Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity Baltic Muscle Strength and Power of Elite Female and Male Swimmers Muscle Strength and Power of Elite Female and Male Swimmers

Background: The aim of the study was to examine gender differences in the maximal power and height of rise of the body mass centre, measured in ACMJ (akimbo counter movement jump), BCMJ (bounce counter movement jump) and CMJ (counter movement jump) and maximal muscle torque in elite swimmers who have a similar training load during the season. Material/Methods: Eight male and eight female elite swimmers competing at the international level took part in the study. The maximal power and height of rise of the body mass center were measured at ACMJ, BCMJ and CMJ jumps performed on a dynamometric platform. Maximal muscle torques of elbow, shoulder, knee, hip and trunk flexors and extensors were measured under static conditions on a special stand. Results: Only differences in relative muscle torque of flexors of the left and the right hip, flexors and extensors of the right knee and flexors and extensors of the trunk, the sum of relative muscle torque of the trunk and relative maximal power output measured during BCMJ were not significant between the female and male competitors, while statistically significant differences were observed between the groups in all the remaining variables of physical performances. Conclusions: The results of the present study demonstrate that the male swimmers had much better performance than the female swimmers of comparable physical conditions, but when the results were calculated per body mass, gender differences in some the values were insignificant.
The Interplay of Organizational Demography and Institutional Change

Our paper analyzes the interplay of organizational demography with the propensity to adopt an innovative practice. In particular, we examine how the demographical composition of professional German football teams influenced the adoption of the chain-defense-system (? Viererkette? ) as well as the success of implementing this system. In doing so we strongly believe that the underlying relationship between organizational demography and the innovation diffusion process is not only relevant for football teams: Other smaller organizations or profit centers whose team structures seem comparable to those of football teams might be subject to similar processes. We hypothesize that a high level of team heterogeneity leads to a greater propensity to change. We also hypothesize that homogeneous teams are more successful in executing a new practice once they have overcome their skepticism. Our results support the hypotheses on change, but do not provide final support for our hypothesis on performance.
The impact of post-crisis regulations on the primary market spread of asset-backed securities

In this paper, I have examined the relationship between post-crisis regulations and the primary market spread of asset-backed securities. Specifically, the 5 percent risk retention rate and due diligence & disclosure legislations were observed. Controlling for other determinants of the primary market spread of asset-backed securities I found that, ceteris paribus, regulations decreased the primary market spread significantly over the period 2010-2015. Therefore, I conclude that because of post-crisis regulations, the asymmetric information problem in an assetbacked security declined since investors accept less yield considering that the risk of default has decreased. I conclude further that the 5 percent risk retention rate legislation was a signal to investors in the securitisation market to stabilise the market by gaining more trust while, the due diligence & disclosure legislation was an actual method to mitigate directly the asymmetric information problem. Hence, to minimise the asymmetric information problem in an assetbacked transaction, I recommend to policymakers to extend the due diligence legislation (instead of the 5 percent risk retention rate) when developing a new regulatory framework. Name: Auke de Haan 1 Supervisor Erasmus: Hans Haanappel Supervisors ABN AMRO: Adriaan Wessels Student number: 410865 1 E-mail: dehaanauke@gmail.com. I would like to thank Hans Haanappel for his support as a supervisor and the valuable feedback that helped me improve the paper greatly. Furthermore I would like to thank Adriaan Wessels and Marc van Lent for access to their database on asset-backed securities. All omissions and errors are my own.
Effects of three whole-farmlet management systems on Merino ewe fat scores and reproduction

