Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Journal of Legal Affairs & Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction

The construction industry has long been burdened with inherent adversarial relationships among the parties and the resulting disputes. Dispute review boards (DRBs) have emerged as alternatives to settle construction-related disputes outside courts. Although DRBs have found support in some quarters of the construction industry, the quantitative assessment of the impact of DRBs has not been adequately addressed. This paper presents the results of a research project undertaken to assess the impact of DRBs on the construction program of a large-scale highway agency. Three dimensions of DRB impact were assessed: (1) influence on project cost and schedule performance, (2) effectiveness of DRBs in preventing and resolving construction disputes, and (3) costs of DRB implementation. The analyses encompass data from approximately 3.000 projects extending over a 10-year period (2000-2009). Quantitative measures of performance were developed and analyzed for each category. Projects that used DRBs faced reduced costs and schedule growth (6.88 and 12.92%, respectively) when compared to non-DRB projects 111.53 and 28.96%). DRBs were also found to be effective in avoiding and settling disputes; the number of arbitration cases reduced consistently after DRB implementation, and DRBs have a success rate of 97% in settling disputes for which DRBs were used. Moreover, costs of DRBs were found to comprise a relatively small fraction (i.e. approximately 0.3%) of total project budgets. It was concluded that DRBs were effective dispute prevention and resolution alternatives with no significant adverse effects on project performance, D O I : 10.1061/1 ASCElLA.1943-4170.0000118. © 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers. C E Database subject headings: Dispute resolution; Construction industry. Author keywords: Alternative dispute resolution; Dispute review boards; Cost of dispute resolution.
CONSTRUCTING THE NOVELTY OF SME COLLABORATION PARAMETER IN GAMIFICATION BASED ON “SILATURRAHMI” CULTURE

Collaboration is one of the essential strategies to maintain Small Medium Enterprise (SME) in facing the global market. However, there has been no agreed formulation of a collaboration model as a benchmark in previous studies, including the parameters used to measure collaboration performance. Weak motivation to collaborate is also an actual problem faced by SMEs. On the one hand, culture is one of the roots of individual thought and behavior as an essential aspect that influences the behavior of SME actors in running their business. Therefore, a culture-based SME collaboration model is proposed in the gamification platform to present a more adaptive model and increase collaboration motivation. This research is focused on building novelty parameters to measure collaboration performance as the primary basis for realizing collaboration gamification models. Based on the literature review, there are four principles of "silaturrahmi" culture that have similar characteristics with collaboration, including Relationship Building (X1), Reciprocal Sustainment (X2), Reciprocal Assistant (X3), and Active Support (X4). The test was started by collecting questionnaire data from 63 respondents who were the movers of SMEs. The theme of the question is about the influence of the four principles of silaturrahmi on collaboration. Data analysis was carried out using the linear regression method and all test requirements (validity, reliability, normality, linearity, heteroscedasticity) to measure the influence of the four principles of "silaturrahmi" (Variable X1, X2, X2, X4) on collaboration (Variable Y). The results show that four variables have met all test requirements for linear regression analysis, resulting in a significance value (sig.) < 0.05, t value > t table, the value of the regression coefficient (B) is positive. It means that the four variables have a positive effect on collaboration because all hypotheses are accepted. The four can be a parameter to measure collaboration performance with the proportion of the role of each variable that can be considered from the R-Square value. Thus, these four parameters can be used as the primary basis for building a collaboration gamification model as a reference for measuring collaboration. To implement the four parameters, they were included in the collaborative gamification mechanics material.
AAAJ-09-2020-4919_proof 1416..1429

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of accounting in shaping charities’ financial resilience during the COVID-19 crisis. Design/methodology/approach – A case study of a charity was conducted. The financial resilience framework (Barbera et al., 2017) was applied to explore how accounting contributes to charities’ capacity to cope with crises. Findings – The results show how the accounting practices of budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting (financial and nonfinancial), as well as “accounting talk,” form part of the anticipatory and coping capacities that provided the charity the financial resilience to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Practical implications – The paper evidences the important role accounting plays in establishing financial resilience to help charities cope with crises, particularly the importance of having accounting practices established prior to a crisis and accounting information forming part of managers’ discussions. The study also demonstrates that financial reserves have an important buffering capacity role. Originality/value – This is the first paper to examine the role of accounting within a charity during an economic crisis. The authors explore the role of accounting in shaping a charity’s financial resilience and demonstrate the applicability of the financial resilience framework to a sudden, unexpected crisis such as COVID-19. They extend the accounting talk literature by highlighting its importance to a charity and during a crisis.
Properties of ultra-high-strength concrete containing a superplasticizer

