Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Let's speak more? How the ECB responds to public contestation

ABSTRACT Although the post-crisis politicisation of the ECB is widely acknowledged, little empirical evidence exists about how this important non-majoritarian institution has responded to public contestation. This article starts filling this gap by investigating whether and how public opinion affects ECB communication. Based on automated text analysis of the speeches delivered by Executive Board members (2001–2017), the article shows that negative public opinion is associated with an expansion of the scope of ECB communication and a reduction in the salience attributed to monetary policy issues. These results challenge the view according to which the ECB conceives of its sources of legitimation based almost exclusive on the achievement of its mandate. In particular, our findings suggest that increased politicisation leads the ECB to reassess the sources of its legitimation strategy from a strategy based on output achievement towards one based on participation to broader policy debates.
FLEXPART v10.1 simulation of source contributions to Arctic black carbon

Abstract. The Arctic environment is undergoing rapid changes such as faster warming than the global average and exceptional melting of glaciers in Greenland. Black carbon (BC) particles, which are a short-lived climate pollutant, are one cause of Arctic warming and glacier melting. However, the sources of BC particles are still uncertain. We simulated the potential emission sensitivity of atmospheric BC present over the Arctic (north of 66∘ N) using the FLEXPART (FLEXible PARTicle) Lagrangian transport model (version 10.1). This version includes a new aerosol wet removal scheme, which better represents particle-scavenging processes than older versions did. Arctic BC at the surface (0–500 m) and high altitudes (4750–5250 m) is sensitive to emissions in high latitude (north of 60∘ N) and mid-latitude (30–60∘ N) regions, respectively. Geospatial sources of Arctic BC were quantified, with a focus on emissions from anthropogenic activities (including domestic biofuel burning) and open biomass burning (including agricultural burning in the open field) in 2010. We found that anthropogenic sources contributed 82 % and 83 % of annual Arctic BC at the surface and high altitudes, respectively. Arctic surface BC comes predominantly from anthropogenic emissions in Russia (56 %), with gas flaring from the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and Komi Republic being the main source (31 % of Arctic surface BC). These results highlight the need for regulations to control BC emissions from gas flaring to mitigate the rapid changes in the Arctic environment. In summer, combined open biomass burning in Siberia, Alaska, and Canada contributes 56 %–85 % (75 % on average) and 40 %–72 % (57 %) of Arctic BC at the surface and high altitudes, respectively. A large fraction (40 %) of BC in the Arctic at high altitudes comes from anthropogenic emissions in East Asia, which suggests that the rapidly growing economies of developing countries could have a non-negligible effect on the Arctic. To our knowledge, this is the first year-round evaluation of Arctic BC sources that has been performed using the new wet deposition scheme in FLEXPART. The study provides a scientific basis for actions to mitigate the rapidly changing Arctic environment.
Hydraulic Fracturing Induced Seismicity in the Southern Sichuan Basin Due to Fluid Diffusion Inferred From Seismic and Injection Data Analysis

In the southern Sichuan Basin, China, the recent increase in the seismic activity has been suspected to be related to hydraulic fracturing stimulation for producing the shale gas. In this study, we used the monitoring data from a local seismic network within the shale gas blocks to study the earthquakes near the shale gas production wells that have detailed injection data. Comparison of the timing of earthquakes and stimulation schedule of the studied well pads indicates an apparent correlation between the seismic activity and hydraulic fracturing. The results of seismic velocity tomography reveal that the reactivation of preexisting faults due to fluid diffusion is the primary cause of the observed earthquakes. Focal mechanism analysis combined with geomechanical modeling indicates that the increased pore pressures resulted from hydraulic fracturing are sufficient to trigger seismic slip on the faults.
Possible gastrointestinal disorders for athletes during Ramadan: an overview

