Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Theories of capitalism put to the test: introduction to a debate on Central and Eastern Europe

Kapitalismustheorien auf dem Pr? fstand. Eine Einf? hrung in die Debatte um Mittelund Osteuropa? The present debate on the varieties of capitalism in Central and Eastern Europe is marked by two different theoretical strands, both of which highlight the integration of the region into overarching discourses, and the end of the transformation research which has been current until now. On the one hand, the attempt has been underway with some time to apply the Varieties-of-Capitalism (VoC) approach; on the other hand, the de pendency and world-system theory is undergoing a renaissance, and taking a critical stance vis-? -vis VoC. But the strengths and weaknesses of both strands can be seen as complementary. East Germany no longer plays a role in this discussion, since it is a debate related to nation-state entities. In the concluding part of this paper, an attempt is made to show that despite no longer being a national economic unit, the consideration of the new East German states is still a useful exercise. Their integration into the world economy can be read as an extreme "dependent market economy" case, and helps us at the same time to understand the regional dimension of the debate.
Regression Models for the Prediction of Poplar Particleboard Properties based on Urea Formaldehyde Resin Content and Board Density

The aim of this study was to explore the minimum amount of urea formaldehyde (UF) resin content and optimum particleboard density while maintaining boards’ quality to reduce production costs. Board density at three levels (520, 620 and 720 kg m -3 ) and resin content (6, 7 and 8%) were variable parameters. Stepwise multivariate linear regression models were used to evaluate the influence of board density and resin content on board properties and to determine the most effective parameter. In order to obtain the optimum board density and minimum resin content, contour plots were drawn. Regression models indicated that both board density and resin content were included in Modulus of Rupture (MOR) and Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) models based on the degree of their importance. Internal Bond (IB) model only had one step and resin content positively affected it. The results obtained from contour plots revealed that manufacturing poplar particleboards with density ranging from 600 to 650 kg m -3 and 6% resin would result in boards with mechanical properties within those required by the corresponding standard. Thickness swelling (TS) values were slightly higher (poorer) than the requirements. The panels required additional treatments such as using adequate amount of water resistant materials to improve thickness swelling after 2 and 24 hours of immersion.
Taconian mélanges in the parautochthonous zone of the Quebec Appalachians revisited: implications for foreland basin and thrust belt evolution

In the Quebec Appalachians, disruption, imbrication, and thrusting of the Taconian foreland basin sequence are responsible for the development of chaotic units within the turbiditic sequence of the Caradocian Sainte-Rosalie Group, the main lithologic assemblage of the parautochthonous zone. These chaotic units have been termed olistostromes or tectonosomes on the basis of field criteria and following Pini's (1999) classification. Olistostromal units containing blocks of the middle mudstone (Utica Shale) and upper turbidite units (Ste-Rosalie Group) of the foreland basin and spanning the Caradocian N. gracilis, C. americanus, O. ruedemanni, and C. spiniferus graptolite zones were deposited and incorporated into the Sainte-Rosalie Group. Disruption of more competent beds of the flyschic sequence and fault stacking and slicing of older rock units occurred along major thrust faults and now form structurally aligned corridors or tectonosomes. Graptolites and new chitinozoan data from both olistostromes and tec.
The moderating role of perceived organizational support on the relationship between bullying and work behaviors

THE MODERATING ROLE OF PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BULLYING AND WORK BEHAVIORS by Zakwan Salahieh Workplace bullying has been linked to many unfavorable outcomes that can be very costly to organizations. One way to minimize the impact of this negative behavior is through perceived organizational support (POS). Thus, researchers have called for more studies examining the joint effects of workplace bullying and POS on various outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine whether POS would moderate the relationship between workplace bullying and outcomes that are related to work behaviors and motivations, namely, organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs) and work engagement. A total of 224 individuals working in a variety of industries participated in an online survey. The study examined the direct effects of workplace bullying on OCB-I (behaviors directed towards individuals), OCB-O (behaviors directed towards the organization), and work engagement as well as the moderating effects of POS on such relationships. In support of the hypotheses, results showed that workplace bullying was negatively related to all three outcomes. However, POS moderated only the relationship between workplace bullying and OCB-I. The effects of workplace bullying on OCB-I were more negative when POS was low, but there was no relationship between the two when POS was high. In other words, high POS nullified the negative impact of workplace bullying on OCB-I. These findings suggest that in order to foster positive work behaviors, organizations should create a supportive work environment through the implementation of anti-bullying policies and training programs.
Assessment of psychological distress among cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy in Saudi Arabia

