Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Concurrent chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospective analysis of the correlation between radiotherapy-related factors and tumor response

Background: To determine which radiotherapy parameters are associated with the tumor response of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) paents undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy. Materials and Methods: Thirty one paents with IIIA/IIIB NSCLC underwent chemoradiotherapy with a median dose of 63 Gy. On our actual treatments, we made radiotherapy planning to cover the planning target volume (PTV) with 95% of the prescribed dose, and checked the second CT simulaon when a cumulave dose was about 36 Gy. For this study, each PTV of primary tumor was re-defined with even margins from the gross target volume (GTV), and the actual plan overlaid the re-defined PTV. The correlaons between the tumor response rate during chemoradiotherapy and a2er chemoradiotherapy, and the dose distribuon parameters (D95, V95, mean tumor dose and homogeneity index), total dose and GTV, were evaluated. Results: Median overall survival was 15.5 months and the two-year survival 42.3%. At first recurrence, radiaon-field recurrence, distant metastases and simultaneous recurrence were developed in 35.5%, 41.9% and 9.7% of the cases, respecvely. The dose distribuon parameters were generally favorable and were not related with tumor response rate. The tumor response rate a2er chemoradiotherapy was correlated with the residual GTV at second simulaon (γ=-0.627, p<0.001) and the tumor response rate during chemoradiotherapy (γ=0.541, p=0.003). Conclusion: Minimal correlaon was found between the dose distribuon parameters that were over the minimal dose requirement and tumor response in NSCLC with concurrent chemoradiotherapy. The small residual volume during chemoradiotherapy could indicate good tumor response a2er chemoradiotherapy.
Ion-Exchange Membranes

During the past 50 years, ion-exchange membranes and related processes have attracted multidisciplinary attentions and also found a variety of applications such as water desalination, cleaning production or separation, resources recycling, power generation, and sensitive electrode preparation. The evolvement of an ion-exchange membrane can achieve the maximal utilization of resources and pollution prevention. Electrodialysis (ED) processes based on ion-exchange membranes play the same role as “photosynthesizers” in industrial ecosystems and inherently possesses economical and environmental benefits. Therefore, the intention of this article is to give a brief summary of the preparation, characterization, and applications of ion-exchange membranes. Primary attentions have been given to the preparation of homogenous membranes, hybrid organic–inorganic membranes, bipolar membranes, as well as amphoteric and mosaic membranes. Methodologies used for the characterization of ion-exchange membranes are summarized subsequently. Finally, the main principles of various ion-exchange-membranes-based processes are described and their advantages and limitations in various applications are also pointed out. Although numerous progresses have been made regarding preparations and applications of ion-exchange membranes, the industrial applications of ion-exchange-membranes-based processes gradually lack behind the pressure-driven membranes processes due to the commercial interests. However, the inherent technological advance and environmental benignity of ion-exchange membranes deserve the collaborative efforts of academia, industry, and government to bring ion-exchange membranes technologies to perfection. Keywords: ion-exchange membranes; bipolar membranes; electrodialysis; diffusion dialysis; electrodialysis with bipolar membranes
The Impact of Short Selling on Intraday Volatility: Evidence From the Istanbul Stock Exchange

This paper examines the interrelation between short selling and volatility as differing from previous research in that it focuses on intraday activities rather than the daily price movements. We demonstrate that the effects of short selling activity changes during the two sessions of the day and rest of trading hours. The study also presents evidence that there is a considerable amount of short selling activity in the Istanbul Stock Exchange(ISE), particularly at the beginning of opening sessions, which significantly impacts the volatility of the market for the rest of the trading day.
The Effects of L2 Proficiency on Pragmatics Instruction: A Web-Based Approach to Teaching Chinese Expressions of Gratitude

This study investigated whether the effects of pragmatics instruction delivered via a self-access website in a Chinese as a foreign language learning environment vary according to learners’ language proficiency. The website provided learners with explicit instruction in how to express gratitude appropriately in Chinese and offered them pragmatic consciousness-raising activities for practice. Two groups of learners who differed in Chinese proficiency received the instruction over five weeks. The results showed that all learners produced more appropriate expressions of gratitude and used more varied thanking strategies in the posttest, but higher-level learners benefited more from the instruction in both pragmatic awareness and production. In their reflective e-journals, learners reported the promising possibilities of using websites as a tool for teaching pragmatics in foreign language contexts.
Relationship between Organizational Culture and Knowledge Management

Zohreh Sohrabi, Fatemeh Behbouyeh Jozam , Javad Rafinejad, Akbar Biglarian, Hadi Tehrani Center for Educational Research in Medical Science. Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Department of Medical Education, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 3 Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Department of Biostatistics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 5 Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 6 Social Determinants of Health research center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
AdaPT: an interactive procedure for multiple testing with side information

