Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Identification of Medical Errors by Family Physicians During Outpatient Visits

BACKGROUND We wanted to describe errors and preventable adverse events identified by family physicians during the office-based clinical encounter and to determine the physicians’ perception of patient harm resulting from these events. METHOD We sampled Cincinnati area family physicians representing different practice locations and demographics. After each clinical encounter, physicians completed a form identifying process errors and preventable adverse events. Brief interviews were held with physicians to ascertain their perceptions of harm or potential harm to the patient. RESULTS Fifteen physicians in 7 practices completed forms for 351 outpatient visits. Errors and preventable adverse events were identified in 24% of these visits. There was wide variation in how often individual physicians identified errors (3% to 60% of visits). Office administration errors were most frequently noted. Harm was believe to have occurred as a result of 24% of the errors, and was a potential in another 70%. Although most harm was believed to be minor, there was disagreement as to whether to include emotional discomfort and wasted time as patient harm. CONCLUSIONS Family physicians identify errors and preventable adverse events frequently during patient visits, but there is variation in how some error categories are interpreted and how harm is defined.
How working capital management affects the profitability of small and medium size enterprises (SMES) in Malaysia

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of working capital management on the profitability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Balanced panel data analysis is used to achieve the purpose. The research sample consists of 722 firm-year of SMEs operated in Malaysia from 2011 to 2013. Finding reveals net working capital is positively associated with the return on assets. Besides, the component of net working capital also has positively related with return on asset. This suggests that SMEs can increase their profit when they increase the investment in working capital management. SMEs should invest more in inventories to avoid inventories shortage especially when having immediate demand from the customer. The longer of a length to pay creditor also provide SMEs more cash to use to buy inventories to accomplish demand of customers, which consequently increase the profit of the SMEs.
Induction of the IL‐10 gene via the Fas receptor in monocytes – an anti‐inflammatory mechanism in the absence of apoptosis

Death receptors play an important role in controlling cell numbers and immune responses. In contrast to TNF receptors, little is known about non‐apoptosis functions of the Fas receptor (CD95, APO‐1). Here we demonstrate that Fas receptor engagement results in the induction of the IL‐10 gene in monocytes, but not in lymphocytes or dendritic cells. In contrast, TNF‐α stimulated IL‐10 production in dendritic cells but not monocytes. Fas receptor‐mediated transcriptional activation of the IL‐10 gene was followed by the release of large amounts of the cytokine in cell cultures and occurred in the absence of apoptosis induction. Since caspase activation did not occur in monocytes following Fas receptor engagement, it is unlikely that caspases are involved in IL‐10 gene activation. Monocyte‐derived IL‐10 suppressed T cell proliferation induced by anti‐CD3 monoclonal antibody without affecting CD3‐mediated transmembrane signal transduction. In conclusion, we report about a novel pathway initiated via the Fas receptor leading to transcriptional activation of at least one cytokine gene. Fas ligand‐induced IL‐10 production in monocytes might represent an important anti‐inflammatory mechanism in secondary immune responses.
Mobile Technology Boosts the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy and Behavioral Interventions

We conducted a meta-analysis on the effects of mobile technology on treatment outcome for psychotherapy and other behavioral interventions. Our search of the literature resulted in 26 empirical articles describing 25 clinical trials testing the benefits of smartphone applications, personal digital assistants (PDAs), or text messaging systems either to supplement treatment or substitute for direct contact with a clinician. Overall, mobile technology use was associated with superior treatment outcome across all study designs and control conditions, effect size (ES) = . 34, p < . 0001. For the subset of 10 studies that looked specifically at the added benefit of mobile technology using a rigorous “Treatment” versus “Treatment + Mobile” design, effect sizes were only slightly more modest (ES = .27) and still significant (p < .05). Overall, the results support the role of mobile technology for the delivery of psychotherapy and other behavioral interventions.
Guidelines Under Fire Again!

