Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
NTA : Applications in drug delivery Part 5 of NTA

PARTICLE CONCENTRATION Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis represents a rapid and information-rich multi-parameter nanoparticle characterization technique allowing the user to obtain number frequency particle size distributions of polydisperse nanoparticulate systems. It has resulted in its rapid adoption as an interesting new technique in a wide range of sectors within the pharmaceutical sciences. This Chapter addresses some of the latest work reported in the literature in which NTA has been proposed, used and assessed in the study of nanoparticle-based drug delivery and targeting.
TRANSMISI KANAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF SPECTRUM SENSING ORDER BASED ON CHANNEL TRANSMISSION RATE

An effective and afficiens channel utilization is imperative for secondary user with constrain of opportunity to utilize the channel. So, an effective and efficient way to search the channel is needed to maximize the channel utilization. In this research, secondary user senses the channel according to achievable rate to primary user signal that is OFDMA. Evaluation dan analyst are done to energy detector performance based on periodogram as used to spectrum sensing and spectrum sensing order performance based on channel transmission rate. Evaluation dan analyst are done as well to relation between energy detector performance and spectrum sensing order performance based on channel transmission rate. The result shows performance of energy detector based on periodogram can reach the target of probability detection 0,9 and probability false alarm 0,1 when SNR 7 dB. When performance of energy detector is optimal, performance of spectrum sensing order based on channel rate shows the improvement to available free channel of observation signal with maximum average reward and channel utilization value are 61,9 kbps and 93%. Beside that, the performance of spectrum sensing order is reduce due to reduction of performance energy detector by poor probability detection factor which is greater (average reward 27,8 kbps dan channel utilization 37,4%) than probability false alarm factor(average reward 28,7 kbps dan channel utilization 38,7%). Keyword : Cognitive Radio, Spectrum Sensing Order, Energy Detection, Periodogram, average reward, channel utilization.
IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ADOPTED BY WOMEN MANAGEMENT ON TEAM PERFORMANCE

Leadership is the art of influencing people so that they will strive willingly towards achieving goals. Leadership style is the manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people. The effectiveness of training has improved the leadership style; the concept of leadership style has gained importance in the field of organizational research. All leaders do not possess same attitude or same perspective. Their style of leadership varies. It is not enough to have just one way to lead. There can be as many ways to lead people as there are leaders. There are women leaders who can equally compete with men. Women as leaders also have proven records of successful leadership. They have made substantial gains in the organization.
SPATIALLY RESOLVED SIMULATION OF GLUCOSE METABOLIZATION IN THE HUMAN LIVER

Blood glucose concentrations in the human body are regulated in a narrow range between 3 and 9mM despite large variations in systemic supply and demand. This is necessary on the one hand to provide constant supply for the brain for which glucose is essentially the exclusive nutrient [1] and on the other hand to avoid toxicity at high glucose concentrations. The liver plays central role in this regulation process, releasing stored or synthesized glucose as well as utilizing or storing it in case of low or high blood glucose levels, respectively. Various hormones influence this regulation process [2].
Reading comprehension in L 1 and L 2 : An integrative approach

Like other areas of research in reading and language, the study of reading comprehension has traditionally focused on readers of native or first language, and relatively little attention has been directed to the study of second language reading comprehension. Even fewer studies have examined the neurocognitive bases of second language reading comprehension. In this article we take these research gaps as a starting point for providing an integrative analysis of reading comprehension in first and second languages, and with a perspective on both cognitive and neuorimaging evidence. We further examine variables of learner abilities (e.g., working memory), second language proficiency, and order of presentation/reading in the two languages that impact individual differences in reading comprehension, with a particular focus on the knowledge structure that the reader establishes in the first and second languages. Implications and future directions for an integrative neurocognitive perspective on L1 and L2 reading comprehension are discussed in light of limited evidence based on individual difference studies.
Collocation Method for Fourth Order Boundary Value Problems using Quartic B-splines

A finite element method involving collocation method with Quartic B-splines as basis functions has been developed to solve fourth order boundary value problems. The fourth order derivative for the dependent variable is approximated by the finite differences. The basis functions are redefined into a new set of basis functions which in number match with the number of collocated points selected in the space variable domain. The proposed method is tested on two linear and three non-linear boundary value problems. The solution to a nonlinear problem has been obtained as the limit of a sequence of solutions of linear problems generated by the quasilinearization technique. Numerical results obtained by the present method are in good agreement with the exact solutions available in the literature.
Financial Literacy and Investment Decisions Among Traders in the Techiman Municipality

