Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Unemployment Insurance and Unsecured Credit

In many countries, an unemployed has access to both public (unemployment insurance, UI) and private (credit card borrowing) form of insurance, and recent research suggests interactions between the two. I analyze such interactions in a calibrated heterogeneous-agent model with labor market search, unsecured consumer credit, and equilibrium default. Complementary interactions, meaning more generous UI lowers the probability of defaults and thus induces expansion of credit, are consistent with recent research, and imply welfare gains from countercyclical UI policy. On the other hand, unsecured credit substitutes for reduced UI benefits when the costs of defaulting while unemployed with lower UI benefits are sufficiently high. In that case, the unemployed can smooth consumption using unsecured credit and the option to default, which does not cause the moral hazard problem associated with UI.
A Theory of Stable Price Dispersion

We propose a two-stage replacement for established â€œclearinghouse" or â€œcaptive and shopper" pricing models: second-stage retail prices are constrained by first-stage list prices. In contrast to the mixed-strategy equilibria of single-stage games, a unique profile of distinct prices is supported by the play of pure strategies along the equilibrium path, and so we predict stable price dispersion. We find novel results in applications to models of sales, product prominence, advertising, and consumer search.
SOME ASPECTS OF FOOD AND FEEDING ECOLOGY OF SYMP ATRIC HORNBILL SPECIES IN KHAO YAI NATIONAL PARK, THAILAND

Hornbills are known to be omnivorous. The food of four hornbill species studied at Khao Yai National Park could be divided into animals and fruits (further divided into figs and non-fig fruits). The proportions of different foods consumed by hornbills varied from species to species. The fruits eaten by the hornbills were categorised into one of 4 groups: fleshy pulp and fine seeds (figs), split-husked when ripening, dry flesh with a single stone-seed, and soft or juicy flesh with a single stone-seed. The four hornbill species that were studied consumed relatively similar types of food. The male and female Great Hornbills Buceros bicornis, while sharing duty in feeding the nestling, and the breeding male Brown Hornbills Anorrhinus (Ptilolaemus) tickelli and nest helpers, showed high similarity of food brought to broods. Food preference was determined and it was found that hornbills feed more on fruits which are abundant rather than on fruits with a high nutritional value. Aside from figs, among the first 12 ranks, Polyalthia viridis, Strombosia spp. , and Horsfieldia glabra were the most preferred by . all four hornbill species. Among animal foods, centipedes and cicadas were most preferred.
Topography Affects Tree Species Distribution and Biomass Variation in a Warm Temperate, Secondary Forest

A thorough understanding of carbon storage patterns in forest ecosystems is crucial for forest management to slow the rate of climate change. Here, we explored fine-scale biomass spatial patterns in a secondary warm temperate deciduous broad-leaved forest in north China. A 20-ha plot was established and classified by topographic features into ridge, valley, gentle slope, and steep slope habitats. Total tree biomass varied from 103.8 Mg/ha on the gentle slope habitats to 117.4 Mg/ha on the ridge habitats, with an average biomass of 109.6 Mg/ha across the entire plot. A few species produced the majority of the biomass, with five species contributing 78.4% of the total tree biomass. These five species included Quercus mongolica Fisch. ex Ledeb (41.7 Mg/ha, 38.1%), Betula dahurica Pall. (19.8 Mg/ha, 18.0%), Acer mono Maxim. (12.6 Mg/ha, 11.5%), Betula platyphylla Suk. (7.0 Mg/ha, 6.4%), and Populus davidiana Dode. (4.8 Mg/ha, 4.4%). The five species were also associated with certain habitats; for example, Q. mongolica was positively associated with the ridge habitat and A. mono was positively associated with the valley habitat. Results from this work document the variability in forest biomass across a warm temperate forest ecosystem of north China, with implications for managing and accounting forest carbon.
ENVIRONMENTAL COST DISCLOSURE AND CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF QUOTED CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NIGERIA

This study determined the effect of Environmental Disclosure and Performance of Quoted Nigerian Construction Firms. Specifically, the objectives of the study are to: ascertain the degree in which pollution control cost affect return on assets of quoted construction firms in Nigeria, determine the dimension with which environmental protection cost affect return on assets of quoted construction firms in Nigeria and ascertain the extent environmental recycling disclosure affect return on assets of quoted construction firms in Nigeria. The study adopted Ex Post Facto research design. Hypotheses were formulated in line with the research objectives and tested using linear regression analysis with the aid of SPSS Version 20.0. It was observed that environmental pollution prevention cost, environmental protection cost and environmental recycling disclosure have effects on return on assets of quoted construction firms in Nigeria. The study recommended among others that regular and continuous environmental evaluation will improve organizations sales, income and ensure that environmental situational needs are met.
Yoga for breast cancer patients and survivors

