Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Retail Store Image: A Study of the Cyprus Clothing Industry

The purpose of this study is to identify (sector-specific) store image attributes and evaluate the strength and importance of the influence of each attribute on consumer purchasing decisions. It examines the impact of various socioeconomic or demographic variables on consumersâ€™ evaluation of various store image attributes. 261 Cypriot consumers served as the convenient sample. Using ANOVA and F-test analysis, the t-values for the attributes were not significant at either the . 05 or the . 01 levels. The correlation between the demographic variables and the various store image attributes were highly significant. This holds much importance for retailers in todayâ€™s volatile marketplace and relates to the need for retailers to take into account the impact of retail store image and its relationship with store loyalty.
Influence of Personality on the Buying Behaviour of Undergraduate Students in Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect personality has on buying behavior among university undergraduate students. Personality was defined in terms of the big five personality traits, agreeableness, extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness, and neuroticism. A sample of 323 undergraduate students was drawn from the two universities in Cross River State using a three-stage sampling technique. Multiple regression analysis was used in testing the hypotheses. The study shows that personality significantly influences buying behaviour and agreeableness was the strongest of the five predictor variables while neuroticism was the weakest. The study also reveals that socio-demographic variables have significant moderating effect on the influence of personality on buying behaviour.
Antibacterial activity of alkaloid extracts and active constituents of some selected plants against Xanthomonas campestris

mm, 31.25 to 500 µg/ml and 125 to 2000 µg/ml, respectively. The active compounds isolated from alkaloid extract of A. amara and A. saman have been identified as budmunchiamine-A and pithecolobine, respectively. The active compounds budmunchiamine-A and pithecolobine showed concentration-dependent anti-X. campestris activity with ZOI, MIC and MBC ranged from 12.6 to 20.3 mm, 15.6 to 31.2 µg/ml and 62.5 to 125 µg/ml, respectively. The results revealed that alkaloid extracts of these plants as well as budmunchiamine-A and pithecolobine could be used as an alternative strategy for the management of diseases caused by Xanthomonas spp.
Spanish teaching students’ attitudes towards teaching science at the pre-school level

Previous researches on early childhood teachers´ attitudes toward science teaching reveals that they feel anxiety and fear regarding science classes. Sometimes, teaching students´ experience with science have a significant influence on their attitude toward science and science teaching. This prior experience has been frequently joined to remember abstract concepts, and it determine what they guess about science teaching in early childhood. In order to assess teacher trainee´s pre-existing attitudes and beliefs toward science teaching in early years, we used a preschool teachers’ attitudes and beliefs toward science teaching questionnaire developed and validated for Maier, Greenfield and Bulotsky-Shearer (2013). Aspects such as science knowledge or ability to create sciencerelated activities, at the beginning, are very poorly valued by future teachers of early childhood education. The main reason is the poor knowledge that they have about science in general. We can conclude that it is important that future teachers of early childhood education should understand importance to teach science to children.
Correlation between serum lipoproteins and abdominal fat pad in broiler chickens

In this experiment, four hundred day-old broiler chicks were assigned randomly to 16 floor pens with 25 chicks each. Three diets containing 0% fish oil + 7% soybean oil, 3.5% fish oil + 3.5% soybean oil and 7% fish oil + 0% soybean oil and a free oil control diet were formulated. The birds fed fish oil diet showed a lower body weight than control group (P < 0.05). Abdominal fat percent in birds fed soybean oil and fish oil diets, were lower than control group (P < 0.05). The high density lipoprotein (HDL) concentration in birds fed fish oil diet was higher than other treatments, but the serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) decreased in birds fed fish oil diet (P < 0.05). The live weight of birds was positively correlated with glucose and LDL and negatively correlated with HDL concentrations (P < 0.01). The abdominal fat pad percent was positively correlated with triglyceride, glucose, LDL and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and a negative correlation was observed with HDL concentrations (P < 0.01). Triglyceride, cholesterol and VLDL concentrations were positively correlated with each other and a negative correlation was observed between high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein (P < 0.01). The results of the present study showed that higher fish oil inclusion in broiler diets can result in some unfavorable reduction in live weight and a beneficial influence on abdominal fat reduction.
Embeddings of ℓp into Non-commutative Spaces

