Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Moderating role of entrepreneurial orientation on the relationship between entrepreneurial skills, environmental factors and entrepreneurial intention: A PLS approach

Article history: Received October 28, 2015 Received in revised format November 28, 2015 Accepted January 17, 2016 Available online January 20, 2016 For decades, entrepreneurship has become a major concern to both scholars and policymakers because of its significant role in economic and social transformation. This paper modeled the direct effects of entrepreneurial skill, environmental factors and entrepreneurial orientation on entrepreneurial intention as well as the indirect (moderating) effect of entrepreneurial orientation on the relationship of entrepreneurial skill and environmental factors with entrepreneurial intention. Quantitative research design was employed using students’ sample. It was found that entrepreneurial skill, environmental factors and entrepreneurial orientation have a positive influence on entrepreneurial intention. It was also discovered that entrepreneurial orientation moderates the relationship between entrepreneurial skill and entrepreneurial intention. However, the moderation effect of entrepreneurial orientation on the relationship between environmental factors and entrepreneurial intention was not established in this study, thus, called for exploring this moderating effect in other contexts. As implication to policy, the government should ensure not only enriching students with entrepreneurial skill and conducive entrepreneurial environment but also well-built entrepreneurial orientation among Nigeria teeming youths as it has a direct effect as well as strong interaction with other factors in explaining entrepreneurial intention.
Interactive comment on “Seasonal variations in physical characteristics of aerosol particles at the King Sejong Station, Antarctic Peninsula” by Jaeseok Kim et al

This manuscript summarizes measurements of aerosol physical properties (size distributions and number concentrations) as well as CCN concentrations performed at a research station in Antarctica. These data are needed to establish quantitative points of reference for a region that may face dramatic changes as a result of climate change. Because of this, this manuscript fulfills an important role and is suitable for publication in ACP.
Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) selective filtration promoted toxic Microcystis blooms in Saginaw Bay (Lake Huron) and Lake Erie

Microcystis aeruginosa, a planktonic colonial cyanobacterium, was not abundant in the 2-year period before ze- bra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) establishment in Saginaw Bay (Lake Huron) but became abundant in three of five summers subsequent of mussel establishment. Using novel methods, we determined clearance, capture, and assimilation rates for zebra mussels feeding on natural and laboratory M. aeruginosa strains offered alone or in combination with other algae. Results were consistent with the hypothesis that zebra mussels promoted blooms of toxic M. aeruginosa in Saginaw Bay, western Lake Erie, and other lakes through selective rejection in pseudofeces. Mussels exhibited high feeding rates similar to those seen for a highly desirable food alga (Cryptomonas) with both large (>53 m) and small ( 53 m) et de petites (<53 m) colonies d'une souche non-toxique et d'une souche toxique de laboratoire de M. aeruginosa, qui inhibent l'alimentation chez le zooplancton, les moules maintiennent des taux eleves d'alimentation, semblables a ceux que l'on observe lorsqu'on les nourrit d'une algue tres recherchee (Cryptomonas). Dans des experiences d'alimentation utilisant des souches naturelles de M. aeruginosa toxiques de la baie de Saginaw et du lac Erie et un isolat toxique du lac Erie, les moules presentent des taux de filtration reduits ou normaux et rejettent M. aeruginosa dans leurs pseudofeces. Ce rejet selectif depend de la presence de grandes colonies de souches toxiques «a gout desagreable» de M. aeruginosa qui peuvent etre eliminees facilement, alors que les petites algues appetissantes sont ingerees.
STRUCTURE ELUCIDATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOUND FROM Ficus deltoidea Jack LEAVES

An antibacterial compound has been isolated from Ficus deltoidea Jack leaves. Based on spectroscopic data (IR, 1 H-NMR, 13 C NMR 1D and 2D and MS), the structure of this compound was identified as 3β-hydroksilup-20(29)-en, (lupeol), C 30 H 50 O. This compound showed antibacterial activities against E. coli, B. subtilis and S. aureus. The minimum inhibition concentration (MIC) against E. coli, B. subtilis and S. aureus are 150, 220 and 130 μg/mL respectively.
Noise indicators for corona acoustic signal from power lines - estimation inintensified interference conditions

In the spectrum of corona acoustic signal two characteristic components can be distinguished: (1) tonal components - higher harmonics of the network frequency and (2) noise component, observed in the frequency band extending above 1 kHz. On the other hand the total intensity of that signal is relatively low - up to 50dB at 15m distance from the outmost conductor - and it is strongly dependent on the environmental conditions. Thus the nature of that signal is essentially random. Because of the above-mentioned features, in practice the best evaluation method of the negative environmental impact is a continuous signal monitoring. Unfortunately for such a procedure some problems are encountered with automated extraction of the parameters (indicators) normally used for evaluation of the signal's acoustic annoyance, especially in intensified interference conditions. One of the more efficient methods of filtering out the random interference signals is the statistic spectrum measurement method. In this work a practical realization is described for estimation of corona noise indicators, making use of the statistic spectrum measurement. High efficiency of such an approach has been shown, especially in favorable weather conditions, when the acoustic signal of corona process is relatively low, while the random interference level may be intensified.
ThinNet: An Efficient Convolutional Neural Network for Object Detection

