Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH ACROSS DISCIPLINES: PARADIGMATIC AND METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Social entrepreneurship research has recently been presented in literature as a field of action in a pre-paradigmatic state, a field that lacks an established epistemology. Despite that important facet, several major qualitative and quantitative studies have already been undertaken on the sole base of some institutions’ worldview. Structuralists and social constructivists approaches have found much ambivalence in these and even question social entrepreneurship’s legitimization as a distinctive item of research generally. Articles on the topic of social entrepreneurship apply a great variety of frameworks, borrowing for example from neo-institutional or dialectic theory, bringing with them many different research methods and views from other disciplines. Instead of proposing another conceptual approach and yet contributing to the ongoing discussion, the authors enact on a deductive journey by examining and clustering underlying paradigmatic assumptions found in current literature based on the framework of Burrell and Morgan.Prevalent paradigms in social entrepreneurship literature are thus identified and correlated to disciplines and schools of thoughts. The authors find that from a longitudinal perspective social entrepreneurship research has undergone several paradigmatic leitmotivs over the years 2005 to 2010 and the applied methods and approaches differ between researchers from various disciplines.
Statistical sources statistical system in the information society

The aim of the paper is to analyze the impact on statistical systems and on official statistics derived from the increasing availability of archives in relation to many kinds of phenomena and subjects and the growing interest in taking advantage of these records by national statistical agencies and by several institutional and private entities emerging as “new data producers”. The effects of an enormous amount of electronic information extend to many aspects so that it seems possible to speak of a “revolution in data production”. The main issues concerning the Italian statistical system and its key objects, and the topics arising to ensure appropriate standards for data resulting from non statistical sources are investigated and discussed in the paper. In particular, the new challenges arising from the statistical use of administrative and managerial sources are identified. Finally, in the last part of the paper, focus is on the particular meaning a characterization the categories concerning measurement errors, quality, comparability and coherence take on when these sources are used to produce statistics.
Community compositions of Bacteria and Archaea in the Sea of Okhotsk during summer

We investigated spatial variations of the bacterial and archaeal community composition in surface waters of the Sea of Okhotsk during summer of 2006, using denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE). We determined phylogenetic assemblages, including Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Cyanobacteria, Alpha- and Gammaproteobacteria, and Marine Group II Euryarchaea, and successfully revealed their spatial distribution patterns. At most stations, Bacteria had higher diversity than Archaea, indicated by the relatively higher Shannon-Weaver indexes and numbers of operational taxonomic units (OTUs). Canonical correspondence analysis (CCA) and redundancy analysis (RDA) demonstrated that the community compositions of bacterial populations in the Sea of Okhotsk were closely associated with total prokaryote abundance, while the spatial distributions of bacterial phylogenetic groups were more related to both the concentration of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) and the ratio of DON versus dissolved organic carbon concentration (DOC:DON). On the other hand, the spatial variation of the community composition of Archaea had no significant association with environmental parameters.
Specificity of the production of traditional meat products and their safety using polish traditional cured meat products as example

Traditional meat products, particularly cured meat products, represent a specific group of products with large consumers in many countries of the world. The methods of producing them, depending on the country and region from which they originate, make them significantly different from their industrially produced equivalents; they may influence the microbiological quality of such products, making their health safety significant. The aim of this study is to determine the microbiological quality of polish traditional cured meat products manufactured in the North-eastern part of Poland (Warmia and Mazury, Pomerania and Podlasie). Nine types of cured meat products manufactured by four producers were investigated. In total, 90 samples of cured meat products were tested. The tests did not reveal the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli or Salmonella species in the cured meat products. In one of the products tested (Szynka Wedzona z Mazurskiej Masarni raw), the presence of Listeria monocytogenes was detected, and in two of the products tested (Szynka Wedzona z Mazurskiej Masarni raw and Kindziuk from Punsk), Staphylococcus xylosus was detected. The total count of mesophilic aerobic microorganisms (TVC) ranged between 2.48 log cfu/g in Poledwica Wedzona z Mazurskiej Masarni to 6.45 log cfu/g in Wątrobianka, with the average values ranging from 2.99 to 5.56 log cfu/g (depending on the type of product tested). Own studies indicate that polish traditional meat products have no significance as a source of food borne pathogens; however, maintaining sanitary regimes seems to be essential for assuring quality and safety of these special products.
Cool Rules: Anatomy of an Attitude

