Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Information Technology Implementation and Organizational Change: A Dissipative Structure Theoretical Lens

Previous research on information technology (IT) implementation and organizational change postulates that neither technology nor human agency determines the new structure of the organization, but rather the new structure emerges as a result of the interplay between technology and human agency. A majority of these studies assume a linear relationship between contingencies and outcome during the emergence process. However, during the implementation process, the characteristics of organizations become non-linear, almost chaotic. Therefore, we postulate that approaching to IT-enabled change from complexity theory would be better suited to explain the emergence process. We propose a framework based on dissipative structure theory and specify four stages that organizations undergo during the implementation process. While the emergence process is considered unpredictable, we argue that with the help of certain organizational practices (i.e., organizational learning/unlearning) and managerial interventions (i.e., use of rhetoric), organizations can condition the emergence of the new structure for the success of the implementation.
Haematological and Serum Biochemical Indices of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Containing Graded Levels of Biodegraded Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) Peel

A 56 day feeding trial was conducted to determine the effect of rumen content biodegraded sweet orange peel on haematological and serum biochemical parameters of broiler chickens. Fresh rumen content (RC) was collected daily from eviscerated cattle and fresh sweet orange peels (SOP) were collected daily from orange retailers. The SOP was mixed thoroughly with one kilogram of RC in a ratio of 1SOP: 0.3 RC. The mixture was put in polythene bags, tied and left to ferment for 48 hours and then sun-dried. The dried mixture was separated from the RC, milled and used to replace dietary maize in the control diet D1 at 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% to obtain diets D2, D3, D4, D5 and D6 respectively. A total of 216, day-old Marshal MY broiler chicks were randomly assigned to six dietary treatments in a Completely Randomized Design and replicated thrice. The values of globulin, cholesterol and serum glutamic oxalaacetic transaminase (SGOT) were influenced significantly (P < 0.05) by the dietary treatments. Globulin values ranged from 0.83% in 2% SOP diet to 2.33% in 8% SOP diet. Globulin increased as the inclusion level of SOP in the diet increased. Cholesterol values ranged from 127.43% in 10% SOP diet to 154.90% in 2% SOP diet. Cholesterol decreased as the level of SOP inclusion increased in the diet. SGOT values ranged from 20.74% in 0% SOP diet to 59.90% in 8% SOP diet. SGOT had no consistent variation with increase in SOP inclusion in the diet. The utilization of biodegraded SOP had no deleterious effect on haematological and serum biochemical parameters of broiler chickens.
Phenotypes, antibacterial-resistant profile, and virulence-associated genes of Salmonella serovars isolated from retail chicken meat in Egypt

Aim: The present study was designed to investigate the occurrence and distribution of Salmonella serotypes in chicken meat samples, and to explore the susceptibility of the strains to antimicrobials, as well as their virulence-associated genes. Materials and Methods: Two-hundred retail chicken meat samples from different shops, as well as 25 stool specimens from retail shop workers, were included in the study. The collected samples were examined bacteriologically for the presence of salmonellae. Salmonella isolates were serotyped using a slide agglutination test for O and H antigens and were screened for the presence of five virulence genes (stn, pef, inv A , sop B , and avrA) using a uniplex polymerase chain reaction assay and for their susceptibility to 18 antimicrobial agents using the disk diffusion method. Results: Thirty-one Salmonella isolates belonging to 12 different serovars were identified. Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Kentucky were the dominant serovars (22.6% each). Salmonella isolates displayed a high antibiotic resistance against erythromycin, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, doxycycline, cephalexin, cefaclor, tetracycline, polymyxin B, cefuroxime, vancomycin, and streptomycin. All Salmonella isolates exhibited multidrug resistance (MDR) and demonstrated different virulence genes. The majority of Salmonella serovars (87.1%) harbored sopB gene, 54.8% carried avrA and pef genes, while all isolates carried invA and stn genes. Conclusion: The presence of virulent MDR Salmonellae in raw chicken meat could allow the possibility of transmission of these resistant serovars to humans. Therefore, strict hygienic measures should be followed on the whole poultry production chain to decrease the potential transmission of Salmonella infection from poultry meat to humans.
Knowledge about Umbilical Cord Blood Banking and it's Barriers

