Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Performance regulation in a networked healthcare system: From cosmetic to institutionalized compliance

This article studies the role of a public regulator in managing the performance of healthcare professionals. It combines a networked governance perspective with responsive regulation theory to show the mechanisms that have added to significant changes in medical cost management in the Netherlands. In a five‐year period, hospital practices transitioned from cosmetic compliance with performance regulation and strategic upcoding to institutionalized compliance more in line with regulatory goals. The article demonstrates how policy changes transformed incentive structures, introduced new forms of accountability, and added actors to the network with technocratic disciplining tasks. The networked character of performance regulation offered opportunities for a responsive, non‐coercive regulatory strategy that engaged various actors in a regulatory conversation about strategic coding. Responsive regulation can reduce strategic responses to performance regulation and manage the gap between administrative and clinical logics. The case study contributes to our understanding of the effectiveness of responsive, non‐punitive regulation in networked settings.
Hate Speech in Arabic Newspaper Cyber Law - Case Study In Al-Jazeera.Net Daily Newspaper

: The goverment has the power to fight the hate speech. But the social power has more powerful then goverment to reduce the hate speech. Thus, social power is the main factor to solve the problem of hate speech. In the Arabic world, the discourse of hate speech was focused in the religion, social group, and madzhab problems. Thus, the aims of this research had been divided into two basic groups, they are: elaborating the variant discourses of hate speech and the social legislation in reducing the hate speech. This research had been used the qualitative method. The data will be analyzed by the descriptive method (describing the structure of language). The implications of the research goals had been focused to reducing the spreading of hatred in journalism through the variants of Arabic discourses. The result of the research had been concluded that the hate speech had been correlated with the three main substances in Arabic discourses, such as: (a) al-‘ad ā ` (hostility or antagonism), (b) al-maqat (hatred), and (c) al-`ichtiq ā r (contempt). This research will investigate two basic problems, (1) the variant discourses of hate speech in Al-Jazeera.net, and (2) the social policy or legilslation in reducing the hate speech in Arabic journalism.
A Highly Conserved Signal Controls Degradation of 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) Reductase in Eukaryotes*

Sterol synthesis by the mevalonate pathway is modulated, in part, through feedback-regulated degradation of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMGR). In both mammals and yeast, a non-sterol isoprenoid signal positively regulates the rate of HMGR degradation. To define more precisely the molecule that serves as the source of this signal, we have conducted both pharmacological and genetic manipulations of the mevalonate pathway in yeast. We now demonstrate that farnesyl diphosphate (FPP) is the source of the positive signal for Hmg2p degradation in yeast. This FPP-derived signal does not act by altering the endoplasmic reticulum degradation machinery in general. Rather, the FPP-derived signal specifically modulates Hmg2p stability. In mammalian cells, an FPP-derived molecule also serves as a positive signal for HMGR degradation. Thus, both yeast and mammalian cells employ the same strategy for regulation of HMGR degradation, perhaps by conserved molecular processes.
Evaluation of organically acceptable insecticides as stand-alone treatments and in rotation for managing yellowmargined leaf beetle, Microtheca ochroloma (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), in organic crucifer production.

BACKGROUND Yellowmargined leaf beetle, Microtheca ochroloma, is the most damaging pest of organic crucifer crops in the southern United States. Experiments were conducted over four growing seasons (2007-2010) in Alabama to evaluate some botanical and microbial insecticides approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) against M. ochroloma in organically grown crucifer crops. Insecticides evaluated included PyGanic(®) (pyrethrum), Aza-Direct(®) (azadiractin), Entrust(®) (spinosad), Mycotrol O(®) (Beauveria bassiana strain GHA) and NOFLY(®) [Isaria ( = Paecilomyces) fumosoroseus strain FE 9901]. Two experimental organic formulations, Tick-Ex (Metarhizium anisopliae strain F52) and MBI-203 (Chromobacterium subtsugae), and one non-OMRI-listed formulation, Novodor(®) (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis), were also evaluated. The insecticides were applied as stand-alone treatments at recommended field rates on a weekly schedule. In 2010, some of the treatments were also evaluated in rotation/alternation with Entrust(®) . Insecticide efficacy was determined by comparing densities of M. ochroloma larvae and adults and crop damage ratings in treated versus untreated turnip plots. RESULTS Entrust(®) consistently performed well in suppressing M. ochroloma adults, larvae and crop damage. PyGanic(®) was the second best treatment. PyGanic(®) or NOFLY(™) can be applied in rotation with Entrust(®) for effective management of M. ochroloma. CONCLUSION Entrust(®) applied weekly or in alternation with PyGanic(®) or NOFLY(™) provided acceptable control of M. ochroloma in organic crucifer production.
Optimizing engagement in goal pursuit with youth with physical disabilities attending life skills and transition programs: an exploratory study

