Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Desempenho Social Corporativo em Instituições de Ensino Superior: a Visão dos Gestores Sobre os Stakeholders

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a importância relativa dos stakeholders das Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) para o Desempenho Social Corporativo, segundo a percepção dos Gestores das IES brasileiras. Apresenta como problema de pesquisa o gap sobre o cálculo do CSP, que não é claro, em particular quanto à importância relativa de cada stakeholder. Nota-se a ausência de pesquisas delimitadas em um setor e contexto específicos. Os dados foram obtidos através de uma survey, com questionário validado por especialistas, enviado por e-mail para 2.391 IES brasileiras, obtendo 88 respostas completas. É possível identificar diferenças na importância relativa dos stakeholders de acordo com os diferentes aspectos pesquisados – no geral, a maior importância relativa para Corpo Docente, Corpo Discente e Corpo Técnico-Administrativo, e menor para Fornecedores. O trabalho permite identificar heterogeneidade de importância dos stakeholders de acordo com a natureza da IES (Pública ou Privada), além de trazer dados empíricos inéditos sobre a relevância dos stakeholders no contexto de IES brasileiras. Evidencia-se que os gestores de IES Públicas têm uma visão mais superficial de seus stakeholders, pouco diferenciando-os entre si. Por sua vez, os gestores de IES Privadas apresentam uma visão mais detalhada e rica dos múltiplos stakeholders, classificando-os em diferentes níveis de importância.
Acquaintance and Approach in the Direction of Tobacco Cessation Among Dental Practitioners—A Systematic Review

Background: Nowadays, tobacco consumption has become one of the major public health problems and is the leading cause of escapable illness and death. A significant role is played by dental professionals in the identification of smokers; they are, thus, in a better position to offer preventive care. The aim of the present study was to systemically review the knowledge and attitude of dental practitioners toward tobacco cessation. Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed Central and Cochrane Library, Medline—PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar up to 2018 to identify appropriate studies. Full-text original research articles of the cross-sectional design were only included in the study. Our target was to systemically review the knowledge and attitude of dental practitioners toward tobacco cessation. Results: The present review included a total of nine articles (studies) that fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Two articles which were hand searched and one article which was obtained through contact with experts were included. The results of the review revealed that the dental practitioners in most of the included studies lack satisfactory knowledge and were unaware of existing referral pathways to specialist smoking cessation services. At the same time, most of the dentists have a positive attitude toward tobacco cessation. Conclusions: Dental professionals are aware of their obligations toward smoking cessation counseling for patients but certain barriers including lack of time, confidence, and training prevent them from practicing the same in their daily routine. The dental professionals should obtain appropriate training and attain knowledge along with quantifiable skills for the prevention and cessation of tobacco use.
Fetomaternal Outcome in Women with COVID-19 in a COVID Designated Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan

Background and Objective: The pandemic caused by Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is notably becoming similar to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome viruses (MERS) for causing poor feto-maternal outcome There is not much data available about COVID-19 during pregnancy in Pakistan therefore the objective of this study is to determine maternal and fetal outcome in pregnant women affected with COVID-19 and to find out frequency of vertical transmission Methods: This descriptive case series was conducted from 1st April 2020 to 10th May 2020 at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, COVID ward, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore A total of 20 women were included in the study that were found positive for viral RNA by Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (rRT-PCR) of nasopharyngeal specimens Demographics, duration of gestation, fetomaternal outcome and vertical transmission were noted in the respected proformas The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20 Results: The mean age of these gravid females was 29 3 ± 4 17 years The mean gravidity was 2 60 ± 1 14 and mean gestational age was 29 ± 9 53 weeks Among 20 patients, 4(20%) were primigravida, 5(25%) females were gravida 2 and remaining 11(55%) cases were gravida 3 and 4 The most common presenting complaints were fever followed by dry cough, myalgia and shortness of breath Nine patients were delivered by lower segment cesarean section in which fetal distress was observed in 5(55 6%) newborns and 1(10%) newborn was preterm Among all newborns, 02 developed respiratory distress syndrome and were admitted in pediatric intensive care unit All pharyngeal swabs of newborns were negative at 12 and 24 hours of life Conclusion: COVID-19 in pregnant females is not different than in general population The fetomaternal outcome is usually good and there is no evidence of vertical transmission in any newborn [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Biomedica is the property of Knowledge Bylanes and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use This abstract may be abridged No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract (Copyright applies to all Abstracts )
The clouds are hazes of Venus

