Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Dynamics of Overpricing in Structured Products

Issuers of structured products have great power when setting the price of their securities. Each issuer is the sole liquidity provider in the secondary market for her products, and short-selling is not possible. Using a large, high-frequency data set, we investigate the pricing dynamics of a class of structured products, bank-issued warrants, and show that issuers use their monopoly powers to extract wealth from investors. First, we find that warrants are more overpriced the harder they are to evaluate, and the fewer substitutes are available. Second, issuers are able to anticipate demand in the short term and preemptively adjust prices for warrants upwards (downwards) on days when investors are net buyers (sellers). Third, issuers decrease the amount of overpricing over the lifetime of most warrants, lowering returns for investors further. Lastly, while we find a negative relationship between issuer credit risk and overpricing, the effect is generally too small, is absent prior to the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and does not conform to models of vulnerable options. Thus, issuers gain access to cheap financing.
How fast do living organisms move: Maximum speeds from bacteria to elephants and whales

Despite their variety and complexity, living organisms obey simple scaling laws due to the universality of the laws of physics. In the present paper, we study the scaling between maximum speed and size, from bacteria to the largest mammals. While the preferred speed has been widely studied in the framework of Newtonian mechanics, the maximum speed has rarely attracted the interest of physicists, despite its remarkable scaling property; it is roughly proportional to length throughout nearly the whole range of running and swimming organisms. We propose a simple order-of-magnitude interpretation of this ubiquitous relationship, based on physical properties shared by life forms of very different body structure and varying by more than 20 orders of magnitude in body mass.
AMEE Guide No. 12. Multiprofessional Education: Part 1--Effective Multiprofessional Education: A Three-Dimensional Perspective.

The question with multiprofessional education is not whether it is effective or not. Rather it is in what circumstances can this important educational strategy be made effective? Multiprofessional education can be viewed as a threedimensional model. The extent to which the approach to multiprofessional education adopted matches the context for the learning and the curriculum goals provides an indication of the success of developments in this area. Approaches to multiprofessional education can be described as 11 steps in a continuum with uniprofessional education at one end of the spectrum and transprofessional education at the other. The three-dimensional model offers a tool which can facilitate the planning and implementation of multiprofessional education. It is useful also for analysing and evaluating case studies in the field of multiprofessional education.
Dinamika oseanografi di perairan Indonesia seperti arus, front, eddy (a.l., terkait dengan shear velocity dan penjalaran gelombang Rossby), kedalaman termoklin, serta upwelling berdampak pada kesuburan perairan dan selanjutnya akan mempengaruhi pola migrasi, daerah pemijahan, dan kelimpahan ikan pel

Oceanographic dynamics in Indonesian seas, such as currents, front, eddy related with shear velocity and Rossby wave propagation, thermocline depth, and upwelling phenomenon have a great impact on sea water fertility and in turn will also affect migration pattern, spawning ground, stock abundance of pelagic fishes. In addition, climate variability from intraseasonal, seasonal, interannual, intradecadal, decadal and even longer timescales play an important role in the oceanographic dynamics, sea water fertility, and abundance of pelagic fish stock both spatially and temporally. In this study, a three-dimensional (3D) hydrodynamic model called the HYbrid Coordinate Ocean Model (HYCOM) has been applied to simulate spatial (horizontally and vertically) and temporal dynamics of free surfave elevation, currents, and sea temperature. The HYCOM has been run for the period of 64 years (1950-2013) within the Indonesian waters to investigate variability and long term trend of changes of oceanographic parameters affected by climate changes with regard to global warming. These study results are important in fisheries management, especially where they can be used to provide basic information in predicting the migration pattern of pelagic fishes (e.g., tuna) and fishing pole locations over depth.
The Role of an Interventional Program for Improving Pharmacovigilance at a Pediatric Facility

