Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Criterion of Human Resources in the Assessment of the Degree of the Engagement of Knowledge in the Activities of Enterprises

: Purpose: The objective of this paper was to develop a new classification of the types of activity of enterprises, taking into account the degree of involvement of research and development in production and service activity. Design/Methodology/Approach: After analyzing the subject scope of the statistical surveys that are the source of data on which the calculation of the two proposed indicators (degree of R&D intensity, R&D personnel involvement ) was based, a classification of R&D intensity sectors was developed. The experimental classification was prepared for Polish enterprises, for which statistical material was collected for the years 2014-2016. Findings: Among classifications created due to the experimental work, one of the most reliable classifications was selected. In the classification framework, the R&D intensity is divided into three sectors: intensified R&D intensity, moderate R&D intensity, low R&D intensity. The compatibility of this classification based on R&D expenditures with the classification taking into account R&D personnel makes it possible to work out a unified classification for leaders and non-leaders innovators Practical Implications: After analyzing the magnitude of the R&D personnel involvement rate (measured in %) across all business groupings, a classification was created distinguishing three sectors: intensive R&D personnel involvement (R&D personnel involvement rate value above 2%), moderate R&D personnel involvement (0.25% to 2%), and low R&D personnel involvement (less than 0.25%). This delimitation can be considered a proposal for a universal method. Originality/Value: The developed and estimated indicator of R&D personnel involvement is a new approach not used before in sectoral comparisons.
Effect Of Food On Female Sexuality

Objective Evaluate the influence of diet on the sexuality of women. Patients and procedures This is a cross-sectional cohort study of observations. The methodology utilised was a questionnaire on self-reporting. The amount of surveys that may be used was 300, Married ladies who have frequent sex and consume all kinds of cuisine. Outcomes The overall findings of this research suggest that diet plays an important role for healthy women in overall sexual function. Concluding There is a link between diet and sexual performance markers, which include lubrication, easy orgasm and sexual intercourse frequency. Food has a favourable or negative impact on sexual activity for both sexes at any age. It is not seen as a remedy for sexual dysfunctions, but may be a conveniently available cofactor in sexual activity augmentation.
Döviz Kurunun Enerji Hisse Senetlerine Olan Etkisi: Borsa İstanbul İçin Ampirik Bir Sınama

The relationship between real exchange rate and stock performance has a controversial place in the current literature. The effect of real exchange rate on stock returns is a highly debated topic but there has no clear conclusion for the Turkish economy. In this study, the relationship between real exchange rate and stock price in the energy sector is examined for the Turkish economy between 2004 January and 2019 December by using the ARDL model. The obtained findings show that real exchange rate has a short-run transitory effect on stock price, but the effect is not valid in the long-run in the energy sector in the Turkish economy.
Fracturing and production analysis of the efficacy of hydraulic fracture stage reduction in the improvement of cost‐effectiveness in shale oil development: A case study of Jimsar shale oil, China

The effective production of shale oil is important for the cost‐effectiveness in the oil and gas industry. Oil price volatility and uncertainty require suitable hydraulic fracturing schemes to maximize production and to minimize fracturing costs. Since the reduction of fracture stage saves bridge plugs and fracturing costs, it is considered as a possible method to improve the cost‐effectiveness. To maintain the stimulated reservoir volume, cluster numbers per stage are consequently increased, which may induce nonuniform fracture propagation and interference which affects the stimulation efficiency. This study conducts a comparative study for single‐stage (reduced) and two‐stage (not reduced) fracturing schemes with the same fracturing fluid volume. Reservoir geomechanics and rock mechanics analyses are conducted for Jimsar shale oil in north‐western China with a single‐stage multicluster fracturing model established. Fracture geometries and key factors are investigated followed by the evaluation of the fractured well production. The relationship between multicluster parameters and production is quantified. Meanwhile, two‐stage fracturing modeling is also set up to compare with single‐stage fracturing modeling. Fracturing results show that although single‐stage fracturing results in nonuniform fracture propagation, the overall stimulation is satisfactory. Production results show that the nonuniform growth of fracture clusters leads to different contributions to the production from individual clusters and the production from inner fractures is significantly inhibited. Compared with two‐stage fracturing with the same pumping volume, it is found out that single‐stage fracturing can lead to cost‐effective horizontal well production in Jimsar shale oil given certain values of hydraulic fracturing costs, and the reduced stage scheme is preferable in low oil price and high uncertainty scenarios.
High-Gain High-Efficiency DC–DC Converter with Single-Core Parallel Operation Switched Inductors and Rectifier Voltage Multiplier Cell

