Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
EVALUATION AND COMPARISON OF THE MENTAL LEVEL STRESS IN THE UNEMPLOYED PERSONS AND THE EMPLOYEES IN THE URBAN AREA

The mental stress, permanently present among the population, is one of the most important factors that influence the physical and the mental health in a negative way. The celerity of the social and economic changes from the present Romanian society has caused a very high psychological pressure especially among a certain category, such as the unemployed persons and the employees. The objective of this survey is represented by the evaluation and the comparison of the level of the mental stress regarding the unemployed persons and the employees in the urban area. (Bucharest) Methodology: the social and demographic characteristics and the mental state have been evaluated in a psychiatric interview, and the level of stress has been measured by means of the Perceived Stress Scale - 14 items. A transverse research has been made on two categories: a category of unemployed persons (384 persons) and a category of employees (360 persons), selected using the method of randomized and simple sampling. Results: The severe stress is much more often met with people between 19-29 years old for the unemployed persons and 40-49 years old for the employees. The weight of women with severe stress is higher than of men with severe stress both for the employees and the unemployed persons, while the moderate stress is more often met with men. The severe stress is more common for men (51,7%) and for women without secondary education (50,5%). The persons with higher education have the lowest level of stress. The status of not married person and divorced/widowed (single person) presents a risk factor regarding the presence and the high level of stress, while the status of married person is a factor of protection. The unemployed persons present a higher risk of severe stress than the employees. Conclusions: The measuring of the stress level for the unemployed persons is important from the scientific and practical point of view for the setting up of some prevention and treatment methods of the mental disease caused by the unemployment.
Corporate governance reforms: Between instrumentality and institutional drivers

Previous studies suggest that improvement in market confidence through credible signals to appropriate stakeholders is one of the primary motives for corporate governance reforms. Proponents of this view argue that corporate governance reforms, and by extension corporate governance disclosures by firms, is less imperative in a developing economy due to absence of demand for such disclosures and reforms. It seems that these arguments are not general and are only tenable in specific market settings. This study generates further insights on the motives for corporate governance reforms. The study finds that corporate governance reforms in settings with less market incentives such as Swaziland are motivated in ways that are different from documented evidence in existing literature.
Investigating the Impacts of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives on Customers ‘Loyalty: A Study from Selected Private Banks in Bangladesh

As the significance of Corporate social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives on consumer attitudes, behavior, intention and loyalty has increased it remains imperative for the financial institutions especially banks to investigate the effects of CSR initiatives on customers’ loyalty. By taking a model “Causal relationship between CSR initiatives and Customers’ loyalty”, therefore, this study has aimed to trigger the effects of customer centric, ethics, green environment, and philanthropic on customers’ loyalty. A survey has been conducted on 320 visitors and the response rate is 88.75 percent. Initially, an exploratory factor analysis has been directed using SPSS 21 and subsequently Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) has been used to test both the proposed model and hypothesized relationships among the constructs. The result of the study has revealed that the constructs (customer centric, philanthropic, green environment and ethics) have significant impact on customers’ loyalty. The study also revealed that customer centric has the greatest effects on customers’ loyalty while ethics is the least influencing factor on loyalty in context of financial institutions in Bangladesh. The findings of the study will help the marketers of financial institutions to attract and retain their customers ultimately to develop customers’ loyalty and equity of the institutions.
Density functionals for the strong-interaction limit

The strong-interaction limit of density-functional (DF) theory is simple and provides information required for an accurate resummation of DF perturbation theory. Here we derive the point-charge-plus-continuum (PC) model for that limit, and its gradient expansion. The exchange-correlation (xc) energy ${E}_{\mathrm{xc}}[\ensuremath{\rho}]\ensuremath{\equiv}{\ensuremath{\int}}_{0}^{1}d\ensuremath{\alpha}{W}_{\ensuremath{\alpha}}[\ensuremath{\rho}]$ follows from the xc potential energies ${W}_{\ensuremath{\alpha}}$ at different interaction strengths $\ensuremath{\alpha}g~0$ [but at fixed density $\ensuremath{\rho}(\mathbf{r})]. $ For small $\ensuremath{\alpha}\ensuremath{\approx}0,$ the integrand ${W}_{\ensuremath{\alpha}}$ is obtained accurately from perturbation theory, but the perturbation expansion requires resummation for moderate and large $\ensuremath{\alpha}. $ For that purpose, we present density functionals for the coefficients in the asymptotic expansion ${W}_{\ensuremath{\alpha}}\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{W}_{\ensuremath{\infty}}{+W}_{\ensuremath{\infty}}^{\ensuremath{'}}{\ensuremath{\alpha}}^{\ensuremath{-}1/2}$ for $\stackrel{\ensuremath{\rightarrow}}{\ensuremath{\alpha}}\ensuremath{\infty}$ in the PC model. ${W}_{\ensuremath{\infty}}^{\mathrm{PC}}$ arises from strict correlation, and ${W}_{\ensuremath{\infty}}^{\ensuremath{'}\mathrm{PC}}$ from zero-point vibration of the electrons around their strictly correlated distributions. The PC values for ${W}_{\ensuremath{\infty}}$ and ${W}_{\ensuremath{\infty}}^{\ensuremath{'}}$ agree with those from a self-correlation-free meta-generalized gradient approximation, both for atoms and for atomization energies of molecules. We also (i) explain the difference between the PC cell and the exchange-correlation hole, (ii) present a density-functional measure of correlation strength, (iii) describe the electron localization and spin polarization energy in a highly stretched ${\mathrm{H}}_{2}$ molecule, and (iv) discuss the soft-plasmon instability of the low-density uniform electron gas.
An X-ray and optical study of the cluster A33

