Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
How does Snapchat as a social media marketing platform influence consumer behaviour

2017 dissertation for MSc. International Business Management. Selected by academic staff as a good example of a masters level dissertation. While the use of social media has rapidly emerged during the past few years, more and more organisations noticed the potential of marketing on social media platforms and started integrating social media into their marketing communication strategies. Several researchers argue that social media has become one of the biggest influence in consumer behaviour since people tend to turn away from traditional marketing communications channels. Therefore, examining the influence of social media marketing became more and more important. Numerous studies have already examined the impacts of social media marketing on well-established networks, like Facebook. Yet, less research is done on the newer platforms, like Snapchat. This study aims to examine how Snapchat as a social media marketing platform influences consumer behaviour. This question is further divided into three more specific research sub-questions with regard to consumer engagement, brand awareness and purchase intention. In addition to this, hypotheses are deduced aiming to answer the research sub-questions. The research question is answered through the use of an online survey. The data is collected using a convenience sampling method. The data collection started on the 17th of July and ended on the 15th of August. Within this time frame, the study collected about 110 valid responses. Exploratory factor analysis is used to reduce and analyse the dataset. Once the dataset is reduced, the study tests whether or not the hypotheses can be accepted and answers the research sub-questions. Finally, as a result the main research question can be answered.
Learning Outcomes and Learning Motivation in HMD-VR: A Literature Review

While educational technology has developed to the point that extended reality (XR), including immersive virtual reality (VR), can be used in education, the overall learning outcomes of these technologies are still unknown. This literature review takes a comprehensive look at the field of immersive VR and explores the points at which the learning outcomes of head-mounted display (HMD) VR stand out and how these outcomes
Prognostic Factors and Mortality Rate in Neonates with Acute Renal Injury in NICU

* Corresponding Author: Nasrin Esfandiar Pediatric nephrologist Assiss. Prof. Mofid children’s hospital Shariati ave. Tehran-Iran Telfax: 021-22227033 E-mail: nasrinesfandiar@gmail.com Introduction: Acute Renal Injury (AKI) is a frequent clinical condition in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). Most AKI causes are preventable; performing rapid preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic measures could prevent the potential complications. The present study was conducted to define the risk factors and mortality rates of neonates with and without AKI admitted in the NICU of a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: Demographic and biochemical data of NICU of Mahdieh Hospital were collected and analyzed. More than twofold increase in normal serum creatinine level or >0.8 mg/dl (for infants > 4 days age) was defined as AKI. All newborns were divided into two groups: with and without AKI. Risk factors and mortality rates were compared in the 2 groups. Results: The mortality rate of newborns with AKI was 4.5%. The other risk factors for mortality in neonates with AKI were as follows: Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD) (P <0.03), using mechanical ventilation (P <0.041), using surfactant (P <0.04), first minute Apgar score <5, PCO2 >60 mmHg (P <0.035), birth weight < 2500 g (P <0.003) and serum creatinine (SCr) level >1 mg/dl (P <0.003). ROC Curve revealed that low birth weight was the most significant risk factor for mortality of neonates with AKI admitted in the NICU. Conclusions: Mortality related to AKI was associated with HMD, using mechanical ventilation, the need to surfactant use, low Apgar score, high blood PCO2, high serum creatinine level, and low birth weight.
Do Banks Take More Risk In Extended Periods of Expansive Monetary Policy? Evidence from a Natural Experiment 1

It has recently been proposed that a prolonged period of low policy interest rates under benign economic conditions tends to produce increased risk-taking in ﬁnancial markets. This hypothesis implies that expansive monetary policy over an extended period not only encourages an increase in lending activity but also affects ﬁnancial market participants’ risk-taking behavior. It might thus contribute to the build-up of ﬁnancial imbalances. We provide new evidence in favor of the above hypothesis, exploiting an extensive panel of matched borrowers and lenders recorded at monthly frequency. Based on a conditional difference-in-differences approach, we identify a signiﬁcant increase in expected default rates within Austrian banks’ business-loan portfolios due to the low interest rate period between 2003 and 2005. Our results are robust to a wide range of both aggregate as well as bank-level characteristics. Further, our ﬁndings are new and important in at least three respects: First, we construct a measure of ex-ante risk within the entire business-loan portfolio of each bank instead of just the risk attached to an individual loan or borrower. This measure is based on our estimates of each ﬁrm’s probability of default, using detailed annual balance sheets and income statements as well as observed bankruptcies within our sample. Second, our results indicate that the additional balance-sheet risk was associated with higher ﬁrm-level interest rates and thus hints at a “search for yield” motive. Third, we speciﬁcally identify the effect of ECB monetary policy in the period 2003-2005, which was characterized by an entirely ﬂat and unprecedentedly low path of policy interest rates, as opposed to the more traditional effects of short-term changes in the monetary stance, usually identiﬁed through quarter-on-quarter changes in short-term interest rates.
THE COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF FIBRE OPTIC TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT IN RURAL AREA: A CASE STUDY OF MDANTSANE

