Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Labour Market Transition in Portugal, Spain, and Poland

This paper analyses the impact of economic transition on labour market institutions and labour market outcomes. The focus is, in particular, on the transition processes that have occurred in Portugal and Spain towards a modern system of industrial relations. Analysis of the effects of structural reforms on major labour market outcomes in the two Iberian countries is then used to discuss the case of Poland, with an emphasis on the process of labour adjustment required by increased European economic integration and industrial restructuring. JEL classification: E24, J23, J53. This research was undertaken with support from the European Union’s Phare ACE Programme. We are especially thankful to participants at the Phare Workshops on “Labour Market Flexibility in the Wake of EU Accession” (Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal, 1718 September, 2000, and the Institute of Labour and Social Studies, Warsaw, 9-10 July, 2001) for their helpful comments.
Monitoring of risk metals in chub ( Leuciscus cephalus L.) from the Svitava and Svratka rivers in the urban area of Brno, Czech Republic

The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the Brno agglomeration on the distribution of risk elements (Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn, As) in tissues of a total of 50 chub (Leuciscus cephalus L.). Contamination by metals was monitored in fish from different sites on the Svitava and Svratka rivers in the urban agglomeration of Brno in 2008. Metal concentration was determined in the muscle, liver and kidney by high-resolution atomic absorption spectrometry. Electrothermic technique was used to assess lead, cadmium and copper concentrations; zinc content was determined by flame technique and arsenic by hydride generation. The highest concentrations of cadmium, lead, arsenic and zinc in individual tissues, ranked in a descending order as follows: kidney > liver > muscle; for copper it was liver > kidney > muscle. The highest concentrations of cadmium, arsenic and zinc were determined in chub kidney from the locality of Kninicky (1.35 ± 0.97, 0.186 ± 0.076, and 299.7 ± 123.4 mg·kg -1 respectively); the highest concentration of lead was on the Svratka before junction (0.28 ± 0.19 mg·kg-1). The highest contamination with risk metals was found in chub from the Svratka. The assessed concentrations have shown minimum participation of the Brno agglomeration in the accumulation of metals. The concentrations of all risk elements in chub from all of the monitored localities do not pose any environmental or health threat. This study updates published data on chub from the Rivers Svitava and Svratka on concentration of risk elements. Indicator fish, cadmium, lead, arsenic, zinc, copper
Electronic properties of nitrophenyl functionalized graphene and boron nanotubes

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS NANAYAKKARA, THARANGA R. B.Sc. UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO, 2011 ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF NITROPHENYL FUNCTIONALIZED GRAPHENE AND BORON NANOTUBES Committee Chair: Xiao-Qian Wang, Ph.D. Thesis dated July 2015 We have studied the electronic characteristics of covalently functionalized graphene by nitrophenol groups using first-principles density-functional theory calculations. The nitrophenyl functionalization leads to a band gap opening in graphene and transition from a semi-metallic to semiconducting state. The induced gap is shown to be attributed to the modification of the ^-conjugation that depends on the configuration for a pair of monovalent adsorption. A detailed analysis reveals that this intriguing magnetism modulation by strain stems from the redistribution of spin-polarized electrons induced by local lattice distortions. A detailed analysis suggests a sensitive and effective way to tailor properties of graphene for future applications in nanoscale devices. The quest for low-dimensional boron structures has been motivated by the potential applications of light-weight materials. Recently, a semi-metallic twodimensional boron allotrope was predicted via ab initio evolutionary structure search, which is markedly lower in energy than the planar structures composed of triangular motifs and hexagonal holes. The emergence of a Dirac cone in the band structure demonstrates an intriguing perspective for quasiplanar counterpart of graphene. We studied the corresponding single walled boron nanotubes derived from the quasiplanar boron structure. In particular, our results are identified to have a Dirac cone, as well. The buckling and coupling between the two sublattices not only enhance the stability, but also are key factors to the emergence of the Dirac cone. ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF NITROPHENYL FUNCTIONALIZED GRAPHENE AND BORON NANOTUBES
Courthouses: A Critique of the Underlying Assumptions in Chronic Disease Self-Management for Aboriginal People. AMJ

This article reviews the assumptions that underpin the commonly implemented Chronic Disease Self-Management models. Namely that there are a clear set of instructions for patients to comply with, that all health care providers agree with; and that the health care provider and the patient agree with the chronic disease self-management plan that was developed as part of a consultation. These assumptions are evaluated for their validity in the remote health care context, particularly for Aboriginal people. These assumptions have been found to lack validity in this context, therefore an alternative model to enhance chronic disease care is proposed.
Crop Response to Soil Acidity Factors in Ultisols and Oxisols in Puerto Rico. VI. Grain Sorghum