Pioneer Venus and Venera probe data for the clouds of Venus are considered. These clouds consist of a main cloud deck at 45-70 km altitude, with thinner hazes above and below, although the microphysical properties of the main cloud are further subdivided into upper, middle and lower cloud levels. Much of the cloud exhibits a multimodal particle size distribution, with the mode most visible from the earth being H2SO4 droplets having 2-3 micron diameters. Despite variations, the vertical structure of the clouds indicates persistent features at sites separated by years and by great distances. The clouds are more strongly affected by radiation than by latent heat release, and the small particle size and weak convective activity observed are incompatible with lightning of cloud origin.
Acetone: development of a biologic standard for the industrial worker by breath analysis

In order to determine physiological responses and develop a practical biological test to indicate the magnitude of industrial exposure to acetone (67641), 20 healthy adults of both sexes were exposed to known concentrations of acetone vapor in a controlled environment chamber. Exposures consisted of both steady, nonfluctuating vapor concentrations and widely fluctuating vapor concentrations. Male subjects were exposed to acetone vapor concentrations of 0, 200, 1000, and 1250 ppm for periods of 3 or 7.5 hr. Blood samples were taken. Various neurological and physiological tests were performed. Highly reproducible breath decay curves were obtained. Minimal variations in range of acetone in breath in identically exposed groups indicated breath analysis to be a rapid method for detection of the magnitude of recent acetone exposure and provides a biologic threshold-limit. Repetitive exposure to the current threshold-limit-value (TLV) of 1000 ppm produced no serious health responses in healthy subjects. Changes observed in the visual evoked response of males given 1250Oppm and the possible effect of 1000 ppm on the menstrual cycle indicate that the current TLV may not afford a substantial safety margin.
Effect of plastic and silty fines on the shear behavior and pore water pressure generation in sands

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of plastic and silty fines on the shear strength and the porewater pressure (PWP) response of Ottawa Sands. The sands have been mixed with both plastic and silty soils at different percentages. The fines were added ranging from 5% up to a threshold value by weight for constant dry unit weight and sheared in consolidated undrained triaxial compression (CU) test at a constant small strain rate. The advantages of using skeletal void ratio in cases where fines are present within pure sand samples are also discussed. The properties of plastic fines such as the plasticity of the fines, the percentage of fines content, and the clay mineralogy are studied to understand the influence on the undrained behavior of sands. In order to have a better understanding of the generation and dissipation of PWP during undrained shearing in sandy and sandy soils with plastic and nonplastic fines, a novel PWP measurement system was designed to measure PWP at the center of a triaxial specimen. Factors influencing the development of PWP such as strain rates, the relative density of the sands and the percentage of fines content along with their plasticity index were investigated. Results from the study indicated that the effect the fines on the soil response varies on the amount and type of fines and also on the initial relative density of the host sand.
Prograde and retrograde P–T evolution of a Variscan high-temperature eclogite, French Massif Central, Haut-Allier

The P–T evolution of a mafic eclogite sample from the Haut-Allier was studied in order to constrain the dynamic of the Variscan subduction in the eastern French Massif Central. Three successive metamorphic stages M1, M2 and M3, are characterized by assemblages comprising garnet1-omphacite-kyanite, garnet2-plagioclase, and amphibole-plagioclase, respectively, and define a clockwise P–T path. These events occurred at the conditions of eclogite (M1; ∼ 20 kbar, 650 °C to ∼ 22.5 kbar, 850 °C), high-pressure granulite (M2; 19.5 kbar and 875 °C) and high-temperature amphibolite facies (M3; < 9 kbar, 750–850 °C), respectively. Pseudosection modelling of garnet growth zoning and mineralogy of the inclusions reveal a prograde M1 stage, first dominated by burial and then by near isobaric heating. Subsequent garnet1 resorption, prior to a renewed growth of garnet2 is interpreted in terms of a decompression during M2. High-pressure partial melting is predicted for both the M1 temperature peak and M2. M3 testifies to further strong decompression associated with limited cooling. The preservation of garnet growth zoning indicates the short-lived character of the temperature increase, decompression and cooling cycle. We argue that such P–T evolution is compatible with the juxtaposition of the asthenosphere against the subducted crust prior to exhumation driven by slab rollback.
Analysis of Failure Mechanisms During the Long-Term Retention Operation in 3-D NAND Flash Memories

Our previous study successfully separated the failure mechanisms that cause charge loss during long-term retention operation of 2-D NAND flash memories using the limiting conditions established by prior literature and experiments. Based on these previous research, we investigated the failure mechanisms during long-term retention (~1000 h) of 3-D NAND flash memories. Each mechanism was separated from the total charge loss measurement data. Program and erase (P/E) cycles deteriorate tunnel oxide quality and increase the contribution rate (CR) of the failure mechanisms associated with tunnel oxide. Our analysis uncovered the dependence that specific parameters related to tunnel oxide have on P /E cycles. It was confirmed that the charge loss function describes the real-world behavior of charge loss mechanisms well. Considering the conditions of how lateral charge loss mechanism occurs by 3-D NAND flash memories’ structural features, the constraints set in previous research was updated, and the validity of these constraints was confirmed by analysis using a TCAD simulation.
The Relationship Between Sci-Fi Films and Chinese Politics

