Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Utilisation and Satisfaction with Health Services among Persons with
 Disabilities in Accra, Ghana

Purpose: Healthcare, one of mankind’s basic needs, is generally accessible to persons without disability, but people with disabilities are marginalized and stigmatized in developing countries and as such are unable to utilise the health services they require. The health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) talk about good health and well-being, and about reducing inequality in societies. In South Africa and Ghana, constitutional provisions and policies have been made for inclusion and for reducing inequality among persons with disabilities, but implementation is still in its infancy. The aim of this study is to determine the level of utilisation and satisfaction with health services among persons with disabilities, and to recommend strategies to improve the current situation in the country. Method: A non-interventional, descriptive cross-sectional study was employed, with a quantitative data collection method. A structured questionnaire comprising of both open- and closed-ended questions was used for the data collection. A total of 363 respondents were involved in the study – 360 were persons with disabilities, and 3 were key informants. Results: While A total of 66.9% of persons with disabilities reported being warmly received by health professionals, 23.1% reported encountering a cold attitude, and 5.6% reported being scorned at health facilities. Only 20.5% of persons with disabilities reported frequent visits to health facilities, 42.8% did not visit health facilities frequently, and 36.4% rarely visited a health facility. Moreover 76.4% reported that they made hospital visits for all their ailments. Conclusion: Although health facilities were utilised by few persons with disabilities, the majority of respondents reported that they were well-received there and as such would visit health facilities for all their medical needs. Implications : Persons with disabilities should be included in all areas of society by spreading awareness about their abilities. Partnerships between persons with disabilities and the government and other non-governmental organization’s should be established, to mainstream health services to meet their general and specific needs. It is increasingly important that persons with disabilities play an active role in managing their healthcare needs.
The Role of Process Performance Measurement in BPM Adoption Outcomes in Croatia

The state-of-the art literature finds that business process management projects very often fail to fulfil the measurement requirements. The reason lies in the fact that companies understand the need to identify and define process measures, but do not implement the measurement practices. The objective of this paper is to examine the role of process performance measurement in BPM adoption outcomes. To achieve that, the literature in this field is reviewed and the results of an empirical study conducted in Croatian companies are analyzed and discussed. The results of statistical analysis support the proposed theoretical background. In practical terms, this survey identifies process performance metrics and performance linkages as the key factors that need to be in place for a company to effectively adopt BPM.
Low-Profile Magnetic Loop Monopole Antenna Based on a Square Substrate-Integrated Cavity

A low-profile monopole antenna with height below is proposed. The antenna is based on a square substrate-integrated cavity radiating through apertures in its four side walls. This effectively creates a small square loop of magnetic currents, which radiates omnidirectionally as an electric monopole. The antenna cavity has a side length of less than and thus resonates in the monomode region, in a fundamental mode. This means that the structure is robust in terms of feeding and manufacturing tolerances, as no parasitic modes can be excited. The designs of the cavity and the feed are introduced in detail. The measurement results from a manufactured prototype operating at 5.9 GHz show good agreement with simulations and validate the proposed approach.
Clustering of Metabolic Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - Syndrome Z among Adult Nigerians with Systemic Hypertension: Prevalence and Clinical Correlates

Clustering of Metabolic Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - Syndrome Z among Adult Nigerians with Systemic Hypertension: Prevalence and Clinical Correlates Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) syndrome and metabolic syndrome are independent cardiovascular risk factors. Syndrome Z is the clustering of metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnoea. Syndrome Z is associated with a higher cardiovascular risk profile compared to those without it.
Molecular characterization of Salt and Drought Tolerant Mutant and Parental Plants by Using RAPD

