Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Life Course Risks, Mobility Regimes, and Mobility Consequences: A Comparison of Sweden, Germany, and the United States1

The analysis of intergenerational mobility has primarily used measures of social position that are functions of an individual’s occupation. Occupation‐based models of social mobility, however, have limitations that arguably have grown in recent decades. Meta‐analysis of available evidence for Sweden, western Germany, and the United States concerning occupational mobility, household income mobility, job displacement, union dissolution, and poverty dynamics shows the limitations of the individual‐level occupation‐based career‐trajectory approach to life course mobility. This article develops an alternative formulation at the household level, which focuses on cross‐national variation in the extent to which societal institutions influence the rate of events with the potential to change a household’s life conditions via the manipulation of incentives for mobility‐generating events, and the extent to which they mitigate the consequences of these events through social insurance. The combination of these institutional processes produces the distinctive characteristics of the mobility regimes of these countries.
EFFECTIVENESS OF GUIDED DISCOVERY BASED THERMOCHEMISTRY MODULE TO TRAIN CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS BASED ON GENDER DIFFERENCES

Critical thinking skills are important competencies that need to be developed in chemistry learning. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the guided discovery-based thermochemistry module in developing critical thinking skills based on gender differences. The subject of this research was 76 females and 20 males of class XI Mathematics and Nature Science from three high schools in Ponorogo, Indonesia. This study used one school for each category, namely high, medium, and low. The research method used a quasi-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest. The data analysis technique used T-test with SPSS 21 software. The result showed that the average increase in student scores or normality gain score (n-gain) was 0.5050 to 0.6362, which means students' critical thinking skills improved after the implementation of guided discovery-based thermochemistry modules. T-test result in high category schools obtained T count > T table (2.142> 2.032), which showed that there are significant differences between the critical thinking skills of female and male students. Meanwhile, T count and T table in medium category school were 1.353 and 2.034, respectively. T count and T table in low category school respectively 1.106 and 2.068. Analysis of T-test results in medium and low school categories can be written -T table < T count < T table, is means there is no significant differences between the critical thinking skills of female and male students. Thus, guided discovery-based thermochemistry modules are effectively applied to high, medium and low school categories.
Modeling and solving bundle adjustment problems

: We present a modeling of bundle adjustment problems in Julia, as well as a solver for non-linear least square problems (including bundle adjustment problems). The modeling uses NLPModels Julia’s library and computes sparse Jacobians analytically. The solver is based on the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm and uses QR or LDL factorization, with AMD or Metis permutation algorithm. The user can choose to use normalization and line search. Our experimental results contain comparison of the several versions of the solver and comparison with Scipy’s least square function and Ceres solver on the test problems given in [26]. We show that our solver is quite competitive with Scipy’s solver and Ceres solver in terms of convergence, and that it is in average two times faster than Scipy’s solver and three times slower than Ceres. However, the advantage of our solver is that it is coded is Julia and thus allows the user to run it in several precisions in a very eﬃcient way, in order to gain time and energy (in small precisions) or accuracy (in big precisions).
Neuroprotective effects of Rhodiola rosea extracts against excitotoxicity and oxygen-glucose deprivation in hippocampal slice cultures

General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. • Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research. • You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal ? Take down policy If you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact us providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim. Introduction The medical plant Rhodiola rosea (roseroot, golden root) is known as a stimulant of mental and physical endurance, increasing resistance to chemical, biological, psychological and physical stressors (Panossian et al. 2010). Extracts of R. rosea roots contain flavonoids, phenolic acids, phenylethanol derivatives (e.g. salidroside) and phenylpropanoid glycosides (e.g. rosavin) (Ioset et al. 2011). Many of these compounds are considered potent antioxidants with putative neuroprotective potential (e.g. salidroside (Shi et al. 2011)), but the significance of the various substances for the beneficial effects of Roseroot is still largely unknown. Here we tested the neuroprotective effects of crude methanolic extracts of R. rosea as well as chemical fractions and/or purified compounds (e.g. salidrosid, rosavin) against excitotoxicity and ischemia-like brain damage using organotypic hippocampal slice cultures. Crude methanolic extracts of R. rosea roots and flowers (Clone 5, Pharmaplant, Germany, grown for four years in our horticulture facilities), as well as chemical fractions of this extract (Table 1) were prepared and partly analysed by LC-MS. Hippocampal slice cultures derived from 8 days old rat pups were grown at 33 o C in serum-optimum for 2-3 weeks before exposure to N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA, 10 µM, 24 or 48 h) or oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD, 30 or 35 min) at 36 o C (Noraberg et al. 2005), with and without MK801, Rhodiola rosea extracts or single consitutuents (e.g. rosavin, salidroside) before (24 h), during (35 min) and/or immediately after the insult (for 48 h). NMDA-or OGD-induced neuronal cell death was quantified by propidium iodide uptake and immunohistochemical staining of MAP2 as a neuronal marker. Statistics: *) p<0.05, **)p<0.01 ,***p<0.001 One–way ANOVA with Benferroni's multiple comparison test versus …
How precipitation intermittency sets an optimal sampling distance
for temperature reconstructions from Antarctic ice cores

