Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Developing Franchise Frameworks for Military Veterans: A Corporate Analysis

Every year, thousands of Malaysian veterans are discharged honorably. Various training schemes have been introduced to prep up the veterans with skills and knowledge. The aim of those schemes is to allow them to earn decent incomes once they leave the service. In developed countries, military veteran initiatives have been introduced by many franchisors as efforts to help them restart their civilian life. This paper presents a proposed franchise framework on recruiting military veterans as franchisees in Malaysia. Over 600 franchise systems of United States franchisor companies have incorporated the veterans initiatives for franchise opportunity. A content analysis of 50 top best franchisors companies with veterans initiatives generates three core structures of veterans initiatives including financial incentives, corporate support and training. A descriptive analysis is also reported to characterize the dataset. Further, the findings recommend an inclusion of policy relating to veterans initiatives by the government to encourage the franchise players to participate in extending assistance to the veterans. The practical implication of this study provides a fundamental guideline for the franchise industry in Malaysia to design their own veterans initiatives frameworks. Keywords: Franchise Frameworks; Military Veterans Initiatives; Content Analysis; Malaysia
A Study on Mobile Banking and its Impact on Customer's Banking Transactions: A Comparative Analysis of Public and Private Sector Banks in India

In India, we have more than 900 million mobile users but still mobile banking is used by 40 million customers approximately. There can be various reasons behind this, such as need of active collaboration between banks and Telecom Company, lack of accessibility to customers, cost, awareness about the mobile banking app etc. Banks have to work on creating mobile banking awareness among the customers. They need to promote the benefits of mobile banking and its effectiveness. In this paper, we aim to determine customer perception about mobile banking services of banks. Customer has different views on mobile banking services provided by their service providers. We examine the expectations of customers from banks towards mobile banking system. In this paper we also evaluate the impact of mobile banking on customer experience after using mobile banking. This paper reflects the change in transactions mode of customers through mobile banking. This paper also shares the initiatives taken by customers in their banking usage after switching to mobile banking. For the survey, we have selected ten banks (five public sector and five private sector banks) and tried to identify the characteristics of mobile banking system of these banks.
Conseils diététiques minutes du médecin en pratique ambulatoire : quelles sont les bonnes pistes à explorer?

Dans le cadre de notre unite de diabetologie CHUV-PMU, la consultation par la dieteticienne fait partie integrante de la prise en charge pour la majorite des patients diabetiques. La pratique du medecin en cabinet offre des perspectives tres differentes. Quelles sont les modalites possibles du conseil dietetique en cabinet ? Les multiples documents standardises existants sont-ils vraiment pertinents ? Nous apportons notre regard critique sur de tels documents, dont l'utilisation engendre souvent un sentiment d'echec du cote soignant et patient. Nous proposons un guide d'intervention pour que le travail d'education nutritionnelle entrepris en cabinet puisse s'ouvrir sur une prise en charge dietetique, dans un deuxieme temps.
CHASE: Cardiovascular health in mothers and offspring after pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia or diabetes mellitus. : Focus on diet and physical activity.

Background: Epidemiological evidence suggests an increased risk of cardiovascular associated diseases (CVAD) in both mother and offspring after pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia (PE) and diabetes mellitus (DM). The mechanisms behind this altered risk in health status are still scarcely unravelled. However, PE, DM and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have several features in common, including shared risk factors and similar pathophysiology. Components of the metabolic syndrome and endothelial dysfunction, assumed to be closely related to nutritional intake and physical activity level, have gained increased attention as unifying mechanisms. Foetal programming in utero, as well as birth weight and growth pattern in the early postnatal period, may also predict future disease risk. The knowledge regarding the relative contribution from ”intrauterine programming” and nutritional and metabolic risk factors for the development of cardiovascular health and disease is limited, and is a subject for further research. Objectives: In the present study we wanted to explore if there are any differences in lifestyle factors 5-8 years after delivery between women previously diagnosed with PE or DM in pregnancy and women without these complications, and likewise between their offspring. The lifestyle factors included in the master thesis were nutrition and physical activity. Also, associated risk factors for CVAD, including anthropometrics, blood pressure (BP), glucose levels and non-invasive measurements of endothelial function were evaluated. Subjects: Women previously recruited to a caesarean section biobank in 2001-2004, 18 of which where diagnosed with PE, 14 of which had DM (8 gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and 6 DM1) and 9 subjects with uncomplicated pregnancies serving as a comparator group, agreed to participate in the present follow-up study, together with the child that was delivered and recruited to the original study in 2001-2004. Methods: Height, weight, waist and hip circumferences, BP, endothelial function (non-invasive technique; EndoPAT) were measured in both mother and child. Both
Nanotechnology for Omics-Based Ocular Drug Delivery