We consider the problem of multiple‐hypothesis testing with generic side information: for each hypothesis Hi we observe both a p‐value pi and some predictor xi encoding contextual information about the hypothesis. For large‐scale problems, adaptively focusing power on the more promising hypotheses (those more likely to yield discoveries) can lead to much more powerful multiple‐testing procedures. We propose a general iterative framework for this problem, the adaptive p‐value thresholding procedure which we call AdaPT, which adaptively estimates a Bayes optimal p‐value rejection threshold and controls the false discovery rate in finite samples. At each iteration of the procedure, the analyst proposes a rejection threshold and observes partially censored p‐values, estimates the false discovery proportion below the threshold and proposes another threshold, until the estimated false discovery proportion is below α. Our procedure is adaptive in an unusually strong sense, permitting the analyst to use any statistical or machine learning method she chooses to estimate the optimal threshold, and to switch between different models at each iteration as information accrues. We demonstrate the favourable performance of AdaPT by comparing it with state of the art methods in five real applications and two simulation studies.
Role of d eterministic and s tatistical l ength s cales in s ize e ffect for q

An improved generalized law for combined energetic-probabilistic size effect on the nominal strength for structures failing by crack initiation from a smooth surface is used for practical purposes – the paper proposes a procedure to capture both deterministic and statistical size effects on the nominal strength of quasibrittle structures failing at crack initiation. The advantage of the proposed approach is that the necessity of time consuming statistical simulation is avoided, only deterministic nonlinear fracture mechanics FEM calculation must be performed. Results of deterministic nonlinear FEM calculation should follow deterministicenergetic formula, a superimposition with the Weibull size effect, which dominates for large sizes using the energetic-statistical formula, is possible. As the procedure does not require a numerical simulation of Monte Carlo type and uses only the results obtained by deterministic computation using any commercial FEM code (which can capture satisfactorily deterministic size effect), it can be a simple practical engineering tool.
Family Ownership, Workplace Closure and the Recession

Using nationally representative Norwegian data we show family-owned workplaces are less likely to close than observationally similar non-family-owned workplaces. But this changed during the Crisis when the family businesses' closure hazard soared. This hike in 2009 was not related to performance or the observed capital structure. Whereas bad performance has a tendency to kill non-family businesses regardless of the equity level, a need for fresh capital has a tendency to kill family businesses regardless of performance. We conclude that family firms suffered from a lack of credit during the Crisis, something that policy-makers should address before the next economic downturn.
Bioactivity of Tepa (Laureliopsis philippiana (Looser) Shodde) Powder to Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky Control in Laboratory

El gorgojo del maiz (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky) es una de las plagas que provoca perdidas a los granos almacenados mas importantes a nivel mundial. El control de esta especie se realiza fundamentalmente con aplicaciones continuas de insecticidas organofosforados y piretroides y fumigantes como fosfuro de aluminio, pero problemas con estos han hecho necesaria la busqueda y desarrollo de nuevos metodos de control. Se evaluo el efecto insecticida del polvo de hojas de tepa, Laureliopsis philippiana (Looser) Shodde, sobre el gorgojo del maiz en condiciones de laboratorio. Los parametros evaluados fueron mortalidad y emergencia de insectos adultos, perdida de peso y germinacion de los granos, ademas de residualidad, repelencia y efecto fumigante. La mayor mortalidad de insectos se registro con los tratamientos 1, 2 y 4%, con valores entre 94,7 y 100%. Con estas mismas concentraciones se obtuvo una emergencia de insectos adultos de 0%. La perdida de peso de los granos no supero los 5,7 g en todos los tratamientos y la germinacion de semillas no fue afectada. El polvo de L.philippiana mostro efecto repelente en todas las concentraciones y ninguna de ellas presento accion fumigante. El efecto insecticida del polvo se mantuvo durante 14 d. Finalmente, se concluye que el polvo de L. philippiana tiene gran potencial para el control de S. zeamais.
Bayesian estimation of a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model with asset prices

This paper presents a novel Bayesian method for estimating dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models subject to a constrained posterior distribution for the implied Sharpe ratio. We apply our methodology to a DSGE model with habit formation in consumption and leisure, and show that the constrained estimation produces both reasonable asset‐pricing and business‐cycle implications. Next, we estimate the Smets–Wouters model subject to the same Sharpe ratio constraint. The results move the model closer to reproducing observed risk premia, but at increasing cost to its macroeconomic performance.
Stability of soybean yield and quality components

