Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
“El sueño de todos”: A Qualitative Study of Family/Caregiver Experience after an Acute Neurological Event in Argentina

El sueño de todos”: A Qualitative Study of Family/Caregiver Experience after an Acute Neurological Event in Argentina by Michelle Roberts Duke Global Health Institute Duke University Date: _________________ Approved: ___________________________ Janet Prvu Bettger, Supervisor ___________________________ Fernando Goldenberg ___________________________ Kearsley Stewart An abstract of a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in the Duke Global Health Institute in the Graduate School of Duke University
Dynamic Coupling Metrics for Object Oriented Software

This Paper Introduce the concept of Coupling in between software modules from this we can check the accuracy of the software and find the bounding between one software module and another form this we can ensure the compatibility in between one to another module. This paper introduces the concept of Coupling and its type static and dynamic coupling. This is challenges task because it deals with the software testing, test cases module from the test suit. Selection of test case is depending on the software coupling under those test cases which may reduce time complexity and fault coverage rate. Mainly we focus on impact on Dynamic coupling and impact of open-source available code and notice the behavior of future prediction and also describe the term comes under dynamic coupling.
EFFECT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT ON ACCESS TO VENTURE FINANCING OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN STAREHE SUB-COUNTY RICHARD WAMBUA CITATION: Wambua, R. (2016). Effects of Entrepreneurial Management on Access to Venture Financing of Small and Medium Enterprises in Starehe

SMEs play a significant role in the economic development by creating employment, wealth creation, poverty eradication and creation of new firms. However, this sector is characterized by low access to credit. This study therefore sought to examine the effect of entrepreneurial management on access to venture financing of small and medium enterprises in Starehe subcounty.This research study used a descriptive research design. The target population was all the 1016 SME's operating in Starehe Sub-County that have been licensed by Nairobi County government licensing department. Stratified random sampling was used to select 10 percent of the target population. The study found that resource gap identification was influencing access to venture financing of small and medium enterprises most, followed by growth orientation, opportunity commitment and innovativeness. The study also found that the identification of knowledge gap, physical assets required and working capital required had a significant influence on access to venture financing. The study further established that number of opportunities in the past, presence of a vision and number of market opportunities influence access to venture financing of small and medium enterprises. The study revealed that number of new products/services, number new technologies and number of products added value influence access to venture financing of small and medium enterprises. The study also established that number of employees, sales volume and development stage of SMEs influence their access to venture finance. Business owners should frequently conduct gaps analysis in their organizations so as to identify, knowledge gaps, working capital required and physical assets required. Also, SME owners should show commitment to their businesses by developing strategic plans with mission vision and objectives and should also identify other opportunities in the market, develop a business plan and present it to financial institutions for financing. Also, SMEs should develop business plans for the products and services they have introduced as well as the products they had added value to, and use them to seek for venture financing from financial institutions.
Connectedness of the African Equity Markets: A Time-Frequency Spillover Analysis

This paper analyses return and volatility spillovers across the five largest and oldest African equity markets, namely: South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria and Tunisia. The time-domain approach of Diebold and Yilmaz (2012) and the frequency-domain approach of Barunik and Khrehlik (2018) are employed to measure the spillovers empirically, in order to ascertain the nature and degree of interdependence within African stock markets. The findings suggest that these African equity markets’ total return connectedness index is relatively moderate at an average of 9.7% over the full sample period between 11 January 2002 and 2 November 2018. However, the total volatility connectedness index is much higher at 19.9% on average, which is also larger than many other findings in the literature. These results suggest that South Africa and Egypt are usually the net transmitters of both return and volatility spillovers, while Morocco, Nigeria and Tunisia are usually the net receivers of these spillovers. A subsequent rolling window analysis is then used to show that both return and volatility interconnectivity has increased over time. There are also a number of spikes that occurred during periods of crisis, as these measures are particularly high during the global financial crisis of 2008 and 2009. To consider the robustness of these results, various different frequency windows have been used, where it is noted that although the central tenant of the above findings are present across all frequency windows, the exact measure for the degree of African equity market connectedness is contingent on the frequency under consideration. 1 Un ive rsi ty f C ap e T ow n The copyright of this thesis vests in the author. No quotation from it or information derived from it is to be published without full acknowledgement of the source. The thesis is to be used for private study or noncommercial research purposes only. Published by the University of Cape Town (UCT) in terms of the non-exclusive license granted to UCT by the author. Un ive rsi ty of Ca pe To wn
An Overview of Mining Competition and Management Practices of Unstructured Datasets

