Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
SMALL-ANGLE X-RAY SCATTERING STUDY ON PVA / Fe 3 O 4 MAGNETIC HYDROGELS

A synchrotron small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) study on PVA/Fe3O4 magnetic hydrogels has been performed to investigate the effect of clustering on their magnetic properties. The hydrogels were prepared through freezing-thawing (F-T) processes. The structure, morphology and magnetic properties of magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles were investigated using Xray diffractometry (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and a superconducting quantum interference device
The Harvard Globalization Survey

The dramatic growth in international trade, investment, and immigration in recent years has intensified the political debate over the costs and benefits of globalization. Recent controversies have centered on outsourcing of jobs to foreign locales, massive bilateral trade imbalances, the effects of NAFTA and other preferential trade agreements. Violent protests and demonstrations have disrupted meetings of the World Trade Organization. Many of the concerns raised about globalization have focused on whether, or to what extent, international economic integration has contributed to increasing inequality while also impairing the ability of governments to address environmental and human rights problems and to provide social insurance programs that protect their poorest citizens from risks associated with market fluctuations. Summing up many of these concerns, Rodrik (1997, 2) has argued that globalization “is exposing a deep fault line between groups that have the skills and mobility to flourish in global markets and those who either don’t have these advantages or perceive the expansion of unregulated markets as inimical to social stability and deeply held norms. ”
A STUDY ON THE UTILIZATION OF THE EXOTIC INVASIVE SPECIES HYPOCHAERIS RADICATA L . AS MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE

Although Hypochaeris radicata L. is a noxious alien species in Korea, there is no effective way to prevent it from spreading. Therefore, this study aims to study the possibility of using H. radicata as an effective natural compound source which will contribute to the utilization of the invasive alien species and some extent to prevent invasion. Hot water and ethanol extracts of H. radicata showed high efficiency as a natural antioxidant indicating the species may be used as a natural antioxidant material. Extracts of H. radicata has shown no toxic effects on cells. Rather, H. radicata extract has an function of inhibiting the generation of NO in high concentrations of extracts which means that H. radicata extract has a function of anti-inflammatory effect. When the research on the effect of H. radicata finds out more, the utilization of this species will be increased and the environmentally friendly public participation management will be possible due to an increase in its collection. Also, it is meaningful that we have attempted to find an ecological engineering approach through utilization methods of alien species that has been spread widely in Korea.
Spermatozoa Quality of Goramy Fish, Osphronemus goramy Lacepede, 1801, Twenty Four Hours Post-cryopreservation: The Role of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) as a Cryoprotectant

The objective of the study was to find the optimum concentration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) among 0%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 13%, 15%, and 17%, respectively, on sperm quality of Osphronemus goramy Lacepede, 1801, twenty four hours post-cryopreservation. Sperm was collected by handstripping method, and was put on 2ml of cryotube, and was then diluted by combination of DMSO, and 189M extender. The ratio of sperm and diluent was 1 : 4 according to Horton & Otto (1976). Sample (sperm + diluent) was equlibrated at 4°C for 45 minutes, and was vaporated for 10 minutes, and was then frozen in Liquid Nitrogen for 24 hours. Thawing was carried out at 30°C for 30 seconds. According to Tukey test (P>0.05), 13% of DMSO was showed the highest post-thawed sperm motility (68,58%) and sperm viability (63,5%), and also was showed the lowest post-thawed sperm abnormality (29%), respectively.
Tomographic Inversion of Ground Motion Amplitudes forthe 3-D Attenuation Structure beneath the JapaneseIslands

