Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
FISCAL STIMULATION OF SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT: THE EU COUNTRIES’ CASES

ISSN 2306-4994 (print); ISSN 2310-8770 (online) UDC 330.3. 332.142. 2 Khudolei V. Doctor of Economics, Professor, Professor of the Department of Management and Public Administration, Rector, IHE «Academician Yuriy Bugay International Scientific and Technical University», Kyiv, Ukraine; e-mail: khudolei@ukr.net; ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6658-7065 Bespalov M. Assistant of Management and Public Administration Department, IHE «Academician Yuriy Bugay International Scientific and Technical University», Kyiv, Ukraine; e-mail: BespM2020@ukr.net; ORCID ID: 0000-0002-5575-8455 Tulchynska S. Doctor of Economics, Professor, Professor of Economics and Entrepreneurship Department, National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute», Ukraine; e-mail: tuha@ukr.net; ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1409-3848 Tulchinsky R. Doctor of Economics, Docent, Head of the Department of Management and Public Administration, IHE «Academician Yuriy Bugay International Scientific and Technical University», Kyiv, Ukraine; e-mail: r_istu@ukr.net; ORCID ID: 0000-0003-1605-1403 Kholiavko N. Doctor of Economics, Docent, Associate Professor of Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, Chernihiv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine; e-mail: nateco@meta.ua; ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2951-7233
Biological control and cold-hardiness of the hemlock woolly adelgid (Homoptera: Adelgidae)

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND COLD-HARDINESS OF THE HEMLOCK WOOLLY ADELGID (HOMOPTERA: ADELGIDAE) MAY 2003 ELIZABETH E. BUTIN, B.S., IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY M.S., UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST Directed by: Professor Joseph S. Elkinton The hemlock woolly adelgid, Adelges tsugae Annand, is an exotic pest of hemlocks in the eastern United States. Chemical and cultural controls are not feasible in a forested setting, and native natural enemies have not adequately reduced adelgid populations. My research focused on comparing the effectiveness and feeding preference of two coccinellid species (Scymnus ningshanensis and Pseudoscymnus tsugae) imported from Asia for control of the hemlock woolly adelgid. My final study tested the ability of the hemlock woolly adelgid to evolve cold-hardiness and the potential for the adelgids to invade northern New England and Canada. To compare the effectiveness of S. ningshanensis and P. tsugae, I conducted numerical response studies in the laboratory. In the field, I measured the coccinellids’ reproductive capacity and their abilities to reduce hemlock woolly adelgid populations. My laboratory studies suggest that S. ningshanensis has a positive density dependent numerical response, and P. tsugae has a density-independent response to different prey densities. In the field, S. ningshanensis reduced hemlock woolly adelgid populations and produced some progeny. Psedoscymnus tsugae did not reduce hemlock woolly adelgid populations and produced no progeny in the field. To study the potential impact of S. ningshanensis and P. tsugae on non-target species, I examined the feeding preferences of both beetles along with another coccinellid often used as a biological control agent, Harmonia axyridis. Scymnus ningshanensis and P. tsugae adults preferred hemlock woolly adelgid, and H. axyridis readily consumed all prey species offered. Finally, I investigated whether the hemlock woolly adelgid has evolved cold¬ hardiness to better survive lower temperatures. I found that hemlock woolly adelgids from Massachusetts are genetically different and better able to survive cooler temperatures than hemlock woolly adelgids from Maryland. It seems possible that if the hemlock woolly adelgid can adapt to even cooler temperatures, it has the potential to spread north of its current range.
The geometric axial surface profiles of granular flows in rotating drums

