Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Entrepreneurship Education, Family Capital, and Family Business Performance in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

This study not only examines the direct and indirect effects of entrepreneurship education in the family toward family capital formation but also explains, directly and indirectly, entrepreneurship education in families and family capital towards the performance of culinary sector family businesses in the city of Makassar. This study is explanatory research, which acts non-experimentally, conducted in Makassar city of the South Sulawesi Province. Systematic sampling was used to get the sample an amount as 150 family businesses (out of 225 family business) used for this study. The results of this study indicate that entrepreneurship education in families influences the family capital formation, and family capital has a significant influence on the performance of the culinary sector family business in Makassar City. The results of path analysis show that entrepreneurship education in the family influences for family business performance through the mediation of family capital.
Skill mismatch and the dynamics of Italian companies’ productivity

ABSTRACT This work explores the relationship between labour productivity and skill (mis) match relying on a unique database integrating information at both the firm and the worker level. The analysis is based on a novel skill match indicator providing actual and qualitatively detailed information on the demand/supply of skills. Focusing on a sample of Italian limited liability companies observed during 2012, 2014 and 2017, we show that the ability to match their skills need via new hires is always positively correlated to companies’ labour productivity. This result is robust to the inclusion of variables accounting for sectoral-level training intensity, firm-level recruitment behaviour, a capillary set of firm-level controls and across size classes.
Client Perspectives of a State's Education Service Cooperative: Evaluation Implications for Human Resource Development.

This study was designed to determine the degree of use, level of client satisfaction of professional development and educational services, and to identify suggestions for improving services. Results from a mixed methodology approach indicated moderate to high levels of satisfaction in two program areas and moderate to high levels of dissatisfaction in a third program area. Responses to open ended questions revealed specific rationale concerning dissatisfaction in technology support and four professional development areas.
Universal TSH screening to detect hypothyroidism in pregnancy : a comprehensive review

Objective: To determine if universal screening during pregnancy would be beneficial to the general population Methods: Research was conducted on the following databases: MEDLINE (PubMed), Academic Search Premiere (EBSCOhost), MD Consult, Cochrane Library, and the Science/Social Science Citation Index. Included in the collected studies are systematic reviews, critically-appraised topics, randomized-controlled trials, and cohort studies. Restrictions were placed on languages other than English, publications before the year 1999, and research from countries with an inadequate iodine status. Results: While screening has proven to be effective in current populations, it is estimated approximately 20 percent of those affected are misdiagnosed. While costly, screening may pose to be less expensive than raising a child with outcomes associated with maternal hypothyroidism. Conclusion: Patient education recommendations need to be made prior or in addition to the implementation of universal screening. Regardless, gestational age-specific reference ranges should be established for those currently screened.
Contemporary Water Management Issues in Thailand in Comparative Perspective

Water management is a complex and multifarious issue that joins together a wide range of different problems and approaches. Since water is essential to human life, governments must make efforts to ensure that everyone receives the water necessary but, at the same time, they have to wrestle with the fact that water is a scarce resource that must be priced for consumption under conditions of constantly increasing demand from cities, industry, agriculture and tourism. Examination of three case studies, Australia, Singapore and Japan, indicates that contemporary water management issue may be considered in a number of categories and analysis has taken place on four such categories. These are global climate change, disaster mitigation,political and legal modernization and allocation of water resources. The case studies inform the discussion of water management practices and prospects for Thailand and it is shown that the country is progressing towards the examples represented by the more developed and advanced countries insofar as it is ever possible to import a water management solution into the very specific geographical, hydrological, social, political and cultural conditions in effect in a specific location.
Application of Execution of Forced Money (Dwangsom) on Country Business Justice