Studies have shown that the majority of the global population are migrating from rural to urban areas. People are leaving rural areas due to poor services such as poor broadband service. Fibre optic technology has been introduced as a solution to poor broadband quality. However, as a result of the peculiar characteristics of South Africa's rural areas, the majority of the telecommunication operators are hesitant to invest in ICT in rural areas because it tends to be much less profitable. Hence, the study of how cost-effective it would be to deploy a fibre optic network in rural areas as compared to the current wireless (LTE) network remains an open issue. This study investigates the cost-effectiveness of deploying a fibre optic network in the rural area of Mdantsane township, by analysing the installation and operation costs of fibre optic networks in comparison to the cost of wireless (LTE) networks. The finding of the study amongst others showed that while fibre optic networks seem to be great, however, they come at a cost. The cost of drilling and trenching associated with the deployment of fibre optic networks was reported as the key reason why the network deployment is costly. Hence, reducing the cost of drilling and trenching would reduce the cost significantly. The study suggests that, to lower fibre optic deployment costs, network operators should collaborate and share costs through a customised pricing model that benefits both the operators and rural internet users.
GENETIC DIVERSITY FOR PRODUCTION TRAITS IN HOT CHILLI ( CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.)

Genetic diversity is the basis of generating new innovations. Nowadays there is great tendency towards the usage of hybrid technology especially in vegetable crops. In hot chillies, only a few commercial hybrids are known which are being marketed at high prices. The indigenous and high yielding hybrid development in hot pepper is a novel approach to boost the national yield along with its fair availability to the masses at low prices. The study reported herein regarding the genetic variability in chillies has triggered the hybrid vigour model. The performance of twenty two different hot chilli ( Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes including the indigenously developed hybrids along with elite lines and commercial hybrids were studied to find out genetic diversity for the production traits. Noteworthy, significant statistical differences were found for all the parameters showed existence of adequate variation. The fresh fruit yield of the locally developed chilli hybrid CH-15140 remained on the top (141.4 t/ha) and was found significantly higher than the other local and international hybrids and varieties. However, the international hybrids such as Bonanza and Atlas Imp also performed well with the fruit yields of 119.5 t/ha and 102.2 t/ha respectively. Not only high (GCV) and (PCV) were estimated for traits viz; single fruit weight (81.3 and 83.2%), yield per plant (31.8 and 32%), fresh fruit yield per hectare (31.8 and 32%) and fruit length (29 and 29.1%) but also high heritability (≥95%) along with high genetic advance (≥40%) denoted actuality of considerable variability, with minimum engrossment of the environmental factors which may be exploited through selection for better advancement. Highest fresh fruit yield was mostly achieved by the early maturing genotypes as evident from their significant but negative values of correlation coefficients both at the genotypic (-0.38) and phenotypic (-0.33 levels). Seeds per fruit and pericarp thickness significantly but positively contributed towards fresh fruit yield. Cluster analysis identified two main clusters viz., Cluster I with only one genotype (CH-15140) while Cluster II with two sub- clusters; II-A and II-B. Diversity analysis, showed distinctiveness of eight genotypes from all other twenty-two genotypes which can be further improved through breeding for the development of high quality and high yielding chilli genotypes.
Empirical colistin inhalation improves ventilatory parameters and severity scoring in Ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by Gram-negative bacteria Empirical-colistin inhalation in VAP

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is accompanied by serious complications. The current study assessed the impact of adjuvant nebulized colistin on the outcomes of VAP patients. The study was a prospectively randomized clinical controlled trial done at the international medical center, Cairo, Egypt on VAP. Patients presenting with infection ≥ 48 h of mechanical ventilation (MV) with age ≥ 18 years were included. Patients were excluded when presenting with documented bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, known allergy to polymyxin, or with creatinine clearance less than 30ml/min. Eligible patients were randomly assigned to the Control group (20); received empiric IV antibiotic therapy or the test group (20); received an empiric IV antibiotic therapy with adjunctive nebulized colistin three times daily for 7 days. At baseline, both groups were subjected to full data collection, laboratory investigations (CBC, ABG, renal and liver function tests) severity scores (APACHE, SOFA), and chest X-rays. Vital signs, ventilatory status, PaO 2 /FiO 2 (P/F ratio), 30- day mortality, weaning off MV, and occurrence of complications were all assessed through the study. Groups were comparable at baseline. APACHE and SOFA scores, WBC count, P/F ratio, mode of MV, and the fraction of inspired O 2 (FiO 2 ) all significantly improved (p<0.005) in the test versus control groups. The test group improved in weaning off MV, percentage of a negative culture, and the number of deaths (p<0.05) versus control. Adjunctive nebulized colistin improved the severity scores, APACHE and SOFA, ventilatory parameters, and oxygenation with better weaning off MV. It resulted in improved bacteria eradication, chest X-ray finding, and ICU death when compared with conventional therapy.
The Effect of Nursing Intervention protocol on Controlling Extremities Muscle Contracture for Critically Brain Injured Patients