We report the rst detailed X-ray and opti- cal observations of the medium-distant cluster A33 ob- tained with the Beppo-SAX satellite and with the UH 2.2 m and Keck II telescopes at Mauna Kea. The in- formation deduced from X-ray and optical imaging and spectroscopic data allowed us to identify the X-ray source 1SAXJ0027.2 1930 as the X-ray counterpart of the A33 cluster. The faint, F2 10 keV 2: 41 0 13 erg s 1 cm 2 , X-ray source 1SAXJ0027.2 1930, 2 arcmin away from the optical position of the cluster as given in the Abell cat- alogue, is identied with the central region of A33. Based on six cluster galaxy redshifts, we determine the redshift of A33, z =0 :2409; this is lower than the value derived by Leir & Van Den Bergh (1977). The source X-ray luminos- ity, L2 10 keV =7 : 71 0 43 erg s 1 cm 2 , and intracluster gas temperature, T =2 :9 keV, make this cluster inter- esting for cosmological studies of the cluster LX T re- lation at intermediate redshifts. Two other X-ray sources in the A33 eld are identied. An AGN at z =0 :2274, and an M-type star, whose emissions are blended to form an extended X-ray emission 4 arcmin north of the A33 cluster. A third possibly point-like X-ray source detected 3 arcmin north-west of A33 lies close to a spiral galaxy at z =0 :2863 and to an elliptical galaxy at the same red- shift as the cluster.
An Evolutive Process to Convert Glossaries into Ontologies

This paper describes a method to generate ontologies from glossaries of terms. The proposed method presupposes an evolutionary life cycle based on successive transformations of the original glossary that lead to products of intermediate knowledge representation (dictionary, taxonomy, and thesaurus). These products are characterized by an increase in semantic expressiveness in comparison to the product obtained in the previous transformation, with the ontology as the end product. Although this method has been applied to produce an ontology from the “IEEE Standard Glossary of Software Engineering Terminology,” it could be applied to any glossary of any knowledge domain to generate an ontology that may be used to index or search for information resources and documents stored in libraries or on the Semantic Web.
World City Network in China: A Network Analysis of Air Transportation Network

World city network formation is one of the most robust trends in the context of globalization. The unprecedented economic transformation and infrastructure restructuring enable China to integrate in world city network overwhelmingly. The purpose of this paper is aiming to conduct a network analysis of Chinese air transportation network based upon large-scale collected data of inter-city air passengers’ volume thereby identifying the world city network of Chinese cities, as well as the internal cooperative relationship and hierarchical structure of these articulations in the network. There are 80 sample cities are enclosed in this air transportation network model using UCINET, which is pioneering social network analytical software. Clearly, UCINET is applied to manipulate the matrix of inter-city air passengers flows in order to elaborate analyze of density of the whole network, to calculate multiple centrality of each node cities, which strives to identify the dominance of each cities’ hierarchical power and positions. In addition, NetDraw program in UCINET is designed to visualize the whole network whereas CONCOR program is operationalized to classify major subgroups within national air transportation network of China. Based on the analysis, we can find that Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou play a dominant role in this network, and it is evident that there exist some robust cooperative relationships within and between subgroups arisen from overall air transportation network. Overall, these findings consolidate a concrete cornerstone of Chinese world city network formation.
Design of information systems as an aid to migrants

