Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Dyadic Relationships and Power within a Supply Network Context

*Corresponding Author Abstract Recently in supply management research, the power theme has gained growing interest. The analysis of power in the context of dyadic relationship between a buyer and supplier has been criticized for having a limited viewpoint because it fails to explain multiple interactions. Power is a socially embedded phenomenon and, therefore, the transactions and relationships included in supply networks should also be taken under scrutiny. Thus, the aim of this study is to analyze the impact of network effects and the influence of power on the nature of collaboration between buyers and suppliers within a supply network. The case study analyzes the issue in the Finnish food industry. The results show that the power relations have an influence on the nature of the relationship, and the sources of power that are based on the network effects may crucially determine the power position of the network actor and, moreover, the power relation between two actors.
Deploying Human Resource Capability for Sustainable Performance: A Dynamic Capabilities Framework

The objective of this paper is to explore the notion of dynamic capabilities as a dominant source of sustainable performance, focusing on human resource capability. Building on qualitative data from six representative IT firms, the results indicate that firms more strongly committed to deploying human resource capability as dynamic capability are more successful and hold the potential for a sustained competitive advantage. To bolster our study, we also provide insights into good practices that underpin human resource capability as well as bad practices that represent rigidity in their deployment. Our paper highlights the importance of the dynamic capabilities perspective as a field of study in today's dynamic environment, and exposes the importance of a continuous commitment to sense, seize and reconfigure capabilities as part of dynamic capabilities. From a practitioner’s point of view, we believe the results could encourage managers to contemplate and understand how this may be useful in practice.
Conceptual Study: Barriers of Islamic Estate Planning

The importance in the Islamic estate planning of Hibah toward the economic development and standard living among Muslim society has not been denied and left out. If, the estate planning being implemented, done by systematically and organized, the used of wealth and property will be enjoying and continue by the society without being left, outstanding, or even frozen. Furthermore, it will help in increasing the economic when circulation and increasing in wealth is well known and implemented. Frozen in the estate being most crucial and important, especially among Muslim society as long it is under Hibah concept. According to Zainol, Nizam, & Ab Rashid, (2016), in Malaysia, there is still lack and interested specially among Muslim society in estate planning. In addition, Buang, (2007) stated that there are still unconsciousness and willingness of the society to make estate planning during the life time for their next heritage. Furthermore, statistic from Ghul, Yahya, & Abdullah, (2015), reported there is more than RM 60 billion did not claim by the beneficiaries. The failure in the inheritance claims showed that the awareness of estate planning is weak among the society. Stresses by Mohammad, (2015), Hibah is an imperative tool to be implemented more to avoid any disputation among the inheritance as it contributes to frozen estate glitches. Agreed by (Kamarudin & Alma’mum, 2013; Mujani, Rashid, Wan Hussain,& Yaakub, 2012; Rasyid & Ahmad, 2013), the need among Muslims in Malaysia donors to be encouraged during their lifetime and make it easy with the estate planning. Thus, lack of awareness of estate planning has raised on what factors effected on main contribution towards behaviour among the society of Malaysian citizen. Therefore, this study will explore the determine factors influence to the estate planning, especially among Muslim society and mentioned by Ahmad, (2014), behaviours as under the administration of Islamic property in Malaysia is governed by rule of Fara’id and it need to certain no harm created in society. Supported by Wan Kamal Mujani, Rusnadewi Abdul Rashid, (2011), that the phenomenon invites concerns as gives the bad consequences to the society and nation. He also mentioned that the lack and delay on the distribution to the heirs amongst the contribution outstand
Incidence and Radiologic Outcome of Intraoperative Lateral Wall Fractures in OTA 31A1 and A2 Fractures Treated With Cephalomedullary Nailing

Objectives: To determine the incidence of intraoperative lateral wall fracture in OTA 31A1 and A2 fractures treated with a cephalomedullary nail and to determine whether this contributed to the failure of treatment. Design: Retrospective review. Setting: University hospital. Patients/Participants: A cohort of 291 patients (31.A1/A2-231, A3-60) was assessed with pre- and postoperative radiographs. Patients with intact lateral wall fractures were included in the study. One hundred sixty-five of 231 patients (77%) completed radiologic follow-up. They were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 (129 patients, 78%) consisted of patients with an intact lateral wall postoperatively. Group 2 (36 patients, 22%) consisted of patients who sustained lateral wall fracture intraoperatively (FLW). Intervention: Closed reduction and intramedullary nail insertion. Main Outcome Measurements: Rate of failure/reoperation and collapse were compared between the groups. Results: The incidence of intraoperative lateral wall fracture was 21% (48 of 165). Fracture collapse and failure rate were not statistically significant in either groups (group 1: 1%, group 2: 5%). Conclusions: The incidence of intraoperative lateral wall fracture in OTA 31A1 and A2 pertrochanteric fractures after cephalomedullary nailing is similar to sliding hip screws. The presence of lateral wall fracture did not adversely affect healing of pertrochanteric fractures. Level of Evidence: Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Structural studies on lipoteichoic acids from four Listeria strains