Abstract. Many palaeoclimate proxies share one challenging property: they are not only driven by the climatic variable of interest, e.g., temperature, but they are also influenced by secondary effects which cause, among other things, increased variability, frequently termed noise. Noise in individual proxy records can be reduced by averaging the records, but the effectiveness of this approach depends on the correlation of the noise between the records and therefore on the spatial scales of the noise-generating processes. Here, we review and apply this concept in the context of Antarctic ice-core isotope records to determine which core locations are best suited to reconstruct local-to-regional-scale temperatures. Using data from a past-millennium climate model simulation equipped with stable isotope diagnostics we intriguingly find that even for a local temperature reconstruction the optimal sampling strategy is to combine a local ice core with a more distant core ~ 500–1000 km away. A similarly large distance between cores is also optimal for reconstructions that average more than two isotope records. We show that these findings result from the interplay of the two spatial scales of the correlation structures associated with the temperature field and with the noise generated by precipitation intermittency. Our study helps to maximise the usability of existing Antarctic ice cores and to optimally plan future drilling campaigns. It also broadens our knowledge on the processes that shape the isotopic record and their typical correlation scales. Finally, the presented method can be directly extended to determine optimal sampling strategies for other palaeoclimate reconstruction problems.
IMU based system for collecting data about the transport comfort

 Abstract —This paper describes the system for collecting data about transport comfort. Those data are received via 9DOF sensor board, which gives Euler angles (yaw, pitch, and roll), as well as the values of 3-axes accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer. These values are intended for use with Android application that collects and displays them, along with the GPS coordinates. Also, the user has the ability to subjectively assess the current comfort level.
Using Fermented Juice of Epiphytic Lactic Acid Bacteria (FJLB) and Molasses to Improve Digestibility and Rumen Fermentation Characteristics of Ruzigrass Silage Fed to Dairy Cows

The effects of fermented juice of epiphytic lactic acid bacteria (FJLB) and molasses (MO) on ruzigrass silage digestibility and rumen fermentation characteristics in dairy cows were studied. All treated silages were well-preserved as indicated by the pH value and NH3-N content. Silage treated with MO or MOFJLB had lower pH and higher lactic acid contents than untreated silages and FJLB silages. Butyric acid was not detected in the FJLB silage. Water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) was higher in the MO silages; neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and acid detergent fiber (ADF) did not differ significantly. Dry matter intake in cows fed with all silages did not differ among diets. The CP digestibility of the FJLB silage was higher than the other silages. For rumen characteristics, pH value was lower in cows fed with MO silages. However, volatile fatty acid content in rumen fluid and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) contents did not differ significantly among silages. The cellulolytic bacteria populations were significantly higher in cows fed FJLB and MO-FJLB silages than in cows fed untreated silages. In conclusion, adding FJLB to ruzigrass silage improved fermentative quality, digestibility of crude protein and increased cellulolytic bacteria counts in cows.
Evaluation of two commercial inoculates and a probiotic food additive as seeds in BOD testing

Five-day seeded Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) tests using Glucose-­Glutamic acid (GGA) substrate were carried out. The seeds used are a regular seed an NX seed and an over-the-counter food supplement commonly referred to as a probiotic. The purpose was to determine if seed type influenced 5-day BOD test results. The NX seed contained a chemical formulation designed to inhibit nitrification. Test results indicate that 5-day BOD varied significantly with each seed. Micrographs of stained samples prepared from cultures of the three seeds identified Gram-stain negative rods present in all the three inoculates.
Visual analysis to compare academic performances of quota and non-quota students from computer-related programs