The goal of this study was to explore financial literacy and investment decisions among traders in the Techiman Municipality. A sample size of 150 respondents selected for the study. Convenience sampling technique was employed for the study. Questionnaire was employed for the study. Based on the findings it was established that traders lack knowledge in investment. Most of the respondents did not understand the concept of liquidity which describes the extent to which an asset can be promptly bought or sold in the market without affecting the asset's price. Additionally, the study indicated a strong positive relationship between financial literacy and investment decisions. It was realized that that 38.5% of the variations in the investment decisions are accounted for by the changes in the financial knowledge of the trader. The study recommended that more financial literacy programmes should be organized by the financial institution to create awareness. The government should also include financial literacy in the educational curriculum of the basic or elementary schools and higher learning institutions. Keywords: Financial literacy, investment decisions, traders DOI : 10.7176/RJFA/10-6-07 Publication date :March 31 st 2019
Understanding and Improving Security and Privacy in Multi-User Smart Homes: A Design Exploration and In-Home User Study

Smart homes face unique security, privacy, and usability challenges because they are multi-user, multi-device systems that affect the physical environment of all inhabitants of the home. Current smart home technology is often not well designed for multiple users, sometimes lacking basic access control and other affordances for making the system intelligible and accessible for all users. While prior work has shed light on the problems and needs of smart home users, it is not obvious how to design and build solutions. Such questions have certainly not been answered for challenging adversarial situations (e.g., domestic abuse), but we observe that they have not even been answered for tensions in otherwise functional, non-adversarial households. In this work, we explore user behaviors, needs, and possible solutions to multi-user security and privacy issues in generally non-adversarial smart homes. Based on design principles grounded in prior work, we built a prototype smart home app that includes concrete features such as location-based access controls, supervisory access controls, and activity notifications, and we tested our prototype though a month-long in-home user study with seven households. From the results of the user study, we re-evaluate our initial design principles, we surface user feedback on security and privacy features, and we identify challenges and recommendations for smart home designers and researchers.
Spatial structures and spatial spillovers: a generalized maximum entropy approach

Spatial econometric methods measure spatial interaction and incorporate spatial structure into regression analysis. The specification of a matrix of spatial weights W plays a crucial role in the estimation of spatial models. The elements wij of this matrix measure the spatial relationships between two geographical locations i and j, and they are specified exogenously to the model. Several alternatives for W have been proposed in the literature, although binary matrices based on contiguity among locations or distance matrices are the most common choices. One shortcoming of using this type of matrices for the spatial models is the impossibility of estimating “heterogeneous” spatial spillovers: the typical objective is the estimation of a parameter that measures the average spatial effect of the set of locations analyzed. Roughly speaking, this is given by “ill-posed” econometric models where the number of (spatial) parameters to estimate is too large. In this paper, we explore the use of generalized maximum entropy econometrics (GME) to estimate spatial structures. This technique is very attractive in situations where one has to deal with estimation of “illposed” or “ill-conditioned” models. We compare by means of Monte Carlo simulations “classical” ML estimators with GME estimators in several situations with different availability of information.
xploring the spontaneous contribution of Claude E . Shannon to coevolutionary theory

This article performs an analysis of the article in which Claude E. Shannon proposed his now famous H measure of information amount, by finding that four crucial traits analyzed by Shannon in regard to the meaning of H in information theory (i.e.: (a) introduction of a constant ad hoc – k – in order to achieve a formal connection between the statistical dimension of H and a given system of measurement units; (b) redundancy measurement; (c) joint events; and (d) conditional information) have strong theoretical connections with several important and well-known ecological phenomena (i.e.: (a′) extensive measurement of ecological entropy in quasi-physical units; (b′) theoretical meaning and successional behavior of redundancy; (c′) competitive exclusion; and (d′) ecological niche resilience, respectively). This set of corresponding connections (a, b, c, d, vs. a′, b′, c′, d′) has not been reported in the literature ever before, and it is fully understandable from the ecological viewpoint, despite the fact that the proposal from Shannon is previous and fully independent in comparison with any posterior attempt to establish a connection between ecology, physics and information theory. So, in practice, Shannon was also investigating in ecology and evolutionary biology, despite he was neither an ecologist nor an evolutionary biologist. In summary, our set of results: (i) implies that Shannon was an spontaneous ecologist, or at least an unwitting founder of ecological science such that, after Shannon, every ecologist of ecosystems can thus be viewed as a sort of “computer technician of nature”; (ii) highlights the fruitfulness of thinking about natural history in interdisciplinary terms; and (iii) expands the theoretical justification for applying H as a key indicator to build reliable models that are coherent with the principles of ecology, evolutionary biology, information theory and physics. © 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Dynamics of Real Exports and Real Economic Growths in 13 Selected Asian Countries