Background Cancer patients under psychological distress have reduced compliance with treatment and prolonged hospitalizations. Identifying cancer patients who may be more likely to suffer from psychological distress over the disease trajectory is essential to targeting the proper interventions and providing the best care. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, we aim to assess the levels of emotional and physical distress, depressive symptoms, and social concerns of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment in Saudi Arabia. Methods A total of 148 cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy from five different public tertiary-level hospitals in Saudi Arabia participated in this study. The survey was conducted by a trained researcher from November 2015 through April 2016. The Psycho-Oncology Screening Tool was used to identify levels of distress of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Emotional and physical distress, depressive symptoms, and social concerns in receiving psychosocial services were assessed. Results The findings show above average levels of physical and emotional distress was (342.07±78.9) and social concerns was (7.27±1.68). Age was a significant predictor of psychological distress and in social concerns (P<0.05). Marital status and employment status emerged as significant predictors of depressive symptoms and social concerns (<0.05), (P<0.001), respectively. The patients’ type of cancer was significantly associated with the level of physical distress, emotional distress, and depressive symptoms (P<0.05). Conclusion Cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy displayed above-average levels of distress. This may have significant implications on their adherence for treatment and patient outcomes. Routine screening and support services or psychosocial care for patients are warranted among cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
Attitude of Final Year Medical Students and House Officers to Otorhinolaryngology Surgery Training

Background: A good proportion of medical students and house officers will consider specialization in different aspects of medicine following graduation. However, there are still individuals who at this stage are undecided both in the question of specialization as well as on what area to pursue a career in. In a developing and resource poor country such as our environment where the doctor-patient ratio is very poor, proper distribution of physicians to meet the health demands of the people becomes of utmost importance. Study Design: A descriptive questionnaire based study. Place and Duration: Department of otorhinolaryngology surgery university of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital between January 2019 and March 2019. Methodology: We distributed semi structured self- administered questionnaire to all the final year medical students and the house officers of university of port Harcourt and university of port Harcourt teaching hospital. Only the house officers that did rotation in the ORL surgery department and final year medical students that gave their consent were recruited into the study. Those that did not do a rotation in ORL among the house officers and those that did not give consent were excluded. The data obtained was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and results presented in simple statistical tables. Results: In this study there was a recovery rate of 82.4% with 70 respondents, 45 males and 25 females with a ratio of 1.8:1. Age range was 20 to 39 years. The age range 25-29 (58.57%) was the highest and least in age 35-39(4.29%). The final year medical students constituted 57.14% of the study population, 60% (n=42) did not want to specialize; only about 31.43% will like to specialize. while57.14% rated their clinic exposure as excellent, most rated the trainer`s method mainly average. Most; 74.3% will not choose ORL, 14.3% were undecided and only 11.4% will like to specialize in ORL. Main reason for this choice is exposure during clinical rotation and mentorship. Conclusion: The interest in ORL among medical trainees is poor. Among those interested, exposure during clinical rotation is paramount. Dedication and innovative ideas on the part of teachers and mentors may arouse the interest in this specialty.
Novice teachers as ‘invisible’ learners

