Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Exploring the HRM Mechanisms to Enhance the Competences of Medical Professionals: Results From a Mixed-Method Longitudinal Study in a High-Tech Dutch Hospital.

The overall purpose of this paper is to explore how and under which conditions HRM service value is created for and by employees. In this, Service-Dominant logic (Vargo & Lusch, 2004) is drawn upon to theorise how actions of, and interactions among actors in the HR triad underlie value creation, in which the main principle is that actual value is only created when employees make use of HR services to satisfy their needs. Since previous research has argued that such value is dependent on the social context in which it is created (Edvardsson et al., 2011), this study consequently applies social structure modalities (i.e. interpretive schemes, resources, and norms), as provided by structuration theory (Giddens, 1984), as a lens for exploring how actors shape their perceptions and behaviours towards value creation. The consequent goal of this research is to explore how the interplay among social structure modalities of actors in the HR triad explains the creation of HRM service value for and by employees. To do so, an explorative case study was carried out within a medical organisation, in which a survey and semi-structured interviews were mainly used to collect data. Here, developmental HR services, being training, appraisal, and career development (Kuvaas, 2008), were chosen as a vantage point for data collection. Results showed that especially employees’ interpretive schemes on their employment identity were the driving force behind value creation through HR services, as this determined their development need and their sense of responsibility in the employee-employer relationship. However, the degree to which actual value could be created heavily depended on line managers’ interpretive schemes towards development, the departmental context in terms of norms and resources, and the resources that individual employees were able to draw upon. In addition, this study shows that for different types of HR services, different interactions between HR triad actors, and thus differing social structure modalities, are of importance in realising desired outcomes.
Smartphones as Metamedia: A Framework for Identifying the Niches Structuring Smartphone Use

This article develops and applies a holistic approach to structure smartphone use. It builds on an understanding of the smartphone as a metamedium containing a multitude of “constituent media” that are applicable in an unprecedented range of contexts. We elaborate on the smartphone’s structure and its uses from two theoretical venture points: an ecological understanding of the evolving media landscape within the metamedium and a mobile phone–centered perspective on differential uses and gratifications of the metamedium as a whole within different contexts. Gibson’s affordance theory permits us to integrate these perspectives to account for smartphone structure and use in terms of niches that emerge out of embodiments and enactments of affordances in varying contexts of use.
Quasi-static stationary-periodic model of percussive deep drilling

In the percussively deep drilling, the rock is modeled by an infinite elastic medium with a semi-infinite cylindrical bore-hole having a curvilinear bottom. First, the stationary indentation is formulated as a non-classical non-linear free-boundary contact problem with unknown rupturing and non-rupturing parts of the bore-hole boundary. Then the stationary-periodic percussive drilling problem is reduced to the stationary one on the rupture progression stage of the cycle and to the classical contact problem on the reverse and progression-before-rupture stages of the cycle. This provides a nonlinear progression force diagram for the bit dynamics prediction.
Parent Involvement, Parental Depression, and Program Satisfaction Among Low-Income Parents Participating in a Two-Generation Early Childhood Education Program

Research Findings: This study simultaneously examined parental depression and parent involvement as predictors of satisfaction with an early childhood intervention program. Parents (N = 203) of Head Start children participated in this short-term longitudinal study. Measures of parent involvement and satisfaction assessed multiple dimensions of these constructs. Nearly 40% of low-income mothers reported being sometimes or chronically depressed over the course of 1 year of the Head Start program. Compared with mothers who were never depressed, those who were sometimes depressed reported less involvement in home- and school-based activities as well as fewer interactions with their child's teacher. Never depressed parents were more likely to be satisfied with their child's teacher compared with either group of depressed mothers. Higher levels of parent involvement and parent–teacher interaction predicted optimal satisfaction with Head Start services. Practice or Policy: Implications of results for practice are considered in terms of teacher training to recognize unique needs involved in working to establish a home–school connection with mothers experiencing depression. Strategies for building community partnerships to assist with mental health needs are discussed.
Knowledge-Based Malaysian GLC: Are They More Innovative and Performing Much Better?