Introduction: Umbilical Cord Blood(UCB) used as a source of hematopietic stem cells for bone marrow transplantation in the treatment of malignant and nonmalignant diseases. Knowledge of the nurses is vital to success the science of Umbilical Cord Blood Banking. Aim of the study: Researchers sought to assess nurses knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood banking and identifying the barriers of it to be applied as their support is crusial to the success of development and functioning of cord blood banks in Women's Health Hospital, Assiut University Hospitals, Egypt. Research design: Descriptive study design was utilized in this study. Subjects and Methods: All nurses who work in Obstetrics and Gynecological department, Women's Health Hospital, Assiut University, Egypt, were included in the study between October 2014 and January 2015. Data were collected in interviews by using an interview form developed by the researchers according to the literature. All nurses were 150. Results: Nurses' Knowledge about UCBB are lacking , inadequate knowledge represented 79.7% and they identified from their point of view that the costs of the umbilical cord blood banks, policies and procedures are barriers of conducting such new technology in their hospitals. Conclusion and Recommendations: Nurses' level of knowledge on UCBB is inadequate and this indicates the necessity of creation of educational programs and continual training with the use of UCBB. Also nurses must be equipped to know the approved standards and understanding UCBB.
Comparison of progress of labour and maternofetal outcome among induced versus spontaneous labour in nulliparous women using modified WHO partograph

Labour is a natural physiological process characterized by progressive increase in frequency, intensity and duration of uterine contractions resulting in effacement and dilatation of the cervix with descent of the fetus through the birth canal. This physiological process may at times become pathological. Failure to recognize would result in prolonged labour with resultant increase in the intensity in the morbidity and mortality of both the fetus and mother. Induction of labour is the artificial initiation of uterine contractions preceding their spontaneous onset, leading to progressive dilatation and destruction of the cervix and delivery of the baby. The indication of induction of labour must be worthy as likewise being sufficient indications for a caesarean section because if the procedure fails, the end result is caesarean section. It has been observed that for all intents and purposes, failed induction is common among primigravida and nulliparous women especially those with unfavorable ABSTRACT
A REVIEW OF THE IMPACT OF FIRMS’ CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY(CSR) ON INDIGENOUS CONSTRUCTION FIRMS’ COMPETITIVENESS IN THE GHANAIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

This study aimed at determining the attributes of firms’ corporate social responsibility(CSR) that impact on construction firms’ competitiveness in the Ghanaian construction industry and, to determine the relative impact of each of the attributes on indigenous construction firms’ competitiveness s in the Ghanaian construction industry. This qualitative study employed the Delphi technique. Data collected was analyzed using the interquartile deviation, median, standard deviation, mean and percentile. The study had its theoretical basis in the stakeholder theory of corporate social responsibility; it revealed that, (9) attributes of firms’ CSR impact on construction firms’ competitiveness; with (2) having a very high impact (VHI: 9.00-10.00), whiles (7) recorded high impact (HI: 7.00-8.99). The study concludes that the attributes of firms’ CSR that impact on indigenous construction firms’ competitiveness include: having a wellfunctioning employees’ conditions of service scheme, enhancing work-family balance for employees, and providing support for local business. The study recommends indigenous construction firms should ensure well-functioning of employee conditions of service scheme, work-family balance for employees, and provide support for local businesses in their quest of achieving competitiveness. This study will inform construction firms of the attributes of firms’ CSR that impact on firms’ competitiveness and aid policy makers in policy formulation.
Factors Contributing to Non-suicidal Self Injury in Korean Adolescents