See Related Editorial, pp 235–237 In an editorial in this issue of Hypertension , copublished in The Journal of Hypertension , a group of luminaries in our field, led by Franz Messerli, takes issue with aspects of the recent Clinical Practice Guidelines published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, on behalf of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). 1–3 A similar critique was made by Messerli in a letter to the editors of Hypertension in 2014 in relation to a Science Advisory issued by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Center for Disease Control in 2014.4,5 The editorial makes salient points, but the dominant criticism is that the authors of the ACP/AAFP guidelines, 6 in total, lack the expertise expected of authors of major guidelines as judged by the number of publications on the subject in question (in this instance, on hypertension) by recognition as a hypertension specialist certified by the American Society of Hypertension, by membership of relevant societies such as the American Society of Hypertension, or the Council for Hypertension of the American Heart Association, and by membership of editorial boards of relevant scientific journals. In these respects, the editorial compares the expertise of the authors of the Eighth Joint …
Overcoming challenges in smart phone use among older adults in Saudi Arabia

This empirical study investigates attitudes about smart phones and their use by senior citizens in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and develops general design guidelines for a smart phone interface designed to appeal to this group and thus increase the adoption of smart phones among its members. The overall rationale for the study is to enable seniors in Arabic-speaking, predominantly Muslim countries to better access the proven benefits of smart phone use among seniors, including positive impacts on mental functioning, the adoption of healthier lifestyles through improved access to healthcare information and applications, and to support more autonomous and independent living. Many studies have generated best practice guidance on smart phone design for seniors, but these have mostly been conducted in Western, English-speaking countries. This research builds on existing best practice guidance but uses the study findings to prioritize the most important design points relating to the needs of Arabic-speaking users in Muslim countries, and to identify any required additions or modifications to the existing guidance and to current theories of technology adoption. The initial findings of a survey of Saudi Arabian senior citizens were used to develop a prototype smart phone interface, which was evaluated by a sample of participants. The outcomes of this trial and the findings of semi-structured interviews were then used to develop final recommendations for a smart phone application for use by the target population, and for a modified theory of technology adoption.
Play Context, Commitment, and Dating Violence

This study develops a structural equation model to describe the effect of two groups of factors (type of commitment and play context) on the violence experienced during intimate partner conflict. After contrasting the model in adolescents and university students, we have confirmed that aggressive play and the simulation of jealousy and anger increase the risk of dating victimization during conflicts through the negative reactions that they cause. Where commitment is concerned, the results are different according to whether commitment is personal or constraining. The former provides protection against dating victimization, reducing risk in the play context, whereas the latter has no effect on the violence experienced but facilitates a more dangerous play dynamic. The model can be applied in the design of programs to prevent dating violence.
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Likuiditas, Struktur Aktiva dan Kebijakan Dividen terhadap Struktur Modal Perusahaan Manufaktur di Bei

The capital structure is important for the company because it involves the use of policy the most lucrative sources offunding, both from within and outside the company. The purpose of this research is to know the effect of profitability, liquidity, tangibility assets and dividend policy to capital structure. This research was conducted at manufactured companies listed on The Indonesia Stock Exchange periode 2016. Sampling was purposive sampling method and then obtained as many as 100 manufactured companies. The data used in this research is secondary data obtained from the financial statements contained in www.idx. co.id. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. Based on the analysis found that the liquidity and tangibility assets have significant effect to capital structure, profitability and dividend policy have unsignificant effect to capital structure.
Exploring the extension of unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, UTAUT2, factors effect on perceived usefulness and ease of use on mobile commerce in Egypt

This paper aims to study the factors that enhance perception of mobile commerce users to promote such form of shopping in Egypt. Researchers explored the factors affecting users of Mobile communication and electronic shopping by identifying all factors considered in technology users' behaviour theories. Researchers conducted an exploratory research, to examine the most relevant factors for mobile commerce adoption, also, tested the reliable and valid measures extracted, for considering its effect on the user’s perception of its usefulness and ease of use. Three factors were considered of main importance: social influence, convenience and hedonic motivations. Researchers tested those factors and they all affected User’s perception, further They affected each other. Thus, researchers concluded that, in Mobile commerce, Social influence were fully mediated with hedonic motivation and convenience. As of Convenience, it tends to be the most affecting for perceptions of consumers usefulness and ease of use also, it has a strong mediation effect between social influ ence and mobile commerce user’s perceptions.
A hybrid model of factors affecting adoption of mobile banking technology between customers of Iranian banks

This study aims at providing a hybrid model of mobile banking adoption in the banking industry of Iran. Based on reviewing the models of technology adoption, the main effective factors were divided into four general categories including personal, social, organizational and technological factors. The population of the study consisted of the customers of public banks. With regard to the infinity of the population, based on Morgan table, 384 customers were selected as the sample of the study. A standard questionnaire was used to collect the required data for all the research variables. The research hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling and based on AMOS software. The results show that some personal, social, organizational and technological factors have a positive significant effect on perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of mobile banking. Perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use have a positive significant effect on the attitude towards mobile banking. In addition, the positive significant effect of attitude towards the use of mobile banking on the tendency to use mobile banking and vice versa was confirmed.
The Influence of Organizational Culture, Work Engagement to Job Satisfaction in Realizing Employee Performance

