Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of Low-Intensity Exercise on Oxidative Stress, Inflammatory and Nutritional Responsiveness in Sedentary People

Kultida Klarod1, Pranithi Hongsprabhas2, Tistaya Samangeon3, Krittika Hongto1, Roongpet Tangrassameeprasert4, Patcharee Boonsiri4 and Martin Burtscher5* 1Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Science, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Thailand 2Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand 3Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Science, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Thailand 4Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand 5Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck 6020, Austria Journal of Nutritional Health & Food Science Open Access Research Article
Democratising Trade Politics in the Americas: Insights from the Women’s, Environmental and Labour Movements. IDS Working Paper No. 328.

Summary This paper explores the extent to which and the ways in which civil society groups are contributing to the democratisation of trade policy and politics in the Americas. It explores the strategies adopted by a range of NGOs and social movements to influence the decision-making processes and the content of the trade agenda. This includes efforts to open up existing spaces of participation as well as the creation of new ones through forms of citizen engagement, democratic innovation and efforts to change the terms of debate. We concentrate on the cases of the women's, environmental and labour movements in relation to the trade agenda promoted by the NAFTA, MERCOSUR and FTAA initiatives. The first part of the paper provides a discussion of the constraints that recent trade integration processes in the Americas pose to the possibility of deepening democracy. This is followed by an engagement with existing literatures on democratisation in Latin America to draw parallels and identify insights on the nature of the relationship between trade and democracy. The second part draws on three case studies of the strategies of movements in Latin America in their attempts to influence trade policy processes across political scales. The first case study explores the initiatives of women's and feminist organisations in Mexico to incorporate a gender perspective into the debate about NAFTA. The second case deals with the engagements of the environmental movement at the sub-regional and hemispheric levels in relation to the NAFTA, MERCOSUR and FTAA initiatives. The third case focuses on the labour movement in the Americas in relation to the FTAA process. The conclusion reflects on what has been achieved and what future challenges remain.
Distribution of potential nosocomial pathogens in a hospital environment

The distribution of probable nosocomial pathogens in a government hospital in Nigeria was investigated. Thirty swab and air samples were collected from patients, hospital personnel, formites and air in four wards namely orthopaedic (OW), paediatric (PW), surgical (SW) and medical (MW). For the patients and personnel, skin and nasal samples were taken. A total of 56 Gram positive (45) and Gram negative (11) bacteria were isolated. Gram positive cocci were the highest number of isolates of which Staphylococcus epidermidis (22; 39.2%) occurred the most especially from the skin in all the wards. This was followed by Staphylococcus aureus (16; 28.5%) and the least being Streptococcus spp. (5; 8.9%). Among the Gram negative bacilli, Escherichia coli was the highest (4; 7.1%). Others were Klebsiella pneumonia (3; 5.3%), Proteus spp. (2; 3.5%) and Enterobacter aerogenes (2; 3.5%). The only Gram positive bacilli isolated were Bacillus cereus. Orthopaedic ward (22) had the highest number of isolates followed by paediatric ward (15). Surgical and medical wards had 10 and 9 isolates, respectively. Statistical analysis of the questionnaire distributed to the patients and hospital personnel in the four wards revealed that duration of admission and length of service were significant determining factors for the carriage rate of the isolates in the individuals examined. The findings of the study showed that the hospital may be a potential reservoir of organisms likely to cause nosocomial infections.
Seasonal differences in oxygenated organic aerosol composition: implications for emissions sources and factor analysis

