Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Eurocentric influences on the Brazilian Advertising Self-Regulation System: historical research from a decolonial perspective

Resumo Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar, com base na perspectiva decolonial, processos históricos imperialistas que possibilitaram a incorporação de um modelo eurocêntrico de autorregulamentação na criação do Sistema Brasileiro de Autorregulamentação Publicitária, o SBAP. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa histórica, calcada na óptica crítica em questão, utilizando dados secundários para analisar esse caso específico. A análise mostra que a incorporação de elementos estrangeiros ao sistema brasileiro ocorreu por meio, sobretudo, de três fatores: criação e internacionalização de modelo de autorregulamentação publicitária por meio de processos etnocêntricos e imperiais, formação do setor publicitário brasileiro de acordo com padrões internacionais, em especial estadunidenses, e influência de modelos e organizações internacionais em relação aos autores do SBAP. Mais do que uma discussão focada no poder de empresas sobre consumidores, espera-se que essa visão crítica gere mais conhecimento sobre as relações entre o Norte e o Sul globais, bem como de que maneira o controle imperial se materializa em consumerismo. Processos históricos coloniais e etnocêntricos limitam formas de pensar distintas à lógica neoliberal de defesa do consumidor por meio de livres mercados, ajudando, assim, a manter o domínio eurocêntrico sobre o conhecimento.
Characterization of PCDD/Fs in a Shut-Down Period of a Hazardous Waste Incinerator

ABSTRACT In this study, a shut-down period of a hazardous waste incinerator was considered as two separate phases: the last waste feeding phase and the first cooling phase. Solid, liquid, and gas samples were taken separately for the two phases. Analysis results of the samples were used to compare PCDD/F characteristics of the phases. Additionally, start-up PCDD/F results of the same facility published in some previous studies were used in assessments. The findings showed that congener profiles of the shut-down and the start-up periods were highly similar. On the other hand, concentration levels of the shut-down phases, which indicate an intense memory effect for PCDD/Fs, were lower than the corresponding start-up phases. Furthermore, furan/dioxin ratios and PCDD/F removal efficiencies obtained in the shut-down period were substantially different from the start-up. Therefore, according to the author, it seems like an obligation to perform period-specific management strategies in start-up and the shut-down periods of incinerators.
The impact of social intelligence and employees’ collective self-efficacy on service provider’s performance in the Egyptian governmental hospitals

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the direct impact of social intelligence and collective self- efficacy on two components of service providers’ performance: extra-role performance and intra-role one. The study also investigates the indirect effect of social intelligence on service providers’ performance and its components via the mediating role of collective self-efficacy. Design/methodology/approach This study was undertaken to develop a conceptual framework that integrates social intelligence, collective self-efficacy and service provider’s performance constructs in one framework. Data was collected from 220 physicians in the Egyptian governmental hospitals. Confirmatory factor analysis explored the latent structure of the research constructs. The current study used structural equation modelling to test the research model hypotheses. Findings The study finds that social intelligence was positively associated with service providers’ performance. The results also support the significant effect of social intelligence on the two main dimensions of service provider’s performance: extra-role (contextual) performance and intra-role (task) performance. Moreover, the results indicate that social intelligence competences provide a basis for collective self-efficacy and service providers’ performance for physicians in the Egyptian governmental hospitals. Research limitations/implications This study collected data based on a cross-sectional design, so further studies could test the theoretical model by using longitudinal studies’ data, which give the study results more accuracy of results and support generalizing the results. This study considers the synergistic effects between social intelligence and collective self-efficacy on service providers’ performance and sheds new light on bringing new drivers for developing extra- and intra-role dimensions of service provider performance in service literature. Originality/value This study is one of the first studies that integrate social intelligence and collective self-efficacy with service providers’ performance and its dimensions in one framework. This study contributes to knowledge by integrating the social exchange theory with the cognitive theory in one study.
Influence of Thin Layer Drying on the Essential Oil Content and Composition of Lavandula officinalis

Abstract Drying affects essential oil content and composition of aromatic plants. In this study the effect of drying temperature and air velocity on the chemical content and composition of the essential oils of Lavandula officinalis was evaluated. For this purpose aerial parts without inflorescence (just leaves and stems) of this plant were collected at full flowering stage and dried in laboratory dryer. In the experiments, 123.9 g of freshly harvested plant material was spread uniformly as a thin layer on a tray (sample thickness: 1.0±0.2 cm) to obtain 50 g dried sample. Three drying air velocities (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 m/s) and three drying temperature (30, 45 and 60°C) were used. Essential oil content of dried samples affected significantly and ranged from 0.7 % to 2.34 % (v/w) and overall average of 1.3 % (v/w). Results showed that highest oil content (2.34 % v/w) was obtained when plant dried with air velocity of 1.5 m/s, at 45°C of oven temperature. The essential oils from fresh and dried samples were isolated by hydrodistillation in a Clevenger apparatus and analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Different temperatures and air velocities caused some variation of the relative proportions of the components. The main compounds were 1,8-cineole (ranged from 26.82 to 52.64 %), borneol (ranged from 11.62 to 23.41 %), camphor (ranged from 6.67 to 12.65 %) and caryophyllene oxide (ranged from 1.15 to 3.87 %.) in dried samples. Among groups of the chemical compounds, Oxygenated monoterpenes constituted the principal fraction ranged from 51.07 % to 82.04 % (overall average of 66.7 %).
Macroeconomic Uncertainty and Management Forecast Accuracy

