Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
PERCEIVED DOMINANT GROUP EXCLUSION AND RESISTANCE: A LOOK AT POTENTIAL LEADERSHIP REMEDIES by JACOB

Using a large sample of employees from a Midwestern healthcare organization, this study examines perceived exclusion by dominant group members in a multicultural context. Specifically, this study recognizes diversity resistance as a potential concern for perceived exclusion in multicultural organizations. Leadership remedies such as role modeling diversity practices and communication are explored as behaviors to mitigate exclusion perceptions. Finally, departmental diversity values are tested as a moderator to understand contextual factors which may impact these leadership remedies’ success. Findings indicate that both leadership behaviors are associated with an increased sense of inclusion among dominant group members, which subsequently shows to be related to increased employee engagement. Furthermore, departmental values of diversity did impact the effectiveness of communication behaviors by leaders. This study highlights dominant group exclusion as a potential indicator of resistance, and offers support for leader behaviors which may remedy this increasingly important issue. INDEX WORDS: Resistance, Diversity, Dominant Group, Exclusion, Leadership. PERCEIVED DOMINANT GROUP EXCLUSION AND RESISTANCE: A LOOK AT POTENTIAL LEADERSHIP REMEDIES
PSEUDOELASTIC BEHAVIOR AND STRAIN SELF-SENSING PROPERTY OF NITI WIRES Testing Program Performance tests

An innovative smart system based upon shape memory alloy (SMA) is developed in this study. This SMA-based system can act as passive damper and novel displacement transducer simultaneously by using the pseudoelasitcity and strain self-sensing ability of SMA materials. After that, a new algorithm based upon extended Kalman filter and wavelet multi-resolution technique is proposed. Considering only the limited structural response can be measured by the monitoring system in practice, the focus of this algorithm is on estimating the structural seismic response on entire degree of freedom and further identifying the nonlinear characteristics of story shear versus interstory drift of structures. Such SMAbased smart system together with the new algorithm can provide great potential to evalute the structural damage after earthquake. To develop this SMA-based smart system, a large number of performance tests are conducted firstly, on the pseudoelasticity and strain self-sensing property of a NiTi SMA wire. The experimental results indicate that both the pseudoelasticity and strain self-sensing property of NiTi wire are independent of loading frequency in a given frequency range. Furthermore, the sensitivity coefficient of electric resistance versus applied strain for this NiTi wire is determined through the test results. Subsequently, construction design of the innovative SMA-based smart system is described in detail. Such SMA-based system is then installed in the first story of a 5-story scaled structural model and the shaking table tests are conducted. The experimental results indicate that the seismic response of this building model is decreased evidently by introduce of the SMA-based system. At the same time, the interstory drift in the first story is measured by the SMA-based system and is compared with that monitored by the LVDT attached on the structure. Finally, the displacements, velocities, and accelerations on each story are estimated by using the new algorithm proposed in the present study and the relationship of story shear versus interstory drift on each story are also identified.
Public infrastructure provision and ethnic favouritism: Evidence from South Africa

Does ethnic favouritism in administrative governments affect public infrastructure provision? While previous literature has studied the effects of ethnic favouritism on economic growth and development determinants, there has been limited empirical evidence on ethnic favouritism in public infrastructure provision, particularly in South Africa. We study the effects of ethnic favouritism on provision of water and electricity infrastructure. Using municipal-level data for 52 district municipalities from 1996 to 2016, we find that coethnic municipalities are associated with higher growth in infrastructure relative to non-coethnic municipalities. The results remain robust to time and municipal fixed effects, as well as dynamic specifications. Additionally, we construct a counterfactual scenario to confirm our results.
Global Properties of Biconservative Surfaces in R 3 and S 3

We survey some recent results on biconservative surfaces in 3dimensional space forms N(c) with a special emphasis on the c = 0 and c = 1 cases. We study the local and global properties of such surfaces, from extrinsic and intrinsic point of view. We obtain all non-CMC complete biconservative surfaces in R and S.
Impact of point thermal bridges on thermal properties of building envelopes

During the design of energy-efficient buildings with a ventilated facade systems, the evaluation of point thermal transmittance is complicated. It requires additional theoretical knowledge, special software and skills to use it. Because of that, point thermal transmittance is often ignored in practice. The dependence of point thermal transmittance, which is appearing because of aluminum fixing elements used in the insulated wall with ventilated facade system, from the thermal and geometrical properties of construction layers are analyzed in this paper. Research has shown, that thermal properties of the supporting wall, where fixing element is located, had the biggest influence on the point thermal transmittance. When thermal conductivity of the supporting wall was increasing, as well as a thickness of the insulation layer, a value of thermal bridge was increasing in a non-linear way. For this reason, the thermal transmittance coefficient of all construction could increase up to 35%. When the thickness of the supporting wall and thermal conductivity of the insulation layer was increased, the value of point thermal bridge was decreasing. The tests revealed strong dependency of the point thermal bridge on the thermal conductivity of bearing layer material and the thickness of the bearing layer of wall. For this reason, thermal bridges should receive greater consideration. It is not enough to use the diagrams of typical fasteners that very often do not take into account the exact thickness and thermal characteristics of materials
Diagnostic value of HAMD combined with determination of hormonal levels at different pregnancy stages

