Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF HIGHLY SKILLED FOOTBALL PLAYERS ’ MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 2 ND PREPARATORY PERIOD OF THE ANNUAL MACROCYCLE

Background. Nowadays the development of adequate means of effective rehabilitation of athletes’ organism after training and competitive load is becoming more and more an urgent task of sports training. It is well known that during training and competitive activity they can reach critical values. Thus, the optimization of the system of complex athletes’ recovery is the basis for maintaining a high level of working capacity and preventing the negative consequences of overstrain during training and competitive loads. Objective. This research aims to determine the functional state of the musculoskeletal system (MSS) of highly qualified football players at the beginning of the 2nd preparatory period of the annual training cycle. Methods. Analysis of scientific and methodological literature, flexibility testing, stabilometry, methods of mathematical statistics. Results. It is established that at the beginning of the 2nd preparatory period of an annual preparation cycle the flexibility indicators’ level of examined athletes were characterized as «low» or «below the average». It is shown that in this period of the annual macrocycle the high qualified football players’ level of static ability to support corresponded to the value «average» and «below average», as well as joint mobility indicators. The facts of vestibular and proprioceptive disturbances were revealed. Such disturbances have a significant impact on the equilibrium function. Conclusions. According to the results of motor tests and goniometry, the low level of the functional state of the football players’ MSS after the winter vacation indicates the inelasticity or shortening (spasm) of the muscles and ligamentous apparatus, which is one of the signs of their chronic overstrain. The previously obtained experimental data on the reduction of stabilometric parameters which characterize the stability of the vertical posture, instability of the joints of the lower extremities, the presence of vestibular and proprioceptive disturbances were confirmed by current research. Also our research expanded the views about preventive measures and leveling the negative effects of overload of highly qualified football players’ MSS. It is recommended to include corrective and preventive exercises (myofascial relaxation(MFR) methods) in the preparatory and final parts of the training sessions. This technique will help to normalize the functional state of the MSS and to reduce the risk of injury.
Syddansk Universitet Interference in edge-scattering from monocrystalline gold flakes

Weobserve strongly dissimilar scattering from the two types of sidewall configurations (here referred to as "edges") in hexagonal quasi-monocrystalline gold flakes with thicknesses around 1 micron. As the origin of the phenomena, we identify the interference between a direct, quasi-specular scattering and an indirect scattering process involving an intermediate surface-plasmon state. The dissimilarity between the two types of edges is a direct consequence of the three-fold symmetry around the [111]-axis and the intrinsic chirality of a face-centered cubic lattice. We propose that this effect can be potentially used to estimate dielectric function of the monocrystalline gold. © 2018 Optical Society of America under the terms of the OSA Open Access Publishing Agreement
Duplications and Turnover in Plant Genomes 11

11.3 Differential Fates of Duplicated Genes in Plant Genomes . 158 11.3.
Hospital Acquired Infections in Different Wards of Patna Medical College & Hospital

Nosocomial infection also called “hospital acquired infection” this includes infections acquired in the hospital but appearing after discharge, and also occupational infections among staff of the facility. The most common types of Nosocomial infections that could occur in a hospital are surgical wound and other soft tissue infections, Urinary tract infections, Respiratory infections, Gastroenteritis, Meningitis. Naturally this work was undertaken with a view to study the problems of postoperative sepsis and other types of infection during hospitalization period and to express more knowledge over this subject. The samples of Pus, Urine, Sputum and Swab Samples from the different parts of the hospitals were collected. These were then cultured into the different media. After the specific duration the cultural and morphological characters were noted. The organism were identified on the basis of characters of the colony, Gram staining, Motility test, Biochemical reactions & coagulase tests. In Burn wound infection it was observed that most sensitive antibiotics against all above mention organism were Piperacillin, Gentamysin, Amikacin. In Noscomial urinary tract infection E. coli was the most common microorganism isolated and showed most sensitivity to Ceftazidime. Staphylococcus aureus was the most common organism isolated from surgical wards and it was most sensitive with the Cefotaxime. From respiratory tract infection most common organism was Staphylococcus aureus and most sensitive antibiotics was Imipenem.
A REGIONAL HYDRODYNAMIC MODEL OF THE SOUTHERN BENGUELA UPWELLING