This study examines the effect of macroeconomic uncertainty on the accuracy of management earnings forecasts. Focusing on Japanese management earnings forecasts, which are effectively mandated, I find that during periods of high macroeconomic uncertainty, firms tend to report accurate earnings forecasts. I also find that macroeconomic uncertainty lessens optimistic but not pessimistic errors. These findings are consistent with the scenario that managers try to avoid missing their forecasts or revising their forecasts downward because investors place greater weight on bad news when macroeconomic uncertainty is high. Consistent with this scenario, additional analyses reveal that firms experience a larger decrease in stock prices when they miss their forecasts or revise their forecasts downward under high macroeconomic uncertainty. Moreover, these findings are robust when I use sales forecasts, operating income forecasts, and ordinary income forecasts (i.e., income before extraordinary items, special items, and taxes) instead of net income forecasts. The evidence presented in this study suggests that the usefulness of management forecasts does not decrease even when macroeconomic uncertainty is high.
Applying the Competitiveness Analysis for Horticultural Commodity Prospect in Palembang Peri-Urban Area, Indonesia: California Papaya (Caricia Papaya L.) Cases

This research aimed to analysis the competitiveness and government policy impact to the prospect of California Papaya horticultural commodity in peri-urban area. This research conducted in Talang Jambe Village of Sukarami Sub-district in Palembang on March 2018. Research location was selected by considering that Talang Jambe Village is central producer for California Papaya in Palembang. Sampling method were simple random sampling. Data analysed by using Policy Analysis Matrix. Research resulted that California Papaya horticultural commodity in peri-urban area had competitive advantage. California Papaya horticultural commodity had also comparative advantage. Government policy impact were profitable for California Papaya producer and consumer as well. The existence of government intervention on the output against the farming more profitable consumers because consumers buy lower price than the actual price. In other words the transfer of surplus occurs from the producers to the consumers and the farmers acceptance of output reduction occurred as the existence of government policy intervention. It indicate that there is a government policy that caused the private price is less than the social price. California Papaya horticultural commodity in peri-urban area only received 63% of the price the price that is supposed to received.
Financial Reporting Comparability in US Firms Issuing Debt in the US Primary Market

We propose a novel method of measuring the comparability of reported accounting numbers from the perspective of creditors. We demonstrate the validity of the measure and show that new bond issues of firms with superior comparability have better credit ratings and reduced bond yields, ceteris paribus. This is commensurate with comparability reducing the information uncertainty surrounding credit risk assessments derived from a firm’s financial information. Comparison of the impact of comparability on public and private bond issues suggests that the impact of comparability is greater in the public market, which we suggest is due to the presence of uninformed investors and higher reputation costs for the rating agencies.
Sestrin2 Was Involved in Airway Remodeling in COPD: A Multi-level Research

Background. Airway remodeling is a major pathological characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is greatly associated with oxidative stress. Sestrin2 has recently drawn attention as a representative antioxidant protein. However, the underlying correlation between sestrin2 and airway remodeling in COPD has not yet been clarified.Methods. A total of 124 subjects were enrolled in this study, including 62 control subjects and 62 COPD patients. The pathological changes in airway tissues were showed by different staining methods. The expression of sestrin2 and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) in airway tissues was assessed by Immunohistochemistry staining. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the serum concentrations of sestrin2 and MMP9. The airway parameters on computed tomography (CT) of all participants were measured for the evaluation of airway remodeling. Serum sestrin2 concentrations' relationship with MMP9 and airway parameters on chest CT was further analyzed. Results. In patients with COPD, staining results of airway structure showed noticeable pathological changes of remodeling, including cilia cluttered, subepithelial fibrosis, and reticular basement membrane (Rbm) fragmentation. Compared with control subjects, the expression of sestrin2 and MMP9 was significantly increased in both human airway tissues and serum. Typical imaging characteristics of airway remodeling and increased airway parameters were found on chest CT. Additionally, the serum sestrin2 concentration was positively correlated with serum MMP9 concentration and airway parameters on chest CT.Conclusion. Increased expression of sestrin2 is related to airway remodeling in COPD at three levels including histology, biomarkers and imaging. It is demonstrated for the first time that sestrin2 may be a novel biomarker for airway remodeling in COPD.
Relationship Between Selected Performance Tests and Non-contact Sports Injuries in Male Wushu Players

