Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
User Perception of Mobile Banking Adoption: An Integrated Ttf-utaut Model

This study investigates the factors influencing users’ perception on adoption of mobile banking (mBanking) services in Bangladesh from the understanding of technology perception. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) has used as an instrument to analyze the data collected from the respondents. The established framework of integrating the task technology fit (TTF) and the unified theory of acceptance and usage of technology (UTAUT) have been applied to examine users' perception and intention in adopting mBanking services. The study shows that the most influencing factor is Social influence (SOI) in adopting mBanking. Besides, Task-technology fit (TTF), Technology characteristics (TEC), Performance expectancy (PEE), Facilitating conditions (FAC), Task characteristics (TAC), and User adoption (USE) have great influence on users’ perception and attitude towards mobile banking services. The findings of this research show a useful understanding to the decision makers to implement and develop mBanking service and help to know how it affects users’ attitude, perceptions and intention. This research provides a highlight to understand the users’ perceptions about the adoption of mBanking in Bangladesh. It emphasizes greatly on the social influence from the users understanding toward adopting mBanking services and new technologies that have been a part of modern life style.
Strategic Management as a Key to Educating the New Aviation Professional

Differences and similarities between management and strategic management are discussed in this article and a framework for the aviation strategic management process is proposed. The steps of the aviation strategic management process include 1) scanning the aviation environment, 2) analyzing the aviation organization, 3) formulating the corporate strategy, 4) formulating the business strategy, and 5) implementing the corporate and business strategies through the formulation of functional strategies. The article argues that knowledge of strategic management principles along the abovementioned process can help aviation organizations, just like organizations in other industries, achieve high strategic and financial performance and develop a clear understanding of industry competitive dynamics. Aviation Strategic Management as a course of study can significantly enrich the educational experience of students in aviation programs and mold them into competent aviation professionals as it provides an effective way to synthesize technical information and apply this information on everyday industry issues. We propose that strategic management can and should be an inextricable piece in aviation curricula, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels and can be used as an excellent theoretical foundation for aviation capstone courses.
OF FIFTY CULTURE PROVEN SALMONELLA CASES

BACKGROUND: Enteric fever has huge global burden. Surrogate markers may have a role in early diagnosis. AIM: Unselected retrospective analysis of 50 culture positive Salmonella enterica cases for epidemiology, laboratory markers, antibacterial susceptibility, therapy, and outcome was done. This was a retrospective chart review of electronic medical records for 50 patients with Salmonella in blood cultures for in our hospital during May 2009-April 2010. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Blood culture was by automated BactecTM system and antimicrobial susceptibility test was performed by disk diffusion method or automated system Phoenix 100TM. Sensitivity of Widal, S. typhi IgM, C-reactive protein (CRP), total leukocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), differential eosinophil and lymphocyte counts, and liver enzymes, was determined for these cases. RESULTS: Salmonella cases were seen in all ages from 8 months to 59 years; serotype Typhi was the most common (72%). Sensitivity of S. typhi IgM immunochromatographic test was 78.9%, of Widal was 88.8%, and that of CRP, serum aspartate transaminase (AST), and serum alanine transaminase (ALT) ranged from 81.8 to 89.4%. Eosinophil count of zero and ESR were found to be 78.2% and 85.7% sensitive. Nalidixic acid resistance was seen in 96% cases and ciprofloxacin resistance/ intermediate sensitivity in 26% cases. Resistance was not seen with ceftriaxone, while ampicillin, chloramphenicol, and co-trimoxazole (ACCo) resistance was 4%. Seven cases relapsed mostly due to improper treatment associated with choice/dose/duration of antibiotics. CONCLUSIONS: Surrogate laboratory markers can be utilized pending culture results. Though antibiotics and vaccines against Salmonella, and good sanitation facilities are available, it causes morbidity in all sections, gender, and ages of society. Strategies of prevention have not been very successful; therefore, early detection and effective treatment can prevent its complications and relapses.
Potential impact of changes in river nutrient supply on global ocean biogeochemistry

