Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Policy of Free Electricity to Agriculture Sector: Implications and Perspectives of the Stakeholders in India

The Indian central government is pursuing state governments to replace free power supply to agriculture with the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). This article examined the free power policy from the perspective of various stakeholders and suggested alternate policies based on a field survey in the state of united Andhra Pradesh (AP), India, in the year 2018. The team interviewed all stakeholders: farmers, economists, policy experts, power distribution companies and administrators. The study team also visited four villages in AP and conducted focus group discussions with farmers to record their perceptions and alternative policy choices. The opinions are substantiated and cross-checked with the published sources. Free electricity for agriculture is seen as a lifeline in drought-prone areas as it helped them to expand the area under irrigation and increase incomes. However, many experienced huge capital expenditures in drilling-failed borewells. Other stakeholders opine that free power leads to overexploitation of groundwater, lowering groundwater levels, rising cost of drilling deep and piling up of power subsidies, and expanding water-guzzling crops like paddy even in water scarce areas, failure of borewells leading to farmer’s distress. The study suggests that replacing free power with DBT to farmers will help them maintain their incomes without overexploiting water resources.
Do the Heterogeneous Determinants of Repayment Affect Differently across Borrowers of Diverse Credit Sources in Rural Assam? A Double Hurdle Approach

This study made an attempt to answer the question: Do the heterogeneous determinants of repayment affect the borrowers of diverse credit sources differently? The study is based on data collected from 240 households from three districts in the lower Brahmaputra valley of Assam through a carefully designed primary survey. Besides, the study uses the double hurdle approach and the instrumental variable probit model to reduce possible selection bias. It observes better repayment performance among formal borrowers, followed by semiformal borrowers, while occupation wise it is prominent among organised employees. It has been found that in general, the household characteristics, loan characteristics and location-specific characteristics significantly affect repayment performance of borrowers. However, the nature of impact of the factors influencing repayment performance is remarkably different across credit sources. It ignores the role of traditional community-based organisations in rural Assam while analysing the determinants of repayment performance. The study also recommends for ensuring productive opportunities and efficient market linkages in rural areas of Assam. The study is based on an original data set that has specially been collected to examine question that—do the heterogeneous determinants of repayment affect the borrowers of diverse credit sources differently in the lower Brahmaputra valley of Assam—which has not been studied before.
The Role of Entrepreneurial Finance in Corporate Social Responsibility and New Venture Performance in an Emerging Market

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has over the past decades transformed from a philanthropic attribute to something compulsory. It has become the imperative duty of organisations, irrespective of their size, nature of business and age. However, because of poor financial capabilities and lack of support, newly established ventures too often fail to voluntarily participate in social and environmental activities. This is one reason why national governments have initiated various programs and policies to encourage CSR and environmental activities in new ventures. However, previous studies have yet to fully reveal the effects of entrepreneurial finance on CSR and the environmental, financial and innovative performance of newly established ventures. To fill this gap, we used a survey to gather empirical evidence from 255 newly established ventures. The results indicate that entrepreneurial finance directly contributes to financial performance, while indirectly contributing to environmental and innovative performance through CSR. Our research recommends that new ventures efficiently utilise entrepreneurial finance to configure CSR activities that achieve high profitability, and environmental and innovative performance. Moreover, our research encourages governments to make financial loans to ventures engaged in social and environmental activities to help them reach their sustainable development goals.
Daily monitoring of viral load measured as SARS-CoV-2 antigen and RNA in blood, IL-6, CRP and complement C3d predicts outcome in patients hospitalized with COVID-19

Abstract Objectives We hypothesized that the amount of antigen produced in the body during a COVID-19 infection might differ between patients, and that maximum concentrations would predict the degree of both inflammation and outcome for patients. Methods Eighty-four hospitalized and SARS-CoV-2 PCR swab-positive patients, were followed with blood sampling every day until discharge or death. A total of 444 serial EDTA plasma samples were analyzed for a range of biomarkers: SARS-CoV-2 nuclear antigen and RNA concentration, complement activation as well as several inflammatory markers, and KL-6 as a lung marker. The patients were divided into outcome groups depending on need of respiratory support and death/survival. Results Circulating SARS-CoV-2 nuclear antigen levels were above the detection limit in blood in 65 out of 84 COVID-19 PCR swab-positive patients on day one of hospitalization, as was viral RNA in plasma in 30 out of 84. In all patients, complete antigen clearance was observed within 24 days. There were definite statistically significant differences between the groups depending on their biomarkers, showing that the concentrations of virus RNA and antigen were correlated to the inflammatory biomarker levels, respiratory treatment and death. Conclusions Viral antigen is cleared in parallel with the virus RNA levels. The levels of antigens and SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the blood correlates with the level of IL-6, inflammation, respiratory failure and death. We propose that the antigens levels together with RNA in blood can be used to predict the severity of disease, outcome, and the clearance of the virus from the body.
Injectable alendronate-functionalized GelMA hydrogels for mineralization and osteogenesis