Dwangsom is a sum of money stipulated by a judge in a verdict charged to the defendant and enforced if the defendant does not carry out the sentence specified. Dwangsom's obligation must be fulfilled or paid when the losing party does not comply with the contents of the decision (which is condemnatory). Execution can be interpreted as an action in the case of a court decision that has permanent legal force (inkracht). Execution of court decisions is the implementation of court decisions by or with the assistance of outside parties from the parties. Matters relating to the execution are the cancellation of the Decree followed by rehabilitation, administrative sanctions and execution of decisions to pay a sum of money (dwangsom). Article 116 paragraph (4) of the Administrative Court Law states that "In the event that the defendant is unwilling to implement a court ruling that has obtained permanent legal force, the official concerned is subjected to forced efforts in the form of payment of forced money and or administrative sanctions". The purpose of these provisions is "officials who do not carry out court decisions that have legal force are still subject to forced money", forced money is intended to be in the form of payment of a sum of money stipulated by the judge because his position was included in the verdict when he granted the plaintiff's claim. Forced money (dwangsom) is imposed by the judge with the intention that the decision in the subject matter is carried out by the defendant (the losing party). Dwangsom can only be applied to orders to carry out certain actions carried out by certain people and cannot be replaced / represented by others. The application of dwangsom cannot be applied to all PTUN decisions. The application of dwangsom can only be imposed on punishable PTUN decisions (condemnator decisions). Keywords: Implementation of execution, forced money (dwangsom), PTUN DOI : 10.7176/JLPG/88-25 Publication date : August 31 st 2019
Variation In Q-Angle According To Sex, Height, Weight & Interspinous Distance - A Survey

The Q-Angle has been a subject of great debate. Its values have not been ascertained for the Indian population. A study of 500 limbs in 250 subjects was undertaken to establish normal values. The subjects included 140 males and 110 females. The measurements were done using standard clinical methods by a single examiner. The average Q-angle in our series was 13.070o with 12.364o in males and 13.968o in females. The average patella : patellar tendon ratio in our series was 0.9807. Q-angle was found to have a significant positive correlation with female sex, interspinous distance and intermallcolar distance. A negative correlation was found between Q-angle and length of lower limb, length of patellar tendon and vertical length of patella. However, the most significant factor to alter the Q-angle was the lateral placement of tibial tuberosity from the vertical axis of patella.
Communication-Based Training Programs and Evaluation Methods of Five Pittsburgh Hospitals.

A study to determine whether five Pittsburgh hospitals have communication training programs and whether the programs have been or are currently being evaluated examined the following research questions: (1) whether they have ever used a communication training program (i.e., writing, interpersonal communication, public speaking, group leadership); (2) if so, what was the background of the program (i.e., content, who initiated the program, where we: it conducted, how long did it last); (3) why it was decided that the communication program was necessary; (4) how successful the program was (i.e., formal evaluation, based on intuition or comments heard by trainer, pencil and paper test); and (5) whether the communication training prbgram was conducted by in-house personnel or by outside consultants. Subjects, training directors of the five hospitals, were interviewed and given a brief background of why the study was being conducted. Results demonstrated that communication training programs do exist and that the programs are evaluated in some way. However, in no cases that were discussed, were measurements used to establish baselines before and after training to determine how they affect the organization's overall goals. Therefore, it seems clear that much more investigation and research is needed to determine if baselines can be constructed, and if training programs can be accurately assessed using this type of evaluation. (Three tables of data are included, 10 references and 2 appendixes are attached.) (RAE) *********************************************************************** * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * * from the orijinal document. * *********************************************************************** Communication-Based Training Programs and Evaluation Methods Of Five Pittsburgh Hospitals Lloyd E. Corder University of Pittsburgh Department of Communication 1117 Cathedral of Learning Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260
Potential Influence of Climate Change on Grain Self‐Sufficiency at the Country Level Considering Adaptation Measures

In recent decades, grain self‐sufficiency has been a key security issue for certain countries, such as Russia, China, India, and France. Climate change may affect agricultural production and possibly influence the grain self‐sufficiency of some countries, threatening their food security. This article provides an updated integrated assessment of the impact of climate change on grain self‐sufficiency at the country level. The study links climatic variables projected by global climate models to economic variables simulated by a global multiregion multisector economic model. Although climate change may considerably reduce land productivity, our simulation results show that climate change in the long term modestly impacts regional grain self‐sufficiency, as the direct effects on yield are largely canceled out by changes in grain production via adaptation measures taken by producers in response to market signals. Behavioral changes of consumers also contribute modestly to cancel out the adverse impact on land productivity. In the RCP8.5 climate change scenario, the adverse impact of climate change on land productivity in 2100 may reach to 25% of the current level, but declines to 5% when changes in production and consumption are considered, thus indicating the role of long‐term adaptation by economic agents.
Small Birth Size : Cardiovascular and metabolic profile of young adults born SGA who have been treated with growth hormone and young adults born preterm

