Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Implementação de Difusão Atômica Baseada em Diagnóstico com Testes Imperfeitos

Este trabalho descreve duas implementacoes da difusao atomica em um conjunto de processos identificados como estaveis. A primeira implementacao da difusao atomica e baseada no algoritmo de consenso Paxos. A segunda implementacao assume um processo estavel como sequenciador fixo. Os processos estaveis sao identificados e mantidos por meio de uma estrategia de testes definida em um novo modelo de diagnostico em nivel de sistema que se apoia em testes ditos imperfeitos. Este trabalho descreve a implementacao da estrategia de testes. Resultados de simulacao mostram o desempenho da estrategia de selecao de nodos estaveis, bem como uma comparacao experimental do numero de mensagens e a latencia das duas implementacoes da difusao atomica.
Healthcare waste management during disasters and its effects on climate change: Lessons from 2010 earthquake and cholera tragedies in Haiti

Despite growing effects of human activities on climate change throughout the world, and global South in particular, scientists are yet to understand how poor healthcare waste management practices in an emergency influences the climate change. This article presents new findings on climate change risks of healthcare waste disposal during and after the 2010 earthquake and cholera disasters in Haiti. The researchers analysed quantities of healthcare waste incinerated by the United Nations Mission in Haiti for 60 months (2009 to 2013). The aim was to determine the relationship between healthcare waste incinerated weights and the time of occurrence of the two disasters, and associated climate change effects, if any. Pearson product–moment correlation coefficient indicated a weak correlation between the quantities of healthcare waste disposed of and the time of occurrence of the actual emergencies (r (58) = 0.406, p = 0.001). Correspondingly, linear regression analysis indicated a relatively linear data trend (R2 = 0.16, F (1, 58) = 11.42, P = 0.001) with fluctuating scenarios that depicted a sharp rise in 2012, and time series model showed monthly and yearly variations within 60 months. Given that the peak healthcare waste incineration occurred 2 years after the 2010 disasters, points at the need to minimise wastage on pharmaceuticals by improving logistics management. The Government of Haiti had no data on healthcare waste disposal and practised smoky open burning, thus a need for capacity building on green healthcare waste management technologies for effective climate change mitigation.
Lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction: from physiology to clinical aspects

Abstract Erectile dysfunction, prostatic hyperplasia and lower urinary tract symptoms hare important pathogenetic links. Endothelial dysfunction and hormonal alterations represent the main aspects. The present article examines the anatomical, physiological, and pathophysiological characteristics of this association, finalizing the text to an interpretation of the clinical management of these patients based on these functional considerations.
Why did I buy this?

Purpose This paper aims to develop a link between word-of-mouth and attribution of credit or blame following a purchase. Attribution is important because it can affect repurchase behavior, loyalty and word-of-mouth; therefore, understanding who receives credit or blame for a purchase outcome following a product recommendation is critical. Design/methodology/approach Through three studies, how recommendation context affects attribution of credit or blame to consumers, reviewers and retailers is experimentally examined. These studies test the thesis that context factors that are independent of the product recommendation can affect how consumers assign responsibility for the product’s performance. Findings Results demonstrate that while consumers trust online reviews, the addition of reviewer incentives diminish that trust, especially when a consumer identifies with the retailer. Findings show support for retailers using online reviews and provide evidence for using caution when incentivizing reviewers. Research limitations/implications This study makes a theoretical connection between word-of-mouth (reviews) and attribution. As this connection is not seen often in the literature, future research should look at the role the recommender plays in the purchasing process. This study forced participants to attribute a purchase success/failure to certain parties to find a baseline with which to begin. Future studies should look at this process as more spontaneous. It may not always occur or possibly only occur for certain types of purchases or experiences. Practical implications Retailers should be continuing to use online reviews as they provide protection from blame and an increase in credit for successful outcomes. This study also provides evidence that incorporating social media into online reviews as many sites have been doing may actually backfire. While it might be more helpful to the consumer, it can increase blame to the retailer. Reviewers are receiving incentives more frequently, and this study finds that loyal consumers should not be shown incentivized reviews as it heightens blame after a negative outcome. Social implications While attribution has been found to be an important part of the purchasing process, it has not been looked at in relationship to word-of-mouth/electronic word-of-mouth (offline/online reviews). Knowing that who recommends a product to us impacts post-purchase behavior is important, as online reviews are utilized more frequently. Many social media strategies have been implemented without information as to how the retailer themselves will be impacted. This study provides evidence of how to better utilize online reviews. Originality/value Though online reviews have been studied widely, less is known about how reviews and product recommendations affect attribution of credit or blame for a post-purchase outcome. The theoretical link between word-of-mouth and product outcome attribution provided here will help guide future research in this area.
Inhaled bronchodilator therapy in mechanically ventilated patients.