Great advances have been made for the deep networks, but relatively high memory and computation requirements limit their applications in the embedded device. In this paper, we introduce a class of efficient network architecture named ThinNet mainly for object detection applications on memory and computation limited platforms. The new architecture is based on two proposed modules: Front module and Tinier module. The Front module reduce the information loss from raw input images by utilizing more convolution layers with small size filters. The Tinier module use pointwise convolution layers before conventional convolution layer to decrease model size and computation, while ensuring the detection accuracy. Experimental evaluations on ImageNet classification and PASCAL VOC object detection datasets demonstrate the superior performance of ThinNet over other popular models. Our pretrained classification model(ThinNet_C) attains the same top-l and top-5 performance as the classic AlexNet but only with 1/50th the parameters. The detection model also obtains significant improvements over other detection methods, while requiring smaller model size to achieve high performance.
Syddansk Universitet Arachidonic Acid , but Not Omega-3 Index , Relates to the Prevalence and Progression of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Population-Based Study of Danish Men Lindholt

Citation for pulished version (APA): Lindholt, J. S. , Kristensen, K. L. , Burillo, E. , Martinez-Lopez, D. , Calvo, C. , Ros, E. , . Sala-Vila, A. (2018). Arachidonic Acid, but Not Omega-3 Index, Relates to the Prevalence and Progression of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Population-Based Study of Danish Men. Journal of the American Heart Association, 7(3), [e007790]. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.117. 007790
Energetics of small electron acceleration episodes in the solar corona from radio noise storm observations

Observations of radio noise storms can act as sensitive probes of nonthermal electrons produced in small acceleration events in the solar corona. We use data from noise storm episodes observed jointly by the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) and the Nancay Radioheliograph (NRH) to study characteristics of the nonthermal electrons involved in the emission. We find that the electrons carry $10^{21}$ to $10^{24}$ erg/s, and that the energy contained in the electrons producing a representative noise storm burst ranges from $10^{20}$ to $10^{23}$ ergs. These results are a direct probe of the energetics involved in ubiquitous, small-scale electron acceleration episodes in the corona, and could be relevant to a nanoflare-like scenario for coronal heating.
Do Vacations Really Make Us Happier? Exploring the Relationships between Wellness Tourism, Happiness and Quality of Life

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between tourists’ positive psychological well-being and satisfaction with quality of life (QOL). More specifically, this study examined tourists’ well-being using the PERMA model of well-being developed by Seligman and its capacity to predict QOL. This paper examines the differences between wellness and non-wellness tourists as it relates to well-being and QOL. Additionally, this study examined the importance/performance ratings of well-being experiences while travelling. To capture these relationships, 862 respondents answered questions about their well-being while travelling and satisfaction with quality of life. Confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling and importance performance analysis were employed to answer the research questions. Results suggest that the PERMA model does not contribute to QOL. Wellness travelers experience greater connection between overall health and QOL. Generally, the travel and tourism industry is performing up to the expectations of both wellness and non-wellness tourists. Both theoretical and managerial implications are discussed. Future research evaluating the existence of positive psychological well-being within the tourism context is warranted.
Conodonts, Calcichordates and the Origin of Vertebrates