Abstract. Aerosol chemical speciation monitor (ACSM) measurements were performed in Zurich, Switzerland, for 13 months (February 2011 through February 2012). Many previous studies using this or related instruments have utilized the fraction of organic mass measured at m/z 44 (f44), which is typically dominated by the CO2+ ion and related to oxygenation, as an indicator of atmospheric aging. The current study demonstrates that during summer afternoons, when photochemical processes are most vigorous as indicated by high oxidant – OX (O3 + NO2), f44 for ambient secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is not higher but is rather similar or lower than on days with low OX. On the other hand, f43 (less oxidized fragment) tends to increase. These changes are discussed in the f44 / f43 space frequently used to interpret ACSM and aerosol mass spectrometer (AMS) data. This is likely due to the formation of semi-volatile oxygenated aerosol produced from biogenic precursor gases, whose emissions increase with ambient temperature. In addition, source apportionment analyses conducted on winter and summer data using positive matrix factorization (PMF) yield semi-volatile oxygenated organic aerosol (SV-OOA) factors that retain source-related chemical information. Winter SV-OOA is highly influenced by biomass burning, whereas summer SV-OOA is to a high degree produced from biogenic precursor gases. These sources contribute to substantial differences between the winter and summer f44 / f43 data, suggesting that PMF analysis of multi-season data employing only two OOA factors cannot capture the seasonal variability of OOA.
DIMENSION, STRUCTURE AND SKILL MIX IN EUROPEAN BOARDS: ARE THEY CONVERGING TOWARDS A COMMON MODEL OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE?

Using a large sample of European listed Companies and their Directors our study supports the hypothesis that European corporate governance do not yet converging towards a common model. Our results put in evidence in fact the existence of three dominant corporate governance profiles in European listed companies, different each others. The determinants of these profiles depend on the typical governance system adopted by the same companies and on country‟s culture and history; as a consequence, each of them has a own attitude of the board, in terms of structure, organization and skill mix characteristics. Finally we suggest some important implications on European governance practices.
Haplotype association of ovine leptin gene on breeding value of body measurements in Makooei sheep breed.

The research was undertaken to find association of genetic variation in the exon 3 of the leptin gene and breeding value of body weight traits in Makooei sheep breed using single strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP). The PCR product was obtained to encompass exon 3 of leptin gene corresponding to ovine leptin gene. The PCR fragments were subjected to electrophoresis to reveal the SSCP patterns. Among the total of 130 sheep, five SSCP patterns (haplotypes) were identified for amplified fragment. The frequencies of SSCP patterns of polymorphic fragment were 0.09, 0.17, 0.37, 0.14 and 0.23. The relation between the different haplotypes and body measurements including body length (BL), heart girth (HG), height at withers (HW), height at back (HB), rump length (RL) and scrotal circumference (SC) were ascertained in all of the analyzed animals. According to our results, there is significant association between the different haplotypes of this fragment with additive estimated breeding value for the HG and RL traits. These results confirmed the potential usefulness of leptin gene in marker-assisted selection programs for sheep breeding in Makooei sheep breed.
Kinetics of the reaction of CO2 with aqueous potassium salt of taurine and glycine

The kinetics of the reaction between CO2 and aqueous potassium salts of taurine and glycine was measured at 295 K in a stirred-cell reactor with a flat gas-liquid interface. For aqueous potassium taurate solutions, the temperature effect on the reaction kinetics was measured at 285 and 305 K. Unlike aqueous primary alkanolamines, the partial reaction order in amino acid salt changes from one at low salt concentration to approximately 1.5 at salt concentrations as high as 3,000 mol·m-3. At low salt concentrations, the measured apparent rate constant (kapp) for potassium glycinate is comparable to the values in literature. In the absence of reliable information in the literature on the kinetics and mechanism of the reaction, the applicability of the zwitterion and termolecular mechanism (proposed originally for alkanolamines) was explored. For the zwitterion mechanism, the forward second-order reaction rate constant (k2) of the CO2 reaction with amino acid salt seems to be much higher than for alkanolamines of similar basicity, indicating that the Bronsted plot for amino acid salts might differ from that of alkanolamines. The contribution of water to the deprotonation of zwitterion seems to be more significant than reported values for aqueous secondary alkanolamines.
What kind of patients most often undergo isolated CABG ? Characteristics of patients undergoing isolated CABG — a single-center study

