Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Three Corporate Finance Practices in Pakistan: A Review of Previous Studies and Way Forward

This study reviews the previous empirical studies about the Pakistani capital market and specifies the pattern of three corporate finance practices. Various activities performed at firm level such as capital budgeting, capital structure, and dividend payout policy are analyzed in the field of corporate finance. The capital budgeting technique consists of six methods, that is, net present value, discounted cash flow, payback period, and internal rate of return. However, Pakistani firms are often interested in the net present value and the internal rate of return for capital investment evaluation. Similarly, the capital structure decision carries the debate regarding two options of financing, that is, debt financing and equity financing, although the literature shows that the Pakistani firms generally follow the pecking order theory and prefer debt financing. Similarly, as for concern dividend payout policy, the extant literature discusses different theories and determinants although it is still not possible to generalize the dividend payout trend on its basis, specifically in the Pakistani context. Corporate managers and policymakers can use the conclusion of this study for strategic purposes.
How do differences in exposure affect English language learning? A comparison of teenagers in two learning environments

This study investigates whether potential differences in the weight of out-ofschool and in-school learning environments affect the acquisition of L2 English by teenagers in two geographical contexts, more and less English-rich, and with less and more linguistic distance to English, respectively. Participants were two groups of 14-15-year-olds, from Denmark and Spain. Language measures included a listening comprehension test, a metalinguistic knowledge test, and a grammaticality judgment test. Data about out-of-classroom exposure was elicited via a questionnaire. The study showed that (a) the Danish group attained a significantly higher level in all language tests except for the metalinguistic knowledge test; (b) the Danish group engaged longer in out-of-school activities although the preference for some activities over others was similar in the two groups; and (c) the types of associations between out-of-school activities and language measures were different between the two groups. These results suggest that the potential influence of out-of-school activities on different language aspects is related to the particular context in which the L2 is learned and to the language proficiency of the learner.
Nursing students’ perspective of nurse-patient relationships as a developmental task: A reconstructive-hermeneutic study

Background: Nursing students’ first-year experiences can be complex and challenging. The lack of evidence on the subjective educational processes and educational courses of nursing students limits the development of supportive teaching/learning processes. Our study examines the acquisition processes of undergraduate nursing students in Germany, focusing on the subjective perception of learning requirements and the identification of developmental tasks. Methods: We carried out a qualitative panel study to reconstruct nursing students’ developmental process. Data were collected at the end of the first year of nursing students’ training through episodic interviews and were analyzed using reconstructivehermeneutical analysis. Results: This paper, as part of a larger study, highlighted the nurse-patient relationship as one identified developmental task in the first year of training. Students reported experiencing and dealing with various challenges due to uncertainties in finding ways in case understanding, developing their new professional roles, and balancing specific and diffuse role relationships. The students did not have a clear orientation about what characterizes a professional nurse-patient relationship and how it differs from personal relationships. Furthermore, various strategies for coping these challenges were identified, which differ both in perspective and in the ways they deal with the challenges. Conclusions: The results offer insight into nursing students’ subjective educational processes. These insights are expected to aid the development of focused teaching/learning opportunities, thereby assisting students to understand the structure of professional relationships and develop appropriate competencies. For this purpose, it is necessary to develop a systematic concept that focuses and integrates theoretical and practical training.
Prognosis of patients with axillary lymph node metastases from occult breast cancer: analysis of multicenter data

Purpose This study was conducted to evaluate prognosis of patients with level I/II axillary lymph node metastases from occult breast cancer (OBC). Materials and Methods Data of 53 patients with OBC who received axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) positive/negative (+/–) breast-conserving surgery between 2001 and 2013 were retrospectively collected at seven hospitals in Korea. The median number of positive lymph nodes (+LNs) was 2. Seventeen patients (32.1%) had >3 +LNs. A total of 48 patients (90.6%) received radiotherapy. Extents of radiotherapy were as follows: whole-breast (WB; n = 11), regional lymph node (RLN; n = 2), and WB plus RLN (n = 35). Results The median follow-up time was 85 months. Recurrence was found in four patients: two in the breast, one in RLN, and one in the breast and RLN. The 5-year and 7-year disease-free survival (DFS) rates were 96.1% and 93.5%, respectively. Molecular subtype and receipt of breast radiotherapy were significantly associated with DFS. Patients with estrogen receptor negative, progesterone receptor negative, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (ER-/PR-/HER2-) subtype had significantly lower 7-year DFS than those with non-ER-/PR-/HER2- tumor (76.9% vs. 100.0%; p = 0.03). Whole breast irradiation (WBI) was significantly associated with a higher 7-year DFS rate (94.7% for WBI group vs. 83.3% for non-WBI group; p = 0.01). Other factors including patient’s age, number of +LNs, taxane chemotherapy, and RLN irradiation were not associated with DFS. Conclusion Patients with OBC achieved favorable outcome after ALND and breast-targeting treatment. Molecular subtype and receipt of WBI was significant factors for DFS.
PARTICIPATION OF THE PREGNANT WOMAN ́S PARTNER IN PRE-NATAL CONSULTATIONS: PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS

Objective: to identify the prevalence and factors associated with the participation of the pregnant woman’s partner in prenatal care. Method: cross-sectional study conducted between March and July 2018 by interviewing 655 puerperal from a regional office in Northeastern Brazil. Associations were estimated using Chisquare and Prevalence Ratio. Results: Among women with a partner who had prenatal care (85.6%; n= 561), the partner’s participation was (44.2%; n=248), being higher among those who planned pregnancy (PR: 1.25; 95% CI: 1.07-2.10), desired to become pregnant (PR: 1.22; 95% CI: 1.01-1.98), initiated early followup (PR: 1.31; 95% CI: 1.01-2.46), and had six or more consultations (PR: 1.49; 95% CI: 1.32-1.81). There was lower participation among women with low education (PR: 0.72; 95% CI: 0.39-0.77) and who used public services (PR: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.24-0.85). Conclusion: the low prevalence of the pregnant woman’s companion participation in prenatal care highlights the need to further encourage their inclusion in this process. DESCRIPTORS: Pregnancy; Prenatal Care; Paternity; Men’s Health; Public Health. dx.doi. org/10.5380/ce.v26i0. 75169 Cogitare enferm. 2021, v26:e75169 Jaqueline Guimarães Elói de Brito1 José Marcos de Jesus Santos2 Maria do Socorro Claudino Barreiro1 Diego da Silva Dantas1 Adriana Moraes Leite2 Rosemar Barbosa Mendes1 1Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Aracaju, SE, Brasil. 2Universidade de São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. PARTICIPACIÓN DEL COMPAÑERO DE LA EMBARAZADA EN LAS CONSULTAS PRENATALES: PREVALENCIA Y FACTORES ASOCIADOS RESUMEN: Objetivo: identificar la prevalencia y los factores asociados a la participación del acompañante de la gestante en el prenatal. Método: estudio transversal realizado entre marzo y julio de 2018 mediante una entrevista con 655 puérperas de un hospital regional del Nordeste de Brasil. Las asociaciones se estimaron mediante la Chi-cuadrado y la Razón de Prevalencia. Resultados: entre las mujeres con pareja que tuvieron control prenatal (85,6%; n= 561), la participación de la pareja fue (44,2%; n=248), siendo mayor entre las que planificaron el embarazo (PR: 1,25; IC 95%: 1,07-2,10), deseaban quedarse embarazadas (PR: 1,22; IC 95%: 1,01-1,98), iniciaron precozmente un seguimiento (PR: 1,31; IC 95%: 1,01-2,46) y tenían seis o más consultas (PR: 1,49; IC 95%: 1,32-1,81). La participación fue menor entre las mujeres con bajo nivel educativo (RP: 0,72; IC 95%: 0,39-0,77) y que utilizaron los servicios públicos (RP: 0,65; IC 95%: 0,24-0,85). Conclusión: la baja prevalencia de participación del acompañante de la gestante en el prenatal evidencia la necesidad de un mayor estímulo a su inclusión en este proceso. DESCRIPTORES: Embarazo; Atención Prenatal; Paternidad; Salud del Hombre; Salud Pública. Cogitare enferm. 2021, v26:e75169
Effect of Self-Regulated Learning on Students’ Academic Achievement in the Subject of English at Secondary Level

The study aimed at finding out the effect of students' self-regulated learning on their academic achievement in the subject of English. The study was conducted at the secondary level in the province of Punjab. It was quantitative in nature and employed a true experimental design (pre-test post-test control group). It was significant for teachers, curriculum stakeholders, training bodies, and policymakers. For the study sampling, a simple random sampling technique was used. Students' achievement test was developed for pre-test and post-test. The study sample consisted of sixty students of grade IX and they were divided into two groups; experimental and control. A pre-test was conducted on both groups to measure their current status of academic achievement. After the pre-test, the subject of English was taught to the experimental group by using self-regulated learning strategies while the traditional method (dominantly lecture method) was adopted to teach the control group. A post-test was conducted after an intervention of 16 weeks. The results of the test were compared by using a t-test. For data analysis, SPSS was used and results were interpreted accordingly. The study results revealed a significant difference between the test score results of the students. The study recommended appropriate teachers' training to use self-regulated learning strategies effectively at the secondary level. Textbook contents were also recommended to be devised supportive to gauge self-regulated learning.
The Role of Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Coronary Artery Disease: Basic Molecular Mechanisms and Its Clinical Potentials

