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Linkage of Size Effect and Behavioral Risk in Indian Equity Market

This paper examined size effect and its linkages to behavioral risk. It also studied the market under reaction and over reaction to information events across size wise portfolios in Indian market over the period spanning from 2004 to 2016. Statistical techniques such as correlation analysis, Regression analysis and Principle Component Analysis were applied in this study. The study observed significant presence of size effect in the portfolio returns which is not in line with the movement of market beta factor. The analysis revealed that behavioral risk factor of the portfolios being inversely related to market size, indicating that the size effect observed as the price for behavioral risk prevailing in the market. In the presence of high optimistic irrational sentiment, the correction in excess returns are higher in large cap portfolios compared to that in small and medium size portfolios and vice versa in case of high pessimistic irrational sentiment in the market even though the sensitivity is not linear across the portfolios. It was observed that behavioral error increases across all the portfolio’s returns in the trading on information events with small size portfolios assuming larger behavioral error compared to medium and larger size portfolios. But trading on noninformation days leads to reduction in behavioral error across all the portfolios with small size portfolios experiencing larger percentage of correction compared to medium and large size portfolios. Broadly, the results showed that small and medium size portfolios experiencing positive over reaction while larger size portfolios experiencing negative under reaction to information events in Indian equity market. Overall, the study reveals the relevance of considering exposure to behavioral risk factors while constructing portfolios and in pricing of assets. The results also caution about entry and exit timing into the market.
Disentangling the Effects of the 2018-2019 Tariffs on a Globally Connected U.S. Manufacturing Sector

Since the beginning of 2018, the United States has undertaken unprecedented tariff increases, with one goal of these actions being to boost the manufacturing sector. In this paper, we estimate the effect of the tariffs---including retaliatory tariffs by U.S. trading partners---on manufacturing employment, output, and producer prices. A key feature of our analysis is accounting for the multiple ways that tariffs might affect the manufacturing sector, including providing protection for domestic industries, raising costs for imported inputs, and harming competitiveness in overseas markets due to retaliatory tariffs. We find that U.S. manufacturing industries more exposed to tariff increases experience relative reductions in employment as a positive effect from import protection is offset by larger negative effects from rising input costs and retaliatory tariffs. Higher tariffs are also associated with relative increases in producer prices via rising input costs.
Globalization and Economic Growth in CEMAC: The Role of Complementarities

This study provides an empirical assessment of the relationship between economic globalization and economic growth. Furthermore, the study examined the effect of complementary policies on the growth effect of globalization. Based on CEMAC countries for the period from 1970 to 2015, analyses were performed using panel data regressions. In line with previous economic research, the findings indicate that the impact of economic globalization on economic growth in CEMAC is positive and significant. The results also show that the impact of economic globalization in CEMAC countries does not depend on the level of democracy and financial development.
Inactivation of various bacteriophages by different UV technologies: Development of a reliable virus indicator system for water reuse

There is an urgent need to identify more reliable indicator systems for human pathogenic viruses in water reuse practice. In this study, we determined the response of different bacteriophages representing various bacteriophage groups to different UV technologies in real wastewater in order to identify more reliable bacteriophage indicator systems for UV disinfection in wastewater. Bacteriophage φX174, PRD1, and MS2 in two different real wastewaters were irradiated with several doses of both low pressure (LP) and medium pressure (MP) UV irradiation through bench-scale UV collimated apparatus. The inactivation rate of φX174 by both LP and MP UV was rapid and reached ∼4 log10 within a UV dose of 20 mJ/cm. However, the inactivation rates of bacteriophage PRD1 and MS2 were much slower than the one for φX174 and only ~1 log10 inactivation was achieved by the same UV dose of 20 mJ/cm. Overall, the results of this study suggest that bacteriophage MS2 could be a reliable indicator for human pathogenic viruses for both LP and MP UV disinfection in wastewater treatment processes and water reuse practice.
Aortic Stiffness Index and Aortic Distensibility Measured by Echocardiography May Help to Improve the Equivocal Results of Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy

1HMC Heart Hospital, Clinic of Cardiology, Doha, Qatar 2Bozok University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yozgat, Turkey 3Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey 4Bozok University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Yozgat, Turkey 5University of Health Sciences, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Nuclear Medicine, Ankara, Turkey Hüseyin Ede1, Seyhan Karaçavuş2, Veysel Kutay Vurgun3, Yaşar Turan4, Salih Sinan Gültekin5, Ali Rıza Erbay4 EJCM 2019;7(4):189-198 DOI: 10.32596/ejcm.galenos. 2019.10. 052
Plasma levels of total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, triglyceride, Apo A-1, and Apo B in patients with Stroke in Ogbomoso, Southwestern Nigeria