– Now a days data mining plays significant role in business development process such as the mining user decision, mining web information's to gain feedback on product or service, and use an organization's competitors. In enormous competitive economic conditions, it is necessary to analyze the aspects of an element that affects the characteristics of the competition and their competitiveness. Competitiveness assessment always uses customer feedback about expectations and higher estimates and source information from the Internet and other sources. The author provides an official explanation of the Extraction of competitions described in his respective work. Finally, this article offers the importance of mining operations competing with difficulties and favorable promotions.
An Examination Of The Size Of Personal Income Tax Gap In Kaduna State, Nigeria

The paper was aimed to examine the size of personal income tax gap in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The paper relied on the primary source of data. 422 confidential questionnaires distributed randomly to the respondents (taxpayers), were analysed. The paper employed paired sample statistics to estimate the size of personal income tax gap in Kaduna State, where personal income tax paid by the respondents were compared with the potential personal income tax payable under a perfectly tax compliant environment. The empirical result obtained, revealed the existence of statistically significant personal income tax gap in Kaduna State. Additionally what the state generated as personal income tax revenue, represent 13.85 and 9.68percent of the personal income tax that the state can generate in a perfectly income tax compliant environment on average and general respectively. The paper recommended the simplification of tax compliance processes, reduction in compliance cost may increase tax compliance and reduce the size of the personal income tax gap; and the level of tax payer‘s education should be strengthened, door to door tax campaign should extend to rural areas and each of the clusters of small businesses, and local languages should be included in media tax education campaign.
COOPERATION FOR EFFICIENCY IN BUSINESS AGREEMENTS TO TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY: A CASE STUDY

This paper emphasizes the element of cooperation as instrumental in the efficiency of business agreements to transfer technology. It utilizes the economic analysis of law as a tool, since agreements of this kind are normally protracted over time and confidence between the parties is fundamental to maintaining relationships. The procedural method used was monographic, while the research technique was bibliographic, and by case study. By way of outcome, cooperation was seen as instrumental in making business agreements to transfer technology in a more efficient way, by being able to reduce the likelihood of litigation relating to these agreements, and as an instrument for stability, promoting the retention of these agreements over a longer period.
Ageing-induced shrinkage of intervessel pit membranes in xylem of Clematis vitalba modifies its mechanical properties as revealed by atomic force microscopy

Bordered pit membranes of angiosperm xylem are anisotropic, mesoporous media between neighbouring conduits, with a key role in long distance water transport. Yet, their mechanical properties are poorly understood. Here, we aim to quantify the stiffness of intervessel pit membranes over various growing seasons. By applying an AFM-based indentation technique “Quantitative Imaging” we measured the effective elastic modulus (E effective) of intervessel pit membranes of Clematis vitalba in dependence of size, age, and hydration state. The indentation-deformation behaviour was analysed with a non-linear membrane model, and paired with magnetic resonance imaging to visualise sap-filled and embolised vessels, while geometrical data of bordered pits were obtained using electron microscopy. E effective was transformed to the geometrically independent apparent elastic modulus E apparent and to aspiration pressure P b. The material stiffness (E apparent) of fresh pit membranes was with 57 MPa considerably lower than previously suggested. The estimated pressure for pit membrane aspiration was 2.20+28 MPa. Pit membranes from older growth rings were shrunken, had a higher material stiffness and a lower aspiration pressure than current year ones, suggesting an irreversible, mechanical ageing process. This study provides an experimental-stiffness analysis of hydrated intervessel pit membranes in their native state. The estimated aspiration pressure suggests that membranes are not deflected under normal field conditions. Although absolute values should be interpreted carefully, our data suggest that pit membrane shrinkage implies increasing material stiffness, and highlight the dynamic changes of pit membrane mechanics and their complex, functional behaviour for fluid transport.
UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO CEARÁ CENTRO DE CIÊNCIAS DEPARTAMENTO DE BIOQUÍMICA E BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM BIOQUÍMICA VALDÉCIO SILVANO MONTEIRO EFEITO ANSIOLÍTICO DA AGARANA SULFATADA DA ALGA MARINHA Gracilaria cornea EM CAMUNDONGOS: ESTUDO