Abstract. Interpretation of early deuterostome evolution and relationships has been hampered by the lack of soft-part preservation in most groups. In addition, a recently revealed upside-down life orientation of vertebrates (the only real notoneuralians) compared to other bilateral animals has been misinterpreted as evidence for a unique body design in all deuterostomes, misleading any search for relatives. Regarding echinoderms, the variety of body plans is confusing. The interpretation of some fossils with echinoderm-type calcite skeletons as “calcichordate” ancestors of chordates, however, involves a hypothetical reconstruction of an unusual body plan and a long series of hypothetical transitions. The number of necessary steps is much lower if cephalochordates (amphioxus or lancelet) are derived directly from hemichordate enteropneusts. “Sensation interpretations” of fossils (Yunnanozoon, Cathaymyrus) from Burgess Shale type deposits have added further confusion. Soft-part preservation of conodont animals, with V-shaped myomeres and a notochord, shows that they were segmented chordates, while probable eyes and teeth suggest that they were already on the vertebrate side. Die Interpretation fruher Deuterostomia hinsichtlich ihrer Evolution und verwandtschaftlichen Beziehungen ist in den meisten Gruppen durch den Mangel an Weichkorpererhaltung sehr erschwert. Die kurzlich entdeckte Tatsache, das Vertebraten, d. h. die einzigen echten Notoneuralia, im Gegensatz zu anderen bilateral symmetrischen Organismen eine mit ihrer ursprunglichen Oberseite nach unten gerichtete Lebensstellung einnehmen, hat zu der irrtumlichen Ansicht gefuhrt, das alle Deuostomia uber einen im Tierreich einzigartigen Bauplan verfugen. Diese Interpretation brachte naturgemas jede Suche nach Verwandtschaftsverhaltnissen auf Abwege. Hinsichtlich der Echinodermata ist die bauplanmasige Variation in der Tat verwirrend. Die Interpretation einiger Fossilien mit Echinodermen-ahnlichen Kalzitskeletten als “calcichordate” Vorfahren der Chordata setzt jedoch die hypothetische Rekonstruktion eines ungewohnlichen Bauplans sowie eine lange Serie hypothetischer Ubergange voraus. Die Anzahl der notwendigen Schritte ist sehr viel geringer. wenn Cephalochordaten (Amphioxus oder das Lanzettfischchen) von hemichordaten Enteropneusta abgeleitet werden. Zusatzliche Verwirrung hat es durch sensationelle Interpretationen von Fossilien, Wie Yunnanozoon und Cathaymyrus aus Burgess-Schiefer-artigen Ablagerungen gegeben. Weichkorpererhaltung von Conodontentieren, die V-formige Myomere sowie einen Notochord besitzen, zeigen, das es sich um segmentierte Chordata handelte, wahrend sie die Prasenz moglicher Augenstrukturen und Zahne bereits auf die Seite der Vertebraten stellt. doi: 10.1002/mmng.19980010106
The Effects of Pipeline Ruptures on Non-Contaminated Residential Easement Holding Property in Fairfax County

Robert A. Simons, PhD, is an associate professor of real estate and urban planning at the Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University, Ohio. He received his PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His consulting interests include environmental damages, brownfields redevelopment, housing policy, and inner-city retail niche markets. Contact: (216) 687-5258. roby@wolf.csuohio. edu. Author’s Note: The author wishes to thank William Bowen and Wesley Kesht Karan for their contributions to this research.
Reputation, Renegotiation, and the Choice between Bank Loans and Publicly Traded Debt

We model firms' choice between bank loans and publicly traded debt, allowing for debt renegotiation in the event of financial distress. Entrepreneurs, with private information about their probability of financial distress, borrow from banks (multiperiod players) or issue bonds to implement projects. If a firm is in financial distress, lenders devote a certain amount of resources (unobservable to entrepreneurs) to evaluate whether to liquidate the firm or to renegotiate its debt. We demonstrate that banks' desire to acquire a reputation for making the "right" renegotiation versus liquidation decision provides them an endogenous incentive to devote a larger amount of resources than bondholders toward such evaluations. In equilibrium, bank loans dominate bonds from the point of view of minimizing inefficient liquidation; however, firms with a lower probability of financial distress choose bonds over bank loans. Article published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Financial Studies in its journal, The Review of Financial Studies.
Developmental changes in the organization and structure of metacognitive knowledge by Jill M. Sniffen.

Metacognitive knowledge refers to individuals' understanding of their mental processes and states. This knowledge changes as individuals mature and learn more about the mind and cognitive processes. since many of these changes occur during the elementary school years, the present study examined the structure of first, third-, and fifth-graders' and adults' metacognitive knowledge. SUbjects assessed how variations in the number of items and a picture of the items would impact on four distinct categories of mental activities (list memory, prospective memory, visual search, inference). SUbjects' understanding of the effects of the variables and their tendency to make the appropriate distinctions among the four categories was expected to vary as a function of age. The results indicated that the adults' responses differed significantly from all the groups and that the thirdand fifth-graders' responses differed significantly from the first-graders • • Whereas the first-graders failed to distinguish among the tasks and between the effects of the variables on the tasks, the thirdand fifth-graders were often making more adultlike distinctions. It is suggested that the metacognitive knowledge of adults and to some extent thirdand fifth-graders is structured around the distinctions they make among different mental activities.
Finnish Teacher Education and Its Contributions to Pre-Service Teachers' Instructional Self-Efficacy.