"Cool Rules" introduces the reader to a new cultural category. While the authors do not claim to have discovered Cool, they believe they are the first to attempt a serious, systematic analysis of Cool's history, psychology, and importance. The contemporary Cool attitude is barely 50 years old, but its roots are older than that. "Cool Rules" traces Cool's ancient origins in European, Asian, and African cultures, its prominence in the African-American jazz scene of the 1940s, and its pivotal position within the radical subcultures of the 1950s and '60s. Pountain and Robins examine various art movements, music, cinema, and literature, moving from the dandies and flaneurs of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries through to the expropriation of a whole cultural and psychological tradition by the media in the 1980s and '90s. What began as a rebellious posture adopted by minorities mutated to become mainstream itself. Cool is now primarily about consumption, as cynical advertisers have seized on it to create a constantly updated bricolage of styles and entertainments designed to affect the way people think about themselves and their society.
COMPARISON OF GLYCO PROTEINS LEVELS WITH SOME BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN IRAQI PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LIVER DISEASES

The aim of this study is to assess the comparison of serum protein bound hexose PBH , seromuciod proteins SP and protein bound fucose PBF with some biochemical parameters (age, hematological parameters , liver functions , lipid profile) in sera target population{61 (chronic hepatitis B & C)}and (30) healthy subjects. The results indicated that there were a significant increase in the levels of the serum PBH, SP , PBF , TSP , AST, ALT ,ALP and TSB in HBV and HCV patients (p <0.05) in comparison with healthy subjects and a significant decrease in albumin and lipid profile levels . Finally, there were a positive correlation in serum PBH levels with ALT& negative correlation with SP, SP showed positive correlation with PBF and PBF showed positive correlation with ALP.
Effect of soaking on anti-nutritional factors in the sun-dried seeds of hybrid pigeon pea to enhance their nutrients bioavailability

Certain anti-nutritional factors (ANFs) interact with proteins and form insoluble complexes hence, decreases bioavailability of proteins. Twenty four different hybrid varieties of pigeon pea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. ] were analysed for reduction in ANFs on different soaking treatments. Soaking in distilled water and different salt solutions viz. 1% NaHCO3, mixed salt solutions (MSS) (1.5% NaHCO3+0.5% Na2CO3+0.75% citric acid) led to a significant (P<0.05) reduction in total phenols, ortho-dihydroxyphenols, tannins and phytates. Phenols and tannins are water soluble and present in seed coat hence, a large reduction observed after simple soaking in distilled water i.e 33.07% and 40.9% respectively. Soaking in distilled water, 1% NaHCO3 and MSS reduced ortho-dihydroxyphenols by 17.39%, 34.78% and 47.83% whereas phytate by 14.9%, 18.3%, and 21% respectively. Amongst various methods studied, soaking in MSS found to be the most effective in reducing levels of ANFs in pigeon pea hybrids.
Endothelial Progenitor Cell Number: A Convergence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The bone marrow of adult humans is a source of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) that circulate in the blood and repair damaged endothelium. The number and function of EPCs is predictive of endothelial function and cardiovascular events. Herein we discuss the impact of individual risk factors on EPC numbers and discuss the potential utility of EPC number as a cardiovascular risk-assessment tool that integrates traditional and emerging cardiovascular risk factors.
Design and Development of Knee and Ankle Rehabilitation Robot Based on Indonesian Anthropometric Data

