Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluating the Effect of Local Monitoring on Nuclear Safety: Evidence from France

This paper empirically studies the deterrence eﬀect of monitoring intensity on safety care and compliance with a self-reporting mechanism. To do so, we analyse the consequences of a policy requiring French Departments to subsidize local commissions whose role is to monitor nuclear stations and to communicate with local populations. Our analysis uses a dataset of safety incidents reported by French nuclear stations between 2008 and 2015, and data describing the annual budgets of their monitoring agency. We address the endogeneity of the indirect measurement of local monitoring intensity by using forecasting errors in Department-level operating budgets as an instrumental variable. Contrarily to a large part of the literature on enforcement and compliance, we also account for the possibility of non-detection of non-compliance by plant managers, and disentangle the eﬀects of the policy on safety care and on non-compliance with self-declaration guidelines. We ﬁnd that plant managers react to informational incentives: although we observe no signiﬁcant increase in safety care, we ﬁnd signiﬁcant increases in compliance with declaration criteria: a 2.000 e increase in the annual budget of a local commission leads, on average, to a 1% increase in the total number of events reported.
Clinicopathologic evaluation of different subtypes of Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma according to WHO classification

Objectives: To assess the frequency of different subtypes of Non Hodgkin's Lymphomas (NHL) according to WHO classification & study of clinicopathologic correlation. Methods: Total 320 biopsy proven cases of NHL, from 2010 to 2013, were selected. The inclusion criteria in all newly diagnosed patients of NHL with appropriate clinical information regarding gender, anatomic location and occurrence of B symptoms. All the cases were evaluated on Haematoxylin and Eosin (H & E) and special stains. Cases were subjected to immunohistochemistry (IHC) using extensive panel of antibodies and classified according to WHO classification of lymphoid neoplasms 2008. Results: Clinical data showed that 215(67.2%) were males and 105(32.8%) females. The male to female ratio was 2:1. The B cell lymphoma comprised of 85 % as compared to T cell lymphoma consisting of 15%. The extra nodal involvement was seen in 130 (40.6 %) cases, while 190 (59.4%) cases showed nodal involvement. The B symptoms were found in overall 153 (47.8 %) cases. Conclusion: B cell NHL is more common as compared to T cell lymphoma. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) was the most frequent B cell lymphoma. The major bulk of T cell lymphomas comprised of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). Significant association was seen in the occurrence of B symptoms with extra nodal origin and male gender. [Basem Hassan El-Esawy and Ahmad Abd El Hakam Elaskary. Clinicopathologic evaluation of different subtypes of Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma according to WHO classification. Life Sci J 2015;12(1):170-174]. (ISSN:10978135). http://www.lifesciencesite. com. 23
CFD MODELLING OF SINGLE-PHASE HYDRODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER IN SOLID SPONGES

Solid sponges are open-celled, highly porous ceramic or metal foams with a large specific surface area. Due to these properties, such sponges show better ratios of heat transfer and pressure drop, when compared e.g. to conventional packings. If inserted into a reactor or a heat exchanger pipe, the continuity of the solid sponge matrix leads to a much more efficient overall heat supply or withdrawal, respectively. This is why sponges are already used in heat-intensive applications today, such as porous burners and solar receivers. The present paper describes a CFD-based modelling approach for fluid flow and heat transfer in solid sponges. The approach is based on X-ray tomographic (μCT) scans of the original sponge geometry. Adequate choice and reconstruction of so-called representative elementary volumes (REV) of the sponge structure is a crucial first pre-processing step to obtain reliable CFD results at reasonable computational cost. Using open-source software OpenFOAM, a special meshing technique has been developed to get a highquality computational grid for the selected complex REV geometry sections. CFD modelling is based on the assumption of laminar flow conditions, but specially focusses on handling challenges imposed by the high complexity of the model geometry. A multi-zone approach has been developed to couple hydrodynamics of the scaleresolved REV with an embedding porous zone having equivalent derived resistance properties. It allows specification of enhanced hydrodynamic boundary conditions. Furthermore, the problem of an adequate specification of thermal boundary conditions at the sponge surface has been addressed and discussed. The CFD model presented yields comprehensive results for variable fields inside the sponge structure, which in turn allow derivation of the integral quantities pressure drop (∆p) and interfacial heat transfer coefficient (αF-S). These results agree well with available validation data from literature.
Running head : HOW EFFICIENCY SHAPES HUMAN LANGUAGE 1 How Efficiency Shapes Human Language

