Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Time spent on provision of Antenatal Care and associated factors among public and private health facilities in Axum town, North Ethiopia: Comparative cross sectional study

Background In most developing countries the contact time among antenatal care attendees and care providers have effects on quality of antenatal services and health outcomes. Effectiveness of focused antenatal care relies on standard time spent provisions. Hence this study evaluated the time spent and associated factors on provision of antenatal care in public and private health facilities in Axum Town, Northern Ethiopia. Methods Institutional based comparative cross-sectional mixed quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Data were collected through exit interviews from 456 antenatal care attendees. Qualitative data were also collected using an in-depth interview with providers. The collected data were entered using EPI info version 3.5. 1 software then exported to SPSS version 21 software for analysis. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify determinant factors of time spent on antenatal care provision at p-value < 0.05. Results Majority, 378 (84.8%) of pregnant woman were served below the mean standard time in both public and private health facilities. The mean (± SD) time spent for first antenatal care provision in private was 19.7 (± 8.5) minutes, which is higher than public health facilities with mean time spent (± SD) of 13.2 (± 3.8) minutes. The mean time spent on antenatal care was significantly different in public and private health facilities. Factors that significantly affect time spent on provision of antenatal care were: type of health facilities [AOR = 2.60; 95% CI, 1.07–6.33], frequency of antenatal care visit [AOR = 3.50; 95% CI, 1.92–6.36] and language similarity with provider [AOR = 2.74; 95% CI, 1.23–6.12]. Conclusions The mean time spent for first and revisit of ANC at both health facilities were lower than the WHO standards. Type of health facilities, frequency of antenatal care visit and language similarity with provider were predictors for time spent on ANC provision. Efforts should be targeted on standard provision of antenatal care.
The Oxford Handbook of Irish Politics

Ireland has enjoyed continuous democratic government for almost a century, an unusual experience among countries that gained their independence in the twentieth century. But the way this works has changed dramatically over time. Ireland’s colonial past has had an enduring influence over political life, enabling stable institutions of democratic accountability, while also shaping economic underdevelopment and persistent emigration. More recently, membership of the EU has brought about far-reaching transformation across almost all aspects of life. But the paradoxes have only intensified. Now one of the most open economies in the world, Ireland has experienced both rapid growth and a severe crash in the wake of the Great Recession. By some measures, Ireland is among the most affluent countries in the world, yet this is not the lived experience for many of its citizens. Ireland is an unequivocally modern state, yet public life continues to be marked by ideas and values in which tradition and modernity are uneasy bedfellows. It is a small state that has ambitions to carry more weight on the world stage. Ireland continues to be deeply connected to Britain through ties of culture and trade, now matters of deep concern post-Brexit. And the old fault lines between North and South, between Ireland and Britain, which had been at the core of one of Europe’s longest and bloodiest civil conflicts, risk being reopened. These key issues are teased out in this book, making it the most comprehensive volume on Irish politics to date.
Numerical analysis of impulse electromagnetic fields in soft ferromagnetic materials

Peculiarities of the numerical simulation of impulse electromagnetic field distribution in soft ferromagnetic materials are considered. An efficient algorithm has been proposed in order to cause the iterative process to converge quickly. The proposed algorithm is based on the use of the combination of the reluctivities obtained on two previous iterations. The optimal value of the process parameter has been recommended.
When Ideas Are Not Free: The Impact of Patents on Scientific Research

This chapter describes the impact of formal intellectual property rights on the production and diffusion of "dual knowledge"-ideas that are simultaneously of value as a scientific discovery and as a useful, inventive construct. We argue that a great deal of knowledge generated in academia, particularly in the life sciences, falls into this category (sometimes referred to as Pasteur's Quadrant). The production and diffusion of dual purpose knowledge challenges the premise of most science policy analysis, which is implicitly based on a clear separation between basic scientific knowledge and applied knowledge useful in the development of new technology. Instead, dual knowledge simultaneously makes both a basic and an applied contribution. We review qualitative and quantitative evidence relating to the policy challenges raised by the production and dissemination of dual knowledge, highlighting three broad findings. First, rather than facing a fundamental tradeoff between applied research and more fundamental scientific knowledge, research agencies can and do invest in dual purpose knowledge. Indeed, the dual purpose knowledge framework suggests a distinct rationale for public sector involvement in the funding and conduct of research: the social impact of a given piece of knowledge may be enhanced when knowledge is produced and disclosed in accordance with the norms of the scientific research community (particularly compared to secrecy). Second, we suggest that, within Pasteur's Quadrant, the increased use of formal IPR seems to be significantly shaping the structure, conduct and performance of both university and industry researchers. On the one hand, from the perspective of individual researchers, patenting does not seem to come at the expense of scientific publication, and both respond to the process of scientific discovery. There is some evidence, however, that patent grant may reduce the extent of use of knowledge: the citation rate to a scientific article describing a dual-purpose discovery experiences a modest decline after patent rights are granted over that knowledge. Finally, the impact of patents may be indirect; rather than directly impacting behavior through patent enforcement, scientific conduct may be affected through related mechanisms such as material transfer agreements. Not simply a legal document within a seamless web of cooperation, nor a bludgeon to stop scientific progress in its tracks, patents seem to be changing the "rules of the game" for scientific exchange, cooperation, and credit.
Building sustainable learning spaces with industry partners through reciprocal mentoring