Starting from the official announcement called by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Universidad Iberoamericana’s Program on Migration for the 1 st Contest “Let us help those who aid migrants”, students of the degree course on Graphic Design and an interdisciplinary group of teachers developed a “visual communication system to promote hygiene and health in hostels lodging migrants in transit. ” [1] Through the use of a dialectical – reflexive methodology [2] it was possible to implement the reasonable development of a common language for the different disciplines intervening in the design process, taking into account the relationship between sign and images’ comprehension by users. This paper intends to show, by way of the study of a case, the importance of the design processes and of the use of new social tools, such as Ethnography, opening new perspectives in the analysis, perception, interaction and conception of better designs. [1] http://www.crmsv. org/documentos/CICR%20-%20Actividades%20de%20asistencia%202014.pdf [Consulta: 10 de junio de 2013] [sin autoria reconocida] [2] Dietz, G. (2011). “Hacia una Etnografia doblemente reflexiva: una propuesta desde la Antropologia de la interculturalidad”. Revista de Antropologia Iberoamericana . Vol. 8 No. 1 Enero-abril, Pag.3-26. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.4995/IFDP.2016. 3218
Sand Production Control in Sandstone Reservoirs Using a Modified Urea-formaldehyde Re

Several techniques have been used for sand production control in sandstone reservoirs.The main objective of this research is to present a suitable resin to be used as a consolidation agent in oil reservoirs. To achieve this purpose, urea-formaldehyde resin, phenol-formaldehyde resin, and modified urea-formaldehyde resin were selected to be studied. Core samples were made by the sand sample provided from the oil fields of southern parts of Iran with an average absolute permeability of 500-600 mD and an average porosity of 15-20% combined with various percentages of each resin. The core samples are tested for permeability, porosity, and compressive strength measurement. The results show that in the consolidation process with resin, modified urea-formaldehyde resin, as a consolidating agent, is more suitable than the other two types of resin. The consolidated sand samples of this resin had a compressive strength between 3100 and 4150 psi, permeability between 980 and 6823 mD, and porosity between 8 and 98%.
Seismicity During Continental Breakup in the Red Sea Rift of Northern Afar

Continental rifting is a fundamental component of plate tectonics. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of magmatic activity in accommodating extension during late‐stage rifting, yet the mechanisms by which crustal thinning occurs are less clear. The Red Sea rift in Northern Afar presents an opportunity to study the final stages of continental rifting as these active processes are exposed subaerially. Between February 2011 and February 2013 two seismic networks were installed in Ethiopia and Eritrea. We locate 4,951 earthquakes, classify them by frequency content, and calculate 31 focal mechanisms. Results show that seismicity is focused at the rift axis and the western marginal graben. Rift axis seismicity accounts for ∼64% of the seismic moment release and exhibits a swarm‐like behavior. In contrast, seismicity at the marginal graben is characterized by high‐frequency earthquakes that occur at a constant rate. Results suggest that the rift axis remains the primary locus of seismicity. Low‐frequency earthquakes, indicative of magmatic activity, highlight the presence of a magma complex ∼12 km beneath Alu‐Dalafilla at the rift axis. Seismicity at the marginal graben predominantly occurs on westward dipping, antithetic faults. Focal mechanisms show that this seismicity is accommodating E‐W extension. We suggest that the seismic activity at the marginal graben is either caused by upper crustal faulting accommodating enhanced crustal thinning beneath Northern Afar or as a result of flexural faulting between the rift and plateau. This seismicity is occurring in conjunction with magmatic extension at the rift axis, which accommodates the majority of long‐term extension.
THE INFLUENCE OF SPLITTING ON THE IN VITRO RELEASE OF METOPROLOL SUCCINATE FROM SCORED TABLETS

The paper presents the results of in vitro release tests applied for assessing the impact of mechanical splitting on the performance of sustained release oral solid formulations containing metoprolol succinate. Ten multiparticulate drug delivery systems of the same manufacturer available on the European market, with dose strengths between 23.75 to 190 mg, were evaluated according to the conditions specified in the United States Pharmacopoeia monograph for six hours. The similarity of the mean in vitro release profiles was concluded between the split and finished drug product, respectively the corresponding lower dose. A higher variability of the experimental data was noted for the divided lower strength, probably due to the reduced reproducibility of the splitting in terms of surface area and morphology. The results demonstrated that the mechanical splitting didn’t alter the mechanism nor the amount released.
Exchange rate regimes and monetary autonomy: Empirical evidence from selected Caribbean countries

This paper uses the error correcting methodology to investigate how pegged and non-pegged exchange rate regimes in a set of Caribbean countries affect the closeness of the relationship between changes in a base country rate and the local rate. This interest rate parity condition is subjected to effects arising from capital controls and common shocks related to inflation and external debt. The results support the standard theory that peg countries (like Barbados) follow the base country interest rate more closely than the managed float or flexible rate economies (such as Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica). In addition, the paper supports the open economy macroeconomic policy trilemma proposition that only two of the following goals – stability in the exchange rate, national independence in monetary policy and free capital mobility- can be achieved simultaneously.
Confirmation of 1RXS J165443.5–191620 as an intermediate polar and its orbital and spin periods