Abstract Let ℳ be a semi-finite von Neumann algebra equipped with a faithful normal trace τ. We prove a Kadec-Pelczyński type dichotomy principle for subspaces of symmetric space of measurable operators of Rademacher type 2. We study subspace structures of non-commutative Lorentz spaces Lp, q, (ℳ, τ), extending some results of Carothers and Dilworth to the non-commutative settings. In particular, we show that, under natural conditions on indices, ℓp cannot be embedded into Lp, q (ℳ, τ). As applications, we prove that for 0 < p < ∞ with p ≠ 2, ℓp cannot be strongly embedded into Lp(ℳ, τ). This provides a non-commutative extension of a result of Kalton for 0 < p < 1 and a result of Rosenthal for 1 ≦ p < 2 on Lp [0, 1].
The scale of internal market and the growth effects of regional economic integration. The case of the EU

The recent enlargement of the European Union has led to a relatively significant increase in the size of the internal market. This has once again shifted attention to the issue whether the anticipated positive growth effects of economic integration are related to the scale of the integrated market. In the present study we utilize several empirical approaches to assess whether increases in the scale of the internal market mainly due two a series of enlargements had a positive, distinguishable and statistically significant impact on the real GDP per capita growth rates of the EU Member States. The study is undertaken for a panel of 27 states (EU15 and twelve countries of the reference group) within a considerable period of 40 years (1960-1999). In contrast to the previous research the current study utilizes indices of relative scale of the integrating block in comparison to traditionally utilized absolute scale indices. The empirical evidence seems to confirm the initial hypothesis. Increases of relative scale of the regional economic block in comparison to the size of domestic economies mainly due to consecutive enlargements seem to provide significant incentives and are beneficial to the growth-performance of the Member States. The incentives are obviously higher for smaller-scale economies. On the policy arena the deepening of the integration process seems to enhance the benefits associated with integration widening.
A Delphi Approach to Boost an Open Innovation Policy

In this research paper we intend to find out whether open innovation approach may be a valid approach to the definition of innovation policy. To that, we use a method applied in various fields of study, including public policy and open innovation studies: the Delphi method. After the introduction (Section 1), we describe the Delphi method (Section 2) and the methodology used in this research (Section 3). The results of the application of the Delphi method are presented in Section 4, where we identify public policy priorities in an open innovation perspective. Then, we propose measures of public policy through which these priorities could be achieved (Section 5). Section 6 presents the main findings, concluding that the approach of open innovation may be considered for prioritization of innovation policy and policy measures.
Enhanced mass regeneration of pro-vitamin A cassava ( Manihot esculenta Crantz ) varieties through multiple shoot induction from enlarged axillary buds

An efficient mass propagation system for a rapid delivery of pro-vitamin A cassava varieties to farmers is essential for acquiring food sufficiency and reducing vitamin A deficiency in Africa. The study investigated multiple shoot inductions from axillary buds of three pro-vitamin A enriched cassava varieties using a combination of 10 mg/l 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) and 0.1-0.5 mg/l naphthalene acetic acid (NAA). Growth, photosynthetic pigment content and molecular stability of the regenerated plants with random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers are also assessed. Shootbud formation in TMS 30572 variety was found to be 8.9% higher than in the three pro-vitamin A varieties. But, the number of regenerated shoots was higher by 7.3% in pro-vitamin A varieties than in TMS 30572. The formation of roots was outstanding in UMUCASS 38. Root carotene contents of regenerated and mother plants were not different. The highest number of shootbuds per explant and frequency of regenerated shoots were obtained through a medium containing 10 mg/l BAP and 0.3 mg/l NAA. The RAPD analysis of regenerated plants showed a uniform profile of 1628 bands among the regenerants and mother plants. The study concluded that a combination of 10 mg/l BAP and 0.3 mg/l NAA enhances a multiple shoot induction with no genetic infidelity of regenerated plants.
Evaluation of Empirically Derived PVT Properties for Middle East Crude Oils