Millions of people suffer from ocular diseases that impair vision and can lead to blindness. Advances in genomics and proteomics have revealed a number of different molecular markers specific for different ocular diseases, thereby optimizing the processes of drug development and discovery. Nanotechnology can increase the throughput of data obtained in omics-based studies and allows for more sensitive diagnostic techniques as more efficient drug delivery systems. Biocompatible and biodegradable nanomaterials developed through omics-based research are able to target reported molecular markers for different ocular diseases and offer novel alternatives to conventional drug therapy. In this chapter, the authors review the pathophysiology, current genomic and proteomic information, and current nanomaterialbased therapies of four ocular diseases: glaucoma, uveal melanoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Omics-based research can be used to elucidate specific genes and proteins and develop novel nanomedicine formulations to prevent, halt, or cure ocular diseases at the transcriptional or translational level.
Preparation and Characterization of St. John’s Wort Herb Extracts Using Olive, Sunflower and Palm Oils

Summary The aim of the study was to obtain St. John’s wort herb extract (drug:extract ratio 1:5), in a traditional way, using different solvents (sunflower, olive and palm oils) with or without antioxidants (0,02% alpha-tocopherol and 0,01% butylhydroxyanisol). Their characterization was done (organoleptic features, relative density, refractive index, acid number) immediately after the preparation, and during the period of 12 months (the samples were stored at room temperature, 22±2°C). The type of oil used for the extraction of St. John’s wort herb has a significant influence on organoleptic and physicochemical characteristics of extracts. Oil extracts had approximately the same values for refractive index and relative density as solvents used for extraction. The acid numbers of extracts were slightly higher compared to the used oils. Using the antioxidants for preparing the St. John’s wort oil liquid herb extracts did not change the acid number of extracts made using sunflower and palm oils, while oil extracts made using olive oil and tocopherol or BHA had lower acid number values. During the period of 12 months, only extracts which were made using three different vegetable oils, with the use of antioxidants, showed satisfactory physicochemical, chemical and microbiological stability (with no significant changes in organoleptic properties, relative density, refractive index, acid number value and microbiological safety), which points to the necessity of using antioxidants in the preparation of St. John’s wort oil herb extracts, using the traditional method.
Identification of Attributes in Battery Electric Vehicle using Kano Model in India

As there is scarcity of energy resources, more and more companies in different countries have put lot of attention to clean energy so as to reduce pollution emissions. Now it’s crucial to develop battery electric vehicle (BEV) to meet the government and society’s demand. It’s not easy though as the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry needs to overcome major challenges related to battery technology and charging infrastructure, both of which have failed to match the rapid pace set by BEVs. There are many factors affecting the wide utilization of BEV. It is vital to study customer satisfaction of BEV and find the way to improve customer satisfaction and identify critical factors. As the relationship between product performance and customer satisfaction is non-linear, the Kano model is used to analyze customer needs for the BEV so that the adoption of BEV in India can be encouraged. There are three approaches to Kano model used to categorize the BEV attributes in broadly four categories such as Must-be (M), One-dimensional (O), Attractive (A) and Indifferent (I) quality. As per the strategic rule M > O > A > I, the priorities of efforts towards promotion and adoption of BEV is identified, i.e., government as well as the vehicle firms have to fulfill all the must-be requirements. They should demonstrate phenomenal improvement of one-dimensional qualities to make the battery electric vehicle competitive to the traditional motor vehicles. Finally, the customers will be amazed if the attractive requirements are fulfilled. Keywords: Attributes, Battery Electric Vehicle, Customer Requirement, Customer Satisfaction, Kano Model.
The role of restaurants in advancing food system goals in Victoria

The negative implications of an industrialized food system have become more apparent to governments and citizens, leading to food policy development that encourages transparency and resilience. Restaurants have an important role in the development of food systems, as increasingly busy urban lifestyles cause more meals to be eaten away from home. This research explores how restaurants in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada contribute to a sustainable food system, and how other actors support their efforts. Three other Canadian cities (Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver) were examined as case studies, and people in these cities and in Victoria were interviewed to determine how successful food policies have been developed and implemented and what role restaurants can play in that effort. The research found that when restaurants work together to leverage their collective impact, they can strengthen local food supply and grow food literacy. The paper contains recommendations for restaurants, local governments, and supporting civil society organizations as they work together to develop sustainable food systems. THE ROLE OF RESTAURANTS IN VICTORIA’S FOOD SYSTEM 5 Table of
Crown-To-Root Ratios in Terms of Length, Surface Area and Volume: A Pilot Study of Premolars

