Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Participatory Leadership Style and Work Motivation on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction at the Malang City District Office

This study has at least four aims to carry out. Such as describing participatory leadership style, work motivation, employee job satisfaction, and employee performance. Also, analyze the effect of participatory leadership style and work motivation on employee job satisfaction. Examine the effect of participatory leadership style and work motivation on employee performance and analyze the effect of employee job satisfaction on employee performance at the sub-district office in Malang City. The population in this study were Civil Servants at the Malang City District Office, amounting to 114 employees. The sample was taken using the slovin formula because the respondents were more than 100 employees, so 88 employees became the object of the research. The data analysis technique used is path analysis. The results show that participatory leadership style and work motivation affect employee job satisfaction. Participative leadership style and work motivation affect employee performance. Also, employee job satisfaction affects employee performance. Participatory leadership style and work motivation affect employee performance through employee job satisfaction.
Determinants of Indonesian Gen Z’s purchase behavior on online travel platforms: Extending UTAUT model

Understanding Gen Z’s purchase behavior in online travel agents is essential to effectively engage and meet the unique preferences of this generation, fostering long-term loyalty and satisfaction. Utilizing the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) as the theoretical foundation, this study aims to analyze the impact of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating condition, and trust on purchase decision of flight tickets through online travel agent platforms. The data were collected through an online survey of 253 Gen Z users of online travel agent applications in Indonesia, such as Traveloka, Tiket.com, Pegipegi.com, Agoda, and Booking.com. The study employed PLS-SEM to test the hypotheses. The results indicate that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions influence trust (t-value 1.645, p-value &lt; 0.05). Further, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and facilitating conditions influence purchase decisions (t-value 1.645, p-value &lt; 0.05). However, social influence does not significantly affect purchase decisions (t-value 1.041, p-value &gt; 0.05). The analysis also shows that trust fully mediates the relationship between social influence and purchase decisions, while no mediating effect is identified in the relationship between effort expectancy and purchase decisions. By investigating the key factors contributing to Gen Z’s buying behavior in online travel agent platforms, this paper provides valuable insights for online travel businesses to effectively engage and cater to Gen Z’s unique needs and preferences.
Dopamine D4 Receptor Agonist Drastically Increases Delta Activity in the Thalamic Nucleus Reuniens: Potential Role in Communication between Prefrontal Cortex and Hippocampus

Network oscillations are essential for all cognitive functions. Oscillatory deficits are well established in psychiatric diseases and are recapitulated in animal models. They are significantly and specifically affected by pharmacological interventions using psychoactive compounds. Dopamine D4 receptor (D4R) activation was shown to enhance gamma rhythm in freely moving rats and to specifically affect slow delta and theta oscillations in the urethane-anesthetized rat model. The goal of this study was to test the effect of D4R activation on slow network oscillations at delta and theta frequencies during wake states, potentially supporting enhanced functional connectivity during dopamine-induced attention and cognitive processing. Network activity was recorded in the prefrontal cortex (PFC), hippocampus (HC) and nucleus reuniens (RE) in control conditions and after injecting the D4R agonist A-412997 (3 and 5 mg/kg; systemic administration). We found that A-412997 elicited a lasting (~40 min) wake state and drastically enhanced narrow-band delta oscillations in the PFC and RE in a dose-dependent manner. It also preferentially enhanced delta synchrony over theta coupling within the PFC-RE-HC circuit, strongly strengthening PFC-RE coupling. Thus, our findings indicate that the D4R may contribute to cognitive processes, at least in part, through acting on wake delta oscillations and that the RE, providing an essential link between the PFC and HC, plays a prominent role in this mechanism.
Crustal and uppermost mantle structure in Italy fron the inversion of P-wave arrival times: geodynamic impliations

