Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
EVOLUTION AND STRATEGY OF POULTRY PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Poultry farming is a strategic branch of the livestock sector with high potential recovery in a short period of time. Today poultry farming in our country is developed in three basic systems: industrial-intensive, household-intensive and household-extensive, more importance and priority being given to intensive-industry system, the share of which in the production of eggs and meat consumption, is 50-60% of the total volume of poultry production. Intensive-industrial system is characteristic of poultry factories using biological material with valuable productive potential, are equipped with modern technological equipment, which ensures increasing the rate of production and delivery of eggs and meat, poultry achieve high production, reducing costs per unit production. In this system annually will produce 25-30 thousand tons of meat, 280-350 million eggs for consumption, including 100-150 million eggs for export. The household-intensive system is specific for small and medium farms is characteristic of which optimal dimension is considered of 1-10 thousand laying hens or up to 20-40 thousand chickens bred for meat. Household-extensive system is specific for individual poultry farms; the production obtained was mainly used to ensure family needs.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Firm Performance: Investor Preferences and Corporate Strategies

Debates continue to rage between those that argue that managers should maximize the present value of their firm's cash flows in making strategic choices and those that argue that, sometimes, the wealth maximizing interests of a firm's equity holders should be abandoned for the good of a firm's other stakeholders. This debate is addressed by proposing a theoretical model in which the supply of and demand for socially responsible investment opportunities determines whether these activities will improve, reduce, or have no impact on a firm's market value. The theory shows that managers in publicly traded firms might fund socially responsible activities that do not maximize the present value of its future cash flows yet still maximize the market value of their firm.
easurement of average particle size in metal powders by microwave avity perturbation in the magnetic field

The magnetic absorption of metallic powders, particularly at microwave frequencies, is of great theoretical and practical interest and has been the subject of previous research examining the dependence of absorption on the ratio of the particle skin depth to radius. Here, the validity of the theoretical approach concerning the peak in the absorption spectrum is verified using a 3D simulation of a hexagonal, closepacked particle matrix. Clear experimental data is given for the real and imaginary parts of the magnetic permeability of metal alloy powders (Ti6Al4V), of varying size, obtained by using the cavity perturbation avity perturbation etal powder ddy current
Cloaking of Small Objects by Anomalous Localized Resonance

We investigate solutions of ∇ · (a∇u) = 0 with various boundary conditions. The coefficient a is assumed to have a real part with changing sign and a small, non-negative imaginary part of order η. We investigate a two-dimensional ring geometry with unit inner radius and outer radius R. We use Fourier expansions in polar coordinates to analyze the qualitative behaviour of solutions when boundary conditions are imposed on a small circular inclusion, centred at x 0 . Our result is that u depends qualitatively on the position of the inclusion. If lx 0 l is larger than the cloaking radius R * = R 3/2 , then u behaves as if no ring were present. If, instead, lx 0 l < R*, then the small inclusion is invisible in the limit η→ 0.
BUDGET AND BUDGETARY CONTROL: A TOOL FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA ORGANIZATIONS

The slow space of organizational performance in Nigeria has been attributed in part to inadequacy in the process and implementation of budget and budgetary control. This paper aims at filling the gap as a means of educating managers and operators of businesses who are capable of reversing the current low organizational performance to an improved one. This study examines how budget and budgetary control can impact on the performance of some selected manufacturing companies listed in the Nigerian Stock Exchange through a judgmental sampling technique. An investigative study was undertaken, using the sampling techniques correlation analytic techniques specifically the Pearson Product Movement Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC). The result indicates that there is a strong relationship between turnover as a variable of budget and performance indicatorsEarning Per Share (EPS). Divided Per Share (DPS) and Net Asset Per Share (NAS). Following our findings, we advise managers and business operators to appreciate the more their budgetary control systems, those without existing budgetary control system should be courageous enough to put one in place while those with dummy or passive one should re-establish a resultoriented budgetary control system. It is evident that budgetary control system will reposition the manufacturing industry, if properly implemented, from its creeping performance level to an improved high capacity utilization point.
The German Banking Sector: Competition, Consolidation & Contentment

The German banking sector is undergoing tremendous changes. Its’ time-tested three-pillar model has come under fire from with-in and with-out. On the one hand, both inter- as well as intra-sector rivalry is increasing. On the other hand, the European Union is forcing the government to liberalize the market for financial services and has removed the state guarantees for the public sector banks. Yet further, the threat of entry by foreign banks has increased on account of the globalization and the extension of the European Union.German banks are therefore under tremendous pressure to perform even better. Retail customers, who were looked down upon by many “big banks” are suddenly being wooed by all and sundry. The business is full of competition and the pressure to consolidate obvious. In this scenario, it is natural that German banks are today faced with the need to get innovative ideas to retain and extend their customer base while trying to increase profitability. This paper provides a background overview over these developments.
An automated blood cell segmentation using fuzzy based system