To explore the environmental processes affecting fish recruitment in the Southern Benguela, an eddy resolving, coastal hydrodynamic model has been implemented in order to simulate the circulation over the main spawning and nursery grounds. Within the wide range of numerical models available, we selected the Regional Ocean Model System (ROMS). ROMS is a community model shared by a large user group and developed at Rutgers University and the University of California Los Angeles (Haidvogel et al. 2000).
MACRO-EFFECTS OF THE SOCIOTECHNICAL ACCOUNTING CONTROL SYSTEM ON MANAGERIAL BEHAVIOUR: A SITUATIONAL APPROACH

This paper examines some macro effects of the sociotechnical accounting control system on managerial orientation and behaviour. The results show that accounting technology and social aspects of accounting control systems measured by managerial use of accounting information and participation in the budgetary process tend to have positive and significant effects on: 1. Managerial orientation toward basic elements of the production function of their units. 2. Managerial attitudes toward inter-unit comparisons within the Organisation and furthermore on managerial motivation to strive for better performance. 3. Managerial attitudes toward accounting function. The final section of the paper explores the implications of the study results for managerial accounting theory and practice.
3 Modelling in the Semi Arid Volta Basin of West Africa

A region is said to be semi-arid when it receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration thus insufficient water in the soil (excess to the wilting point) which to the extent support less growth and development of plant and animal life as compared to arid region which is characterized by a severe lack of available water, to the extent of hindering or even preventing the growth of primary life. The arid and semi-arid regions are fairly distributed within the earth’s surface (Figure 1)
Análise do Comportamento Estocástico do Algoritmo KLMS para um Sinal de Entrada Correlacionado

Resumo— O algoritmo Kernel Least-Mean-Square (KLMS) é um algoritmo popular para filtragem adaptativa não-linear devido à sua simplicidade e robustez. Em filtragem adaptativa baseada em kernel com modelos de ordem finita as estatı́sticas do sinal de entrada do filtro linear dependem do kernel e dos seus parâmetros, assim como da polı́tica de atualização do dicionário de vetores de entrada que define o espaço de Hilbert em que o filtro opera. A existência de relações altamente não-lineares entre os parâmetros do filtro adaptativo e os critérios de desempenho faz do projeto desses filtros uma tarefa quase impossı́vel sem a ajuda de modelos analı́ticos que prevejam seu desempenho. Análises do comportamento estocástico do KLMS já foram realizadas considerando dicionários fixos e dicionários variáveis sob a consideração de que a sequência temporal dos vetores de entrada é estatisticamente independente. Este trabalho estuda o comportamento médio do vetor de coeficientes adaptativos do KLMS com kernel Gaussiano para dicionários variáveis e vetores de entrada correlacionados no tempo.
Measuring Perceived Service Quality Using Servqual in Select Mall in Ahmedabad

The purpose of the study is to examine customers expectations and perceptions of service quality in a select shopping mall in Ahmedabad. A Servqual scale was used to assess service quality perceptions from the perspective of mall visitors. Customers are becoming more aware of their requirements and thus Quality is defined by the customer. The study results indicate the high expectations of mall visitors regarding service quality. The results of the quantitative assessment of perceived service quality may provide some insights on how customers rate the service quality of the select mall. Consumer are now showing preference for shopping malls, which enable them to shop variety of products' under one roof and offer shopping experience in term of ambience and entertainment. Thus, the findings can be used as a guide for Mall managers to improve the crucial quality attributes and enhance service quality and business performance.
OVER REACTION AND UNDERREACTION IN INDIAN STOCK MARKET: COMPARISON BASED ON ANALYSIS CONSIDERING TWO DIFFERENT SETS OF STOCKS-SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM PERSPECTIVE

