Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Cyclical Dependence and Timing in Market Neutral Hedge Funds

We explore a new dimension of the dependence of hedge fund returns with the market portfolio by examining linear correlation and tail dependence conditional on the financial cycle. Using a large sample of hedge funds that are considered "market neutral", we document that the low correlation of market neutral hedge funds with the market is composed of a negative correlation during bear periods and a positive one during bull periods. In contrast, the remaining styles present a positive correlation throughout the cycle. We also find that while they present tail dependence during bull periods, we cannot reject tail neutrality in times of financial turmoil. Consistent with these results, we show that market neutral hedge funds present state timing ability that cannot be explained by other forms of timing ability. Using individual hedge fund data, we find that funds that implement share restrictions are more likely to time the state.
Benefits of Silicon Nutrition on Growth, Physiological and Phytochemical Attributes of Basil upon Salinity Stress

In the present study, improvement of salt tolerance in basil (as a salt-sensitive plant) was investigated through silicon (Si) nutrition. Basil plants were subjected to silicon (0, 3 mM) and salinity (0, 50, 100, 150 and 200 mM NaCl) for a duration of one month. Salt stress significantly decreased the biomass of basil. Si supplement (3 mM) resulted in a considerable increase (averagely +135%) in the biomass of salinized plants. Salt stress significantly decreased photosynthetic pigments concentrations, but Si supplement improved total chlorophyll concentration (averagely up to +217% compared to salinized plants). This improvement in pigment concentrations also occurred for carotenoids content (+123%). Salinity increased lipid peroxidation and H2O2 level in the aerial parts of the basil plants, but Si decreased lipid peroxidation (-49.1%) and H2O2 content (-29%) under salinity condition. Results showed salinity (alone) or together with Si, increased the level of polyphenols and also the level of radical scavenging activities in the aerial parts of basil but this effect was much more in plants co-treated with Si and salinity. Si nutrition increased the activity of SOD, APX and GPX in response to salt stress, but it did not affect CAT activity. Overall, Si supplement could induce salt tolerance in basil plants by improving photosynthesis, membrane integrity, and detoxification of toxic radicals. Furthermore, silicon increased the medicinal properties of basil via elevating its antioxidant capacity under salt stress.
Sectoral Countercyclical Buffers in a DSGE Model with a Banking Sector

We develop and estimate a closed economy DSGE model with banking sector to assess the impact of introducing sectoral countercyclical capital buffers as a macroprudential tool. The model is developed to represent Brazilian bank credit markets. It features three types of bank credit — housing, consumer and commercial — as well as loans provided by a development bank. Loans are long-term, and government regulates housing loans, influencing both interest rates and loan supply. Banks are subject to bank capital requirement, and both broad (CCyB) and sectoral (SCCyB) countercyclical buffers can be introduced by macroprudential authorities. We simulate alternative policies using SCCyBs and CCyB with implementable nonlinear rules using broad and sectoral credit gaps as indicators, and compared the resulting performances. We conclude that, compared with CCyB alone, SCCyBs provide a more flexible set of instruments that allows achieving better macroeconomic stabilization in terms of variances of credit, total capital requirement and capital adequacy ratio. However, the marginal benefit of those SCCyB policies relative to the CCyB-only policy is lower than the improvements obtained by this latter policy compared with the reference scenario with no buffer. Also, SCCyB policies imply more frequent intervention, suggesting that in practice introducing these additional instruments may require more complex implementation procedures.
Assessment of physicochemical parameters with its effects on human and aquatic animals giving special preference to effective management of Turag River

