Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Democracy, Indigenous Movements, and Postliberal Challenge in Latin America

Scholars of democratic consolidation have come to focus on the links between political institutions and enduring regime outcomes. This article takes issue with the conceptual and analytical underpinnings of this literature by highlighting how new political institutions, rather than securing democratic politics, have in fact had a more checkered effect. It delineates why the theoretical expectations of the democratic consolidation literature have not been realized and draws, by example, on the contemporary ethnic movements that are now challenging third-wave democracies. In particular, it highlights how contemporary indigenous movements, emerging in response to unevenly institutionalized reforms, pose a postliberal challenge to Latin America's I newly founded democracies. These movements have sparked political debates and constitutional reforms over community rights, territorial autonomy, and a multiethnic citizenry. As a whole, I they have laid bare the weakness of state institutions, the contested terms of democracy, and the I indeterminacy of ethnic accommodation in the region. As such, these movements highlight the need to qualify somewhat premature and narrow discussions of democratic consolidation in favor I of a broader research agenda on democratic politics.
Occurrence and antibiotic resistance of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in retail broiler chicken

Broiler part samples (80 fresh and 80 chilled) were examined for the prevalence and numbers of C. jejuni and C. coli by employing most-probable-number (MPN) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques. The prevalence of the bacteria was high where C. jejuni was detected in 92.5% fresh and 53.8% chilled samples while C. coli in 80.0% fresh and 56.3% chilled. The number of these bacteria in the positive fresh and chilled samples was from 3 to more than 2400 MPN/g and from 3 to 290 MPN/g, respectively. Antibiotic resistance test (using Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method) on 10 C. jejuni and 13 C. coli isolates toward ampicillin, tobramycin, enrofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, cephalothin, gentamicin and norfloxacin revealed high resistance toward all antibiotics (20.0% 100.0%). All isolates were resistant to at least two antibiotics. This study highlights the potential of multidrug-resistant C. jejuni and C. coli transmission to humans through fresh and chilled broiler parts. Consecutive studies with bigger sample sizes and covering all over Malaysia are warranted in future.
German Male Income Volatility 1984 to 2008: Trends in Permanent and Transitory Income Components and the Role of the Welfare State

Deploying data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) we analyze the variability of individual earnings and equivalent household income. Permanent and transitory variances of male income over the period 1984-2008 are estimated for Old German Laender in order to determine their importance to income dynamics. To uncover the role of the welfare state in smoothening earnings shocks we compute different income concepts reaching from gross earnings to net equivalent household income. We find evidence that the overall inequality of earnings in Germany has been rising throughout the period due to both higher permanent inequality and higher volatility. However, taking the welfare state and its institutions into account, we find that net household income has remained fairly stable.
How to Contribute to the Development of a Global Understanding of Corporate Governance? Reflections from Submitted and Published Articles in CGIR

Manuscript Type: Review. Research Question/Issue: The article starts as a reflection on the criteria that articles submitted to CGIR should respect in order to pass the screening and referee procedures. Beyond that, the article explores the characteristics of all articles, and particularly of best paper and runner up articles, published recently in the journal. As such the article may be a guide for publishing in the journal and for contributing to the development of a global theory of corporate governance. Research Findings/Insights: The article is based on both personal reflections of the two screening editors of the journal, and the analysis of all screening decisions taken in 2009, all articles published in the journal in 2008–10, and best papers and runner up articles in 2007–09. Results shows that (1) the most important reasons for desk rejection are the failure to build the paper on the extant literature addressing international corporate governance, a problematic structure of the paper together with substantial editing problems, and the quality of the data collection procedure; (2) the majority of articles published in the journal use both a legal, finance, and economic theoretical framework, and a quantitative research method to analyze how governance mechanisms control value distribution at firm level; (3) best papers and runner up articles have richer theoretical frameworks, more eclectic research methods, and pay explicit attention to the relevance for theory and practice. Theoretical/Academic Implications: The article emphasizes the importance to balance rigor and relevance to enhance the global understanding of corporate governance. Practitioner/Policy Implications: The results of the study may be of practical importance for the scholars of various disciplines that want to submit articles to the journal. The ideas contained in this article can help them to refine their articles before the submission to increase the rate of acceptance in the review process and hopefully the publication in the journal. Moreover, we underline that moving forward a global theory of corporate governance could assist practitioners and/or policy makers in developing more efficient governance mechanisms.
Tellurium isotope compositions of calcium‐aluminum‐rich inclusions

