Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of European mistletoe ( Viscum album L. subsp. album ) extracts on activity rhythms of the Syrian hamsters ( Mesocricetus auratus )

Antitumor drugs may have some significant nervous system side-effects such as disrupted sleep, eating and drinking patterns. European Mistletoe has been investigated for many decades for its potential use against cancer. To test the hypothesis that the non-antineoplastic effects of mistletoe might be mediated by the actions on the circadian timing system, we have applied mistletoe extracts and vehicle and have measured locomotor activity, feeding and drinking rhythms under constant darkness. Four groups (vehicle, 20 mg kg−1 ip injection, 40 mg kg−1 ip injection and 6 g kg−1 oral administration) were performed for both heat-treated and freeze-dried extracts. None of the administrations changed the locomotor activity, feeding and drinking rhythms in the groups except for 40 mg kg−1 freeze-dried injected group. The locomotor activity levels decreased in 40 mg kg−1 freeze-dried extract injected group. These results suggest that, side-effects of mistletoe on circadian timing system of the Syrian hamster depend on the dose and the preparation method of the extract.
Impact of country effects on the performance of service firms

Purpose – Understanding the impact of country effect on financial performance is important for service firms as they continue to grow and operate across national borders. The purpose of this paper is to empirically quantify the impact of country and several country-specific variables on firm performance in the service sector by estimating the portion of variation in firm performance attributed to these factors. Design/methodology/approach – Using hierarchical linear models, the authors estimate the proportion of variation driven by country effects. These estimates are obtained from a data panel of 16,051 units from 3,345 service firms across 32 countries over a seven-year time frame (2001-2007). Findings – In the analysis, home country explains approximately 11 percent of the variance in performance. Additionally, the authors find that six country-specific variables, namely, quality of governance, openness to trade, wealth, growth rate, uncertainty avoidance and individualism collectively explain 10 perce.
Innovative Thinking of E-commerce Development of Commercial Banks

The paper focused on the purpose and status of domestic commercial banks e-commerce; It proposed innovative ideas of relying on centralized procurement to expand e-commerce businesses and analyzed opportunities and challenges of the development of e-commerce through centralized procurement. The anchor considers that the model is a robust development road for commercial bank entering the field of electronic commerce and providing the Internet financial innovation services to SMEs. Keywords—commercial bank, Internet financial, centralized procurement, e-commerce, SMEs
Behavioral evidence for intraspecific signaling with achromatic and polarized light by cuttlefish (Mollusca: Cephalopoda)

Intraspecific visual communication was studied quantitatively by testing the behavior of Sepia officinalis, the common cuttlefish, as senders and receivers of body pattern signals. These signals can be achromatic and/or linearly polarized and are produced by specialized dermal cells. Experiment 1 addressed whether the presence of conspecifics affected the visible, achromatic body patterns of males. These patterns tended to vary among conditions, suggesting limited sensitivity to audience. One set of body patterns varied with the number of conspecifics viewed while an uncorrelated set of body patterns varied with the sex of conspecifics viewed. Males showed high-contrast zebra banding when viewing another male, supporting previous studies of body patterns in male-male agonistic behavior. Experiment 2 addressed the relationship of polarized light patterns with visible body patterns of males and females, and tested whether senders modified their polarization patterns in response to conspecifics. Polarization patterning was only weakly associated with visible body patterns. Females showed more polarized body patterns than did males, but polarized patterns did not differ among conditions; thus, no sensitivity to audience by senders was found. Experiment 3 addressed whether conspecific receivers used information from polarized body patterns. Limited evidence was found for changes in the behavior of female but not male observers, suggesting that female receivers may use polarized patterns as a source of information about conspecifics. The information contained in polarization patterning may complement that contained in zebra patterning such that both males and females advertise their species, sex, location, and size to conspecific receivers.
Analysis of GeOI FinFET 6T SRAM Cells With Variation-Tolerant WLUD Read-Assist and TVC Write-Assist

This paper analyzes the impacts of read-assist and write-assist circuits on GeOI FinFET 6T SRAM cells considering intrinsic random variations, process corner, and temperature variation. The word-line under-drive (WLUD) read-assist is more efficient to improve the read static noise margin and read VMIN of fast-N slow-P corner GeOI FinFET SRAM cells compared with the Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) counterparts. GeOI FinFET SRAM cells with WLUD show less cell read access-time degradation compared with the SOI counterparts at both 25 °C and 125 °C. With transient voltage collapse (TVC) write-assist, the write-ability and variation tolerance of GeOI and SOI FinFET SRAM cells are improved. The temperature dependence of data retention time is different between the GeOI and SOI FinFET SRAM cells. The maximum TVC write-assist pulsewidth constrained by the data retention failure is smaller in GeOI FinFET SRAMs at 25 °C and becomes comparable at 125 °C compared with the SOI FinFET SRAMs.
Inter‐organ proteomic analysis reveals insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the anti‐diabetic effects of cis‐9, trans‐11‐conjugated linoleic acid in ob/ob mice

