Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Understanding the Association between Musical Sophistication and Well-Being in Music Students

Quality of life and mental health are topics under discussion in the university environment that pose new educational challenges. Public policy in Chile establishes the need to track students who are starting university and who could find themselves at possible academic risk (Law 20. 903). These transition processes experienced by students therefore need to be guided to improve the students’ quality of life. Using a mixed design, the present study analyzes the association between musical sophistication (Ollen, 2006), students’ well-being, and the performance of first-year students training to be music teachers (n = 25). The Ollen Musical Sophistication questionnaire and the Spanish version of the PERMA-profiler, a questionnaire for assessing well-being, were applied. In order to obtain detailed information about learning processes and educational needs, seven interviews were conducted. Results indicate a negative correlation between musical sophistication on the one hand and negative emotions (anxiety and anger) and loneliness on the other. This is reflected in less consistent academic performance, difficulties in identity development, and reduced motivation to face new challenges besides musical learning. We concluded that knowledge and observation of students’ previous musical experience is crucial for understanding and supporting the educational transition process and well-being of student music teachers.
Securing Smokefree Laws Covering Casinos and Bars in Louisiana via Messaging, Continuous Campaigning and Health Coalitions

In this paper, we examine efforts by health organizations seeking comprehensive smokefree ordinances over Louisiana casinos and bars between 2010 and 2020 to determine best practices for increasing coverage. Bars and casinos remain less protected from secondhand smoke compared to other workplaces in the United States. Casino behavior is compared to the Policy Dystopia Model (PDM), a tobacco industry strategy framework. We performed a historical case study using snowball searches for news on the Access World News Database and the internet. We performed web searches using the names of key actors, organizations, and locations and interviewed nine participants. Starting in 2010, the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living ran ordinance campaigns supplemented by an ongoing statewide smokefree media initiative. Utilizing consistent strategies, including promoting performers as cultural emblems deserving protection, health organizations coalesced in New Orleans during 2014 and Baton Rouge in 2016 and 2017 to pursue ordinances. The coalitions secured ordinances in Louisiana’s population and tourism centers despite business resistance. Organizations obtained 30 smokefree laws across Louisiana by 2021. Casinos used PDM strategies to resist ordinances, indicating the framework may predict strategies by non-tobacco entities resisting tobacco control. Louisiana shows that ongoing local campaigns, social justice themes and cultural messaging with coalitions in cities can secure smokefree laws covering casinos and bars and that local ordinance campaigns are a viable method for advancing smokefree protections over those venues in states where the state legislatures are resistant to action.
Universal convolutional neural network for histology-independent analysis of collagen fiber organization in scar tissue

Histological examination of collagen fiber organization is essential for pathologists to observe the wound healing process. A convolutional neural network (CNN) can be utilized to visually analyze collagen fibers during tissue remodeling in histology images. In this study, a universal CNN (UCNN) independent of the histological staining process is proposed to classify the histology images of burn-induced scar tissues and characterize collagen fiber organization. Normal and scar tissues obtained from an in vivo rodent model are stained using Masson’s Trichrome (MT) and Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E). The proposed universal model is trained using both MT- and H&E-stained histological image datasets over multiple scales with color augmentation, and classification accuracies of up to 98% and 97% are achieved for the MT- and H&E-stained image datasets, respectively. Regardless of the histological staining process used, the collagen characteristics are visualized by determining the density and directional variance of the normal and scar tissues by using the features extracted with the proposed universal model. Statistical analysis results demonstrated clear differences between scar and normal tissues in terms of collagen fiber organization. The proposed UCNN model can contribute to the development of an intelligent and efficient method that pathologists can use to rapidly evaluate wound healing and tissue remodeling.
Sexual Health, but What Else? A Critical Review of the Literature Focused on Bisexual Men in the United States

Abstract Although bisexual individuals have higher rates of mental health concerns than their lesbian and gay counterparts, and higher rates of unsafe sex practices and substance use (Feinstein & Dyar, 2017; Gonzalez et al., 2017; Green & Feinstein, 2012), bisexual men, in particular, remain an under-researched population (Feinstein & Dyar, 2017; Schrimshaw et al., 2018). Such health disparities have been tied to internalized biphobia and masculinity concerns (Mackenzie, 2019; Schrimshaw et al., 2013). Further, bisexual men of color experience marginalization related to race and ethnicity as well as sexual orientation, which can negatively impact health (Arnold et al., 2017; Muñoz-Laboy et al., 2018). Utilizing Google Scholar, Pubmed and Psychinfo, 180 articles that included variations of the terms bisexual men (see methods for details) were identified from the past five years. Articles that did not meet inclusion criteria (e.g. were not focused exclusively on bisexual men, comprised of non-U.S. samples, or were non-empirical) were filtered out, resulting in 33 articles in the final sample. The final articles were qualitatively analyzed through a thematic analysis of the article’s keywords. The 33 articles included in the final review included themes that largely fit into the framework of minority stress (Meyer, 2003) when interpreted thematically by the reviewers. The two main categories of the findings included sexual health and identity concerns for bisexual men. In the last five years, only fourteen articles were focused on aspects of experience outside of the scope of sexual health. Sexual health continues to be a primary focus of research with bisexual men. Bisexual men are more than their sexual health; it would be beneficial to know about a broad spectrum of their experiences, including resiliency in the face of stigma, relational and family dynamics, and navigation of work and other dimensions.
Local isometries on subspaces and subalgebras of function spaces