Background: The reporting rate of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) by healthcare professionals is low. ADR interventional programs may improve the reporting rate by the medical team. Our literature search revealed that only a few interventional studies among the pediatric population have been published. Objective: We aimed to create an interventional program in order to improve the reporting rate of ADRs during the interventional period compared to the control period, detect which drugs frequently lead to ADRs and determine the most serious ADRs. Design: A 3-month prospective intervention study compared with one year prior to the intervention (control period). ADR data was also collected for the year following the study period. Healthcare professionals were encouraged to report ADRs and an ADR reporting system was created for them. Setting: Pediatric Division at Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), a tertiary care medical center. Results: The study population included 3,753 admitted patients with 1,323 prescriptions during the study period. During the period before the intervention was started, the ADR reporting rate was null. During the study period, 46 reports were collected: 46% from the general pediatric department, 26% from the pediatric neurology department, and 22% and 6% from the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, respectively. Antiepileptic medications, IVIG, steroids and antibiotics were frequently reported to induce ADRs. Serious ADRs were also reported in 5 cases. One year of follow up after the intervention revealed a significant decline in the reporting rate. Conclusion: It is important to periodically encourage healthcare professionals to report any ADRs in order to increase knowledge about medication safety and prevent fatal harm.
Enhanced magnetoimpedance effect in Co-based amorphous ribbons coated with carbon nanotubes

We report upon the enhancement of the giant magnetoimpedance (GMI) effect in Co-based amorphous ribbons coated with non-magnetic carbon nanotubes (CNTs). In our study, the CNTs were drop-casted onto the surface of a Metglas® 2714 A ribbon with three different concentrations (5, 10, and 15 μL of CNTs). Relative to the plain ribbon, a 15% enhancement of the GMI effect was observed in the ribbon coated with 10 μL of CNTs. The GMI effect first increased with the CNT concentration, to a maximum of 10 μL of CNTs, and then decreased at higher concentrations. Noticeably, at a measured frequency of 10 MHz, the magnetic field-induced ac resistance change was about 35% larger for the ribbon coated with 10 μL of CNTs than for the plain ribbon. These observations may reveal a new perspective for developing CNT-based gas sensors that operate using the principle of the GMI effect.
The effect of participation within an active labour market programme (Tus) on an individual's perceived employability

The Tus programme was established by the Irish Government in 2011 to re-engage long term unemployed individuals with the labour market and improve work readiness. The aim of the present study was to empirically examine the effect, if any, of placement on this programme on the perceived employability of participants using the psycho-social construct as advanced by Fugate, Kinicki and Ashforth (2004). The research explored employability in relation to: (1) increased employability owing to placement on Tus: (2) increased job search activities owing to placement on Tus; and (3) increased self-esteem owing to placement on Tus. Overall the hypotheses were not supported by the study apart from a significant difference in relation to increased self-esteem evident in participants on Tus.
Epidemiological status of the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in 2019: an update from January 1 to March 31, 2019

Purpose This study represents the current epidemiological status of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) worldwide in the first three months of 2019. Patients and methods Full details of the MERS-CoV cases available and published in the disease outbreak news on the WHO website were retrieved. Related details of laboratory-confirmed MERS-CoV were extracted and analyzed by standard statistical methods. Results A total of 107 cases of MERS-CoV, including 18 deaths (overall case fatality rate (CFR), 16.8%; male-specific CFR was 17.5% [14/80] and female-specific CFR was 14.8% [4/27]) were reported to WHO from the National International Health Regulation Focal Points of Saudi Arabia and Oman. The overall mean age was 50±17 years and 80 patients (74.8%) were male. The average time from the onset of the symptoms to the first hospitalization was 3±3.3 days; from the first hospitalization to laboratory confirmation was 3.6±6.5 days; from the onset of symptom to death was 17.5±11.7 days; and the mean length of hospitalization for patients with MERS-CoV was 3.5±3.9 days. Males in comparison to females had a 1.5-fold increased chance (adjusted OR =1.5 [95% CI: 1.3–1.8]) of death related to MERS-CoV infection; 1.05 [95% CI: 1.1–3.3], 1.05 [95% CI: 1.2–2.8] and 1.06 [95% CI: 1.2–2.0] for those who had exposure to camels, camel milk consumption, and close contact with MERS-CoV cases, respectively. Health care workers had 2.4 fold [95% CI: 1.2–3.1] greater odds of death compared to other people. Conclusion The knowledge obtained from this study can contribute to the development of a prevention program and early system warning against MERS-CoV infection.
Multiple supermassive black hole systems: SKA's future leading role