The growing world population increases the demand for water, energy, and land. This demand for natural resources impacts the transport of material and the supply of nutrients in the coastal ocean by rivers. We assess the potential impact of river N, Si, Fe, and organic carbon (OC) fluxes on the global and coastal ocean biogeochemistry, using an ocean biogeochemistry model and observations, in eight different scenarios. We assess two extreme scenarios, one with no river nutrients, corresponding to a complete stop of nutrient input by rivers, and one with high nutrient fluxes, corresponding to a world population of 12 billion people. Compared to today's scenario values, primary production (PP) changes from −5% to +5% for the open ocean, and from −16% to +5% for the coastal ocean. In the coastal ocean the impact of river nutrients on PP depends on regional nutrient limitation. River inputs have a larger impact on PP in areas where upwelling and high runoff are combined. The coastal ocean is typically N‐ or Si‐limited. River Fe not assimilated by the phytoplankton is exported to open ocean areas, and its fertilizing effect depletes coastal and open ocean surface waters from N and Si. The impact on PP is reflected on global ocean low‐O2 areas whose extent changes from −16% to +23% across the range of scenarios. River nutrients have a modest impact on the global ocean CO2 sink of up to 0.4 Pg C a−1, depending on the amount of inorganic and organic carbon transported by the rivers.
Comparative Study of Molecular Size and Structure of Exo-β-Glucanases from Kluyveromyces and Other Yeast Genera: Evolutionary and Taxonomic Implications

A comparative study was made of the molecular weights of the exo-β-glucanases (EC 3.2.1.58) of species belonging to Kluyveromyces or to various other yeast genera. Their immunological distances were determined with the exo-β-glucanases from Kluyveromyces fragilis, K. phaseolosporus, K. aestuarii, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae as references. The molecular sizes of the enzymes were estimated by polyacrylamide gel exclusion chromatography, and the immunological comparison was done by the microcomplement fixation technique. The molecular weights of the enzymes from ascomycetous species ranged from 24 x 103 to 63 x 103, but the majority of the species, including most species of Kluyveromyces, contained exo-β-glucanases with molecular weights between 35 x 103 and 45 x 103. Immunological identity was observed among the exo-β-glucanases from the following species: K. fragilis (reference species), K. marxianus, K. bulgaricus, K. cicerisporus, and K. wikenii; closely related were K. phaseolosporus (reference species), K. delphensis, K. lactis, K. vanudenii, and K. drosophilarum; also closely related were Saccharomyces cerevisiae (reference species), S. italicus, S. uvarum, and S. chevalieri. The exo-β-glucanase from K. aestuarii showed low degrees of homology with those from all tested species of Kluyveromyces. It was concluded from these data that ascospore shape has little significance in the phylogeny of this genus. Other evolutionary implications are discussed.
Electrolyte Concentration in Malarial Patients by Flame Photometer

Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by the parasite. It could be a major public health problem in Pakistan due to poor hygienic conditions; malnutrition borne non-defensive immunity system. The purpose of study was to examine possible changes in electrolytes level of patients with malaria. Serum electrolytes were determined by using appropriate techniques. The result showed a significant elevation in the levels of sodium (Na) and potassium (K), whereas, chloride decreases statistically in malarial patients compared to those of controls. The blood serum electrolyte level obtained for sodium was 135.55 ppm, potassium was 4.044 ppm, and for chloride was 10.33 ppm and those for the controls determined to be 130.88 ppm, 3.98 ppm and 104.5 ppm respectively. The concentration of serum electrolytes was in range of abnormal level which could lead our study towards the conclusion that the increased levels of sodium and potassium can be maintained by giving supplement.
Communicative Competence in Mlayokaken Tradition of Banyuwangi “Using” Community

