Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The effect of future redeployment on organizational trust

This study compares levels of organizational trust and connected variables between two groups of employees from an Australian public health organization. One group (N = 123) is based in a hospital that will close as part of the organization's transformational strategy, and the other group (N = 152) is based in other hospitals that will remain open. The first group will become redeployed amongst departments in the remaining hospitals. The relationships between trust, transformational leadership, fairness, perceived organizational support (POS), commitment, organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB conscientiousness) and intention to turnover were investigated, in addition to the relative levels of these variables between the two cohorts of employees. The hypothesis that future redeployment would result in comparatively negative evaluations of organizational trust and associated constructs was not supported, whereas the hypothesis that traditional exchange relationships would be relevant regardless of an employee's situation was partially upheld. The theoretical and managerial implications of these findings are discussed. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Spatial Variability of Bomb 14C in an Upland Peat Bog

As part of a study investigating the carbon balance of a blanket bog, we made an assessment of the spatial variation of radiocarbon concentrations in the surface layers of a small area of peatland in the north of England. The peat depth at which bomb-14C content was the highest varied considerably between cores sampled from across the site. At several sampling locations, 14C levels >100% Modern were confined to the surface 8 cm, whereas bomb 14C was evident at 1 site, located only meters away, to a depth of at least 12–16 cm. Using the layer where 14C levels first exceeded 100% Modern as a chronological reference layer, we estimated the carbon accumulation rate over the last 50 yr for the surface peat at each site (range ∼20 to ∼125 g C m2 yr-1). Our results show that although carbon accumulation over the last 50 yr was similar across the site, variation in the depth to which bomb 14C was evident implied considerable variation in the vertical peat growth rate.
Binding and Non-Binding Contracts: A Theoretical Appraisal

Abstract The article investigates the equilibrium conditions in the choice between legally binding contracts, which are costly to verify and enforce, and non-binding contracts, which simply rely on trust as an enforcement mechanism, in both one-shot and repeated interactions. The returns to effort appear to have an important effect on reputational behavior. The theoretical investigation is accompanied by numerical simulations of the welfare impact of the introduction of a legal system that allows for binding contracts. We find that contract-enforcing institutions mainly produce benefits when effort is particularly valuable, but turn out to be less effective otherwise and even detrimental for a subset of parameters. Finally, reputation unleashes its welfare-enhancing properties especially if non-binding agreements take place when the counterparty’s reliability is very unpredictable.
Abundance and depth distribution of harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in northern California determined from a 1995 ship survey

Abstract– We estimate abundance and describe the depth distribution of harbor porpoise ( Phocoena phocoena ) in north-ern California from a November 1995 ship survey. This was the ﬁ rst ship sur-vey designed to systematically survey different depth strata out to 91 m (50 fathoms) in this region. Harbor por-poise abundance in northern California is estimated at 5686 (CV=0.29, log-nor-mal 95% CI=3498–9242), based on 377 km of transect effort and 153 porpoise sightings. Using a conﬁ dence interval of differences approach, we determined that our abundance estimate was sig-niﬁ cantly different ( P =0.08; α=0.10) from an aerial survey estimate obtained 1 to 2 months earlier in the same region, where abundance was estimated at 13,145 (CV=0.39, log-normal 95% CI=6316–27,357). Possible explanations for differences in estimates include sea-sonal movement of porpoise to other areas or depths, insufﬁ cient transect effort during the ship survey, or under-estimates of the fraction of porpoise groups missed on the trackline due to large swells. Porpoise distribution in northern California was not random with respect to water depth; signif-icantly more porpoise than expected occurred at depths of 20 to 60 m and fewer porpoise than expected occurred at depths >60 m.
İnovasyon ve Girişimcilik Kavramlarının Karşılıklı Etkileşimi