Introduction. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a method of treating coronary artery disease in patients with a variety of co-morbidities and at different age. The aim of the study was to characterize patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass surgery. Material and methods. Retrospective analysis included medical records of patients operated in the Cardiac Surgery Department of Świętokrzyskie Center of Cardiology from 2009 to 2011. The inclusion criterion in the study was an isolated coronary artery bypass surgery in patients without atrial fibrillation prior to surgery. Results. A total of 791 patients were enrolled. Men accounted for 74.3% (n = 588) of the subjects. The mean age of patients in the study was 64.6 (± 9.1) years. The majority of patients were aged 60–69. Hypertension occurred in 607 out of 791 patients (76.7%). Heart failure was reported in 20.6% (n = 163) of patients undergoing CABG. The mean number of implanted grafts was 2.7 ± 0.5. The left anterior descending coronary artery was revascularized in 99.5% (n = 787) patients. Postoperative complications after CABG occurred in 41% of patients. Conclusions. Men were more likely to undergo isolated CABG than women. The largest group of patients undergoing isolated CABG were those aged 60–69 years. Most patients undergoing isolated CABG had hypertension. Postoperative complications were observed in 41% of the patients, mostly low output syndrome.
VISITOR PERCEPTION, INTERPRETATION NEEDS, AND SATISFACTION OF ECO-TOURISM: THE CASE OF TAIJIANG NATIONAL PARK, TAIWAN

Although eco-tourism have been discussed a lot from the viewpoints by communities and residents (Beeton, 2006; Jamal and Stronza, 2009; Ryan, 2002), the relationship among perception of eco-tourism, interpretation needs and satisfaction from the perspective of visitors remained unclear. Thus, the current study aimed at eco-tourism visitors to the Taijiang National Park in Taiwan, examining their eco-tourism perception, level of satisfaction, and interpretation needs. This study used convenience sampling, with questionnaires distributed at Taijiang National Park to visitors to the park. A total of 400 questionnaires were distributed, and 356 valid questionnaires were returned, giving a response rate of 89%. SPSS12.0 statistical software was used to carry out descriptive statistics analysis, factor analysis, reliability analysis, ttests, and analysis of variance on the data collected to show the sample distribution, the reliability and validity of the scale, and the differences in the perception of, and level of satisfaction toward, eco-tourism among visitors from different backgrounds or with different interpretation needs. The results showed that most eco-tourism visitors believe that interpretation by tour guides is necessary. At the same time, visitors who express a greater need for interpretation services had a more comprehensive understanding of eco-tourism. The results of the regression analysis showed that visitors who supported “giving back to the community” had higher levels of eco-tourism satisfaction. Managerial and academic applications were suggested based on the research results.
The Primary Solid Waste Storage Gaps Experienced By Nairobi Households

This study identifies and analyses the solid waste management service gaps and situations in these different socio-economic setups. The objectives of this study were: (i) To assess households’ current bin types; (ii) To assess households’ desired bin types; and (iii) To identify the bin gaps experienced by households. A total of 430 households were selected through stratified sampling from dwellings with different social status, as represented by estate to give the quantitative data. The qualitative methods such as key informant interviews, observation surveys, and secondary data were also used. All the 8 divisions in Nairobi were represented, in a ratio proportionate to households from slums, low income, and middle income estates. There is a bin gap of about 15% households needing bucket; 26% excess plastics; and a deficit of 12% households needing but short of metal bins; and a 6% deficit of the 5-10 litre bins; a 13% excess of bins less than 5 litres; 1.6% deficit of 10-15 litre bins, and 14 % deficit of households needing bins larger than 20 litres. 30% of households have heavy to very heavy bins. Entrepreneurs should improve availability of storage bins of correct specification (size, material and make) as preferred by various households. Correct specifications of garbage bins should be designed to satisfy these household needs. Key Words: Household Storage, Solid Waste Management; Garbage Bins
Effect of Chemical Fertilizer on Cadmium Uptake by Sugarcane Grown in Contaminated Soil