Background: Many breast cancer patients and survivors use yoga to cope with their disease. The aim of this review was to systematically assess and meta-analyze the evidence for effects of yoga on health-related quality of life and psychological health in breast cancer patients and survivors. Methods: MEDLINE, PsycInfo, EMBASE, CAMBASE, and the Cochrane Library were screened through February 2012. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing yoga to controls were analyzed when they assessed health-related quality of life or psychological health in breast cancer patients or survivors. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Results: Twelve RCTs with a total of 742 participants were included. Seven RCTs compared yoga to no treatment; 3 RCTs compared yoga to supportive therapy; 1 RCT compared yoga to health education; and 1 RCT compared a combination of physiotherapy and yoga to physiotherapy alone. Evidence was found for short-term effects on global health-related quality of life (SMD= 0.62 [95% CI: 0.04 to 1.21]; P = 0.04), functional (SMD= 0.30 [95% CI: 0.03 to 0.57), social (SMD= 0.29 [95% CI: 0.08 to 0.50]; P < 0.01), and spiritual well-being (SMD= 0.41 [95% CI: 0.08; 0.74]; P = 0.01). These effects were, however, only present in studies with unclear or high risk of selection bias. Short-term effects on psychological health also were found: anxiety (SMD=−1.51 [95% CI: -2.47; -0.55]; P < 0.01), depression (SMD=−1.59 [95% CI: -2.68 to −0.51]; P < 0.01), perceived stress (SMD=−1.14 [95% CI:-2.16; -0.12]; P = 0.03), and psychological distress (SMD=−0.86 [95% CI:-1.50; -0.22]; P < 0.01). Subgroup analyses revealed evidence of efficacy only for yoga during active cancer treatment but not after completion of active treatment. Conclusions: This systematic review found evidence for short-term effects of yoga in improving psychological health in breast cancer patients. The short-term effects on health-related quality of life could not be clearly distinguished from bias. Yoga can be recommended as an intervention to improve psychological health during breast cancer treatment.
Clinical pulmonary function testing : a manual of uniform laboratory procedures

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Assessing the ability of Transformer-based Neural Models to represent structurally unbounded dependencies

Filler-gap dependencies are among the most challenging syntactic constructions for computational models at large. Recently, Wilcox et al. (2018) and Wilcox et al. (2019b) provide some evidence suggesting that large-scale general-purpose LSTM RNNs have learned such long-distance filler-gap dependencies. In the present work we provide evidence that such models learn filler-gap dependencies only very imperfectly, despite being trained on massive amounts of data. Finally, we compare the LSTM RNN models with more modern stateof-the-art Transformer models, and find that these have poor-to-mixed degrees of success, despite their sheer size and low perplexity.
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A n n u a l W h e a t N e w s l e t t e r V o l. 5 5. Maccaferri M, Sanguineti MC, DeAmbrogio E, Demontis A, Massi A, Ammar K, Araus Ortega JL, Ben Salem M, Conti S, del Moral LFG, El-Ahmed A, Giuliani S, Maalouf F, Mantovani P, Nachit M, Nserallah N, Ortiz-Monasterio I, Ratti C, Reynolds M, Royo C, Rubies-Autonell C, Vallega V, and Tuberosa R. 2008. Searching for major QTLs for tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses in durum wheat. In: Proc Internat Durum Wheat Symp ‘From Seed to Pasta’ (Borasio E and DeAmbrogio E, Eds). Edizioni Avenue media, Bologna, Italy. P. 44. Maccaferri M, Ratti C, Rubies-Autonell C, Tuberosa R, Demontis A, Massi A, Stefanelli S, Vallega V, and Sanguineti MC. 2008. Mapping genetic factors for resistance to soil-borne cereal mosaic virus (SBCMV) in durum wheat. In: Proc 11th Internat Wheat Genet Symp, Brisbane, Australia. Ratti C, Maccaferri M, Rubies-Autonell C, Tuberosa R, Demontis A, Massi A, Vallega V, and Sanguineti MC. 2008. Genetic disection of resistance to soil-borne cereal mosaic virus (SBCMV) in durum wheat. Rivista di Agronomia 3(3):599-600. Ratti C, Rubies-Autonell C, Maccaferri M, Corneti S, Stefanelli S, Sanguineti MC, Demontis A, Massa A, and Vallega V. 2009. Poligenic resistance to soilborne cereal mosaic virus in a durum wheat population of lines derived from the cross “ Meridiano x Claudio”. In: Proc 7th Symp Internat Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors (IWGPVFV), Quedlingburg, Germany, 31 August–4 September, 2008 (Rush E, Ed) (in press). Rubies-Autonell C, Ratti C, and Vallega V. 2008. Le virosi più diffuse. Il Divulgatore 31:56-59 (In Italian). Rubies-Autonell C, Ratti C, and Vallega V. 2009. Indexed data for comparing the reaction of durum and hexaploid cultivars to cereal soilborne mosaic virus assayed in different seasons. In: Proc 7th Symp Internat Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors (IWGPVFV), Quedlingburg, Germany, 31 August–4 September, 2008 (Rush E, Ed) (in press). Rubies-Autonell C, Ratti C, Sarti A, Canestrale R, and Vallega V. 2009. Reaction of thirty-four durum wheat cultivars to cereal soilborne mosaic virus. In: Proc 7th Symp Internat Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors (IWGPVFV), Quedlingburg, Germany, 31 August–4 September, 2008 (Rush E, Ed) (in press). Vallega V, Quaranta F, Ratti C, and Rubies-Autonell C. 2009. Reaction of seventy-two cultivars of durum wheat to wheat spindle streak mosaic virus in central Italy. Proc. of the 7th Symp. of the Intern. Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors (IWGPVFV), Quedlingburg, Germany, August 31 – September 4, 2008, ed. Rush, (in press). Vallega V, Rubies-Autonell C, Pisi AM, and Ratti C. 2009. Cereal soilborne mosaic virus: agronomic performance of durum wheat cultivars as predicted by virus concentration and symptom severity evaluations on different dates. In: Proc 7th Symp Internat Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors (IWGPVFV), Quedlingburg, Germany, 31 August–4 September, 2008 (Rush E, Ed) (in press).
Systems success measurement: instrument & framework a new perspective