This paper proposes a high step-up high-efficiency converter, comprised of an active switched coupled-inductor cell. The secondary windings are integrated into a rectifier voltage multiplier cell in a boost-flyback configuration, allowing the operation with high voltage gain with low switches duty cycle and low turn-ratios on the coupled-inductors. Both coupled-inductors are integrated into a single core due to the parallel operation of the switches. The leakage inductances of the coupled-inductors are used to mitigate the reverse recovery currents of the diodes, while regenerative clamp circuits are used to protect the switches from the voltage spikes caused by the leakage inductances. The operation of the converter is analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively, and the achieved results are validated through experimentation of a 400 W prototype. A 97.1% CEC efficiency is also reported.
Walking on broken glass: gender as predictor of job precariousness among young people in Spain

Previous evidence reveals that socioeconomic factors, such as contract duration, occupation, activity sector, age, training, nationality, marital status or gender, lead to precariousness. This research looks into the intersectionality of inequalities in order to explain the impact of precariousness among young people based on gender. Data from the Spanish Labor Force Survey (EPA) from 2005 to 2016 has been analyzed using logistic regression and hierarchical segmentation. Results suggest that the economic crisis has widened the gender gap in precarious jobs, such that currently, young women are more likely to face precarious situations as compared to young men.
Wealth Inequality in South Africa, 1993–2017

This article estimates the distribution of personal wealth in South Africa by combining microdata covering the universe of income tax returns, household surveys, and macroeconomic balance sheet statistics. South Africa is characterized by unparalleled levels of wealth concentration. The top 10 percent own 86 percent of aggregate wealth and the top 0.1 percent close to one-third. The top 0.01 percent of the distribution (3,500 individuals) concentrate 15 percent of household net worth, more than the bottom 90 percent as a whole. Such levels of inequality can be accounted for in all forms of assets at the top end, including housing, pension funds, and financial assets. There has been no sign of decreasing inequality since the end of apartheid.
The academic resilience of native and immigrant-origin students in selected European countries

ABSTRACT Socio-economic disadvantaged students are not equally vulnerable: some of them are defined as ‘resilient’ students because they are able to ‘beat the odds’ and achieve positive academic outcomes. Using data from the last two editions (2015 and 2018) of OECD-Programme for International Students Assessment, we aim to analyse the academic resilience (i.e. the 25% most socio-economically disadvantaged students who achieve an adequate level of proficiency in reading, science, and math) of native and immigrant-origin students. We focus attention on the comparison between resilient students in three Southern European countries (namely Greece, Italy, and Spain) that have only recently become destinations of migratory flows, and those in four North-western European countries (namely France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom) characterised by consolidated migratory traditions. Empirical findings show that self-efficacy beliefs, positive home environment, and language attitudes at home promote good academic adjustments among immigrant-origin students. Furthermore, the ‘double origin gap’ (socio-economic and migratory) of students makes them more dependent on the school environment and climate than their native peers. Specific strategies at school may be further developed (such as improving extra-curricular activities) in Southern countries to promote the inclusion of migrants and reduce their vulnerability.
A compact uni-planar printed slot UWB antenna with reconfigurable functionality