Galaxies and supermassive black holes (SMBHs) are believed to evolve through a process of hierarchical merging and accretion. Through this paradigm, multiple SMBH systems are expected to be relatively common in the Universe. However, to date there are poor observational constraints on multiple SMBHs systems with separations comparable to a SMBH gravitational sphere of influence (<< 1 kpc). In this chapter, we discuss how deep continuum observations with the SKA will make leading contributions towards understanding how multiple black hole systems impact galaxy evolution. In addition, these observations will provide constraints on and an understanding of stochastic gravitational wave background detections in the pulsar timing array sensitivity band (nanoHz -microHz). We also discuss how targets for pointed gravitational wave experiments (that cannot be resolved by VLBI) could potentially be found using the large-scale radio-jet morphology, which can be modulated by the presence of a close-pair binary SMBH system. The combination of direct imaging at high angular resolution; low-surface brightness radio-jet tracers; and pulsar timing arrays will allow the SKA to trace black hole binary evolution from separations of a galaxy virial radius down to the sub-parsec level. This large dynamic range in binary SMBH separation will ensure that the SKA plays a leading role in this observational frontier.
Action des tachykinines dans l ' hippocampe : facilitation de l ' activité synaptique inhibitrice dans les cellules principales et les interneurones GABAergiques

Afin d'apporter la preuve directe que les interneurones répondant aux tachykinines peuvent établir des connections monosynaptiques avec les cellules pyramidales, nous avons réalisé des enregistrements simultanés de paires d'interneurones/cellules pyramidales. Dans les paires connectées, le peptide provoquait une décharge de potentiels d'action dans l'interneurone et, de façon concomitante, engendrait une augmentation des CPSIs dans la cellule pyramidale. Dans les paires non connectées, nous n'avons pas mis en évidence, en présence du peptide, une activation de synapses inhibitrices "silencieuses". Nous avons aussi démontré que l'activation d'interneurones par les tachykinines pouvait indirectement inhiber d'autres interneurones. Nous avons pu montrer que cet effet était dû à des récepteurs de type NK1. Nous concluons que les tachykinines peuvent influencer le fonctionnement de l'hippocampe en inhibant indirectement les cellules pyramidales mais aussi d'autres interneurones inhibiteurs. Selon la balance précise entre ces effets, les tachykinines peuvent promouvoir soit l'activation, soit la dépression de [. ] OGIER, Roch. Action des tachykinines dans l'hippocampe : facilitation de l'activité synaptique inhibitrice dans les cellules principales et les interneurones GABAergiques. Thèse de doctorat : Univ. Genève, 2006, no. Méd. 10489 URN : urn:nbn:ch:unige-4349 DOI : 10.13097/archive-ouverte/unige:434
Dental attendance and teeth cleaning characteristics among medical and pharmacy students