Rapid acceleration of urbanization and industrialization in Bangladesh has been coupled with increasing environmental deterioration. The present survey was conducted to monitor the physicochemical parameters that are ruined due to excess pollution load. Water and sediment samples were collected from five stations along Turag River. The ranges of CO, CO2, NOx and PM10 concentrationswere varied for CO: 2421– 7633 μg/m 3 , 383-501 μg/m 3 for CO2, 81–648 μg/m 3 for NOxand150.92–553.43 μg/m 3 for PM10 that were detected using Gastec technique. Atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) approach was employed to examine the value of Cr, Pb, Zn, Cu and Cd. Metal concentrations ranged between 0.10–0.90 for Cd, 31.00– 78.20 for Cr, 48.10–69.00 for Cu, 30.30–37.20 for Pb and 95.60–191.10 mg/kg for Zn in the sediment samples. Occurrence of both the air pollutants and sediment heavy metal differed amongfive stations that was analyzed by using ANOVA (SPSS V.17) test. Major pollution sources were domestic sewage, industrial waste, commercial waste, agricultural waste, institutional waste, street sweepings and construction debris etc. Solid waste pollution, heavy metal pollution, organochlorine pesticides pollution and oil pollution are highly responsible for environment degradation in the study area during the sampling period. Air and water temperature varied from 26–36(°c) and 29–34(°c) respectively.p, EC, Chloride, Turbidity, TS, TDS, DO, BOD(day 5) and COD concentrations in water samples were found to range from 7.5–7.9, 1850-1900(μScm, 32–42(mg/L), 13.5– 14.4cm, 902–970(mg/L), 810–850(mg/L), 0–0(mg/L), 21–24(mg/L), and 106–141(mg/L) respectively. These results provide an evidence that higher concentration of heavy metal is detrimental to human and aquatic animals for physical disorder and fisher folks are suffering from various diseases like skin disease andirritation.
Menopausal Problems and Its Determinants: A Comparative Study in Western Odisha, India

The current study seeks to examine the variations in menopausal characteristics between urban, rural and tribal women and its impact on them could be predicted from different sociodemographic variables related to their place of resident. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 330 menopausal women (rural 110; urban 110; tribal 110) coming from western Odisha. Data were collected on sociodemographic variables, reproductive history, and menopausal symptoms through interview technique by using a pretested questionnaire. From Bivariate analyses (chi square test& odd ratio) revealed that urban-rural and rural-tribal differences found in menopausal age and menopausal problems e.g., physical & physiological, vasomotor, vaginal problems, bone problems, psychological, and urinary problems. Residential statuswas found to be a significant predictor of some of the menopausal symptoms.
Treatment Of Complicated Major Trauma Of The Elbow And Forearm By The Musculo-Cutaneous Latissimus Dorsi Flap With A Skeletonized And Denervated Pedicle

Major complicated injuries of the upper limb that once led to amputation are now being successfully salvaged. The goals of treatment in such cases are rigid fixation of fractures, reliable stable coverage of important structures, preservation of function and an acceptable cosmetic result. There is no consensus in the literature regarding the treatment strategy of upper limb trauma with damage distal to the olecranon. The latissimus dorsi musulocutaneous flap is often used for upper limb reconstruction for functional elbow restoration following different sorts of injures [1-5]. We report two cases of major trauma of the elbow and forearm distal to the olecranon, that have been successfully treated by skeletonized, pedicled, denervated latissimus dorsi musculo-cutaneous flaps.
Enrolment pattern and Profile of Scheduled Caste Girl Students

Half of the scheduled caste (SC) girl students were in the age group of 16-18 years followed by 33.0 per cent who were above 18 years of age and the age of remaining 17.0 per cent students was between 13-15 years. Maximum number of students were Haijans (34.0%) followed by dhanak (27.0%), balmiki (13.0%), odd (11.0%) and khatik (10.0%); and majbhi sikh & bajigar caste respondents were less than five percent (3.0% and 2.0%, respectively). Majority of them were from joint families (78.0 %) with family size between 6-8 members (71.0%) and aspired to be graduate ( 52.0 %) and be in teaching profession (37%). Average number of siblings of the respondents was 2.48 wherein girls outnumbered boys. Illiteracy rate among their female sibling (6.9%) was more than two times higher than male siblings (2.8 %). Their mothers were home makers (48.0%) and fathers were labour (53.0%) in maximum number of cases. Majority (69.0%) of the SC girl students were from landless families.
Effects of administration of a modified-live virus respiratory vaccine and timing of vaccination on health and performance of high-risk beef stocker calves

