Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Relationship Between Institutions and Business Opportunities Toward Economic Growth

This study aimed at explaining the relationship, and effects of human capital, entrepreneurial business opportunities, institutional economics, and regional economic growth. It was carried out to develop fundamental microeconomic model in rural development to assist human capital roles and institutions as well as entrepreneurial business for the economic growth. Further, the researchers used simultaneous system method in form of a recursive correlational path analysis model. This modeling system provides simplicity and easy understanding. The main source of the data were the empirical micro fundamental data of the business doers in rural areas measured by Gini index ratio. The findings showed that human capital and institutions were the main pillars in improving the quality of regional economic growth. Interestingly, there was a strong relationship between business opportunities and economic growth. However, the business opportunities had significantly negative effect toward the regional economic growth. These indicate the existence of a disturbance outside the model, namely the presence of bank credit which apparently made the business doers suffered losses. In this way, there is a need to examine further the reasons why the bank credits given to MSMEs negatively effect the economic growth.
SRI-Finger Millet Cultivation a Case Study in Tumakuru District, India

Millets are important but underutilized crops in tropical and semiarid regions of the world due to their greater resistance to pests and diseases, good adaption to a wide range of environment and their good yield of production, can withstand significant levels of salinity, short growing season, resistant to water logging, drought tolerant, requires little inputs during growth and with increasing world population and decreasing water supplies represents important crops for future human use. The drought tolerance of finger millet may be attributed to an efficient antioxidant potential and increased signal perception. Being as hardy crop it is relatively easy to grow finger millet under stressful regimes, without hampering the net productivity (Chandrasekara and Shahidi, 2010).
Alternative Dispute Resolution in SMEs in the Construction Industry in Masvingo Urban, Zimbabwe

Dispute handling may present particular problems for SMEs. The research explored the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods used in SMEs and their implications on the performance of SMEs in the construction industry in Zimbabwe. The study revealed that collective bargaining and negotiation are the main ADR methods used in the SMEs while conciliation and arbitration are utilized externally at NEC and the ministry of labour. It was also noted that most SMEs do not have established ADR structures and collective bargaining and negotiation had an impact on employee performance. Collective Bargaining, Conciliation and Adjudication
Prevalence of ABO and rhesus blood groups in blood donors: a study from a tertiary care centre in south Gujarat, India

Background: Since it was discovered by Karl Landsteiner, the ABO blood group system is the most important blood group system in Transfusion Medicine. ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood group antigens are hereditary characters and are useful in population genetic studies, in resolving medico-legal issues and more importantly for the immunologic safety of blood during transfusion. Aims: This study was carried out to determine the frequency and distribution of ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood groups in blood donors of tertiary care hospital-attached blood bank and compare it with other data from similar studies within the India. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted among the blood donors of GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Valsad Gujarat State (India), who donated blood during the period from January 2017 to December 2018. ABO and Rh blood grouping was performed by forward blood grouping (cell grouping) using test tube agglutination method using antisera A, antisera B and antisera D and by reverse grouping (serum grouping) using pooled known A, B and O cells. Results: Out of 2971 blood donors, 2746 (92.42%) were male and 225(7.57%) were female. The blood group frequencies positions in the descending order were ‘O’, ‘B’, ‘A’ and ‘AB’ respectively. Rh positive donors were 97.54% and Rh negative were 2.45%. One group was ‘Oh’ (Bombay Phenotype). Conclusions: ‘O’ group is the most frequent position of ABO blood group system followed by ‘B’ group. Rh+ is the most frequent group than Rhin the Rh system. Blood donations by females are very low.
The Financing of Local Government in China: Stimulus Loan Wanes and Shadow Banking Waxes

Abstract The upsurge of shadow banking is typically driven by rising financing demand from certain real sectors. In China, the 4 trillion yuan stimulus package in 2009 was behind the rapid growth of shadow banking after 2012, expediting the development of Chinese corporate bond markets in the poststimulus period. Chinese local governments financed the stimulus through bank loans in 2009 and then resorted to nonbank debt financing after 2012 when faced with rollover pressure from bank debt coming due. Cross-sectionally, using a political-economy-based instrument, we show that provinces with greater bank loan growth in 2009 experienced more municipal corporate bond issuance during 2012–2015, together with more shadow banking activities including trustloans and wealth management products. China’s poststimulus experience exhibits similarities to financial market development during the US National Banking Era.
Kinetic analysis of the pyrolysis of apricot stone and its main components via distributed activation energy mode