The evidence on security returns challenges the traditional view that securities are rationally priced to reflect all publicly available information [1] and the stock prices equals the optimal forecast of it. The overconfidentinformed investor overweight the private signal relative to the public, causing the stock prices to overreact or underreact. Investor over-confidence and biased self-attribution lead to overreaction. The present paper is an empirical analysis that aims at comparing the Indian stock market situation with global markets. The paper also tries to identify the effect of the phenomena during periods prior to and after 2010 and considering both the long and short term perspective.
An Integrated Model of Knowledge Management Enablers and Organizational Creativity: The Mediating Role of Knowledge Management Processes in Social Security Corporation in Jordan

This paper intends to make a contribution to the overall understanding of the relationship of organizational creativity to the enablers of knowledge management, including culture, structure, people and information technology, through examining the role of knowledge management processes, comprising the creating, sharing and codification of knowledge, as a mediating factor in this relationship. This research Integrated three well known models in KM area; Lawson’s model (2003) for identifying one of the knowledge management enablers; Organizational Culture, Lee & Choi Model (2003) for measuring the other enablers; Structure, People, Information Technology and the Allameh Model (2011) in order to measure knowledge management process as a mediating factor. The study aims to find out the impact of these factors in Organizational creativity, An empirical survey study has been adopted in this research paper by distributing questionnaires amongst social security corporation employees in Jordan. A total of 572 questionnaires were collected and analyzed using the smart Partial Least Square (PLS) technique. The main findings derived showed that knowledge management enablers, namely people and structure support, affect organizational creativity better with the mediate factor (KM process), whilst other enablers, namely culture and IT support, do not impact organizational creativity without a mediating role (KM Process). This paper might be valuable for academic people who are considered with understanding the linkage between organizational creativity and knowledge management enablers, furthermore, the paper might be helpful for scholars to discover additional mediating factors in this relationship; consequently, these new mediators possibly raise the organizational creativity.
Making Sense of Learner Autonomy in EFL Classes. The case of Basic English Skills Students at SEE University

The concept of learner autonomy is currently dealt as a serious objective of many educational curriculums where students are mostly concerned with learning and here the student is competent of his/her own learning whereas the teacher has the role of a guide. Accordingly, in the learning process students are encouraged to have a very active role and are characterized with critical thinking and reflection and they also monitor and evaluate their own learning, make decisions and take independent actions. There is a variety of exercises which can be used in EFL Classes for the purpose of “swapping” roles with the teacher where learners are given the chance to be involved in the selection of activities. The objectives of this study are:
PREVALENCE STUDY OF PARASITIC INFECTIONS IN EMU ( Dromaius novaehollandiae ) BIRDS IN ANAND , GUJARAT

The present study was designed with an aim to generate information on different parasites which infecting emu. A total of 100 faecal samples were collected from emu birds aged between six months to five years from different emu farms at Anand, Gujarat, India. Intestinal and caecal contents from 50 carcasses were also collected during post-mortem examination performed in Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Anand, Gujarat, India from local emu farm. All 100 faecal samples were subjected to faecal sedimentation and floatation techniques and out of them only five samples revealed presence of ova of Ascaris spp. indicating parasites are not a common problem in emu farming.
Attitudes of Physical Education Teachers and Students towards Manifestations of Tolerance

