Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Impact of Multiple Parameters on Energy Performance of PV-DSF Buildings

Double Skin Façade (DSF) has been widely used in buildings to enhance energy efficiency and bring daylight and aesthetic benefits. Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules can be integrated in DSF to fully or partially meet the electricity demand. Therefore, in this study, the energy performance of a 3-storey PV-DSF building is analyzed for three cities of Iran with distinctive climates namely Tehran, Tabriz and Kish Island considering different orientations, cavity widths and different optical properties for the PV system. The results indicated that the south facing PV-DSF have the maximum electricity generation and the minimum net electricity consumption. With increase in cavity width from 0.4 to 1.2 m, the annual electricity consumption is reduced by 5.88, 5.19 and 7.49 MWh for Tehran, Tabriz and Kish, respectively. The cavity width tends to have negligible impact on electricity generation. The analysis of the outer PV skin showed that the glazing with lower Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) offers more energy saving benefits for all the considered cities.
The HQ-driven Knowledge Transfer Process in an Industrial MNC: A Case Study of the Swedish MNC Epiroc

As multinational corporations are growing and becoming more complex, transferring important and relevant knowledge efficiently to peer units in the organization is crucial. However, most studies within the concept of knowledge transfer have focused on knowledge inflows and outflows to and from subsidiaries in the organization. Thus, limited research has had the headquarter as the focal unit of analysis. Although this study does include an investigation of the ability and motivation of subsidiaries to absorb knowledge, it has a strong focus on the ability and willingness of the headquarter to transfer knowledge to peer units in the organization during its transformation into a more dynamic organization. Therefore, the objective of this study is to grasp a deeper understanding in the field of knowledge transfer and make a contribution to the existing literature by fulfilling the purpose of investigating how MNCs ́ HQ-driven knowledge transfer process unfolds. In order to reach the objective and the purpose of this study, a case study was conducted at the Swedish MNC named Epiroc, former part of the Atlas Copco group. As a result of seventeen interviews with people at different levels and from different units within the organization, it's evident that, from a knowledge transfer perspective, semi-autonomous subsidiaries and trust among individuals and organizational units are two aspects, not previously mentioned by existing literature, needed in order to facilitate the HQ-driven knowledge transfer. Moreover, the state of the MNC ́s industry, the maturity of the subsidiary and the orchestration of resources, are, in addition to the traditional determinants of knowledge transfer, i.e. the ability and motivation to transfer and receive knowledge, significant determinants in the HQ-driven knowledge transfer process.
It is All Personal: Dealing with the revolving Door in the Indian High Tech Industry

High turnover in IT consultancy companies makes it harder to manage IT projects and increases the cost of such projects as clients demand that vendors assign more employees to each project. Current thinking, summarized in Justice Theory and related theories, suggests that labour turnover is a matter of perceived lack of fairness in pay, regulations, how employees are treated, their expectation, satisfaction, shock, and lack of embeddedness. Based on discussions with employees and CIOs and applying ideas drawn from logotherapy, this study suggests that employees are motivated also by their need to achieve meaningfulness in their work, and that this is a facilitated by their being treated as a person rather than as a resource. Survey data from IT personnel in several Indian IT outsourcing vendors support this thesis, showing also the importance of building trust in the process. Implications of the logotherapy aspect are discussed.
Long-acting risperidone in stable patients with schizoaffective disorder