The three-dimensional complexity of the attenuation structure below the Japan Islands is examined through tomographic inversion of the vertical components of ground velocity amplitudes. The attenuation structure should exhibit the same complexity as the velocity structure, as both properties are related to the elasticity (or inelasticity) of the medium. Using reported data for the period from January 1994 to December 2000, the three-dimensional seismic attenuation structure is determined in terms of the indices Qp and Qs for two frequency bands (5 and 2 Hz). Clear low-Q zones are resolved beneath the volcanic front in northeastern Japan, accompanied by distinct high-Q areas to the east of the front. A low-Qs area is also identifi ed at a depth of 40 km below the Kanto region in central Japan, while a high-Q area is distributed along the upper boundary of the Philippine Sea slab. Using this Q distribution, ground motion amplitudes successfully reproduce the observations for a deep earthquake beneath the northeastern Kanto region.
Adherence among Adult Thais with HIV / AIDS

Patient adherence to antiretroviral therapy is linked to suppression of viral replication. Inadequate adherence to the use of antiretroviral therapy may lead to failure of treatment outcomes and viral resistance. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of two interventions (motivational interviewing, along with counseling, and an educational video) on knowledge about HIV/AIDS, health beliefs and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. The study used a pretest/posttest design involving 90 adults with HIV/AIDS who were randomly assigned to one of three groups: motivational interview (n = 30); educational video (n = 30); or, usual care (n = 30). Subjects in all three groups had similar demographic and health status characteristics. Data were obtained using four questionnaires that assessed the subjects’: demographic and health status characteristics; knowledge about HIV/AIDS; health beliefs; and, antiretroviral therapy adherence. The usual care group showed significant improvements in knowledge about HIV/ AIDS and adherence to antiretroviral therapy adherence, but no significant improvement in health beliefs. However, following completion of the two interventions, significantly greater improvements were noted in knowledge about HIV/AIDS, health beliefs and, antiretroviral therapy adherence among subjects in the motivational interviewing, along with counseling, group and the educational video group, compared to those in the usual care group. No significant differences were found, between the motivational interviewing, along with counseling, group and the educational video group, regarding these factors. The findings suggest the effectiveness of using motivational interviewing, along with counseling, or an educational video for enhancing adherence to antiretroviral therapy. Pacific Rim Int J Nurs Res 2012 ; 16(2) 124-137
de travail du personnel 2019-25 Lending Standards , Productivity and Credit Crunches

Council. This research may support or challenge prevailing policy orthodoxy. Therefore, the views expressed in this paper are solely those of the authors and may differ from official Bank of Canada views. No responsibility for them should be attributed to the Bank. www.bank-banque-canada.ca Staff Working Paper/Document de travail du personnel 2019-25 Lending Standards, Productivity and Credit Crunches
Edinburgh Research Explorer Many Labs 5

Multilab direct replication of: Crosby, J.R. , Monin, B. , and Richardson, D. (2008). Where do we look during potentially offensive behavior? Psychological Science,19 , 226 - 228 Data and registered protocols: https://osf.io/weus5/ Abstract Crosby, Monin and Richardson (2008) found that hearing an offensive remark caused participants (n=25) to look at a potentially offended person, but only if that person could themselves hear the remark. They thus argued that the computation of offense involves the coordinated processing of high level linguistic and interpersonal cues. Their key effect, however, was not replicated by Jonas and Skorinko (2015) as part of the Reproducibility Project: Psychology (Open Science Collaboration, 2015). Three labs from Europe and America (n=283) tested whether the size of that effect might be increased when the stimuli were modified to be more appropriate for a diverse range of participants, using a peer-reviewed and pre-registered protocol. We found that this manipulation of protocol did not affect the size of the social referencing effect but, interestingly, we did replicate the original effect reported by Crosby and colleagues, albeit with a much smaller effect size. We discuss these results in the context of ongoing debates about how replication attempts should treat statistical power and contextual sensitivity.
HFE Mutations C 282 Y and H 63 D in Iranian Population With Type 2 Diabetes

1Cancer Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran 2Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran 3Molecular Immunology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran *Corresponding author: Javad Mohammadi Asl, Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran. Tel: +98-6133369539, Fax: +98-6133369539, E-mail: mohammadi_asl@yahoo.com
Medical Diagnosis and Treatment across Cultures

