Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Maximum acceptable weights and maximum voluntary isometric strengths for asymmetric lifting.

A laboratory study was conducted to determine the effects of asymmetric lifting on psychophysically determined maximum acceptable weights and maximum voluntary isometric strengths. Thirteen male college students lifted three different boxes in the sagittal plane and at three different angles of asymmetry (30,60 and 90°) from floor to an 81-cm high table using a free-style lifting technique. For each lifting task, the maximum voluntary isometric strength was measured at the origin of lift. The maximum acceptable weights and the static strengths for asymmetric lifting were significantly lower than those for symmetric lifting in the sagittal plane for three box sizes (P<0·01). The decrease in maximum acceptable weight and static strength from the sagittal plane values increased with an increase in the angle of asymmetry (P < 0·01). Box size had no significant effect (P≥ 0·05) on the percentage decrease in maximum acceptable weight or voluntary isometric strength from the sagittal plane values. Correction fac.
KANAMYCIN TREATMENT OF URINARY INFECTIONS

Since June of the last year (1957) I have been using kanamycin (KM) on 200 patients in the urological field, as shown in TABLE 1. The blood level in humans following a single intramuscular injection of K M is shown in FIGURE 1. KM was given in 3 doses: 0.75, 1.0, and 1.5 gm. ; the peak concentration in the blood was always attained within 1 hour. The administration of 1.0 or 1.5 gm. , particularly the latter amount, gave an extremely high blood level. Excretion of KM in urine within 24 hours was 30 to 50 per cent of the injected dose, and its concentration per milliliter of urine fluctuated between 10 to 1000 pg. in accordance with the amount of the secreted urine.
Increase Hotel Customer Value by Reducing Relevant Perceived Risk in Taiwan

ABSTRACT The purpose of this work is to elucidate how perceived risks and customer value are related, and to explore the internal composition of this relationship. Functional value found to be negatively affected by financial, functional and physical risks, whereas conditional value is negatively influenced by temporal risk. Furthermore, emotional value found to be negatively affected by psychological risk, whereas social value is negatively influenced by social risk. Finally, exactly epistemic value is affected by psychological risk. Finally, this study provides a new shape of the “structural” relationships among six perceived risks and five types of customer value.
Cash Holdings, Market Frictions and Monetary Policy: An Investigation of Increase in Cash Holdings

We investigate the secular increase in the corporate cash holding over the period 1980-2006. We show that along with firm characteristic–related variables, monetary policy and banking structure have a significant bearing on corporate cash holdings, as they determine the opportunity cost of holding cash as well as access to cash. Specifically, we establish that the need to hold cash was complemented by the ability to hold cash during the given period due to low opportunity cost. We also investigate the role of cash as collateral for financially constrained firms. Our findings allow us to provide insight into the cross-sectional variation.
Is the Independence of Compensation Committee a Substance or a Symbol in the Closely Held Financial Institutions?

The view that independence of compensation committee is important to promote shareholders interests has been reflected in most of the local corporate governance codes. Since the onset of the financial crisis from 2007-2009 the rules entered into the mandatory provisions of law for banks, despite the fact that the results of empirical research are not stable. The aim of the paper is to ascertain the impact of compensation committee independence on the level of bank's executive compensation based on the hand-collected data from the bank's financial accounts from Poland for the period 2005-2011. The empirical results show that regulation obligating to have independent board members on the compensation committee may not reduce level of pay or achieve efficiencies in incentive contract. The findings show that bank's executive remuneration is linked to bank's performance. However, the results also reveal that executives at banks where there is a greater number of independent board members in the compensation committee are paid above the market. The excessive executive compensation may be evidence of minority shareholder and depositors’ violation. Hence, the ratio of independent board members on the compensation committee cannot be attributed to the high quality corporate governance standards.
Flexfet: Independently-Double-Gated SOI Transistor With Variable Vt and 0.5V Operation Achieving Near Ideal Subthreshold Slope

Manufacture of Flexfettrade CMOS with excellent dynamic threshold control has been demonstrated. Flexfettrade transistors operating at 0.5 V in DG mode have demonstrated a near ideal subthreshold slope of 64 mV/decade and an Ion/Ioff ratio of 106. In IDG mode, the Flexfettrade bottom gate provides a wide range of dynamic Vt adjustment enabling flexible device configurability for future ultra-low-power designs.
Tourist satisfaction with forest recreation experience: a segment-based approach

