Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Some Biophysical Modeling of the Human Circulation Apparatus

Statistics from Hungary over the last seven years clearly show that diseases of the circulatory device lead the statistics on the causes of death. The Hungarian trend is the same as the global trend, with circulatory system disease being the most common cause of death in every country. The modeling of the blood volume, if we administer a certain substance amount, then its passing speed will depend on its concentration, hence the volume at which it spreads in the deposit. Consider the contraction and relaxation of the atrium/ventricle of the human heart; use the function of the rhythmic change for this. We apply the calorimetric principles for the measurement of the gastric blood flow. In the physio­pathology research of the circulation in arteriopathic people, when there are necessary arguments refering to the efficiency of new medicines or for the purpose of reestablishing the work capacity, the clinic diagnostic must be completed with laboratory samples: regional debt, peripheral arterial resistance, circulation time. Its measuring can be made with a normal double walls calorimeter and we measure the water temperature variations. Knowing the values of the previous formulas and the mass of blood circulated in that segment, we find out the segment’s flow. The human organism is a system because it is made up of a finite number of interacting p1, p2,… pn elements, characterized by the quantitative degree of q1, q2,… qn. The circulatory apparatus is a subsystem of the human body. In our opinion, the circulatory device should have a control associated with its own structure, which is likely to consist of neurons with hyperordonated spatial structure, called the “hypothetical secondary brain”, which performs certain control functions. This “hypothetical secondary brain” of the circulatory apparatus, in humans, functions continuously throughout their life.
BIROn - Birkbeck Institutional Research Online late molluscan-based from southern

This study provides important tie-point sequences that allow better constraint on the timing and position of the marine transgression of the Arabo-Persian Gulf in southern Mesopotamia east of the ancient site of Ur in Iraq. The Mesopotamian civilisation contains the oldest city states known in the world and many other significant archaeological sites. It remains, however, an open question about the nature of the water resources that were available to these civilisations. Whilst the most northerly extent of the Arabo-Persian Gulf has been dated to ca. 6000 BP, it is much less clear how quickly the deltas of the Tigris, Euphrates and Karun infilled what is now the southern Mesopotamian Plain. Specifically, the position of the coastline is unclear at ca. 5000 BP when key city states such as Ur were founded, and also ca. 3000 BP at the start of the dynastic period, with various authors differing strongly. This is important to uncover because human populations are strongly dependent on water resources, both freshwater for drinking and washing, and freshwater and marine for naturally-occurring sources of protein from fish and wildfowl. This study addresses these concerns by the study of two sedimentary cores from locations further north than any previous studies. We have undertaken the first ever detailed molluscan analysis from such sequences in this region. This is combined with four radiocarbon dates and some indication of pollen abundance from a very sparse assemblage. Results from our study suggest that the coastline was further north than previously suggested at ca. 3000 BP, with rapid regression after this time.
11th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business

Some of prior studies posit that a collaborative management approach is the most suitable way to manage common-pool resources, including tuna resources, because it engages those who use the resources in the management process. Unfortunately, the approach has not been found effective in managing migratory tuna resources of the Western Central Pacific Ocean. Taking a case study approach, we investigated the collaborative management approach model taken by Western Central Pacific Ocean Commission and identified the root causes of the key issues in managing the resources. This study contributes to a better understanding of issues in managing common-pool resources, which may help policy-makers develop effective strategies for the sustainable management of the resources.
Policing Tourism: Findings From an Evaluation of a Tourism-oriented Policing Training Program in the Caribbean

This article evaluates a tourism-oriented policing (TOP) training program that was conducted with police officers in the Caribbean island of Tobago. It focuses on TOP and its increasing role in contemporary police practices, especially at destinations that depend on tourism for survival. The article explores previous tourism policing approaches, the need for tourist safety and the necessity for police departments to contemporise their policing by moving away from former paradigms of police officers as generalists. The study utilises a quantitative case study approach in surveying the TOP training program, with data analysed from preand post-test questionnaires of 25 participants. Descriptive results indicate general satisfaction with the training, a belief that tourism security is beneficial to the tourism industry in Tobago and that senior police officers should all receive TOP training.
Pathogenicity of Paecilomyces fumosoroseus (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) Against Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) with a Description of a Bioassay Method