The demand of using assistive devices for impairment limb has been increased. The researchers design and develop rehabilitation robot to help post stroke patient get the exercise to strengthen their impairment limbs body part especially knee and ankle joint. This robot is composed of two link of which each has different gear box to increase the torque. In this preliminary design, it is integrated with open loop control system and designed based on Indonesian Anthropometric Data.
On Sevostyanov’s Construction of Quantum Difference Toda Lattices

We propose a natural generalization of the construction of the quantum difference Toda lattice [6, 22] associated with a simple Lie algebra $\mathfrak{g}$. Our construction depends on two orientations of the Dynkin diagram of $\mathfrak{g}$ and some other data (which we refer to as a pair of Sevostyanov triples). In types $A$ and $C$, we provide an alternative construction via Lax matrix formalism, cf. [15]. We also show that the generating function of the pairing of Whittaker vectors in the Verma modules is an eigenfunction of the corresponding modified quantum difference Toda system and derive fermionic formulas for the former in spirit of [7]. We give a geometric interpretation of all Whittaker vectors in type $A$ via line bundles on the Laumon moduli spaces and obtain an edge-weight path model for them, generalizing the construction of [4].
Advanced strategies for wind power trading in short-term electricity markets

Independent power producers have the possibility to participate in short-term electricity markets to trade wind power energy in several countries in Europe. Under such market context, penalties may apply for differences between the contracted energy and the produced energy. The limited predictability of the wind resource may thus result to a reduction of the competitiveness of wind power generation. In this paper, we propose a risk-based decision approach for optimizing the benefits of an energy producer who submits energy bids in a day-ahead electricity market. Loss functions are used to model the penalties resulting from imbalances. For achieving this, we use wind power probabilistic forecasts. The benefits from the approach are demonstrated using real-word data for a whole year.
L-Arginine in Nutrition: Multiple Beneficial Effects in the Etiopathology of Diabetes

L-arginine is a nutritionally important amino acid that controls a wide spectrum of cellular functions and physiological processes, acting by itself or through its various metabolites. There are several factors that determine overall L-arginine homeostasis: dietary supplementation, endogenous de novo synthesis, whole-body protein turnover and its extensive metabolism. The destiny of L-arginine is determined by the complex network of enzymes and pathways differentially expressed according to health and disease status. Diabetes is characterized by reduced concentrations of L-arginine in plasma and many tissues, and failure of its metabolic effects. Emerging data suggest that oral supplementation of L-arginine exerts multiple beneficial effects on the complex etiological and pathophysiological basis of diabetes including: i) β-cell function and mass and ii) obesity and peripheral insulin resistance. This review emphasizes important aspects of L-arginine action which classifies this amino acid as a promising therapeutic approach in the treatment of diabetes.
Is Contagion in the Eye of the Beholder

Empirical research on contagion between international stock markets generally focuses on market returns converted to US dollars, as this would be consistent with the perspective of an international investor. This note argues that such a conversion is inappropriate, since only returns denominated in local currencies accurately reflect supply and demand in national stock markets. When these returns are converted to a common currency they are also affected by exchange rate fluctuations, which leads to biased results as is illustrated using an example from the sub-prime crisis.
Ray-finned fishes (Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii) from the type Maastrichtian, the Netherlands and Belgium

Ray-finned fishes are a diverse, but understudied, component of the Maastrichtian marine fauna of the southeast Netherlands (Limburg) and northeast Belgium (Liege-Limburg). The most extensive reviews of fishes from these uppermost Cretaceous deposits were made in the early and mid-Twentieth Century, but little research on this important assemblage has been executed since. The present paper provides figures and brief descriptions of fishes from the Maastrichtian type area as an aid for field identification of fossil discoveries. A simple key to common Maastrichtian fish teeth from this area is also included. All convincing records of ray-finned fishes from the Maastrichtian of the Netherlands and Belgium, inclusive of the Mons Basin, are teleosts, and include both stem- and crown-group members. Higher teleost clades reported here are: Pycnodontiformes (Pycnodontidae), Pachycormiformes (Pachycormidae), Aspidorhynchidiformes (Aspidorhynchidae), Ichthyodectiformes (Saurodontidae), Pachyrhizodontoidei (Pachyrhizodontidae), Aulopiformes (Apateopholidae, Cimolichthyidae, Dercetidae, Enchodontidae), Polymixiiformes (Polymixiidae), Trachichthyiformes (family incertae sedis) and Tetraodontiformes (family incertae sedis).
Review of recent literature concerning mixture toxicity of pesticides to aquatic organisms

