Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comments on “ The Welfare Consequences of the Increase in Inequality in the United States

Krueger and Perri set their sights on a major question: What are the welfare consequences of the pronounced rise in U.S. wage and income inequality in recent decades? Presumptions about the answer play an important role in many policy discussions and underlie much of the interest in wage and income inequality. I applaud the authors for tackling the question in a way that makes assumptions explicit and that facilitates constructive criticism. The authors also deserve much credit for grappling with the data on consumption inequality, a challenging task. As it turns out, however, I think that a compelling answer to the question they pursue awaits further research.
Lumbar spine stability following hemilaminectomy, pediculectomy, and fenestration

Summary The destabilising effect of the removal of a single vertebral diarthrosis and the ipsilateral incision of the anuliis fibrosus at two adjacent vertebrae in the canine lumbar spine was quantified in an in vitro study. Lumbar spine segments, from the first to fourth lumbar vertebrae, were harvested from canine cadavers and divided into 1 control group (A) and 3 experimental groups - hemilaminectomy and fenestration (B), pediculectomy and fenestration (C), fenestration alone (D). Samples were subjected to 4 point lateral bending to point of failure. Stiffness, maximum bending moment (Mbmax), angular deformation and bending moment at 15° (Mb at 15°) variables were determined for each group. Hemilaminectomy and fenestration had the greatest decrease in Mbmax, Mb at 15° and stiffness and the greatest increase in angular deformation. Pediculectomy and fenestration and the fenestration alone procedures caused similar and significant reductions in Mb at 15° and stiffness. Pediculectomy was less destabilizing than hemilaminectomy, although this difference was not statistically significant. Fenestration is the common and greatest destabilizing factor. The removal of a single pedicle and accessory process has minimal destabilizing effects. The destabilizing effect of hemilaminectomy, pediculectomy and fenestration were quantified and compared in a study using canine cadaver spines. The combination of hemilaminectomy and fenestration produced the greatest degree of instability, but fenestration was the shared, most significant, single destabilizing factor.
The impact of work climate factors on the quality of work life Case study : Food and beverage industry sector, Gaza strip

This study aims to investigate the impact of work climate on the quality of work life of the staff members in the food and beverage industry sector in the Gaza strip, Palestine. We used an adaptable model generated to represent the work climate through the supportive management, intrinsic and extrinsic reward, decision autonomy, social support, health and safety at work and the physical work environment to investigate the impact of these elements on quality of work life. We discussed the impact of work climate factors on the quality of work life and made recommendations for further researches and organizations.
Death and dying: feelings and behaviors of nursing students

OBJECTIVE: Identify behaviors and feelings of nursing students in an hypothetical situation, involving death and dying. METHODS: Exploratory and qualitative study with data collected through a self-administered questionnaire in a sample of 51 nursing students at a private school in the north area of Sao Paulo state; it was conducted a thematic analysis of content. RESULTS: The student nurses were not prepared to deal with situations that involve death and dying; the students tend to deny the situation, presenting a inappropriate conduct in face a patient that is about to die. The most common feelings among students towards death were the loss and fear. CONCLUSION: There is a need to give greater attention to the subject during the training of nurses in order to prepare them to face situations that involve death and dying, including these topics in the daily curriculum practices.
A retrospective autopsy study of poisoning in the northern region of Punjab

Retrospective autopsy study of poisoning was done in the year 2007, of poisoning deaths in the northern region of Punjab at Govt. medical college, Amritsar by the deptt. Of forensic medicine and toxicology.Demographic as well as type of agents used for poisoning was observed and analyzed the remedial measures regarding prevalence will be discussed along with the observation in this paper.
Isolation and HPLC Quantification of Berberine Alkaloid from Alpinia galanga and Alpinia calcarata

