Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Perceived online interactivity of blogs

INtRoduCtIoN The phenomenal growth of social media has transformed the way we communicate and interact, described by Deighton and Kornfeld (2007) as a “digital interactive transformation in marketing. ” According to them, Blogs have become a part of the “nonmarketing” communication paths, or new traffic lanes, not built for the convenience of marketers but for consumers. However, despite the profound implication of blogs for marketing communications, it is surprising that there exist very little theoretical and empirical studies, if any, on this emerging social phenomenon (Mutum 2009). Bloggers are early adopters of technology; are active, multi-tasking Internet surfers, they trust other bloggers and are more openminded than the average online consumer does (Forrester 2006) and it is very likely that the perceived interactivity of the blogs is an important driver for blog usage. However, despite the fact that various authors acknowledge the importance of the interactivity construct, there is no consistent definition and conceptualisation of the construct (Heeter 2000; Jee and Lee 2002). Moreover, the existing definitions are focussed on the consumers’ interaction with a website and are not really applicable in the case of blogs where blog users are talking to the blogger and with other blog users as well. Perceived interactivity is more than the human-machine and human-message interactions. There is a need to take the humanhuman interactions into account as well. Given these gaps in the in terms of the role of interactivity, this study seeks to clarify the conceptualisation of interactivity, attempting a definition of the construct in view of the popularity of user driven social media, especially blogs.
EXPLORING THE EVIDENCES OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS TO BURNOUT AMONG WORKING WOMEN IN SELECTED SERVICE SECTORS IN TAMIL NADU

Occupational stress is the double edged instrument that works out on positive and negative dimension within the individual at work places. The attributes related to inducement of occupational stress are inconsistent and routine in nature. It is varying at every work place. It depends upon the nature of work, type of work, working pattern, work place relationship and work demands. But the source of facing occupational stress and methods of managing it towards positive and negative consequence highly depends upon the individuals who are facing it. In addition to that, the point of reflection at which the insurmountable occupational stress encountered by individual lead to burnout. Burnout is the stage in which the outcome of occupational stress is shown by physical and biological expression by any individual. The stage of burnout may cause damages either within individuals or to their surrounding work places. In these circumstances, the working women at various work places encounter occupational stress which they are unable to tolerate. The outcome of intolerance and low ambiguity among working women lead to burnout. The stage of burnout cause personal and environmental damages for working women. The impact of burnout compared to men is higher among women in terms of personal, family, society, work places and so on. In service sectors, where the frequency of crossing occupational stress to burnout is higher among working women due to work nature and work pressure. In this aspect, the present research paper aims to address the aspect of identifying the instruments where the working women encounter the situation of burnout from occupational stress in selected service sectors.
The Dynamic Links between Investment, Trade and Growth: Evidence from Ethiopia

The existing pool of evidence on the growth effects of investment and trade, as well as the reciprocal effects, is hardly sufficient, rendering their connections to remain inconclusive. The insufficiency of such studies is chronic when it comes to the Ethiopian economy. The investment, trade and growth connections in the Ethiopian economy have not been well researched, calling for such kinds of studies. Targeting at characterising the patterns of impact flows between investment, trade and growth in Ethiopia and contributing a little in filling some aspects of the lacuna, this study becomes a short-run causality analyses on their dynamic links using time series data over the period 1955-2003. According to the estimated VAR results, there is no feedback between any pair of the variables, out of the 3 hypothesised dynamic feedback links. Nonetheless, we have observed two uni-directional positive causalities that run from economic growth to enhanced trade openness and from the latter to investment. However, the evidence should not be interpreted as investment and trade do not contribute to growth. Rather, it could be signalling the low investment and trade performances of the country despite the unknown minimum thresholds of the rate of investment and trade openness for their respective impacts to be recognizable. Hence, measures that improve the performance of both activities, their linkages and the contribution of trade to investment could help the economy to build its productive capacity and then to grow faster.
Thermomechanics of soft inelastics bodies with application to asphalt behavior

