Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Dynamic Interdependence of Systematic Risks in Emerging Markets Economies: A Recursive-Based Frequency-Domain Approach

We examine the interdependence of systematic risk in twenty emerging market economies. The interdependence structures are performed for subregional and regional categorizations of emerging markets, which have demonstrated financial openness over the years. Hence, the Kalman filter-based wavelet approach is adopted to execute the purpose of this study. The outcome from the contemporaneous correlations demonstrates that the degree of comovements among the equity betas varies. Moreover, from the wavelet multiple cross-correlations, Qatar, Brazil, Indonesia, and Czech Republic led for most timescales. Conversely, the equity betas of United Arab Emirates (Africa and Middle East), Argentina (Americas), China (Asia), and Russia (Europe) exhibit low degrees of integration with other systematic risk returns from each subregion. The low correlations, especially in the short term, of these countries within their respective regions signify less risk transmission and should be included in a portfolio of assets in determining investment risks. Generally, we find significant integration among systematic risks in emerging markets in the long term. We institute that the nature of interdependence in systematic risk has been heterogeneous across time. Accordingly, the equity betas increase with scale for most subregions and the emerging markets as a whole, implying that market interconnections heighten as the investment horizon is prolonged, revealing saturated markets with shocks. It is recommended that prudent liquidity policies are implemented to augment resilience to systematic risks susceptibilities in the long term. The findings present pertinent implications for portfolio diversification, policy decisions, investing risk, and risk management schemes.
Knowledge Management dan Kinerja Organisasi Sektor Publik (Studi Empiris pada Entitas Akuntansi di Indonesia)

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh knowledge management enablers terhadap kinerja entitas akuntansi di Indonesia. Knowledge management enablersdalam penelitian ini terdiri dari ICT know-how dan skills, job training, job rotation, KM technology, dan knowledge sharing. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 229 penyusun laporan keuangan pada entitas akuntansi di Indonesia. Data dikumpulkan dengan metode survei online. Data dalam penelitian ini dianalisis menggunakan Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) dengan software AMOS 22. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa empatknowledge management enablersyaitu ICT know-how dan skills, job training, KM technology, dan knowledge sharing berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja entitas akuntansi di Indonesia. Sementara itu, satu knowledge management enablers yaitu job rotation tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja entitas akuntansi di Indonesia.Kata kunci: kinerja entitas akuntansi, knowledge management enablers, survei online.ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the effect of knowledge management enablers on the performance of the accounting entity in Indonesia. Knowledge management enablers in this research consist of ICT know-howandskills, job training, job rotation, KM technology, andknowledge sharing.Sample in this study are 229financial statements maker of the accounting entities in Indonesia. The data is collectedby online survey method. The data in this study is analyzed by using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) by AMOS22 software. The results shows that four of knowledge management enablers which are ICT know-howandskills, job training, KM technology, andknowledge sharing have asignificant influence on the performance of the accounting entity in Indonesia. In contrast, a knowledge management enablers that is job rotation does not affect the performance of the accounting entity in Indonesia.Keywords: Performance of accounting entity, knowledge management enablers, online survey.
Environmental Factors at Different Canopy Heights Had Significant Effects on Leaf Water-Use Efficiency in Cold-Temperate Larch Forest

It is of great significance to study short-term water-use efficiency (WUEs) at different canopy heights for accurately evaluating the adaptability of cold-temperate larch (Larix gmelinii) forest to climate change. The stable isotope method combining data of gradient meteorology, photosynthetic properties and leaf structure were used to assess the influence of different canopy heights on short-term water-use efficiency (WUEs) in larch forests in the northern Da Hinggan Mountains. The results show that: (1) The rank of leaf WUEs at different canopy heights was upper canopy > middle canopy > lower canopy. The leaf WUEs in upper canopy was significantly higher than those in the middle and lower canopy (p < 0.01), and no significant difference was found between the middle and lower canopy (p > 0.05). (2) The environmental factors, the photosynthetic characteristics, the specific leaf weight (LMA) and stomatal density (SD) had significant impact (p < 0.05) on leaf WUEs at different canopy heights of larch forest. (3) The results of the weighted random forest analysis show that the main factor affecting WUEs in larch forests at different canopy heights was vapor pressure deficit (VPD), followed by relative humidity (RH) and net photosynthetic rate (Pn), while LMA and SD made relatively small contributions. This indicates that the variation of leaf WUEs at different canopy heights is mainly due to environmental factors. Our results highlight that the difference of environmental factors at different canopy heights should be considered in the future study of leaf WUE. Our results contribute to a better understanding of water utilization strategies and carbohydrate relations in the boreal forest ecosystems, which is of great significance for improving the sustainable management measures and strategies of boreal forest resources.
Epidemiology of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales Infection and Colonization in Hospitalized Patients at a University Hospital in Thailand