textabstractThis doctoral thesis describes cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in children en young adults with a small birth size, either due to being born small for gestational age (SGA) or due to prematurity. For those born SGA with persistent short stature, the short and long-term effects of growth hormone (GH) treatment on these risk factors were studied. This chapter provides definitions and gives background information on SGA and prematurity. Finally, the aims of the study, the outline of this thesis, inclusion and exclusion criteria and study design of the IUGR-1, IUGR-2 and IUGR-3 study (Appendix A-C), and the PROGRAM/PREMS study (Appendix D) are presented.
Ovarian cancer serum biomarker discovery using proteomics

Ovarian cancer is a lethal gynaecological malignancy which is known as the silent killer. It has a poor prognosis due to the lack of major symptoms in early stage disease and hence its late detection. Cancer antigen-125, the most widely used biomarker for ovarian cancer detection, lacks appropriate sensitivity and specificity. Thus, early biomarkers of the disease are urgently required. Proteomic analysis of human serum promises to be a valuable approach for the discovery of putative biomarkers for human malignancies like ovarian cancer, which could be developed into non-invasive blood tests. In this study, serum samples from a pilot study for ovarian cancer screening which were collected prior to diagnosis were processed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Research Centre, in collaboration with Prof. Tempst’s group, who had developed a novel mass spectrometry (MS)-based technology platform for the high-throughput extraction and measurement of serum peptides. Several marker peaks were identified, which when used in combination with the ovarian cancer biomarker CA-125, assisted in the discrimination of case versus healthy samples at an earlier point prior to diagnosis. Work then involved the establishment and optimisation of a similar serum profiling platform at UCL. This involved the optimisation of a liquid-handling robot to provide semi-automated high- throughput sample purification and spotting, and optimisation of spectral acquisition and processing. The reproducibility of the platform was tested and the effects of different sample handling conditions on peptide profiles examined. The method was then used to search for putative markers of ovarian cancer, using identically processed samples from women diagnosed with malignant or benign ovarian cancer and healthy controls. Finally, as a complementary approach to discover protein biomarkers, the same samples were profiled using 2D Difference Gel Electrophoresis, employing different fractionation strategies to overcome the very large dynamic range of protein expression in serum. Mass spectrometry was used to identify several previously reported and some novel putative biomarkers of ovarian cancer, which warrant further validation.
Free trade agreements and world obesity

We study the causal link between trade openness via free trade agreements (FTAs) and obesity rates. When applying a difference‐in‐differences approach by exploiting the year a country entered a free trade agreement with the United States during the period 1990–2016. We find a positive and causal impact of FTAs on obesity rates, which are statistically and economically significant. We show that our findings are robust to placebo tests, the use of synthetic control methods, and a maximized sample. Furthermore, we show that when using an event studies approach the equal trends assumption holds.
The Effectiveness of Integrated Financial Management Information System in Selected Government Ministries in Kenya: A Theoretical Review

The modern day challenge of organizations is to have in place information technology systems that can effectively service the needs of the organization, meet the rapid technological changes and be flexible to accommodate enhancements. The Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) is designed to improve systems for financial data recording, tracking and information management. This was in response to increasing demands for greater transparency and accountability in the management of the public’s finances. However, the management of public finance has continued to be dogged with corruption allegation, outright mismanagement, malpractices in the procurement processes, among others. This study seeks to determine the effectiveness of IFMIS in selected government ministries in Kenya. The objectives of the study are to determine the effect of IFMIS on the processing of accounting transactions, establish the extent to which IFMIS has enhanced the procurement process, assess the extent to which IFMIS has enhanced the production of financial records for preparation of annual accounts and to find out whether IFMIS has enhanced the budget processes in government ministries in Kenya. This study will rely on theoretical models that provide a foundation for the research topic. Specifically, this study rely on Technology Acceptance model, Theory of Budgeting and the Cost reduction theory. The study reviews empirical evidence from which conclusions are drawn.
Automatic arima modelling by the cartesian search algorithm