Hyperlipidemia is a strong factor in the development of stroke, but this may differ from one region to another due to geographic, ethnic, and sociocultural practices. This is designed to determine plasma levels of total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol, triglyceride, Apoprotein A-1, and Apoprotein B in Nigerian patients with stroke. 50 newly diagnosed stroke patients were consecutively recruited into the study. 50 apparently healthy, ageand sex-matched volunteers were recruited from Ogbomoso community as controls. The data obtained were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Higher and lower significant levels (P < 0.001), respectively, were observed in the plasma total cholesterol (4.5 ± 1.41 vs. 3.90 ± 0.91 mmol/l), LDL-cholesterol (3.32 ± 1.41 vs. 2.19 ± 0.82 mmol/l), HDL-cholesterol (0.76 ± 0.32 vs. 1.27 ± 0.38 mmol/l), and Apo A1 (0.87 ± 0.73 vs. 4.56 ± 2.40) in stroke patients when compared with controls. There was a lower significant difference in plasma level of Apo A1 in patients with ischemic stroke (0.734 ± 0.64 vs. 1.31 ± 0.84) when compared with hemorrhagic stroke (P < 0.005). The mean plasma level of Apo B (1.70 ± 1.05 vs. 1.09 ± 0.40) in ischemic stroke was higher than patients with hemorrhagic stroke, though difference was not statistically significant (P ≥ 0.005). We concluded that apoproteins remain the significant biochemical markers that may be deranged in patients with stroke. There are associations between Apo A1 and Apo B. It is encouraged that plasma apoproteins estimation should be added to routine investigations done on stroke patients in this environment.
A TEOM investigation on coke formation in the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene to styrene

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Subnational purchasing power of parity in OECD countries

Due to the lack of Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs) at regional level, regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures have been traditionally adjusted using national PPPs. The simplifying assumption that all regions of a country have the same cost of living, and implicitly that there are no regional differences in prices, might lead to regional GDP figures (adjusted for national PPPs) that are biased and might limit the design and implementation of regional policies. This paper tries to overcome this problem by estimating PPPs at subnational level (TL2 regions) for OECD countries through a new method which uses publicly available data and is based on the Balassa-Samuelson hypothesis.
Ultrahigh frequency acoustic variation in terms of the number and Times of dialysis patients with chronic renal failure and 12-month follow-up period in Kerman University of Medical Sciences- Shafa Hospital

"Hemodialysis is one of the most important and effective dialysis therapies for chronic renal failure. Despite hemodialysis Function is Blood detoxification but it has Complication such as fatigue, anemia, heart problems and hearing disorders that are created on the basis of these Complications, so patients should be followed in dialysis duration. In this study, patients were followed up for the high-frequency hearing losses are discussed. This a cohort study, Patients with chronic renal failure were randomly selected and examined prior to the start of dialysis. Patient with normal Examination were has been Test with Tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing SDT, SRT, PTA. 40 patients undergoing dialysis, 22 patients [57.1%] males and 18 [42.9%] female and the mean age of study participants was 15.4 ± 46.9 years. SDS test the relationship between the left and right were statistically significant. [P <0.001] between the right and left SRT test did not show any significant difference . In PTA testes in the High Frequency The mean follow-up of three frequencies 10000 and 12500, with p = 0.0001 and p = 0.005 statistically significant relationship was found. , And the 16000 frequency with p = 0.212 There was no significant relationship. Frequencies 10000 and 12500 are more susceptible to hearing loss or Ototoxicity. Recommended it's better to follow hemodialysis patient use Ultra high frequencies. "
Grapevine yield and wine quality in ancient Spanish Pyrenean vineyards: influence of climatic and physiographic parameters