De eenvoudigste manier om effecten van mengsels van bestrijdingsmiddelen te beoordelen is om de effecten van de individuele stoffen bij elkaar op te tellen (concentratieadditie). In het algemeen laten experimenten zien dat de stoffen elkaars werking niet versterken (geen synergisme). Als er toch sprake is van versterking, is dat effect doorgaans gering. Het concept concentratieadditie is daarom geschikt om de schadelijke effecten van mengsels van bestrijdingsmiddelen te schatten. Dit blijkt uit een overzicht van recente literatuur over de toxiciteit van mengsels van bestrijdingsmiddelen dat het RIVM met het kennisinstituut Alterra heeft gemaakt. De inventarisatie is een update van een analyse uit 2000 en bevestigt het beeld van toen. Het ministerie van VROM wilde als opdrachtgever in kaart brengen welke ontwikkelingen spelen op het gebied van het beoordelen van mengsels van bestrijdingsmiddelen. De studie beschrijft daarom ook methodologische vernieuwingen die de risicoschatting van mengsels kunnen verfijnen.
Acoustic Monitoring Reveals Congruent Patterns of Territorial Singing Behaviour in Male and Female Tropical Wrens

Many animals defend territories against conspecific individuals using acoustic signals. In birds, male vocalizations are known to play a critical role in territory defence. Territorial acoustic signals in females have been poorly studied, perhaps because female song is uncommon in north-temperate ecosystems. In this study, we compare male vs. female territorial singing behaviour in Neotropical rufous-and-white wrens Thryothorus rufalbus, a species where both sexes produce solo songs and often coordinate their songs in vocal duets. We recorded free-living birds in Costa Rica using an eight-microphone Acoustic Location System capable of passively triangulating the position of animals based on their vocalizations. We recorded 17 pairs of birds for 2–4 consecutive mornings and calculated the territory of each individual as a 95% fixed kernel estimate around their song posts. We compared territories calculated around male vs. female song posts, including separate analyses of solo vs. duet song posts. These spatial analyses of singing behaviour reveal that males and females use similarly sized territories with more than 60% overlap between breeding partners. Territories calculated based on solo vs. duet song posts were of similar size and similar degrees of overlap. Solos and duets were performed at similar distances from the nest for both sexes. Overall, male and female rufous-and-white wrens exhibit very similar spatial territorial singing behaviour, demonstrating congruent patterns of male and female territoriality.
Effects of circular motion on judgment of rotation direction and depth order in visual motion

: The rotation direction and depth order of a rotating sphere consisting of random dots often reverses while it is viewed under orthographic projection. However, if a short viewing distance is simulated under perspective projection, the correct rotation direction can be perceived. There are two motion cues for the rotation direction and depth order. One is the speed cue; points with higher velocities are closer to the observer. The other is the vertical motion cue; vertical motion is induced when the dots recede from or approach the observer. It was examined whether circular motion, which does not have any depth information but induces vertical velocities, masks the vertical motion cue. In Experiment 1, the effects of circular motion on the judgment of the rotation direction of a rotating sphere were examined. The magnitude of the two cues (the speed cue and the vertical velocity cue) as well as the angular speed of circular motion was varied. It was found that the performance improved as the vertical velocity increased and that the speed cue had slight effects on the judgment of the rotation direction. It was also found that the performance worsened as the angular speed of the circular motion was increased. In Experiment 2, the effects of circular motion on depth judgment of a rotating half sphere were investigated. The performance worsened as the angular speed of the circular motion increased, as in Experiment 1. These results suggest that the visual system cannot compensate perfectly for circular motion for the judgment of the rotation direction and depth order.
Adaptació al castellà del Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire - 4+: Propietats psicomètriques en població clínica i en estudiants