The purposes of this study are to identify the underlying dimensions of Chinese mainland tourists' satisfaction, to classify Chinese mainland tourists into distinct segments, and to examine the differences in socio-demographic and travelling characteristics among the segments of Chinese mainland tourists in the context of forest recreation tourism. It is concluded that the tourist satisfaction with forest recreation tourism experience is determined by three aspects of a destination: “information services”, “recreation facilities”, and “safety and sustainability”. A segmentation procedure based on these three attribute-level satisfaction factors produces three clusters: “Higher-Satisfied”, “In-Betweeners”, and “Lower-Satisfied”. Socio-demographic characteristics such as age, educational level, and monthly income are found of important value in profiling the three satisfaction segments. The practical implications of this study are discussed.
Sintomas depressivos em idosos: análise dos itens da Escala de Depressão Geriátrica

OBJETIVOS: Verificar a estrutura fatorial da Escala de Depressao Geriatrica de 15 itens em uma amostra de idosos assistidos pela Estrategia Saude da Familia, descrever o perfil social e analisar as respostas aos itens da Escala de Depressao Geriatrica. METODOS: Estudo de delineamento transversal com 503 idosos assistidos pela Estrategia Saude da Familia, em Dourados, MS. Para analisar as respostas da EDG 15, utilizou-se o teste de Qui-quadrado de Mantel-Haenzsel (p <0,05). A analise fatorial, a consistencia interna e a generalidade dos resultados para a populacao foram realizadas. RESULTADOS: Dos 503 idosos pesquisados 69,0% eram mulheres, 53,1% nao letrados, 53,7% tinham 70 anos ou mais e 34,4% apresentavam depressao. A analise fatorial identificou quatro fatores (apatia, desesperanca, desmotivacao e isolamento). A estrutura da EDG 15 nao se mostrou apropriada para a generalizacao de resultados. CONCLUSAO: Dentre os idosos com depressao, predominaram a apatia e o isolamento. Cabe as equipes de saude promover atividades fisicas, recreativas e culturais para minimizar esse quadro. Novas pesquisas serao necessarias, sobretudo para analise da estrutura fatorial.
The Role of Inter-Organizational Relationships in Tourism Operators' Participation in Destination Marketing Systems

ABSTRACT Destination marketing systems are a key technology for destination marketing, however many have failed due to a lack of tourism operators' participation. This study uses a multiple case study research design to investigate how inter-organizational relationship theories of dependency, agency and trust apply to a destination marketing system, a non-transactional distribution technology. In particular, destination marketing and branding is found to be a cause of goal conflict, which influences hidden action and hidden characteristic problems, as well as influencing dependency. This is a new understanding of how goal conflict applies in destination marketing relationships. Results inform on key issues for destination marketers in managing their relationships with tourism operators, as well as in developing and implementing policies to manage destination marketing systems.
Isolation, identification, and acetochlor-degrading potential of a novel Rhodococcus sp. MZ-3

ABSTRACT A new species of Rhodococcus, designated strain MZ-3, which could degrade acetochlor efficiently were isolated and identified. The isolate could degrade and utilize acetochlor as the sole source of carbon, nitrogen, and energy for growth. The optimal conditions for the degradation and growth of MZ-3 were pH 7.0 and 30°C. Under these conditions, this strain could completely degrade 200 mg/L of acetochlor within 12 h of incubation. During the biodegradation process, the enantioselectivity of the strain was investigated using a chiral high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system. However, no obvious enantioselectivities were found. 2-chloro-N-(2-methyl-6-ethylphenyl) acetamide (CMEPA) was detected as the intermediate using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analyses. Our results suggest that strain MZ-3 might be a promising microorganism for the bioremediation of acetochlor-contaminated environments because of its acetochlor-degrading performance.
The spouse's positive effect on the stroke patient's recovery.

To determine the effect of the presence of a spouse on the stroke patient's adaptation, a retrospective chart review of stroke patients who had completed rehabilitation was conducted. The convenience sample comprised 67 stroke patients of a family practice service who received rehabilitation at Pitt County Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, NC, over a 45-month period. Roy's Adaptation Model was the theoretical framework for the inquiry. The Barthel Index measured the functioning level, or adaptation, of the patients on discharge from rehabilitation. It was hypothesized that patients who had a stroke and completed a rehabilitation program would achieve a higher level of adaptation if they had a spouse than would comparable patients without a spouse. This hypothesis was supported by the findings; the average Barthel Index score on discharge was 7.5 points higher in patients who had a spouse (Wilcoxon chi-square = 4.17, p < .05). The implications for nurses are presented.
Transition to IFRS and value relevance in a small but developed market: A look at Greek evidence

We examine the value relevance of accounting fundamentals after the mandatory transition to IFRS in Greece. We find no significant change in the value relevance of book value of equity and earnings between the 2004 pre IFRS and 2005 post IFRS periods and conclude that the accounting framework is not in itself sufficient for changing market participants' perception about value relevance of accounting information. However, market participants viewed the extra information provided by reconciliations between Greek GAAP and IFRS for 2004 figures as incrementally value relevant. Specifically, this applied to adjustments resulting from standards curtailing previous creative accounting practices and was mainly driven by firms with lower reporting quality (smaller firms and firms with non-‘Big 4' auditors).
How Can SMEs Benefit from Big Data? Challenges and a Path Forward

