Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Big Data in the Telecom Industry A Study of How Big Data Affects Innovativeness and Market Dynamics

Companies and authorities have captured huge amounts of information for decades. But during recent years the amounts of accessible and analyzable data have exploded, giving rise to the term Big data. Big data has in many ways changed how companies look at their market, evaluate their business and analyze their customers, but to this date there are no comprehensive studies of its effects. This thesis aims to obtain an understanding of the phenomenon and analyze what effects Big data has on innovativeness and market dynamics. The research is conducted through a case study of the Swedish telecom market, together with theory and literature studies. With basis in ten in-depth interviews, this thesis concludes that Big data works as a powerful representational practice, which significantly affects the dynamics of the studied market. Furthermore, the findings suggest that Big data has a considerable impact on innovativeness and innovation processes within all three studied companies. Course 2350, Master Thesis in Marketing Spring 2014 Tutor: Hans Kjellberg Presentation: Stockholm May 23, 2014 Examiner: Bertil Thorngren Key search words: Big data, market representations, market practices, invention, innovation, telecom market, market dynamics, innovativeness.
How much physical complexity is needed to model flood inundation?

Two‐dimensional flood inundation models are widely used tools for flood hazard mapping and an essential component of statutory flood risk management guidelines in many countries. Yet, we still do not know how much physical complexity a flood inundation model needs for a given problem. Here, three two‐dimensional explicit hydraulic models, which can be broadly defined as simulating diffusive, inertial or shallow water waves, have been benchmarked using test cases from a recent Environment Agency for England and Wales study, where results from industry models are also available. To ensure consistency, the three models were written in the same code and share subroutines for all but the momentum (flow) and time‐stepping calculations. The diffusive type model required much longer simulation times than the other models, whilst the inertia model was the quickest. For flows that vary gradually in time, differences in simulated velocities and depths due to physical complexity were within 10% of the simulations from a range of industry models. Therefore, for flows that vary gradually in time, it appears unnecessary to solve the full two‐dimensional shallow water equations. As expected, however, the simpler models were unable to simulate supercritical flows accurately. Finally, implications of the results for future model benchmarking studies are discussed in light of a number of subtle factors that were found to cause significant differences in simulations relative to the choice of model. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Indicators of pleasure/pain in hygiene and cleaning outsourced workers of a university hospital* Indicadores de prazer/sofrimento em trabalhadores terceirizados de higiene e limpeza de um hospital universitário

Objective: to measure the indicators of pleasure and suffering of hygiene and cleaning outsourced workers of a university hospital. Methods: a quantitative study of 51 workers at a university hospital in southern Brazil. A self-administered questionnaire with socio-occupational data and Pleasure Indicators Scale and Suffering at Work were used. There was descriptive and statistical analysis of the internal consistency of the factors using statistical program Predictive Analytics Software. Results: professional achievement and Freedom of expression, were evaluated respectively as satisfactory and critical pleasure indicators. Suffering indicator Lack of recognition was considered bearable and professional exhaustion as critical. Conclusion: the work context researched requires interventions that minimize the suffering of experiences, promote pleasure in work and, consequently, the health of contract workers hygiene and cleanliness. Descriptors: Occupational Health; Outsourced Services; Housekeeping, Hospital. Objetivo: mensurar os indicadores de prazer e de sofrimento dos trabalhadores terceirizados da higiene e limpeza de um hospital universitario. Metodos: estudo quantitativo, com 51 trabalhadores de um hospital universitario do Sul do Brasil. Utilizaram-se um questionario autopreenchivel com dados sociolaborais e a Escala de Indicadores de Prazer e Sofrimento no Trabalho. Realizaram-se a analise estatistica descritiva e de consistencia interna dos fatores, por meio do programa estatistico Predictive Analytics Software. Resultados: realizacao profissional e Liberdade de expressao, indicadores de prazer, foram avaliados, respectivamente, como satisfatorio e critico. O indicador de sofrimento Falta de reconhecimento foi considerado suportavel e o de Esgotamento profissional, como critico. Conclusao: o contexto laboral pesquisado necessita de intervencoes que minimizem as vivencias de sofrimento, promovam o prazer no trabalho e, consequentemente, a saude dos trabalhadores terceirizados da higiene e limpeza. Descritores: Saude do Trabalhador; Servicos Terceirizados; Servico Hospitalar de Limpeza.
Service Quality towards Customer Loyalty in Malaysia"s Domestic Low Cost Airline Services

