Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of capital inflows on financial development in Ghana

The study examines the effect of capital inflows on financial development in Ghana. The study employs the Johansen and Juselius multivariate cointegration approach in analysing the interactions between the variables using annual data spanning 1970 to 2014. The results show foreign direct investment (FDI), external debt, and remittance inflows have significant negative impact on financial development in the long run. Furthermore, there was significant negative relationships between external debt, remittance inflows, and financial development in the short run. However, the relationship between FDI and financial development in the short run was not significant. The study was only limited to Ghana. However, the study will help countries particularly developing countries in analysing inflows of capital and their effect on the development of financial sector for policy purposes. Furthermore, this study provides avenues for policy makers to properly formulate policies containing capital inflows for effective financial sector development. Also, the study will help policy makers in terms of how issues of capital flight must be addressed and how to take pragmatic steps to channel remittances inflows to productive sectors of the economy.
A Comparative Study of Automated Pulsed Bolus versus Continuous Basal Infusion on Distribution of Contrast in the Transversus Abdominis Fascial Plane in a Cadaver: A Technical Report

Integrating regional anesthesia and multi-modal pain management is a well described and successful strategy to reduce post-operative pain. The use of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks has been well-described for abdominal surgery, which includes various injection sites to improve analgesic coverage and catheter usage to prolong duration of analgesia. After a cadaver contrast study, our investigation illustrates that, for a TAP catheter block, a programmed intermittent bolus provides greater spread of the injection in the fascial plane as compared to a continuous infusion. Clinical trials are needed to investigate if these findings translate to greater analgesic coverage of the anterior abdominal wall, particularly in the subcostal region.
Social Innovation in Disability Nonprofits: An Abductive Study of Capabilities for Social Change

This study uses an abduction-based approach to identify the capabilities harnessed by nonprofit organizations (NPOs) as they develop social innovations. The context of this study is the Australian disability sector currently undergoing a once-in-a-generation social policy reform with the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Data from extensive field observation and 52 interviews were collected during “researcher-in-residences” at two disability NPOs and analyzed using thematic coding and practice–theory iteration to arrive at a “working” hypothesis. The findings reveal many capabilities used by disability NPOs on the path to social innovation development. The complex interplay of these capabilities forms five pivotal capabilities (i.e., transformational empathy, place-based relationing, diversity learning, paradoxical change making, and complexity leadership) for eliciting nonprofit social innovation (NSI) with community and system-level impacts.
A Study on the Clinician Probed for Issues in Relation to Police Information

Background: Police information (PI) is a clinician’s legal duty in medicolegal case (MLC). But informing late or not informing or informing inadequately or deceptively is questionable and debatable. Mistake, glitches, and flaws in police information do embarrass clinicians. The embarrassments of the clinician usually go unreported. This is a study on real mistakes and embarrassments in which clinician faced investigators ire while explaining one’s stand in favor or against considering the MLC. Aim and objectives: To study the expectation and demand of PI. It is also to know and identify how embarrassments took place, who embarrassed and who tried to hide the reality. Materials and methods: A retrospective study of cases with respect to patient’s presentation vis-à-vis clinician’s role and investigational expectations and ultimate outcome. Results Witch hunting in self-inflicted injury (SII) and self-suffered injuries (SSI) makes PI crucial. Probe unearth conspiracy and the clinician’s role. It was too difficult for a clinician to appear genuine where he looked to a part of the conspiracy. Mistakes in deciding the issue of the MLC or nonmedicolegal NMLC usually are due to deceptive tampered background story, false implicating tendencies. Conclusion: SSI of the type of firearm injury, sharp weapon injury and digital fracture are as much a headache for the clinician as for the investigators. Consequences of misinformation affect clinician not only as an individual but also affect the profession. The message should be clear and loud that the witch hunt should not start from the clinician’s information to the police. The obsession to get the things manipulated makes clinician’s performance suspicious. Exclusion of MLC from the nonmedicolegal case (NMLC) was not as easy as it looked. Clinicians need to act proactively. Interested parties might oppose a proactive role in sending information.
Ruptured aneurysm in the posterior communicating segment of carotid artery presenting with contralateral oculomotor nerve palsy

Background: Brain aneurysms are mostly discovered during the investigation of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Some patients present neurological signs that may suggest the aneurysm’s topography, and the oculomotor nerve palsy (ONP) of the same side of the aneurysm is the most common sign. Only one case report of contralateral palsy was previously described in the medical literature. Case Description: Authors describe a patient who presented a classic manifestation of SAH associated with complete ONP, whose vascular investigation demonstrated a brain aneurysm located in the contralateral intracranial carotid. The patient was surgically treated with great neurologic outcome, and late angiography did not evidence other vascular abnormalities. Conclusion: The ipsilateral ONP is a common sign found in posterior communicating artery aneurysms; however, such aneurysm can have different presentations due to the elevation of intracranial pressure, and, in rarer cases, the ONP cannot be operated as a localizing sign.
Monitoreo de fuente y funcionamiento cognitivo en personas con enfermedades mentales severas