Thermomechanical behavior of hot mix asphalt (HMA) is considered. Its highly irregular microstructure is covered by the hierarchical approach. A brief survey of endochronic thermodynamics precedes constitutive consideration. Two constitutive models are discussed: classical Perzyna’s approach and tensor representation based approach. The second is superior due to its possibility to cover properly diverse multiaxial nonproportioal stress-strain histories. However, due to availability of experimental data the first model is applied to rutting problem through Abaqus FEM code with material user subroutine developed by the authors. Vakulenko’s thermodynamic time appropriate for aging is incorporated. Hyperelasticviscoplastic behavior is considered and some preliminary results are presented. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. 171004 i br. TR32036]
Do European PES help reduce herbicide use ? Evidence from a natural experiment in France

Payments for Environmental Services (PES) are a central component of the environmental policy of the European Union, but few of these programs have been carefully evaluated and doubts are often expressed about the effectiveness of voluntary programs. We use original data collected from winegrowers participating in PES targeting nonpoint source pollution from pesticides. We use exogenous variation in the timing of the implementation of the program as a natural experiment. We show that the quantity of herbicides used by participants in the program in 2012 was around 30 percent below what they would have used without the program, while the impact was significantly higher in 2011 - around 50 percent - presumably because of higher weed pressure. We moreover estimate a windfall effect associated with the least stringent measure.
Investigating the biodiversity of microbial communities in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica: an inter-valley comparison study.

Extreme environments provide a unique source of often highly adapted and tolerant organisms. Research on organisms in these habitats has led to the discovery of novel and useful compounds and may assist in understanding the impact of global change on biodiversity. The Dry Valleys of Eastern Antarctica are vast, ice-free regions believed to be the coldest, driest desert on Earth. Despite these harsh conditions, there is an increasing amount of evidence demonstrating that the soil ecosystems of the Dry Valleys sustain a wide diversity of microorganisms. The research presented is an inter-valley comparison study which aimed to scrutinize microbial communities and environmental factors driving their distribution in the Dry Valleys. Automated ribosomal intergenic spacer analysis (ARISA) was used to provide a snapshot of bacterial and cyanobacterial communities living in the mineral sands in Miers Valley, Beacon Valley, Upper Wright Valley and at Battleship Promontory. Rigorous analysis of physico-chemical differences between the soils of these four valleys was undertaken in hope to understand the environmental parameters driving the distribution and biodiversity of microbial communities present. Multivariate statistical analysis and ordination of ARISA and physico-chemical data revealed that bacterial communities from each valley form distinctive clusters. Conversely, cyanobacterial communities showed less diversity and a more even distribution between valleys. Furthermore, 454 pyrosequencing using bar-coded primers was undertaken in order to identify the majority of species representatives in each of the four valleys.
THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL LEVERAGE ON AGENCY COST OF FREE CASH FLOWS IN LISTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS OF TEHRAN STOCK EXCHANGE

In current research is examined The Impact of Financial Leverage on Agency Cost of Free Cash Flows in Listed Manufacturing Firms of Tehran Stock Exchange (Iran). Data of 80 companies, during 2007-2012 is used for doing research. For testing hypotheses, panel data has been used. Indices of financial leverage in this research are the ratio of debt to shareholder's equity and ration of long-term debt. The result of research denotes negative and significant effect of ratio of debt to shareholder's equity and ratio of long-term debts on agency cost of free cash flows. Also this result is consistent with the free cash flow theory.
Sharp eigenvalue enclosures for the perturbed angular Kerr–Newman Dirac operator

