Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Treatment Switch to Dolutegravir With 2 Nucleoside Reverse-Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTI) in Comparison to Continuation With Protease Inhibitor/Ritonavir Among Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus at Risk for Prior NRTI Resistance: A Cohort Analysis of Real-World Data

Abstract Background Switching antiretroviral regimens when human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viremia is controlled for a new regimen is challenging when there is the potential for prior nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) resistance. The objective was to study virologic outcomes after switching to dolutegravir compared with remaining on a boosted protease inhibitor (protease inhibitor/ritonavir [PI/r]) regimen in people with HIV (PWH) with prior documented virologic failure and/or exposure to mono/dual NRTIs. Methods We used the Quebec HIV Cohort including 10 219 PWH whose data were collected at 4 sites in Montreal, Canada. We included all PWH with documented virologic failure or exposure to mono/dual NRTI therapy who were virologically suppressed on a PI/r-based regimen for at least 6 months on or after January 1, 2014 (n = 532). A marginal structural Cox model analysis was used to estimate the effect of the switch to dolutegravir on virologic outcome compared with remaining on PI/r. The outcome was defined as 2 consecutive viral loads (VLs) >50 copies/mL or 1 VL >50 copies/mL if it occurred at the last VL available. Results Among 532 eligible participants, 216 (40.6%) had their regimen switched to dolutegravir with 2 NRTIs, whereas 316 (59.4%) remained on the PI/r with 2 NRTIs. The weighted hazard ratio for the effect of dolutegravir switch on virologic failure compared with patients whose regimen remained on PI/r was 0.57 (95% confidence interval, 0.21–1.52). Conclusions We did not find evidence of an increased risk for virologic failure after switching to dolutegravir from PI/r among patients with previous virologic failure or prior exposure to mono/dual NRTI.
Morphological traits and molecular analysis for Geomyces fujianensis sp. nov. from China

During a survey of the keratinolytic fungi from China, a new species, described here as Geomyces fujianensis, was isolated from the soil of a tree hole in the trunk of a tree in Drum Hill, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China. It differs from other Geomyces species by its obovoid and subglobose conidia (2.5–7.5 × 2.5–5.0 μm), and the absence of intercalary conidia and pigments. Phylogenetic analysis using the ITS region of ribosomal DNA confirmed that G. fujianensis is distinct from other species. A synopsis of the morphological characters of the new species is provided.
Role of high technology exports for energy efficiency: Empirical evidence in the context of Gulf Cooperation Council countries

This article explores the impacts of high technology exports on energy consumption, energy intensity, and carbon intensity for a panel of six GCC economies covering a period of 1990 to 2017. For detailed empirical analysis, we employ panel techniques to explore the linkages between high technology exports and energy efficiency in GCC countries. The empirical results demonstrate that high technology exports help to reduce overall energy demand with −0.154% and energy intensity with −0.254% in GCC countries. Notably, we observe that effects on technology exports on carbon intensity are significantly lower in magnitude with −0.010%. Notably, the long empirics are in consistent with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) of GCC countries (cleaner and affordable energy, environmental awareness, climate change action, etc.). The findings suggest that new and innovative energy conservation policies should be introduced to promote energy efficient equipment’s and technologies for cleaner and greener growth.
Estimating a Fiscal Reaction Function for Nigeria

Estimating a Fiscal Reaction Function for Nigeria Patricks Ogiji1 and Kayode J. Ajayi2 The study examines the determinants of fiscal balance and the impact of the selected macroeconomic variables on the primary balance of government. It aims to estimate the fiscal reaction function for Nigeria and determine whether the implementation of fiscal policy is sustainable in the long-run. A Fiscal Reaction model was developed and ARDL technique was used to establish the relationships and interactions among the variables. The study investigated whether the fiscal measures pursued by the government from 2000:Q1 to 2018:Q4 was adequate in addressing the accumulation of huge debt. The analysis of the stylized facts reveals that the government had continued to run budget deficits for almost the entire period, except for a few period. The public debt to GDP, which is a major determinant of the primary balance, is negative and significant implying that a fiscal rule that encourages a strong reduction in debt-to-GDP levels would result in substantial pressure for Nigeria to run large primary surpluses in the future. The CUSUM and CUSUMSQ tests show the recursive residual plots of the fiscal reaction function are within the 5 per cent critical lines, hence, providing evidence of stable fiscal reaction function for Nigeria. The study thus, recommends that, apart from the urgent need for the fiscal authorities to adopt urgent reforms to discourage huge debt accumulation, improve revenue generation capacity and more fundamentally, expenditure switching to improve the quality of expenditure, the transition from primary deficits to primary surpluses should follow a gradual process.
Novo coronavírus (Sars-CoV-2): difusão espacial e outro patamar para a socialização dos investimentos no Brasil