Abstract Ramadan is considered to be the month of the stomach break. It has been reported that Ramadan has some health benefits. In most Muslims countries, there is a huge modification in the diet during this month. These changes could induce some gastrointestinal (GI) disorders (e.g. diarrhea, cramps, fullness, nausea). The aims of the present overview were to present some challenges that could be observed for athletes during the training sessions or competition and present some practical recommendations to avoid GI disorders during Ramadan. Based on previous studies, we could advance that the prevalence of GI disorders will be more pronounced when athletes travel for international competitions during Ramadan. Besides, GI disorders are more frequent for athletes when there is a huge modification in the training load. Dehydration observed during Ramadan is one of the factors that may induce GI disorders. The latter could be exacerbated by sweat loss during training sessions. Carbohydrate is frequently used by athletes to improve performance and is associated with some GI disorders. Therefore, during Ramadan, coaches and athletes should be advised to maintain the same diet and a good hydration as before the fasting month, and avoid air travel when preparing for competitions.
Gambaran Penerapan Metode Konferensi pada Mahasiswa Program Profesi Ners Universitas Diponegoro

ABSTRACT Conference is a method of learning with a form of discussion group about the aspects of clinical practice. The conference is divided into 2 pre-conferences and post-conference. The conference has 3 stages of preparation, discussion and evaluation. The benefits of conference methods are improving critical thinking and clinical decision making. Conferences are conducted by students with both academic and clinical counselors. The purpose of this study is to know the description of the implementation of the method of conference by Student Profession Ners. This research is a quantitative research with descriptive research design and cross sectional approach. The sample was chosen using total sampling method as many as 85 students of Ners Profession class of 27 and 28 Department of Nursing Faculty of Medicine Diponegoro University. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result of the research showed that the pre-conference application was 47 (55,3%) students did poorly and post conference implementation showed 49 (57,6%) students did well. The conclusion of this research is as much as 45 (52,9%) student do conference well, while 40 (47,1%) student make conference badly. It is expected that students can be active in the discussion phase so that they can improve critical thinking and clinical decision making. Keywords: Conference Implementation, Pre and Post Conference, Profession Ners References: 40 (1991-2016)
An FsQCA Investigation of eWOM and Social Influence on Product Adoption Intention

Abstract Following the causal complexity theory, fsQCA has emerged as an advanced methodology in examining hypotheses and creating new theories in social science. However, fsQCA falls short dealing with structural associations and with latent variables when multi-faceted scales are combined into a single indicator by mean. To extend the application of fsQCA, the study demonstrates an approach to investigate a multi-layered problem of eWOM, social influence, and product adoption intention. The findings from fsQCA successfully confirmed the results from the statistical approach that eWOM and social influence have structural associations with customer adoption intentions of new high-tech products.
Efficient Nonlinear RX Anomaly Detectors

Current anomaly detection (AD) algorithms are typically challenged by either accuracy or efficiency. More accurate nonlinear detectors are typically slow and not scalable. In this letter, we propose two families of techniques to improve the efficiency of the standard kernel Reed–Xiaoli (KRX) method for AD by approximating the kernel function with either the data-independent random Fourier features or the data-dependent basis with the Nyström approach. We compare all methods for both real multi- and hyperspectral images. We show that the proposed efficient methods have a lower computational cost, and they perform similar to (or outperform) the standard KRX algorithm thanks to their implicit regularization effect. Last but not least, the Nyström approach has an improved power of detection.
Clinical parameters and its association with coronary involvement in diabetic vs. non-diabetic cad patients with reference to syntax score