 Abstract—Delivering high quality service to the passengers is imperative so that airline companies can survive and strengthen their competitiveness. Even though there have been extensive research on service quality and customer loyalty in the past, little study has been conducted in this specific area. Hence, this paper aims to propose a conceptual framework on service quality and its relationship towards customer loyalty among Malaysia's domestic low cost airline services passengers. Reliability, tangibles, responsiveness, assurance and empathy are considered as critical dimensions of service quality that possibly provide empirical evidence in relation to customer loyalty. Subsequently, the consequences of the customer loyalty are further elaborated in this paper too. It is expected that the findings of this study can assist the organization to deliver high service quality to the customers and enhancing customers' satisfaction in fulfilling their needs and wants. More importantly, improving service quality in such an organization may result in long-term increase in customer's loyalty; this in turn leads to cost savings and improved profitability and market share.
Parasites Causing Diarrhea– Is the trend really changing?

Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are endemic and they constitute a serious public health problem in developing nations. These are a major cause of morbidity and mortality especially in children and high-risk individuals in the tropical and subtropical countries. Objectives: To observe the trend of parasitic infection in North India. Methods: This study was done in the diarrhea laboratory of a tertiary care hospital, New Delhi. Five years data (20112015) of stool samples analysis of patients with symptoms suggestive of parasitic diarrhea were analyzed. All samples were processed by macroscopic examination, saline and iodine wet mount, and modified Ziehl-Neelsen’s staining (wherever required). When required, concentration was done by saturated salt solution and/or formalin-ether sedimentation technique. Results: Total 11571 stool samples were processed during the study period of which 3.87% (449/11571) had parasites. The infection was more common in males and in <12 years age [239/440(53.00%)]. Protozoan infection was more common [327(72.82%)]than helminthes with a rising trend from 2011 to 2015.Most common parasites isolated were G. lamblia (44.32%), A. lumbricoides (20%) and E.histiolytica (16.70%). Conclusion: Parasitic infection is highly prevalent in north India. , more common in males and in children < 12 years of age. Protozoan infections is more prevalent than helmintic infections, G.lamblia and E. histiolytica being the commonest parasites isolated. There is need for regular health education and awareness regarding personal hygiene, good sanitation practices, clean drinking water supply and regular deworming programs.
Polymorphisms in Melanocor n Receptor 1 Gene in Goat Breeds : A Window for Coat

Coat color variation in domestic animals is of considerable interest and it can be traced back to at least 5000 years ago. It is a well-documented fact that in farm animal breeds, coat color is one of the most important traits in distinguishing individuals as large number of phenotypes has been described in different species. The use of qualitative traits such as coat color to measure livestock performance is gaining wider application and might offer a cheap and indirect method of improving production performance of indigenous livestock (Zeder, 1994). The genetic basis of coat color inheritance has been unraveled in different farm animals, inclucing: Pigs (Fang et al. 2009; Jinlong et al. 2012), cattle (Russo et al. 2007; Xi et al. 2012), sheep (Fontanesi et al. 2010; Bemji et al. 2012; Hepp et al. 2012) and goats (Zhao-Long et al. 2006; Fontanesi et al. 2009). Melatonine is responsible for coat color variation in mammals. There are many different methods of measuring the coat color variation in mammals. In the melanocyte cells, which are the sites of melanin production, the Extension (E) and Agouti (A) loci control the relative amount of the two basic The broad goal of this research was to examine the nature of the Melanocortin receptor 1 (MC1R) locus on the coat color phenotype of seven goat breeds with different color coat. Blood samples were collected from five Iranian indigenous (Khalkhal, Markhor, Naeini, Najdi and Tali) and two exotic (Cashmere and Saanen) goat breeds. Polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) technique and DNA sequencing were used to detect polymorphism of the MC1R gene. Digestion of polymerase chain reaction products with EarI revealed two alleles of A and B and three genotypes of AA, AB and BB. The observed allele size was similar to previous reports. The genotype and gene frequencies for each breed were determined and shown to be variable among the breeds. In the goat breeds with black / brown coat color, AA genotype showed a higher frequency than white color goat breeds. In this aspect, Tali had only AA and AB genotypes and Cashmere had AB and BB genotypes. Comparison of genotype frequencies using χ test showed significant (P<0.01) differences between colored and white coat phenotypes. The Lys226Arg (A676G) mutation of the MC1R was verified by sequencing distinguished the B allele from the A allele. The phylogenetic tree also separated these breeds into two clusters, including exotic breeds with white / yellow coat color and indigenous breeds with black/brown phenotype. A replacement mutation was verified in Lys to Arg at position 676 bp. In conclusion, the results of this study confirmed the previous findings on MC1R gene as a useable tool for breed identification and white mohair marketing and production.
Phenotypic diversity of the threespine stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus (Teleostei: Gasterosteidae) in the Mediterranean Sea

