Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Exploring the relationship between the length of stay and various determinants at one of the best European destinations

Studies scrutinizing the tangible and intangible factors regarding the length of stay (LOS) in a destination are rare. The emotional factors have not always been integrated into this analysis. We have contributed to fill this gap in the literature considering the degree of happiness with the tourist destination. We used a sample of 1253 tourists and three regression models were estimated (OLS regression model, a Weibull survival model and a zero-truncated negative binomial) to study the LOS. We verified that the emotional factor related with happiness affects the LOS. Furthermore, regarding the managerial/practical implications it is important to highlight that the tourists who intend to visit the city have gastronomic and wine experiences, and, through their contact with the cultural heritage of the city, they will stay for a longer period of time. In addition to economic factors, as expenditures, there are also emotional and experiential aspects that influence LOS and these have to be included in the communication of a tourist destination. The attributes of a destination are not enough to influence the LOS. The destination must also be a set of experiences that will increase the happiness of the tourist with the destination.
The Clinical Management of Nd-YAG LASER Combined with Endodontic Treatment in Localized Severe Periodontitis Patient : Case Evaluation

This report is purposed to provide a holistic perception on treating localized severe periodontitis case. Fifty-five years old male, complaining of recession on his lower incisors #42, #41, #31, #32. Tooth mobility was significantly in buccal-lingual aspects (grade III). Clinical attachment loss (CAL) is up to six mm. Radiograph findings, the height of the alveolar bone loss is up to the apical area. It showed a radiolucent area surround the apical tooth #42 and #32. He is refusing of any tooth extraction. Periodontics, endodontic and dental hygienist was elaborated as a team. The oral hygiene procedure, occlusal adjustment and also temporary splint were performed. Patient had root canal treatment. After evaluation phase, pocket debridement and sulcus conditioning were executed using Nd-YAG LASER. There was a significant enhancement in Bone Density (BD) and Bone Gain (BG). Tooth mobility was reduced. Comprehensive treatment plans are needed to achieve a satisfied long-term result. Case selection is important to give a predictable outcome. Adequate oral hygiene procedure, supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) and periodic recall are required to maintain the result. Case report (J Int Dent Med Res 2016; 9: (Special Issue), pp. 392-397)
The Impact of Alcohol Drinking And Tobacco Smoking On The Drug-Resistance of Newly Diagnosed Tuberculosis

Background: Finding out more predictors of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) helps to facilitate TB prevention and control. Previous study had revealed that tobacco smoking and alcohol drinking might be a risk factor for developing drug-resistant tuberculosis. However, few discussed their joint impact on resistance among newly diagnosed TB cases. This study aimed to assess and compare the joint and independent effect of smoking and drinking on TB resistance.Methods: This was a retrospective study of 7996 newly diagnosed TB patients who were collected from Shandong, China from Jan 1, 2004, to Dec 31, 2020, and all had drug susceptibility results, information about smoking and alcohol consumption. Patients were classified into four groups including smoker only(G1), drinker only(G2), smoker+drinker(G3), non-smoker+non-drinker group(G0). We described the drug-resistant profiles, clinical factors and also calculated the ORs of different drug-resistance among G1, G2, G3, compared to G0.Results:Of 7996 TB cases enrolled, the proportions of G1, G2, G3, and G0 were 8.25%, 3.89%, 16.46%, 71.40%, respectively. The rates of DR-TB, mono-resistant (MR)-TB, multidrug resistant (MDR)-TB, polydrug resistant (PDR)-TB in G1, G2, G3 and G0 were 19.24%/16.4%/17.33%/19.08%, 11.52%/8.68%/10.94%/11.63%, 3.03%/2.57%/2.96%/3.66%, 4.7%/4.82%/3.34%/4.08%, respectively. G3 had a higher risk of MDR1: isoniazid+rifampin (adjusted odds ratio (aOR)=1.913, 95% confidence interval(CI): 1.036-3.532), but had a lower risk of DR-TB (aOR=0.839, 95%CI: 0.712-0.988), rifampin-related resistance (aOR=0.675, 95%CI: 0.492-0.925), streptomycin-related resistance (aOR=0.819, 95%CI: 0.675-0.993), EMB-related resistance (aOR=0.571, 95%CI: 0.342-0.954), MDR3: isoniazid+rifampin+streptomycin (aOR=0.406, 95%CI: 0.194-0.851, any isoniazid+streptomycin resistance (aOR=0.845, 95%CI: 0.714-1). However, there were no significant differences between G1 and G0, G2 and G0 in all drug-resistant sub-types. Those who with cavity had a higher risk of DR-TB among G3 (OR=1.354, 95%CI:1.011-1.814). Conclusions: Although we did not found a independent impact of alcohol drinking or tobacco smoking on TB drug-resistance respectively, these two habits had a joint effect on TB drug-resistance. We should be alert for the emergence of isoniazid+rifampin resistance among populations with both smoking and drinking habits.
Screening Metal–Organic Framework-Based Mixed-Matrix Membranes for CO2/CH4 Separations

