Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Individual Differences in the Context-Dependent Recruitment of Cognitive Control: Evidence From Action Versus State Orientation.

The ability to flexibly adapt to deviations from optimal performance is an important aspect of self-control. In the present study, the authors present first evidence that the personality trait action versus state orientation (Kuhl, 2000) modulates the ability of adaptive control adjustments in response to experienced conflicts. Sixty-two German individuals with extreme scores on the action-state dimension performed a response interference task, that is, 31 extreme action-oriented individuals (30 females; Mage = 20.35 years) and 31 extreme state-oriented individuals (20 females; Mage = 23.23 years), respectively. Action-oriented individuals displayed a stronger conflict adaptation effect as evidenced by a stronger reduction of interference on trials following conflict. These results were further corroborated by a correlational analysis including a sample of 105 participants: the higher the score on the action-state dimension, the lower the interference effect following conflict (i.e., stronger conflict adaptation). The results provide evidence that even low-level, bottom-up-driven processes of self-control such as conflict adaptation are systematically moderated by individual differences in control modes and provide insights into the cognitive mechanisms underlying action versus state orientation.
Peripheral control of the cat's step cycle. I. Phase dependent effects of ramp-movements of the hip during "fictive locomotion".

Acute spinal and curarized cats can generate "fictive locomotor activity" after an i.v. injection of Nialamid followed by 4-AP and L-DOPA. The efferent burst activity to flexors and extensors can be recorded in peripheral nerve filaments. Ramp-formed movements were applied in the hip at constant angular velocity in different phases of the spontaneous efferent burst activity. The cycle duration was markedly influenced. A flexion or an extension ramp applied in the early part of the "step-cycle" (during flexor activity) will prolong the cycle duration, but in the later part of the cycle instead a marked shortening effect will occur. The transition from a prolongation to a shortening is very steep for the extensive-ramps, with a subsequent gradual increase from a shortening to a lengthening of the cycle. This type of phase response curve expresses a potent peripheral modulatory effect on the central pattern generator. A ramp movement (flexion or extension) applied in the beginning of the flexor burst will reinforce the flexor activity. In the end of the flexor burst instead there is a directional sensitivity with positive feedback, resulting in an excitation of the flexor activity for flexion ramps, but a depression of the flexor activity for extension-ramps. Extension-ramps also show a position dependent effect which enhances the response in the flexors for more extended hip positions.
Declining ovarian cancer rates in U.S. women in relation to parity and oral contraceptive use.

Ovarian cancer incidence and mortality rates have declined among U.S. women age 35-59 years during the period 1970-1995. Epidemiologic studies have shown that ovarian cancer risk decreases with increasing parity and increasing duration of oral contraceptive use. During this period, parity has declined while oral contraceptive use has increased. We compared temporal trends in observed ovarian cancer incidence rates with rates predicted by changes in parity and duration of oral contraceptive use to determine whether the changes in these characteristics could explain the declining rates in younger women. In addition, we wished to examine whether oral contraceptive use continues to be protective to postmenopausal women. To predict changes in rates between 1970 and 1995, we assumed that increases in parity and duration of oral contraceptive use induce proportional decreases in incidence rates. We found that the rates predicted by these assumptions agreed well with observed rates in young women (age 30-49) but were substantially lower than observed rates in older women (age 50-64). The data indicate that the relative decrease in incidence rates due to the protective effect of oral contraceptive use declines with age.
Effect of Test Coverage and Change Point on Software Reliability Growth Based on Time Variable Fault Detection Probability

In past four decades, many software reliability growth models (SRGMs) have been proposed to enhance the reliability of the software system. During the testing process potential fault sites are sensitized to detect the faults. Fault detection probability increases as learning and maturity of the testing personnel increases. Therefore, in this paper a time variant fault detection probability has been introduced and integrated into s-shaped coverage SRGM. Experimental results shows that the proposed model is better and will be helpful to improve the accuracy of the software reliability estimation.
Success of implementation of core banking solutions A study of factors involved