In this chapter you will "peer through the keyhole" of the doctor's office door to see how physicians make diagnoses and what happens when misdiagnoses occur. You will become familiar with criteria used to make a medical diagnosis. Reasons for more variation in diagnosis in the area of psychopathology compared to biopathology are discussed. Examples and causes of misdiagnoses in cross-cultural settings are also described. As a result of having this insider's perspective through reading this chapter, you can have more control over your own health care when you visit your physician or are in the hospital receiving treatment. If you are a health care professional, your own diagnoses will be more accurate because of your awareness of some of the diagnostic pitfalls that are influenced by cultural differences. As a result, you will be better able to give or receive health care.
Integrated Application of NPK Fertilizers on the Growth and Yield of Guava ( Psidium Guajava L . ) in Arid Region of Lower Sindh , Pakistan

An experiment was conducted to study the fruit yield and growth rate of guava with the application of different rates of NPK fertilizers along with constant doses of Gypsum and FYM at a private farmhouse located at south-east of Gharo, Sindh – Pakistan during year 2012-13. The fruit yield in terms of plant height (3.08 m), length of fruit (6.92 cm), breadth of fruit (6.01 cm), weight of fruit (110.45gm), number of fruits per plant (375.92), was recorded maximum in plants which were treated with T9. Same treatment also showed the superior fruit quality traits evaluated in terms of TSS (9.28%), Vitamin C (44.70 mg per 100 ml of juice), and Firmness (5.91 kg/cm 2 ) with lower acidity (0.48 %).
Dactylographic Pattern and Its Relationship with ABO-Rhesus Blood Group

Fingerprint patterns and blood groups are two invaluable tools for forensic identification. The aim of this study was to detect any significant relationship of fingerprint pattern with ABO-Rhesus blood groups. The study was conducted among 68 medical students. Loop pattern is most common dactylographic pattern followed by whorl and arch pattern. Predominant blood group is B+ve followed by A+ve and O+ve. AB+ve is the least common blood group. In blood group A, B and O loop pattern is most common but in AB blood group loop and whorl have same distribution. In Rh+ individual loop pattern is dominant but in Rhgroup whorl pattern is most common dactylographic pattern. In blood group A+, B+ and O+ loop pattern is most common but in AB+ group both loop and whorl patterns predominate. In B-ve group whorl is the most common dactylographic pattern.
Snacking, Emotional and Behavioural Problems among Overweight and Obese Adolescents in MyBFF@school Program

This study aimed to investigate the relationship of snacking with emotional and behavioural problems among 620 overweight and obese adolescents with a mean age(SD) of 14.6(13) years old. Snacking frequencies in the past week were assessed using a pre-tested nutrition knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) questionnaire while the emotional and behavioural problems were measured using the Youth Self-Report questionnaire. The study found a significant positive association between snacking and all symptoms of emotional and behavioural problems. There were also differences in the association based on gender, school location and ethnicity. The findings suggested that there are significant positive associations between snacking and emotional and behavioural problems among overweight and obese adolescents. History of snacking may be used to identify overweight and obese adolescents with these problems and various initiatives may be implemented to overcome them.
Tracking Cotton Fiber Quality and Foreign Matter through a Stripper Harvester

