Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Signal Analysis of Gamma Brain Oscillations Recorded with Low-Tc and High-Tc SQUID-Based Magnetoencephalography

Brain diseases present a growing social and economic burden worldwide. However, understanding the pathogenesis leading to many such diseases remains a great challenge. Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a promising safe and noninvasive imaging technique with demonstrated utility in several research and clinical neuroscience applications. Most of the common MEG devices detect magnetic signals emitted from the brain using highly sensitive sensors superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) that operate below a specific temperature known as the critical temperature (Tc). To support the usefulness of MEG, suitable analysis techniques are needed to extract meaningful information from MEG recordings. Several standard time-frequency analysis techniques have been used for this purpose but impose a trade-off between frequency and time resolutions making it difficult to capture transient and rhythmic components of signals simultaneously. One technique that offers improvement with this respect is Matching Pursuit (MP). This project explores the MP algorithm as an option for the analysis of brain oscillations in MEG recordings obtained from human subjects following. This is motivated by its success when applied to electroencephalography (EEG) recordings from monkeys in recent research efforts. Here, MP is used to study gamma oscillations, which are associated with cortical functions involving high-level cognitive and sensory processes. Two implementations were investigated: one using a dyadic dictionary, and the second using a stochastic dictionary. The aim is to test MP’s capacity to extract different or new information from MEG recordings: first differences in data obtained from low-Tc SQUID-based devices and high-Tc SQUID-based devices, and then differences between human subjects with and without autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The results of both tests reveal some insightful differences that may form a basis for further investigation. Nonetheless, further efforts are needed to examine other implementations of MP to provide better accuracy and performance for use in clinical settings. Overall, there is a need to provide enhanced analysis methods and more solid interpretations of their outputs.
A comparison of the strategy of two world's leading manufacturers of motorcycles: the case of Ducati and Honda

Based on the experience of leading manufacturers Ducati and Honda this paper outlines the main characteristics and the differences of the process of quality and lean strategy of the two firms. The principal successful factors are analyzed in the production and organization strategy. The methodology is based on primary and secondary data. It argues that lean manufacturing has increasing importance for eliminating waste based on integration on original Toyota model of lean production with the local and regional process of management.
Who is more likely to influence others?

Biospheric values can promote, and egoistic values inhibit, a broad range of proenvironmental behaviors. However, people who strongly endorse egoistic values might undertake pro-environmental behavior involving attempts to influence others. We used a questionnaire to assess the relationship between values and the likelihood that with 193 students will attempt to influence their housemates to engage in pro-environmental behavior. To measure this type of influence behavior, we developed and used the Environmental Social Influence Behavior (E-SIB) questionnaire. Both biospheric and egoistic values promoted influence behaviors. Biospheric values more strongly predicted the likelihood of social-influence actions as egoistic values decreased, except when egoistic values were high. We discuss the connections between values and social-influence behaviors, and current knowledge on the role of egoistic values in environmental actions. explore relationships between all value types and environmental behavior.
Antagonistic activity of Streptomyces (DS3) and Nocardia (DN5) isolates against selected bacteria isolated from cream samples

Food-borne infectious bacterial infections are highly present in the world especially in countries with low-food-biosafety policies. Controlling such infections requires finding effective and safe tools that minimize the detrimental influence of those bacteria on consumers. The present work was built up to identify antagonistic activities of river water and sedimental isolated Streptomyces (DS3) and Nocardia (DN5) against selected bacteria isolated from samples of local cream cheese from Al-Diwaniyah City, Iraq. DS3, DN5, and cream cheese bacteria (CCB) were isolated using regular and selective cultivating media, and the microorganism identities were confirmed using certain biochemical tests . The identity of the DS3 and DN5 was confirmed by using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method targeted 16S rRNA gene. The anti-bacterial activity (ABA) of DS3 and DN5 against selected CCB (E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumonia, Streptococcus pyrogenes, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) were tested using Müller-Hinton method. The findings showed high ABA of DS3 and DN5 against all isolates of CCB. However, DS3 revealed higher effects on CCB than those detected from DN5 although DN5 declared higher ABA against K. pneumonia than that recognized from DS3. In conclusion, DS3 and DN5 may have natural anti-bacterial activity that may safely eliminate infectious agent presence in local cream cheese.
Impacts of Sociability on Perceived Information Quality of Customer Reviews for Online Shopping Sites