ABSTRACT . This study aims to examine the influence of Organizational Culture, Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance PT. Bank BRI Syariah, Tbk. , Malang. Samples taken were 56 permanent employees scattered in 9 locations of PT. Bank BRI Syariah, Tbk. , Malang, analysis of the research using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach using Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis method. The results of the tests on the variables show that Organizational Culture has a significant positive effect on Employee Performance, Work engagement has no effect on Employee Performance, Organizational Culture has a positive effect on Job Satisfaction, Work engagement has a positive effect on Job Satisfaction, Job satisfaction has a positive effect on Employee Performance. The results of this study can be used as reference material for subsequent research, and can be used for policy making of PT. Bank BRI Syariah Tbk. , Malang. Key Words: Organizational Culture, Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction, Employee Performance
Leakage current evaluation of a singlephase transformerless PV inverter connected to the grid

For low-power grid connected applications a single phase converter can be used. In PV applications it is possible to remove the transformer in the inverter in order to reduce losses, costs and size. Galvanic connection of the grid and the DC sources in transformerless systems can introduce additional leakage currents due to the earth parasitic capacitance. This currents increase conducted and radiated electromagnetic emissions, harmonics injected in the utility grid and losses. Amplitude and spectrum of leakage current depends on the converter topology, on the switching strategy and on the resonant circuit formed by the ground capacitance, the converter, the AC filter and the grid. In this paper, the leakage current in a 1.5 kW PV installation is measured under different conditions and used to build simulation model. The installation includes a string of sixteen PV panel, a full bridge inverter and a LCL filter. This model allows studying the influence of the harmonics injected by the inverter on the leakage current.
A Conceptual Model of Sales Tax Compliance among Jordanian SMEs and Its Implications for Future Research

Tax compliance is a serious and growing issue all over the world. The government of Jordan undertakes various fiscal measures to maximize domestic throughout the past few decades but according to the annual reports, the country still faces a sharp increase in net public debt and fiscal deficit brought about by the increase in the rate of tax non-compliance, and this particularly holds true for sales tax. Therefore, this study generally focuses on the topic of tax non-compliance, specifically sales tax in the Jordanian context. Literature is still lacking of studies that examined determinants of sales tax compliance and several determinants may be the causes behind the non-compliance phenomenon but a general tax compliance model is not effective in explaining the issue. Therefore, for an in-depth understanding of sales tax compliance determinants in Jordanian SMEs, the present research brings forth an extension of Fischer’s model of tax compliance, with the addition of the moderating influence of tax services quality. The proposed model takes social, psychological and economic factors into consideration within one comprehensive model to provide insight into sales tax compliance among SMEs in Jordan.
Career development in employing organisations: Practices and challenges from a UK perspective

This paper considers the nature of career development within employing organisations and its implications for the role of employers in offering career support to employed adults. Although based on research evidence and practical experience from the UK (described for example, in Hirsh and Jackson, 2004), recent research for CEDEFOP indicates that the issues explored here also seem likely to be of relevance to other European countries (Jackson et al., 2008).
Ligament reconstruction with or without tendon interposition to treat primary thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. A prospective randomized study.

BACKGROUND Trapezial excision with ligament reconstruction and trapezial excision with ligament reconstruction combined with tendon interposition have proven to be highly effective techniques for treating primary osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint. To determine whether tendon interposition and proximal migration of the thumb metacarpal affect the objective and subjective outcomes, we compared the long-term outcomes of these two procedures performed in similar patient groups. METHODS Forty-three patients (fifty-two thumbs) were randomized to undergo either trapezial excision with ligament reconstruction or the same procedure combined with tendon interposition. Fifteen patients treated with ligament reconstruction (group I) and sixteen patients treated with the same procedure with concomitant tendon interposition (group II) were evaluated after a mean follow-up period of 48.2 months. The outcomes were assessed with the Buck-Gramcko score, with the total score calculated on the basis of the objective and subjective results. The ability to perform activities requiring use of the thumb and to return to work was analyzed as well. Radiographs were evaluated to determine the amount of proximal metacarpal migration at rest and under stress. RESULTS Postoperatively, the mean total Buck-Gramcko score was rated as excellent in group I and as good in group II (p = 0.036). Group I had significantly better mean scores for palmar and radial abduction, cosmetic appearance, and willingness to undergo the surgery again under similar circumstances (p < 0.05). The mean scores for tip-pinch strength and the mean subjective scores for pain, strength, daily function, dexterity, and overall satisfaction did not differ significantly between the groups. Both groups had satisfactory results with regard to their performance of activities of daily living and their ability to return to work. With the numbers available, the amount of proximal metacarpal migration, at rest and under stress, did not differ significantly between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Tendon interposition does not affect the outcome after the ligament reconstruction for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint. Furthermore, proximal migration of the thumb metacarpal does not appear to influence the functional outcome.
BRCA1 expression in a large series of sporadic ovarian carcinomas: a Gynecologic Oncology Group study

