Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Does branded product placement in film enhance realism and product recognition by consumers

Product placement in films receives renewed focus in integrated marketing communication (IMC). One of the main concerns with regard to product placement as a marketing communication tool is that marketers have little knowledge if consumers are aware of product placements or recognise products that are deliberately placed in feature films by markerters and advertisers. The following specific research objectives were put forward to determine; if product placements in films increase realism of the film and respondents’ recognition of brand name products placed in a film. These objectives were tested by questionnaire, distributed to 220 undergraduate respondents in the age bracket of 18 to 24 years. Respondents were exposed to film stimuli containing product placements and thereafter were required to complete the questionnaire at a university in Pretoria. A conclusion drawn from the findings was that product placements in films do have an effect on the realism of the film. Branded products placed in films are thought to inject a sense of realism into the film. It was further concluded that product placements in films prompted brand recognition among respondents. The main findings and conclusions of this research maintain that the prominence of a product placement in a film affects the consumers’ ability to recognise the placed product. The more prominent a placement is in a film, the greater the likelihood that consumers will recognise it. It is recommended that marketing and advertising managers should strategically place their products prominently in films and television programmes in order to guarantee the desired impact thereof.
Impact of the Little Fire Ant, Wasmannia auropunctata, on Native Forest Ants in Gabon 1

The Neotropical little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata, is notorious for its negative impacts on the native biota of tropical islands, such as the Galapagos and New Caledonia, where it has been introduced. Here, I evaluate the impact of exotic W. auropunctata populations on continental Africa. I surveyed ants at nine sites in Lopé National Park in Gabon, Central Africa, and found a highly significant correlation between ant diversity and length of infestation by W. auropunctata. I found many more native ant species present in areas not infested with W. auropunctata (39.0 ± 4.6) compared with areas infested by W. auropunctata for approximately 5–10 yr (7.0 ± 6.2 and 1.7 ± 1.2, respectively). In infested areas, W. auropunctata made up the bulk of specimens collected in every plot. This study demonstrates that the threat posed by W. auropunctata to biodiversity is as serious in continental ecosystems as it is in the more fragile island ecosystems of previous studies. Introductions near waterways are particularly devastating: in Lopé, the infested territory is most extensive along waterways and occurs in a pattern that strongly suggests moving water facilitates colonization.
Antioxidant Effect of Carica papaya on Ethanol Induced Gastric Lesion in Adult Male Wistar Rats

This study was performed to elucidate the role of some important constituents of antioxidant defence such as Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx), Thiobarbituric Acid Reaction (TBAR), the activity of the enzyme Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PDH) of Carica papaya on ethanol induced gastric lesion in adult male wistar rats. Twenty-four male adult Wistar rats weighing 180- 220 g were used in this study. Animals were divided into three groups (n = 8 per group). The control group A received phosphate buffered saline orally, with the aid of a cannula. 1 mL of 50% ethanol was administered orally, by a cannula, to produce the gastric lesion in group B (n = 8). And in the group C, 500 mg/kg body weight of paw paw leaf extract was administered orally, with a cannula, twelve hours after ethanol administration to the rats. This experiment lasted for twenty one consecutive days. The result showed that TBARS in gastric mucosa as an index for oxidative stress level was significantly increased after ethanol administration. CPL did not reduce significantly the levels of TBARS in the gastric mucosa. G-6-PDH activity was significantly increased in gastric mucosa after ethanol administration, but in rats treated with CPL, a reverse of G-6-PDH activity was observed. Ethanol induced a remarkable and significant decrease of GPx activity in gastric mucosa, whereas CPL induced a significant reversion of ethanol's effect on the enzyme. The results therefore demonstrate that CPL treatment exerts antioxidant effects on ethanol-induced gastric lesions in wistar rats.
Ispitivanje oksidativne stabilnosti hladno presovanog ulja suncokreta visokooleinskog tipa pri povišenoj temperaturi