The lipoteichoic acids were isolated from phenol extracts of four Listeria strains representing serotypes 4a, 4b, 6a, and 6 to compare the differences in structure of amphiphilic polysaccharides from various serotypes of Listeria spp. The lipoteichoic acids from the four strains examined had the same structure in both hydrophilic chains and lipid portions. On the basis of the results of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and Smith degradation, the hydrophilic chains were shown to be 1,3-linked poly(glycerol phosphate) in which some of the glycerol residues had alpha-galactosyl substituents. The lipid portions were released by treatment with 46% hydrogen fluoride or 98% acetic acid. They were determined to be 3(1)-(2'-O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl)-1(3), 2-diacylglycerol and 3(1)-[6'-phosphatidyl-2'-O-(alpha-D-galactopyranosyl)-alpha- D-glucopyranosyl]-1(3),2-diacylglycerol. The degrees of glycosyl substitution and proportions of the two lipids varied to some extent among these four strains.
Accounting Manipulations and IFRS: Evidence from French Companies

This paper examines the impact of mandatory adoption of international accounting standards on the income smoothing and earning management. Using a simple of French firms indexed in the CAC all tradable for a period of ten years (2000–2009), we find convincing evidence that the implantation of IFRS contributed to less income smoothing and earning management compared to the local accounting standards, even during the recent economic crisis. Less earning manipulation assures higher levels of reliability information.
How Do Regulations of Entry and Credit Access Relate to Industry Competition? International Evidence

We examine the extent to which regulations of entry and credit access are related to competition using data on 28 manufacturing sectors across 64 countries. A robust finding is that bureaucratic and costly entry regulations tend to hamper competition, as proxied by the price-cost margin, in the industries with a naturally high entry rate. Rigid entry regulations are also associated with a larger average firm size. Conversely, credit information registries are associated with lower price-cost margin and smaller average firm size in industries that rely heavily on external financeâconsistent with access to finance exerting a positive effect on competition. These results suggest that incumbent firms are likely to enjoy the rent and market share arising from strict entry regulations, whereas regulations enhancing access to credit limit such benefits.
Markerless Respiratory Motion Tracking Using Single Depth Camera

The aim of this study is to propose a novel system that has an ability to detect intra-fractional motion during radiotherapy treatment in real-time using three-dimensional surface taken by a depth camera, Microsoft Kinect v1. Our approach introduces three new aspects for three-dimensional surface tracking in radiotherapy treatment. The first aspect is a new algorithm for noise reduction of depth values. Ueda’s algorithm was implemented and enabling a fast least square regression of depth values. The second aspect is an application for detection of patient’s motion at multiple points in thracoabdominal regions. The third aspect is an estimation of three-dimensional surface from multiple depth values. For evaluation of noise reduction by Ueda’s algorithm, two respiratory patterns are measured by the Kinect as well as a laser range meter. The resulting cross correlation coefficients between the laser range meter and the Kinect were 0.982 for abdominal respiration and 0.995 for breath holding. Moreover, the mean cross correlation coefficients between the signals of our system and the signals of Anzai with respect to participant’s respiratory motion were 0.90 for thoracic respiration and 0.93 for abdominal respiration, respectively. These results proved that the performance of the developed system was comparable to existing motion monitoring devices. Reconstruction of three-dimensional surface also enabled us to detect the irregular motion and breathing arrest by comparing the averaged depth with predefined threshold values.
Key Ratios Analysis between Conventional and Islamic Banking in Bangladesh

The proliferation of banking sector is an indicator of economic growth in Bangladesh. Conventional Banks as well as the Islamic Banks significantly influence the national economy although there are a number of dissimilarities between the two banking systems. This study was carried out to identify the differences of Conventional and Islamic Banking sectors in terms of ratio analysis. A total of 10 banks in which 5 Conventional and 5 Islamic banks were selected for the study. Some key financial ratios were being used for the analysis. It is found from the study that the Conventional and Islamic Banks had much influence on the national economy as they hold the deposit of general public and invest the funds in profitable projects. The earnings per share (EPS), return on asset (ROA), return on equity (ROE) and return on capital employed (ROCE) were greater in Islamic Banks. It clearly indicates that the Islamic Banks were more profitable and performing a good job in the context of Bangladesh although people preferred Conventional Banking most.
Frequency and clinical spectrum of rare inherited coagulopathies--a tricenter study.

OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of rare inherited coagulopathies at three centers of haematology in Karachi and to study the clinical spectrum and laboratory data of these coagulopathies. METHODS This was a descriptive study conducted from September 2003 to December 2004 on subjects from Aga Khan University Hospital, Husaini Blood Bank and Fatimid Blood Transfusion Centre. All the subjects with bleeding tendency without any acquired causes of bleeding were selected for further investigation, and were asked relevant questions as present in the questionnaire. Screening tests including platelet count, PT, APTT and bleeding time were performed on all patients and subsequently, specific tests including factor assay, clot solubility test, platelet aggregation and vWFAg were performed. RESULTS In total, 1100 patients were evaluated for bleeding tendency at the three centers and 65 patients were diagnosed to have inherited coagulopathy other than haemophilia A and B. Out of these 65 patients, 33 (50.7%) were males and 32 (49.2%) were females. Rare inherited coagulopathies that were found in our population included deficiency of factor VII {n = 21 (32.3%)}, factor X {n = 17 (26.1%)}, factor XIII {n =14 (21.5%)}, factor V {n = 9 (13.8%)}, fibrinogen {n = 2 (3%)}, prothrombin {n = 1 (1.5%)} and factor XII {n = 1 (1.5%)}. CONCLUSION Inherited coagulopathies other than haemophilia A and B were noted in the study population.
Effects of chemical structure changes on thermal, mechanical, and crystalline properties of rigid rod epoxy resins

Effects of chemical structure changes on the thermal, mechanical, and crystalline properties of rigid rod epoxy resins have been studied for azomethine epoxy, biphenol epoxy, and tetramethyl biphenol epoxy. Rigid rod epoxies have exhibited better properties than those of the flexible bisphenol A epoxy. The chemical structures of both rigid rod epoxy and curing agent control the properties of cured rigid rod epoxies. When a flexible curing agent (methyl cyclohexane 1,2-dicarboxylic anhydride) was used, the chemical structure of rigid rod epoxy has dominated effects on the properties. Thus, the azomethine epoxy has shown the best thermal and mechanical properties among three rigid rod epoxies. While a rigid curing agent (sulfanilamide) was used, the physical properties of cured epoxies are not only dependent on the chemical structures of epoxies but also on the ease of formation of ordered network. Among the cured rigid rod epoxies, only the biphenol epoxy cured by sulfanilamide exhibits a liquid crystalline network. It has the highest glass transition temperature (219°C) and the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion (20.8 μm/m°C). However, the most thermal stable system is azomethine epoxy cured with sulfanilamide. It has a weight loss (39%) at 450°C. Their excellent thermal and mechanical properties of rigid rod epoxies are useful in composites, printed wiring boards, integrated circuit encapsulations, etc. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 78: 446–451, 2000
Left lateral vs. supine, wedged position for development of block after combined spinal‐epidural anaesthesia for Caesarean section *

This prospective, randomised controlled trial compared a spinal block developing in the left lateral position (LL), after siting a combined spinal‐epidural for Caesarean section with the woman sitting – using intrathecal hyperbaric bupivacaine and fentanyl – with a block developing in the supine, wedged position (SW). The median (IQR) block onset times for loss of cold sensation to T4 bilaterally for LL and SW women were 15 (13–19) and 12 (10.8–14) min, respectively (p = 0.004). Unilateral blocks did not occur in the left lateral group. There were no other significant differences between groups, except the median [range] 1‐min Apgar scores, which were 9 [8–10] and 9 [6–9] in the LL and SW groups, respectively (p = 0.04). In summary, the LL position is associated with a relatively slower block onset, but produces a spinal block with similar characteristics to that obtained in the SW position.
Solid pseudopapillary tumors of the pancreas: Specific pathological features predict the likelihood of postoperative recurrence

Since their introduction in the WHO classification, the incidence of solid pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) of the pancreas has progressively increased, mainly because of the widespread use of cross‐sectional imaging. Few recent studies have analyzed the biological behavior of SPTs, but reliable data on long‐term follow‐up are needed.
Mining Sakai to Measure Student Performance : Opportunities and Challenges in Academic Analytics ( Research in Progress )

In this paper we lay out ongoing work on the Open Academic Analytics Initiative (OAAI) 1 , a project aimed at developing, deploying and releasing an open-source environment for academic analytics designed to increase student content mastery, semester-to-semester persistence and degree completion in higher education. As a result, we expect to see increases in adoption of academic analytics, particularly among institutions using the open-source Sakai Collaboration and Learning Environment, in both the shortand long-term. The paper provides a preliminary report on how this project intends to address the use of academic data (combining course management system logged data with student records and demographics) to create data mining models that can help predict student performance and take corrective actions. Subject areas: Higher Education, Academic Analytics, Data Mining, Enterprise Systems
Effects of Jatropha curcas on Calves