Gasterosteus aculeatus tritt im Mittelmeer nur in isolierten, kustennahen Populationen auf. Wahrend des Pleistozans war das Adria Becken wiederholt durch schwankende Meeresspiegel Niveaus starken Veranderungen unterworfen. Daher sind die Suswasserpopulationen des dreistachligen Stichlings in der Nordadria zumindest seit der Maximalphase der letzten Eiszeit isoliert. Das Neretva System und der Fluss Isonzo stellen die extremsten Punkte dieser Region dar, namlich jeweils die erste beziehungsweise die letzte isolierte Population. Aus diesen zwei Systemen, gemeinsam mit Referenz-Populationen vom Iznik See in der Turkei und Mulargia auf Sardinien, wurden insgesamt 208 G. aculeatus Individuen mit Methoden der geometrischen Morphometrie untersucht um die Varianz der Gestalt des Korpers zu untersuchen, sowohl zwischen Population als auch innerhalb einer Population, dem Neretva System. Die Populationen wurden sowohl mit Relative Warp Analysen als auch mit Canonical Variate Analysen untersucht. Auch wurde der Grad des Sexualdimorphismus in der Korpergestalt festgestellt, wie auch den Befall mit dem Parasiten Schistocephalus solidus und dessen Auswirkung auf die Korpergestalt. Ebenso wurde untersucht, inwieweit das Verhaltnis von zwei Distanzen (Distanz zwischen ersten/zweiten und dritten Dorsalstachel, Lange der Ruckenflosse) verwendbar ist um das Geschlecht zu bestimmen. Die Unterschiede in der Korpergestalt sind nicht so sehr zwischen den Populationen zu finden, sondern eher innerhalb des Neretva Systems. Sexualdimorphismus in der Korpergestalt, besonders am Kopf, stellt die groste Variation dar und findet sich in allen Populationen. Nur eine Population des Neretva Systems war stark vom Parasit Schistocephalus solidus befallen, wodurch die Korpergestalt der befallenen Individuen eine Mittelform zwischen nicht befallenen Mannchen und Weibchen annahm. Es ist nicht ratsam nur ein Merkmal, wie zum Beispiel das Verhaltnis zweier Distanzen, zu verwenden um das Geschlecht eines Individuums zu bestimmen, da der Sexualdimorphismus der Korpergestalt aus vielen einzelnen Merkmalen zusammengesetzt ist. Die Ergebnisse dieser Studie spiegeln die Ergebnisse bereits existierender genetischer Studien wieder, wodurch das Bild der Populationen des Adria Eizugsgebietes erganzt wird. %%%%Gasterosteus aculeatus occurs in the Mediterranean Sea only in isolated coastal populations. During the Pleistocene the Adriatic Basin was affected repeatedly by changing sea levels. Thus Northern Adriatic freshwater populations of the threespine stickleback were isolated since at least the last glacial maximum. From these populations the Neretva System and Isonzo River form the most extreme points being the first and last isolated populations respectively. From these two systems, together with reference populations from Iznik Lake in Turkey and Mulargia in Sardinia, a total of 208 G. aculeatus specimens were examined with geometric morphometric methods to analyse variation of body shapes between populations as well as within one freshwater system, the Neretva…
Dynamics of compact binary systems in scalar-tensor theories: Equations of motion to the third post-Newtonian order