SUMMARY In this paper we present a 3-D image of the P-wave velocity structure in the crust and uppermost mantle beneath Italy, obtained by inverting P-wave arrival times of crustal earthquakes. We used about 48000 arrival times at stations close to the epicentres (within 200 km) to mitigate the eiects of both reading errors and intrinsic complexity for long-distance ray paths due to the scale of heterogeneities in the Earth structure beneath Italy.Whereas two of the inverted layers (located in the lower crust and beneath the Moho) are well resolved by the data, the upper crustal layer has regions of relatively poor resolution beneath the central Apennines, due to the sparse station spacing. We made several attempts, varying the Moho geometry, to obtain reliable and stable results without introducing too complex and unconstrained ap rioriinformation. One of the most important results is the discovery of low-velocity anomalies at 38 km depth beneath the northern Apenninic and Calabrian arcs, which we interpret as subducted crustal material of the Adriatic and Ionian lithospheres. In the lower crust beneath the entire Apennines, a pronounced low-velocitybelt is present, suggesting high temperatures in front of the bent Adriatic lithosphere. Based on our results and on those previously obtained from seismic tomography, we propose amodel for the geodynamic evolution of the Apenninic system in which the present-day scenario re£ects lateral heterogeneities in the subducting Ionian (oceanic) and Adriatic (continental) lithosphere.
COMPANY EXTERNAL INFLUENCE ON SHARE PRICE CONSUMER GOODS INDUSTRY SECTOR

In order to gain from their stock investments, investors frequently attempt to pay close attention to fluctuations in stock prices on a planned basis. The purpose of this study is to ascertain how inflation and interest rates affect stock prices at publicly traded consumer products companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Purposive sampling was utilized as the sampling method in this study, and 10 companies were eligible to participate. The F test results indicate a substantial effect, which means that both inflation and interest rates simultaneously affect stock prices in a way that makes it possible to examine the regression model used in this study. The results, partially using the t test, indicate.
The conductivity of the crust and mantle beneath the Kapuskasing Uplift: electrical anisotropy in the upper mantle

SUMMARY Kapuskasing Uplift has been interpreted as an oblique cross-section of up to 25km of crust and thus provides the opportunity to examine the properties of exposed mid- to lower-crustal material. A magnetotelluric (MT) survey mapped a remarkably uniform upper crust and provided no evidence for upper crustal conductive zones that could be related to the often observed increase in mid and lower crustal conductivity. The only shallow conductive anomaly is related to the Ivanhoe Lake Cataclastic Zone but its electrical signature does not appear to extend more than one kilometer in depth. A regional apparent resistivity curve was determined from MT data and confirmed by subsequent controlled source electromagnetic surveys. Regional curves are essential for proper structural interpretation but are often difficult to determine because of electric field distortions. The data show a decrease in resistivity at depths below 15 km which is typical of continental crust in many areas of the world. There is a clear difference in orthogonal apparent resistivity and phase curves at periods greater than 10s which is most pronounced in a N65"E and N25"W coordinate frame. Two different models are proposed to explain the data. The first consists of a conducting 2-D slab of approximately 50 km width in the lower crust and striking N65"E. The strike direction is consistent with a number of regional structural trends but there is no other direct supporting evidence for it. The second model invokes either micro or macro electrical anisotropy in the upper mantle. There is considerable evidence for seismic anisotropy in the region. The electrical anisotropy could be the result of preferential conduction along the c-axis of olivine crystals, hydrogen dissolved in the olivine lattice with preferential conduction along the a-axis, or possible alignment of dykes, joints and faults in the upper mantle. If the anisotropy is related to strain induced orientations of crystals or fabric, it will provide evidence for the motions of the mantle associated with plate tectonics.
Genetic typing and intrafamilial transmission of human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 in non-endemic areas of China

The origin and intrafamilial transmission of Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) in non-endemic populations such as China is still unknown. In this study, donors from blood banks/centers in China (including 28 provinces and Shenzhen city) during 2019 and 2021 were screened for HTLV-1/2 antibody, and all the reactive samples were tested using a line immunoassay (LIA) and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Samples that can be detected using qPCR were amplified and sequenced for the long terminal repeat (LTR) region. The positive donors were contacted to identify their relatives. As a result, 4,451,883 blood donors were totally tested, and 50 of them were confirmed to be HTLV-1/2 positive. Viral LTR sequences genotyped from 26 HTLV-1 carriers demonstrated that all had the HTLV-1a genotype, of which Transcontinental and Japanese subgroups accounted for half each. There were 17 family members of 11 index donors detected, and the HTLV-1 infection rate in the spouses of male index donors (83.3%, 5/6) was significantly higher than that in the husbands of female index donors (0.0%, 0/4). However, 7 children of HTLV-1 positive women were tested and found negative. Therefore, our findings indicated that HTLV-1 is spreading silently from high-endemic to low-endemic areas in China. To prevent further HTLV-1/2 transmission, an efficient HTLV-1/2 screening strategy and counseling of the virus carriers are essential.
Colloid and Phosphorus Leaching From Undisturbed Soil Cores Sampled Along a Natural Clay Gradient