Abstact: Background: Cardiac involvement is one of the commonest causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. It manifest as coronary artery disease. Definitive diagnosis, precise assessment of CAD requires invasive diagnostic modality like conventional coronary angiography and its anatomic severity can be judged by Syntax score. Aims and objectives: 1) Extent and severity of coronary artery disease with reference to Syntax score between diabetics Vs Non diabetics. 2) Correlation between fasting glucose, Glycated Hemoglobin (Hb A1c),TC/HDL-C ratio, BMI (body mass index) and severity of coronary artery disease. Materials and methodology: 200 patients (100 Diabetics and 100 Non diabetics) after meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria, admitted with symptoms of acute or chronic coronary syndrome, scheduled to undergo coronary angiogram were taken. Results: In our study duration of diabetes and severity of coronary artery disease was not correlating but as compared to non-diabetics,diabetics had higher syntax score, 23-32 30(30%) were diabetics, while 13(13%)were nondiabetics, and score>33 9, (9%) diabetics as compared to nondiabetic has 1%,p value<0.001. Diabetics have more numbers of TVD (Triple Vessel Disease) 52% as compared to nondiabetics 12%, p value<0.001. Diabetics had more numbers of Total occlusion of vessel (p=0.027), Calcification (p=0.003), Proximal vessel involvement, (p=0.000), CTO (chronic total occlusion), p=0.027 and diffusely disease vessels (p=0.000), as compared to nondiabetics. Biochemical parameters like FBS, HbA1c and clinical parameters like BMI and Hypertension were not correlating with severity of coronary artery disease. In controls age is highly correlated with severity of coronary artery disease with correlation coefficient of 0.363 (p value=0.0001) whereas in cases TC/HDL is highly correlated with severity of coronary artery disease with correlation coefficient of 0.205 (p value 0.041). Conclusion: Diabetics have more numbers of Total vessel occlusion, CTOs, Proximal vessel involvement, calcifications and diffuse CAD.TC/HDL is better parameter to predict severity of CAD.
Victorian Voting: The Origins of Party Orientation and Class Alignment

Much of what we know about the alignment of voters with parties comes from mass surveys of the electorate in the postwar period or from aggregate electoral data. Using individual elector level panel data from 19th-century United Kingdom poll books, we reassess the development of a party-centred electorate. We show that (i) the electorate was party-centred by the time of the extension of the franchise in 1867; (ii) a decline in candidate-centred voting is largely attributable to changes in the behaviour of the working class; and (iii) the enfranchised working class aligned with the Liberal left. This early alignment of the working class with the left cannot entirely be explained by a decrease in vote buying. The evidence suggests instead that the alignment was based on the programmatic appeal of the Liberals. We argue that these facts can plausibly explain the subsequent development of the party system.
YOGA AND HEALTH

Yoga has been the subject of research in the past few decades for therapeutic purposes for modern epidemic diseases like mental stress, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Individual studies report beneficial effect of yoga in these conditions, indicating that it can be used as nonpharmaceutical measure or complement to drug therapy for treatment of these conditions. However, these studies have used only yoga asana, pranayama, and/ or short periods of meditation for therapeutic purposes. General perception about yoga is also the same, which is not correct. Yoga in fact means union of individual consciousness with the supreme consciousness. It involves eight rungs or limbs of yoga, which include yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. Intense practice of these leads to self-realization, which is the primary goal of yoga. An analytical look at the rungs and the goal of yoga shows that it is a holistic way of life leading to a state of complete physical, social, mental, and spiritual well-being and harmony with nature. This is in contrast to purely economic and material developmental goal of modern civilization, which has brought social unrest and ecological devastation.
Relationship between Financial Distress, Demographics and General Family Functioning in Turkey

Design/methodology/approach – Participants in this study were employees of the Hacettepe University (n=1400). Data were collected through a demographic information form, a questionnaire on financial behaviors (budgeting, saving, and borrowing) of the participating families, InCharge Financial Distress/Financial Well-Being Scale (IFDFW) and the General Functioning Subscale of the McMaster Family Assessment Device (McMaster FAD).
Cultivating Nonverbal Communication (NVC) Skills among Arabic Language Teachers in Virtual Classroom

This concept paper discusses the nonverbal communication (NVC) practice among teachers during Arabic language teaching and learning in a virtual classroom in line with the technology and communication development era. The discussion showed that NVC skills practice among teachers in the virtual classrooms can be applied with knowledge of the subject content itself, exceptional basic pedagogical skills and technology support. While the culture of NVC through online or e-learning must be in line with teachers’ communication and students’ engagement in the traditional classroom. The implications of this study suggest that teachers who teach traditionally need to first improve their weaknesses in their NVC skills as it will be harder in online teaching process. Teachers cannot avoid following the current trend of teaching and learning changes as the need for education is constantly changing when current technologies take place.
Morphometric-Based Classification For Chiari Malformation Type I