In this article, a compact uni-planar printed slot antenna with SAS geometry is proposed, facilitating UWB multi-bands, band-rejectionality, LP and CP using reconfigurable technique, with 2 x SMD diodes. For SMD1-ON, SMD2-ON, states antenna operates in SAS mode from 2.4–10.6 GHz and for SMD1-OFF, SMD2-OFF states antenna operates in slot mode, resulted in band-rejection from 2.7–4.3 GHz. For aforementioned states LP patterns are observed. At [(SMD1-OFF, SMD2-ON) and (SMD1-ON, SMD2-OFF)] states, the antenna asserts CP with minimum 3-dB axial ratio at 6.05 GHz and 9.31 GHz, respectively, where the polarization sense is electronically reversed asserting dual-sense CP . Additionally, it shows band-rejection from 2.5–5 GHz for (SMD1-OFF, SMD2-ON) state and 3.6–4.8 GHz for (SMD1-ON, SMD2-OFF) state. A prototype antenna of size is fabricated and measured to be potentially used in cognitive radio systems and UWB applications.
SEXUAL FUNCTION, PERSONALITY, AND BODY AWARENESS

: Associations between Big Five personality traits and sexual function have been reported by many studies. Additionally, temporary alterations of consciousness influence sexual functioning. The present study examined how sexual responsiveness is independently associated with Big Five Personality traits and intensity of awareness of body, time, and surrounding space. One hundred thirty six heterosexual Portuguese women answered an online survey. Big Five personality traits were measured by the NEO-FFI-20. To assess responsiveness during the last sexual intercourse, participants completed measures on sexual satisfaction, desire, arousal, and orgasm occurrence, as well as awareness of body, space and time. Satisfaction and orgasm were associated to higher extraversion, higher conscientiousness, and lower neuroticism. Desire and arousal correlated with higher extraversion and lower neuroticism. Greater body awareness and lesser time awareness correlated with satisfaction, desire, and arousal. Body awareness was inversely related to time awareness. Satisfaction was independently predicted by body awareness, being in a relationship, extraversion, openness to experience, and conscientiousness. Desire was independently predicted by body awareness and lower neuroticism. Arousal was independently predicted by body awareness, openness to experience, and lower neuroticism. The findings provide knowledge on how sexual responsiveness might be independently influenced by stable personality factors and transient changes of consciousness.
Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing in a Falls Clinic Using the STOPP & START Criteria

Background Potentially inappropriate prescribing which may lead to adverse drug events and linked to polypharmacy is becoming increasingly common in older patients. Objective This study applied the STOPP/START criteria to a clinical registry to determine the burden and profile of potentially inappropriate prescribing among patients attending a falls clinic. Setting University of Malaya Medical Centre Falls Clinic Method Data of individuals aged ≥ 65 years referred to the falls and syncope clinic were extracted from the falls registry. Potentially inappropriate prescribing was determined with the STOPP/START version 2 criteria. The relationship between potentially inappropriate prescribing with polypharmacy (≥ 5 medications), comorbidities and clinical variables were determined using Pearson’s chi-square and potential confounders adjusted for with multivariate regression. Main outcome measure Potentially inappropriate medicines and/or omitted medicines using STOPP/START criteria Results Data from 421 individuals, aged 77.8 ± 6.7 years and 53.4% women, were included. Potentially inappropriate prescribing was present in 311 (74%). Potentially inappropriate medicines use accounted for 84.6% of the 325 prescriptions. 361/659 instances (54.8%) were falls-risk-increasing drugs, with vasodilators (49.3%) being the main potentially inappropriate medicine identified. Of the 177/421 with polypharmacy, 169/177 (95.5%) were exposed to ≥ one potentially inappropriate medicine. 129 instances of potentially omitted medicines were observed in 109 prescriptions (25.9%). Conclusion STOPP/START criteria are useful to identify potentially inappropriate prescribing at the falls and syncope clinic. This finding has important implications for medication review strategies at falls clinic. Future research should determine whether identifying potentially inappropriate prescribing may reduce adverse falls outcomes among patients in this setting.
Microsatellite Loci for the Threatened Pearl Darter and Cross Amplification in Channel and Coal Darters