We examined the infectivity of 30 isolates of Paecilomyces fumosoroseus (Wize) Brown & Smith originating from various insect hosts [Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) and Bemisia argentifolii Bellows & Perring principally, and some species of Lepidoptera] from the southern United States, Europe, Pakistan, Nepal, and India against B. argentifolii under laboratory conditions. Bioassays were conducted on leaf disks of ornamental sweetpotato that were infested with 2nd instars of B. argentifolii and transferred to petri dishes containing sterile KNOP medium. Using a Potter tower, insects were treated with 3.8 X 10 4 conidia per square centimeter of each of the 30 fungal isolates. Four replicate tests, each undertaken on a separate date, were conducted for each isolate. A 2nd series of bioassays was conducted on 5 selected isolates using 5 dosages ranging from 38 to 3.8 x 105 conidia per square centimeter. In all bioassays, after 24 h at 100% RH and 24°C, the dishes were ventilated and maintained at 60% RH and a photoperiod of 16:8 (L:D) h. After 10 d, mortality and nymphal instar at time of death were recorded. Of the 30 isolates, only 1 produced total mortality (i.e., occuring in all instars combined) that was not significantly different from the controls. For the 29 isolates causing highly significant mortality, total mortality ranged from 68 to 94% with no significant difference between isolates. LD 50 s of the selected isolates varied from 619 to 1,269 conidia per square centimeter, without significant intraspecific difference. Nymphs that were exposed to conidia in the 2nd instar died principally during the 4th instar. There was a significant difference between isolates depending on the nymphal instar at time of death in nymphs killed by P. fumosoroseus. The laboratory results are promising and confirmed the potential of P. fumosoroseus as a microbial control agent against B. argentifolii.
The Effect of Oral Administration of Fermented Rice by Monascus purpureus JmbA on Blood of Hypercholesterolemia White Mouse (Rattus sp.)

Fermented rice by Monascus purpureus, namely angkak, produces lovastatin. Lovastatin is believed and studied as antihypercholesterolemic agent. Somehow, its effects on blood parameters were less known. Therefore, a study on the effect of angkak on erythrocyte, leukocyte, thrombocyte, and haemoglobin level was conducted, involving 15 male Sprague Dawley strain white mice that were divided into 5 treatment groups. The result showed that oral administration of angkak beared lovastatin to the hipercholesterolemic mice could increase the number of trombocyte during the study. Increasing the number of thrombocyte was different depended on dosage of angkak. The optimum dosage was 0.1 g/day. Angkak could also increase haemoglobin concentration and the number of leucocyte, although that raise did not depend on dosage of angkak. Meanwhile, the number of erythrocyte was not affected by angkak.
The role of cold and warm air advection for the hydrological cycle in the South Indian Ocean

This Master’s Thesis investigates the role of cold air advection (CAA) and warm air advection (WAA) for freshwater fluxes in the South Indian Ocean. A feature-based method is developed and applied to ERA-Interim reanalysis data of the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts. Regions of CAA and WAA are diagnosed using an objective identification scheme based on a threshold of the near-surface temperature gradient between the ocean and the atmosphere. This identification method is first tested for a case study of an extratropical cyclone passage in the South Indian Ocean in January 2017. Then a climatology of CAA and WAA is established and typical environmental conditions associated with CAA and WAA are identified. The structure of the storm track is strongly imprinted on CAA and WAA frequency in the mid-latitudes. Strong WAA occurs mainly in the warm sector of cyclones, whereas CAA occurs in the cold sector of cyclones as well as over large parts of the subtropical anticyclone belt. The climatological frequency of CAA events is further affected by the warm Agulhas current to the southeast of South Africa and the Antarctic sea-ice extent in the framework presented here for identifying these events. A strong asymmetry towards higher CAA frequencies than WAA frequencies can be observed which is particularly pronounced during winter due to the large heat capacity of the ocean compared to the fast radiative cooling of the atmosphere. This difference in heat capacity is responsible for the fact that the atmosphere is generally colder than the ocean even without advection. Using backward trajectories and a composite analysis of conditions during CAA and WAA, areas of CAA are found to be characterized by strong evaporation fluxes leading to extensive atmospheric moisture uptake whereas WAA enhances dew formation and precipitation. The analysis of the stable water isotope (SWI) composition in monthly precipitation from data of the Global Network of Isotopes in Precipitation on Marion Island in combination with a moisture source diagnostic reveals the dominance of CAA in the moisture source region, which is located in the area of the Agulhas current. A positive correlation between CAA frequency at the moisture source and the d-excess in precipitation can be observed. CAA variability, resulting from seasonal changes in CAA frequency and the spread of the moisture uptake location, determines the variability of the humidity gradient at the moisture source and thus affects the nonequilibrium fractionation conditions in the moisture source area. The detailed analysis of air-sea interactions during CAA and WAA events combined with the evaluation of SWI data underlines the importance of CAA and WAA for the hydrological cycle in the South Indian Ocean.
The drivers of the competitiveness of firms in the non-financial sector: Evidence from Nigeria