21. Yuzyilda firmalarin hedeflerine ulasmasinda inovasyon ve girisimcilik iliskisi onemlidir. Firmalarin rekabet gucunu ve pazar payini artirmasi, karliligini surekli kilmasi, uzun vadede buyumesi bahsedilen kavramlarin iliskisinin etkinligine baglidir. Yeni urun, hizmet ve yontemleri bilgiye dayali olarak gelistiren firmalar rakiplerine karsi daha avantajli durumda olacaktir. Girisimci kisilerin dogasinda yaraticilik onemli bir faktordur. Ayrica girisimcilerin degisimi firsat olarak gormeleri inovasyonu gerceklestirmelerini kolaylastirmaktadir. Girisimcileri; pazarlama, orgutsel, sosyal ve is gorenlerle ilgili nedenler inovasyona itmektedir. Inovasyonun tetikleyicisi olarak girisimcilik ruhu onem tasimaktadir. Bu calismada firmalarin verimli ve etkin calismasina, buyume ve gelismesine olumlu yonde katki saglayan inovasyon ve girisimcilik iliskisinin pozitif etkileri ele alinip ayrintili bir sekilde incelenmistir.
The Future of Industrial Design Higher Education Driven by Models of Design Thinking and Reasoning

This conceptual paper argues that the future of industrial design education is determined by the ability of design programs to consciously position themselves according to higher education trends. Whether a design program chooses to be part of a scholarly University, or practice-oriented higher education system, depends on the choice of design thinking models and related processes and methods to be taught, researched and practiced. From a design thinking perspective, it can be argued that a positivistic approach towards problem solving is a typical trait of design programs, which have subjected themselves to a University system of research and education. These programs advocate problem solving and participative models of design thinking. Design programs, who are part of a practice-oriented higher education system, tend to support the reflective and hermeneutic design thinking approaches towards designing. However, a common dedication of faculty members towards mentorship and scholarship being able to promote learning and inquiry from a theoretical, collaborative and process perspective is also important, irrelevant what strategy has been adopted.
On the mean effective gain of antennas

The mean e ective gain (MEG) is one of the most important parameters for the characterization of antennas in wireless channels. This paper provides an analysis of some fundamental properties of the MEG and gives corresponding physical interpretations. Three points are analyzed in detail: (i) we provide closed-form expressions for MEG in a mixed environment with both stochastic and deterministic components, showing that the MEG can be written as a sum of gains for the deterministic and stochastic components, (ii) we show that under some assumptions the propagation channel and the antenna are equivalent in the sense that the impact of the channel cross-polarization ratio (XPR) and the antenna e ective-XPD on the MEG are symmetrical, (iii) based on the fact that MEG depends on random variables, such as the XPR and antenna rotations due to user's movements, we de ne the average, the minimum and maximum MEG of antennas, respectively. Finally, we derive the maximum e ective gain of antennas and show that it is bounded by 4πηrad, where ηrad is the radiation e ciency of the antenna.
Indigenous Peoples and the Regulation of REDD+ in Brazil: Beyond the War of the Worlds?

This article focuses on the actors, interests and ideologies shaping Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) regulation in Brazil, with a particular focus on indigenous territories. It examines the convergence of four parallel and potentially conflicting initiatives: a consultation exercise led by the federal Environment Ministry; the development of sub‐national regulatory frameworks by states in the Amazon region; the introduction of a ‘REDD Certification’ bill in Congress; and a civil society effort to establish principles and criteria for ‘socioenvironmental’ safeguards. The article interrogates the extent to which this convergence has resolved underlying tensions or merely postponed engaging with them, drawing on Bruno Latour's concept of a ‘war of the worlds’ to examine the highly contested relationship between market‐based approaches and the rights of indigenous peoples.
Combined neural network and particle filter state estimation with application to a run-of-mine ore mill

Abstract A run-of-mine (ROM) ore milling circuit poses many difficulties in terms of measuring process variables and determining accurate models. Control of the ROM circuit is therefore not a trivial task to achieve. An example of a ROM circuit model with reduced complexity that works well for control purposes is discussed. The mill model is discussed in detail, as this model is used for state estimation. A neural network is trained with three disturbance parameters and used to estimate the internal states of the mill, and the results are compared with those of particle filter implementation. A novel combined neural network and particle filter state estimator is presented. The estimation performance of the neural network is promising when the disturbance magnitude used is smaller than that used to train the network.
A NanoSIMS and Auger Nanoprobe investigation of an isotopically primitive interplanetary dust particle from the 55P/Tempel‐Tuttle targeted stratospheric dust collector