Result and conclusion: A new, simple, sensitive and selective HPLC method was developed for the quantification of berberine. The developed method was validated according to the International Conference on Harmonization guidelines. The HPLC analysis showed that Alpinia galanga contained an amount of 1340 and Alpinia calcarata had 1355 mg/Kg of berberine. The isolated berberine and its rich fractions of Alpinia galanga and Alpinia calcarata were found to scavenge the DPPH free radical with IC50 values of 22.5, 49.5 and 50.4 μg/ ml respectively, though its activity is less than that of a standard polyphenolic compound.
Fe b 20 19 TO REVERSE THE GRADIENT OR NOT : AN EMPIRICAL COMPARISON OF ADVERSARIAL AND MULTITASK LEARNING IN SPEECH RECOGNITION *

Transcribed datasets typically contain speaker identity for each instance in the data. We investigate two ways to incorporate this information during training: Multi-Task Learning and Adversarial Learning. In multi-task learning, the goal is speaker prediction; we expect a performance improvement with this joint training if the two tasks of speech recognition and speaker recognition share a common set of underlying features. In contrast, adversarial learning is a means to learn representations invariant to the speaker. We then expect better performance if this learnt invariance helps generalizing to new speakers. While the two approaches seem natural in the context of speech recognition, they are incompatible because they correspond to opposite gradients back-propagated to the model. In order to better understand the effect of these approaches in terms of error rates, we compare both strategies in controlled settings. Moreover, we explore the use of additional un-transcribed data in a semi-supervised, adversarial learning manner to improve error rates. Our results show that deep models trained on big datasets already develop invariant representations to speakers without any auxiliary loss. When considering adversarial learning and multi-task learning, the impact on the acoustic model seems minor. However, models trained in a semi-supervised manner can improve error-rates.
The dynamics of indexical information in speech: Can recognizability be controlled by the speaker?

Human voices are individual and humans have elaborate skills in recognizing speakers by their voice, phenomena that are deeply rooted in the evolution of human behavior. To date, the mechanisms of speaker recognition are not well understood because of the high variability of the acoustic cues to a speaker’s identity. We wondered what role the speaker plays in making his/her voice more or less well recognizable. While it is evident from the literature that humans can control vocal properties to enhance their intelligibility, it is unclear whether speakers can and/or do control vocal characteristics to be better recognizable and whether such control mechanisms play a role in the communication process. In this paper, we reviewed results from the literature supporting the view that speaker idiosyncratic information is dynamic and that humans have the ability to control how well they can be recognized. We suggest possible experimental setups by which the control over identity in voice can be tested and present pilot acoustic characteristics of speech that was produced to be either targeted at being (a) intelligible (clear speech) and (b) suitable for person recognition (identity marked speech). Results revealed that there is reason to believe that speakers apply different mechanisms when making their individuality identifiable as opposed to making their speech better understood. We discuss predictions that a control of recognizability and intelligibility has within major theories of speech perception.
O cuidado interdisciplinar à família do portador de transtorno mental no paradigma da desinstitucionalização

Estudio de tipo bibliografico busco identificar en los estudios acerca de la desinstitucionalizacion y la familia las referencias sobre el cuidado multi y interdisciplinario en salud mental y apuntar las categorias que emergen segun en el tema. Fueron analizados cuarenta y una publicaciones, cuatro tesis y diez disertaciones de maestrado en enfermeria, dos disertaciones de medicina y veinticinco articulos publicados en periodicos brasilenos de enfermeria y de medicina. El analisis del contenido utilizado en este estudio fue de Bardin. Fue senaladas tres categorias: critica al cuidado ofrecido por algunos profesionales; la necesidad de preparacion del profesional de la salud para cuidar de las familias del portadores de trastorno mental y; la importancia del profesional de la salud como agente de desinstitutionalizacion y reinsercion social del portador de transtorno mental. El trabajo interdisciplinario de la salud mental es uno de los supuestos para que la desinstitutionalizacion sea eficaz, no obstante, en este estudio puede apreciarse que los profesionales de la salud presentaron dificultad para desarrollar esta forma de trabajo.
Low CSF γ-Aminobutyric Acid Levels in Parkinson's Disease: Effect of Levodopa and Carbidopa