Introduction: Oral hygiene and dental attendance are the major factors responsible for the actualization of a healthy mouth. The objective of this study was to assess dental attendance and teeth cleaning characteristics among medical and pharmacy students. Materials and Methods: A stratified randomly selected medical and dental students of the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria were studied using a validated self-administered questionnaire. Results: About three-quarters (74.9%) of the participants have never visited the dental clinic (77.9% of medical students vs. 71.9% of pharmacy students). Less than half (43.4%) indulge in twice-daily teeth cleaning frequency. Of which 42.5% were medical students and 44.2% were pharmacy students. The leading principal reason for teeth cleaning was to have fresh breath and 52.1% was reported in medical students and 50.4% in pharmacy students. Receipt of professional teeth cleaning instruction was reported by 9.8% of the participants (9.2% of medical students and 10.3% of pharmacy students). Medium texture toothbrush use was reported among 30.9% (29.2% medical students and 32.6% pharmacy students) of the participants. A total of 60% (62.9% of medical students and 57% of pharmacy students) clean teeth more than 4 min. Horizontal brushing technique was reported among 31.5% of the respondents (32.5% in medical students and 30.6% in pharmacy students). Toothbrush renewal frequency of 1–3 months was 47.7% (47.5% of medical students and 47.9% of pharmacy students). The use of dental floss was low (3.5%) among the participants with 2.9% and 4.1% were medical and pharmacy students, respectively. Conclusion: Suboptimal dental attendance and teeth cleaning characteristics which were not significantly difference were found among the studied medical and pharmacy students.
The Experience of Men with Agoraphobia: A Qualitative Investigation

This study was an exploratory attempt to increase the information on the experience of males with Agoraphobia to help build hypotheses about the reasons for the discrepancy between the prevalence and incidence rates between males and females. Six adult male participants completed interviews consisting of questions that were developed to explore this topic. The results indicate that for males who cope with Agoraphobia, fears about the world, trustworthiness of others, and conflict between their worldview and societal expectations of the male experience impacted their experience of themselves and their diagnosis. The results suggest that more research needs to be completed on the clinical presentation of males with Agoraphobia, and suggests that opening a societal dialogue about Agoraphobia and the availability of treatment resources may have a positive impact on reaching this population. Degree Type Dissertation Degree Name Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Committee Chair Lisa Christiansen, Psy.D. Second Advisor Tracey Hoffman, Psy.D. Third Advisor Michel Hersen, Ph.D., ABPP Subject Categories Psychiatry and Psychology This dissertation is available at CommonKnowledge: https://commons.pacificu.edu/spp/122 Copyright and terms of use If you have downloaded this document directly from the web or from CommonKnowledge, see the “Rights” section on the previous page for the terms of use. If you have received this document through an interlibrary loan/document delivery service, the following terms of use apply: Copyright in this work is held by the author(s). You may download or print any portion of this document for personal use only, or for any use that is allowed by fair use (Title 17, §107 U.S.C.). Except for personal or fair use, you or your borrowing library may not reproduce, remix, republish, post, transmit, or distribute this document, or any portion thereof, without the permission of the copyright owner. [Note: If this document is licensed under a Creative Commons license (see “Rights” on the previous page) which allows broader usage rights, your use is governed by the terms of that license. ] Inquiries regarding further use of these materials should be addressed to: CommonKnowledge Rights, Pacific University Library, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, (503) 352-7209. Email inquiries may be directed to:. copyright@pacificu.edu THE EXPERIENCE OF MEN WITH AGORAPHOBIA: A QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PACIFIC UNIVERSITY HILLSBORO, OREGON BY PAMELA GWYNETH SHEFFIELD, MS IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
Etiology and Impact of Hepatic Steatosis in Pakistan: Role of Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 3 Infection