Aims. We investigate the physical nature of the X-ray emitting source 1RXS J165443.5−191620 through optical photometry and time-resolved spectroscopy. Methods. Optical photometry is obtained from a variety of telescopes all over the world spanning ≈27 days. Additionally, timeresolved spectroscopy is obtained from the MDM observatory. Results. The optical photometry clearly displays modulations consistent with those observed in magnetic cataclysmic variables: a low-frequency signal interpreted as the orbital period, a high-frequency signal interpreted as the white dwarf spin period, and an orbital sideband modulation. Our findings and interpretations are further confirmed through optical, time-resolved spectroscopy that displays Hα radial velocity shifts modulated on the binary orbital period. Conclusions. We confirm that 1RXS J165443.5−191620 is an intermediate polar with a spin period of 546 s and an orbital period of 3.7 h. In particular, 1RXS J165443.5−191620 is part of a growing subset of intermediate polars that display hard X-ray emission above 15 keV, white dwarf spin periods below 30 min, and spin-to-orbital ratios below 0.1.
Predicting Change Propagation on Different Levels of Granularity: An Algorithmic View

When using connectivity models to assess the potential impacts of component changes on other parts of a product, plausible inferences are readily assessed when such products are represented at the appropriate level of granularity to support specific queries. In this paper, we describe the development of a prediction algorithm, which enables coherent computations of the likelihoods of change propagating on several levels of detail of product description given component level change probabilities. The results show that a multilevel approach to change prediction supports an increased range of design queries beyond that achievable with a single level model. Such change prediction capability is useful when carrying out a comprehensive change impact assessment.
Entrepreneurship Development and New Business Start-Ups: Challenges and Prospects for Ghanaian Entrepreneurs’

This paper presents a framework for formulating strategies for business start-ups within the context of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in diverse industries. Using Ghana as a case study, it addresses how to increase entrepreneurs’ success rate in business ventures in developing countries. The objective of the study is to identify avenues through which entrepreneurs could address the challenges they face, and to take advantage of the emerging opportunities in the domestic and global business environments. The questions addressed are, what challenges face Ghanaian entrepreneurs’ new business start-ups and existing SME’s in developing countries? How could these challenges be addressed appropriately to make the private sector the engine of growth in Ghana’s economy? The methodology is based on the qualitative approach, involving interviews to achieve the study’s objectives. Four main themes emerged as challenges faced by the entrepreneurs business start-ups and operations which include the following: Funding availability & accessibility; Lack of planning, Skilled labour & proper management skills; Lack of competitiveness, technology innovation & customer loyalty; and finally, Legal & regulatory framework & social factors. Recommendations for entrepreneurs, policy makers, and scholars are discussed in the study
Visualization of Test Failure Data to Support Fault Localisation in Distributed Embedded Systems within the Automotive Industry

In this thesis we present the design, development and evaluation of a software tool with the purpose of assisting in the localisation of root causes of test case failures in distributed embedded systems, specifically vehicle systems controlled by a network of electronic control units (ECUs). Fault localisation is especially hard in such systems due to its distributed nature, and often organisations rely on the knowledge of in-house specialists for detecting and rectifying the underlying root cause of test case failures. The study took place in-situ at the Research and Development division of Volvo Car Corporation, a large automotive manufacturer. Researchers had access to a vast number of test execution logs from large-scale software integration testing under a continuous integration process. The main objectives of the research were to develop and evaluate a data visualisation tool to support root-cause identification of failures in order to foster a continuous feedback loop in the fault localisation process. Our contributions encourage the improvement of testing quality and supporting the development and adoption of test case writing guidelines and test failure debugging procedures. The research concludes that the use of data visualisation techniques can considerably boost the failure debugging procedures by presenting data in a clear and concise manner and making use of test harnesses to directly assist in reducing possible causes of failures. Additionally it encourages a systematic and continuous analysis of the current state of testing by aggregating, categorising and displaying large amounts of historical data in a concise manner that allows stakeholders to identify patterns and trends in test results. Keywords—Fault localisation, distributed embedded systems, automotive systems, fault prediction support, continuous integration, integration testing, failure data visualisation.
An Exploratory Study Towards Understanding Communication Preferences of Banking Customers

Banks and service companies in general are facing problems with multi-channel management, especially in the context of outbound communication. Problems are the high costs of the multi-channel systems, unsatisfied customers, and low amounts of customers who interact with companies. Personalization of the selection of communication channel to reach a customer is seen a solution to these problems. However, a complication is that currently no insight exists in what factors can explain channel preferences of customers. These factors are required for estimating the channel preferences of customer. In order to identify these factors a survey has been used to collect channel preferences of banking customers in the context of outbound contact. Furthermore, hypotheses about what factors are expected to explain channel preferences were constructed. These hypotheses have been tested through multinomial logistic regression models. Multiple relations between channel preference and predictors were found. To assess the impact of the findings on the presented problems, it is recommended to start pilots in which the selection of a channel to reach a customer is based on the identified predictors.