Abstract— A method for the precise and accurate determination of the tellurium (Te) isotope compositions of calcium‐aluminum‐rich inclusions (CAIs) has been developed. The technique utilizes multiple‐collector inductively coupled plasma‐mass spectrometry (MC‐ICPMS) with either Faraday detectors or a dual ion‐counting system. The external reproducibility (2s̀) for 126Te/125Te was ? 15%0 and ? 2%0 when 3 pg and 65 pg of Te were analyzed with the electron multipliers. Measurements performed on 200 pg of Te using Faraday detectors and time‐resolved software displayed an external reproducibility of ? 8%0 for 126Te/124Te, whereas 3 ng Te could be measured to a precision of about 0.6%0.
Deposition and Immersion Mode Nucleation of Ice by Three 1 Distinct Samples of Volcanic Ash 2 3

12 Ice nucleation on volcanic ash controls both ash aggregation and cloud glaciation, which affect 13 atmospheric transport and global climate. Previously, it has been suggested that there is one 14 characteristic ice nucleation efficiency for all volcanic ash, regardless of its composition, when 15 accounting for surface area; however, this claim is derived from data from only two volcanic 16 eruptions. In this work, we have studied the depositional and immersion freezing efficiency of 17 three distinct samples of volcanic ash using Raman Microscopy coupled to an environmental cell. 18 Ash from the Fuego (basaltic ash, Guatemala), Soufrière Hills (andesitic ash, Montserrat), and 19 Taupo (Oruanui euption, rhyolitic ash, New Zealand) volcanoes were chosen to represent different 20 geographical locations and silica content. All ash samples were quantitatively analyzed for both 21 percent crystallinity and mineralogy using X-ray diffraction. In the present study, we find that all 22 three samples of volcanic ash are excellent depositional ice nuclei, nucleating ice from 225-235 K 23
The effect of remating interval and weaning age on the reproductive performance of rabbit does

In this study we investigated the influence of the reproductive system on doe reproduc- tive performance. Two experimental treatments were compared using 36 cages per treatment over an 8-month production period. In the intensive system (IS) rabbit does were mate d4da fter parturition and the litters were weaned at 25 d of age, whereas in the control system (CS) the rabbit does were mated 11 d after parturition and the litters were weaned at 35 d of age. In both systems, the does that failed to mate, conceive or lost their pups were immediately given the opportunity to remate. Initially seventy-two New Zealand × Californian does were assigned to the treatments and used to determine the reproductive traits. Early mating of rabbit does associated with 25-d litter weaning (IS) allowed a shorter parturition interval (39.9 vs. 44.4 d, P = 0.0001) and a higher prolificacy (9.07 vs. 8.11 young rabbits born alive per litter, P = 0.06), litter size at 21 d (8.24 vs. 7.51, P = 0.06) and at weaning (8.21 vs. 7.42, P = 0.05) and tended to reduce the number of young rabbits born dead (0.52 vs. 0.94, P = 0.10) as compared to the animals in the CS treatment. Consequently, numerical productivity in- creased from 61.6 to 73.4 young rabbits per cage and year (P = 0.003). The intensively bred does had a lower receptivity to the male at the first mating (54 vs. 86.9%, respectively), but 88% of these does ac- cepted mating within 7da fter parturition. Fertility was high, above 80%, in all the matings. The treat- ments did not affect either the body weight (4301 g as average) or the mortality of the rabbit does (14.6%) and the mortality of the young rabbits during lactation (11.8%). Feed efficiency increased from 0.241 to 0.309 g of young rabbits weaned per g of feed when the remating interval was longer but these results cannot be compared because of the parallel increase in the age and weight of the young rabbits at weaning. This study indicates that, in the conditions of reproductive management used, the numerical productivity can be increased through earlier mating and weaning. However, more infor- mation is needed about the effect of this system on young rabbit performance after weaning, and about the possibility of increasing the receptivity of rabbit does at 4 d by using bio-stimulation methods.
Determining pressure-temperature phase diagrams of materials

© 2016 American Physical Society. ©2016 American Physical Society. We extend the nested sampling algorithm to simulate materials under periodic boundary and constant pressure conditions, and show how it can be used to determine the complete equilibrium phase diagram for a given potential energy function, efficiently and in a highly automated fashion. The only inputs required are the composition and the desired pressure and temperature ranges, in particular, solid-solid phase transitions are recovered without any a priori knowledge about the structure of solid phases. We benchmark and showcase the algorithm on the periodic Lennard-Jones system, aluminum, and NiTi.
Strategies for Minimum Energy Operation for Precision Machining

The development of "green" machine tools will require novel approaches for design, production and operation for energy savings and reduced environmental impact. We describe here work on three projects: i. influence of process parameters on power consumption of end-milling using force and process time models with experimental verification. Process parameters are chosen to minimize process time since power consumed by a machine tool is essentially independent of the load and energy per unit manufactured decreases with process time; ii. KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) for machine design and modeling the integration of a recovery system into a machine tool to calculate the amount of energy that could be recovered, and whether the environmental benefits are significant; and iii. evaluation of interoperability solutions, such as MTConnect, as tools enabling a standardized "plug-and-play" platform to integrate sensors with a unified monitoring scheme to achieve improved energy performance.
Where Are They Now? Locating Former Elementary-School Students after Nearly 40 Years for a Longitudinal Study of Personality and Health

