Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
What are institutional logics â€“ and where is the perspective taking us?

Christina Berg Johansen and Susanne Boch Waldorff explore the theoretical foundation and analytical contributions of the institutional logics perspective. They identify two fundamental topics: 1) how institutional logics both guide and are guided by overarching institutional orders, and 2) how inter-logics relations create friction and space for change and agency. They use examples from different empirical papers to support and illustrate their investigation of these two topics. Further, they discuss how institutional logics contribute to institutional theory at large and inform our understanding of organizations in society.
Mixed Attributes Two-Stage-Clustering Entity Resolution

Record matching and clustering are two essential steps in the process of entity resolution, and the single text similarity clustering based on tf-idf (term frequency-inverse document frequency) feature often leads to poor precision in spots entity resolution. The paper outlines a mixed attributes two-stage-clustering entity resolution framework (abbreviated in MATC-ER) and designs an approach to measure the similarity by mixing spot name and spot introduction, which makes good use of the record information at different stages. Then the paper proves its efficiency based on the comparative experiments on the real data of travel spots.
VAR Risk Measures Versus Traditional Risk Measures: An Analysis and Survey

The article presents an analysis and survey regarding the validity of VaR risk measures in comparison to traditional risk measures. Individuals are assumed to either maximize their expected utility or possess a lexicographic utility function. The analysis is carried out for generally distributed functions and for the normal and lognormal distributions. The main conclusion is that although VaR is an inadequate measure within the expected utility framework, it is at least as good as other traditional risk measures. Moreover, it can be improved by modified versions such as the Accumulated-VaR (Mean-Shortfall) Assuming a lexicographic expected utility strengthens the argument for using AVaR as a legitimate risk measure especially in the case of a regulated firm.
Design of Elevator Monitoring and Alarm System Based on WiMAX

With rapid speed, wide bandwidth and large covered range, WiMAX is used for building an system of elevator monitoring and alarm in this paper. The system integrates fault detection, trapped people communication and information management to inform maintenance staff. The design mentality and the structure of the system are detailed in the paper. The design provides a solution for reforming elevators by internet of things.
Airy equation with memory involvement via Liouville differential operator

In this work, a non-integer order Airy equation involving Liouville differential operator is considered. Proposing an undetermined integral solution to the left fractional Airy differential equation, we utilize some basic fractional calculus tools to clarify the closed form. A similar suggestion to the right FADE, converts it into an equation in the Laplace domain. An illustration to the approximation and asymptotic behavior of the integral solution to the left FADE with respect to the existing parameters is presented.
Analysis of pressure behavior in a temperature controlled molecular dynamic flow

Thermo-fluid properties are required for numerical modeling of nano/micro devices. These properties are mostly obtained from results of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. Therefore, efforts have been put in developing methods for numerical evaluation of fluid properties, such as pressure. In this paper, the pressure behavior in a controllable nanochannel flow is investigated. The nanoflow field is created by imposing a gradient of a macroscopic property such as temperature. Details of the pressure calculation method in a molecular system and its sensitivity to the approximations made are described first. The effect of temperature rise in a uniform flow on the pressure field is studied next. Then, in the flow under a fixed mean velocity condition, the effect of temperature gradient as a controllable property on the pressure field of nanoflow is studied. Velocity, pressure and molecular density of nanoflows with various temperature gradients and different temperature levels are investigated as well. It has been found that the temperature level at which the temperature gradient is imposed, is important. A fixed temperature gradient will not always lead to the same pressure gradient at different temperature levels. Furthermore, quite interestingly, it is observed that at a fixed temperature gradient, with the variation of mean velocity the pressure field also varies.
Anti-Retroviral–Based HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Women: Recent Advances and Next Steps

There is a daunting challenge to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisi - tion in women at high risk of acquiring HIV. Of the 37 million people globally living with HIV, more than half are women. Women account for nearly 60% of adults with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, where unprotected heterosexual sex is the primary driver of the epidemic. While male condoms are effective, they are not always used, and this is not something women can control. Women urgently need prevention tools they can decide to use, independent of a husband or partner. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), in which HIV-uninfected persons with ongoing HIV risk use antiretroviral (ARV) medications as chemoprophylaxis against sexual HIV acquisition, is a promising new HIV prevention strategy. We review recent advances in the development of new biomedical HIV preven tion interventions with a highlight of findings from pivotal clinical trials, as well as a discussion on future generation strategies for women.
Implementing A New Style of Learning in A Taught Postgraduate Medical Ultrasound Programme: Reflections on the First Year