'Melayokaken' which means abducting a woman who has been loved by a man but they are not approved by the woman's parents. The tradition takes place among Banyuwangi Using community (BUC) that has been going on for long time from generation to generation. This event can certainly make a conflict among families and in the community. In general, this study aims at exploring and describing the communicative competence in melayokaken tradition. In particular, it will explore the linguistic knowledge that is used by melayokaken actors; the application of interaction skill used by the actors involved in the melayokaken tradition; the cultural knowledge applied in melayokaken tradition.The method used to achieve the research objectives is qualitative method, with the focus on ethnographic study of communication. The data collected through participant observation, interview, and recording are transcribed into written data and then analyzed using speech component analysis with communication ethnography method. The study result finds that the communicative competence possessed by the people involved in melayokaken tradition (the young man abducting, the abducted woman, the woman's parents, the man’s parents, and the mediator called colok) can be well categorized from the linguistic knowledge, interaction skills, and cultural knowledge in the process of melayokaken tradition. From this finding, it is very important for the people involved in melayokaken tradition, especially for the colok, to have these communicative competence features in order the conflict among Using community will not happen.
Effect of Moisture Content on Terminal Velocity, Compressive Force and Frictional Properties of Melon Seeds

The investigation of the moisture dependence of engineering properties of melon seeds is essential for the design of its processing equipment. Selected engineering properties of two varieties of melon (Citrulus lanatus- Variety A and Solanum sp.- Variety B) were determined at a moisture content range of 4.06 to 16.81% (dry basis). An increase in the moisture content resulted in a directly proportional increase in all the properties for the two varieties except for the compressive force which decreased as the moisture content increased. The minimum and maximum value of emptying angle of repose was 21.37 0 for variety B at 4.06% (d.b.) and 24.26 0 for variety A at 16.81% (d.b.). The minimum value for coefficient of friction was 0.19 for Variety B against glass at moisture content of 16.81% (d.b.) and a maximum corresponding value of 0.36 for Variety A against plywood at 4.06% (d.b.), respectively. Variety A seeds had minimum value of terminal velocity of 4.53 m/s at 4.06% (d.b.), and maximum corresponding value was 5.1 m/s at 16.81% (d.b.) for Variety B. The minimum and maximum value of the compressive force was 5.91N at 4.06% (d.b.), and corresponding value was 2.01N at 16.81% (d.b.) and both were obtained from Variety A. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that the coefficient of friction and compressive force for both varieties of melon seeds were affected significantly by moisture content and/or variety (P<0.05). Relationship between the properties and moisture content were expressed by linear equations.
WRF Forecasts of Great Plains Nocturnal Low-Level Jet-Driven MCSs. Part II: Differences between Strongly and Weakly Forced Low-Level Jet Environments

AbstractThe classic Great Plains southerly low-level jet (LLJ) is a primary factor in sustaining nocturnal convection. This study compares convection-allowing WRF forecasts of LLJ events associated with MCSs in strongly and weakly forced synoptic environments. The depth of the LLJs and magnitude, altitude, and times of the LLJ peak wind were evaluated in observations and WRF forecasts for 31 cases as well as for case subsets of strongly and weakly forced synoptic regimes. LLJs in strongly forced regimes were stronger, deeper, and peaked at higher altitudes and at earlier times compared to weakly forced cases. Mean error MCS-centered composites of WRF forecasts versus RUC analyses were derived at MCS initiation time for the LLJ atmospheric water vapor mixing ratio, LLJ total wind magnitude, convergence, most unstable convective available potential energy (MUCAPE), and most unstable convective inhibition (MUCIN). In most configurations, simulated MCSs in strongly and weakly forced regimes initiated to the n.
Investigation on the Strengthening and Toughening Mechanism of 500 MPa V-Nb Microalloyed Anti-Seismic Rebars

