Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Economic Narratives and Market Outcomes: A Semi-supervised Topic Modeling Approach

I employ the seeded Latent Dirichlet Process (sLDA) model in natural language processing to extract the narratives discussed by Shiller (2019) from nearly seven million New York Times articles over the past 150 years. The estimation scheme is designed to avoid any look-ahead bias in constructing the monthly narrative weights. Among the narratives considered, the most important one is Panic, which encompasses various stressand anxiety-related themes including economic downturns, wars, political tensions, and epidemics. I find that Panic and a narrative index that loads heavily on Panic are strong positive predictors of excess U.S. market return and negative predictors of both realized and implied market volatility. I document empirical support for Panic as a proxy for time-varying risk aversion, consistent with a univariate version of the intertemporal capital asset pricing model (ICAPM). The predictability of narratives over market returns holds at both market and portfolio level and at both monthly and daily interval, and importantly is increasing over time.
Consumer Behavior in Yogurt Purchase and Consumption

In recent years, yogurt has become prevalent in diary fermented food in the market. The trend of yogurt consumption is gradually increasing with customer consciousness on a diet. In the present study, we investigate the yogurt purchase and consumption pattern of people who buy yogurt from PARC Agrotech Company Limited (PATCO) shop in the Nation Agriculture Research Center (NARC). A Chisquare test was applied to assess the yogurt buying and consumption patterns of NARC employees against the outsiders. Besides, the finding showed that out of 27 respondents 17 of them purchased yogurt for others, including friends and relatives. Above findings depicts the importance of yogurt to consumers. Mostly, yogurt was consumed by whole family members comprising of 12 NARC employees and nine outsiders. Yogurt was used throughout the year however; increase consumption of yogurt is observed in summer (67%) as compared to winters and at other times of the year almost (33%). The overall acceptance level of yogurt is high (72.73%) for consumers from outside in contrast with NARC employees (19%). Likewise, in terms of taste, flavor, appearance, price and packing size, most of the buyers outside NARC were highly satisfied with 54.5%, 54.5%, 72.73%, 72.73%, and 54.5% respectively. It is recommended to ensure an adequate supply of yogurt and an improvement in the packing be made.
Nurses Perceptions regarding Current Skills in Minimizing Patient Aggression at a selected Psychiatric hospital in Lesotho

Background: Meta-analysis of international literature indicate high frequencies of aggression in a mental health setting. Several studies indicate that among professional health workers, nurses are more likely than other staff members to experience aggressive incidences from patients. Furthermore, based on cause, nurses apply a range of interventions in managing aggression, however, despite the perceived value of their intervention in managing aggression, no single intervention is sufficient for handling aggressive patients to stay in control in wards. Despite high priority placed on patient aggression management, insufficient research studies have been conducted on nurses perceptions regarding current skills in minimizing patient aggression. Objectives: The purpose of the study was to describe nurses perceptions regarding current assessment skills in minimizing patient aggression at a selected Psychiatric hospital. Methodology: Non-experimental, exploratory, descriptive research design was used to guide the research process. An all-inclusive sampling method was used with 119 nurses as respondents. Data was collected by means of a questionnaire, analyzed using SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics procedure was used to present the findings of the study. Results: A minority of respondents, (n=27) 22.7% agreed that their current assessment skills for minimizing patients aggression were good compared to the majority of respondents, (n=92) 77.3%, who expressed a different opinion. This suggests that there are limited current assessment skills in identifying high-risk aggressive patients in a selected Psychiatric hospital. Conclusion: The findings of the study indicate that there are limited current assessment skills in minimizing patients aggression at selected Psychiatric hospital. Therefore, there is a need to provide comprehensive information on nurses current skills in minimizing patients aggression to obtain richer information.
Pharmacological Effect of Verapamil on Brain

Although the implication of calcium signalling in the aetiology of anxiety remains elusive, drugs modulating calcium (like calcium channel blockers) have been discovered to be somewhat beneficial as treatment option for anxiety related disorders. This study was therefore undertaken to assess probable ameliorative potential of verapamil against manic-like (stereotype behaviour) and anxietylike symptoms in mice exposed to sleep deprivation. Mice were allotted into five treatment groups (n=5): group 1 and 2 received 10 mL/kg distilled water, groups 3 and 4 verapamil (25 and 50 mg/kg) while group 5 received astaxanthin (50 mg/kg) which served as the reference drug. Treatment was for 7 days and animals were sleep-deprived on the final 72 hours. Various behavioural tests to determine degree of stereotypical behaviour and locomotor activity were carried out. Anxiety test was done via the aid of a light/dark box and plus maze while stereotype behaviour was assess utilizing an open field box. Oxidative stress parameters; malondialdehyde and glutathione were assessed. Histopathological perturbations in the caudate putamen were also recorded. Data were subjected to ANOVA at α0. 05. The results obtained suggest that verapamil significantly suppressed stereotyped behaviour and reduced the incidence of manic-like behaviour which was induced by paradoxical sleep deprivation. Verapamil also significantly restored antioxidant levels and protected against loss of caudate neurons. In conclusion, verapamil ameliorates manic-like symptoms and anxiety in mice deprived of sleep, while protecting brain neurons against oxidative stress damage induced by sleep deprivation.
Effect of Accelerated Canine Retraction by Vitamin D3 Local Administration on Apical Root Resorption, Alveolar Bone Integrity, and Chair-side Time: A Prospective Clinical Study