Objective: To explore the diagnostic value of Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) combined with the determination of hormonal levels at different pregnancy stages. Methods: 744 women in early pregnancy, 946 in middle pregnancy, and 881 in late pregnancy were retrospectively assessed. Among them, 492 had depression. HAMD scores and estradiol levels in all patients were recorded, and their values in the diagnosis of depression during different pregnancy stages were analyzed. Results: With the development of depression, the estrogen levels of pregnant women in the early, middle, and late pregnancies gradually and consistently decreased, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). The HAMD scores of pregnant women in early, middle, and late pregnancies gradually and consistently increased, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). The diagnostic accordance rate, sensitivity, and specificity of estradiol levels, HAMD scores, and HAMD scores combined with estradiol levels in diagnosing depression at different pregnancy stages were statistically significant (P<0.05). The diagnostic accordance rate, sensitivity, and specificity of HAMD scores and estradiol levels combined with HAMD scores in diagnosing depression at different pregnancy stages were higher than those of estradiol alone (P<0.05). The diagnostic coincidence rate and specificity of estradiol levels and HAMD scores in diagnosing depression in the late pregnancy were higher than those in the early pregnancy. Conclusion: Estradiol levels combined with HAMD scores are useful tools for diagnosing depression at different pregnancy stages, and further studies are necessary for their promotion and application in clinics.
The role of Japanese wives in moderating the association between striving for self-verification and marital relationships

People seek self-verification from others. Previous studies suggest that striving for self-verification (e.g., the disclosure of accurate self-information and the preservation of a sense of coherence about oneself in social relationships) functionalizes couple relationships in Western cultures. However, there has been little research on couples in Asian cultures. The aim of this study is to address this gap by examining 46 heterosexual Japanese couples. Attitudes and behaviors regarding striving for self-verification, stress communication, and trust in marital relationships were assessed using a questionnaire. In contrast to previous Western studies, Japanese couples striving for self-verification had a stronger association between the attitudes of wives regarding striving for self-verification and their own trust and stress communication than that of their husbands. The role of Asian wives is also discussed.
alidating a postural evaluation method developed using a igital Image-based Postural Assessment ( DIPA ) software ássia

Objective: To investigate (1) the accuracy of the palpatory method to identify anatomical points by comparison with the X-ray exams, (2) the validity of classifying spinal posture in the frontal plane using Digital Image-Based Postural Assessment (DIPA) software by comparison with the X-ray exams and (3) the intra and inter-evaluator reproducibility of the
Ecological risk assessment of heavy metals from cement factory dust

Background: The release of metals from industrial factories is one of the most important sources ofenvironmental pollution. The present study aimed to determine the concentration of heavy metals likecadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), and lead (Pb) in dust around the cementfactory.Methods: A total of 22 dust samples were collected from areas around the cement factory in Isfahanprovince in spring and summer and transferred to laboratory for chemical digestion. Risk index (RI),integrated pollution index (IPI), mean of contamination degree (mCd), and contamination factor (Cfi)were calculated to determine the contamination status.Results: The concentration of heavy metals in the falling dust around the factory was expressed as Cd<Ni <Pb <Mn <Cr. Pearson correlation showed that there is only a significant negative relationshipbetween the concentration of Cd and the distance from the factory. By increasing the distance from thefactory, the concentration of Cd in dust decreased. The results of falling dust analysis showed that Crhas a high-risk potential in two seasons of spring and summer and Cd has a middle level of pollutionin spring.Conclusion: According to the results, the deposited dust of study area is considered as a polluted dustand it is at higher risk of pollution with Cd and Cr.
Seasonal Unit Root Tests in a Time Series with Apriori Unknown Deterministic Components

The present work introduces a sequential strategy of testing for seasonal unit roots. In each step, we test jointly for seasonal unit roots at all frequencies and for the presence of a specific combination of deterministic components. For this purpose, we propose F-type statistics and provide their percentiles. The fixed regressors may include a constant, seasonal dummies, a common trend or a seasonal trend. The most general non-rejected specification is employed to test for seasonal unit roots at distinct frequencies. The procedure is applied to a number of seasonally unadjusted quarterly time series. JEL classification: C12, C15, C22
Identificação da folha da bananeira ‘ Prata anã ’ para diagnóstico do nível de suficiência de fósforo