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has elevated from being just an organizational support system to becoming a driver for organization strategy and business processes. Technology and its applications are of strategic significance to current organizations. In fact, in an information rich economy, innovative and judicious implementation of Information Technology can effect cost reduction, upgrade product quality, improve customer service, or even integrate customer’s operations with its own operations, thus ensuring repeated business (Bassellier,2004). Richard Nolan (1970) developed a growth model in which he envisaged that organization should pass through six stages of learning and growth before advance information systems are adopted. Nolan envisages that if a new information system is introduced in any organization before workers are comfortable with the ongoing system, or if too much information system is introduced at once, confusion and dislocation will result in system failure.Over the past few years, we have seen core banking solution roll outs happening in thousands of branches across the country – with banks grappling with the challenges of implementation and rollout. However these challenges have been gradually overcome and core banking solution has been successfully implemented. The CBS implementation was not in accordance to the theory propagated by Richard Nolan. Banks were at different level of technology adoption or different types of technology running parallel with the manual process and lacked technical skill in advanced systems. The researcher found that a holistic and clear picture of the core banking solution implementation process and the challenges posed and methods to overcome these challenges were not clearly understood and recorded in a comprehensive manner. Therefore there is a need to bring the experiences and insights of the CBS implementation process into a single model for better implementation of such large IT projects in service industry.
In vitro Antifungal Activity of Camel ’ s Urine against Dermatophytes

Background: Dermatophytes are fungi capable of invading keratinized tissues of humans and animals, causing dermatomycosis. Azoles antifungal drugs are often used in the treatment of dermatomycosis; however, azoles are expensive, toxic, and faced resistance by dermatophytes. Camel’s urine proved its efficiency in treatment of skin diseases, and stands as an alternative anti-dermatophyte agent. Objective: To investigate the in vitro antifungal activity of camel’s urine against dermatophytes Materials and methods: 85 isolates of dermatophytic fungi were examined for their interactions with camel’s urine, and the antifungals ketoconazole and fluconazole. Following the protocol outlined by the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) susceptibility testing guidelines for filamentous fungi (M38-A). Assessment was reported after two incubation periods: 7 and 10 days. The efficacy was based on a minimum inhibition concentration (MIC) ranging from 0.098-25.0 μg/ml. Results: The MIC’s of camel’s urine was found 0.312-2.5 μg/ml, ketoconazole 0.156-4.0 μg/ml, and fluconazole 0.625-64.0 μl/ml. Hence the order of efficacy was: fluconazole > camel urine > ketoconazole. The MIC response of dermatophytes attained to camel’s urine was in the order: Trichophyton rubrum > Trichophyton mentagrophytes > Trichophyton violaccum > Microsporum gypseum > Microsporum canis, Trichophyton tonsurans, and Epidermophyton floccosum. Similar tendency was observed for ketoconazole and fluconazole. The order of efficacy was fluconazole > camel urine > ketoconazole. Conclusion: Camel’s urine showed a high potential as an antifungal agent against mycosescausing dermatophytes; with a performance better than the synthetic drug fluconazole, and almost similar as ketoconazole.
A New Solution‐Based Intranasal Triamcinolone Acetonide Formulation in Patients with Perennial Allergic Rhinitis: How Does the Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Profile for Cortisol Suppression Compare with an Aqueous Suspension‐Based Formulation?

The present study was undertaken to describe the pharmacokinetics of a new solution‐based intranasal triamcinolone acetonide formulation (Tri‐Nasaf®) in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis and to use a pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) simulation approach to compare the potential effects on plasma cortisol with that of an aqueous suspension‐based nasal triamcinolone acetonide formulation (Nasacort® AQ). Data from an open‐label, randomized, three‐way crossover study in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis receiving three doses (100, 200, and 400 μg) of a nasal solution‐based triamcinolone acetonide formulation (Tri‐Nasal®) over 7 days were used to describe the pharmacokinetics of this formulation. Available literature data for a suspension‐based aqueous triamcinolone acetonide formulation (Nasacort® AQ) were used to describe its pharmacokinetic profile after similar single doses of 110, 220, and 440 μg. A PK/PD simulation approach was used to predict the anticipated cumulative cortisol suppression (CCS) of these two formulations. These simulations suggested a cortisol suppression of 8% to 16% for the single and steady‐ state doses of the solution‐based product. Similar CCS estimates were predicted for equivalent doses of the aqueous suspension‐based triamcinolone acetonide formulation with no difference between both formulations. Post hoc power analysis suggested that the predicted cortisol suppression is not likely to be significant for either preparation, including the clinically recommended doses of 200 and 220 μg of the solution‐based and suspension‐based formulations, respectively. In summary, based on the results of this PK/PD simulation, the plasma levels observed after nasal administration of the solution or the aqueous suspension are unlikely to induce a clinically relevant cortisol suppression, especially for the recommended dosing regimens of200 and 220 μg/day.
Money , Interest and Economic Activity in Ireland