Therapeutic aerosols are commonly used in mechanically ventilated patients, mainly to deliver bronchodilator drugs. Because ventilator-supported patients often receive several different classes of medications parenterally, the inhaled route of administration is particularly useful as an alternate route for drug delivery. Both nebulizers and metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) can be adapted for use in ventilator circuits. Traditionally, nebulizers have been used to deliver bronchodilators, antibiotics, and surfactant in mechanically ventilated patients, whereas MDIs chiefly have been used to deliver beta-adrenergic and anticholinergic bronchodilators (1). In the past, the combination of an MDI with an elbow adapter was considered to be ineffective (2) due to aerosol impaction in the ventilator circuit and endotracheal tube (3). However, recent studies (4‐6) have clearly established the efficacy of MDIs for delivering bronchodilators in mechanically ventilated patients, with the caveat that the technique needs to be carefully executed. With a better understanding of the many factors influencing aerosol delivery and deposition in mechanically ventilated patients, it is possible to provide a scientific basis for inhaled bronchodilator therapy in these patients. FACTORS INFLUENCING LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT DEPOSITION OF AEROSOL In mechanically ventilated patients, the efficiency of aerosol delivery to the lower respiratory tract depends on several factors that are not concerns in ambulatory patients (7). Important determinants of aerosol deposition in ventilator-supported patients include the delivery system, particle size, characteristics of the ventilator circuit, ventilator mode, and patient-related factors. The effect of each factor on aerosol delivery is difficult to elucidate because of the large number of variables involved. Therefore, several investigators have conducted in vitro studies to define each variable’s influence on aerosol delivery with mechanical ventilators.
Algorithmes de Commande Pour Le Pilotage d'Une Direction Découplée

Cette these etudie le probleme du pilotage d'un systeme de direction decouple dans un vehicule. L'idee est de controler les deux sous-systemes (systeme de restitution et systeme de braquage) constituant la direction de maniere a : fournir au conducteur, par l'intermediaire du volant, des sensations de conduite lui permettant d'apprehender le comportement dynamique de son vehicule ; procurer au conducteur une direction repondant a certains criteres de confort ; permettre l'amelioration du comportement dynamique du vehicule en jouant sur la dynamique du systeme de direction. L'etude presente un modele de reference decrivant le comportement souhaite d'un systeme de direction une fois implante dans un vehicule. Ce modele est construit de maniere a prendre en compte l'influence des efforts exterieurs issus du contact pneus/sol, ceux-ci etant representatifs du comportement dynamique du vehicule Deux methodes de commande sont proposees afin de reproduire le comportement du modele de reference sur un systeme de direction decouplee. Des essais sur prototype ont ete realises et des resultats experimentaux sont proposes.
[Etiopathogenic factors in colorectal cancer. Genetic and clinical features (first of 2 parts)].

INTRODUCTION Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the second cause of death in Spain, reaching the first place in non-smoking population. It is also the tumour with the greatest one-year incidence. The last few years some reduction in its incidence along with a greater 5-year average survival has been observed. PATHOGENESIS Most CRCs develop from benign polyps. Vogelstein's hypothesis suggests an orderly progression from normal mucosa, to a small polyp, to a large polyp and finally to a CRC. In this progression transforming cells will be increasingly charged with molecular alterations. GENETIC FACTORS 20% of CRCs have a genetic background although only a fourth of these are genetically based. The APC (or FAP) gene mutation is one of the earlier events that can be seen in tumour progression. When this mutation appears in the germ line it renders Familial Adenomatose Polyposis Syndrome (that evolves to CRC in a 100% of cases) or to the Gardner Syndrome (if it has extracolonic expressions). The p53 mutation is a late event in cellular transformation but it makes a rapid accumulation of mutations an easier process and it confers advantages for survival of the tumour cells. Mutations in the genes implicated in microsatellite instability are related to DNA error repair; their clinical correlates are the Lynch I and II syndromes. Other important genes related to CRC are DCC and ras. CLINICAL FACTORS: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (particularly Crohn's disease) is the most important clinical factor, it may enhance basal risk 30 times. Other risk factors are: previous malignant conditions, pelvic irradiation and previous surgery (cholecystectomy and ureterosigmoidostomy). The endocrinologic factors have a rising importance and so hormonal substitution therapy for menopause and multiparity can provide some protection. The use of NSAIDs can also be protective (specially COX-2 inhibitors). CONCLUSIONS It is important that people who are identified as having a high risk for developing a CRC are subjected to a strict clinical and endoscopic follow-up in order to be able to identify an incipient tumour or to practice prophylactic surgery. The use of hormonal substitution therapy or anti COX-2 NSAIDs can be future useful chemoprophylactic agents.
Automatic Truck Processing Time Extraction at Marine Container Terminal Gates Using Low-Frame-Rate Images

