Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Unpacking brand loyalty in retailing: a three-dimensional approach to customer–brand relationships

PurposeDespite the numerous works on multifaceted relationships between customers and brands, such relationships remain complex and poorly understood in retailing. This research analyses the direct effects of brand images (hedonic, symbolic and functional) on three specific relationship variables (brand trust, brand attachment and brand social identification). It also investigates their indirect effects on three types of loyalty (cognitive, affective and normative) in retailing.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on quantitative research involving 417 respondents. It uses structural equation models to test relevant research hypotheses.FindingsThe results show that hedonic brand image affects brand attachment, while functional brand image influences brand trust. Symbolic brand image has similar effects on the three relationship variables (attachment, trust, identification). Moreover, the relationships between brand image dimensions and brand loyalty types are positively mediated by attachment, trust and brand identification. Therefore, the authors highlight a more complex process in customer–brand relationships than previously thought.Research limitations/implicationsThis article focusses on the cosmetic retail sector. It would be interesting to empirically test/extend the model in other industries/sectors. Future studies could also include brand attitude in their research model.Practical implicationsTo strengthen affective loyalty, retail managers should focus on both hedonic image and brand attachment (e.g. emphasise the brand personality traits that refer to both affect and hedonism). To develop normative loyalty, they should improve symbolic brand image and facilitate customer brand identification.Originality/valueThis research provides a new three-dimensional model of customer relationships with brands to account for the dynamic nature of customer loyalty in retailing. It shows how three dimensions of brand image (hedonic, functional and symbolic) affect three types of loyalty (affective, cognitive and normative) through the mediation of three specific relationship variables (brand attachment, brand trust and brand identification).
The Mesozoic scleractinian genus Adelocoenia (Stylinidae) and its Jurassic species

The genus Adelocoenia Orbigny, 1849, is revised and a neotype is designated for its type species Astrea castellum Michelin, 1844. For various reasons that lie in the taxonomic history of scleractinian corals, it has become a difficult task to reliably assign Mesozoic corals having the combined features of plocoid corallite integration and the absence of a columella. Therefore, many such genera are in need of revision, one of which is Adelocoenia. In addition to the revision of the type species, Jurassic species grouped within Adelocoenia are revised using type material when it was possible. Many new synonymies are proposed based mainly on characters such as symmetry and dimensions of skeletal features. Another consequence is that most species previously grouped with Pseudocoenia Orbigny are transferred to Adelocoenia. Furthermore, we present a clarified view of the paleogeographical and stratigraphical distributional patterns of the genus Adelocoenia, according to which Adelocoenia had its first appearance during the Early Jurassic, represented by a single specimen known from the Sinemurian of France. Subsequently, this genus had a significant increase in both distribution and diversity during the Middle Jurassic. The pinnacle of its success followed in the Late Jurassic during which Adelocoenia had its greatest morphological disparity and taxonomical diversity, and its largest geographical distribution. The genus survived in the Cretaceous record. Throughout its history, Adelocoenia predominantly occurred in inner platform environments that were located in low latitudes.
PENGARUH WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT TERHADAP TURNOVER INTENTION MELALUI KOMITMEN ORGANISASI

Study ini dilakukan berdasarkan adanya riset gap dan fenomena gap yang ada. Study ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis work family conflict dan turnover intention melalui mediasi komitmen organisasional karyawan wanita perbankan swasta syariah di Kota Bengkulu pada masa pandemic Covid-19. Study ini dilakukan pada lima bank swasta syariah di Kota Bengkulu, yaitu: Bank Mega Syariah, Bank Muamalat, Bank Danamon Syariah, Bank Sinarmas Syariah, Bank Pundi Syariah, dengan jumlah sampel 117 responden wanita. Data diolah dengan menggunakan alat analisis LISREL versi 8.70. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa work family conflict memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap turnover intention dengan nilai standardized 47%, work family conflict memiliki pengaruh negative signifikan terhadap komitmen organisasional dengan nilai standardized 49%, komitmen organisasional memiliki pengaruh negative signifikan terhadap turnover intention dengan nilai standardized 42%, dan komitmen organisasional mampu memediasi antara work family conflict terhadap turnover intention dengan nilai standardized 21% (positif).
Through-drying of tissue at high intensities - An experimental study

Experimental data for through-drying of tissue at intensities comparable to industrial conditions arc presented. The study covers three basis weights, 20, 30 and 40 g/m(2), dried at drying air temperatures of 100, 150 and 200 degrees C. Unlike most experimental data on through-drying in the literature, the experiments in this study were performed under conditions of constant pressure drop across the sample, which is the way the process is operated in industry. The study covers a total of eighteen combinations of the variables basis weight, drying air temperature and pressure drop. Pressure drops in the range 1.0-5.2 kPa were studied depending on basis weight and the desired through-flow rate. The results from the 242 experiments show drying 2 times ranging from 0.5 to 3.5 s, at average drying rates ranging between 120 and 3 70 kg/m(2)h. The experiments were performed using the laboratory equipment of Metso Paper at the companys research facility in Biddeford, Maine, USA. (Less)
ACCEPTANCE TECHNOLOGY FACTORS OF MOBILE BANKING USAGE BASED ON UTAUT2 MODEL