Let K denotes the ﬁeld of real or complex numbers. For a locally compact Hausdorff space X , we denote by C 0 ( X ) the space of all K -valued continuous functions on X vanishing at inﬁnity. Let E be a (real or complex) Banach space, K E be a closed subset of E , and C u ( K E ) be the algebra of all real or complex valued, uniformly continuous bounded functions deﬁned on K E . Endowed with the supremum norm, both C 0 ( X ) and C u ( K E ) are Banach spaces. In this paper we study the structure of local isometries on subspaces of C 0 ( X ) and various subalgebras of C u ( K E ) .
The Impact of Time Management Behaviors on Employee Performance in Humanitarian Service Organization: A Study of Selected NPOs in Ghana

ABSTRACT The purpose of this work is to analyze the effect of time management behaviors on work performance of humanitarian services of non-for-profit organizations (NPOs) in Ghana. Using a survey of NPOs in Ghana, different multivariate analytical techniques were employed to analyze the data. By this, we tested three symmetrical hypotheses of employees’ time behaviors leading to outcomes of employee performance in NPOs. Results indicated that short range time management behavior has a strong impact on employee work performance in NPOs. Results also indicated that long range time management behavior has a positive impact on employee work performance in NPOs. Similarly, our findings demonstrated that employee time management attitude is strongly linked to their performance in NPOs. This study concludes that time management behaviors or practices should be of great concern to organizational analysis in terms of time management and employee productivity which may go a long way to create competitive advantage for organizations.
Preparation and Properties of pH-Responsive Intelligent Medical Dressing Based on Bacterial Cellulose/Polyacrylic Acid

Bacterial cellulose/polyacrylic acid (BC/PAA) pH-responsive hydrogels were prepared by free-radical polymerization (in situ) using BC as the raw material and AA as the monomer. The hydrogels were loaded with curcumin (Cur) to prepare pH-responsive intelligent medical dressings. The preparation process of the hydrogels was optimized by a single factor and response surface expe-riment using their swelling degree as an index. The structures of BC/PAA pH-responsive hydrogels were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared spectrometer (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and tensile tester, and the swelling properties, mechanical properties, bacteriostatic properties, and drug release behavior were investigated. The re-sults showed that the BC/PAA pH-responsive hydrogel has a three-dimensional network structure with the swelling rate up to 1600 g/g, compressive strength of up to 8 KPa, and good mechanical properties, and the drug release behavior was in line with the logistic dynamics model, and it has good inhibitory effects on common pathogens of wound infection: E. coli, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa.
Prevalence, characteristics, and predictors of healthcare workers with COVID-19 infection in an urban district in Malaysia

Introduction healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of acquiring COVID-19 occupational transmission and subsequently, exposing patients and others. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and examine the characteristics and predictors of HCWs with COVID-19 infection in a Malaysian district. Methods this is a cross-sectional study of HCWs working at Cheras District Health Office, with COVID-19 infection from 1st January to 31st October 2021. Data was obtained from the Occupational Safety and Health Unit which included variables of basic sociodemography, type of disease acquisition; healthcare-acquired (HA) or community-acquired (CA), and management outcome. Data was analysed descriptively and cases with type of disease acquisition were compared using logistic regression. Results the prevalence of HCWs with COVID-19 was 17.4%. Majority aged 30-39, female gender and Malay ethnicity (51.7%, 60% and 91.7% respectively). Main comorbidities included hypertension (3.3%), diabetes mellitus (3.3%), both hypertension and diabetes mellitus (2.5%) and obesity (4.2%). Smokers, pregnant mothers and non-immunized made up only small proportions (4.2%, 4.2%, and 4% respectively). Paramedics were the most infected proportion (68.4%). About one third of cases managed COVID-19 patients directly (37.5%). Similar proportion had HA infection (29.2%). Smaller proportion (12.8%) needed hospitalization. The early source of infection was HA (January-April). Later, the trend shifted towards CA (May-October). Male gender (OR 3.22, 95% CI = 1.43 - 7.29, p<0.05), smoker (OR 10.84, 95% CI = 1.17 - 100.77, p<0.05), and those who manage COVID-19 cases were more likely to acquire occupational COVID-19 infection (OR 2.28, 95% CI = 1.02 - 5.09, p<0.05). Conclusion continuous occupational infectious disease control measures is necessary to reduce the disease burden. Future research on HCWs with COVID-19 infection with larger scale is recommended to determine the final model for predictors of infection.
Monotonic Increase of Extreme Precipitation Intensity With Temperature When Controlled for Saturation Deficit