As part of the Cicerone Project’s whole-farmlet experiment on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, the fat scores and reproductive performance of ewes were measured to assess the effect of different management systems on these important production parameters over time. The three farmlets (each of 53 ha) included one (farmlet B) subjected to ‘typical’ district management consisting of moderate levels of inputs and a target stocking rate of 7.5 dse/ha, with flexible grazing management across eight paddocks. A second farmlet (A) was managed in a similar fashion to farmlet B with respect to number of paddocks and grazing management, but modified by high rates of pasture renovation and higher levels of soil fertility, with a target stocking rate of 15 dse/ha. The third farmlet (C) was managed at the same level of moderate inputs as farmlet B but employed intensive rotational grazing over 37 paddocks and also had a high target stocking rate of 15 dse/ha. The experiment was conducted over 6.5 years from July 2000 to December 2006. In spite of the fact that target levels of stocking rate were chosen at the beginning of the experiment, stocking rate, together with fat scores and reproduction were treated as emergent properties of each farmlet system. Joining took place in April–May and lambing occurred in September–October of each year. Over the first 2 years of the experiment, there were few differences among farmlets in ewe fat scores or reproductive performance. From 2003 onwards, while the percentage of ewes pregnant was similar between farmlets, the average proportion of multiple births (ewes scanned in late July, with twins) was 30%, 16% and 12%, respectively, on farmlets A–C. However, lamb losses were greater on farmlet A, with average lamb mortalities recorded on farmlets A–C of 29%, 10% and 19%, respectively. Over the duration of the experiment, ewes on farmlets A and B were more often above a fat score level of 3, and less often below 2.5, than were ewes from farmlet C. Differences among farmlet ewes in fat score were found to be significant in 7 of the total of 13 assessments over the duration of the experiment. A generalised additive model applied to whole-farmlet data showed that green digestible herbage, legume herbage, stocking rate, the amount of supplement fed and especially the proportion of each farmlet grazed at any one time all influenced fat scores of ewes. While fat scores and conception rates tended to be highest on farmlet A, farmlet B had slightly better reproductive outcomes due to less lambing losses, whereas ewes on farmlet C tended to have somewhat lower fat scores and levels of reproduction. These farmlet-scale findings highlighted the importance for livestock managers to focus not only on grazing management, stocking rate and stock density during lambing, but also on the availability of sufficient green, and especially legume herbage, and the difficulty of overcoming a deficit in quality herbage with supplementation.
Direct Surge Margin Control for Aeroengines Based on Improved SVR Machine and LQR Method

A novel scheme of high stability engine control (HISTEC) on the basis of an improved linear quadratic regulator (ILQR), called direct surge margin control, is derived for super-maneuver flights. Direct surge margin control, which is different from conventional control scheme, puts surge margin into the engine closed-loop system and takes surge margin as controlled variable directly. In this way, direct surge margin control can exploit potential performance of engine more effectively with a decrease of engine stability margin which usually happened in super-maneuver flights. For conquering the difficulty that aeroengine surge margin is undetectable, an approach based on improved support vector regression (SVR) machine is proposed to construct a surge margin prediction model. The surge margin modeling contains two parts: a baseline model under no inlet distortion states and the calculation for surge margin loss under supermaneuvering flight conditions. The previous one is developed using neural network method, the inputs of which are selected by a weighted feature selection algorithm. Considering the hysteresis between pilot input and angle of attack output, an online scrolling window least square support vector regression (LSSVR) method is employed to firstly estimate inlet distortion index and further compute surge margin loss via some empirical look-up tables.
Italophilia meets Albanophobia: paradoxes of asymmetric assimilation and identity processes among Albanian immigrants in Italy

Abstract This paper discusses what we call the ‘Albanian assimilation paradox’. Since arrival in 1991, Albanians have become one of the most ‘integrated’ of all non-EU immigrant groups in Italy, based on their knowledge of Italian, geographical dispersion, balanced demography, employment progress and desire to remain in Italy. Yet they are the nationality most rejected and stigmatized by Italians – stereotyped as criminals, prostitutes and uncivilized people. Based on ninety-seven interviews with Albanians in three cities in Italy, we explore the multifaceted dimensions of their patchy assimilation. Although the hegemonic negative framing of Albanians by Italian media and public discourse plays a major role, other elements of the picture relate to Albanians’ complexly shifting identities, framed both against and within this discourse (and hence both resisting and internalizing it) and against changing concepts of Albanian national and diasporic identities derived from ambiguous perceptions of the national homeland.
Internalization of Western Culture's Thin-Ideal: A Literature Review on Internalization and Individuals with Eating Disorders.

This paper is a review of literature regarding internalization of Western culture's thin-ideal. The media's portrayal of a thin-ideal associates success and beauty with being thin. Research has shown that exposure to the culture's thin-ideal does not necessarily lead to eating pathology, but those who internalize the standard are more likely to experience body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptoms. Several researchers have adopted the sociocultural theory and others maintain that individuals are incorporating the thin-ideal into their sense of self and beliefs. Internalization is correlated with various co-factors, such as depression, personality, self-esteem, and relationships. Treatments for internalization if the thin-ideal have been somewhat successful. (Contains 57 references.) (Author) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. INTERNALIZATION OF WESTERN CULTURE'S THIN-IDEAL: A LITERATURE REVIEW ON INTERNALIZATION AND INDIVIDUALS WITH EATING DISORDERS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office at Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY
City-level violence prevention - an overview of local and international literature