PVT properties are important parameters in reservoir engineering. Correlations are used whenever experimentally derived PVT data are not available and data from local regions are expected to give better approximation to estimated PVT values. This paper evaluates the most frequently used empirical black oil PVT correlations for application in the Middle East. As will be discussed, Empirical PVT Correlations for Middle East crude oil have been compared as a function of commonly available PVT data. Correlations have been compared for: Bubble point pressure; solution gas oil ratio at bubble point pressure and oil formation volume factor at bubble point pressure. Often, these properties are required for oil field computations when there are no experimental or laboratory measurements available. For comparison of correlations, a wide range of data has been covered. Approximately, five hundred Pressure-Volume-Temperature (PVT) reports have been used in the comparison correlations. The PVT correlations can be ordered with respect to their accuracy: (a) Bubble point pressure: The result of Al-Marhoun and Standing are similar to Hanafy, Dindoruk; (b) Oil formation volume factor: Petrosky, Glaso and Dokla correlations produce similar results, while Al-Marhoun, Standing and Hanafy predictions are different and (c) Solution gas oil ratio: Standing and Al-Marhoun results are the same, however, Dindoruk, Glaso and Petrosky correlations are less accurate. Error bounds of the obtained correlations are calculated and compared to Middle East crude oil. All reservoir fluid property correlations available in the petroleum engineering literature were compared with this databas.
Maximal isometric handgrip strength and endurance differences between elite and non-elite young judo athletes

Background Judo is a combat sport in which the maintenance of handgrip strength is essential because the judokas repeat this action continuously during the struggle for grip. While descriptions of maximal isometric handgrip strength in judokas are relatively common, few data exist concerning the ability to resist successive isometric contractions in the hands and its relation to performance. The aim of this study was the differences and similarities between elite and non-elite young judokas in terms of maximal isometric handgrip strength and their endurance to this strength. Material & Methods: Seventy-three adolescents participants from three national (elite) and one regional team (non-elite) were tested. The maximal isometric handgrip strength was recorded during a maximum test of 6 s with an electronic Digimax dynamometer. The endurance to the isometric handgrip strength was measured by a test consisting of 8 contractions of 10 s each alternating with 10 s of passive rest, and was also recorded with the same machine. Results: The endurance test decreases the relative and mean isometric handgrip strength of male and female judokas (p≤0.01), irrespective of their competitive level. However, male and female elite judokas developed higher levels of relative isometric handgrip strength in the maximum test and during all contractions of the endurance test than non-elite judokas (p≤0.01 for both sexes). In all cases, the non-elite group took longer to reach the maximal isometric handgrip strength (p≤0.05). Conclusions: Maximal isometric handgrip strength and the endurance to this strength were able to distinguish between elite and non-elite young judokas. Coaches should include conditioning programs for both maximal isometric handgrip strength and the ability to resist successive isometric contractions to maximize performance.
Prelacteal Feeding Practice and Associated Factors among Mothers Attending Immunization Clinic in Harari Region Public Health Facilities, Eastern Ethiopia