Abstract– An IDP nicknamed Andric, from a stratospheric dust collector targeted to collect dust from comet 55P/Tempel‐Tuttle, contains five distinct presolar silicate and/or oxide grains in 14 ultramicrotome slices analyzed, for an estimated abundance of approximately 700 ppm in this IDP. Three of the grains are 17O‐enriched and probably formed in low‐mass red giant or asymptotic giant branch (AGB) stars; the other two grains exhibit 18O enrichments and may have a supernova origin. Carbon and N isotopic analyses show that Andric also exhibits significant variations in its N isotopic composition, with numerous discrete 15N‐rich hotspots and more diffuse regions that are also isotopically anomalous. Three 15N‐rich hotspots also have statistically significant 13C enrichments. Auger elemental analysis shows that these isotopically anomalous areas consist largely of carbonaceous matter and that the anomalies may be hosted by a variety of components. In addition, there is evidence for dilution of the isotopically heavy components with an isotopically normal endmember; this may have occurred either as a result of extraterrestrial alteration or during atmospheric entry. Isotopically primitive IDPs such as Andric share many characteristics with primitive meteorites such as the CR chondrites, which also contain isotopically anomalous carbonaceous matter and abundant presolar silicate and oxide grains. Although comets are one likely source for the origin of primitive IDPs, the presence of similar characteristics in meteorites thought to come from the asteroid belt suggests that other origins are also possible. Indeed the distinction between cometary and asteroidal sources is somewhat blurred by recent observations of icy comet‐like planetesimals in the outer asteroid belt.
Anthelmintic activity of ellagic acid, a major constituent of Alternanthera sessilis against Haemonchus contortus.

Received: Revised: Accepted: February 27, 2014 July 28, 2014 August 24, 2014 Alternanthera sessilis,also known as ‘sessile joyweed’ or ‘dwarf copperleaf’, is a popular vegetable and used in traditional medicine in some Asian countries including Bangladesh for the treatment of various ailments. Anthelmintic activity of the ethanol extract of A. sessilis (ASE) and one of its major constituents ellagic acid (EA) was tested against cattle nematode Haemonchus contortus by adult motility test and egg hatch assay. In adult motility test, both ASE (1.56-50 mg/ml) and EA (0.09-3 mg/ml) showed a concentration dependent inhibitory effect on H. contortus. All test worms died 6 h post-exposure of 12.5 mg/ml of ASE treatment and 6 h post-exposure of 1.5 mg/ml of EA treatment. For the concentration of 1.5 mg/ml of the reference drug albendazole, all test worms died 2 h post-exposure of the treatment. In egg hatch assay, both ASE (0.0125-25 mg/ml) and EA (0.0125-25 μg/ml) showed a concentration dependent inhibition of the larval production from H. controtus eggs with the LC50 value of 150.00 and 3.097 μg/ml, respectively. The LC50 for albendazole (0.0125-25 μg/ml) was 0.163 μg/ml. In the HPLC analysis, EA, rutin, (+) catechin and quercetin (3007.26, 490.74, 117.72 and 13.85 mg/100 g extract, respectively) were detected. Phytochemical group test of ASE indicated the presence of reducing sugars, steroids, terpenoids, saponins, tannins and flavonoids. Thus, high level of EA in ASE, along with other phytochemical constituents might be responsible for the observed activity of the extract. ©2014 PVJ. All rights reserved
Rethinking biodiversity: from goods and services to “living with”