The effects of various soil acidity factors on yield and foliar composition of sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) were determined. Sorghum responded strongly to liming in yield on two Ultisols and one Oxisol. The response was stronger on the Ultisols than on the Oxisol. On the Ultisols, yields of grain produced by a seed and a ratoon crop decreased as the percent Al saturation of the soil increased, averaging only 861 kg/ha on the Corozal clay, and only 428 kg/ha on the Corozal subsoil at the highest Al saturation percentage, as compared to 5,255 and 3,969 kg/ha with no Al, respectively. On the Oxisol, the yields were not so drastically reduced because the highest Al saturation attained was only 34%. On all soils, yields increased with increasing pH, and decreased as the Al/base ratio increased. The P content of the leaves decreased significantly with increasing soil acidity and was highly correlated with grain yields of the seed crop on the Ultisols. The Ca content of the leaves was not correlated with soil acidity factors, nor was it correlated as closely with yields as has been shown in crops such as soybean and corn.
Respiration partitioning in contrasting subtidal sediments: seasonality and response to a spring phytoplankton deposition

Biomass and respiration rates of bacteria, nematodes and macrobenthos were estimated in relation to the deposition of the spring phytoplankton bloom at two contrasting sites in the Southern North Sea: one with fine-grained sediment close to the coastline and another with highly permeable sediments. Sediment community oxygen consumption (SCOC) was also measured. Bacterial biomass was relatively similar at both stations, whereas nematode and macrobenthic biomass were higher in fine-grained sediment. In fine sediments, bacterial biomass increased quickly after deposition of the phytoplankton bloom, whereas the response of nematodes and macrobenthos was delayed. In coarser sediments, nematodes and macrobenthos also showed a fast response in terms of density and biomass. Respiration in permeable sediments was mainly dominated by bacteria at all periods of the year. Hence, nematode and macrobenthic respiration did not contribute strongly to SCOC. This is in contrast to the patterns observed in finer sediments, where both macrofauna and nematodes were important oxygen consumers as well. Macrobenthos contributed more to total SCOC than did nematodes in winter. However, shortly after the arrival of phytodetritus at the sea floor, nematodes and macrobenthos contributed equally to the total SCOC, indicating that all benthic size classes should be taken into account when investigating marine benthic respiration rates.
VHDL Simulation considering Single Event Upsets (SEUs)

This paper presents the methods enabling VHDL simulation of digital circuits taking into account SEUs generation and propagation. The way of the VHDL model conversion and the SEUSIM software library that allows simulating the operation of digital circuits together with SEUs impact is described. The SEUSIM library is written in pure VHDL so it can be used by most VHDL simulators including ModelSim, Active-HDL and open source project gHDL. The worked out methods and tools are applied to the simulation of control system of neutron radiation monitoring device. The results of simulation are compared with measurements of real circuit exposed to neutron radiation.
Sustainable Tourism Development: A Critique

Sustainable tourism has become an increasingly popular field of research since the late 1980s. However, the sustainable tourism debate is patchy, disjointed and often flawed with false assumptions and arguments. This paper is a brief critique of some of the weaknesses in the sustainable tourism literature. In particular, it explores six issues that are often overlooked but must be addressed in research: the role of tourism demand, the nature of tourism resources, the imperative of intra-generational equity, the role of tourism in promoting sociocultural progress, the measurement of sustainability, and forms of sustainable development. Finally, it is argued that in order to transform research on sustainable tourism to a more scientific level, a systems perspective and an interdisciplinary approach are indispensable.
A fuzzy Bi-linear management model in reverse logistic chains

The management of the electrical and electronic waste (WEEE) problem in the uncertain environment has a critical effect on the economy and environmental protection of each region. The considered problem can be stated as a fuzzy non-convex optimization problem with linear objective function and a set of linear and non-linear constraints. The original problem is reformulated by using linear relaxation into a fuzzy linear programming problem. The fuzzy rating of collecting point capacities and fix costs of recycling centers are modeled by triangular fuzzy numbers. The optimal solution of the reformulation model is found by using optimality concept. The proposed model is verified through an illustrative example with real-life data. The obtained results represent an input for future research which should include a good benchmark base for tested reverse logistic chains and their continuous improvement. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. 035033: Sustainable development technology and equipment for the recycling of motor vehicles]
Growth and yield of grafted cucumbers in soil infested with root-knot nematodes