The successful introduction of an action based learning (ABL) module into the medical ultrasound programme several years ago, has led to further developments using this approach. Conflicting pressures from hospital departments requesting increasing numbers of subject specialty areas to be taught, and university managers requiring modules to be economically viable, resulted in a more creative approach to delivery of the programme. ABL requires students to take responsibility for their own learning, thereby promoting independent learning. This is generally recognised as a more effective method for acquiring knowledge and skills, particularly at postgraduate level. Following completion of the first year of this newly accredited module, the experiences of students and staff were evaluated. Results of the evaluation and feedback demonstrated that students initially struggle to understand the concept of ABL. However, results of student assessments showed that once individuals engage with the process, knowledge and skills can be successfully acquired, demonstrating that this style of learning is a tool which can be potentially used in many aspects of life.
Improved bounds in Weaver and Feichtinger conjectures

We sharpen the constant in the {\mathrm{KS}_{2}} Conjecture of Weaver [31] that was given by Marcus, Spielman and Srivastava [28] in their solution of the Kadison–Singer problem. We then apply this result to prove optimal asymptotic bounds on the size of partitions in the Feichtinger Conjecture.
Late stages of stellar evolution in population models

Abstract My contribution to Roger's celebration symposium focuses on the treatment of late stellar evolutionary phases in stellar population models, reviewing the state of art and discussing some very recent developments, ranging from local stellar clusters up to distant galaxies at high redshift. I shall focus in particular on the Thermally Pulsating Asymptotic Giant Branch, about which a vivid discussion has been ongoing since a few years. I shall present renewed evidence in favour of a sizable contribution from this phase for matching the observed spectral energy distribution of distant massive galaxies. I shall also discuss the possible reasons why such a conclusion has been controversial in the recent literature. Stellar population models are the magic tool to shape the physics of galaxies out of their observed light, and enter virtually all papers presented at this symposium. In a collective effort to properly treat all relevant aspects of the modelling, we split the discussion into six contributions given by experts in the field, as our present to Roger and his outstanding career.
MOLECULAR MARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH DROUGHT TOL- ERANCE IN Citrullus colocynthis

In the present study Citrullus colocynthis L. (Cucurbitaceae) plants were collected from four different sites (Red sea coast (Elba Mountain), New Valley area, North Sinai, and Saint Katreen) by Egyptian Desert Genebank . Molecular markers associated with drought tolerance were studied by fourteen preselected (ISSR) primers exhibited polymorphism obtained from the DNAs of sixteen samples of C. colocynthis (C1-C4) from the four different sites. Detection and sequencing of some drought tolerance genes in Citrullus colocynthis using the genomic DNA based on the four plants from different sites. The specific primers of those drought tolerant genes were (Dehydrin gene), (UB gene), (P5CS gene), (PEPKS gene) and (ACT gene), which were succeed to detect some drought tolerant genes among the four locations of Citrullus colocynthis.
Evaluation of sperm quality in adult white fish (Chirostoma estor) Jordan 1879, Mexico

The sperm quality of the adult white fish Chirostoma estor was evaluated. The study was carried out over a period of 7 months (July 2014 to May 2015), at the facilities of the Regional Fisheries Research Center (CRIP-Pátzcuaro) Michoacán, Mexico. A total of 112 reproductive organisms of 24 months of age with a mean height and weight of 12.63±1.42 (cm) and 16.93±6.19 (g), respectively, were used. Mobility, viability and sperm concentration were determined. The results showed that the form of the spermatozoa of C. estor was cylindrical and uniflagellate. The highest recorded volume was 120 μL for the months of August and September and the lowest volume was recorded in the month of October with 41 μL. Additionally, the motility of the spermatozoa was a progressive forward movement with several movements from their flagellum for the months of April, May, October and November, but in July, 8090% of the cells vibrated while others were immobile. With respect to viability, in all months it was 98100% of live cells and the maximum sperm concentration was presented in the months of April and May with an average of 2.63 and 3.61 X 106 cells/μL, respectively.
The Study of Biological Systems through Proteomics: A Quantitative Proteomic Analysis of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

In the post-genomic era proteomics has emerged as one of the most important areas of research, particularly with respect to differential proteomics, the comparative analysis of the normal versus disease states of distinct proteomes. The most well established tool for proteomic analysis is 2-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE). This tool offers a simple method to visually identify changes in protein abundance. 2-DE has been a staple in the examination of proteomes, and has undergone numerous technological advances over the past several decades. Isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ) is a non-gel based alternative to 2-DE as a tool for proteomic analysis. Over the last decade or more it has become a common alternative to 2-DE technology coupled with mass spectrometry. The global use and evolution of proteomics warrants incorporation of the recent advances and uses of the technology into the undergraduate laboratory curriculum to prepare students for the proteomic era. In data presented herein we utilize iTRAQ coupled with mass spectrometry as a novel approach to teach students about the identification, quantification, statistical analysis and road blocks associated with the ever advancing field of comparative proteomics.
Cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activity of pivalic and benzoic acid complexed Cu and Mn complexes