O artigo objetiva analisar os padrões de difusão espacial da Covid-19 no território brasileiro, considerando a organização dos sistemas de transportes, a rede urbana e as interações espaciais. Destacam-se também algumas estratégias e ações do Estado necessárias para combater a epidemia e influir no desenvolvimento econômico. Os sistemas de transportes e seus fluxos são vetores da difusão do novo coronavírus no território e esse processo permeia distintos momentos das interações espaciais no contexto das hierarquias das redes urbanas. O avanço da Covid-19, no caso brasileiro, tem assumido níveis elevados, dada a precariedade dos equipamentos de reprodução social, principalmente nos últimos anos. O aprofundamento do neoliberalismo no Brasil soma-se a uma política errática de combate à pandemia, contrariando a necessidade premente de socialização dos investimentos no país.
Contribution to the knowledge of the adult feeding of Nemouroidea stoneflies (Insecta: Plecoptera)

The feeding habits of 17 species of Nemouroidea stoneflies (belonging to the families Nemouridae, Leuctridae and Capniidae) from the north‐western Iberian Peninsula are described and quantified by means of gut content analyses. As a whole, fungi, followed by pollen (both from angiosperm and, in a lesser degree, Pinaceae), leaf fragments (CPOM), detritus and, more punctually, lichens and animal matter are the most common items found in their guts. Nevertheless, variations among species were observed. For a species with a flight period that extends throughout the year, Protonemura globosa, variations in the diet were noticed among seasons, with pollen being more important during the spring and summer period. Together with a few previous studies, the present one reaffirms that feeding is an important aspect of the adult life in males and females of Nemouroidea.
Surface Water Sediments Characterization Using Metallic Trace Elements (MTEs): Case of the Artisanal Gold Mining Sites of Kokumbo (Côte d’Ivoire)

The main purpose of this study is to characterize the surface sediments of the Kokumbo artisanal gold mining sites in Metallic trace Elements (MTEs). A total of 12 samples of surface water sediments were collected for this study. The samples were analyzed using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The mean concentrations of Mn (611.37 mg/kg) and Zn (955.86 mg/kg) in the sediments were very high compared to the standard in unpolluted sediments. The enrichment factor (EF) shows that there is an enrichment of Mn at some sites (EF (Mn) > 2). The presence of As, Mn, and Zn is also highlighted by the geo-accumulation index (I-geo) which shows slight pollution in Mn (0 3). This study shows that the presence of Zn in the sediments is linked to artisanal gold mining activities. Indeed, Zn is much used for gold recovery. The statistical analysis (PCA) shows, on the one hand, natural mineralization of the sediments and addition of metals linked to anthropic activities corresponding to the erosion of mining discharges. The surface sediments of the Kokumbo mining sites show pollution in As, Mn, and Zn.
The triangular seed mass–leaf area relationship holds for annual plants and is determined by habitat productivity

Summary Plant allometries help us to understand resource allocation in plants and provide insight into how communities are structured. For woody species, a triangular allometric relationship between seed size and leaf size occurs in which all combinations are all possible, except for species with big seeds and small leaves (Cornelissen 1999). This relationship is thought to be a consequence of between habitat variation in abiotic conditions. In this study, we tested if the triangular relationship between seed mass and leaf area holds for annual species, and if variation in soil productivity and light (measured as Ellenberg indicator values: EIVs) are driving this relationship. We show that the triangular relationship also holds for annuals, which suggests that the allometric combinations between leaf area and seed mass are conserved across life-forms. The triangular relationship was driven by between-habitat variation in soil productivity. This means that as soil productivity increases, plants with bigger leaves could have either big or small seeds. However, in low soil productivity habitats, plants are constrained in their options, and plants with small leaves can only have small seeds. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Evaluation of the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of a protocol for the measurement of foot-transmitted vibration

Abstract Foot-transmitted vibration (FTV) is an occupational hazard in construction, forestry and mining which places workers at risk of vibration-induced white-foot. A universally accepted measurement protocol (MP) for evaluating FTV exposure does not exist. As such, the purpose of this study was to determine the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of the selected FTV-MP using different research assistants (RA) to take the FTV measurements. Preliminary tests evaluating changes in measured FTV using different accelerometer mounting locations and orientations, participant standing postures, time of day of measurements and trial duration. The results of this testing, combined with results from literature using a laser Doppler vibrometer at 24 anatomical locations on the foot, developed an FTV-MP requiring the use of two accelerometers secured to the platform and two to the right foot (first metatarsal head and medial malleolus), to capture anatomical locations with the highest and lowest transmissibility. RA repeatedly attached the accelerometers to the platform and participants as previously described. Inter- and intra-rater reliability was assessed for all vibration measures using intraclass correlation (ICC) tests and three raters. ICCs revealed reliability coefficients in the range of ‘good’ reliability for 3 of the 4 measurement locations and moderate reliability at the ankle (r.m.s. acceleration).
Generational Differences and COVID-19: Positive Interactions in Virtual Workplaces