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of rootstocks on the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) plants in soils infested with root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) Cucumber ‘Adrian’ was grown with its own roots or was grafted onto three rootstocks of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. (‘Emphasis’, ‘S-1’, and ‘Gourd’), two interspecific hybrid rootstocks of Cucurbita maxima Duchesne × C. moschata Duchesne (‘Strong Tosa’ and ‘RS 841 Improved’) and zucchini Cucurbita pepo L. (‘Romanesco Zucchini’). The experiments were conducted in commercial greenhouse, with cucumber grafted onto three rootstocks in the first season and onto six rootstocks in the second spring-summer season. The number of leaves was considerably affected by the rootstock in both seasons, and was the highest for the plants grafted onto interspecific rootstocks (28.0 in the first and 44.9 in the second season). The plants grafted onto ‘Strong Tosa’ had higher total number of fruits (19.9) and yield (5.38 kg) compared to other rootstocks or non-grafted plants in first season, and the same result was found for two interspecific rootstocks in the second season (6.96 kg and more than 28.9 fruits per plant). The total soluble solids, pH and electrical conductivity of the fruit were not affected by rootstock, while titratable acidity changed with the rootstock type. The grafting of cucumber plants onto different rootstocks was confirmed as an acceptable non-chemical method to compete with the limitations of soils infected with root-knot nematodes, but the effect was highly dependent on the choice of the rootstock.
Relationship between the Principal's Leadership Style and Teacher Motivation

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the principal's leadership style and the motivation of the teachers in their work, to examine the relationship between the principal's style of leadership, decentralized or centralized and the teacher's motivation in their work. The research was conducted using the Quantitative Method and included questionnaires for the teachers relating to leadership style and motivation. The questionnaire was given to 137 teachers who teach in elementary and secondary schools. The research was conducted in 2014. The research findings indicate a number of significant correlations: a significant correlation was found between the principal's styles of leadership and the teacher's perception of the teaching profession as positive. A significant correlation was found between the teacher's willingness to actively devote himself and the teacher's initiatives related to teaching. In addition, a significant positive correlation was found between the teacher's perceptions of the profession as being positive and between the teacher's initiatives relating to teaching.
Object position in Cappodocian and other Asia Minor Greek dialects

This paper presents some preliminary observations on object position in Cappadocian and other Asia Minor Greek dialects. (S)VO order is normally used for indefinite objects presenting new (inactive) information. It is also used for definite objects presenting accessible (semiactive) information and definite objects presenting backgrounded given (active) information. The unmarked order for definite objects presenting given information is (S)OV. Such objects can also be emphatically presented as given information by placing them in sentence-initial position, i.e. O(S)V. Objects presenting given information are as a rule clitic-doubled, objects presenting accessible or new information not.
Web Video Project as an Instructional Strategy in Teacher Education

The advent of Web 2.0 has metamorphosed the landscape of the Internet from a static "depository" of multimedia data into a dynamic and participatory "habitat" of individuals. Web video, epitomized by YouTube, is particularly suited to student-centered design of learning where students make their own choice of video they want to use to enhance their learning. User-generated web video can be created and shared freely and openly over the Internet by anyone and its value lies in its content and the way it is authored rather than in its delivery method or the media player used to display it over the web. This paper discusses the qualities of this emerging type of Web video, offers a conceptual framework for the integration of user-generated Web video into student learning, and shares practical experience of Web video application in the teacher education curriculum in a regional university in Alabama.
A Cross Sectional Study to Evaluate the Prevalence of Symptoms of Menopause with Special Reference to Osteoporosis in Post Menopausal Women Attending out Patient Department of a Teaching Medical Institute

Natural menopause is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the “permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from the loss of ovarian follicular activity,”1. The word is derived from the Greek men (month) and pausis (cessation). This cross sectional study was carried out on the women attending Out Patient Clinic of Gynaecology Department of a teaching medical institute. For this study, sample size of 373 patients was decided as per use of appropriate statistical calculations. An Osteoporosis specific score sheet was designed. A complete physical examination was conducted along with local examination for all patients which included per speculum and per vaginal examination. Special investigations were conducted for all patients to evaluate symptoms such as pap smear, breast examination and Bone Mineral Density. Bone mineral density was measured using DXA scan for the calcaneum bone. We concluded that most common symptom associated with menopausal transition was night sweats followed by muscle and joint pain, psychosexual symptoms and irritability. Bone mineral density test concluded 34.3% of the population were suffering from osteoporosis while 34% were suffering from osteopenia. There is a statistical correlation between BMD and lifestyle pattern. BMD is significantly reduced in the population suffering from symptoms muscle and joint pain. BMD is inversely proportional to the age since menopause. There is an increased risk for fractures among patients who underwent oopherectomy. There is an inverse correlation between BMD and since menopause.
The quality gap in Chile's education system

