Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Exploring sense of community in adult recreational tennis

ABSTRACT Social benefits are of primary importance for adults involved in amateur recreational sports. Further, Chalip [(2006). Toward a distinctive sport management discipline. Journal Of Sport Management, 20(1), 1] recently identified social benefits as essential to the rationale of public delivery of sport programmes. Despite the clear importance of these benefits, limited research exists that seeks to understand how adult participants perceive their experience, if they experience social benefits, and how management practices can enhance such benefits. This research attempts to fill that gap by exploring the experience of participants in an adult recreational tennis league. Adult recreational tennis is particularly relevant to the field of leisure management as it represents a sport that may be played across the lifespan, and because delivery resides within public and private (commercial or not-for profit spheres). We interviewed 21 intermediate players in adult recreational leagues to investigate their perceptions of social benefits involved with tennis participation. Our research suggests that the feeling of a sense of community is a central benefit of participation in league tennis. This feeling is manifested through social spaces, perceptions of fairness, competition, and commitment. These findings provide valuable practical implications for leisure managers as well as a valuable theoretical contribution to the sense of community in sport theory.
Managerial Attributes Effect on Mutual Fund Performance: Case from Pakistan, an Emerging Mutual Fund Market

This paper investigates the effect of managerial attributes like, age of manager, qualification of manager, experience of manager, age of fund and management fee on performance of mutual funds. For this purpose open ended equity funds of 19 assets management companies with a data set ranging from 2010 to 2014 is taken. Fixed effect panel regression is used to control the unobserved heterogeneity between the assets management companies. Results reveal that managers qualification, age, total experience in mutual fund industry are positively and significantly related to performance of funds whereas, age of fund is negatively related to fund performance. Secondly, explanatory variable, management fee is not related to performance of mutual fund in Pakistan.
A GROUND-BASED OPTICAL TRANSMISSION SPECTRUM OF WASP-6b

We present a ground-based optical transmission spectrum of the inflated sub-Jupiter-mass planet WASP-6b. The spectrum was measured in 20 spectral channels from 480 nm to 860 nm using a series of 91 spectra over a complete transit event. The observations were carried out using multi-object differential spectrophotometry with the Inamori-Magellan Areal Camera and Spectrograph on the Baade Telescope at Las Campanas Observatory. We model systematic effects on the observed light curves using principal component analysis on the comparison stars and allow for the presence of short and long memory correlation structure in our Monte Carlo Markov Chain analysis of the transit light curves for WASP-6. The measured transmission spectrum presents a general trend of decreasing apparent planetary size with wavelength and lacks evidence for broad spectral features of Na and K predicted by clear atmosphere models. The spectrum is consistent with that expected for scattering that is more efficient in the blue, as could be caused by hazes or condensates in the atmosphere of WASP-6b. WASP-6b therefore appears to be yet another massive exoplanet with evidence for a mostly featureless transmission spectrum, underscoring the importance that hazes and condensates can have in determining the transmission spectra of exoplanets.
Indonesian Products Overseas: Consumer Perceptions in a Foreign Market

The objective of this paper is to examine the country of origin effect of products made in Indonesia. The study focuses on the questions of the sources of information in evaluating products; the evaluation of specific product dimensions by Malaysian consumers; and consumers' assessment of different product categories. It reports on the findings of a survey conducted in which 255 responses were obtained. The most common product information source WQS found to be through information contained in packaging. Products made in Indonesia had been rated highly for its competitive pricing. Foodstuffs were generally found to be the popular preference of product category by Malaysian consumers. The managerial implications of these are discussed and the limitations of the study are highlighted.
An investigation of the 'soft' features of sustainable and healthy housing design : exploring stakeholder preferences and their provision in new housing developments

