Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A review of the strategic management literature: The importance of intellectual capital in the non-profit sector By Eric Kong School of Commerce

Purpose – Very little systematic research has reviewed the applicability of strategic management concepts including SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis, industrial organisation (I/O), resource-based view (RBV), knowledge-based view (KBV), balanced scorecard (BSC) and intellectual capital (IC) in the non-profit context. The main objective of this paper is to examine the above concepts in the light of the unique non-profit environment in the knowledge economy and determine which one is most applicable to nonprofit organisations (NPOs). Design/methodology/approach – This paper reviews the strategic management literature with a focus of the above concepts within the non-profit context. Findings – The IC concept is more effective as compared to other strategic management concepts within the non-profit context. IC is an important resource that NPOs need to develop in order to gain sustained strategic advantages. Research implications – This paper helps to build a nascent body of literature suggesting that IC can be utilised as a competent strategic management conceptual framework in NPOs. The increased awareness of the IC concept in NPOs, as a result of this paper, likely generates further research from both nonprofit practitioners and scholars. Originality/value – The paper is considered as a starting point and serves as a milestone in applying IC as a strategic management conceptual framework in the non-profit sector. Also, the paper informs non-profit leaders that IC is the most appropriate strategic management concept in the non-profit sector.
System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks 2013

Due to global climate change and its impact on local weather conditions, decision support systems are becoming more important in agriculture. Such systems allow farmers to adapt more effectively to the complex changes affecting their farms. Marginal production sites must apply new tillage strategies adapted to new climatic conditions. Information about proper strategy adjustments is often disseminated through agricultural extension services and journals. A new internet information platform, KlimaBob, which focuses on climate-flexible tillage, was established under the auspices of the Innovation Network of Climate Change Adaptation Brandenburg Berlin. Successful and permanent introduction of such a system requires analysis and verification of its acceptance among individual farmers. This study addresses this need by applying the established task-technology fit approach. A survey was conducted among farmers in the Brandenburg region. The resulting data provided the basis for a structural equation model that explains and evaluates the task-technology fit of the KlimaBob platform. The results indicate that the performance spectrum of the system exerts a strong influence on the task-technology fit when assessed by both the name characteristics of KlimaBob and the individual characteristics of users (for example, time management, technology affinity and risk attitude).
Myxobolus nodulointestinalis spa n . ( Myxosporea , Myxobolidae ) , a parasite of the intestine of Barbus sharpeyi

A new myxosporean, Myxobolus nodulointestjnaljs sp. n . , has been found in the lntestil~al walls of 2 Mesopotamian fishes, Barbus sharpeyi (Giinther, 1874) and B. luteus (Heckel, 1843), In rivers of southwest Iran. Large cysts about 5 mm in diameter containing mature spores were located in the muscular layer separating the intestinal serosa from the mucosa. The cysts were branched and separated by septa. They bulged deep into the lumen of the gut and the abdominal cavity. Plasmodia showed an affinity to smooth muscle cells and were covered by a degenerated layer of muscular elements. The spores, which had an elongated oval or trapezoid shape, differed in size and morphology from the known Myxobolus specles of other barbels.
Occurrence, Transfer and Mobilization in Epilithic Strains of Acinetobacter of Mercury-resistance Plasmids Capable of Transformation

A 7.8 kb plasmid (pQM17) encoding mercury resistance was isolated from two epilithic strains of Acinetobacter calcoaceticus. The plasmid had a broad host range when mobilized by RP1, transferring into Pseudomonas aeruginosa, P . putida, P . Jluorescens, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris and Chromobacterium sp. with frequencies ranging from 5.3 x to 4.6 x per recipient. The plasmid could be transferred into A . calcoaceticus BD413 using intact cells of donor and recipient bacteria (i.e. natural transformation) and there was a broad temperature optimum (14-37 "C) for transformation. Transformation was as efficient in liquid matings as on plates but there was no effect of pH in the range 5.6-7.9. Maximum transformation frequencies were obtained after 24 h on agar plates containing 3-5-10 g C 1-l with donor to recipient ratios ranging from 6 to 41 5.
Expenditure Decentralisation and Outcomes: Some Determinant Factors for Success from Cross-Country Evidence1

This paper attempts to answer the question of whether and in what conditions, assigning more expenditure responsibilities to sub-national governments is better for the achievement of development goals. Using a panel data of developing and transition countries, empirical evidence shows that spending by local governments has helped to foster reduction of infant mortality rate, especially in countries with high level of ethnic diversity and where revenue mobilisation has been decentralised. These results confirm some theoretical predictions of the fiscal federalism literature.
Avaliação da microbiota bucal antes e apos a instalação de aparelhos ortodônticos