Synopsis Tests have been undertaken over a period of one year to compare the time-dependent properties of high-cement-content (500–730 kg/m3) concretes with and without a superplasticizing admixture. For mixes containing the superplasticizer. there was an improvement in strength and modulus of elasticity and a decrease in shrinkage, but there were increases in creep and swelling. The process of microcracking is postulated to be a contributing factor in shrinkage and in creep under drying conditions.
ALTERNATIVE CLASS OF ESTIMATORS OF POPULATION MEAN UNDER DOUBLE SAMPLING SCHEME

This study proposes a ratio estimator of the population mean under double (two-phase) sampling scheme, in order to tackle the problem of low efficiencies of some existing estimators. The bias and mean square error of the class has been derived. Analytical and numerical results indicate that, the set of optimal estimators of the proposed class of estimators have been found to exhibit greater gains in efficiencies than the existing ones under certain conditions.
GEOGEBRA SOFTWARE AND STUDENTS` PERFORMANCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF CIRCLE GEOMETRY

This study investigated GeoGebra software and students` performance in teaching and learning of circle geometry . The study was guided by two objectives, two research questions and two null hypotheses which were tested at . 05 alpha level. The pretest-posttest quasi-experimental research design was employed for the study. The population and sample were all the 25,913 and 117 senior secondary school two students respectively from the 33 public schools in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The purposive sampling technique was employed to select the sample. The instrument used for the collection of data was Geometry Performance Test (GPT). A reliability index of . 75 was established for GPT using the test-retest method. The mean, standard deviation and analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. The result showed that students in the experimental group that were taught circle geometry using GeoGebra software performed higher than their counterparts in the control group that were taught using the traditional method. The result further showed that there was a significant difference between the mean performance of students taught circle geometry using GeoGebra and those taught using the traditional method. There was no significant difference between the mean performance of the male and female students taught circle geometry using the GeoGebra software. It was concluded that use of GeoGebra software to teach circle geometry improved students’ performance than the traditional method.
THE UTILIZATION OF HETEROSIS IN THE BREEDING OF TOMATO

After being self pollinated up to the ( S4 ) generation , two tomato cultivars , spread in Egyptian agriculture i,e Money Maker and Super Marmand were crossed with three imported hybrids i,e TY 70, Facolta 38 and G.S 12 . The parents and the F,, made including reciprocals were transplanted on the third of March ( 2004 ) at the Farm of El.Kassasin. Hort. Res. Station. Ismailia Governorate. A complete randomized block design with three replicates was used to performe the yeilding pofntial and some quality traits. The following results were recorded 1The yield of TY 70 & Facolta 38 was extremely high and was found to be two times as high as the level of production in Super Marmand. Moreover, the behavior of number of flowers per plant recorded the same trend. Thus these hybrids might be imported for direct cultivation of high yielding tomato production inspite of their highest cost. 2Total soluble solids and ascorbic acid traits showed insignificant differences for all the genotypes 3The crosses made between the ( S4) of Money Maker & Super Marmand and the imported hybrids were superior with highly significances for number of flowers and total yield per plant. 4The best combinations having more than 90 flowers per plant and the yield exceeded six kg per plant that were identified as the crosses involving Money Maker as a male or female parent. 5An extremely high levels of heterosis for total yield reached in some instances , more than 50% above the better parent" the three imported hybrids ". This was attributed to the possible effect of some adaptability genes inherited by the F, hybrids from ihe cultivars spread and considered as local in Egyptian agriculture. Thus, seeds of the foreign hybrids could be imported in lesser quantities and can be utilized in the production of cheeper local hybrid seeds when crossed with Money Maker and Super Marmand.
Making the outside World Dementia-Friendly: Design Issues and Considerations

Design guidelines for dementia care homes have, in recent years, acknowledged the important role the internal environment plays in influencing the functional capabilities and emotional well-being of people with dementia. However, although the majority of people with dementia live in the community, similar guidance does not exist in relation to the outdoor environment. To identify aspects of design that should be considered in making the outside world dementia-friendly an analysis of the literature on the needs of older people with dementia and on current knowledge of best practice for internal environments was carried out. By drawing parallels with the outside environment this paper demonstrates that design solutions do potentially exist which would enable older people with dementia to continue to negotiate and use their local neighbourhoods. Familiarity, legibility, distinctiveness, accessibility, comfort, and safety all appear to have a major influence. Small street blocks with direct, connected routes and good visual access, varied urban form, and architectural features, and distinctive, unambiguous environmental cues could enhance successful orientation and wayfinding. Services and facilities within walking distance with adequate seating, lighting, shelter, and well-maintained, smooth, level, plain paving would ameliorate attending problems of physical frailty. The authors are now empirically testing these initial findings.
Guarded Matching Logic is Decidable