Accurate segmentation of blood cell is very much important because it acts as a health indicator. But it may happen that blood cell appears in clumps which are very difficult to split. Furthermore accurate identification of overlapping cell can increase the accuracy of the automatic cell counting system and this information is very helpful in diagnosing particular diseases like anemia, leukemia, etc. Also, by splitting the overlapped cells into single cell, one can get the exact blood count and all the relevant blood statistic like RBC, WBC and MCV etc. The paper proposes an approach for splitting the overlapped cells and counting of RBC using Fuzzy system with input parameters: area, perimeter and solidity. From the experimental results we get accuracy of 91.07% with 6.50% of over segmentation and 6.04% of under segmentation.
Domestic automobile industry supply chain and operational effectiveness in recessionary environments

The fundamental dynamics of supply chain and inventory management techniques in the US domestic automobile industry, in particular General Motors, throughout the current economic downturn has placed considerable stress on supplier integration relationships. Types of processes and procedures were documented, especially with emphasis on GM's history, sales numbers and new product development. Supply chain and inventory management systems used at GM before and during the recession and some of such changes on supplier relationships were discussed. Sufficient documentation exists that suggests that relatively poor supplier integration and antiquated inventory management have put GM at a competitive disadvantage relative with global economic downturn simply hasten the unveiling of decades of mismanagement.
Do Dietary Calcium and Age Explain the Controversy Surrounding the Relationship Between Bone Mineral Density and Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms?

Whether vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms are associated with osteoporosis is highly controversial. The relationship between VDR gene polymorphisms and bone mineral density (BMD) might, however, be modified by age‐related and/or environmental factors. We studied the potential association between BMD and VDR genotypes in females from prepuberty to premenopause and prospectively investigated the interaction of VDR genotypes with dietary calcium and BMD changes during childhood. Bsm I VDR gene polymorphisms and BMD at the lumbar spine (LS) and femur (neck [FN] and midshaft [FS]) were assessed in 369 healthy Caucasian females, aged 7–56 years (143 prepubertal girls, 54 peri‐ and postpubertal adolescents, and 172 premenopausal adults). Femoral trochanter (FT) and distal radius BMD (metaphysis and diaphysis) were also measured in 101 of the prepubertal girls who participated in a 1‐year, double‐blind, randomized study of calcium supplementation (850 mg/day) versus placebo on bone mineral mass accrual. Among all females, 150 (40.7%) had bb, 167 (45.3%) Bb, and 52 (14%) BB VDR genotypes. In prepubertal and adolescent girls altogether, LS BMD (Z scores) was associated with VDR genotypes and was significantly lower in BB than in Bb or bb subjects. Trends for a similar difference were also detected at the FN level as well as on the mean BMD (Z scores) of the three sites measured (LS, FN, and FS). By contrast, no BMD differences were detectable among VDR genotypes in the adults. In 101 prospectively studied prepubertal girls, calcium supplementation significantly increased BMD at most skeletal sites, except LS. After segregation for VDR genotypes (40 bb, 47 Bb, and 14 BB), a significant calcium effect was present in Bb but not bb girls, whereas in BB girls there was a positive but nonsignificant trend for a calcium effect. Moreover, dietary calcium intake was significantly correlated with BMD changes at various independent bone sites in Bb girls but not in bb girls. In contrast, BMD gain in bb girls appeared to be higher than among the other genotypes when the dietary calcium intake was low, i.e., in the absence of calcium supplements. BMD was significantly associated with VDR gene polymorphisms only before puberty, BB girls having significantly lower BMD (Z scores) than the other genotypes. By increasing dietary calcium intake, BMD accrual was increased in Bb and possibly BB prepubertal girls, whereas bb subjects had the highest spontaneous BMD accrual and remained unaffected by calcium supplements. Taking into account complex interactions between VDR gene polymorphisms and environmental factors, including calcium intake, may thus help to understand the discordant relationships between BMD and VDR gene polymorphisms.
Clearance of coagulation factor VIII in very low‐density lipoprotein receptor knockout mice

Low‐density lipoprotein receptor‐related protein (LRP) contributes to factor VIII (FVIII) catabolism in vivo. Besides LRP, FVIII also interacts with very low‐density lipoprotein receptor (VLDLR) in vitro. We investigated the physiological role of VLDLR in FVIII catabolism, using knockout mouse models for VLDLR and LRP, alone and in combination. VLDLR−/− mice displayed normal plasma FVIII, whereas VLDLR−/− LRP− double‐knockout mice had slightly increased FVIII compared with LRP‐deficient mice. Remarkably, VLDLR deficiency slightly accelerated FVIII clearance. Adenovirus‐mediated overexpression of VLDLR did not lower plasma FVIII in LRP‐deficient mice. We conclude that VLDLR does not act in concert with LRP in FVIII clearance in vivo.
Packaging of children’s breakfast cereal: manufacturers versus children