• Levels of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in CSF were measured in patients with Parkinson's disease (n = 14) and sex-matched controls (n = 14). One patient underwent a spinal tap before and after treatment. The mean (± SD) CSF GABA levels were 200 ± 70 pmole/mL in controls and 121 ± 52 pmole/mL in patients with Parkinson's disease. In the untreated patients with Parkinson's disease, the CSF GABA level was 95 ± 31 pmole/mL (n = 7) and in those who were treated with levodopa and carbidopa the level was 144 ± 53 pmole/mL (n = 8). No significant difference was seen in plasma GABA levels between the controls and patients with Parkinson's disease. The decreased GABA level in CSF, which was elevated by levodopa, supports the concept that in Parkinson's disease, the GABA-dopamine interaction in the substantia nigra may be an important compensatory mechanism counteracting the dopamine neuronal loss.
Foreign Body Syndrome in Cattle: An Incidence and Clinico-Haemato-Biochemical Changes

Cattle are indiscriminate feeders. They can’t differentiate between metallic materials in feed and do not completely masticate the food before swallowing (Aiello et al., 2016). Hence, they ingest sharp metallic objects like nails or wires. These foreign bodies get settled in the reticulum, due to its honey comb structure. The foreign bodies remain there and starts puncturing the reticulum causing a disease which is known as “Foreign body International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 8 Number 09 (2019) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
PORK QUALITY FROM A GENOTYPE CONTAINING MOURA BREED SLAUGHTERED BETWEEN 100 AND 130 KG

The brazilian pork industry aims to obtain a product with low fat, regardless of the parameters of pork quality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the meat quality of pigs from a particular genotype developed for high meat quality, containing 12.5% of the Moura breed, a Brazilian naturalized breed characterized by high fat production. Thus, 122 barrows and gilts with a genetic composition of 29.5% Duroc, 15% Pietrain, 17% Large White, 25% Landrace and 12.5% Moura, slaughtered at 100, 115 and 130kg were evaluated. The pork from barrows showed higher marbling score (p≤0.01) and lower shear force. The a* value increased linearly in the ham (p≤0.01) and loin (p≤0.001) with the rise in slaughter weight, although the visual color scores were not affected (p ≥ 0.05). The cooking loss increased linearly (p≤0.05) with the increase in slaughter weight, as well as the dry matter (p≤0.001). These results suggest that the increase in slaughter weight of pigs of the genetic breed evaluated, can improve parameters which indicate pork quality, such as increasing the intensity of red color.
Work organization, fixed-term employment and job satisfaction: Evidence from German individual-level data

The present paper examines heterogeneous effects of work organization on job satisfaction by type of work contract (fixed-term versus permanent). Using individual-level data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP), we analyze whether workers employed under these two different types of contract respond differently in terms of job satisfaction to varying work organizational conditions. Such information is valuable for employers, because they can learn about optimal combinations of work organization and type of contract. We account for potential endogeneity by combining a fixed effects approach with a two-stage selection correction strategy. Our empirical results show that fixed-term workers and their permanent counterparts respond differently in terms of job satisfaction to a number of organizational practices including task diversity, employee involvement, social relations at work, general working conditions, and career prospects. The results may be used by employers to improve their concept of diversity management and specifically the job design of heterogeneous workers.
Complementary effect between compost rate and ascorbic acid concentration on enhancing dragonhead ( Dracocephalum moldavica ) plant on growth and productivity

