Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Stakeholders, collaboration, food, and wine: The case of Jumilla's Gastronomic Days

ABSTRACT An emerging literature on gastronomic events highlights the growing interest among academics, event organizers, and development agencies in identifying potential or actual outcomes from gastronomic events. Partly in response to such interest, this study seeks to contribute to the literature on events management, studying the contribution of various stakeholders involved in the “Gastronomic Days” of Jumilla, Spain. Semi-structured, face-to-face, in-depth interviews were conducted with the managers and owners of four participating businesses to the event. The data collection was complemented through on-site visits, observations, and interviews with eight other local businesses. The findings underline the significance of collaboration among these participants to grow and sustain the event, as well as voluntary efforts by event “stakeholders. ” Importantly, a common objective was identified in the form of enhancing the image of the local products, and overall that of the region, to “convert” residents, and also outside consumers and tourists to Jumilla's products. These findings have significant implications for Jumilla's community. In particular, the importance and efforts of a region's food stakeholders in contributing to adding value and improving the local food culture emerge as useful aspects, with potential benefits for local food growers, hospitality and tourism sectors, and residents.
Design-based methods to influence the completeness of response to self-administered questionnaires

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Methodology). The objectives are as follows: To evaluate the effectiveness of design-based methods to influence the completeness of item response to self-administered questionnaires. This will be achieved by assessing the effects of aspects of style, appearance and layout of self-administered questionnaires on the proportion of items completed in returned questionnaires.
BOOK REVIEW

AUTOMATION FOR FOOD ENGINEERING: FOOD QUALITY QUANTIZATION AND PROCESS CONTROL. Y. Huang, A. D. Whittaker, and R. E. Lacey. Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press. 2001. 220 pp. $119.95. Reviewed by Keith W. Gates.
Pulsatility of middle cerebral arteries is better correlated with white matter hyperintensities than aortic stiffening

http://www.e-acn.org pISSN 2508-691X eISSN 2508-6960 copyright © 2018 the Korean Society of clinical neurophysiology This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Pulsatility of middle cerebral arteries is better correlated with white matter hyperintensities than aortic stiffening
Update on the Biology of Transgender Identity

Numerous studies have attempted to isolate biological factors in the development of transgender identities through research into genetics, prenatal hormone exposure, neuroanatomy, and cognitive processing. Genetic studies demonstrate that chromosomal variations are uncommon but may occur at higher rates than in the general population. Candidate genes have been investigated, with some positive results, though these have yet to be replicated. Investigations into the effects of hormone exposure on the developing fetus have focused on gender identity in intersex people, which is often unpredictable, and proxy markers for prenatal hormone exposure such as finger length ratio and birth order, which do not show clear trends in transgender groups. A few small neuroanatomical studies show distinctions in transgender people, but results are limited in their scope due to small sample sizes and confounding variables such as adult hormone exposure. Numerous studies demonstrate that male-to-female (MTF) transgender people have higher rates of left-handedness, but the theoretical basis for this difference is not well described. Accumulating evidence indicates that prenatal biology likely contributes to transgender identity, but that its role may be interactive, rather than deterministic.
Continuity, complexity, and change: teacher education in Mauritius

Weaving together a number of journeys Continuity, Complexity, and Change: Teacher Education in Mauritius offers a rich and thorough analysis of the growth and development of the Mauritius Institute of Education. What started as a ‘celebratory anniversary account’ of the forty-year history of the Institute has evolved into a valuable theoretical analysis of the complexities, demands and changes of teacher education in Mauritius. This was done through drawing on local authentic voices and personalised experiences of the biographical narratives of the participants. These narratives provide both an institutional history and a study into the evolution of teacher education in the country from the search for an independent voice in the post-colonial era through to the current landscape and the pressure of market forces. The opening lines of the book encapsulate what, and who, the book seeks to give voice to:
IN–OVO FEEDING AND EARLY NUTRITION BY GLUCOSE AND THEIR EFFECTS IN IMPROVING HATCHABILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF FAYOUMI CHICKS