Cognitive science applies diverse tools and perspectives to study human language. Recently, an exciting body of work has examined linguistic phenomena through the lens of efficiency in usage: what otherwise puzzling features of language find explanation in formal accounts of how language might be optimized for communication and learning? Here, we review studies that deploy formal tools from probability and information theory to understand how and why language works the way that it does, focusing on phenomena ranging from the lexicon through syntax. These studies show how a pervasive pressure for efficiency guides the forms of natural language and indicate that a rich future for language research lies in connecting linguistics to cognitive psychology and mathematical theories of communication and inference.
İlköğretim matematik derslerinde kullanılan alternatif öğretim yöntemlerinin akademik başarıya etkisi: bir meta analiz çalışması

This research was conducted in order to determine the effect of alternative teaching methods used on academic success in primary mathematics classes. Meta analysis method was used to gather the experimental work in which alternative teaching methods and teacher – centered method of teaching were compared. Within the scope of the research, 344 doctoral and master's dissertations were examined. Inclusion criteria were determined and a coding form was prepared for the collection of data. 74 studies carried out between 2005 and 2011 were selected in accordance with the inclusion criteria. As a result of combining the studies, the effect of alternative teaching methods used in elementary mathematics classes on academic success was found to be 0.887. This effect size is seen to have a major impact when compared to the classification that Cohen (1988) made. As a consequence of the research, alternative teaching methods used in elementary mathematics classes were found to be more effective than the teacher – centered method of teaching in terms of academic achievement.
internal communication role of the chief executive fficer : Communication channels , style , and effectiveness injuan

This study explores the internal communication role of chief executive officers (CEOs) by examining their communication channels, style, and quality, as well as their influence on employee–organization relational outcomes. Results showed that CEOs most frequently use email and face-to-face channels to communicate with employees. The social media presence of CEOs positively and strongly correlates with their communication responsiveness and quality, as well as employee–organization relational outcomes. The responsive communication style of CEOs positively influences the quality of CEO communication, which subsequently affects employee relational outcomes. The assertive communication style of CEOs demonstrates a small significant positive effect on the quality of employee–organization relationships but nonsignificant effect on the quality of CEO communication. The significant theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed. © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Individual Differences in Cyber Security

A survey of IT professionals suggested that despite technological advancement and organizational procedures to prevent cyber-attacks, users are still the weakest link in cyber security (Crossler, 2013). This suggests it is important to discover what individual differences may cause a user to be more or less vulnerable to cyber security threats. Cyber security knowledge has been shown to lead to increased learning and proactive cyber security behavior (CSB). Self-efficacy has been shown to be a strong predictor of a user’s intended behavior. Traits such as neuroticism have been shown to negatively influence cyber security knowledge and self-efficacy, which may hinder CSB. In discovering what individual traits may predict CSB, users and designers may be able to implement solutions to improve CSB. In this study, 183 undergraduate students at San José State University completed an online survey. Students completed surveys of self-efficacy in information security, and cyber security behavioral intention, as well as a personality inventory and a semantic cyber security knowledge quiz. Correlational analyses were conducted to test hypotheses related to individual traits expected to predict CSB. Results included a negative relationship between neuroticism and self-efficacy and a positive relationship between self-efficacy and CSB. Overall, the results support the conclusion that individual differences can predict self-efficacy and intention to engage in CSB. Future research is needed to investigate whether CSB is influenced by traits such as neuroticism, if CSB can be improved through video games, and which are the causal directions of these effects.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS USED IN THE TRADITIONAL MEDICINE OF IĞDIR ( TURKEY ) , NAKHCHIVAN ( AZERBAIJAN ) , AND TABRIZ ( IRAN )

