Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Housing Price Development on the Household Balance Sheet Empirical Analysis for the Czech Republic

This study describes the topic of how housing prices influence households’ consumption. We test the wealth effect hypothesis which postulates that change in housing or stock market wealth increases consumption. We provide empirical analysis of Czech aggregate data for 1998–2009 by combining the public databases of the Czech National Bank and Czech Statistical Office. To the best of our knowledge, this analysis on aggregate data is the first of its kind in the Czech Republic. We analyse the effect of change in housing prices on the consumption of both durable and non-durable goods employing the VAR and VEC models on quarterly seasonally adjusted data. We find a positive effect of both wealth components on both types of consumption. In case of non-durable goods consumption we estimate the cointegrating vector and conclude that the elasticity of non-durable goods consumption with respect to housing wealth (0.18) is over three times greater than with respect to stock market wealth (0.05).
Identifying Tuberculosis through Exhaled Breath by Using Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) myRIO

Abstract In this research we purposed to detect tuberculosis by using electronic nose through breath air. Also in this research, we made use of field programmable gate array (FPGA) myRIO made by National Instrument. We used a set of array to detect TB placed in sensor room. What the subject needs to do is just exhale into the space of the array. Creating the pattern of TB, this equipment applies Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) method so that the form of TB data known as BTA+ will be produced. The result gained was good enough which can be seen through the change of magnitude occurring when processed with FFT. The subject who was involved in this research has got medical checked up before and has been diagnosed BTA+. For the purpose of clarifying, we made use of Learning Vector Quantization (LVQ). Through offline test result, TB is well classified as expected. Index Terms—tuberculosis, field programmable array, TB marker, fast fourier transform, learning vector quantization
Race structure and distribution of Pyrenophora tritici-repentis in Tunisia

Tan spot, caused by Pyrenophora tritici-repentis (Ptr), is a widespread foliar disease of wheat, which is becoming important in North Africa particularly in Tunisia. To assess the pathogenic variation of Ptr in Tunisia, characterized 84 single conidium isolates of Ptr were characterized from durum wheat cultivars, sampled during the 2017-2018 cropping season. The virulence of isolates were assessed, under controlled conditions, on a standard differential set of six wheat genotypes. Ptr races 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 were identified, the first such information available for Tunisia. Race 2, commonly found in North America, South America and Asia, was identified for the first time in North Africa, at a low frequency of 5%. Races 5 and 7 were the most frequent, representing, respectively, 39% and 43% of the isolates tested. Only 8% of the isolates were classified as race 8, while 4% were identified race 6. Race 6 was only detected at the experimental station in the North Western region of Tunisia and in a nearby farm field. Only one Ptr isolate was avirulent on all six differential genotypes, and was therefore designated race 4. The identification of six races of Ptr on durum wheat demonstrates the high diversity of the pathogen population in Tunisia.
Physicochemical properties and inhibitory effects of essential oils from selected local Spices

Spices are rich in essential oils and are known to possess antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and insecticidal properties. This study evaluated the inhibitory effect and physicochemical properties of essential oil from some selected spices. Cinnamon, ginger and garlic were pulverized and extracted using the Soxhlet method with n-Hexane. The extracted oils were subjected to physicochemical and microbial analysis. Results showed that ginger gave the highest oil yield (7.01%) in comparison with cinnamon and garlic: 2.75 and 1.33 % oil yields at respective 10.62, 14.29and 11.16 % moisture contents. Iodine value, acid value and free fatty acid value was significantly (p
An Investigation into 2D and 3D Shapes Perception

Numerous research results support the finding that a product's visual appearance is important. In particular, end products or services that have a direct productuser interaction have to be developed in accordance with the taste of the user and the market. The user-centered product should be designed and created according to both the technical requirements and the customer needs, but it should also differentiate itself from the competition. The shape of a product, whether we observe it in 2D or 3D, should communicate various intangible meanings. Our aim was to investigate whether the meaning of bipolar adjectives varies when observing samples of 2D and 3D shapes. The study was conducted using 2D shape contour samples and interactive 3D extruded models that could be rotated in virtual space. In order to determine the relationship between the shape and the user's perception of it, Kansei engineering methodology was used. We collected data with Semantic differential survey using five level Likert scale. The results revealed minor deviations in the users’ perceptions of the 2D and 3D sample shapes.
A critical appraisal of what organisational approaches are pivotal to improve patient safety