The aim of this research was to examine factors in UTAUT2 was developed by Venkatesh et al.,(2012) (Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology2) Model which were influenced people in using mobile banking. Constructs used in this research were: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, price value, habits, behavioural intention, and use behaviour. This research based on survey research, and data were gathered using questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed through internet link and it was responded by 199 respondents. The population in this research are every person who used mobile banking. The sample amount used the literature which was said that if the number of arrows in the model is maximum 10, the minimum amount of samples are 91 samples. Data analysis techniques employed in this research was Partial Least Square – Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Results from this research shows that the factors influencing use of mobile banking are habitss and behavioural intention. In other sides, factors that determine the intentions on using mobile banking are habitss and performance expectancy. Results of this research contributes to the identify the factors that should be enhanced by banks to optimize the use of mobile banking and also contributes to the banks customers to make them understand what factors influenced them most on using mobile banking. Theoretical contribution from this paper related to contribution of references about examining the factors affect use of mobile banking in Indonesia from the UTAUT2 model.
A Luminescence-Based Mercury Biosensor

A new biosensor for the determination of bioavailable mercury is presented. It utilizes firefly luciferase gene as a reporter under the control of the mercury-inducible mer promoter from transposon Tn21 and Escherichia coli MC1061 as a host organism. The luminescence-based sensor was evaluated for the selectivity and sensitivity of the detection of mercury. The lowest detectable concentration of mercury was 0.1 tM. Cadmium, zinc, cobalt, copper and manganese ions did not interfere with the measurement even at millionfold concentrations compared to mercury. The results were in agreement with the results obtained by a mercury-independent luciferase expressing strain which acted as a control strain measuring total toxicity. The measurement of the bioavailability of metals is quite difficult with traditional analytical methods. The bioavailability of a metal is a very important factor in the determination of a metal toxicity,' and therefore, the detection of bioavailable metals is of great interest. Biosensors provide a promising way to assess bioavailability of different substances in the environment2 Microbes offer a cornucopia for the construction of biosensors for monitoring the status of the environment. Numerous unspecific sensors that react to any kind of toxic substance have been developed.2 A novel approach for a microbial biosensor is to connect a strictly regulated promoter to a sensitive reporter gene. The most interesting promoters for environmental analysis are found in bacteria that survive in environments contaminated by, for example, heavy metals or organic compounds. The ability of the bacteria to survive in a contaminated environment is usually based on a genetically encoded resistance system, the expression of which is regulated very preci~ely. ~ Some biosensors using the promoter-reporter gene concept have been developed, for example, for the detection of mercws5 and xenobiotic com pound^. ^^^ However, these approaches have been limited by the lack of sensitivity (parts per trillion, pptr) required for a biosensor that is intended to be used as an early warning system.
Nordic Walking and Free Walking Improve the Quality of Life, Cognitive Function, and Depressive Symptoms in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Nordic walking’s (NW) degree of effectiveness regarding health-related parameters in people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a subject of debate. While NW seems to improve functionality, a clear non-motor benefit has not been demonstrated. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the effects of 9-week NW and free walking (FW) training programs on quality of life, cognitive function, and depressive symptoms in individuals with PD. Thirty-three people with PD, (Hoehn and Yahr 1–4) were randomized into two groups: NW (n = 16) and FW (n = 17). We analyzed quality of life, cognitive function, depressive symptoms, and motor symptoms. Significant improvements were found in the overall, physical, psychological, social participation, and intimacy domains of quality of life, as well as in cognitive function and depressive symptoms for both groups. Only the NW group showed improvement in the autonomy domain. Individuals with PD had a similar enhancement of non-motor symptoms after walking training, with or without poles. However, the NW group showed a more significant improvement in the autonomy domain, strengthening the applied and clinical potential of NW in people with PD. Future studies are needed to determine the efficacy of walking training without poles in subjects with PD.
Exploring Multiple Intelligence Theory Prospects as a Vehicle for Discovering the Relationship of Neuroeducation with Imaginative/Waldorf Pedagogy: A Systematic Literature Review