The implementation of affirmative actions in public universities is a topic of debate within the Brazilian society, specially regarding the academic performance of students that have been admitted through the quota system. This paper describes a visual analysis process to explore and compare the academic performances of quota and non-quota students from computer-related programs in a public Brazilian university. The results revealed that both failure and dropout rates for quota students are slightly higher than non-quota students in the first terms, but tends to present similar rates at the final terms. Resumo. A implementação do sistema de cotas em universidades públicas é um tópico de debate na sociedade brasileira, especialmente no que concerne ao desempenho acadêmico dos estudantes que foram admitidos pelo sistema de cotas. Este artigo descreve um processo de análise visual para explorar e comparar o desempenho entre estudantes cotistas e não-cotistas em cursos relacionados com a área de Computação em uma universidade pública brasileira. Os resultados evidenciaram que as taxas de reprovação e evasão entre os estudantes de cotas é levemente superior em relação aos demais, no entanto estas taxas apresentaram valores similares nos perı́odos finais dos cursos.
Exploring the Spatial Interdependence in Efficiency of Private Hospitals in Pakistan

A major health policy concern is the presence of inefficiencies in health care provision. This study estimates the technical efficiency for ambulatory services and inpatients care in private sector hospitals in Pakistan. Efficiency scores for the sample hospitals, estimated using Stochastic Frontier Analysis, are aggregated at the regional (district) level to identify the existence of spatial interdependence. The results from the spatial analysis suggest that efficiency has a positive spillover for outpatient care in small hospitals. Big hospitals, however, show inconsistent results. We concluded that small hospitals compete in outpatients with the motive of profit maximization.
Challenging the Testing Protocol of the BOD POD, A Repeated Measures Design

Design Ahmed Elokda, PhD, PT, CLT, CEEAA, FAACVPR1*, Sarah Bengtson, DPT2, Sierra Griffin, DPT3, Eric Shamus, PhD, DPT4 1*Department of physical therapy management of Internal Medicine disorders, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. 2,3Physical Therapist, Fort Myers, FL, USA. 4Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Marieb College of Health & Human Services, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL, USA. Journal of Rehabilitation Practices and Research Elokda, A. , et al. J Rehab Pract Res 2020, 1: 107 https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100107
EVALUATION OF ANTI-CRYPTOCOCCAL ACTIVITY OF BACITRACIN

Cryptococcosis is amongst potentially deadly diseases whose impact has aggrandized with the advent of AIDS and antifungal resistance. Antifungals used presently are short of broad spectrum activity and furthermore are involved in several side effects. Henceforth, the present manuscript focuses on the evaluation of antifungal activity of bacitracin against Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii, the causative agent of the disease. Minimum inhibitory concentration, flow cytometric analysis and confocal microscopy were used to determine the in-vitro fungal susceptibilities. Light microscopy was used to determine the changes in the micromorphology of the fungal organism. Swiss mice were used for testing the efficacy of bacitracin in-vivo. Bacitracin showed cidal activity against C. n. grubii at 5.5 mg/ml which is on the higher side but on testing under in-vivo conditions it was observed that doses as high as 15 mg/kg bw/day did not show any adverse effect in the body. Better survival rate of the bacitracin treated mice, lowering of the fungal load and changes showing improvement in the tissue morphology depicts the mild anticryptococcal activity of bacitracin. Although, bacitracin has proved to be a potent antifungal yet there are several limitations like low bioavailability and its peptide nature. However, these problems can be limited by developing suitable analogs of the compound.
Removal of the epi- and mesocarp from the semi-mature fruit of Peumus boldus and not the use of gibberellic acid promotes the highest seed germination

Because of climate change, wildfire events have increased in the semi-arid ecosystems of the world. In this context, it is necessary to count with efficient tools for the rehabilitation or restoration of those systems. Plant propagation is crucial to obtain plants for rehabilitation programs, and it becomes a limiting factor in the success of those initiatives. For this, it is necessary to know how relevant factors affect seed germination in plants of interest. Peumus boldus is a dominant plant species of the Mediterranean area of Chile that has been severely affected by wildfire events. Consequently, in this investigation, the joint effect of pre-germination treatments such as epicarp and mesocarp removal with the use of gibberellic acid on the germination of semimature fruits of P. boldus was studied. The results show that only the removal of the epicarp and the mesocarp had a significant effect on seed germination, reaching a proportion of 51.4%, which is the highest value reported so far in a published study with a controlled setting for P. boldus. Therefore, to obtain a high proportion of P. boldus plantlets for use in rehabilitation programs; seeds should be collected in December and exposed to the pre-germination treatment of pericarp and mesocarp removal without using gibberellic acid in doses lower than or equal to 10 g L -1 .
Corporate Incubation: How centralized, employee-focused innovation activities enhance the hosting companies’ innovativeness.