In a minimally invasive procedure, hydrogels can be injected into an affected area for drug loading and tissue repair. Here, gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) was modified with alendronate (ALN), and three different alendronate-functionalized GelMA (GelMA-ALN) hydrogels were prepared. The modification greatly improved the swelling ratio, protein adsorption and mineralization. The GelMA-ALN hydrogels significantly promoted the in vitro osteogenic differentiation of hFOB cells as indicated by their higher alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, denser mineralization and up-regulated osteogenesis-related genes at both the mRNA and protein levels. Meanwhile, the cells maintained their activity and differentiated into osteoblasts when encapsulated in the GelMA-ALN hydrogels. Alendronate-modified hydrogels have potential for use in the minimally invasive treatment of irregular bone defects.
Information technology as an indicator of the level of organizational performance

1 University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Science, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, 21000 Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, Republic of Serbia 2 University “Union Nikola Tesla”, Beograd, Faculty of management, 21205 Sremski Karlovci, Njegoševa 1a, Republic of Serbia 3 University “Union Nikola Tesla”, Beograd, Faculty of management, 21205 Sremski Karlovci, Njegoševa 1a, Republic of Serbia E-mail: famzr.edu@gmail.com 4 Budapest Business School, Faculty of finance and accountancy, Department of Business Information Technology, H-1149 Budapest, Buzogány u. 10-12, Hungary
Financial inclusion as a pillar of sustainable growth: International experience

The economic growth study explores inputs accumulation and their interrelationship with the product under the influence of the existing sociopolitical framework. In this context, and with the goal of suggesting the unconventional elements that might affect such a process, the subject matter of this research is financial inclusion and its possible connection with economic growth. Currently, access to financial products is a global priority: more than 50 nations have adopted an important strategy in this regard, and, under the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, it is considered to be the key factor against poverty. In this context, the paper is aimed at showing that, as the current theoretical framework proposes, the economic growth of a country depends not only on the formation of physical and human capital and the sustainable exploitation of its natural resources, but also on the financial inclusion that allows economic agents to find solutions to liquidity restrictions and channel savings towards productive investment.
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*These authors contributed equally to this work Abstract: Vestibular schwannomas (VSs, also known as acoustic neuromas) are benign intracranial tumors commonly managed with observation, surgery, and radiotherapy. There is currently no approved pharmacotherapy for VS patients, which is why we conducted a detailed search of relevant literature from PubMed and Web of Science to explore recent advances and experiences in drug therapy. VSs feature a long course of disease that requires treatment to have minimal long-term side effects. Conventional chemotherapeutic agents are characterized by neurotoxicity or ototoxicity, poor effect on slow-growing tumors, and may induce new mutations in patients who have lost tumor suppressor function, and therefore are unsuitable for treating VSs. Along with the well-investigated molecular pathophysiology of VS and the increasingly accessible technology such as drug repositioning platform, many molecular targeted inhibitors have been identified and shown certain therapeutic effects in preclinical experiments or clinical trials.
Recreational swimming as a physical aspect of wellness and its impact on health tourism

Changes in Fitness index values, monitored by the Urho Kaleva Kekkonen (UKK) Walking test, were examined in this study due to its practical application in the assessment of aerobic capacity, especially after planned wellness activities of moderate intensity. This research is designed as a quasi-experimental uncontrolled before and after study, and according to it, Fitness index values obtained by the UKK test and body mass index (BMI) were evaluated before and after 8 weeks of planned wellness activities (recreational swimming). After the wellness activity, the average Fitness index value was increased by 1.13% (the difference was statistically significant with p = 0.000) while BMI value was significantly decreased by 1.82% (p = 0.000). Considering our results , the Fitness index could have practical importance for the assessment of endurance performance in man. That means that Fitness index can be used for estimating aerobic capacity and effect of wellness on health improvement and disease prevention.
Predictors of sexual dysfunction in HIV-infected women

1Student Research Committee, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2MSc in Midwifery, Student Research Committee, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran 3Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Community-Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran 4Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Infertility Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Nursing assistance systematization in a long-term care institution for the elderly : limits and possilities