The aim of this study was to evaluate the microbiological changes that occur in labial tooth surfaces, around the brackets before and during the use of fixed orthodontic appliances and infer the consequences of such changes on teeth and periodontium. Biofilm samples were collected of 18 subjects (mean age of 13,05 years) who were about to start orthodontic treatment with fixed metallic appliances in private clinics in Brasilia-DF. Initial supragengival samples were obtained from the labial surface of teeth 11, 13, 15, 31, 33 and 35 before installing the appliance and the finals were collected from the labial surfaces of these teeth after approximately 60 days of treatment. The samples were analyzed using the method of "checkerboard DNADNA hybridization” that made by means of probes labeled with nonradioactive digoxigenin molecule, that detected, simultaneously 40 bacterial species, three of these cariogenic species and 37 periodontopathogenics species. There was a statistically significant increase in the proportion and count of periodontopathogenic microorganisms in supragingival biofilm in the subjects in this study. However, there were no significant differences in the counts and proportions of cariogenic bacteria. So, it is relevant to consider the risk to which dental structures are exposed during orthodontic treatment. In order to prevent gingival inflammation and attachment loss, patients need to be properly oriented about their bucal hygiene in the course of orthodontic treatment.
The standard error of estimates based on EU-SILC. An exploration through the Europe 2020 poverty indicators

Currently, the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) is the single most important data source for cross-national comparative research on income and living conditions in the European Union. As EU-SILC consists of a sample of European households, point estimates should be accompanied by appropriate standard errors and confidence intervals. This is especially so if indicators are constructed for measuring progress towards pre-defined targets such as those of the Europe 2020 strategy. All too often this has been neglected in European poverty research and official publications. In contrast, this paper pays explicit attention to the calculation of standard errors and confidence intervals. Standard errors are strongly dependent on the sample design. Therefore, accurate information on the sample design is crucial, especially for a database like EU-SILC which contains data on about 30 European countries which employ different complex sample designs. However, information on the sample design is incomplete in the EU-SILC User Database for data confidentiality reasons and there are several options for handling this lack of information. In this paper, we document the sample designs used in EU-SILC and compare the information available through different sources, namely the Quality Reports, the User Database and a specific dataset containing additional information about the sample design prepared by Eurostat. Furthermore, on the basis of the specific dataset prepared by Eurostat, we explore which variables are best used when analysing EU-SILC for adequately computing standard errors. We illustrate the importance of various assumptions with regard to the sample design by presenting results for the official Europe 2020 poverty indicators. It is shown that neglecting the sample design can lead to a serious underestimation of the standard errors. In addition, it is discussed how researchers using EU-SILC could best take account of the sample design for appropriately estimating standard errors. Corresponding author: Tim Goedemé Ph.D. Research Fellow of the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy (University of Antwerp) Sint-Jacobstraat 2 (M479) 2000 Antwerp (Belgium) Tel. : +32 3 265 55 55 E-mail: tim.goedeme@ua.ac. be
Farmers Drive Genetic Diversity of Thai Purple Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Landraces

Department of Plant and Soil Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Department of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture Natural Resources, Environment Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand Plant Genetic Resource and Nutrition Laboratory, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Department of Biology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA Lanna Rice Research Center, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand *Corresponding author; e-mail: sansanee.cm@gmail.com
CATEGORICAL DATA GENERATOR

Generated data are often required for quality evaluation of a newly proposed statistical method and its results. The number of datasets can easily affect the robustness and validity of the statistical analysis. Since real datasets with desired properties are often hard to obtain, there is a need for generated ones. Many generators of quantitative data have been implemented in different software products. However, the situation is different for multivariate categorical data. This paper presents an algorithm for generating categorical data in a new way proposed mainly for the needs of evaluation of cluster analysis methods. Datasets are generated as a mix of various multivariate distributions using Cholesky’s decomposition. Generated datasets have required structure and properties, i.e. given number of clusters, given number of variables, given number of categories, given multivariate distribution and correlation within the cluster, etc. The algorithm is implemented in R software with the ambition to be included into R package nomclust in the future. The usage of the algorithm is illustrated on several examples.
Prognostic markers of canine pyometra

The pyometra is a disease that affects middle age and elderly female dogs during diestrus. Hormonal, microbiological, biochemical and hematological aspects are well described. However, few studies have evaluated the role of each in the prognosis of canine pyometra. The aim of this study was to identify markers associated with clinical worsening of dogs with pyometra. We prospectively evaluated 80 dogs with pyometra treated surgically. Group 1 consisted of dogs that were discharged within 48 hours after surgery and Group 2 consisted of those who required prolonged hospitalization or died. The findings of hematological, biochemical and blood lactate levels were compared between groups and variables such as bacterial multidrug resistance, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), hyperlactatemia and increased creatinine were analyzed through the dispersion of frequencies between groups. Among the variables studied, the presence of SIRS and elevated serum creatinine >2.5mg/mL were effective in predicting the worsening of the disease and can be used as prognostic markers of canine pyometra.
A Comparative Study on Antioxidant Activities of Selected Plants From Road Sides , Salem , Tamil Nadu