Waldorf Education follows a holistic approach of children’s development, where the fundamental characteristics are creative/artistic activities, integrating imagination-based teaching methods to support and enhance the development of children’s and adolescents’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Neuroeducation provides the most relevant level of analysis for resolving today’s core problems in education. Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory investigates ways of using the theory as a framework in school for improving work quality, collaborations, opportunities for choice, and a role for the arts. To that end, we provide a systematic literature review that critiques and synthesizes representative literature on these three topics in order to reveal new perspectives towards a novel transformative educational paradigm in a digitized society. A comprehensive analysis of theoretical and empirical articles between 2000 and 2019 is provided. The search included five main academic databases (ERIC, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, and Scopus) using predefined selection criteria. In total, 321 different articles were screened, from which 43 articles met the predefined inclusion criteria. The results indicate a correlation between pedagogical practices of Waldorf schools and MI theory compatible teaching practices and between Waldorf schools and neuroeducation. Further empirical research examining different facets of this relationship is still needed to establish live and effective schools as Learning Organizations.
Determinación de trazas metálicas en aceites vegetales de España y Marruecos mediante espectroscopía de absorción con cámara de grafito después de la digestión en horno de microondas

A simple, rapid analytical method for determining traces of Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn and Pb in in various types of vegetable oils is proposed. Samples are digested in a microwave oven and then analyzed by atomic absorption spectroscopy with electrothermal atomization. The proposed method exhibits good linearity and sensitivity to the five metals, which it can determine with detection limits over the range 0.06-2.15 Ig/kg. Its precision, as relative standard deviation, ranges from 2.6 to 4.2%. Its accuracy was assessed by using it to analyze a reference material consisting of Used Oil HU-1, which contains certified metal concentrations, and was found to be quite acceptable. The proposed method was applied to the determination of the five metals in virgin olive, olive, sunflower, maize and pomace olive oils from Spain and Morocco. Based on the results, the metal contents varied among oil types and, for olive oil, also with the country of origin; the oil samples from Morocco contained especially high levels of lead.
Comparison of clinical outcomes of inhaled formoterol or fluticasone versus formoterol or mometasone in the patients of bronchial asthma

Background: This study was undertaken because of paucity of literature regarding outcomes of inhaled formeterol/fluticasone versus formoterol/mometasone in asthmatic patients.Methods: Fifty newly (male/female) recruited cases of bronchial asthma were diagnosed on the basis of spirometry. The patients were allocated to two groups viz group A and B. Group-A received mometasone furoate/formoterol (200/10 μg OD) and Group-B received fluticasone/formoterol (200/10 μg OD) respectively. The drugs were administered through metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Results: The mean FEV1/FVC ratio recorded (64.40±9.01) before starting the treatment has significantly changed to (68.92±8.58) after starting the treatment. Mean forced expiratory volume (47.56±14.73%) noted before the use of bronchodilator also changed to mean FEV1 63.98±15.17. Mean forced expiratory volume recorded before treatment (55.02±5.01) in a group who were treated with formoterol/mometasone combination changed to (72.06±5.86) after treatment. However, the mean forced expiratory volume recorded before treatment 54.92±4.47 in a group who were treated with formoterol/fluticasone combination changed to 75.48±5.03 after the treatment. While comparing the two treatment regimens, it is evident from the results that there is no significant difference in FEV1 between the groups. However, the post bronchodilator FEV1 was significantly (p<0.001) higher among the patient group which were treated with fluticasone/formoterol combination than the group who were treated with mometasone/formoterol combination. No significant adverse effect of either of two regimens was observed thus showing that both the combinations are comparatively safe for use.Conclusions: This study reveals that both the treatment regimens showed a significant improvement in lung functions without any significant adverse event.
Authoritarianism and Social Dominance Predict Annual Increases in Generalized Prejudice

Although right-wing authoritarianism (RWA) and social dominance orientation (SDO) are the two most studied individual difference correlates of prejudice, debate remains over their status as enduring constructs that precede generalized prejudice. We contribute to this discussion using 10 annual waves of longitudinal data from a nationwide random sample of adults to investigate the stability and temporal precedence of RWA, SDO, and prejudice among members of an ethnic majority group (Ns = 23,383–47,217). Results reveal high wave-to-wave rank-order stability for RWA, SDO, and generalized prejudice. Adjusting for their between-person stability, RWA and SDO predicted within-person increases in generalized prejudice. Results replicated when predicting (a) prejudice toward three specific minority groups (namely, Māori, Pacific Islanders, and Asians) and (b) anti-minority beliefs. These findings demonstrate that RWA and SDO are highly stable over 10 consecutive years and that they independently precede within-person annual increases in generalized prejudice and anti-minority beliefs.
Observational study on application of a selective dry-cow therapy protocol based on individual somatic cell count thresholds

