Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Fenestration of aortic intima — a safe and effective method of surgical treatment of type B aortic dissection complicated with renal ischaemia

Fenestration of aortic intima is an effective method of treatment of aortic dissection (AD), complicated with malperfusion of abdominal cavity organs and lower limbs. In our study we present a case of a patient suffering from dissection of the descending aorta (type B), complicated with renal ischaemia. The patient underwent fenestration of the intima of the abdominal aorta, which resulted in a normalization of the excretory function of the kidneys.
Effect of using different types of organic animal manure on plankton abundance, and on growth and survival of Tilapia rendalli (Boulenger) in ponds

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the eiect of using diierent types of organic manure on the plankton abundance, and growth and survival of Tilapia rendalli juveniles in ponds. Fish weighing18.15 0.44 g were stocked into 12, 20 m 2 ponds at 2 ¢sh m 2 (40 ¢sh pond 1 ). There were three replicate ponds per treatment (chicken manure, cattle manure, pig manure, and no-manure as a control). After 84 days the T. rendalli in the chicken manure treatment were signi¢cantly larger and had higher net annual yields than those in the cattle manure, pig manure and nomanure treatments. The survival rates were not signi¢cantly diierent across the treatments. Signi¢cantly higher amounts of chlorophyll a and higher numbers of zooplankton were found in ponds fertilized with the chicken manure treatment. The overall results obtained in this study suggest that the use of chicken manure produces better results than cattle and pig manure treatments on unfertilized ponds.
Why Nicaraguan Peasants Remain in Agricultural Production Cooperatives

Many Nicaraguan peasants remain members in agricultural production cooperatives despite the change in the policy environment that now supports parcellation of cooperative lands into individual holdings. Institutional factors, such as uncertainty of land ownership rights and difficulties with resolution of cooperative debt, are found to play a dominant role in keeping Nicaraguan peasants in cooperatives.
Reproductive isolation in four populations of the striped mouse Rhabdomys

Reproductive isolation was investigated in four phylogenetically and/or geographically separated populations of Rhabdomys in South Africa. The four populations, Jonkershoek (Rhabdomys pumilio), Goegap (R. pumilio), Irene (R. dilectus dilectus) and Suikerbosrand (R. d. chakae), represent the two putative species, R. pumilio (Sparrman, 1784) and R. dilectus De Winton (1897), as well as the two sub-species, R. d. dilectus (Wroughton, 1905) and R. d. chakae (Wroughton, 1905), of Rhabdomys. The populations occur > 900 km apart, except for the Irene and Suikerbosrand populations which are approximately 80 km apart. Interand intrapopulation breeding experiments and behavioural studies were used to test for preand/or postzygotic reproductive barriers. In breeding experiments, most intrapopulation pairs produced offspring. In the interpopulation breeding tests, except for one litter produced by an Irene-Jonkershoek pair, which did not survive, only the Jonkershoek-Goegap pairings produced offspring, which were fertile and had growth rates similar to those of offspring produced in intrapopulation pairings. However, the smaller litter size of the Jonkershoek-Goegap pairings compared to intrapopulation pairings, suggests post-zygotic failure between these two R. pumilio populations. In the behavioural experiments, I tested the responses of females to the soiled bedding of homotype (same population) and heterotype (different population) males. Two experiments were conducted: habituation-discrimination and habituation-generalization tests were used to investigate withinand between-taxon variations in male odour quality and female perception; and choice tests were used to test female preference. The results of the behavioural experiments indicate that there is variation within the R. pumilio (Jonkershoek and Goegap) taxon in odour quality, perception and preference. The Jonkershoek females could discriminate between their own population males and those of Goegap, and preferred their own males, while the Goegap females were unable to distinguish between their own population scent and the Jonkershoek population scent and therefore were unable to display a preference for their own population scent when a Jonkershoek/Goegap scent choice was presented. The two subspecies of R. dilectus perceived the scent of males from their own population as being more similar to each other than to that of R. pumilio, and Irene females perceived the two R. pumilio populations as different. All four populations displayed assortative mate preference and preferred their
POPPY SEED (PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM L.): EFFECT OF GENOTYPE AND YEAR OF CULTIVATION ON VARIABILITY IN ITS LIPID COMPOSITION