There are major concerns regarding the previous research that can be said as having poor measurements, lack of theoretical grounding, and concern heavily on investment justifies. Some are also considered as having weak survey instruments, inappropriate data collection approaches, and lack of agreement on the dependent variables measurement that resulted in its incompatibility. Several related issues pertaining to high rates of systems’ failure that justify the heavy investment costs and affect the systems’ success of measurement. This matter had raised a high concern, especially for the researchers, practitioners, organization managers and systems administrators. Thus, the successful measurement of any systems is vital. The purpose of this study is to provide a framework and a high-quality validated instrument based on the literature review and experts’ validation. Subsequently, it can be used in the future studies to efficiently assist in the systems’ success measurement. The statistical test of 344 users with the smart PLS for the instrument shows an excellent result.
Benchmarks of Fairness for Health Care Reform

Benchmarks of Fairness for Health Care Reform is guided by three primary and defining objectives: (1) to formalize and inject considerations of fairness into policy debates regarding approaches to health care reform and organization; (2) to develop and justify explicit criteria (or benchmarks) of fairness to guide these debates; and (3) to apply these criteria in assessing specific reform proposals and trends. Overall, the authors have succeeded well in addressing their objectives. They may be deemed most successful in achieving the first. There is much to commend in their approaches to the second and third objectives, but there are also ways in which these approaches might be strengthened. The foundation for the benchmarks of fairness to be applied in later chapters is introduced in chapter 2. It is grounded in the first author's previous work in establishing a normative rationale for the just distribution of health care services and resources:
Tactual performance tests : memory and localization Serial digit learning Serial digit learning Serial digit learning Pattern memory Reference

In November 2008, after finishing its review of the research literature concerning the health of veterans of the first Gulf War, the congressionally mandated Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses concluded: “The extensive body of scientific research now available consistently indicates that Gulf War illness is real, that it is the result of neurotoxic exposures during Gulf War deployment. ” The committee further stated that this illness, which it found afflicts a quarter of the service members deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm, “typically includes persistent memory and concentration problems, chronic headaches, widespread pain, gastrointestinal problems, and other chronic abnormalities not explained by well-established diagnoses.few veterans have recovered over time. ” These statements, if true, suggest a national health emergency. In addition, as the definitive statement on Gulf War illness (GWI), the effects of the committee’s conclusions may have a profound effect on U.S. Government policy, such as implementation of preventive measures and determining eligibility for disability compensation. Given the committee’s government pedigree, the public and even the medical community may well accept that the committee’s assessment is valid and its conclusions certain. But in light of the significant ramifications of the findings, 2 conditions should be met before accepting these conclusions: (1) The evidence must solidly link consistent, objective symptomatic findings to GWI and (2) there should be no plausible alternative explanations. A review of the evidence suggests that the committee’s conclusions do not meet either of these criteria, at least with regard to neurocognitive data, memory in particular. Indeed, it appears that the committee’s evidence linking GWI and memory impairment, a frequently cited symptom of the illness, is weak, and that another condition, functional somatic syndrome, could explain the symptoms associated with GWI. Based on a review of the supporting literature, I believe it is premature to state with authority that GWI is “real” (meaning that it is a distinct clinical entity), includes memory problems, and is linked to chemical exposure. Here, I present the data on which I base my argument and provide recommendations for ongoing and future research.
Plane stress dynamic plastic field near a propagating crack tip