Izvod U ovom radu ispitana je oksidativna stabilnost hladno presovanog ulja suncokreta visokooleinskog tipa primenom Schaal–Oven testa, pri povišenoj temperaturi (63±2 °C). Istovremeno su ispitani i uzorci hladno presovanog i rafinisanog ulja suncokreta, linolnog tipa. Stepen nastalih oksidativnih promena ispitivanih uzoraka sagledan je na bazi promena sadržaja primarnih i sekundarnih produkata oksidacije u periodu do 14 dana. Kod hladno presovanog ulja suncokreta visokooleinskog tipa utvrđen je najmanji porast oksidativne vrednosti, od 3,97 do 58,68 nakon 14 dana pri povišenoj temperaturi, u odsustvu svetlosti. Kod ovog ulja, stepen konjugacije u konjugovane diene je bio 2,73, a u konjugovane triene 1,53. Dobijeni rezultati ukazuju na znatno bolju (R ≥ 0,99) oksidativnu stabilnost hladno presovanog ulja suncokreta visokooleinskog tipa u odnosu na hladno presovano i rafinisano ulje suncokreta, linolnog tipa.
ERGONOMIC RISK FACTORS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (PREVALENCE & COST) AMONG WORKERS IN A MULTINATIONAL CAR ASSEMBLY PLANT, EGYPT

Objectives: to define the magnitude of the ergonomic stressors related to neck and trunk posture, energy expenditure and upper extremity among workers in the studied plant, to find out the incidence rate of work injuries resulted from ergonomic causes among the studied workers and to find out the prevalence rate and cost of musculoskeletaldisorders among the studied workers. Subjects & Methods: this study was conducted inside a multinational factory in Egypt for car assembly. 553 workers were included in the study. All workers were subjected to checklists to monitor thedifferent ergonomic stressors during their daily work. Environmental measures were conducted through coordination with National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Egypt. Data about distribution and cost of MSDs were obtained from the medical recording system inside the medical department of the factory.Results: noise, ultraviolet rays, vibration and carbon monoxide in body shop while heat and thinner in paint shop were above the permissible level. 21.7%, 3.2% and 27.6% of workers were standing stationary, kneeling and knee bent respectively.Trunk posture revealed that 43.1%, 11.8% and 49.2% of workers were doing forward bending, backward bending and lateral bending respectively. Neck posture revealed that 29.7%, 13.8% and 17.2% of workers were doing forward bending, backwardconsebendingand lateral bending respectively. About 11% were doing sit/stand position.Energy expenditure assessment revealed that; 12.1 of workers in their jobs need to walk more than 30m2/M while carrying weights. Upper extremity stressors revealed that 36.7% were doing repetitive work, 14.2%, 7.1% and 13.5% were gripping on objectwith slippery surface, tip of a finger used for pressing and gloves hinder the grip respectively. 11.3% and 5.1% of workers were pushing or pulling objects weight >300gm by one hand repeatedly and hold repeatedly an object which weighs more than 200gm in one hand respectively. 7.4% and 15.6% were using pinch grip and using rotating motion of the forearm respectively. 3.9% were exposed repeatedly to vibrating tools. It was found that; incidence rate of work injuries/100 workers/one year was (1.2) and the prevalence rate of MSDs was (23.7%). About 43% of the ergonomic core requirements were fully implemented inside the studied plant. It was estimated that the cost of MSDs/person/year 2006 was about 7300 L.E. (1281$). Conclusion:MSDs of neck was strongly associated with combined neck ergonomic stressors. Hand/Arm pain was strongly associated with repetitiveness and pushing forces. Lumbosacral disorders were strongly associated with combined trunk ergonomic stressors. The prevalence rate of MSDs was 23.7% and cost of MSDs/ person/ year 2006 was about 7300 L.E. (1281$).
The continued spectral and temporal evolution of RX J0720.4-3125