Past studies based on univariate scaling analyses at the weather time scale documented a negative scaling of extreme precipitation intensity (EPI), which prevents EPI extrapolation from past climate. Here we present a bivariate scaling analysis and show that, contrary to the univariate scaling results, EPI monotonically increases with temperature and shows no negative scaling when controlled for saturation deficit. The observed EPI‐temperature relationship in saturated atmosphere is surprisingly similar among different regions and closely follows the Clausius‐Clapeyron scaling; climate models produce greater regional dependence of the scaling relationship with a wide range of scaling rate. For extratropical regions, the model‐simulated EPI‐temperature relationship under saturation shows a past‐to‐future continuity, which could potentially support extrapolation to a warmer climate. The scaling at saturation bridges the EPI‐temperature relationship between weather and climate time scales and may enable potential prediction of future precipitation extremes via extrapolation from past observations.
Comparison of Survival and Function after Traumatic Brain Injury among Patients Exposed to Hypertonic Saline and Mannitol: A Case Control Study

Object: Hyperosmolar agents are used for several purposes, of which one of the most common is to diminish pressure within contained compartments. The most commonly used hyperosmolar agents include Hypertonic Saline (HTS) and Mannitol (MA). The most commonly treated compartment is the cranial vault. While both HTS and MA are known to reduce compartment pressures, there is some data suggesting that HTS may be more effective than MA. However, there is virtually no data comparing the effect of HTS and MA on survival, function, nor length of stay. The goal of this study is to compare HTS and MA according to the outcomes of survival, function, and length of stay and to compare the effect of HTS and MA on the sodium flux and osmolality. Methods: We conducted a case-control study to compare HTS and MA according to the outcomes of survival, neurological function, and length of stay. We reviewed all patients admitted to the Neurosciences and General Systems Intensive Care Units at the University of Alberta Hospital with a diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) for a one-year period from Jan 1 2018 until Dec 31, 2018. Results: Ninety-two patients with TBI were found in the database from January 1 2018 till December 31 2018. Twentythree patients were treated with osmotherapy, 15 patients were treated with 3% HTS and 8 patients were treated with 20% MA. Comparison between patients receiving osmotherapy and patients not receiving osmotherapy was made. Survival was no different between the HTS (x%, 95% CI) and the MA (y%, 95% CI) groups, p=. Likewise there was no difference in the hospital length of stay between groups, x +/- days versus y=/- days in the HTS and MA groups respectively, p=. The HTS group had significantly higher initial GCS presentation compared to MA group, despite that HTS failed to show improved survival or LOS compared to MA treated patients. The mean delta serum osmolality and mean delta Na were wider in the MA group, this wide delta serum osmolality and Na was not seen in the HTS group. Conclusion: Our study challenges the multiple recent literatures favouring HTS in TBI patients. Also, our study indicates MA and HTS may not be equiosmolar and have different influence on serum electrolytes and osmolality. A large sample size multi center RCT is needed to compare between different osmotherapies and their effect on mortality and neurological outcome.
NONLINEAR FINITE ELEMENT MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF A TRUCK TIRE

For an efficient full vehicle model simulation, a multi-body system (MBS) simulation is frequently adopted. By conducting the MBS simulations, the dynamic and steady-state responses of the sprung mass can be shortly predicted when the vehicle runs on an irregular road surface such as step curb or pothole. A multi-body vehicle model consists of a sprung mass, simplified tire models, and suspension system to connect them. For the simplified tire model, a rigid ring tire model is mostly used due to its efficiency. The rigid ring tire model consists of a rigid ring representing the tread and the belt, elastic sidewalls, and rigid rim. Several in-plane and out-of-plane parameters need to be determined through tire tests to represent a real pneumatic tire. Physical tire tests are costly and difficult in operations. Thus, the parameters for the rigid ring tire model are alternatively predicted by conducting virtual tire tests using a finite element analysis (FEA) tire model. A nonlinear three-dimensional FEA tire model representing a truck tire, 295/75R22.5, is constructed by implementing three-layered membrane elements, hyperelastic solid elements, and beam elements. Then, the FEA tire model is validated by comparing its inplane and out-of-plane responses with physical measurements. The virtual and physical responses show good agreements. After successful validations of the FEA tire model, virtual tire tests are conducted to predict the in-plane and out-of-plane parameters for the rigid ring tire models for the first time using an FEA tire model. The predicted parameters are implemented in the rigid ring tire model, and the model undergoes water drainage ditches 90° and 45° to the tire running direction to predict dynamic in-plane and out-of-plane tire responses at various tire loads. Vertical displacement of the tire spindle, tire contact forces, and moments are plotted and compared with those of the FEA tire model. The in-plane tire responses show good
Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) in a Warm-Temperate Forested Watershed—A Possibility of Ultraviolet Absorbance as an Indicator of DOM