Purpose: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), a highly prevalent behavior in adolescents, refers to the direct destruction of one’s body tissue without suicidal intent. To date, the prevalence of adolescent self-injury in South Korea and its associated factors remain unknown. This study aims to determine the prevalence of self-injury in Korean adolescents as well as its associated factors. Methods: We assessed 717 middle school students by means of an anonymous self-report survey. Information about demographic characteristics, lifestyle, anxiety and depression, self-esteem, and parenting behavior was obtained. Data were analyzed using x2 test, t-test and multiple logistic regression. Results: NSSI was reported by 8.8% of respondents. Univariate analyses showed associations of exposure to alcohol use, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and parenting methods with self-injury. In multiple analyses, alcohol use, anxiety, and parental abuse were associated with lifetime self-injury. Conclusion: The rate of NSSI in the South Korea was found to be lower than those of other countries. As our study suggests that alcohol use, anxiety, and parental abuse are associated with lifetime self-injury, health care providers at school should take these factors into account when developing prevention and intervention programs for adolescents.
Do investors pay attention to proxy voting outcomes? Evidence from the M&A setting

Shareholders vote on proposed M&A deals. After confirming a positive association between the shareholder voting outcome and the post-merger operating performance, we test whether investors fully understand this relationship. There is no abnormal return around the time when the voting outcome becomes available, indicating a lack of attention to the voting result. We further show that post-merger abnormal stock returns are significantly higher for acquirers receiving higher approval rates. Consistent with mispricing, we find that the voting outcome reliably predicts post-merger earnings announcement returns and analyst forecast errors. What’s more, the association between the voting outcome and post-merger stock returns is stronger when investors’ attention to the voting outcome is distracted by same-day earnings announcements, when the marginal investor is less likely to be sophisticated, and when investors face limits of arbitrage. Overall, our results suggest that proxy voting outcomes are neglected by investors.
Investigating the Construct Validity of the Grammar and Vocabulary Section and the Listening Section of the ECCE: Lexico-Grammatical Ability as a Predictor of L2 Listening Ability

This study investigates the construct validity of the grammar and vocabulary (GV) section and the listening section of the Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE), developed by the English Language Institute of the University of Michigan. Very few studies in the second language (L2) listening literature have examined the role of lexicogrammatical knowledge in listening comprehension. As a result, the current study focuses attention on exploring the issue of the relationship between lexico-grammatical knowledge and L2 listening ability in the context of the ECCE. The discussion first centers on the factorial structures of the GV and listening sections of the ECCE, and then turns to the role of lexicogrammatical knowledge in the prediction of L2 listening performance on the ECCE. A series of sophisticated statistical analyses provide ample evidence in support of lexico-grammatical knowledge as a critical predictor of L2 listening ability.
Does Edtech Substitute for Traditional Learning? Experimental Estimates of the Educational Production Function

Experimental studies rarely consider the shape and nature of the education production function, which is useful for deriving optimal levels of input substitution in increasingly resource constrained environments. Because of the rapid expansion of EdTech as a substitute for traditional learning around the world and against the backdrop of full-scale temporary substitution due to the coronavirus pandemic, we explore the educational production function by using a large randomized controlled trial that varies dosage of computer-assisted learning (CAL) as a substitute for traditional learning. Results show production is concave in CAL. Moving from zero to a low level of CAL, the marginal rate of technical substitution (MRTS) of CAL for traditional learning is greater than one. Moving from a lower to a higher level of CAL, production remains on the same or a lower isoquant and the MRTS is equal to or less than one. The estimates are consistent with the general form of a Cobb-Douglas production function and imply that a blended approach of CAL and traditional learning is optimal. The findings have direct implications for the rapidly expanding use of educational technology worldwide and its continued substitution for traditional learning.
Quantum biology in low level light therapy: death of a dogma

