Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Exports – trends and impacts on Romania’s economic growth process

In the post-crisis period when domestic consumer demand had slumped, Romania and other European Union countries have tried to promote exports as an important engine of economic growth. In order to achieve this, some countries allowed a significant depreciation of their national currency so as to increase competitiveness, others turned to internal devaluations, to improvements of the exported product’s technological intensity, to diversification of export destinations, etc., depending on the pre-crisis (initial) structural conditions from which they had started. Our study aims to investigate how Romanian exports have changed in recent years, as well as the factors, both internal and external, that influence Romania’s export capacity, with the purpose of achieving economic recovery.
COGNITIVE FUNCTION DISORDER AS A REFLECTION OF IMMUNITY STATUS IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS

Comorbidity of psychiatric disorder has been linked with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) since the early epidemics of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), and until recently there have been many literatures focusing on psychiatric problems in relations with HIV seropositive patients (Morrison 2002). Among these patients, 72.3% have psychiatric problems (Cohen et al. 2002). The existing psychiatric problems may exist as dementia, delirium, anxiety, adaptation disorder, depression, substance abuse, and even suicide (Saddock 2003). Data from AIDS treatment house in the United States showed that 65% of the patients had psychiatric disorder other than substance dependency and neurocognitive disorders. If the last two diagnoses are included, the prevalence rate becomes 99.8% (Cohen 1998). In addition, regardless of its correlation with disease progressiveness, the presence of psychiatric disorder may influence life quality, social function, and general health condition of the patients with HIV seropositive (Sherbourne et al 2000). The identification of psychiatric disorders, particularly the disturbance of cognitive function in HIV seropositive patients, becomes important since it has correlation with HIV seropositive progressiveness to become AIDS and to maintain the patients quality of life. This study examined cognitive function of 34 patients with HIV seropositive in Dr Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, and correlated it with their immunological status. We found 22 samples in MMSE test who had cognitive disorder (64.7%), and the remaining 12 samples were in normal condition (35.3%). Short memory disorder was found in 19 samples (55.9%) and the other 15 samples were normal (44.1%). The reduction of CD4 immunological status to less than 200 was found 23 respondents (67.6%) and the others had CD4 of more than 200. Significant correlation was found between cognitive function disorder and immunological status of individuals with HIV seropositive (p = 0.021). The cognitive function disorder may reflect immunological status of HIV patients. Therefore, regular testing of cognitive function may be a practical and cost-saving marker of CD4 reduction. Studies using longitudinal design are suggested to find correlation between cognitive function disorder and immunological status with period of cognitive function restoration after receiving ARV. Case-control studies should also be performed to find causal correlation and correlation of each MMSE test items with the decrease of immunity to create a more sensitive measuring tool and to identify early symptoms of cognitive disorder.
Reduction criterion of separability and limits for a class of protocols of entanglement distillation

We analyse the problem of distillation of entanglement of mixed states in higher dimensional compound systems. Employing the positive maps method [M. Horodecki et al., Phys. Lett. A 223 1 (1996)] we introduce and analyse a criterion of separability which relates the structures of the total density matrix and its reductions. We show that any state violating the criterion can be distilled by suitable generalization of the two-qubit protocol which distills any inseparable two-qubit state. Conversely, all the states which can be distilled by such a protocol must violate the criterion. The proof involves construction of the family of states which are invariant under transformation $\varrho\to U\otimes U^*\varrho U^\dagger\otimes U^{*\dagger}$ where $U$ is a unitary transformation and star denotes complex conjugation. The states are related to the depolarizing channel generalized to non-binary case.
Study on the Selection of Operation Mode of Green Supply Chain of Agricultural Products

Nowadays, with the improved living standards, people have increasing awareness of environmental protection and growing needs of agricultural products. The implementation of green supply chain of agricultural products can provide safe products for consumers, enhancing economic benefits, and have minimal impact on the environment. By applying literature research method, this thesis has set up assessment system of green supply-chain performance of agricultural products and make a research on the selection of operation mode of green supply chain of agricultural products based on supply chain principles. This paper provides a reference for the enterprises to choose the operation mode by constructing the performance evaluation system of green supply chain for agricultural products. Keywords—agricultural products; green supply chain; operation mode; performance evaluation
Hamstring strains : a state-of-the-art review of the involved pathophysiology to examine current rehabilitation concepts