In the past few decades, coronary artery disease (CAD) ranked as a leading cause of mortality, morbidity, and human suffering in both developed and developing countries. CAD is estimated to affect 126 million individuals and responsible for 9 million deaths globally. (1) Chronic endothelial dysfunction is widely known to develop into atherosclerosis and CAD, therefore the discovery of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) provides a promising future for CAD therapy. (2,3) EPCs are generally described as monocytic progenitor cells which initiate angiogenesis. Interestingly, EPCs behavior is shown to be associated with CAD pathophysiology, risk factors, and some cardiovascular drugs. Moreover, recent development and implementation of EPCs in CAD management endorse its clinical potency. Current review will summarize the basics of EPCs in CAD and its clinical potency. The Role of Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Coronary Artery Disease: Basic Molecular Mechanisms and Its Clinical Potentials
Telemedicine for silent hypoxia: Improving the reliability and accuracy of Max30100-based system

This study aims to design, assess, and improve the reliability of the telemedicine-based system for examination and monitoring of the symptoms of silent hypoxia–an extraordinary symptom of COVID-19. We design a telemedicine system for heart rate and oxygen saturation measurement which consists of a photoplethysmograph Max30100 sensor, NodeMCU microcontroller, real-time clock module, firebase realtime database, and Android-based mobile application. The designed system is tested through a comparative test with a commercially available oximeter. A total of 85 experiments from 40 participants in two different positions were conducted. Our analysis shows the accuracy rate of the Max30100 measurement is 97.11% and 98.84%, for heart rate and oxygen saturation (SpO2), respectively. Bland Altman was used to appraising and visualizing the agreement between the two measurement devices. We further apply calibration to improve the accuracy of the collected data through linear regression, which reveals 97.14% and 99% accuracy data for heart rate and SpO2, respectively. Finally, a series of end-to-end remote testing is successfully conducted representing the real-life scenario of the telemedicine system. Overall, the designed system attains a reliable option for a telemedicine-based system for examination of the symptoms of silent hypoxia.
N ov 2 02 1 EXCEPTIONAL SEQUENCES AND ROOTED LABELED FORESTS

We give a representation-theoretic bijection between rooted labeled forests with n vertices and complete exceptional sequences for the quiver of type An with straight orientation, i.e., for each labeled rooted forest we construct a unique exceptional sequence. The ascending and descending vertices in the forest correspond to relatively projective and relatively injective objects in the exceptional sequence. We conclude that every object in an exceptional sequence is either relatively projective or relatively injective or both. We construct a natural action of the extended braid group on rooted labeled forests and show that it agrees with the known action of the braid group on complete exceptional sequences. We also describe the action of ∆, the Garside element of the braid group, on rooted labeled forest using representation theory.
Indoor radon assessment in kindergartens:

The study presents the results of indoor radon monitoring of 342 Public Kindergarten/Childcare Unit (CEI) rooms of a Brazilian municipality within a region featuring high natural radioactivity. Facility characterization and local perception assessment were also conducted. Rooms were monitored by exposing CR-39 Nuclear Track Detectors for 356 days. Monitoring resulted in arithmetic and geometrical means of 83 and 61 Bq m respectively. Concentrations ranged between < 6 and 697 Bq m while 2.6% of rooms from 4 CEI units presented values above 300 Bq m, where similarities in construction materials used in the buildings were noted. High variability in radon concentration values was observed among regions, CEI units within a region and even rooms within the same building. Radon awareness campaigns conducted in the units revealed the need to improve stakeholder involvement between the scientific community and the public – essential in projects related to radiation protection. The first indoor radon monitoring study of children facilities in Brazil represents a step towards the adoption of a radon action plan, a national effort that must consider the environmental, geological and social diversities and challenges of a large and populous country. A program of such dimension should benefit from pilot studies as opportunities to gather experience in the different phases related to monitoring, logistics and society engagement. It is also clear that a national plan can only be successfully implemented by joint efforts from the scientific community, local and national authorities and an educated and engaged public.
Context effects in similarity judgments.