In this study, the challenge of selecting metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) as filler particles in high-performance mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) was examined using atomistic and continuum modeling. We tested several theoretical permeation models, including the Maxwell, modified Maxwell, Bruggeman, Lewis–Nielson, Pal, Felske, and modified Felske models, by comparing the predictions of these models with the experimental data for IRMOF-1/Matrimid and CuBTC/Matrimid MMMs. After identifying the model making the best predictions, we examined the performance of 80 new MOF-based MMMs composed of 10 different MOFs and eight different polymers for CO2/CH4 separations. Our results show that selecting the appropriate MOF as filler particles in polymers can result in MMMs with extraordinarily high CO2 selectivities and CO2 permeabilities relative to those of pure polymer membranes. The methods introduced in this study will create many opportunities for selecting MOF/polymer combinations for MMMs with useful properties .
Society Mobility Index Analysis During Transition Period of Covid-19 Pandemic in East Java

Covid-19 pandemic occurred in Indonesia and also almost all countries in the world has a big impact in various fields, both in health, education, social and economic. The government issued a policy to stay at home to minimize spread of covid-19 virus. In early June 2020 the government issued a new policy, namely New Normal policy. Society mobility indeks of course has changed starting from the stay at home policy until the new normal policy implemented. Google responds to society mobility during the covid 19 pandemic by using navigation technology installed on individual accounts. The aim of visits during pandemic to the transition period is recorded and presented in form of a daily mobility index. This study aims to determine the mobility index of the people of East Java during the transition period of covid 19 pandemic. The results of analysis society mobility index show that average society mobility index in workplaces has decreased by 20% compared to the baseline period, on the contrary average society mobility index in residential has increased by 11% compared to baseline period. compared to the baseline period. The average society mobility index in retail & recreation, grocery & pharmachy, parks and transit stations also decreased by 6%, 2%, 8% and 32 % respectively compared to baseline period. Based on the results of society mobility index analysis, there was a significant change in society mobility index in East Java during transition period compared to baseline period.
RapidHRV: an open-source toolbox for extracting heart rate and heart rate variability

Heart rate and heart rate variability have enabled insight into a myriad of psychophysiological phenomena. There is now an influx of research attempting using these metrics within both laboratory settings (typically derived through electrocardiography or pulse oximetry) and ecologically-rich contexts (via wearable photoplethysmography, i.e., smartwatches). However, these signals can be prone to artifacts and a low signal to noise ratio, which traditionally are detected and removed through visual inspection. Here, we developed an open-source Python package, RapidHRV, dedicated to the preprocessing, analysis, and visualization of heart rate and heart rate variability. Each of these modules can be executed with one line of code and includes automated cleaning. In simulated data, RapidHRV demonstrated excellent recovery of heart rate across most levels of noise (>=10 dB) and moderate-to-excellent recovery of heart rate variability even at relatively low signal to noise ratios (>=20 dB) and sampling rates (>=20 Hz). Validation in real datasets shows good-to-excellent recovery of heart rate and heart rate variability in electrocardiography and finger photoplethysmography recordings. Validation in wrist photoplethysmography demonstrated RapidHRV estimations were sensitive to heart rate and its variability under low motion conditions, but estimates were less stable under higher movement settings.
Multiple PulmonaryMetastases following Total Removal of a Bilateral Parasagittal Meningioma with Complete Occlusion of the Superior Sagittal Sinus : Report of a Case

