Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Government Spending and Economic Growth: A Revisit of the Nigerian Experience

Given the continued debate surrounding the effectiveness and efficiency of government spending in Nigeria, this study adopts a modified Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model in order to investigate the impact of federal government spending on economic growth between 1961 and 2010. The main findings are that government total expenditure and recurrent expenditure have insignificant effect on real GDP growth irrespective of the lag period. However, capital expenditure has significant positive effect in the second lagged period. Nevertheless, the long run multiplier of government spending whether total expenditure, capital expenditure or recurrent expenditure, is negative. This means that in the long run real GDP growth is slowed by the negative government expenditure multiplier. The policy implication of the findings is that the quality and efficiency of government spending remains an issue in Nigeria as theory posits that the multiplier effect of government spending should be positive even if it is, as usual, lower than private sector investment multiplier.
Impact of vessels on sediment transport and diversity in Lake Taihu, China

In shallow lakes, waves from different sources play a major role in sediment transport and the release of associated nutrients. This study was conducted to analyze the impacts of waves generated by wind or vessels, on nutrient concentrations and microbial diversity in China’s third largest lake, Taihu. The study area is fixed at 100 m length of sailing vessel and 10 m width from where water samples were collected, near the Taihu Laboratory for Lake Ecosystem Research (TLLER) Station, at Meiliang Bay. The average flow velocity changed during passages of the vessel from -0.1 to + 0.1 m/s with high-speed vessel compering by the time before and after passages for one hour. The significant wave height ranged from 0.002 to 0.698 m. Turbidity ranged from 29.5 to 65.5 NTU. The concentration of Chl-a (μgL-1) and nutrients total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), ammonium (NH4+) and phosphate (PO4) were resuspended in the three depths of the water column, as a response to the turbulence caused by waves-waves collision and rivers waves. Microbial amount concentration in the two layers changed over time. It increased in the surface from 5.03 to 8.3 ng µl-1 and decreased in the bottom from 5.03 µl-1 to 2.93 ng µl-1 over a 45 min period. This study points to the importance of sediment resuspension as a factor influencing nutrient availability and microbial community structure, and as such it plays an important role in the eutrophication dynamics of Lake Taihu. Key words: Destructive interference, wave, vessels, hydrodynamics, nutrients resuspension, microbial diversity.
Study of clincial profile and outcome of Klebsiella sepsis in neonates at a tertiary care centre

Background: Objective of the study is to study clinical profile and outcome of Klebsiella sepsis in neonates.Methods: A retrospective observational study from January 2018 to Sep 2018. After getting approval of institute ethics committee, admitted neonates whose blood culture showed Klebsiella growth were enrolled. A detailed history, birth weight, sex , age, APGAR, need for resuscitation at birth, distress at birth, ventilator support, CPAP, central line, blood products, species of Klebsiella and drug sensitivity and outcome-discharge or death were taken. Data were entered into Microsoft excel data sheet and was analyzed using SPSS 23 version software.Results: Out of the total 252 positive blood culture, 110 (43%) grew Klebsiella in blood culture. 92 cases were included in the study. Male to female ratio was 1.24:1. Mean age at admission was 1.22 days. 40 (43.5%) died and 52(56.5%) were discharged. Birth weight was 1.635±802 gm for babies who died and 2211±939 gm among discharged. Mean gestational age were 32.5 weeks in died and 34.8 weeks among discharged. Mortality was 23(57.5%) in males, low birth weight babies 23(59%), thrombocytopenia 28 (78%), invasive mode of ventilation 19(67%). By Univariate analysis, it was found that pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), premature rupture of membrane (PROM), abnormal APGAR, Birth weight, shock, invasive ventilation, DIC, inotropes, blood products, abnormal total count, thrombocytopenia, umbilical venous catheterization were factors which influenced outcome. Regression analysis identified only thrombocytopenia and umbilical venous catheterization as factors that influenced outcome in Klebsiella sepsis. Klebsiella isolated was uniformly sensitive to Meropenam.Conclusions: No single risk factor was ascertained but thrombocytopenia and umbilical venous catheterization possibly influence the outcome of Klebsiella sepsis. Mortality is high in neonates.
Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies

ARTICLE DETAILS ABSTRACT History Revised format: May 2019 Available Online: June 2019 This paper examines the role of availability of resources in the acceptance of e-training in the Nigerian civil service. Perceived ease of use (PEOU) and Perceived usefulness (PU) of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was used as the base for consideration Questionnaires were used to collect data from 450 heads of departments. The framework of the paper made up of technological infrastructure, internet facility, PEOU and PU was tested with SmartPLS 2.0 M3 software. This paper found both that PU and PEOU indicated strong predictive role in e-training acceptance. In addition, technological infrastructure was found significant. However, internet facility had in significant effect in etraining acceptance. This paper showed that availability of resources can help in the acceptance of e-training in the Nigerian civil service. This will help to improve the outlook and overall performance in the civil service. It will be beneficial to policy makers and government agencies in developing policies regarding e-training, create awareness of the benefits of accepting etraining in the public sector leading to better performance and efficiency. Relationships of technological infrastructure and internet facility which are necessary in the acceptance of e-training in the Nigerian civil service were examined in this paper.
The Reducing Hospital Costs through Horizontal Integration

Background: This paper investigated the impact of hospitals′ horizontal integration in the Czech Republic on the cost behavior. The aim of the research was to examined the hospitals costs in specific environment of region hospitals at NUTS 3 level (Nomenclature of Units for Territorial Statistics) – Administrative Regions. Methods: The survey was conducted in the period from April to August 2016 in the Czech Republic. The research was divided into two parts. The first part was based on data obtained from the Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic. We used Statgraphics Centurion XVII for the descriptive statistics and data visualization. Second part of the results was obtained through a survey research focused on managers of the horizontal integrated hospitals and their experiences with the cost behavior. Results: The results from statistical survey showed that up to 80 percent of the observed region hospitals at NUTS 3 level, the cost of treatment for a patient per day has decreased after integration into an association. Based on primary survey, 73% hospital managers confirm these results and see one of the advantages that it is possible to reduce costs through integration of hospitals. The largest savings, according to hospital managers, are due to central purchasing and investments, together and they have a better negotiation position with suppliers. Conclusion: We can confirm that horizontal integration of hospitals can lead to reduction of costs and higher efficiency, in the specific environment of region hospitals at NUTS 3 level.
Subjectivity and Objectivity in the Contemporary Psychology: Historical, Epistemological and Philosophical Notes

We resume the philosophical and methodological analysis on psychological knowledge by authors from the first half of the twentieth century in order to establish a dialogue with those authors from the first decade of the twenty-first century who, historically, epistemologically and philosophically, discuss the path taken by the psychology to establish itself as a science, in line with the discussions on the history of the creation of the scientific objectivity notion and on the subjective elements of that construction. We highlight that the particular focus is on the definition of the research method, on considering subjectivity and on the discussion about consciousness. We point out a consensus over time: the demand for a critical and reflexive analysis on the production of the psychological knowledge and the affinity of this production with the research practice and the professional practice. Dialoguing with different authors, we conclude that the epistemological, philosophical and historical analysis of the psychological knowledge has allowed the development of an innovative way of conceiving the research practice and the professional practice which, rather than denying the cultural and political biases, started the methodological search that allows considering them.
Predictive risk factors of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious complication of drug treatment of patients with cancer or with osteoporosis. Although the incidence of MRONJ is relatively low, it very negatively affects the quality of life of patients and its treatment is complicated. [1] It is estimated that the overall risk of MRONJ among patients taking antiresorptive drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis ranges between 0.004% and 0.2% (4–200 cases per 100,000 subjects), although most studies indicate that this risk is lower than 0.1% (<1 case per 1000 patients with osteoporosis treated with this medications). In the case of cancer patients treated with antiresorptive and/or antiangiogenic drugs, MRONJ risk is higher, between 1% and 3% (1–3 cases per 100 cancer patients). [2] The development of an MRONJ depends on factors such as the type of drug, the route of administration, the total cumulative dose of the same, the duration of treatment, the association with other drugs (biological, antiangiogenic, corticosteroids, etc.), and systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, tobacco consumption, or genetic susceptibility through the expression of singlenucleotide polymorphisms associated with MRONJ. Among the possible oral triggering factors are invasive dental procedures (tooth extraction, implant placement, periodontal treatment, removable denture wearers, etc.). [3] The aim of this study was to assess the possible predictive factors related to MRONJ.
poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofiber promotes wound healing by activating TGFβ1/smad signaling pathway

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Parent Firm Characteristics and the Abnormal Return of Equity Carve-outs

This study investigates the impact that ex-ante parent firm characteristics have on abnormal returns around the announcement and on initial returns of carved out subsidiaries for a sample of 104 carve-outs and their parent during the period 1990-2009. I examine the performance, leverage and corporate governance effect on abnormal returns during 3-day event window and on initial day returns of subsidiaries. The results show that parents with poor performance are likely to have higher abnormal returns during the event window, and the carved out subsidiaries are likely to obtain higher returns on the first trading day. However, the performance effect is insignificant. In addition, highly leveraged parent firms tend to have higher abnormal returns and the subsidiaries are likely to have higher initial day returns. Furthermore, this study suggests a negative relationship between the pre-event ownership concentration and initial day returns, but the governance effect on abnormal returns is not clear. Keyword: Equity carve-out, IPO underpricing, performance, leverage, corporate governance
Intergenerational Effects of Economic Distress: Paternal Unemployment and Child Secondary Schooling Decisions