In this paper the asymptotic solution to the plane stress dynamic plastic field surrounding a propagating crack tip is given. The perfectly plastic model and Mises yield condition as well as J2 flow theory are adopted. The force of inertia is considered in the equations of motion. The asymptotic expansions of displacements, strains and stresses are given and solved for the dominant terms. The results show that strain possesses In (A/r) singularity at the crack tip. Finally, the stress distribution surrounding the crack tip are given numerically.
Self-efficacy, elements prioritized in public and private career prospecting and academic behavior: analysis of Accountancy students from public HEI

Objective: The article aims to verify, in the light of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), the influence of self-efficacy beliefs on the elements prioritized in public and private career prospecting mediated by the academic behavior of Accountancy students. Method: The sample consisted of 309 participations by Accountancy students from public Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in Brazil. For the data treatment, Structural Equations Modeling was used. Results: The results reveal that the self-efficacy beliefs influence the academic performance. It was also verified that the academic behavior is an antecedent of the elements prioritized in the career prospecting and mediates the relation between self-efficacy and the elements prioritized in private career prospecting, based on the personal domain dimension. Contribution: The study presents that the subject’s social history and past experiences lead to the prioritization of elements concerning the public or private career prospecting. Based on the investigated behavioral elements, which were significant in the conduction of the public and private careers, initiatives can be developed at university, whether involving research, teaching or extension, which encourage in the students the desire for careers guided by reliable experiences deriving from the university environment.
GARCINIA KOLA: A REVIEW OF ITS ETHNOMEDICINAL, CHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Plants still remain the basis for development of modern drugs for the preservation of health in the rural and urban communities worldwide in this present technological era. Garcinia kola (bitter kola) is referred to as a “wonder plant” because every part of it has been found to be of medicinal importance. Research carried out using different in vitro and in vivo techniques of biological evaluation supports most of its folkloric claims. This review compiled the ethno botanical/medicinal, phytochemistry, pharmacological, clinical and toxicological studies carried on this plant using references from various database. Keyword: Garcinia kola, phytochemistry, Ethno medicine, Bioactivities.
Amniotic membrane as a battlefield dressing for the ocular surface

The use of amniotic membrane (AM) as a dressing for ocular surface injuries has attracted the interest of the military ophthalmological community. First applied in the 1930s, the tissue is widely used today, although clinical indications for treatment are incompletely defined. While AM is most commonly stored frozen and thawed before use, dried AM is preferred for logistical reasons. Optimal preservation of the tissue is necessary to preserve its quality. The effect of drying on the physical and biological properties of the tissue are unknown. A systematic review of the evidence of AM treatment of acute chemical injuries was conducted. A framework was proposed for optimising the dried tissue through thermal, moisture sorption and surface analytical techniques. The physical properties of AM preparations were compared by mechanical testing and mathematical modelling, and an attempt was made to cross-link the AM collagen. Inflammatory aspects of the tissue were assessed by immunological techniques, zymography and macrophage assays. There is a lack of high quality evidence to support the clinical application of AM for acute burns. Complex interactions were demonstrated between the dried tissue, its excipients and moisture, suggesting novel ways of optimising the product. The mechanical properties of the dried membrane indicated that the process adversely affected the tissue, and artificial cross-linking could not be achieved. While the presence of antimicrobial peptides was not clearly established, the elution of collagenolytic enzymes was shown in therapeutic preparations of AM. The production of tumour necrosis factor by macrophages, which adhere to the spongy layer of AM, was suppressed. This project makes original contributions relevant to the use of dried AM as a biomaterial in ophthalmic surgery. Further refinements of this work, animal model experimentation and clinical trials may support its future acceptance as a clinical application.
Fuel Properties of Butanol – Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Blends as a Diesel Extender Option for Internal Combustion Engines

European legislation and new engine technologies require better quality in fuels, and the diesel scandal pushes engine and fuel developers to investigate new solutions. The decrease of fossil energy sources and the new, stricter emission regulations necessitate the discovery of renewable sources. Biofuels are an obvious solution to replace fossil fuels in a more environmentally conscious way. This study presents a new approach with the analytical investigation of butanol, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and diesel oil blends.In the presented phase of the research, our focus was on the most application- critical chemical properties of the fuels, to analyze if the three component blends are suitable for compression ignition engines. A wide-ranging chemical-analytical test plan was prepared with nearly 20 parameters measured of the chemical and physical parameters of blends, especially regarding flash point, cetane number, viscosity and cold filter plugging point (CFPP). The findings prove that from an engine-critical characteristics point of view butanol – hydrogenated vegetable oil – diesel blends are a potential solution, as HVO and butanol counterbalance its critical parameters.