Purpose To investigate the epidemiology of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) colonization or CRE infection relative to the natural history and clinical course of CRE colonization or CRE infection in hospitalized patients during admission and after discharge. Material and Methods Two adult cohorts were enrolled. Cohort I comprised hospitalized patients who had CRE isolated from their clinical specimens during 2018–2020. CRE colonization or CRE infection was based on the absence/presence of clinical features of infection. Information regarding the natural history and clinical course of these patients was collected during hospitalization. Stool samples were evaluated for CRE once a week during hospitalization, and then once every few months after discharge until negative for CRE. Cohort II comprised patients who had CRE isolated from clinical specimens during hospitalization and who were discharged during 2015–2018. CRE in stool samples collected from these patients every few months was assessed to determine duration of CRE in stool. Results CRE in stool was detected in 69.7% of 353 patients in cohort I. K. pneumoniae was the predominant CRE isolated from clinical samples (76.8%) and stool samples (65.7%). Among the 225 CRE-colonized patients, 20.4% developed subsequent CRE infections with a median duration from CRE colonization to CRE infection of 14 days. Among 174 CRE-infected patients, the most common infection was pneumonia with mortality at discharge of 47.7%. Duration of CRE colonization in stool was <1 year in 50.0% of cohort I patients, and <2 years in 91.4% of patients in cohort II. Conclusion CRE isolated from clinical specimens in hospitalized patients are more likely to cause colonization than infection. Patients with CRE colonization are at risk of subsequent CRE infection with high mortality. Stool culture for CRE is needed to verify if contact precautions can be discontinued because the duration of CRE colonization in stool varied from days to years.
Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Caregivers of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate: A Systematic Review

Context: Cleft Lip and Palate (CL/P) is the most common craniofacial malformation in the oral cavity, with a prevalence of “1 to 2in 1,000 live births worldwide. Parents with CL/P children are more prone to experience emotional disorders, especially depression, and have higher child-related stress than the parents of normal children. Due to the effect of the mental status of parents on children, the assessment of the psychological aspects of this problem and its effects on the patients and their parents is critical. Evidence Acquisition: This systematic review was carried out to determine the quality of life (QoL) and emotional problems, including anxiety and depression, in the mothers of CL/P children. All the published studies were searched in three electronic databases, including MEDLINE, PubMed, and Web of Science, up to December 30, 2020, using the keywords "Orofacial Clefts” and “Cleft Lip and Palate” in combination with “Anxiety," "Stress," "Depression," and "Quality of Life” in addition to “Parents," "Mothers," "Fathers," and "Caregivers. " Results: Finally, 29 articles met the eligibility criteria for this review. Due to the differences in health care and culture, controversial findings were obtained on the QoL of parents with CL/P children. Social support plays a vital role in the prevention, resolution, and treatment of psychological problems of parents with CL/P children. The majority of studies confirmed the higher levels of anxiety and depression in caregivers of children with CL/P than in normal individuals. Conclusions: These findings emphasize the necessity of psychological screening in the first few months following the diagnosis to facilitate providing appropriate psychological support for parents with CL/P children.
Phylogeography of Aplocheilus panchax in Indonesia, with special focus on the Bangka Island population

Abstract. Mustikasari D, Nuryanto A, Suryaningsih S. 2022. Phylogeography of Aplocheilus panchax in Indonesia, with special focus on the Bangka Island population. Biodiversitas 23: 2035-2046. Previous studies divided Blue panchax, Aplocheilus panchax into three different clades, namely West (W), Central (C), and East (E) clades. Blue panchax populations from Indonesia belong to the Central and East clades. However, that study did not include blue panchax samples from pits with harsh conditions in Bangka Island, Indonesia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the phylogeography of blue panchax in Indonesia with a special focus on the Bangka Island population using the cytochrome c oxidase 1 (COI) gene. The results showed that genetic distance within Bangka Island population was less than 2%, while genetic distances between Bangka population and other populations were ranged from 103.87% to 122.10%. There was also a clear genetic gap between the Bangka and other populations, with the minimum gap was 101.94%. Furthermore, the seventy-nine sequences analyzed resulted 28 haplotypes with genetic variability of 0.221 for nucleotide diversity (p), 0.923 for Haplotype diversity (Hd), 68.028 for Fu’s Fs-test, 2.00 (P < 0.02) for Fu and Li’s D-test, and 2.365 (P < 0.02) for Fu and Li’s F-test; and 1.927 for Tajima's D test (0.10 > P > 0.05). The Bangka population of Aplocheilus panchax established a distinct clade from the Western (W), Eastern (E), and Central (C) clades. Molecular data established that the population on Bangka Island is a novel clade for Indonesia and a global blue panchax phylogeographic.
THE EFFECT OF BLACK TEA ( Camellia sinensis ) INFUSION ADMINISTRATION ON RENAL HISTOPATHOLOGY OF Sprague Dawley MALE RATS INDUCED BY USED COOKING OIL