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research Available online at www.globalresearchonline. net © Copyright protected. Unauthorised republication, reproduction, distribution, dissemination and copying of this document in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. 112 Krishnaveni Marimuthu*, Mahesh P, Ponraj K, Kalimuthu R, Lavanya K, Jasbin Shyni G *Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. M.Sc., students, Department of Biochemistry, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. *Corresponding author’s E-mail: logasarvesh@gmail.com
1 0 M ay 2 01 7 Extracting work from quantum states of radiation

Quantum optomechanics opens a possibility to mediate a physical connection of quantum optics and classical thermodynamics. We propose and theoretically analyze a one-way chain starting from various quantum states of radiation. In the chain, the radiation state is first ideally swapped to sufficiently large mechanical oscillator (membrane). Then the membrane mechanically pushes a classical almost mass-less piston, which is pressing a gas in a small container. As a result we observe strongly nonlinear and nonmonotonic transfer of the energy stored in classical and quantum uncertainty of radiation to mechanical work. The amount of work and even its sign depends strongly on the uncertainty of the radiation state. Our theoretical prediction would stimulate an experimental proposals for such optomechanical connection to thermodynamics.
PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND TOXICITY STUDIES ON THE LEAVES OFMANNIOPHYTON FULVUM

With regards to current drug development strategies, natural products have continually provided an essential source for new drugs. In this study, the phytochemical constituents present in the leaf extract of Manniophyton fulvum were screened and its toxicological properties in vitro were also established. The phytochemical screening of the ethanolic leaf extract of Manniophyton fulvum revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, sterols/terpenes, reducing sugars, anthraquinones, and cardiac glycosides. The leaf extract produced toxicity at a dose of 1050 mg/kg. The observed effects could not be unconnected to the presence of the phytochemical constituents in the extract. The outcome of this study lends support to the trado-medicinal uses of Manniophyton fulvum in the treatment of various medical conditions.
Edrah, Mohamed and Anaya-Lara, Olimpo and Lo, Kwok (2015) Impacts of high penetration of DFIG wind turbines on rotor angle stability of power

With the integration of wind power into power systems continues to increase, the impact of high penetration of wind power on power system stability becomes a very important issue. This paper investigates the impact of doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) control and operation on rotor angle stability. A control strategy for both the rotor-side converter (RSC) and grid-side converter (GSC) of the DFIG is proposed to mitigate DFIGs impacts on the system stability. DFIG-GSC is utilized to be controlled as static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) to provide reactive power support during grid faults. In addition, a Power System Stabilizer is implemented in the reactive power control loop of DFIG-RSC. The proposed approaches are validated on a realistic Western System Coordinating Council (WSCC) power system under both small and large disturbances. The simulation results show the effectiveness and robustness of both DFIG-GSC control strategy and power system stabilizer to enhance rotor angle stability of power system. Index TermsDoubly fed induction generator (DFIG), power system stabilizer (PSS), rotor angle stability, STATCOM.
Gillespie, Jonathan and Masey, Nicola and Heal, Mathew R. and Hamilton, Scott and Beverland, Iain J. (2017) Estimation of spatial patterns of urban air pollution over a 4-week period from repeated 5- minute

Peripatetic BC and PN measurements made weekly for 4 weeks at 18 urban sites. 5-min BC measurements were highly correlated with weekly NO2. Average of 5 repeated 5-min BC measurements explained 75% variation of NO2. Short duration BC provided information on longer-term NO2 spatial contrasts. a r t i c l e i n f o
Draft 1 Damage to Trichothecium roseum caused by 1 sodium silicate is independent from pH 2

Complete List of Authors: Niu, Lili; Gansu Agricultural University Bi, Yang; Gansu Agricultural University Bai, Xiaodong; Gansu Agricultural University Zhang, Shenggui; Gansu Agricultural University Xue, Huali; GanSu Agricultural University, College of Food Science and Engineering Li, Yongcai; Gansu Agricultural University Wang, Yi; Gansu Agricultural University Alejandro, Calderón-Urrea; California State University
Methods for monitoring training status and their effects on performance in rowing : review article

