Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Web 2.0 Job Hunting: How Students Look for Jobs Online

In a field study we examined the use of online tools and services for job-hunting by students and faculty members at higher academic institutions. The survey results identify significant strengths and weaknesses of different facets of online tools and services when used in the job searching process. We find that students from some disciplines are more adept than others at effective use of online tools and services. Even though the overwhelming majority of participants identified themselves as heavy Internet users, there seemed to be a general lack of awareness of some developing web technologies such as e-portfolios. The article’s findings we hope to contribute to more research into the development of an online platform which integrates the different facets of online tools and services found effective for online job hunting and to determine to what extent e-portfolios already satisfy the facets.
Suicidal behaviour and the menstrual cycle

Background. To investigate the available data regarding possible associations between phases of the menstrual cycle and suicidal behaviour. Method. A systematic search of major relevant databases was performed using appropriate search terms. Results. Forty-four relevant studies were identified in total, 13 pertaining to suicide, two pertaining to both attempted and completed suicide, 23 to suicide attempts, three to suicide attempts in those suffering from the premenstrual syndrome (PMS), three to suicidal ideation and two to repetitive self-harming behaviours. A variety of methodologies were used in these studies and there were notable differences in the conclusions reached. Studies with better methodology suggest that a positive relationship exists between aspects of the menstrual cycle and non-fatal suicidal behaviour. Such behaviour appears to be more common in those phases of the menstrual cycle when oestrogen levels are lowest (the late luteal and follicular phases), and in those suffering from PMS. Conclusions. There appears to be an association between the menstrual cycle and non-fatal suicidal behaviours. Interaction between oestrogen and the serotonergic system may provide a possible mechanism.
Software quality model for Internet of Things governance

Despite the growth of the implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the last decade, the IoT still continues to rise. In 2020 there will be an estimated 50 billion devices connected to the IoT. A crucial factor is the quality of service through quality governance software of IoT. The various traditional approaches of measuring the quality of software needs to be improved and adapted to the characteristics of the IoT. This study aims to provide an overview of software quality model for IoT based on ISO/IEC 25010 and information quality attributes of COBIT 4.1. Through literature review approach, we found the mapping and relationship between IoT characteristics and quality characteristics of software based on the quality of information. These results will be used as a basis for formulating the governance framework of IoT.
Carotid artery wall intima-media thickness is associated with insulin-mediated glucose disposal in men at high and low coronary risk.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The aim of this investigation was to examine the relationship between insulin sensitivity and intima-media thickness in the common carotid artery. METHODS Ultrasound examinations of the common carotid artery and hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp examinations were performed in a group (n = 25) of men aged 57 to 77 years at high risk for atherosclerotic disease (hypertension and at least one of the following factors: hypercholesterolemia and/or smoking) and in an age-matched low-risk group (n = 23) with no cardiovascular risk factors. Subjects with cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus were excluded. RESULTS A significant negative relationship between insulin sensitivity index and common carotid maximum intima-media thickness was observed in both the high-risk group (r = -.45, P < .05) and in the low-risk group (r = -.59, P < .01). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that an increase in intimamedia thickness, as a possible expression of early atherosclerosis, is negatively related to insulin sensitivity.
Ewing Sarcoma of the Head and Neck

Objectives: Ewing sarcoma is a rare tumor of the head and neck. Previous efforts to characterize Ewing sarcoma of the head and neck (ES-HN) have been limited to small retrospective series. The objective of this study was to analyze the demographic, clinicopathologic, treatment, and survival characteristics of ES-HN compared to Ewing sarcoma at other locations (ES-other). Methods: Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database, we compared 183 patients with ES-HN to 3177 patients with ES-other. Patient characteristics were analyzed with chi-square or t test. Ten-year disease-specific survival (DSS) and overall survival (OS) were estimated via the Kaplan-Meier method and compared using the log-rank test. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to determine if HN location was an independent prognosticator. Results: The ES-HN displayed a lower tumor size (P < .001) and metastatic rate (P < .001) compared to ES-other. The ES-HN had a better 10-year DSS and OS than ES-other (P = .001, P = .015, respectively). The HN location did not achieve statistical significance on multivariate Cox regression analysis (P = .88). Conclusion: ES-HN does not appear to be a separate clinical entity compared to ES-other; rather, its associated improved prognosis is likely secondary to its smaller size and lower metastatic rate compared to ES-other.
Mini-Symposium : Maternal Diseases affecting the newborn Maternal HIV and Paediatric Lung Health