Background: Patient safety remains a priority for healthcare organisations globally. There remains little consensus regarding the extent of this issue and the resultant impact on both individuals and communities. Aim: Our study aims to provide healthcare organisations and decision makers with increased information regarding predictive risk factors to enhance patient safety, and develop an organisational culture of safety. Methods: This paper reviews current literature regarding patient safety and presents predictive risk factors and recommendations for healthcare organisations globally to measure and monitor patient safety. Results: Three categories of organisational factors promoting safety culture were identified – Focusing on system/culture, management support and team work and event reporting. Conclusions: This review strove to identify and discuss the predictive risk factors for patient safety and support the importance of a positive organisational culture and strong leadership in monitoring and reducing patient care errors and improving patient care in healthcare setting.
Survey On Book My Slot System

- In current times the concept of smart cities have gained great popularity. Problems such as, traffic overcrowding, limited vehicle parking facilities and road safety are being addressed by growing population and their need to travel on vehicle. The proposed Smart Parking systems signalize the state of availability of each single parking area. A mobile application is also provided that allows an end user to check the available possibilities of parking area. The paper also describes a Attractive view of the system architecture. Towards the end, the paper discusses the working of the system in form of a use case that proves the accurate of the proposed model. Two types of parking systems, booking based,and reserved have been introduced, deployed, and tested in different scenarios. The Atractiveness of the proposed architecture, together with the proposed algorithms, is assessed in field trials.
Simultaneous Measurement of Right Ventricular and PulmonaryArtery Pressures in a Rat to Hemodynamically Characterize PulmonaryArtery Hypertension

Introduction: Pulmonary Artery (PA) hypertension is disease of pulmonary vasculature with final constrictive remodeling of pulmonary arterioles leading to (RV) dysfunction and right sided HF failure. Pre-clinical animal models have been developed to mimic this disease. In this methodology article, surgical access, ventilator set up and direct open chest measurements of PA hypertension are described in a rat model. As acute vascular access to the rat’s PA is complicated, mainly due to the anatomy of the right ventricle and the right ventricular outflow tract, to assure good hemodynamic data collection, open chest model was carefully designed using controlled mechanical volume ventilation (CMVV). Methods and Aims: Setting of CMVV was adjusted to limit its influence on RV preload and LV afterload in the instance of chronic pulmonary disease. Volume-ventilation setting (tidal volume and respiration rate) was based on body weight. Isoflurane mono-anesthesia was used without any premedication. Chronic PA injury was induced by monocrotaline (MCT). PA pressures were compared using single and dual pressure catheter at 3-weeks post injury. Initially, single pressure catheter was positioned in the PA to assess data quality, while advanced data comparison (RV and PA pressures) during PA hypertension were made using dual pressure catheter. PA access was performed using “high” RV needle-stab, adjacent to the anatomical area of the PA outflow. Results: Introduction of single pressure catheter was successful and collected data during RV systole and diastole did not produce any major pressure artefacts. Final position of the pressure catheter, in the main PA was guided by using visual cues i.e. distance of pressure sensor on the catheter, accompanied by simultaneous data recording from that location. In case of dual pressure catheter, insertion was also successful, and RV and PA pressure data were able to be recorded. In case of PA hypertension, systolic ranges were (41 52 mmHg) as compared to (25 30 mmHg), and diastolic (21 27 mmHg) vs. (9 14 mmHg); n = 4. Additionally, in case of hypertension, high afterload pressures complicated RV ejection, with PAP cresting about 1 mmHg higher than the maximal RVP, when overlaid. During further assessment, RV ejection was additionally complicated by higher PA dicrotic notch pressures, at the end of systole; for hypertension (37 41 mmHg) vs. naïve (16 21 mmHg), n = 4.
Influencia del perfil del entrenador en el diseño de tareas en fútbol-base. Estudio de casos (Influence of coach profile on the design of training tasks in initiation to football. A case study)

Los objetivos del presente estudio fueron analizar el perfil autodefinido del entrenador de Futbol-Base y conocer su modo de actuacion durante dos mesociclos competitivos en la categoria juvenil. Se analizaron 323 tareas de entrenamiento de tres entrenadores con diferente perfil autodefinido identificado mediante los cuestionarios: i) Orientacion de los Entrenadores; ii) Escala de Conocimientos y Capacidades; iii) Estilos de Decision en el Deporte; y iv) Estilo de Planificacion Deportiva. Las variables pedagogicas y organizativas durante las tareas de entrenamiento fueron clasificadas mediante la herramienta SIATE. Los estadisticos Chi cuadrado ( χ2 ), Coeficiente Phi ( φc ), Test de Fisher ( f ), y Residuos Tipificados Corregidos ( RTC ) fueron empleados para identificar diferencias y grado de asociacion entre variables. El perfil autodefinido del entrenador influye directamente en el diseno de las tareas con un grado de asociacion moderado-alto ( χ2 =174.692-24.409; φc =0.520-0.194). Por tanto, su analisis es esencial para la mejora formativa del entrenador y el proceso de ensenanza-aprendizaje en el futbol-base. Abstract. The aims of the present study were to analyze the self-defined profile of initiation-to-football coaches and to evaluate their acting behaviours during two competitive mesocycles in youth football. 323 training tasks of three coaches were analyzed. Self-defined profiles were identified through the questionnaires: i) Coaches Orientation; ii) Scale of Knowledge and Capabilities; iii) Decision Styles in Sport; and iv) Sports Planning Style. The pedagogical and organizational variables during the training tasks were classified using the SIATE tool. The statistics Chi square ( χ2 ), Phi coefficient ( φc ), Fisher’s exact test ( f ), and Adjusted Standardized Residuals (ASR) were used to identify differences and association degree between variables. Coaches' self-defined profile directly influences the design of training tasks with a moderate-to-high association degree ( χ2 =174.692-24.409; φc =0.520-0.194). Therefore, their analysis is essential for coaches’ training improvement and teaching-learning process in initiation to football.
CORRELATION BETWEEN SERUM ALBUMIN LEVELS AND NEONATAL SEPSIS IN PRETERM INFANTS