Since the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity, counting and mapping have come to dominate international debates around biodiversity protection. With the emergence of the Ecosystem Services concept, these counting and mapping efforts are increasingly imbued with an economic logic that argues that to save biodiversity, its goods and services must be given monetary value. This article offers a critical engagement with the Ecosystem Services discourse and the way it translates the diversity of nature into a single measure—a “currency”—to be included in systems of exchange. We argue that this conception of biodiversity is too narrow and potentially detrimental because it reduces biodiversity to a series of quantifiable fragmented parts that become liable to counting, mapping, and utilitarian use, and because it reduces social–natural relations to market transactions. Subsequently, we outline possibilities for conceiving and living with biodiversity that go beyond relations of counting, mapping, and commodification. It is important that biodiversity knowledge organizations, such as the recently sanctioned Intergovernmental science‐policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), take these into account. Conserving a diversity of life requires acknowledging a diversity of values, knowledge and framings of biodiversity, and fostering a diversity of social–natural relations.
Similarity of cultivars of wheat (Triticum durum) on the basis of composition of gliadin alleles

Twenty one durum wheat cultivars originating from different world countries were investigated. Composition of gliadins was analyzed by acid polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Allele composition of gliadins was determined on the basis of identified gliadin blocks. Polymorphisms of Gli- loci was established and 27 different gliadin alleles were identified, namely, 5 at Gli-A1, 4 at Gli-B1, 9 at Gli-A2 and 9 alleles at Gli-B2 locus. The catalogue of determined alleles was presented. Frequency of alleles ranged from 4.76% to 42.86%. Heterozygous Gli-loci were identified at two durum cultivars. Similarity among cultivars was studied on composition of Gli-alleles and presented by UPGMA dendogram. On the base of Gli-allele composition, similarity varied from 0% to 100%.
7 IDEA FIXATION IN DESIGN : THE INFLUENCE OF PICTURES AND WORDS

During design problem solving designers often search for support in external sources of information, such as pictures, written descriptions and physical examples of available solutions. While devising new concepts designers sometimes become too attached to particular ideas, either developed by them or induced by external precedents. Inadequate adoption of features and principles from other existing solutions has been described as design fixation. These issues have been discussed as having an impact on design creativity and innovation. The study presented here investigated the influence pictorial and written representations, of a particular solution, had upon a group of industrial design students addressing a design problem. The results clearly demonstrate the presence of fixation with the participants exposed to the pictorial example, but not to the written material. Reasons for such discrepancy are discussed and examined in terms of the implications it might place upon designers’ inclination to favour specific sources of information.
A compact radio source in the high-redshift soft gamma-ray blazar IGR J12319-0749

Context. Blazars are powerful active galactic nuclei (AGNs) radiating prominently in the whole electromagnetic spectrum, from the radio to the X-ray and gamma-ray bands. Their emission is dominated by synchrotron and inverse-Compton radiation from a relativistic jet originating from an accreting central supermassive black hole. The object IGR J12319-0749 has recently been identified as a soft gamma-ray source with the IBIS instrument of the INTEGRAL satellite, coincident with a quasar at high redshift (z=3.12). Aims. We studied the radio structure of IGR J12319-0749 to strengthen its blazar identification by detecting a compact radio jet on the milli-arcsecond (mas) angular scale, and to measure its astrometric position accurate to mas level. Methods. We used the technique of electronic very long baseline interferometry (e-VLBI) to image IGR J12319-0749 with the European VLBI Network (EVN) at 5 GHz on 2012 June 19. Results. IGR J12319-0749 (J1231-0747) is a compact radio source, practically unresolved on interferometric baselines up to ~136 million wavelengths. The estimated brightness temperature (at least ~2 x 10^12 K) indicates that the radio emission of its jet is Doppler-boosted. The accurate position of the compact radio source is consistent with the positions measured at higher energies.
Mesoscale spatial heterogeneity in chaetognath populations during upwelling abatement in the northern Benguela region