Although there have been studies regarding the influence of customer reviews on consumer decision making at online shopping sites, research on factors affecting the perceived customer review quality for online shopping sites is limited. This study posits that sociability, which is one of the environmental factors of an online shopping site, can affect the quality of customer reviews. Sociability is a key factor in building a collaborative environment online, but studies have been limited to applying sociability to customer reviews that are the result of a collaborative environment. This study expects that sociability affects the performance of online shopping sites through the perceived information quality of customer reviews, and customers’ efficacy. More specifically this study investigates the structural relationship between sociability, self-efficacy, collective efficacy, and the perceived information quality of the reviews in an online shopping context, regarding the patronage intention of customers. This study was conducted using a survey of 361 college students. The structural equation model results indicate that user perception of sociability increases self-efficacy and collective efficacy. The improved efficacy enhances the perceived information quality of reviews for online shopping sites, which increases patronage intention of customers. This study found that online shopping sites require a platform for customers to engage in social interaction to enhance their customers’ loyalty and lifetime value.
Effect of Monetary Policy on Systemic Risk in the Euro Area

This paper empirically investigates the effect of monetary policy on systemic risk within the Euro area. We estimate a Bayesian proxy-VAR where we exploit high-frequency identified monetary policy surprises for identification. Employing aggregate as well as market specific systemic risk measures, we provide novel evidence on the heterogeneous risk transmission of conventional and unconventional monetary policy on different financial markets. We find that expansionary conventional monetary policy, near term guidance and forward guidance decrease systemic risk whereas quantitative easing (QE) increases systemic risk. While the effects are qualitatively homogeneous for near term guidance and forward guidance, there exists heterogeneity in the risk transmission of conventional monetary policy and QE across different financial markets. The latter increases systemic risk significantly within bond markets, foreign exchange markets and among financial intermediaries. This might be caused by increased search for yield behaviour as QE distinctively reduces longer term interest rates. Our analysis shows that there is a potential threat to financial stability caused by QE which should be concerned by monetaryand macroprudential policymakers.
Tourism planning in the Azores and feedback from visitors

Abstract Tourism planning is increasingly a fundamental process for qualifying and increasing the competitiveness of tourist destinations, especially when it is required to take into account the new needs of tourists and the global trend towards meeting the principles of sustainable tourism. This study aims to analyse the improvements that, in the opinion of visitors, should be implemented in Ponta Delgada, the largest hub of tourism activity in the Azores (Portugal), detecting differences between specific groups of visitors, in order to contribute to territorial organisation and the optimisation of tourism experiences. 400 answers to a survey distributed among tourists who visited this Azorean municipality were analysed, using several statistical methods, such as the chi-square test of independence and some Hierarchical Cluster Analysis algorithms. The main conclusions refer to the statistically significant associations between the mean of transport used to travel and views of some aspects to be improved, with signs of patterns in visits and critical attitude. Resumo O planeamento turistico e cada vez mais um processo fundamental para a qualificacao e aumento de competitividade dos destinos turisticos, principalmente quando ha que ter em conta as novas necessidades dos turistas e a tendencia global de atender aos principios do turismo sustentavel. Este estudo pretende analisar as melhorias que, na opiniao dos visitantes, devem ser implementadas em Ponta Delgada, o maior polo dinamizador da atividade turistica dos Acores, contribuindo, assim, para a organizacao territorial e para a valorizacao das experiencias turisticas. Foram analisadas as respostas de 400 questionarios administrados a turistas que visitaram este concelho, utilizando diversos metodos estatisticos, de onde se destacam o teste de independencia do qui-quadrado e alguns algoritmos de Analise Classificatoria Hierarquica Ascendente. As principais conclusoes referem-se a existencia de associacoes estatisticamente significativas entre o meio de transporte utilizado para viajar e as percecoes acerca de alguns aspetos que podem ser melhorados.
Cultivating entrepreneurial culture among students in Malaysia

Suggested citation: Hassan, Z. , Lashari, M.K. , & Basit, A. (2021). Cultivating entrepreneurial culture among the students in Malaysia. Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review, 9(1), 119-136. https://doi.org/10.15678/EBER.2021. 090108
Evaluation Of Amniotic Fluid By Ultrasound In Oligohydromnia Managed By Oral Maternal Rehydation In 2nd And 3rd Trimesters In Mosul City

Amniotic fluid is an important component that engulfs the fetus inside the mother's womb. Oligohydramnios, means abnormally decreased in the amount of amniotic fluid It has a risk to the fetus during pregnancy, afect about 1 to 2 percent of pregnancies, iatrogenic preterm causes illness and death to the fetus before delivery. Operative deliveries are risky for both the fetus and the mother. They might cause problems due to some of the commonly known factors or Oligohydramnios association could be identified, there could be some other unknown factors that are termed “Isolated Oligohydramnios”. Amniotic fluid's rate of evolution could serve as an indicator to how the fetus is growing, it can provide protection, and it helps predict the gender of the newborn. The mother should undertake a hydration therapy in order to improve her amniotic fluid and the fetus well been. Drinking good amounts of water found to be helpful in increasing the amniotic fluid volume without using any other supplements. The sonographic evaluation for all patients with oligohydramnios were reviewed to determine whether sonographically detectable fetal anomalies were present, and when these anomalies were present, how this information was used in maternal fetal management.
A Method for Determining Whether a Simulink Model Is Ready for Test Generation