Introduction* R E C E N T studies have provided evidence that economic activity in Ireland responds to changes in certain monetary aggregates. Thomas F. Hoare, for example, employs a "Monetarist Model o f Income Determination" to investigate the linkages between money, autonomous expenditure and aggre­ gate income. Hoare's model relates nominal income (Y) to current and lagged values o f a composite variable (Q) which is equated to the sum o f exports, net external capital flows and changes in the banking system supply o f domestic credit, the latter element o f Q being equal to the money stock minus the banks' net external assets. In the present paper, we investigate these macroeconomic relationships in a model similar to Hoare's but which gives explicit recognition to the openness o f the Irish economy and the consequent endogeneity o f monetary aggregates. Mundell [7] has established that i n a relatively small economy w i t h large trading partners, and fixed exchange rates, changes in the domestic money stock
Bacterial cell curvature via mechanical control of cell growth

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Cloud Computing Adoption Business Model Factors: Does Enterprise Size Matter?

This paper presents the results of research investigating the impact of business factors on cloud computing adoption. The introduced research model consists of 40 cloud computing business model factors, grouped into eight factor groups, identified from prior research and interviews with cloud computing providers and users. Defined business model factors were estimated to have an impact on cloud computing adoption in companies. Their impact and importance of cloud computing adoption were investigated among companies in Slovenia. Furthermore, differences in opinion according to company size were investigated. The HO1 hypothesis stating all business model factor groups have the same impact on cloud computing adoption has been confirmed. There are no statistically significant impacts of investigated business model factor groups to cloud computing adoption. Nevertheless, based on slope coefficient directions and t statistics values, some factor groups can be recognized as having moderate or strong, positive impact on cloud computing adoption; although their impact cannot be statistically confirmed with 95% or 90% levels of confidence. Furthermore, significant differences in opinion about the importance of business model factor groups and factors to cloud computing adoption according to company size have been identified. The results represent a contribution to the theory of cloud computing adoption from the perspective of the provider’s business model. In addition, findings provide orientation for innovation of existing business models towards the creation of a customer-oriented business model for more successful exploitation of cloud computing services and new business opportunities.DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.5755/j01.ee. 28.3. 17422
Maximizing the Power Output of Partially Shaded Photovoltaic Plants Through Optimization of the Interconnections Among Its Modules

Photovoltaic applications worldwide have reported problems with shading. Passing clouds, the moving shade of a neighbor's chimney or a nearby tree, can completely compromise the power production of such plants despite their size or sophistication. In order to address this issue, this paper makes an exhaustive study of the available interconnections among the modules of a shaded photovoltaic field and how they impact power production. As a result, a clear relationship between the interconnections of the PV modules and their power output is proposed through empirical connection laws.
An algorithm for a digital audio format to simulate improvisations in recorded music

In music theory, the character of a tune is dependent on the relation between notes on a scale and root notes. It is possible to arrange musical phrases consisting of certain notes in various permutations to give rise to different tunes, but similar musical character. By assigning weighted probabilities to musical phrases, one can devise an algorithm that alters the arrangement of a musical piece each time it is played on a digital device. This is meant to simulate improvisations made by a live musician while retaining the composer's original ideas. In this paper, a prototype was designed and implemented to demonstrate this technique. Several tests were conducted with this model and the outputs were recorded. This study aims to delineate an algorithm for a novel music format to be used as an alternative to conventional modes of listening to music.
INFORMATION SECURITY CULTURE FOR MALAYSIAN PUBLIC ORGANIZATION: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Information security has traditionally been technology oriented. A survey of the literature shows that research on the technical aspects and formal control of information security is abundant, but emphasizes on social aspects covering employee information security culture has rarely been emphasized. Standards such as GAISP, ISO27002 (or previously known as ISO/BS 17799), SSECMM and Standard of Good Practices have mainly giving emphasize on technical aspects with little attention given on the culture and management of employee information security practices. Given that the employee as the IT users might be a considerable threat to the security level, as well as being essential resources to prevent incidents from happening, nontechnological aspects of information security should also be considered in addition to technological aspects. To this effect the need to develop an information security culture (ISC) is crucial so as to protect the organization from any possible information security threats and breaches. ISC can be defined as “information security perceptions, attitudes and assumptions those are accepted and encouraged in an organization – thus the way in which things are done in an organization to protect information assets”. Studies have shown that, when ISC are not in place, employees of the organization will engage in activities that will endanger the well being of the organization, such as accessing and disclosing confidential information, exploiting information resources for personal gains etc. Against this background, an ISC framework for Malaysian Public Sector organizations is proposed. The framework consists of six dimensions, namely, management support, policy and procedures, compliance, awareness, budget and technology. Each of these dimensions is further divided into sub-dimensions. The developed framework will be empirically validated and tested using qualitative and qualitative approach with focus group interview and questionnaire as the data collection technique.
Risk factors and capital market anomalies