Matching logic is the logical foundation of the K language framework, where formal semantics of programming languages can be defined and language tools are automatically generated from the semantics. To bring more automation to K and its formal reasoning tools, we need to study decision procedures for matching logic. In this paper, we present three increasingly powerful decidable fragments of matching logic. The first, “modal matching logic”, does not allow fixedpoints or quantification and is akin to multimodal polyadic modal logic. The second, “quantifier-free matching logic”, extends this to allow fixedpoints. Finally, “guarded matching logic”, allows both fixedpoints and quantification, albiet in a carefully restricted form. We prove that each of these fragments are decidabile, and several existing decidability results for modal 𝜇 -calculus, infinite-and finite-trace linear temporal logic, computation tree logic, and dynamic logic are all corollaries.
Motivation, purpose, and purchasing frequency of honey consumption in West Java

Indonesia is home to the greatest diversity of social bees in all over Asia, particularly species of the genus Apis. Thus, expanding the apiculture industry for commercial development is highly considerable. Although this industry has not become a special concern, the products of this industry are very popular among the Indonesian people, both for health, lifestyle, and other benefits. Research plays an essential role for good decision making, however, there is little research related to honey marketing in Indonesia. In this study, we observed the honey consumption of 246 respondents living in West Java by using online questionnaires and Decision Tree Classification to contribute to honey marketing research. This research shows that the motivation of the respondents in buying honey was merely for health reasons and the main purpose was for personal consumption. As for purchasing frequency, 86% of respondents purchased honey more than once a month. Then, a classification model of honey purchasing frequency based on respondents’ demographics which has an accuracy of 70.3% was built. The study results should be considered by the food industry and honey producers to emphasize consumer behaviour to formulate a better marketing strategy.
Nephroprotective and antioxidant effects of ethanol extract of Coprinus comatus mushroom fruit-bodies on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat models

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease with an increasing prevalence. An increase in free radicals and AGEs can cause glomerular cell damage which can lead to inflammation and DM nephropathy. WHO has recommended DM treatment by using herbal medicines that have minimal side effects and have a lot of biological activity to prevent complications. Coprinus comatus (O.F. Mull.) is known as immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic agent. The research used C. comatus cultivated in Cianjur. The basidiome of this mushroom has slightly oval and small with height of 8-12 cm and thickness of 2-3 cm. The research included six groups of male Wistar rats: Group 1 received no treatment, Groups 2–6 were administered 45 mg/kg BW streptozotocin once, Group 3 was administered 45 mg/kg BW metformin, Groups 4, 5, and 6 were administered 250, 500, and 750 mg/kg BW of C. comatus fruit body ethanol extract respectively for 14 days. The superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), hepcidin and β2 microglobulin (B2M) levels were evaluated. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and Duncan’s multiple-range tests. The results showed that dose of 500 mg was effective in increasing SOD and decreasing hepcidin, B2M and MDA levels.
Management Strategies to Protect Coastal Areas from Oil-Polluted Seawater (A Case Study of Coastal Areas in Bekasi Regency)

Following an oil spill in the western Java Sea, in July 2019, the issue of oil pollution has received heightened interest. More and more people in Indonesia are increasingly aware that environmental damage will be a severe threat to the sustainability of ecosystems and environmental services. Given that oil pollution does endanger not only the aquatic ecosystem but also the surrounding terrestrial ecosystem, it is essential to encourage the involvement of stakeholders to contribute to efforts to prevent and minimize the impact of oil pollution in coastal areas that may arise in the future. Thus, since oil pollution is extremely harmful not only to aquatic ecosystems but also terrestrial ecosystems, coastal management strategies are urgently required to minimize the impact of oil pollution in the future. The overall aim of this research is to provide recommendations for policy formulations that may be adopted by the relevant local government to protect coastal areas from seawater contaminated with oil. This research uses both qualitative and quantitative approaches, including Statistical analysis, Strength-Weakness-Opportunity-Threat (SWOT) analysis and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The type of data collected will be primary data and secondary data which are sourced from experts and agencies engaged in the management of the coastal and marine environments.
The Effect Of Display Brightness On Visual Function For Young And Old Drivers

Nowadays outdoor advertising displays have become popular. Bright displays near the roads could cause drivers to experience disability or discomfort glare, especially at night. Disability glare increases with age, but discomfort glare thresholds are independent of age. The aim of the study was to assess a luminance level of displays, which causes glare for younger and older subjects. 24 young subjects age of 20 to 24 years and 13 older subjects age of 55 to 69 years participated in the study. The task was by using the method of adjustment to find out the acceptable level of display brightness when the recognition of high (>90%) contrast objects was comfortable. Measurements were done in a photopic and mesopic lighting conditions. Results showed that discomfort glare were larger in mesopic than in photopic lighting conditions (p < 0.001) for both age groups. Preferred display brightness in both lighting conditions did not significantly differ between age groups (p > 0.05). We can conclude that discomfort glare thresholds for displays with textual elements are independent of age.
DEFINING MEGAPROJECTS: LEARNING FROM CONSTRUCTION AT THE EDGE OF EXPERIENCE

