Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Radio over fiber system based on a hybrid link for next generation of optical fiber communication

Radio over fiber technology will play an important role in solving problems facing wireless technology. Envisaging a global village, people could transmit and receive “anytime, anywhere, and anything”. In addition, the explosive growth in internet applications such as the World Wide Web, demonstrates the tremendous increase in bandwidth and low power that the coming world of multimedia interactive applications will require from future networks. ROF technology uses multicarrier modulation like orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM), which provides an opportunity of having an increased in bandwidth together with an affordable cost and this idea has recently become a suitable topic for many research works. On the other hand, SAC-OCDMA (Spectral Amplitude Coding Optical Code Division Multiple Access) technique is able to enhance the data rate of system and increase the number of user. In this paper we introduce a ROF link using a hybrid OFDM/SAC-OCDMA technique.
Sharing for Industrial Big Data

Blockchain is an emerging technology that promises many exciting applications in various elds, including nancial, medical, energy, and logistics management. However, there are still some limitations in the existing blockchain framework that prevents its widespread adoption in the commercial world. One important limitation is the storage requirement, wherein each blockchain node has to store a copy of the distributed ledger. us, as the number of transactions increases, this storage requirement grows quadratically, eventually limiting the scalability of a blockchain system. Moreover, the public ledger in a blockchain framework allows anyone in the network to audit the transaction, which may not be favourable in some privacy-sensitive applications. In this paper, a secret-sharing scheme is proposed to reduce the size of the blockchain transactions. Each transaction block is divided into t parts, and the size of each part is 1/t size of transaction block. We use the secret-sharing mechanism to share t parts into n shares. Hence, each node stores not one transaction but one share in the blockchain system. e proposed scheme can eventually reduce the storage cost of a blockchain transaction by 1/t without introducing an additional recovery communication cost; however, robustness is reduced in node failure as a tradeo. Meanwhile, the proposed scheme was more ecient and secure compared to other state-of-the-art schemes that aim to reduce blockchain storage for industrial big data.
Evidence from a dynamic panel data model

We examine the impact of internal and external R&D on labor productivity in a 6-year panel of 304 innovating firms. We apply a dynamic linear panel data model that allows for decreasing returns to scale in internal and external R&D with a non-linear approximation of changes in the knowledge stock. We find complementarity between internal and external R&D, with a positive impact of external R&D only evident in case of sufficient internal R&D. The findings confirm the role of internal R&D in enhancing absorptive capacity and hence the effective utilization of external knowledge. These results suggest that empirical studies examining complementarities between continuously measured practices should adopt more general non-linear specifications to allow for correct inferences. Acknowledgements: The empirical part of this research uses micro-level data provided by CEREM/Statistics Netherlands, drawing on the MICRONOOM data integration project at Statistics Netherlands supervised by Bert Diederen. The views expressed in this paper are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policies of Statistics Netherlands. We are grateful to Pierre Mohnen and participants of the 2005 EARIE conference in Porto for comments on an earlier draft.
A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Mobilization with Movement Techniques in Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Background & Objectives: In India, Osteoarthritis (OA) knee is the most prevalent form of arthritis and it is estimated that about 15 million people in the country are affected with it. The present study was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of mulligan’s mobilization with movement techniques on pain in knee osteoarthritis. Methods: 30 patients (males and females) who attended BSTR hospital, Pune, India falling under the inclusion criteria were selected with the informed consent. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups: Control Group (15 subjects) and Experimental Group (15 subjects). On the first day, each patient was subjected to 6-minute walk test and VAS (pain) and distance covered was noted. Control group received conventional treatment (TENS and exercise program). Experimental group received conventional treatment along with Mulligan’s mobilization with movement technique. Result: At the end of 3 days treatment sessions, both the groups obtained successful outcomes, as measured by significant reductions in VAS (p < 0.05) and improvement in 6-minute walk test distance over a 3 days period. However post treatment distance covered in the experimental group (mean =37, SD=16.882) was markedly better than the post treatment distance covered in control group (mean =35, SD=23.146) Conclusion: The study concluded that Mulligan’s Mobilization with Movement (MWM) technique is effective in reducing pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Statistically significant reduction in VAS (pain) and marked improvement in the distance covered by the subjects was observed in the experimental group post treatment.
Analysis of genetic diversity in wild diploid wheat Triticum boeoticum from West of Iran using RAPD and AFLP markers