Capital market anomalies are empirical results that seem to be unexplained by the Capital Asset Pricing Model. The dissertation analyzes whether anomalies that existed in the past also persist in new and independent samples. Patterns related to stock characteristics are also present in emerging market stock returns as well as in implied cost of capital of G-7 countries. Furthermore, it is explained why average momentum returns have historically been low in Japan, a fact generally referred to as an empirical failure of momentum.
Communication Technology and Application of Internet of Things (IoT) in Smart Home Environment

With significant development of smart and communication technology Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to play an important role of several application fields like healthcare, smart home, education and so on recently. The smart home technology which adopts IoT supports full connectivity of all devices not only internally but also externally. User can control and manage all devices connected with network remotely using mobile devices such as smart phone through mobile Internet. This paper represents overview of IoT technologies and applications for Smart Home. The communication technologies for IoT at home environment are also explained.
Do Not Forget the Battered Male!

This study is based on interviews with and psychiatric ratings of female family violence victims and male non-family violence victims. Despite differences in the type of violence and the relation to the assailant, the psychological consequences of the battering were very much the same in the two groups. The background and present social situation of the victims were very similar. The conclusion drawn with regard to the medical services, is that both groups of victims need the same attention and treatment when attending the emergency department. Apart from routine medical care, they might need treatment for alcohol problems, depression or other psychiatric conditions frequently occurring in victims of violence.
From movie to comic, informed by the screenplay

Semi-automated solutions can transform the images of a film into a comic strip. Whereas the conversion of movies [Hwang et al. 2006] and 3D games [Shamir et al. 2006] to comics has been addressed before, we propose novel ways of user interaction and--most prominently--leverage much information from a movie's screenplay. Thanks to standard screenplays' highly structured "studio format," we can employ textual analysis at several stages: • The line counts of the scenes in the screenplay are used to estimate every scene's temporal placement in the film. • The scenes' dialogue is extracted from the screenplay and turned into speech balloons placed sequentially. • Verbal directions such as (whispers) are recognized and mirrored by corresponding type and speech balloon styles. • If a character's dialogue is interrupted by actions, its different parts are used to form a double-burger style speech balloon. • Offscreen speech is put into a speech balloon emanating from a panel's side; a voice-over is placed in a rectangle. • Verbs in action lines such as The VASE crashes onto the floor. are recognized and turned into noise balloons.
Hybrid Social Enterprise Business Model Synergy: Creation of a Measure

Abstract We contribute to the growing literature examining how social enterprises might best accommodate their hybrid structure when pursuing dual goals of social improvement and economic sustainability. Drawing on extant literature, the case is made for why synergy between the social and commercial business models that hybrid social enterprises employ should positively impact effectiveness in delivering organization outcomes. We then develop a method for comparing the synergy between the social and commercial business models employed within and across organizations, and test the method using a sample of seven social enterprises operating in different social fields. Results demonstrate that our method can be applied consistently across a range of social enterprise types and that variation in degree of synergy is considerable with overlap rates ranging from 9% to 77%. Using learning from this exploratory study, we develop propositions describing how and why social entrepreneurs develop business model synergy, the relationship between business model synergy and organizational performance, and suggest future research to test these propositions. Implications for theory development and practice are discussed.
A new dynamic Bayesian network for integrating multiple data in estimating gene networks

We propose a novel method for estimating a gene regulatory network from both gene expression data and transcription factor binding location data. Based on dynamic Bayesian network (DBN) models, our method has two advantages. First, structural expectation maximization algorithm is embedded into a DBN framework, allowing it to learn the network with unknown structure and incomplete data, which cannot be tackled by expectation maximization algorithm. Second, since learning only from gene expression data is not enough to accurately estimate a gene network, we incorporate transcription factor binding location data through a structure prior. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method by the analysis of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae cell cycle data. The experimental results show that this new approach suits for dealing with missing values. Furthermore, combination of heterogeneous data from multiple sources ensures that our results are more accurate than those recovered from gene expression data alone.