cis‐9, trans‐11‐Conjugated linoleic acid (c9 t11 CLA) exerts anti‐diabetic effects by improving systemic insulin sensitivity and inflammation. Levels of CLA in beef can be increased by feeding cattle on pasture. This study aimed to explore the efficacy of a CLA‐rich diet (0.6% w/w c9 t11 CLA), presented as beef enriched with CLA or beef supplemented with synthetic CLA (c9 t11 CLA), for 28 days on molecular biomarkers of the metabolic syndrome, and adipose, hepatic, and skeletal muscle proteome in male ob/ob mice. Despite equal weight gain, CLA‐fed mice had lower plasma glucose, insulin, non‐esterified fatty acid, triacylglycerol and interleukin‐6, and higher adiponectin concentrations than controls. c9 t11 CLA induced differential regulation of redox status across all tissues, and decreased hepatic and muscle endoplasmic reticulum stress. CLA also modulated mechanistic links between the actin cytoskeleton, insulin signalling, glucose transport and inflammation in the adipose tissue. In the liver and muscle, c9 t11 CLA improved metabolic flexibility through co‐ordination between carbohydrate and energy metabolism. c9 t11 CLA may ameliorate systemic insulin sensitivity in obesity‐induced diabetes by altering cellular stress and redox status, and modulating nutrient handling in key insulin‐sensitive tissues through complex biochemical interplay among representative proteomic signatures.
The Features of IPO Operations by Ukrainian Companies on International Stock Markets

In this article the features of Initial Public Offerings (IPO) of the Ukrainian companies are considered in the conditions of globalization of stock market, which show up through intercommunication of advantages and disadvantages of the use of alternative funding processes of capitalization the capital. Keywords: public placement, shares, stock markets, issuers, investments, capital.
A cooperative AF wireless relay network under three wireless communication conditions with relay power constraint

This paper proposes a cooperative wireless relay network consisting of a one-source-one-destination node pair and N relay nodes in three wireless communication environments, i.e., jamming, node geometry, and channel uncertainty. The main objective of this paper is to analytically derive the optimal cooperative amplify-and-forward (AF) wireless relay matrix under three conditions with the relay power constraint based on the minimum mean square error (MMSE) criterion. Using the derived amplifying relay matrix, the MMSE cost function and achievable rate will be investigated numerically and analytically.
Action towards healthy living--for all.

Worldwide biomedical and social research has been establishing knowledge on key essentials of health and well-being. In general, this knowledge is inadequately applied in public policies, resulting in avoidable health deficits, waste of human potential and costs to society. Remedial measures plainly are required to improve living and working conditions and create social protection policy supportive of all. Formulation of the evidence into practicable ways of living and the minimal costing of these to society and to the individual is relatively straightforward, and we have so far assembled data on healthy living for two UK population groups: adults of working age and older people. We have then ascertained the minimal personal costs these currently would entail, allowing for certain social provisions. This yielded our evidence-based minimum personal income adequate for healthy living (MIHL), which may now be accepted as a definable social determinant of health and, when deficient, poses risks to health and wellbeing. National statistics indicate that 3.6 million adults in the UK are below this defined MIHL. We submit that a national minimum to increase equality of opportunity for health via such a defined MIHL would be a practicable and readily comprehensible step to improving public health and hopefully reducing prevalent inequalities. MIHL would also provide a benchmark for health in public policy generally on criteria of poverty and safe minimal standards of living. We suggest practical measures in response to today’s challenge that arises from the knowledge on personal essentials for health that is accruing from the phenomenal modern research effort. How can we better apply this knowledge to our populations and all in them? The response at present is unarguably inadequate.
Phagocytic clearance of apoptotic cells: role in lung disease

Apoptosis and apoptotic clearance are matched processes that are centered in the maintenance of homeostasis. Similar to apoptosis, apoptotic cell clearance is a conserved mechanism that is highly efficient and redundant, highlighting its overall functional importance in homeostasis. Increasing evidence suggests that the mismatch between apoptosis and apoptotic cell clearance underlies pathologic conditions including inflammatory lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, asthma, acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome and cancer immunity. Although direct causality has yet to be established, this paradigm opens novel approaches towards the understanding and treatment of lung diseases. Glucocorticoids, statins and macrolide antibiotics, which are already in use for treating lung conditions, have a positive effect on apoptotic clearance and are among novel agents that are potential candidates for treatment of these disorders.
Parental and family factors for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in Taiwanese children.

OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to examine the association between attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and maternal psychological distress, parenting style and perceived family support, and the child's interaction with parents and behavioural problems at home in Taiwan. METHODS The sample included 375 medicated pediatric patients with DSM-IV ADHD, and 750 school controls selected based on the age and gender structures of the ADHD group. Mothers reported on the Chinese Health Questionnaire, the Chinese versions of the Parental Bonding Instrument, the Family Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve, and the Home Behaviours of the Social Adjustment Inventory for Children and Adolescents. RESULTS Mothers of children with ADHD reported greater psychological distress and perceived less support from their families than did mothers of controls. Moreover, mothers of children with ADHD were less affectionate and more overprotective and controlling toward their children than were mothers of controls. This difference was more apparent in boys than in girls. Children with ADHD were less likely to interact with their parents, yet demonstrated more severe behavioural problems at home. CONCLUSIONS Although the Taiwanese children with ADHD were under treatment with methylphenidate, they and their families still encountered a variety of difficulties in interaction, support, and communication with each other. Therefore, the parental approach should be integrated into the medication treatment for ADHD in Taiwan.
The perceptions of waiters and customers on restaurant tipping

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to see whether people who serve and people who receive service in restaurants are aware of the factors that researchers and restaurant professionals believe affect the size of tips.Design/methodology/approach – The research comprises two studies. Study 1 focuses on waiters – an anonymous questionnaire was used. Study 2 was designed to assess the attitudes and beliefs of customers about the same variables that waiters had earlier reported on.Findings – The findings confirmed a number of hypotheses. Respondents claim that they themselves tip more than most people. Results indicate that waiters‐customers were more generous tippers and were more accurate in the bill than customers. Although waiters and customers share many beliefs about tipping, waiters may be more aware than customers of the relevant characteristics of the situation and of the individual involved.Research limitations/implications – Additional research is needed to help managers to identify dissatisfied .
Stability of nc-Si:H TFTs With Silicon Nitride Gate Dielectric

We report the fabrication and characterization of bottom-gate and top-gate nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si:H) thin-film transistors (TFTs) with amorphous-silicon nitride (a-SiNx:H) as the gate dielectric. The devices were fabricated using standard 13.56-MHz plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition at 240 degC. Here, the same 80-nm nc-Si:H channel, 300-nm a-SiNx:H gate dielectric, and 60-nm n+ nc-Si:H ohmic contact layers were used in both TFT structures. We analyzed the effects of gate configuration on TFT performance and, in particular, the electrical stability. The stability tests were carried out at a gate bias stress in the range from 20 to 40 V. The nc-Si:H TFTs demonstrated much better threshold-voltage (VT ) stability compared with the amorphous-silicon (a-Si:H) counterparts, offering great promise for applications in active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) displays
Do Price Promotions Help or Hurt Premium-Product Brands?

ABSTRACT Although various types of price promotion are used to increase sales, they negatively may affect consumers' perceptions of a premium-product brand. The authors of this study believe their work advances the limited research in this area by distinguishing between direct- versus indirect-price reduction and marketers' use of a “precondition”—i.e., promotions offering free gifts, trade-in incentives, or loyalty-program benefits. Results of this two-part study, which combined sales data of German premium automobile brands with consumer-behavior analysis, showed that direct-price reduction had the strongest positive sales impact. Brand perception was least deteriorated by both direct-price reduction without a precondition—and indirect-price reduction with a precondition.
LOSS OF GAMETOPHYTIC SELF-INCOMPATIBILITY WITH EVOLUTION OF INBREEDING DEPRESSION

Abstract Gametophytic self-incompatibility (SI) in plants is a widespread mechanism preventing self-fertilization and the ensuing inbreeding depression, but it often evolves to self-compatibility. We analyze genetic mechanisms for the breakdown of gametophytic SI, incorporating a dynamic model for the evolution of inbreeding depression allowing for partial purging of nearly recessive lethal mutations by selfing, and accounting for pollen limitation and sheltered load linked to the S-locus. We consider two mechanisms for the breakdown of gametophytic SI: a nonfunctional S-allele and an unlinked modifier locus that inactivates the S-locus. We show that, under a wide range of conditions, self-compatible alleles can invade a self-incompatible population. Conditions for invasion are always less stringent for a nonfunctional S-allele than for a modifier locus. The spread of self-compatible genotypes is favored by extremely high or low selfing rates, a small number of S-alleles, and pollen limitation. Observed parameter values suggest that the maintenance of gametophytic SI is caused by a combination of high inbreeding depression in self-incompatible populations coupled with intermediate selfing rates of the self-compatible genotypes and sheltered load linked to the S-locus.
Book reviews in humanities research evaluations