1 Department of Pathology, Jikei University School of Medicine Kashiwa Hospital, 163-1 Kashiwa-shita, Chiba 277-8567, Kashiwa, Japan 2 Department of Neurosurgery, Jikei University School of Medicine Kashiwa Hospital, 163-1 Kashiwa-shita, Chiba 277-8567, Kashiwa, Japan 3 Department of Thoracic Surgery, Jikei University School of Medicine Kashiwa Hospital, 163-1 Kashiwa-shita, Chiba 277-8567, Kashiwa, Japan 4 Department of Neurosurgery, Jikei University School of Medicine, Chiba 277-8567, Kashiwa, Japan
Is there a relationship between inequality and terrorism? Evidence from a semi-parametric approach

ABSTRACT Understanding links between income inequality and terrorism is crucially important for social scientists. The current empirical literature suggests that this relationship is positive but inconclusive. In this paper we use a semi-parametric approach to model the relationship between inequality and terrorism, in order to identify nonlinearities in the relationship. We use top income percentile shares as our measure of inequality in response to the inequality measurement literature identifying problems with the Gini. We find that after controlling for explanations of terrorism other than inequality, the positive relationship between inequality and terrorism discussed in the existing empirical literature is very weakly evident. We also find that the semi-parametric model crucially exposes the nonlinear nature of the relationship between inequality and terrorism. The results are different for developed and developing countries. We find that the relationship between inequality and terrorism is nonlinear and at most weakly positive for developed countries, with a slightly stronger positive relationship for developing and middle-income countries.
How spiritual leadership and organizational culture influence employee performance?

Spiritual leadership management is causal leadership for organizations designed to produce educational organizations that are intrinsically motivated. The aim of spiritual leadership is to produce a strategic and empowered vision and value appropriateness of team-level values and people and, in its words, greater responsiveness and organizational productivity. Organizational culture is a perception that is made jointly by members of the organization and must be obeyed by members of the organization or it is called a system created for togetherness. To achieve economic independence, Darussalam Gontor University established a business unit, namely the UNIDA Business Unit (U3). The Darussalam Gontor University Business Unit is one of the business fields owned by the Darussalam Gontor University with employees of different backgrounds. This study aimed to analyze the influence of organizational culture and spiritual leadership on the performance of employees of the Darussalam Gontor University Business Unit. This type of research was a quantitative study with a total of 49 respondents. The population of this study were all employees of the Darussalam Gontor University Business Unit which included managers, staff, and operational employees. The technique used was multiple linear regression analysis techniques. Data obtained through respondents with a survey in the form of a questionnaire and measured using a Likert scale. The results showed that organizational culture has a positive and insignificant effect on employee performance. Meanwhile, spiritual leadership has a positive and significant effect on employee performance.
InViTo: An Interactive Visualisation Tool to Support Spatial Decision Processes

Since spatial decision processes have to deal with large number of actors, opinions and interests, literature commonly agrees in recognising data sharing and communication as essential in achieving decisional tasks (Van den Brink et al., 2007; MacEachren et al., 2004). The following chapter describes a methodological instrument for managing data, namely the Interactive Visualisation Tool (InViTo). InViTo aims at supporting spatial decision-making processes by proposing a framework for data knowledge. Principally based on Grasshopper, a free plug-in for McNeel's Rhinoceros, InViTo combines GIS data with CAD drawings and raster images for generating interactive spatial visualisations. It is conceived to display in real time the relationships between the territory and planning choices; thus, it is particularly indicated for stimulating discussions and sharing information in collaborative processes. Its high flexibility allows its use in different case studies with a variety of purposes and scales. Innovative elements in approaching spatial decision processes are discussed
Raman anisotropy in serpentine minerals, with a
 caveat
 on identification

