Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
EFFECTS OF INTERNAL MARKETING ON TURNOVER INTENTION OF FRONTLINE EMPLOYEES IN THE TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCIES IN SABAH

Travel industry notably the tour agencies as a whole should strengthen its internal marketing practices to ensure frontline employees establish customer service experience. There has been an increasing recognition by researchers globally on the importance of internal marketing in the service industry. Past literatures suggested internal marketing had negative relationship with employee turnover but there is still paucity of studies particularly on the travel and tour agencies. This paper examines the effects of internal marketing on turnover intention among frontline employees in the tour agencies in Sabah. Methodology entails employee survey on tour agencies selected from MATTA Sabah chapter. Analysis using PLS-SEM showed that internal marketing factors had significant negative effect on employee turnover intention. Findings had implications on tour companies’ strategies to manage turnover of frontline employees.
Chigger mites (Acari: Trombiculidae) from wild birds in Costa Rica, with a description of three new species.

Three new species of chigger mites, Eutrombicula costaricensis sp. n. , Eutrombicula passerinoruni sp. n. , and Eutrombicula hectochaeta sp. n. are described from wild birds from Costa Rica. Two species, Eutrombicula pacae (Floch et Fauran, 1957) and Parasecia findata (Brennan, 1969), are recorded for the first time in Costa Rica and on new host species. Data on the distribution of Blankaartia sinnamaryi (Floch et Fauran, 1956) in Costa Rica are also reported.
Enhancement Bag-of-Words Model for Solving the Challenges of Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment analysis is a branch of natural language processing, or machine learning methods. It becomes one of the most important sources in decision making. It can extract, identify, evaluate or otherwise characterizes from the online sentiments reviews. Although Bag-Of-Words model is the most widely used technique for sentiment analysis, it has two major weaknesses: using a manual evaluation for a lexicon in determining the evaluation of words and analyzing sentiments with low accuracy because of neglecting the language grammar effects of the words and ignore semantics of the words. In this paper, we propose a new technique to evaluate online sentiments in one topic domain and produce a solution for some significant sentiment analysis challenges that improves the accuracy of sentiment analysis performed. The proposed technique relies on the enhancement bag-of-words model for evaluating sentiment polarity and score automatically by using the words weight instead of term frequency. This technique also can classify the reviews based on features and keywords of the scientific topic domain. This paper introduces solutions for essential sentiment analysis challenges that are suitable for the review structure. It also examines the effects by the proposed enhancement model to reach higher accuracy.
Fixation with Bioabsorbable Pins in Chevron Bunionectomy*

Fixation with bioabsorbable pins in distal chevron bunionectomy reduces the inconvenience and the risk of infection associated with fixation with stainless-steel Kirschner wires, which leaves a portion of the wires protruding from the skin. However, use of bioabsorbable implants has been reported to be associated with osteolysis and formation of a sinus with a sterile discharge. We studied the outcome and complications seen with use of poly-p-dioxanone pins and those seen with use of stainless-steel Kirschner wires after chevron bunionectomy in 114 patients (144 feet). We found no difference between the treatment groups with regard to the prevalence of complications or the stability of fixation. Notably, the prevalence of osteolysis was quite similar between the treatment groups; none of the feet that had had fixation with bioabsorbable pins had formation of a sinus with a sterile discharge. We believe that bioabsorbable pins can be used reliably to fix the site of the osteotomy for a distal chevron bunionectomy without undue risk of osteolysis or other complications.
Sales of over-the-counter remedies as an early warning system for winter bed crises.

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the pattern of emergency adult medical admissions during the winter period and the usefulness of sales of over-the-counter cough/cold remedies as a predictor of these. METHODS The databases of a single NHS trust acute unit and pharmacy outlets in its catchment area were analyzed retrospectively, comparing numbers of emergency admissions, ICD-10 discharge codes, local electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) and national sales data. RESULTS Over nine consecutive winter periods from 1992/3, peak admissions always occurred within a defined ten-day period from 29th December to 9th January. Emergency admissions increased significantly during this period (P = 0.0002). Pharmaceutical/retail data were available for three consecutive winters 1998/99, 1999/2000 and 2000/2001, none of which coincided with increased influenza activity nationally. Acute respiratory illness as defined by International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10) discharge coding did not appear to contribute to the increase in admissions at the peak. However, National and Local EPOS sales were positively correlated with admissions and the rate of EPOS sales exceeded an empiric threshold of 1000 units per week two weeks prior to the admissions peak in each year. CONCLUSIONS Emergency admissions over the winter period are increasing and can be expected within a period of only ten days each year. No firm relationship between acute respiratory illness and admissions could be defined but local EPOS data may give up to two weeks warning of the peak in admissions and merits further prospective evaluation.
Video object segmentation: A survey

Video object segmentation, a binary labelling problem is vital in various applications including object tracking, action recognition, video summarization, video editing, object based encoding and video retrieval. This paper presents an overview of recent strategies in video object segmentation, focusing on the techniques for solving challenges like complex and moving background, illumination changes, occlusions, motion blur, shadow effect and view point variation. Significant works evolved in this research field over recent years are categorized based on the challenges solved by the researchers. A list of challenging datasets and evaluation metrics available for video object segmentation is presented. Finally, research gaps in this domain are discussed.
Reducing heavy drinking in HIV primary care: a randomized trial of brief intervention, with and without technological enhancement.