4 1. BACKGROUND . 5 2. METHODS . 6 3. RESULTS . 6 3.1 CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION . 6 3.2 ANATOMY . 6 3.3 LOCATIONS . 7 3.4 AETIOLOGY . 7 3.5 MECHANISMS OF STRAIN . 7 3.6 RECOVERY PROCESS . 7 4. REHABILITATIVE CONCEPTS . 10 4.1 PRICE. 10 4.2 STRENGTHENING . 12 4.3 STRETCHING . 14 5. DISCUSSION . 15 6. CONCLUSION . 16 7. REFERENCES . 16 8. APPENDICES . 23 Bachelor of Health (PT) thesis Durand Fontanel et al. 2011
The Role of Iranian Consumers' Demographic Traits in Their Shopping Behaviors

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between demographic traits and shopping behaviours include: prestige sensitivity, price consciousness, value consciousness and shopping hedonism.This study seek to develop a better understanding of Iranian consumers and determine their shopping behaviours. A structured questionnaire was developed to collect data and totaling 206 questionnaires of Iranian consumers were analyzed. T-Tests, ANOVA and multiple linear regressions are used to analyze the effects of demographics (independent variables) on shopping behaviors (dependent variable). The results indicated that gender and age have significant impact on prestige sensitivity and shopping hedonism. Other demographic variables produce non-significant results. Taken together our findings suggest that among several demographic variables, age and gender may be useful in predicting only two variables of shopping behaviors; i.e. prestige sensitivity and shopping hedonism. In general it seems Iranian marketers should pay special attention to females and younger people. They should consider prestige sensitivity and shopping hedonism in their marketing activities for them. The present findings provide precious information for marketers in Iran by investigation the consumers' demographic traits in shopping behaviors
Airway Bacterial Colonization in COPD under the Therapy of Inhaled Corticosteroid/long-acting β2 Agonist-The Relationship with COPD Assessment Test

Airway bacterial colonization is often seen as a surrogate of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The COPD assessment test (CAT) can assess the disease status and exacerbation. The relationship between airway bacterial colonization and disease status evaluated by the CAT in moderate to severe COPD under the treatment of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and long-acting β2 agonist (LABA) is unclear. The study was conducted from February 2011 to April 2012. Moderate to severe COPD patients with ICS and LABA combination therapy were included in this study. All participants produced sputum for bacterial cultures after sputum induction and underwent CAT and spirometry at the start of the study and every three months until the end of the study period. Seventeen participants made a total of 37 visits. Thirty-five percent of the sputum cultures yielded potentially pathogenic microorganisms (PPM), implying positive cultures. The most common pathogens were Haemophilus species. Forty-four percent of the visits with a CAT score of more than 20 had positive cultures, whereas 25% of the visits with a CAT score of 20 or less had positive cultures. Sixty percent of the follow-ups with an increment of more than two from the baseline CAT score had positive cultures, whereas only 30% of the follow-ups with an increment of two units or less had positive cultures. Subjects with baseline CAT scores of more than 20 or a two unit increment from baseline score might have a higher risk of PPM colonization.
Snorkelers' Perceptions toward Coral Bleaching at Tarutao National Park, Satun Province

Thecoralbleachingin �2010 �hasledtosubstantialcoralmortalityinT arutaoNationalPark. � Thisp henomenona ffectst hewe ll-beingo fc orala ndi tsa ssociatedm arinel ife,�a ndc anp otentially � harmmarinetourismactivitiesinthepark, �particularlysnorkelingandscubadiving. �Themain � objectivesofthisresearchweretoinvestigatesnorkelers'�perceptionofcoralbleachingandtheir � satisfactionlevelasaresultofsnorkelinginthepark. �Threehundredandtwentytwo ��on-site � snorkelerswereinterviewedthroughastructuredquestionnaire. �Thedatawereanalyzedusing � descriptives tatistics, �chi-squaretes tandt-tes t. �Theres ultsrevealedthatmos ts norkelers �(56.2%) �did� notreal izethattheparkhadexperiencedcoralbleaching. �Asimilarnumberofsnorkelers �(55.9%) � responded that the closure of snorkeling sites did not af fect their decision to visit the park, and amajorityofthem �(68.9%) �nevernoticedanycoralbleachingwhilesnorkeling. �Forhypothesis � testing, �threefactors, �namely , �nationality , �perceivedinformation, �andcoralbleachingknowledge, � werefoundtobesignificantlycorrelatedtosnorkelers'�perceptionofphysicalappearanceofcoral � bleaching. �Itwasalsofoundthatcoralbleachingmoderate lyaf fectedsnorkelers'�experienceor � satisfactionastheyexpressedtheirwillingnesstovisittheparkagaininthefuture. �Moreover , � thehypothesistestingreveale dthatsnorkelingsatisfactio nwasnotcorrelatedwithbothcoral � bleachingobservedandinformationperceivedaboutthecoralbleachingsituation. �Theoverall � findingso ft hisst udyi mpliedt hatc oralb leachingh asn osi gnificanti mpacto nsn orkelersa ndt heir � satisfaction. �Thelong-termviabilityofmarinetourismintheparkcouldrestonhighqualityof � otherparkresourcesandenvironmentbesidescoralreef, �suchas, �cleanbeaches, �clearseawater , � seascape and other esthetic values.
Improving the Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Growing Longer ZnO Nanorods on TiO2 Photoanodes