The quality gap in education between Chilean schools with different administrative structures (especially in the case of municipal schools and private subsidized schools) has long been a subject of analysis and discussion within the wider debate surrounding the relative efficiency and role of public education. Unconditioned differences in the results of standardized tests that point to higher levels of quality in private schools diminish when sociodemographic factors are controlled for, but the question as to what control variables should be used and which methodology is the most appropriate, as well as the extent of the reduction, all continue to be a subject of debate. Here we undertake a meta-analysis of 17 of the main studies that have been done on the subject. The analysis shows how sensitive the results are to the controls and estimation methods that are used. In the aggregate, private subsidized schools score approximately four points higher than municipal schools do. This is a statistically significant and educationally relevant differential.
Hole-doping in BaFe$_2$As$_2$: The case of Ba$_{1-x}$Na$_x$Fe$_2$As$_2$ single crystals

Single crystals of Ba$_{1-x}$Na$_x$Fe$_2$As$_2$ with $x$ = 0, 0.25, 0.35, 0.4 were grown using a self-flux high temperature solution growth technique. The superconducting and normal state properties were studied by temperature dependent magnetic susceptibility, electrical resistivity and specific heat revealing that the magnetic and structural transition is rapidly suppressed upon Na-substitution at the Ba-site in BaFe$_2$As$_2$, giving rise to superconductivity. A superconducting transition as high as 34 K is reached for a Na-content of $x$=0.4. The positive Hall coefficient confirms that the substitution of Ba by Na results in hole-doping similarly to the substitution of Ba by K. Angle resolved photoemission spectroscopy was performed on all Ba$_{1-x}$Na$_x$Fe$_2$As$_2$ crystals. The Fermi surface of hole-doped Ba$_{1-x}$Na$_x$Fe$_2$As$_2$ is to high extent the same as the Fermi surface found for the K-doped sister compounds, suggesting a similar impact of the substitution of Ba by either K or Na on the electronic band dispersion at the Fermi level
Temporary Agency Work and Precarious Employment: A Review of the Current Situation in Australia and New Zealand

This paper reviews three key issues associated with temporary agency work (referred to as agency work herewith) by drawing on Australian and New Zealand trends and experiences. First, the authors contend that it is surprising, in light of its high flexibility, that agency work constitutes a relatively small proportion of total employment in both countries. This article presents several reasons which can provide an explanation for employers? relatively limited use of agency employment. These reasons also show that agency work must be seen as part of the wider expansion of atypical employment arrangements. Second, the paradoxical mix of glamour and precariousness often associated with agency work is discussed. While labour flexibility is often associated with insecurity and precariousness, there are also advantageous forms of agency employment for all parties concerned. Consequently, this article provides an overview of recent research findings. It is evident from the research literature on agency work that there is either an emphasis on its precarious nature or on the individual preferences and choices of the temps themselves. In many countries, extensive regulatory arrangements exist that govern both the agency sector and the agency employment contract. This is not the case, however, in Australia and New Zealand and the effects of this unregulated approach are discussed as is the possibility of regulatory interventions that could be introduced at a future date.
Triskaidekaphobia and North American Residential Real Estate Prices

A previous study led its authors to conclude that superstition impacts price formation for single-family dwellings in the Vancouver area. Houses there with an address that ends in the i§unluckyi¨ number 13 are found to sell at a discount compared to otherwise similar houses. The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the previous results apply in another North American housing market. Hedonic regression is applied to single-family house transactions that occurred in Montgomery County, Ohio, to determine if houses with an address of 13 sold for different prices than houses that comprise the remainder of the sample. The same test is then conducted for houses with an address other than 13. No mispricing associated with the number 13 is discovered, but seven other addresses are found to be significantly related to price. As all but one of the significant house numbers identified in this study are not reputed to be particularly lucky or unlucky, we conclude that the price effects discovered are attributable to coincidence. The results of this first study to investigate the possibility of mispricing due to superstition about the number 13 in a residential property market in the United States are consistent with rational market behavior.
The experience of implementing technology as a compulsory subject: the case of Catalonia (Spain)

In 1984 Spain started the experimentation that culminated in 1990 in the law of new educational system. One of the main characteristics of the new system, together with the creation of compulsory secondary education (12-16), is the introduction of Technology as a compulsory subject in secondary schools. The autonomous region of Catalonia issued and implemented its own curriculum. This paper describes the experience of designing the curriculum, developing suitable workshops, providing equipment and, globally, changing mentality of the teachers, parents and society in general on this new subject. Achievements, lacks and future challenges are discussed.
The effect of some seasonal conditions on oestrus occurrence in cows

In this study, the effect of climatic conditions on oestrus occurrence was investigated by using 9 972 oestrus records of cows recorded between 1995 and 2003. A distinct seasonal variation in the oestrus occurrence was determined. Oestrus occurrence observed in January, March, November and December was less than that in June and September (P 0.05). The data presented in this study demonstrated that the increase in the environmental temperature up to 23 °C did not cause a suppressive effect on the ovarian activity. In conclusion, annual distribution of the oestrus occurrence is positively correlated with environment temperature and insulation duration whereas it is negatively correlated with rainfall in Holstein cows, in this study.