Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Influence of internal control on the effectiveness of public governance in Paraná municipalities

This study aims to verify whether the internal control of the municipalities in Paraná is effective in promoting municipal public governance. The theme’s relevance justifies the study because the internal control system and good governance practices in the public sector make obtaining more accurate information about resource allocation possible since they are based on the principles of public administration and compliance with laws. Public governance can be understood as the ability of governments to assess, direct, and monitor the management of public policies and services to effectively meet citizens’ demands (Tribunal de Contas da União [TCU], 2014). This research seeks to contribute to a more comprehensive debate about the effectiveness of internal control as an instrument of public governance among municipalities in Paraná. Also, the study can help municipal agents defend initiatives to improve the internal control systems of their municipalities and, thus, help the control of processes by stimulating the continuous improvement of structures, contributing to the achievement of society’s interest. The research was conducted with 102 municipalities in the state of Paraná. It is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach with linear regressions, with independent (internal control) and dependent (public governance) variables. The results showed internal control exerts a certain influence on the governance of the municipalities in the sample. The following variables stand out in this analysis: Monitoring Activity, positively explaining approximately 4% of the IGM variations; the Control Activity variable, negatively explaining, and Control Environment, positively explaining approximately 5% of the RNT variations; the QACI Index variable, positively explaining approximately 7% of the IEGM variations; and the Risk Assessment variable, positively explaining 7% of the IEGM variations.
The validity of cross-validation usage in generating digital relief model of an anthropogenically transformed area

Abstract Digital relief models deliver a valuable information about the morphology of a particular area. They are useful in structural geomorphology analysis. However, their correct generation requires knowledge of geostatistic methods, including cross-validation. This article presents the importance of cross-validation, using the example of the Grodziec area (Silesian Upland, southern Poland). The choice of the test area was determined by its geomorphology – high altitude differences (140 meters maximum) and the co-occurence of landforms of different rank, genesis and size. This area includes some towering hills – monadnocks, which are Middle-Triassic cuesta remainders. These forms clearly dominate in the surrounding area incised by river valleys. Besides the large forms sculptured by erosion and denudation processes, there are also anthropogenic landforms – stone pits – of much smaller size. We asked the question whether and to what extent they will be “visible” on digital relief models depending on the variogram model setup. Two digital relief models were generated (one with a deliberately incorrect and one with the correct variogram setup) and verified using the cross-validation method. The results of this experiment show that correct digital model carries only slight overestimation of mean squared standardized error while the incorrect model shows substantial underestimation of sampling points values. The correct model is more vivid – it clearly shows most of the relief details while the DTM (digital terrain model) generated by the incorrect setup is misrepresented and blurred. This indicates that conclusions based on incorrect relief models may be subject to high errors.
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Aim: To test initial validity, reliability, and feasibility of the Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale in a sample of Swedish mothers. Methods: A translation was performed through 11 steps using forward-backward bilingual technique. For criterion validity, the Swedish translation of the Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale (S-MIBS) was compared with the Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire, sub-scale 1 (PBQ1) and 2 (PBQ2) and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) in a sample of 63 Swedish mothers. Internal consistency was calculated with Cronbach’s alpha. For feasibility testing, the mothers were asked to grade their experience of S-MIBS and PBQ on a four-point scale. Results: The results show a correlation between S-MIBS and PBQ1 (r=0.80 p<0.001), PBQ2 (r=0.69, p<0.001) and EPDS (r=0.44, p<0.001). Internal consistency was α=0.68. Most mothers (93.1%) found S-MIBS to be easy or very easy to complete compared to PBQ (88.7%). Conclusions: The initial testing of the Swedish translation of the Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale shows usability to measure the mother’s emotions towards her healthy full-term infant.
The Qualitative

Abstract Responding to globalisation, a ubiquitous obsession with English has pervaded South Korea and led to the employment of tens of thousands of expatriate English teachers. However, native-speaking English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers may be subject to marginalisation and acculturation difficulties as they navigate overseas employment contexts. Moreover, scholars question the legitimacy of their careers and challenge the bias for their native-speaker expertise. Against this contentious backdrop, this study explores how the experiences and beliefs of native-speaking EFL teachers both promote and hinder their professional identity constructions. Adopting a qualitative, interpretivist approach, interviews are mobilised to document the participants’ lived realities. Resultant to a thematic analysis, an original typology of five conceptualisations of professional identity is presented, contributing to contemporary identity discourse by revealing that expatriate teachers find their sojourns characterised by much ambivalence, and whilst limited positive professional identity is attainable, there are salient barriers to its development.
Genotypic characterization of meat-type lambs expressing the Genotypic characterization of meat-type lambs expressing the callipyge gene in Turkey:I. Carcass characteristics and retail yield callipyge gene in Turkey:I. Carcass characteristics and retail yield