The diagnosis of Chiari Malformation I (CMI) is subjective and therefore differs from one doctor to the next. We propose a mathematical model that predicts whether a patient has CMI or is healthy. The identifier currently used is the measure of the tonsillar descent. We apply a logistic regression model and 10-fold validation approach in order to decide which other morphometric features are more relevant in diagnosing CMI. We present results for two different data sets. Furthermore, we introduce a method to replace missing data values with approximated ones.
Early treatment utilization of palbociclib for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in a U.S. community oncology network.

e18112Background: Palbociclib was approved in Feb 2015 as initial endocrine-based treatment (tx) for postmenopausal women with ER+/HER2- MBC. Efficacy and safety were assessed in an open-label randomized phase 2 trial. This study evaluated early usage patterns of palbociclib in a real world community oncology network. Methods: This is a retrospective observational longitudinal rolling cohort study to assess adult MBC patients (pts) initiating tx with palbociclib from 02/2015 to 01/2016. Data is cumulatively extracted from The US Oncology Network/McKesson Specialty Health electronic health record (EHR) database every 2 months. Pts on clinical trial are excluded. Demographic and clinical characteristics, prior tx, dosing patterns, and duration of tx are characterized. Results: 1148 pts were identified as having newly started palbociclib from 02/2015 to 09/2015. Median age at initiation of tx was 63 years. Among pts with documented receptor status (n = 623), 94% were ER+/HER2-. Median Karnofsky performance s.
An Investigation into the Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Postoperative Pain Intensity in Patients with Bone Fracture: A Clinical Trial

Background: From patients’ perspective, pain is the most frequent complaint after surgery, which results in many complications such as sleep disorder, atelectasis, myocardial ischemia, respiratory infection, immune system disorder, and anxiety. In this context, deploying complementary and low-risk methods is extremely important in alleviating pain after orthopedic surgery. Objectives: This study explored the impact of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on pain intensity in patients after orthopedic surgery. Methods: This clinical trial was performed on 80 individuals admitted to the orthopedic ward of Khatam al-Anbia Hospital, Zahedan, Iran, in 2017. The patients were enrolled at least 24 hours after surgery and randomized into intervention (n = 40) and control (n = 40) groups. Pain was initially measured in the two groups using a visual analog scale. Then, the intervention group received TENS for 30 minutes. Finally, pain scores were re-evaluated in the both groups. Results: The subjects did not have any significant difference in terms of demographic variables. The mean pain intensity after the experiment was significantly different between the intervention (3.17 ± 1.75) and control (4.97 ± 1.86) groups, with the former perceiving less pain. Conclusions: TENS is effective in reducing pain after orthopedic surgery and is suggested to be administered in combination with medication to enhance pain relief.
Factors and Predictors of Response with Epoetin Alfa for Chemotherapy-Related Anemia

Objective: To describe the value of specific factors and predictors that influence the use of epoetin alfa for anemia in adults with cancer receiving chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy. Data Sources: Data search restricted to English-language literature on epoetin alfa identified by MEDLINE searches (1990-July 2000) and other pertinent literature was conducted. Data Synthesis: Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) is a common finding among cancer patients. Patients receiving repeated or multiple chemotherapy regimens alone or with radiation therapy may worsen ACD. Blood transfusion is the cornerstone of treatment. Risks associated with allogeneic blood transfusion are clearly established. This includes alteration of the immune system, acute allergic reactions, viral and bacterial infections, tumor reappearance, and reduced quality of life (QOL). As the demand for blood increased and periodic supply shortages occurred, healthcare centers began seeking alternatives to blood transfusion. Recombinant human erythropoietin (epoetin alfa) is a prophylactic or treatment option that can reduce the need for blood transfusion with an improved QOL. Albeit clinically beneficial, epoetin alfa is expensive. Using predictors during early use with epoetin alfa, clinicians can identify patients most likely and least likely to benefit from further therapy, thus preventing costly outcomes. The change in hemoglobin (>0.5–1.0 g/dL) combined with either endogenous erythropoietin concentration (<100 mU/mL) or absolute reticulocyte count increase (>40,000 cells/uL) two to four weeks after starting therapy provided the most powerful prediction of response to epoetin alfa. Conclusions: Key factors and predictors with epoetin alfa can optimize therapy outcomes in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
"MY FEELINGS": UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS' EMOTIONAL RESPONSES TOWARDS SUPERVISORS' WRITTEN CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK IN THEIR THESIS WRITING