Methods: In total, 40 wushu player were recruited from the national league (Mean±SD age: 25.1±4.9 y, weight: 67.3±7.7 kg, height: 175.3±4.7 cm). Functional Movement Screening (FMS), Tuck jump, single and double leg squats, Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), and Stork balance tests were performed in this research. All of the study variables were measured before the national competition, and after the competition, the rate of the injuries were assessed. The correlation between them was evaluated, subsequently. Descriptive data were used to describe the collected results. Besides, multivariate linear regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between the study variables.
Practices in performing lumbar puncture procedure in the Children Welfare Teaching Hospital / Baghdad

Background: Lumbar puncture is a procedure that is frequently performed in the pediatric practice.Objective: To review some (patient, provider and technique- related) characteristics of lumbar puncture performed at the Children Welfare Teaching Hospital, Baghdad / Iraq.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the period from April to September, 2017. A self-prepared questionnaire was used to collect the data. It included 32 items, which were divided into three sections: Residents doctors' information (3 items), patient's information (2 items) and procedure’s information (27 items). Results: The total number of performed procedures was 103, of which 51 (49.5%) were performed in the oncology ward. About half (50, 48.6%) of the patients were preschool-aged. Lumbar puncture was indicated for diagnostic purposes in 52(50.5%) cases. Nearly two thirds (67, 65.9%) of the procedures was performed by senior residents (3rd/4th Board residents). A written consent was obtained in only one case, the couch sheet were not renewed in 92 (93.9%) cases, a drape were not used in 92 (93.9%) cases, sitting upright position was assumed in 90 (91.8%) cases, gloves were worn by the doctor in all cases, anesthesia was used in 47 (48%) cases, antiseptics were used in 97 (99%) cases ,one holder was noted in 93 (94.8%) cases ,SpinocanQuincke and 22 Gage needle type was used in 98 (100%) cases, one entry attempt per procedure was reported in 79 (80.6%) cases and no documentation in the patients’ notes was reported in any of the procedures.Conclusion: Lumbar puncture load was found in the oncology ward both for the patients and the residents. Safety was considered but was suboptimal in all wards.
Three-Dimensional Ultrasonic Imaging and Acoustic Emission Monitoring of Hydraulic Fracture in Tight Sandstones

Hydraulic fracturing is an important means for the development of tight oil and gas reservoirs. Laboratory rock mechanics experiments can be used to better understand the mechanism of hydraulic fracture. Therefore, in this study we carried out hydraulic fracturing experiments on Triassic Yanchang Formation tight sandstone from the Ordos Basin, China. Sparse tomography was used to obtain ultrasonic velocity images of the sample during hydraulic fracturing. Then, combining the changes in rock mechanics parameters, acoustic emission activities, and their spatial position, we analyzed the hydraulic fracturing process of tight sandstone under high differential stress in detail. The experimental results illuminate the fracture evolution processes of hydraulic fracturing. The competition between stress-induced dilatancy and fluid flow was observed during water injection. Moreover, the results prove that the “seismic pump” mode occurs in the dry region, while the “dilation hardening” and “seismic pump” modes occur simultaneously in the partially saturated region; that is to say, the hydraulic conditions dominate the failure mode of the rock.
Weed Management in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) with Phosphorus in Southern Rajasthan

Background: Agriculture sector is vital for food and nutritional security of the nation. Contrary to great stride in cereals and millets production during last few decades, desired rise in production of oilseeds has yet to be achieved though India has 14 and 9 per cent of global acreage and production.Methods: The present investigation was conducted during kharif seasons of 2016 and 2017, at Instructional farm, MPUAT, Udaipur to access the effect of different pre - post herbicides for weed control in groundnut under phosphorus application. This experiment was operated with six weed management practices and four phosphorus levels thus, 30 treatment combinations; all were evaluated in split-plot design with three replications.Result: Our investigations results revealed that herbicidal treatments as well as weed free check significantly control weed population and recorded the highest values of N, P, K concentration in weeds, kernel, biological yields and total chlorophyll content over weedy check while, significantly maximum N, P, K uptake and soil available phosphorus were noted under weedy check over rest of the treatments. Further, the results also showed that application of phosphorus exhibit significant increase in nutrient concentration and their uptake by weeds, kernel, biological yields, total chlorophyll content and soil available phosphorus over control during the course of investigation.
Smartphones Addiction and its Correlates among University Students, Egypt