Oral and long-acting risperidone has been shown to be effective for acute and maintenance treatment of patients with schizoaffective disorders. The present analysis investigated the efficacy and tolerability of direct transition from other antipsychotics to risperidone long-acting injectable in patients with schizoaffective disorder. Patients aged ≥ 18 years with schizoaffective disorder (DSM-IV), who required a change of medication, received risperidone long-acting injectable 25mg (increased to 37.5 or 50mg, if necessary) every 2 weeks for 6 months. The analysis included 249 patients (47% male; mean age 43 years), of whom 74% completed the 6-month study. Mean scores for the total Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and all three subscales were significantly reduced from baseline to week 4 (p < 0.001), with further improvements until treatment endpoint. Significant improvements from baseline to endpoint were seen in the mood symptom domains of anxiety/depression (10.4±4.1 vs 8.7±3.9) and uncontrolled hostility/excitement (7.6±3.6 vs 6.9±3.8). Mean Global Assessment of Function (GAF) score improved significantly from 59.4±15.6 at baseline to 66.4±17.7 (p < 0.001) at endpoint. Of 87 patients hospitalized at baseline, 67% were discharged at endpoint. Both quality of life (SF-36) and satisfaction with treatment were improved significantly at endpoint. Total ESRS scores fell progressively throughout the study, and the reduction was already statistically significant (p < 0.001) at 4 weeks. Small but statistically significant (p < 0.001) mean shifts of 1.8% were seen in body weight and Body Mass Index (BMI). Patients with schizoaffective disorder derived several benefits from a change to risperidone long-acting injectable, including reductions in psychiatric symptoms (particularly the mood symptom domains) and a reduction in the severity of drug-induced neurological movement disorders.
Canard-Like Explosion of Limit Cycles in Two-Dimensional Piecewise-Linear Models of FitzHugh-Nagumo Type

We investigate the mechanism of abrupt transition between small- and large amplitude oscillations in fast-slow piecewise-linear (PWL) models of FitzHugh–Nagumo (FHN) type. In the context of neuroscience, these oscillatory regimes correspond to subthreshold oscillations and action potentials (spikes), respectively. The minimal model that shows such phenomena has a cubic-like nullcline (for the fast equation) with two or more linear pieces in the middle branch and one piece in the left and right branches. Simpler models with only one linear piece in the middle branch or a discontinuity between the left and right branches (McKean model) show a single oscillatory mode. As the number of linear pieces increases, PWL models of FHN type approach smooth FHN-type models. For the minimal model we investigate the bifurcation structure; we describe the mechanism that leads to the abrupt, canard-like transition between subthreshold oscillations and spikes; and we provide an analytical way of predicting the amplitude re.
The Effect of Knowledge Sharing on Team Performance through Lens of Team Culture

Knowledge Sharing is a significant facilitator of performance in organizations through teams for gaining competitive advantage. However, very few studies investigated the relationship between knowledge sharing and team environment with a subsequent effect on team performance. For effective team performance, team members are encouraged to exchange their varied knowledge, opinions, paradigms, and expertise required to accomplish team tasks. Therefore, this study attempts to investigate the effect of knowledge sharing on team performance through the lens of team culture. A quantitative study by employing survey method was conducted by collecting data from healthcare teams working in healthcare institutions of Pakistan. The study examines the direct and indirect effect of team culture on team performance by statistically testing the research model by utilizing the technique of structural equation modeling. Results from response by106 teams comprised of 397 members’ exhibit that teams with visible performance indicators depict strong team cultures which deemed important for sharing knowledge amongst team members. The study findings provide useful insights and contribute to the literature of team performance and knowledge sharing in the healthcare sector and urge administrators to encourage team members to share their expertise enhancing the performance of teams.
A theory of the serial position effect.

The paper proposes a theory of the well-known serial position effect that makes quantitative predictions, acceptable by non-parametric tests, of the observed amount of bowing of the serial position curve. The theory, which stems from viewing the central nervous system as an information-processing system, is compared with the Lepley-Hull hypothesis and Atkinson's theory of the serial phenomena, and is shown to be more satisfactory than the older explanations.
PENGARUH PERINGKAT OBLIGASI, TINGKAT SUKU BUNGA SERTIFIKAT BANK INDONESIA, RASIO LEVERAGE, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN, UMUR OBLIGASI, DAN TINGKAT INFLASI PADA IMBAL HASIL OBLIGASI KORPORASI DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA (Studi pada semua obligasi korporasi di BEI periode tahun 2012-2014)