The presence of strongly sorbing compounds in groundwater and tile drains can be a result of colloid-facilitated transport. Colloid and phosphorus leaching from macropores in undisturbed soil cores sampled across a natural clay gradient at Aarup, Denmark, were studied. The aim of the study was to correlate easily measurable soil properties, such as clay content and water-dispersible colloids, to colloid and phosphorus leaching. The clay contents across the gradient ranged from 0.11 to 0.23 kg kg−1. Irrigating with artificial rainwater, all samples showed a high first flush of colloids and phosphorus followed by lower and stable colloid and phosphorus concentrations. The mass of particles leached at first flush was independent of clay content and was attributed to the instant release of particles associated with the macropore walls and released upon contact with flowing water. Below a clay content of ∼0.15 kg kg−1, the later leaching (after the first flush) of particles was independent of the clay content. Above this threshold, there was a positive relationship between the mass of leached particles after the first flush and the clay content. Particle release after the first flush was linearly correlated to the accumulated outflow and was described as a diffusion controlled process, using √(accumulated outflow). The mass of leached particles was positively correlated to the clay content as well as to water-dispersible colloids. Particulate phosphorus (P) was linearly correlated to concentration of leached particles and accounted for ∼70% of the total mass of leached P. Approximately 50% of particulate P was associated with the first flush. The P concentration on leached particles was negatively correlated to clay content (R2 = 0.89) and followed the same trend as the P concentration on soil clay and the so-called degree of P saturation (oxalate-extractable P on iron and aluminum minerals). Because higher colloidal P concentration was countered by a lower colloidal leaching, the total amount of leached P stayed remarkably constant along the natural clay gradient.
Aerodynamic Analysis of the Opening Hood Structures at Exits of High-Speed Railway Tunnels

As train operating speeds increase, the aerodynamic characteristics of the train within the tunnel become more pronounced, and effectively addressing the issue of micro-pressure wave (MPW) over-limits becomes especially crucial. This paper utilized the control volume method to investigate the key influencing parameters of tunnel exit hoods on the mitigation effectiveness of MPWs. Additionally, numerical simulation methods were used to validate these crucial parameters. The analysis considered various opening ratios, different opening forms, and the influence of hoods at tunnel entrances and exits on the amplitude and spatial distribution patterns of MPWs. A design methodology that comprehensively takes into account the advantages of tunnel entrance and exit hoods was proposed. The results showed that a higher opening ratio of tunnel exit hoods led to lower MPW amplitudes. Compared to without opening in the hood, when the opening ratio of the exit hood reached 90%, the maximum amplitude of MPWs at a distance of 20 m from the hood outlet decreased by 48.7%. Various opening forms of exit hoods resulted in distinct spatial distribution patterns of MPW amplitudes, with amplitudes near the openings notably higher than in other areas. There were differences in the mitigation mechanisms between entrance and exit hoods. In comparison to entrance hoods, exit hoods exhibited higher mitigation efficiency within a specific range of MPW amplitudes. Additionally, when both entrance and exit hoods were installed, they achieved the most effective mitigation of MPWs.
Simulation of Track and Landfall Process of Severe Cyclonic Storm Mora over the Bay of Bengal using WRF-ARW Model

The simulations of Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) Mora (28-31 May 2017) generated over the Bay of Bengal (BoB) are performed in this study to analyze its features, landfall, and track using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. WRF-ARW model has been used on a 10 km Horizontal Resolution (HR) domain for 96, 72, 48, and 24-hour lead time simulations. The model's performance is assessed by examining Mean Sea Level Pressure (MSLP), vertical distribution of velocity components, wind flow pattern, relative vorticity, vertical wind shear, relative humidity, latent heat flux at the surface, and track pattern. The simulated results are compared carefully to the observations from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The findings are reasonably consistent with the observations. The simulated track is also reasonable even up to 72 hours in advance. Finally, the study's results suggest that the WRF model can be used as an effective tool in predicting TCs over the BoB. Dhaka Univ. J. Sci. 71(2): 142-152, 2023 (July)
Genetic Variability of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn) Genotypes on Agro-Morphological Traits