Based on primary research from both a child consumer and manufacturer perspective, this article explores the breakfast cereal market and the perceptions of packaging from the perspective of a child. Specific consideration is given to determining the overall role of packaging, what role packaging can play within integrated marketing communications and establishing the feasibility and effectiveness of packaging as a sole communications tool. Findings highlight some apparent inconsistencies between manufacturer and children’s views, and illustrate the possibility of adults underestimating how aware children are as consumers in today’s society.
Business Service Sourcing A Literature Review and Agenda for Future Research

Business service sourcing is increasing in importance for firms; a trend recognised by significant research efforts among scholars. The rapidly expanding literature is, however, highly fragmented. It is difficult to grasp what has actually been investigated, and what remains to be studied. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to review, analyse and categorise empirical research in the area of business service sourcing. A total of 119 empirically-based articles published in peer-reviewed journals were identified and classified according to their focus of research, empirical context and research methodology. Most articles dealt with the sourcing process or sourcing strategy, less with antecedents to sourcing and sourcing outcomes. Logistics and information systems/information technology (IT) services have received the most attention, as have European and North American service buyers. A majority of articles employed statistical methods of analysis.
Distinguishing worry from rumination in older people: A preliminary investigation

Anxiety and depression are common mental health problems in later life. Since worry and rumination are thought to underpin the respective primary cognitive processes in anxiety and depression, we developed a measure to distinguish worry from rumination in later life. The Ruminative Response Scale was adapted to include items that characterise the cognitive features of worry. We examined its properties using 92 clinical and non-clinical participants, aged over 65. Factor analysis demonstrated a three-factor structure: brooding, reflection and worry with internal consistencies of α = 0.72, α = 0.67 and α = 0.55 respectively. We found no evidence for concurrent validity of these factors using the Penn State Worry Questionnaire. Modest but significant associations between reflection and brooding (r = 0.36) and reflection and worry (r = 0.2) were found. Brooding and worry sub-scales remained unrelated. We suggest that it is possible to distinguish worry from rumination in older people and that differentiating between their key underlying characteristics in the assessment of mood problems may enhance the targeting and evaluation of cognitive–behavioural therapy for anxiety and depression in later life. Future research with a substantial clinical sample is needed to explore the underlying dimensions and correlates of worry in later life.
Product services: from a service supporting the product to a service supporting the client

Challenges the traditional perspective of product services in the business marketing literature. An original classification system is proposed that isolates and compares two types of product services: services that support the supplier’s product (e.g. after‐sale services) and services that support the client’s action in relation to the supplier’s product (e.g. training service). A qualitative study based on this classification is then reported. The study centered on one of the main European manufacturers in the micro‐electronics industry, and involved interviews with customers, distributors, and managers in the manufacturing firm.
Intraperitoneal octenidindihydro‐chloride – phenoxyethanol solution to prevent peritoneal adhesion formation in a rat peritonitis model

Background. Peritoneal adhesion is a common complication following abdominal surgery. Despite recent advances in diagnosis and treatment, it still presents a problem for the patients and surgeons. In the present study, we investigated the effects of octenidindihydro‐chloride – phenoxyethanol (OCP) on peritoneal adhesions. Method. Rats were divided into four groups: Group 1 (saline), Group 2 (peritonitis plus saline), Group 3 (OCP), and Group 4 (peritonitis plus OCP). Peritonitis was induced in the rats of Groups 2 and 4. The abdominal cavities of the rats in Groups 1 and 2 were washed with saline, while those of the rats in Groups 3 and 4 were irrigated with 1:10 OCP solution. Adhesion and fibrotic scores were determined by re‐laparotomy after 21 days. Results. The adhesion scores in Groups 1 (saline), 2 (peritonitis plus saline), 3 (OCP) and 4 (peritonitis plus OCP) were 3.30±0.94, 5.25±1.03, 1.12±0.83 and 0.28±0.48, respectively. Statistical analysis of adhesion scores revealed significant differences between groups, except between Groups 3 and 4 (p = 0.265). Statistical analyses of grades of histopathological signs showed that Group 1 differed from Groups 2 and 4 (p = 0.004, p = 0.003, respectively); Group 2 differed from Groups 3 and 4 (p = 0.001, p = 0.001, respectively). On the other hand, differences between Group 3 and Groups 1 and 4 were not significant (p = 0.06, p = 0.08, respectively). Conclusion. OCP decreased the peritoneal adhesion formation macroscopically and microscopically in the presence or absence of peritonitis. Peritoneal defects due to trauma are to be left open and OCP diluted 1:1 should not be used intraperitoneally.
Competition of beta-lactam antibiotics for the penicillin-binding proteins of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