This research was aimed at analyzing the effect among bong rating, interest rate of Bank Indonesia certificate, leverage ratio, firm size, maturity, and inflation yield on corporate bonds. Yield to reseive from bond return always show fluctuation of moves. Therefore, follow up research was needed to do to use how significant the effect of the variables. The population used in this research was all companies disclosing bonds listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange 2012-2014. There were 67 bond of 35 companies as sample in this research. The data analysis used in research was multiple regression analysis. The result of this research showed that obligation rank, debt to equity ratio, and inflation had negative and significant effect on bond yield, that interest rate of Bank Indonesia Certificate had positive and significant effect on bond yield, firm size had negatif and insignificant effect on bond yield, maturity had positive and insignificant effect on bond yield. Keywords: bond yield, bond rate, interest rate, leverage ratio, firm size, maturity and inflattion.
Value of a negative colonoscopy in patients with non‐specific gastrointestinal symptoms

Background: The yield of colonoscopy for neoplasia among patients aged <50 years with non‐specific gastrointestinal symptoms is very low. However, a negative colonoscopy may benefit these patients by decreasing anxiety and thereby reducing subsequent health resource utilization. This study sought to characterize the effect of a negative colonoscopy in terms of: (i) reassurance value; and (ii) decreasing health resource utilization, in patients under 50 years of age with non‐specific gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation).
Orexin-A and leptin change inversely in fasting non-obese subjects.

OBJECTIVE Leptin, neuropeptide-Y (NPY) and orexin are peptides regulating energy metabolism and appetite control. NPY and orexin are mainly found in the central nervous system and they have also recently been found in the peripheral nervous system. We investigated how fasting affects changes in circulating concentrations of these peptides and their association with nutritional and metabolic parameters in humans. DESIGN AND METHODS Ten non-obese female patients with psychosomatic disorders fasted for 7 or 10 days. Blood samples were collected at 0800 h before fasting, on the 3rd and 7th days during the fast (with an additional sample taken on the 10th day when the fasting continued for 10 days) and on the 3rd and 7th days of refeeding. We measured blood concentrations of orexin-A, NPY, leptin, adrenocorticotropin, cortisol, insulin, C-peptide, glucose, and beta-hydroxybutyrate. RESULTS Body mass index and plasma leptin concentrations concomitantly and significantly decreased during fasting, whereas serum orexin-A concentrations significantly increased and were negatively correlated with plasma leptin concentrations. Plasma NPY concentrations decreased slightly but were not significantly different from the prefasting values, and no significant relationship with leptin or orexin-A was found. Orexin-A and leptin concentrations showed a significant inverse correlation with serum glucose, insulin, C-peptide, and beta-hydroxybutyrate concentrations. Only changes in plasma leptin concentrations showed a significant negative correlation with serum cortisol concentrations. All the measured indices which changed during fasting returned to the prefasting concentrations by the 7th day of refeeding. CONCLUSION Peripheral orexin-A and leptin concentrations inversely change during fasting, which is significantly correlated with energy metabolism in humans.
Diffusion of mobile banking in Pakistan

Research on diffusion of mobile banking is still in the beginning stage and the purpose to describe the diffusion as well as understanding the consumer adoption of mobile banking, still demand urgent market research, in the context of mobile banking adoption. To understand this problem, this research examines the mobile banking by measuring the consumer adoption. This research employed the diffusion of innovation theory. Data were gathered from 328 mobile banking users of three cities, Bahawalpur, Multan and Muzaffargarh, in the Province of Punjab, Pakistan, by using self-administered, survey questionnaires. Data were statistically tested by using Structural Equation Model PLS (SEM). In the end, the results validated the notion of diffusion of mobile banking, in the context of low income people of Pakistan. The results also revealed that majority of the main factors like complexity, social influence, relative advantage and consumer innovativeness, did have significant influence on diffusion of mobile banking adoption. However, two factors, perceived risk, and self-efficacy were insignificant with diffusion of mobile banking adoption.
The Platelet Integrin αIIbβ3 Has an Endogenous Thiol Isomerase Activity*