El objetivo de este estudio fue construir imagenes tridimensionales (3D) de los dientes premolares para medir la longitud, superficie y volumen de la corona y raiz, junto con analizar la relacion matematica entre las proporciones de la corona a la raiz en terminos de longitud, superficie y volumen. Veinticinco premolares fueron escaneados mediante microtomografia computadorizada (microTC) in vitro para construir modelos en 3D. Con el software Geomagic se determinaron el eje y la union amelo-cementaria de cada diente, y se midieron la longitud, superficie y volumen de la corona y la raiz de los dientes premolares. Con el programa SPSS se calcularon y analizaron las proporciones de la corona a la raiz en terminos de longitud, superficie y volumen y la relacion entre la longitud, superficie y volumen de la corona y de la raiz. La interrelacion entre la longitud de la corona (x), superficie (y) y el volumen (z) puede ser expresado como z= -808,2 0+ 124,80x + 3,35y -5,59x2-0,14xy + 3.47y2*10-4 (R2= 0,99) y la de longitud de la raiz (x1), area de superficie (y1) y el volumen (z1), como z1= -207,50 + 13.87x1 + 1.75y1 + 5.03x12 * 10-2-8.05x1y1 * 10-2 + 2,58 * 10-3y12 (R2= 0,93). La correlacion entre la relacion de corona a raiz en longitud (x2), la relacion corona a raiz en superficie (y2) y la relacion corona a raiz en volumen (Z2) podria expresarse en z2 = -4,48 * 10-2 * 10-2 -1.25x2 + 1.20y2 3.29x22-5.05x2y2 + 2.00y22 (R2= 0,96). La longitud, superficie y volumen de la corona y la raiz de los dientes premolares comparten una estrecha relacion, mientras que, una relacion matematica definida se pudo observar entre sus proporciones. La relacion entre la corona y raiz en terminos de longitud, superficie y volumen, puede proporcionar un nuevo metodo multi-criterio para evaluar la funcion de los dientes.
Innovations Through Mergers and Acquisitions in the Pharmaceutical Sector

Pharmaceutical firms have a noteworthy contribution in SDGs (Sustainable development goals). Their unceasing innovation of low-cost medicines and discovery of lifesaving drugs can assist in achieving the SDG 3 (good health and well-being). Having gone through the M&A scenario in the global pharmaceutical industry and the amount disbursed on R&D, the authors tried to find answers to a few important questions to understand whether these activities are in line to achieve global goals i.e. first, does Merger and Acquisition M&A in pharmaceutical sector increase innovations? Second, how can companies fully utilize M&A activities to increase innovation in the pharmaceutical sector? Third, is there any association between R&D expenditures and innovation outcome? We theoretically analyze and consolidate academic research on how M&A activities support innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. The present chapter also tried to unveil the association between R&D expenditures and the firm innovation as measured by the number of patent applications by selected Indian pharmaceutical firms.
The Effect of Capital Adequacy Ratio, Financing to Deposit Ratio, Non Performing Financing, Operating Expenses, Operating Income and Good Corporate Governance towards the Profitability of Islamic Banking Listed in Bank of Indonesia

This study aims to examine the effect of Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Financing to Deposite Ratio (FDR), Non Performing Ratio (NPF), Operating Expenses and Operating Income (BOPO), and Good Corporate Governance (GCG) towards the profitability of Islamic Banking listed in Bank of Indonesia for the period 2011-2015. The population of this study is all listed Islamic Bankings in Bank of Indonesia. The samples are the Islamic Banks that have been established for 5 years and have published audited financial statements and have implemented good corporate governance system during the study period. The data analysis in this research used quantitative approach with classical assumption test, multiple regression analysis and hypothesis test assisted by SPSS 20. The results shows that the regression model is independent of multicolinearity, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation symptoms, and the data results are normally distributed. Multiple regression analysis shows that Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) has positive and significant effect on profitability, Financing to Deposite Ratio (FDR) and Non Performing Adequacy Ratio (NPF) have significant and negative effect on profitability, Operating Expenses and Operating Income (BOPO) and Good Corporate Governance (GCG) has no effect on profitabiity.
BEYOND NAPSTER, BEYOND THE UNITED STATES: THE TECHNOLOGICAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEGAL BARRIERS TO ON-LINE COPYRIGHT ENFORCEMENT