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) constitutes a major health and socioeconomic problem throughout the world. Traumatic brain injury is a common cause of disability worldwide. Aim of this study was to determine the effect of nursing intervention protocol on controlling extremity muscle contracture for critically brain injured patients. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized in this study. Sample: A purposive sample of 60 adult patients from both genders admitted to hospital with traumatic head injury was involved in this study. Setting: data were collected from the Surgical Intensive care units at the surgical hospital affiliated to Ain Shams University. Tools: Three tools were used for data collection (I) A structured interview questionnaire sheet, which included (a) Socio Demographic Assessment Questionnaire, (b) Clinical Data Assessment Sheet, (c) Glasgow Coma Scale Assessment Sheet. (II) Muscle Contracture Assessment Sheet , which included (a) End feel of the affected extremity Assessment Sheet, (b) Observational Checklist of upper and lower extremities, and (III) Goniometer Scale Assessment sheet. The results: the study revealed that, there was a highly statistically significant difference between the study and control group regarding the level of muscle contracture and goniometer scale scores. Conclusion: Range of motion exercises, splinting of ankle and wrist, and changing position every 2 hours applied to traumatic brain injured patients have a positive effect on reducing and controlling extremities muscle contracture. Recommendations: Range of motion exercises should be taken into consideration as a routine nursing care for each patient with traumatic head injury.
Synchronous Waveform Measurements to Locate Transient Events and Incipient Faults in Power Distribution Networks

—A new method is proposed to identify the location of transient events, including incipient faults, in power distribution systems, by using synchronized measurements from an emerging class of sensors, called waveform measurement units (WMUs). WMUs capture the voltage and current waveforms in time domain. The proposed method consists of three steps. The ﬁrst step is to characterize the oscillatory modes of the transient components of all the captured synchronized voltage and current waveforms from all WMUs, by conducting a multi-signal modal analysis. The second step is to construct a circuit model for the underlying distribution feeder at the identiﬁed dominant mode(s) of the transient event. The ﬁnal step is to identify the location of the transient event with the means of a method that involves certain forward and backward analyses of the constructed circuit model. The proposed method requires installing as few as only two WMUs. It can also utilize several synchronized waveform measurements when several WMUs are available. The performance of the proposed method is assessed on the IEEE 33-bus test system; for different cases of transient events, such as sub-cycle incipient faults, multi-cycle incipient faults, permanent faults, as well as benign yet informative events such as capacitor bank switching. Both the accuracy and the robustness of the proposed method are veriﬁed. The analysis and results in this paper provide new insights on possible applications of synchronized WMU measurements; while they also address a highly challenging problem in power distribution networks.
CIA_A_365553 1001..1012

Purpose: The systemic immune inflammatory index (SII), as a new marker, is widely used to predict the disease prognosis. We investigated the predictive value of SII for malignant cerebral edema (MCE) and whether postoperative MCE mediates the relationship between SII and functional prognosis in patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). Patients and Methods: A total of 829 patients with anterior circulation large-vessel occlusive stroke (LVOS) were registered, and 675 (81.4%) met the inclusion criteria. We collected baseline data upon admission, including SII. Postoperative computed tomography was performed to assess the presence and grading of cerebral edema (CED), and MCE was defined as a CED score of 3. A good prognosis was defined as a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0–2 at the 90-day follow-up. Results: A total of 132 patients developed MCE after EVT. The patients were divided into MCE and non-MCE groups, and univariate and multifactorial analyses were performed. Among these risk factors, an elevated SII was independently correlated with the occurrence of MCE. In addition, the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to assess the predictive capability of SII levels for prognosis. The area under the ROC was 0.69, and the optimal critical value was 2.14. In addition, postoperative MCE may partially account for the poorer functional prognosis of patients with elevated SII (regression coefficient changed by 40.3%). Conclusion: The SII is an independent predictor of malignant brain edema after EVT. Postoperative MCE is partly the reason for the poorer prognosis in patients with elevated SII.
THE INJECTION AND CHOPPER-BASED SYSTEM AT ARRONAX C70XP CYCLOTRON

