Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Creating value from embodied knowledge ? lags , learning and contingency : The case of AMTs and innovation

The ability to innovate successfully is a key corporate capability, depending strongly on firms? access to knowledge capital: proprietary, tacit and embodied. Here, we focus on one specific source of embodied knowledge ? advanced manufacturing technologies or AMTs ? and consider its impact on firms? innovation success. AMTs relate to a series of process innovations which enable firms to take advantage of numerical and digital technologies to optimise elements of a manufacturing process. Using panel data for Irish manufacturing plants we identify lengthy learning-by-using effects in terms of firms? ability to derive innovation benefits from AMT adoption. Disruption effects are evident in the short-term while positive innovation benefits occur six-plus years after adoption. Contrary to expectations we find no evidence that AMT adoption influences resource-efficiency in the production of innovation.
MEDIATED COMMUNICATION USE: A MULTI-METHOD STUDY

The use of computer-mediated communication applications can lead to workplace stress for employees. However, such stress is influenced not only by how individuals actually use computermediated communication applications, but also how they desire to use them. This paper examines how the individual’s actual and desired use of communication tools together influence his or her workplace stress. It does so across a range of computer-mediated media (e.g. email or instant messaging), and workplace stressors (e.g. workload or work relationships). This investigation is conducted using a multi-method research design. The quantitative study found that desired and actual use together influenced workplace stress, mostly for email, but not for other media. The qualitative study further showed that such influence depends on organizational conditions such as available media or co-workers preferences. The findings emphasize the importance of considering the individuals’ desired use of CMC media, and their subjective appraisals of different media.
Refinements through a Reflection-oriented Practicum

Pre-service teacher cognition literature abounds with the concept of change as well as proposals regarding desirable conceptual changes to be undertaken so that teacher candidates can set out their path of professional development with right beliefs. Yet, such changes would seem less likely to occur if the trainees‟ thoughts, beliefs, and cognitions are not identified in the first place. This study was an attempt to identify the cognitions of EFL pre-service teachers and trace possible changes expressed by the candidates. Through a convenient sample of 64 pre-service teachers studying at three teacher training colleges in Iran, this mixed -methods exploration utilized a teacher cognition questionnaire and interview techniques. Results of the cognition questionnaire indicated that many of the candidates‟ cognitions were still in need of adjustments. Also, the content analysis of the interviews revealed that the candidates‟ attempts during the practicum revolved mostly around challenging debilitating beliefs, developing a sense of professional agency, managing stress, and resolving tensions between contradicting beliefs. Findings suggest that the trainees‟ prior experiences as language learners exerted a very influential effect on their cognitions and also their attempts to refine those cognitions.
Irreversible Investment , Financing , and Bankruptcy Decisions in an Oligopoly

This paper examines a firm’s debt level, investment timing, and investment scale choices in a continuous-time model where the output price of a good that the firm produces depends on a stochastic demand-shift variable and the total industry supply of the good. Using the simple symmetric Cournot–Nash equilibrium assumption that all firms are identical and therefore follow the same financing and investment strategies, we show that competition decreases the output price and hence encourages a firm to wait for a higher demand level before it is profitable to invest. We also demonstrate how uncertainty, bankruptcy costs, and corporate taxation affect the firm’s financing and investment decisions.
Quantum chemical and kinetic study on 2 radical / molecule formation mechanism of pre-3 intermediates for PCTA / PT / DT / DFs from 2-4 chlorothiophenol and 2-chlorophenol precursors 5

Polychlorinated phenoxathiins (PCPTs), polychlorinated dibenzothiophenes (PCDTs), 16 and polychlorinated thianthrenes (PCTAs) are sulfur analogues of polychlorinated dibenzo-p17 dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDD/DFs). Chlorothiophenols(CTPs) and 18 chlorophenols (CPs) are key precursors to form PCTA/PT/DTs, which can form chloro(thio)phenoxy 19 radical, sulfydryl/hydryl-substituted phenyl radical and (thio)phenoxyl diradicals. The available 20 radical/radical PCTA/DT formation mechanism failed to explain the higher concentration of PCDTs 21 than that of PCTAs under the pyrolysis or combustion conditions. Thus in this work, a detailed 22 thermodynamics and kinetic calculations were carried out to investigate the pre-intermediates 23 formation for PCTA/PT/DTs from radial/molecule coupling of 2-C(T)P with their key radical species. 24 Our study found that the radial/molecule mechanism can thermodynamically and kinetically 25 contribute to the gas-phase formation of PCTA/PT/DT/s. The S/C coupling modes to form thioether26 (thio)enol intermediats are preferable over the O/C coupling modes to form ether-(thio)enol 27 intermediats. Thus, although the radial/molecule coupling of chlorophenoxy radical with 2-C(T)P 28 have no effect on the PCDD/PTs formation, the radial/molecule coupling of chlorothiophenoxy 29 radical with 2-C(T)P play an important role in the PCDT/PT formation. Most importantly, the pre30 PCDT intermediates formation pathways from the coupling of sulfydryl/hydryl-substituted phenyl 31 radical with 2-C(T)P and the coupling of (thio)phenoxyl diradicals with 2-C(T)P are more favorable 32 to pre-PCTA/PT intermediates formation pathways from the coupling of chlorothiophenoxy radical 33 with 2-C(T)P, which can give reasonable explanation for the high PCDT-to-PCTA ratio in the 34 environment. 35
REGULATORY RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND THE GROWTH OF MICROFINANCE SECTOR IN KENYA