Used cooking oil is cooking oil that has been heated repeatedly so that it can cause the formation of free radical compounds. Free radicals are toxic kidneys that generate cell injury via lipid peroxidation, DNA damage, and protein peroxidation. Black tea ( Camellia sinensis ) infusion has a strong polyphenol group, namely epigallocatechin gallate, thearubigin, theaflavin, the amino acid L-theanine, flavonols, and catechins that can inhibit free radicals and protect organs from oxidative stress. This study was a post-only control group design experiment. The research subjects used were 24 Sprague Dawley male rats which were divided into six groups. The first group was the control group (K0). Treatment group 1 was given distilled water and used cooking oil after 12 times heating (K1), treatment group 2 was given black tea at a dose of 2.5g/ kg bw (body weight) and distilled water (K2), and treatment group 3 was given black tea at a dose of 3.75 g/kg bw and distilled water (K3). Treatment group 4 was given used cooking oil after 12 times heating and black tea with a dose of 0.50 gr/200 gr bw (K4), treatment group 5 was given used cooking oil after 12 times heating and black tea with a dose of 3.75 g/kg bw (K5). All groups were treated for 42 days. Then, the rats' kidney was collected, and data were analyzed by Kruskal Wallis and One Way ANOVA test. The results of the Kruskal Wallis and One Way ANOVA test showed a decrease in glomerular and tubular damage after the rats orally induced with black tea were given 12x heating used cooking oil (p<0.05). The mean histopathological score in the administration of black tea at a dose of 3.75 g/kg bw was lower than at a dose of 2.5 g/kg bw. This study shows that infusion of black tea ( Camellia sinensis ) can prevent glomerular and tubular damage induced by used cooking oil.
Pharmacological Properties of Bergapten: Mechanistic and Therapeutic Aspects

Bergapten (BP) or 5-methoxypsoralen (5-MOP) is a furocoumarin compound mainly found in bergamot essential oil but also in other citrus essential oils and grapefruit juice. This compound presents antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hypolipemic, and anticancer effects and is successfully used as a photosensitizing agent. The present review focuses on the research evidence related to the therapeutic properties of bergapten collected in recent years. Many preclinical and in vitro studies have been evidenced the therapeutic action of BP; however, few clinical trials have been carried out to evaluate its efficacy. These clinical trials with BP are mainly focused on patients suffering from skin disorders such as psoriasis or vitiligo. In these trials, the administration of BP (oral or topical) combined with UV irradiation induces relevant lesion clearance rates. In addition, beneficial effects of bergamot extract were also observed in patients with altered serum lipid profiles and in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver. On the contrary, there are no clinical trials that investigate the possible effects on cancer. Although the bioavailability of BP is lower than that of its 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) isomer, it has fewer side effects allowing higher concentrations to be administered. In conclusion, although the use of BP has therapeutic applications on skin disorders as a sensitizing agent and as components of bergamot extract as hypolipemic therapy, more trials are necessary to define the doses and treatment guidelines and its usefulness against other pathologies such as cancer or bacterial infections.
Clinical efficacy of conbercept plus micropulse laser (577 nm) treatment in macular edema secondary to non-ischemic central retinal vein occlusion

Objectives: To observe the clinical efficacy and complications of conbercept combined with a 577-nm micropulse laser in patients with macular edema (ME) secondary to non-ischemic central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). Methods: A total of 153 patients who were diagnosed with non-ischemic CRVO-induced ME and treated by Shijiazhuang People’s Hospital during January 2019 and January 2021 were included in this study. The patients were divided into a control group and an experimental group by choice of treatment. The control group was treated by conbercept alone, while the experimental group underwent laser treatment on this basis. The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was determined by the internationally standardized logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) chart and the central macular thickness (CMT) was measured by optical coherence tomography (OCT) before and at one and three months after treatment. Complications such as conjunctival hemorrhage and elevated intraocular pressure (if any) were recorded during the 3-month follow-up period. Results: Conbercept could improve the BCVA and CMT of patients with non-ischemic CRVO (P <0.05, respectively), and the combined use of conbercept with micropulse laser treatment yielded greater improvements in these measures compared with the pre-treatment condition (P <0.05, respectively); moreover, the differences between the control group and the experimental group were statistically significant (all P <0.05). The two groups had similar complication rates and did not record any serious adverse reactions. Conclusions: Conbercept combined with 577-nm micropulse laser treatment can benefit patients with non-ischemic CRVO-induced ME by improving their visual acuity and relieve ME symptoms. As a regimen of impressive clinical efficacy, it is of great value for wide application in clinical practice.
Macroscopic and Microscopic Phenotyping Using Diverse Yellow Rust Races Increased the Resolution of Seedling and Adult Plant Resistance in Wheat Breeding Lines