The Pearl Darter Percina aurora is an imperiled species of fish currently only found in the Pascagoula River drainage in southern Mississippi. We tested 60 microsatellite loci identified by Illumina pair-ended sequencing. Forty of these loci were polymorphic in Pearl Darters with a mean number of alleles per locus of 11.5 and mean observed and expected heterozygosity values of 0.818 and 0.805, respectively. Eleven to 17 of these loci were also polymorphic in the closely related Channel Darter P. copelandi and Coal Darter P. brevicauda. These loci should prove useful in genetic studies associated with informing future management decisions for Pearl Darters and conservation efforts in other species of darter.
Fitokimyasalların Antiviral Etkileri

Many scientific studies support that active phytochemicals in plants have therapeutic applications genetically and functionally against various viruses. The antiviral mechanism of these agents can be explained by many mechanisms. Their capacity to protect free radical molecules against oxidative damage, DNA inhibition, inhibition of RNA synthesis and viral growth explain the antiviral mechanism of these agents. Numerous epidemiological and experimental studies have revealed that phytochemicals have promising antiviral activities. The aim of this study is to compile research on the antiviral properties of plant extracts and phytochemicals and their effective antiviral applications.
Developing a Data-Driven Unsupervised Pattern Recognition Approach for Sensor Signal Anomaly Detection

Coming up with a system for early detection of machine damages and failures is one of the important challenges in the industrial maintenance procedure to avoid additional costs and downtimes. To approach this goal, this paper uses the signal gathered by a sensing system which employed a spintropic sensor to measure the magnetic field around the machine which somehow shows the machine's behaviour. Using this signal and focusing on analysing and processing the signal, this paper develops a data-driven method to recognize signal patterns and subsequently detects anomalies. A challenging task that we succeeded to overcome in this paper is recognizing relevant signal patterns without having any prior knowledge. An algorithm designed for this task is therefore completely unsupervised which makes it consistent and suitable to apply it for the signals gathered for other types of machines. Using both frequency and time domain information, the proposed algorithm, which utilizes signal processing and machine learning techniques, is able to efficiently identify relevant signal patterns. Clustering results on the real data gathered by the aforementioned sensor have shown the high accuracy of 99.38% in recognizing patterns. Furthermore, an anomaly score measure is used and according to its distribution, anomalies are detected appropriately.
The role of personal relationships in supply chain risk information sharing: Perspectives from buyers and suppliers of logistics services

Keith Ferrazzi, a New York Times best-selling author, was quoted saying: ‘Power comes from sharing information, not withholding it’. Likewise, information technology (IT) innovations are shaping the modern-day supply chain and, as a result, firms and their supply chain partners (SCPs) are becoming progressively more dependent on information sharing among one another (Colicchia et al. 2018:5; Kache & Seuring 2017:11). Today, the collection and sharing of information is faster and simpler, allowing supply chains to operate in a globally connected environment (Colicchia et al. 2018:5). South Africa is recognised as the most developed country in Africa in terms of the third-party logistics (3PL) industry. As a result, the majority of logistics activities on the continent are performed by South African 3PL service providers (Nel, De Goede & Niemann 2018:2). The utilisation of 3PL service providers creates a network among buyers and suppliers for potential information sharing and risk mitigation (Huong Tran, Childerhouse & Deakins 2016:1103). The purpose of sharing information is to ensure real-time information processing and decision-making between the firm and its 3PLs (Prajogo & Olhager 2012:514–516). Third-party logistics partners can provide timely feedback, outsource processes and track service activities by sharing information (Zacharia, Sanders & Nix 2011:43–44). Information sharing enables firms to experience improved resilience and increased supply chain visibility (Brandon-Jones et al. 2014:56–57). Background: The frequent occurrence of supply chain disruptions highlights the importance of sharing supply chain risk information (SCRI) among buyers and suppliers in third-party logistics (3PL) services. Business relationships and long-term collaboration among supply chain partners (SCP), such as 3PLs and their clients, lead to the sharing of SCRI. Risk information sharing (RIS) cannot be effectively carried out unless these relationships are based on more than just transactional information sharing. Therefore, a better understanding is needed of how personal relationships influence RIS among these partners.
MODEL MANAJEMEN KOMUNIKASI PROGRAM CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) KAMPUNG GAMBUT BERDIKARI PT. PERTAMINA RU II SUNGAI PAKNING KABUPATEN BENGKALIS