We investigated changes in the quantity and quality of dissolved organic matter (DOM) from rain to stream water in a forested watershed at Yamashiro Experimental Forest (YMS) in southern Kyoto prefecture. The dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentration and specific UV absorbance at 254 nm (SUVA254) in rainwater increased in the order of bulk rain, throughfall, stemflow, and O layer leachate because of the DOM supply from tree tissue and O layer. Decreases in DOC concentration and SUVA254 with soil depth were not observed in the soil-percolating water. This finding may have been caused by the low free oxide content of the soil and the collection of soil water with a tension-free lysimeter. The DOC concentration was very low in both seepage and stream waters; seasonal variation with a high concentration in summer was observed in the stream water. An increase in K+ concentration in summer was also observed in the stream water; thus, we presumed that DOC seasonal variation was caused by the DOM supply with the accumulated decomposition of litter in the streambed. The significant correlation between DOC concentration and absorbance at 254 nm (UV254) was observed for all sample types of observation target in the watershed; the ratio of DOC concentration to UV254 was different, while the correlation coefficient between DOC concentration and UV254 value differed among sample types in the watershed. We concluded that UV254 which can be measured by simply and easily is a good indicator for estimating DOC concentration in liquid samples in forested watersheds.
Empathy Not Quarantined: Social Support via Social Media Helps Maintain Empathy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Covid pandemic had turned the world upside down, but not much is known about how people’s empathy toward others in difficult situations might be affected by the pandemic. Based on a nationally representative sample (N = 943) from China, this study first let participants read three real scenarios and then measured: (1) how empathy toward others might be influenced by the perceived social support people obtained by using social media (i.e., WeChat); and (2) how different demographics such as age and gender as well as lockdown situations may affect preserving empathetic during the Covid outbreak. Results show that perceived social support via WeChat not only positively impacted empathy but also interacted with anxiety in influencing the degree to which participants could maintain empathy toward others. Those living in cities or towns with higher incomes were more empathetic to others. While anxiety does not necessarily decrease empathy, those who reported gaining more social support on social media showed more empathy toward others despite their elevated levels of anxiety. Age negatively predicted empathy, but gender and lockdown conditions did not impact empathy. This study contributes to the literature by identifying the critical role empathy plays in people’s affective response to others during a public health crisis.
Sensory and Nutraceutical Properties of Infusions Prepared with Grape Pomace and Edible-Coated Dried—Minced Grapes

Grapes and grape/wine byproducts such as non-fermented/semi-fermented or fermented grapes, skins, and seeds are a rich source of polyphenols, known to have nutraceutical properties. Grape byproducts present a great potential for the development of new beverages, such as infusions and tisanes. This work aimed to study the effects of different drying temperatures on the sensory and chemical properties of fermented grape pomace infusions, and to evaluate the same sensory and chemical characteristics on infusions of dried–minced grapes coated with different organic matrices. At the end of the work, it was possible to conclude that the presence of some coating agents results in changes in the sensory characteristics of the infusions, also altering the recorded antioxidant activity. However, all matrices seemed suitable for coating, and none showed negative characteristics in the infusions. Furthermore, of the three infusions (50, 60, and 70 °C), the one prepared with dehydrated grape pomace at 70 °C was the one with the highest pH value, highest °Brix value, and significantly greater concentration of phenolic compounds. In the sensory analysis, the constant presence of a bitter taste and astringent sensation stood out, which are not positive aspects from a sensory point of view. However, the addition of natural flavors—especially honey—made the infusion more sensorially pleasant. Overall, grape pomace dehydrated at 70 °C made it possible to obtain a product with phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity that is more promising to integrate into human food, particularly via the preparation of infusions. Furthermore, the consumer may, if they so choose, add honey or another agent as a natural flavoring, making the final infusion more pleasant from a sensory point of view.