Truck processing time, including the processing time per lane and per truck at a specific timestamp, at marine container terminal gates is crucial for measuring the performance of terminals. Truck processing time has traditionally been collected for short periods of time (e.g., a few hours) through field observation. From the surveillance cameras widely available at terminal gates, researchers have attempted to collect truck processing time data by manually reviewing camera images frame by frame. However, this manual review process is labor-intensive and time-consuming. This study is motivated by the need for effectively collecting truck processing times over a long period of time. An image-processing algorithm to automatically extract truck processing time data using the low-frame-rate images (less than 1 frame per second, fps) is first proposed. The proposed algorithm includes three steps: (1) design of two region of interest (ROIs) per lane to capture truck trajectories, (2) a frame-differencing change-detection algorithm addressing the low frame rate and cast shadow issue, and (3) a unique state transition model with a set of decision rules, considering perspective occlusion and other potential sources of false positive detections, to reliably detect truck departures. An experimental test using one day's actual images in varying conditions was conducted to evaluate the performance of the proposed algorithm. Experimental tests have demonstrated the robustness of the proposed algorithm's ability to meet the unique technical challenges at a terminal gate, including the following: day and night conditions, cast shadows, occlusion by work vehicles, people, and nearby trucks. An experimental test using 7,225 images (6,567 day and 658 night operation images) was conducted to evaluate the performance of the proposed algorithm. Experimental tests have also demonstrated the robustness of the proposed algorithm for successfully detecting truck departures under several challenging situations, including perspective occlusion, cast shadows, nighttime and various lighting conditions, and multiple-lane departures. The correct detection rate is 98.1% for daytime images and 90.8% for nighttime images, giving our data a correct detection rate of 97.6%.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Harga terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Customer Serta Dampaknya pada Kepuasan Pelanggan (Studi Kasus : Maskapai PT. Lion Air Jakarta)

This study aims to determine how the influence of service quality and price to customer purchasing decisions and their impact on customer satisfaction (Case study: airline Lion Air). The data of this study were collected by using questionnaires distributed to the respondents. The results of this study concluded that the quality of service does not have an effect on the decision to purchase tickets or products of PT. Lion Air, Price has no effect on the decision of purchasing tickets or products of PT. Lion Air, Quality of service has an influence on product customer satisfaction PT. Lion Air, Price has the influence on customer satisfaction of product of PT. Lion Air, Purchasing Decision has the influence to customer satisfaction of PT. Lion Air. Keywords: Service Quality, Price, Purchase Decision, Customer Satisfaction
Impact of Interaction Between the Board of Directors and the Reputation of the Audit on the Performance of Companies: Study on the Tunisian Context

This research aims to test the impact of the interaction between the external audit reputation and the characteristics of the board of directors on the firm performance. Hence, we have tried to test the hypothesis of Williamson (1983) in the Tunisian context.The results obtained in the empirical analyses show a significantly negative effect of the interaction between the external audit reputation and the board independence of the financial performance of the firm. This result reveals the substitution effect between these two mechanisms.
Stability of Bradyrhizobium japonicum Inoculants after Introduction into Soil

Bradyrhizobium japonicum USDA 125-Sp, USDA 138, and USDA 138-Sm had been used as inoculants for soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr. ) in soils previously free of B. japonicum. At 8 to 13 years after their release, these strains were reisolated from soil samples. A total of 115 isolates were obtained through nodules, and seven colonies were obtained directly by a serological method. The stability of the inoculants was confirmed by comparing the reisolated cultures with their respective parental strains which had been preserved by being lyophilized or stored on a yeast extract-mannitol agar slant at 4°C. Comparisons were made on morphological and serological characters, carbon compound utilization (8 tested), intrinsic antibiotic resistance (9 tested), and enzymatic activity (19 tested). Mucous and nonmucous isolates of serogroup 125 were analyzed for symbiotic effectiveness and restriction fragment hybridization with a DNA probe. Our data suggest that the B. japonicum inoculants have survived for up to 13 years in the soils without significant mutation except for two reisolates with a slightly increased kanamycin resistance level.
ANALISIS PENGARUH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TERHADAPFINANCIAL DISTRESS DAN FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE(Studi Empiris pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa EfekIndonesia tahun 2016)