Two experiments were done to investigate in-ovo feeding of glucose (Exp. 1) for enhancing hatchability and hatching weight by using 300 fertile eggs of Fayoumi breeder. Eggs divided into 5 groups in 60 eggs/ treatment (20/ replicate). At 18 day of incubation, eggs injected in the air sac as following groups: first (control) without injection, second was punched (dry punch), third was injected by 0.1 ml distillated water (sham group), fourth and fifth were injected by 0.1 ml glucose at concentrationsof 2.5% and 5%, respectively. Results indicate that hatchability and hatching weight of fourth group recorded significant improvement by 14.71% and 5.68%, respectively compared with control. In the second experiment, a total number of 120-unsexed Fayoumi chicks, a day old, were arranged to 4treatments in 3 replicates (10 chicks each) as follows: the first group (control) was fed basal diet. The rest 3 groups were chosen from the former experiment, control without injection, groups injected with 0.1 ml glucose either at 2.5% and 5% concentration. All these 3 groups fed the basal diet incorporated with 5% glucose syrup from 1-28 days of age then switched to the control diet up to 56 days of age. Results show that the improvement in hatching weight was continued during starting and growing periods, also feed conversion ratio was enhanced by 10.23% for the group injected with 0.1 ml glucose 2.5% and fed diet contained glucose syrup compared to control. Carcass characteristics were not affected by any of the studied treatment except carcass % which significantly increased in chicks fed glucose syrup and injected with 0.1 ml glucose 2.5%. Conclusion: in-ovo feeding with glucose 2.5% improve hatchability and hatching weight of Fayoumi chicks. Moreover, incorporating hatched chicks with glucose syrup enhance performance without negative effect on blood glucose and lipid profile.
Traditional home-made dry sausages produced in Sardinia: a study of the microflora

Despite the extent of pig farming and a thousand-year-old tradition of pork processing in Sardinia, in depth studies had never highlighted the quality and tradition of the island’s cured meat products The aim of this work is to carry out an investigation on the microflora of home-made dry sausages produced in Sardinia to valorise the product and to constitute a collection of strain isolated from this traditional product Five batches of sausages were produced according to traditional methods without the use of starter cultures by five different artisanal producers located in different areas of Sardinia. The evolution of different microbial group and physic-chemical (aw and pH) parameters throughout ripening were investigated. 250 isolates from MRS and 217 from MSA were characterised at species and strain level by molecular methods. The results pointed out that the product object of this study is a typical Mediterranean type of dry, naturally-fermented sausage, characterised by low acidification rates and high final pH. The bacterial microflora was mainly represented by LAB and CNC that reached high counts from the 7th day of ripening. The main species isolated were Lb. sakei, Lb. curvatus and S. xylosus. A high biodiversity at strain level was found within species.
Efficacy and Safety of Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement under General Anesthesia versus Local Anesthesia with Conscious Sedation

Background: Currently, there is no consensus about the most adequate anesthetic management in transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Although it has been shown that local anesthesia (LA) with or without conscious sedation is feasible, clinical results are controversial. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement performed under general anesthesia versus local anesthesia with conscious sedation. Methods: This was a single-center, retrospective study of high risk patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement between March 2009 and December 2016. The population was divided according to anesthetic management. Safety and efficacy outcomes were evaluated at 30-days and were classified according to definitions of the Valve Academic Research Consortium-2. In addition, key times during hospitalization were evaluated. Results: A total of 121 patients undergoing transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement under general anesthesia (n=55, 45.5%) or local anesthesia with conscious sedation (n=66, 54.5%). were included in this analysis. Mean age was 83.2±5.7 years and 48.8% were men. There were no differences in either the procedural result or in the 30-day efficacy and safety outcomes. The rate of death at 30-days was 7.3% in the group with general anesthesia and 3% in the local anesthesia with conscious sedation group (log-rank p 0.28). The need of conversion to general anesthesia was 3% (2 patients), in all cases due to major vascular complications during the procedure. In the local anesthesia with conscious sedation group shorter procedural time, intensive care unit and hospital length of stay were observed. Conclusions: Transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement performed under local anesthesia with conscious sedation seems to be a safe and effective alternative to the use of general anesthesia.
Characteristics of female patients admitted to an adolescent secure forensic psychiatric hospital

Bluebird House is the only mixed gender NHS secure forensic psychiatric hospital for adolescents in the South of England. It has admitted more than 30 female patients since the service opened in 2008. The admission criteria are that patients must be detained under the Mental Health Act and present evidence of being a risk of harm to others. This article describes the clinical characteristics of 30 consecutive female patients admitted to a highly specialised adolescent forensic inpatient service. Key results include a very high rate of incidents of risk behaviours exhibited by female patients within the unit but good clinical outcomes. The majority of patients had severe symptoms of mental disorder, especially emotional instability, self-harm behaviours and aggressive behaviours. Few had diagnoses of mental illness. Assessment findings from the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory and the Structured Assessment of Violence Risk are discussed, as are parallel with studies from other female secure services.
Geographical Factors in Diagnostic Delay among Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis Patients