A total of 341 naturally distributed taxa belonging to 65 families are used in the traditional medicine in Iğdır (Turkey), Nakhchivan (Azerbaijan), and Tabriz (Iran). Local people in three different regions generally use herbal remedies for digestive, respiratory, urogenital systems, as well as dermal, neurological and psyschological diseases. On the basis of localities three highly prevelant usesin Iğdır are colds (32 taxa), stomach disorders (28 taxa), and cough (24 taxa); in Nakhchivan rheumatism (24 taxa), gastrointestinal disorders (24 taxa), and anthelmintic (20 taxa), and in Tabriz diuretic (24 taxa), fever (22 taxa), and cough (20 taxa). Our findings reveal that in these three areas belonging to three neighbouring countries 4 taxa are widely distributed and used almost forthe same applications; Glycyrrhiza glabra (for digestive and respiratory systems), Malus sylvestris ssp. orientalis (for respiratory system), Rosa canina (for digestive and urinogenital systems), and Urtica dioica (for digestive system). The studied areas show several resemblances from cultural and other aspects.
Relationship of Socio Economic Status, Income, and Education with the Survival Rate of Breast Cancer: A Meta-Analysis

Background: Despite our awareness of the significant effect of Social Determinant of Health (SDoH) such as Socio Economic Status (SES), income and education on breast cancer survival, there was a serious lack of information about the effect of different level of these factors on breast cancer survival. So far, no meta-analysis has been conducted with this aim, but this gap was addressed by this meta-analysis. Methods: Main electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were investigated up to January 2019. Epidemiological studies focusing on the association between SDoH and breast cancer were singled out. Q-test and I2 statistic were used to study the heterogeneity across studies. Begg’s and Egger’s tests were applied to explore the likelihood of the publication bias. The results were reported as hazard ratio (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) through a random-effects model. Results: We identified 7,653 references and included 25 studies involving 1,497,881 participants. The HR estimate of breast cancer survival was 0.82 (0.67, 0.98) among high level of SES, 0.82 (0.70, 0.94) among high level of income and 0.72 (0.66, 0.78) among academic level of education. Conclusion: The SES, income, and education were associated with breast cancer survival, although the association was not very strong. However, there was a significant association between the levels of these factors and breast cancer survival.
PREDICTIVE FACTORS OF ONCOLOGICAL AND SURVIVAL OUTCOME OF SURGERY ON MID AND LOW RECTAL ADENOCARCINOMA IN MOROCCO :-A SINGLE CENTER STUDY -

Introduction: The aim of our study is to assess the 3 years oncological outcomes (survival rates and predictive factors of impaired Overall survival) in low rectal cancer patients operated with curative intent in the National Oncology Institute of Rabat. Patients and methods: We conducted a retrospective study, including all patients operated for low rectal cancer in the surgical department of the national oncology institute of Rabat from January 2011 to December 2015 Preoperative characteristics, clinical and pathological variables including the histological type, the grade of tumor and TNM staging as well as perioperative and postoperative outcomes were recorded and analyzed to determine the predictive factors of imaired overall survival using cox regression and Kaplan Meier representation . Results: In 81 low rectal adenocarcinoma operated in this period, the average survival period was of 55. 8 months. The Overall survival rate after 1 year, 2 years and 3 years are respectively of 94%, 89. 1%, and 82. 8%. Predictive factors of impaired survival were age and advanced tumor staging with respectively a HR: 3.5; 95CI:1.111. 4; p=0.03 and HR: 3.9 95CI:1.2-12.4; p=0.01. Conclusion: This study showed survival rates after curative surgery for low rectal adenocarcinoma similar to those reported in the literature. Independent factors associated with overall survival were high age and advanced T stage, highlighting the importance of early cancer detection particularly in elderly subjects in order to improve the overall survival in rectal cancer Moroccan patients.
Effect of different factors on variations in reproductive performance of sows