RX J0720.4-3125 is the most peculiar object among a group of seven isolated X-ray pulsars (the so-called Magnificent Seven), since it shows long-term variations of its spectral and temporal properties on time-scales of years. This behaviour was explained by different authors either by free precession (with a 7 or 14 yr period) or possibly a glitch that occurred around MJD = 528 66 +/- 73 d. We analysed our most recent XMMNewton and Chandra observations in order to further monitor the behaviour of this neutron star. With the new data sets, the timing behaviour of RX J0720.4-3125 suggests a single (sudden) event (e.g. a glitch) rather than a cyclic pattern as expected by free precession. The spectral parameters changed significantly around the proposed glitch time, but more gradual variations occurred already before the (putative) event. Since MJD similar to 530 00 d the spectra indicate a very slow cooling by similar to 2 eV over 7 yr.
A Note on Analysts' Earnings Forecast Errors Distribution

Abarbanell and Lehavy provide evidence that analysts' forecast errors are not normally distributed exhibiting a high occurrence of extreme negative forecast errors (left-tail asymmetry) and a high occurrence of small positive forecast errors (middle asymmetry). This is important for researchers who rely on techniques that are sensitive to the distributional assumptions of analysts' forecast errors. Many of the conclusions drawn by Abarbanell and Lehavy, however, are based on visual impressions (as opposed to formal empirical tests) or based on methods that are very sensitive to the empirical methods used (e.g., whether the serial correlation of forecast errors is caused by the left-tail asymmetry).
Comparison of treatment methods for the assessment of environmental impacts of drilling muds by the LCA approach

The mud causes considerable pollution impacting several sectors, especially the groundwater system and the staff working on Drilling wells ,so as to mitigate the environmental effects of the sludge on the environment we propose two treatment processes(scenarios 1 and scenario 2) like :Thermal desorption, Stabilization/Solidification off line),these treatments are very privileged and used in the field of treatment of oil muds, in (Hassi-Messaoud) Algeria. We use the "life cycle analysis" to evaluate the environmental impacts of each process (the two scenarios), the environmental impacts of each scenario are compared. Which are performed by the use of models of eco-indicator 99 by software “SIMAPRO7”. This evaluation allowed us to identify and quantify the contributions of emissions on human toxicity, the depletion of resources and the ecosystem quality, which are the main categories of impact in this specific Saharian context. The main substances of the assignment of the environment seem to be the chemicals added to the mud. As regards the comparison of the two treatment scenarios, the thermal desorption could be considered as the best method; it has the lowest impact in the three dominant categories scores, aside from the very large consumption of fossil energy causing from atmospheric emission.
Corporate Social and Environmental Auditing: Perceived Responsibility or Regulatory Requirement?

This paper aims to explore and develop understanding of auditing specifically in the context of social and environmental disclosures by corporate entities. The paper is framed within a theoretical conception and is primarily literature-based. The purpose is to seek an understanding of the basis of financial auditors carrying out social and environmental audit in order to provide a basis for future research work. The study finds that, aside regulatory issues, one major motivating factor for auditors conducting social and environmental audit is as a result of and the relationship between the audit company and the society and/or stakeholder groups of interest. The study establishes that, even though statutory auditors as part of their work have also embraced the reviewing of social and environmental disclosures by management, for now, there are no regulatory standards backing the concept. The study therefore calls on accountancy regulatory bodies on the need for immediate formulation and implementation of standard policy to that effect. The implications of the study relate to the need to improve the insightfulness of social and environmental reporting and the possibility of the accounting literature offering more insights to the social and environmental auditing. Keywords: Social audit, Environmental audit , Corporate Disclosure.
Local Linear Impulse Responses for a Small Open Economy