Climate, edaphic, and physiographic parameters influence wine quality. In this study, we evaluated if climate and sediment connectivity had an effect on the grapevine yield (GY) and wine quality of three ancient (more than 100 years old) vineyards, with 'Garnacha Tinta' variety, managed using the head-pruned system, and during three agronomic years (October 2015 - September 2018). The three rain-fed vineyards are managed using the head-pruned system and named VA (1233 vines), VB (1584 vines) and VS (897 vines). They are located in the Spanish Pyrenees, with oceanic Mediterranean climate, have the same soil type (Haplic Cambisol) and the soil is ploughed to prevent weeds. GY ranged from 380 to 2646 kg·ha–1, and from 0.08 to 0.60 kg·vine–1. The annual production significantly correlated with the total annual rainfall (positive), and with the air temperature during the growing period (negative). A frozen spell and intense rainfall events in spring explained the lower GY observed in 2017 and 2018, respectively. We observed a good correlation between GY (kg·ha-1) in 2018 and wine parameters such as, pH (r = 0.992), titratable acidity (r = -0.862), malic acid (r = 0.979), and potassium (r = 0.998). Annual runoff and sediment connectivity was estimated at each field (and its upslope drainage area) using the aggregated index of connectivity (AIC) at high spatial resolution (1 m of cell size). The lowest connectivity was found in VB, whereas VA and VS presented moderate and high values of connectivity, respectively. AIC correlated very well and negatively with GY (kg·ha-1, r = -0.955; and kg·vine-1, r = -0.972). Higher connectivity - intense overland flow dynamic - favoured lower yield. We concluded that the climate parameters mainly explained the temporal changes of GY, whereas distinct overland flow connectivity clearly influenced the spatial variations of GY under the same climatic conditions.
Therapeutic effects of trastuzumab combined with anthracyclines in metastatic breast cancer

Objective: The aim of the current study was to evaluate therapeutic effects and safety levels of trastuzumab combined with anthracyclines for treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Methods: A total of 90 patients with metastatic breast cancer were randomly divided into three groups, including A (N = 32), B (N = 36), and C (N = 22) groups. Group A received treatment with the simultaneous use of anthracyclines and trastuzumab (50 mg/ m2 pirarubicin and 75 mg/m2 epirubicin for 6 cycles). Group B received sequential therapy with trastuzumab and anthracyclines (60 mg/m2 pirarubicin and 90 mg/m2 epirubicin for 21 consecutive days as a chemotherapy cycle; Trastuzumab was given for the first time at the end of one cycle of anthracyclines). Patients were treated continuously for 6 cycles. Group C received 50 mg/m2 pirarubicin and 75 mg/m2 epirubicin for 21 consecutive days. This was continued for 6 consecutive cycles. Efficacy levels of treatment in three groups were compared. Health Survey Summary (SF-36) scores were used to assess quality of life levels in the three groups. Echocardiography and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) were used to detect changes in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and serum hypersensitive troponin T (hs-cTnT), as well as brain natural peptide amino terminal precursor proteins (NT-proBNP). Progression-free survival times (PFS) and total survival times (OS) were selected for survival analysis. Results: Treatment efficacy levels of group A and group B were better than those of group C (P < 0.05). Quality of life levels of group A and group B were also better (P < 0.05). There were no significant changes in LVEF of the three groups (P > 0.05). Levels of hs-cTnT and NT-proBNP in the serum of the three groups were compared. Group B levels were higher than those in group A and group C (P < 0.05). The OS of the three groups was 100%. The PFS of group A and group B was better than that of group C (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Synchronized treatment with trastuzumab combined with anthracyclines can significantly improve clinical symptoms, quality of life levels, and prognosis of patients. This method does not increase heart risks. Thus, it is worthy of promotion.
Graduate Student Journal of Psychology Copyright 2005 by the Department of Counseling & Clinical Psychology

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has recently been used to treat disorders other than Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Despite DBT’s widespread use, no paper summarizes its use for conditions other than BPD; therefore, a synthesis of the literature is warranted. In this paper, we aim to (a) briefly summarize the treatment and its empirical basis for treating BPD; (b) explore the theoretical underpinnings of the application of DBT beyond BPD; (c) review studies that implemented DBT for other forms of psychopathology, such as eating disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder; (d) discuss DBT’s use for comorbid conditions; (e) examine the applicability of components of DBT to supplement other treatments; and (f) provide a summary of the state of the literature and directions for future research. Our review suggests that although further randomized controlled studies are warranted to validate the efficacy of DBT for these and other disorders, the initial results seem promising.
E ect of Long-term Music Training on Verbal Short Term Memory of Individuals With Down Syndrome

Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) are known to have poor verbal faculties, and numerous studies have shown impaired verbal short-term memory (STM). In this study, we examine whether long-term training in music can enhance the digit span of verbal STM among individuals with DS. Four musically trained and four untrained individuals with DS and eight typically developed (TD) persons participated in the experiment, where they were asked to recite digit strings (from 2 to 5 digits) that were uttered by a vocaloid, i.e. a vocal synthesizer, and the number of trials they could recall correctly was scored. TD participants could recall almost all digit strings correctly. e musically trained DS (MDS) group has signi cantly higher score from the 2-digits to 4-digits string test than the untrained DS (UDS) group. e results show that long-term music training can enhance the verbal STM of individuals with DS.
Epidemiological Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Pulmonary Tuberculosis among Rural Communities of Gulu Kano, Nigeria