Despite the widely recognised importance of the impact that built environment has on health and well-being, the concept of sustainable housing is still regarded largely in terms of environmental sustainability. However, given the urgent need to increase the quantity and sustainability of new homes in the UK, it is essential that the design and delivery of sustainable housing does not neglect health and well-being aspects that are essential for enhancing the quality of life and the development of sustainable communities. This study focuses on the ‘soft’ features of sustainable housing, that is, the non-technological components of housing and neighbourhood design that can affect occupants’ health and well-being as well as their satisfaction with their homes. The research aims to conceptualise and identify these ‘soft’ features of housing design and establish whether the opinions of housing users regarding their importance are aligned with those of the housing providers. Using a case study approach, the study also assesses the extent to which such features are being provided by new housing developments. The research begins with a review of literature of the sustainable housing and healthy housing concepts, which lead to the development of a framework for sustainable housing design with an emphasis on health and well-being. Building on this foundation, three phases of the methodology were developed to address the aims of the research: Firstly, a content analysis of sustainable housing standards is carried out, followed by a survey to ascertain the relative importance that housing stakeholders attach to these ‘soft’ features, and lastly, six housing developments are evaluated with regards to their provision of these features. The findings reveal that housing user preferences are not always aligned with those of housing providers, and indeed, a number of notable differences in opinion are also found between the private sector and social housing providers. Lastly, assessment of the six case studies indicates a low level of provision of such features new housing developments. These findings indicate that a more comprehensive approach is necessary for addressing and providing for the softer features of housing and neighbourhood design.
Primary health clinic toilet/bathroom surface swab sampling can indicate community profile of sexually transmitted infections

Background The microbiome of built environment surfaces is impacted by the presence of humans. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that analysis of surface swabs from clinic toilet/bathroom yields results correlated with sexually transmitted infection (STI) notifications from corresponding human populations. We extended a previously reported study in which surfaces in toilet/bathroom facilities in primary health clinics in the Australian Northern Territory (NT) were swabbed then tested for nucleic acid from the STI agents Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis. This was in the context of assessing the potential for such nucleic acid to contaminate specimens collected in such facilities. STIs are notifiable in the NT, thus allowing comparison of swab and notification data. Methods An assumption in the design was that while absolute built environment loads of STI nucleic acids will be a function of patient traffic density and facility cleaning protocols, the relative loads of STI nucleic acids from different species will be largely unaffected by these processes. Another assumption was that the proportion of swabs testing positive for STIs provides a measure of surface contamination. Accordingly, “STI profiles” were calculated. These were the proportions that each of the three STIs of interest contributed to the summed STI positive swabs or notifications. Three comparisons were performed, using swab data from clinics in remote Indigenous communities, clinics in small-medium towns, and a single urban sexual health clinic. These data were compared with time and place-matched STI notifications. Results There were significant correlations between swab and notifications data for the both the remote Indigenous and regional data. For the remote Indigenous clinics the p values ranged from 0.041 to 0.0089, depending on data transformation and p value inference method. Further, the swab data appeared to strongly indicate known higher relative prevalence of gonorrhoeae in central Australia than in northern Australia. Similarly, the regional clinics yielded p values from 0.0088–0.0022. In contrast, swab and notifications data from the sexual health clinic were not correlated. Discussion Strong correlations between swab and notifications were observed. However, there was evidence for limitations of this approach. Despite the correlation observed with the regional clinics data, one clinic yielded zero positive swabs for C. trachomatis, although this STI constituted 25.1% of the corresponding notifications. This could be ascribed to stochastic effects. The lack of correlation observed for sexual health clinic data was also likely due to stochastic effects. It was concluded that toilet/bathroom surface swab sampling has considerable potential for public health surveillance. The approach may be applicable in situations other than primary health clinics, and for targets other than STIs.
Craniofacial phenotyping in obstructive sleep apnea--a novel quantitative photographic approach.