The aim of this study was to determine the influence of sire, genotype, farrowing year and the fertilization season on reproductive traits. The study included 3693 litters from 1622 mothers, genotype Swedish Landrace and crosses F1 generation. Progeny derived from the 25 boar sires. The study results show the following: genotype had no statistically significant effect (P>0.05) on the studied traits; parity for the second, however for second and third farrowing showed statistically significant and highly significant effect (P<0.05, P<0.01); the year of farrowing showed no impact only for the traits the total number of piglets per litter and number of live born piglets, for all three parities; sire had no effect on the number of weaned piglets in the first litter (P>0.05); season of fertilization of mothers had no effect on the number of live born piglets except in the first litter where P<0.01.
Comparative study of fauna species diversity of Makurdi Zoological Garden , Benue State , Nigeria

Fauna diversity is the sum total of all the different species of animals both mega and macro species living in a particular habitat/region per time. The fauna diversity of Makurdi Zoological Garden, Benue State, was determined using species inventory survey, Transect sampling method with a monolith of size 2.5cm x 30 cm x 30 cm to identify the macrofaunal groups. Descriptive statistic and diversity indices were used to analysis the data obtained. The result shows that twenty-five captive species from thirteen different species represented in 11 families were identified, amongst these 4 species have been identified as threatened ones. The relative abundance of the different classes of both megafauna and macrofauna revealed that class mammals (2.147%) and class insects (91.90%) were most dominant. The determination of fauna diversity using diversity index showed species richness of 44, ShannonWeiner index of 2.688, maximum diversity of 3.784, species evenness of 0.710, equivalent common species of 0.004 and a total species abundance of 506. These species could be used as indicator species to determine the faunal diversity of Makurdi Zoological Garden to understand die faunal dynamics in conservancy for periodic analysis that makes institution for breeding.
Large Foreign Banks and Small-Medium Sized Enterprises ( SMEs ) : Friends or Foes ?

This paper provides evidence indicating the importance of foreign banks for the industry dynamics in SME lending market. I explore such dynamics by studying interactively the impact of three aspects of the banking market structure on lending to SMEs, including bank size and its distribution, bank market concentration, and foreign bank presence in Eastern European countries. The results show that larger banks are associated with increasing lending to SMEs, but dominance of very large banks (high inequality in bank size) and high concentration are harmful to SMEs. I also find that the negative effect of dominance of large banks and concentration is largely offset, and that the positive impact of banks size is enhanced by increasing foreign bank presence. The results suggest that the industry dynamics with the presence of large foreign bank break down barriers and create more, not less, opportunities for SMEs to be financed. March 2012 JEL Classification Codes: G21, F36, L22
Related Factors of the Influence on Mental Symptoms of the Recruits in the Basic Military Training.

The objective of the study is to explore the psychosocial characteristics of recruits for mental health education during the basic military training. A total of 1,366 male recruits were assessed during the basic military training. The psychosocial characteristics, such as effects of LE (life events), mental symptoms, personality trait coping style and social support of the recruits were assessed with LEI-CSLA (LE Inventory for Compulsory Servicemen of Land Army), SCL-90-R, EPQ (Eysenck Personality Questionnaire), SCSQ (Simple Coping Style Questionnaire) and social support scale respectively. Statistical analyses, such as multiple stepwise analyses, interaction analyses and path analysis, were used. Neuroticism trait, negative coping style, objective social support and LE were significant factors in determining the score of mental symptoms, accounted for 64% of the total variance, the absolute value of β of each variable was 0.09-0.48. LE and neuroticism had direct effect on SCL-90 symptom index. LE, mental symptoms, personality trait, coping style as well as social support should be taken into consideration when psychological intervention and mental health education are needed in service for recruits in the basic military training.
EFFECT OF PLANT NUTRIENTS AND INSECTICIDES INTEGRATION AGAINST RICE LEAF FOLDER, CNAPHALOCROCIS MEDINALIS (GUENEE)