The main objective of this project was to track cotton fiber quality and foreign matter content through the harvesting and conveying/cleaning systems on a brush-roll stripper harvester. Seed cotton samples were collected from four locations on a cotton stripper harvester in 2011 and 2012 along with handpicked seed cotton samples. The four machine locations included: 1) after the harvested cotton was conveyed out of the row unit but before being engaged by the cross auger conveyor, 2) from the separation duct inlet after the cotton was conveyed by the cross auger, 3) from the basket by-passing the field cleaner (before field cleaner, BFC), and 4) from the basket after the cotton was processed through the field cleaner. Seed cotton samples collected at each location were analyzed for foreign matter content and ginned to produce fiber for High Volume Instrument (HVI) and Advanced Fiber Information System (AFIS) fiber analyses. Results show little difference between the initial entry in the machine until the BFC location, and provide evidence that the field cleaner was the most effective system on a cotton stripper for removing foreign matter. AFIS and HVI results indicate that the harvesting, conveying, and cleaning systems had minimal effects on fiber characteristics not associated with foreign matter. Generally most parameters were not affected significantly until the seed cotton passed through the field cleaner, after which the parameters were reduced to similar levels of hand-harvested seed cotton.
Predictive validity of academic entry requirements into federal universities in Nigeria

The study investigated the predictive strength of academic entry requirements on students’ cumulative grade point average in Nigerian Federal Universities. A sample of 2400 graduate students’ results was considered for the study via multistage sampling technique. A researcher-designed Proforma titled “University Students Academic Records Inventory” (USARI) served as the instrument which was face validated by experts in educational measurement and evaluation. Five research questions and five hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The data obtained were analyzed via multiple regressions. The study showed that SSCE, UTME and POST-UTME when taken separately, do not significantly predict students CGPA in the Faculty of Arts/Humanities and Faculty of Education. The study also revealed that SSCE significantly predicts students CGPA in the Faculty of Engineering/Technology when considered alone while, UTME and POST-UTME when taken separately do not significantly predict students CGPA in the Faculty of Engineering/Technology. Furthermore, when SSCE, UTME and POST-UTME are taken separately, it was also found out that SSCE and UTME were not statistically significant predictors of students CGPA at . 05 level of probability in the Faculty of Management Sciences while POST-UTME was a statistically significant predictor of students CGPA in the Faculty of Management Sciences. Also, SSCE and UTME when considered separately significantly predict students CGPA in the Faculty of Sciences while the POST-UTME variable does not significantly predict students CGPA in the Faculty of Sciences. It was then recommended that teachers, WAEC, JAMB and Universities as stakeholders should take a deeper look into how examinations is conducted in terms of focus and emphasis vis-à-vis the actual skills and competences the universities do emphasize. Also authorities in charge of the development, administration and conduction of the various examinations should improve on the quality of the items that are used for the testing of the candidates in the various examinations. Finally, the implications of the results and suggestions for further studies were also made.
Effect of CaO / SiO 2 and Fe / SiO 2 ratios on phase equilibria in PbO − ZnO − CaO − SiO 2 − “ Fe 2 O 3 ” system in air

Experimental studies on phase equilibria and liquidus temperature in the PbO−ZnO−CaO−SiO2−“Fe2O3” system, with the mass ratios of CaO/SiO2=1−1.6 and Fe/SiO2= 1.3−1.7, and 40% PbO and 8% ZnO, were carried out between 1273 and 1573 K. Slags were equilibrated at 1273 to 1573 K and cooled rapidly by quenching. The XRD and SEM−EDS results showed that the slag compositions are in the franklinite primary phase field. Calcium and lead silicates are formed between 1373 and 1473 K. The Ca/Pb silicate and magnetoplumbite phases are partially formed by an incongruent reaction. The experimental and thermodynamical results showed that the liquidus increased by increasing CaO/SiO2 mass ratio and decreasing Fe/SiO2 mass ratio.
Sentiment Analysis for Multilingual Corpora

The paper presents a generic approach to the supervised sentiment analysis of social media content in Slavic languages. The method proposes translating the documents from the original language to English with Google’s Neural Translation Model. The resulted texts are then converted to vectors by averaging the vectorial representation of words derived from a pre-trained Word2Vec English model. Testing the approach with several machine learning methods on Polish, Slovenian and Croatian Twitter datasets returns up to 86% of classification accuracy on the out-of-sample data.
Images Ground truthBaseline + AFNB + APNB Full Images Ground truthPSPNet DeepLabV 3 Ours Bicycle Motorcycle Train Bus Truck Car Rider Person Sky Terrain Vegetation Traffic