This research was to study the effect of chemical fertilizer on cadmium uptake by sugarcane LK92-11 grown in contaminated soil from Maesot district, Tak province, Thailand in pot experiment. The rates of chemical fertilizer (16-16-8) application were 0(control), 50, 100 and 200 kg/rai. Sugarcane samples were harvested every 2, 4, 6 and 8 months. After harvesting, soil and five parts of the plants: underground stem, roots, bagasses, leaves and juice, were conducted analyze levels of total cadmium. The results showed that the higher the rate of chemical fertilizer application, the higher the total cadmium in soil. When chemical fertilizer was applied to soil at the rate 50 kg/rai the results show the highest cadmium accumulate roots were 22.61, 21.50, 20.17 and 19.01 mg kg-1 at each harvest time, 1 หลักสูตรสหสาขาวิชาวิทยาศาสตรสิ่งแวดลอม บัณฑิตวิทยาลัย จุฬาลงกรณมหาวิทยาลัย กรุงเทพฯ 10330 Inter-Department of Environmental Science, Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330 2 สถาบันวิจัยสภาวะแวดลอม จุฬาลงกรณมหาวิทยาลัย กรุงเทพฯ 10330 Environmental Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330 3 ศูนยความเปนเลิศแหงชาติดานการจัดการสิ่งแวดลอมและของเสียอันตราย จุฬาลงกรณมหาวิทยาลัย กรุงเทพฯ 10330 Center of Excellence for Environmental and Hazardous Waste Management, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330 การประชุมวิชาการ มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร วิทยาเขตกําแพงแสน ครั้งที ่7 901 respectively. That was followed by underground stem, bagasses, leaves and juice.
Araştırma Oyo State Students and Malaria Management

Background: Malaria is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by eukaryotic protist of genus Plasmodium and transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes. Those living mainly in the world’s poorest countries are at risk of malaria as it is more endemic in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. Malaria spread has been linked to environmental changes, malaria vector dynamics, host immune status and individual or community factors such as the socio-economic status, knowledge of malaria and the protective behaviour. The objective is to assess knowledge, perceptions and practice of malaria management among non-medical students of higher institutions in Oyo State, Nigeria. Methods: An open-ended structured questionnaire was administered consecutively to 1198 consenting non-medical students by interviewer at various higher institutions. The crosssectional survey questionnaire comprised sections on socio-demographic data, knowledge about causes of malaria and knowledge about malaria management and practice. Results: The mean age (SD) was 21.7 (5.9) years. Five hundred and thirty respondents (44.2%) are male while 668 respondents (55.8%) are female. One thousand and seventy-seven students (89.9%) reported that malaria can be cured. Seventy-four students (6.2%) understand malaria prophylaxis to be a preventive treatment for malaria and 211 students (17.6%) said Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs) are the most effective among the drugs they have used to treat malaria. Conclusion: Non-medical students have relatively reasonable knowledge about malaria management and practices, although, certain aspects are still not well understood, probably due to the scope of their educational curricula. Hence, there is need to intensify malaria public enlightenment programs and promote affordable treatment.
The Productivity Effects of Internal and External R&D: Evidence from a Dynamic Panel Data Model

We examine the impact of internal and external R&D on labor productivity in a 6-year panel of Dutch manufacturing firms. We apply a dynamic linear panel data model that allows for decreasing or increasing returns to scale in internal and external R&D and for economies of scope. We find complementarity between internal and external R&D, with a positive impact of external R&D only evident in case of sufficient internal R&D. These findings confirm the role of internal R&D in enhancing absorptive capacity and hence the effective utilization of external knowledge. The scope economies due the combination of internal and external R&D are accentuated by decreasing results to scale at high levels of internal and external R&D. The analysis indicates that on average productivity grows by increasing the share of external R&D in total R&D.
Perceptions of Participants on a Flipped Train – the-Trainers Course for Simulation