Scalar-tensor theories are one of the most natural and well-constrained alternative theories of gravity, while still allowing for significant deviations from general relativity. We present the equations of motion of nonspinning compact binary systems at the third post-Newtonian (PN) order in massless scalar-tensor theories. We adapt the Fokker action of point particles in harmonic coordinates in general relativity to the specificities of scalar-tensor theories. We use dimensional regularisation to treat both the infrared and ultraviolet divergences, and we consistently include the tail effects that contribute by a non-local term to the dynamics. This work is crucial in order to compute the scalar gravitational waveform and the energy flux at 2PN order.
Ungulate herbivory on buckbrush in an Arizona ponderosa pine forest

Monitoring processes that affect plant population dynamics and determine community structure is central in forest restoration ecology. To study effects of mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) and elk (Cervus elaphus) on buckbrush (Ceanothus fendleri Gray), we built exclosures around 90 plant-centered plots in 3 ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Laws.) forest restoration management units and compared vegetative and flowering characteristics with unprotected plots for 2 years. On unprotected plots, 69% of the current-year branches were browsed during the first year and 44% were browsed the second year. There was no difference in number of aerial stems or current-year branches in the first year, yet stems on protected plots were longer (24.1 cm; P < 0.01) and retained more than 4 times the current-year biomass (1.4 g stem-1; P < 0.01) than those on unprotected plots (12.9 cm and 0.3 g stem-1, respectively). Stem number, length and diameter, number of current-year branches, and current-year biomass on protected plots were all greater (P < 0.01) than on unprotected plots in the second year. Stems on protected plots had significantly higher (P < 0.01) length-diameter ratios and had fewer current-year branches per unit length (P < 0.05) than unprotected stems. Flowering stems were found on significantly (P < 0.05) more protected plots (55%) than unprotected plots (8%) in the second year. Effects of ungulate herbivores on buckbrush size, stem recruitment, morphology, and flowering represent important constraints to early understory development and restoration in this Southwest ponderosa pine forest. DOI:10.2458/azu_jrm_v56i4_huffman
Genetic polymorphisms and related risk factors of ischemic stroke in a Mongolian population in China

Ишемический инсульт, вызванный прерыванием потока крови в мозг, представляет серьезную медицинскую проблему, являясь фактором риска смерти и потери трудоспособности. Недавние исследования геномных ассоциаций (genomewide association studies – GWAS) определили более 40 общих вариантов геномных последовательностей, связанных с ишемическим инсультом. Однако результаты не могут быть одинаково применимы для различных мировых популяций. В данной работе мы рассматриваем гипотезу о том, что население Северной Азии, живущее в суровых условиях окружающей среды, может иметь уникальный спектр генов риска развития заболеваний сердечно-сосудистой системы. Исследованы гены-кандидаты предрасположенности к ишемическому инсульту в по пуляции монголов Китая, которая не была изучена ранее. В исследование были включены в общей сложности 167 больных с инсультом и 176 здоровых лиц. Генотипирование выполнено с помощью секвенирования ампликонов. Обнаружена ассоциация развития ишемического инсульта с одиночными нуклеотидными полиморфизмами в генах NINJ2 (rs12425791) и ALDH2 (rs2238151), а также в межгенном участке rs9536591. Среди генов-кандидатов наибольший вклад в развитие инсульта вносит NINJ2 (rs12425791). Ген ALDH2 кодирует митохондриальный фермент альдегиддегидрогеназу, вовлеченную в оксида тивный путь метаболизма алкоголя. Пол, возраст, индекс массы тела и высокое кровяное давление также могут быть факто рами риска. Данная работа показала существующую гетеро генность между китайской и другими популяционными выбор ками. Наше исследование предлагает новый взгляд на взаимо действие генотипа и факторов окружающей среды при развитии ишемического инсульта в монгольском населении.
Rischio di effetti deterministici in esposti a basse dosi di radiazioni ionizzanti: studio retrospettivo in un campione di operatori sanitari alla luce delle nuove raccomandazioni generali ICRP.