Present experiments were carried out in 2011 to 2014 at tissue culture laboratory of Main Sugarcane Research Station and Department of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari to evaluate variability at molecular level between parent and salt and drought tolerant mutant developed by application of selection pressure in tissue culture. Ethyl Methane Sulphonate EMS (0.5% for 2 hours) treated embryogenic calli of sugarcane (Saccharum spp. Complex, cv. Co 99004). Calli were cultured on a selective medium containing NaCl (100 mM) and PEG (2%) for development of salt and drought tolerant plants separately, primer OPK-4 produced maximum 12 bands out of which one was polymorphic. The primer OPK-20 produced 3 monomorphic bands out of total 9 bands. Primer OPK-10 produced maximum polymorphism (100%) followed by primer OPK-04 (91.67%), OPK-15 (88.89%) and OPL-03 (88.89%). Line 8 had showed maximum genetic variation to the parental plant (0.543) followed by line 10 (0.556) and line 2 (0.565). The regenerants of Co 99004 were divided into two clusters, which placed lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and control into first cluster whereas, line 8 and 10 into second cluster. The dendrogram also divided maximum salt tolerant and drought tolerant lines into two clusters suggesting that salt regenerants completely different from drought tolerant lines. Maximum salt and drought tolerant lines placed away from the control supporting the polymorphism revealed by the RAPD profile.
Creative leadership as a collective achievement: An Australian case

In this article, we examine the construct of ‘leadership’ through an analysis of the social practices that underpinned the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television production entitled The Code. Positioning the production within the neo-bureaucratic organisational form currently adopted by the global television industry, we explore new conceptualisations of the leadership phenomenon emerging within this industry in response to the increasingly complex, uncertain and interdependent nature of creative work within it. We show how the polyarchic governance regime characteristic of the neo-bureaucratic organisational form ensures broadcaster control and coordination through ‘hard power’ mechanisms embedded in the commissioning process and through ‘soft power’ relational practices that allow creative licence to those employed in the production. Furthermore, we show how both sets of practices (commissioning and creative practices) leverage and regenerate the relational resources – such as trust, commitment and resilience – gained from rich stakeholder experience of working together in the creative industries over a significant period of time. Referencing the leadership-as-practice perspective, we highlight the contingent and improvisational nature of these practices and metaphorically describe the leadership manifesting in this production as a form of ‘interstitial glue’ that binds and shapes stakeholder interests and collective agency.
Extended Doublet Bandpass Filters Implemented with Microstrip Resonator and Full-/Half-Mode Substrate Integrated Cavities

Two extended doublet bandpass fllters with compact size and good spurious suppression characteristic are proposed. One is built up by a dual-mode microstrip resonator with a full-mode substrate integrated cavity, while the other is composed of a microstrip resonator and a half-mode cavity. The relationship between the location of their transmission zeros and the impedance ratio of the microstrip resonator is analyzed theoretically. Our proposed fllters only occupy the areas of 0:69‚ 2 ="r and 0:51‚ 2 ="r, and they also have wide upper stopband. The predicted performances are demonstrated by the reasonable agreement obtained between their simulated and measured S-parameters.
Evaluation of Influence of Macroeconomic Shocks on the Banking Sector of Kazakhstan

The study presents the indicators of the level of non-performing loans and the measure of “financial depth” of banking systems in several countries, as well as demonstrates the link between them. Further, it examines the results of the analysis of the development of banking sector and the assessment of the influence of macroeconomic factors on the sustainability of the banking sector of Kazakhstan. A mathematical model of dependence of the level of non-performing loans on macroeconomic shocks such as economic growth rates, dynamics of the national currency exchange rate, unemployment and inflation is developed. Keywords: Level of non-performing loans, financial stability monitoring system, “financial depth”, sustainability of banking sector. JEL Classifications: E51, E42
Model-independent constraints on hadronic form factors with above-threshold poles