Integrins are cysteine-rich heterodimeric cell-surface adhesion molecules that alter their affinity for ligands in response to cellular activation. The molecular mechanisms involved in this activation of integrins are not understood. Treatment with the thiol-reducing agent, dithiothreitol, can induce an activation-like state in many integrins suggesting that cysteine-cysteine dithiol bonds are important for the receptor's tertiary structure and may be involved in activation-induced conformational changes. Here we demonstrate that the platelet-specific integrin, αIIbβ3, contains an endogenous thiol isomerase activity, predicted from the presence of the tetrapeptide motif, CXXC, in each of the cysteine-rich repeats of the β3 polypeptide. This motif comprises the active site in enzymes involved in disulfide exchange reactions, including protein-disulfide isomerase (EC 5.3.4.1) and thioredoxin. Intrinsic thiol isomerase activity is also observed in the related integrin, αvβ3, which shares a common β-subunit. Thiol isomerase activity within αIIbβ3 is time-dependent and saturable, and is inhibited by the protein-disulfide isomerase inhibitor, bacitracin. Furthermore, this activity is calcium-sensitive and is regulated in the EDTA-stabilized conformation of the integrin. This novel demonstration of an enzymatic activity associated with an integrin subunit suggests that altered thiol bonding within the integrin or its substrates may be locally modified during αIIbβ3 activation.
Ergonomic Work Station Design to Improve Workload Quality and Productivity of the Craffsmen

This study is a research on ergonomics field, especially for ergonomics work station. This research begins with direct observation on the work process of carving craft. In addition to the aspect of occupational health, the stages of the process are also subject matter in the effort to solve the research problem. In accordance with the master plan of research of Bali State Polytechnic, problem solving will be focused on human aspect and utilization of appropriate technology, so that will get the work process ENASEP (effective, convenient, safe, healthy, efficient and productive) Technical easy to work, economical, ergonomic, energy saving, environmentally friendly and in accordance with the trend of the era. The method to be used in this research is experimental with the same subject design. Involves 9 samples who perform activities on conditions before and after treatment. Data on environmental conditions were analyzed by Mann-Whitney test. Data on work productivity and workload were tested with two pair sample t-test at a significance level of 5%. The results showed that by utilizing ergonomic work stations, occupational health indicators such as workload showed better signs, indicated by decreased the workload. In addition to occupational health, productivity indicators also increased significantly.
Integrin- (cid:1) v (cid:2) 3 regulates thrombopoietin-mediated maintenance of hematopoietic stem cells

Throughout life, one’s blood supply de-pends on sustained division of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) for self-renewal and differentiation. Within the bone marrow microenvironment, an adhesion-dependent or -independent niche system regulates HSC function. Here we show that a novel adhesion-dependent mechanism via integrin- (cid:1) 3 signaling contributes to HSC maintenance. Speciﬁc ligation of (cid:1) 3-integrin on HSCs using an antibody or extracellular matrix protein prevented loss of long-term repopulating (LTR) activity during ex vivo culture. The actions required activation of (cid:2) v (cid:1) 3-integrin “inside-out” signaling, which is dependent on thrombopoietin (TPO), an essential cytokine for activation of dormant HSCs. Subsequent “outside-in” signaling via phosphorylation of Tyr747 in the (cid:1) 3-subunit cytoplasmic domain was indis-pensableforTPO-dependent,butnotstem cell factor-dependent, LTR activity in HSCs in vivo. This was accompanied with enhanced expression of Vps72 , Mll1 , and Runx1 , 3 factors known to be critical for maintaining HSC activity. Thus, our ﬁndings demonstrate a mechanistic link between (cid:1) 3-integrinandTPOinHSCs,which may contribute to maintenance of LTR activity in vivo as well as during ex vivo culture. ( Blood . 2012;119(1):83-94)
Comparison of the effects explained by variations in the bovine PLAG1 and NCAPG genes on daily body weight gain, linear skeletal measurements and carcass traits in Japanese Black steers from a progeny testing program.