Varieties of testing are very important so we could evaluate which varieties are the best solution for the specific growing region. The aim of this research was to determine stability and correlations between yield, protein content and oil content in soybean cultivars. The research was carried out on ten NS soybean cultivars in 2009 and 2010. All of the analysed traits significantly varied depending on cultivar and year. The highest yield in the analysed period was found in cultivar Valjevka which was significantly higher than that of cultivars Afrodita and Balkan. The highest average yield in 2010 was found in cultivars Irina and Becejka. The highest protein content was found in cultivars Afrodita and Galina, while the highest oil content was found in cultivar Alisa. Significantly higher yield and protein content were gained in 2010, while significantly higher oil content was gained in 2009. Yield was insignificantly positively correlated with oil content both in 2009 and 2010, and negatively correlated with protein content. Oil content was significantly negatively correlated with protein content in 2009, while in 2010 this correlation was insignificant. This research is a basis for further breeding of soybeans with improved grain yield and content of protein and oil. Key words: soybean, yield, protein and oil content, correlations, stability.
Tensile and Impact Properties of Microcrystalline Cellulose Nanoclay Polypropylene Composites

The aim of the present work is to investigate the effects of nanoclay (NC) on the mechanical properties of polypropylene (PP)/microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) composites modified by maleic anhydride grafted PP (PP-g-MA). Polypropylene/microcrystalline cellulose nanocomposites were prepared using a twin screw Brabender Plasticorder, the weight percent of the MCC was varied at 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 40wt%, and the NC content was varied at 0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 wt%. The results showed that consistent and uniform PP/MCC nanoclay composite can be produced easily with the presence of PP-gMA. Compression molding technique was used to produce tensile and impact testing samples; all samples were characterized by tensile and impact tests. It is observed that increasing the amount of either the MCC or the NC will decrease the tensile strength, elongation at break, and impact strength; much more reduction in the same properties was obtained in case both MCC and NC exist within PP composites. Compared with neat PP, a loss of over 75% in both elongation and impact strength was obtained for nanoclay composites which contain 60wt% PP/40wt% MCC. The most significant enhancement in the mechanical properties of polypropylene/microcrystalline cellulose nanocomposites is in Young’s modulus where an increment of more than twofold can be achieved for 60wt% PP/40wt% MCC nanocomposite. Polarized light photomicrographs showed that MCC particles play a nucleating agent rule in terms of intensity of nucleation and crystal growth acceleration.
Immunohistochemistry Study in Normally Calved Postpartum Dairy Cows

Sato (1998) recorded the decreased values of T lymphocyte proliferative activity on mitogen activation and cytotoxic activity of K and NK cells. Moreover, the decline of IgG, IgA and IgM in the blood serum was found (Amino et al., 1978). These changes in the immunological parameters were detected during the postpartum period in cows suffering from mastitis and metritis (Sato et al., 1995 and Sato, 1998).
Development of e-module combining science process skills and dynamics motion material to increasing critical thinking skills and improve student learning motivation senior high school

Learning media is one of the most components in the teaching and learning process. This research was conducted to design and develop the electronic modules combining science process skills and dynamics motion content for increasing critical thinking skills and improve student learning motivation for senior high school. The Methods used in this research is Research and Development (R&D). Model research and development using a research 4D Thiagarajan model. Physics module was developed using science process skills approach: observing, formulating the problem, formulating a hypothesis, identify variables, conduct experiments, analyse the data, summarise and communicate. The results showed that: 1) the electronics module has been developed by integrating the science process skills for enhancing critical thinking skills and student motivation. 2) Electronic Module Physics-based science process skills meet the criteria very well, judging from the results of validation content, validation media, validation of peer education and practitioners, with an average value of 3.80 is greater than the minimum eligibility 3.78. 3) effectiveness the modules of science process skills got N-gain value obtained from a large trial in grade samples of 0.67 and 0.59 in the control group were categorised as moderate. 4) Implementation of electronic modules Physics-based science process skills is considered an effective to enhance the students' motivation. Statistical analysis showed a significance value of 0.027 is lower than the significance level α = 0.05, this means that there are significant differences between learning motivation grade sample and the control class. As a result of analysis data obtained from the research, it was seen that the students' motivation that uses Physics module based science process skills better than conventional learning.
The impact of emotional intelligence on communication effectiveness: Focus on strategic alignment