Jatropha curcas seed was fed to six calves at doses of 2.5, 1 and 0.25 g/kg once and to two other calves at 0.025 g/kg up to 14 days. The onset of toxic manifestations in the six calves was rapid and death occurred within 19 hours of administration. The two calves that received daily the lowest dose of J. curcas showed signs of poisoning and died within 10 to 14 days. The clinical signs of diarrhoea, dyspnoea, dehydration and loss of condition were well correlated with the pathological findings. There was an increase in aspartate aminotransferase, ammonia and potassium and a decrease in total protein and calcium in the serum of jatrophapoisoned calves.
Corporate characteristics and leverage: evidence from Bangladesh

Purpose This paper aims to determine the influence of various corporate characteristics such as total assets (TA), total sales (TSE), return on assets (ROA), return on sales (ROS), liquidity and age on leverage of the listed non-financial companies in the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). Design/methodology/approach A non-probability sampling technique has been used in this study, and the leverage of 106 companies listed in the DSE has been examined for the time period 2011-2015. Multiple regression models are used to estimate the influence of corporate characteristics on leverage and leverage is measured by the debt ratio, that is, total liabilities divided by total assets (TA). Findings The results obtained from the regression models show that TA, ROA and age are negatively and significantly related to the leverage of companies. Research limitations/implications Considering only non-financial companies as the sample is a limitation. Hence, the results may not extend across all listed companies in Bangladesh. The study explores only six corporate characteristics variables; other factors influencing the leverage of the firm such as the number of foreign shareholders, ownership structure and auditors’ opinion could be explored in further studies. Originality/value The finding of this study contributes to the regulators and enforcement agencies such as Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the DSE. It will enable the regulatory agencies to aim at greater compliance with the local and international standards and also enforce penalties for non-compliance.
Selective myelin defects in the anterior medullary velum of the taiep mutant rat

The taiep rat is a myelin mutant in which initial hypomyelination is followed by progressive demyelination of the CNS. An in vitro study suggests that accumulation of microtubules within oligodendrocytes is the cause of the taiep myelin defects (Song et al., 1999 ). In this article, we analyze microtubule accumulation in relation to taiep myelin defects in vivo in the anterior medullary velum (AMV), a CNS tissue that enables entire oligodendrocyte units to be resolved. Immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated notably high levels of β‐tubulin and the microtubule associated protein τ in the somata and processes of taiep oligodendrocytes. This was correlated with markedly reduced expression of the myelin proteins, proteolipid protein (PLP), myelin basic protein (MBP), 2′,3 ‐cyclic nucleotide 3′‐phosphodiesterase, and both large (L) and small (S) isoforms of myelin‐associated glycoprotein (MAG). Moreover, PLP and L‐MAG, which are dependent on the microtubule system for intracellular transport, accumulated in the perinuclear cytoplasm of the taiep oligodendrocyte. The myelin deficit was most marked in the area of the AMV populated by the small somata oligodendrocytes that have fine long processes that support numerous myelin sheaths of small diameter axons. Type III/IV oligodendrocytes, which have large somata and short processes that support a small number of myelin sheaths of large diameter axons, were also affected to a certain degree in compact myelin sheath formation. These results support the hypothesis that myelin loss and oligodendrocyte disruption in the taiep mutant result from a defect in the microtubule system that transports myelin components from the somata to the myelin sheath. GLIA 33:1–11, 2001. © 2000 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Serial evaluation of patients with brain tumors using volume MRI and 3D 1H MRSI

Patients with brain tumors are routinely monitored for tumor progression and response to therapy using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Although serial changes in gadolinium enhancing lesions provide valuable information for making treatment decisions, they do not address the fate of non‐enhancing lesions and are unable to distinguish treatment induced necrosis from residual or recurrent tumor. The introduction of a non‐invasive methodology, which could identify an active tumor more reliably, would have a major impact upon patient care and evaluation of new therapies. There is now compelling evidence that magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) can provide such information as an add‐on to a conventional MRI examination. We discuss data acquisition and analysis procedures which are required to perform such serial MRI–MRSI examinations and compare their results with data from histology, contrast enhanced MRI, MR cerebral blood volume imaging and FDG‐PET. Applications to the serial assessment of response to therapy are illustrated by considering populations of patients being treated with brachytherapy and gamma knife radiosurgery. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Vocational career guidance in Dutch higher vocational education: An educational and cost-benefit analysis

In the Netherlands, a growing number of vocational education and training institutions have recently implemented new vocational career guidance practices in their competence-based approaches to learning. Vocational career guidance refers to services intended to assist people, of any age and at any point throughout their lives to make educational, training and occupational choices and to manage their vocational careers. While personal interviews are still the dominant tool, vocational career guidance includes a wide range of other services, like group discussions, printed and electronic information, school lessons, structured experience, telephone advice and on-line help. The study reported in this thesis particularly focuses on the effectiveness of vocational career guidance in Dutch higher vocational education.