Background: Diagnostic delay is a factor that can increase the high burden of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Xpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis/Rifampicin known as Xpert is a rapid diagnostic test to detect MDR-TB. Diagnostic delay defined the duration between a positive result of Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) smear and positive result of MDR-TB by Xpert examination. This study aimed to compare the analysis of the geographical factors in the diagnostic delay of MDR-TB patients at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital as the top referral hospital in West Java Indonesia. Methods: This study was conducted in the period July−December 2016 using cross sectional design. A total of 152 MDR-TB patient data were collected from medical records of MDR-TB patients registered in MDR-TB clinic at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital in the period 2015−2016. The socio-demographic characteristics were collected and analyzed descriptively The diagnostic delay among MDR-TB patients was analyzed by Mann Whitney test. Results: Diagnostic delay of MDR-TB patients was 15 days in median, with a minimal and maximal delay of 2−140 days. There was a significant difference of diagnostic delay between patients from Bandung with a median of 9(2-135) days and patients from outside of Bandung with a median of 18(2-140) days, with p<0.01. Conclusions: MDR-TB patients from outside Bandung have a longer diagnostic delay than patient from Bandung . A further expansion of using Xpert as a rapid diagnostic test for MDR-TB patient is needed.
Recall of 9/11/01 as an Indicator of Cognitive Functioning in the Elderly

The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the recall of a highly salient remote event, the terrorist attack in New York City on 9/11/01, and general cognitive functioning in the elderly. A heterogeneous group (n = 93) of persons ≥65 years of age (M = 76.5, SD = 6.4), from both community and hospital settings, were asked to describe as much as they could remember about the events of 9/11/01 in New York City. The number of correct factual details, affective or emotional responses, and incorrect details were recorded. Ten multiple choice questions were then administered to assess recognition of the 9/11 events (M = 9.1 items correct, SD = 1.2). The mini mental state exam (MMSE) was also administered (M = 26.3, SD = 3.4). Participants generated a mean of 4.8 (SD = 3) correct factual details about 9/11, 1.1 affective/emotional responses (SD = 1.1), and 0.22 incorrect recollections (SD = 0.46). Significant correlations (p < .01) were found between correct details recalled and the MMSE (0.42), education (0.37), and age (−0.31). A significant negative correlation (p < .01) was found between incorrect details recalled and MMSE scores (−0.38). Female participants generated significantly more affective responses than males (M = 1.3 vs. 0.51; p < .001) but recall of correct details was equivalent. The recall of 9/11 events, approximately 18 months after the incident, appears related to general mental status, education, and age. Responses to this question may be helpful in assessing the mental status of the elderly. In addition, now that objective memory data has been established, recall of this event by other samples of seniors can be monitored over time to determine the cognitive processes related to the storage and retrieval of this unique and tragic event.
Book Reviews

This collection of papers is the outcome of research undertaken by present and recent members of the Assessment Guidance and Effective Learning Group at the University of London’s Institute of Education. There is some evidence of a shared group dialect and more cohesion than is often found in edited collections. The book is aimed at class teachers, senior management in schools and those who give feedback to schools. In addressing these audiences it is organised into three sections: feedback for young people’s learning, feedback for teachers’ learning and feedback for organisational learning. These broad audiences and focuses indicate both modest and ambitious intentions.
Chapter 7.

Abstract This synopsis chapter begins with a review of the main points each of the contributing authors made in their respective articles to this special publication on evidence-based practice in college counseling. A listing and explication of their common concerns about the applicability of EBPs for university mental health then follows. Finally, implications and suggestions for practice and research of evidence-based psychotherapy in college counseling center contexts are presented.
Intergenerational Transfer of Parenting Styles: Correlations between Experience of Punitive Discipline in Childhood, Opinion Regarding Discipline Methods, and Context of Parenting

The purpose of this research is to study the intergenerational correlations of punitive disciplining of children. In an international sample, 112 individuals evaluated their experience of disciplinary methods from their childhood, as well as current perception of disciplinary methods and their own context of parenting. The results showed that the experience of corporal punishment or psychological aggression in childhood correlates with acceptability of inflicting corporal punishment or psychological aggression as a parent. There was an interaction between the experience of punitive discipline and experiencing confidence in carrying out parenting tasks and experiencing present-day stress. Context of parenting (e.g., confidence in carrying out parenting tasks) and perceptions of punitive disciplining might help us understand intergenerational transfer of parenting styles.
Death camas (Zigadenus nuttallii) in Kansas: pollen collectors and a florivore

All parts of plants of the genus Zigadenus (Liliaceae) contain numerous alkaloids through both vegetative and reproductive periods (Willaman and Li, 1970). Even the pollen, and perhaps nectar, of one species, A. venenosus, have been shown to be toxic to honey bees (Hitchcock, 1959). This high toxicity is presumably the reason why herbivores have seldom been found feeding on the plants (Tepedino, 1982), and why few insect species seem to visit the flowers (Tepedino, 1981). The purpose of this note is to report the findings of incidental observations and insect collections made during a study of the ecophysiology of Z. nuttallii. Insects were collected during the morning on several calm, sunny days during the first half of May 1985 (about 10 hours collecting time), from populations in tallgrass prairie on the Konza Prairie Research Natural Area, Kansas (Knapp, 1986, for details).
Opinion leadership in parliamentary Twitter networks: A matter of layers of interaction?