Poppy seeds have a high nutritive value and are used as a food and a source of edible oil. This oil is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is known that polyunsaturated fatty acids present not only basic nutriments for human body, but its taking to the organism is very important in term of protection against cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks and many inflammatory diseases. The goal of the study was to determine lipid content and fatty acids composition in eight selected poppy genotypes grown in experimental fields of the Plant Production Research Centre Piešťany – Research and Breeding Station at Malý Šariš (Slovak Republic) in two years. Seed oils were analyzed by gas chromatography (GC-FID) from prepared methylesters of fatty acids. The highest lipid content in 2007 was detected for genotype Opál (49.9%). In 2009, genotype ZB-6 contained the highest lipid content (50.1%). Linoleic acid was dominant fatty acid in all analyzed poppy oils. Its highest level contained the genotype ZB-5 (68.1%) in 2007 and ZB-1 (66.5%) in 2009. Other major fatty acids were palmitic and oleic acids. As minority fatty acids were presented stearic, alpha-linolenic and palmitoleic acids. Myristic, arachidic and gadoleic acids were observed in trace amounts. Furthermore, the effect of year of cultivation on the fatty acids content in poppy seed oils was examined by Student t-test and appropriate non-parametric Mann-Whitney test.
R&D and Productivity in OECD Firms and Industries: A Hierarchical Meta-Regression Analysis

The relationship between RD (ii) residual heterogeneity remains high among firm-level estimates even after controlling for moderating factors; (iii) firm-level rates of return and within-industry social returns to RD and (iv) the informational content of both elasticity and rate-of-return estimates needs to be interpreted cautiously. We conclude by highlighting the implications of these findings for future research and evidence-based policy.
A Reliability Model for Bridge Abutment Scour

Deterministic scour prediction equations for bridge abutments consider only the effects of hydraulic parameters and do not take the uncertainties of scouring parameters into account. Treatment of these uncertainties would provide the means for risk evaluation in bridge foundation design. Herein, a static reliability model is developed for the assessment of local scouring reliability around bridge abutments having relatively short lengths. This model is based on resistance-loading interference incorporating dependent parameters. In the model, the relative abutment footing depth, which can be considered at least the relative maximum scour depth, and the linear combination of the relative approach flow depth and Froude number are defined as the system resistance and external loading, respectively. By examining the statistical randomness of extensive laboratory data, a bivariate lognormal distribution is found to represent the joint probability density function of dependent resistance and loading. Reliability expressions are developed in terms of resistance. In an example, it is shown that the results of the proposed model and a Monte Carlo simulation are in good agreement. It is also observed that the execution of this model is less time consuming than the Monte Carlo simulation.
in vitro Effects of a Herbal Remedy for Migraine Treatment, MigriHeal ® , on Basal and LPS-induced Nitric Oxide Running title: Effect of MigriHeal ® on LPS induced NO

Migraine headache is a neurovascular disorder that apparently is related to inflammatory condition and nitric oxide (NO) overproduction. In recent years, according to anecdotal evidence derived from traditional Iranian medicine a novel herbal remedy named MigriHeal ® was introduced with prophylactic effect against migraine headache attacks. Due to the role of NO in the pathogenesis of migraine, we hypothesized that MigriHeal ® works by reducing NO in the treatment of migraine. So, to test the hypothesis we tried using RAW 264.7 macrophage cell line as an in vitro model to study the effects of MigriHeal ® on basal and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced NO levels. Raw 264.7 cells were pretreated with hot water extract and essential oil of MigriHeal ® for 1 h and then were incubated with or without LPS during 8 and 24 h. Nitrite amounts in culture media were measured. Both aqueous and oil extracts suppressed the LPSinduced NO in a dose-dependent manner without notable effects in absence of LPS. In addition, scavenging analysis of MigriHeal ® on nitrite showed that both fractions in high concentrations scavenged nitrite released from NO donor DETA-NO in 20 h. These results suggest that MigriHeal ® may have both iNOS suppressive and NO scavenging properties. As a result, one of the mechanisms of its prophylactic and analgesic effects in treating migraine can be related to NO reduction.
Normative and allocation role strain: role incompatibility, outsourcing, and the transition to a second birth in Eastern and Western Germany

The challenges women face in reconciling their work and family responsibilities are at the heart of current explanations concerning the low fertility levels in developed countries. This study examines the role of the outsourcing of household labor and of childcare responsibilities in reducing the incompatibility of women’s roles and in increasing fertility in the two different institutional and normative contexts of Eastern and Western Germany. Using the German Socio-Economic Panel, we analyzed whether Eastern and Western German women who outsourced childcare responsibilities to formal and informal care providers in the first and in the third years after the first birth were at higher risk of having a second child. Drawing on Goode’s role strain theory, we suggest that the incompatibility of women’s roles is affected not only by allocation role strain, but also by normative role strain. Our results indicate that the outsourcing of childcare to formal providers and to grandparents reduces, rather than increases, the propensity to have a second child among Western German women, due to normative role strain. We also find a significant positive effect of the outsourcing of housework on the transition to a second birth in Germany, due to the decline in allocation role strain.
The Effect of Voluntary versus Mandatory Adoption of Trading Policies on the Returns to Insider Trades