This research aims to address current problems regarding availability of pre-service teacher education internship opportunities through the development of an ongoing and sustainable relationship with local primary school teachers and students. The culmination of the research will ultimately result in a reciprocal-mentoring model being developed which will create a mutually beneficial partnership between an Australian University (teacher education students and academic staff) and local primary school teachers and students. A Collective Community learning platform has been built and implemented which has enabled all stakeholders to work together on ICT-rich learning activities. The research has involved four very distinct phases. However, this paper reports on Phase 3: University Readiness of the larger study. This phase involved primary school students working with teacher education students, teachers and academic staff on an ICT activity for the day. The findings reveal that reciprocal mentoring can be mutually beneficial to all involved.
Multi-Product Firms and Product Switching in Japan

This paper explores role of multi-product plants and product switching in the Japanese manufacturing sector. While a substantial body of work has explored the importance of the extensive margins of plant entry and exit in employment and output flows, only recently has research begun to examine the adjustment across products within establishments and its importance for plant and aggregate output and employment flows. Using a novel, annual plant-product data set covering all Japanese manufacturing plants with more than 4 employees from 1992 to 2006, we provide the first evidence on the role of multi-product plants in Japanese manufacturing and how the product mix and the plant mix have changed over time. Unlike previous studies we are able to track annual changes in the product mix. The period covers a major decline in manufacturing activity and we show that the mix of products and output shifted strongly towards larger multi-product plants that are part of multi-establishment manufacturing firms.
Dimensioning performance estimation of the airline industry : path-analysis based modelling / Hashem Salarzadeh Jenatabadi

Estimating the performance of airline industries has always been of interest to airline management teams and researchers. In this regard, some researchers focused on financial performance, and some just focused on non-financial performance. There are also studies that considered both financial and non-financial performance in their models. The main objective of this research is to integrate the different dimensions of performance indicators in one latent construct as an overall performance. Latent variables are the proxies of measured phenomena reflected in observed variables, which cannot be directly measured. In other words, latent variables present a degree of abstraction that permit a researcher to illustrate the relationship among a class of variables that have common characteristics. The main motivation of this study is to find a comprehensive model for estimating and improving airline performance based on internal indicators, including airline capacity and internal operation, and external indicators including the economic situation. The findings of this study provide a method for designing a simultaneous model for estimating global airline performance. To achieve the objectives of this study, research methodologies such as Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and path analysis are employed. In path analysis, prior to model fitting, the measurement model is utilized to confirm and verify the reliability of the measurement indicators employed for indicating the latent constructs. In the structural model, only cross sectional data is applicable and longitudinal path analysis is not usable. In this study, 214 airline companies were selected using stratified sampling from a list of active companies in 2009. The validity of the constructs and the constituent variables were verified with content and construct validity testing. The final model, which has the potential to be used in airline companies, is extremely close to the needs and the requirements of the industry as all redundant measures were eliminated.
Efficiency of Self-care Education on lifestyle Secondary School Students