In the Knowledge-Age, knowledge and innovation is becoming the main driver of competitive advantage, especially for large organisations to create value and achieve prosperity. Subsequent to this, a quantitative study was conducted whereby data were collected using a mail survey sent to employees of listed Government-Linked Companies (GLCs). A total of 690 questionnaires were mailed out and 273 were returned and usable, representing a response rate of 39.5%. Using a disproportionately stratified sampling, the data collected was subject to structural equation modelling analysis. The objective was to develop and test a model of knowledge management initiatives, innovation, and performance for Malaysian GLCs. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to examine the validity of the measurement model and the structural model was also analysed to test the associations hypothesised in the research model. The actual findings showed that the proposed model fits the data well. Employees perceived knowledge management initiatives as important antecedents of innovation, and innovation in turn, result in better organisational performance.
Food and feeding habits of Mugil cephalus of Kayamkulam estuary, Kerala

Estimates of gut contents are important prerequisites for fishery biological investigations. Food and feeding habits of Mugil cephalus of Kayamkulam estuary (9 0 2’-9 0 19’N latitude and 76 0 26’-76 0 32’ E longitude) were observed on 160 specimens collected at monthly intervals during May-Dec.2010. The values of RLG varied between 2.1-3.35 indicating the omnivorous feeding habit of the fish. Feeding intensity analysis revealed the predominance of poorly fed fishes in the estuary. Proportion of actively fed fishes was maximum (33.34%) during October. Gut contents of the fish comprise diatoms, decayed organic matter, fresh and decomposing algal matter together with sand and mud. Diatoms contribute 58.94% of the total gut contents.
Necrotic and apoptotic volume changes of red blood cells investigated by low-angle light scattering technique

A low-angle light scattering technique, which has been applied previously to studies of blood platelets and Ehrlich ascite tumor cells, revealed differences in the dynamics of necrotic and apoptotic red blood cell death. Under hypotonic loading or in ammonia medium, red blood cells (RBC) swelled to a critical size (diameter approximately 13 µm) prior to hemolysis (necrosis). Under acidic loading, hemolysis occurred with less pronounced swelling of cells (diameter approximately 10 µm). Apoptosis induced by a calcium ionophore resulted in initial formation of echinocytes, followed by development of rounded red blood cells with uneven membrane, capable of agglomeration. In such a way, RBC aggregation can precede the final stages of the RBC apoptosis when small cellular fragments are generated. On the basis of erythrograms of the cells hemolysing in ammonia medium, the echinocytic (preapoptotic) and stomatocytic (prenecrotic) RBC were discerned due to the very high resistance of apoptotic RBC to osmotic (ammonia) loading.
Three-Phase to Two-Phase Matrix Convertor with Reduced Switches

AC-AC Statistic Matrix converter, also called frequency converters, is the most widely-used and first power electronics systems. These converters are conventionally designed and produced with an AC-DC-AC structure (i.e. a middle DC circuit is used). The used filter in the middle circuit causes system loss and increases the circuit volume. On the other hand, because of the short lifetime of electrolyte capacitors used in the middle DC circuit, reliability decreases. The direct ACAC converter does not have such weaknesses, but the bidirectional switches have not been developed enough and because of commutation problems, these converters are not suitable replacements for the AC-DC-AC converters. To produce two phase voltage, Scott transformers are mostly used for industrial purposes. But the cost and the core loss of Scott transformers are much higher than the matrix converters. In this paper, a two-phase matrix converter is introduced, in which he number of switches are reduced as much as possible in order to decrease the switching losses and to eliminate the commutation problem in line side. Simulation results are presented showing the proposed circuit and it's control working good enough. Key words-Matrix converter, SVM, Reduced Switches
The literacy divide: territorial differences in the Italian education system

The aim of this work is to analyze the differences in student achievement across Italian macro regions. We provide a multilevel analysis of data from the last PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) survey edition (2006) and investigate how several factors may influence the results of the educational process. In addition to the classic determinants of student achievement (e.g. family socio-economic background) the goal of this paper is to investigate the extent to which the test-taking motivation may contribute to influence the results from assessment test and to explain partially the territorial differences.
Estimation of Reinsurance Premium for Positive Strictly Stationary Sequence with Heavy-Tailed Marginals

Many authors have studied estimation of the reinsurance premium when sequences are i.i. d. for different distributions, particularly for heavy tailed ones. The goal of this paper is to extend this es timation for dependent sequences with heavy tailed marginals. Our work is limited to some mixing sequences using the distortion risk measure due to Wang. In this study it is shown that estimator of the reinsurance premium with high retention is asymptotically normal and without bias.
Self Calibration and Analysis of the Surphaser 25HS 3D Scanner

SUMMARY In this paper we present a detailed analysis of the results from a self-calibration experiment conducted on the Surphaser Hemispherical 3D Scanner 25HS terrestrial laser scanner, which offers a full horizontal field of view (FOV) and 270° vertical FOV. The CW rangefinder’s central wavelength is 690 nm and features very high precision, with manufacturer-claimed 1sigma distance noise estimates at 10 m of 0.1 mm and 0.3 mm for 80% and 20% reflectivity, respectively. Angular precision is quoted at 15″ in both the horizontal and vertical directions. Eight scans of an indoor, 3D network of signalised points were captured from different locations. After describing the instrument specificaitons and the experiment in more detail, a method developed to pre-process the intensity data to correct its significant drop-off as a function of range is explained. The circular target mesurement algorithm developed is then discussed, followed by the observation equations and adjustment model and detailed analyses of the self-calibration results. The results indicate the existence of small but statistically significant systematic errors in the rangefinder and elevation angle measurements. In addition, evidence of mass imbalance of the system exists in the calibration adjustment results.
Biochemical response and host-pathogen relation of stalk rot fungi in early stages of maize (Zea mays L.)