Abstract Purpose: Identify strategies youth perceive will optimize their engagement in goal pursuit in life skills and transition programs using an engagement framework involving affective, cognitive, and behavioral components. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used. Two semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven youth. The first was informed by a prior observation session, and the second occurred after the program ended and explored youths’ perceptions of whether and how their engagement changed. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: The analysis generated eight strategies youth considered effective. These were categorized under the three components of engagement. Affective strategies: (1) building a relationship on familiarity and reciprocity; and (2) guiding the program using youths’ preferences and strengths. Cognitive strategies: (3) assisting youth to envision meaningful change; (4) utilizing youths’ learning styles; and (5) promoting awareness of goal progress. Behavioral strategies: (6) ensuring youth access to a resource network; (7) providing youth multiple decision opportunities; and (8) enabling youth to showcase capabilities. Conclusions: Service providers together with youth are encouraged to consider the role of context and self-determination needs in order to optimize youth engagement in goal pursuit. Systematic approaches to studying engagement are necessary to learn how to maximize rehabilitation potential. Implications for Rehabilitation Service providers are encouraged to be aware of the nature of engagement strategies identified by youth. Comprehensive frameworks of engagement are essential to generate knowledge on the range of strategies service providers can use to engage clients in rehabilitation services. Strategies perceived by youth to optimize their engagement in goal pursuit in life skills and transition programs have subtle yet significant differences with strategies used in other rehabilitation settings like mental health and adult healthcare services. Self-determination theory shows potential in guiding further research on exploring the role of engagement in maximizing rehabilitation outcomes.
Advances in Converter Control and Innovative Exploitation of Additional Degrees of Freedom for Multiphase Machines

Multiphase variable-speed drives and generation systems (systems with more than three phases) have become one of the mainstream research areas during the last decade. The main driving forces are the specific applications, predominantly related to the green agenda, such as electric and hybrid electric vehicles (EVs), locomotive traction, ship propulsion, “more-electric” aircraft, remote offshore wind farms for electric energy generation, and general high-power industrial applications. As a result, produced body of significant work is substantial, making it impossible to review all the major developments in a single paper. This paper therefore surveys the recent progress in two specific areas associated with multiphase systems, namely power electronic supply control and innovative ways of using the additional degrees of freedom in multiphase machines for various nontraditional purposes.
Temperature-dependent electrical performance of AlGaN/GaN MOS-HEMT with ultrasonic spray pyrolysis deposited Al2O3

This work investigates an AlGaN/GaN metal-oxide-semiconductor high electron mobility transistor (MOS-HEMT) with ultrasonic spray pyrolysis (USP) deposited Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. The temperature-dependent electrical characteristics like I<sub>GD</sub>-V<sub>GD</sub>, I<sub>DS</sub>-V<sub>DS</sub>, and I<sub>DS</sub>-V<sub>GS</sub> are measured from 300 K to 480 K. The MOS-HEMT shows lower I<sub>GD</sub> and higher I<sub>DS</sub> and higher g<sub>m, max</sub>. Furthermore, the MOS-HEMT has better thermal stability in electrical performances. The thermal models of electron mobility of the Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/AlGaN/GaN MOS-HEMT and the AlGaN/GaN Schottky-gate HEMT with Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> passivation are analyzed. The superior high-temperature electrical performances of the MOS-HEMT are very promising for highpower and high-temperature electronics applications.
P.M synchronous generator design analytical method

Often P.M. synchronous generator designer finds some difficulties in matching the different quantities that conform the machine design; load requirements (V, i and cosφ), machine sizing, proper election of electrical circuit parameters and amount of permanent magnets on the excitation system. In addition to that, appears the difficulty of taking into account the effect of saturation. In the specialized literature can be found many methods in order to obtain a good compromise between the mentioned quantities, however they implicate approximate solutions and, in many cases, in despite of other indexes or parameters. The proposed "Analytical Method" overcomes these design problems starting from the two fundamental physical laws: Ampèrè s theorem and power balance. Also it is important to have an insight of the heat transfer and heat evacuation system, in order to determine the machine sizing. Optimization was carried out for maximal efficiency.
Volunteer service time record system based on blockchain technology

