Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparison of E-Trust and Trust Concepts in Online and Offline Dimensions

In everyday lives, we more and more use different technology products to make our lives easier and faster. We often do not realise that we are switching our lifestyles to the online platform - we do everything mostly online - meet and communicate with others, watch videos and listen to favourite songs, choose and buy different things. The main question is - can we trust everything that we see on the screen? Is the explanation of “trust” the same in real life and in online sphere? Authors of the paper compare the concept of “trust” in offline trade market with that in online trading. The following methods were used - literature study and analysis, consumer survey and statistical analysis. Consumer survey is already in the process and is to be continued during the next 2 years with the purpose to compare changes through years. Participants of the survey are the inhabitants of Latvia of different age groups, location, profession, etc. The authors have continued the survey to make it more complete and to find out new tendencies. It is possible to use the research results in both ways ‒ theoretical and practical in respect of choosing an effective communication with consumers, in creating a long-term relationship with them, and in regard to increasing the customer loyalty level and level of “trust”.
Covid-19 vaccine dosages and government factors role on the global variation in covid-19 mortality: A statistical and regression analysis

The objective of our study was to explore the influence of the current vaccination program and other relevant government factors to explain the variation in Covid-19 mortality in the world. The study involves a cross-sectional survey of Covid-19 related and government factors from 161 countries. We retrieved and processed publically available coronavirus pandemic data (July 17, 2021) from several online databases, excluding countries' data violating correlation and regression analysis assumptions. In addition, partial correlations studies and multivariate analysis were performed to explore the influence current vaccination program and other relevant government factors on the relationship between the explanatory variable and the total deaths due to Covid-19. The partial-correlation studies revealed that controlling for a complete dosage of Covid-19 vaccine per 100 people in the population had a significant (P<0.001) impact on the strength of the relationship between some explanatory variables and the response variable (total Covid-19 mortality). Furthermore, the Stepwise Linear Regression (SLR) model shows that the covariates, namely total_cases, hospital patients per million, hospital beds per thousand, male smokers, and people fully vaccinated per hundred, added significantly (P<0.001) to the prediction of the response variable. Our SLR model validation study revealed that the observed total Covid-19 mortality was highly correlated with the predicted total Covid-19 mortality in various countries (r = 0.977, P<0.001). Our Stepwise Linear Regression model performs significantly better with an R-squared value of 0.958 and adjusted R-squared value of 0.956 than other related regression models built to predict COVID-19 mortality. Based on our current findings, we conclude that governments with better hospital infrastructure and people with complete dosages of the Covid-19 vaccine will have minimal Covid-19 fatalities.
Pre-Selectable Integer Quantum Conductance of Electrochemically Fabricated Silver Point Contacts

The controlled fabrication of well-ordered atomic-scale metallic contacts is of great interest: it is expected that the experimentally observed high percentage of point contacts with a conductance at noninteger multiples of the conductance quantum G0=2e2∕h in simple metals is correlated to defects resulting from the fabrication process. Here we demonstrate a combined electrochemical deposition and annealing method that allows the controlled fabrication of point contacts with preselectable integer quantum conductance. The resulting conductance measurements on silver point contacts are compared with tight-binding-like conductance calculations of modeled idealized junction geometries between two silver crystals with a predefined number of contact atoms.
Actions of Retinoic Acid in the Pathophysiology of HIV Infection

The vitamin A metabolite all-trans retinoic acid (RA) plays a key role in tissue homeostasis and mucosal immunity. RA is produced by gut-associated dendritic cells, which are among the first cells encountered by HIV. Acute HIV infection results in rapid reduction of RA levels and dysregulation of immune cell populations whose identities and function are largely controlled by RA. Here, we discuss the potential link between the roles played by RA in shaping intestinal immune responses and the manifestations and pathogenesis of HIV-associated enteropathy and similar conditions observed in SIV-infected non-human primate models. We also present data demonstrating the ability of RA to enhance the activation of replication-competent viral reservoirs from subjects on suppressive anti-retroviral therapy. The data suggest that retinoid supplementation may be a useful adjuvant for countering the pathologic condition of the gastro-intestinal tract associated with HIV infection and as part of a strategy for reactivating viral reservoirs as a means of depleting latent viral infection.
Adherence to HIV Antiretroviral Therapy Among Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women, Non-Pregnant Women, and Men in Burkina Faso: Nationwide Analysis 2019–2020