This case study aims to discover the undergraduate students' emotional response towards supervisors' Written Corrective Feedback (WCF) in their thesis and examine its impacts on their thesis writing process. This research was conducted at one university in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia by involving three undergraduate students as the participants. Semi-structured interview was used to collect data then it was analyzed using thematic analysis from Braun & Clarke (2006). The results revealed that the emotional responses felt by students included positive emotional responses consisting of acceptance of feedback, satisfaction, and feeling of happiness; and negative emotional responses consisting of rejection of feedback, dissatisfaction, distraction, frustration, disappointment, and sadness. Meanwhile, its impacts on their thesis writing process were improving undergraduate students' consciousness in writing thesis, enthusing to complete the thesis immediately, and discontinuing writing thesis for a certain period of time.
The Effect of Taping on Isometric Shoulder Strength and EMG Activity of the Shoulder during Functional Movements

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of Kinesio Tape (KT) to no tape on shoulder strength and electromyographic (EMG) activity of the teres minor (TM), infraspinatus (IS), and supraspinatus (SS) muscles when completing functional shoulder movements and resisted isometric testing for shoulder flexion, abduction, and external rotation. Methods: Thirty healthy individuals performed three repetitions of reaching into flexion, abduction, and external rotation as well as static resisted isometric contractions with and without KT. The EMG activity was recorded using a Delsys Trigno™ Wireless EMG System. The mean maximal strength force (kg) and EMG activity (mV) was recorded for each of the trials. Results: There was no significant interaction effect for muscle type and taping condition or main effects of taping condition on EMG activity during active shoulder flexion, abduction, and external rotation. There were significant main effects on measures of EMG activity for muscle type during active shoulder flexion (F(2, 171)=29.549, p=. 0001, η2=. 256), abduction (F(2, 171)=82.766, p=. 0001 η2=. 492), and external rotation (F(2, 171)=24.971, p=. 0001, η2=. 262). Post-hoc pairwise comparisons using a Bonferroni correction revealed significant differences between the SS and IS (p=.0001) and SS and TM (p=.0001) for shoulder flexion, abduction, and external rotation. There was no significant interaction effect for muscle type and taping condition on EMG activity or main effects for taping condition during resisted shoulder flexion, abduction, or external rotation. There were, however, main effects for muscle type on EMG measures for resisted shoulder flexion (F(2, 171)=21.379, p=. 0001, η2=. 20), abduction (F(2, 171)=48.361, p=. 0001, η2=. 361), and external rotation (F(2, 171)=5.884, p=. 003, η2=. 06). Post-hoc pairwise comparisons using a Bonferroni correction revealed significant differences for resisted shoulder flexion between the TM and IS (p=.0001) and SS (p=.0001); for resisted abduction between the TM and SS (p=.0001); and for resisted external rotation between the TM and SS (p=.0001). Paired samples t-tests revealed no significant difference in resisted isometric shoulder strength with and without tape for flexion, abduction, and external rotation. Conclusion: The application of KT may assist clinicians in altering (facilitating or decreasing) specific rotator cuff muscle activity levels during functional movements and activities that require static isometric contractions but appears to be context specific to the muscle. Further research is warranted on the use of different types of tape during other shoulder movements or sport specific actions.