This paper is an exploration of the dynamics between real exports and real economic growths in 13 selected Asian countries. It applies the cointegration and error-correction procedures. The unit root test reveals that both the time series are nonstationary in each country and individually they depict I(1) behavior. The evidence of cointegration and short-run as well as long-run Granger causality including the directions thereof vary from one country to another.
Clinical Study Blood Cells and Interferon-Gamma Levels Correlation in Latent Tuberculosis Infection

1 Advanced Laboratory of Public Health, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Gonçalo Moniz Research Center, 40296 710 Salvador, BA, Brazil 2 Bahia School of Medicine and Public Health, 40290 000 Salvador, BA, Brazil Hospital Especializado Octávio Mangabeira, Secretariat of Health of Bahia State, 40320 350 Salvador, BA, Brazil 4 Division of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
Summary of Modifications to Manuscript GMD-2018-4 Bayesian Inference of Earthquake Rupture Models Using Polynomial Chaos Expansion

In this paper we employed polynomial chaos (PC) expansions to understand earthquake rupture model responses to random fault plane properties. A sensitivity analysis based on our PC surrogate model suggests that the hypocenter location plays a dominant role in peak ground velocity (PGV) responses, while elliptical patch properties only show secondary impact. In addition, the PC surrogate model is utilized for Bayesian inference of the most likely underlying fault plane configuration in light of a set of PGV observations from a ground motion prediction equation (GMPE). A restricted sampling approach is 5 also developed to incorporate additional physical constraints on the fault plane configuration, and to increase the sampling efficiency.
1 Control Mechanisms and Performance in Plural Sourcing : The Moderating Effect of Social Ties

This paper seeks to shed light on the effect of organizational controls on outsourcing performance in the context of plural sourcing. Plural sourcing in service outsourcing is a new phenomenon and as such opens opportunities to re-examine our understanding of organizational controls. We theorize that the controller of a plural sourcing setting will seek to mitigate against performance and relational risks when governing both internal and external providers. Results from 122 large firms in the UK and USA suggest that in the case of internal provider, in an attempt to improve performance, the controller is more likely to apply outcome control while in the case of internal provider, the controller is likely to use behavioural control. We also found a selective effect of social ties on the relationships between organizational controls and performance. Introduction The use of organisational control mechanisms is assumed to motivate people to achieve desired outcomes. There has been growing interest in the IS literature in recent years to understand the choice of organisational controls and their effect on performance in the IS literature (Wiener et al, 2014; Gopal and Gosain, 2010; Tiwana and Keil, 2009; Choudhury and Sabherwal, 2003). In particular, past studies took interest in understanding controller’s choice of organisational controls in software development projects under various sourcing settings. One stream of studies has focused on the controller’s choices or organisational controls when an internal team is developing software (Kirsch et al, 2002; Kirsch, 1997). A related stream of studies has examined organisational controls and their effect on performance in outsourcing
An Approach for Clustering the Documents Using Centroids

Cluster investigation separates information into gatherings (groups) that are important, valuable, or both. On the off chance that important gatherings are the objective, then the clusteres ought to catch the common structure of the information. Now and again, in any case, group investigation is just a helpful beginning stage for different purposes, for example, information rundown. Regardless of whether for understanding or utility, cluster investigation has since quite a while ago assumed a vital part in a wide assortment of fields: brain research and other sociologies, science, insights, design acknowledgment, data recovery, machine learning, and information mining. methodological and computational system for centroid-based parceling cluster examination utilizing discretionary separation or similitude measures is displayed. The energy of abnormal state factual figuring conditions like R empowers information experts to effortlessly experiment with different separation measures with just negligible programming exertion. Another variation of centroid neighborhood diagrams is brought which gives understanding into the connections between contiguous clusteres. Manufactured illustrations and a contextual investigation from showcasing exploration are utilized to exhibit the impact of separations measures on allotments and use of neighborhood diagrams.
The Zoonotic Potential of Campylobacteriosis and its Implications to Human Health

In the late 70’s, Campylobacter spp. had emerged as foodborne pathogens in addition to other well-known and recognized foodborne pathogens, among which is Salmonella spp. According to Blaser et al. (1983), Campylobacter jejuni causes more cases of gastroentiritis than Salmonella or Shigella species. For decades it was apparent that different species of Campylobacter are associated only with warm-blooded animals, but their significance as human pathogens was not established for lack of detection methods during those times. The development of selective growth media in the late 1970’s permitted laboratories to test stool specimens for Campylobacter (Kist 1985; Tauxe 1992). Recent advances in epidemiology and microbiology have directly resulted in association of Campylobacter spp. with human enteric illnesses. Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli are now recognized as major causes of diarrhea (Griffiths and Park 1990; Tauxe 1992; Taylor 1992). Most campylobacter infections appear to be sporadic rather than outbreak associated, and in majority of cases, the original source of infection cannot be determined (Cowden 1992). The development of selective media and methods to isolate the causative agents allow more laboratories to test stool specimens for Campylobacter. From then on, many different DNA-based subtyping schemes have been developed including pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis (Hilton et al. 1997).
STATUS OF THE RIKEN 28-GHZ SC-ECRIS