Author(s): Caprini, Irinel; Grinstein, Benjamin; Lebed, Richard F | Abstract: Model-independent constraints on hadronic form factors, in particular those describing exclusive semileptonic decays, can be derived from the knowledge of field correlators calculated in perturbative QCD, using analyticity and unitarity. The location of poles corresponding to below-threshold resonances, i.e., stable states that cannot decay into a pair of hadrons from the crossed channel of the form factor, must be known a priori, and their effect, accounted for through the use of Blaschke factors, is to reduce the strength of the constraints in the semileptonic region. By contrast, above-threshold resonances appear as poles on unphysical Riemann sheets, and their presence does not affect the original model-independent constraints. We discuss the possibility that the above-threshold poles can provide indirect information on the form factors on the first Riemann sheet, either through information from their residues or by constraining the discontinuity function. The bounds on form factors can be improved by imposing, in an exact way, the additional information in the extremal problem. The semileptonic $K\to \pi\ell \nu$ and $D\to \pi\ell\nu$ decays are considered as illustrations.
Negotiating Tradition, Power and Fragility in Afghanistan: Institutional Innovation and Change in Value Chain Development

textabstractDeconstructing the influence of existing institutions in institutional creation remains a key challenge. This thesis explores nuanced institutional phenomena through the lens of social institutions in enterprise, towards unwrapping the interaction of actors and structure in local economic development. Drawing on in-depth qualitative research in the uncertain context of Afghanistan, the case studies specifically examine the initial transformation of the boundary social institution of purdah, and the subsequent development of new market institutions in three women’s enterprises. The thesis highlights the strategies of the entrepreneur, local power holders and external actors (agency), and the influence of local conditions (structure) in the process of institutional transformation and development. It is indicated that Trailblazer entrepreneurs can generate both open and democratic institutions, and promote inclusive opportunities for (new) power and wealth, even in fragile contexts, particularly if supported by enlightened actors. Yet, in less stable conditions without supportive actors, Gatekeeper entrepreneurs can equally foster distorted economies through the reproduction of more exclusive institutions. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this thesis has highlighted the importance of multi-actor, structural and evolutionary thinking, going beyond either pure individualism or structuralism, towards appreciating institutional processes and their outcomes.
The Relationship between World Views of Rectors with Corporate Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management in Turkish Universities

The main subject of this study is to examine the relationship between university rectors’ political viewspersonality traits and choice of strategy and corporate entrepreneurship. However, this study does not onlyinvestigate the relationships between the theoretical aspects of the cases, at the same time it is also important todemonstrate the political views of rectors which has many prejudices and assumptions about it because of thenon-democratic appointment process of rectors in state universities in Turkey. The study also tries to picturestrategy preferences and entrepreneurial behavior of state and private universities. A questionnaire consisting of55 questions was prepared for the study, and all rectors of 105 state and 64 private universities in Turkey wereasked to participate in the survey. The answers were obtained through face-to-face interviews and e-mail. 64rectors participated in this survey, 7 responses were invalid. Our research offers several clear findings: Firstly,rectors are more liberal in universities that implement differentiation strategies. Secondly, normative rectors aredistant to new business venturings. Thirdly, innovativeness is compatible with a differentiation strategy as hasbeen revealed many times in pertinent literature. When we glance at additional findings of the survey, it attractsattention that foundation universities prefer administrators who are liberal in their world view, but moredeliberate and normative in their business lives. Besides, it was observed that foundation universities usedifferentiation and focus strategies significantly more often than state universities, and that their levels of newbusiness venturings are higher than those of state universities.
Impact of climate change on oil fatty acid composition of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in three market classes

Peanut ( Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most important oilseed crops of the world. The fatty acid composition plays an important role in oil quality. Experiments were performed to examine the variation in oil fatty acids of three normal oleic peanut market types (Virginia, Valencia, and Spanish) in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Variations of botanical variety, year and their interaction were highly significant for oil content and all 13 fatty acids studied. Oil content in different peanut market types exhibited significant differences. The maximum oil content (51.993%) was found in Virginia (NC-7), while Valencia (New Mexico Valencia A) accumulated the minimum oil content (47.197%). Virginia had also the highest oleic acid percentage. Higher temperatures during seed development in 2010 resulted in greater oleic contents than 2008 and 2009 while lower temperatures post anthesis in 2009 caused higher linoleic acid. It was observed different effects of years in oil fatty acid composition according to peanut types. The highest percentages of linoleic acid for Virginia, Valencia, and Spanish were observed in 2010, 2008, and 2009, respectively. The highest negative correlation was noted for oleic and linoleic acids (r: -0.985). Oleic acid was also correlated negatively with arachidic and behenic acids.
Experimental experience of cold starting a spark ignition UAV engine using low volatility fuel