Bibliometric evaluations of research outputs in the social sciences and humanities are challenging due to limitations associated with Web of Science data; however, background literature has shown that scholars are interested in stimulating improvements. We give special attention to book reviews processed by Web of Science history and literature journals, focusing on two types: Type I (i.e., reference to book only) and Type II (i.e., reference to book and other scholarly sources). Bibliometric data are collected and analyzed for a large set of reviews (1981–2009) to observe general publication patterns and patterns of citedness and co‐citedness with books under review. Results show that reviews giving reference only to the book (Type I) are published more frequently while reviews referencing the book and other works (Type II) are more likely to be cited. The referencing culture of the humanities makes it difficult to understand patterns of co‐citedness between books and review articles without further in‐depth content analyses. Overall, citation counts to book reviews are typically low, but our data showed that they are scholarly and do play a role in the scholarly communication system. In the disciplines of history and literature, where book reviews are prominent, counting the number and type of reviews that a scholar produces throughout his/her career is a positive step forward in research evaluations. We propose a new set of journal quality indicators for the purpose of monitoring their scholarly influence.
Supporting the digestive system with a nutritional supplement programme

May/June 2015 • equine HealtH © 2 01 5 M A H ea lth ca re L td S pecific nutrition, feeding and management regimens are required to meet the high demands placed on today’s performance horse. A diet high in energy-dense non-structural carbohydrate, but often lacking in sufficient fibre and fed intermittently, combined with prolonged stabling and the stresses that exist alongside training, competing and travel, all pose risks to digestive health. Although the methods of feeding and management for optimum performance have evolved rapidly over the past few decades, the equine digestive system remains unchanged. Unfortunately, low stress lifestyles, and trickle fed diets exclusive in fibre can be very difficult to implement and, are often not conducive to managing top competition horses. SUCCEEDTM Digestive Conditioning Supporting the digestive system with a nutritional supplement programme
Devising Strategies for a Small- Scale Firm: The Case of Family-Run Businesses in India

The paper specifically looks at opportunities available to family-run businesses in India. Its focus is on how best small-scale businesses can pursue their objectives in the light of internationalization. It offers a descriptive model of the set of choices available to sustain growth and presents a framework for the analysis and design of global strategies within the organizational context of small-scale firms. Furthermore, it suggests that in the age of liberalization and globalization, any attempt at creating a competitive small scale sector in India might need to explicitly take note of the emerging global production and knowledge networks.
Аn employer brand as a signal to attract workforce in the labor market

The article discusses relationship and differences between three brands, as well as features of employer brand, its impact on the involvement of human resources in different periods of economic development, gives examples of the most successful companies in accordance with assessments of those who plan to take (or already has) jobs in these companies. Characteristics of attitude to employer brand as a signal to attract workforce in the labor market are based on statistical research in Russia and the world in whole. The article focuses on the youth segment of the labor market because, on the one hand, this group of human resources has a fundamental basis of knowledge and competencies required to qualified workers. On the other hand, young people do not have work experience, skills to realize the acquired theoretical knowledge completely. In this case, the employer showing some concern for young and promising personnel, building human resource policies aimed to attract young people – is more attractive that contributes to the formation of employer brand. The article presents the preferences of young people to assess HR-branding as a signal in the labor market in modern companies.
The Analysis of FMCG Product Availability in Retail Stores

Seeking to reduce consumer purchasing effort, retailers strive to provide adequate product availability levels in retail stores. Otherwise, consumers may find themselves in stock-out situation, which may be a waste of their time, money and energy. As the mentioned situation intends to make a negative impact on the business performance of retailers and their suppliers, the issue of on-shelf product availability deserves particular attention. This article analyses this issue from the aspect of certain characteristics of product sales. Product availability, expressed by means of out-of-stock rate, is compared within various categories of sales variation and speed of turnover variables. In addition to these characteristics, product availability is also analysed from the aspect of various retail formats. The results have indicated that products with the highest sales variation, as well as slow turning products, are the most problematic in terms of on-shelf availability; in other words, they are characterised by the highest out-of-stock (OOS) rates. On the other hand, unlike large-scale retail formats, average store availability is the lowest in superettes, which indicates that the average OOS rate declines with the size of retail formats. In addition to serving as a basis for further research related to product availability in retailing, the given results may be used by retail managers when optimising customer service levels. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.5755/j01.ee. 26.1. 7070