By increasing the temperature of hydrothermal reactions from 70 to 100°C, vertically aligned ZnO nanorods were grown on the TiO2 thin film in the photoanode of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) as the blocking layer to reduce the electron back recombinations at the TiO2/electrolyte interfaces. The length effects of ZnO nanorods on the photovoltaic performances of TiO2 based DSSCs were investigated by means of scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffractometer, photoluminescence spectrophotometer, and the photocurrent-voltage measurement. Under the illumination of 100 mW/cm2, the power conversion efficiency of DSSC with ZnO nanorods decorated TiO2 thin film as its photoanode can be increased nearly fourfold from 0.27% to 1.30% as the length of ZnO nanorods increases from 300 to 1600 nm. The enhanced efficiency of DSSC with ZnO nanorods decorated TiO2 thin film as the photoanode can be attributed to the larger surface area and the lower defect density in longer ZnO nanorods, which are in favor of more dye adsorption and more efficient transport in the photoanode.
Sensitivity analysis and optimum design for the stator of synchronous reluctance machines using the coupled finite element and Taguchi methods

This paper presents an investigation of the effect and optimization of stator geometry design parameters on the performance of synchronous reluctance machines (SynRMs). The level of importance of the stator design variable on the characteristic of the SynRM is determined using both the Taguchi method and a parametric analysis. An optimum design parameter combination is obtained using sensitivity analysis along with signal-to-noise ratio results. The 2-dimensional finite element model (FEM) of a SynRM is used to perform a sensitivity analysis and construct a Taguchi design of the experiment. The FEM simulation results confirm that the performance of the SynRM can be improved significantly in comparison with the initial design, using the proposed Taguchi method.
Porosity effect on unsteady MHD free convection flow of Jeffrey fluid past an oscillating vertical plate with ramped wall temperature

The unsteady magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) free convection flow of Jeffrey fluid embedded in porous medium past an oscillating vertical plate generated by thermal radiation with ramped wall temperature is investigated. The incompressible fluid is taken electrically conducting under the action of transverse magnetic field towards the flow. Constitutive relation of Jeffrey fluid is employed to model the governing equations in terms of partial differential equations with some physical conditions. The transformed dimensionless governing equations are solved analytically using Laplace transform technique. The impact of various pertinent parameters namely material parameter of Jeffrey fluid , dimensionless parameter of Jeffrey fluid , phase angle , Hartmann number , permeability parameter , Grashof number , Prandtl number , radiation parameter and dimensionless time on velocity and temperature distributions are presented graphically and discussed in details. It is observed that, the permeability parameter tend to retard the fluid velocity for ramped wall temperature but enhance the velocity for an isothermal plate. Besides that, this study shows, the amplitude of velocity and temperature fields for ramped wall temperature are always lower than isothermal plate. A comparison with the existing published work is also provided to confirm the validity of the present results and an excellent agreement are found.
The growth of weakly coupled graphene sheets from silicon carbide powder

A simple method for production of weakly coupled graphene layers by hightemperature sublimation of polycrystalline SiC is presented. The method allows manufacturing carbon-based composite with a high content of weakly coupled graphene layers in large-scale production. The study of the obtained carbon-based material by means of scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy detected graphene plates with lateral size of up to tens of micrometers. The obtained graphene sheets are shown to have very high crystal perfection, low concentration of defects and weak interlayer coupling, which depends on the growth conditions. The proposed method of producing graphene-based composites is supposed to be very promising due to its relative simplicity and high output.
Prevention of adverse ischemic events with Watchman device in non-valvular patients with atrial fibrillation and contraindications for long-term anticoagulation therapy

Introduction Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common rhythm disorder with clinical symptoms and the number of affected patients enlarges every year1. Ischemic events are the most dangerous complications of AF, neurological disorders and deficits are more severe than those outcoming from non-AF stroke2, and ischemic stroke associated with AF are nearly twice as likely to be fatal as non-AF stroke3. Anticoagulation therapy is recommended to all AF patients with high individual risk of ischemic complications, also in the case of successful cardioversion. Major bleeding is a serious complication in patients undergoing anticoagulant therapy, more frequent for elderly people4. 10% of AF patients have contraindications for anticoagulation therapy because of the high risk of bleeding5 and optimal therapeutic range of the anticoagulant therapy is achieved only in 50% of the patients6. Endovascular occlusion of LAA, as the main place of life threatening thrombus formation during non-valvular AF, is an alternative, save and effective method of thromboembolic events prophylactic in patients, contraindicated for anticoagulation therapy. In the article we present our experience in LAA occlusion with Watchman device for the patients with non-valvular AF and contraindications for life-long anticoagulation therapy.
Multi-Class Object Classification and Lo-cation of Thermal Imagery in Electric Substation