The serpentine minerals lizardite, polyhedral serpentine, chrysotile, antigorite and 15-sector and 30-sector polygonal serpentine have been studied by micro-Raman spectroscopy, using selected samples, that had been previously characterized. The appropriate crystal orientations were determined by optical microscopy of petrographic sections. Oriented spectra, obtained using Nd-YAG green laser radiation (532 nm), were deconvolved, extracting wavenumber and intensity values for the peaks, possibly overlapping and forming complex bands. Relevant Raman anisotropy is common and relevant in serpentine. Depending upon the orientation of the impinging laser, significant wavenumber shifts occur (up to 10 cm (cid:1) 1 , mostly in polyhedral serpentine and lizardite). Furthermore, also, important intensity variations (up to 1 order of magnitude) occur in polyhedral serpentine, lizardite, chrysotile and antigorite as well. On the one hand, the possibly characteristic peaks have been identified and discussed. On the other hand, caution is suggested as far as the micro-Raman characterization of poly-phasic, variably oriented serpentine minerals is concerned.
Effects of Grafting of Pumpkin as Rootstock on Vitamin C,Soluble Sugar and Protein Content in Cucumber Fruits

In order to learn the effect of grafting on the quality of cucumber,choose optimal rootstock and combination of scion/rootstock for cucumber culture,two different ecotypic cucumber varieties "Chunqiuwang" and "Huza No.6" were used in order to study the effect of grafting of different pumpkin as rootstock by insert-grafting on vitamin C(Vc),soluble sugar and soluble protein content in cucumber fruit.The results indicated that there was no significant difference between varieties of "Chunqiuwang" and "Huza No.6",with the content of vitamin C about 0.05 mg/100 g,soluble sugar 0.44%-0.59% and soluble protein 0.5 μg/g(FW) in cucumber fruits.Compared with the control,the content of Vc dropped after grafting treatment.The Vc content varied with different combinations of stock and scion.K2-902 stock significantly influenced the Vc content in fruits.And the content of Vc in the Southern Chinese type cucumber fruit was less affected by rootstock than in the European greenhouse cucumber.Compared with the controls,the content of soluble sugar and soluble protein in fruit increased after grafting treatment.And grafting with pumpkin rootstock favors the accumulation of soluble sugar and soluble protein in cucumber fruits.
Inflation targeting for China? : an exploration of the inflation generating process

Due to the widely observed effectiveness, Inflation Targeting Framework (ITF) has gained increasing popularity among monetary policy makers worldwide. This thesis seeks to explore the applicability of this policy framework in China based on a thorough study of the inflation generating process. When tested against annual data from China, the classic Svensson (1997) model does not work well. This might be caused by the assumed absence of supply-side factors. An alternative model based on Chand and Singh (2006) is then introduced, allowing influences from the supply side, thus loosing this assumption. According to the subsequent test, Chinese inflation is primarily a demand-driven process. This makes it potentially possible to adopt demand management strategies like Inflation Targeting. But when it comes to actual implementation, China still has a long way to go. And among the necessary preparations, reforms in the financial sector are truly essential. iii —————————————————————————————————————
X-ray Natural Circular Dichroism Imaging of Multiferroic Crystals