A growing body of evidence has recognised cities as optimum sites in which to conduct injury prevention research. However, there appears to be an absence of a systematic review of city-level studies in the literature. International experience has shown that injury prevention programmes coordinated at city level can have a significant impact in reducing injuries, and this has important implications for local economic growth and business investment. This overview includes available South African and international city-level studies emphasising those city-level initiatives that focused on the prevention and control of violence. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities that have emerged from the implementation of injury prevention programmes at city level. A key finding is that documented city-level injury prevention initiatives are scarce, and that evaluation, a critical component of any injury prevention programme, is missing from those articles that do exist. Without an evaluation of the implemented initiative there is no accurate way to accurately the initiative's success in reducing injury-related morbidity and mortality, or its ability to enhance the adoption of safety practices. This indicates a clear need for more investment in evaluating injury prevention strategies at city level. Intervention methods piloted at city level were not reflected in the literature, illustrating a lack of collaboration between science and society, policing and research, and the prevention sector in general. By drawing on the lessons provided by international city-level injury prevention initiatives, the article concludes by suggesting the possible replication of cost-effective preventive measures, and evaluates some of the strategies for the conceptualisation and implementation of city-level injury prevention initiatives in South Africa.
How Dangerous is the Counterparty Risk of OTC Derivatives in Turkey?

Recent developments in Turkish derivatives markets demonstrate the increasing importance of risk management not only for individual banks but also for the entire system. In this context, this study analyzes the counterparty credit risk of OTC derivatives. The analysis is based on a hypothetical portfolio that is characterized by key aspects of the instruments banks hold. Thus, the portfolio consists of vanilla swaps, which dominate banks’ transactions. By simulating market risk factors, we come up with proxy risk exposure figures for the whole banking system. After a proper adjustment, these figures have been compared with the risk weighted assets, which includes credit risk, as well as with the capital. Consequently, we observe that the counterparty credit risk resulting from the use of OTC derivatives is relatively small for the Turkish banking system. Nevertheless, in light of the new regulatory framework introduced by Basel III, the importance of credit and market liquidity risk for the OTC instruments in trading portfolios is expected to increase in the near future.
XANTHINE OXIDASE INHIBITORY EFFECTS OF PISTACIA LENTISCUS L. LEAVES EXTRACTS Review Article

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the inhibition of the xanthine oxydase (XO) by the crude extract of Pistacia lentiscus L. leaves and their subsequent fractions (chloroformic, ethyl acetate, butanolic and aqueous) in order to find a natural substitute which could have a superior effect of inhibiting XO activity and can be used as an alternative to allopurinol witch is used in therapeutic and clinical management of gout. Methods: The degree of XO inhibitory activity was determined by measuring the absorbance spectrophotometrically at 295 nm, which is associated with uric acid formation. The different extracts were subjected to chemical screening for preliminary identification of the secondary metabolites. Phenolic acids and flavonoids detected were quantitatively determined. Results: The results have shown that the crude and ethyl acetate extracts were found to have XO inhibitory activity reaching more than 50 % at a concentration of 100 mg/mL (ethyl acetate fraction with 60.2 %, Necessary concentration to inhibe 50% of xanthine oxidase (IC 50) = 2.50, the crude with 55.3 %, IC 50 The comparison was also made with a positive control allopurinol at a concentration of 100μg/mL. The result shows a slight difference, allopurinol has exhibited the highest XO inhibitory activity (71.8 %). = 2.57), for the butanolic fraction the inhibition reaches 17.5 %, the aqueous 15.4 % and chloroformic 4.5 %. The phytochemical tests show various fluorescence, the quantitative dosage of total phenolic compounds and flavonoids shows respectively a quantities of 246.7 mg gallic acid equivalent (GA) eq /g and 70.9 mg catechin equivalent (Cat) eq /g of lyophilized powder for the crude extract. Conclusion: These results suggest that the crude and ethyl acetate extracts of Pistacia lentiscus leaves can be used as an alternative to allopurinol due to their high inhibition activity of XO.
Internal Migration Determinants: Evidence from Northern Region of Ghana