A randomized, controlled field study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of various management regimens using a pentavalent modified-live virus (MLV) respiratory vaccine containing bovine herpesvirus-1, bovine viral diarrhea virus types 1 and 2, parainfluenza-3 virus, and bovine respiratory syncytial virus. Crossbred beef calves (n=370) weighing 466 +/- 5.5 lb (212 +/- 2.5 kg) were acquired from auction markets. Calves were stratified by castrate status on arrival and assigned randomly to 1 of 3 experimental treatments: (1) initial MLV vaccine on day 0 (AMLV), (2) initial MLV vaccine on day 14 (DMLV), or (3) no vaccination with MLV vaccine until the end of the 42-day receiving period (NMLV). Least-squares means were evaluated using the contrasts: (1) vaccinated (VAC) vs NMLV, and (2) AMLV vs DMLV. Body weight was recorded on days 0, 14, 28, 42, and at the end of the grazing period, and health was monitored daily. Average daily gain was greater for DMLV vs AMLV from days 14 to 28 (P less than 0.01), and VAC vs NMLV from days 28 to 42 (P=0.04). However, performance was not different (P greater than or equal to 0.16) between VAC and NMLV from days 0 to 42. The overall incidence of clinical bovine respiratory disease did not differ (P greater than or equal to 0.82); however, there was a tendency (P=0.08) for increased relapse rate in NMLV calves compared to VAC. Results suggest that MLV vaccine administered to high-risk stacker calves on day 0 or 14 may reduce relapse rate; whereas, gain was reduced transiently when MLV vaccine was administered at day 0.
Hydrotalcite Mg/Al-NO3 from Sea Water as Adsorbent of CU2+ and Cr6+ Metals

Seawater is a renewable natural resource that is easy to get for use in various purposes. Seawater has many mineral deposits, one of which is MgCl2. This research aims to synthesize Mg/Al-NO3 hydrotalcitelike with Mg raw material from seawater, characterization and test the adsorption capacity to Cu 2+ and Cr 6+ metals. Mg/Al hydrotalcite-like synthesis with NO3 interlayer was performed on a 2: 1, 2,5: 1, 3: 1-mole ratio with pH 10 for 1 hour coprecipitated. Characterization of Mg/Al-NO3 Hydrotalcite-like using Atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), XRF(X-ray fluorescence spectrometry), Surface Area Analyzer (SAA). The hydrotalcite-like adsorption power application was tested against Cu 2+ and Cr 6+ metals. The results showed that Mg/Al-NO3 Hydrotalcite-Like formed at d003, d006, and d110 were 8,55, respectively; 3,86; and 1,51 Ǻ according to the ICDD Hidrotalsit Mg/Al-NO3 standard, and the area covered by SAA was 132,081 m 2 / g, with compositions tested by XRF on Mg(OH)2 and Al(OH)3 were 11,5 g/ml and 20,3 g/ml, respectively. Hidrotalsit Mg/Al-NO3 adsorption Cu 2+ occurred of 3,63 mg/g at 30 min contact time and Cr 6+ metal of of 0,75 mg/g at contact 60 minutes.
CTG-18-0346 1..11

RESULTS: No significant differences were found between the allogenic and the autologous FMT regarding symptom scores. However, symptom scores of patients receiving allogenic fecal material significantly decreased after FMT compared with baseline (P5 0.02), which was not the case in the autologous group (P50.16). Visceral sensitivity was not affected except for a small beneficial effect on urge scores in the autologous group (P < 0.05). While both fecal andmucosa-adherent microbiota of some patients shifted to their respective donor’s fecal microbiota, some patients showed no relevant microbial changes after allogenic FMT. Large compositional shifts in fecal andmucosa-adherent microbiota also occurred in the autologous group.
Species coldWAtEr AS A climAtE ShiEld to prESErvE nAtivE trout through thE 21 St cEntury