Background Since the scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) services in Burkina-Faso, achieving an AIDS-free generation depends on optimal ART adherence. However, no data exists on the population group differences on the level of ART adherence in Burkina-Faso. This study analyzes ART adherence among pregnant-and breastfeeding-women, non-pregnant women, and men in Burkina-Faso. Methods From December 2019 to March 2020, a cross-sectional study among adult HIV-infected patients in Burkina-Faso, belonging either to the active file or the Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission programs was conducted. An analysis was performed and adherence was measured based on the number of times, patients did not meet the number of doses prescribed and did not take the ART treatment in the month prior to the survey. Logistic-regression models were used to identify factors associated with poor ART adherence and the adjusted odds ratios (aORs) with their 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were reported. Results The prevalence of good adherence was higher in the group of pregnant-and breastfeeding-women (86.6%, n = 112) compared to the other groups (73.1%, n=1017 in non-pregnant women and 72.0%, n = 318 in men). No association was found between ART adherence and the socio-demographic, clinical, and therapeutic characteristics of pregnant-and breastfeeding-women and men groups. However, non-pregnant women with a high level of education (aOR = 1.70; 95% CI: 1.16–2.49), having ever belonged to a support group (aOR= 1.47; 95% CI: 1.07–2.04), not having income-generating occupations (aOR= 1.53; 95% CI: 1.11–2.12), and in advanced clinical stage (aOR= 1.42; 95% CI: 1.06–1.91) were more susceptible to have poor adherence compared to their pairs. Conclusion Findings showed a large difference in ART adherence among pregnant-and breastfeeding-women, non-pregnant women and men and highlight the need for differentiated healthcare delivery according to population while specifically considering addressing the interest in early initiation of treatment and the benefit of support groups meeting.
Causal Relationship of Market Orientation and Customer-Based Performance of Fashion Apparel Brands

This study was conducted to determine the impact of market orientation on the consumer-based performance of fashion apparel brands. The study also reveals the moderating effect of employee orientation on market orientation and consumer-based performance. The sample of 270 respondents of this study consists of managerial staff who have decisive power with regard to apparel brands in Pakistan . The findings of this study express that all three dimensions of market orientation have a significant and positive impact on the consumer-based performance of fashion apparel brands. Furthermore, the study finds no moderation between customer orientation and consumer-based performance, while for the remaining two dimensions, there is a positive moderation. The management of fashion apparel firms must give considerable importance to market orientation to enhance overall consumer-based performance. This study contributes valuable literature because it focuses on the fashion apparel industry, which is most important for very nearly everyone in the present era.
The Clinical Significance of Detecting Blood Supply to the Inferior Parathyroid Gland Based on the “Layer of Thymus-Blood Vessel-Inferior Parathyroid Gland” Concept

Objective How to preserve the inferior parathyroid gland (IPTG) in situ during central neck dissection (CND) is the major concern of thyroid surgeons. The “layer of thymus-blood vessel-IPTG” (TBP layer) concept showed to be effective in preserving IPTG. The objective of this study was to identify the origin and course of blood supply to IPTG (IPBS) within the TBP layer and to take key points of operation during CND. Design This is a retrospective control study. Participants. Patients who underwent thyroidectomy plus CND using the TBP layer concept and conventional technique between 2017 and 2019 were enrolled. Measurements. The origin and course of IPBS in relation to recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and thymus and prevalence of hypoparathyroidism were detected. Results A total of 71.3% of IPTGs (251 of 352) were supplied by ITA branches, defined as type A. Type A was further divided into Types A1 (branches of ITA, coursing laterally to the RLN (53.1%, 187 of 352)) and A2 (branches of ITA, traversing medially to the RLN (18.2%, 64 of 352)). Type A2 was more common on the right side than on the left side (P < 0.001). Fifty-five (15.6%) IPTG feeding vessels originated from the thymus or mediastinum. Nineteen (5.4%) IPTGs were supplied by branches of the superior thyroid artery. The incidence of transient hypoparathyroidism decreased from 45.7% to 3.6% (P < 0.001), in the TBP layer group compared with the conventional technique group. Conclusion The origin and course of IPBS follow a definite pattern. This mapping and precautions help surgeons optimize intraoperative manipulations for better preservation of IPBS during CND.
Penyelarasan Kurikulum Jurusan Pendidikan Teknik Otomotif FT UNYBerbasis Kerangka Kualifikasi Nasional Indonesia

The objectives of this study were (1) to identify and analyse the competencies required by the graduates of the Department of Automotive Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, Yogyakarta State University (YSU) in the workforce in accordance with the Indonesian National Qualification Framework (2) to develop the curriculum design that meets the needs of the workforce and the Indonesian National Qualification Framework, and (3) to develop the curriculum and the distribution of each competency in each course held at the Department. This study consists of the following stages: the evaluation of the existing curriculum through literature studies and workshops as well as the development of a new curriculum design. The workshop was conducted by presenting two practitioners from industry and 5 education practitioners and lecturers from the Department of Automotive Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, YSU. The results of the study were (1) the identification and the analysis results of the required competencies (2) the draft of the curriculum, and (3) the curriculum networking and the distribution of each competency in each course.
CoRes utilization for building PCK in pre-service teacher education on the digestive system topic