The present study was conducted during kharif 2019 (July–October)at the field of All India Coordinated Small Millets Improvement Project, College of Agriculture, Rewa (M.P.), India. Thirty-two (32) genotypes were evaluated for estimation of genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for yield and yield contributing traits. The finger millet genotypes were sown in randomized block design with three replications. The results revealed that the values of phenotypic coefficients of variability were greater than genotypic coefficients of variability for all the traits studied. Moderate magnitude of PCV and GCV was recorded for number of tillers followed by flag leaf width, flag leaf length, 1000-grain weight, biological yield plant-1, and grain yield plant-1. The analysis of variance revealed that highly significant differences were recorded among the genotypes for all the studied characters, which indicate the presence of wide range of variability among genotypes and scope of selection for improvement. The high heritability coupled with high genetic advance as percentage of mean was recorded for flag leaf length, biological yield plant-1, grain yield plant-1, flag leaf width and 1000-grain weight. It forces to conclude that these characters are governed by additive gene action and phenotypic selection based on these traits in the segregating generations would likely to be more effective. In addition to the genetic variability, knowledge on heritability and expected genetic advance helps the breeder to employ the suitable breeding strategy.
Perceptions, Attitudes, and Knowledge toward Advance Directives: A Scoping Review

(1) Background: Advance directives are an expression of a person’s autonomy regarding end-of-life care. Several studies have shown that the level of completion in countries where advance directives are legalised is low. To better understand this phenomenon, it is important to know the perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge that the population has about this instrument. The aim of this article was to explore a population’s perceptions and/or attitudes and/or knowledge toward advance directives. (2) Methods: A search was conducted in March 2023 in the ISI Web of Knowledge, Scopus, and PubMed databases using the following keywords: “advance care directives”, “advance care planning”, “perceptions”, “attitudes”, and “knowledge”. Two hundred and twenty-four (224) articles were identified, and thirteen (13) were included for analysis. (3) Results: The selected articles point to a low level of knowledge toward advance directives: they recognise a strong positive attitude of the population toward the implementation of advance directives but a low level of achievement. (4) Conclusions: Studies on perceptions/attitudes/knowledge toward advance directives are important to understand the real needs of the population regarding this issue and to implement more adequate and effective promotion and dissemination measures.
Association between Late Manifestations of Testicular Dysgenesis Syndrome and Anogenital Distance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background: In 2001, Skakkebæk et al. proposed that certain male reproductive disorders might be grouped into a syndrome called testicular dysgenesis syndrome (TDS), as they all appear to be associated with disruption of the embryonic and foetal programming of gonadal development. TDS may be manifested in early life by the presence of genital malformations (hypospadias and cryptorchidism) and in adult life as disorders represented by low sperm counts and testicular cancer. Changes in androgen hormones during the foetal development, in addition to resulting in TDS, can also cause permanent changes in anopenile anogenital distance (AGDap) and anoscrotal anogenital distance (AGDas). Aims: The objective of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between late manifestations of TDS and reduced anogenital/anoscrotal distance. Materials and Methods: The present study is a systematic review and meta-analysis. The research included papers from 2001 to 2020, comprising a total of 737 articles, and 13 articles were selected. Results: Linear regression analysis was performed to evaluate the relationship between the two anogenital distance measures, which showed a significant positive association (P = 0.039). A meta-analysis was also performed and compared AGDap and AGDas between control and case groups, with cases defined as men with any late TDS manifestation. These data showed a significant reduction in AGDas in the affected population (P = 0.04), but no differences in the AGDap measure (P = 0.59). Conclusion: Our study confirmed a significant relationship between reduced AGDas and late manifestations of TDS, providing further support to the association between prenatal androgen deficiency and late-onset reproductive disorders.
Exchange Rate Pass-Through to Domestic Inflation in Ghana

The current study estimates the exchange rate pass-through on domestic prices from January 2013 to December 2018, using a recursive vector autoregressive model (VAR). Applying Cholesky decomposition to the model, six variables were ordered as follows: oil prices, output gap, exchange rate, import prices, overall inflation and Treasury bill rate with an assumption that the identified shocks contemporaneously impact variables which are ordered after the shock without any contemporaneous feedback. We find evidence of incomplete exchange rate pass-through to domestic prices. Thus, domestic price changes by 9.6 percent in the first three months following an exchange rate shock and the shock dies out after a year with a total pass-through effect of 10.7 percent. We also find that, exchange rate effect is more pronounced for the imported prices than the overall inflation, suggesting some moderation of pass-through effect in domestic price dynamics.