Maternal HIV and Paediatric Lung Health A.L. Slogrove , L. Frigati , D.M. Gray * 1 Center for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Research, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Anzio Road, Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa 2 Division of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Tygerberg Children’s Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa 3 Division Pulmonology, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Klipfontein Road, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
Photonic-Networks-on-Chip for High Performance Radiation Survivable Multi-Core Processor Systems

The University of New Mexico has undertaken a study to determine the effects of radiation on Quantum Dot Photonic Integrated Circuits (QDPICs). Over the course of the last year, the constituent III-V active semiconductor materials and Si-photonic components forming these QDPICs have been designed, grown and fabricated. Photoluminescence studies before and after radiation exposure have been conducted on bare wafer samples for the III-V quantum-confined laser materials to isolate the damage to the active semiconductor materials themselves. Further techniques to probe radiation damage at the wafer level have been highlighted as well as methods to assess performance degradation at the device level. These studies should pave the way towards the quantitative assessment of the survivability of next-generation multi-cell processors based on optical interconnects.
The brand marketing book : creating, managing, and extending the value of your brand

Brand Marketing * What Are the Five Myths of Today's Marketing? * Are Distinctive New Products and Services Possible? * Brand Proliferation and the Retailing System * Sales Promotion and Retail Brand Availability * The Changing Role of Advertising * Consumer Brand Loyalty Versus Brand Acceptance * Corporate Culture and Contemporary Marketing Practice * Integrated Marketing * Competition Creates New Value for Consumers * Internal Strategies for Corporate Growth * Value Creation Strategies for Corporate Growth * Resolving the Dilemma of Marketing
A Comprehensive Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions: Managing the Critical Success Factors Across Every Stage of the M&A Process

Leverage today's most complete and practical framework for driving superior business value from mergers and acquisitions -- both domestic and international. A Comprehensive Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions Management focuses on critical success factors across every stage of the process, including planning, screening, negotiation, due diligence, transition management structures, post-merger integration, leadership and trust, cultural integration, HR practices, control, monitoring, and more. Authored by Yaakov Weber, an international expert in MA investment bankers, VCs, and other investors who must screen and select acquisitions; managers who must execute business combinations; consultants in strategy, HR, culture, and other areas; and faculty and students in executive education, MBA, and BA-level business programs.
Using A Two Dimensional Colorized Barcode Solution for Authentication in Pervasive Computing

The task of establishing secure communication in a wireless pervasive computing environment faces several challenges. One of the most critical is determining the authenticity of the parties wishing to communicate. An existing method of enabling authenticated key agreement involves using a two-dimensional visual code system with digital camera enabled devices as a way of demonstratively identifying entities. This paper seeks to extend that solution by colorizing the code system, thereby extending the amount of data which can be carried by a visual tag, and thus reducing the necessary size of such tags. This create images more easily recognized by the devices establishing secure communication in wireless pervasive computing environments. A detailed explanation of an implementation of this method is presented, along with performance evaluation and analysis
The V Sector of the V-ATPase, Synaptobrevin, and Synaptophysin Are Associated on Synaptic Vesicles in a Triton X-100-resistant, Freeze-thawing Sensitive, Complex (*)

Anti-synaptobrevin 2 immunoprecipitates obtained from freshly prepared Triton X-100 extracts of rat synaptosomes contained, in addition to synaptophysin, a 10-kDa band, which we identified by peptide sequencing and Western blotting as the c subunit of the vacuolar proton pump (V-ATPase) also called ductin or mediatophore. Ac39 and Ac116, two other transmembrane subunits of the V sector of the V-ATPase, were also found by Western blotting to be enriched in the immunoprecipitates. None of these V-ATPase subunits, or synaptophysin, was present in anti-synaptobrevin 2 immunoprecipitates obtained from frozen-thawed Triton X-100 extracts, which were greatly enriched, instead, in SNAP-25 and syntaxin 1. Accordingly, V-ATPase subunit c was found in anti-synaptophysin immunoprecipitates generated from fresh, but not frozen-thawed extracts, and was not found in anti-syntaxin 1 immunoprecipitates. Thus, the two complexes appear to be mutually exclusive. Subcellular fractionation of rat brain demonstrated that V-ATPase subunit c is localized with synaptobrevin 2 and synaptophysin in synaptic vesicles. The coprecipitation of V-ATPase subunit c with the synaptobrevin-synaptophysin complex suggests that this interaction may play a role in recruiting the proton pump into synaptic vesicles. Freeze-thawing, which involves a mild denaturing step, may produce a conformational change which dissociates the complex and mimics a change which occurs in vivo as a prerequisite to SNARE complex formation.
Impaired Masking Responses to Light in Melanopsin‐Knockout Mice