El PDQ-4+ (Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire-4+; Hyler, 1994) es un questionari d'autoinforme que diagnostica els 10 trastorns de la personalitat i els 2 de l'apendix del DSM-IV. Els seus 99 items en un format de resposta de V/F son una traduccio directa dels criteris diagnostics dels TP de l'eix II. Inclou dues escales de control de respostes, anomenades Conformitat social i Infrequencia. A diferencia dels seus predecessors, el PDQ-4+ disposa de l'escala de Significacio clinica, que es una breu entrevista que s'administra despres del questionari. El seu objectiu es reduir el nombre de falsos positius que tendeix a generar el propi autoinforme, confirmant aixi els possibles diagnostics. Versions previes de l'instrument han mostrat adequada fiabilitat test-restest, elevada sensibilitat i baixa especificitat. Aquest treball ha tingut com a objectius: 1) la traduccio i l'adaptacio del PDQ-4+ al castella; i 2) l'estudi de les seves propietats psicometriques en una mostra clinica de 437 pacients psiquiatrics (Estudi 1), i en una mostra no clinica, formada per 684 estudiants (Estudi 2). Per assolir el primer objectiu s'ha procedit a la traduccio de l'angles al castella del questionari i a la aplicacio posterior del metode de retrotraduccio (back translation). Per assolir el segon objectiu, s'han analitzat la fiabilitat; l'estructura interna; la validesa concurrent, convergent i discriminant tot contrastant les dades del PDQ-4+ amb les obtingudes amb altres instruments d'avaluacio (TCI, EPQ-R, MCMI-II i KSP); s'ha estudiat l'escala de Significacio clinica en la primera mostra; i s'han comparat els resultats de les dues mostres.
Failure modeling and analysis of offshore process components

This thesis investigates the risk of offshore oil and gas processing equipment operating in a harsh environment. It comprises of two major studies which form the core of journal papers submitted for publication. The first study presented a new risk assessment methodology with applications to fire scenarios in compressor and heat exchanger units. A sensitivity analysis was conducted to identify the critical components, their interdependence, and importance in causing failure. In the second study, a risk assessment approach is proposed that demonstrates how process system failure risk could be assessed in the absence of complete data. The approach also highlighted the importance of interdependence of the failure causation factors. The Bayesian Network (BN) is used in the study to capture interdependence of and uncertainty the variables. Noisy-OR and Leaky Noisy-OR logics are used to improve uncertainty-handling capacity and overcome the data requirement. Application of the proposed approach is demonstrated on a subsea pipeline failure scenario. As a first step, a Bowtie (BT) was developed which captures all the possible failure causes of a leak and shows the potential consequences of a leak in the subsea pipeline. The BT was then mapped to a BN for OR, Noisy-OR and Leaky Noisy-OR logics. Failure probabilities of Subsea Pipeline and its Safety Barriers were calculated with Bow-tie and Bayesian Network for different Logics. Finally, importance analysis was performed for 21 basic events using OR, Noisy- OR and Leaky Noisy OR Logics to determine safety critical elements. In Summary, this thesis provides scientifically sound and applied approaches to conduct risk assessment of process components with limited data. Applications of these approaches demonstrated on different case studies. Use of the proposed approaches would help better understanding of failure and hence improving safety of process system.
Harnack inequality for stable processes on d-sets

We investigate properties of functions which are harmonic with respect to -stable processes on d-sets such as the Sierpi«ski gasket or carpet. We prove the Harnack inequality for such functions. For every process we estimate its transition density and harmonic measure of the ball. We prove continuity of the density of the harmonic measure. We also give some results on the decay rate of harmonic functions on regular subsets of the d-set. In the case of the Sierpi«ski gasket we even obtain the Boundary Harnack Principle.