The effect of globalization and the need to meet the increasing varieties of customer needs require that contemporary businesses should achieve a competitive advantage. In addition, the number of the companies that folded up during and after the 2008 economic crisis and the 2015 economic meltdown signaled to the surviving ones the need to increase their level of competitiveness in their industrial sectors, which then led us to the question, ‘How can firms be made competitive? ’ M. Porter (1999) strives to answer this question by positing that being competitive requires businesses to develop an increasing interest in the key strategic management processes and operations, Original scientific paper UDC: 005.21:339.137(669.1) doi:10.5937/ekonhor2002107A
The Effect of Exopolysaccharide Producer Pediococcus Damnosus 2.6 and Yoghurt Starter Cultures on Ethanol Content, Some Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Oat Boza

Cereal-based fermented beverages like boza are known functional and probiotic foods. Boza is manufactured by yeast and lactic acid bacteria fermentation of only ones or mixture of various cereals. In this research, the effects of sugar, different microorganisms and inoculum ratios on physicochemical, nutritional and sensory characteristics of oat based boza were investigated. For this purpose, oat based boza production was carried out by 3 different of inoculation rates (0, 3 and 5%) of 3 starter cultures ( Pediococcus damnosus 2.6, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp . bulgaricus) . The usage aim of Pediococcus damnosus 2.6 and yoghurt starter cultures was for the production of exopolysaccharide and lactic acid. As a result of using mixed culture and rising inoculation rates stimulated fermentation activity in formulation of boza. Thus, the amount of total solid matter was reduced and increased the contents of ash, protein and mineral matter of oat boza samples. Although the lowest viscosity was determined in Pediococcus damnosus 2.6 inoculation, the most uniform texture was provided. Raw oat had unpleasant odor and flavor but fermentation enhanced sensorial properties of oats. The highest overall acceptance score was observed in oat boza with 3% of yoghurt starter cultures.
The Hedonic Character of Nostalgia: An Integrative Data Analysis

We conducted an integrative data analysis to examine the hedonic character of nostalgia. We combined positive and negative affect measures from 41 experiments manipulating nostalgia (N = 4,659). Overall, nostalgia inductions increased positive and ambivalent affect, but did not significantly alter negative affect. The magnitude of nostalgia’s effects varied markedly across different experimental inductions of the emotion. The hedonic character of nostalgia, then, depends on how the emotion is elicited and the benchmark (i.e., control condition) to which it is compared. We discuss implications for theory and research on nostalgia and emotions in general.
Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Chronic Total Occlusion – Profile, Technique and Outcome – The Malabar Experience

Introduction Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of chronic total occlusion (CTO) remains a challenge. The reasons being that these procedures may be lengthy and complex, with elevated radiation exposure, increased contrast load, lower procedural success rate, and a higher risk of complication when compared with non-CTO elective PCI. Clarifying the long-term clinical outcomes of CTO-PCI is very important to justify potential investments in training and technology. However, there is a paucity of data from Indian subcontinent. Hence we decided to report the outcomes from a real-life cohort of consecutive patients undergoing elective PCI for CTO at our institution. Materials and methods Single-center, prospective observational study. A total of 339 consecutive patients who underwent elective PCI for chronic total occlusion between Feb 2016 to Feb 2018 were included in the study. Procedural techniques, complications and clinical outcomes {all-cause death, cardiac death, major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and target vessel revascularization (TVR)} were assessed in our study population. Results 339 patients were prospectively followed up for a duration that ranged from 3 months to 36 months, with a median follow up of 24 months. Overall procedural success was achieved in 85.5% (n = 290) cases. No significant differences were noted in In-Hospital adverse events (5.5% vs. 4.1%; p 0.998). MACE rate was significantly higher in unsuccessful CTO group (36.7% vs. 8.9%, p 0.001) and was predominantly driven by Ischemia Driven (ID) - Revascularization (16.3% vs. 3.1%, p < 0.001). Cardiac death and All-cause death was not significantly different between the groups. Residual angina (26.5% vs. 10%, p 0.003) and residual dyspnoea (34.7% vs. 12.4%, p < 0.001) were significantly worse in unsuccessful CTO group. Conclusions Procedural success in the present drug-eluting stent (DES) era is more than 80% and newer techniques and hardwares have improved the procedural success rate, especially in younger age groups. MACE rates were significantly higher in the unsuccessful CTO group. Residual angina and dyspnoea were significantly worse in the unsuccessful CTO group.
THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS ON MARKET CAPITALIZATION OF LISTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