We present a algorithm based on chamfer matching for classification and location of thermal imagery in electric substation. We first refine chamfer algorithm, then we present a new object class classification and location algorithm based on chamfer distance, also we analyze the object class recognition issue in thermal imagery and introduce a new solution scheme. At last we use a thermal image data set for evaluation.
Generalized Proportional Integral Control for an Unmanned Quadrotor System

In this article, a generalized proportional integral (GPI) control approach is presented for regulation and trajectory tracking problems in a nonlinear, multivariable quadrotor system model. In the feedback control law, no asymptotic observers or time discretizations are needed in the feedback loop. The GPI controller guarantees the asymptotically and exponentially stable behaviour of the controlled quadrotor position and orientation, as well as the possibilities of carrying out trajectory tracking tasks. The simulation results presented in the paper show that the proposed method exhibits very good stabilization and tracking performance in the presence of atmospheric disturbances and noise measurements.
Long Waves Perturbations to Astronomical Tides in Adriatic and Tyrrenian Sea

Portable tide gauges have been made with ultrasonic detectors with acquisition rate of 100 data per minute. With them we measured mean sea level variations in different locations of Adriatic and Tyrrenian sea around latitude 42° N. Several long term variations are superimposed to astronomical tide, ranging from 4 to 60 minutes. Their nature of seiches or edge waves and their identification with transversal oscillations of the whole sea are discussed.
E-health and m-health: using new technologies to respond to drug problems.

This paper presents a definition of e-health and m-heath tools to address substance use problems, and a taxonomy to describe such tools systematically. A number of examples of e-health tools that are currently being used in Europe for prevention, treatment and harm reduction of substance use are presented, based on a selective literature search. Recent reviews and other studies on the effectiveness of e-health tools are discussed. Most of the available research has focused on the reduction of cannabis use, alcohol moderation and smoking cessation, and to a lesser extent on reducing use of stimulants and opioids. The paper concludes with a number of future challenges for the wider implementation of e-health and m-health for substance use problems in Europe
From Urban Entrepreneurialism to a “Revanchist City”? On the Spatial Injustices of Glasgow’s Renaissance

Recent perspectives on the American city have highlighted the extent to which the economic and sociospatial contradictions generated by two decades of "actually existing" neoliberal urbanism appear to demand an increasingly punitive or "revanchist" political response. At the same time, it is increasingly being acknowledged that, after embracing much of the entrepreneurial ethos, European cities are also confronting sharpening inequalities and entrenched social exclusion. Drawing on evidence from Glasgow, the paper assesses the dialectical relations between urban entrepreneurialism, its escalating contradictions, and the growing compulsion to meet these with a selective appropriation of the revanchist political repertoire.
Automated EDM-Based Center-Punching Systems for Pipe Production Lines

In this paper a control system that automatically detects the center and makes hole is presented. This control system comprises two subsystems: the Master Subsystem and the Control Subsystem. The Master Subsystem is mainly used for data processing including least squares analysis and then the result will be return to the Control Subsystem in addition to monitor the whole system in case of system errors or warnings. S7-300 PLC of the Control Subsystem is used for motion control, collecting all data, transmitting data to Master Subsystem, and executing commands that is received from Master Subsystem. By experiments we have proved the conventional manual operation can be effectively replaced by the developed system.
RNAi technology: A Novel approaches against fungal infections

Despite the introduction of new antifungal agents, resistance to antifungal therapy continues to increase and the outcome of invasive fungal infections treatment is frequently suboptimal. A large amount of the recent effort in antifungal drug discovery has focused on a limited set of targets with functions known or expected to be important for fungal viability and virulence. A variety of techniques can be used to identify fungal genes of interest. Gene expression profiling, RNA mediated gene silencing and insertional mutagenesis are three main molecular genetics technologies used to identify and validate antifungal drug targets. The term of RNA interference (RNAi) refers to a cellular process by which a sequence-specific double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) inhibits the expression of a gene. This mechanism is strongly conserved in eukaryotes and has been documented to exist in different fungal species such as Candida albicans, Aspergillus nidulans and Penicillium marneffei. Many vital and virulence genes have been successfully knocked down using RNAi technology. RNAi would be regarded as a promising approach for the discovery of new gene targets for the design of fungus-specific antifungal agents. Here, we discuss about a novel approach and its application in designing new molecular antifungal targets.