Abstract Selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) is one measure suggested to reduce the use of antibiotics on dairy farms. This procedure may have a negative impact on dairy herds, affecting both milk yield and quality. The aim of this observational study was to evaluate the implementation of a SDCT protocol based on the treatment only of cows with SCC at last individual milk test before drying-off >100,000 cells/mL (primiparous cows) or >200,000 cells/mL (pluriparous cows) on udder infection status. We also assessed the association between cow and management factors with the likelihood of cure or of new IMI across the dry period. The study considered 516 dairy cows (2064 quarters), and only 53% of the cows were treated with antibiotics. Before drying-off, 999 quarters (49.1%) were bacteriological negative at two consecutive samples. After calving the negative quarters were 1004 (49.3%). The likelihood of a cure across the dry period was significantly associated with parity, drying-off length and teat sealant application, while the likelihood of new IMI across the dry period was associated to all the risk factors considered (parity, dry period length, teat sealant application, infections status at drying-off and type of long-acting antibiotic applied). The application under field conditions of the proposed SDCT protocol showed to feasible, and to largely reduce the use of antimicrobials at drying-off, with a relatively small impact on cow health. Highlights First observational study in of Italian dairy herds on the application of a selective dry-cow therapy protocol based on SCC. The study showed as a reduction of about 50% in antimicrobial usage at drying off can be achieved. Management and cow factors affect the likelihood of a cure of a new intramammary infection across the dry period.
Auditing ethnic preference in Hong Kong’s financial job market: The mediation of white privilege and Hong Kong localism

Using the case of Hong Kong’s finance-related industries, this article examines whether preference or discrimination based on job applicants’ ethnic background manifests in Hong Kong employers’ hiring practices. The authors took an audit approach and compared applicants of three distinctive ethnic groups: Anglo-Saxons, local Hong Kongers, and mainland Chinese. They found that in Hong Kong, local applicants receive the highest callback rate, followed by mainland Chinese, and then Anglo-Saxon applicants, regardless of their gender. The findings counter existing literature and suggest white privilege and colonial legacy is not visible in the hiring for college graduate positions in the financial industries. Instead, language (Cantonese) fluency and business ties to China are of greater importance to employers/HR in Hong Kong’s finance-related industries. In other words, white privilege may still hold true in socio-cultural spheres or everyday interactions, but the effects can be mediated by Cantonese language proficiency when it comes to hiring practices.
Licensing under Cournot vs Bertrand competition

Abstract In this paper we consider, on one hand, a differentiated Cournot model, and, on the other hand, a differentiated Bertrand model, when one of the firms engages in an R&D process that gives an endogenous cost-reducing innovation. The aim of the present paper is two-fold. The first is to study the licensing of the cost-reduction by a per-unit royalty and a fixed-fee in these Cournot and Bertrand models. The second is to do a direct comparison between Cournot model and Bertrand model. We analyse the implications of these types of licensing contracts over the R&D effort, the profits of the firms, the consumer surplus and the social welfare. We show that some previous results for two-part tariff licensing are not robust, in the sense that they can be not true for just either a per-unit royalty contract or a fixed-fee contract. Furthermore, by using comparative static analysis, we conclude that the degree of the differentiation of the goods assumes a great importance in the results. We also discuss the optimal licensing, meaning that which licensing method is preferred, in each of the duopoly models considered.
Diagnostic Value of Soluble Form of Mer Tyrosine Kinase (sMerTK) in Tuberculous Pleural Effusion and Malignant Pleural Effusion

Objectives. With the development of proteomics, it has been indicated that differentially expressed proteins are biological markers for the diagnosis of different types of pleural effusion (PE). The aim of our study was to explore the value of sMerTK (soluble form of Mer tyrosine kinase) in the differential diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) and malignant pleural effusion (MPE). In addition, we also wanted to explore whether MerTK was associated with IL-1β and TNF-α, which are inflammatory factors related to pleural effusion. Methods. We screened all patients who underwent thoracoscopy and had a definite diagnosis. In total, 136 patients were enrolled in this study and classified into two groups, with 64 patients in the TPE group and 72 patients in the MPE group. The concentrations of sMerTK in the TPE and MPE groups were detected by ELISA. The diagnostic accuracy was determined by generating receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and calculating the area under the curve (AUC). Correlations between the expression level of sMerTK and those of the inflammatory factors interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) were also studied using Pearson’s linear correlation analysis. Results. The concentrations of sMerTK were 5,278:77 ± 2,479:98 ng/L and 859:91 ± 540:45 ng/L in the TPE and MPE groups, respectively. The concentration of sMerTK in TPE was shown to be significantly higher than that in MPE (P < 0:05). The area under the ROC curve for sMerTK in distinguishing TPE from MPE was 0.958, with a cutoff value of 2,122 ng/L. The sensitivity and specificity for sMerTK were 98.61% and 90.63% (P < 0:05). The expression levels of sMerTK in these two groups were not correlated with those of the inflammatory factors IL-1β and TNF-α (P > 0:05). Conclusions. The expression level of sMerTK in PE could be a potential biomarker for common use in the diagnosis of TPE and MPE.