The kinetics of pyrolysis of apricot stone and its main components, i.e., lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose, were investigated via distributed activation energy mode. Experiments were done in a thermogravimetric analyzer at heating rates of 10, 20, 30, and 40 K·min-1 under nitrogen. The activation energy distribution peaks for the apricot stone, lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose were centered at 246, 318, 364, and 170 kJ·mol-1, respectively. The activation energy distribution for the apricot stone slightly changed; lignin exhibited the widest distribution; and cellulose exhibited the highest activation energy at a conversion degree (α) of less than 0.75. At low pyrolysis temperatures (400 K to 600 K), the pyrolysis of hemicellulose was the main pyrolysis reaction. The apparent activation energy for the apricot stone mainly depended on the pyrolysis of hemicellulose and a small amount of lignin, and the activation energy was low in the early stage of pyrolysis. With the continuous increase in the pyrolysis temperatures (600 K to 660 K), the thermal weight loss of cellulose and lignin was intense. The apparent activation energy for the apricot stone mainly resulted from the pyrolysis of cellulose and lignin, and a higher activation energy was observed in the later stage of pyrolysis.
Evolution above the species level

From the combination of knowledge and actions, someone can improve their skill and ability. It will lead them to live and work much better. This is why, the students, workers, or even employers should have reading habit for books. Any book will give certain knowledge to take all benefits. This is what this evolution above the species level tells you. It will add more knowledge of you to life and work better. Try it and prove it.
Comparative study of masticatory muscles in the goose (Anser anser domesticus) and the long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus)

Bu calismanin materyalini farkli beslenme aliskanligina sahip 6 adet 1000-1200 gr agirliginda kizil sahin (Buteo rufinus) ile 5 adet 4500-5000 gr agirliginda ergin evcil kaz (Anser anser domesticus) olusturdu. Cigneme kaslari kazda m. adductor mandibula externus, m. adductor ossis quadrati, m. depressor mandibula, m. pterygoideus, m. pseudotemporalis profundus, m. pseudotemporalis superficialis, m. protractor pterygoidei ve m. protractor quadrati olmak uzere toplam sekiz adet, kizil sahinde ise m. pseudotemporalis profundus’un bulunmamasi nedeniyle yedi adet olarak belirlendi. Incelenen turlerde bu kaslardan bazilarinin parcalari ile origo ve insertiosunda da farkliliklar saptandi. Kazda m. adductor mandibula externus, pars rostralis, pars ventralis ve pars profunda olmak uzere uc parca iken kizil sahinde pars rostralis ve pars profunda olmak uzere iki kisimdi. Musculus depressor mandibula kazda iki parcadan olusurken kizil sahin’de ise sadece bir parcaydi. Bunlardan baska m. pterygoideus, kazda pars ventralis, pars intermedialis ve pars dorsalis olmak uzere uc kisimdi. Fakat ayni kas kizil sahin’de diger kaslariyla karsilastirildiginda oldukca kalin olan tek parcali bir kas olarak belirlendi
The free-living nematode community structure within the Romanian circalittoral habitats

The paper presents an asssessment of nematode community structure and diversity performed in May 2018 within two habitats of the Romanian circalittoral zone. The differences in nematodes distribution as a result of Danube’s influence are also highlighted. Tolerant species to organic enrichment dominated the population structure within the terrigenous mud habitat with Melinna palmata, while a gradual decreasing of their abundances with habitat changing to mixed sediments with Dipolydora quadrilobata and with depth increasing was recorded. In total, 28 taxa belonging to 16 families were identified, of which 16 on mud and 22 on mixed sediments, respectively. The nematode trophic structure dominated by tolerant deposit feeders (84%), similar to the Maturity index (ranged values 0.18 – 0.73), evinced an overall poor ecological quality status of both habitats, which represent over 70% of the two Natura 2000 protected areas located within the perimeter, the Delta Dunării – Marine zone and The South Lobe of Phyllophora Field of Zernov.
Paramètres génétiques des ruminants et typologie socioéconomique des élevages en milieu rural Burundais