In recent years, volunteer service in China has made an unprecedented development, but the credibility and traceability of volunteer service time management are confronted with serious challenges. Since traditional time record systems cannot protect the related data security of the volunteers. In this paper, we study the volunteer time record system based on the blockchain technology which is the core technology of bitcoin, unlike bitcoin transaction in our system are not strictly financial — they are used to carry instructions, such as storing, querying, and sharing data. Volunteer service time and activity information recorded by sending the chain transaction. Effective time recognition is guaranteed by smart contract. It can ensure that the volunteer's time is independent of improper human interference, and the fairness of volunteer service, realizes the traceability and transparency of the entire time record process. Then we describe a specific case and use the system we proposed storing the volunteer service time, volunteers' service time can be certified effectively.
Approximate adder with output correction for error tolerant applications and Gaussian distributed inputs

Approximate computing is emerging as a new paradigm to improve digital circuit performance by relaxing the requirement of performing exact calculations. Approximate adders rely on the idea that for uniformly distributed inputs, long carry-propagation chains are rarely activated. Unfortunately, however, the above assumption on input signal statistics is not always verified; in this paper we focus on the case (often encountered in practical signal processing applications) when the inputs have a Gaussian distribution. We show that for Gaussian inputs the error probability of previously proposed approximate adders approaches 25% for low sigma values, which is much larger than the uniform case. On the basis of this analysis, we propose an approximate adder with a correction circuit that drastically reduces the error rate for Gaussian distributed operand s. In order to investigate the performance of our approach in a real application, simulated results for a simple audio processing system are reported. Implementation results in 65nm technology are also presented.
Trastuzumab for patients with axillary-node-positive breast cancer: results of the FNCLCC-PACS 04 trial.

PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of trastuzumab in patients with node-positive breast cancer treated with surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy if applicable. PATIENTS AND METHODS Three thousand ten patients with operable node-positive breast cancer were randomly assigned to receive adjuvant anthracycline-based chemotherapy with or without docetaxel. Patients who presented human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) -overexpressing tumors were secondary randomly assigned to either a sequential regimen of trastuzumab (6 mg/kg every 3 weeks) for 1 year or observation. The primary end point was disease-free survival (DFS). RESULTS Overall 528 patients were randomly assigned between trastuzumab (n = 260) and observation (n = 268) arm. Of the 234 patients (90%) who received at least one administration of trastuzumab, 196 (84%) received at least 6 months of treatment, and 41 (18%) discontinued treatment due to cardiac events (any grade). At the date of analysis (October 2007), 129 DFS events were recorded. Random assignment to the trastuzumab arm was associated with a nonsignificant 14% reduction in the risk of relapse (hazard ratio, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.61 to 1.22; P = .41, log-rank stratified on pathologic node involvement). Three-year DFS rates were 78% (95% CI, 72.3 to 82.5) and 81% (95% CI, 75.3 to 85.4) in the observation and trastuzumab arms, respectively. CONCLUSION After a 47-month median follow-up, 1 year of trastuzumab given sequentially after adjuvant chemotherapy was not associated with a statistically significant decrease in the risk of relapse.
Replication and meta-analysis of candidate loci identified variation at RAB3GAP1 associated with keratoconus.

PURPOSE Keratoconus is a common complex corneal ectasia that can lead to severe visual impairment. Although a genetic component is well recognized, the genetic risk factors for keratoconus are yet to be fully elucidated. A recent genome-wide association study (GWAS) by Li et al. identified 15 potentially associated single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Here, we aimed to replicate these associations, and conduct a meta-analysis of the current and previous studies. METHODS We genotyped the 15 reported associated SNPs in 524 Australian Caucasian cases with keratoconus and 2761 controls. Association analysis was conducted in PLINK. A meta-analysis of this study with the adjusted P values of the previously published GWAS was conducted using the method of Fisher to combine P values. RESULTS Our Australian cohort showed association (P < 0.003) at SNPs near RAB3GAP1, KCND3, IMMPL2, and in a gene desert on chromosome 13q33.3, providing evidence of replication of the published results. The meta-analysis showed SNP rs4954218 near RAB3GAP1 gene was associated significantly with keratoconus, with P = 9.26 × 10(-9) passing the genome-wide significance level. CONCLUSIONS Although the mechanism of disease association is yet to be determined, SNP rs4954218 is associated consistently with keratoconus and likely tags a functional variant that contributes to disease susceptibility.
DSC filter based unit vector estimator for reference generation and control of dynamic voltage restorer