The polarizing spectroscopy techniques in visible range optics have been used since the beginning of the 20th century to study the anisotropy of crystals based on birefringence and optical activity phenomena. On the other hand, the phenomenon of X-ray optical activity has been demonstrated only relatively recently. It is a selective probe for the element-specific properties of individual atoms in non-centrosymmetric materials. We report the X-ray Natural Circular Dichroism (XNCD) imaging technique which enables spatially resolved mapping of X-ray optical activity in non-centrosymmetric materials. As an example, we present the results of combining micro-focusing X-ray optics with circularly polarized hard X-rays to make a map of enantiomorphous twinning in a multiferroic SmFe3(BO3)4 crystal. Our results demonstrate the utility and potential of polarization-contrast imaging with XNCD as a sensitive technique for multiferroic crystals where the local enantiomorphous properties are especially important. In perspective, this brings a novel high-performance method for the characterization of structural changes associated with phase transitions and identification of the size and spatial distribution of twin domains.
Signal transducer and activator of transcription gene polymorphism in type 1autoimmune hepatitis

Background: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is one of the chronic inflammation types of the liver, characterized by hypergammaglobulinemia and autoantibodies formation. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 4 (STAT4) gene play an important role in dendritic cells, macrophages and activated peripheral blood monocytes. Many previous studies reported the association between STAT4 and some autoimmune diseases, and in a mouse model confirmed the association, STAT4 is an important factor in Th1-dependent liver injury. Aim: to assess the association of a signal transducer and activator of transcription STAT4 gene polymorphism and their interactions with type1 autoimmune hepatitis in children methods: This is across-sectional study, it was performed on 50 patients ages with autoimmune hepatitis from the Pediatric Hepatology Clinic of Benha University Hospitals. All children were subjected to full history taking, physical examination, anthropometric measurements, abdominal examination, serum transaminases, serum bilirubin and serum albumin, PT, PTT, INR, antinuclear antibodies (ANA), anti-smooth muscle antibody (ASMA), antimitochondrial antibody (AMA), anti-liver kidney microsomal antibody (Anti LKM), total IgG levels, hepatitis markers, liver biopsy and genotyping for STAT4 gene.Genotyping of STAT4 gene polymorphism. Conclusion: rs7574865 and rs7582694 in STAT4 gene minor alleles are associated with increased type 1 AIH risk.
Farmers perspectives on climate change in northern region of Nigeria

Climate distribution of Nigeria comprehend several vegetation belt as you move northward from the coast, northern region of Nigeria were predominantly agrarian by occupation due to their geographical location having two distinct seasons of wet and dry season. Recently there has been a global debate on climate change and its possible consequences around the world, the effects may varied based on the adaptive capacity of every region on earth, but most studies indicate the possible consequences effect on crop production particularly in sub Saharan Africa which Nigeria is included. This study was conducted to understand the level of farmers’ awareness towards climate change in the region of northern Nigeria and how they perceived climate change would affect their occupation.
Debt Covenant Violations and Employee Safety

We study the impact of creditor control rights increases on rank-and-file employees. Using a regression discontinuity design, we provide evidence that workplace safety deteriorates when creditors gain bargaining power in the event of a debt covenant violation. The frequency of workplace injuries and illnesses increase more for firms with severe financing constraints and a less active labor union. These results are robust to entropy balancing and a host of alternative specifications. In sum, our results provide compelling evidence on how increased interference and cost-cutting pressures by creditors can impair the working conditions of employees.
Investigating writing difficulties in essay writing: Tertiary students’ perspectives

This study is primarily designed for investigating the tertiary students’ perspectives on the writing difficulties of essays. This study was conducted in explanatory research in which quantitative and qualitative data were obtained from the web-based questionnaire and semi-structured interview, then analyzed separately. 21 undergraduate students have enrolled in the survey and 6 of them were invited to the interview section. This research reveals tertiary students' problems in essay writing course are categorized into: affective problems which raise from students’ and lecturers’ attitude while teaching and learning Essay Writing Course, cognitive problems that considered as the difficulties in the areas of writing viewpoint, transferring language, and the process of writing, and linguistic problems in the area of lexico-grammar, vocabulary, and the structure of the essay. Due to the findings, those aspects of academic writing should be serious attention for both EFL students and teachers to overcome the problems. The findings of this study have implications for EFL writing course designers as basic data of material improvement and for researchers particularly in the realms of language and education.