Economic crises are particularly detrimental if they affect next-generation human capital. This paper investigates how paternal unemployment affects children’s educational attainment and how much of this effect can be accounted for by psychological mechanisms. It uses variation in the local unemployment rate to identify the causal effect of individual unemployment. The findings indicate that paternal unemployment a considerable negative effect on upper secondary school choice. Moreover, it adversely affects measures of child selfconfidence in educational success, locus of control and mental health. These findings are consistent with a theoretical framework where paternal unemployment affects the return to education through the subjective probability of successful school completion. JEL Classification: I20, J63, J64.
Peritonitis in 203 Children Treated with Peritoneal Dialysis in Poland During 2000–2003

Background. Between Jan. 1, 2000, and Jan. 1, 2003, 203 children with end−stage renal failure were treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD) at the 13 pediatric dialysis centers in Poland. Objectives. The aim of the study was a prospective analysis of peritonitis etiology, incidence rates, and outcome in Polish children treated with peritoneal dialysis. Material and Methods. Of the 203 children, 107 commenced dialysis during the analyzed period. The children were aged 1 week to 18 years. The majority were treated by automated PD (91% APD, 9% CAPD). The total duration of dial− ysis was 4521 months. The incidence of peritonitis, its relapse rates, causative agents, and complications were analyzed. Results. During the three−year period, 202 primary episodes of peritonitis and 40 relapses were observed (18.9% relapse rate). The overall national incidence of peritonitis in the pediatric centers was 1 episode per 22.39 patient− −months or 0.53 episodes per patient−year. Peritonitis−free survival time was 17 months. Gram−positive organisms were the major causative agent, with Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis predominating. while Gram−negative rods accounted for 18.6% of episodes, with Pseudomonas species prevailing. Fungal infections were rare. 14.6% of cultures were negative. The highest relapse rates were noted following Acinetobacter, E. coli, and staphylococcal infections. The majority of children recovered and continued peritoneal dialysis, though 5.4% required catheter removal and reinsertion. Four children died and 15 (6.4%) were transferred to hemodialysis. Conclusions. The incidence of peritonitis in children on APD is comparable to the adult population. Contact con− tamination remains the most common cause of peritonitis in children on APD. Further improvement of outcome should be aimed at decreasing the relatively high relapse rate, the main cause of catheter loss (Adv Clin Exp Med 2008, 17, 2, 167–172).
Comparative Genomic Analysis of the Biotechnological Potential of the Novel Species Pseudomonas wadenswilerensis CCOS 864T and Pseudomonas reidholzensis CCOS 865T

In recent years, the use of whole-cell biocatalysts and biocatalytic enzymes in biotechnological applications originating from the genus Pseudomonas has greatly increased. In 2014, two new species within the Pseudomonas putida group were isolated from Swiss forest soil. In this study, the high quality draft genome sequences of Pseudomonas wadenswilerensis CCOS 864T and Pseudomonas reidholzensis CCOS 865T were used in a comparative genomics approach to identify genomic features that either differed between these two new species or to selected members of the P. putida group. The genomes of P. wadenswilerensis CCOS 864T and P. reidholzensis CCOS 865T were found to share genomic features for the degradation of aromatic compounds or the synthesis of secondary metabolites. In particular, genes encoding for biocatalytic relevant enzymes belonging to the class of oxidoreductases, proteases and isomerases were found, that could yield potential applications in biotechnology. Ecologically relevant features revealed that both species are probably playing an important role in the degradation of soil organic material, the accumulation of phosphate and biocontrol against plant pathogens.
Growth and Productivity of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare, Mill) Plants as Affected by Phosphorus Rate and Nano-Micronutrients Concentration