In April 1986 abatement of upwelling in the northern Benguela coincided with strong penetration by Angolan waters. The combination of these 2 phenomena generated considerable spatial heterogeneity in the physical structure of the region. In addition, the vertical location and width of the pycnocline varied over the study area. This affected the spatial distribution of the chaetognaths, shifting the axis of spatial variation from one running inshore-offshore to one running latitudinally, northsouth. A total of 19 species were present, with Sag~ t t a setosa accounting for more than 70% of all individuals collected. Chaetognath species exhibited 4 distinct distribution patterns: some species were widely distributed throughout the entire region, though they tended to be concentrated preferentially in a certain area, while the remaining species were distributed exclusively in the southern, central, or northern parts of the region. On the whole, however, specific distribution patterns were closely related to the spatial extensions of one of 3 water masses identifiable in the region. The specles in the southern part of the reglon had the deepest and most oceanic distribution, whlle the species in the northern part of the region had a more inshore distribution in the upper layers of the water column The adaptability of chaetognaths to conditions of high turbulence like those in the pycnocllne layer makes the location and strength of the pycnocline in each region one of the maln factors responsible for the spatial heterogeneity observed.
Pilot development of innovation scales for beverage manufacturing companies in a developing country

Abstract Innovation can enhance economic success for companies and countries alike. This study identified innovation drivers for beverage manufacturing companies in the developing nation, Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). Factor analysis using principal components analysis was applied to self-reported data from 14 beverage manufacturers, organising 10 influencing variables into 3 components that impacted on the companies’ innovation. Component 1 addresses the role of company acquisitions, customer feedback and employee feedback regarding product improvements, Component 2 deals with the value of same-industry company collaborations and new ideas proposed by managers or customers and Component 3 focuses on supporting research and development through industrial park tenancy, hiring R&D personnel and higher education collaboration. Findings are discussed in the context of several characteristics of innovation in T&T, including the observed tendency of companies to practice incremental as opposed to radical innovation. Management recommendations to boost innovation include leveraging government policies, developing external collaborations, making management systems more innovation-focused, enhancing employees’ innovation competencies, focusing on actively generating new ideas to drive radical innovation and embedding innovation targets and performance measures into routine operations. Prospects for further research include studying how innovation is supported or hindered by within-industry collaboration in developed vs. developing countries.
The DACCIWA project: Dynamics-aerosol-chemistry-cloud interactions in West Africa

Massive economic and population growth, and urbanization are expected to lead to a tripling of anthropogenic emissions in southern West Africa (SWA) between 2000 and 2030. However, the impacts of this on human health, ecosystems, food security, and the regional climate are largely unknown. An integrated assessment is challenging due to (a) a superposition of regional effects with global climate change, (b) a strong dependence on the variable West African monsoon, (c) incomplete scientific understanding of interactions between emissions, clouds, radiation, precipitation, and regional circulations, and (d) a lack of observations. This article provides an overview of the DACCIWA (Dynamics-Aerosol-Chemistry-Cloud Interactions in West Africa) project. DACCIWA will conduct extensive fieldwork in SWA to collect high-quality observations, spanning the entire process chain from surface-based natural and anthropogenic emissions to impacts on health, ecosystems, and climate. Combining the resulting benchmark dataset with a wide range of modeling activities will allow (a) assessment of relevant physical, chemical, and biological processes, (b) improvement of the monitoring of climate and atmospheric composition from space, and (c) development of the next generation of weather and climate models capable of representing coupled cloud-aerosol interactions. The latter will ultimately contribute to reduce uncertainties in climate predictions. DACCIWA collaborates closely with operational centers, international programs, policy-makers, and users to actively guide sustainable future planning for West Africa. It is hoped that some of DACCIWA’s scientific findings and technical developments will be applicable to other monsoon regions.
Indicators for Evaluating the Impact of a Utility Infrastructure's Cloud-based Registry

The emergence of cloud-GIS is seen as a way of overcoming the limitations of former tech- nical solutions aimed at spatial data handling. While the effect of cloud computing has been addressed in the existing literature, our understanding of the impact of the cloud-based GIS of utility infrastructure, and particularly the ways of measuring it, remains limited. This study reports the indicators suitable for the impact assessment of the cloud-based registry of utility infrastructure from the viewpoints of different stakeholders, taking into account three types of impact: economic, environmental, and social.