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of vitamin D3 local injections on apical root resorption, alveolar bone integrity, and chairside time following three and six months of canine retraction. Subjects and Methods: Seventeen adult patients (18-35 years old) of class I and II malocclusions were recruited, who required bilateral maxillary 1st premolars extraction before starting maxillary canines retraction. The experimental side received 25 pg dose of vitamin D3 injected locally into the distal periodontal sulcus of the canine (before force application) every three weeks, while the control side received retraction force only. Periapical radiographic evaluation was conducted after 3 and 6 months of the start of canines' retraction. Results: At both time points (3 and 6 months), radiographic findings revealed uniform alveolar bone contour with non-significant differences (p > 0.05) between the experimental and control sides regarding canine root resorption scores. The experimental side exhibited better alveolar bone turnover as indicated by well-defined periodontal ligament widening. However, vitamin D3 injection entailed four minutes extra chair-side time. Conclusion: Enhancement of canine retraction by local injection of vitamin D3 induced better periodontal response, does not impose detrimental apical root resorption nor adversely affect the alveolar bone integrity, and the procedure does not entail significant extra chair-side time.
AWARDED ACCENT: THE INCIDENCE OF NATURALIZED MEDALS IN THE RIO 2016

The study aimed to describe the incidence of Olympic medalists naturalized at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in 2016. It is a quantitative research of a descriptive nature. The results show that 6.6% of the medals were distributed to naturalized athletes, which corresponds to 6.9% of the total medal-winning athletes. The results also point out that most of the migratory flow of medalist athletes occurred from countries with lower economic performance to those with higher economic performance and from countries with lower Olympic performance to countries with higher Olympic performance. The conclusions indicate that the current context of naturalization of athletes tends to be more beneficial to countries with high economic and Olympic performance, as well as to countries with high economic performance, but without tradition in sport, being disadvantageous to countries with low economic performance.
Adverse Event Reporting after mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination: A Bell’s Palsy Case the Day after

Vaccination against Coronavirus disease-2019 is still occurring, and in the post-marketing surveillance phase of the circulation of COVID-19 vaccines, some rare and important adverse reactions are increasingly reported around the world. The use of large-scale vaccination programs is known to have generated concerns about adverse events after immunization. Bell's palsy has been described as a potential side effect of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines. We present the case of a previously healthy 54-year-old female patient who developed Bell's palsy the morning after receiving the first dose of the BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) vaccine. She was discharged home with a diagnosis of Bell's palsy and improved on follow-up. The correlation between Bell’s palsy and the Pfizer BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine is cause or coincidence? However, the causal relationship between the mRNA vaccine and Bell’s palsy development should receive attention and needs to be further researched.
Factors Controlling Cessation of Breastfeeding among Primiparas vs. Multiparas in PHC Centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and factors affecting breastfeeding cessation in primiparas compared to those in multiparas attending Prince Sultan Military Medical city PHC centers in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. Subjects and methods: This study is a cross-sectional study that was conducted from November 2017 to March 2018 with multistage sampling technique of Ministry of defense PHC centers that have well-baby clinics in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. 500 subjects were randomly enrolled in the study. Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire. Results: From the sample of N=496, 41.9 % were primiparas, 55.2% of mothers chose to feed their infants with formula, and just 11.9% exclusively breastfed their infants. Most of the participating mothers (74%) started feeding their babies with formula whilst still in the hospital (82.7% in the primiparas group and 67.7% in the multiparas group). Logistic regression revealed that infants who used pacifiers were 77.9 times less likely to be exclusively breastfeeding than exclusively bottle-fed (OR=0.221). Additionally, It was found to be three times more likely that mothers who gave birth vaginally would exclusively breastfeed their babies than those who gave birth via cesarean section (OR=3.071). Conclusion: The most common type of feeding in our research was exclusive infant formula. Primiparas were associated with early introduction of infant formula and early cessation of breastfeeding. Hospital stay, pacifier use, and cesarean delivery were negatively associated with breastfeeding. Finally, we recommend adopting The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and implementing the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding policy as a standard of practice in Saudi Arabia. Family Medicine and Primary Care: Open Access Elzahrany YR, et al. J Family Med Prim Care Open Acc 5: 166. www.doi. org/10.29011/2688-7460.100066 www.gavinpublishers. com
Three-Level Model for Fingering Decision of String Instruments