Big data is big news, and large companies in all sectors are making significant advances in their customer relations, product selection and development and consequent profitability through using this valuable commodity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have proved themselves to be slow adopters of the new technology of big data analytics and are in danger of being left behind. In Europe, SMEs are a vital part of the economy, and the challenges they encounter need to be addressed as a matter of urgency. This paper identifies barriers to SME uptake of big data analytics and recognises their complex challenge to all stakeholders, including national and international policy makers, IT, business management and data science communities.
A new optimizer for performance optimization of integrated circuits by device sizing

A new optimizer is presented for multiple criterion constrained performance optimization of integrated circuits, based on nonlinear programming and heuristic techniques. Biggs' dominant degree method, which handles nonquadratic functions, is used for gradient-based optimization. A new guided random search technique is used to perform optimization based only on function evaluations. These two methods are combined to overcome numerical difficulties arising during simulation and gradient-based optimization. Experimental results show performance improvements in the range of 20-200%. <<ETX>>
Articulation entre les activités bancaires et microfinancières : une nouvelle sphère d'intermédiation ?

This paper aims to analyse the role of an articulation approach between banks and microfinance institutions in the creation of a new type of financial intermediation and the promotion of investment projects in the african context. However, the inadequacy of the long term resources in addition with the lack of an insolvency risk insurance mechanism put a beak on their intermediation capacities. Banks have enough resources and management skills and technologies but for costs reasons and ignorance of the microfinance market, their entry is sluggish. Our study consider two articulation approaches : a partnership approach and an institutional intemediation approach.
Senior entrepreneurship in Australia: Active ageing and extending working lives

As populations live longer, healthier lives in countries like Australia the growing population of older people is increasing the strains on social security and pension systems. Yet many seniors are healthy and want to remain active during the later years in life. Whilst there is significant research on seniors, ageing and the employment of mature-aged people there is scant research on seniors creating jobs as opposed to seeking jobs as employees. This is the first empirical research specifically on senior entrepreneurship in Australia. Seniors often have the skills, financial resources and time available to contribute to economic activity, which leads to the growing prevalence of senior entrepreneurship. Senior entrepreneurship is the process whereby people aged 50+ participate in business start-ups; however, despite representing the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurship little is known about this phenomenon. This research seeks to answer the following questions: What is the scope of senior entrepreneurship in Australia? What are the impacts of senior entrepreneurship in Australia? What perceptions do seniors hold about entrepreneurship as a career option? What policy implications and recommendations can be derived to enhance active ageing, and extend working lives through senior entrepreneurship? The International Journal of Organizational Innovation Special Issue September 2015 2 A systematic literature review was initiated to guide the study, complimented with analysis from large national databases, namely the Comprehensive Australian Study of Entrepreneurial Emergence (CAUSEE) and the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). We developed conceptual themes to frame the study. Qualitative interviews were conducted among available network members and a quantitative survey was distributed amongst National Seniors Australia (NSA) members.
Pesticide Exposure and Endocrine Dysfunction in the Cotton Crop Agricultural Workers of Southern Punjab, Pakistan

This study evaluated pesticide effects on reproductive and thyroid hormones of cotton farmers of southern Punjab, Pakistan. A total of 88 cotton farmers (42 spray applicators and 46 cotton pickers) were randomly included with an equal number of age- and sex-matched controls. Sampling was done in high spraying and peak picking seasons. Serum levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), testosterone, prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), total triiodothyroxine (TT3), and free thyroxine (fT4) were carried out by enzymatic immunoassay. Plasma cholinesterase (PChE) levels were measured by Ellman’s method. Serum FSH, LH, and testosterone levels were significantly high in spray applicators (P < .01). Serum FSH and testosterone levels were significantly raised in cotton pickers (P < .01). Serum prolactin was decreased significantly in both groups (P < .01). Serum fT4 was significantly reduced in cotton pickers (P < .01). Pesticide exposure is associated with thyroid and reproductive hormone levels disturbance.
CREDIT COMFORTABILITY AND MICROFINANCE: A FIELD STUDY TO DETERMINE PEOPLES’ PERCEPTION ABOUT CONVENTIONAL AND ISLAMIC MICROFINANCE IN PAKISTAN

This paper examines credit comfortability and the role of microfinance, based on a field study which determines the perceptions of Pakistani people regarding conventional (interest based) and Islamic (interest free) microfinance. Conventional microfinance is not naive in poverty alleviation but an in-depth analysis is needed to assess its success in poverty hit countries like Pakistan. The goals of poverty alleviation through microfinance in Pakistan have not fully achieved as majority of population have been living at below poverty line for many years. The primary data has collected through questionnaire with street intercept method during July’2014 to October’2014, in Karachi, Pakistan Keywords : Credit comfortability, Riba free microfinance, Poverty alleviation, Shariah
Exercise and hypercholesterolemia produce disparate shifts in coronary PKC expression.