Construction megaprojects have been undertaken with increasing frequency in the past century. Many of these projects have experienced high cost overruns, extensive delays, and heated conflicts. To this point, numerical thresholds around $1 billion have been used to define megaprojects, however, the characteristics that elevate a project to mega-status are much more complex than simply project cost. Formulation of a transparent, relevant, and useful definition of “construction megaproject” is the primary subject of this paper. A project metric is developed as a basis for comparative studies, using five common megaproject characteristics. In addition, the framework for a descriptive and comparative megaproject tool is developed. Six megaproject case studies are evaluated using the proposed definition and megaproject tool as a methodological framework. Conclusions about the critical importance of two characteristics, risk and ideals, were drawn from the case studies.
Sex-specific topology of the nociceptive circuit shapes dimorphic behavior in C. elegans

How sexually dimorphic behavior is encoded in the nervous system is poorly understood. Here, we characterize the dimorphic nociceptive behavior in C. elegans and study the underlying circuits, which are composed of the same neurons but are wired differently. We show that while sensory transduction is similar in the two sexes, the downstream network topology markedly shapes behavior. We fit a network model that replicates the observed dimorphic behavior in response to external stimuli, and use it to predict simple network rewirings that would switch the behavior between the sexes. We then show experimentally that these subtle synaptic rewirings indeed flip behavior. Strikingly, when presented with aversive cues, rewired males were compromised in finding mating partners, suggesting that network topologies that enable efficient avoidance of noxious cues have a reproductive “cost”. Our results present a deconstruction of the design of a neural circuit that controls sexual behavior, and how to reprogram it.
Benefits of Turbinectomy vs Turbinoplasty – A Prospective Study

Introduction Inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH) is one of the major causes of nasal airway obstruction. Nasal obstruction due to inferior turbinate hypertrophy is noted in around 20% of the population. Surgical reduction of the hypertrophied inferior turbinate is required when medical treatment fails. This study aimed to compare the Nasal obstruction symptom evaluation (NOSE) scores and complications of inferior turbinate reduction by turbinectomy and turbinoplasty. Materials and Methods In this prospective observational randomized controlled study, 30 patients underwent turbinectomy and 30 underwent turbinoplasty. Pre and postoperative NOSE scores and incidence of postoperative bleeding and crusting were compared at first week and six months. Results The mean preoperative NOSE score of turbinectomy group was 75.83 and that of turbinoplasty group was 76.83. Both the groups showed statistically significant improvement (p< 0.05) in NOSE score post-operatively. Functional outcome is achieved with turbinoplasty by sparing the nasal mucosa and submucosa along with retention of function bearing structures (inferior turbinate). Though not statistically significant, the incidence of post-operative bleeding and crusting were lower after turbinoplasty, in comparison to turbinectomy. Conclusion Inferior turbinoplasty provides excellent outcome in a wide variety of patients with minimal morbidity. Turbinoplasty is associated with lesser mucosal injury, post-operative bleeding and crusting, and excellent outcome in terms of symptomatic relief and functionality. Hence, we recommend that it can be done for the treatment of ITH.
Genome-wide identification, evolution, and expression analysis of the NPR1-like gene family in pears

The NONEXPRESSOR OF PATHOGENESIS-RELATED GENES 1 (NPR1) plays a master regulatory role in the salicylic acid (SA) signal transduction pathway and plant systemic acquired resistance (SAR). Members of the NPR1-like gene family have been reported to the associated with biotic/abiotic stress in many plants, however the genome-wide characterization of NPR1-like genes has not been carried out in Chinese pear (Pyrus bretschneideri Reld). In this study, a systematic analysis was conducted on the characteristics of the NPR1-like genes in P. bretschneideri Reld at the whole-genome level. A total nine NPR1-like genes were detected which eight genes were located on six chromosomes and one gene was mapped to scaffold. Based on the phylogenetic analysis, the nine PbrNPR1-like proteins were divided into three clades (Clades I–III) had similar gene structure, domain and conserved motifs. We sorted the cis-acting elements into three clades, including plant growth and development, stress responses, and hormone responses in the promoter regions of PbrNPR1-like genes. The result of qPCR analysis showed that expression diversity of PbrNPR1-like genes in various tissues. All the genes were up-regulated after SA treatment in leaves except for Pbrgene8896. PbrNPR1-like genes showed circadian rhythm and significantly different expression levels after inoculation with Alternaria alternata. These findings provide a solid insight for understanding the functions and evolution of PbrNPR1-like genes in Chinese pear.