We characterized yellow rust (YR) resistance in sixteen winter wheat breeding lines using three different pathogen races and macroscopic and microscopic phenotyping in lab and greenhouse. Three rust races were used on seedlings and two races on fifth and flag leaf growth stages. The wheat lines were previously characterized to possess none or different quantitative trait loci for YR resistance in field trials. At the seedling stage, twelve lines showed race-specific seedling resistance whereas four lines gave strong seedling resistance to all three races. Seven of eight lines with QTL.1B showed strong seedling resistance against the two races also used at fifth and flag leaves. Microscopic phenotyping of line NOS50906215 (QTL.1B) showed small fungal colonies stopped within 3 dpi associated with extensive hypersensitive response (HR). The lines NOS51014910 and NOS51014911 (QTL.3D alone) showed strong adult plant resistance (APR) from the fifth leaf stage. The lines NOS70140801 and NOS70140808 (QTL.3D + 7B) showed strong APR to one race but partial resistance to the other race at all growth stages. Microscopic phenotyping of line NOS70140801 (QTL.3D + 7B) showed more fungal growth and less HR against the race revealing strong APR compared to the one revealing partial resistance. Line NOS51010312 (QTL.7B alone) showed strong APR response against both races whereas line NOS51010313 (QTL.7B) was susceptible. A partial APR response was observed on line NOS51005019 (no QTLs reported). In conclusion, the approach of combining macroscopic and microscopic phenotyping and diverse pathogen races facilitates the identification of multiple and diverse seedling and adult plant resistance responses to yellow rust in wheat.
Saudi EFL Primary School Teachers’ and Parents’ Perceptions of Online Assessment During COVID-19 Pandemic

Since March 2020, the world has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in sudden school closures and a rapid transition from traditional face-to-face education to a new model of online learning and assessment. The present study analyzes two cohorts—primary-school EFL teachers and students’ parents—regarding the perceptions they have had and the challenges they have faced when assessing young EFL learners online during COVID-19. A specific aim of the study is to identify primary-school EFL teachers’ perceptions of the online methods used in assessing young EFL learners in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. The research follows a quantitative method involving a convenience-sampling method for the selection of the study’s participants. A total of 34 primary-school EFL teachers and 20 parents of young learners who are studying online in primary public schools were the main participants of the study. The researcher used a survey-based method involving a five-point Likert scale to collect data from the participants. The surveys were distributed online via the social-media application WhatsApp. The statistically analyzed responses yielded two types of descriptive statistics: frequencies, and percentages. The results show that both the teachers and the parents perceived online assessments as more convenient, fun and interactive than traditional paper-based assessments. Furthermore, both the teachers and the parents associated online assessments with serious challenges, such as cheating and technical problems. And teachers held positive views of various online methods and techniques for the assessment of young EFL learners.
Impact of Agricultural Insecticides in the Vertical Transmission of the Tolerance among Anopheles gambiae s.s over Several Generations in Laboratory Conditions

Background: The present work aimed to highlight process of transmission of tolerance to insecticides in An. gambiae population over several generations. Methodology: The experiment was carried out at the laboratory with the strain of An. gambiae that was continuously raised under laboratory conditions for more than five years. The insecticides used during this study belong to three families: methyl-parathion (carbamates), dimethoate (organophosphate), and cypermethrin (pyrethroids). For each insecticide we chose the concentration of insecticide able to exert a selective pressure on An. gambiae without inducing a total mortality. The experiment was done through 12 consecutive generations of An. gambiae s.s. the Endpoints measured: the duration of larval development, larval mortality, and the size of adults. Results: For cypermethrin (pyrethroid) and methyl-parathion (carbamates), the development duration of the larval phase as well as larval mortality decreases significantly from the 7th generation onwards. In the other hand, the size of the adults increases significantly as early as the 5th generation for females especially for cypermethrin and the 7th generation for males. However, with dimethoate, the duration of the larval phase did not vary significantly over the generations. A decrease in larval mortality was noted from the 8th generation but it remained too high. Adult size also increased significantly from the 8th generation onward in both the two genera. This work showed the improvement over generations of certain biological indicators of the resistance. Thus, Conclusion: we can state that resistance appears fairly early in An. gambiae s.s. , especially for insecticides that are effective at low doses, such as cypermethrin and methyl-parathion