RISK OF DETERMINISTIC EFFECTS AFTER EXPOSURE TO LOW DOSES OF IONIZING RADIATION: RETROSPECTIVE STUDY AMONG HEALTH WORKERS IN VIEW OF A NEW PUBLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION. The new recommended equivalent (publication n. 118 of International Commission on Radiological Protection) dose limit for occupational exposure of the lens of the eye is based on prevention of radiogenic cataracts, with the underlying assumption of a nominal threshold which has been adjusted from 2,5 Gy to 0.5 Gy for acute or protracted exposure. 84 G Ital Med Lav Erg 2016; 38:2 pazienti sottoposti a radioterapia, su lavoratori esposti nel settore sanitario, su astronauti (Fig. 1). Nella fattispecie si è stabilito che la dose minima capace di produrre una cataratta visibile è di circa 2 Gy in una singola esposizione e 5 Gy per esposizioni frazionate o protratte. Sulla base di tali studi ed evidenze, l’ICRP ha recentemente stabilito una più bassa dose soglia di induzione dell’effetto (0.5 Gy) e un nuovo limite di esposizione per il cristallino, ossia 20 mSv/anno mediati su un periodo di cinque anni, con divieto di superare 50 mSv in un singolo anno, al fine di garantire una maggiore protezione di questo organo sia nelle esposizioni professionali che in quelle terapeutiche (2). La stessa direttiva 2013/59/Euratom del Consiglio, del 5 dicembre 2013, che stabilisce norme fondamentali di sicurezza relative alla protezione contro i pericoli derivanti dall’esposizione alle radiazioni ionizzanti, ha stabilito i limiti di dose per l’esposizione professionale in particolare per il cristallino è stato fissato il limite di dose equivalente di 20 mSv in solo anno o di 100 mSv nell’arco di cinque anni consecutivi, con una dose massima di 50 mSv in un solo anno (3).
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS OF FRESH GUAVA (A CASE STUDY)

The present study was focused on supply chain analysis of fresh guava in order to evaluate existing marketing supply chains (SC1: Producer - Consumer, SC2: Producer - Retailer - Consumer, SC3: Producer - Commission agent - Retailer - Consumer, SC4: Producer - Commission agent - Wholesaler - Retailer - Consumer) for two variety (allahabad safeda and apple guava) of guava. The gross marketing price, net marketing price and net profit of the producer were significantly higher for marketing supply chain SC1, followed by SC2, SC3 and SC4 of fresh guava. The consumer price for fresh guava was significantly lower in marketing supply chain SC1 as compared with SC2, SC3 and SC4. The total marketing cost, total marketing loss and total net marketing margin were significantly higher in marketing supply chain SC4, followed by SC3, SC2 and SC1 for fresh guava. The multiple regression results revealed that commission charges for marketing of guava was the most important factor influencing the total marketing cost. The marketing efficiency and producer’s share in consumer price were significantly higher in marketing supply chain SC1, followed by SC2, SC3 and SC4. The overall results revealed that net profit of producer, marketing efficiency and producer share in consumer price decreases considerably with the increased in number of intermediaries in marketing supply chain, whereas total marketing cost, total marketing loss and total marketing margin increases considerably with increased in number of intermediaries in marketing supply chain.
Genes, geology and biodiversity: faunal and floral diversity on the island of Gran Canaria

Genes, geology and biodiversity: faunal and floral diversity on the island of Gran Canaria. — High levels of floral and faunal diversity in the Canary Islands have attracted much attention to the archipelago for both evolutionary and ecological study. Among the processes that have influenced the development of this diversity, the volcanic history of each individual island must have played a pivotal role. The central island of Gran Canaria has a long geological history of approximately 15 million years that was interrupted by violent volcanism between 5.5 and 3 million years ago. Volcanic activity is thought to have been so great as to have made all plant and animal life virtually extinct, with survival being limited to some coastal species. The implication from this is that the higher altitude laurel forest and pine woods environments must have been re–established following the dramatic volcanic period. This paper reviews the evidence for this using recent molecular phylogenetic data for a number of plant and animal groups on the island of Gran Canaria, and concludes that there is general support for the hypotheses that the forest environments of Gran Canaria post–date the Roque Nublo eruptive period.