Research background and hypothesis. In academic literature construct of tolerance has not been sufficiently revealed, limits of tolerance are not clear, especially they vary in different cultures. There is a noticeable increase in the number of children from various ethnic groups in Lithuanian schools. Therefore, multidimensional knowledge of various manifestations of tolerance/intolerance is of great importance. Research aim was to reveal attitudes of PE teachers and students towards manifestations of tolerance/intolerance.Research methods. In our research questionnaire was applied with six groups of tolerance manifestations distinguished altogether with 36 related statements. There were six other statements according to six groups of tolerance manifestations for the potential behavior of participants. Validity of the questionnaire was examined calculating Cronbach’s constant α: for the first part of the questionnaire Cronbach’s α = 0.87, and for the second – α = 0.79. Values of χ 2 and Student’s t criterion were calculated. The sample of the research included 243 students of IX-XII classes form regional schools, 129 students of the same age from city schools, 47 physical education teachers from city schools and 38 teachers from regional schools. Research results. We found statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) between positive attitudes towards tolerance among students from city schools and positive attitudes among students from regional schools. Statistically significant difference between positive attitudes towards tolerance for PE teachers from city schools and positive attitudes for those from regional schools was not found (p > 0.05). However, there were statistically significant differences between positive attitudes towards tolerance of students from city schools and PE teachers from city schools (χ 2 (5) = 37.27; p < 0.05), also between positive attitudes towards tolerance of students from regional schools and PE teachers from regional schools (χ 2 (5) = 37.27; p < 0.05). We found statistically significant difference (t = 3.81; p < 0.05) between tolerance estimators of students and PE teachers from city schools. On the other hand, relevant differences between tolerance estimators of students from city schools and from regional schools, and differences between tolerance estimators of PE teachers from city schools and from regional schools were not found (p > 0.05). Discussion and conclusion: in fact, attitudes towards intolerance, which are incident to the PE teachers from city schools and their colleagues from regional schools, did not differ, but they contrasted with students’ attitudes. In cases of intolerance manifestations, students from city schools would be more passive than students from regional schools, but PE teachers from city schools would be more active than their students.Keywords: tolerance, intolerance, social distance.
Content-Based Medical Image Retrieval Based on Image Feature Projection in Relevance Feedback Level

:هصلاخ نيب دوجوم ييانعم فاكش شهاك يارب نيون يشور هئارا و اوتحم رب ينتبم يكشزپ ريواصت يبايزاب متسيس كي يحارط قيقحت نيا زا فده يگژيو يم ربراك يوجتسج دروم ميهافم و يراديد ياه متسيس دركلمع يلك روط هب . دشاب يگژيو ساسا رب اهنت ريوصت يبايزاب ياه يراديد ياه يم شهاك يگژيو نيا هك ارچ دباي ناوتان ريوصت ييانعم ميهافم فيصوت رد بلغا اه حطس رد نيون يراكهار هئارا اب لكشم نيا قيقحت نيا رد . دنا ب يگژيو ياضف لاقتنا زا هدافتسا اب و طبر دروخزا عفترم رتمك يناشوپمه ياراد و رتمك داعبا اب ،رتديدج يياضف هب طبترم ريغ و طبترم ريواصت ياه يم كينكت زا هدافتسا اب روظنم نيا يارب . ددرگ هفلؤم زيلانآ ياه يلصا ياه (PCA) كيكفت زيلانآ و هدننك يطخ (LDA) يگژيو ياضف رييغت ار اه هرهب اب سپس و هداد نابيتشپ رادرب نيشام زا يريگ (SVM) هقبط هب يم طبترمريغ و طبترم ريواصت يدنب هاگياپ يور رب هدش هئارا متيروگلا . ميزادرپ هداد لماش يا 10000 هعشا ريوصت X زا يكشزپ 57 م ناشن هدمآ تسد هب جياتن . تسا هدش يبايزرا ييانعم سلاك ي هب هدش هئارا متيروگلا هك دهد يم دوبهب ار يبايزاب متسيس تقد يهجوت لباق روط . دشخب
Robust Face Recognition Under Illumination Changes and Pose Variations

There are many applications for face recognition. Due to illumination changes, and pose variations of facial images, face recognition is often a challenging and a complicated process. In this paper, we propose an effective and robust face recognition method. Firstly, we select those areas from the face (such as eyes, nose, and mouth), which are more informative in face recognition. Then SIFT (Scale Invariant Feature Transform) descriptor is utilized for feature extraction from the selected areas. SIFT descriptor detects keypoints in the image and describes each keypoint with a feature vector with length 128. To speed up the proposed method, PCA (Principal Component Analysis) is applied on the SIFT feature vector to reduce the vector’s length. Finally, Kepenekci matching method is used to assess similarity between the images. The proposed method is evaluated on the ORL, Extended Yale B, and FEI databases. Results show considerable performance of the proposed face recognition method in comparison with several state-of-the-arts.
Helicobacter Pylori Eradication May Increase Body Mass Index , But the Effect May Not Last Long . A 10-year Observational Study in Male Patients