The complexes of Cu and Mn metals with carboxylates (pivalic acid and benzoic acid) and imidazole were prepared and characterized. The synthesized complexes were screened for antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity. The FTIR technique was used for characterization. The antibacterial assay revealed that the ligand and complexes are active against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pasteurella multocida bacterial strains. The haemolytic assay revealed that [Cu(imi)(N3)] and [Mn (piv)(imi)(N3)] were nontoxic, whereas [Cu(piv)(imi)] and [Mn(Benz)(imi)(OCH3)] showed moderate toxicity, and [Mn(Him)(N3)2] was highly toxic against human red blood cells (RBCs). Results revealed that Cu and Mn complexes with carboxylates (pivalic acid and benzoic acid) have antimicrobial activities. However, haemlytic assay revealed that the metal complex cytotoxicity was variable and biological activity evaluatuion of newly synthesized metals complexes is suggested for safe applications.
Data Screening: Essential Techniques for Data Review and Preparation.

Prior to conducting a statistical analysis, sufficient data screening methods should be used for all research variables to identify miscoded, missing, or otherwise messy data. The primary purpose of these exercises was to demonstrate the role of data screening techniques and their potential to improve the performance of statistical methods. A heuristic data set was used to make the discussion more concrete, and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to screen the data. Overall, cleaning raw data by determining normality and linearity problems, outlier influences, and missing value presence proved to increase the R squared values if only by very small increments. One of the most interesting findings in this exercise was the performance of the regression models when outliers were taken into consideration, without respect to any additional data cleaning procedures. These screening procedures, if used properly, assist the researcher in optimizing data so that the analysis procedure will produce the most accurate and efficient estimates. Two appendixes contain SPSS syntax for the analyses. (Contains 1 table, 9 figures, and 15 references.) (Author/SLD) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document.
The additive impact of periodic limb movements during sleep on inflammation in obstructive sleep apnea patients

Rationale: Both periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS) an d obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are major causes of sleep disorders and h ve been associated with systemic inflammation and cardiovascular events. Ho wever, it is uncertain whether in combination they promote a higher inflammatory resp onse and greater risk of cardiovascular events than each condition alone. Objectives: To investigate whether the presence of PLMS is asso ciated with increased inflammation in patients suspected of having OSA. Methods: In 342 patients who underwent polysomnography to di agnose OSA, plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen levels were measured. Measurements and Main Results: OSA was found in 254 patients, with 46 also having PLMS. Among the 88 patients who did not have OSA, 8 had PLMS. Plasma CRP and fibrinogen levels in the group with both PLMS and O SA were higher than in patients with neither OSA nor PLMS and in patients with OSA only (CRP: 0.20±0.48 vs. 0.09±0.15 vs. 0.13±0.18 mg/dl, p=0.03; fibrinogen: 298.2±76.1 vs. 269.0±57.1 vs. 270.0±52.6 mg/dl, p <0.01) Multivariate analysis sh owed that the presence of PLMS was associated with higher plasma CRP levels ( β=0.1401, p<0.01) and fibrinogen levels (β=0.1359, p=0.01) independently from other clinical v riables such as body mass index and the severity of OSA. Conclusions: PLMS were positively associated with plasma CRP and fibrinogen levels in patients suspected of having OSA. Since plasma l evels of these proteins have been established as predictive factors of future cardiov ascular events, the presence of PLMS may be a useful clinical sign to identify OSA patie n s at high risk of cardiovascular events.
Computational Study of Radiopharmaceuticals

Radiopharmaceuticals contain radionuclides and pharmaceuticals. Research on radiopharmaceuticals has been increasing in recent years by increasing the importance of early diagnosis in diseases. It is generally accepted that investigation and development of new radiopharmaceuticals are time and resource consuming. Computational methods have provided exciting contributions to pharmaceutical research and development. The need for designing new radiopharmaceutical drugs enhances the importance of computational programs. At this point, the structure, chemical, physical and physicochemical properties of molecules should be pre-dicted/evaluated by using computational methods. While these methods obtain useful estimates, they make it easier for researchers and clinicians to make the right choices. Also, by providing accurate and effective results, they contribute to reduce the cost of research and can be used to simulate complex biochemical situations before research helping us to avoid harmful effects of drugs. In this study, authors emphasis about radiopharmaceuticals and the computational tools related to the development of new radiopharmaceuticals.
Can 4-H Involvement Have a Positive Impact on 4-H Youth’s Bullying Beliefs and Behaviors?