Sulphated polysaccharides are found in several marine organisms and are of great interest in the medical sciences due to their biological properties, such as: immunomodulatory, antiinflammatory and antitumor capacity. Recently, a sulfated polysaccharide of the agarane type, previously characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance, obtained from the marine macroalgae Gracilaria cornea, has demonstrated antinociceptive effect with central and peripheral action, anti-inflammatory effect and absence of toxicity in vivo. Diseases related to central nervous system (CNS) disorders, especially anxiety and depression, affect thousands of people worldwide, especially in the elderly population. However, affective neurological disorders still lack pharmacological strategies considered effective for symptomatic treatment free of adverse effects. In view of the above, the present study aims to evaluate the anxiolytic effect and the mechanism of biochemical action involved in the CNS of Agarana Sulfatada (AS-Gc) obtained from the red sea kelp Gracilaria cornea, in order to contribute to the search for a better therapeutic alternative for these diseases. Initially, total sulfated polysaccharides (PST) were extracted by enzymatic digestion with papain in 0.1 M sodium acetate buffer, pH 5.0. Then the PST were fractionated by ion exchange chromatography on a DEAE-cellulose column and fraction II was used to evaluate the neurobehavioral activities, through behavioral analysis in experimental models of mice (high cross-maze (LCE), open field , Perforated plaque, rotated rod), and biochemical analysis of cerebral areas (prefrontal cortex (PF) and hippocampus (HP)). For the experiments, Swiss mice, weighing 25-32g, were used, from the breeding stock of the Federal University of Ceará. Animals were treated acutely with AS-Gc at 0.1, 1 or 10 mg / kg intraperitoneally. Thirty minute after treatment, the animals were submitted to behavioral tests. The animals were then euthanized and dissected and the PF and HP brain areas removed for the amino acid analyzes Glutamate (GLU) and gammaaminobutyric acid (GABA). The results showed that AS-Gc at the dose of 10 mg / kg presented an anxiolytic effect in the LCE and perforated plate models, since it increased all the parameters analyzed in the LCE, as well as the number of holes in the holes of the perforated plate. This effect is probably related to the GABAergic system, since flumazenil, GABAA/Benzodiazepine receptor antagonists, reversed the anxiolytic effect in the two tests evaluated. In the open field test the dose of 10 mg / kg increased the number of quadrants and in the test of rotating rod there was no change. In the biochemical analysis of amino acid concentrations in PFC and hippocampus, SA-Gc did not increase GLU and GABA. In conclusion, our results suggest that the acute treatment with SA-Gc at a dose of 10 mg/kg
Effect of Chewing Gum on Gastrointestinal Function Recovery After Surgery of Gynecological Cancer Patients at Rajavithi Hospital: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of postoperative gum-chewing compare with routine postoperative care on the recovery of gastrointestinal function after comprehensive surgical staging for gynecological cancer. Materials and Methods: A total of 82 patients who underwent comprehensive surgical staging for gynecological cancer at Rajavithi Hospital between October 1st, 2018 and June 30th, 2019 were randomly allocated into two groups: Gum-chewing group (n=40) and control group (n=42). In the gum-chewing group, patients were assigned to chew sugar-free gum for 30 minutes starting from the first postoperative morning then every 8 hours until the first passage of flatus. In the control group, patients have received routine postoperative care. The primary endpoint was time to first flatus after surgery. The secondary endpoints were time to first bowel sound, time to first defecation, time to first walk, postoperative analgesia and anti-emetic drug requirement, ileus symptoms, length of a hospital stay, and potential adverse events of gum-chewing, including dry mount, choking, and aspiration. Results: Chewing gum was statistically significant in reducing time to first flatus compared with routine postoperative care (median 24.7 (range 2.2-86.5) vs 35.4 (range 7.2-80.9) hours, p=0.025). The length of a hospital stay was also significantly shorter in the gum-chewing group (median 3.0 (range 1.0-8.8) vs 3.5 (range 1.8-50.0) days, p=0.023). There were no significant differences in time to first bowel sound, time to first defecation, time to first walk, postoperative analgesia and anti-emetic drug requirement, and ileus symptoms between both two groups. No adverse events related to postoperative gum-chewing were observed. Conclusion: Gum-chewing was associated with early recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients undergoing surgery for gynecological cancer. It is an inexpensive and physiologic intervention that appears to be reasonably safe and should be recommended as an adjunct in postoperative care of gynecological cancer surgery.
Protective role of apilarnil and acute toxic effect of LPS on kidney DNA