An insider trading policy is a critical aspect of a firm's internal governance which ensures the maintenance of corporate transparency. We examine the effect of trading policies on the returns to trades by corporate insiders over two periods: one where the adoption of a policy is voluntary and another where it is mandatory. In the former, we find that the requirement to notify the firm prior to trading does not result in lower trade returns on days outside the permitted trading windows. Where adoption of a policy is mandatory, trade returns made during the restricted windows are higher and the requirement to notify prior to trading significantly reduces these returns. The mandatory disclosure of a trading policy is effective in reducing returns from insider trading, suggesting improved investor confidence through greater transparency.
Effect of crop load on the phenological, vegetative and reproductive behavior of the ‘Frantoio’ olive tree (Olea europaea L.)

The aim of this study was to characterize the phenological, vegetative and reproductive behavior variables of ‘Frantoio’ olive trees in an “off” year (with a low crop load) and an “on” year (with a high crop load). To do this, during the 2011–2012 and 2012–2013 seasons, “off” and “on”, respectively, phenological variables, plant growth (shoots and roots) and reproductive growth (type of flower, fruit set and growth), were monitored biweekly. In addition, the yield per tree was assessed, and the crop load was estimated. The main results showed that crop load strongly influenced these variables. The distribution and intensity of vegetative growth, both in the roots and aboveground, decreased more and had lower intensity in the high fruiting season, with a large part of this growth occurring prior to flowering. With respect to reproductive variables, a higher percentage of perfect flowers and fruit set in the low flowering season was observed compared to the high load season. These results suggest a partial crop load compensation mechanism under low flowering conditions. This mechanism, however, does not compensate for lower production in the “off” season. In terms of volume, fruit growth was similar between seasons until pit hardening, then the fruit growth rate dropped dramatically in the “on” season, indicating that fruit growth, until pit hardening, would not be affected by the presence of a higher number of fruits per tree.
The Effects of Work-Role Demands on Cross-cultural Adjustment and Expatriate Effectiveness: A Meta-analysis

In the field of expatriate adjustment and performance, most previous studies have focused on the influences of adjustment on expatriation success, with only few examining the influence of work-role demands on expatriate adjustment and performance. This study argues that work-role demands can hinder expatriate adjustment and effectiveness because they increase uncertainty, unfamiliarity, and unpredictability of the work assignment. A meta-analysis was conducted based on a total of 92 studies published from 1979-2014. The results indicated that work-role demands have negative effects on both cross-cultural competences and cross-cultural adjustment. However, cultural competences had positive effects on expatriates' effectiveness. Therefore, it is important for firms to avoid role ambiguity, role conflict, and role overload by offering full communication and support from the headquarters to expatriates. It is also important to promote expatriates' cross-cultural competences so that they will be more easily to adjust to the local environment.
The finance-growth nexus in South Africa’s agricultural sector: a structural equation modeling approach

This paper examines the relationship between finance and growth in the agricultural sector in South Africa using a structural equation model (SEM) approach. A total of 500 smallholder farmers were surveyed in the Mpumalanga and North West Provinces using a structured questionnaire. Data from the 362 responses received was captured in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and analyzed using the Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). It was observed that short-term debt and long-term debt contribute to growth in the farmers’ output. This is achieved through the acquisition of improved seed technologies and pesticides using short-term debt on the one hand. On the other, longterm debt is used to acquire capital equipment used on the farm. Furthermore, labor was observed to have a positive and significant influence on the farmer’s output growth. The implications of the study are that farmers should use more long-term debt than short-term debt to maximize productivity. These results support policies directed at increasing credit supply to farmers in South Africa.
Nodal length fluctuations for arithmetic random waves

Using the spectral multiplicities of the standard torus, we endow the Laplace eigenspaces with Gaussian probability measures. This induces a notion of random Gaussian Laplace eigenfunctions on the torus (\arithmetic random waves"). We study the distribution of the nodal length of random eigenfunctions for large eigenvalues, and our primary result is that the asymptotics for the variance is nonuniversal. Our result is intimately related to the arithmetic of lattice points lying on a circle with radius corresponding to the energy.
A Study on the Rural Consumer Buying Behaviour in Bihar