The affinities of nine structurally different beta-lactam antibiotics for the three major gonococcal penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) were determined by using a competition assay with tritium-labeled penicillin and live, growing bacteria. Each determination was carried out in parallel in isogenic pairs of penicillin-susceptible (minimal inhibitory concentration of penicillin, 0.0075 microgram/ml) and intrinsically penicillin-resistant (minimal inhibitory concentration of penicillin, 0.5 microgram/ml) cells. Evidence is presented indicating that (i) PBP 3 may be a dispensable function; (ii) acquisition of resistance is accompanied by change in the beta-lactam antibiotic affinities of PBP 2 but not of PBP 1; (iii) PBP 2 appears to be the most important physiological target in the penicillin-susceptible strain; in the penicillin-resistant strain, PBP 1 seems to assume this role. The relative affinities of various beta-lactam antibiotics for the individual PBPs showed substantial variation with the antibiotic structure.
Process Improvement Study of BP Neural Networks Model for Financial Crisis Prediction Based on Chinese Real Estate Listed Enterprises

This paper tries to put BP neural networks of artificial intelligence into financial crisis prediction. When a company is degraded from “Normal” to “ST” or “*ST” by China Securities Regulatory Commission, financial crisis happened. We find out 51 real estate developments listed companies which were degraded from 2003 to 2012 in China. By analyzing the data of these companies three years ago, we calculate the probability of financial crisis. Besides, we choose 669 normal state companies as matching samples in the same period, same industry, and similar size. We find that it is better to apply one specific calculation method of financial ratio into BP neural networks model for prediction than to use all of them. And accuracy of prediction about setting one hidden layer is better than two layers.
Metabolic effects of licorice roots (Glycyrrhiza glabra) on lipid distribution pattern, liver and renal functions of albino rats. MS.

The biochemical activity of licorice roots was investigated by administrating it to hypercholesterolaemic rats at two different doses. High cholesterol level in the serum and most organs of hypercholesterolaemic rats was accompanied by high levels of triglycerides and total lipids but low one of phospholipids. The hypocholesterolaemic action of licorice roots was accompanied by hypolipaemic action but higher level of phospholipids in the rat serum and most organs. The results showed that while the high cholesterol level in the rat serum has impairing effects on liver and renal functions, the licorice administered to these rats has a counteracting action i.e. it can improve the impaired function of both liver and p4f1ey, It has also a hypoglycaemic action.
HR discretion: understanding line managers' role in human resource management

This paper fills a gap in the strategic human resource management literature by offering new insight into how line managers engage in HR processes. Central to my discussion is the concept of HR discretion, which I define as a manager’s capacity to make choices that influence his/her team members’ HR outcomes, and their perceptions of those HR outcomes. Following managerial discretion theory (Hambrick & Finkelstein, 1987), HR discretion is both ‘handed down’ by top management in the design of HR processes, and ‘pulled down’ by individual managers, who create spaces for discretion within and, sometimes, around HR processes. Drawing on new original data from interviews with managers in stores of a large UK-based fashion retailer, I propose four generic ways in which managers exercise their discretion to achieve their local goals. My analysis further suggests that firms set up their HR processes to afford managers varying levels of discretion, and that they actively manage HR processes to align managerial actions and control their outcomes. These findings imply managers carry out HR activities not merely as agents of the organization, but as actors who pursue a combination of organizational, departmental and individual goals. Because of this, HR decisions can be part in the exchanges between managers and employees, and through those exchanges some of the individual and group effects of HRM are realized, including possibly performance effects. This provides a basis for an extension of the theory linking HRM and firm performance.
Dead Space Management After Orthopaedic Trauma: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls

Dead space is defined as the residual tissue void after tissue loss. This may occur due to tissue necrosis after high-energy trauma, infection, or surgical debridement of nonviable tissue. This review provides an update on the state of the art and recent advances in the management of osseous and soft tissue defects. Specifically, our focus will be on the initial dead space assessment, provisional management of osseous and soft tissue defects, techniques for definitive reconstruction, and dead space management in the setting of infection. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level V. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
A compensator for the effects of high-order polarization mode dispersion in optical fibers

We present a polarization mode dispersion compensator for the rotation of the principal states with frequency. This compensator requires only two control elements more than existing first-order compensators. These are the position of one polarization controller and the setting of a single delay. With the proposed scheme, compensation for first order can be decoupled from the compensation for higher orders and controlled independently. The effect of the compensator on signal transmission is evaluated with extensive numerical simulations.