Background/Aims: We retrospectively investigated the long-term change in body mass index (BMI) in our Japanese cohort of patients to elucidate whether Helicobacter pylori eradication results in weight gain. Methodology: Four hundred and thirty-five patients who had received eradication therapy and 167 who were H. pylori-positive but declined treatment were followed for 10 years or longer, and their BMIs were recorded. Results: After 10 years, BMI significantly increased from baseline values in both the eradication and the no-eradication groups. However, the increase was significantly more in the eradication group than in the no-eradication group. The greater weight gain in the eradication group could largely be accounted for by gain above a lower baseline value, and occurred only within the first year after eradication. The lower baseline BMI of the eradication group correlated with their higher prevalence of peptic ulcers. From the one-year time point onward, gradual weight gain occurred at a similar rate in both groups. At the 10-year point, the BMIs of the two groups were not significantly different. Conclusions: Eradication of H. pylori resulted in a short-term weight gain that likely was related to the eradication and their ulcer healing, but the effect did not last thereafter.
The crowdfunding of sport -paving the way to shared sponsorship?

The rise of crowdfunding as a way of funding sport projects has prompted numerous companies to become involved in these campaigns. This paper explores a model of crowdfunding in which a sponsor company supports individual projects. A qualitative study based on interviews with crowdfunding executives showed that campaigns are more likely to be successful if they include a sponsor company, and that crowdfunding platforms and the projects they support have become a new interactive, online communication tool for sponsors. Our data revealed four modes of corporate involvement in crowdfunding and fourteen objectives companies hope to achieve through this involvement. Three of these objectives can be attained exclusively via this communication tool. In addition, companies focus on five “success factors” when deciding whether or not to sponsor a crowdfunding campaign. This model of corporate-supported crowdfunding is creating a new paradigm of “shared” (by a community) sponsorship that will complement the current system of “confined” (to specific companies) sponsorship.
CEEAplA WP No . 04 / 2008 Future Entrepreneur ’ s Profile

Given that entrepreneurship plays a key role in the development of a country’s economy, governments should stimulate entrepreneurial orientation, particularly among youngsters in their formative years; schools must play a pertinent role in the promotion and support of these capacities. Indeed, the European Commission advises that schools foster such skills. In this context, we apply a frame to screen school populations in the Azores Islands, Portugal, for prospects of entrepreneurship and to study the profiles of those who noticeably show entrepreneurial orientations. Knowing the ideal combination of personality traits that foretell young entrepreneurs, schools can develop the syllabuses that are best aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and increasing the capacities of those who prove to be entrepreneurially oriented. This work leads to the following main findings: first, that one quarter of all senior students in high school in the Azores Islands bears prospects for entrepreneurship and, second, this same group shows a well-defined psychological profile that may vary depending on one’s willingness to expend effort. JEL classification: M13
Measuring Polarization using Newspaper Data Validation and Application

This thesis develops a new daily metric to measure the level of polarization in the American public, by exploiting the discourse used in political news articles. Due to frequency discrepancies, formal comparison of the invented method to previous measurements of polarization is not possible. The metric shows that, in contrary to popular belief, the trend in polarization seems to decrease till 2009 after which the trend evolves in a cyclical pattern. The volatility of the metric declines, indicating an increasing stability over time. Having daily estimates for polarization, a vast array of potential uses to determine the causes and effects of changing polarization is unlocked. Demonstrated as an application is the “election cycle effect”, seeking to determine if the year after a presidential election yields different changes in polarization compared to the other years. Formal testing shows that for the total sample, this is the case. Author T.A. Kloosterboer Student Number 483863tk Supervisor Dr. V. Spinu First Reader Dr. G.D. Granic Date October 22, 2018 * Contact – T.A. Kloosterboer@student.eur. nl or Tim.Kloosterboer@hotmail.com Erasmus University Rotterdam | Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, The Netherlands