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present results of practical experience of cold starting a gasoline engine on low volatility fuel suitable for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) deployment. Design/methodology/approach Experimental research and development is carried out via dynamometer testing of systems capable of achieving cold start of a spark ignition UAV engine on kerosene JET A-1 fuel. Findings Repeatable cold starts have been satisfactorily achieved at ambient temperatures of 5°C. The approximate threshold for warm engine restart has also been established. Practical implications For safety and supply logistical reasons, the elimination of the use of gasoline fuel offers major advantages not only for UAVs but also for other internal combustion engine-powered equipment to be operated in military theatres of operation. For gasoline crankcase-scavenged two-stroke cycle engines, this presents development challenges in terms of modification of the lubrication strategy, achieving acceptable performance characteristics and the ability to successfully secure repeatable engine cold start. Originality/value The majority of UAVs still operate on gasoline-based fuels. Successful modification to allow low volatility fuel operation would address single fuel policy objectives.
Dimerization of the BASIC Pentacysteine Domain in Plant Gaga-factors Is Mediated By Disulfide Bonds and Required For Dna-binding.

GAGA-binding proteins in plants are encoded by the BARLEY B-RECOMBINANT / BASIC PENTACYSTEINE (BBR/ BPC) family, which can be spilt into several groups on the basis of sequence divergence. The proteins of the different groups share an evolutionary conserved BASIC PENTACYSTEINE (BPC) domain at their very Cterminus that is important for DNA binding. Hallmark of this domain are five Cysteines at defined positions and spacing, which are considered to form a zinc-finger like structure that is involved in GAGA-motif recognition. Here, we report the formation of stabile homodimers between Arabidopsis thaliana group I member BPC1 or between group II member BPC6 in SDS-PAGE. Serial mutations of the highly conserved five Cysteines in the BPC domain of Arabidopsis thaliana BPC1 were tested for their capacity to bind to GAGA-motifs by DPI-ELISA. Our results do not support the idea of a direct involvement of these residues in making physical contact with the DNA, e.g. by formation of a zinc-finger structure. Instead, the data implies an indispensable function for the five Cysteines in homodimerization and stabilization of the protein structure by disulfide bonds. Accordingly, protein folding and structure prediction suggests the formation of a scaffold for dimerization that is supported by three intermolecular and one intramolecular S-S bond. The high degree of conservation between the BPC domains from the different groups and from different species denotes that this role for the five Cysteines might be evolutionary retained. DOI : 10.14302/issn.2638-4469.japb-17-1563 Corresponding author: Dierk Wanke; Center for Plant Molecular Biology (ZMBP) Plant Physiology; University of Tübingen Auf der Morgenstelle 32; 72076 Tübingen, Germany; e-mail: dierk.wanke@zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de Running title: BASIC PENTACYSTEINE domain
INFLUENCE OF MICRO-SEGREGATION IN PB-S-ALLOYED FREE MACHINING STEELS ON THE SURFACE QUALITY OF THE ROLLED WIRE-ROD

Free machining steel billets were manufactured at the continuous casting machine. The manufactured billets did not exhibit any kind of surface defects but surface cracks and slivers appeared when the billets were rolled into wires and rods at the wire-rod mill. The defects on rolled wire-rod have been detected by a hot eddy current system. Further investigations in these defects with the help of microprobe analysis system and scanning electron microscope equipped with image analysis system revealed micro-segregation of the elements manganese, sulphur and phosphorous in the interdendritic zones.
Contribution of the root system of vetiver grass towards slope stabilization of the São Francisco River.