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine how the regulatory risk management strategies contribute to growth of MFI sector in Kenya Methodology: The study adopted a correlation survey research design. The population of this study was fifty seven (57) MFIs. The sampling frame was the list of MFIs provided in the AMFI website www.amfikenya. com. A sample of thirteen (17) MFIs was selected using the random sampling approach. A questionnaire and an interview schedule were the main data collection tools. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis whereas the quantitative data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) where descriptive and regression analysis were conducted to determine the relationship between enterprise risk management strategies and growth of MFIs. Findings: The study findings indicated that the MFI were compliant with all relevant regulations and that the regulatory environment provided an appropriate framework for the MFIs current and potential operations and legal status. The findings further indicated that the supervisory agency (CBK) provided adequate supervision of the MFI and the MFI has not in the past incurred heavy fines for violating regulations. Furthermore, the study findings indicated that the MFI has no cases pending in court over breach of contract. The regression results indicated that there was a positive effect on MFI growth Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: it is recommended that the MFIs should continue practicing effective regulatory risk management practices such as development of appropriate regulatory framework for current and potential operations and legal status. This would significantly improve the growth of the MFI. The study also recommends that embracing supervision by the supervisory agency- CBK and honoring of contracts to avoid court cases and fines were good practices. It is recommended that compliance with all relevant regulations is crucial as it enhances the growth of MFIs. Study findings recommended that putting measures to prevent collection of illegal deposits and establishing a good working relationship with the regulatory authorities, will improve the growth of MFIs. The study recommends that encouraging open communication with regulators and provision of an opportunity to defuse any potential problems may be a crucial regulatory strategy as it improves the growth of MFIs
Quantitative MRI Of The Brain In Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair : What Imaging Parameters Relate To Outcome ?

Background: Post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is an outcome of cardiac surgery which occurs as a result of microemboli formation and haemodynamic differences during the operation. We assess the cognition of patients who undergo Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) prior to the operation and after the operation at 3 months and 1 year. We also sought to find the structural changes made to the brain by EVAR on the brain by acquiring and analysing multimodal MRI images from before and after the operation. Whole brain DTI measures of fractional anisotropy (FA) and mean diffusivity were assessed preand post-operatively. Methods: 12 patients underwent EVAR. Neurocognitive tests were performed preoperatively (at baseline), at 3 months and 1 year after the procedure. A composite z-score for each patient was calculated from the range of subtests. A z-score of -1.5 represented post-operative cognitive dysfunction. T1W, T2W, FLAIR, DWI, DTI MRI images were acquired. FLAIR images were assessed for white matter hyperintensities using Fazekas’ scale. T1W images were segmented to tissue probability maps of white matter (WM), grey matter (GM) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and then coregistered to DTI images. The FA and MD maps were masked according to the native tissue types (GM, WM and CSF). Whole brain histograms were extracted of the FA of WM, MD of GM and MD of WM. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to assess whether there was a significant difference between the z-scores at baseline and at 3 months, the z-scores at baseline and at 1 year and the z-scores at 3 months and at 1 year. We also used the Wilcoxon signed-rank test in order to assess for changes in the means of FA (of white matter), MD (of grey matter) and MD (of white matter) preand postoperation. Results: We found a significant improvement between the z-score for global cognition at 3 months compared to baseline. There was no significant difference between the z-scores at baseline and at 1 year nor between the z-scores at 3 months and at 1 year. The 2 patients with extensive white matter hyperintensities (highscoring on Fazekas’ scale) improved cognitively. No significant difference was found between the FA of white matter before and after the operation and there was no significant change in the MD (of grey matter) and the MD (of white matter) pre and post-operation. Conclusions: These results suggest, with a small patient sample, that POCD is not a certain outcome after EVAR. The results we gained with whole brain FA and MD also suggest that the procedure makes little to no structural changes to the brain at an early post-operative time point. Further investigation of this topic with a larger patient sample and a longer time period of cognitive testing would increase the reliability of the results found in this study. Correspondence address Michael Adeshola Adebayo, MB BCh Student, University of Buckingham Email: sola92003@yahoo.co.uk Adebayo Quantitative MRI of the Brain
Demographic Changes and its Impacts on Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Brazil : a computable general equilibrium model approach 1