Abstract Teachers' personality assessments of over 2000 children were obtained by John M. Digman between 1959 and 1967 in elementary schools on two Hawaiian islands. In July 1998, we began tracing these former students, who were now adults in the 40- to 50-year-old age range. Over a 2-year period, roughly 75% of the original sample has been located, and over 60% of those located have completed a survey of their personality attributes, health status and history, and health-related habits and practices. The most successful methods for tracing these individuals included public records, personal contacts, and an Internet-based people-finder. Comparisons of the located and recruited samples with the original samples on gender and the Big Five personality dimensions indicated virtually no selection biases. The lessons learned for locating such individuals are discussed.
Spirituality: Living Our Connectedness

Preface. PART I: Spiritual Core. Healing and Spirituality. Mystery and Meaning. Illuminating the Spiritual Journey - Lisa Wayman"s Story. Healing Presence, Spiritual Presence. PART II: Connecting with the Physical Self. Connecting with the Inner Self and Sacred Source. Illuminating the Spiritual Journey - Jean Watson"s Story. Connecting Through Rest and Re-creation. Connecting with Nature. Connecting through Ritual. PART III: Connecting with Others. Illuminating the Spiritual Journey - Sandra Melville"s Story. The Power of Story. Attending to Spirit. Considerations for the Journey.
Performance of a High Specific Impulse Hall Thruster

Busek Co. Inc., in a SBIR program sponsored by the NASA Glenn Research Center, designed, and tested a nominally 1 kW thruster capable of both single stage and two-stage operation. This paper describes the results from detailed performance testing using several thruster geometries in both the single stage and two-stage configurations. Experimental testing revealed that specific impulses of greater than 3000 seconds at moderate applied voltage(s) (<1000 V) is feasible. Measured thrust, efficiency and Isp were obtained over a range of input power and propellant mass flowrates providing detailed characterization of both single and two-stage designs. In the single stage configuration, the measured thrust was 88 mN and 3000 sec Isp at an input power of 2.3 kW into the discharge. In the twostage configuration, the maximum Isp obtained was 3300 seconds, also at 2.3 kW input power. The experimental results are used to compare and contrast the performance of single stage and two-stage operation. Data was comparable in both configurations and showed little advantage for this style of two stage operation. Also presented are the results from a simple analytical model that is used to characterize and understand the performance of the thruster(s). The model, applicable to all sizes and types of Hall thrusters, is useful in correlating the measured thrust and Isp expressed in terms of two global parameters, primary electron utilization and a lumped voltage loss. Analysis of the data using the model show that electron utilization efficiency is an important parameter for increasing thrust efficiency at high Isp.
Spatial Patch Occupancy Patterns of the Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit

ABSTRACT Reliable estimates of presence or absence of a species can provide substantial information on management questions related to distribution and habitat use but should incorporate the probability of detection to reduce bias. We surveyed for the endangered Lower Keys marsh rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris hefneri) in habitat patches on 5 Florida Key islands, USA, to estimate occupancy and detection probabilities. We derived detection probabilities using spatial replication of plots and evaluated hypotheses that patch location (coastal or interior) and patch size influence occupancy and detection. Results demonstrate that detection probability, given rabbits were present, was <0.5 and suggest that naïve estimates (i.e., estimates without consideration of imperfect detection) of patch occupancy are negatively biased. We found that patch size and location influenced probability of occupancy but not detection. Our findings will be used by Refuge managers to evaluate population trends of Lower Keys marsh rabbits from historical data and to guide management decisions for species recovery. The sampling and analytical methods we used may be useful for researchers and managers of other endangered lagomorphs and cryptic or fossorial animals occupying diverse habitats.
Metabolic syndrome in Iraqi female patients with major β-thalassemia

Patients with β-thalassemia may have an increased risk for diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases due to high level of iron which may lead to insulin resistanceand metabolic syndrome. So this study aimed to evaluate the levels of lipids profile in Iraqi female patients with β-thalassemia. Forty twofemale (age 15-30) years were enrolled in this study. Blood was collected and the sera were separated from (22) female patients with β-thalassemia who were attended the Ibn-Al-Baladi hospital from September 2012 to January 2013 and (20) healthy subject as a control group. Body mass index (BMI), lipid profile, FSG, insulin, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, B-cell function, iron, atherogenic index of serum were estimated. The results showed the presence of a significant increase in serum iron and significant decrease in insulin, B-cell function, LDL, VLDL, and TC in serum of patients with β-thalassemia when compared with control group. BMI also showed a significant decrease in patients when compared with the controls. Serum Insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, HDL, TG, AIS, and FSG showed no-significant differences in patients with β-thalassemia when compared with control group. We concluded there was no metabolic syndrome in female patients with β-thalassemia.
Asset Pricing Behaviour with Dual-Beta in Case of Pakistani Stock Market