Tversky's (1977) famous demonstration of a diagnosticity effect indicates that the similarity between the same two stimuli depends on the presence of contextual stimuli. In a forced choice task, the similarity between a target and a choice, appears to depend on the other choices. Specifically, introducing a distractor grouped with one of the options would reduce preference for the grouped option. However, the diagnosticity effect has been difficult to replicate, casting doubt on its robustness and our understanding of contextual effects in similarity generally. We propose that the apparent brittleness of the diagnosticity effect is because it is in competition with an opposite attraction effect. Even though in both the similarity and decision-making literatures there are indications for such a competition, we provide the first direct experimental demonstration of how an attraction effect can give way to a diagnosticity one, as a distractor option is manipulated. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).
MODELLING THE EVOLUTION OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS DEVELOPED IN QUBBET EL-HAWA (ASWAN, EGYPT)

This study describes the methodology carried out and the main results achieved when using photogrammetry and Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) to obtain 3D models of the evolution of archaeological works in Egyptian tombs. More concretely, the study was performed in the exterior zone of the QH34 set of tombs located in the necropolis of Qubbet el-Hawa (Aswan, Egypt). The necropolis is composed of tens of rock-cut tombs located in a medium-size hill situated on a bank of the Nile River. The QH34 zone concentrates a great quantity of tombs from several periods of ancient Egypt. The area of study is situated on a horizontal platform of the terrain of about 300 m2. Thanks to the particular geology of this zone, with a fracture that caused the collapse of part of the rocks, much of these tombs have remained intact because the remains of the collapsed terrain hid their entrances. The archaeological works were carried out during two periods (2018 and 2019 campaigns). The main goal of this study was to model the evolution of these works using several geomatic techniques and obtaining several 3D models of the terrain and burial elements to document the previous, intermediate and final status and to analyse the archaeological works undertaken. In addition, a reduced time was demanded for the acquisition of data. The methodology developed has demonstrated its viability for performing multi-temporal studies in order to document the evolution of the excavation, providing a wide and reliable set of geomatic products.
Gamification Model as a Business Strategy for MSMEs in Indonesia

Gamification is a game design in a non-game context that can be applied to the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) business. This study aims to see how the role of gamification can be a model in MSMEs business activities and performance. The sample is 13 of 34 MSMEs business managed by students at the Provincial level in Indonesia who are student representatives at the Branch Leaders, Branch Managers, and Regional Leaders in a hierarchical structure. First, the root of the problem is viewed from secondary data through theoretical studies (literature reviews, reports, and reputable media data) and observations of empirical aspects (observation and interviews). In the next stage, the data is processed using the Nvivo 12 application with coding similarity analysis. Then the results of the study are used as a reference and conclusions through the data obtained. Based on the analysis results, the study agenda was prepared to answer the challenge of demographic bonuses and the middle-income trap on the contribution of MSMEs in facing changes in the economic order in the new normal era. The implication is to become a business model for MSMEs in overcoming human capital problems by encouraging creative and innovative attitudes and traits. Furthermore, the application of gamification as a business strategy shows an interconnected and supportive soul as a solution with an impact on behavior change, motivation, and psychological effects of entrepreneurship. Thus, users, such as managers, employees, dan customers, to be involved in the selling process through gamification.
The Efficacy of Entrepreneurial Orientation on SMEs' Performance

Entrepreneurial Orientation is a key source of intangible value for organizations to sustain the competitive advantage through highlighting the new opportunities available in the business environment, exploiting them optimally, and making them successful, especially in a highly competitive business environment. EO has emerged as an area of research, and EO impact studies have become a sub-field in Entrepreneurship Education research. The objectives of the study were to determine the effect of Organizational Culture on EO and also to examine the effect of Entrepreneurship Orientation (EO) on firm performance. The study population refers to the managers of SMEs registered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) in Lagos State. Analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation efficiency, and regression analysis was adopted. The research found that organizational culture is EO-driven. Entrepreneurial orientation can be supported through organizational culture hence; organizational culture may have the capability to influence SME's performance and, therefore, enhance competitiveness. The study also found a positive relationship between EO and firm performance, which can be interpreted by the fact that a high EO level in firms shows that the firm is highly innovative, proactive, and capable of undertaking risky activities. The study recommends that Entrepreneurial Orientation should be encouraged in the SME sector by undertaking different policy measures, thereby resulting in better performance. The firm’s performance can be leveraged to enhance organizational learning processes, creative performance, corporate performance, improved decision-making processes, and adaptation to a rapidly changing work environment.
EXPLOITING MULTI-CAMERA CONSTRAINTS WITHIN BUNDLE BLOCK ADJUSTMENT: AN EXPERIMENTAL COMPARISON

The growing deployment of multi-head camera systems encouraged the emergence of specific processing algorithms, able to face the challenges posed by slanted view geometry. Such multi-camera systems are rigidly tied by their manufacturers hence the exploitation of this internal constraint should be further exploited. Several approaches have been proposed to deal with orientation constraints, with the aim of reducing the number of unknowns, computational time and possibly improve the accuracy. In this paper we compare the results provided by publicly available implementations in order to further investigate the advantages of enforcing relative orientation constraints for aerial and terrestrial triangulation of multi-head camera systems. Data from a Leica CityMapper and a Stereopolis-Ladybug are considered, reporting how constrained solution can improve accuracy with respect to traditional (unconstrained) bundle block adjustment solutions.