AIMS In HIV-infected individuals, heavy drinking compromises survival. In HIV primary care, the efficacy of brief motivational interviewing (MI) to reduce drinking is unknown, alcohol-dependent patients may need greater intervention and resources are limited. Using interactive voice response (IVR) technology, HealthCall was designed to enhance MI via daily patient self-monitoring calls to an automated telephone system with personalized feedback. We tested the efficacy of MI-only and MI+HealthCall for drinking reduction among HIV primary care patients. DESIGN Parallel random assignment to control (n = 88), MI-only (n = 82) or MI+HealthCall (n = 88). Counselors provided advice/education (control) or MI (MI-only or MI+HealthCall) at baseline. At 30 and 60 days (end-of-treatment), counselors briefly discussed drinking with patients, using HealthCall graphs with MI+HealthCall patients. SETTING Large urban HIV primary care clinic. PARTICIPANTS Patients consuming ≥4 drinks at least once in prior 30 days. MEASUREMENTS Using time-line follow-back, primary outcome was number of drinks per drinking day, last 30 days. FINDINGS End-of-treatment number of drinks per drinking day (NumDD) means were 4.75, 3.94 and 3.58 in control, MI-only and MI+HealthCall, respectively (overall model χ(2) , d.f. = 9.11,2, P = 0.01). For contrasts of NumDD, P = 0.01 for MI+HealthCall versus control; P = 0.07 for MI-only versus control; and P = 0.24 for MI+HealthCall versus MI-only. Secondary analysis indicated no intervention effects on NumDD among non-alcohol-dependent patients. However, for contrasts of NumDD among alcohol-dependent patients, P < 0.01 for MI+HealthCall versus control; P = 0.09 for MI-only versus control; and P = 0.03 for MI+HealthCall versus MI-only. By 12-month follow-up, although NumDD remained lower among alcohol-dependent patients in MI+HealthCall than others, effects were no longer significant. CONCLUSIONS For alcohol-dependent HIV patients, enhancing MI with HealthCall may offer additional benefit, without extensive additional staff involvement.
Design , development and characterization of orally disintegrating tablet of prochlorperazine maleate

In Present work, orally disintegrating tablets of Prochlorperazine maleate were design with a view to enhance Patient compliance by direct compression method. In this method sodium starch glycolate, crospovidone and croscarmellose sodium use as superdisintegrant (2-8% w/w) along with microcrystalline cellulose (pH 102), directly compressible lactose (DCL-11) and sodium Saccharin to enhance mouth feel. The prepared batches of tablet were evaluated for hardness, friability, content uniformity, wetting time, water absorption ratio and in vitro dispersion time. Based on in vitro dispersion time (Approximately 21 to 30 s), two promising formulation were tested for in vitro drug release pattern in pH 6.8 phosphate buffer. Among the two promising formulation, the formulation containing 8% sodium starch glycolate and 8% crospovidone emerged as the overall best formulation (t50% 8-10 min) based on drug release characteristic in pH 6.8 phosphate buffer compared to commercial conventional tablet formulation (t50% 22-25 min). Short-term stability studies on the promising formulations indicate that there are no significant changes in drug content and in vitro dispersion time.
Least Mean Square (LMS) for Smart Antenna

The demand for increased capacity in wireless communication networks has motivated recent research activities toward wireless systems that exploit the concept of smart antenna and space selectivity. Efficient utilization of limited radio frequency spectrum is only possible to use smart/adaptive antenna system. Smart antenna radiates not only narrow beam towards desired users exploiting signal processing capability but also places null towards interferers, thus optimizing the signal quality and enhancing capacity. We analysis the performance of adaptive (LMS) algorithm for smart antenna systems which very important for smart antenna design. The SA incorporates this algorithm in coded form which calculates complex weights according to the signal environment. The performance of LMS algorithm is compared on the basis of normalized array factor and Mean Square Error (MSE) for SA systems. It is observed that an LMS algorithm is converging after 50 iteration.
A novel semi-analytical solution of impedance of grid-type power distribution network