: Model-based development (MBD), in which development specifications are written in Simulink, is widely used in the development of embedded control systems. Automatic test generation tools are used to reduce the effort of creating test cases. However, depending on how the model is written, automated generation tools may fail, and it takes time to determine generation failure. In this paper, we propose a method to predict the feasibility of the model test case generation. Specifically, we evaluate the validity of feature generation using the bag of nodes representation of our method and summary statistics of the graphs. The results show that although the AUC of 0.628 is not practically accurate, the initial results using large amounts of data are promising.
The Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing on Situational Emotions and Temperament/Character Dimensions among Probationary University Students

: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI) on situational emotions (SEs) and temperament/character dimensions among probationary university students. The research method was experimental with pretest-posttest. The statistical population was undergraduate probationary students at University of Zanjan during the academic year 2018-2019 whom 40 were selected through stratified sampling method and assigned randomly into experimental and control groups (20 members in each group). Both groups underwent pre-test and post-test procedures. Members of the experimental group received a series of five sessions (each session was 120 minutes long) of MI per week of the procedure, whereas the members of the control group received no intervention. Short form of situational emotions scale and Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI-125) employed for data collection. The results of data analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) showed that MI had a significant effect on components of SEs (interest, well-being and boredom), so that it increased interest and well-being and decreased boredom, whereas it had no significant effects on temperament / character dimensions among probationary university students (P<.05). Therefore, one can conclude that MI can be used to improve the academic performance of probationary University students.
THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION ON THE SPATIAL CONFIGURATION OF TRADITIONAL IRANIAN HOUSING (CASE STUDY: COMPARISON OF DEZFUL AND BOROUJERD TRADITIONAL HOUSING)

The cities of Dezful and Boroujerd can be considered a treasure trove of traditional houses in Iran whose social, functional, and cultural roots are reflected in their architectural body. Traditional housing includes and expresses the lifestyles and behavioral systems of its inhabitants. Therefore, by analyzing the spatial structure in different traditional dwellings, we can understand the structural differences in them. The main purpose of this study is to identify and express the structure and spatial differences in traditional housing in Dezful and Boroujerd, which have many differences in terms of environmental structure. This study seeks to answer the question: What are the differences between structural patterns and spatial configuration in traditional housing in Dezful and Boroujerd? The method of this research is generally qualitative and software that includes analytical-descriptive approaches and logical reasoning. First, using observation, field survey, and library studies, the desired maps are obtained and the research parameters such as spatial integrity, visual privacy and control, and access are determined. In the next step, the maps of selected research houses are analyzed and analyzed in Space Syntax software, which is specialized software for space syntax, and the patterns of spatial configuration in traditional houses of Dezful and Boroujerd are expressed. The results show that the permeability and readability of more spaces due to the depth of each space and better spatial perception by individuals in traditional houses in Dezful is more than traditional houses in Boroujerd. In contrast, in traditional houses in Boroujerd, spatial stratification and spatial hierarchy, the creation of public and private layers due to the shape and type of housing, and also environmental security in the residential complex is more than the examples of traditional housing in Dezful.
The Effect of Using Fair Value Approach on Performance Prediction in Investment Companies

One of the most fundamental factors in pricing and evaluating the performance of companies is their profitability and profit is used as a basis for predicting the future performance of companies. Therefore, an accurate profit prediction is really crucial and decisive. There are various approaches to this prediction. The first approach would be calculating profit according to accounting standards by using historical cost and the second, calculating profit according to fair value. In this circumstance, this question arises that whether fair values are used instead of historical cost, would it lead to a more accurate and better prediction of the company's future performance? The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of using the fair value in calculating profits on the performance of investment companies with the help of benchmarking international financial reporting standards for small and medium-sized units. This research uses the data of 95 companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange, whose activity is an investment, from 2015 through 2019 and compares the predictability of fair value-based profits with the profit based on accounting standards in predicting the company's operating cash flows and future profits. The data is first collected in Excel software, then the research variables are calculated and finally, research models are tested and analyzed by Eviews10. The results show that fair value-based profit has no greater ability to predict the performance of investment companies in comparison to profit based on Iranian accounting standards.
A Qualitative Inquiry into the Human Library Approach Facilitating Social Inclusion and Promoting Recovery Kwan, Chi Kin