STUDY OBJECTIVES To compare the craniofacial morphological phenotype of subjects with and without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using a quantitative photographic analysis technique. DESIGN Case-control study; subgroup matched for body mass index (BMI) and sex. SETTING Sleep investigation unit in a university teaching hospital. PATIENTS 114 subjects (93% Caucasian) with OSA (apnea-hypopnea index [AHI] > or = 10/h) and 66 controls (AHI < 10/h). INTERVENTIONS Standardized frontal-profile craniofacial photographic imaging performed prior to polysomnography. Photographs were analyzed for the computation of linear, angular, area and polyhedral volume measurements representing dimensions and relationships of the various craniofacial regions. MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS Photographic craniofacial phenotypic differences were demonstrated between OSA and control subjects, including a range of measurements of the face, mandible, maxilla, eyes, nose, head and neck. After 1-for-1 subgroup matching for BMI and sex (51 subjects in each group), mandibular length 1 (6.21 +/- 0.08 [mean +/- SEM] vs. 6.58 +/- 0.08 cm, P = 0.006), mandibular-nasion angle 1 (35.0 +/- 0.48 vs. 36.7 +/- 0.37 degrees, P = 0.006) and anterior neck space area (10.2 +/- 0.53 vs. 12.2 +/- 0.52 cm2, P = 0.01) remained smaller in the OSA group. Mandibular width-length angle (88.0 +/- 0.75 vs. 85.3 +/- 0.54 degrees, P = 0.005) and face width-midface depth angle (72.3 +/- 0.44 vs. 70.7 +/- 0.39 degrees, P = 0.01) remained larger in the OSA group, whereas mandibular triangular area (39.2 +/- 0.63 vs. 41.7 +/- 0.74 cm2, P = 0.01) was smaller. CONCLUSIONS Craniofacial phenotypic differences in OSA in Caucasian subjects can be demonstrated using a photographic analysis technique.
Changing from anonymous to confidential HIV voluntary counseling and testing in Uganda.

Two thirds of all individuals with HIV worldwide live in Africa where increasingly diagnostic and routine HIV testing is used to refer HIV-infected individuals to care and prevention programmes. This challenges healthcare systems throughout Africa that are interested in integrating care and antiretroviral treatment into prevention programmes because anonymous HIV testing limits the success of referrals to health services and adds costs as a result of repeat testing. The cost of a single HIV counseling and testing session is relatively high and in Uganda is similar (US$13) to the national per capita expenditure on healthcare (US$14). HIV-positive clients benefit from many services including psychosocial support CD4 cell count testing and disease staging cotrimoxazole and isoniazid prophylaxis tuberculosis screening and treatment and provision of antiretroviral treatment if indicated. They also benefit from HIV prevention services such as the prevention of mother-to-child transmission safer sex counseling and condom provision. Many of these interventions require long-term follow-up for maintaining effectiveness and assessing adherence. The provision of these services is impeded within the context of anonymous HIV testing. For example in Uganda national policy states that name-based registration for voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) may occur; however it has been extremely uncommon in practice. (excerpt)
Managerial Ownership and Stock Price Crash Risk: Evidence from China

This study explores the influences of managerial ownership on future stock price crash risk. Managerial ownership induces manager to conceal bad news and choose sub-optimal investment policies, which increases stock price crashes. Using a sample of China’s listed firms for the period 2004-2014, we find managerial ownership is significantly and positively related to the firm’s future stock price crash risk. In addition, we find that the link between managerial ownership and crash risk is more pronounced for firms with higher agency cost, namely those with relatively higher administrative expense ratio, lower asset utilization ratio, and lower product market competition.
The Effect Of Complaint Handling Towards Customers Satisfaction, Trust And Loyalty To Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Bri) Southeast Sulawesi