Livestock systems in developing countries are influenced by environmental, socio-economic and cultural factors. In Burundi, this sector has evolved, due to: (1) high human population and land pressure which has led to a regression and degradation of pastoral resources due to the competition with agriculture, (2) actions of livestock services and rural development projects which promoted the crossbreeding of local breeds and the extension of fodder crops (3) epidemics and health crises that have impeded the actions of development of monogastric species and (4) competition between food for the latter and for human. Latest development policies in this sector were focused on ruminants, especially on small scale dairy cattle farming and crossing the local goat with bucks of Boer blood. However, these policies have not been accompanied by any structure for control and rational risk management. Aimed at providing a scientific basis for the sustainable management of these resources, this thesis attempts to (1) characterize zootechnical performances of animals in their production systems, (2) evaluate the relevance of farmers’ organizations as farmers-field-schools for the sustainable improvement and management of animal resources and (3) evaluate genetic parameters of the local goat for the feasibility of a breeding program. To characterize cattle and goat zootechnical performances in their production systems, we established a mapping of genetic types and production systems according to eco-climatic conditions. To this end, preliminary surveys were conducted in 201 and 319 cow and goat farmers. In cattle breeding, we observed a progressive shifting from the traditional extensive system of local breed to small-scale dairy farming of Holstein crossbreds in mixed crop-livestock system. These changes were more obvious in the humid and densely populated central highlands than in the boundary lowlands with a long dry season. We then characterized more finely the racial composition of the crossed animals and evaluated the effect of the crossing level on the milk production of these animals. Statistical analyses showed an increase in milk production as the Holstein blood increase, significant but lower than theoretically expected. In goat breeding, results showed a trend in production systems similar to that observed in cattle farming, but at a lesser extent. Indeed, farmers of humid highlands had tendency to raise small herds composed of indigenous and crossbred animals and to adopt mixed crop livestock system, whereas those of dry lowlands had large herds composed mainly of indigenous animals grazing freely in communal pastures. Further, Boer crossbreds were significantly heavier and greater in size compared to local breeds, although the level of improvement was below the theoretically expected.
Interpreting the Claim to Legitimate Authority: an Analysis of Joseph Raz's Objection Against Incorporating Moral Norms into Law

From a critical review of the literature, we analyze the incompatibility between the possibility of incorporating moral principles to the law and its authoritative nature, as argued by exclusive positivists, such as J. Raz. After presenting his argument in second section, we argue in the third section that it is incompatible with commonly accepted (even by Raz) premises of the theory of legal interpretation, or else it would lead to contradiction - unless one presupposes, within the premises, a strong version of the sources thesis (which is what Raz intends to prove). In conclusion, we return to the arguments presented, concluding with a possible difficulty for the adoption of exclusive positivism by people inside a legal practice.
Does Vascular Access Type Affect Access-Related Costs?

Successful treatment of ESKD with maintenance hemodialysis (HD) is inextricably dependent on reliable access to the bloodstream, typically three times a week. The vascular access, therefore, is the literal “lifeline” for the patient on HD. In numerous studies, including a meta-analysis of 62 cohort studies with 586,337 participants, patients dialyzing with an arteriovenous (AV) fistula have been observed to have less morbidity and mortality (1). Although AV fistulas are the preferred form of vascular access if they can become functional, they are limited by high rates of nonuse. Specifically, substantial proportions (20%–60%) of new AV fistulas are never useable for dialysis or require assistance to mature and be functional (1). In a comparative national study on elderly patients on HD, we found that AV grafts were almost twice as likely as AV fistulas to be successfully used for dialysis within 6 months (adjusted odds ratio, 1.86; 95% confidence interval, 1.73 to 1.99), that an intervention to achieve successful use for dialysis was required more frequently in patients with an AV fistula versus those with an AV graft (odds ratio, 2.66; 95% confidence interval, 2.26 to 3.12), and that patients receiving an AV fistula had a 2-month longer catheter dependence prior to successful use compared with patients with AV grafts ( P <0.001) (2). Taking these issues into consideration, Kosa et al. (3) conducted an innovative study comparing the costs of attaining and maintaining patency for AV fistulas compared with AV grafts among patients on HD. In addition to comparing undifferentiated costs over 1, 3, and 5 years, the authors analyzed AV access type and risk of failure to mature (FTM) on total costs. Given the higher rates of nonmaturation among AV fistulas, this analysis provides a new and perhaps more appropriate (or “fair”) basis in which to compare and analyze …
DETERMINANTES DO DESEMPENHO ECONÔMICO-FINANCEIRO DE OPERADORAS DE PLANOS DE SAÚDE

The economic-financial performance of organizations is widely studied in finance. However, the economic-financial performance of the Brazilian Health Plan Operators (OPS) does not have the prominence it deserves in view of its representativeness for the population. The supplementary health sector in Brazil handles about 132 billion reais and is responsible for the health coverage of 24% of the country's population. In view of this context, the present investigation had as objective the economic-financial performance of the OPS, of different institutional characteristics, based on a set of key variables. For that, we used follow-up analysis techniques: Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and Kruskal-Wallis test. Strong evidence was found for some indicators for the comparison process, mainly with a modality of the OPS analyzed. This result can be a valuable contribution to an economic-financial analysis of OPS, since they can be evaluated / compared together, without separation by modality.
Soil Stabilization Using Waste Plastic Materials