Fingering decisions of string instruments and other instruments differ in that the former involves string assignments as well as finger assignments while the latter is simply a matter of assigning fingers to notes. The present study introduces a three-level model for fingering decision of string instruments to describe the structure of the problem and present problem settings of fingering decision based on the model. Our proposed three-level model provides clear perspective for some problem settings of fingering decision. We perform a simulation to demonstrate the flexibility of the three-level model.
Regional and national results on entrepreneurship using GEM data

In this paper, we use different sources of data from the GEM to show a descriptive and comparative analysis of the different dimensions of the entrepreneurial activity, in the Spanish regions, and at international level. We also study the individual determinants of the entrepreneurial activity in Spain, and Europe, using bootstrapping techniques to avoid overfitted results. The results indicate that entrepreneurial levels in Spain are below the average of European countries, and also below the levels of United States, Canada, and Australia. However, the determinants of entrepreneurship appear to be similar in all the regions studied.
Summertime changes in climate extremes over the peripheral Arctic regions after a sudden sea ice retreat

Abstract. The retreat of Arctic sea ice is frequently considered to be a possible driver of changes in climate extremes in the Arctic and possibly down to mid-latitudes. However, it remains unclear how the atmosphere will respond to a near-total retreat of summer Arctic sea ice, a reality that might occur in the foreseeable future. This study explores this question by conducting sensitivity experiments with two global coupled climate models run at two different horizontal resolutions to investigate the change in temperature and precipitation extremes during summer over peripheral Arctic regions following a sudden reduction in summer Arctic sea ice cover. An increase in frequency and persistence of maximum surface air temperature is found in all peripheral Arctic regions during the summer, when sea ice loss occurs. For each 1×106 km2 of Arctic sea ice extent reduction, the absolute frequency of days exceeding the surface air temperature of the climatological 90th percentile increases by ∼ 4 % over the Svalbard area, and the duration of warm spells increases by ∼ 1 d per month over the same region. Furthermore, we find that the 10th percentile of surface daily air temperature increases more than the 90th percentile, leading to a weakened diurnal cycle of surface air temperature. Finally, an increase in extreme precipitation, which is less robust than the increase in extreme temperatures, is found in all regions in summer. These findings suggest that a sudden retreat of summer Arctic sea ice clearly impacts the extremes in maximum surface air temperature and precipitation over the peripheral Arctic regions with the largest influence over inhabited islands such as Svalbard or northern Canada. Nonetheless, even with a large sea ice reduction in regions close to the North Pole, the local precipitation response is relatively small compared to internal climate variability.
Open and Distance Learning (ODL): Preferences, Issues and Challenges amidst Covid-19 Pandemic

In times of crisis and the global spread of Covid-19 pandemic, the world has observed exponential growth of online education as educators and students are required to stay at home and resume with online learning entirely. With the new norms in education, come new experiences and challenges. The demands in online learning have pushed both students and educators to maximise their ICT skills and some to be unwillingly ready for the new normal. Students have no choice but to keep up with the requirements and challenges of Open and Distance Learning (ODL). Thus, the purpose of this study is to describe the ODL experiences of tertiary students particularly their preferences, their views of the instructional technology as well as the issues that arise in the integration of their courses in the new online class structure. This study used a mixed-method approach whereby questionnaires were distributed to 68 respondents, and further open-ended questions were asked to gather insights regarding their overall views of ODL. The findings showed that aside from connectivity problems, most students found that online learning was difficult for them because they had a lot of distractions at home, which affected their focus, and understanding of the lessons. Thus, it can be concluded that most of the students perceived that Malaysian institutions and students are partially ready for ODL and more time is needed to adapt to the new changes which require empathy, creativity and a great deal of effort.
Individual Cryptocurrency Investors: Evidence from a Population Survey

Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, are a highly volatile asset class where very high returns are offset by large losses. This study examines the financial success of individual investments in cryptocurrencies and analyzes whether it relates to similar explanatory factors as for investments in other asset classes. For this purpose, a nationally representative survey data set of 3,864 German citizens is used, of which 354 (9.2%) reported owning cryptocurrencies in March 2019. We analyze the subpopulation of 225 cryptocurrency owners who classify as investors. 56% of them experienced positive returns, while 29% had negative results. The remaining respondents broke even. The average investment was €1,773 in a portfolio of two cryptocurrencies. At the time of the survey, the average portfolio value had risen to €7094 — an average gain of 300%. While nearly half of the investors (44%) outperformed Bitcoin market returns, not a single one of the early investors (2009–2012) did. We find that net income, the degree of cryptocurrency knowledge and the degree of ideological motivation for owning cryptocurrency have positive effects on returns. This first scientific analysis of individual investment in cryptocurrencies provides a basis for future research and for regulatory decision-making.
Comparison of Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy with Midazolam-based Anesthesia and Lidocaine-based Anesthesia

Introduction: Bronchoscopy is one of the essential methods for diagnosing lung diseases that is associated with many different uncomfortable complications for patients. The aim of this study was to compare fiberoptic bronchoscopy with midazolam-based anesthesia and lidocaine-based anesthesia. Materials and Methods: The present study is a double-blind clinical trial study that was performed on patients who underwent bronchoscopy from 2017to 2018. Midazolam-based anesthesia was compared with lidocaine-based anesthesia, and then the data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21. Results: 140 patients were studied (mean age total 61.4 years) and among them 52.14% were male and 47.86% were female. Half of the Individuals received midazolam and half of them received lidocaine. The use of lidocaine has been much more satisfactory for physicians and patients, in comparison with midazolam. Complications of bronchoscopy (nausea, decreased arterial blood oxygen saturation, sore throat, cough, and need for intubation) and the duration of bronchoscopy were lower in those who received lidocaine than in those who received midazolam. Conclusion: The use of lidocaine in bronchoscopy reduced complications such as nausea, sore throat, cough, intubation, duration of bronchoscopy, and decreased arterial blood oxygen saturation, and was associated with increased patient and physician satisfaction. Lidocaine can be an appropriate alternative medicine for use in bronchoscopy.
Early Transient Neuronal CyclinD1 Expression Precedes Atrophy in the Frontal Cortex of APP23 Mice

The most common abnormalities found in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) brains are extracellular amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and intracellular Neurofibrillary Tangles (NFTs), latter formed by aberrantly phosphorylated microtubule-associated protein tau. NFTs are predominantly found in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex, and with lower densities elsewhere [1]. In addition to the Aβ plaques and NFTs, there is significant neuronal cell death with distinct regional variability [2-4]. The exact cellular events leading to neuronal cell death remain unclear, but several neuropathological studies linked neuronal death to unexpected reappearance of cell cycle events [5-7]. Ectopic neuronal cell cycle re-entry has been implicated in several other neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s disease [8], frontotemporal dementia [9], amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [10], and temporal lobe epilepsy [11], suggesting a possible common pathogenic mechanism. Ectopic activation of the cell cycle in post-mitotic neurons is thought to lead to neurodegeneration and cell death [9,12]. A crucial role of Aβ in cell cycle re-activation is supported by in vitro studies, and by expression of cell cycle proteins in mouse and rat cortical primary neurons challenged with Aβ [1315]. Other studies support a role of tau in neuronal cell death induced by cell cycle re-entry in vitro and in animal models [16-19]. Different transgenic mice expressing human Aβ Precursor Protein (APP) gene variants have been used to study the association of cell cycle-related protein expression and cell death in AD, with divergent results [20-22]. Because aberrant neuronal cell cycle re-entry is closely associated with sites of neuronal degeneration in human brains and mouse models of AD, we examined the expression of cell cycle markers in an APP transgenic mouse line (APP23) with Aβ plaque formation and cell loss. Accordingly, it has been reported that APP23 mice display neuronal death in specific areas of the brain that corresponds to those most affected in Alzheimer’s disease [23,24]. Our data show that neuronal cell cycle protein expression was focal in the frontal cortex of APP transgenic mice before amyloid plaque deposition, and it was associated with a subsequent volume reduction of the frontal cortex together with a disappearance of neuronal cell cycle protein expression. We also demonstrated that amyloid depositions in older APP23 mice were closely associated with cell cycle protein expression in astrocytes and microglia, but not neurons, consistent with reactive gliosis and inflammation linked to Aβ toxicity.
Non-Timber Forest Products Sub-Sector in Nepal: Opportunities and Challenges for Linking the Business with Biodiversity Conservation

This paper explores and analyzes the opportunities and challenges for the efficient, sustainable and equitable commercial use of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Nepal. The strategies for handling the challenges and enhancing the opportunities of this sector are suggested. Unlike any other business, NTFP enterprise development can be linked to biodiversity conservation by creating economic incentives for local people to conserve while safeguarding their traditional livelihood strategies as well as cultural values. But a number of challenges must be tackled for realizing this potential.