Native trout are culturally and ecologically important, but also likely to undergo widespread declines as the coldwater environments they require continue to shrink in association with global warming. Much can be done to preserve these fish but efficient planning and targeting of conservations resources has been hindered by a lack of broad-scale datasets and precise information about which streams are most likely to support native trout populations later this century. Using accurate stream temperature climate scenarios developed in the NorWeST project, we identify stream habitats for native Cutthroat Trout Oncorhynchus clarkii and Bull Trout Salvelinus confluentus across northern Idaho and northwestern Montana that are cold enough to serve as climate refugia and resist invasions by nonnative trout. Climate-safe coldwater habitats for Cutthroat Trout in the historical scenario encompassed 7,547 – 16,821 stream kilometers (depending on the local co-occurrence of Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis) and 12,189 kilometers for Bull Trout. The majority of coldwater habitats (77%-88%) currently occur on federal lands, a pattern that will become even more pronounced late in the century if the projected 63%-82% declines in coldwater habitats occur. The information developed for this project, and accompanying geospatial databases, are also available for a much larger area across the northwest U.S. to assist managers in strategic decision making about where to allocate conservation resources to best preserve native trout.
Whole Exome Sequencing of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients in Korea and Its Comparison with TCGA Results: Dramatic Difference of Genomic Signatures According to Ethnicity

Purpose According to our experience, ethnic difference in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is considerable, especially between Caucasians and Asians. In this study, first we tried to identify genomic signature of Korean AML patients and investigat how these genomic signatures would correlate with clinical parameters. Additionally, we tried to compare genomic signatures of Korean AML patients with that of TCGA. Methods We identified specific single nucleotide variant (SNV)9s, small indels and copy number variation (CNV)9s using whole exome sequencing (WES) of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) samples from 103 patients. For detection of SNV9s and small indels, we used in-house algorithm Adiscan (https//www.syntekabio.com). For detection of CNV9s, we used CONTRA. Clinical parameters considered includes gender, age, bone marrow blast percentage, WBC count at diagnosis, French-American-British (FAB) classification, WHO classification, disease free survival (DFS), reception of allogeneic stem cell transplantation (ASCT) and overall survival (OS). We used TCGA data available on cBio portal. Results In the analysis, when clustering analysis was performed, gender did not have correlation with genetic signatures both in terms of SNV9s, indels and CNV. For patient9s age, genetic signature of middle-aged patients (age between 35-60) was rather diverse compared to the young patients (age 60). From phenotypical perspective, M4 and M5 AML by FAB had common genetic signatures, which was in contrast to M2 and M3 disease. It is of note that M3 disease does have heterogeneous genetic signature. When the prognosis of AML patients were considered, patients with excellent prognosis (complete remission for more than 3 years) had rather homogenous genetic clustering, while patients with poor prognosis (relapse in 1 year) had very heterogeneous genetic clustering, which implicate complexity of disease relapse mechanism. Commonly mutated non-synonymous genes include TPMRSS13, IDH2, TTN, TNN, NXPE1, NRAS, FAT1, DNMT3A, ANO1, and ADAMTS15. Copy number changes were observed in genes including PTPRC, PTPRQ, NBR1, and WASL. TPMRSS mutation seemed to have prognostic value but further validation is necessary. Compared to TCGA, TMPRSS13 mutation and TNN mutation were unique SNVs found in Korean AML. On the other hand, frequency of IDH2, NRAS, and DNMT3A was considerably low in Korean AML patients. Conclusion Korean AML patients have their own genetic signature which is distinct to that of Caucasians, which supports ethnic difference of AML. TMPRSS13 and TNN mutation in Korean AML patients are noticeable. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Gender relations : From the standpoint of the subject 1