The multi-particle cyclotron of the Arronax Public Inter-est Group (GIP) is used to perform irradiation up to hundreds of µA on various experiments and targets. To support low and high average intensity usage and adapt the beam time structure required for high peak intensity operation and experiments such as pulsed experiments studies, it has been devised a pulsing system in the injection of the cyclotron. This system combines the use of a chopper, low frequency switch, and a control system based on the new extended EPICS network. This paper details the pulsing system adopted at Arronax, updates and results for various intensity experimental studies performed with alpha and proton beams. Updated work on the simulation of the injection is also shown, specifically towards high intensity future irradiation.
The inﬂuence that collective bargaining represents on companies listed on the Colombian Stock Exchange: An empirical analysis

Despite the conventional coverage of trade unions and the different strategies and agreements that private sector organisations have used to lessen trade union power and collective bargaining, collective bargaining has had an impact on stock markets in Colombia. The aim of this paper is analyse if the signing of a ﬁrm level collective agreement has informative content for the investors of Colombian Stock Market.The results show that the signing of an agreement is interpreted as bad news in those companies with greater union strength, on the other hand, the market reacts positively in those companies where the union loses power.
Tempo despendido no sistema de assistência de enfermagem após implementação de sistema padronizado de linguagem

Este estudo, exploratorio-descritivo prospectivo, objetivou analisar o efeito da mudanca do modelo do Sistema de Assistencia de Enfermagem (SAE), com a introducao de classificacao de diagnosticos de enfermagem, no tempo despendido pela enfermeira na realizacao desse Sistema, identificando o tempo estimado e o medido (cronometrado). A amostra foi constituida por 42 enfermeiras, em media, com 11 anos de experiencia profissional, de diferentes unidades do HU-USP, sendo observadas, cinco vezes, em media, executando as fases do SAE. Os dados foram coletados no periodo de agosto/2005 a fevereiro/2006, apos a introducao e sedimentacao da classificacao de diagnostico de enfermagem. Os resultados evidenciaram que o tempo estimado pelas enfermeiras foi significativamente maior ao tempo medido e que o tempo despendido com a avaliacao do paciente foi, em media, maior na admissao do paciente em relacao ao seu seguimento.
The Relationship between Social Responsibility and the Performance of the organization

: Today social responsibility is a fundamental principle of business entities, which should be regularly applied in the relations with interested parties, the purpose of the research is to study and deepen the theoretical provisions regarding the relationship between corporate responsibility and the performance of organizations, the research objectives include: 1) to study foreign experience of introducing corporate responsibility practices; to determine the forms of their influence on the activities of business entities; 2) to study the features of the implementation of the corporate responsibility principles based on the example of the Egyptian, Russian and Kazakhstan enterprises (according to the United Nations Global Compact as most growing countries in social responsibility) and to analyze the results obtained; 3) to propose practical recommendations for the development of corporate responsibility in Egypt, Russia and Kazakhstan from the perspective of coordinated actions of the public and private sectors. A set of scientific methods of cognition was used in the study. The results obtained demonstrate certain differences in the impact of corporate responsibility on the activities of enterprises in the context of different countries of the world. The practical relevance of the research conclusions and recommendations lies in the possibility of their practical application at the level of the state and individual business entities, which will allow creating social and economic value for all interested parties. the survey conducted by ELIM Institute of Marketing and Sociological Research in Kazakhstan. The study showed that the majority of survey participants (73%) noted that they are implementing a set of measures to protect employee rights. The concept of corporate responsibility of Kazakh companies can also be implemented to solve environmental issues in the region (42%), introduce organizational management (43%), take measures to protect consumer rights (44%), as well as introduce fair business practices (38, 4%). It is important that 83% of the surveyed business owners and executives said that corporate responsibility is of strategic importance for the development of their companies.
Appendix 2B-1: Annual Permit Compliance Monitoring Report for Mercury in Downstream Receiving Waters of the Everglades Protec

1. As observed previously, rainfall volumes and total mercury (THg) concentration increased in the late summer through early fall and consequently, atmospheric wet-deposition of THg also increased during these months (i.e., third and fourth quarters). When combined, among-site differences in rainfall and THg concentration resulted in significant spatial and temporal differences in THg deposition. In 2000, atmospheric wet deposition was slightly lower at the Everglades Nutrient Removal (ENR) Project and Everglades National Park (ENP) sites, but slightly higher at the Andytown site compared to previous annual averages. Seasonal Kendall analyses of the Mercury Deposition Network data sets revealed statistically significant downward trends in monthly median THg concentration in rain at ENP, monthly rainfall amounts at the ENR Project and monthly deposition of THg at Andytown.