Einkorn (Triticum monococcum) (2n=2x=14, nuclear genome constitution AA) is the earliest variety of cultivated wheat that domesticated from its wild progenitor, T. boeoticum (Harlan & Zohary, 1996). Primary habitats of T. boeoticum occur in the central and eastern parts of the Fertile Crescent (Zohary & Hopf, 2000). Little information is available regarding genetic variation in wild wheat relatives from Iran. This country is a main center of distribution of wild wheats (Kimber & Feldman, 1987) and the associated compositions of T. boeoticum with Aegilops spp. as the "richest wheat gene pool'' has been found in this region (FakhreTabatabaei & Ramak-Massoumi, 2001). The habitats of wild wheats in the west of Iran (east of Fertile Crescent) are potentially ideal areas to explore for suitable genes to further transfer into cultivated wheat (van Slageren, 1994). Therefore, it is supposed that the populations of T. boeoticum in this region contain high levels of genetic diversity and may provide significant information regarding their potential for breeding purposes. The goals of this study was to evaluate and compare genetic variability among populations of T. boeoticum, sampled from the west of Iran, using molecular data obtained from RAPD and AFLP profiles.
Efficiency and Productivity Trends in the U.S. Commercial Banking Industry: A Comparison of the 1980’s and 1990’s

The U.S. commercial banking industry is undergoing a tremendous transformation. The number of banks has declined from more than 14,000 in 1980 to about 9000 in 1996. Consolidation is expected to continue in the wake of the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act, which allows nationally chartered banks to branch across state lines, effective June 1, 1997. Some predict that when the transformation of the industry is complete, fewer than 4000 banks will remain. This would represent a decline of more than 10,000 institutions over two decades. This relaxation of entry barriers, and the attendant increase in competitive pressures, is expected to drive institutions toward becoming more efficient providers of financial services, with higher productivity. In addition to the Riegle-Neal Act, the industry has seen many other changes over the past twenty years that could be expected to affect its efficiency, including the expansion of bank powers, changes in capital requirements, increased volatility of interest rates, the removal of deposit rate ceilings, the increased importance of off-balance-sheet banking, and increased competition from nonbank rivals. This paper investigates how the efficiency and productivity of the U.S. banking industry has changed over the latter half of the 1980s and first half of the 1990s using a comprehensive and consistent data set of commercial banks in the U.S. We find some decrease in cost efficiency between the 1980s and 1990s. Considering all banks, there is little change in profit efficiency between the 1980s and 1990s, but large banks did show a sizeable decline. The total predicted cost of production increased over the 1980s and over the 1990s. This reflected a decline in productivity. Costs declined as a result of changes in business conditions over the two periods. Total predicted profits increased in the 1980s and 1990s, with the entire change reflecting increased productivity. Changing business conditions led to small declines in profits. Efficiency and Productivity Trends in the U.S. Commercial Banking Industry: A Comparison of the 1980s and 1990s
Moore, Stephen (2018)Examining the Possibility of Cognitive Advantages on Measures of Inhibitory Control in Relation to Heightened Levels of Musical Expertise. UNSPECIFIED. (Unpublished)

Inhibitory control (IC), one of the three major components of executive functions that underlie goal-directed behaviour, appears to be a prime candidate for cognitive improvement as a result of increased musical expertise. Whilst the direct relationship is established, the underlying mechanisms that facilitate this improvement are poorly understood. Impulsivity, a personality trait that can be manifested when inhibitory control is dysfunctional, was hypothesised to potentially be one of the underlying mechanisms that influences improvements in inhibition post-musical learning. To test this hypothesis, ninetysix participants (M = 24.9 years, SD = 8.5) completed the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11), Dickman Impulsivity Inventory (DII) and the Goldsmith’s Musical Sophistication Index (GoldMSI). A multiple regression analysis was then performed to see whether scores of musical training and musical sophistication could predict lower scores on both measures of impulsivity. No significant relationship could be found, indicating that musical training and sophistication are poor predictors of impulsivity. The present study could not, therefore, elucidate on the foundational mechanisms that facilitate IC improvement following the gain of musical expertise. The implications of these findings are discussed in consideration of the limiting factors that may have contributed to the results.
CASE REPORT: AN UNUSUAL LATE RELAPSE OF PLASMODIUM VIVAXMALARIA

We observed an unusual case of Plasmodium vivaxmalaria who presented with an initial relapse four years after the primary infection. This occurred in Cameroon, where the patient, a 56-year-old priest, acquired a mild form of malaria and was treated with only chloroquine. Since he returned to Italy, he had not experienced any malaria-like symptoms, had not visited any other areas endemic for malaria, and had not received a blood transfusion. Blood smear microscopy confirmed the presence of Plasmodium spp. parasites, but unclear morphologic characteristics did not allow discrimination between P. vivax and P. ovale. A nested polymerase chain reaction−based molecular analysis identified P. vivax as the plasmodial species responsible. This case emphasizes the importance of taking into account the possibility of a very late initial relapse of P. vivax malaria and the relevant issues in terms of infection control.
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF Salmonella IN BROILER CHICKEN SKIN SOLD IN BOGOR