Ever since we obtained the first beam from RIKEN 28GHz SC-ECRIS in 2009, we have been trying to increase the beam intensity using various methods. Recently, we observed that the use of Al chamber strongly enhances the beam intensity of a highly charged U ion beam. Using this method, we obtained ~180 e A of U and ~230 e A of U at an injected RF power of ~4 kW by the sputtering method. The advantage of this method is that a large amount of the material can be introduced into the plasma chamber; therefore, long-term beam production without a break is possible. In fact, we already produced intense U beams in the RI Beam Factory (RIBF) experiments for over a month without a break. For the long-term operation, we observed that the consumption rate of the U metal is ~5 mg/h. In this spring, we also produced a U beam using a high-temperature oven through twofrequency injection. In these test experiments, we observed that the beam intensity of the highly charged U ions is strongly enhanced. In this contribution, we report the results of the various test experiments on the production of highly charged U ion beams. We also report the analysis of the long-term production of U ion beams in RIKEN RIBF experiments.
VaxigripTetra ( Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine ) – evidence for clinical and economic benefits from vaccination in population aged 65 and over in Poland

Background: Vaccination is considered to be the most effective way of preventing inf luenza related-illnesses and their complications, which is particularly important in elderly population (aged 65+), often characterized with more rapid and severe clinical course of infection. Quadrivalent inf luenza vaccines (QIV) have been developed to avoid the poor antigenic match observed in the trivalent formulation vaccine (TIV). Methods: The study assess the immunogenicity, cost-effectiveness and impact on the Polish budget of inactivated quadrivalent inf luenza vaccine (VaxigripTetra), assuming its reimbursement in the active immunization of adults 65 years of age and older. Results: As clinical results have shown, non-inferior immunogenicity of QIV to each TIV for the shared strains and superior immunogenicity of QIV to each TIV for the alternate B strain. The inactivated QIV was well tolerated. VaxigripTetra is a highly cost-effective option compared to the strategy of “no vaccination” (ICUR=14,988 PLN/QALY – payer’s + patients’ perspective [PPP+P], ICUR=6,838 PLN/QALY – payers’ perspective [PPP]) and also to TIV (ICUR=121,418 PLN or ICUR=114,360 PLN, respectively). The increase of the public payer’s expenditures – 9.0-23.3 million PLN annually – will result in additional health effects: 1,091 – 4,805 GP visits, 175-771 hospitalizations and 74-326 deaths avoided per year. Conclusions: VaxigripTetra reimbursement could trigger a faster switch from TIVs to QIVs and at the same time could increase the vaccine coverage of the elderly population in Poland, which would lessen the ILI-related negative impact on that population at a reasonable cost to the healthcare system, while providing some savings to society.
Full-color holographic 3D display on a single SLM based on spatial sampling and selective frequency-filtering of color holograms

A single SLM full-color holographic 3-D display based on sampling and selective frequency-filtering methods is proposed. Sampled R, G and B-holograms provide periodic 3×3 arrays of their frequency spectrums. By allocating three groups of three spectrums to each color hologram, and selectively filtering out those spectrums with their own spectrum filtering masks, frequency-filtered R, G and B-holograms can be obtained. These holograms are then multiplexed into a single hologram and reconstructed into a full-color 3-D image on a 4-f lens system. With the Fourier-optical analysis and experiments with 3-D objects the feasibility of the proposed system is finally confirmed.
Effect of Baker ’ s yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ) inclusion in feed on performance of broiler birds Author ’ s Details :

This study was designed to investigate the effect of Baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) inclusion in feed on the performance of broiler birds. The study was laid out in Completely Randomized Design with each treatment replicated thrice.The study was carried out at the Teaching and Research Poultry Farm of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria for 8 weeks. A total of 150 Anak broiler chicks were used for the study. Graded levels (0.5g kg1 , 1.0g kg1 , 1.5g kg1 and 2.0g kg1 ) of yeast in feed were given ad libitum only by day during the starter and finisher phases. Starter and finisher diets were formulated using Excel feed formulation and feeding models (Onwurah, 2011) and analyzed using Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC,2000) while all data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, 2006). Results of yeast supplementation in feed had significant effect (P=0.05) on broiler performance. Best results were in yeast inclusion levels of 0.5g and 1.0g at the starter and finisher phases respectively.This study recommends 0.5g yeast inclusion in feed.