Studies were carried to evaluate the influence of plant nutrients @ 50:30:20kg/ha (50% recommended NPK level), 100:60:40kg/ha (100% recommended NPK level) and 150:90:60kg/ha (150% recommended NPK level) on insecticide toxicity at 24hrs, 48hrs, 72hrs and 96hrs after spray against leaf folder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenee) in kharif 2015 and 2016. Among the tested insecticides, Rynaxypyr 18.5%SC and Cypermethrin 25%EC recorded the highest percent mortality followed by Fipronil 5%SC, Monocrotophos 36%SL. Moderate toxicity was recorded by Imidacloprid 17.8%SL and Acephate 75%SP. Under different nutrient levels i.e., 50%, 100% and 150%NPK leaf folder mortality was not affected in treatments Rynaxypyr 18.5%SC (90.83, 87.50 and 86.67% in kharif 2015; 90.00, 87.50 and 87.50% mortality in kharif 2016) and Cypermethrin 25%EC (85.00, 84.92 and 83.33% in kharif 2015; 83.00, 83.00 and 82.67% mortality in kharif 2016). Toxicity of Monocrotophos 36%SL (77.50, 71.67 and 66.67% mortality; 75.83, 71.67 and 67.50% mortality in kharif 2015 and 2016, respectively) was affected moderately with change in plant nutrition levels. Mortality of leaf folder in treatments Fipronil 5%SC (83.33, 74.17 and 65.00% mortality; 84.17, 74.17 and 65.83% mortality in kharif 2015 and 2016, respectively), Imidacloprid 17.8%SL (65.00, 56.67 and 48.33% mortality; 65.00, 58.33 and 49.17% mortality in kharif 2015 and 2016, respectively) and Acephate 75%SP (66.67, 58.33 and 50.83% mortality; 67.50, 57.50 and 50.83% mortality in kharif 2015 and 2016, respectively) were highly affected by different NPK levels i.e., 50%NPK, 100%NPK and 150%NPK.
Neural Natural Language Generation with Unstructured Contextual Information

In this work, we present a novel task for automatic natural language generation, based on the exploitation of unstructured contextual information. The main aim of the task is to enable the evaluation of a system’s capability to generate coherent text based on previously unseen and unstructured information. A new corpus was prepared specifically for the task, based on the Amazon Review corpus with product descriptions used as input for the generation of user reviews. Different deep learning generation models were implemented and compared under the proposed task, with significant differences in terms of their ability to exploit unstructured contextual information. Language Analysis and Processing NLG with Unstructured Contextual Information iv/66 Language Analysis and Processing NLG with Unstructured Contextual Information v/66
Rationalities in motivation for citizen participation in social accountability : a Brazilian local experience

This work aims to understand the motivation and factors that influence active participation in social accountability, contributing to literature on public administration in a field which is not fully explored. This study provides elements to help public actors to strengthen initiatives of citizens’ engagement in public management, especially by working with civil society organizations. The main theoretical approaches are the instrumental and the substantive rationality in public organizations, as well as the motivation for citizen participation. Information was collected through in-depth interviews. Content analysis was used to examine the information, allowing to achieve the objectives of the study. The main results indicate the complementarity of both instrumental and substantive rationality in motivating citizen participation in initiatives of social accountability. The motivation to participate comes from the value given to social accountability, which is related to substantive rationality, while the instrumental rationality appears as a means of ensuring the efficiency and the effectiveness of citizens’ community actions.
NumberNet: Using Multi-Touch Technology to Support Within and Between-Group Mathematics Learning

: In this paper we present a new tool, NumberNet, designed to promote within and between group collaboration in a mathematics classroom. The activity builds on a standard individual mathematics activity (Explode-A-Number; Atkinson, 1992), to create a three-stage collaborative activity that promotes flexibility with numbers, operators and calculations. This tool uses a network of multi-touch tabletop computers in a classroom environment, taking students through a small group production activity, rotation of the activity between groups, and finally a sorting and structuring activity. Pilot results from 32 students indicate significant gains in the number of calculations that students produce from pre to post test. Further work and implications are described.