: This study is set out to evaluate the effects of callipyge ( CLPG ) gene, attributed to sheep affecting growth and meat quality, on carcass and sensory trait of most preferred meat-type lamb (Kıvırcık, Karacabey Merino, Ramlıç, German Black-Head Mutton × Kıvırcık, Hampshire Down × Merino) in the western part of Turkey. Two datasets were used: (i) 177 lambs (66 males, 111 females) to determine genotype and allele frequencies; (ii) 48 genotypically identified male lambs for the assessment of carcass and meat sensory quality. It was found that homozygous ( NN ) and heterozygous ( MN ) conditions of the CLPG gene were observed in all sheep breeds, except Ramlıç which exhibits only NN . No significant differences were observed in CLPG genotypes for slaughter weight, cold carcass weight, and cold dressing percentage (p > 0.05). On the other hand, the effect of genotype on neck percentage was significant (p < 0.01), and lambs expressing CLPG genotype ( MN ) had a higher neck percentage. Not significantly, but numerically the MN genotype had a higher percentage of the shoulder, rack, and leg than the NN genotype, while the NN genotype had a higher percentage of loin (p > 0.05). Similarly, the effect of genotype on meat quality assessment was not significant (p > 0.05); however, shear force, water holding capacity, and cooking loss of the NN genotype were higher than the MN genotype. Indeed, no interaction between genotype and time was observed on the color parameter of the Longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle at various storage periods (p > 0.05). The findings suggest that all meat-type sheep breeds (except Ramlıç) were polymorphic, suggesting that heterozygous individuals who received the CLPG mutation from the sire should be adopted in selection programs to improve carcass traits.
Assessment of accident investigation methods for wildland firefighting incidents by case study method

Munson, Steve. M.S. January 2000 Forestry Application of Accident Investigation Methods to Wildland Firefighting by Case Study Method (112 p.) Director: Ronald H. Wakimoto Wildland firefighting is an inherently risky occupation. Firefighter entrapments, burnovers, and fire related fatalities continue to occur on an annual basis throughout the United States. The purpose of this thesis was to identify, from USD A Forest Service recommendations, an accident investigation method that would be most applicable to wildland firefighting. The most applicable method(s) would best be able to pinpoint causal factors and identify areas where future occurrences could be reduced. This thesis examined a single event as a case study, the 1994 South Canyon Fire. Due to the volume of published material and its position as an extreme case, this fire was determined to be a suitable study. The South Canyon Fire was reinvestigated utilizing each of the U S Forest Service proposed methods. Wildland fire experts evaluated each method according to six criteria. This determined an overall ranking used to determine the applicable method(s). Results suggest that two methods, The Sequential Timing and Events Process (STEP) and Fault Tree Analysis were acceptable accident investigation techniques. Each method had strengths (and weaknesses) in distinct areas. The third evaluated method, Controls/Baniers Analysis was determined to be not as applicable to wildland firefighter entrapments. Used individually or as a composite/cross reference application, these two methods would be valuable tools in investigating wildland firefighter entrapments. Research indicates that a composite model that utilizes the strengths of each method would be the most valuable in determining the accident causal factors that once identified, would lead to reduced incidents/accidents in the future. It is recommended the future accident investigations should use both methods separately, in conjunction, and as a third composite method in order to revalidate thesis findings. In addition, this thesis identified the need to utilize a reliable, established accident investigation method for wildland firefighting entrapments. An applicable method would determine causal factors for near misses and accidents in order to track, mitigate, and identify areas in need of revision. These areas must be identified if future firefighter entrapments are to be reduced.
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The need for bibliometrics is growing globally, and it is a type of literature review that explores the role of individual researchers and research teams. Many education stakeholders focus on schools' role in fostering mental health as they investigate ways to improve school climate, safety, and student wellbeing. While most of this attention is focused on students' mental health requirements, it is necessary to investigate methods to assist teachers, and other learning facilitators who frequently endure significant stress levels. This bibliometric study investigates how academic authors in Finland in wellbeing research perceived positive emotion, engagement, relationship, meaning and accomplishment as the impactful factors of the theory of well-being. This study utilized Biblioshiny App for bibliometric data analysis with RStudio. This result shows the limited number of authors' activeness in well-being research and the need for more authors and studies in Finland. This bibliometric study contributes to the wellbeing literature by showing how the literature on well-being aligns with the PERMA theory and how wellbeing literature evolves and grows in Finland. This study explained the methodology, explored the results, and concluded with implications and future research.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

