Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
CSR and sustainability reporting practices of top companies in India

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute an international perspective to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability (Sus) discussions by examining CSR/Sus reporting practices of the 200 largest state-owned and private companies in India. Design/methodology/approach – The authors conduct a case study at the Danish carpet manufacturer EGE. The authors interpret the case from the perspective of pragmatic constructivism, which focusses on the integration of four dimensions: facts, possibilities, values, and communication. Findings – The analyses showed that while most companies share CSR/Sus information through their websites they associate different levels of importance to this communication. However, the study found that overall the CSR/Sus climate in India is showing signs of positive reform. Research limitations/implications – Being among the first, this study provides a framework for future studies to continue exploring CSR/Sus context in India, a country that despite its growin.
High-Performance Back-Illuminated Three-Dimensional Stacked Single-Photon Avalanche Diode Implemented in 45-nm CMOS Technology

We present a high-performance back-illuminated three-dimensional stacked single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD), which is implemented in 45-nm CMOS technology for the first time. The SPAD is based on a P+/Deep N-well junction with a circular shape, for which N-well is intentionally excluded to achieve a wide depletion region, thus enabling lower tunneling noise and better timing jitter as well as a higher photon detection efficiency and a wider spectrum. In order to prevent premature edge breakdown, a P-type guard ring is formed at the edge of the junction, and it is optimized to achieve a wider photon-sensitive area. In addition, metal-1 is used as a light reflector to improve the detection efficiency further in backside illumination. With the optimized 3-D stacked 45-nm CMOS technology for back-illuminated image sensors, the proposed SPAD achieves a dark count rate of 55.4 cps/μm2 and a photon detection probability of 31.8% at 600 nm and over 5% in the 420–920 nm wavelength range. The jitter is 107.7 ps full width at half-maximum with negligible exponential diffusion tail at 2.5 V excess bias voltage at room temperature. To the best of our knowledge, these are the best results ever reported for any back-illuminated 3-D stacked SPAD technologies.
Effects of Egg Consumption and Choline Supplementation on Plasma Choline and Trimethylamine-N-Oxide in a Young Population

ABSTRACT Background: Plasma trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) concentrations have been associated with cardiovascular disease risk. Eggs are a rich source of choline, which is a precursor of TMAO. Objective: The effects of egg intake versus daily choline supplementation were evaluated on plasma choline and TMAO in a young, healthy population. Methods: Thirty participants (14 males, 16 females; 25.6 ± 2.3 years; body mass index = 24.3 ± 2.9 kg/m2) were enrolled in this 13-week crossover intervention. After a 2-week washout, participants were randomized to consume either 3 eggs/d or a choline bitartrate supplement (∼ 400 mg choline total in eggs or supplement) for 4 weeks. Following a 3-week washout, participants were switched to the alternate treatment. Dietary records were measured at the end of each period. Plasma TMAO and choline were measured at baseline and at the end of each dietary intervention. Gene expression of scavenger receptors associated with plasma TMAO were quantified at the end of each intervention. Results: Compared to the choline supplement, intake of total fat, cholesterol, selenium, and vitamin E were higher (p < 0.05), whereas carbohydrate intake was lower (p < 0.001) with consumption of 3 eggs/d. Fasting plasma choline increased 20% (p = 0.023) with egg intake, while no changes were observed with choline supplementation. Plasma TMAO levels were not different between dietary treatments or compared to baseline. Conclusions: Dietary choline appears to be more bioavailable via egg consumption when compared to a choline supplement. Plasma TMAO concentrations were not affected in healthy participants after 4 weeks of taking ∼400 mg/d choline either via eggs or choline supplementation.
Holonomic Constraints: A Case for Statistical Mechanics of Non-Hamiltonian Systems

A dynamical system submitted to holonomic constraints is Hamiltonian only if considered in the reduced phase space of its generalized coordinates and momenta, which need to be defined ad hoc in each particular case. However, specially in molecular simulations, where the number of degrees of freedom is exceedingly high, the representation in generalized coordinates is completely unsuitable, although conceptually unavoidable, to provide a rigorous description of its evolution and statistical properties. In this paper, we first review the state of the art of the numerical approach that defines the way to conserve exactly the constraint conditions (by an algorithm universally known as SHAKE) and permits integrating the equations of motion directly in the phase space of the natural Cartesian coordinates and momenta of the system. We then discuss in detail SHAKE numerical implementations in the notable cases of Verlet and velocity-Verlet algorithms. After discussing in the same framework how constraints modify the properties of the equilibrium ensemble, we show how, at the price of moving to a dynamical system no more (directly) Hamiltonian, it is possible to provide a direct interpretation of the dynamical system and so derive its Statistical Mechanics both at equilibrium and in non-equilibrium conditions. To achieve that, we generalize the statistical treatment to systems no longer conserving the phase space volume (equivalently, we introduce a non-Euclidean invariant measure in phase space) and derive a generalized Liouville equation describing the ensemble even out of equilibrium. As a result, we can extend the response theory of Kubo (linear and nonlinear) to systems subjected to constraints.
Productivity, profitability and nutrient-use efficiency of baby corn (Zea mays) as influenced of varying fertility levels