DOI: 10.14686/buefad.405750 The aim of our study was to use the Flipped Classroom (FC) model in a train–thetrainers course for simulation, and learn the perceptions of the participating educators. We worked with a group of 15 educators registered as trainees in the Train-the-Simulation Educator Course delivered by the Department of Medical Education and Informatics at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. In the research, the course materials were converted into an electronic format, after determining the educational goals and contents, and shared with the participants three days prior to the face-to-face training sessions.At the beginning of the faceto-face stage of the course, the goals of the course were shared, and a discussion was held for the unclear parts about the course. Feedback Form was designed by the researchers and used as the data collecting tool in this study. While examining research results, the majority of participants accessed the course materials via their smartphones, were able to access the materials without any trouble, agreed that training enriched with the FC model contributed significantly to their learning. Article History: Received Accepted Published 14.03. 2018 30.07. 2018 31.10. 2018
trategy , training and performance fit

The importance of human resource qualification for the tourism industry in general and for hotel firms in particular has been a recurrent theme for several years now. The present paper deals with training policy in hotels and has as its aim to know the extent to which their strategic orientation influences: (1) the investment that firms make in training; (2) the preparation of formal plans; and (3) the type of training developed. It is also our intention to check whether this strategy-training link has an impact on hotel performance. With that aim in mind, an attempt will be made to see whether the effect of training on business results is direct or materializes through a number of intermediate variables such as client satisfaction or changes in the behavior of employees (indirect effect). A comprehensive analysis of the literature was conducted to identify the main research and establishing the hypotheses to be tested. Our paper used a sample of Spanish companies with the partial least squares (PLS) method being applied for the analysis. The results show that the development of a training policy oriented to human capital development in the case of hotels following a differentiation strategy leads to improved business results both directly and indirectly, while simultaneously influencing investment as well as formality in training
Statistical evaluation of binary measurement systems

Het ontwerpen van meetsysteemanalyse-studies voor binaire metingen wordt eenvoudiger naargelang er een beter begrip is van de te meten grootheid en deze beter operationeel gedefinieerd is. Ook de analyse en interpretatie van de resultaten worden dan betrouwbaarder. Tashi Erdmann vergeleek en onderzocht methoden voor binaire meetsysteemanalyse (MSA) om inzicht te krijgen in hun effectiviteit. Daarbij geeft hij praktische richtlijnen voor het gebruik van verschillende methoden. Een binaire meting classificeert objecten in twee categorieen met het doel daarmee een empirische eigenschap van de objecten te weerspiegelen, bijvoorbeeld of iets werkt of kapot is. Binaire metingen zijn onderhevig aan meetfouten. Het experimenteel onderzoeken en evalueren van meetsystemen noemt men in de industriele statistiek meetsysteemanalyse. Industriestandaards voor kwaliteitsbeheersing eisen dat de betrouwbaarheid van meet- en testresultaten wordt onderzocht en beheerst. Daarnaast leidt het voorkomen van onterechte afkeur tot kostenbesparingen, en het voorkomen van onterechte goedkeur tot betrouwbaardere kwaliteit. Ook buiten de industrie is binaire MSA belangrijk, zoals in vakgebieden als geneeskunde en psychologie, waar het dan bijvoorbeeld gaat om de betrouwbaarheid van diagnostische tests.
Notes on Shifting Distribution Patterns and Survival of Immature Danaus Plexippus (Lepidoptera: Danaidae) on the Food Plant Asclepias Syriaca

Abundance and distribution of immature stages of the monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, on the food plant Asclepias syriaca were examined at a site in southeastern Wisconsin over one growing season. Estimated mortality for eggs and larvae was substantial (88%). Dispersal of larvae between individual food plants, along with egg and larval mor­ tality factors, may result in low population density. Although the mechanism triggering larval dispersal is unknown, several alternative hypotheses are proposed for further exami· nation.