It could be said that science fiction films represent on the most accomplished forms of popular film art. However, according to Daily Box Office listings, in recent decades there have been almost no Chinese science fiction films listings on the box office (1980-present). Not only do few Chinese science fiction films appear in the international market, but it is also apparent that the domestic science fiction industry (written science fiction, science fiction films, etc.) was initiated at a relatively later stage compared to developed countries such as those in Europe and the United States (Linus Fredriksson, 2015 : 4).
A new stethoscope for pediatric intensivists: Point-of-care ultrasound

In recent years, the use of point-of-care ultrasound by non-radiologist physicians has become widespread. Especially for clinicians working in pediatric emergency departments and pediatric intensive care units, point-of-care ultrasound has almost become a part of physical examinations due to the rapid responses it offers to the problems of critically ill patients. Numerous studies revealed the important clinical benefits of point-of-care ultrasound use by pediatric intensive care providers. In this review, we aimed to give detailed information about different types of point-of-care ultrasound applications in pediatric intensive care units and wanted to draw attention to the increased use and clinical benefits of this noninvasive and radiation free technique.
Percepción de riesgo y consumo mediático durante el inicio de la pandemia de COVID-19 en México

espanolLas situaciones de crisis generan en la poblacion una mayor necesidad de informacion y, en su caso, una cierta percepcion de afectacion a nivel personal. Se realizo una encuesta en linea con 630 participantes para determinar la percepcion de la ciudadania mexicana ante la pandemia del COVID-19 y su influencia en el pais. Los resultados presentan una poblacion interesada y preocupada por todo lo relativo a la contingencia, aunque con baja percepcion de riesgo de contraer la enfermedad. El seguimiento se realizo principalmente a traves de medios digitales y conversando con personas del circulo familiar y cercano. EnglishCrisis situations trigger a main call for staying informed as well as a higher intensity of feeling personally affected. An online survey with 630 respondents was conducted to find out Mexican citizens´ perception on the COVID-19 pandemic and its influence on country. Findings show that the respondents were interested and worried about the disease, although it prevailed a low personally risk perception. Digital media and conversation with close acquaintances were the main ways to obtain information about coronavirus
Enhancing Innovative Work Behavior in the Hospitality Industry: Empirical Research from East Java, Indonesia

Innovative work behavior has received special attention in the hospitality context because of its important role in increasing the competitive advantage of the organization. This study aims to identify innovative work behavior predictors and their underlying mechanisms from a multilevel perspective. This study uses a survey method with 255 respondents. We analyzed the data using the Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS) for Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that procedural justice and interactional justice have a positiveeffecton innovative work behavior. Furthermore, knowledge sharing acts as a mediator between them. This study highlights the role of knowledge sharing, procedural justice,and interactional justice in innovative work behavior and provides further advice on how supervisors can improve innovative work behavior in their organizations.
Urgent recommendation and practice of prevention and control of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in intensive care units in West China Hospital of Sichuan University during the epidemics/ 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志

@#Objective To provide recommendations for the management of intensive care unit patients without novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods We set up a focus group urgently and identified five key clinical issues through discussion. Total 23 databases or websites including PubMed, National Guideline Clearing-House, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention and so on were searched from construction of the library until February 28, 2020. After group discussion and collecting information, we used GRADE system to classify the evidence and give recommendations. Then we apply the recommendations to manage pediatric intensive care unit in the department of critical care medicine in our hospital. Results We searched 13 321 articles and finally identified 21 liteteratures. We discussed twice, and five recommendations were proposed: (1) Patients should wear medical surgical masks; (2) Family members are not allowed to visit the ward and video visitation are used; (3) It doesn’t need to increase the frequency of environmental disinfection; (4) We should provide proper health education about the disease to non-medical staff (workers, cleaners); (5) Medical staff do not need wear protective clothing. We used these recommendations in intensive care unit management for 35 days and there was no novel coronavirus infection in patients, medical staff or non-medical staff. Conclusion The use of evidence-based medicine for emergency recommendation is helpful for the scientific and efficient management of wards, and is also suitable for the management of general intensive care units in emergent public health events.
Nonlinear Excitation Control of Diesel Generator: A Command Filter Backstepping Approach

This article proposes an alternate approach following command-filtered backstepping (CFBS) principle to control the terminal voltage and stabilize the speed of a diesel generator through the excitation system. This controller eliminates the errors introduced due to differentiation of input signal and is, therefore, better compared to the conventional backstepping control technique. The global stability conditions of the overall closed-loop system are established using Lyapunov criteria. The parameters of the controller are optimized using a comprehensive learning particle swarm optimization technique. The performance of the proposed controller is compared with two other controllers, which include a classical proportional integral derivative (PID) and $\Delta \Sigma$–based PID controllers. The performance comparison using percentage overshoot and settling time demonstrate that the proposed controller is superior and could effectively control the terminal voltage and stabilize the speed under various fault conditions.
Competition in the Saudi Arabian rice market.