SYNOPSIS A mechanistic description of axial segregation in rotating drum flows remains an open question. Consequently, optimal mixing of grinding balls and rocks for efficient breakage, maximum production of fines, and slurry transport is seldom achieved. Experimental and numerical studies of granular mixtures in rotating drums identify alternating axial bands that eventually coarsen in the long-term limit. Most models of axial segregation are limited to binary mixtures and cannot always predict the logarithmic coarsening effects observed experimentally. A key missing factor is a robust description of the axial free surface profile that is valid across a wide range of flow regimes. We present a practical model of the axial free surface profile by linking it to readily-derived geometric features of the cross-sectional S-shaped free surface profile. A parametric study shows good agreement with experimental measurements reported in the literature and heuristically valid trends. Keywords: rotating drum, granular flow, axial profile, comminution, mixing, segregation.
Physicochemical and Optical Characterization of Citrus aurantium Derived Biochar for Solar Absorber Applications

Agro-industrial waste valorization is an attractive approach that offers new alternatives to deal with shrinkage and residue problems. One of these approaches is the synthesis of advanced carbon materials. Current research has shown that citrus waste, mainly orange peel, can be a precursor for the synthesis of high-quality carbon materials for chemical adsorption and energy storage applications. A recent approach to the utilization of advanced carbon materials based on lignocellulosic biomass is their use in solar absorber coatings for solar-thermal applications. This study focused on the production of biochar from Citrus aurantium orange peel by a pyrolysis process at different temperatures. Biochars were characterized by SEM, elemental analysis, TGA-DSC, FTIR, DRX, Raman, and XPS spectroscopies. Optical properties such as diffuse reflectance in the UV−VIS−NIR region was also determined. Physical-chemical characterization revealed that the pyrolysis temperature had a negative effect in yield of biochars, whereas biochars with a higher carbon content, aromaticity, thermal stability, and structural order were produced as the temperature increased. Diffuse reflectance measurements revealed that it is possible to reduce the reflectance of the material by controlling its pyrolysis temperature, producing a material with physicochemical and optical properties that could be attractive for use as a pigment in solar absorber coatings.
Sex differences in incidence and mortality of bloodstream infections. Results from the population-based HUNT study in Norway

Objective: To examine the effect of sex on risk of bloodstream infections (BSI) and BSI mortality and to assess to what extent known risk factors for BSI mediate this association in the general population. Participants: The prospective, population-based HUNT2 Survey (1995-97) in Norway invited 93,898 inhabitants >=20 years in the Nord-Trondelag region, whereof 65,237 (69.5%) participated. 46.8% of the participants were men. Exposures: Sex and potential mediators between sex and BSI; health behaviours (smoking, alcohol consumption), education attainment, cardiovascular risk factors (systolic blood pressure, non-HDL cholesterol, body mass index) and previous or current comorbidities. Main outcome measures: Sex differences in risk of first-time BSI, BSI mortality (death within first 30 days after a BSI), BSI caused by the most frequent bacteria, and the impact of known BSI risk factors as mediators. Results: We documented a first-time BSI for 1,840 (2.9%) participants (51.3% men) during a median follow-up of 14.8 years. Of these, 396 (0.6%) died (56.6% men). Men had 41% higher risk of any first-time BSI (95% confidence interval (CI), 28 to 54%) than women. An estimated 34% of the excess risk of BSI in men was mediated by known BSI risk factors. The hazard ratio (HR) with 95% CI for BSI due to S. aureus was 2.09 (1.28 to 2.54), S. pneumoniae 1.36 (1.05 to 1.76), and E. coli 0.97 (0.84 to 1.13) in men vs women. BSI related mortality was higher in men compared to women with HR 1.87 (1.53 to 2.28). Conclusions: This large population-based study show that men have higher risk of BSI than women. One-third of this effect was mediated by known risk factors for BSI. This raises important questions regarding sex specific approaches to reduce the burden of BSI.
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1University of Auckland, School of Pharmacy, Auckland, New Zealand; 2The University of Sydney, School of Pharmacy, Sydney, NSW, Australia Background: The Medication-Related Burden Quality of Life (MRB-QoL) tool has been developed to measure the burden of medications on functioning and wellbeing from a patient perspective. However, predictors of MRB-QoL were not reported in greater detail in the validation study. This study aimed to explore factors associated with MRB-QoL to see whether there is any new information that calls for further research. Methods: Analysis of data from the MRB-QoL validation study was undertaken. Outcome variables were domains of the MRB-QoL (Routine and Regimen Complexity, Psychological Burden, Functional and Role Limitation, Therapeutic Relationship, and Social Burden). Explanatory variables were patient age; disease-related factors; and medication-related factors, such as number of medications, complexity of medication regimen (measured by the Medication Regimen Complexity Index [MRCI]), and exposure to medications with anticholinergic and sedative effects (measured by the Drug Burden Index [DBI]). Linear regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with the MRB-QoL. Results: The study included 367 participants (52.1% male), with a median age of 64 years. In multivariable regression analyses, an increase in the DBI was significantly associated with poorer Psychological wellbeing (β=−0.15, p<0.001) and Functional and Role Limitation (β= −1.79, p<0.001). Living with three or more medical conditions was significantly associated with poorer Psychological wellbeing (β=−0.21, p<0.001). Age was significantly associated with all domains of the MRB-QoL (β=0.28 to 0.55). Polypharmacy and MRCI were not associated with any of the MRB-QoL domains. Conclusion: In this sample of community-dwelling adults with multiple medications, the DBI was independently associated with the Psychological Burden and Functional and Role Limitation domains of the MRB-QoL. This study provides preliminary evidence on factors affecting medication-related quality of life outcomes from a patient perspective. Future longitudinal studies, along with further psychometric testing of the MRB-QoL measure, are warranted to better understand predictors of MRB-QoL.
Predicting innovative work behaviors through transformational leadership: The moderating role of corporate social responsibility