ABSTRACT Background: Neonatal sepsis(NS) defined as life threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, the presence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) accompanied by an infection in the presence of one or more vital organ dysfunction. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the clinical value of serum albumin levels for severity, morbidity and mortality of preterm infants with sepsis. Patients & Methods: This prospective, comparative study included 50 neonates with documented sepsis. Cases are selected from neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at AL Hussein University hospital. During the period from July 2017 to April 2018. Complete clinical examination, history taking and laboratory investigation including albumin was done. Results: The Results showed that sepsis in male (52%) was higher than in female (48%) , Gestational age in studied group range from 28 weeks up to 36 weeks, birth weight in studied group range from 0.90 kg up to 2.60 kg, the most common blood group was (A+) representing (46 %), (92 %) of them delivered by cesarean section (CS) and(88 %) of them were single birth , the serum albumin levels in 1st day range from 2.50 – 4.20 gm. /dl and it is low in 35 patients representing (70%) of the studied groups with neonatal sepsis in Comparison to patients with normal serum albumin levels which occurs in 15 cases representing ( 30%) of the studied groups with neonatal sepsis . The serum albumin levels in 7th day range from 1.80 – 4.30 gm. /dl and it is low in 37 patients representing (74%) of the studied groups with neonatal sepsis in Comparison to patients with normal serum albumin levels which occurs in 13 cases representing (26%) of the studied groups with neonatal sepsis . The study show that sepsis among patients with low serum albumin levels was higher than in patients with normal serum albumin levels in 1st day and 7th day. Conclusion: Hypoalbuminemia was frequent among neonates with sepsis. Lower albumin levels might be associated with a poorer prognosis. Albumin levels could be appropriate for the diagnosis and prognosis of preterm neonates with sepsis. Hypoalbuminemia was associated with severe adverse outcomes.
FACTOR ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE WORK-BASED LEARNING IN NIGERIAN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

This study investigated challenges and strategies for effective work-based learning in Nigerian technical and vocational education (TVE) using a factor analysis approach. Through the use of structured questionnaire, the opinions of 385 respondents consisting of 227 TVE lecturers and 158 supervisors of technical and vocational firms were sought. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and varimax rotated principal component factor analysis with factor loading of 0.40. The result showed that about 25% of the TVE firms in Northwest Nigeria are industrial technical firms, 22% are computer/ICT, 19% are business/distributive trade, 18 % are home economics while about 16% are agricultural based. Using principal component factor analysis, the study identified: policy, funding, attitudinal and linkage as challenging factors undermining effectiveness of work-based learning in Nigerian TVE. On the other hand, training, administrative, institutional and facility/curriculum are strategic factors for effectiveness of work-based learning in Nigerian TVE. Based on the findings, the study among others recommended strong technical and vocational education linkage with industry for skills training of students through work-based learning framework and approach.
Optimal Route Computation for Public Transport with Minimum Travelling Time & Travel Cost: A Case Study of Pokhara City

In road networks, it is imperative to discover a shortest way to reach the final destination. When an individual is new to a place, lots of time is wasted in finding the destination. With the advancement of technology, various navigation applications have been developed for guiding private vehicles, but few are designed for public transportation. This study is solely concentrated on finding the possible shortest path in terms of minimum time and cost to reach specific destination for an individual. It requires an appropriate algorithm to search the shortest path. With the implementation of Dijkstra’s algorithm, the shortest path with respect to minimum travel time and travel cost was computed. Public transportation network of Pokhara city was taken for the case study of this research. The results of this analysis indicated that when the “time” impedance was used by the algorithm, it generated the shortest path between the origin and destination along with the path to be followed. This study formulates a framework for generating itinerary for passengers in a transit network that allows the user to find the optimal path with minimum travel time and cost.
Embodied Conversational Agents and Interactive Virtual Humans for Training Simulators