The debate about population aging has been one of the most discussed issues worldwide in recent years. There is evidence, in several studies, that, in Brazil, this discussion is already expanded, since, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2050, we will have two billion elderly people in the world and, in 2025, Brazil will be the sixth largest country in concentration of elderly population. (1) As we get older, we are susceptible to developing a process of vulnerability, Received on: 10/30/2020 Approved on: 10/20/2020 Fabiano Fernandes de Oliveira Dalva Irene Rodrigues de Lima
Role of the neuroendocrine complex in immunotropic effects of nitrogenous metabolites in rats

Background. We have previously shown that nitrogenous metabolites have immunomodulatory effects, both suppressor and enhancing, both in healthy rats and in humans exposed to pathogenic influences. The immunomodulatory effect of bilirubin is probably mediated through aryl hydrocarbon receptors, and uric acid through TLand adenosine receptors of immune cells. The question of mediators of the immunomodulatory action of urea and creatinine remains open. We hypothesized the mediating role of mediators of the autonomic nervous system and adaptive hormones. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationships between the parameters of nitrogenous metabolites and the parameters of the autonomic nervous and endocrine systems, on the one hand, and between neuroendocrine and immune parameters on the other hand. Material and methods. Experiment was performed on 60 healthy female Wistar rats. The plasma levels and urinary excretion of the nitrogenous metabolites, HRV and endocrine (corticosterone, triiodothyronine and testosterone plasma levels, calcitonin, parathyroid and mineralocorticoid activities, the thickness of glomerular, fascicular, reticular and medullar zones of adrenals) parameters as well as parameters of immunity were determined. Results. According to the results of canonical correlation analysis, the modulating effects of nitrogenous metabolites on neuroendocrine parameters are quite pronounced and almost identical in terms of bilirubin (R=0,603), creatinine (R=0,602), uric acid (R=0,599) and urea (R=0,586). Taken together, nitrogenous metabolites determine neuroendocrine parameters by 71,5% (R=0,845; χ(84)=179; p<10-6). Triiodothyronine, fascicular and medullar areas of the adrenal glands, vagal tone and calcitonin activity were the
CCID_A_292286 83..89

Addis Ababa University College of Health Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Background: Superficial mycosis is common worldwide and their epidemiological characteristics are different in different geographical areas and have shown variations in the last decades. The aim of this study was to analyze and characterize the epidemiology of dermatomycosis and their causative fungi species in Ethiopia between 2015 and 2019. Methods: A laboratory-based cross-sectional study was conducted using the data of mycological examination and culture findings from all patients who visited the Dermatology Department of Arsho Advanced Medical Laboratory, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The direct wet mount microscopy and culture data of the isolates were collected from the database of the dermatology unit from 2015 to 2019 after permission was obtained from the laboratory head. The data were double-entered into Microsoft Excel, exported and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: The total prevalence of fungi causing dermatomycosis was 67.7% (760/1122 cases) using direct wet mount microscopy and from these 489/1122 (43.5%) were culture positive. Dermatomycosis was found to be higher among females 694/1122 (61.9%) than male participants. Age group 25–44 years was the most affected 442/1122 (39.4%) followed by 1–14 years old 291/1122 (25.94%). Tinea unguium (50.8%) is the most common type of dermatomycosis followed by tinea capitis (24.1%) and tinea corporis (13.9%). Trichophyton spp. (32%) was the most highly distributed causative agent, followed by Epidermophyton spp. (20.2%) and Aspergillus fumigatus (8.3%). Conclusion: The retrospective analysis of epidemiological data collected at Arsho Advanced Medical Laboratory since 2015 showed a gradual increase in the frequency of tinea unguium and tinea pedis. However, during the past years, there was a gradual decline in the frequency of tinea corporis. In parallel with this variable pattern, the rate of isolation of non-dermatophytes especially Aspergillus fumigates and Candida species has shown a gradual increment during the past five years.
Moduli Spaces of Parabolic Bundles over $\mathbb{P}^1$ with Five Marked Points

This paper considers the moduli spaces (stacks) of parabolic bundles (parabolic logarithmic flat bundles with given spectrum, parabolic regular Higgs bundles) with rank $2$ and degree $1$ over $\mathbb{P}^1$ with five marked points. The foliation and stratification structures on these moduli spaces (stacks) are investigated. In paricular, we confirm Simpson's conjecture for moduli space of parabolic logarithmic flat bundles with certain non-special weight system.
Effect of the addition of egg white on the microbiological, physicochemical and sensory quality of steamed yogurt during fermentation and cold storage

