Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH PENDAPATAN DAERAH TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DENGAN BELANJA MODAL SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh belanja modal dalam memediasi hubungan antara Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD), Dana Alokasi Umum (DAU), Dana Alokasi Khusus (DAK), dan Dana Bagi Hasil (DBH) terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi yang diukur dengan nilai Produk Domestik Regional Bruto (PDRB). Data sekunder atas variabel-variabel tersebut berasal dari 38 pemerintah kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Jawa Timur untuk periode tahun 2010-2012. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode analisa regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan PAD, DAU, DAK, dan DBH berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi. Secara parsial PAD, DAU, dan DBH berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi sementara DAK berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi. Hasil pengujian lebih lanjut menunjukkan bahwa belanja modal tidak memediasi hubungan antara PAD, DAU, DAK, ataupun DBH terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi. Kata Kunci : Pendapatan Asli Daerah, Dana Alokasi Umum, Dana Alokasi Khusus, Dana Bagi Hasil, Belanja Modal, Pertumbuhan Ekonomi.
The Helicopter view : ‘ Graphs ’ & ‘ Networks ’ in Economics

– A (Econ + Field): Economics Letters (E), Journal Of Economic Geography (E), Journal Of Transport Economics And Policy (E), International Journal Of Production Economics (E), Journal Of Economic Behavior And Organization (E), Journal Of Evolutionary Economics (E), Regional Studies (F), International Journal Of Industrial Organization (F), Public Administration Review (F), International Journal Of Forecasting (F), Journal Of Regional Science (F), Papers In Regional Science (F), Business History (F), World Development (F),
Association of A80G Polymorphism in the RFC1 Gene with the Risk for Having Spina Bifida-Affected Offspring in Southeast Mexico and Interaction with C677T-MTHFR

Spina bifida (SB) is one of the most prevalent congenital anomalies known as neural tube defects (NTD) in Yucatan, at Southeast Mexico. NTD results from failures of normal neural tube closure between the third and fourth week of embryonic development (Chen, 2008; Ramirez-Espitia et al., 2003). The majority of NTD cases can be categorized as either anencephaly with a lack of closure in the region of the head; or spina bifida with a lack of closure below the head (Au et al., 2010). SB refers to defects in the vertebral arches that obligatorily accompany open lesions. When the neural folds remain open, the sclerotome is unable to cover the neuroepithelium and skeletogenesis occurs abnormally, leaving the midline exposed (Greene & Copp, 2009). SB encompasses several subgroups of defects including the protrusion of the nervous tissue and its covering through a defect in the vertebrae named myelomeningocele, meningocele, and lipomeningocele. Myelomeningocele is by far the most common, accounting for greater than 90% of SB cases (Au et al., 2010). Wide variations in SB prevalence based on geography, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic level suggest that genetic and environmental factors contribute to its etiology (Chen, 2008). Maternal folate status is critical for proper neural tube closure during embryogenesis. However epidemiological studies suggest that factors other than maternal deficiency of folic acid are involved in the etiology of SB. Numerous environmental and genetic influences
Relations between values at T -tuples of negative integers of twisted multivariable zeta series associated to polynomials of several variables.

We give a new and very concise proof of the existence of a holomorphic continuation for a large class of twisted multivariable zeta functions. To do this, we use a simple method of “decalage” that avoids using an integral representation of the zeta function. This allows us to derive explicit recurrence relations between the values at T − tuples of negative integers. This also extends some earlier results of several authors where the underlying polynomials were products of linear forms.
The impacts of anthropogenic disturbance on plant species richness in the freshwater lakes of Algonquin Provincial Park

This study quantified the impact of human activity on aquatic and shoreline plant species richness. We hypothesized that human activity at the shoreline would negatively impact plant species richness and that the extent of the impact would depend on the intensity of human activity. To test this, we sampled 11 lakes in Algonquin Provincial Park, of which five permitted motorboat access, and five permitted canoe access and prohibited motorboat access. The remaining lake, which had no designated access point for boats and was only accessible to researchers, acted as a control. To assess the impact of anthropogenic disturbance at each lake, we measured plant species richness in three 10 m by 2 m plots: a first plot at the access point, assumed to be the site of highest disturbance; a second at the site of intermediate disturbance, 30 m down shore from the access point; and a third at the site of lowest disturbance, 60 m down shore from the access point. We found a significant negative relationship between the level of disturbance and plant species richness, both in the motorboat-accessible and canoe access-only lakes. The control lake exhibited no correlation between disturbance level and plant species richness. However, there was no significant difference between motorboat-accessible and canoe access-only lakes in the relationship between disturbance level and plant species richness. Overall, this study highlights the consequences of anthropogenic disturbance on freshwater aquatic and shoreline plant communities, and provides a framework for future management and rehabilitation strategies.
MUSCLE DYSMORPHIA AMONG COMPETITIVE BODYBUILDERS