O controle da erosao marginal do Rio Sao Francisco requer estrategias eficientes e economicamente viaveis. A tecnica de bioengenharia de solos pode ser uma alternativa, visto que proporciona maior estabilizacao do solo pelo efeito do reforco mecânico promovido pelas raizes das plantas. Esse estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a contribuicao a coesao do solo da raiz do capim-vetiver ( Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty), na estabilidade do talude para controle da erosao da margem direita do Rio Sao Francisco. Mudas do capim-vetiver foram plantadas no talude da margem direita do Baixo Sao Francisco no estado de Sergipe, com amostragem das plantas realizada apos dois anos do plantio, a fim de avaliar o efeito da graminea no aumento da resistencia ao cisalhamento do solo. Foram utilizadas a metodologia do monolito e o metodo do cilindro para coleta de raiz, visando a avaliacao da Densidade Radicular (DR), Densidade do Comprimento Radicular (DCR), Razao de Raiz por Area (RAR), Resistencia de Raizes a Ruptura (TR) e Coesao da Raiz (CR). Os dados foram submetidos a analise de variância (p < 0,05), com analise de regressao polinomial. Os resultados mostram que para DR, DCR e RAR, na camada de 0-0,10 m apresentaram valores mais altos de 4,84 kg m-3, 12,45 km m-3, 1,66%, respectivamente. O TR medio foi de 83 MPa e o CR de 528 kPa. O vetiver favorece o aumento da resistencia ao cisalhamento do solo, auxiliando na estabilizacao de taludes.
Sedproxy : a forward model for sediment-archived climate proxies

Climate reconstructions based on proxy records recovered from marine sediments, such as alkenone records or geochemical parameters measured on foraminifera, play an important role in our understanding of the climate system. They provide information about the state of the ocean ranging back hundreds to millions of years and form the backbone of paleo-oceanography. However, there are many sources of uncertainty associated with the signal recovered from sediment-archived proxies. These include seasonal or depth-habitat biases in the recorded signal; a frequency-dependent reduction in the amplitude of the recorded signal due to bioturbation of the sediment; aliasing of high-frequency climate variation onto a nominally annual, decadal, or centennial resolution signal; and additional sample processing and measurement error introduced when the proxy signal is recovered. Here we present a forward model for sediment-archived proxies that jointly models the above processes so that the magnitude of their separate and combined effects can be investigated. Applications include the interpretation and analysis of uncertainty in existing proxy records, parameter sensitivity analysis to optimize future studies, and the generation of pseudo-proxy records that can be used to test reconstruction methods. We provide examples, such as the simulation of individual foraminifera records, that demonstrate the usefulness of the forward model for paleoclimate studies. The model is implemented as an open-source R package, sedproxy, to which we welcome collaborative contributions. We hope that use of sedproxy will contribute to a better understanding of both the limitations and potential of marine sediment proxies to inform researchers about earth’s past climate.
Portfolio Insurance: A Short Introduction

The objective of this paper is to provide a short introduction about Portfolio Insurance. A general framework is proposed that encompasses the common investment strategies: constant-mix, buy-and-hold and constant proportion portfolio insurance (CPPI). Option based portfolio insurance (OBPI) strategies are also discussed. To get the value of an investment guaranteed is quite appealing. This type of strategy originated in the 70's following Leland's idea and started to develop in the financial industry in the 80's. Three questions arise: what is portfolio insurance, why does it exist and what is the cost of this strategy. This paper defines the portfolio insurance strategy, provides examples and introduces some history about this strategy. Then, we ask why do people buy portfolio insurance. The paper provides some answers by studying the possible utility functions corresponding to these strategies. The impact of the path dependency of the strategy is also presented. The cost of portfolio insurance is also studied. Finally, we provide some insights about specific issues.