This article provides an insight into the qualitative study “Lernen über Geschlecht. Zwischen (Queer-) Feminismus, Re-Traditionalisierung und Intersektionalität” (Krämer, 2015). In addition to presenting this project, the article focuses particularly on the relevance of the subjective perspective for conducting research into long-term learning processes in the realm of gender relations and subsequent changes in agency. The research question of this project aims at understanding how people who engage with the topic of “gender” on different levels experience these learning processes themselves and how these processes result in changes of agency. Interviews and analyses are based on the grounded theory research style (section 3). The question is not how learning processes on gender relations can be observed, assessed, or represented from the outside. In the following article, selected examples illustrate how the subjective perspective in these processes is realised. As a result of the study, several areas of conflict are presented that learning subjects necessarily have to face and engage with. Any ensuing theories about conclusions and connections provide further findings as regards the theory and practice of Critical Psychology and (political) education. 1 This article is an in-depth version of the article “Lernen über Geschlecht in Spannungsfeldern – aus der Perspektive des Subjekts“ that was published in the collection “Literalitäts-und Grundlagenforschung“ by Anke Grotlüschen and Diane Zimper at Waxmann-Verlag in Münster in 2015 (pp. 285-300). An English translation of that article (“Learning about gender in areas of conflict: From the standpoint of the subject“) can be found online at http://blogs.epb. uni-hamburg.de/leaverlinkungsstudie/files/2015/09/Learning-about-gender-in-areas-of-conflict%E2%80%92-from-the-standpoint_Kr%C3%A4mer_2015. pdf For help and support with translation my special thanks go to Kalle Hümpfner, Megan McKain, Silke Chorus and Noah Keuzenkamp for support with the translation. 2 Special thanks for precious comments and review to Bozzi Schmidt and René_ Hornstein. 1078 GENDER RELATIONS
Knee Joint Proprioception and Quadriceps Muscle Strength among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Subjects

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by increased blood sugar (glucose) levels (hyperglycemia) with absolute/relative deficiency in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism caused by defect in insulin secretion, action of insulin or both. Diabetes mellitus can be combined with problems/impairments which can lead to the decrease in muscles strength and proprioception specially, in the lower limbs. The purpose of the study is to investigate the knee joint repositioning accuracy as a measure of knee joint proprioception and peak torque of the quadriceps muscle as a measure of quadriceps strength between type II diabetic patients (in the first five years of the disease) and healthy subjects.Methods: Thirty male subjects aged between 35–55 years old were included in this study; they were assigned into two equal groups, the study group which included15 type II diabetic patients in early five years of the disease and the control group which included 15 healthy subjects. Active knee joint repositioning accuracy as a measure of knee joint proprioception and the isokinetic peak torque of the quadriceps muscle as a measure of quadriceps strength were measured for both groups by Biodex multipoint system, pro Isokinetic dynamometer.Results: The unpaired t test results between the two groups showed no significant differences in knee joint repositioning errors where P-value was (0.319) and also there was no significant difference in quadriceps muscle strength between the control and study groups where the P-value was (0.157). Conclusion: Knee joint repositioning accuracy and quadriceps muscle strength aren't affected in type II diabetes mellitus patients in early five years of the disease.
Utilizing of Big Data and Predictive Analytics Capability in Crisis Management

This study investigates the impact of Big Data and Predictive Analytics (BDPA) capability on crisis management in the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), Jordan. Effective utilization of BDPA is considered in the study to depend upon the five dimensions: Tangible resources, technical skills, management skills, organizational learning and data driven culture. Crisis management is classified into the three stages of crisis preparedness, crisis response and crisis recovery. A32 item questionnaire was developed for the purpose of the study, which was completed by 140 participants; with128 responses deemed suitable for research analysis. PLS2 software was used to analyze the data. The study results confirm that the Greater Amman Municipality has medium levels of big data availability and predictive analytics capability overall. The study’s findings further demonstrate that big data and predictive analytics capability has a significant impact on crisis management. The main recommendation of the study is that organizations enhance their ability to utilize big data through expanding their tangible resources infrastructure, including machine learning algorithms, python software, simulation and regression analysis for understanding huge volumes of data. In addition, the study recommends that organizations improve the technical skills of their staff by providing the necessary training for performing big data analysis.