The non-local module works as a particularly useful technique for semantic segmentation while criticized for its prohibitive computation and GPU memory occupation. In this paper, we present Asymmetric Non-local Neural Network to semantic segmentation, which has two prominent components: Asymmetric Pyramid Non-local Block (APNB) and Asymmetric Fusion Non-local Block (AFNB). APNB leverages a pyramid sampling module into the nonlocal block to largely reduce the computation and memory consumption without sacrificing the performance. AFNB is adapted from APNB to fuse the features of different levels under a sufficient consideration of long range dependencies and thus considerably improves the performance. Extensive experiments on semantic segmentation benchmarks demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of our work. In particular, we report the state-of-the-art performance of 81.3 mIoU on the Cityscapes test set. For a 256 × 128 input, APNB is around 6 times faster than a non-local block on GPU while 28 times smaller in GPU running memory occupation. Code is available at: https://github.com/ MendelXu/ANN.git.
The Effects of Foreign Multinationals on Workers and Firms in the United States

Governments go to great lengths to attract foreign multinationals because they are thought to raise the wages paid to their employees (direct effects) and to improve outcomes at local domestic firms (indirect effects). We construct the first U.S. employer-employee data set with foreign ownership information from tax records to measure these direct and indirect effects. We find the average direct effect of a foreign multinational firm on its U.S. workers is a 7% increase in wages. This premium is larger for higher-skilled workers and for the employees of firms from high GDP per capita countries. We find evidence that it is membership in a multinational production network—instead of foreignness—that generates the foreign-firm premium. We leverage the past spatial clustering of foreign-owned firms by country of ownership to identify the indirect effects. An expansion in the foreign-multinational share of commuting-zone employment substantially increases the employment, value added, and—for higher-earning workers—wages at local domestic-owned firms. Per job created by a foreign multinational, our estimates suggest annual gains of US$13,400 to the aggregate wages of local incumbents, two-thirds of which are from indirect effects. Our estimates suggest that—via mega-deals for subsidies from local governments—foreign multinationals are able to extract a sizable fraction of the local surplus they generate.
ssessing the suitability of saline wastewaters for irrigation of Citrus pp . : Emphasis on boron and specific-ion interactions

Many ground waters and recycled municipal wastewaters contain elevated concentrations of boron (B) and salts but are nonetheless potential irrigation water sources for agricultural production. Unlike most agricultural crops, Citrus spp. is among the most sensitive to B and salinity. Here, an extensive review of the literature from 1928 to present on Citrus spp. tolerance to B and specific ions has been conducted. The overall suitability of such water supplies largely depends upon the salt and B concentration in the irrigation water, irrigation management, rainfall, soil and climatic conditions and orange rootstock. Since salinity and B stresses often occur together, the overall suitability may depend on interactive abiotic stresses as well. The combination and potential interaction of these constituents, combined with the soil and climatic conditions, can affect the overall suitability of B in irrigation water over the long-term. And there is evidence of internal tolerance mechanisms (i.e. B transport/compartmentation; B complexation) present allowing leaves to tolerate higher B concentrations than they would otherwise and that certain amendments can reduce uptake and transport from rootstock to scion. Regardless, new research does not provide any more information to suggest that the existing B tolerance guidelines for orange (0.50–0.75 mg/L in the soil solution, Bss) should be adjusted upwards or downwards. The challenge comes in determining the maximum B concentration in the irrigation water (Bw) that would result in these Bss tolerance values. Two steady-state approaches that were used here suggest that the maximum Bw for the protection of orange falls between 0.3 and 0.5 mg/L over the long term provided good water management, adequate leaching and no additional stresses are affecting the tree. For lemon, maximum Bw concentrations would be less. The presence of specific ions and ion interactions makes water quality assessment difficult.