To stay competitive and viable in today's rapidly evolving and highly hostile market climate, compani es need to concentrate more on innovation. In this regard, the specific quality of transformational leadership has been strongly linked to organizational innovativeness. However, the purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between transformational leadership and the innovation behavior of employees. The literature review developed in the current study is fundamentally centered on how transformational leaders value innovation by facilitating organizational learning to foster innovative behavior among employees. Corporate social responsibilities as an organizational level factor that can drive employee attitudes were also examined as a moderating effect in this relationship. The rationale of the relationship of the variables is supported by both transformational leadership theory (TFL) and social exchange theory (SET). Data were collected from corporate social responsibility engaged SMEs operating in Rwanda. Using Cranach’s alpha reliability and validity were tested while structural equation modeling (SEM) was used in analyzing data. The findings of this study intend to fill some gaps in the current literature such as the introduction of CSR in the relationship between top managerial level leadership, organizational learning, and innovation behavior of employees, also introducing SET to explain such important relationship. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee SSBFNET, Istanbul, Turkey. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
INSECT PESTS INFESTATION, PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF SUGAR BEET AS INFLUENCE BY NITROGEN, POTASSIUM AND TRACE ELEMENTS FERTILIZERS

Two field experiments were conducted at Sakha agricultural farm, Kafer El-Sheikh Governorate Egypt, during 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 seasons, to study the impact of nitrogen in three rates 60, 80 and 100 kg N fed -1 , potassium with the rate of 24, 36 and 48 kg K2O fed -1 as soil application and, a mixture of three trace nutrients i.e. Zinc (1g/L), Manganese (1g/L) and Fe (2g/L) as a foliar application on insect infestation, yield and quality of sugar beet. The obtained results revealed that the infestation by beet fly, tortoise beetles and beet moth increased gradually and significantly by increasing nitrogen rate from 60 to 100 kg N fed -1 . Further, increasing potassium fertilization caused significant reduction in insect infestation. Moreover, foliar application of the used mixture of trace elements significantly reduced infestation beet by P. mixta. At the same time, insignificant reduction on the other two pests has been detected. However, individual root specification, root yield, sugar yield, sucrose and purity were maximized corresponding to 80 kg N fed -1 . More nitrogen application decreased all the studied traits except top yield and TSS. On the other hand, increasing potassium fertilizer from 24 up to 48 kg K2O fed -1 positively enhanced root diameter, root length, root weight, root, top, sugar yields/fed. and TSS. Nevertheless, sucrose and purity were maximized as potassium fertilized added at the rate of 36 Kg K2O fed -1 . Moreover, foliar application of trace elements significantly improved all beet productivity characteristics and quality traits. To conclude that fertilizing beet plants with 80 kg N fed -1 , 36 kg K2O fed -1 with sprayed the mixture of trace elements maximizing yield and quality of sugar beet and had negative impact on pests under study.
The Correlation between Slow Coronary Flow and Galectin-3