A field experiment was conducted at Varanasi during the 2 consecutive pre-kharif (rainy) season of 2012 and 2013, to work out the optimum levels of NPKS and Zn application for maximizing the yield, monetary returns and nutrient-use efficiency of baby corn (Zea mays L.). Baby cob, baby corn and green fodder yields, economics and nutrient uptake (N, P, K, S and Zn) were significantly higher with application of 125% recommended dose of fertil- izer (RDF). Further, application of 50 kg S/ha resulted in significant increase of baby cob, baby corn, green fodder yields, net profit and nutrient uptake (N, P, K, S and Zn) over the control, but it remained at par with 25 kg S/ha. Similar trend were observed with application of zinc levels also. Increasing levels of sulphur and zinc application progressively reduced the agronomic and physiological efficiency and apparent recovery of baby corn. In general, these indices were noted markedly higher with application of 25 kg S/ha and 5 kg Zn/ha than 50 kg S/ha and 10 kg Zn/ha, respectively. However, nutrient-harvest index of N, P, K were decreased gradually with application of in- creasing levels of NPKS and Zn but reverse in case of S and Zn application. Hence application of 125% RDF along with 50 kg S/ha and 10 kg Zn/ha was found optimum to obtain the maximum baby corn yield, net profit and nutrient-use efficiency under irrigated conditions of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
An Image Encryption Algorithm Based on Josephus Traversing and Mixed Chaotic Map

This paper proposes a new chaotic image encryption scheme, which employs Josephus traversing and mixed chaotic map. The scheme consists of three processes: key stream generation process; three-round scrambling process; and one-round diffusion process. The proposed mathematical model is applied for the key stream generator in the first process. The initial values and parameters are sensitive to both the secret keys in the new scheme and plain images. The second process employs the Josephus traversing in scrambling; then the rows and columns of pixels are exchanged. The third process can modify the pixel gray-level values and crack the strong correlations between adjacent pixels simultaneously. The initial conditions for chaotic systems are derived using external secret keys by applying some algebraic transformations to the key. Security analysis indicates that the new scheme is effective, which can resist common attacks.
EFISIENSI BANK PEMBANGUNAN DAERAH: PENDEKATAN STOCHASTIC FRONTIER

The objective of this research is to analyze the efficiency rate at Islamic regional banks (BPD) in Indonesia, with case of 15 Islamic regional banks from 2008 – 2012. The method that used in this research is stochastic frontier analysis approach (SFA), which uses the input variable (such as human resources cost, administration cost, and other expenses) and the output variable is SFA (operational income). The average efficiency rate from 15 Islamic regional banks from 2008 – 2012 with SFA method is 53.21 percent and all of the Islamic regional banks doesn’t achieve the 100 percent efficiency. The most efficient banks is Islamic regional bank of Kalimantan Barat which the efficiency rate achieve 90.42 percent and the most inefficiency banks is Islamic regional bank of Sumatera Barat. The average efficiency rate from 2008-2012 is always increase each year. In 2008 the average efficiency rate only 33.57 percent and in the last of 2012 achieve 71.81 percent. DOI: 10.15408/sjie.v4i1. 2 291
Hospitalization for Suicide Ideation or Attempt: 2008–2015

With this study, we examined trends in encounters for SI and SA in children and adolescents ages 5 to 17 years at US children’s hospitals from 2008 to 2015. OBJECTIVES: Suicide ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SAs) have been reported as increasing among US children over the last decade. We examined trends in emergency and inpatient encounters for SI and SA at US children’s hospitals from 2008 to 2015. METHODS: We used retrospective analysis of administrative billing data from the Pediatric Health Information System database. RESULTS: There were 115 856 SI and SA encounters during the study period. Annual percentage of all visits for SI and SA almost doubled, increasing from 0.66% in 2008 to 1.82% in 2015 (average annual increase 0.16 percentage points [95% confidence intervals (CIs) 0.15 to 0.17]). Significant increases were noted in all age groups but were higher in adolescents 15 to 17 years old (average annual increase 0.27 percentage points [95% CI 0.23 to 0.30]) and adolescents 12 to 14 years old (average annual increase 0.25 percentage points [95% CI 0.21 to 0.27]). Increases were noted in girls (average annual increase 0.14 percentage points [95% CI 0.13 to 0.15]) and boys (average annual increase 0.10 percentage points [95% CI 0.09 to 0.11]), but were higher for girls. Seasonal variation was also observed, with the lowest percentage of cases occurring during the summer and the highest during spring and fall. CONCLUSIONS: Encounters for SI and SA at US children’s hospitals increased steadily from 2008 to 2015 and accounted for an increasing percentage of all hospital encounters. Increases were noted across all age groups, with consistent seasonal patterns that persisted over the study period. The growing impact of pediatric mental health disorders has important implications for children’s hospitals and health care delivery systems.
Recent Predictive Parameters for Successful Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation in Critically Ill Patients