A rowing competition usually takes place over a 2000m course and lasts for 5-7min, depending on the boat class and performance ability of the rower. The aerobic contribution to energy supply amounts to approximately 70-80% during the 2000m rowing distance and maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) appears to be one of the best criteria for predicting performance in rowing, which relies on power production by the large muscle groups. Prolonged, intense, endurance training sessions on water make up the largest part of the training programme in rowers and this can easily result in the rower becoming overreached. Different psychometric and blood biochemical parameters, in addition to the performance tests, have been used in rowing training monitoring. The Recovery-Stress Questionnaire (RESTQ) for Athletes, which measures both stress and recovery, appears to be effective in monitoring the training status of rowers. There is also evidence to suggest that leptin is more sensitive to training volume changes than the specific stress hormones (cortisol, testosterone), while maximal 2000m exercise-induced changes in leptin and adiponectin concentrations can be used to identify the first signs of overreaching as a result of increased training volume in rowers. In conclusion, probably the most effective way to monitor training status in rowers is to evaluate both the stress and recovery components simultaneously, using psychometric data together with the blood biochemical and performance parameters.
CHAPTER SIXTY EIGHT COMBINED REFRACTION-DIFFRACTION OF NONLINEAR WAVES IN SHALLOW WATER

The parabolic approximation is developed to study the combined refraction/diffraction of weakly nonlinear shallow water waves. Two methods of approach are taken. In the first method Boussinesq equations are used to derive evolution equations for spectral wave components in a slowly varying two-dimensional domain. The second method modifies the equation of Kadomtsev s Petviashvili to include varying depth in two dimensions. Comparisons are made between present numerical results, experimental data and previous numerical calculations.
MATHEMATHICAL MODELLING OF METAMATERIALS AND ANALYS IS OF THEIR OPTICAL PROPERTIES

In this work were studied fishnet metamaterials wit h proposed meshy structure. The spectral bands with negative refractive index were discovere d in near infrared and visible regions. The linear red shift of spectral features was observed wit h the increasing partition order of fractal. These optical features of discussed metamaterials could f in possible applications in optical devices (filters, lenses, modulators etc.), high-sensitive pres sure sensor meters and other devices.Obtained in math modeling linear dependences of the peak positi on of negative refractive index (NRI) from geometric parameters of metamaterials can be used t o adjust the spectral position of optical features in the production of meshy metamaterials with g ven functional characteristics. In the work were discussed prospects of use of the considered m etamaterials in optical devices such as filters, lenses, modulators, etc., as well as highly sensiti ve pressure sensors, biological and chemical sensors with anti-interference remote control.
Fe Mössbauer study of Li x Fe 1-y Co y PO 4 ( y = 0 , 0 . 1 , 0 . 2 ) as cathode material for Li-ion batteries

Lithium iron phosphates LiFe1-yCoyPO4 (y = 0, 0.1, 0.2) exposed to a charging process were studied by 57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy taking into account XRD and SEM data. Hyperfine parameters of the spectra were determined above and below the magnetic ordering temperature for all the samples. It was shown that the presence of Co impurity atoms in lithium phosphates gives no effect on the hyperfine interaction of 57Fe2+ cations. However, Co atoms in the nearest cation environment of Fe atoms lead to a significant change of the hyperfine interactions of 57Fe3+ cations. The Co impurity atoms distribution over the positions of the iron atoms in the structure is found not to be statistical, but correlated.
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF FAST DISPERSIBLE KETOPROFEN 100mg TABLETS

The aim of this study is to develop fast dispersible Ketoprofen 100mg tablets using direct compression technique. Nine different formulations were investigated using Ludipress as filler in the range of 12-48 % and Ac-di-sol as superdisintegrantin the range of 0.1-4%. Powder blends of all the formulations were tested for the determination of flow properties including Carr’s index, Hausner’s ratio and Angle of Repose. Different physico-chemical parameters including thickness, diameter, hardness, friability, weight variation, disintegration, dissolution and assay were performed and the results were found in the acceptable limits. F-6 was selected as the best formulation on the basis of shortest disintegration time 19 sec, 99.26 + 0.94 % dissolution and tablet weight i.e. 122.34 + 1.08 mg. Profiles comparisons were done in 0.1N HCL, phosphate buffer pH 4.5 and pH 6.8. Data were evaluated by model dependent and modelindependent methods. The best formulation was found to be F-6 in 0.1N HCl having r 2 =0.978 in first order, r 2 =0.992 in Higuchi andr 2 =0.969 in Hixson-Crowell model and F-5 in phosphate buffer pH 4.5having r 2 =0.993 in first order, r 2 =0.991 in Higuchi and r 2 =0.990 in Hixson-Crowell model. F-6 and immediate release (core tablet) were taken as reference formulations for the determination of f2similarity factor. Results indicated that all the formulations were similar to the F-6 and immediate release (Reference) formulation in different dissolution media.