Background: It was investigated whether Galectin-3 is one of the contributing factors to slow coronary flow (SCF). In the cases with SCF angiography shows lagged opacification of epicardial coronary arteries. Research has reported that several determinants of SCF are inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. It is a new finding that Galactin-3 also causes intravascular inflammation followed by lipid endocytosis, macrophage activation, cellular proliferation, monocyte chemotaxis, and cell adhesion, successively. Thus, the cases enrolled in this study were selected based on their angiographical negative results with obstructive coronary artery disease. Method: The study group consists of 94 patients with SCF, and the control group of 92 with normal coronary flow (NCF). The total (n=186) were the cases who were examined for diagnosis of coronary artery disease based on coronary angiography records and atherosclerotic lesion was not detected. SCF rates were identified using TIMI frame count (TFC). Results: The groups had similar demographic characteristics at the baseline. The study group had significantly higher values (2.4 ± 0.6 mg/dL and 16.6 ± 0,7 ng/mL) than the control group (1.1 ± 0.2 mg/dL and 9.2 ± 0,6 ng/mL) in terms of average serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) (p=.005) and Galectin-3 (p=.003), respectively. For diagnostic purpose at a 95% confidence interval, the plasma Galectin-3 levels were moderate to distinguish the SCF with the NCF patients (0.722<AUC=0.823<0.896; P < .001) while the plasma hsCRP levels were closer to the mean (0.533<AUC=0.587<0.632; P = .01). Cardiol Cardiovasc Med 2021; 5 (4): 423-434 DOI: 10.26502/fccm.92920212 Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine Vol. 5 No. 4 – August 2021. [ISSN 2572-9292] 424 Conclusion: It was determined that serum Galectin-3 levels were significantly higher in the SCF patients. It may be too early to reach a conclusion related to the underlying pathological process of SCF. Thus, the present study could stimulate further studies on coronary vasculature to discover more active roles of Galectin-3 in the SCF phenomenon.
Student Perceptions of Condensed Courses and Motivations for Enrolling: Are Some Students Scared To Enroll?

Condensed courses are now being offered at many colleges and universities. Most research indicates that condensed courses result in equal or better student learning outcomes when compared with the outcomes of full-term courses. However, because all the previous studies only examined students who self-selected to enroll in condensed courses there may be a serious selection bias and their results may not be generalizable to all students. This examined whether there are differences in willingness to enroll in, and perceptions of, condensed courses between students who have taken such a course and those who have not. A survey was given to 102 students, 45 of which had never enrolled in a condensed course. The survey measured general perceptions of condensed courses and assessed the willingness of students to enroll in a condensed course in the future. Students who had never taken a condensed course were found to be less willing to enroll in a condensed course in the future, less interested in seeing more condensed classes offered, and less willing to take a condensed course while simultaneously enrolled in a full-term course. Students who had never taken a condensed course were also found to perceive condensed courses as more difficult than students who had taken condensed courses. These results indicate that there are meaningful differences between students who have taken condensed courses and students who have never enrolled in one. The findings of this study suggest that the findings of previous studies regarding differences in outcomes between condensed courses and full term courses may be impacted by differences in the student population in each course type.
OTT_A_301500 1961..1968