Kampung Gambut Berdikari merupakan salah satu tema besar program CSR PT. Pertamina RU II Sungai Pakning. Ide besar program CSR mengenai Kampung Gambut Berdikari sendiri berawal karena masalah serius yang dulu kerap dialami oleh provinsi Riau, yakni kebakaran lahan dan hutan salah satunya di Kecamatan Sungai Pakning yang menyebakan kerugian ekonomi juga masalah kesehatan masyarakat. Melalui program Kampung Gambut Berdikari, perusahaan berupaya merestorasi lingkungan sekaligus memberdayakan masyarakatnya secara berkelanjutan terutama pada lahan gambut di wilayah Riau yang rentan terbakar. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui manajemen komunikasi PT Pertamina RU II Sungai Pakning dalam program CSR “Kampung Gambut Berdikari” di wilayah operasi perusahaan yang meliputi proses perencanaan (planning), pengorganisasian (organizing) dan pelaksanaan (actuating), pengawasan (monitoring) dan dan evaluasi (evaluation) dan ingin mengetahui respon atau tanggapan dari pengelola dan masyarakat yang memperoleh manfaat dari program CSR tersebut. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Penentuan informan dilakukan secara purposif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, tahap perencanaan komunikasi, utuk mengetahui keadaan yang sebenarnya terjadi dilapangan, maka dilakukannya proses social mapping dan penyusunan rencana kerja hingga rencana strategis dan menghasilkan output yaitu program Kampung Gambut Berdikari. Tahap pengorganisasian dan pelaksanaan program, yang berperan sebagai komunikator yaitu Bidang CSR tepatnya CDO (Community Development Officer). Pesan program berisi hasil analisis dan keluaran kebijakan perusahaan kepada berbagai komunikan dibagian yang berbeda-beda. Komunikan terbagi menjadi beberapa bagian, yaitu masyarakat sasaran yang sesuai dengan kriteria penerima yang telah ditetapkan. Pesan yang disampaikan oleh CDO disalurkan melalui media formal dalam proses monitoring dan evaluasi, juga memanfaatkan media sosial insragram, koran, portal berita serta laporan kinerja tahunan. Monitoring dan evaluasi, komunikasi terbagi kedalam dua jenis yaitu, monev internal dan monev eksternal. Monev internal dilakukan pada saat program berjalan (ongoing review, dan dilakukan per tiga bulan. Sedangkan monev eksternal dilakukan saat program telah melalui setahun berjalan (end review). Manajemen Komunikasi, Prrogram CSR, Kampung Gambut Berdikari, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
“Português — Universidades”: o material didático de português para estrangeiros em contexto universitário brasileiro

O ensino de Português para Falantes de Outras Línguas (PFOL) no Brasil tem se ampliado nas universidades, com o aumento no número de estudantes de mobilidade matriculados no país, graças a programas entre instituições brasileiras e estrangeiras. Com isso, cresce também a demanda na oferta de cursos de PFOL dentro das universidades e, consequentemente, de cursos e de elaboração de materiais que contemplem as necessidades de uso do português pelos estrangeiros no contexto universitário, de modo a promover sua integração à comunidade acadêmica. Com o intuito de atender a essa demanda, surge, então, uma proposta de elaboração de um Material Didático (MD) em contexto universitário, dentro do programa de Mestrado Profissional em Letras Estrangeiras Modernas (MEPLEM), da Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL). Partindo de um contexto de internacionalização do ensino superior, apresentaremos, neste artigo, o cenário do ensino de PFOL dentro das universidades brasileiras, bem como o papel da universidade na integração e na adaptação de alunos estrangeiros à vida acadêmica, de modo a justificar a elaboração do referido MD. Além disso, pretende-se apresentar e descrever o MD e suas Unidades Didáticas (UD), com a finalidade de elucidar os princípios teóricos que fundamentam suas atividades e ressaltar como elas atendem as necessidades de aprendizagem dessa comunidade.