Two types of 500 MPa anti-seismic rebars were produced by V-Nb microalloyed combined with controlled rolling and cooling technology, the strengthening and toughening mechanism of which were investigated. The complex phase microstructures of specimens consist of ferrite, pearlite and bainite (6 – 10 %). Furthermore, a large number of V(C,N) and Nb(C,N) precipitates with size of 5 – 30 nm formed in the ferrite matrix, grain boundaries and on dislocation lines, promoting the precipitation strengthening and inhibiting grain coarsening to controlled cooling microstructure. The mechanical performance of the steels was improved by solution and grain refinement strengthening, precipitation and microstructure strengthening. And the best strengthening effect was obtained by grain refinement, which increased the yield strength more than 35 % strength increment contribution ratio to yield strength. Moreover, about 16.5 % microstructure strengthening increment was obtained due to bainite formation. The plasticity and low-temperature toughness enhancement were mainly attributed to ferrite grain refinement improvement. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.5755/j01.ms.21.4. 9710
Criminality and Armed Groups: A Comparative Study of FARC and Paramilitary Groups in Colombia

Terrorist groups and armed insurgents regularly exploit illicit markets to launder money, traffic illegal goods, and purchase arms. In such an environment, the line between armed political organizations and criminal groups appears to break down. However, through a comparative study of paramilitary groups and Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—FARC) in Colombia, this article finds that group goals, the political environment, and membership strongly influence the types of criminal activities a given armed groups undertakes. Thus, the membership and political agenda of sub-state armed groups not only distinguishes them from criminal groups—organized for and motivated by economic gain—but also shapes their criminal behavior.
THE EFFECT OFEIGHT WEEKS OF STRENGTH TRAINING AND CARBOHYDRATE SUPPLEMENTATION ON THE PHYSICAL FITNESS OF MALE BODYBUILDERS

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of eight weeks of strength training andcarbohydrate supplementation consumptionon physical fitness in male bodybuilders.Thirty-six young male bodybuilders, volunteered to participate in our randomly-divided three experimental, placebo and control groups. Subjects in all three groups were performing selected exercises for eight weeks, three sessions per week for 60 minutes with anintensity of 60-80 % of one repetition maximum strength. Experimental group consumed a carbohydrate supplement. The subjects in the placebo group used the placebo while thecontrol group did not take any supplement. Before and after eight weeks, physical fitness and muscle strength were measured. Data analysis was used by means of statistical analysis and ANOVA and post hoc Bonferroni test were performed. Between the values of aerobic power (p=0.01), anaerobic power (p=0.02), explosive power (p=0.01), maximal voluntary contraction of pectoralis muscle (p=0.01), quadriceps (p=0.01), hamstring (p=0.01) and gastrocenemius (p=0.00) group, significant difference was observed but the amount of agility, flexibility and speed difference were not significant. According to the results, it can be concluded that strength training combined with carbohydrate supplementation leads to an increase in aerobic capacity, anaerobic power, explosive power and strength of the local muscles and it is suggested that male body builders usethe carbohydrate supplement in their training program to improve their fitness benefit factors.
Exogenous hydrogen sulfide restores cardiac function after trauma-hemorrhagic shock by inhibiting mitochondrial apoptosis

Cardiac dysfunction is a major complication of trauma-hemorrhagic shock (THS). Exogenous hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been reported to attenuate THS-induced myocardial injury in our earlier study; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-apoptotic effects of H2S in a rat model of THS-induced myocardial injury. Eighty rats were divided into 4 groups: Sham group, THS group, Vehicle group, and Sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS) group. THS was induced by midline laparotomy and hemorrhagic shock, followed by resuscitation. Vehicle or NaHS was administrated 10 min before resuscitation, and all animals were sacrificed at 2 h after resuscitation for subsequent analysis. The results showed that NaHS restored cardiac function; attenuated myocardial injury; and inhibited myocardial apoptosis. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and western blotting demonstrated that NaHS significantly up-regulated anti-apoptotic protein (Bcl-2) and downregulated pro-apoptotic protein (Bax) and genes (caspase-9, bax). In addition, the activity of mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) and mitochondrial structure were protected by NaHS. Therefore, our results suggest that exogenous H2S attenuates THS-induced myocardial injury by inhibiting myocardial apoptosis, mPTP opening and mediating apoptosis-related gene and protein expressions after THS.
The Mediating Effect between Some Determinants of SME Performance in Nigeria