Source Monitoring, is defined as “establishing the origin of memories, knowledge and beliefs” Considering its dependence on cognitive functioning, our aim was to assess the performance in a Source Monitoring test, of a group of people with psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), characterized by the presence of significant cognitive deficits. Methods: 90 subjects (20-55 years) with diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and healthy controls. All patients were stable in their clinical condition. Participant completed a neuropsychological evaluation and a Source Monitoring test, in which they were asked to identify the origin (ownother ̈) of a list of words. Results: Both groups of patients had a worse performance than the control group, in the Source Monitoring test. The results were correlated, with verbal learning, visual attention and cognitive flexibility tests. Multiple linear regression shows that failures in recognizing the foreign words are explained by the diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder and performance in the verbal learning function, whereas the failures of the recognition of the own words are explained by the diagnosis of subjects. In addition, people with schizophrenia showed a greater tendency to attribute to themselves, words of external origin. Conclusions: Both groups of patients performed worse than the control group in the source monitoring test, but only some of the results were directly associated with cognitive functioning. The authors propose that source monitoring may depend of metacognitive abilities.
Fluctuations in Global Macro Volatility

We rely on a hierarchical volatility factor approach to estimate and decompose time-varying second moments of countries output growth into global, regional and idiosyncratic contributions. We document a “global moderation” of international business cycles, defined as a persistent decline in macroeconomic volatility across the main world economies. This decline in volatility was induced by a reduction in the underlying global component, uncovering a new level of interconnection of the world economy. After assessing the importance of different economic factors, we find that the reduction in overall countries macroeconomic volatility can be mainly explained by the increasing trade openness exhibited in recent decades. Likewise, the idiosyncratic component of countries volatility is also influenced by domestic monetary policies.
The Relationships between Family Support, Attachment Types in Adulthood and Attitudes towards Filial Responsibility among Three Generations of Arab and Jewish Men

The aim of the current study was to compare between three generations groups of Arab and Jewish male’s attitudes towards filial responsibility. 121 university students, their fathers (116) and their grandfathers (114), answered a self-report questionnaire, which measured filial responsibility attitudes, type of attachment; self-esteem; sense of mastery and, family support. Results revealed ethnicity and religiosity differences as well as between-generations differences regarding filial responsibility. An additional finding brought to light the cross-generational differences in the relationship between the attachment style in adulthood and the attitudes regarding filial responsibility. The most important finding shows that the Arab male, especially in the youngest generation, finds himself in a socio-psychological-internal conflict between tradition and modernization regarding the family norms. Arab society, in attitudes towards filial responsibility, is still traditional in terms of its approach to the institutions of clan and, the men status within the family. Thus, mostly among the elderly Arab Muslims.
Comparing the Effect of Interavitreal Bevacizumab in Visual Acuity of Ischemic and Non-Ischemic Diabetic Macular Edema

Article history: Received: 30 Jan 2011 Accepted: 28 Sep 2011 Available online: 28 Oct 2012 ZJRMS 2013; 15(2): 19-23 Background: The paper tries to examine the effect of avastin on visual acuity in patients with Ischemic and non-ischemic diabetic macular edema which was estimated convenient, inexpensive, safe, and quick in contrast to laser or deep vitrectomy. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial study, patients with clinically significant macular edema (CSMA) were subjected to fluorescein angiography (FA) and people whose foveal avascular zones (FAZ) were over 1000 μm were defined as ischemic diabetic macular edema. Patients were divided into two ischemic and non-ischemic groups. The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and the central macular thickness (CMT) in all eyes were measured and recorded by optical coherence tomography (OCT). All patients received 3 vitreous injections of bevacizumab (avastin) at 1-month intervals. One month after the third injection, BCVA and CMT were measured again and patient’s information was compared before and after the injection. Results: Out of 87 eyes (66 patients), 23 eyes (26.4%) belonged to ischemic group and 64 eyes (73.6%) belonged to non-ischemic group. In ischemic group, BCVA improved from 0.653 ±0.309 LogMAR to 0.404 ±0.255 LogMAR (p=0.001), while no significant change was seen in non-ischemic group (from 0.881 ±0.332 to 0.879 ±0.378). In ischemic group, CMT was increased from 362.9±34.66 to 278.76 ± 45.57 and in non-ischemic group it was enhanced from 353.47 ±67.61 to 239.87±55.44 (p=0.001). Conclusion: In spite of the great impact of vitreous injection of avastin in reducing the central macular thickness in both ischemic and non-ischemic groups and sensible improvement of patients’ visibility, the visibility itself was not improved considerably in ischemic group. Copyright © 2013 Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
Moderators in the relationship between intention to continue using social networks and its causes