We examine a certified strategy for determining sharp intervals of enclosure for the eigenvalues of matrix differential operators with singular coefficients. The strategy relies on computing the second-order spectrum relative to subspaces of continuous piecewise linear functions. For smooth perturbations of the angular Kerr–Newman Dirac operator, explicit rates of convergence linked to regularity of the eigenfunctions are established. Numerical tests which validate and sharpen by several orders of magnitude the existing benchmarks are also included.
The Effect of Legislation Requiring Notification of Patients with Mammographically Dense Breasts

Background: Mammographic breast density has been identified as an independent risk factor for breast cancer, and legislation has been introduced that mandates disclosure of density on mammography. Methods: Retrospective review of adult women who were identified as having dense breasts on an otherwise normal mammogram during the years 2014 (pre-legislation) and 2016 (post-legislation) survey study of the 2016 cohort. Results: Of 121 survey respondents, only 47.1% (n=57) reported that they understood that dense breasts are a risk factor for breast cancer while 90.9% (n=110) reported that they understood dense breasts could be normal. In total, 18.2% (n=22) reported they experienced anxiety or stress because of the notification of dense breasts but only 53.7% (n=65) of respondents discussed these findings with a physician. Ultimately, 93.3% (n=113) stated they believed that women should be notified of breast density. Patients were older in the 2014 group (mean 61.4 years=11.4) than 2016 (mean 57.0 years=10.7, p<0.0005). Conversely, more breasts were classified as dense in 2014 than 2016 (38.4% vs. 28.5%, p=0.012). Having an additional ultrasound following mammogram finding of dense breasts was also higher in 2014 (3.3% vs. 1.0% in 2016, p=0.089). Conclusion: Our study was limited by small sample size but suggests that women can experience stress or anxiety related to the disclosure of breast density and may not fully understand the ramifications. Further research is needed in the effect of this legislation and recommendations for the management of these patients.
PERSONAL MOTIVES, MORAL DISENGAGEMENT, AND UNETHICAL DECISIONS BY ENTREPRENEURS: POTENTIAL DANGERS OF THE DESIRE FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS

We suggest that new insights into the origins and effects of entrepreneurs’ unethical actions can be acquired through attention to moral disengagement, a cognitive process that deactivates the self-regulatory mechanisms that normally restrain individuals from actions inconsistent with their own moral values. Results obtained with a sample of Chinese entrepreneurs indicate that entrepreneurs’ motivation for financial success is positively related to moral disengagement, and that such disengagement, in turn, is positively related to unethical decisions. However, motivation to attain self-fulfillment is not related to either moral disengagement or unethical decisions. Additional findings indicate that the relationship between moral disengagement and unethical decisions is moderated by organizational lifecycle, being stronger during early than later stages of firm development.
Dynamical Models for the Sculptor Dwarf Spheroidal in a ΛCDM Universe

The Sculptor dwarf spheroidal galaxy appears to contain two distinct stellar populations of differing metallicity. Several authors have argued that in order for these two populations to reside in the same gravitational potential, the dark matter halo must have a core similar to that observed in the stellar count profile. This would exclude cuspy Navarro–Frenk–White (NFW) density profiles of the kind predicted for halos and subhalos by dark matter-only simulations of the ΛCDM cosmological model. We present a new theoretical framework to analyze observations of stellar count and velocity in a self-consistent manner based on separable models, , for the distribution function of an equilibrium spherical system. We use this machinery to analyze available photometric and kinematic data for the two stellar populations in Sculptor. We find, contrary to some previous claims, that the data are consistent with populations in equilibrium within an NFW dark matter potential with structural parameters in the range expected in ΛCDM; we find no statistical preference for a potential with a core. Our models allow a maximum circular velocity for Sculptor between 20 and 35 km s−1. We discuss why some previous authors came to a different conclusion.
Detection of chloronium and measurement of the Cl-35/Cl-37 isotopic ratio at z=0.89 toward PKS 1830-211