Traditional vector autoregressions derive impulse responses using iterative techniques that may compound specification errors. Local projection techniques are robust to this problem, and Monte Carlo evidence suggests they provide reliable estimates of the true impulse responses. We use local linear projections to investigate the dynamic properties of a model for a small open economy, New Zealand. We compare impulse responses from local projections to those from standard techniques, and consider the implications for monetary policy. We pay careful attention to the dimensionality of the model, and focus on effects of policy on GDP, interest rates, prices and exchange rates.
Optimization of Hardware Implementations with High-Level Synthesis of Authenticated Encryption

Competition for Authenticated Encryption: Security, Applicability, and Robustness(CAESAR) is carried out as development and an evaluation of new authenticated encryption. We performed hardware implementations with VIVADO High-Level Synthesis which is a tool of Xilinx. This tool is used with some “directives” for optimization. This paper shows various optimization techniques on the point of speed, area size and the clock frequency.
Role of Facilities Available and Un-Available in Attracting of Tourist in Swat Valley Pakistan

Abstract Natural landscape is an important resource for mountainous regions and play crucial role in tourism development. Tourism play a key role in economic development of a country. Developing tourist areas is the key to meet the expectations of mountain inhabitants, tourists, and the general public outside of mountainous areas. In order to know tourist perception, problems, and role of landscape & horticulture plants in the field of tourism. A research study entitled “Role of facilities available and un-available in attracting of tourist in swat valley Pakistan “The data was collected from the respondents through a questionnaire survey and analyzed using percentages, frequencies and Chi-square test (where applicable). The analyzed data revealed that most of the respondent (55 %) considered natural green environment as a reason for their visit and 67 % respondents wanted to visit with their friends and were satisfied with the tourist area, respectively. Most of the respondent (39 %) observed throwing of surplus food as major waste materials which turned the beautiful green environment into unattractive environment. Most of the visitors (52 %) dislike un-cleanliness of the locality, 74% respondents felt ill effect due to deforestation.53 % tourist disagree with the current maintenance of the locality by tourism department. The most missed facilities were non availability of dustbins and children playing areas. 75 % respondents agreed with the fact that most of the people (local inhabitants as well as tourist) were unaware with regard to maintenance activities of the area 15.7 % respondent agreed that road system should be improved to access most of the greenery in the locality, respectively to aware local people and tourist regarding maintenance of the locality will improve tourism in Swat valley. The studies need to be develop for the improvement of existing as well as artificial landscape of the tourist area (Kalam and Malamjabba) of Swat valley.
The Relationship between Family’s Social Economic Status and Psychological Suzhi of Middle School Students: The Intermediary Effect of Parenting Style

This research focused on the relationship among family’s social economic status (SES), parenting style and psychological suzhi of middle school students. The results indicated that SES has significant positive correlation with middle school students’ psychological suzhi; parenting style significantly predicts psychological suzhi of middle school students; among them, mother’s emotional warmth and father’s emotional warmth significantly positively predict psychological suzhi; mother’s rejection and father’s over protection significantly negatively predict psychological suzhi. SES not only has independent prediction effect on middle school students’ psychological suzhi, but also positively predicts psychological suzhi through father’s emotional warmth and mother’s emotional warmth by intermediary role.
THE INFLUENCE OF CORPORATE LEADERSHIP ON STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