Background It is shown that despite exponential increase in the number of clinically exciting results in low level light therapy (LLLT), scientific progress in the field is retarded by a wrong fundamental model employed to explain the photon-cell interaction as well as by an inadequate terminology. This is reflected by a methodological stagnation in LLLT, persisting since 1985. The choice of the topics is, by necessity, somewhat arbitrary. Obviously, we are writing more about the fields we know more about. In some cases, there are obvious objective reasons for the choice. Progress in LLLT is currently realized by a trial and error process, as opposed to a systematic approach based on a valid photon-cell interaction model. Methods The strategy to overcome the current problem consists in a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical foundation of LLLT, and if necessary, by introducing new interaction models and checking their validity on the basis of the two pillars of scientific advance (I) agreement with experiment and (II) predictive capability. The list of references used in this work, does contain a representative part of what has been done in the photon-cell interaction theory in recent years, considered as ascertained by the scientific community. Results Despite the immense literature on the involvement of cytochrome c oxidase (COX) in LLLT, the assumption that COX is the main mitochondrial photoacceptor for R-NIR photons no longer can be counted as part of the theoretical framework proper, at least not after we have addressed the misleading points in the literature. Here, we report the discovery of a coupled system in mitochondria whose working principle corresponds to that of field-effect transistor (FET). The functional interplay of cytochrome c (emitter) and COX (drain) with a nanoscopic interfacial water layer (gate) between the two enzymes forms a biological FET in which the gate is controlled by R-NIR photons. By reducing the viscosity of the nanoscopic interfacial water layers within and around the mitochondrial rotary motor in oxidatively stressed cells R-NIR light promotes the synthesis of extra adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Conclusions Based on the results of our own work and a review of the published literature, we present the effect of R-NIR photons on nanoscopic interfacial water layers in mitochondria and cells as a novel understanding of the biomedical effects R-NIR light. The novel paradigm is in radical contrast to the theory that COX is the main absorber for R-NIR photons and responsible for the increase in ATP synthesis, a dogma propagated for more than 20 years.
Recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of inFLUenza in adults for Primary care physiciAnS: FLU COMPAS PCP – ADULTS

1 department of Family Medicine, Wroclaw Medical university, Poland 2 Department of Paediatrics with the Observation unit, Medical university of Warsaw, Poland 3 Department of social Medicine and Public health, Medical university of Warsaw, Poland 4 third department of internal Medicine and cardiology, Medical university of Warsaw, Poland 5 second Department of Paediatrics, Medical centre for Postgraduate education in Warsaw, Poland 6 Department of general and Oncological Pulmonology, Medical university of łodz, Poland
Influence of Lactobacillus casei WB 315 and crude fish oil (CFO) on growth performance, EPA, DHA, HDL, LDL, cholesterol of meat broiler chickens

Background and Objectives: Use of antibiotics as growth promoters in animal feeds has been restricted due to the residues in poultry products such as egg and meat, furthermore to the antibiotic resistant of pathogenic bacteria. The prohibition of their use opens the opportunity for the use of non-antibiotic feed additives such as probiotics. The objectives of this study were to investigate the effect of the addition of Lactobacillus casei WB 315 and crude fish oil (CFO) to diets on growth performance, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), low density lipoproteins (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), and cholesterol levesl of broiler chickens. Materials and Methods: In this research, one-day old male broiler chicks were used and divided equally into four groups, namely a basal diet without L. casei WB 315 and without CFO (P0), basal diet supplemented with 0.5% L. casei WB 315 of total broiler basal feed (1.2 × 109 cfu/ml) and without CFO (P1), basal diet supplemented without L. casei WB 315 and 1% CFO of total broiler basal feed (P2), and basal diet supplemented with 0.5% L. casei WB 315 of total broiler basal feed (1.2 × 109 cfu/ml) and 1% CFO of total broiler basal feed (P3) for 35 days. Results: The results of addition 0.5% Lactobacillus casei WB 315 (1.2 × 109 cfu/ml) and 1% CFO of total broiler basal feed after 35 days showed significant difference among treatment in feed efficiency (p<0.05), feed conversion ratio (p<0.05), feed consumption (p<0.05), EPA (p<0.05), DHA (p<0.05), increase HDL (p<0.05), reduced the LDL (p<0.05), and reduce cholesterol (p<0.05) in meat broiler chicken. Conclusion: It is concluded that the addition of L. casei WB 315 and crude fish oil (CFO) could significant improve the growth performance (feed efficiency, feed conversion ratio, feed consumption) and could significantly improve EPA, DHA and increase HDL and decrease LDL in meat poultry product.
Effect of Supplementing Protease Enzyme to Pekin Duck Diets on Growth Performance and Carcass Traits