Introduction: Hepatic steatosis has emerged as an important histological finding in patients with deranged liver function. It may be an important factor for the progression of hepatitis C virus-associated liver disease, particularly in genotype 3 infections. Aims: To determine the etiology and impact of hepatic steatosis in our patients presenting with chronic hepatitis. Methods: All liver biopsies performed at our hospital during 2010-2014 were analyzed by a single pathologist using histological activity index (HAI) scores and Brunt’s classification for steatosis. Patients were evaluated for factors reported to be associated with steatosis, including the prevalence of HCV. Results: Biopsies of 439 patients (284 male, mean ages 38.5 ± 11.2 years) were studied. Hepatic steatosis was present in 324 (73.8%) biopsies. It was mild in 190/439 (43.3%), moderate in 88/439 (20%) and severe in 46/439 (10.5%) cases. On univariate analysis, steatosis was associated with HCV infection (p=0.023), BMI >25 (p=0.008) and raised ALT (p=0.003), but not with diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia, HBV infection or alcohol intake. On multiple logistic regression HCV and BMI >25 were independent risk factors for steatosis. There was a linear ascending association of hepatic steatosis with grade and stage of liver disease (p ≤ 0.001). Among 369 HCV patients, 280 (76%) had steatosis. It was mild in 159/369 (43%), moderate in 82/369 (22.2%) and severe in 39/369 (10.6%) cases. There were only 32 non-alcoholic, non-viral hepatitis patients and 8/32 (25%) had moderate or severe steatosis. Conclusions: Significant hepatic steatosis is present in 30.5% of our patients with chronic hepatitis. HCV genotype 3 infection is the predominant factor for hepatic steatosis in Pakistan. Steatosis has a linear ascending correlation with hepatic inflammation and fibrosis.
Effects of chronic confinement on physiological responses of juvenile gilthead sea bream, Sparus aurata L., to acute handling

Understanding how gilthead sea bream, Sparus aurata L. , an important Mediterranean Sea species for aquaculture, respond physiologically to stressors commonly encountered in intensive rearing is important for eiective production, as managing for stress is a major factor in maintaining healthy ¢sh stocks. Our objective was to determine whether holding juvenile gilthead sea bream at a high density (HD), as a chronic stressor, would aiect their physiological responses to a subsequent acute handling stressor. After acclimation at a low density (LD) of 6k g m 3 in 200-L circular tanks containing 33^ 36 g L 1 recirculating seawater at 191C under a normal photoperiod, juvenile 37-g gilthead sea bream were con¢ned for 14 days at a HD of 26 kg m 3 and
Moving Fly Ash Utilisation in Concrete Forward: A UK Perspective

This paper addresses some of the issues that have long been problematic to the fly ash industry, ie why is utilisation far less than production and, given the quantities involved, how can large volume use in concrete be maintained without the significant on-costs of processing and beneficiation. The paper does not claim to provide all the answers, indeed after half a century of large scale use there are not likely to be any quick fixes, but instead reviews the benefits that unprocessed, conditioned, run-of station, low-lime fly ash can bring to both normal weight and lightweight foamed concrete. The approach followed attempts to demonstrate that this type of fly ash can be used to partially or fully replace the fine aggregate, if used in a carefully balanced way. Perhaps more importantly, concrete producers can stockpile and use existing equipment to handle this ash similarly to sand. This overcomes issues of investment in specialised handling and storage bins, which often deters smaller companies. It is shown that, used in this way, the heat evolved and strength can be enhanced and the use of primary aggregate reduced. However, the results show that the direct substitution of coarse fly ash for sand can reduce workability of normal weight concrete and increase drying shrinkage strain in foamed concrete and care has to be taken to address these issues, where they can adversely affect the quality of concrete in a particular application.
Ion heat and momentum transport in the edge pedestal of ASDEX Upgrade

ASDEX Upgrade E. Viezzer1, E. Fable1, M. Cavedon1,2, F. M. Laggner3, C. Angioni1, M. G. Dunne1, R. Dux1, M. Bernert1, A. Burckhart1, R. M. McDermott1, T. Odstrcil1,2, T. Putterich1, F. Ryter1, E. Wolfrum1, the ASDEX Upgrade Team and the EUROfusion MST1 Team 1 Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, Garching, Germany 2 Physik-Department E28, Technische Universitat Munchen, Garching, Germany 3 Institute of Applied Physics, TU Wien, Fusion@OAW, Vienna, Austria