INTRODUCTION Sedentary lifestyle and high-fat, high-cholesterol diets are each associated with elevated risk for coronary heart disease (CHD); however, the mechanisms by which they increase risk are unclear. Specific PKC isoforms have been implicated in the development of CHD, regulation of coronary vasoreactivity, as well as exercise-induced cardioprotection. Thus, diet and physical inactivity may increase CHD risk by altering coronary protein kinase C (PKC) isoform profiles. PURPOSE To determine whether coronary PKC isoform profiles are altered in a model of early CHD and whether exercise can prevent these changes. METHODS Male and female Yucatan miniature swine were either fed a normal (NF) or high-fat (HF) diet (8 vs 46% kilocalories from fat) and remained sedentary (Sed) or were treadmill-trained (Ex) at 75% of; VO2max (6 mph, 60 min) for 16 wk. Groups were as follows: NFSed (N=8/N=7), NFEx (N=8/N=7), HFSed (N=8/N=7), and HFEx (N=8/N=7). Western blotting was performed on right coronary conduit artery (CCA) segments (>1 mm I.D.) to measure total protein levels of PKC-alpha, -betaI, -betaII, -delta, -epsilon, and -zeta. RESULTS HF diet increased total cholesterol by more than sixfold with no increase in triglycerides. Hypercholesterolemia increased PKC-betaII and -epsilon protein levels in CCA of both male and female pig; Ex had no effect on this response. Ex-induced increases in PKC-betaI, PKC-delta, and PKC-zeta were observed in HF male pigs. Female pigs had higher baseline amounts of PKC-alpha (25%), PKC-betaI (33%), PKC-betaII (39%), and PKC-epsilon (29%), whereas male pigs had higher amounts of PKC-delta (308%). Further analyses revealed a direct relationship between androgens and PKC-delta levels. CONCLUSION Hypercholesterolemia and exercise exert disparate effects on coronary PKC expression. Observed sex differences in PKC protein profiles may also contribute to altered cardiovascular risk patterns in males versus females.
Estimating geomechanical parameters from microseismic plane focal mechanisms recorded during multistage hydraulic fracturing

ABSTRACTWe extend a full-waveform modeling method to invert source focal-plane mechanisms for microseismic data recorded with dual-borehole seismic arrays. Combining inverted focal-plane mechanisms with geomechanics knowledge, we map the pore pressure distribution in the reservoir. Determining focal mechanisms for microseismic events is challenging due to poor geometry coverage. We use the P-wave polarities, the P- and S-wave similarities, the SV/P amplitude ratio, and the SH/P amplitude ratio to invert the focal-plane mechanisms. A synthetic study proves that this method can effectively resolve focal mechanisms with dual-array geometry. We apply this method to 47 relatively large events recorded during a hydraulic fracturing operation in the Barnett Shale. The focal mechanisms are used to invert for the orientation and relative magnitudes of the principal stress axes, the orientation of the planes slipping in shear, and the approximate pore pressure perturbation that caused the slip. The analysis of the .
The Effect Of Cross Listing On The Accounting Quality Of Firms Cross Listed In East African Markets

Cross listing has been identified as a determinant of accounting quality. Prior empirical studies have differed on the effect of cross listing on accounting quality in different jurisdictions. The study of accounting quality in East Africa has however not incorporated the possible effect of cross listing. This research study sought to establish the effect that cross listing may have on the accounting quality of firms cross listed in East African stock exchanges. The study looked at three accounting quality metrics of firms cross listed in East Africa, namely, earnings management, timely loss recognition and value relevance of accounting information. The earnings management model used was the Lang, Raedy and Yetman (2003) earnings smoothing model. Timely loss recognition was investigated using the Basu (1997) model while value relevance was tested using the Lang, Raedy and Yetman (2003) model. These metrics were tested for differences during a three year period prior to cross listing and a three year period after cross listing. Accounting quality metrics for a total of six cross listed East African companies were analyzed. This study shows that earnings management did not occur around the cross listing dates. The value relevance of information presented by the cross listed firms did not change significantly, meaning that the ability of the summary accounting measures to accurately reflect the underlying economic value of the firms studied still remained as before the cross listing. There was no significant effect in terms of timely loss recognition in light of bad news and no indication of better prudence in the reporting of good news. The study finds that cross listing does not have an effect on the quality of reporting of firms cross listed within the East African Securities Exchanges.