There are two ways in which an animal can confine its behavior to a nocturnal or diurnal niche. One is to synchronize an endogenous clock that in turn controls the sleep–wake cycle. The other is to respond directly to illumination with changes in activity. In mice, high illumination levels suppress locomotion (negative masking) and low illumination levels enhance locomotion (positive masking). To investigate the role of the newly discovered opsin‐like protein melanopsin in masking, we used 1h and 3h pulses of light given in the night, and also a 3.5:3.5h light–dark (LD) cycle. Mice lacking the melanopsin gene had normal enhancement of locomotion in the presence of dim lights but an impaired suppression of locomotion in the presence of bright light. This impairment was evident only with lights in the order of 10 lux or brighter. This suggests that melanopsin in retinal ganglion cells is involved in masking, as it is in pupil contraction and phase shifts. Melanopsin is especially important in maintaining masking responses over long periods.
Strategic Revenue Management and the Role of Competitive Price Shifting

This paper examines whether stable competitive pricing positions yield better average annual RevPAR growth than do price shifts either upward or downward, as compared to competitors’ positions. Using property level data on average daily rate (ADR) and average annual RevPAR growth, this study found two contrasting priceshifting strategies. For hotels that were lower priced relative to their competitors in 2007, the most popular strategy was to make price shifts to higher price categories in both 2008 and 2009. In contrast, the most popular strategy for hotels that originally positioned themselves above the competition was to move to lower price categories in both 2008 and 2009. Although RevPAR fell for all hotels during this period, the strategy of shifting to a higher price category was the most successful in terms of average annual RevPAR growth over the three-year period of this study. On the other hand, a shift to lower prices was least successful in delivering RevPAR growth. Overall the results suggest that upward shifts in relative prices are the best way to achieve higher RevPAR growth, and maintaining price stability is the next most viable positioning strategy in terms of RevPAR.
Regulation by proteolysis: energy-dependent proteases and their targets

A number of critical regulatory proteins in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are subject to rapid, energy-dependent proteolysis. Rapid degradation combined with control over biosynthesis provides a mechanism by which the availability of a protein can be limited both temporally and spatially. Highly unstable regulatory proteins are involved in numerous biological functions, particularly at the commitment steps in developmental pathways and in emergency responses. The proteases involved in energy-dependent proteolysis are large proteins with the ability to use ATP to scan for appropriate targets and degrade complete proteins in a processive manner. These cytoplasmic proteases are also able to degrade many abnormal proteins in the cell.
Experiences of Newly Graduated Nurses on Strategies of Gaining Self-Confidence During Their Initial Work: A Qualitative Study

Background: The presence of newly graduated nurses (NGNs) in clinical settings increases the rates of clinical errors and patient injury. In addition, the turnover rate for NGN staffs is significantly higher than the average turnover rate. Therefore, familiarizing NGNs with their workplace and increasing their professional self-confidence increase their empowerment and efficiency. Purpose: This article elicits the strategies used by NGNs to gain self-confidence during their early career. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using the purposive sampling method and was based on the data saturation principle. Data were collected using in-depth, semistructured interviews from 30 NGNs working at teaching hospitals in four northwest provinces of Iran during 2012 and 2013. Data were collected by means of in-depth semistructured interviews. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: The interviews elicited eight coping strategies that participants used to form self-confidence during the first 6 months of their career. These strategies included familiarity, knowledge enhancement, clinical skills learning, self-exploration, validation, responsibility, mutual interaction, and personal creativity. In addition,participants used these strategies to reinforce their self-confidence during their first 2 years at work. Conclusions/Implications for Practice: The results of this research increase the understanding of NGNs, managers, and healthcare professionals regarding the strategies used by NGNs to gain self-confidence. This knowledge may be applied in programs designed to increase the empowerment and efficacy of nurses to improve the quality of patient care and reduce nurse turnover.
Implementing E-Commerce Strategies: A Guide to Corporate Success after the Dot.Com Bust

Preface Characteristics of E-Commerce Success Corporate and Functional E-Commerce Leadership Formulating an E-Commerce Strategy Organizational Structure and Design for E-Commerce Management Systems for E-Commerce Success Measuring the Payoffs of E-Commerce Investments Introduction to Company Cases Company Cases B2C: Retail Company Cases B2C: Services Company Cases B2C Achieving Success in E-Commerce Notes Selected Bibliography
Characterization of Microwave Radiometers and Study of Human Body Radiation by Means of State Space Reconstruction Algorithms

