one of the reasons for the blooming of the tested microalgae. The toxi c effects of the bloom-forming species impact the economic fish resources of the l ake leading to fish kills.
The ionospheric perturbations associated with Asian earthquakes as seen from the subionospheric propagation from NWC to Japanese stations

Abstract. Huge five earthquakes with magnitude greater than 6.0 took place in Asia (include Philippines, Indonesia, etc.) during the period from the beginning of August 2008 to the end of Junuary 2009, and the corresponding data of subionospheric VLF propagation between the NWC transmitter (Australia, 19.8 kHz) and a few Japanese stations (distance 6~8 Mm) are examined. As the result of our analysis by means of (1) trend (average nighttime amplitude), (2) dispersion, (3) nighttime fluctuation, and (4) atmospheric gravity wave enhancement, three earthquakes from the five taking place within the fifth Frenel zone are found to have accompanied a precursory signature in VLF propagation. On the other hand, there were observed no such precursory signatures for the remaing two earthquakes. One is too deep (>400 km) and another is too distant from the great-circle path. These characteristics of seismo-ionospheric perturbations would be of essential importance in studying the spatial/temporal properties of seismo-ionospheric perturbations for medium-distance propagation.
Development and Implementation of a Mentoring Programme at a Historically Disadvantaged South African University

Abstract Mentoring is an intentional instructional improvement strategy which, in most cases is mutual. It is one of the strategies used to support and develop new academics in their work. This study sought to explore the factors that affected the development and implementation of a staff peer-mentoring programme for junior and senior academics at an institution of higher learning in South Africa. The study focused on a peer mentoring project funded by an outside body where junior academic members of staff desiring assistance in developing their research capacity in order to complete higher degrees and increase research output teamed up with experienced members of staff as mentees. This was a mixed methods research where both qualitative and quantitative data was collected through questionnaires with semi structured and open-ended questions. The findings of the study showed an impact of mentoring on preparing the next generation of researchers. The greatest impact could be seen in the completion of further degrees, presenting papers at conferences and refining the papers for publication The study recommends greater funding for the mentoring role, workload relief for mentors and training staff to become effective mentors as this would provide an effective but cheaper form of staff development,
The Concerns-Based Adoption Model: A Developmental Conceptualization of the Adoption Process Within Educational Institutions.

The Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM),, a representation of the Focess_by which an educational institution adopts an innovation, vt,e,ws adoption as a developmental process involving complex interaction between an adopting institution, a user system, 4nd a resource system. The resource system is usually a formal organization whose expert knowledge of theeinnovation is available to the user system. 'This interaction, called collaborative . linkage, is ideally,characterized by open communication, which allows the resource system to assess the individual user's needs and 'Concerns, and to,select personalized intervention strategies based.on this assessment: It is hypothesized that there are different, identifiable stages of concern about, and levels of use of an innovation. The user system's advancement to higher levels of use and concern is a developmentaLprdbess. The'intc:vention strategies of the resource system are aimed at answering the user's concerns, arousing higher concerns, and thereby advancing the level of use of the innovation. (Author)
Habits and Lifestyles of Successfully Aging Women in a Rural Area

Older adults in rural areas have unique challenges to maintain well-being. The goal of this project was to examine those unique factors related to successful aging in a sample of older women living in a rural area in the Midwest using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Mental and physical health, personality traits, cognitive abilities (i.e., working memory, vocabulary and attention), and activity levels were assessed. A semi-structured interview using a life narrative approach was also used to explore habits, family relationships and lifestyles over the past 20 years. The women were administered the following measures: 1) Big Five Factor Personality Inventory (John, 1990); 2) The Florida Cognitive Activities Scale (Schinka et al., 2005); 3) Geriatric Depression Scale (Brink et al., 1982); 4) A series of cognitive tasks to assess working memory, vocabulary, and attention; and 5) the Identity Style (revised) measure. All of the women indicated that they felt they were aging successfully. Many of the women also reported having very healthy diets, moderate to high levels of exercise, and included many redemption sequences in their life stories (i.e., a negative event leading to an emotionally positive outcome). Current self-rated health was related to Extraversion (r = -.45), Openness (r = -.36), and Neuroticism (r = .35). Interestingly, the women's educational level was related to their current level of cognitive activities (r = .39) as well as depression score (r = -.36). These findings present support for the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and also indicate that many factors including personality traits as well as education may play a role in how well
Holocene malacofauna from a peat bog in Żydowiec, near Wiślica (Nida Basin, Southern Poland)

The peat bog near the village of ydowiec in the Nida Basin was subjected to malacological analysis. The peat bog is located in a subsidence basin in a gypsum karst area. The profile of deposits was identified based on materials obtained from shallow (maximum depth of 2.55 m) drillings. Lithologically diverse calcareous gyttjas and peats predominated, accompanied by dark muds. Numerous, but poorly preserved and often crushed molluscan shells were found in the calcareous gyttjas, as well as in some types of peat. Aquatic species were represented most frequently, especially drought-resistant forms and euryecological taxa. Land snails occurred in small numbers and constituted an admixture of low significance. Based on the composition and structure of faunistic assemblages, it was possible to characterise the features of the natural environment, peat bog evolution, and to determine the stratigraphic position of deposits.
Indirect Electrothermal Atomization Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Determination of the Drug Desferrioxamine in Some Pharmaceutical Preparations Using Vanadium (V) as a Mediating Element

Abstract A method has been developed for the determination of the drug Desferrioxamine (DFOM) in some pharmaceuticals using indirect electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS) supplied with zirconium-coated graphite tube and V (V) as a mediating metal. Vanadium (V) forms a chelate complex with (DFOM) at pH range 1-1.5 which could be extracted with benzyl alcohol under certain experimental conditions . Aliquots of the extracts are injected into the coated graphite furnace and the atomic absorption signals are measured . A standard calibration graph was constructed and from which several parameters and figures of merit were found, such as: linear range (0.5-19 μg mL –1) of DFOM, relative standard deviation (1.44-1.68%); low of detection (0.12 μg mL –1 ) sensitivity. (424.2 pg), recovery %( 101.57± 0.147) and relative error (1.57%). The mole ratio method has been used to determine the structure of chelate DFOM: V (V) and found to be 1:1. The developed procedure is applied to analyze DFOM in several commercially available pharmaceuticals using direct and standard additions methods and results are comparable. All statistical calculations are implemented via a Minitab software version 11.