-The aim of this research is to study privacy restrictiveness and site experience as moderators of the relationship between trusting beliefs and usage continuance intention, and between habit and usage continuance intention. The research defines social networks (SNW) and proposes that habit and trusting beliefs affect usage continuance intention in SNW. The research question is “What is the influence of privacy restrictiveness and site experience as moderators of the variables that influence usage continuance intention of social networks? ” The survey asks about privacy restrictiveness and site experience to show they moderate the effects of trusting beliefs and habit on SNW usage continuance intention. The research team ran the survey in a university environment, including public and private universities. The study finds that usage continuance intention influences the use of SNW. Variables that affect this intention are trusting beliefs, habit and attitude toward using the SNW. Privacy restrictiveness and site experience moderate the relationship between trusting beliefs and usage continuance intention, and between habit and usage continuance intention. To improve the real use of SNW, universities must work on these variables.
Regional knowledge production in Central and East European countries: R&D factor productivity and changes in performances

In this paper, we analysed regional R&D productivities of Central and Eastern European (CEE) Countries. The regional knowledge production framework is utilized for a total of 52 NUTS-2 regions for the 2001-2012 period. Patent applications to the European Patent Office (EPO) are taken as the main output of R&D activities while input variables are total expenditure on R&D and total R&D personal and researchers. Applied productivity analysis based on Malmquist Index shows that total factor productivity (TFP) of knowledge production increased from 2001 to 2012 in all regions. Considering the whole period, although TFP has partially decreased partially after the 2008 crisis, the regions experienced capacity expansion. The main sources of the increase in TFP are found to be technological change and capacity expansion. Efficiency change, in contrast, is found to be negative in the majority of regions. Detailed performances are also illustrated with geographical information maps.
Quantifying the Influence Path of Water Conservation Awareness on Water-Saving Irrigation Behavior Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior and Structural Equation Modeling: A Case Study from Northwest China

Water-saving irrigation behavior (WSIB) is important for sustainable economic and social development in river basins and is promoted by improving water-saving awareness. Understanding the factors of WSIB could facilitate water demand management and information campaigns. Using the theory of planned behavior, this paper analyzes the influence of subjective attitude, perceived behavioral control and subjective norms on behavioral intention and final behavior with a structural equation model (SEM). Moreover, comparative study of the upper, middle and lower reaches of a river basin is also carried out to examine the regional differences. A survey of 546 rural residents in Heihe River Basin (HRB), which is located in northwest China, shows that (1) water-saving expectations and subjective norms have a significant impact on WSIB in upstream areas, and perceived behavioral control and subjective norms have positive effects in the middle and lower reaches; (2) the transformation of awareness into WSIB is slow and non-significant in all areas, mainly hindered by expected economic benefits; and (3) family water-saving experiences and social networks promote WSIB in the midstream and downstream areas. Compared with the midstream and downstream reaches, historical water-saving experience has no obvious effect on WSIB in the upper reaches. These findings highlight policies that (1) strengthen economic interests and increase the transformation of water-saving awareness into WSIB; (2) strengthen public awareness and neighborhood interaction, setting good examples to promote WSIB; and (3) increase farmer participation in relevant decision-making.
Departmental Engagement in Doctoral Professional Development: Lessons from Political Science

There is widespread discussion about the need to develop and enhance the career prospects of PhD graduates, and many Canadian universities are seeking to provide professional development programs and mentorship specifically for doctoral students. This paper considers doctoral career preparation from thedepartment level through an in-depth examination of how Canadian political science departments approach the issue, drawing on a survey of department chairs. We find that departments are supportive of professional development; while departments are not in the position to provide extensive programs andstruggle to integrate efforts systematically, they are well-positioned to participate in collaborative approaches and welcome improved communication and coordination. We argue that graduate faculties should consult with departments and engage them in professional development program design, perhapstailoring to specific disciplines as needed, and that departments should look for opportunities to work with graduate faculties before initiating their own programs.
Survival rate and restricted growth of marbled crab (Pachygrapsus marmoratus) in different salinity levels