Introduction: The body image distortions have increased in the world, and among those the muscle dysmorphia has an important place. Objective: To determine the frequency of the muscle dysmorphia among a body builders group. Methodology: a descriptive, exploratory transversal study with a convenience sample. Information gathered with the “muscle dysmorphia inventory” questionnaire, which allowed detecting the distortion presence; and through a predesigned questionnaire the socio-demographic and anthropometric variables were investigated. An univariate analysis was done (proportions, means and standard deviation) and a bivariate to compare proportions using the Chi2, with a significance of p<0,05. Results : 50 competitive body builders from the Aburrá Valley were included, with an average age of 29,7 years (SD ± 8,5) and a body mass index average of 27,8 (SD ± 3,7). The muscle dysmorphia frequency was of 52%, with high proportions of body image concerns (50%), restricted diet (40%), use of supplements and exercise dependence (34%) and use or abuse of pharmacological substances (58%); and low physical appearance hiding behavior frequency (8%). Conclusions: High muscle dysmorphia prevalence was found among the body builders group, without significant statistical differences observed on muscle dysmorphia neither by BMI, age, educational level, socio-economical level nor by physical appearance hiding behaviors and use or abuse of pharmacological substances.
Allium apergii sp. nov. (Alliaceae, A. sect. Codonoprasum) from Evvia Island, Greece

Allium apergii Trigas, Iatrou & Tzanoudakis, a new species of A. sect. Codonoprasum from Evvia Island (Greece) is described and illustrated. On the basis of morphological and karyological characters it is well distinct from all other related species of A. sect. Codonoprasum. The new species –until now– is known only from the summit area of Mt Ochi in southern Evvia. It is characterized by a tetraploid chromosome complement (2n = 4x = 32) with a well differentiated karyotype.
A class of left ideals of the Steenrod algebra

We study the nested collection of left ideals of A, the mod 2 Steenrod algebra, L(k) := A{Sq 0 ,Sq 1 ,Sq 2 , . ,Sq k }. We determine the smallest k such that Sq ∈ L(k). We discuss an application which improves upon the results of F. R. Cohen and the first author in their paper comparing the loop of the degree 2 map on a sphere and the H-space squaring map on the loop of a sphere.
Person Identification from Drones by Humans: Insights from Cognitive Psychology

The deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e., drones) in military and police operations implies that drones can provide footage that is of sufficient quality to enable the recognition of strategic targets, criminal suspects, and missing persons. On the contrary, evidence from Cognitive Psychology suggests that such identity judgements by humans are already difficult under ideal conditions, and are even more challenging with drone surveillance footage. In this review, we outline the psychological literature on person identification for readers who are interested in the real-world application of drones. We specifically focus on factors that are likely to affect identification performance from drone-recorded footage, such as image quality, and additional person-related information from the body and gait. Based on this work, we suggest that person identification from drones is likely to be very challenging indeed, and that performance in laboratory settings is still very likely to underestimate the difficulty of this task in real-world settings.
Minor components in oils obtained from Amazonian palm fruits

Native palm trees belong to the Arecaceae family and are among the most useful plant resources in the Amazons. Despite its great diversity and various uses, few species have been study in detail, which makes it necessary to perform more comprehensive studies on the quality and composition of species not yet explored. This study deals with the characterization of the major compounds in the oils obtained from the mesocarp of fruits of the main palm species from the State of Amapa, Brasil, i.e. bacaba ( Oenocarpus bacaba ), buriti ( Mauritia flexuosa ), inaja ( Maximiliana maripa ), pupunha ( Bactris gasipaes ) and tucuma ( Astrocaryum vulgare ). Physicochemical characteristics, fatty acids and triacylglycerol (TAG) contents were analyzed by HPLC and GC. The proximate composition of the fruits was also analyzed. The results relating to acidity, peroxide value and polar compounds indicate good quality of the oils obtained. Oleic acid ranging from 39.2 to 71.6% and palmitic acid ranging from 20.8 to 39.6% were the two major fatty acids in all the samples. The oils from inaja were characterized by the presence of significant amounts of lauric (4.6%) and miristic (10.7%) acids while in bacaba, buriti, pupunha and tucuma, as in most edible vegetable oils, only the fatty acids of 16 and 18 carbon atoms were present. Accordingly, the major TAG species in all the samples were POP, POO and OOO. The mesocarp of the palm fruit had a high content in lipids ranging from 17.0% for pupunha to 38.3% for bacaba, expressed as dry basis.
ISLAMIC FINANCING TOWARDS ECONOMIC GROWTH: A STUDY ON 4 OIC COUNTRIES