Introduction: Smartphones addiction is a common problem, especially among adolescents. It has been linked with potential health related hazards and psychological disorders. There is not enough data about the size of the problem in Egypt Study objectives: to determine prevalence and correlates of smartphones addiction among Assiut University students. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted including 700 Assiut University students. They were selected randomly by using a multistage stratified cluster sampling technique. Data were collected by using four sections self-administered questionnaire including the students’ demographic data, the pattern of smartphone use, assessment of depression symptoms and smartphones addiction by Arabic version of smartphones addiction scale. Results: Smartphones addiction prevalence was 44.7%. Multivariate logistic regression found that smartphones addiction increased significantly in males (OR= 1.8 & P-value = 0.002), use time of smartphone more than four hours daily (OR = 2.4 & P- value = 0.004) and self-reporting as smartphones addict (OR = 12.2 & P- value< 0.001). Also, it increased with severe depression symptoms (OR = 6.0 & P- value <0.001), moderately severe depression symptoms (OR = 3.4 & P - value <0.001) and (OR = 2.8 & P- value< 0.001) with moderate depression symptoms. Conclusion: Smartphones addiction was highly prevalent among the sampled Egyptian students. Male gender, using smartphones more than four hours daily, self-reporting as smartphone addict and depression symptoms were found to be predictors of smartphones addiction. Students awareness programs should be planned about possible early warnings and potential consequences of smartphones use.
Don't cross the line: Bounding the causal effect of hypergamy violation on domestic violence in India

We empirically examine whether violation of hypergamy—which occurs when the wife's economic status equals or exceeds that of her husband's—causally affects domestic violence using microdata from India. Identifying the causal effect of hypergamy violation on domestic violence, however, is challenging due to unmeasured confounding and reverse causality. To overcome these difficulties, we utilize a non‐parametric bounds approach. Employing this approach, we find strong evidence that violation of hypergamy leads to a significant increase in domestic violence. Furthermore, we provide suggestive evidence that this result arises because violation of hypergamy is likely to undermine patriarchal beliefs and norms about gender roles, and also because it is likely to increase men's likelihood of using domestic violence as an instrument to sabotage their wives' labour market prospects. Our findings suggest that policies that seek to empower women and promote gender equality might paradoxically increase women's exposure to domestic violence.
Drying of Almonds I: Single Particle

Abstract Drying is an essential unit operation required in food processing industries, particularly in the dry fruits industry. Drying of almonds exhibit many characteristic features such as non-spherical shape, swelling/ shrinkage as a function of moisture content, uneven drying because of their peculiar shape and proximity to other almond kernels and so on. In this study, we have investigated the drying of almonds through experiments and computational modelling. In this regard, Mettler Toledo Halogen moisture analyzer unit was used to conduct experiments for a single almond kernel. In this widely used equipment, internal air flow patterns and therefore heat and mass transfer depend on natural circulation of air. A detailed three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model was used to simulate the air flow pattern, heat and mass transfer in the drying unit. Carefully designed experiments with a single almond kernel were carried out at different temperatures to estimate key parameters of interest (drying kinetics and effective diffusivity). The CFD model was also used to quantify non-uniform heat and mass transfer and therefore non-uniform drying of a single almond kernel. The presented approach, models and results might be useful to improve the performance of drying units in industrial systems. The results and models presented here will also provide a basis for further work on multiple almond kernels and on tray dryer unit.
Conjunctival Sac Microbiome in Infectious Conjunctivitis

Acute bacterial conjunctival infections are common, and this study identified the conjunctival bacterial community in infectious conjunctivitis cases seen at the outpatient clinic of Khanh Hoa General Hospital in Nha Trang, Vietnam from October 2016 through December 2017. Conjunctival swabs were collected and tested using conventional culture, PCR, and 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing. The study included 47 randomly selected patients. More than 98% of all DNA reads represented five bacterial phyla. Three of these phyla constituted 92% of all sequences (Firmicutes (35%), Actinobacteria (31%), and Proteobacteria (26%)). At the genus level, there were 12 common genera that constituted about 61% of all sequence reads. Seven of those genera were common (Streptococcus (10%), Cutibacterium (10%), Staphylococcus (7%), Nocardioides (7%), Corynebacterium 1 (5%), Anoxybacillus (5%), and Acinetobacter (5%)), which encompassed 49% of all reads. As for diversity analysis, there was no difference on PERMANOVA analysis (unweighted UniFrac) for sex (p = 0.087), chemosis (p = 0.064), and unclassified eyedrops (p = 0.431). There was a significant difference in cases with bilateral conjunctivitis (p = 0.017) and for using antibiotics (p = 0.020). Of the predominant phyla, Firmicutes had the highest abundance in bacterial conjunctivitis in this study. Pseudomonas as a resident commensal microbiota may have an important role in the prevention of infection.