Embodied Conversational Agents (ECA) and Interactive Virtual Humans (IVH) based on 3D Virtual and Augmented reality technologies can be immensely beneficial for human to human communications and interpersonal skills training for a range of skills including sales pitching, negotiation, leadership, interviewing, and communicating with empathy and cultural sensitivities. They provide an opportunity to practice the skills needed for communicating with humans in difficult environments, with virtual simulated scenarios. And these complex environments can include health care contexts, sales, retail and customer service contexts, or communication with people with different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. At HCT research Centre at University of Canberra, we have been investigating several new technology frameworks and algorithmic techniques for building ECAs and IVHs based on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), deep machine learning, cloud computing, 3D virtual and augmented reality technologies, as training simulators for different application contexts. In this paper, we present the details in terms of the research, technology and implementation for modelling different persona for ECAs and IVHs. A multilevel architecture with adaptable functional modules based on the customized persona for different virtual environments, their implementation using an integrated cloud based software platform and its evaluation is discussed.
Comprehending the relationship between a company and its accountants, 1894–1967: Evaluating and accommodating Foucauldian and other perspectives

This article analyses the relationship between a Scottish manufacturing company and the accountancy firm which provided it with professional services across its existence (1894–1967). It examines the professional roles fulfilled by the accountants, the work done and the fee income derived from it, in the context of the company’s history. It emphasises the importance of the services provided by accountancy firms for unlisted companies in understanding the development of professional accountancy in the United Kingdom. The material presented is used to test three different explanations of the UK accountancy profession’s rise which relate to the auditing function and has implications for historical methodology and epistemologies. The explanations explored may be categorised as economic rationalist, Foucauldian and jurisdictional points of view.
Neuronal activity enhances Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor local signaling in axon through modifying its axonal transport

Author(s): Zeng, Zheng | Advisor(s): Mobley, William | Abstract: This dissertation, by Zheng Zeng, explores a role for neuronal activity in modulating brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) signaling in axons. BDNF gene expression and release are modulated by activity and, correspondingly, BDNF serves to mediate several facets activity-dependent neuronal adaptation, including changes in neuronal structure and function. Remarkably little is known of what effect activity may have on BDNF signaling and function in axons. I employed microfluidic devices, in vitro neuronal activation, live imaging and biochemical methods to show that activation of neurons reduced the speed and net flux of BDNF retrograde transport in axons with a resulting increase in the robustness of BDNF signaling in this compartment. My findings set the stage for studies to explore the mechanism by which neuronal activity impacts BDNF transport and the biological consequences of increased signaling in axons.
Construction of Value Classification Model by Tracking NBA Center Players’ Performance with Virtual IoT Tagging Technology

Every basketball star’s performance is an important asset and commodity for the coaches for personnel dispatch and team management. In this study, each star was regarded as an IoT object. National Basketball Association (NBA) centers were taken as an example to develop a traceable virtual tag. With the 15 items of game data published after each NBA game, synchronous tracking was linked, and the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) method was used to develop a relative value classification model for players of the same type from an objective point of view. The main contributions of this work are as follows: (1) Tampermonkey script is used to develop virtual IOT tags to track players’ real-time game results, and (2) the model provides players with instant knowledge of their rankings relative to other players and provides reference for team management and commodity endorsement pricing.
Coping with aliens: how a native gecko manages to persist on Mediterranean islands despite the Black rat?

How a native gecko manages to coexist with an alien rodent in the Mediterranean since thousands of years? What kind of eco-ethological adaptations or evolutionary adjustments enables this gecko to persist? The present study explores the interaction between the endemic European Leaf-toed gecko (Euleptes europaea) and the alien Black rat (Rattus rattus). In the last 30 years, we compared 26 populations inhabiting “rat” and “rat-free” islands and islets in Tunisia, Sardinia, Corsica and Southern France. Geckos’ populations can persist despite the occurrence of rats. In the presence of rats: 1) geckos’ average body size tends to decrease towards medium-sized individuals; 2) geckos shift their spatial behaviour avoiding to forage “in the open”; 3) geckos’ body condition is not affected by the presence of rats. Moreover, shortly after rats’ eradication, geckos’ population structure seems to change and larger sized geckos prevail while the spatial behaviour is much more conservative. The mechanisms driving the interactions between the two species still need to be explained. Rats could represent a stressor for geckos, compete for space, be pest vectors and even predators. Coexistence of natives and aliens requires adaptive plasticity and evolutionary adjustments. In contexts where the risk of reinvasion is high, eradication programs need to be carefully evaluated, since the arrival of “new rats” on an island could have much more damaging effects on the insular biota than those caused by the eradicated population.