Islamic financing is a new phenomenal and one of the fastest growing component on financial system. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between Islamic financing and economic growth of 4 OIC countries by using panel data from 1990 to 2012. This study employed panel unit root test and two stages least square (2SLS) as a method. The empirical results show that government expenditure and net export have impact to economic growth. Islamic financing is positive and significantly correlated with economic growth in 4 OIC countries which reinforces the idea that a well-functioning banking system through of financial development will promotes economic growth. This study can be used by the government to take noted in offering more Islamic financing because itâ€™s profitable to improve their income and later will increase economic growth.
Multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Kermanshah hospitals

Background and Objective : The antibiotic resistance of pathogenic strains of P. aeruginosa is increasing and the treatment of Pseudomonas infections has become a medical concern. We aimed to test the antibiotic resistance among pathogenic isolates of P. aeruginosa . Materials: In this study 96 pathogenic strains of P. aeruginosa were collected from Imam Khomainy and Imam Reza hospitals in Kermanshah during 2011-2012. After identification, the antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria was carried out using disc diffusion method according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute recommendations. Results: The average age of patients was 34.7±22.5 year. Among isolates, 28 (29.1%) were resistant to all antibiotics, but only 10(10.4%) were sensitive to all antibiotics. The highest sensitivity was for aminoglycosides in particular gentamicin and the lowest sensitivity was for carbenicillin and aztreonam. Conclusion: The results of this study warn for the increasing of multidrug and extensively drug resistant strains in Kermanshah city. Therefore the continuous surveillance for antibiotic resistance can help to better understand the antibiotic susceptibility of this opportunistic pathogen to the current drugs. The results of this study suggest that from anti- Pseudomonas penicillins, piperacillin/tazobactam and from aminoglycosides, gentamicin and amikacin, are effective drugs and can be used for treatment of Pseudomonas infections.
Electroweak Baryogenesis And The Fermi Gamma-Ray Line

Many particle physics models attempt to explain the 130 GeV gamma-ray feature that the Fermi-LAT observes in the Galactic Center. Neutralino dark matter in non-minimal supersymmetric models, such as the NMSSM, is an especially well-motivated theoretical setup which can explain the line. We explore the possibility that regions of the NMSSM consistent with the 130 GeV line can also produce the observed baryon asymmetry of the universe via electroweak baryogenesis. We find that such regions can in fact accommodate a strongly first-order electroweak phase transition (due to the singlet contribution to the effective potential), while also avoiding a light stop and producing a Standard Model-like Higgs in the observed mass range. Simultaneously, CP-violation from a complex phase in the wino-higgsino sector can account for the observed baryon asymmetry through resonant sources at the electroweak phase transition, while satisfying current constraints from dark matter, collider, and electric dipole moment (EDM) experiments. This result is possible by virtue of a relatively light pseudoscalar Higgs sector with a small degree of mixing, which yields efficients-channel resonant neutralino annihilation consistent with indirect detection constraints, and of the moderate values of µ required to obtain a bino-like LSP consistent with the line. The wino mass is essentially a free parameter which one can tune to satisfy electroweak baryogenesis. Thus, the NMSSM framework can potentially explain the origins of both baryonic and dark matter components in the Universe. The tightness of the constraints we impose on this scenario makes it extraordinarily predictive, and conclusively testable in the near future by modest improvements in EDM and dark matter search experiments.
Predictor role of profession in explaining personal value priorities and conflicts between construction stakeholders

This study investigated the relationship between “profession” and personal values to explain the potential conflicts between various groups of construction stakeholders. In this study, personal values of three professional groups of project consultants including architects, engineers, and quantity surveyors were assessed through questionnaire survey in the Malaysian construction industry. Using comparative analysis, the personal value priorities and conflicts between these professional groups of stakeholders were identified. The research findings indicated dissimilar patterns of personal values which explain potential conflicts between the stakeholders with different professions in the Malaysian construction industry. Therefore, this research confirmed the predictor role of “profession” variable in explaining personal values although this relationship was an ambiguous issue in the extant literature. This research, through identifying the value priorities of different groups of construction stakeholders, provides better understanding of their different needs, expectations, and preferences which would help project managers to have better perception of the potential conflicts between these groups of construction stakeholders.
Decoding motor neuron behavior for advanced control of upper limb prostheses