ABSTRACT This article seeks to test whether Twitter is contributing to the appearance of new opinion leaders or empowering already visible political leaders. The study is based on a data set spanning from January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014 that covers all relationships (4,516), retweets (6,045) and mentions (19,507) of Catalan parliamentarians. The data sustains that having a parliamentarian position increases the probability of being an opinion leader of the following–follower and mention networks, but not so much of the retweet network. Although Twitter parliamentary networks reproduce leaderships “as usual,” the most central opinion leaders in the retweet network are not official party leaders. Twitter activity, not official leadership, is a stronger predictor of centrality for both retweets and mentions received.
Documents and Discussion

Christian Gerlach’s essay, “Extremely violent societies: an alternative to the concept of genocide,” is bold and useful in many respects, but perhaps most of all for arguing that scholars of genocide more often “need to question our categories of thinking” (p. 455). As he notes, while there has been a rapid proliferation of research in the field, the field is premised upon a number of assumptions that need to be reconsidered, challenged or, at a minimum, continually reflected upon. Such a critical perspective, he notes, is made more difficult by the highly charged and politicized dimensions of genocide studies, which has had a strong concern with activism and prevention. I would add that, on the one hand, such a concern is necessary—at least for some people in the field—when dealing with the potential destruction of thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and sometimes even millions of lives. Moreover, to be fair (and in the spirit of Gerlach’s reflexive turn), we should recognize that virtually every field—ranging from economics and anthropology to genetics and biology—has politico-moral stakes, ones that are ultimately linked to financial concerns, humanitarian issues, moral issues, and, at almost every turn, power and politics. Genocide studies is not an exception in this regard. Nevertheless, as Gerlach argues, the field would do well to reflect more deeply on its positionings and related conceptual issues. Along these lines, Gerlach argues that, because of the desire to have an impact on this pressing public issue, genocide scholars have had a tendency to discern clear “lessons” (p. 465)—ranging from finding “core motives” (p. 465) to constructing “typologies” (p. 457, 459) of genocide—that can be disseminated to the public. While such endeavours are effective in many ways (for example, in helping to distinguish broad differences and “get the message out”), they also, as Gerlach points out, can have adverse consequences. In particular, this reductionist tendency has sometimes diverted genocide scholars from exploring the processual and multi-causal pathways that are crucial to a more complex understanding of genocide. I would add that reductionist explanations are sometimes appealing because they are what lay audiences are looking for, as illustrated by the broad appeal of Daniel Goldhagen’s book, Hitler’s Willing Executioners, and the constant invocation of the “ancient tribal hatreds” thesis to explain conflicts, particularly Journal of Genocide Research (2007), 9(1), March, 11–23
BOOK REVIEWS

CHANNEL CHAMPIONS: HOW LEADING COMPANIES BUILD NEW STRATEGIES TO SERVE CUSTOMERS. Steven Wheeler and Evan Hirsh. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1999. , by Steven Wheeler and Evan Hirsh I picked up this book with misgiving. I had been asked to review it, but I have never believed in “channels of distribution,” or “marketing channels. ” I have taught Introduction to Marketing on numerous occasions, and have always done as good a job as possible in teaching the concept–but I do not believe in it! There is only rarely such a thing as a channel of distribution–there is a series of transactions from producer to consumer, usually occurring as a series of buying and selling decisions by relatively-free actors. However, this is not truly what this book is meant to discuss–I feel that the title is at least partially misleading. The authors describe channel management (the old marketing 101 “channels of distribution” problem) as more than distribution or logistics. “It is a way of thinking, a way of making new connections with customers to exploit new commercial opportunities. A channel is the essence of the way customers and a business interact. ” (p. xxii). This is quite different from the old concept of pushing product through a pipeline. This is perhaps the essence of marketing and customer relations, the making of new connections between customers and a business. This is not a cookbook, however. As William Stasior, Chairman of Booz-Allen & Hamilton (this book is part of the Booz-Allen Strategy and Business series) states in the Foreword, since the “level of complexity is