Stalk rot is a destructive disease in maize caused by Fusarium and Macrophomina species. A study was carried out to understand the mode of infection, host biochemical response and comparison of inoculation techniques in Fusarium verticillioides and Macrophomina phaseolina in maize. In seed inoculation experiment, high mycelia growth on seed surface lead to rotting in 36.6% of seeds inoculated by F. verticillioides and 10.0% seeds in M. phaseolina . In seedling inoculation experiment, twenty one days old seedlings raised in glasshouse were inoculated with spore suspension of both pathogens, respectively in two sets, resulting in symptoms like tip drying, necrotic lesions, chlorotic bands, pale green leaves and yellowing of margins in varying numbers. Significant result was the appearance of asymptomatic seedlings in F. verticillioides infection which was confirmed by the increase in total soluble phenols (9.39 mg/g) and total sugars (5.33 mg/g) content in comparison to the control (2.84 mg/g total soluble solid (TSS) and 2.18 mg/g total soluble phenols) and symptomatic ones. While in M. phaseolina, total contents of sugar and soluble phenols were on part in asymptomatic and control (uninfected), depicting disease escape to be the possible cause of this phenotypic expression. The study concludes that inoculation techniques for screening of genotypes play a major role. The appearance and non appearance of symptoms in infected host can mislead the identification of resistant genotypes. Key words: Maize, Fusarium verticillioides , Macrophomina phaseolina, total soluble sugar, total soluble phenols.
Pilostyles coccoidea (Apodanthaceae), a new species from Western Australia described from morphological and molecular evidence

Pilostyles coccoidea K.R. Thiele, a new species of holoparasitic flowering plant found on the legume genus Jacksonia R.Br. ex Sm. , is described and illustrated. The new species is related to P. collina Dell and P. hamiltonii C.A. Gardner, both also from south-western Western Australia but growing on different hosts. The three species differ in morphological features of flowers and fruits. In addition, analysis of nad1, 16S and matR gene sequences confirms the distinctness of P. coccoidea from P. hamiltonii. Pilostyles coccoidea appears to be a relatively common species within its restricted range of distribution between Eneabba and the Moore River, north of Perth
Patent Licensing Under Strategic Delegation

The modern corporation is characterized both by a separation of ownership from management and by managerial incentives that often include strategic elements in addition to the standard incentive elements. Despite the importance of these two features in the agency and corporate-governance literatures, they are absent in the treatment of the firm in the patent-licensing literature. The analysis in this paper shows how, by simply taking into account these two features of the modern corporation, it is possible to offer a new explanation for the use of royalties in licensing agreements. Copyright (c) 2002 Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Petrology and magma chamber processes at the East Pacific Rise ̃ 9°30′N

We present new major and trace element data for a set of closely spaced (< 1.8 km) dredges along a well-studied portion of the East Pacific Rise (EPR) axis near 90°30′N (9°17′N to 90°50′N). With the exception of enriched mid-ocean ridge basalt (E-MORB) at 9°35′N, the lavas are all normal mid-ocean ridge basalt (N-MORB) with a limited range of MgO (8.40–6.22 wt %). Major element and trace element data favor derivation of the melts from a single parental composition by low pressure crystallization of olivine, plagioclase and clinopyroxene in the ratio of 16:62:22. This model is consistent with liquid line of descent models but inconsistent with petrographic observations in that most of the N-MORB lavas have only plagioclase phenocrysts. We ascribe this to gravitational crystal settling of mafic phases and flotation of plagioclase, supported by crystal size distribution data and density relations. Most likely this occurred in the axial magma chamber (AMC) that underlies the EPR in this area. The chemistry of axial lavas varies along axis and correlates roughly with elevation of the axis and depth to the AMC. We interpret these correlations as favoring an AMC that is chemically zoned along-axis, with Fe-rich melts at its distal ends. This favors a central injection of MgO-rich melt with lateral along-axis shallow transport. The height of eruptions along axis is apparently controlled by magma density such that least dense MgO-rich melts build local volcanic constructs of the highest elevation. The E-MORB lavas are older than the N-MORB and probably erupted at a time when the AMC was absent or was much smaller in size than presently. E-MORB could have originated by deep melting processes or very shallow contamination of N-MORB. Its presence in the 9°30′N area supports the notion that magma chambers are not truly steady state. Instead they probably come and go on a time scale of 3000–6000 years. A single parental magma seems to supply melts to the AMC along the entire 60 km segment of the EPR, suggesting that central supply injection sites are widely spaced. Based on our data, there is no evidence for petrologic segmentation corresponding to 4th-order tectonic segmentation in this area; however, it may be present below the resolution of our sampling.
The cradle-to-cradle (C2C) paradigm in the context of innovation management and driving forces for implementation