The present study focuses on the way novice teachers, who are part of a one-year postgraduate diploma in post-primary teaching, have opted to negotiate their status as school teachers. In particular, it asks why novice teachers prefer to hide as they scramble to learn how to teach. On the basis of three separate interviews spaced out though the teaching year 2009 (January, March, May), a team of university-based tutors probed for student reactions to competence-based issues. Adopting a sociocultural perspective, this study drew upon roughly 10% of the pre-service student cohort (n = 17), each in a different placement location. The study looked, in particular, at their negotiating power, particularly the effect of school supports for their reality as learners. Findings suggest that without quality mentoring support, our pre-service teachers prefer to become ‘invisible’ as learners. Three pre-professional stances are identified: fragile, robust and competitive. The key finding is that none of these pre-professional stances mitigate pre-service students’ lack of negotiating power. On the other hand, informal school-based supports can help students considerably.
Incidence of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Low Birth Weight Newborns

Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a common cause of blindness and accounts for up to 10 of childhood blindness in developed countries. Also Before surfactant became available in the NICU, an incidence of 11 to 60 was reported in the VLBW population. However, there are few studies on the incidence of ROP among low-birth-weight (LBW) infants in Iran and the aim of this study is determined the incidence of ROP in LBW infants. Methods: this was a cross-sectional study. In this study we screened 152 LBW infants admitted at Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad, Iran, between October 2013 and October 2015. We gathered patients information from their files and they examined by neonatologist and ophthalmologist. Finally we analyzed the data with T-test and square tes. Results: in our study, 152 LBW infants, including 79 males and 73 females, were evaluated. The mean gestational age was 30.32 + -2.84 (26-37). In this study we identified 31 patients (20.39 ) with ROP. 19 patients with 26 to 29 weeks gestational age and 9 patients between 30 to 33 weeks and just 3 patients between 33 to 37 weeks of gestational age. However, there were no meaningful relationship was found with gender. (P=0.395) Conclusion: ROP is rising in Iran and low birth weight is an important risk factor for ROP and screening program is very important in this group of newborns. \xC2
The social cost of carbon in the Stokey model