The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of different phosphorus fertilization rates at [0.0, 30 and 45 kg/feddan as P2O5, nano micronutrients concentrations (0.0, 250, 500 and 100 mg/l) as well as their combinations on growth and production of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare, L.). A field experiment was carried out at Experimental Farm (Ghazala Farm), Fac. Agric. , Zagazig Univ., Egypt, during the two winter consecutive seasons of 2017/2018 and 2018/2019. Phosphorus fertilization as main plots and nano-micronutrients called "Magro NanoMix" which contained (Fe 6%, Zn 6%, B 2%, Mn 5%, Cu 1% and Mo 0.1%) as subplots were considered. The obtained results showed the importance of the nano-micronutrients on improving fennel growth, fruits and volatile oil yield compared to control. Fennel plants treated with phosphorus fertilizer or/and nano micronutrients instigated critical increments in vegetative growth (plant height and branch number/plant as well as dry weight of herb/plant), yield (number of inflorescence /plant, fruit yield/plant and /feddan), volatile oil production (volatile oil percentage and yield/plant and /feddan) and some chemical constituents (total phosphorus, total carbohydrates percentage and total chlorophyll content), as contrasted and un-treated plants. In general, 45 kg P2O5/feddan + 500 or 1000 mg/l of nano-micronutrients as foliar spray had significant effects in above mentioned parameters of fennel plant compared to the other combinations under Sharkia Governorate conditions.
Ripening associated biochemical changes with relation to jelly seed formation in mango cv. Dashehari, Langra and Chausa.

Mango fruit during ripening shows considerable changes in physiological and biochemical processes. Ripening associated biochemical changes viz., physiological weight loss (PLW), chlorophyll content, respiration rate, ethylene level, pectin methyl esterase (PME) and polygalacturonase (PG), catalase and peroxidase activities and their relation with softening of tissue in Chausa, Langra and Dashehari mangoes were studied at different period of their storage. Wide variations with superiority in Chausa in these attributes were recorded. The maximum PLW (24.36%) was recorded in Dashehari and minimum (13.19%) in Chausa on 9 day after storage. Maximum decrease in all type of chlorophyll was found in Dashehari at 9 day after storage. The rate of respiration and ethylene began to increase from 0 day to 7 day in all cultivars and rate of respiration was considerably low on 9 day of storage in case of Chausa, however Dashehari and Langra on 9 day after storage showed the decrease level in both the attributes. The pectin methyl esterase (PME) activity increased initially up to 4 days (895 unit / min / g FW) and decreased slowly on 7 day (600 unit / min / g FW). On the other hand the activity of PME was decreased sharply (120 unit / min / g FW) on 9 day of fruit storage in Dashehari, Chausa and Langra. Contrary to the PME activity, the polygalacturonase (PG) activity was increased consistently with increasing the storage period up to 7 day in all the cultivars, thereafter, its activity gradually declined in Chausa and Dashehari. However, cultivar Langra maintained its activity up to 9 day of storage (400 mg glucose released / g FW). Thus, maximum activity of PME and PG in Dashehari cultivar at early stage of ripening may be associated with the incidence of softening in Dashehari.
Health and welfare in 19th-century France

This paper develops a methodology that allows us to estimate the entire population distributions from the bin-aggregated sample height data on potential conscripts into the French army. We do this through the estimation of the parameters of mixtures of distributions that allow for maximal parametric flexibility. The statistical approach we develop enables us to compare the full distributions of heights across France’s 88 departments during the years of the nineteenth century. To illustrate the value of this approach, we estimate and compare means and poverty headcounts, respectively, by difference-of-means tests and stochastic dominance tests. In the case of the latter, we further explore the differences in the results for stochastic dominance in distribution according to the effective number of points compared and the extent to which the ranges of the possible poverty lines are restricted. Our results show an increase in the body height of French men throughout the century and a correlation between body-heights and living outside Paris and the south-western region.
Herpetologists ' League Territorial and Reproductive Behavior of the Tropical American Frog Centrolenella fleischmanni

Movements of marked male Centrolenella fleischmanni were monitored for 1.5 months along a small stream on Barro Colorado Island, Panama. Males were territorial and most occupied no more than two sites during the study. Females laid eggs at calling sites of males and males obtained 1-11 matings. Mating success of males was positively correlated with the number of days males occupied calling sites. Sites more than 0.6 m high were occupied on more days and used for oviposition more frequently than sites below 0.6 m. Males at high sites obtained matings at a faster rate than those at low sites. Males showed no parental care. There was relatively little predation on eggs and overall survival of eggs to hatching was 61-71%.
Pay Me Later: Savings Constraints and the Demand for Deferred Payments

We study a simple savings scheme that allows workers to defer receipt of part of their wages for three months at zero interest. The scheme significantly increases savings during the deferral period, leading to higher post-disbursement spending on lumpy goods. Two years later, after two additional rounds of the savings scheme, we ﬁnd that treated workers have made permanent improvements to their homes. The popularity of the scheme implies a lack of good alternative savings options. The results of a follow-up experiment suggest that demand for the scheme is partly due to its ability to address self-control issues.