Knowledge of teachers in learning activities in the classroom has a close relationship with how well and how much students learn. Recently, a promising development in teacher education has appeared that centers on the academic construct of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). This study was an exploratory study into a science teacher education program that seeks to build the foundations on which pre-service teachers can begin to build their pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). The program involved the use of Content Representations (CoRes), which was initially applied as component of a strategy for exploring and gaining insights into the PCK of in-service science teachers. This study involved the researcher and 20 students (third year) in a pre-service teacher education course (School Science I) in science education when the students worked to make content analysis on the digestive system topic. During the course, the students make their own CoRes through a workshop for digestive system topic individually.
Conventional or Organic? Motives and Trends in Polish Vegetable Consumption

Vegetables constitute a major component of human food security. They are the main sources of essential nutrients including antioxidants, natural dyes, minerals, and vitamins. Eating habit issues related to the consumption of vegetables are gaining importance within the context of a healthy lifestyle, longevity, and physical fitness. Additionally, food quality is of primary importance, and so-called eco-food (defined as food as natural as possible, without fertilizers, pesticides, or preservatives) seems to be the most popular world-trend in healthy nutrition. Keeping these ideas in focus, research on vegetable consumption in Poland in the context of conventional or organic production was performed using online questionnaire surveys. The results revealed that the rate of vegetable consumption depended primarily on economic status, except for the potato, which was a staple cutting across all economic strata. Among the 108 analyzed respondents, 74% bought vegetables from certified organic farms. However, 59% bought organic vegetables “rarely” or “sometimes”, and only 15% “often”. Next, respondents chose to buy vegetables from fresh food markets (45%) and in local shops (41%). About 20% of the respondents acquired vegetables from their own farms. Among the reasons for choosing vegetables from certified organic farms, respondents mentioned in decreasing order: “desire for proper nutrition” (30%), “thinking that organic vegetables are healthier” (28%), and “organic vegetables are generally better” (7%).
Characterisation of Interlock Knitted Fabric with Different Feed Patterns to Improve Thermal and Sensorial Comfort

This study reports an investigation of the effect of different cellulose materials and yarn feeding patterns on thermo-physiological comfort, sensorial comfort, serviceability/pilling and ultraviolet properties. An interlock structure with a combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic material was developed in such a way that each material was prominent in consecutive wales or courses. The yarn feed pattern in interlock fabric overcomes the limitation of plaited single jersey fabrics. Cellulose – based hydrophilic natural and regenerated fibres were used i.e cotton, model and viscose rayon, as well as hydrophobic synthetic fibre i.e. polyester for manufacturing fabric samples. By comparing the results, it became clear that wale-wise alternate yarns provide better overall moisture management properties than course-wise. Similarly, for fabric handle and pilling properties, wale-wise alternate yarn provides better properties. Interlock fabrics with the TransDRY® Technology effect are liable for use in protective textiles, medical textiles and in other functional textiles/children’s clothing.
Energy and Metal Price Uncertainties and the Global Economy

A novel measure of two classes of monthly commodity price uncertainty is constructed by applying mixed-frequency state-space modelling to price forecasts of six energy and fourteen metal commodities. Energy price uncertainty shocks are contractionary for the world economy, while metal price uncertainty shocks are not. Both metal and energy prices decrease following an associated price uncertainty shock, with counterfactual analysis revealing that energy price uncertainty has a mainly direct impact on energy returns while the impact of metal price uncertainty on metal returns is mediated through global ﬁnancial markets. Global economic activity is a signiﬁcant driver of both commodity uncertainties, while global ﬁnancial uncertainty is only important for metal price uncertainty. Our results highlight the diﬀerences between metal and energy price uncertainties, both in terms of the driving forces behind them, as well as their economic impact.
The role of management in fostering analytics: the shift from intuition to analytics-based decision-making

ABSTRACT Research shows that many firms still make business critical decisions intuitively, despite clear evidence that analytics-based decision-making is likely more effective in creating corporate and social value. With the aim of providing actionable guidance to firms on how to accomplish the shift to analytics-based decision-making, this paper sheds light on the management factors that prove critical in this context. An in-depth single-site case study was conducted with a large publicly listed German manufacturing company. Building on 22 semi-structured interviews, this empirical study identifies six factors that play a critical role in establishing analytics-based decision-making: management behaviour, top management and strategy, analytics infrastructure, organisation and governance, HR management and development, and culture. This study forms the basis for further scientific research on the role of firm management in the transitional phase. Furthermore, it provides firm leaders with a systemised and practical framework to structure firm efforts to establish data-based decision making.
Menthacarin in functional gastrointestinal disorders: a pharmacy based cohort study

Functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are among the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) and often treated by self-medication. To gain insights into experienced effects and tolerability of pharmacy-supported self-medication with Menthacarin, a proprietary specified combination of essential oils from Mentha x piperita L. (90 mg WS® 1340) and Carum carvi L. (50 mg WS® 1520), in pharmacy customers suffering from FGID. The study was designed as a prospective, observational, multicenter, pharmacy-based cohort study in pharmacy customers suffering from dyspeptic complaints, particularly with mild cramps in the gastrointestinal tract, bloating, and fullness, who were routinely recommended the commercially available preparation of Menthacarin. Occurrence and severity of 13 dyspeptic symptoms were assessed by the modified Gastrointestinal Symptoms Rating Scale (GSRS). Patient satisfaction and tolerability were evaluated. 50 customers (mean age 53.8 years) were recruited. After 3 weeks, GSRS total score was reduced from 48.6 ± 17.1 to 22.8 ± 12.3 points (p < 0.001). In 68.7% of the participating customers, an improvement occurred within the first week of Menthacarin administration. Greatest improvements were noted for abdominal pain, bloating, and impression of fullness. At study end, 83.3% reported general health state improvement. 44.9% rated the perceived effects as “very good” or “good”, 30.6% as “satisfactory”. Tolerability was rated as “very good” or “good” by 83.3% of customers and 87.7% of pharmacists. These findings suggest the satisfactory and safe applicability of Menthacarin in pharmacy-supported self-medication of pharmacy customers suffering from dyspeptic and IBS-related complaints due to FGID.
Quantifying impact and response in markets using information filtering networks

We present a novel methodology to quantify the ‘impact’ of and ‘response’ to market shocks. We apply shocks to a group of stocks in a part of the market, and we quantify the effects in terms of average losses on another part of the market using a sparse probabilistic elliptical model for the multivariate return distribution of the whole market. Sparsity is introduced with an L 0-norm regularization, which forces to zero some elements of the inverse covariance according to a dependency structure inferred from an information filtering network. Our study concerns the FTSE 100 and 250 markets and analyzes impact and response to shocks both applied to and received from individual stocks and group of stocks. We observe that the shock pattern is related to the structure of the network associated with the sparse structure of the inverse covariance of stock log-returns. Central sectors appear more likely to be affected by shocks, and stocks with a large level of underlying diversification have a larger impact on the rest of the market when experiencing shocks. By analyzing the system during times of crisis and comparative market calmness, we observe changes in the shock patterns with a convergent behavior in times of crisis.
Paleohydrological history of Lake Allos (2200 m a.s.l) since 13 500 cal a bp in the Mediterranean Alps inferred from an ostracod δ18O record

This paper presents the first Lateglacial/Holocene (the last 13 500 cal a bp) ostracod δ18O record to infer hydroclimate variability in the Southern French Alps. Cytherissa lacustris (δ18Osp) shells extracted from the sediments of Lake Allos allowed a reconstruction of δ18Olake water (δ18Olw) except for the interval 5800–2800 cal a bp. The shape of the Younger Dryas (YD) clearly differed from records documented in the northern Alps. First, δ18Olw values remained close to modern values before a marked drop ca. 12 000 cal a bp. Then, after several oscillations, δ18Olw values increased, reaching the highest value of the record ca. 6100 cal a bp during a thermal optimum for this latitude. Finally, low δ18Olw values occurred from 450 to 100 cal a bp during the Little Ice Age (LIA) following the Medieval Climate anomaly. At the beginning of the YD, δ18Olw probably reflected changes in local glacier dynamics and precipitation sources. The following decrease in δ18Olw values was associated with higher freshwater inputs during the second half of the YD. During the LIA, the low δ18O values are consistent with a higher torrential activity and lower air temperatures.
Hardy-Leindler, Yang and Hwang Inequalities for Functions of Several Variables via Time Scale Calculus

In this paper, Hardy–Leindler, Hardy–Yang and Hwang type inequalities are extended on time scales calculus. These extensions are depending upon use of symmetric multiple delta integrals. The target is achieved by utilizing some inequalities in literature along with mathematical induction principle and Fubini’s theorem on time scales. The obtained inequalities are discussed in discrete, continuous and quantum calculus in search of applications. Particular cases of proved results include Hardy, Copson, Hardy–Littlewood, Levinson and Bennett-type inequalities for symmetric sums.