Lipopolysaccharide as an endotoxin forms part of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria and is responsible for initiating an acute inflammation after entering live tissue. In this study, male rats were divided into eight groups as control and treatment groups. Treatment groups are Apilarnil 0,2, 0,4 and 0,8 g/kg body weight (bw) increasing dose groups, LPS-treated group (LPS, 30 mg/kg bw was given to the LPS group intraperitoneally), LPS+Apilarnil increased dose groups of 0,2, 0,4 and 0,8 g/kg bw. Apilarnil increased doses of 0,2, 0,4 and 0,8 g/kg were used, and 1 ml oral gavage was administered to the rats. LPS was given to the LPS group (30 mg/kg bw) intraperitoneally. Changes in DNA structure of kidney cells by comet assay were compared with control group after 6 hours. When LPR-treated group and LPS+Apilarnil applied group were compared, DNA damage increased significantly after 6 hours. In the LPS+Apilarnil treated group, the tail percentage DNA, tail length and tail moment were significantly reduced at the end of the application period. In conclusion, the use of high doses of Apilarnil with different doses against LPS. Anahtar Kelimeler: LPS, Apilarnil, Toxicity, DNA, Kidney © EJBCS. All rights reserved.
Correlation between body mass index and leptin level on depo medroxy progesterone acetate (DMPA) hormonal contraceptive users

Background. Indonesia is the fourth most populated country in the world with a high rate of population growth and maternal mortality. To resolve this matter, Indonesian goverment implement the “Keluarga Berencana” program. According to BKKBN in 2007, 55.5% women are using injection contraceptive and the majority has an elevated BMI. Elevated BMI is associated with the increased number of adipose cell in the body thus influencing the leptin level. objective. To determine the correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and leptin level on Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate hormonal contraceptive users. methods. This research method applied in this study is cross sectional. The study is conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sumatera Utara, H. Adam Malik General Hospital and Puskesmas Helvetia on August 2017 by consecutive sampling. After participants agree with the informed consent, BMI was measured and 3 cc of blood was drawn from median cubiti vein at 07.00-08.00 during fasting. Data were analyzed using Spearman correlation test with p value < 0,05. results. Out of 95 participants, 42 participants (44,2%) have age interval between 30-39 years old and 79 participants (83,2%) have leptin level > 5. Most of DMPA hormonal contraceptive users were overweight at month 0 and 12, in which 42 participants (44,2%) and 33 participants (34,7%) at month 24, 46 participants (48,4%) have obesity grade I. Conclusion. There is a strong and significant correlation between body mass index and leptin level on DMPA hormonal contraceptive users (r= 0.70, p= 0.0001).
AN INTELLIGENT APPROACH TOWARDS TO DETECT FRAUDULENT IN FINANCIAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

- Keeping money and financial services organizations give a few administrations, for example, retail saving money, corporate venture saving money, protection, resource administration and portfolio administration. While managing multitudinous cash Transactions, Company will have an interior group which intently screens and cautions the exchange which could be considered fake. Any incremental pick up accomplished in prescient precision can be especially valuable for the association. This work proposes an approach that coordinates unsupervised and managed learning strategies to manufacture a prescient model that goes for enhancing the exactness. Encourage it predicts the likelihood of an exchange being fake. Four characterization calculations considered to manufacture the model are: Random Forest, Logistic Regression, Naïve Bayes and Gradient Boosted Tree. Review and f1-score are utilized to evaluate the models legitimacy. The machine learning apparatuses resemble Python, Sklearn and anaconda Jupyter are used for the utilized for the execution method.
EFFECT OF BUSINESS INCUBATION ON PERFORMANCE OF SMES IN KENYA A CASE OF SELECTED SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NAIROBI COUNTY

Business incubators (BIs) nurture start-up businesses through the tough business stages and supports them by providing the environment and facilities for them to thrive. The goal of these incubators is to increase the chances of success and reduce the time and cost of establishing and growing a business. However, the failure rate among incubatees has increased in the recent past as statistics can attest. This study therefore sought to establish the effectiveness of business incubation on performance of SMEs in Kenya by focusing on incubatee selection criteria, infrastructural facilities, training/mentorship and managerial skills. The study hinged on the Multi-objective Incubatee Selection Model, Resource Based View (RBV) Theory, Kram’s Mentor Role Theory and Katz Theory of Management. The study used descriptive survey research design where a sample of 131 incubatee businesses was selected from 189 of the various public and private business incubators in Nairobi, Kenya using systematic random sampling. The study findings showed that Incubatee selection criteria, infrastructural facilities, mentorship and managerial Skills have a positive and significant influence on the Performance of SMEs in Kenya. The study recommends that in order for the SMEs in Kenya to improve their performance, there is need for thorough screening process by the incubator to establish the relevance of the incubation program to the entrepreneur’s business and needs, there is also need for provision of adequate physical space for the business by the incubator, a suitable workstation layout, up-to date and efficient ICT facilities and provision of adequate amenities such as power and water by the incubator. , provision of mentorship programmes in form of consultancy and advice and hiring of managers with good conceptual, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.