Now a day a high prevalence of unhealthy dietary intake habits, poor hygienic care, sedentary life as well as physical inactivity among secondary school adolescents is a major health concern. Therefore , the aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficiency of self-care education on lifestyle of secondary school students. Methods: Design: A quasi-experimental research design was conducted during the years 2017-2018. Sample: The study sample included 200 students which selected randomly from two secondary schools at Port Said City . Tools for data collection: It included: A structured questionnaire was developed and designed by the researchers to collect data, it consisted of two parts: part (1): question related to age, dietary habits, hygienic care, sedentary life and bodily exercise, part (2): Assessment of anthropometric measurement. Results: Females were somewhat younger than Males, males were taller, obese and females had significantly lower mean of BMI than males. The studied sample had mean moderate -intensity physical activity and vigorous -intensity physical activity and poor hygienic care pre interventions which improved post implementation of education. Majority of secondary school students spent more than 4 hours on Mobile daily, which decreased significantly after the self-care education. The studied sample had poor dietary habits pre which corrected post implementation of education and there was highly statistically significant improvement (P ≤ 0.001). before training which increased after training (p<0.05). The majority of them did not have breakfast, fruit, vegetables which were significantly improved after implementation of self-care education, p<0.01. The studied sample had mean high sedentary time pre interventions which decreased post implementation of education and there was highly statistically significant improvement (P ≤ 0.001). Concerning sleep hours, there was highly statistically significant improvement (P ≤ 0.001) which increased post implementation of self-care education. Conclusions: Findings from the present study confirms that self-care education had positive effects on enhancement of healthy lifestyles such as practicing bodily exercise, personal hygiene, Lessing of sedentary life, promoting sleeping and eating habits of secondary school students. Recommendation: There is a crucial necessity for developing self-care education regarding healthful eating, lessening sedentary and encourage bodily activity, improving personal hygiene, promoting sleeping, and eating habits amongst secondary school students.
PENGARUH KETIDAKPUASAN DAN IKLAN PRODUK PESAING TERHADAP PERILAKU BRAND SWITCHING DENGAN KEBUTUHAN MENCARI VARIASI SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERATINGNYA ( Studi pada mantan pengguna kartu Pra Bayar IM3 di lingkungan mahasiswa FISIP Universitas Diponegoro )

This study aims to determine the effect of dissatisfaction and advertisement of competing products towards brand switching behaviour of IM3 consumers through variety seeking as a moderating variable. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Whereas, the method of analysis used in this research was path analysis. The result of calculation indicated that each of the variable of dissatisfaction, variable of competing product advertisements, and variable of variety seeking has a positive, significant effect on variable of brand-switching behaviour. The effect caused by the variable of dissatisfaction towards variable of brand-switching behaviour is the biggest, it is as much as 57.5%. Simultaneously has a positive, significant effect towards variable of brand-switching behaviour as much as 65.5%, while the remaining is 34.5% is explained by the other factors. Based on the path analysis calculation, it was proved that variable of variety seeking as a moderating variable can be a strengthening relationship mediator between variable of competing product advertisement and variable of brand switching behavior. Meanwhile, the variety seeking variable exactly being a mediator which weaken the relevance of dissatisfaction variable to the brand switching behavior. The recommendations of this research are the company should improve the quality of service, expand the signal coverage, upgrade the signal strength, make the sound of product clearer. The company also should increase the frequency of publicity in several media. The creativity of advertising strategy also should be increase in term of showing/ appearance, design, and the message that will be delivered. Its advertisement should explain the brand excellence comparing with the competitors to prevent the customers who like variations.
ANALISIS KUALITAS PELAYANAN DENGANPENDEKATAN MODIFIED SERVQUAL DI BANK MUAMALAT CABANG TULUNGAGUNG

Kepuasan nasabah adalah hal pokok yang tidak boleh diabaikan bagi perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang jasa perbankan, dimana kepuasaan nasabah merupakan aspek strategis dalam memenangkan persaingan dan mempertahankan citra perusahaan di masyarakat yang luas. Salah satu langkah yang digunakan untuk mengetahui kepuasan pelanggan terhadap kualitas pelayanan di Bank Muamalat cabang Tulungagung adalah dengan menggunakan instrument Service Quality (SERVQUAL) yang dimodifikasi agar cocok untuk untuk mengetahui kualitas pelayanan dalam industri perbankan Islam. Penambahan dimensi compliance ke dalam SERVQUAL agar lebih sesuai jika diterapkan dalam mengukur kualitas pelayanan di Bank Syariah. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengetahui kesenjangan (gap) yang terjadi antara persepsi pelanggan dengan harapan/keinginan pelanggan dengan cara memetakannya ke dalam dimensi kualitas pelayanan, yaitu compliance, tangible, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, dan empathy. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan importance-performance analysis (diagram kartesius) untuk menentukan variabel-variabel yang perlu diperbaiki dan menentukan kemungkinan penyebab terjadinya masalah tersebut menggunakan diagram sebab akibat. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, terdapat 5 variabel yang belum mampu memenuhi harapan pelanggan dan perlu dilakukan perbaikan yaitu variabel "ketersediaan ATM" dengan nilai kinerja sebesar 3.77 dan nilai kepentingan sebesar 4.56, variabel "penambahan teller pada saat jam sibuk" dengan nilai kinerja sebesar 3.83 dan nilai kepentingan sebesar 4.38, variabel "kecepatan pelayanan teller terhadap nasabah" dengan nilai kinerja sebesar 4.12 dan nilai kepentingan sebesar 4.38, variabel "respon customer service dalam menanggapi keluhan nasabah" dengan nilai kinerja sebesar 4.12 dan nilai kepentingan sebesar 4.35, variabel "jam oprasional Bank yang sesuai bagi nasabah" dengan nilai kinerja sebesar 4.03 dan nilai kepentingan sebesar 4.36. Kata kunci: Kepuasan nasabah, Service Quality (SERVQUAL), Kesenjangan (gap), Importance-performance analysis, diagram sebab akibat.
Development of the Integrated Biomass Supply Analysis and Logistics Model (IBSAL)

The Integrated Biomass Supply & Logistics (IBSAL) model is a dynamic (time dependent) model of operations that involve collection, harvest, storage, preprocessing, and transportation of feedstock for use at a biorefinery. The model uses mathematical equations to represent individual unit operations. These unit operations can be assembled by the user to represent the working rate of equipment and queues to represent storage at facilities. The model calculates itemized costs, energy input, and carbon emissions. It estimates resource requirements and operational characteristics of the entire supply infrastructure. Weather plays an important role in biomass management and thus in IBSAL, dictating the moisture content of biomass and whether or not it can be harvested on a given day. The model calculates net biomass yield based on a soil conservation allowance (for crop residue) and dry matter losses during harvest and storage. This publication outlines the development of the model and provides examples of corn stover harvest and logistics.
Quantifying snow water equivalent using terrestrial ground penetrating radar and unmanned aerial vehicle photogrammetry

This study demonstrates the potential value of a combined unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Photogrammetry and ground penetrating radar (GPR) approach to map snow water equivalent (SWE) over large scales. SWE estimation requires two different physical parameters (snow depth and density), which are currently difficult to measure with the spatial and temporal resolution desired for basin‐wide studies. UAV photogrammetry can provide very high‐resolution spatially continuous snow depths (SD) at the basin scale, but does not measure snow densities. GPR allows nondestructive quantitative snow investigation if the radar velocity is known. Using photogrammetric snow depths and GPR two‐way travel times (TWT) of reflections at the snow‐ground interface, radar velocities in snowpack can be determined. Snow density (RSN) is then estimated from the radar propagation velocity (which is related to electrical permittivity of snow) via empirical formulas. A Phantom‐4 Pro UAV and a MALA GX450 HDR model GPR mounted on a ski mobile were used to determine snow parameters. A snow‐free digital surface model (DSM) was obtained from the photogrammetric survey conducted in September 2017. Then, another survey in synchronization with a GPR survey was conducted in February 2019 whilst the snowpack was approximately at its maximum thickness. Spatially continuous snow depths were calculated by subtracting the snow‐free DSM from the snow‐covered DSM. Radar velocities in the snowpack along GPR survey lines were computed by using UAV‐based snow depths and GPR reflections to obtain snow densities and SWEs. The root mean square error of the obtained SWEs (384 mm average) is 63 mm, indicating good agreement with independent SWE observations and the error lies within acceptable uncertainty limits.
Improving Child Safety on the Road Network – A Future Based on ITS?

The results of two expert questionnaires that focus on the potential safety and mobility benefits to child pedestrians from targeted types of intelligent transportation system (ITS) are presented in this article. The first questionnaire was answered by 14 European experts and 6 North American experts and the second questionnaire by 15 European experts, 6 North American experts, and 2 Israeli experts. Five different types of functional requests for children were identified based on work done within the framework of the European Pedestrian Quality Need project. The first questionnaire was structured to collect expert opinions where ITS solutions or devices would be, and why, the most relevant ones to satisfy the five different functional requests of child pedestrians. Fifteen areas of interest were identified in the first questionnaire. The experts ranked the fifteen areas and prioritized related ITS services in the second questionnaire according to their potential for developing ITS services that are beneficial to children. The ranking is meant to be used as background information to plan research and actions to reach the target for the European Union that was set by the European Transport Safety Council, which has the aim of seeing a reduction in child traffic fatalities between 2010 and 2020.
Incremental Validity of Experimental Computerized Tests for Predicting Training Criteria in Military Technical Schools.

Abstract : This report presents analyses of two previously collected data sets to determine the increase in validity from adding new computerized aptitude tests to the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The first data set contained test measurements on technical training students from only the Navy, and used an experimental battery called the Computerized Test Battery (CTB) along with the ASVAB. The second data set consisted of tests of students in the Army, Navy, and Air Force using the Enhanced Computer Administered Tests (ECAT) and the ASVAB. The study investigated the incremental validity of individual experimental tests, composites of experimental tests, and estimates of which were based on the experimental tests. Conclusions: (1) The Assembling Objects and Two-Hand Tracking tests can outperform some ASVAB tests in predicting school criteria as measured primarily by Final School Grade (FSG). (2) While the ECAT and CTB tests provide a relatively small amount of incremental validity over the ASVAB when averaged across schools, they provide substantial validity gains for some of the schools. (3) The ECAT Spatial dimension is the most promising dimension for increasing FSG validity over the ASVAB.