In recent years, the debate on issues related to demographic changes and their impacts on the economy has increased. However, demographic changes affect not only variables such as economic growth and the labor market, but also aggregate consumption, and especially the composition of this consumption. These changes in population composition may occur in the coming decades in many parts of the globe, and their effects on the composition of consumption, notably on energy demand and emissions are not yet known. In this context, this article aims to estimate the changes in the pattern of consumption in Brazil due to the changes projected in the age pyramid in 2050 and the consequences of these changes on CO2 emissions. For this, projections will be made using a recursive dynamic computable general equilibrium model (CGE) considering 65 sectors and 7 age groups for the Brazilian economy. The results suggest that the change in age structure seem to lead to an emissions less intensive consumption pattern, around 0.25% (accumulated deviation relative to baseline) in 2050.
EMPLOYEE TRAINING , QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND THE PERFORMANCE OF AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURERS

mines the relationship between employee training and quality management practice by analysing rge cross-sectional study of Australian and New Zealand manufacturers. The paper examines two at are used to explain the impact of training upon organizational performance – the task ypothesis and the strategic effectiveness hypothesis. Multiple regression analysis is used to test es and to examine the impact of training and quality upon productivity, customer satisfaction and ale. Some support is found for both hypotheses of training effectiveness but employee training is a more significant impact upon organizational performance when combined with Total Quality The implications of this finding for the implementation of quality management programs are some further questions are posed for future research in this area. a work in progress. Material in the paper cannot be used without permission of the author. D E P A R T M E N T O F M A N A G E M E N T EMPLOYEE TRAINING, QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND THE PERFORMANCE OF AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURERS
Supplementary Materials for Chapter 8 : Small Sample Methods of The Handbook of Statistical Methods for Case-Control Studies

Here we collect supplementary material referenced in the chapter “Small Sample Methods” of the Handbook of Statistical Methods for Case Control Studies (Graham et al., 2018). In Section 1, we describe how non-interval confidence regions can result from inverting a two-sided exact conditional hypothesis test. In Section 2, we give details about using elrm for approximate exact inference. Finally, in Section 3, we discuss previous simulation studies and our own limited simulations to compare the different methods considered in the chapter.
Investigations of the Lugano HotCat Reactor

Since its release, the “Lugano Report” has attracted a lot of attention from many scientific groups as well as individuals. Following attempts to reproduce the claimed results, the Martin Fleischmann Memorial Project†(MFMP) is adding significant insights to the replication community across the Internet. The first part of the paper describes the replication of the Lugano Report’s thermal measurements. It presents the experimental setup, instrumentations as well as the results produced by the MFMP team. The second part describes attempts to reproduce the excess energy claimed in the Report. After ten experiments and five incremental revisions of the apparatus, MFMP published results on the Internet showing apparent correlation between anomalous heat production and broadband low energy gamma radiation. This paper offers a review of these two significant experiments, done in March 2015 and January 2016. c ⃝ 2016 ISCMNS. All rights reserved. ISSN 2227-3123
Polyotia, a rare occurrence-clinical presentation and surgical management: A case report from Abuja, Nigeria

INTRODUCTION: Polyotia is a rare congenital condition that presents as a large accessory auricle, often mirroring the appearance of the normal auricle of the ear. The primary implication of this condition is in the esthetic challenges it poses to affected individuals. This article highlights our experience with the surgical management of a case encountered by our surgical foundation. CASE REPORT: A nineteen (19) year old male student presented to our clinic at a surgical outreach program held at Kwali general hospital in July 2018 with a complaint of an abnormal looking left ear noticed since birth. The patient had concerns about his aesthetics and could not perceive sounds with the ear. A diagnosis of non-syndromic polyotia was made after detailed history and examination and successful surgical reconstruction to correct the deformity was done under local anesthesia. CONCLUSION: We recommend early surgical reconstruction of polyotia to improve esthetics of affected patients.
5W1H Information Extraction with CNN-Bidirectional LSTM