Studies of migration in Ghana – exploring the determinants is not new and date back to the 1960s. However, recent empirical evidence has focused on analysing the determinants of international migration. The study of internal migration have been somewhat neglected when in fact, it constitutes a very important policy area. Apart from the existence of very few empirical studies exploring the determinants of migration using econometric approach, results from such studies give mixed findings. The current study adds to the Ghanaian literature by offering a novel empirical assessment of the socio-economic characteristics of Ghanaian migrants and the determinants of internal migration using a recently collected data by the Centre for Migration Studies, University of Ghana, Legon for analysis. The main reason cited for migrating from the Northern region is economic. Using probit regression, it was noted that migrants are more likely to come from households with male heads. Furthermore, access to community facilities (electricity, pipe-born water) reduces the likelihood of households producing migrants. Migrant networks were also found to be a key facilitating element in the migration of people from the study area. In light of this, one can therefore conclude that the network theory explains migration in the Northern Region.
LATERAL APPROACH UNDER FLUROSCOPIC GUIDANCE WITH NONLOCKING CALCANEAL PLATE IS AN EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUE FOR CLOSED CALCANEAL FRACTURE

Intra-articular calcaneal fractures which accounts for about 75% of calcaneal fractures is usually associated with poor functional outcome. The present was under taken to evaluate the efficacy of open reduction and internal fixation of displaced articular fractures of calcaneum in adults through lateral approach under fluroscopic guidance with non-locking calcaneal plate and ipsilateral iliac crest bone graft. 30 adult patients (25 males and 5 females) with closed displaced intra articular fractures of calcaneum of less than 15 days constituted the study group. All cases were operated by lateral approach as described by Seligson, a modification of Gould’s technique under spinal anaesthesia. All machers Arthrosis Rating Scale were used for the evaluation of posttraumatic posterior facet degenerative changes. Primarily27 of all 35 wounds (77%) healed without any form of wound complications. Excellent to good results noted in 3 (100%) patients with preoperative Bohler ́s angle larger or equal to 20° (n = 3) whereas patients with preoperative Bohler ́s angle smaller than 20° (n=32) achieved excellent to good results in 16 cases (50%) Clinically significant subtalararthrosis (Allmacher grade 2-4) noted in 7 cases (20%) cases with Bohler ́s angle smaller than 20° (n=32). In 5 cases, clinically significant complaints (Allmachers Arthrosis Rating Scale grades II to V) noted. Therapeutic success of such fracture depends on timely open reduction and internal fixation with proper fracture reduction and early rehabilitation. Thus management of these injuries as well as complications should be performed in a specialized orthopaedics or traumatology center.
Stakeholders’ involvements in the implementation of proactive environmental practices: linking environmental practices and environmental performances in SMEs

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate key causal linkages of proactive environmental practices of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Specifically, this paper studies the ways that the interactions between different stakeholders such as suppliers and customers could intensify the widespread diffusion and implementation of green technologies. Understanding these linkages provide an opportunity to develop a framework that integrates stakeholders’ involvement, environmental practices and environmental/operational performances. Design/methodology/approach – This paper adopts the quantitative methodology. It uses the survey data collected from 232 Malaysian SMEs. The structural equation modelling (SEM) via AMOS 19 was employed to test the hypotheses. Findings – The empirical results suggest that decisions on environmental practices are influenced significantly by interactions between stakeholders but notably in different ways. While customers and employees involvements are targeted at process .
Türkiye’deki Vakıf Üniversitelerinde Kurumsal Benzeşme ve Farklılaşma

This study explores isomorphic changes in the private higher education institutions in Turkey. Within and across the institutions, isomorphic changes are common while diverse patterns are subject to having semi-elite characteristics. Within the limits of the national centralized system, these universities have emerged as distinctive organizations and few have grown into leading institutions competing with public universities. They became initiators in running different academic programs, curricula and administrative structures. The largest group of foundation universities bears the demand absorbing role showing isomorphic characteristics. Three critical elements of isomorphic change, coercive, mimetic and normative, were observed in these institutions. With the exception of small number of distinctive organizations showing semi-elite characteristics, foundation universities remain small and akin.
The Impact of Institution Factors on Commercial Banks’ Risk in China

In this paper, the institutional environment is included in the study of the risk of commercial banks, and the impact mechanism of the risk of commercial banks under the background of system reform is discussed. This paper constructs a theoretical model of institutional factors on the risk of commercial banks, and discusses the possibility of the impact of the institutional environment on the bank risk, and constructs a non-balanced panel regression model by selecting the variables that reflect the unsystematic risk and systemic risk of the bank, and carries on the empirical analysis.