This study aims to examine the effect of corporate governance as independent variable to financial performance and financial distress as dependent variables, this study also use firm size, leverage, book-to-market ratio, capital intensity, current ratio, return on sales, ownership concentration, institutional ownership, and ownership type as control variables. This study used secondary data from financial statement and financial report of manufacturing firms which had been listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016. There are 90 firms used as sample from 144 total manufacturing firms listed. The method that had been used for this study was purposive sampling. The results of this study show significant positive relationship between corporate governance and financial performance and corporate governance negatively and significantly affect the financial distress.
COMMANDE ET ASSERVISSEMENT EN LEVITATION D'UN MICRO-ACTIONNEUR MAGNETIQUE BISTABLE

Cette these concerne l'etude d'une famille de μ-actionneurs magnetiques en levitation asservie. Le principe est celui d'un aimant mobile ayant deux positions stables et une position instable. Parmi les differentes applications de cette structure, un μ-positionneur est etudie plus en details, avec la conception, la modelisation et la realisation d'une maquette centimetrique de ce μ-positionneur asservi. La conception de μ-positionneur comprend l'etude du capteur capacitif de position et une synthese du correcteur pour l'asservissement. La modelisation introduit deux methodes de calcul de la force et du couple magnetostatiques exerces sur l'aimant mobile: methode de charge equivalente et methode d'integration volumique. Les deux methodes sont validees et puis utilisees pour determiner la trajectoire de l'aimant mobile comportant 6 degres de liberte. Une methode mathematique utilisant les quaternions est mise en oeuvre. La modelisation permet l'analyse du comportement de differents μ-actionneurs magnetiques ainsi que la verification de la stabilite de l'asservissement. La realisation de la maquette centimetrique decrit la fabrication d'un prototype ainsi que la realisation de l'electronique pour capter la position de l'aimant mobile. L'aimant mobile sur la maquette est finalement asservi en levitation.
The role of hydrated divalent metal ions in the bridging of two anionic groups. An ab initio quantum chemical and molecular mechanics study of dimethyl phosphate and formate bridged by calcium and magnesium ions.

Ab initio quantum chemical (Gaussian82) and molecular mechanics (AMBER2.0) computational techniques are employed to investigate the interaction of two anions (formate an dimethylphosphate) and a central divalent metal cation (magnesium or calcium). These systems are models for the essential GDP binding unit of the G-proteins (e.g., EF-Tu or the ras oncogene proteins) and for protein/phospholipid interactions, both of which are mediated by divalent metal cations. Various levels of hydration are utilized to examine coordination of differences between magnesium and calcium ions. Two different orientations of formate and dimethyl phosphate in direct ion contact with a magnesium ion and two waters of hydration were energy minimized with both quantum and molecular mechanics techniques. The structures and energy differences between the two orientations determined by either of the computational techniques are similar. Magnesium ion has a strong propensity to assume six coordination whereas calcium ion preferentially assumes a coordination greater than six. Likewise, water molecules attached to magnesium ion are held more rigidly than those of calcium ion, thus calcium ion is more accommodating in the exchange of water for negative ligands.
Investor perception of fair value evaluation: focusing on financial instruments

This study analyzed capital market investors’ recognition of the predictability of fair value-based valuation. It was examined if market investors overvalue the predictive value of fair value by comparing that value with that measured in accounting performance. The results reveal that investors are likely to overvalue fair value more than predictive values reflected in accounting performance. In particular, the results show that investors can gain abnormal returns through the market anomaly due to the functional fixation that investors cannot distinguish between unrealized profits and realized ones. Though there are considerable studies about accrual anomaly, few studies explore it with the separation of unrealized profits from total accruals. A number of studies about the causes of accrual anomaly have been conducted from various perspectives. The analysis of this study argues that the unrealized profits derived from fair value evaluation can be a cause of accrual anomaly. On the basis of the result, this study suggests that information about unrealized earnings should be reported separately.
Formation of Entrepreneurship Model by Innovation Activity of Industrial Enterprises

The proposed set of indicators for assessment of innovation activities in combination with the developed classification of factors that affect their significance will allow enterprise managers to adequately identify the effectiveness of the entrepreneurship system of innovation activities of the enterprise and to establish causal relationships between the factor and performance characteristics that characterize the effectiveness of the system. The proposed methodical approach to a decision-making process on the choice of a method for the development of innovation activities at the enterprise will allow managers to streamline their efforts for justification of the development and implementation of organizational measures aimed at raising the level of creativity in solving managerial problems.