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease that has long been one of the major health problems. It affects individuals of all ages and both sexes. Poverty, malnutrition and overcrowded living conditions have been known for decades to increase the risk of developing the disease. According to the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) hospital statistics data, TB is the leading cause of morbidity, the third cause of hospital admission (after deliveries and malaria) and the second cause of death in Nigeria after malaria. TB is an obstacle to socio economic development. So, this study is aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding pulmonary tuberculosis among rural communities of Gulu, Kano, Nigeria. Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Gulu from January, 2019 to March, 2019. Data was collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was performed to obtain the frequency distribution of the variables. Results: Among 335 participants, the study showed that the overall level of knowledge was low and the overall attitude and practices related to PTB was highly inadequate. Conclusion: Study respondents had basic awareness about pulmonary TB but knowledge on cause and prevention was inadequate. Their attitude and practices towards TB also need to be improved. Health education activities need to be intensified for the rural population to bring about significant change in their level of awareness on TB.
Response of Three Varieties of Maize (Zeamays) to Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (Gigaspora Gigantea) in the Humid Tropics

The influence of AMF (Gigaspora gigantea) on growth of three varieties of Maize (Oba super 2, Oba 4 and Oba 98 seeds) was investigated in the screen house of Department of Crop and Soil Science, University of Port Harcourt. The experiment was laid out in a complete randomized design with three replicates. Gigaspora gigantea was used to inoculate pots containing 10 kg of sterilized soil at 3 weeks before sowing of seeds at the rate of 0, 5, 10 and 15g respectively per pot. Results showed that AMF significantly improved the growth and nutrient uptake in inoculated pot over un-inoculated pots. There was significant increase (P<0.001) in P, N and C. Stem girth and plant height were also significantly (P<0.001) higher in AMF inoculated pots when compared with the control. Pot inoculated with 15g AMF produced the optimum result while the Oba Super 2 variety responded better than the other varieties. It could be concluded from the current study that the use of AMF as soil inoculants could improve maize production and the varying response of the different maize varieties to AMF emphasize the importance of fungi and plant host interactions in crop growth. Introduction Maize (Zea mays L.) is a member of the grass family, Poaceae. It is one of the most important cereal crops in the world (Agbogidi, 2010). Maize is the most important cereal crop in Nigeria providing over 40% of the calories consumed in both rural and urban areas. The crop has increasingly become a staple food in many parts of the country due to changes in people eating habits. Small-scale farmers, who constitute the bulk (80%) of the rural people, also account for the largest share of maize producers. Starch from maize could be used as biofuel (corn ethanol), ornamental uses, and use as fodder among others (Rosenburg, 2014). Food security implies ensuring sustainable access, availability and quality food to all citizens to meet up with their physiological needs (Okuneye, 2014). When employed at the level of individual household members, food security implies an intake of food and absorption of nutrient sufficient to meet differential individual needs for activity, health, growth and development. Household food security is mostly dependent on maize yields as it is the staple food and the most widespread crop grown in Nigeria (FAO, 2010). Generally, some of the major constraints identified to be responsible for low production of crops like maize include poor soil fertility, high cost, and unavailability of inorganic fertilizer, difficulty in obtaining adequate amount for large-scale agriculture and delay in the release of the essential mineral nutrients for immediate use of the plant (Olawuyi et al., 2010). The use of inorganic fertilizers in most soils of the tropics has been reported to be accompanied by soil acidity problems (Kang et al., 1990). Alternative to the use of organoInternational Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science Vol. 4 No. 3 ISSN 2489-0081 2018
A Spectral Clustering Based Filter-Level Pruning Method for Convolutional Neural Networks

Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) usually have millions or even billions of parameters, which make them hard to be deployed into mobile devices. In this work, we present a novel filter-level pruning method to alleviate this issue. More concretely, we first construct an undirected fully connected graph to represent a pre-trained CNN model. Then, we employ the spectral clustering algorithm to divide the graph into some subgraphs, which is equivalent to clustering the similar filters of the CNN into the same groups. After gaining the grouping relationships among the filters, we finally keep one filter for one group and retrain the pruned model. Compared with previous pruning methods that identify the redundant filters by heuristic ways, the proposed method can select the pruning candidates more reasonably and precisely. Experimental results also show that our proposed pruning method has significant improvements over the state-ofthe-arts. key words: convolutional neural network, spectral clustering, filter-level, pruning