The key to the successful social inclusion of people recovering from mental illness is mutual understanding with other community members. To promote such social inclusion, the human library approach has been adopted by a group of practitioners based in Hong Kong. Through a review of this community mental health initiative, this study explores the relevance and usefulness of this approach in a mental health setting. A collaborative inquiry-based research method was adopted to explore the human library approach in practice. A practitioner inquiry group was conducted with four social workers and three peer support workers to examine their experience of running the human library. Thematic analysis and member checks were used to identify important themes. The practitioners’ reports of their experiences showed that the human library is well suited to facilitating social inclusion and promoting mental health recovery. Community members and people in recovery can benefit from participating in a human library, and the two sides can become connected through mutual understanding. However, possible risks for people in recovery were also identified. This study argues that the human library deserves consideration as an approach to facilitating social inclusion and promoting recovery. Its effectiveness and benefits are evident, especially compared with large-scale one-way intervention approaches. A clinical practice manual should be developed to inform future practitioners of the value of the human library approach in mental health settings.
Fe-Ti oxide-silicate (QUIlF-type) equilibria in feldspathoid-bearing systems

Abstract Silicate-oxide equilibria (abbreviated as QUIlF) have proven to be very powerful tools for reconstructing the temperature and oxygen fugacity evolution of magmatic systems containing magnetite and ilmenite with olivine, quartz, or pyroxenes. In this paper, we extend these QUIlF equilibria to include rocks where silica activity is controlled by equilibria between feldspars and feldspathoids. We present data on the orthomagmatic assemblage of titanomagnetite + ilmenite + feldspar + nepheline + compositionally variable olivine, which we call AUNIlF: The AUNIlF reference curve (with unit activities for albite, nepheline, and fayalite) is stable at oxygen fugacities ≥2 log units below the QUIlF surface at temperatures of about 700 to 800 °C, temperatures typical of late-magmatic stages. At temperatures > ~800 °C, the AUNIlF reference assemblage would only be stable at unrealistically low fO₂ conditions more than 5 log units below FMQ (where FMQ is the fayalite-magnetite-quartz buffer), which explains the rarity or absence of orthomagmatic AUNIlF assemblages. We determine the most reduced conditions indicated by displaced AUNIlF assemblage from Mont Saint-Hilaire (Quebec, Canada) to be ΔFMQ = -1.15 at ~800 °C (olivine is Fa67 and aSiO₂ = 0.41) and conclude that AUNIlF assemblages involving pure fayalite do not stably occur in terrestrial magmatic systems. The stability field of naturally occurring AUNIlF assemblages is a function of albite, nepheline, and olivine compositions and is controlled by the ratio of silica activity to fayalite activity (aSiO₂/ aFa). At values higher than ~0.77 for aSiO₂/aFa, olivine is Fa < ~70 when silica activity is buffered by the nepheline-albite equilibrium. In these situations, AUNIlF is stable at oxygen fugacities ≥ -1.15 (ΔFMQ). At values below aSiO₂/aFa ~0.77, the AUNIlF equilibrium is shifted to lower oxygen fugacities and ilmenite becomes unstable relative to ulvøspinel. Analogous to the construction and application of AUNIlF, a QUIlF-type reaction curve for potassic systems (KULIlF) involving leucite and alkali feldspar is presented and applied to naturally occurring assemblages. Potassic rocks invariably crystallize forsteritic olivine in the presence of ilmenite and magnetite, reflecting higher oxygen fugacities during crystallization than their sodic counterparts. As a result of low fayalite component in olivine, the aSiO₂/aFa ratio becomes ≥4 in assemblages of potassic systems consisting of alkali feldspar, magnetite, leucite, ilmenite, and olivine.
Interrelations among frustration-free models via Witten's conjugation

We apply Witten’s conjugation argument [Nucl. Phys. B 202, 253 (1982)] to spin chains, where it allows us to derive frustration-free systems and their exact ground states from known results. We particularly focus on \mathbb{Z}_pℤp-symmetric models, with the Kitaev and Peschel–Emery line of the axial next-nearest neighbour Ising (ANNNI) chain being the simplest examples. The approach allows us to treat two \mathbb{Z}_3ℤ3-invariant frustration-free parafermion chains, recently derived by Iemini et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 170402 (2017)] and Mahyaeh and Ardonne [Phys. Rev. B 98, 245104 (2018)], respectively, in a unified framework. We derive several other frustration-free models and their exact ground states, including \mathbb{Z}_4ℤ4- and \mathbb{Z}_6ℤ6-symmetric generalisations of the frustration-free ANNNI chain.