Background: Breast feeding will have the intended outcome when it is initiated timely and exclusive for the first six months. Introducing prelacteal feeding and inadequate amount of breast milk contributes to over a million avoidable infant deaths each year in developing countries. The purpose of this study was to assess prelacteal feeding practice and associated factors among mothers attending immunization clinic in Harari region government health institutions. Methods: An institutional based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 634 mothers and infants dyads attending ten public health facilities. Systematic random sampling method was used to select the study participants. An exit interview using pretested structured questionnaire was conducted about their experience on prelacteal feeding and related experience. Logistic regressions with OR and 95% confidence interval were computed. Result: Two hundred seventy eight (45.4%) of mothers gave prelacteal liquids for their infants. The common pre-lacteal food includes sugar or glucose water 121 (43.5%) followed by milk other than breast milk 70 (25.1%). Home delivery, failure to attend ANC, late breastfeeding initiation and influence by friends were significantly associated with prelacteal feeding. Conclusion: The prevalence of prelacteal feeding was relatively high in the area. Failure to attend ANC, giving birth at home, late initiation of breast feeding and influence of friends and relatives to give prelacteal feeds for their new born infants were found to be positively associated with prelacteal feeding.
The Effect of Knowledge Management through Human Resources Information Systems on Customer Relationship Management in Aquatic Sport Centers

Objectives. The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of knowledge management through information systems of human resources on customer relationship management. Methods. The study population included managers and employees of Mashhad's aquatic sport centres like ‘Blue Waves’, ‘Armaghan’, ‘Surging Waves’, and ‘Sunshine Coast Park’ (600 persons). Using a Morgan table, 234 cases were selected as sample, based on cluster sampling method, and randomly. The research method was descriptive-analytical. Data collection was conducted as a field study. The measurement tools were knowledge management questionnaire and human resources information systems questionnaire and customer relationship management questionnaire respectively. The validity of the questionnaires was observed andapproved by 10 sports management experts and professors of Azad University of Mashhad and Ferdowsi University of Mashhad.Validation was determined by Cronbach’s alpha respectively as 0.91, 0.87 and 0.90. Results. The results showed that knowledge management through human resources information systems has a significant positive effect on customer relationship management. Conclusion. It can be said that aquatic sport centers should more attend the important role of information systems to increase customer satisfaction along with knowledge management.
Macronutrient composition of three cucurbit species cultivated for seed consumption in Côte d’Ivoire

Dry seeds from three indigenous cucurbits [Citrullus lanatus var. citroides (Thumb.) Matsum. & Nakai. , Cucumeropsis mannii Naudin, and Cucumis melo var. agrestis L. ] largely cultivated in Cote d’Ivoire and consumed as sauce thickeners were analyzed for their proximate composition and compared to a local landrace of peanut (Arachis hypogae L.). The protein contents were 29.23±1.74, 36±2.17, 29.55±2.09, and 24.79±0.44% for C. lanatus, C. mannii, C. melo, and A. hypogaea, respectively. The highest estimates of fat content was observed with C. lanatus (56.67±4.90%) followed in decreased order by the peanut (48.17±1.60%), C. mannii (45.89±4.73%), and C. melo (42.67±3.43%). The carbohydrate content for C. lanatus was 9.87±3.52% and C. mannii and C. melo had 13.86±3.64 and 23.18±4.80%, respectively. C. melo was then the highest in carbohydrate content whereas A. hypogaea has the lowest value (6.39±2.66%). The crude fibre contents for C. lanatus, C. mannii, and C. melo averaged 2.87±1.07, 2.30±0.85, and 2.94±0.75%, respectively. The three cucurbit species were markedly low in fibre value, compared to the analyzed peanut (17.14±3.82%). As expected on the basis of several published data, ash content of seeds from indigenous cucurbits was generally low: 1.33±0.52% (C. lanatus), 2.50±1.38% (C. mannii), and 1.67±0.82% (C. melo).
Application of soil quality indexes for the habitat conditions variability assessment in the forestry rehabilitated former mining spoil banks