A filed experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of compost rates (0.0, 5, 10 and 15 ton/feddan), ascorbic acid concentrations (0.0, 100 and 200 ppm) on growth and productivity of dragonhead plant. These experiment was carried out during the two successive seasons of 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 at the Experimental Farm, Applied Research Center for Medicinal Plants, National Organization for Drug Control and Research, Egypt. The results showed that compost at 15 ton/feddan significantly increased each of plant height, number of branches, total fresh and dry weight per plant and per feddan as well as volatile oil percentage, volatile oil, yield (ml/plant and L/ fadden) and chlorophyll a, b and a+b of dragonhead plants. Ascorbic acid at 200 ppm significantly enhanced all the investigated parameters in both growing seasons. The interaction effects among different treatments appeared that the best results were achieved by the interaction treatment between organic fertilization of compost at 15 ton per feddan plus ascorbic acid at 200 ppm. This interaction treatment will promise in the development of sustainable dragonhead production with a limited use of external inputs. That could be used by the farmers under the same conditions because this treatment has the most profitable rate and concentration with the greatest yield advantages.
Adsorption of copper from aqueous solutions on synthetic zeolites produced from Greek fly ash: Equilibrium and kinetic studies

Lignite fly ash obtained from the thermoelectric power plant of Megalopolis (Peloponnese, Greece) was used for zeolite synthesis. Zeolites synthesis process by fusion treatment was performed by mixing ΝaΟΗ pellets to fly ash with mass ratios of 1:1 and 1:1.5 at 600 °C for 1 h. The produced zeolite was crushed and mixed with distilled water, in a constant ratio of 20% w/v under stirring overnight. After incubation of the suspension, the solids which used as adsorbents were recovered by centrifugation and then dried. For the adsorption kinetic experiments stock aqueous solutions of different copper concentrations were prepared (50 to 200 mg·L) from the corresponding salt of Cu(NO3)2 3H2O at constant ionic strength of NaCl 0.1 M. Equilibrium experiments were carried out using adsorbent concentration varying between 0.3 to 1.5 g·L. The adsorption isotherm models of Langmuir and Freundlich were applied for the equilibrium study. Possible kinetic equations of copper adsorption on synthesized zeolites were derived and discussed. XRD and BET analyses were also carried out.
Evaluation of Bacteriological Quality of Dried Cray Fish (Astacus leptodactylus) Sold at Ogbete Main Market in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria

Cray fish (Astacus leptodactylus) is one of the foods used as a source of protein for both the highand lowincome earners. It is a freshwater crustacean resembling small lobsters. Some species are found in brooks and streams where there is running fresh water, while others thrive in swamps, ditches and paddy fields. Fish is known as a low fat, high protein food and usually contains useful fatty acids such as Omega-3 fatty acids which are important for optimal brain and nervous system development (Orogu et al., 2018). Fish constitutes more than 60% of the protein intake in adults especially in rural areas of International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 8 Number 09 (2019) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Multiple Imputation as a Missing Data Approach to Reject Inference on Consumer Credit Scoring

This paper analyzes the importance of using proper techniques for the reject inference to develop consumer credit scoring. The focus is treating reject inference as a missing data problem and using model-based imputation techniques as a way to enhance the information inferred from the rejects over that of traditional approaches when developing credit scorecards. An overview and comparison of the standard missing data approaches to reject inference are provided. Multiple imputation is also discussed as a method of reject inference which can potentially reduce some of the biases which can occur from using some of the traditional missing data techniques. A quantitative analysis is then provided to confirm the hypothesis that model-based multiple imputation is an enhancement over traditional missing data approaches to reject inference.
Lack Of Digital Competence: The Hump In A University - English For Specific Purpose - Classroom

: An evaluative study was conducted in a deemed to be university in India on students‘ digital literacy, their competence and their knowledge of digital tools and the latter‘s use in language learning and also to find how competent are the teachers to facilitate language learning in the classroom with computers, mobile phones and internet. The study gathered data through observation, questionnaires and informal interviews. It found net generation students are very enthusiastic about Mobile learning; but the teachers are still trying to adapt the mobile technology in language classes. The study identified an imbalance in the force of technology intrusion and the ability of digital immigrant teachers to meet the technology challenges. It concluded the digital immigrant teachers with their vast knowledge and willing to learn attitude can be helped to face the challenge, through Faculty Development Programs (FDP) and workshops. Students can be motivated for participatory learning with the course material appropriate to their academic need, interest and age under the Blended learning approach.
Unified quantitative observation of coexisting volcanic sulfur dioxide and sulfate aerosols using ground-based Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