The c.1326T>G single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the NCAPG gene, which leads to an amino acid change of Ile442 to Met442, was previously identified as a candidate causative variation for a bovine carcass weight quantitative trait loci (QTL) on chromosome 6, which was associated with linear skeletal measurement gains and daily body weight gain at puberty. Recently, we identified the stature quantitative trait nucleotides (QTNs) in the PLAG1-CHCHD7 intergenic region as the causative variations for another carcass weight QTL on chromosome 14. This study aimed to compare the effects of the two QTL on growth and carcass traits using 768 Japanese Black steers from a progeny testing program and to determine whether a genetic interaction was present between them. The FJX_250879 SNP representing the stature QTL was associated with linear skeletal measurements and average daily body weight gain at early and late periods during adolescence. A genetic interaction between FJX_250879 and NCAPG c.1326T>G was detected only for body and rump lengths. Both were associated with increased carcass weight and Longissimus muscle area, and NCAPG c.1326T>G was also associated with reduced subcutaneous fat thickness and increased carcass yield estimate. These results will provide useful information to improve carcass weight in Japanese Black cattle.
Neuroprotective role of microglia expressing interleukin‐4

Little is known about the underlying mechanisms responsible for the death of activated microglia and the functional consequences of the death of these cells, especially in vivo. We show here that intracortical injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) led to upregulation of interleukin‐4 (IL‐4) immunoreactivity, followed by a substantial loss of microglia 3 days later, as visualized by complement receptor type 3 (OX‐42) immunostaining and tomato lectin staining. Cells positive for caspase‐3 and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated fluorescein‐dUTP nick‐end labeling (TUNEL) were also localized within LPS‐activated microglia. IL‐4 immunoreactivity was detected as early as 12 hr post‐LPS, disappearing at 72 hr. Surprisingly, IL‐4 immunoreactivity was detected exclusively in microglia, but not in astrocytes or neurons. In addition, IL‐4‐neutralizing antibodies markedly increased the survival of activated microglia at 3 days post‐LPS. The expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and tumor‐necrosis factor (TNF)‐α was sustained in parallel in activated microglia, consequently increasing neuronal cell death. To our knowledge, this study is the first to show the endogenous expression of IL‐4 in LPS‐activated microglia in vivo. Our findings suggest that IL‐4 may regulate brain inflammation by inducing the death of activated microglia in vivo and increasing neuronal survival. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Viability of Muzara’ah Contract on Agro-financing in Alleviating Rural Poverty in Kano State, Nigeria

The problems of inadequate sources of financing agriculture and scarcity of credit facilities to rural farmers due to interest rate and lack of collateral or guarantor to secure loans thus, many lands become fallow especially in dry season; this adversely affects the entire yield in the rural areas. Aims to assess the viability of Muzara’ah in providing sources of agro-financing and alleviating rural poverty, the study conducted in Kura LGA Kano State, adopted quantitative survey method, 152 samples out of 250 registered farmers were used as guided by Krejcie & Morgan 1970, using random sampling, questionnaire for data collection and chi-square test for goodness of fit for analysis. The paper finds the viability of muzara’ah in providing sources of agro-financing very significant as it seeks to bridge the gap that exists between the deficit and surplus landowners where the latter offered his surplus land to the former and employ his labor to till the land and share the yield on a pre-agreed ratio. The paper suggests the proper implementation of muzara’ah to cultivate more lands, generate job creation, increase farmers income earning and enhance food security which in turn alleviates rural poverty.