As an alternative to traditional juvenile courts, juvenile drug courts attempt to provide substance abuse treatment, sanctions, and incentives to rehabilitate nonviolent drug-involved youth, empower families to support them in this process, and prevent recidivism. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) sponsored a multisite study of juvenile drug courts to examine the ability of these courts to reduce recidivism and improve youth’s social functioning, and to determine whether these programs use evidence-based practices in their treatment services. This bulletin provides an overview of the findings.
Cutaneous tuberculosis: epidemiologic, etiopathogenic and clinical aspects - Part I*

Cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB) is the result of a chronic infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, M. ovis and occasionally by the Calmette-Guerin bacillus. The clinical manifestations are variable and depend on the interaction of several factors including the site of infection and the host's immunity. This article revises the current knowledge about this disease's physiopathology and immunology as well as detailing the possible clinical presentations.
EFFECT OF TEACHING MODULES ABOUT BRONCHIAL ASTHMA CARE ON SAFETY NURSING PRACTICE

Asthma has a profound impact on all aspects of a patient's life. Nursing safety practice has an important role on maintaining health, preventing complications. The aim of this present study was to safety nursing practice establish, implement and evaluate the effect of implementing teaching modules for patient with bronchial asthma on at Mansoura University Hospitals. A quasi-experimental research design was used in this study on a subject: 50 nurses; 25 nurses at Mansoura University Hospital (Chest Unit & Chest ICU), and 25 nurses at Emergency Hospital (Outpatient Department and ICU) were recruited. Two tools were used to collect data; bronchial asthma safety nursing performance observation checklist and bronchial asthma safety nursing practice knowledge assessment in addition to the teaching modules of bronchial asthma nursing care developed by the researcher based on the result of the nurses’ performance. The result In pre-Implementation phase, only 18% of nurses had adequate total correct knowledge and less than one third (32%) of the nurses achieved done correctly level of practice regarding safety practice care of patients with bronchial asthma. While, post-Implementation, the majority of the nurses had adequate total correct knowledge and done correctly level of practice regarding care of patients with bronchial asthma (94%& 96%) respectively. There was extremely highly statistically significant relation between nurses, level of practice and their knowledge. Study concluded that, implementing teaching modules about bronchial asthma care was effective and there was significant relation between nurses, performance before and after implementing teaching modules about safety practice for bronchial asthma. The present study recommended , in-service educational programs and update of guidelines for nurses regarding care safety practice of patients with bronchial asthma should be available
Serum procalcitonin levels in bacterial and abacterial meningitis

Objectives To test the hypothesis that serum procalcitonin (PCT) levels are elevated in patients with bacterial meningitis and remain within normal limits in patients with abacterial meningitis. Design Prospective case series. Setting Tertiary care center. Patients A total of 30 patients (13 men and 17 women) with a mean age of 52 yrs, having acute bacterial (n = 16) or abacterial (n = 14) meningitis. Interventions Blood and cerebrospinal fluid samples. Measurements and Main Results Patients with abacterial meningitis were younger and had a shorter hospital stay. Of 16 patients with bacterial meningitis, 14 were in a septic condition at admission, but only 5 of 14 patients with abacterial meningitis were in a septic condition at admission. At discharge, 12 patients were without symptoms, 9 patients were moderately disabled, and 9 were severely disabled. No patient died. At admission, PCT, C-reactive protein, white blood cell and cerebrospinal fluid leukocyte counts, and cerebrospinal fluid protein and lactate levels were higher and the serum/cerebrospinal fluid glucose quotient was lower in patients with bacterial meningitis as compared with those with abacterial meningitis (p < .001). PCT was the variable with the highest specificity for bacterial infections (100%), but there were false-negative findings in five patients with bacterial meningitis (a sensitivity of 69%). Persistently elevated or increasing PCT levels after 2 days were associated with an unfavorable clinical course. Conclusions Our results indicate that PCT is a useful additional variable for distinguishing bacterial from abacterial meningitis. In patients with abacterial meningitis, PCT levels do not increase even in cases of viral sepsis. Elevated PCT levels indicate a bacterial origin with high specificity, but false-negative results can occur.
Investigation of the heat affected zone by thermal cycle simulation technique