Companies in a wide range of industries increasingly build corporate incubators to meet the growing challenge of exploration and innovation while remaining efficient and productive on existing products. Particularly important for these incubators is ensuring and maintaining the relationship with the hosting company without compromising the incubator’s exploration capabilities, which is a particular challenge, owing to the structural separation of the two entities. As a result, incubators try not only to achieve the highest possible benefit for the hosting company through a wide variety of objectives and strategies, but also through a combination of different activities, which has led to a myriad of different incubation concepts. In addition to the promotion of business model innovations and the maximization of revenues, the activities mainly serve the exchange of knowledge and values, as well as the promotion of innovation behavior and the hosting company’s innovation culture and climate. All these activities are of the greatest relevance for the success of corporate incubators, but they involve many risks, causing a large number of corporate incubators to shut down or restructure continuously. In particular, researchers have, thus far, hardly investigated the activities directly aimed at the hosting company, such as knowledge and value exchange, the stimulation of innovation behavior, and the improvement of the innovation culture and climate. Especially lacking is a comprehensive classification of corporate incubators according to their different goals and strategies, such that scholars can compare them from a research perspective. It is not clear how incubators can find and promote ideas and select those with the most potential. In this context, there has been insufficient research into innovation platforms in particular how to stimulate innovation behavior. Moreover, it is not clear how a cultural change in the hosting company could materialize if its supervisors do not support it. This dissertation contributes to close these research gaps by analyzing corporate incubators’ most essential activities from a postpositivist perspective. Using three different data sets on individual, group, and incubator level including platform, longitudinal, multi-level, as well as quantitative and qualitative data, this dissertation contributes to the understanding of, first, what constitutes corporate incubators and their performance, second, how corporate incubators affect employees’ motivational processes and their subsequent innovative behavior, third, how corporate incubators can support idea generation and reflective idea selection processes, and fourth, how corporate incubators contribute to a behavioral change of innovation climate. This dissertation’s overall findings, moreover, lead to a generic model of centralized incubation. Its effects on various other research areas with similar incubation processes are discussed.
Remarkable rediscovery of Barbus (=Hypselobarbus) mussullah (Sykes) after 175 years of hiatus and description of a new species of Hypselobarbus Bleeker from peninsular India (Cyprinidae: Cypriniformes)

In 1838 Sykes described three species of Cyprindae, Barbus mussullah , B. khudree and B. kolus , all possessing barbels. Since that time the taxonomies of B. mussullah and B. khudree have been in a state of confusion. Annandale (1919) stated that Sykes’ description of B. mussullah was inadequate. Hora (1942) described Barbus (= Hypselobarbus ) mussullah and relegated it to a synonym of Cyprinus (= Barbus ) curmuca Hamilton. Subsequently, Hora (1943) indicated that Barbus mussullah belongs to the genus Tor . The generic identity of Barbus (= Hypselobarbus ) mussullah is important because it is the type species of the genus Hypselobarbus Bleeker. Knight et al. (2013, 2104) incorrectly identified Barbus mussullah based on specimens from Thunga River, Karnataka and Krishna River, Maharashtra. Examination of their collections and eight additional specimens already collected from Thunga River reveals their incorrect identification of specimens that represent an undescribed species described herein as Hypselobarbus pseudomussullah . Hypselobarbus mussullah collected from Krishna River is distinguished from Hypselobarbus pseudomussullah sp. nov. in having more lateral-line scale rows (44 vs. 41-42), more pre-dorsal scale rows (14 vs. 12-13), more lower transverse scale rows (7.5 vs. 5.5-6), more circumferential scale rows (36 vs. 30-31) and more transverse breast scale rows (14 vs.11-12).
Acrophobia treatment with virtual reality assisted acceptance and commitment therapy: case reports

Exposure has an essential place in the treatment of acrophobia and technology may increase the success of exposure therapies in many ways. We predicted that the integration of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with Virtual Reality (VR) technology would be beneficial in the treatment of acrophobia and would improve clients’ compliance with therapy. This report presents two examples of VR-assisted ACT treatment for acrophobia. The process consists of six sessions (one initial interview and five sessions of interventions) for individual therapy. In the first two sessions, functional behavioral analysis and case formulation with clients were performed and skills to be used during exposure sessions taught. From the second session, application of VR-assisted exposure interventions with ACT principles was started. Results showed a significant improvement for both clients. At the end of the treatment, they were both able to complete the virtual behavioral approach task and presented decreased avoidance strategies and increased value-based behaviors. VR-assisted ACT is promising, especially to facilitate exposure treatments.