This paper derives analytically the social cost of carbon (SSC) in a version of the Stokey model of optimal economic growth, where pollution is assumed to be a stock variable and where there is exogenous technical progress. As is shown in the present paper, the special feature of this version of the Stokey model is that with logarithmic utility it allows, at a moderate income level, for a quasi-steady state with a constant discount rate and a rising stock of carbon in the atmosphere. This is consistent with the stylized facts of modern growth and is a standard implicit assumption in integrated assessment models. The model implies that once income passes a threshold income level, it is optimal to gradually switch to cleaner production technologies and the economy leaves the quasi-steady state and moves towards a steady state with a constant discount rate and a stabilized stock of carbon in the atmosphere. Furthermore, this paper shows that in the transition from the quasi-steady state towards the steady state the growth rate of the SCC rises from a value close to zero to a value that equals the rate of income growth. Paper submitted to the special issue “The Social Cost of Carbon”
Evaluation of Anxiety in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Aim/Background : Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a frequently encountered health problem in gastroenterology and primary care practice. The pathophysiology of IBS is still not fully elucidated. Psychogenic factors may play a significant role in the emergence and progression of the disease. Anxiety, a widespread psychiatric sign with many physical symptoms is the most crucial factor in psychogenic factors of IBS. The aim of this study was to investigate anxiety symptoms in patients with IBS in daily gastroenterology practice. Method : In our study, 100 patients diagnosed with IBS between 16-75 years of age who admitted to our internal medicine and gastroenterology outpatient clinics between April 2015 and June 2015 and 70 healthy individuals between the ages of 16-75 in the control group were included. Patients were diagnosed according to Rome III criteria. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) I and II were used. STAI-I was used to measure instant moods and STAI-II was used to measure perpetual anxiety of the study groups. Results : As a result of our study, anxiety scores were found to be significantly higher in patients with IBS than in the controls. Conclusion: We believe that our study is capable of raising awareness on the evaluation of anxiety in patients with IBS. With this awareness, the evaluation of anxiety symptoms and also the diagnosis of possible anxiety disorders in IBS patients may come to mind earlier. Early recognition and treatment of anxiety symptoms possibly associated with IBS will contribute to IBS treatment in daily gastroenterology practice. Amac: Irritabl barsak sendromu (IBS) gastroenteroloji ve birinci basamak uygulamalarinda sikca karsilasilan bir saglik sorunudur. IBS patofizyolojisi hala tam olarak acikliga kavusturulmamistir. Psikojenik faktorler, hastaligin ortaya cikmasinda ve ilerlemesinde onemli bir rol oynayabilir. Bircok fiziksel belirtiye sahip ve yaygin bir psikiyatrik bozukluk olan anksiyete, IBS'in gelisimde onemli faktordur. Bu calismanin amaci gunluk pratikte gastroenteroloji polikliniklerinde IBS’ li hastalarda anksiyete semptomlarini arastirmaktir. Yontem : Calismamizda Nisan 2015 - Haziran 2015 tarihleri arasinda ic hastaliklari ve gastroenteroloji poliklinigimize basvuran 16-75 yas arasi IBS tanisi alan 100 hasta ile 16-75 yas arasi 70 saglikli birey vardi. Roma III kriterlerine gore hastalar teshis edildi. Durum Surekli Kaygi Envanteri (STAI) I ve II kullanildi. Calisma gruplarinin anlik duygu durumlari olcmek icin STAI-I, surekli kaygilarini olcmek icin ise STAI-II kullanilmistir. Bulgular: Calismamiz sonucunda IBS hastalarinda kaygi puanlari kontrol grubundan anlamli derecede daha yuksek bulundu. Sonuc: Calismamizin IBS hastalarinda anksiyete degerlendirmesi konusunda farkindalik yaratabildigine inaniyoruz. Bu bilincle, IBS hastalarinda anksiyete belirtilerinin degerlendirilmesi ve olasi anksiyete bozukluklarinin tanisi daha erken akla gelebilir. Muhtemelen IBS ile iliskili anksiyete belirtilerinin erken taninmasi ve tedavisi gunluk gastroenteroloji pratiginde IBS tedavisine katkida bulunacaktir.
Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Nanoreinforced Epoxy Composites

The present study attempts to investigate the influence of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs) on thermal conductivity (TC) of nanoreinforced polymers and nanomodified carbon fiber epoxy composites (CFRPs). Loading levels from 1 to 3% wt. of MWCNTs and from 1 to 15% wt. of GNPs were used. The results indicate that TC of nanofilled epoxy composites increased with the increase of GNP content. Quantitatively, 176% and 48% increase of TC were achieved in nanoreinforced polymers and nanomodified CFRPs, respectively, with the addition of 15% wt. GNPs into the epoxy matrix. Finally, micromechanical models were applied in order to predict analytically the TC of polymers and CFRPs. Lewis-Nielsen model with optimized parameters provides results very close to the experimental ones in the case of polymers. As far as the composites are concerned, the Hashin and Clayton models proved to be sufficiently accurate for the prediction at lower filler contents.
Evaluation of a neuromotor ability of the tongue in patients at the developmental age using a stereognostic examination

1 Lek. dent. , stażysta specjalizujący się w stomatologii dziecięcej/ DDS, postgraduate student in paediatric dentistry 2 Lek. dent. ,stażysta specjalizujący się w stomatologii dziecięcej/ DDS, postgraduate student in paediatric dentistry 3 Prof. dr hab. n. med., specjalista stomatologii dziecięcej, kierownik Katedry i Zakładu Stomatologii Wieku Rozwojowego Uniwersytetu Medycznego / DDS, PhD, Professor, specialist in paediatric dentistry, Head of Chair and Department of Paediatric Dentistry Medical University 4 Dr hab. n. med. prof. nadzw. , specjalista stomatologii dziecięcej, specjalista ortodonta /DDS, PhD, Associate Professor, specialist in orthodontics, specialist in paediatric dentistry
Cleavage of the C–C Bond in the Ethanol Oxidation Reaction on Platinum. Insight from Experiments and Calculations