NUR ANIS SOFEA. Quantitative Analysis of Salmonella in Broiler Chicken Skin Sold in Bogor. Supervised by DENNY WIDAYA LUKMAN and ISDONI. One of the most popular meat that can be found in Indonesia is chicken meat. Chicken meat contains a lot of nutrients for human growth but can be dangerous if it is not perfectly cooked. Salmonella can cause disease in the digestive system. Salmonella bacteria lives in the digestive tract of humans and animals and can spread through food, especially meat, eggs, and milk (foodborne disease). Salmonella is known as a zoonotic agent, which means the disease can be transmitted from animals to humans. The aim of this study is to obtain the number of Salmonella in the chicken skin that is sold in wet-markets, supermarkets, traditional and modern chicken slaughterhouse in Bogor. This study was conducted by sampling chicken carcass from each place then followed by isolation and quantitative analysis of Salmonella from the breast and back regions of the chicken skin by the most probable number (MPN) method. The results showed that the number of Salmonella in the wet-market had the highest which is 586.8 MPN/g compared to other places and the back region of chicken had the highest number of Salmonella which is 315.1 MPN/g compared to the other parts of the skin.
Antifungal and Antibacterial Properties of Graphene-based Nanomaterials: A Mini-review

In recent years, the availability and use of various antibiotics and antimicrobial agents have resulted in increase of drug resistant pathogens. Therefore, scientist’s attention has been diverted to find a suitable replacement for antimicrobial treatment. Graphene (G), as a two-dimensional (2D) carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) has a unique physicochemical properties including thermal, optical and electrically conductive activities along with high surface-to-volume ratio and mechanical strength. Also, they have gained significant attention in biomedical application, such as regenerative medicine and drug delivery carriers. With the emergent of nanomaterials over the past decades, there has been a growing interest in using GBNs to develop new antifungal and antimicrobial nanomaterials due to their diverse antifungal and bactericidal mechanisms and relatively low cytotoxicity towards mammalian cells. Numerous reviews on GBNs are available with different perspective. In this review, we summarized the latest progresses towards an understanding of the antifungal and antibacterial properties of GBNs for developing a new antifungal and antibacterial materials.
Evaluation of the Bioactivities of Rumex crispus L. Leaves and Root Extracts Using Toxicity, Antimicrobial, and Antiparasitic Assays

Traditional folks in different parts of the world use Rumex crispus L. for the treatment of microbial infections, malaria, and sleeping sickness in the form of decoction or tincture. In the search for a natural alternative remedy, this study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial, antitrypanosomal, and antiplasmodial efficacy and the toxicity of R. crispus extracts. Antimicrobial potency of the extracts was evaluated using the agar dilution method to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). The antitrypanosomal activity of the extracts was evaluated with the Trypanosoma brucei brucei model while the antimalaria potency was tested using Plasmodium falciparum 3D7 strain. Toxicity was then tested with brine shrimp assay and cytotoxicity (HeLa cells). The acetone extract of the root (RT-ACE) reveals the highest antimicrobial potency with the lowest MIC value of <1.562 mg/mL for all bacteria strains and also showed high potent against fungi. RT-ACE (IC50: 13 μg/mL) and methanol extract of the leaf (LF-MEE; IC50: 15 μg/mL) show a strong inhibition of P. falciparum. The ethanol extract of the root (RT-ETE: IC50: 9.7 μg/mL) reveals the highest inhibition of T.b. brucei parasite. RT-ETE and RT-ACE were found to have the highest toxicity in brine shrimp lethality assay (BSLA) and cytotoxicity which correlates in the two assays. This research revealed Rumex crispus has potency against microorganisms, Trypanosoma, and Plasmodium and could be a potential source for the treatment of these diseases.
Psychosocial Characteristics and Experience of Discrimination and Stigmatization among Spouses of HIV/AIDS Infected Husbands: A Study from India

The strains of those caring for people with HIV/AIDS are enormous. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the socio-demographic characteristics of spouses of HIV/AIDS infected husbands, frequency of depression/depressive symptoms and the various correlates associated and the experience of discrimination and stigmatization. Thirty caregivers were recruited from a rehabilitation agency where their husbands were admitted. Spouses were interviewed using structured instruments. Majority were within 40 years of age; with primary education, married for last 5 years with good- satisfactory marital life. 24(80%) tested as positive and aware of the implications of their illness; 27 (90 %) fulfilled a criteria for a depressive disorder. It was found that in almost all settings of life stigma and discrimination was seen. However the community reactions were comparatively lesser than in other settings. The implications of the findings discussed in the light of interventions proposed for the spouses.
European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science-2501-1235