Department of Thoracic Oncology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan Purpose: Anti-programmed death 1 (PD-1) antibodies have emerged as frontline treatments for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) on the basis of global Phase III trials. However, current data regarding responses to anti–PD-1 therapy in older patients with NSCLC or those with poor performance status (PS) are limited. Therefore, we examined the therapeutic effect of anti PD-1 antibody in these patients. Patients: We retrospectively examined consecutive patients treated with anti–PD-1 monotherapy (pembrolizumab or nivolumab) from January 2016 to September 2018. Results: We enrolled 125 patients (median age, 60 years), 80.8% of whom were men. Patients aged ≥75 years were considered older patients (n = 15), and those with PS 2–3 were regarded as having poor PS (n = 11). The objective response and disease control rates were 15.4% and 46.2%, respectively, in older patients and 9.1% and 27.3%, respectively, in those with poor PS. Progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) did not significantly differ between older and younger patients. However, poor PS was significantly associated with poor survival. High programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression in tumor specimens (≥50%) was associated with favorable survival in the entire cohort as well as patients with poor PS. Safety analyses demonstrated no significant difference in the occurrence of any adverse event, including grade ≥3 adverse events, between patients with poor PS or older age and the remaining patients. Conclusion: Anti–PD-1 therapy had similar efficacy in older and younger patients with NSCLC, whereas survival was significantly worse in patients with poor PS. However, immune checkpoint inhibitors may be considered for patients with poor PS harboring positive PD-L1 expression.
Audio- Drama Nursing Intervention Utilizing Peer Education on Menstrual Hygiene and Sickness Management among Blind Adolescents

Adolescence is a critical developmental stage. Blind adolescent girls are a group of disabled girls who needs a special care specifically during the menstruation.The study aimed to examine the effect of audiodrama nursing intervention utilizingpeer education on menstrual hygiene and sickness management among blind adolescents. Design: Quasiexperimental design (pre and posttest) was used to accomplish the present study. Setting: Al Noor institute for visually impaired students at Shebein El-kom City in Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A Convenient sample of 40 blind girls aged between (12-18years) was recruited in this study. Tools: four instruments were used for data collection; I: Structured interviewing questionnaire which consist of two parts; first part:Socio-demographic data; second part: Menstrual data. II: An interviewing questionnaire on knowledge about menstruation; Knowledge about menstrual hygiene questionnaire; andKnowledge about management of menstrual sickness questionnaire. III: Non observational checklist on practice of menstrual hygiene and management of menstrual sickness. IV: An interviewing questionnaire on satisfaction level. Results: There were lack knowledge and practices regarding menstruation before implementing the audio drama nursing intervention using peer education sessions. Also, there were an improvement and highly statistically significant differences in the totalscores of knowledge and practices of blind adolescent girls regarding menstruation after provision of the audio drama nursing intervention using peer education (P<0.001). Conclusion: The audio drama nursing intervention using peer education were effective in the improvement of the blind adolescent girls’ knowledge and practices regarding menstrual hygiene and menstrual sickness management. Recommendation: Continues health education programs should be applied to raise the awareness of blind adolescent girls regarding menstruation in different setting.
Precise Detection of People Using Pre-Trained Machine Learning Models With Assisting Heat Sensor Camera

The thesis examines the possibility of developing a system that can be used to detect the number of people in a given area with high accuracy. By using a variety of hardware components, publicly available object detection models and a cloud platform a highly modern approach is examined. The aim is to develop a cost-effective and scalable system which should be able to adapt to a given area. Different modern object detection models are being evaluated based on selected metrics to optimize the outcome in the given area. The thesis is based on previous research and work in the field. The approach is based on collecting data locally using an edge device and forward relevant data to the cloud for further analysis. By enabling an interchangeable model for object detection, publicly available object detection models can be reused to evaluate its performance in a given area. External thermal data is used to validate a detection to achieve a more accurate detection, thereby extending the scope of the system. The proof of concept intends to demonstrate that the system described can be developed and evaluated with limited financial resources. Further analysis is intended to reveal further uses of the system, but since this is not the primary objective, it will be discussed in a purely abstract manner.