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship of owner/manager knowledge, competitive intensity, complexity of marketing, technical competence, firm size with the mediation of advisory services on the performance of Nigerian SMEs. The study employed structured questionnaire survey involving a sample of 278 manufacturing SMEs operating in Kano State, a total of 198 valid questionnaires were completed and returned representing 71 percent response rate. Evidence suggests that there is significant relationship between owner/manager knowledge, complexity of marketing decision and technical competence and advisory services. In contrast, the result found no significant relationship between firm size and advisory services. Similarly, the result found that owner/manager knowledge, complexity of marketing decision, technical competence and advisory services have significant relationship with performance. The result also indicates that, there is no significant relationship between firm size performance and technical competence and Performance. We also found that advisory service mediates the relationship between owner manager knowledge and the complexity of marketing decision. The findings of this study will benefit owner/managers of SMEs, regulatory agencies, accounting firms, government at all levels and will also serve as frame of reference to future studies.
An experimental-differential investigation of cognitive complexity

Cognitive complexity as defined by differential and experimental traditions was explored to investigate the theoretical advantage and utility of relational complexity (RC) theory as a common framework for studying fluid cognitive functions. RC theory provides a domain general account of processing demand as a function of task complexity. In total, 142 participants completed two tasks in which RC was manipulated, and two tasks entailing manipulations of complexity derived from the differential psychology literature. A series of analyses indicated that, as expected, task manipulations influenced item difficulty. However, comparable changes in a psychometric index of complexity were not consistently observed. Active maintenance of information across multiple steps of the problem solving process, which entails strategic coordination of storage and processing that cannot be modelled under the RC framework was found to be an important component of cognitive complexity.
Design of Lightweight Footbridges for Human Induced Vibrations

Nowadays, it is well-known that for the structural safety verification of footbridges, and for the comfort guarantee of its users, it is fundamental to consider the effect of human induced vibrations, particularly: vibrations due to pedestrian traffic should be within acceptable limits for users; the lock-in phenomenon should be prevented; and, the footbridge structural safety should be guaranteed if subjected to intentional excitations. Recognizing a gap in lightweight footbridges design procedures, a guideline is presented in this document proposal for footbridges design taking into account human induced vibrations. First, the proposed methodology is detailed. Attention is devoted also to the response measurements, identification tests and instrumentation used in the evaluation of the dynamic properties of footbridges. The potential strategies to control the vibration response of footbridges are reviewed. Finally, three worked examples of application of the proposed design methodology are exposed, namely a simply supported beam and two existing footbridges.
Measurements of Indoor Radon Levels and Dose Estimation and Lung Cancer Risk Determination for Workers in Health Centres of Some Towns in the Sudan

The indoor radon concentration level and radon effective dose rate were carried out in the health centers of Khartoum, Behri(Khartoum North), Medani and Kassala towns – Sudan, in 222 measurements, using passive integrated solid-state nuclear track devices containing allyl diglycol carbonate plastic detectors. The radon concentration in the corresponding health centers was found to vary from 60 ± 12 Bq.m-3, in Kassala town health centers, and 34 ± 9 Bq.m-3 in Wad Medani town health centers, while Khartoum and Behri (Khartoum North) health centers are recording an average values of 49 ± 12 Bq.m-3 to 46 ± 11 Bq.m-3, respectively. The overall average of radon concentration for health centers in our study was found to be 47 ± 11 Bq.m-3. These values are noticed to be far below than the radon action level 200- 600 Bq.m-3 as recommended by ICRP. Assuming an indoor occupancy factor of 0.8 and 0.4 for the equilibrium factor of radon indoors, we found that the annual effective dose rate from radon was estimated to be 1.19 ± 0.28 mSv.y-1, and the relative lung cancer risk for radon exposure was found to be 1.042%. From our study, it is clear that the annual effective dose rate is lower than both the “normal” back ground level as quoted by UNSCEAR and the recommended action level of ICRP, and less than the maximum permissible dose defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency.