Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluating digital public services A contingency value approach within three exemplar developing countries

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider recent field evidence to analyse what online public services citizens need, explores potential citizen subsidy of these specific services and investigates where resources should be invested in terms of media accessibility. The authors explore these from a citizen-centric affordability perspective within three exemplar developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Bank and United Nations in particular promote initiatives under the “ Information and Communication Technologies for Development ” (ICT4D) to stress the relevance of e-Government as a way to ensure development and reduce poverty. The authors adopt a contingency value approach to determine directly reported citizens willingness to pay for digital public services. Hence, our focus is mainly upon an empirical investigation through extensive fieldwork in the context of sub-Sahara Africa. A substantive survey was conducted in the respective cities of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Lagos (Nigeria) and Johannesburg (South Africa). The sample of citizens was drawn from each respective Chamber of Commerce database for Ethiopia and South Africa, and for Nigeria a purchased database of businesses, based on stratified random sampling. These were randomly identified from both sectors ensuring all locations were covered with a total sample size of 1,297 respondents. It was found, in particular, that citizenswere willingtopaytobeable toaccessdigitalpublic servicesandthatamountsoffees theywere willingto pay varied depending on what services they wish to access and what devices they use (PCs or mobile phones). Design/methodology/approach – The authors adopt a contingency value approach to determine directly reported citizens willingness to pay for digital public services. A survey was conducted in the respective cities of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Lagos (Nigeria) and Johannesburg (South Africa). The sample of citizens was drawn from each respective Chamber of Commerce database for Ethiopia and South Africa, and for Nigeria a purchased database of businesses, based on stratified random sampling. These were randomly identified from both sectors ensuring all locations were covered with a total sample size of 1,297 respondents. Findings
Anoverviewofatypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli

The enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) pathotype is currently divided into two groups, typical EPEC (tEPEC) and atypical EPEC (aEPEC). The property that distinguishes these two groups is the presence of the EPEC adherence factor plasmid, which is only found in tEPEC. aEPEC strains are emerging enteropathogens that have been detected worldwide. Herein, we review the serotypes, virulence properties, genetic relationships, epidemiology, reservoir and diagnosis of aEPEC, including those strains not belonging to the classical EPEC serogroups (nonclassical EPEC serogroups). The large variety of serotypes and genetic virulence properties of aEPEC strains from nonclassical EPEC serogroups makes it difficult to determine which strains are truly pathogenic.
Professional Development of Novice Special Education Teachers

– Professional Development of Novice Special Education Teachers. The professional development of novice teachers in the profession and in special education is poorly understood, despite its relevance to the improvement of teaching. This study analyzes the challenges faced by such teachers with a view to understanding their professional development. The participants in the research were teachers of classrooms equipped with multifunctional resources (SRM) in state schools. The research follows a critical-dialectic approach and a qualitative focus. The results indicate deficiencies in the professional development of novices, who experience difficulties related to teaching and bureaucracy, despite having specific training in the area. They also feel alienated in the schools and seek alternatives to fill existing gaps related to their professional practice.
Voice Quality of Hesitations: Acoustic Measures and VPA ratings

Amanda Cardoso1, Paul Foulkes1, Peter French1,2, Philip Harrison1,2, Vince Hughes1, Colleen Kavanagh1,3, and Eugenia San Segundo1 1Department of Language and Linguistic Science, University of York, UK {amanda.cardoso|paul.foulkes|peter.french|vincent.hughes|colleen.kavanagh|eugenia.sansegundo}@york.ac. uk 2J P French Associates, York, UK philip.harrison@jpfrench.com 3RCMP, Canada colleen.kavanagh@rcmp-grc.gc. ca
Differences in Anthropometric Characteristics between Junior Handball and Volleyball Players

The purpose of this study was to describe anthropometric characteristics of junior handball and volleyball players from the Serbian National League as well as to make a comparison between them. 61 male athletes were enrolled in this study, divided into three groups: 15 handball players, 14 volleyball players and 32 healthy sedentary subjects. The variables sample included 20 anthropometric measures that defined longitudinal and transversal dimensionality of skeleton, volume and mass of the body, and subcutaneous adipose tissue. The descriptive statistics were expressed as a mean (SD) for each variable, while the ANOVA and the LSD Post Hoc tests were carried out to detect differences between group. The results showed that a significant difference was found in variables body height, body weight, elbow diameter, thigh skinfold, calf skinfold, but no significant difference was found in the remaining 15 variables. Therefore, these findings may give coaches from the region better working knowledge and suggest to them to follow recent selection process methods and to be more careful during the process of talent identification.
Investigation of the effects of editing techniques for time manipulation and continuity editing rules in time estimation ” by Elpida Manoudi Student ’ s Registration

4 Introduction.5 Method.13 Participants.13 Stimuli and apparatus.13 Experimental procedure.18 Results.19 Analysis.19 Experiment 1: Editing techniques for time manipulation.20 Experiment 2: Continuity editing rules and violations.23 Discussion.27 References.34 Acknowledgments.37 TIMING AND EDITS IN PERCEPTION 4
A Time Motion and Analysis of Partnering Skills in Latin-American Dance Using a Semi-Automatic Tracking System: A Case Study

The aim of the research was analysing motion and partnering skills by examining different relation positions between dance partners, distance covered and speed of movement in Latin-American dance. The sample consisted of three elite Latin-American dance couples simultaneously danced each of five Latin dances consecutively. Dances were recorded using two cameras first was used to determine the path of the dancers’ movement (secured to the ceiling of the hall), the second camera was located on the side of the dance floor to facilitate annotation of the dancers’ posture relationships. The overhead footage was later transferred to a PC and analysed with the tracking system. With a specifically designed annotation system we categorised five different relationship postures exhibited between male and female dancers. We used two-way ANOVA for establishing differences in motion regarding gender and different dances. Results showed no differences between gender, but significant differences in speed and distance covered between dances. Samba and Passodoble seemed to be the most dynamic dances, with longest distance covered and highest speed of movement, followed by Cha Cha and Jive whereas activity in the Rumba took place in a relatively small area of the dance floor. Dancers were in open positions 99% of the time (except Passodoble – 87% and Cha Cha – 91%), either touching or not touching each other, with focus on the partner evident between 40% and 60% of the time in all dances. These findings tended to confirm rather than dispute the apriori expectations of individual dance choreographies.
Evaluating the Antimicrobial Efficacy of an Innovative, Novel Herbal Formulation on Dental Caries and Plaque Microorganisms - A Clinical Research.

To develop a novel, innovative herbal formulation that can prevent both dental caries and periodontal diseases simultaneously. This clinical research involved in vitro studies to determine Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of combinations of Acacia nilotica, Murraya koenigii Linn Sprengel, Eucalyptus hybrid, and Psidium Guajava on dental caries and plaque bacteria followed by evaluation of phytochemical constituents in these plant extracts. MIC was determined using broth dilution method. Then, an animal experimentation was carried out to determine median lethal dose and adverse drug reactions following single oral administration of polyherbal extract which was followed by human experimentation. A short term double blind randomized double blind study on 34 adult human volunteers was undertaken to assess antiplaque efficacy of a novel polyherbal mouth rinse using 0.2% chlorhexidine as positive control.MIC of the polyherbal combinations on S. mutans, S. sanguis, S. salivarius, L. acidophilus, F. nucleatum and P. gingivalis was found to be 0.25%, 0.05% , 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.25% and 0.25% respectively. Median lethal dose (LD50) for herbal formulation was found to be more than 2000mg/kg body weight. In vivo study found that the polyherbal mouth rinse group had lesser plaque buildup, S mutans and total viable count in comparison with saline group with no significant difference in plaque build-up and total viable count between polyherbal rinse group and 0.2% chlorhexidine. Polyherbal mouth rinse containing Acacia nilotica, Murraya koenigii L.sprengel, Eucalyptus hybrid and Psidium guajava was effective against dental caries and plaque induced dental diseases.
Regulation of glycerol efflux in adipocytes

Glycerol levels in adipocytes depend on the lipolysis, the hydrolysis of triglycerides into glycerol and free fatty acids, and the efflux of glycerol across the plasma membrane through glycerol channels. The aims of this work were to investigate how glycerol levels are regulated on a molecular level by PLIN1, a major lipid droplet-associated protein and a key regulator of the lipolysis by scaffolding for lipolytic proteins on the lipid droplet. Furthermore to elucidate the selectivity and conducting mechanisms of aquaporin 7 (AQP7), the major glycerol channel in adipocytes. PLIN1 was found to form micro domains in human primary adipocytes during basal conditions, and the micro domains dispersed after lipolytic stimulation. Interactions specifically with cholesteryl esters, DPPC and triglycerides on the lipid droplet formed the basis for the dynamic PLIN1 micro domains. The dispersion of PLIN1 along with bound lipolytic proteins results in a fully activated lipolysis. Further, PLIN1 was identified as an interacting partner to AQP7. Protein kinase A phosphorylation of the AQP7 N-terminus decreased the binding to PLIN1, resulting in translocation from the lipid droplet to the plasma membrane for glycerol efflux. The high-resolution crystal structure of AQP7 was determined with glycerol and water molecules lining the channel. A conducting mechanism was proposed in which the glycerol partly rotates as it travels along the pore, possibly facilitating the transition by altering the hydrogen bond network and releasing the glycerol from more tightly bound positions. Moreover, molecular dynamics simulations suggested that glycerol hinders water from diffusing through the pore at a high rate. Initial crystal growth of AQP7 for neutron diffraction studies was carried out, in order to be able to precisely locate hydrogen atoms and gain a deeper understanding of the selectivity and conducting mechanisms. Glycerol metabolism has implications in metabolic diseases and AQP7-knockout mice develop obesity and type 2 diabetes. This research has deepened our knowledge of how glycerol levels in adipocytes are regulated by PLIN1. Adipocyte lipolysis is upregulated by certain cancers in order to supply energy for rapid tumor growth. The structure of AQP7 unraveled the details of glycerol efflux through AQP7 and provides a structural basis for development of smallmolecules drugs targeting AQP7.
Tree Species Diversity and Distribution Patterns in Tropical Forest of Eastern Ghats, India: a Case Study

The aim of the investigation was to analyze phytosociological characteristics and diversity patterns of tropical forest of Eastern Ghats – R.V. Nagar Range, Visakhapatnam district. The three forest types here include semi evergreen, moist deciduous and savannah. The Shannon index was recorded high for moist deciduous with 5.50 followed by semi evergreen with 5.27 and savannah with 3.71. Similarity index reveals that only 62.4% of floristic composition of semi evergreen forest is similar with moist deciduous, followed by 32% between moist deciduous and savannah and a very low similarity (5%) was observed between semi evergreen and savannah. Phytosociological characteristics reveals that Pterocarpus marsupium, Schleichera oleosa, Mangifera indica, Syzgium cumini, Bauhinia vahliii, Mallotus philippensis and Grewia tilifolia were the most frequent species when overall forest types were considered. Based on Raunkier’ s frequency distribution 81.4% species are falling under A frequency class (1% – 20%), 6.98% species fall in B and C class category (21% – 40% and 41% – 60% respectively) and 4.65% in D class (61% – 80%) in semi evergreen. Moist deciduous showed 82.1% in A class, 8.3% in B class, 7.1% in C class followed by 1.2% in D & E class. In the case of savannah 61% were in B, 28% in D and 11% in E class. The distribution pattern revealed that 107 species showed regular pattern, 12 as random and one species as contiguous pattern. The study provided diversity and distribution pattern of tree species in R.V. Nagar Range, Vishakapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Reduction of Vertebral Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis Treated With Raloxifene: Results From a 3-year Randomized Clinical Trial

Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator that has been shown to prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women. Whether it also reduces the risk of fracture remains uncertain, prompting the present trial, the Multiple Outcomes of Raloxifene Evaluation (MORE) study. The randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial enlisted 7705 women in 25 countries, ranging in age from 31 to 80 years, who had been postmenopausal for 2 years or longer and met World Health Organization criteria for osteoporosis. Participants were assigned to receive raloxifene in a daily dose of 60 or 120 mg or placebo pills, and, in addition, all of them were given supplemental calcium and cholecalciferol. Follow-up extended for at least 3 years. Baseline and follow-up radiographs were available for 89 percent of women entering the study. One or more new vertebral fractures developed in 7.4 percent of women within 3 years of entry into the study. Those given raloxifene had fewer new fractures, regardless of whether fractures were present at the outset. No overall dose-related difference was found, although women with baseline fractures had fewer new lesions when given the higher dose of raloxifene. The rate of nonvertebral fracture at 3 years was 9.3 percent in the placebo group and 8.5 percent for raloxifene-treated women. Bone mineral density increased by 2 to 3 percent at various sites in the raloxifene group compared with the placebo group. Nearly one fourth of women had serious adverse effects regardless of treatment assignment, but the only ones considered causally related to raloxifene were deep thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism. This developed in 1 percent of each dose group and in 0.3 percent of placebo patients. Breast cancer was less frequent in women given raloxifene. Withdrawals due to adverse events were slightly more frequent in the raloxifene group than in the placebo group (10.3 vs. 8.8 percent). Hot flashes were the most common nonserious adverse event. No clinically important renal, hepatic, or hematological abnormalities were noted. These findings indicate that raloxifene treatment over 3 years not only preserves bone mass but also lowers the risk of new vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, regardless of whether they have had fractures before starting treatment. J Am Med Assoc 1999;282:637–645
Effectiveness of Collaborative Writing among Secondary School Students in an ESL Classroom

This study reviews the effectiveness of collaborative writing among secondary school students in ESL classroom. Writing skill is regarded as the most difficult task in second language learning. Various strategies have been employed by both teachers and students to enhance writing competence. As the education system is intended to the requirement for 21st century educational practices. Collaborative approach is one of the key elements. It marks the shift in pedagogical instruction. Collaborative learning is perceived as one of its approaches which aid ESL students to become proficient in writing. This study explores students’ attitudes towards improving writing skills of ESL students via collaborative writing. This study involved 32 secondary school respondents from Klang, Selangor. The survey research data were gathered through a questionnaire to assess students’ attitudes towards collaborative writing. It was evident that students were able to collaborate in writing lessons. The findings indicate that students showed positive attitude while writing collaboratively. Hence, this approach can be implemented by language teachers to enhance language teaching and learning.
Occupational Cancer in Korea in the 1990s

─ The proportion of cancer as a cause of death in Korean has been continuously increas-ing. In 2000, 24 %(59,020 of 247,346) of deaths were caused by cancer. Occupational exposure would have contributed to the development of some cancers. It would have accounted for more than 2,000 cancers in a year if 4% of all cancer or 10% of lung cancer was regarded as arising from the work environment. However, occupational cancer has not been reported as much as expected. The first case of occupational cancer reported officially was mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure at an asbestos textile industry in 1992. Following the report, many cases of occupational cancers have been reported such as lung cancer due to exposure to asbestos, chromium, exhaust gases, coke oven emissions, and silica, as well as leukemia due to exposure to benzene or other solvent and bladder cancer arising from exposure to benzidine salts. The Health Examination for retirees has been conducted since 1992 in order to detect occupational cancer early in workers who have been exposed to 11 carcinogenic sub-stances. However, to date no occupational cancer has been detected through the Retirees’ Health Examination. The Korea Labor Welfare Corporation(KLWC) has referred 108 claims for occupational cancer to the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency(KOSHA) between 1992 and 2000. Thirty-three cases were accepted, including 14 cases of lung cancer, eight cases of hematopoietic cancer and six cases of mesothelioma. KLWC has accepted the claim for primary lung cancer developed with pneumoconiosis as an occupational cancer, of which there were 31 cases in 1999 and 61 cases in 2000. to their long latency period and the fact they are usually found after retirement.
Characterization of the urinary metabolic pro ﬁ le of cholangiocarcinoma in a United Kingdom population

Background: Outside South-East Asia, most cases of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) have an obscure etiology. There is often diagnostic uncertainty. Metabolomics using ultraperformance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS) offers the portent to distinguish disease-speci ﬁ c metabolic signatures. We aimed to de ﬁ ne such a urinary metabolic signature in a patient cohort with sporadic CCA and investigate whether there were characteristic differences from those in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), metastatic secondary liver cancer, pancreatic cancer and ovarian cancer (OCA). Methods: Spot urine specimens were obtained from 211 subjects in seven participating centers across the UK. Samples were collected from healthy controls and from patients with benign hepatic disease (gallstone, biliary strictures, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction and viral hepatitis) and patients with malignant conditions (HCC, pancreatic cancer, OCA and metastatic cancer in the liver). The spectral metabolite pro ﬁ les were generated using a UPLC-MS detector and data were analyzed using multivariate and univariate statistical analyses. Results: The greatest class differences were seen between the metabolic pro ﬁ les of disease-free controls compared to individuals with CCA with altered acylcarnitine, bile acid and purine levels. Individuals with benign strictures showed comparable urine pro ﬁ les to patients with malignant bile duct lesions. The metabolic signatures of patients with bile duct tumors were distinguishable from patients with hepatocellular and ovarian tumors, but no difference was observed between CCA cases and patients with pancreatic cancer or hepatic secondary metastases. Conclusion: CCA causes subtle but detectable changes in the urine metabolic pro ﬁ les. The ﬁ ndings point toward potential applications of metabonomics in early tumor detection. However, it is key to utilize both global and targeted metabonomics in a larger cohort for in-depth characterization of the urine metabolome in hepato-pancreato-biliary disease.
Data Mining for Life Insurance Knowledge Extraction: A Survey

Although life insurance is useful reducing effect of unexpected vital accidents by sharing risk among a group of insurance members. Most people usually do not realize its importance, its benefit, and also do not know which type of life insurance should be acquired due to variety and complexity in insurance types. One of the challenging tasks is to facilitate a new customer to find a suitable insurance type that matches his/her behavior and life-style pattern in order to gain the highest benefits and satisfactions. This paper provides a survey on data mining techniques applied to extract knowledge from life insurance databases. The survey covers data sources, mined knowledge and mining techniques. Finally some suggestions are given as a guideline for research on mining life insurance data.
Splenic Irradiation before HSCT for Myelofibrosis

295 Received July 30, 2012; accepted October 12, 2012. Published online October 27, 2012; doi: 10.1620/tjem.228. 295. Correspondence: Tatsuo Ichinohe*, M.D., Department of Hematology and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan. e-mail: nohe@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac. jp *Present Address: Division of Hematology, Respiratory Medicine, and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University. e-mail: nohe@cc.saga-u.ac. jp Splenic Irradiation as a Component of a Reduced-Intensity Conditioning Regimen for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Myelofibrosis with Massive Splenomegaly