Using a combination of experimental and computational methods, mainly FTIR and DFT calculations, new insights are provided here in order to better understand the cleavage of the C–C bond taking place during the complete oxidation of ethanol on platinum stepped surfaces. First, new experimental results pointing out that platinum stepped surfaces having (111) terraces promote the C–C bond breaking are presented. Second, it is computationally shown that the special adsorption properties of the atoms in the step are able to promote the C–C scission, provided that no other adsorbed species are present on the step, which is in agreement with the experimental results. In comparison with the (111) terrace, the cleavage of the C–C bond on the step has a significantly lower activation energy, which would provide an explanation for the observed experimental results. Finally, reactivity differences under acidic and alkaline conditions are discussed using the new experimental and theoretical evidence.
Study of Needle Stick Injuries among Health Care Workers at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Needle stick injuries (NSIs) are the injuries that are caused by needles such as hypodermic needles, blood collection needles, intravenous stylets, and needles used to connect parts of intravenous delivery systems 1 . NSIs are very common and in many instances International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 8 Number 07 (2019) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Pairing Noninvasive Surveys with Capture-Recapture Analysis to Estimate Demographic Parameters for Dendrobates auratus (Anura: Dendrobatidae) from an Altered Habitat in Costa Rica

Amphibian populations are in decline worldwide. Monitoring programas are important, but many studies use invasive techniques to handle, mark, and identify individuals. We recommend a noninvasive technique in which individuals can be identified from photographs basedon individual markings for capture-recapture analyses. As a case study, we examined the population dynamics of dendrobates auratus at a highly altered habitat in northern Costa Rica. We applied the robust design to the capture-recapture data from the photographs of individual frogs at two 25-m transects, a parking lot and a gravel walkway. From these data, we estimated parameters for survival, emigration, immigration,abundande, and capture probability. The observed mean density estimate of 2.62+-0.60 individuals (CI=1-4) per 100 m2 is the first statistically rigorous estimate for this species in altered habitats. These results suggest that this species might be suited to occur in human-altered habitats and may be less susceptible to population declines than previously suggested.Our noninvasive methodology to obtain robust abundance and demographic parameter estimates is also applicable to citizen-science surveys for a variety of taxa of amphibians and reptiles that are individually identifiable.
Is Professional Breath-Hold Diving Associated with Endothelial Dysfunction?

i Acknowledgments . ii List of Tables . vii List of Figures . viii List of Appendices . xi List of Abbreviations.xii 1 Literature Review . 1 1.1 Professional breath-hold divers . 1 1.2 Hypoxic scenarios . 1 1.3 Mechanisms . 2 1.3. 1 Vagally-mediated bradycardia . 2 1.3. 2 Peripheral vasoconstriction skeletal muscles . 3 1.3. 3 Peripheral vasoconstriction splenic contractions . 4 1.4 Training and Physiological Adaptations . 5 1.5 Link to problems . 7 1.6 Biology/Physiology . 8 1.7 Methods – flow-mediated dilation . 9 1.7. 1 Sensitivity to age and health . 11 1.7. 2 FMD as a diagnostic tool . 11 1.8 Methodological Issues . 12 1.8. 1 Ultrasound . 12 1.8. 2 Technical Issues with Ultrasound: diameter and velocity assessment . 16 1.9 Calculation of FMD . 16
PRODUCTIVITY DRIVERS IN JAPANESE SEAPORTS

This paper analyses efficiency drivers of a representative sample of Japanese seaports by means of the two-stage procedure proposed by Simar and Wilson (2007). In the first stage, the technical efficiency of seaports is estimated using several models of data envelopment analysis (DEA) that might be employed in order to establish which of them are most efficient. In the second stage, the Simar and Wilson (2007) procedure is used to bootstrap the DEA scores with a truncated bootstrapped regression to identify efficiency drivers. The policy implications of our findings are considered.