BRCA1 is a tumor suppressor gene that, when mutated, is associated with the development of hereditary ovarian cancer. A role for BRCA1 in the pathoetiology of sporadic ovarian epithelial cancer (OEC) development has been suggested, although spontaneous mutations of the BRCA1 gene in this disease are uncommon. Loss of gene function by epigenetic alteration is observed more commonly, while other means of gene inactivation have not been intensively investigated. We examined expression and localization of the BRCA1 gene product by immunohistochemistry and sought to clarify the relationship between protein expression and tumor stage, grade, histopathologic subtype, and outcome. Among 230 spontaneous OEC tumors, we found a statistically significant decrease in BRCA1 protein expression with advancing stages of OEC. There was no relationship between expression and tumor grade. There was a statistically significant relationship between the pathologic subtypes of OEC and BRCA1 expression. Minimal BRCA1 expression was protective for survival. These findings confirm a high rate of loss of BRCA1 protein expression in sporadic OEC and suggest a role of BRCA1 in the progression of sporadic ovarian carcinoma.
Pengaruh Kepercayaan, Harga, Dan Kualitas Produk Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Melalui Internet Di Kota Makassar

The research aims to study how consumers make buying decisions through the internet which is influenced by trust, price, and product quality. The research is quantitative descriptive research. The populations of the research were the residents of Makassar City who shopped through the internet. The samples were taken by using non probability sampling technuque by using incidental sampling method with one hundred samples. The data analysis of the research employed multiple regression analysis which consisted of t test (partial) and F test (simultaneous) toward research variables. The results of the research reveal that (i) patially, trust has significant influence toward buying decision through the internet in Makassar City. Trust is the main factor tha someone must have to make buying decision through the internet; (ii) partially, price has significant influence toward buying decision through the internet in Makassar City. Product price has important role in the determination process of buying decision in the determination process of buying decision; (iii) partially, product quality gives no significant influence toward buying decision through the internet in Makassar City. Product quality gives no influence to the consumers to shop through the internet; (iv) simultaneously, trust, price, and product quality have significant influence toward buying decision through the internet in Makassar City.
Mepivacaine local anaesthetic duration in equine palmar digital nerve blocks.

REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY Perineural analgesics are used for lameness diagnosis but the duration of effect, knowledge of which would provide valuable information when performing subsequent blocks, is unknown. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the duration of a palmar digital nerve block using force plate measurements. METHODS Ten horses diagnosed with unilateral navicular syndrome were trotted at range of 3 +/- 0.15 m/sec over a force plate to record ground reaction forces for 5 trials of each forelimb. Data were recorded before nerve block, and then at 15 mins, 1, 2 and 24 h post nerve block. RESULTS Before nerve block, peak vertical force (mean +/- s.e.) was significantly higher in the contralateral forelimb (CL = 5345 +/- 188 N) than in the lame forelimb (L = 4256 +/- 204 N; P<0.05). At 15 mins post nerve block there was no significant difference between the 2 forelimbs (CL = 5140 +/- 184 N; L = 5126 +/- 129 N), and this remained the case for 1 h. By 2 h, the mean score for the lame leg had decreased (L = 4642 +/- 182 N) but was still greater than preblock. By 24 h, vertical forces had returned to preblock values. CONCLUSIONS The palmar digital nerve block was fully effective between 15 mins and 1 h. The analgesic effect began to subside between 1 and 2 h but sufficient analgesia persisted to affect gait characteristics beyond 2 h. POTENTIAL RELEVANCE When using a palmar digital nerve block, it is important to perform lameness evaluations between 15 mins and 1 h to be sure of effective nerve blockade.