The heat generated during welding induces a large temperature gradient in and around the welded area. In the arc welding process, three main different zones have been recorded in the welded joint: the fusion zone, the heat affected zone and the base metal. The objective of this article is to present the thermal cycle simulation technique and its usefulness for the study of the heat-affected zone. Rapid heating and cooling treatment was applied in specific simulation equipment. The most published research on using thermal cycle simulation to understand the heat affected zone is presented. A case study is also presented. An X70 steel was chosen to undergo thermal treatment cycles using the simulation equipment. It has been shown the importance of this technique for the study of HAZ. It was found that the microstructure of HAZ depends on the heating temperature.
Research Note: Examples of the effects of different averaging methods on carbon dioxide fluxes calculated using the eddy correlation method

Abstract. Three hours of high frequency vertical windspeed and carbon dioxide concentration data recorded over tropical forest in Brazil are presented and discussed in relation to various detrending techniques used in eddy correlation analysis. Running means with time constants 100, 1000 and 1875s and a 30 minute linear detrend, as commonly used to determine fluxes, have been calculated for each case study and are presented. It is shown that, for different trends in the background concentration of carbon dioxide, the different methods can lead to the calculation of radically different fluxes over an hourly period. The examples emphasise the need for caution when interpreting eddy correlation derived fluxes especially for short term process studies. Keywords: Eddy covariance; detrending; running mean; carbon dioxide; tropical forest
Acción bioerosiva de mollusca (Gastropoda, Bivalvia) en el Plioceno inferior de la Cuenca del Bajo Guadalquivir

Sorne fossil traces mainly related with the organic action of Mollusca (Gastropoda, Bivalvia) have been studied in the Bajo Guadalquivir Basin (Lower Pliocene). This activity reflects boring, scraping and encrusting beha­ viours that respond to feeding and dwelling needs. From this study, a new ichnogenus: Renichnus is proposed to name a kidney-like trace produced by the encrusting activity of sorne organisms.
Chlorophyll fluorescence as a new marker for peanut seed quality evaluation

Recent advances in optical imaging technologies have contributed to rapid, accurate and non-destructive analysis in the context of seed quality. This work aimed to verify the potential of chlorophyll fluorescence images as a new marker for analyzing the physiological potential of peanut seeds. The fluorescence signals of chlorophyll a and b were detected in the excitation/emission combinations of 630/700 nm and 405/600 nm, respectively, using seeds artificially aged for 0, 16, 24 and 48 h. The images were captured using a VideometerLab4 equipment (Videometer A/S, Herlev, Denmark)
Cohort Replacement and the Downward Trend in Newspaper Readership

The results of this study show that cohort replacement (increasing numbers of younger people who read less frequently versus decreasing numbers of older people who read more frequently) has contributed substantially to the decline in newspaper readership in both Germany and the United States. The implication is that this process will bring about further declines in the future.
Resource complementarity and value capture in firm acquisitions: The role of intellectual property rights

Extant literature holds that firm acquisitions create value through innovation if the knowledge bases of the acquirer and the target complement each other. Little is known about the value that patents associated with a target’s knowledge convey to the acquirer, i.e. their value in securing market exclusion and freedom to operate in R&D. We argue that such property rights hold pre-emptive power allowing firms to capture the value from combining complementary technologies and to realize gains from trade in strategic factor markets. Our results for a sample of 1428 acquisitions indicate that – controlling for technological value – acquired pre-emptive power is an important determinant of the acquisition price, particularly when the acquirer is technology intensive and acquired patents are highly related to the acquirer’s knowledge base.
Stresses in constant tapered beams with thin-walled rectangular and circular cross sections

Tapered beams are widely employed in eﬃcient ﬂexure dominated structures. In this paper, analytical expressions are derived for the six Cauchy stress components in untwisted, straight, thin-walled beams with rectangular and circular cross sections characterised by constant taper and subjected to three cross-section forces. These expressions pertain to homogeneous, isotropic, linear elastic materials and small strains. In fact, taper not only alters stress magnitudes and distributions but also evokes stress components, which are zero in prismatic beams. A parametric study shows that increasing taper decreases the von Mises stress based fatigue life, suggesting that step-wise prismatic approximations entail non-conservative designs.