Bullying has negative emotional and physical effects on youth which often continues into adulthood. Bullying can contribute to emotional distress which is often more difficult to detect in victims. Documented effects of bullying include depression, anxiety, bitterness, elevated levels of stress, as well as negative feelings of self-image and low self-esteem. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact that involvement in the state 4-H program has on bullying beliefs and behaviors. This study found that 94% of the participants (senior high students) agreed that 4-H helped them to shape their belief towards bullying; 84% either agreed or strongly agreed that 4-H has helped them be more confident around strangers; and 93% indicated that 4-H helped them to gain confidence in situations so they could speak up for themselves.
Motor-Incompatibility of Facial Reactions The Influence of Valence and Stimulus Content on Voluntary Facial Reactions

Emotional cues facilitate motor responses that are associated with approach or avoidance. Previous research has shown that evaluative processing of positive and negative facial expression stimuli is also linked to motor schemata of facial muscles. To further investigate the influence of different types of emotional stimuli on facial reactions, we conducted a study with pictures of emotional facial expressions (KDEF) and scenes (IAPS). Healthy participants were asked to respond to the positive or negative facial expressions (KDEF) and scenes (IAPS) with specific facial muscles in a valence-congruent (stimulus valence matches muscle related valence) or a valence-incongruent condition (stimulus valence is contrary to muscle related valence). Additionally, they were asked to rate pictures in terms of valence and arousal. Muscular response latencies were recorded by an electromyogram. Overall, response latencies were shorter in response to facial expressions than to complex pictures of scenes. For both stimulus categories, response latencies with valence-compatible muscles were shorter compared to reactions with incompatible muscles. Moreover, correlations between picture ratings and facial muscle reactions for happy facial expressions as well as positive scenes reflect a direct relationship between perceived intensity of the subjective emotional experience and physiological responding. Results replicate and extend previous research, indicating that incompatibility effects are reliable across different stimulus types and are not limited to facial mimicry.
Latitudinal and seasonal effects on growth of the Australian eastern king prawn (Melicertus plebejus)

The growth of the Australian eastern king prawn (Melicertus plebejus) is understood in greater detail by quantifying the latitudinal effect. The latitudinal effect is the change in the species' growth rate during migration. Mark-recapture data (N = 1635, latitude 22.21 degrees S-34.00 degrees S) presents northerly movement of the eastern king prawn, with New South Wales prawns showing substantial average movement of 140 km (standard deviation: 176 km) north. A generalized von Bertalanffy growth model framework is used to incorporate the latitudinal effect together with the canonical seasonal effect. Applying this method to eastern king prawn mark-recapture data guarantees consistent estimates for the latitudinal and seasonal effects. For M. plebejus, it was found that growth rate peaks on 25 and 29 January for males and females, respectively; is at a minimum on 27 and 31 July, respectively; and that the shape parameter, k (per year), changes by -0.0236 and -0.0556 every 1 degree of latitude south increase for males and females, respectively.
Study of survival time in pulp export

This study analyzed the time for a country to survive exporting pulp, using a Cox regression model. Covariates being used included data about population, Gross Domestic Product, total exports of forest products as an aggregate, pulp production and balance of trade for pulp, economic markets and blocks, and geographic regions. To select and check the most significant covariates, a proposal formulated by Collet (1994) was used. It was concluded that survival analysis via the Cox regression model proved to be a powerful tool for predicting the survival of a country exporting pulp; around 80% of countries that have pulp in their list of exports continue to export the commodity; out of the fifteen covariates selected for fitting the Cox model, four explain the model and two were found significant in explaining the survival of a country exporting pulp; international trade agreements were more significant in the Cox regression model than classes of macroeconomic forest indicators and geographic location; covariates explaining the odds of a country exporting pulp to survive, according to the hazard ratio, were, in descending order, integration between ECLAC and European Union, be a member of the European Union (V07) and be a member of ECLAC (V6); Brazil has 3.5 times as much chance of survival exporting pulp through an integration between ECLAC and the European Union than a country that is not a part of such integration; the probability that Brazil will survive exporting pulp is greater than the probability that Asian countries will.
FaLKM-lib v1.0: A Library for Fast Local Kernel Machines

FaLKM-lib v1.0 is a library for fast local kernel machine implemented in C++. It contains a fast implementation of kernel k-nearest neighbors (kNN) using the Cover Tree data-structure called FkNN, the local support vector machine (LSVM) algorithm called FkNNSVM, a noise reduction technique based on a probabilistic version of LSVM called FkNNSVM-nr, a fast and scalable version of LSVM called FaLK-SVM (subdivided in the two modules: FaLK-SVM-train and FaLK-SVM-predict) and a fast and scalable noise reduction technique called FaLKNR. The library contains tools for model selection, local model selection and automatic tuning of kernel parameters. This document introduces the formulation of the algorithms in the software library; for a comprehensive discussion on the implemented techniques please refer to the papers cited in this document and for the use of the software refer to the README ﬁle included in the package. FaLKM-lib v1.0 code is freely available for research and educational purposes at http://disi.unitn. it/~segata/FaLKM-lib.