In this work, information about who, did what, when, where, why, and how on Indonesian news articles were extracted by combining Convolutional Neural Network and Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory. Convolutional Neural Network can learn semantically meaningful representations of sentences. Bidirectional LSTM can analyze the relations among words in the sequence. We also use word embedding word2vec for word representation. By combining these algorithms, we obtained F-measure 0.808. Our experiments show that CNN-BLSTM outperforms other shallow methods, namely IBk, C4.5, and Naïve Bayes with the F-measure 0.655, 0.645, and 0.595, respectively.
Passiflora alata Curtis : a Brazilian medicinal plant [ Passiflora alata Curtis : una planta medicinal Brasileña ]

This review describes botanical, chemical, pharmacological and phytotechnological properties of Passiflora alata Curtis, with emphasis on analytical methods. Native to Brazil, P. alata is featured in several pharmaceutical preparations registered by the regulatory agency ANVISA. In four of the five editions of the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia, P. alata leaves have been included under the designation of “maracujá” or “maracujá doce” (sweet passion fruit). This species is cited as Passiflora alata Curtis and was originally published in 1788 in the Botanical Magazine. In the last decade, phytochemical and pharmacological studies of Brazilian researchers related to this plant have increased. Despite several studies, the substances responsible for the anxiolytic, sedative, antioxidative and antiulcer activities attributed to passifloras remain unknown. Analytical methods for the quantification of markers are being developed in order to improve quality control analysis and to better understand the relationship between chemical markers and their pharmacological effects. Those methods include spectrophotometry, high performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). There is also great interest in the technological processes involved in the production of dry extracts of this native medicinal plant with the primary goal of assuring the quality of phytopharmaceutical products.
Development of genetic models for estimation of racing performances in German thoroughbreds

The objective of this study was to develop new statistical models for genetic estimation of racing performances in German thoroughbreds. Analysed performance traits were “square root of rank at finish”, “square root of distance to first placed horse in a race” and “log of earnings”. These traits were found to be influenced by the carried weight, which was determined by the horse’s earlier performance. Therefore, new traits were developed based on random regression models, which were independent from the carried weights. Heritabilities were first estimated for these created traits “new rank at finish” (h2 = 0.101) and “new distance to first placed horse in a race” (h2 = 0.142) by using two univariate animal models. When considering a linear regression of carried weights as fixed effect in the statistical model, heritabilities for “square root of rank at finish” (h2 = 0.086) and “square root of distance to first placed horse in a race” (h2 = 0.124) decreased. Breeding values of “new rank at finish” and “new distance to first placed horse in a race” were compared with breeding values of “square root of rank at finish” and “square root of distance to first placed horse in a race”, in which carried weight was considered as fixed regression in the model. These two different models were compared by two criteria. Breeding values were overestimated for low performing thoroughbreds and underestimated for high performing horses when considering a linear regression of carried weights as fixed effect in the model. Statistical models considering new created traits (“new rank at finish” and “new distance to first placed horse in a race”) which were independent of carried weights, showed better suitability for genetic estimation. Due to high genetic correlation with other traits and showing highest genetic variance a univariate animal model for the trait “new distance to first placed horse in a race” was recommended for genetic estimation.
Efficiency of selection index in improvement yield and yield components in segregating population of Egyptian cotton

The present study was carried out at Shandaweel Research Station, Cotton Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Sohag, Egypt during the three summer seasons of 2014-2016. The basic materials consisted of F2population stemmed from the cross between (Giza 90 X Giza 80). The population was subjected to pedigree selection for two cycles. The selection procedures were single trait selection for lint yield/plant, in addition to eight selection indices. The index selection proposed by Pesek and Baker (1970) was used with different combinations of characters. The main objective of this study was to determine efficiency of selection index procedure in isolate elite high yielding genotypes. Average observed genetic gain of the ten selected families after tow cycles of selection indicated that lint yield/ plant ranged from 9.08% (P≤0.01) for index 7 to 22.73% (P≤0.01) for index 2. Index 5 and index 8 ranked the first and showed significant genetic gain of (12.30 and 15.00%), (17.88 and 15.43%), (13.60and 13.97%), (5.38 and 7.20%) and (17.76 and 10.36%) for seed cotton yield, lint yield, boll weight, seed index and lint index; respectively. Index 2 ranked the second who gave significant genetic gain of 20.75, 22.73, 15.81, 7.53 and 15.43% for the same previous traits respectively. While, the single trait selection for lint yield/plant ranked the last and showed significant genetic gain of 11.08, 9.69, 16.18, 7.96 and 10.78% for seed cotton yield, lint yield, boll weight, seed index and lint index; respectively. These results indicated that selection index was better than single trait selection in isolated superior families in yield and yield components.