Background: Removal of patients from mechanical ventilation (MV) has been termed liberation, discontinuation, withdrawal and most commonly weaning. Weaning covers the entire process of liberating the patient from mechanical support and from the endotracheal tube. Although weaning from MV is successful in most cases, the first attempt fails in 20% of patients. In addition, weaning accounts for over 40% of the total MV time, the proportion varying in function of the etiology of respiratory failure. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the recent protocols of successful weaning from mechanical ventilation of critically ill patients, depending on central venous oxygen saturation, ultrasonographic assessment of diaphragmatic movement, and serial arterial blood gases to assess failure rate 48 hours after weaning. Patients and methods: This prospective randomized study included a total of 90 mechanically ventilated Egyptian patients of both sexes, ASA (I-II) attending at least for 48 hours at intensive care unit, AlAzhar University Hospitals. The included subjects were divided into three groups depending on method of monitoring; group A: serial arterial blood gases, group B: Central venous oxygen saturation and group C: Ultrasonographic assessment of diaphragmatic movement pre and post spontaneous breathing trial. All patients were subjected to daily monitoring of the following weaning parameters: static and dynamic compliances and inspiratory resistance, intrinsic positive end expiratory pressure (Auto PEEP) and Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP). Results: There is highly statistically significant difference between patients as regard weaning outcome. As the group depended on normal ultrasonographic assessment of diaphragmatic movement, had the largest number of patients with successful weaning. Conclusion: Normal ultrasonographic assessment of diaphragmatic movement proved to be the most important criteria for successful weaning from mechanical ventilation.
Virtual reality training to enhance behavior and cognitive function among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: brief report

ABSTRACT Purpose: To examine the feasibility and efficacy of a combined motor-cognitive training using virtual reality to enhance behavior, cognitive function and dual-tasking in children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methods: Fourteen non-medicated school-aged children with ADHD, received 18 training sessions during 6 weeks. Training included walking on a treadmill while negotiating virtual obstacles. Behavioral symptoms, cognition and gait were tested before and after the training and at 6-weeks follow-up. Results: Based on parental report, there was a significant improvement in children’s social problems and psychosomatic behavior after the training. Executive function and memory were improved post-training while attention was unchanged. Gait regularity significantly increased during dual-task walking. Long-term training effects were maintained in memory and executive function. Conclusion: Treadmill-training augmented with virtual-reality is feasible and may be an effective treatment to enhance behavior, cognitive function and dual-tasking in children with ADHD.
A Review on Technique Used for Text and Image Categorization Using Feature Clustering

: Many text documents having non segmented text and images needs to be divided in proper groups. There are lots of algorithms are available for classification of text and images. When text documents are classified the feature or important term available in that document is find out and depending upon that term text documents are classified. In this paper, we have to develop a similarity based Fuzzy algorithm which will categorize text document and images in to different classes by applying the concept text mining
The Emerging Role of Circular RNAs in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks the third leading cause of cancer death in the world and has a notably low survival rate. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are newly classed non-coding RNA (ncRNA) members that are capable of regulating gene expression at transcription or post-transcription levels. Recent studies demonstrate that some circRNAs are differentially expressed in HCC, and the deregulation of these circRNAs is associated with the clinical pathological and prognostic significance. They also play essential roles in HCC progression, and contribute to cell proliferation, migration, invasion and metastasis by targeting different microRNAs (miRNAs) and protein-coding genes. In this review, we concentrate on recent progress of some important circRNAs in HCC, with an emphasis on their deregulation, functions and regulatory mechanisms, and discuss their potential utility as diagnostic and/or prognostic biomarkers or therapeutic targets for HCC.
Fostering Career Awareness in Elementary Schools: Evaluation of an Intervention Proposal

Abstract Research literature has been increasingly focusing on children’s career development, especially when school contexts are considered. In the present study, we evaluate the efficacy of a short-term intervention program designed to foster career awareness in elementary school. The sample consisted of 155 Portuguese fifth- and sixth-grade students, aged nine to fifteen years old (M = 11, SD = 1). With a quasi-experimental design, the sample was divided into two groups, namely, the participants in the program and the controls. We used the Career Awareness Scale for Children and a sociodemographic survey. Analyses of covariance indicated a moderate effect of the participation in the program in students’ career awareness (ηp2 = .06, p = .003). The results are discussed considering the school as a key context for career education aiming at promoting students’ adaptability and involvement in the construction of their life pathways.
Temozolomide with or without Radiotherapy in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme: A Meta-Analysis