Expansive clay soils are the types of soils whose volume changes with the change in water content. They have a behavior of swelling and shrinking that is a serious hazard to structures built over them. Expansive soils are abundantly existing soil types in Ethiopia, particularly Addis Ababa. This paper shows the outcomes of an attempt to reinforce and stabilize expansive clay soil with plastic bottle strips. The plastic strips were prepared and added at three different mixing ratios (0.5%, 1% and 2%) by weight and in three different aspect ratios (5 mm × 7.5 mm, 10 mm × 15 mm, 15 mm × 20 mm). The experimental results showed that there was a significant improvement in shear strength parameters. The swelling and desiccation cracking behavior of the soil were also expressively reduced. There was a substantial reduction in the optimum moisture content and slight increment in maximum dry density. The optimum plastic size (aspect ratio) and plastic content that results in optimum result can be selected based on the importance of the selection parameter for a specified engineering work. Stabilizing expansive clay soils with waste plastic bottles simultaneously solves the challenges of improper plastic waste recycling that is currently a teething problem in most developing countries. The results obtained from this study favorably suggest that inclusion of this material in expansive soils would be effective for ground improvement in geotechnical engineering.
Effectiveness of E-Billing System in Tax Payments for Taxpayers

The application of e-Billing system in facilitating tax payment services for taxpayers is still complained about in its use. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the e-Billing system in tax payments as well as the use constraints for taxpayers in the Tax Office Batang. The type of this research is quantitative research with percentage descriptive analysis technique. Sources of data obtained from the distribution of questionnaires and interviews with taxpayers who have used the eBilling system independently with accidental sampling techniques. The results showed that the effectiveness of the e-Billing system in the payment of taxes for taxpayers in Tax Office Batang with taxpayer research subjects who have used the e-Billing system independently is still less effective. This is because taxpayers still find the quality of the system that is still often disturbed and the quality of information that is felt to have not been spared errors, as well as the lack of effective success of targets with low levels of use independently. Constraints on the use of e-Billing systems for taxpayers include internal obstacles from technological capabilities, awareness of taxpayers, taxpayer accuracy, and external constraints from server down, facility limitations, instability of internet taxpayers' connections. The advice given is the need for attention to the quality of thesystem e-Billing by the Directorate General of Tax as the organizer of the system given the system that is often down, such as applying a tax payment limit date based on the type of tax to minimize solid use by taxpayers. The need for socialization both materially and practically, providing knowledge about the types of taxes and types of deposits, as well as giving directions to taxpayers to act more carefully in filling out electronic deposit papers on the e-Billing system to minimize errors and repetition of making codes Billing .
Evaluation of plant components of maize on different times of Nitrogen application in succession to different cover crops

O milho ( Zea mays L.) vem sendo implantado em lavouras no sistema de plantio direto, onde seu uso tem trazido melhores resultados na producao devido ao menor revolvimento do solo, reduzindo assim o risco de erosoes, mantendo as caracteristicas naturais e melhora na retencao de agua. O experimento foi semeado em area de lavoura comercial, caracterizado por Latossolo Vermelho Distrofico, no municipio de Capitao Leonidas Marques-PR, no ano agricola 2008/2009. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o desenvolvimento da cultura do milho, segundo os diferentes periodos de aplicacao de nitrogenio, fornecido em forma de ureia, em sucessao a quatro diferentes coberturas de solo: a aveia preta ( Avena strigosa ), nabo forrageiro ( Raphanus sativus ), trigo ( Triticum spp.) e a vegetacao espontânea natural (pousio), juntamente com diferentes aplicacoes de N, dispostas da seguinte maneira (1/3 sulco + 2/3 com 8 folhas e 1/3 sulco + 1/3 com 4 folhas + 1/3 com 8 folhas). O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos casualizados, onde foram avaliados a altura de planta e da insercao da espiga, espessura de colmo e espiga e comprimento de espiga. Os resultados demonstram que as diferentes epocas de aplicacao e as diferentes coberturas de solo nao diferiram significativamente nos resultados obtidos.
Use of UHPC slab for continuous composite steel-concrete girders

The loss of composite action at the hogging moment zone for a continuous composite girder reduces the girder stiffness and strength. This paper presents an experimental investigation of the use of an ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) slab at the hogging moment zone and a normal concrete (NC) slab at the sagging moment zone. The testing was conducted to verify the level of loading at which composite action is maintained at the hogging moment zone. Four two-span continuous composite girders were tested. The thickness of the UHPC varied between a half and a full depth of slab. The degree of shear connection at the hogging moment zone varied between full and partial. The experimental results confirmed the effectiveness of the UHPC slab to enhance the girder stiffness and maintain the composite action at the hogging moment zone at a load level much higher than the upper service load limit. To a lesser degree enhanced performance was also noted for the smaller thickness of the UHPC slab and partial shear connection at the hogging moment zone. Plastic analysis was conducted to evaluate the ultimate capacity of the girder which yielded a conservative estimation. Finite element (FE) modeling evaluated the girder performance numerically and yielded satisfactory results. The results indicated that composite action at the hogging moment zone is maintained for the degree of shear connection taken as 50% of the full composite action and use of UHPC as half depth of slab thickness.