Yogurt or yoghurt is one of the most popular fermented dairy products worldwide and has gained widespread consumer acceptance as a healthy food. In this study, steamed yogurt, which contained lactic ferments (Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus), was produced with egg white addition at various levels (1%, 2%, 3%, 4% and 5%). The physicochemical, microbial and sensory analyses were determined to ascertain the quality attributes of the products. The dry matter, protein, viscosity and density values increased during storage. However, the microbiological properties of the five tested yogurt samples were within the international standards, and confirmed the safety and acceptability of the products. Steamed yogurts enriched with egg white were more preferred by panelists than the control yogurt in terms of sensory evaluation (flavor, color, taste and texture). The results indicated that the concentrations (2 and 3%) of egg white could be used to produce an egg white yogurt without significant adverse effects on the physicochemical, microbial, and sensory properties.
A Review of the Phyllosilicates in Gale Crater as Detected by the CheMin Instrument on the Mars Science Laboratory, Curiosity Rover

Curiosity, the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover, landed on Mars in August 2012 to investigate the ~3.5-billion-year-old (Ga) fluvio-lacustrine sedimentary deposits of Aeolis Mons (informally known as Mount Sharp) and the surrounding plains (Aeolis Palus) in Gale crater. After nearly nine years, Curiosity has traversed over 25 km, and the Chemistry and Mineralogy (CheMin) X-ray diffraction instrument on-board Curiosity has analyzed 30 drilled rock and three scooped soil samples to date. The principal strategic goal of the mission is to assess the habitability of Mars in its ancient past. Phyllosilicates are common in ancient Martian terrains dating to ~3.5–4 Ga and were detected from orbit in some of the lower strata of Mount Sharp. Phyllosilicates on Earth are important for harboring and preserving organics. On Mars, phyllosilicates are significant for exploration as they are hypothesized to be a marker for potential habitable environments. CheMin data demonstrate that ancient fluvio-lacustrine rocks in Gale crater contain up to ~35 wt. % phyllosilicates. Phyllosilicates are key indicators of past fluid–rock interactions, and variation in the structure and composition of phyllosilicates in Gale crater suggest changes in past aqueous environments that may have been habitable to microbial life with a variety of possible energy sources.
On the Differential Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the Housing Market: Blue versus Red

This paper identifies and estimates the differential impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on the housing market, in particular, on the (median) price-to-rent ratio between the metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the blue states and those in the red states by using a difference-in-differences approach. Employing the relevant data from 2017Q1 to 2018Q4 for the top 50 MSAs to implement the analysis, we find that the differential impact is positive and statistically significant, and that its magnitude increases with time. Our findings suggest that taxation plays an important role in the housing market.
Poison pills and corporate governance: a study in the Brazilian stock market

Revista de Contabilidade e Organizações Yuri Gomes Paiva Azevedoa, Hellen Bomfim Gomesb, Sílvio Hiroshi Nakaoa Corresponding author: Tel. (16) 3315-3919 E-mail: yuri_azevedo@live.com (Y. G. P. Azevedo); hellenbomfim@hotmail.com (H. B. Gomes); shnakao@usp.br (S. H. Nakao) Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Economia Administração e Contabilidade. Avenida:dos Bandeirantes, 3900 Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto/SP 14040900, Brazil. www.rco. usp.br Journal of Accounting and Organizations Copyright © 2021 FEA-RP/USP. All rights reserved.
DOES THE CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM EXIST IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AFTER AN INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT?

The Kyoto Protocol is a key document on climate change agreements by the United Nations Framework on Climate Change. The latest commitments agreed in 2012. Its agreed to reduce CO2 emissions by about 20% or less of all global carbon emissions. A strong commitment is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by governments from various countries. This study aims to figure out the progress of clean development mechanism of reducing CO2 emissions in the Asia and Middle East Region countries after the Kyoto Protocol Commitment. Variable CO2 emissions, economic growth, foreign direct investment, trade activities which covered from 2013 to 2017 were analysed using a panel data model. The alteration after agreement were evaluated using a Klassen Typology. The results show that economic growth and trading activities have a significant effect on clean development mechanism in Asia and the Middle East, but still have differences in the patterns and behavior of each country in implementing commitments to reduce CO2 emissions. Overall, attempts are needed to align economic growth with efforts to reduce emissions so that prudent policies are needed in forming realistic and sustainable mitigation and adaptation steps to address the problem of climate change.