We report the first extragalactic detection of chloronium (H2Cl+) in the z = 0.89 absorber in front of the lensed blazar PKS 1830-211. The ion is detected through its 1(11)-0(00) line along two independent lines of sight toward the North-East and South-West images of the blazar. The relative abundance of H2Cl+ is significantly higher (by a factor similar to 7) in the NE line of sight, which has a lower H-2/H fraction, indicating that H2Cl+ preferably traces the diffuse gas component. From the ratio of the (H2Cl+)-Cl-35 and (H2Cl+)-Cl-37 absorptions toward the SW image, we measure a Cl-35/Cl-37 isotopic ratio of 3.1(-0.2)(+0.3) at z = 0.89, similar to that observed in the Galaxy and the solar system.
Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis for antioxidant and agronomically important traits in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)

Tomato is one of the most widely produced and consumed vegetable crops worldwide. Plant breeders have usually focused on improvement of horticulturally important traits such as yield, fruit size, shape and colour. With increased attention on human health, however, plant breeders also consider the improvement of health-related traits of fruits and vegetables such as antioxidant characters. In the present study, genes controlling both health-related and horticulturally important traits were mapped in the tomato genome using 152 Lycopersicon hirsutum BC 2 F 2 individuals. For this aim, all plants were phenotypically and genotypically characterised and a total of 75 QTLs were identifi ed for all traits. Of the 75 QTLs, 28 were identifi ed for 5 antioxidant traits including total water soluble antioxidant capacity, vitamin C, total phenolics, total fl avonoids, and lycopene contents, and 47 QTLs were identifi ed for 8 agronomic traits including fruit weight, external and internal fruit colour, fruit fi rmness, fruit shape, stem scar size, locule number, and wall thickness. Markers linked with these QTLs can be used in marker assisted selection (MAS) for improvement of elite tomato lines.
Structural Equation Modeling of lifestyles and consumer attitudes towards organic food by income: a Spanish case study

The organic food consumer in Spain is particularly conditioned by the premium prices of these foods and by their lack of availability in shops relative to conventional substitutes. In relation to the first determinant, several studies have revealed a direct relationship between maximum willingness to pay for these foods and consumer income. However, little is known about the influence of consumer attitudes, in relation to lifestyle, on these decisions. To address this issue, face-to-face surveys were conducted with 420 organic food consumers in the Madrid metropolitan area in December of 2006. The results were obtained by structural equation analysis, which includes a model for low income (χ2/df =2.37 p<0.01, CFI =0.866) as well as high income (χ2/df =1.93 p <0.01, CFI= 0.831) consumers. These individuals suggested that organic food consumption is clearly related to a healthy diet, respect for the environment and consumer sociability. Nevertheless, it must be noted that low-income consumers are more concerned about eating a healthy diet than those with higher incomes. In conclusion, the basic commercial strategy for increasing organic food consumption in Spain is tied to promoting production, favoring distribution and timulating the competitiveness of organic food enterprises. The object is to lower its price difference with conventional food so price does not constitute an entrance barrier to this market for low income consumers. El consumidor de alimentos organicos en Espana esta especialmente condicionado por el alto precio de estos alimentos en comparacion con sus sustitutos convencionales y por su falta de disponibilidad en las tiendas. En relacion con el primer determinante, varios trabajos han puesto de manifiesto la relacion directa que existe entre la maxima disposicion al pago por estos alimentos y los ingresos de los consumidores. Pero poco se sabe acerca de la influencia de las actitudes de los consumidores, derivadas de sus estilos de vida. Para solucionar este problema, se realizaron 420 entrevistas personales a los consumidores de alimentos en el area metropolitana de Madrid en diciembre de 2006. Los resultados, obtenidos a traves de modelos de ecuaciones estructurales, que se pueden considerar aceptables, tanto en el modelo de bajos ingresos (χ2/df =2.37 p<0,01, CFI =0,866) como en el de altos ingresos (χ2/df =1,93 p <0,01, CFI= 0,831), sugieren que el consumo de alimentos organicos esta claramente relacionado con una dieta saludable, respeto por el medio ambiente y la sociabilidad de los consumidores. Sin embargo, es preciso senalar que son los consumidores con renta baja los mas preocupados por seguir una dieta saludable que los de renta alta. En conclusion, la estrategia comercial basica para aumentar el consumo de alimentos ecologicos en Espana deberia basarse en promocionar la produccion, favoreciendo la distribucion y estimulando la competitividad de las empresas de alimentos organicos, para que el precio no constituya una barrera de entrada a este mercado para los consumidores de bajos ingresos.
Co-Operation Is Not Enough: Teacher Educators as Curriculum Developers in Times of Change