It is relatively easy to measure what rural consumers buy, where they buy from and how much they buy. Understanding why they buy is the most difficult in rural India and what factors induce them to buy. This study tries to find out the factors responsible for different buying behavior of the rural consumers and how these factors play an important role in the rural consumers buying decision making process. The factors such as family size, product packaging, age, culture, and advertising have an effect on consumers decision making process, where as price is associated to product. Rural consumers are fundamentally different from their urban counterparts. The lower levels of literacy and limited exposure to product and services are well-known, but there are also differences in consumption patterns with a direct impact on income levels and income flows, and a high level of inter-dependency affecting the dynamics of rural consumer behavior. All contribute to make rural consumer behavior dissimilar from the urban consumer. To understand this a survey was conducted and Analytical Hierarchy Process technique was applied to study the interaction of one factor over another. These factors are also prioritized to see the priority of one factor over another.
The Role of Organizational Buy-in in Employee Retention

This study examined the role of organizational buy-in, the acceptance and willingness to actively support and participate in the organizations plans, in the relationship between job satisfaction and intent to stay. Furthermore, this study proposed that job position would moderate the influence of organizational buy-in, as those in higher positions may be more invested in the organiation’s strategy. Two models were tested – a moderated moderation model, and a double moderated model. Support was found for the double moderated model. Organizational buy-in acted as a buffer between job satisfaction and intent to stay, such that those who have low job satisfaction but high organizational buy-in have a higher intent to stay than those with low job satisfaction and low organizational buy-in. Alternatively, position amplified the relationship between job satisfaction and intent to stay. When job satisfaction is low, those in higher job positions have a lower intent to stay than those in lower job positions. Implications and future research are discussed. This study bridges the gap between industrial organizational research and business strategy by examining how attitudes about the strategy influences the behavior of those charged with executing it. It combines one of the oldest relationships in HR management literature, job satisfaction and attrition risk, with one of the newest areas of research in organizational behavior literature, organizational strategy. Findings suggest that an employee’s buy-in to the organization’s mission and strategy influences their attrition risk and a strong strategy can be a competitive advantage for retaining talent. ORGANIZATIONAL BUY-IN AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION 1
The Role of Goal Orientation in Enhancing Adaptability by Using Serious Gaming

This study examined whether goal orientation can predict one’s adaptability and cognitive flexibility – a constituent of adaptability. Furthermore, it was examined whether the effects of adaptability training could be predicted by one’s goal orientation. In this training, adaptability was addressed by using the cognitive flexibility as constituent. Studying these relations was important because today’s work environments require individuals to become more adaptive in performing their tasks, as fast advancing technology has increased the complexity of the environments and puts great demand on individuals. Despite of this need of adaptability, relations between constructs were still unclear and empirical evidence on training adaptability was lacking. The study was part of a larger study using an experimental between-subjects design. Data was analyzed from 81 participants assigned to the experimental (n=41) or control condition (n=40) playing a serious game. This game consisted of three scenarios containing rich narratives for ill-structured complex decision making. During the game-play, participants were guided by learning guidance consisting of reflective questions and prioritization assignments. The game-play was divided into two parts, being five to fourteen days apart. Furthermore, questionnaires were used to assess multiple concepts, including that of goal orientation, adaptability, and cognitive flexibility. Besides this self-assessment, cognitive flexibility was assessed by multiple cognitive tasks (IGT, WCST, and modified Balloon Task). Results were promising as cognitive flexibility and adaptability were predicted by mastery orientation, and that mastery orientation could be used as a predictor for all the adaptability dimensions except for physical adaptability. However, no correlation was found between goal orientation and the effect of adaptability training – addressing the constituent of cognitive flexibility. Therefore, self-assessed adaptability could be predicted by one’s goal orientation, but performance on adaptability training could not. Implications for theory, limitations, and future directions are further discussed.
The Effect of Self-Selected Topic and Checklist-based Peer Feedback on Indonesian EFL Students’ Writing Ability

It has been known that the use of self-selected topic enhances students’ writing achievement. It is also known that peer feedback helps improve students’ writing achievement. However, research investigating self-selected topic in combination with peer feedback is a rare undertaking. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of self-selected topic and checklist-based peer feedback on the writing ability of students of English as a foreign language (EFL). This study involved 68 eleven-grade students of Multimedia Program of a Vocational High School at Malang, a city in the Province of East Java, Indonesia. Two intact classes assigned to be experimental and control groups. The experimental group received treatment of self-selected topic and checklist-based peer feedback, while the control group did not. Pre-test and post-test were administered in the form of writing tests to both groups and the results of those tests were analyzed by using independent sample t-Test to know the effect of the treatment. The results showed that the students taught to write with self-selected topic and checklist-based peer feedback outperformed those taught without using self-selected topic and checklist-based peer feedback. Accordingly, it is recommended that English teachers consider assigning the students to write a topic of their own and using checklist-based peer feedback.