DVR control requires a robust algorithm for computing grid voltage magnitude and phase angle. Conventional SRF-PLL performs poorly as it cannot filter out negative sequence voltages and harmonics that could occur in the grid voltage. In this paper a Positive and Negative Sequence Extractor (PNSE) is formed by a Delayed Signal Cancellation (DSC) filter, which filters harmonics and extracts Instantaneous Symmetrical Components (ISC) of the source voltage in stationary reference frame. The phase angle information of the grid voltage is derived by computing the unit vectors of the ISC in stationary frame. This eliminates the need for a conventional PLL and thus simplifies the reference generation algorithm. A PI controller tracks the capacitor reference voltage in synchronous reference frame to restore the fundamental load voltage while resonant controllers are tuned to mitigate the lower order odd harmonics in the load voltage. Simulation studies carried out in PSCAD/EMTDC for a Medium Voltage DVR model shows that the presented control works effectively for all the test cases considered such as voltage sags and harmonics.
Functional Status Predicts Awareness in Late-Onset but not in Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease

This study aims to assess whether there are differences between the level of awareness in early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD) and late-onset Alzheimer disease (LOAD) and to test its association with quality of life (QOL). A consecutive series of 207 people with Alzheimer disease and their caregivers were selected from an outpatient unit. There were no significant differences in awareness. In LOAD, impairment on awareness was predicted by functional level (β = .37, P < .001), self (P = .006), and informant report of QOL (P = .010). The predictors of unawareness in EOAD were self (P = .002) and informant report of QOL (P < .001). There is a specific profile of functional deficits underlying awareness in people with LOAD. Additionally, reports of EOAD QOL were more strongly related to awareness than in people with LOAD.
Social media and impression management: Veterinary Medicine students’ and faculty members’ attitudes toward the acceptability of social media posts

Introduction: While social media has the potential to be used to make professional and personal connections, it can also be used inappropriately, with detrimental ramifications for the individual in terms of their professional reputation and even hiring decisions. This research explored students’ and faculty members’ perceptions of the acceptability of various social media postings. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015. All students and faculty members at the College of Veterinary Medicine were invited to participate. The sample size included 140 students and 69 faculty members who completed the Social Media Scale (SMS), a 7-point semantic differential scale. The SMS consisted of 12 items that measured the extent to which a variety of behaviors, using social media, constituted acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. Items appearing on the SMS were an amalgamation of modified items previously presented by Coe, Weijs, Muise et al. (2012) and new items generated specifically for this study. The data were collected during the spring semester of 2015 using Qualtrics online survey software and analyzed using t-tests and ANOVA. Results: The results showed that statistically significant differences existed between the students’ and faculty members’ ratings of acceptable behavior, as well as gender differences and differences across class years. Conclusion: These findings have implications for the development of policy and educational initiatives around professional identity management in the social sphere.
Effects of Sporulation Conditions on the Germination and Germination Protein Levels of Bacillus subtilis Spores

ABSTRACT Bacillus subtilis spores prepared in rich medium germinated faster with nutrient germinants than poor-medium spores as populations in liquid and multiple individual spores on a microscope slide. Poor-medium spores had longer average lag times between mixing of spores with nutrient germinants and initiation of Ca-dipicolinic acid (CaDPA) release. Rich-medium spores made at 37°C germinated slightly faster with nutrient germinants than 23°C spores in liquid, but not when spores germinated on a slide. The difference in germination characteristics of these spore populations in liquid was paralleled by changes in expression levels of a transcriptional lacZ fusion to the gerA operon, encoding a germinant receptor (GR). Levels of GR subunits were 3- to 8-fold lower in poor-medium spores than rich-medium spores and 1.6- to 2-fold lower in 23°C spores than 37°C spores, and levels of the auxiliary germination protein GerD were 3.5- to 4-fold lower in poor medium and 23°C spores. In contrast, levels of another likely germination protein, SpoVAD, were similar in all these spores. These different spores germinated similarly with CaDPA, and poor-medium and 23°C spores germinated faster than rich-medium and 37°C spores, respectively, with dodecylamine. Since spore germination with CaDPA and dodecylamine does not require GerD or GRs, these results indicate that determinants of rates of nutrient germination of spores prepared differently are primarily the levels of the GRs that bind nutrient germinants and trigger germination and secondarily the levels of GerD.
Impact of Product Review Summarization and Personalization on Online Consumers' Decisions: An Experimental Study

E-commerce platforms have a plethora of information available online in the form of online product reviews and product ratings. Although these product reviews are very helpful to consumers for making their buying decisions, it becomes very difficult to extract relevant information pertaining to product features. In this study, we extend personalization to online product reviews by integrating literature from information systems, computer science and social psychology to understand how task complexity varies in different information environments. In a controlled laboratory experiment users took buying decisions in three different information environments: unstructured voluminous reviews, structured with aspect level summarization of reviews and personalized information by providing personalization based on the stated preferences of the user.