The objective of this study is to analyze the thinking styles of wrestlers. 267 licensed wrestlers participated in the study. “Rational-Experiential Thinking Styles Inventory” developed by Epstein et al. (1996) and adapted into Turkish by Buluş (2003) was used to find out the thinking styles of wrestlers. In statistical analysis of the data, t test was used for independent groups while one way variance analysis was used for the comparison of multiple groups. When the rational thinking style levels of wrestlers were examined in terms of age, no statistical difference was found (p>0.05). When the intuitive thinking style levels of wrestlers were examined in terms of age, it was found that wrestlers between the ages 21 and 27 had higher intuitive thinking style levels than wrestlers between the ages 18 and 20 (p<0.01). No significant difference was found between high school or university students in terms of rational and intuitive thinking styles (p>0.05). It was found that being a national team athlete and sports age did not have an influence on rational or intuitive thinking styles of athletes (p>0.05). As a conclusion, when athletes’ scores from thinking styles were examined, it was found that both thinking styles were used at an intermediate level. It was found that age had an influence on intuitive thinking style, while being in a high school or university student, being in a national team athlete and sports age did not have an influence on thinking styles.
Game Based Learning as an Aid for Extenuating Higher Education Sector Issues – The Case of Saudi Arabia

The traditional teaching-learning process which focuses on “teacher-directed pedagogical practices” has its own inherent drawbacks. Modern classroom technologies have presented educators the ease of using a variety of resources and tools for course delivery. Game-based learning (GBL) is an effective resource that can help teachers in engaging students having a wide variety of learning styles. It has the capability of enhancing creativity, problem solving, collaboration, achievement orientation, engagement, and a host of other related skills. Higher-education scenarios in Saudi Arabia (KSA), like many other countries, is replete with issues related to student participation and engagement. KSA, having advanced substantially with respect to technology adoption in education, has the required background to adapt GBL. A carefully implemented GBL programme will aid in ensuring student participation and engagement of indigenous students, which is the need of the hour. The present study analyses the possibility of utilizing GBL in dealing with the issues faced by the higher education sector in KSA.
www.econstor.eu Industry Competitiveness Indicators

It can be argued that the competitiveness of an industry consists of two main parts: The production conditions and the utilization of these. The production conditions are largely determined by factors exogenous to the firms comprising the industry, including the economic environment, regulatory framework, etc. The utilization of the production conditions corresponds to the classic economic notion of structural efficiency. We here argue that it is crucial for policy analysis to be able to quantify each of these two aspects separately, since the production conditions are partly in the hands of the policy makers, whereas the utilization is mainly the responsibility of firm management. In this paper we define two new bilateral indicators; the Bilateral Industry Utilization (BIU) indicator, and the Bilateral Production Conditions (BPC) indicator. These are applied to a large data set of dairy farms across 19 European countries provided by the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN). With focus on the competitiveness of Danish dairy farms we show that dairy farms in most other ∗Corresponding author: Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 25, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C. , Denmark, email: meas@ifro.ku. dk
Entrepreneurship training in Northern Ghana: How to enhance the value of the training?

Ghana has high youth unemployment, and young Ghanaians meet many constraints in their effort to build up sustainable businesses. The purpose of this research is to address these constraints and search for ways of turning the constraints into opportunities. The hypothesis of this research is that adding a focus on means, attitude and enterprising behaviour skills will increase the value of entrepreneurship training. The study is a design-based research undertaken in collaboration with the local NGO, Youth Empowerment for Life (YEfL). It builds on relevant theory and involves qualitative and quantitative research in Northern Ghana. The study reveals the five most crucial constraints for young entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana. Moreover, it proposes a new entrepreneurship model and training manual. Entrepreneurship training, enterprising behaviour, effectuation, Northern Ghana
TEACHER DEVELOPMENT IN CONTENT-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING DESARROLLO DOCENTE EN LA ENSEÑANZA DE IDIOMAS BASADA EN CONTENIDOS

Teacher development is the process to qualify teachers' abilities, competences, and knowledge in order to develop a pedagogical process into a specific approach. In other words, it helps teachers to be more proficient in language, didactic, pedagogy or in a specific subject area, based on the principles of an approach, in this case, Content-Based Language Teaching (henceforth CBLT). This review paper focuses on the process of teacher development into CBLT; it first presents a set of main categories or statements that offer a guide for a successful CBLT teacher development, reviewing important authors who present theories based on different research works that finally give specific annotations to take into account in this process. Then, it describes a list of teacher competences to implement CBLT, followed by a categorization of different strategies and process development to train teachers in regards to its implementation. Finally, there is a description of different teachers' perceptions about their experience as CBLT teachers.