One of the main challenges in upper limb prosthesis control to date is to provide devices intuitive to use and capable to reproduce the natural movements of the arm and hand. One approach to solve this challenge is to use the same control signals for prosthesis control that our nervous system uses to control its muscles. This thesis aims to investigate the possibility of natural, intuitive prosthesis control using neural information obtained with available surface EMG decomposition methods. In order to explore all aspects of such a novel approach, a series of five studies were performed with the final goal of implementing a proof of concept and comparing its performance with state of the art myoelectric control. The performed investigations revealed important insights in motor unit physiology after targeted muscle reinnervation, EMG decomposition in dynamic voluntary contractions of the forearm, and the properties and challenges of neural information based prosthesis control. The main outcome of the thesis is that neural information based prosthesis control is capable to outperform myoelectric approaches in pattern recognition, linear regression and nonlinear regression, as determined by offline performance comparisons. The final proof of concept for this novel approach was a robust regression method based on neuromusculoskeletal modeling. The kinematics estimation of the proposed approach outperformed EMG-based nonlinear regression in both able-bodied subjects and patients with limb deficiency, indicating that using neural information is a promising avenue for advanced myoelectric control.
Determination of Nitrogen and Phosherous Fertilizer Requirement for Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Production in Kersa- Jimma Zone of Ethiopia, East Africa

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is one of the cereals grown in the marginal areas of the world especially in many of parts of Ethiopia. Therefore, the afield experiment was carried out during the 2016/17 crop seasons at Karsa Woreda Jimma Zone to evaluate the response of various levels of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) fertilizer using sorghum. The treatments consisted of factorial combinations of four rates each of N (0, 23, 46 and 69 kg N ha−1) and P (0, 11.5, 23 and 34.5 kg P ha−1) laid down in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The result showed there was a significant effect of on N rates on plant height, grain yield, 1000 grain weight, number of lower dried leaves and stem diameter. There was a significant effect of on P rates on days to 50% flowering, stem diameter, number of basal nod tiller and number of lower dried leaves. There was Significant (P ≤ 0.01) interactions effect between NP for panicle length and number of spikelets. Highly significant and positive correlations of grain yield with yield components were observed mainly for leaf area index (r=0.46**), harvest index(r=0.61**), plant height (r=0.54**), number of head harvested (r=0.63*), head weight (r=0.71**) and biomass yield (r=0.35*). Generally, highest grain yield of 5994 kg ha −1 and value cost ratio of 6.28 was obtained from 46 N and 11.5 k/ha P ha-1and the lowest grain yield was recorded (4512 kg ha-1) from the check treatment. Therefore, it could be concluded that Aba-melko sorghum could be 46 N Kg ha-1applied under rain fed area to attain maximum yield and economic optimum rates. Keywords : Nitrogen, phosphorous, Aba-melko, fertilizer rate, Grain yield.
Geometrically Tunable Transverse Electric Field in Multilayered Structures

Appearance of a transverse component in dc electric field with respect to the applied current is investigated in periodic multilayer composite structures made of nanometer-to-micrometer scale alternating layers of two different homogeneous and isotropic conducting materials. Dependence of the transverse electric field on geometrical orientation of the layers is examined using the coordinate transformation approach. Electric field bending angle as a function of the layers’ resistivity ratio is studied in detail. It is shown that both the direction and the magnitude of the field can be changed using orientation angle of the layers as a tuning parameter.
Leveraging Mindfulness to Build Resilience and Professional Quality of Life in Human Service Professionals

Objective: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown promise in cultivating resilience and are widely accepted as efficacious in the treatment of a range of psychological disorders. This paper explores the feasibility of a mindful-awareness and resilience skills training (MARST) program to enhance mindfulness and resilience, as a means of increasing psychological well-being and alleviating burnout and compassion fatigue in human service professionals. Method: In this randomised control trial, 46 human service professionals were randomly allocated to either a MARST group or to a no intervention, control group. Results: Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), with pre-test scores as the covariates, revealed that the MARST intervention resulted in significant improvements in mindfulness, resilience, compassion satisfaction, and psychological well-being, and significant reductions in burnout and compassion fatigue; at post-intervention. These results were maintained at one OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine 2018; 3(2), doi:10.21926/obm.icm. 1802007 Page 2/21 month follow-up, with the exception of compassion satisfaction which was non-significant. Mediation analysis using a bootstrap resampling method indicated that mindfulness fully mediated changes in resilience and psychological well-being, as a result of the MARST intervention. Self-reported reductions in burnout following the intervention were mediated by mindfulness and resilience, and decreased compassion fatigue was mediated by resilience. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that the MARST program may assist in developing resilience and reduce burnout and compassion fatigue in human service professionals. The study also provides evidence for the potential of mindfulness-based approaches to enhance resilience.