-------------------------------------------------------------ABSTRACT-------------------------------------------------------Nofal Supriaddin, Postgraduate of Halu Oleo University 2015. The effect of complaint handling towards customers’ satisfaction, trust and loyalty to Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) in Southeast Sulawesi. Promotor. Prof. Dr. AlidaPalilati, Co-Promotor 1, Dr. Patwayati, Co-Promotor 2 Dr. Hayat Jusuf. The purposes of this research are to examine and prove empirically: (1) The effect of complaint handling towards customers satisfaction of Bank BRI in Souteast Sulawesi. (2) The effect of complaint handling towards customers trust of Bank BRI in Souteast Sulawesi. (3) The effect of complaint handling towards customers loyalty of Bank BRI in Souteast Sulawesi. (4) The effect of customers satisfaction towards customers loyalty of Bank BRI in Souteast Sulawesi. (5)The effect of customers satisfaction towards customers trust of Bank BRI in Souteast Sulawesi. (6) The effect of customers trust towards customers loyaltyof Bank BRI in Souteast Sulawesi. Population of this research was all customers of Bank BRI customers in Souteast Sulawesi who ever delivered complaints with more than two years saving account, in addition the customers were adult in age chategory (more than 17 years old). The sample of this research werei 168respondents, those sample were taken by purposive sampling. Data analysis used path analysis. Findings in this research show : (1) The better of customers’ complaint handling will increase customers satisfaction of Bank BRI in Southeast Sulawesi. (2) The better of customers’ complaint handling will increase customers trust of Bank BRI in Southeast Sulawesi. (3) The better customers’ complaint handling will increase customers loyalty of Bank BRI in Southeast Sulawesi. (4) The higher customers satisfaction makes customers loyalty of Bank BRI in Southeast Sulawesi higher. (5)the higher customers satisfaction makes customers trust of Bank BRI in Southeast Sulawesi higher. (6) The higher customers trust makes customers loyalty of Bank BRI in Southeast Sulawesi better.
Conversion of external ventricular drains to ventriculoperitoneal shunts after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: effects of site and protein/red blood cell counts on shunt infection and malfunction.

OBJECT The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of shunt infection in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) after converting an external ventricular drain (EVD) to a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt using the existing EVD site. The second purpose was to assess the risk of shunt malfunction after converting the EVD to a permanent shunt irrespective of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein and red blood cell (RBC) counts. METHODS Data obtained in 80 consecutive adult patients (18 men and 62 women, mean age 60.8 years, range 33-85 years) who underwent direct conversion of an EVD to a VP shunt for post-SAH hydrocephalus between August 2002 and March 2007 were retrospectively reviewed. In each patient, the existing EVD site was used to pass the proximal shunt catheter. In no patient was VP shunt insertion delayed based on preoperative RBC or protein counts. RESULTS The mean period of external ventricular drainage before VP shunt placement was 14.1 days (range 3-45 days). No patient suffered ventriculitis. The mean perioperative CSF protein level was 124 mg/dl (range 17-516 mg/dl). The mean and median perioperative RBC values in CSF were 14,203 RBCs/mm(3) and 4600 RBCs/mm(3) (range 119-290,000/mm(3)), respectively. No patient was lost to follow-up. The mean follow-up duration was 24 months (range 2-53 months). Three patients (3.8%) had shunt malfunction related to obstruction of the shunt system after 15 days, 2 months, and 18 months, respectively. There were no shunt-related infections. No patient suffered a clinically significant hemorrhage from ventricular catheter placement after VP shunt insertion. CONCLUSIONS In adult patients with aneurysmal SAH, conversion of an EVD to a VP shunt can be safely done using the same EVD site. In this defined patient population, protein and RBC counts in the CSF do not seem to affect shunt survival adversely. Thus, conversion of an EVD to VP shunt should not be delayed because of an elevated protein or RBC count.
Decision support for privacy auditing