Background/Aim: The current meta-analysis evaluated the survival outcomes of newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients treated with radiotherapy (RT) alone and with RT + temozolomide (TMZ). Methods: Relevant studies were identified by an extensive literature search in Medline, Current Contents and Cochrane databases by 2 independent reviewers using the terms “glioblastoma multiforme/glioblastoma, TMZ, radiation therapy/RT and survival. ” Results: Results revealed a median survival of 13.41-19 months in the combined treatment group, as opposed to 7.7-17.1 months in the RT-alone group. Progression-free survival (PFS) was also significantly different between the 2 groups (RT + TMZ, 6.3-13 months; RT-alone, 5-7.6 months). While there was no significant difference in the 6-month survival and 6-month PFS rates between the RT + TMZ and RT groups (pooled OR 0.690; p = 0.057 and OR 0.429, p = 0.052, respectively), the 1-year survival and 1-year PFS rates showed significant difference (OR 0.469; p = 0.030 and OR 0.245, p < 0.001, respectively). Conclusions: Concomitant RT + TMZ is more effective and improves the overall survival and PFS in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
Cross-linguistically Small World Networks are Ubiquitous in Child-directed Speech

In this paper we use network theory to model graphs of child-directed speech from caregivers of children from nine typologically and morphologically diverse languages. With the resulting lexical adjacency graphs, we calculate the network statistics f N, E, < k > , L, C g and compare them against the standard baseline of the same parameters from randomly generated networks of the same size. We show that typologically and morphologically diverse languages all share small world properties in their child-directed speech. Our results add to the repertoire of universal distributional patterns found in the input to children cross-linguistically. We discuss brieﬂy some implications for language acquisition research.
Cancer survivors exhibit a different relationship between muscle strength and health‐related quality of life/fatigue compared to healthy subjects

We investigated the difference in relationship between muscle strength and quality of life (QOL)/fatigue in long-term cancer survivors and healthy subjects. Thirty-six cancer survivors and 29 healthy subjects were assessed for body composition and bone status at the calcaneus using the Osteo Sono Assessment Index. Muscle strength was evaluated via handgrip and knee extensor strength. Health-related QOL was assessed using the Medical Outcome Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey. Fatigue was measured using the brief fatigue inventory. Cancer survivors exhibited lower QOL scores in the physical functioning, physical role function, bodily pain and general health domains (p < .05). Grip and knee extension muscle strength in cancer survivors was positively correlated with the physical function and bodily pain of QOL (p < .05). The usual fatigue subscale score was only significantly higher in cancer survivors than in healthy subjects (p < .05). However, there were no correlations between muscle strength and fatigue in cancer survivors. Our results showed that muscle strength was an important factor for improving QOL in cancer survivors. We believe that the findings of this study will be relevant in the context of planning rehabilitation for cancer survivors.
Convolutional Attention Networks for Multimodal Emotion Recognition from Speech and Text Data

Emotion recognition has become a popular topic of interest, especially in the field of human computer interaction. Previous works involve unimodal analysis of emotion, while recent efforts focus on multimodal emotion recognition from vision and speech. In this paper, we propose a new method of learning about the hidden representations between just speech and text data using convolutional attention networks. Compared to the shallow model which employs simple concatenation of feature vectors, the proposed attention model performs much better in classifying emotion from speech and text data contained in the CMU-MOSEI dataset.
A search for pulsations in the HgMn star HD 45975 with CoRoT photometry and ground-based spectroscopy ⋆

The existence of pulsations in HgMn stars is still being debated. To provide the first unambiguous observational detecti on of pulsations in this class of chemically peculiar objects, the bright sta r HD 45975 was monitored for nearly two months by the CoRoT satellite. Independent analyses of the light curve provides evidence of monoperiodic variations with a frequency of 0.7572 d −1 and a peakto-peak amplitude of∼2800 ppm. Multisite, ground-based spectroscopic observations overlapping the CoRoT observations show the star to be a long-period, single-lined binary. Furthermore , with the notable exception of mercury, they reveal the same periodicity as in photometry in the line moments of chemical species exhibiting strong overabundances (e.g., Mn and Y). In contrast, lines of other elements do not show significant variations. As found i n other HgMn stars, the pattern of variability consists in an absorption bump moving redwards across the line profiles. We argue that t he photometric and spectroscopic changes are more consistent with an interpretation in terms of rotational modulation of spots a t the stellar surface. In this framework, the existence of pu lsations producing photometric variations above the∼50 ppm level is unlikely in HD 45975. This provides strong constraints on the excitation/damping of pulsation modes in this HgMn star.