In this paper, a semi-analytical method is proposed to accurately and efficiently calculate the impedance of grid-type power distribution network (PDN) on interposer. An equivalent plane PDN is constructed to obtain the same impedance curve as that of grid-type PDN. Furthermore, a modified resonant cavity mode is applied for the equivalent plane PDN to eliminate the deviation between the equivalent plane PDN and grid-type PDN, and to obtain the consistent impedance curves as that of 3-D full-wave simulation for the grid-type PDN. The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method are verified by the 3-D full-wave simulation method and an available measurement result. Finally, different sizes of grid-type PDN are investigated to verify the scalability of the proposed semi-analytical method.
Considering Production Planning in the Multi-period Inventory Routing Problem with Transshipment between Retailers

Generally, the inventory routing problem occurs in a supply chain where customers consider the supplier responsible for inventory replenishment. In this situation, the supplier finds the answer to questions regarding the time and quantity of delivery to the customer as well as the sequence of customers in the routes. Considering the effect of production decisions on answering these questions, the present paper examines the integrated decision making on production, routing and inventory in a two-echelon supply chain composed of a manufacturer and multiple retailers. Transshipment, as a policy in supply chain logistic which increase integration and decrease inventory cost, is also allowed between retailers. The mathematical formulation for the problem is developed and an adaptive large neighborhood search heuristic is proposed to solve this complicated problem. The results of numerical experiments show that the solutions yielded by the heuristic method have high efficiency.
Global Scenarios for Biofuels: Impacts And Implications For Food Security And Water Use

In recent years, bioenergy has drawn attention as a sustainable energy source that may help cope with rising energy prices, but also maybe provide income to poor farmers and rural communities around the globe. Rising fuel prices, growing energy demand, concerns over global warming from GHG emissions and increased openness to renewable energy resources, domestic energy security, and the push for expansion into new markets for crops in the face of world trade outlooks are all factors driving interest in expanding bioenergy use. Potentially adverse impacts from a rapid bioenergy expansion include upward pressure on international food prices, making staple crops less affordable for poor consumers; potentially significant adverse impacts on both land (soil quality and fertility) and water resources; and on biodiversity and ecosystems, in general. Given the numerous and high level of uncertainties regarding future biofuel supply, demand, and technologies, the paper examines three alternative scenarios: a conventional scenario, which focuses on rapid global growth in biofuel production under conventional conversion technologies; a second generation scenario, which incorporates a ‘softening’ of demand on food crops due to 2nd generation, ligno-cellulosic technologies coming online; and a ‘second generation plus scenario’, which adds crop productivity improvements to the second generation scenario, which essentially further reduce potentially adverse impacts from expansion of biofuels. Impacts of global biofuel development and growth on rural poor can be both positive and negative. Biofuel crops do not necessarily crowd out food crops, at least not under the alternative scenarios examined here. Instead there is room for complementarities and synergy and rural agricultural development and socioeconomic growth can go hand-in-hand with enhancement of bioenergy production capacity.
Building Capacity as Anchor Institutions: Infrastructure, Structure, and Strategy.

As campuses seek to advance community engagement, and embrace their role as anchor institutions within their community, questions emerge regarding how this role connects to and informs priorities within larger institutional mission and goals. Welch & Saltmarsh (2013) have noted that, historically, infrastructure—a center or office that supports and coordinates community engagement—has been a key component to institutionalizing community engagement. This article differentiates between infrastructure and organizational structure. It identifies some implications of this, as institutions build a foundation for their anchor institution mission—who, how, and to do what. The article calls attention to what is necessary if we are to fulfill our public missions and is useful as campuses consider who is involved in conversations about their anchor work, why this is important for the community and the campus, and who should be involved.
Chinese women’s experiences, emotions and expectations of breast-feeding in public: a qualitative study

Abstract Objective To explore Chinese mothers’ experiences, emotions and expectations of breast-feeding in public places. Design Exploratory qualitative study. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants and face-to-face interviews were conducted. Themes were identified by content analysis. Setting Two different geographical communities in Wuhan, Hubei Province, central China, March–May 2016. Subjects A total of twenty-seven mothers aged 23–33 years, who had one child under 3 years of age and had experience of breast-feeding in public places. Results Seven themes emerged from the interviews: struggling to balance infant’s needs and personal feelings; embarrassed or natural emotion regarding breast-feeding in public places; effect of cultural and social norms; internalized concerns going beyond actual social reaction; measures to make breast-feeding in public places easier; desire for more public facilities; and expecting emotional support from society members. Conclusions More positive social support, favourable policies and necessary facilities were desired to enable mothers to breast-feed in an appropriate public location. Women expected increased public acceptance of breast-feeding practices and support from government health officials to ensure women’s success in breast-feeding in public settings.
The Interaction Effect between Online Trust and Web Site Interactivity on Highest Purchasing Price