Yari karasal bir tur olan mermer yengeci ( Pachygrapsus marmoratus Fabricius, 1787), Akdeniz’in kayalik kiyilarinda bulunan gelgit zonundaki en yaygin turlerden biridir. Bu calisma, mermer yengecinin farkli tuzluluk seviyelerinde (‰0, 5, 15, 25, 35) ve kuru ortamda (K) hayatta kalmasinin ve sinirli buyumesinin anlasilmasini amaclamistir. Yengecler, Ocak 2018’de Izmir’deki kayalik kiyilardan el ile toplanmistir. Bireyler (ilk ortalama agirlik 0.82±0.01 g ve n =180), uc replikat olmak uzere 10-L akvaryumlara rastgele dagitilmis ve deney sirasinda beslenmemislerdir. Bulgular, yengeclerin hayatta kalma surelerinin tuzluluk seviyelerine gore anlamli farklilik gosterdigini belirtmistir (P<0,001). Kuru ortamda ve ‰ 0 tuzluluk seviyesindeki tum bireyler ilk 2 ay icinde olmustur. Diger tuzluluk seviyeleri icin, tum spesifik buyume oranlari, 84. gunde eksiye dusmustur. Akvaryumlarda ‰15 tuzluluk seviyesindeki yengeclerin yuzde kirki 126. gune kadar hayatta kalmis olup, calisma son yengec (0,73 g) olumunun meydana geldigi 140. gunde sona ermistir. Sonuc olarak, P. marmoratus ’un hayatta kalma ve kisitli buyumesi icin optimal tuzluluk duzeyi sirasiyla ‰15 ve ‰25 olarak belirlenmistir. Gelecek calismalar, deniz akvaryumlarinin bu potansiyel sus yengecinde hayatta kalma ve buyume uzerine farkli besin turlerinin etkilerini arastirmalidir.
Overview of E-learning Strategies from the Point of View of Higher Education

Abstract – Digital strategies region and government level don’t include task about formatting or refreshing e-learning strategies of higher education establishments. That’s why study of model classified e-learning strategies is very timely. Beside this it is worth to detail with classified e-learning models, which can give samples to realize the strategies. The lecture trying to sum essence of e-learning strategy up (meaning, levels of elaboration or classification). It show some theoretical and practical e-learning strategy samples/models as example and draw attention to the fact that you can choose from a wide palette of models if you are to develop our own. Furthermore it would be useful, if you could look for suitable ones among the already developed, classified e-learning models during creating and implementing strategies. By customizing ready-made models, we can be more efficient.
Does ecotourism contribute to sustainable destination development, or is it just a marketing hoax? Analyzing twenty-five years contested journey of ecotourism through a meta-analysis of tourism journal publications

ABSTRACT Conducting a periodical systematic review on a given field of study enables to comprehend the conceptual development of a discipline. A decade has passed since the last in-depth systematic review on contemporary ecotourism research has been published. This study is, therefore, executed to systematically analyze ecotourism research articles published in the previous twenty-five years and thereby to reassess the past, understand the present and envisage the future of ecotourism development. 470 articles published in nine top-tier tourism journals are screened and analyzed. Thematic and summative content analyses are employed to examine the contents of each publication. The findings highlight that over the years, researchers have examined myriads of ecotourism research themes. Despite fluctuations over the years, the overall publication trend shows growth. Most ecotourism studies are conducted in developing countries, with Asia taking the lead followed by Africa and Latin America. However, in terms of researchers’ domicile, the USA becomes the first followed by Australia, the UK, and Canada. Despite modest successes, overall, the contribution of ecotourism towards sustainable destination development remains indiscernible. The current study provides up-to-date insight into the ecotourism literature by highlighting the main themes and trends of ecotourism research over the last twenty-five years. Research findings also enhance our understanding of the evolution of ecotourism research and ignite further study in ecotourism by suggesting issues that merit rigorous investigation.
Divergence Not Convergence : the Strengthening of the post-Communist Welfare State Model in Central and Eastern Europe After European Union Expansion

This paper analyses the welfare states in the post-Communist countries from Central and Eastern Europe, which are members of the European Union. It applies the welfare regime typology methodology, partly developed by Esping-Andersen, as a framework for this research. The paper examines the two main predictions that emerged from the literature on the future of the welfare states in Central and Eastern Europe. Firstly, was the thesis that these welfare states would not fit easily into any of the existent models in Western Europe. Secondly, that these welfare states would gradually converge with one or more of the welfare regimes existent in the West. We have used hierarchical cluster analysis to check the extent of this welfare convergence/divergence over the first ten year period after the eastern expansion of the European Union (2004 and 2014). We discovered that in 2004 the postcommunist countries were divided between two clusters, although by 2014 all of the post-Communist countries (apart from Slovenia) had grouped together in one separate cluster. Therefore a process of divergence from the western European welfare models and a convergence between the post-Communist welfare states had actually occurred.