The aim of this study was to identify the leaf and its part with greater sensitivity to detect P variation in the ‘Prata anã’ banana plant. The experiment was carried out in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, in a clayey Oxisol. A randomized complete block design was used, with six P doses (0, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 g family-1 year-1 of P2O5) and four replications. In the plants beginning the emission of the bunch in the first, second and third cycle of the banana tree, the 3rd and the 7th leaves were collected from the apex, from where 10 cm of the center of the limbs were removed, eliminating the midrib, 10 cm of the petiole and 10 cm from the midrib and 10 cm from the 1 leaf limbs. The midrib of the third leaf showed greater sensitivity to detect the variation of the P content in the banana tree when the content of this nutrient varies in the soil, and can be indicated to be used in the diagnosis of P in the ‘Prata anã’ banana tree. The third leaf limb from the apex is not the part of the leaf indicated to perform the diagnosis of P in the banana ‘Prata anã’ as recommended in the literature.
Development of students' interest in particle physics as effect of participating in a Masterclass

Summary. — The International Hands On Particle Physics Masterclasses are en-joying increasing popularity worldwide every year. In Germany a national program was brought to live in 2010, which oﬀers these appreciated events to whole classes or courses of high school students all over the year. These events were evaluated concerning the issues of students’ interest in particle physics and their perception of the events. How several interest variables interact with each other and the perception of the events is answered by structural equation modelling (sect. 5 .2). The results give information about the events’ eﬀects on the students’ interest development in particle physics, show which event features are important ( e.g. the authenticity) and give information about practical approaches to improve the eﬀects of the Masterclasses. Section 5 . 3 deals with a group of participants which have a high interest in particle physics 6–8 weeks after the participation. The number of these students is remarkable large, with 26% of all participants. The investigation of this group shows that the Masterclass participation has the same positive eﬀect on both sexes and all levels of physics education.
TELECONTROL AND AUTOMATION ON ENEL DISTRIBUZIONE ' S NETWORK : STRATEGY AND RESULTS

At the end of 1998 ENEL Distribuzione launched a medium term program aimed at improving the quality of service, reducing the operating costs and updating the technology of network components. The planned activities are going ahead according to the program, and the obtained results are better than the foreseen ones. This above-mentioned program is based on the following main projects: • introduction of a new grounding system in medium voltage (MV) networks; • remote control of MV/LV substation; • automation of fault detection, isolation and service restoration procedures on MV network. In this paper a brief description of the projects is given and the results already achieved are reported.
An investigation of relationships among service quality , customer satisfaction , and customer loyalty in banking sector in Vientiane , Laos

In business world, customers are the source of profit and revenue for the service organizations and improvements in service quality leads to customer loyalty. The main objective of this research is to investigate the relationship among service quality, customer satisfaction and custom er loyalty in Vientiane, Laos. A review of literature was conducted to find out the relationship among service quality, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. The literature review confirms this relationship. Structural Equation Model (SEM) and factor analysis was used to test whether the model is fit or not and there were close relationship between independent variables and dependent variables. Thus, 400 qualified returned questionnaires were received. The result shows that all service quality attributes are positively correlated to customer satisfaction and customer satisfaction is positively related to customer loyalty in the banking sector in Vientiane. Reliability shows the highest positive correlation with customer satisfaction and tangibility demonstrates the least positive correlation with customer satisfaction. However, the result also indicated that there is no significant relation between service quality to customer loyalty.This study suggests that SERQUAL is a suitable instrument for measuring the bank service quality in Vientiane. The results of this research offer several implications for instant business leaders and managers of Lao banks, and academic.
Long-term ecological research of glacial lakes in the Bohemian Forest and their catchments

Abstract Glacial lakes in the Bohemian Forest (Šumava, Böhmerwald) belong to the most atmospherically acidified lake districts in the world. Available historical data and regular monitoring (since 1984) provide a valuable background for long-term ecological research of the catchment–lake ecosystems. This paper is an overview of recent projects covering the last two decades. The review of published papers provides details on the organization and aims of present research on the Bohemian Forest lakes that currently focuses on chemical and biological recovery of the catchment–lake systems from atmospheric acidification, and effects of climate change and forest vigour on biogeochemical processes in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION OF COMBINATION OF INULIN AND SAPONIN ON EGG YOLK LIPID AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE IN LAYING HENS