1,2 Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Kenya Abstract: In the recent years, the Kenyan Financial sector has been experiencing a significant change. Quite a number of financial products have been made using new efficient processes. The general objective of the study was to examine the effect of financial innovation, on Market capitalization of listed Commercial Banks in Kenya with specific objectives to determine the effect of Agency banking, internet banking and mobile banking on market capitalization of listed commercial banks, Agency banking to be specific has been very successful in propelling the performance of banks in many developing countries. The study targeted all the Nairobi Security Exchange listed commercial banks in Kenya as at 31st December 2018. The study will provide insights on the possible approaches that can enhance the sector’s growth, performance and monitoring, and hence guide in regulation and policy formulation. The findings revealed that financial innovation specifically Agency banking and mobile banking had a statistically significant effect on the market capitalization of the listed commercial banks in Kenya. It is therefore recommended that listed banks should embrace financial innovation specifically agency banking through increasing the number of agents and should cover all regions in Kenya and encourage customers to be regular users of the agents so as to increase the number of transactions as this would increase the market share.
Bioactive Compounds in Bael Fruit Pulp Waste: Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction, Characterization, Modeling, and Optimization Approaches

Bael fruit is an abundant source of bioactive compounds that have importance in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The process of extraction of the bael fruit juice produced a higher percentage of bael fruit pulp waste (BFPW) (37.33 %), which was recycled for the extraction of bioactive compounds. Thus the bioactive compounds like polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids were extracted from BFPW by using the ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) technique. The modeling and optimization of the extraction process were carried out by using the experimental design of response surface methodology (RSM). The ethanol concentration of 51.22 %, ultrasound amplitude of 51.45 %, and ultrasound treatment time of 6.11 minutes were obtained to be an RSM optimized values of extraction process variables. The lower values of root mean squared error (RMSE) and mean absolute error (MAE) and higher values of coefficient of determination (R) indicated admissibility and acceptability of RSM. This extraction process of bioactive compounds has the potential to implement it on an industrial scale for the formulation of food additives and medicines.
INSTRUCTOR LEADERSHIP IN EFL CLASSROOMS AND THE OUTCOMES: THE EFFECTS OF TRANSFORMATIONAL AND TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLES

In this study, classroom leadership styles of English language instructors were investigated within the Full Range Leadership (FRL) framework with the purpose of determining the relationship between instructors’ leadership styles and the outcomes of leader (the instructor in the classroom context) effectiveness, students’ extra effort and student satisfaction. Classroom Leadership Instrument, a modified version of Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire, was administered to 300 students from English Language Teaching and English Language and Literature Departments at a Turkish state university. Research data were analyzed through inferential statistical tests and the results revealed that transformational leadership and active traits of transactional leadership significantly correlated with all three leadership outcomes. Consequently, the instructors with such leader characteristics appeared to be more effective teachers, whose students felt more satisfied with their teaching and displayed extra effort at a higher extent in the courses.
The Rise of Rural Non-farm Sector in Bangladesh : A Distinct Socio-Economic Transformation

Structural transformation of South Asian economies shows the growing importance of Rural Non-farm (RNF) sector in the last two decades. As one of the emerging nations in South Asia, Bangladesh‟s economy has been going through drastic transition since its independence, in 1971. Nevertheless, in 1990s, with the introduction of neoliberal policies and newly explored (indeed imposed) export sector, the transformation towards a progressive modern economy accelerated rapidly. The secondary data explored in this study show that policies undertaken earlier have failed in fulfilling their objectives. Instead, small and medium enterprises backed by distressed agricultural households have been playing the leading role in development activities. This study deals with the determinants of RNF sector participation for different categories of households. Strong heterogeneity was found within the RNF sector where mostly households with the highest and lowest incomes are mainly disposed to join the RNF sector. The microcredit access, land access, education and social perceptions are the dominant factors. RNF households as a whole, and particularly large landowning RNF households, are found to be better off in terms of education and healthcare expenditure and savings performances.
Ascertaining Impact Of Economic Conditions Of Pakistan On Women Working In Industrial Sector Of Karachi

Economic conditions and economic policies are major factors influencing labour force participation rate, division of labour, conditions of work and overall impact on the society. In Pakistan, women participation in productive activities have increased due to globalization, increasing ratio of education, international and national commitments to reduce gender discrimination and poverty but the quality of work conditions and change in status and position of women needs consideration. This research shows that ratio of female labour force participation in industrial sector of Karachi has not shown significant increase, conditions of work has not improved, yet more and more women are pushed into the workforce due to poverty. Further, the analysis of secondary data of selected indicators shows less improvement in macroeconomic conditions creating a difficult economic situation for general population and women in particular. A gender analysis of selected macroeconomic indicators shows that the economic policies adopted in 1980s and onwards lead to weak economy there by leading to increase in poverty and stagnation of employment opportunities for women in industries. Further it suggests for conscious efforts to adopt policies focusing not only on increase of women in paid jobs but improved work conditions there by leading to empowerment of women.