In the light of depleting natural resources and growing awareness for responsible consumption, Cradle-to-Cradle (C2C) has emerged as one of the key concepts redefining product characteristics and assigning a new role to environmental responsibility of companies. It reframes the general goal of reducing negative externalities in a more positive way seeking the design of healthy products made out of benign materials that circulate in an endless flow of resources after the use phase. The importance of the relatively new paradigm, coined by the chemist Braungart and architect McDonough, opens up new opportunities for companies and is already well established in practice. Considering the limited coverage of the topic in academia, especially in the context of innovation management, we aim to investigate the potential intersections between C2C and the Fuzzy Front End theory. Based on a case study research and a descriptive analysis of a dataset containing C2C certified products, we apply FFE success factors to C2C and derive enablers for successful C2C implementation.
Real Time Motion Recovery using a Hemispherical Sensor

This paper describes work in a new project based on a collaboration between experts in low vision and a computer vision research group. The focus of the project is to develop assistive devices for individuals with severe and profound vision impairment resulting from diseases such as Age-related Macular Degeneration and Retinitis Pigmentosa. We describe focus groups that are being conducted to understand such needs. To assist with tasks such as navigation and obstacle avoidance for an individual who is walking, knowledge of self-motion is essential. In this context we present a new implementation of a wide angle camera visual motion recovery algorithm suitable for use on a low cost, low power, light-weight wearable sensing device. For wearable sensing, camera paths are far more erratic than for ground based vehicles such as wheeled robots or cars. Also, weight from computing, cameras and batteries is a major issue.
messianity makes a person useful. Describing differences in a Japanese religion in Brazil

In the forty-five years since its introduction to Brazil in 1956, the Church of World Messianity has attracted some 300, 000 followers, over ninety-five percent of which are non Japanese Brazilians. Messianity is known for its practice of jŌrei, meaning purification of the spirit in Japanese, the foundation of all its activity. By using experience-near and experience-distant as analytical concepts, this article elucidates the reasons why Messianity has crossed the ethnic barrier and been accepted in Brazil, and tries to locate Messianity in the Brazilian religious arena.
Ageing by feet? Regional migration, neighbourhood choice and local demographic change in German cities

In the literature on the economics of demographic change so far the regional and neighbourhood-level consequences were out of the main focus. Yet, regional migration accentuates diversity in the progress of ageing. In fact, while households are known to ? vote with their feet? when they choose a residential location, neighbourhood populations may experience ? ageing by feet? as an outcome of a multitude of individual location decisions. This paper examines at what pace demographic change proceeds at the neighbourhood level in an ageing region and to what extent regional migration and neighbourhood choice during the past two decades reinforced or changed patterns of residential segregation among urban neighbourhoods. German cities differ from those in many other highly developed countries in that their population has stagnated or even begun to decline during the past decades. Apart from Eastern Germany, due to decades of net migration to more prosperous regions, the old-industrialised Ruhr in North Rhine-Westphalia is one of the German regions, which have already been affected by a severe loss in population and fundamental population change over the past decades. Drawing on municipal data at the sub-city level and microdata from a representative survey, this paper examines how change in the composition of neighbourhood populations relates to regional migration. The first step of the analysis focuses on the pace of neighbourhood-level demographic change during the period from 1998 to 2008. The second step examines household preferences relating to residential locations in the Ruhr, based on microdata from a representative survey carried out in 2010. The identification strategy is adopted from the recent literature on the microeconomics of discrete choice. In the Ruhr region, over the past decades out-migration and demographic ageing coincided with changes in intra-regional migration. After several decades of suburbanisation, in the 1990s net migration to suburban municipalities came to a halt. The micro-level analysis finds that among household preference apparently the desire for centrality took over from preference of low-density surroundings, which had dominated for decades. Within urban areas, migration now concentrates more on selected neighbourhoods in close vicinity to the city centres. In other neighbourhoods, due to low fertility and a comparatively low influx of young inhabitants, the average age has begun to increase. It is a specific characteristic of the Ruhr, which is an amalgam of neighbouring cities, to be less densely populated than other large urban agglomerations in Germany. Lower overall density here combines with a comparatively less pronounced agglomeration of working-age adults in central areas. As a whole, local demographic change implies new challenges for urban policy in many neighbourhoods, both in those not providing the characteristics favoured by most mobile households and in those with a high influx.