In today's complex communication environment, emotional intelligence, communication effectiveness, and strategic alignment remain a key topic of concern among managers and employees worldwide. Communication effectiveness is a key for organization’s performance and progress. The interrelationship between emotional intelligence, communication effectiveness, and strategic alignment plays a vital role in the growth and success of organizations of Iran. Emotional intelligence (EI) and communication effectiveness are proposed as an important predictor of key organizational outcomes including strategic alignment. The paper is undertaken to understand the relationship between demographic variables (age and gender) and emotional intelligence, and communications effectiveness to improve strategic alignment in the organizations of Iran. The dimension of emotional intelligence in this study includes: happiness and optimism. Data (N = 82) for this study were collected through questionnaires and the participants were managers in Agriculture Bank and Educational Administrations of Iran. The aim of this paper is to assess the emotional intelligence and communication effectiveness and relationship with strategic alignment. The results showed emotional intelligence can impact on communications effectiveness through demographic variable and also communication effectiveness has a positive impact on strategic alignment. Key words: Emotional intelligence, communications effectiveness, strategic alignment, demographic factors.
Hedonic and eudaimonic well-being outcomes from co-creation roles: a study of vulnerable customers

Purpose This study aims to provide an understanding of how the participation of vulnerable customers in the co-creation of health-care provision influences their individual well-being outcomes. Using self-determination theory, it demonstrates that co-creation at the point of care and at an organisational or system level impacts individual hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach is adopted to identify the various customer well-being outcomes. Two case studies of health-care organisations, comprising ten in-depth interviews and eight focus groups, as well as documents and noted observations are used for thematic analysis. Findings The study demonstrates ways in which vulnerable customers integrate resources to co-create value outcomes. It shows how differing co-creative role of customers with mental illness lead to different customer well-being outcomes. These roles manifest not only the hedonic well-being characteristics of pleasure and happiness but also eudaimonic well-being, which provides a sense of achievement and purpose to customers. The study used self-determination theory to identify different forms of eudaimonic well-being derived from the co-creation roles of co-producer, strategic partner and community citizen. Originality/value The co-creation and transformative service literature is extended by demonstrating that a feeling of self-efficacy and self-determination because of value co-creation foster customer well-being. This study demonstrates that co-creation at the point of care and at an organisational or system level impacts individual hedonic and eudaimonic well-being.
The Cosmopolitan Turn: Recasting ‘Dialogue’ and ‘Difference’

This paper draws attention to the potential pitfalls and possibilities of a new cosmopolitanism. The first part of the paper briefly portrays cosmopolitanism as a name and metaphor for a way of life, an ideal and an outlook. The second part, however, discloses a paradoxical attribution of the metaphor, revealing the ways in which it assumes something which it is not. The third part of the paper further explores the powers of this paradox, arguing that the new cosmopolitanism can be seen as a riddle that surprises, bewilders and educates: The surprise is in the deviation from current and most common ways of speech. The bewilderment happens as the mantra of cosmopolitanism is bringing together logical opposites, jumbling categories and disturbing pre-existing modes of thought. The educational work of cosmopolitanism thus occurs as a violation of the cognitive framework and logical categories generating our very modes of learning. The vital work of the new cosmopolitanism is therefore in the ways in which it creates epistemic ruptures, recasts our mental categories, generates radically new modes of learning, and thus completely new ways of experiencing, seeing and knowing a world of change. But what are the potential pitfalls and possibilities of a discourse jeopardizing the very vision of the social world, and thus the world itself?
Determinants Affecting Economic Growth: The Case of Viet Nam

Economic growth can be seen as one of priorities of the Vietnamese Government in recent years. This article aims to investigate factors affecting economic growth of Viet Nam in the last 40 years (1977-2016). Our results demonstrated that share of exports, foreign direct investment, value added of agriculture, forestry and fishery sector, and ASEAN participation had positive impacts on economic growth, while imports negatively affected economic growth of Viet Nam. Lastly, policies are recommended to the Vietnamese Government to enhance economic growth. Keywords: Determinants, Economic Growth, Viet Nam.
Algorithm of Search of Large Prime Numbers

The large number of problems in the theory of the numbers possessing one characteristic sign called by us binary mathematical statements from the natural parameter which in the time of Pythagoras and Euclid still aren’t solved was prompted to us that the reason of such situation should be looked for in the mathematics bases. We have entered concept of the binary mathematical statement depending from natural parameter and have specified axiomatic of natural numbers of Peano, having added one axiom called by us the axiom of descent which is interpretation of a so-called method of descent of Fermat by means of which he has proved the Great Hypothesis for a special case of n=4. By means of a descent axiom we managed to receive a large number of the results published in Russian. Wishing to expand a readership, we have decided to give the review of our results which are already published in Russian without proofs and to add new results among which the algorithm of search of large prime numbers is dominating with proofs.