The effect of protease enzymes supplementation in the diet of meat-type ducks were determined on the production performance and carcass yield from 1-12 weeks of age. In a completely randomized design involving three replicate pens of ten ducklings assigned to each of five treatments. All diets were corn–soybean meal based. T1: Positive control (Standard diet), T2: Negative control 1 (reduction of 4% CP and 4% digestible amino acid: Lysine, M+C, Threonine, Arginine), T3: Negative Control 2 (reduction of 4% CP and 4% digestible amino acid: Lysine, M+C, Threonine but not reduction on Arginine), T4: Negative control 1 (NC1) + 200 g protease/MT and T5: Negative control 2+ 200 g protease/MT diet. The protease inclusion increased body weight (BW) and body weight gain significantly (P<0.05) compared with the negative control group at 12 weeks of age. Moreover, the feed conversion ratio (FCR) of the protease supplementation groups were more efficient (p<0.05) throughout the experimental period. There was an increasing trend in breast meat yield with supplementation of protease in the diet. It may be concluded that it is possible to sustain pekin duck significantly heavier body weight, increase feed efficiency and increase breast meat yield by supplementation of protease in low protein diets.
Laurie Bréban_AFEP2014

Some commentators have tried to link Smith’s analys is with fundamental results in economics of happiness. These contributions mainly focus on the influence of wealth on happiness (Ashraf, Camerer and Loewenstein, 2005; B runi, 2006; Brewer, 2009). However, this connection is far from covering Smith’s consid erations about individual happiness and their possible similarities with today’s analysis i n economics of happiness. In the Theory of Moral Sentiments , Smith asserts that adverse events depress people’ s mind much more below their “ordinary state of happiness” than pros erous ones. However, close to what we call, today, “hedonic adaptations theories”, he vie ws adverse and prosperous events as only short term shocks, so that an individual’s level of happiness tends towards the one of his “ordinary state of happiness”, just as short term m arket prices tend towards long term natural prices. This paper aims at throwing light o n the foundations of Smith’s “gravitational” theory of happiness, on its consequ nces on an individual’s preferences, and also on its implication with regard to the possibil ity of long-term variations of happiness. The first step leads to establish a link between th e nowadays familiar idea that individuals adapt to circumstances and Smith’s analysis of indi v dual happiness. The second step puts to the fore the role that Smith grants to the sympa thy with the impartial spectator in the way back to the “ordinary state of happiness” after dev iations produced by prosperous or adverse events. At last, we focus on the decisional consequences that Smith draws from his gravitational theory of happiness, chiefly those wh ich deal with the choice between various permanent situations (for instance, poverty and ric hes) and their evaluation.
An Assessment of the Lean Deployment in the Mauritian Textile Industry

Lean Manufacturing is a century old concept, initially developed by the Toyota Company. The word lean is ubiquitous but it can be diversely explained. The most common definition of lean is to be highly responsive to customer demand by reducing waste. The word Lean Manufacturing is synonymous with Agile Manufacturing, Just-In-Time or the Toyota Production System. The primary aim of Lean is to reduce waste from the Value Stream of an organization and according to the pioneer of Lean, Taiichi Ohno, waste can be categorized into seven categories. Through the elimination of waste, lean manufacturing helps in increasing productivity, improving quality, as well as reduction of cycle time, all of which contribute to improved profitability of the institution. The aims of this study are to use Lean methodologies to improve productivity through multi-skilling of operations, reduce waste from the value stream and decrease the dynamic cycle time, improve quality and reduce defects. Through the survey questionnaire, the value streams of the Mauritian Textile Industries were analyzed for non-value-added activities, and these wastes were subsequently reduced from the process. The main gains of this study were to help the Mauritian Textile companies gain competitive advantage and survive in this tough market.