This study focuses on how Finnish pre-service teachers’ instructional self-efficacy contributes to their belief in their ability to provide learning opportunities and positive classroom outcomes. Data were gathered from 153 pre-service teachers and analysed using structural equation modelling. We found that experiences with problem behaviour negatively contributed to pre-service teachers’ instructional self-efficacy. We also found two factors that contributed positively to pre-service teachers’ instructional self-efficacy: supervisor’s feedback and perceived practical examples in general pedagogy courses.
SOROEPIDEMIOLOGIA DA TOXOPLASMOSE EM HUMANOS E CÃES DE UMA PEQUENA CIDADE NO PARANÁ, BRASIL

Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide zoonosis with important public health implications. The aims of this study were to determine and identify factors associated to the seroprevalence of anti- Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in humans and dogs from Jataizinho, Parana State, Brazil. Serum samples from 280 humans and 766 dogs, from rural and urban areas, were tested by indirect immunofluorescent antibody test. Positive dilutions were ≥ 1:16. Epidemiological informations were obtained through an individual questionnaire and data tabulation was performed using EpiInfo 3.5. 3 (CDC, Atlanta). Statistical significance was evaluated by chi-square (ᵪ2) or Fisher’s exact tests with a 5.0 % significance level. The seroprevalence in humans was 70.00% (196/280), as follows: 69.08% (143/207) in rural and 72.60% (53/73) in a slum urban community. The seroprevalence in dogs was 52.35% (401/766), as follows: 71.74% (99/138) in rural and 48.08% (302/628) in urban area. In rural areas, there was no factor associated to risk of infection. In urban slum community, visualizing more than four rats at home was a factor statistically associated to seropositivity for human toxoplamosis. Infection of urban dogs was associated to age, contact with stray dogs or rodents, and free access to street. The results indicated a similar possibility of contact with Toxoplasma gondii between dogs and humans living in rural or slum urban areas of small municipalities.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES OF RECYCLING AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERDANG

ABSTRACT Background: Urbanisation, industrialisation processes, and human activities are one of the causes of the increasing amount of solid waste production which leads to a myriad of problems to the environment as well as cause diseases due to improper solid waste disposal and increasing amount of solid wastes in landfills. Being a ‘green’ university, Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang (UPM) has had held various activities and provided facilities to promote recycling behaviour among their students. Conservation behaviour of a group of young adults is pertinent as they will grow and mature to become future leaders responsible for environmental stewardship and sustainability. Hence this study will focus on undergraduate students in UPM Serdang, as university students embody various expression of characteristics in comparison to the general population. Materials and Methods: This is an analytical cross-sectional study, conducted on 310 undergraduate students in UPM, Serdang from three randomly selected faculties. Proportionate stratified random sampling was used to determine the sample size from each faculty. Self-administered questionnaires were used. Data analyses were conducted using SPSS version 22, and p-value <0.05 is considered significant. Results: This study reported to have high levels of knowledge, negative attitude and poor practice on recycling among the respondents. Significant associations present between faculty of study, previous recycling practices and previous recycling campaign involvement to the level of recycling knowledge as well as with level of recycling practices. Previous recycling practices and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences are the predictors for high level of knowledge. While previous recycling practices, Faculty of Human Ecology, and having high level of knowledge are the predictors for good practices. Conclusion: Recycling attitude is lacking, which exhibits lack of environmental awareness among respondents. There is a need for behavioural and attitudinal change in respect for environmental sustainability by improving the level of recycling practice. Keywords: recycling, knowledge, attitude, practice, faculty, past recycling history, university
Noise Annoyance Caused by Amplitude Modulated Sounds Resembling the Main Characteristics of Temporal Wind Turbine Noise

Annoyance ratings for artificially created noises, resembling the main characteristics of temporal wind turbine noise, were studied by means of a listening experiment involving 21 participants with normal hearing. Three types of stimuli were examined: broadband noise (−4 dB/octave), noise generated by moving cars, and narrowband noise. All stimuli had the sound level fluctuations typical for wind turbine noise. The magnitude of the sound level fluctuations was measured in a quantitative way, by using the characteristics of amplitude modulated sound: modulation rate and modulation depth. Our aim was to examine how the modulation rate and the modulation depth influence the noise annoyance assessment of broadband and narrowband amplitude modulated noises. Three different modulation rates, 1, 2 and 4 Hz, and sound level fluctuations (a measure of the modulation depth), 3, 6, 9 dB, were applied to each type of stimuli (with exception of noise generated by the moving cars) and investigated. The participants in the listening experiment were presented with sound stimuli in laboratory conditions and asked to rate their annoyance on a numerical scale. The results have shown a significant difference between the investigated conditions. The effect was particularly strong between the annoyance judgments of different types of noise (narrow and broadband), and modulated versus unmodulated noises. Temporal fluctuations occurring in wind turbine noise are very pertinent to the perception of annoyance and could be responsible for its being a relatively annoying noise source. The obtained results were discussed and compared to the typical modulation rates and level changes that occur in recordings of real wind turbine noise.