E-commerce in China is fast growing, but online purchase conversion rate is still low. To increase consumer trust to ecommerce Web site and encourage online transaction, ecommerce platform suppliers usually apply high-usability Web site design, and therefore interactivity is frequently used. However, its effect on highest purchasing price might not be always positive. This study tested the interaction effect between online trust and Web site interactivity on highest online purchasing price. Data was collected from 384 consumers through online survey and the result shows that interactivity has positive effect on highest purchasing price only when consumers have high level online trust. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
High-order sliding mode control for sensorless trajectory tracking of a PMSM

The paper presents a new sensorless approach for permanent magnet synchronous motor. Current sensors are assumed available, but position and velocity sensors are not. Based on the electrical equations, sliding mode observers are designed to estimate the back-electro motive force (EMF) of the motor. These estimations are used to reconstruct the position and the velocity. From this estimation, a robust sliding mode control is developed which ensures the position tracking of the motor. A new reference frame is used that presents advantages similar to the standard (d − q) frame, but without the need for a position sensor. The efficiency of the algorithm is shown through experimental results. The approach is potentially applicable to other types of synchronous motors as well.
Estudio Dialectológico del Mapuche

En este articulo se describen los propositos, perspectivas, metodologia, resultados y evaluaciones de una prospeccion dialectal llevada a cabo entre los mapuches de la octava, novena y decima regiones de Chile. El estudio esta estrictamente basado sobre datos sincronicos y se presenta: 1) la naturaleza de las diferencias dialectales. 2) evidencia para los limites dialectales y 3) una hipotesis sobre la inteligibilidad mutua entre los mapuches. Como un interesante beneficio de este estudio se ha descubierto que algunas de las agrupaciones dialectales coinciden con una teoria de migraciones historicas entre los mapuches, expuesta por el gran arqueologo Ricardo E. Latcham ( 1924 ).
Graduates’ Perceptions of Their Attributes when Making the Transition to Employment and in Managing Their Careers

Little research attention has been given to how graduates perceive their knowledge, skills and other qualities (KSOQs) in their careers, despite significant attention to graduate attributes by universities and employers. The common perception is that graduates complete their degrees, make the transition to employment and become effective professionals in a relatively straight forward manner, facilitated by their graduate attributes. This thesis considers whether graduates understand how to transfer their attributes in terms of KSOQs and the part these attributes play in their careers. This thesis also considers whether graduates demonstrate career agency by actively managing their early careers. The limited existing literature on graduate transition is mostly grounded in the psychology rather than the management literature. In addition, the (much more extensive) literature on graduates’ KSOQs, also known as graduate attributes, has focused on the varying perspectives of universities and employers regarding what the attributes ‘are’ and how they should be embedded in degree programs. However, graduates’ opinions of their skills and other qualities (SOQs), and of their early career management, have rarely been sought.
Performance of Authorities in Administrative Procedures

This article deals with performance of administrative units as one of the key goals of contemporary public administration reform. Administrative units conduct administrative procedures as their core activity, thus ensuring the protection of the public interest and of individual parties’ rights. The purpose of this article is to determine the efficiency of administrative units in terms of resources and sectoral areas by using selected indicators from administrative statistics, such as the number of applications submitted and decisions issued, the timeframe of decision-making, the share and success of complaints filed, and the like. The administrative statistics used in this article incorporate 58 general administrative units in Slovenia in the period 2004–2015 and provide a case study that may also be relevant for the Eastern European region. Several social research methods are used: a literature review and a normative analysis as a framework for statistical research, as well as the axiological-deontological method to evaluate the situation and suggest improvements. The analysis of time series and correlations of selected indicators from administrative statistics reveal mixed trends over time, including a negative correlation between the number of officials and efficiency. In general, the question is whether the system currently in use to measure efficiency generates the most reliable outcomes. Therefore, the authors call for a redefinition of monitoring and of the indicators of administrative statistics in the European Union in order to enhance good public governance principles, particularly in developing democracies.
Social Influence and the Autism Epidemic1

Despite a plethora of studies, we do not know why autism incidence has increased rapidly over the past two decades. Using California data, this study shows that children living very close to a child previously diagnosed with autism are more likely to be diagnosed with autism. An underlying social influence mechanism involving information diffusion drives this result, contributing to 16% of the increase in prevalence over 2000–2005. We eliminate competing explanations (i.e., residential sorting, environmental toxicants, and viral transmission) through seven tests and show that information diffusion simultaneously contributed to the increased prevalence, spatial clustering, and decreasing age of diagnosis.