In the present study we report on the development and test results of a Cartesian ARIMA Search Algorithm, designed for automatic generation of univariate models for time series data within specified parameter intervals of the identification and estimation stages. Model retention is determined within a preselected set of statistics. By interpreting these statistics as dimensions of the constructed criterion space, we obtain a subset of non-dominated models according to the rule of maximum dispersion over the efficient set. The CARIMA algorithm allows free specification of the number of criteria used in the runs. The algorithm was tested with both simulated and real economic data. The results based on simulated data indicate that the precision of the CARIMA algorithm is lower for seasonal models and higher for non-seasonal ones, thus suggesting an inverse relationship between algorithm performance and model complexity.
Early-onset dementia the needs of younger people with dementia in Ireland

The Action Plan for Dementia (O'Shea and O'Reilly, 1999) provides a blueprint for the development of policies and services in the dementia field in Ireland. However, little is known about the specific issues confronting people with early-onset dementia and there are no special programmes for people in this category. The reality is one of choosing from a range of services that were originally set up with other needs or age groups in mind. The Action Plan recommends that particular attention should be paid to the needs of people with early-onset dementia with appropriate care packages drawn up to reflect the special circumstances of people in this group and their caregivers (ibid). This study was initiated by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland in an attempt to contribute to the discussion about how this recommendation might best be implemented. Aims of the Analysis The overall aim of the study is to carry out a needs analysis of people with early-onset dementia in Ireland. The Terms of Reference outline the following objectives: To present a statistical analysis of persons with early-onset dementia, in particular a demographic profile including age, age of onset and diagnosis, gender, socio-economic and family status. To provide an insight into and understanding of the day-to-day lives of persons with earlyonset dementia and their caregivers. To produce a profile of the services used by those with early-onset dementia. To evaluate current policies and available services from a number of stakeholder perspectives. To examine the service, economic, social, emotional and support needs of the target group (including caregivers). To examine and to present good practice models in other comparable jurisdictions and to identify the lessons for policy and service planning in Ireland. To offer a set of recommendations for the future development of policies and services for the target group.
Social Epidemiology: Strategies for Public Health Activism

By tracking the distribution of disease and pinpointing relevant risk factors, social epidemiology reveals how social problems are intrinsically linked to the health of populations. The practice also takes into account the psychosocial, biological, and medical determinants of disease and health, encouraging a rich and multidisciplinary approach to analyzing and solving complex contemporary social issues. This book provides a clear and comprehensive set of tools for practice. Julie Cwikel begins with an overview of the historical roots of public health and social medicine and shows how they formed the theoretical basis for current social epidemiological methods. Cwikel then explains the theoretical and programmatic tools social epidemiologists use in their research, program planning, and evaluation. In conclusion, Cwikel demonstrates how the SOCEPID model can be applied to a range of topics, including chronic illness, obesity, violence prevention, occupational health, sexually transmitted diseases (especially HIV), environmental hazards, and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations such as immigrants and trafficked women. With compelling authority, Cwikel shows readers how the exciting and growing field of social epidemiology is both practical and activist, drawing on cutting-edge empirical findings to conduct policymaking research and promote health at both the personal and population levels.
Mary wants only six children: family planning in Malawi.

In Malawi traditional values that foster large families have slowed the adoption of a population policy: contraception is being promoted only for child spacing. Malawi has a child mortality rate of about 33% one of the highest maternal mortality rates in Africa a growth rate of 3.7% a population density of 125. sq. km. in the fertile south and a population of 8 million expected to double in 20 years. It is likely that the consensus and encouragement of the UN Economic Commission for Africa and the UN Fund for Population Activities influenced the government of Malawi to adopt a child spacing policy. Child spacing was officially integrated into the maternal and child health system in 1982 and implemented in 1984 for the purpose of reducing child and maternal mortality. Malawi has 141 child spacing clinics attached to hospitals so women can attend without neighbors suspecting they are using contraception. The contraceptive methods used in Malawi are the pill by 41.7% condoms by 26.6% injectables by 20.7% IUDs by 6% and sterilization by 2.5%. Injectables are rising in popularity but are only given to women with 5 or more children. One of the agencies helping to spread knowledge of child spacing is the District Development Committee which held a workshop for party leaders traditional chiefs and parliamentarians. The agenda covered health social and economic advantages of small families and an exploration of traditional cultural methods of birth spacing. Other agents working to change peoples attitudes are agricultural extension agents who teach male farmers the CCAM or womens organization health information officers and the school system which is considering population education for the curriculum.