Access control is often employed in IT systems for the protection of sensitive information. However, in domains like healthcare, stringent access restrictions could have undesired consequences (e.g., unavailability of patient information in emergency situations). Moreover, the unpredictable nature of the healthcare domain makes it impossible to know in advance when and where an emergency situation will occur. Therefore, healthcare systems deploy “break-the-glass” functionality, so that patient information is always available. Consequently, a posteriori assessment of policy infringements becomes a necessity. However, current a posteriori solutions for privacy compliance are often manual, leading to infringements to remain undetected. Moreover, existing conformance metrics usually consider every deviation from specifications equally making them inadequate to measure the severity of infringements. In this work, we propose a privacy compliance technique for detecting privacy infringements and measuring their severity. Firstly, the approach identifies infringements by considering a number of deviations from specifications (i.e., insertion, suppression, replacement, and re-ordering). Secondly, we identify a number of privacy factors which can be used to quantify deviations from process specifications. These factors drive the definition of metrics that allow for a more accurate measurement of privacy infringements. We demonstrate how this approach can be adopted to enhance conformance metrics through a case study on the provisioning of healthcare treatment. This technique has been implemented as a ProM plug-in and compared with existing techniques.
Community pharmacy-based medication therapy management services: financial impact for patients

Objective To determine the direct financial impact for patients resulting from Medication Therapy Management (MTM) interventions made by community pharmacists. Secondary objectives include evaluating the patient and physician acceptance rates of the community pharmacists' recommended MTM interventions. Methods This was a retrospective observational study conducted at 20 Price Chopper and Hen House grocery store chain pharmacies in the Kansas City metro area from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Study patients were Medicare Part D beneficiaries eligible for MTM services. The primary outcome was the change in patient out-of-pocket prescription medication expense as a result of MTM services. Results Of 128 patients included in this study, 68% experienced no out-of-pocket financial impact on their medication expenses as a result of MTM services. A total of 27% of the patients realized a cost-savings (USD440.50 per year, (SD=289.69)) while another 5% of patients saw a cost increase in out-of-pocket expense (USD255.66 per year, (SD=324.48)). The net financial impact for all 128 patients who participated in MTM services was an average savings of USD102.83 per patient per year (SD=269.18, p<0.0001). Pharmacists attempted a total of 732 recommendations; 391 (53%) were accepted by both the patient and their prescriber. A total of 341 (47%) recommendations were not accepted because of patient refusal (290, 85%) or prescriber refusal (51, 15%). Conclusions Patient participation in MTM services reduces patient out-of-pocket medication expense. However, this savings is driven by only 32% of subjects who are experiencing a financial impact on out-of-pocket medication expense. Additionally, the majority of the pharmacists' recommended interventions (53%) were accepted by patients and prescribers.
Rectus sheath block for diagnostic laparoscopy

Sixty adult females of ASA grade 1 or 2 scheduled to undergo diagnostic laparoscopy were allocated randomly to one of two groups. In group A, laparoscopy was performed with a standardised general anaesthetic technique alone. In group B, the same general anaesthetic technique was supplemented with bilateral rectus sheath block. Postoperative analgesia was assessed at 1, 6 and 10 hours after operation. Visual analogue pain scores in group B were significantly lower than in group A despite a greater use of intramuscular analgesic injections in group A (p < 0.005 in each case).
Female Preferences for Aposematic Signal Components in a Polymorphic Poison Frog

Abstract Aposematic signals may be subject to conflicting selective pressures from predators and conspecifics. We studied female preferences for different components of aposematic coloration in the polymorphic poison frog Oophaga pumilio across several phenotypically distinct populations. This frog shows striking diversity in color and pattern between geographically isolated populations in western Panama. Results indicate that male dorsal color is the most important determiner of female preferences. We did not find consistent evidence for effects of other signal components, such as spotting pattern or ventral color. Females in two populations showed assortative preferences mediated by male dorsal coloration. In a third population we found incomplete color-assortative preference behavior, with females exhibiting strong discrimination toward one novel color but not another. These results hint at a possible interaction between sexual and natural selection: female tolerance of unfamiliar coloration patterns could facilitate the establishment of novel phenotypes that are favored by other selective pressures (e.g., predator biases). Furthermore, our study suggests that specific components of the aposematic signal (i.e., dorsal color, ventral color, and spotting pattern) are affected differently by natural and sexual selection.