The main purpose of this study was to examine the influence of corporate leadership on the implementation of strategies in commercial banks in Kenya. The focus groups were senior and middle-level managers of commercial banks in Kenya. A mixed research approach, which combined qualitative and quantitative methods, was adopted for this study. Specifically a correlation cross-sectional field data aimed at testing the research hypotheses was used. The researcher used proportionate stratified random sampling technique to obtain a sample of 200 managers. Questionnaires were used to collect data. The organized data from both the qualitative and quantitative sources were entered into the computer application package SPSS after which descriptive and inferential statistics will be obtained. Descriptive statistics employed frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations while inferential statistics employed Pearson (product moment) correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis. The study found a statistically insignificant relationship between corporate leadership and strategy implementation at 0.05 confidence level. Key Terms: Corporate Leadership, Strategy Implementation, Commercial Banks, Leadership, Performance
A Comparison of the Therapeutic Effects of Metformin, Pioglitazone and Vitamin E in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is specified by changes in fat in the liver, with or without inflammation. The disease is the hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome. Since a different medicinal treatment has been introduced, this study was conducted to compare the therapeutic effects of metformin, pioglitazone and vitamin E in treatment of these patients. METHODS: In this single-blind randomized clinical trial, 93 patients with the diagnosis of NAFLD who referred to Imam Reza Hospital in Kermanshah were randomly divided into three groups (n = 31). Then, the first group received two gr/day metformin, the second group received 30 mg/day pioglitazone and the third group received 800 IU/day vitamin E for 12 weeks. LFTs, BMI, HOMA-IR, FBS, and serum insulin levels were measured before and after the treatment course (IRCT: 2016010411991N3). FINDINGS: There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of distribution of sex, mean age, LFT and HOMA-IR before treatment. The mean difference in severity of NAFLD before or after the treatment was metformin (1.06 ± 0.63), pioglitazone (1.195±0.75) and vitamin E (0.77±0.62), which was statistically significant (p<0.05). In addition, serum insulin levels (p<0.01) and HOMA-IR (p<0.05) were significant between the groups; pioglitazone showed highest effect on reducing the severity of NAFLD, serum insulin levels, and HOMA-IR. Metformin and vitamin E were next in line, respectively. CONCLUSION: Based on the results of this study, pioglitazone is more effective than metformin and vitamin E both in reducing the severity of NAFLD and in lowering LFT and serum insulin levels.
Issuer Affirmative Disclosure Obligations - An Analytical Framework for Merger Negotiations, Soft Information, and Bad News

Questions relating to an issuer's obligation to disclose merger negotiations, soft information, and bad news frequently present the corporate lawyer with difficult counseling decisions. These dilemmas are not resolved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC or the Commission) disclosure rules regarding the affirmative duty to disclose, and the few judicial decisions on the subject lack uniformity. This article reviews the relevant case law and SEC regulations, provides a synthesis of divergent viewpoints, and offers a framework for analysis.
AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION OF VIETNAMESE DIALECTS

The dialect identification was studied for many languages over the world nevertheless the research on signal processing for Vietnamese dialects is still limited and there were not many published works. There are many different dialects for Vietnamese. The influence of dialectal features on speech recognition systems is important. If the information about dialects is known during speech recognition process, the performance of recognition systems will be better because the corpus of these systems is normally organized according to different dialects. This paper will present the combination of MFCC coefficients and fundamental frequency features of Vietnamese for dialectal identification based on GMM. The experiment result for the dialect corpus of Vietnamese shows that the performance of dialectal identification is increased from 59% for the case using only MFCC coefficients to 71% for the case using MFCC coefficients and the information of fundamental frequency.
Moon shadow eclipse prediction of a lunar orbiting spacecraft

intersection conical shadow model for predicting the Moon shadow eclipse of a lunar orbiting spacecraft. Spherical and non-spherical shapes of the Moon are considered in the described model in order to show the effect of oblateness of the Moon. To observe the variation in the eclipse duration, two different altitudes of a fictitious spacecraft are considered. Obtained results from the study provide significant insights beneficial to a mission planner and designer.
Generating macroscopic superposition states in nanomechanical graphene resonators

A theoretical study of the quantum dynamics of a symmetric nanomechanical graphene resonator with degenerate flexural modes is presented. Applying voltage pulses to two back gates, flexural vibrations of the membrane can be selectively actuated and manipulated. For graphene, nonlinear response becomes important for amplitudes comparable to the magnitude of zero-point fluctuations. We show, using analytical and numerical methods, that this allows for creation of catlike superpositions of coherent states as well as superpositions of coherent catlike nonproduct states.