This paper presents a detailed study of human body microwave radiation by methods of stochastic dynamics. Weak electromagnetic signals are received by a Dicke radiometer and their characteristics are investigated by statistical methods to exclude possible artifacts. The signals’ deterministic content is detected by several methods of stochastic dynamics, and multi-attractors in the radiometric signals are observed. A novel method of finding the Hausdorff dimensions in the signals is proposed. The number of attractors and characteristics of their dimensions in each signal is found by means of the cluster analysis technique. These attractor dimensions of radiation of human bodies are compared with those of the background and radiometer noises, and the differences between these characteristics are noticed. Several hypotheses on the origins of this new interesting finding, including the physiological reasons, are proposed.
The management of technological innovation in small and medium size firms in Cyprus

The factors affecting innovation have been largely investigated in the context of industrialized or large developing countries. Innovation is, however, equally important for small developing countries also. It is argued in this thesis that the context of innovation in such small economies is sufficiently different to justify research into the relative potency of factors influencing innovation and the practice of innovation management. These differentiated innovation practices will also have repercussions for the national innovation policy of a small developing country. The present research was conducted in Cyprus, a small developing country. A large number of manufacturing small and medium sized firms (n =140), were surveyed, during 1995, via a questionnaire administered during personal interviews with the firms' owners or managers. The survey was complemented with more extensive case studies of a subset (n = 25) of the survey sample of firms. A research model based on the antecedents approach was used in the survey research and the data were subjected to various statistical analyses including multivariate techniques. The results indicate that the SME owner/manager plays a central role in innovation, influencing directly and indirectly the main variables affecting innovation. From the multivariate analysis these factors include: strategy, expenditure on R&D, cooperation with external technology providers, use of technological information sources and overall performance of the firm. The case material supports in general these findings and also emphasizes the importance of government policies for innovation. The importance of networking for innovation was partially confirmed, in terms of the cooperation with technology and information providers. However contrary to expectations and literature claims, horizontal networking (cooperation within the sector) was not found important for innovation. Based on these results a number of practical suggestions are offered to both industrial managers and policy makers. It is believed that these suggestions are relevant, not only for Cyprus, but also for other small developing countries.
Multi-fingered regrasping using on-line grasping force optimization

Buss et al. previously (1995, 1996) presented a real-time applicable grasping force optimization scheme for stable dextrous grasping. The authors present a novel approach to planning multifingered regrasping based on a modification of the optimization algorithm. This novel algorithm allows for smooth grasping force transitions during regrasping tasks. The optimization scheme is implemented combined with an impedance control law. Simulation results show the efficiency and simplicity of our approach to regrasping.
Quantum‑Dot‑Based Photonic Devices

Adopting nanometer-sized semiconductor particles, called quantum dots, in the active regions of photonic devices provides the characteristics specific to 3-dimensional quantum effects. This will greatly improve the performance of photonic devices in many respects. We are developing quantum-dot lasers and quantum-dot optical amplifiers through joint research conducted with the University of Tokyo. This paper introduces our development of technology for these devices, along with some recent results. For quantum-dot lasers, we have realized temperature-insensitive direct modulation at a modulation rate of 10 Gb/s in the 1.3-μm wavelength range. We have also fabricated high-performance, quantum-dot optical amplifiers with a wide bandwidth of over 100 nm, high gain of 20 dB, and high optical output power of over +20 dBm. Fujitsu established a venture company called QD Laser, Inc., through a joint capital investment with Mitsui Venture Capital Corporation to commercialize these high-performance quantum-dot-based photonic devices.
Pension Fund Excellence: Creating Value for Stockholders

PENSION FUNDS AS FINANCIAL BUSINESSES: THE NEW "EXCELLENCE" PARADIGM. The Coming Era of Pension Fund Capitalism. How Good Is Pension Fund Management? Mapping the Road to Excellence. WHAT EVERY PENSION FUND FIDUCIARY SHOULD KNOW . OR HAVE A VIEW ON. What Fiduciaries Should Know about Pension Law and Pension Economics. What Fiduciaries Should Know about Capital Markets. What Fiduciaries Should Know about the Investment Management Services Market. MANAGING THE PENSION FUND BUSINESS. Effective Pension Fund Governance. The Right Funding Policy. The Right Asset Allocation Policy. Creating Value through Policy Implementation. From Data to Information to Knowledge. Managing Small Pension Funds. EXCELLENCE IN ACTION: FROM CASE STUDIES. Excellence in Action: The Teachers' Pension Fund. Excellence in Action: HiTechCo, Mid-West Resources Pension Fund, and the Yale University Investments Office. PENSION FUNDS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: THREE CRITICAL ISSUES. Defined Contribution Plans Are Different, But Are They Better? Fixing "Broke" National Pension Schemes. Pension Funds, Politics, and Power. Index.