An effect of supplementation of combination of two feed additives, inulin from Chicory root powder (Cichorium intybus L.) and saponin from Sapindaceace plant powder on egg yolk lipid and serum biochemical profile of laying hens was studied. Sixteen weeks old “BV-300” pullets were housed in californian cages. Total 300 laying hens at 21 week of age were randomly assigned to three equal groups (A, B and C) of 100 hens each and further subdivided into four replicates of 25 hens in each. The experiment was conducted up to 52 weeks age of laying hens. Group A received control basal diet. Group B received basal diet with combination of 0.1 g inulin/kg of feed through Chicory root powder @ 250 g/ton and 0.005 g saponin/kg of feed through Sapindaceae plant powder @ 50 g/ton of feed. Group C received basal diet with combination of 0.167 g inulin/kg of feed through Chicory root powder @ 417 g/ton and 0.0083 g saponin/kg of feed through Sapindaceae plant powder @ 83 g/ton of feed. The lipid profile with respect to the egg yolk Total Cholesterol (TC), Triglycerides (TG) and HDL Cholesterol (HDLC) were estimated at the end of 52 weeks of age. The serum biochemical parameters like serum Total Protein (TP), Albumin (Ab), Globulin (Gb) and ratio of Albumin to Globulin (A/G) were estimated at the end of 52 weeks of age. The both dose levels of combination of inulin and saponin employed in the present did not exert positive effect on egg yolk TC, TG and HDLC. Similarly, the levels used for combination of inulin and saponin in layers did not alter the serum biochemical parameters like serum TP, Ab, Gb and A/G ratio which indicated that the immunity of laying hens was maintained.
Molecular Characterization of Potassium Solubilizing Bacteria from Crop Rhizosphere of the North Eastern Region of India

In this study, isolation and characterization of potassium solubilizing bacteria (KSB) have been carried out which could solubilize a substantial amount of potassium (K) following incubation with mica. Five KSB, isolated from banana and chilli rhizosphere were identified by 16S rDNA sequence analysis. The identified bacteria were Klebsiella sp. and Bacillus cereus. The isolates had K solubilization potential within the range of 76.3–78.42% compared to control along with significant drop in pH (4.62–4.86). The study reveals the exploitation of Klebsiella sp. and B. cereus as potential K solubilizing biofertilizers.
Clinical Teacherâs Experiences of the Influence of Participation in the Balint Group on their Work Life in Clinical Settings: A Qualitative Study

Introduction: Balint group is a method widely used for enhancing understanding of the relationship and communication between health professionals and their patients. Participants meet in small groups, on a regular basis, with a leader to discuss their experiences of problem cases. The method was originally developed in the 1950s for enhancing understanding of the doctor-patient relationship. No studies have focused on the Balint group and clinical teachers’. The aim of the present study was to describe and analyze clinical teachers’ experiences of participation in the Balint group and its influence on their work life in clinical settings. Method: Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with ten clinical teachers’ working in Iran and Isfahan University of medical sciences, all participating in the Balint group. The participants were selected by purposive sampling. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and subjected to a qualitative analysis. Credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability of the data were confirmed. Results: The clinical teachers perceived that their Balint group participation influenced their work life. Analyses revealed two interrelated themes: behavioral metamorphosis cycle and dimensions of professional interactions development, thus enabling the clinical teachers to rediscover the joy of being a teacher. Conclusion: The results suggest that Balint group and sharing the experiences of others may be considered a way of enhancing understanding of the clinical teachers encounter in work life, possibly to the benefit of clinical teachers and their students. Further research is needed to evaluate the feasibility of teacher Balint groups in the clinical setting.
mpact of agroecosystems on groundwater resources in the Central igh Plains , USA

Agroecosystems impact water resources by consuming most fresh water through irrigation and by changing water partitioning at the land surface. The study assesses impacts of agroecosystems on groundwater resources in the Texas Central High Plains (37,000 km2 area) by evaluating temporal variations in groundwater storage and quality. Percolation/recharge rates were estimated using groundwater Cl data and using unsaturated zone matric potential and water-extractable chloride and nitrate from 33 boreholes beneath different agroecosystems. Total groundwater storage decreased by 57 km3 since the 1950s when irrigation began and individual well hydrographs had declines ≤1.3 m/yr. The renewable portion of groundwater is controlled by percolation/recharge, which is related to soil texture and land use. In fine–medium (f–m) grained soils, there is no recharge beneath natural ecosystems or rain-fed agroecosystems; however, recharge is focused beneath playas and drainages. In medium–coarse (m–c) roundwater depletion roundwater degradation rrigated agriculture grained soils, percolation/recharge is low (median 4.8 mm/yr) beneath natural ecosystems and is moderate (median 27 mm/yr) beneath rain-fed agroecosystems. Although irrigation increased percolation under all soil types (median 37 mm/yr), irrigation return flow has not recharged the aquifer in most areas because of deep water tables. Groundwater depletion (21 km3 over 52 yr) is 10 times greater than recharge (11 mm/yr; 2.1 km3) where water table declines are greatest (≥30 m). Therefore, current irrigation practices are not sustainable and constitute mining of the aquifer, which is being managed as a nonrenewable resource.