Abstract. We developed an optimal-estimation algorithm to simultaneously retrieve, for the first time, coexisting volcanic gaseous SO2 and sulfate aerosols (SA) from ground-based Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) observations. These effluents, both linked to magmatic degassing process and subsequent atmospheric evolution processes, have overlapping spectral signatures leading to mutual potential interferences when retrieving one species without considering the other. We show that significant overestimations may be introduced in SO2 retrievals if the radiative impact of coexistent SA is not accounted for, which may have impacted existing SO2 long-term series, e.g. from satellite platforms. The method was applied to proximal observations at Masaya volcano, where SO2 and SA concentrations, and SA acidity, were retrieved. A gas-to-particle sulfur partitioning of 400 and a strong SA acidity (sulfuric acid concentration: 65 %) were found, consistent with past in situ observations at this volcano. This method is easily exportable to other volcanoes to monitor magma extraction processes and the atmospheric sulfur cycle in the case of ash-free plumes.
Testing the Parametric Form of the Volatility in Continuous Time Diffusion Models

Abstract. This work presents tests for the parametric form of the volatility function in a stochastic differential equation dXt = b(t,Xt)dt+σ(t,Xt)dWt. We can consider the hypothesis of constant volatility or general form of volatility. In the first case we can use two statistics which have approximately Gaussian distribution or supremum of some Gaussian process. One of these methods can be extended in the general case. The hypotheses can be also tested by the parametric bootstrap methods. Proposed tests are numerically illustrated and compared with respect to numerical problems.
Digito-Palmar Complex in Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

Background: It is only recently that the knowledge of dermatoglyphics has been applied to the field of medical and genetic diagnosis. Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare and evaluate the dermatoglyphic pattern in individuals with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) with a normal adult population. Materials and Methods: Both quantitative as well as qualitative parameters were analyzed in 112 (63 male and 49 female) subjects and compared with the data from 142 (65 male and 77 female) healthy controls. Modified Purvis-Smith ink method was used for obtaining the prints, and statistical analyses were done using Student's unpaired t test and chi-square test. Results: A statistically significant increase in the 'atd' angle was noted on both hands of both sexes in diabetics when compared to the controls, who showed narrower angles. The presence of an additional axial triradii (t'/t") in diabetic patients was also significant. Conclusions: With the available data, although other parameters were not statistically significant, the current work emphasizes that a wider 'atd' angle and the additional axial triradii were seen as reliable indicators helpful in scientific screening of populations prone to diabetes mellitus.
IMPACT OF JOB SATISFACTION ON JOB PERFORMANCE

Basically, performance is something that is individual because each employee has a different level of ability to do their jobs. Performance depends on the combination of ability, effort, and opportunity obtained. Employee performance is capital for companies to survive and develop in responding to business and business competition today, advanced and developing companies are very dependent on reliable human resources so that the output is high performance on employee performance which will later affect the company's performance. However, it is not easy to maintain and improve employee performance. There are many factors that can affect performance. Many employee turnovers occur due to a lack of satisfaction with work. Employee performance is very dependent on the value of employee satisfaction in the workplace. The fulfillment of employee rights greatly affects the performance of the organization. So, in this study the focus of the study would like to see the extent of the influence of job satisfaction on employee performance in a national company engaged in oil palm plantations. The results showed that there was an effective contribution from the influence of employee satisfaction on employee performance. The research data was taken from 55 employees engaged in oil palm plantations in an office in the city of Jakarta.