This study investigates the dynamics of beta by the asymmetric response of beta to bullish and bearish market environment on 50 stocks traded in Karachi Stock Exchange during 1993-2007. The results show that the betas increase (decrease) when the market is bullish (bearish). The results however suggest that investors receive a positive premium for accepting down-side risk, while a negative premium is associated with up-market beta. The results suggest that the conditional Fama and French three factor model has performed better than the conditional CAPM when news asymmetry was taken into account compared with the unconditional Fama and French three factor model and the unconditional dual-beta CAPM in explaining the relationship in beta and returns in case of Pakistani market.
Distribution channel strategies in Danish retail banking

Outlines the adaptation process in the distribution channel structure of the retail banking sector as a consequence of the introduction of electronic channels, such as telephone banking, PC banking and Internet banking. Based on responses from 42 retail banks in Denmark, their distribution channel strategies are described and their relation to selected marketing mix elements is examined. Most Danish retail banks attach decisive importance to offering a customer‐friendly PC bank service, whereas fewer of them attach the same importance to telephone, Internet and branch banking. A multiple channel strategy combining several channels is the most popular.
Nonlinear Antecedents of Consumer Satisfaction on E-Banking Portals

This study verifies the nonlinearity of main inductors of customer satisfaction with the quality of online banking services. To that end, we performed an exploratory and quantitative research, through a survey applied to a sample of 256 respondents, e-banking service users. Using an exploratory factorial analysis, we identified eight input dimensions, composed of 33 relevant attributes, listed as inducers of the quality of e-banking services. Then, we used a non-linear regression technique (Penalty Reward Contrast Analysis) to classify dimensions related to the quality of the e-banking services as “basic”, “one-dimensional”, “attractive” or “neutral”, and compared the outcomes of this method to a linear regression analysis. The results point out that, controlled by gender and education, the dimensions “support to transactions” and “safety” are one-dimensional attributes; the dimensions of “convenience,” “decision support,” and “problem solving” are basic attributes, and “design” and “benefits” can be considered as attractive or exciting attributes. In addition, the results show that the nonlinear analysis explains 12.5% better the variance (Adj. R2) of general customer evaluation of the service, than traditional linear analysis. The contribution of this study consists in clarifying the service quality factors affecting customer use of Internet banking services, valuable to improve quality services.
Agglomeration or Selection? The Case of the Japanese Silk-Reeling Clusters, 1908-1915

We examine two sources of productivity improvement in the specialized industrial clusters of the early twentieth century Japanese silk-reeling industry. Agglomeration improves the productivity of each plant through positive externalities, shifting plant-level productivity distribution to the right. Selection expels less productive plants through competition, truncating distribution on the left. We find no evidence confirming a right shift in the distribution in clusters or that agglomeration promotes faster productivity growth. Rather, the distribution in clusters was severely left truncated, even for younger plants. These findings imply that the plant-selection effect was the source of higher productivity in the Japanese silk-reeling clusters.
The Determinants of Farmer’s Intended Behaviour Towards the Adoption of Energy Crops in Southern Spain: an Application of the Classification Tree-Method

Despite growing interest in biomass over the last number of years, bio-energy derived from biomass currently contributes to a very small share of the total Spanish energy market. How individual farmers choose to respond to the opportunities presented by these relatively novel crops has still received scarce attention. In this paper, farmersâ€™intentions towards the adoption of energy crops are analyzed. A survey of 201 farmhouseholds in Southern Spain is explored using a non-parametric approach based on classification tree algorithms. The main outcome of this analysis is that off-farm labour factor affects the adoption of energy crops on farm, together with farm specializations, size of owned land and farmerâ€™s education. While the study confirms the relevance of the main determinants available from the literature, need for further research is emphasised.
A pseudo genetic model of coarse braided‐river deposits

A new method is proposed to produce three‐dimensional facies models of braided‐river aquifers based on analog data. The algorithm consists of two steps. The first step involves building the main geological units. The production of the principal inner structures of the aquifer is achieved by stacking Multiple‐Point‐Statistics simulations of successive topographies, thus mimicking the major successive flooding events responsible for the erosion and deposition of sediments. The second step of the algorithm consists of generating fine scale heterogeneity within the main geological units. These smaller‐scale structures are generated by mimicking the trough‐filling process occurring in braided rivers; the imitation of the physical processes relies on the local topography and on a local approximation of the flow. This produces realistic cross‐stratified sediments, comparable to what can be observed in outcrops. The three main input parameters of the algorithm offer control over the proportions, the continuity and the dimensions of the deposits. Calibration of these parameters does not require invasive field measurements and can rely partly on analog data.