The purpose of this exploratory two site case study is to examine how teacher educators, student teachers and programme leaders experience their ‘curriculum developer role’ in times of change, against the background of a new national guideline for preschool teacher education being implemented in Norway. The multidisciplinary team approach established by policy for this reform is examined as a strategy to create coherent programmes. Data collected for the study include fifteen semi-structured interviews and four focus groups conducted at two educational institutions. Qualitative data processing software is used to process four stages of qualitative data analysis. The evidence indicates that the actors involved experienced the ‘reproduction’ of curriculum elements from before the recent reform to a modest extent. Most frequently, they describe incorporation of earlier practices, ‘moderate translation’, in order to meet the demands of multiple disciplines. ‘Radical translation’ also takes place as part of their new collaborative role.
Nosocomial infection caused by multidrug resistant Enterobacteriaceae and their spread in inanimate surfaces in East-Algerian hospitals

The inanimate hospital environment may serve as a reservoir for resistant bacteria that pose nosocomial infection risks often originating from cross contamination and the most common means of pathogens transference occurs between hands of health professionals, hospital equipment and patients. The aim of this study was to investigate various nosocomial infections with multidrug resistant Enterobacteriaceae (MDR-E) and their dissemination in hospital surfaces of two Algerian hospitals from January 2014 to December 2014. Enterobacteriaceae isolated from hospitalized patients and inanimate surfaces were identified by microbiological methods and confirmed by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALD-TOFMS). Antibiotic susceptibility was performed using disk diffusion method. Among 74 nosocomial infections detected, 44 were caused by MDR-E (59%) from different clinical specimen; 23 Klebsiella pneumoniae, 13 Escherichia coli, 5 Enterobacter cloacae and 3 Citrobacter freundii. From inanimate surfaces, MDR-E represents 61% (23 strains out of 38 MDR bacteria isolated); 9 E. cloacae, 8 K. pneumoniae, 4 C. freundii and 2 E. coli. In total, 67 MDR-E were isolated in 2014. Most Enterobacteriaceae show resistance to 13 antibiotics tested out of 15, especially to third-generation cephalosporins, thus resistance to all β-lactams except carbapenems. Here, the dominance of MDR-E isolated from nosocomial infections and in hospital surfaces in Algeria and a characterization of Enterobacteriaceae strains isolated from different specimens according to their species by MALDI-TOF MS were reported. Interestingly, high level of similarity was found between clinical and environmental strains in antibiotic resistance patterns. Key words: Enterobacteriaceae, multidrug resistance, nosocomial infections, hospital surfaces.
Pore structure and permeation characteristics of foamed concrete

A study has been undertaken to investigate the pore structure characteristics, porosity and critical pore diameter of preformed foamed concrete with a density between 1300 and 1900 kg/m3, and its effect on the permeation characteristics, water absorption and permeability. Different measured and calculated methods were adopted to determine the above properties and a comparison between them was done. Porosity was measured by apparent, total vacuum saturation and mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) methods, while permeability was measured (by constant and falling head methods) and calculated (by the Katz and Thompson model). Total porosity and dry density are found to be clearly related. The critical pore diameter (from the MIP test) and the pore diameter size (>200nm) are found to be closely related to the permeability of foamed concrete.