Courts in the United States and throughout the world are faced with great challenges in adjudicating legal conflicts created by the rapid development of digital technologies. The proliferation of new technologies that allow for fast, reliable and widespread transmission of digital files has recently created a swell of litigation and media coverage throughout the world. Copyright law, particularly in the area of music, is at the forefront of these latest developments due to the rapid rise of Napster, an internet file sharing service that allows for easy transmission of digital files directly from one computer user to another without payment.1 In just eighteen months, Napster developed from a college campus based following of thousands, to the fastest growing home software application ever.2 The renegade service became a worldwide phenomenon with 65 million software downloads and 16.9 million unique users as of February 2001.3 Napster’s rapid rise in popularity raised the concerns of the Recording Industry Association of America (“RIAA”) which filed a lawsuit against Napster on December 6, 1999. The RIAA alleged that Napster
Evaluating Perceived Quality Factor in Affecting Customer Purchasing Behaviour

The main model examined in this study is the Aaker model of brand equity. The model views perceived quality as the major aspect of brand equity model. This study focuses on facial beauty care brands in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The data were collected using questionnaires distributed to female consumers of facial care products who are aged 18 and above. The respondents must have experiences in using facial beauty care products. The sets of questionnaire were distributed using the intercept method. In all, 311 sets of questionnaire were deemed as valid in this study. In this regard, the result indicated that perceived quality has no significant link with the actual purchase of facial beauty care products in Malaysia.
Digitalization of industrial markets: regional characteristics

The paper explores the issues of digitalization of the industrial complex and industrial markets in the context of the information network paradigm. The author presents an approach to assessing the process of the industrial complex transformation under deep penetration of digital technologies to the material sector of economy. We formulate the theoretical research platform based on the four approaches – neo-industrial, transaction, networking and marketing. The research findings show that industrial markets’ digitalization is integrated into the overall process of digital transformation of the industry, which consists of five consecutive stages – from the primary information and communication digitalization and to the industrial Internet. The author pays special attention to digitalization of producer-customer relationships in industrial markets on the basis of discrete-event and agent methods. The results of the empirical research pertain to the sectoral and regional characteristics of the digitalization of industrial markets in Russia. The author looks at nine enlarged industrial markets, identifies the distinctive features of their digital transformation and demonstrates a significant differentiation of industrial markets by both the level of the primary digitalization and the level of digitalization of relationships with suppliers and customers. We prove that the degree to which high technologies are applied by manufacturing sectors is dependent primarily on the level of digitalization, automation and networkization. When it comes to regional disproportions of industrial markets’ digitalization, the author concludes that the poor development of certain regions is due to their historical background and confirms the hypothesis that the concentration of high technologies influences the development of the regional digital society.
Colonização da microbiota intestinal e sua influência na saúde do hospedeiro - doi: 10.5102/ucs.v14i1.3629

A microbiota intestinal tornou-se uma fonte de estudo extremamente importante para o conhecimento e tratamento de determinadas patologias. O trato gastrointestinal e um orgao estereo ao nascimento, adquirindo microrganismos logo apos o parto. Dentre suas principais funcoes, destacam-se a imuno-modulacao, contribuicao nutricional e resistencia a colonizacao por bacterias patogenicas. Sofre alteracoes por fatores externos e internos como meio ambiente, antibicoterapicos, alimentacao, sistema imunologico, genetico, probioticos e prebioticos. Novos tratamentos tem surgido de maneira promissora para o combate de determinadas doencas entericas, como o transplante de fezes que, apesar de ser recente, apresenta otimos resultados. O Trabalho tem como objetivo relatar a colonizacao da microbiota intestinal e sua influencia na saude do hospedeiro. Foi realizada uma revisao bibliografica narrativa, com artigos publicados entres os anos de 1999 a 2015.
Applications, Model Study and Commercial Utilization (Patents) of Ophthalmic Route as Drug Delivery Site

Ophthalmic drug delivery has been a noteworthy challenge for the researchers because of its one of a kind anatomy and physiology which consists of different sorts of boundaries, such as layers of cornea, sclera, and retina, etc. these obstructions can cause challenges for drug delivery and also in a dosage form, significantly into the posterior part of the eye. To defeat these sorts of issues different types of dosage forms have been developed such as nanoparticles, nano micelles, liposome, and micro-emulsions. Ongoing endeavors in research for ophthalmic drug delivery principally have concentrated on the frameworks which demonstrated that drugs are administered as in the form of eye drops. Because of the intense efforts of researchers, huge progressions in the following areas have been made, areas like in situ forming gels, oil in water emulsions, colloidal drug delivery systems, etc. The present article represents the overview of various factors which affects absorption and also clarifies about the use of media like bio-relevant media for eyes. This review will also explains about the transport of peptides and proteins through eyes, factors governing precipitation of drugs into eyes, vaccination through eyes as well as mechanistic study for drug absorption. Additionally, this article also summarizes different patents which are based on ophthalmic delivery of active agents. Delivery of drugs by ophthalmic route has been proved advantageous for future perspectives.