Alamri, Y. , Reed, M. & Saghaian, S. (2020). Competition in the Saudi Arabian rice market. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 26 (2), 275–281 This study aims to examine the intense competition in the Saudi Arabian rice market. The inverse residual demand methods, as proposed by Reed & Saghaian (2004), were estimated using 2SLS for rice exporters to Saudi Arabia during the period 1993-2014. After testing the model for various specifications, it was found that Australia, India, and Pakistan had market power in the Saudi market, while Egypt faced a perfectly elastic demand curve. India had the highest rice mark up and Australia had the lowest. We found Thailand and the US had positive inverse residual demand elasticity, which means no market power.
Performance management systems in modern organizations

The tremendous progress in technology, digitization and globalization in the last few decades has not only facilitated the availability of information in organizations but also changed their operations and structure. All these transformations have implications for performance management systems, such as performance evaluation and feedback systems, in organizations. This dissertation presents three studies that use laboratory experiments to examine performance management systems in modern organizations. The first study (chapter 2) examines how managers’ self-serving incentives, which are becoming more prevalent in modern organizations, affect managers’ evaluation behavior. The second study (chapter 3) investigates whether demand-driven feedback systems, which are becoming a popular performance management tool in many organizations, induce employees to engage in easy task prioritization. The third study (chapter 4) examines the role of calibration committees, another popular performance management system in modern organizations, in supervisors’ evaluation behavior.
Intimate Partner Violence in a Native American Community: An Exploratory Study

vi LIST OF TABLES . xi CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . 1 An Introduction to IPV Research and the Importance of Focusing on Natives . 3 CHAPTER 2: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND & LITERATURE REVIEW . 8 Violence in Native American Communities: Historical and Cultural Context.8 Colonization . 9 History and Current Challenges for Native Research . 12 IPV Among Native Americans . 14 Characteristics of IPV . 17 Predictors of Victimization . 18 Child Abuse . 18 Substance Abuse . 21 Socioeconomic Status . 22 Relationship Status.23 Being Recognized as Native and Living Off-Reservation . 24 Tribal Justice Systems and Potential Reporting Barriers . 25 Service Availability and Barriers . 30 ix Present Study . 36 CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY . 39 Tribal Contact and Relationship-Building . 39 Research Design.41 Sampling Strategy . 45 Survey Instrument . 47 Introductory Community and Individual Victimization Items . 49 Lifetime Victimization and Perpetration Experiences . 50 Most Recent Victimization Experience . 52 Victim Services . 55 Reporting Barriers . 56 Demographics . 56 Survey Advertisement, Recruitment, and Deployment . 57 Analytic Procedure.58 CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS . 59 Sample Description . 59 Results . 60 Prevalence of Violence and IPV . 60 Victim Reported Offender Demographics . 62 Characteristics and Risk Factors . 63 Reporting.66 Victim Services . 69 Respondents Final Comments.70
Are Short Food Supply Chains More Environmentally Sustainable than Long Chains? A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the Eco-Efficiency of Food Chains in Selected EU Countries

Improving the eco-efficiency of food systems is one of the major global challenges faced by the modern world. Short food supply chains (SFSCs) are commonly regarded to be less harmful to the environment, among various reasons, due to their organizational distribution and thus the shortened physical distance between primary producers and final consumers. In this paper, we empirically test this hypothesis, by assessing and comparing the environmental impacts of short and long food supply chains. Based on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach, we calculate eco-efficiency indicators for nine types of food distribution chains. The analysis is performed on a sample of 428 short and long food supply chains from six European countries. Our results indicate that, on average, long food supply chains may generate less negative environmental impacts than short chains (in terms of fossil fuel energy consumption, pollution, and GHG emissions) per kg of a given product. The values of eco-efficiency indicators display a large variability across analyzed chains, and especially across different types of SFSCs. The analysis shows that the environmental impacts of the food distribution process are not only determined by the geographical distance between producer and consumer, but depend on numerous factors, including the supply chain infrastructure.