According to Polish law, all former mining areas, whether for coal or other minerals should be rehabilitated. This paper analyses the possibility of using of indexes of Soil Trophy (ITGL) and Site Soil (SIG) to describe variability in the “Belchatow” Brown Coal Mine dumping grounds for mining subsidence, which have been reclaimed for forestry. Research was conducted in four substrate variants forming the soil bedrock being created of: nutrient-rich, sandy clay Quaternary (NWL on the inside spoil bank) and clay silt (NZL on the outside spoil bank), as well as poorer Quaternary sandy (NWG on the inside spoil bank) and acidic Miocene sands after neutralisation by bog lime (NZG on the outside spoil bank). Based on the values calculated for the tested indicators, a site assessment was carried out according to the scale drawn up for “natural” conditions. It was confirmed that concerning these two indicators tested on the mine’s spoil banks that the ITGL index reflected the soil variability better because the partial indicators valuation was based on the other soil properties and data transformation than the SIG. However, for a better description of the habitats which are forming in these conditions, it would be preferable to modify the partial indicators assessments described by these indexes based on the variability of post-mining soil properties.
Estimating the intermittency coecient of a log-normal Multifractal Random Walk

We examine the question of estimating the intermittency coecient of the so-called log-normal Multifractal Random Walk process. This issue is related to deciding whether the underlying continuous time object does present a multifractal behavior or not. We place ourselves in a high-resolution setting in which the observation horizon is fixed while the sampling pace goes to 0. We review some estimation strategies that have been considered in the literature, and prove upper bounds for their convergence rate. Finally we propose a new estimator that converges faster than the previous methods.
Globalization and International Security: A Case of Three- Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries

The issues of globalization and Security have practically taken the center stage of discourse in both domestic and international arena in the current century, with their attendant of structural, institutional and socio-cultural variables. The current nature of globalization is not just simply linkages, and interdependence between and among sovereign nations, rather it intrusively attacks the very roots of the sovereignty of nation states by challenging their domestic structural, institutional, and cultural foundations with serious security implications. Globalization has created practical security complexities in terms of agents and scope of threats, from states to non-state actors and individuals, thus orchestrating the issues of identity and varied threats as credible sources of conflict. This paper uses the realist and liberal theoretical paradigms to analyze the structural, institutional, and cultural effects of globalization on international security with its attendant implications for nation states. The paper posits that, though nation states will continue to pursue their self-interest, they are forced to cooperate and compromise on important issues of concern in dealing with the forces of liberalization and the complexities created by globalization to ensure both domestic and international security. Keywords: Globalization, Security, Institutional, Economic, Socio-Cultural and Political
Checklists as Tools for Reflective Practice for Designers

Methodical designing nowadays is an important topic when developing competitive and successful products. But to work methodically means to overcome many obstacles and problems. With reflective practice one is able to surpass these problems. A critical analysis of product, process and the design context will reveal important measures which can be raised and implemented to methodically improve designing. This paper presents a tool developed for exactly this purpose: a checklist to support designer reflection of methodical procedure. First, the term reflection is defined and second, the checklists as tools are described. After a short digression on ? methodical competence of designers? , structure and contents of an appropriate checklist are described and a short outlook on the usage of the checklist in a professional environment is given.
SELECTIVE EVALUATION OF TWO URINARY ENZYMES (NAG AND AAP) BEFORE AND AFTER UNILATERAL SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPSY

Biological effects extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is not precisely known. We have evaluated two urinary enzymes activity N-acetyl-B-D-glucosamine (NAG) and alanine amino peptidase (AAP) before and after unilateral ESWL as markers for renal parenchymal damage. Forty eight patients with kidney stones (mean age 39) who had presented for the first time or at least one year after their previous lithotripsy underwent ESWL. Urinary specimens were collected before and after first, third and seventh days of lithotripsy and NAG, AAP were evaluated. These enzymes displayed the greatest activity 24 hours after ESWL with significant difference compared to the control group, (P 2 cm) is probably related to injury resulting from passage of smaller stones, produced after lithotripsy of a large stone, and it is suggested that these patients are treated with a safer procedure.