ABSTRACT In light of the COVID-19 pandemic which caused many businesses around the world to move to online or virtual workplaces (Center for Disease Control, 2020), intergenerational tensions may be exacerbated leading to communication breakdowns. There are many challenges in moving an intergenerational workplace online such as an overreliance on generational labels in guiding interactions, negative perceptions of technology usage of particular age groups, and biased perspectives regarding different age groups’ willingness to change. A resulting potential lack of intergenerational interactions will cause a breakdown in knowledge transfer as well as less efficient and productive workplaces (Urick, 2019). This paper analyzes online workplaces through the lens of generational research to provide recommendations related to social identity/self-categorization theories, transformational leadership, change management, goal setting theory, and knowledge transfer. These recommendations encourage positive online intergenerational interactions so that organizations can continue as closely to “business as usual” despite being thrust into a crisis.
Pull Factors and Migration Preferences: Evidence from the Middle East and North Africa

Which national characteristics do voluntary migrants prioritize when considering destinations? Although this question is salient for policymakers, extant studies face challenges when seeking to identify how various pull factors shape destination preferences. Surveys of migrants are typically conducted after they arrive, introducing selection bias and post-hoc reasoning. Moreover, desirable national characteristics tend to co-vary, implying that observed relationships with migration flows may be confounded. In this article, we identify the destination preferences of prospective migrants by drawing on a sample of 8,500 respondents from five sending states across the Middle East and North Africa. Prospective migrants completed a series of conjoint survey tasks in which they chose between two destinations with randomly varying characteristics. The results reveal a clear hierarchy of preferences, with prospective migrants placing the greatest priority on liberal democratic governance and employment prospects. The availability of welfare benefits acted as a secondary consideration, while geographic distance and co-ethnic stock did not strongly predict initial destination preferences. While the rank order of these considerations remains consistent across national samples, our results suggest that respondents from different economic and political backgrounds vary in how they navigate potential tradeoffs between national characteristics. These findings address post-arrival bias in extant studies by revealing prospective migrants’ preferences before they interact with the opportunity structures that facilitate and restrict entry into desirable destinations.
Comparative Growth Analysis and Fruit Quality of Two Varieties of Tomato under Hand Weeding and Pendimethalin Herbicide

Tomato is an important vegetable crop having high nutritional value. Different agronomical practices have been used to increase its quality. Hence, field experiments were carried out to evaluate the influence of five weed control methods (Pendimethalin at 4 lha -1 , Pendimethalin at 4 lha -1 + one hand weeding at 6 WAT, two hand weeding at 3 and 6 WAT, weed free and weedy check) on the biological productivity and nutritional compositions of two varieties of tomato (Roma V.F. and Tropimech). The weed control methods were arranged following randomized complete block (RCB) design in split-plot arrangement. The results showed that out of the fourteen weed species encountered six weed species: Euphorbia heterophylla, Tridax procumbens, Phyllantus amarus, Tithonia diversifolia, Gomphrena celosioides and Ageratum conyzoides were found to be preponderant. Pendimethalin at 4lha -1 + one hand weeding at 6 WAT and two hand weeding at 3 and 6 WAT showed better weed reduction (53-68%), when compared to sole application of Pendimethalin at 4lha -1 (32-41%). The weed free check was the most effective in controlling weeds (96-99%). Growth attributes such as plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, and above-ground dry weight, relative growth rate and net assimilation rate, the number of fruit per plant and harvest index were significantly enhanced in all the weed control methods compared to the weedy check. Higher values of the afore mentioned growth attributes were significantly higher under Pendimethalin at 4 lha -1 + one hand weeding at 6 WAT when compared to other weed control treatments. The biochemical constituents such as vitamin C, lycopene and β-carotene and all the proximate composition except fibre were significantly higher in sole Pendimethalin at 4lha -1 and Pendimethalin at 4lha -1 + one hand weeding 6 WAT than other weed control methods. Growth and yield were higher in variety Roma V.F. than Tropimech, while biochemical constituents were found to be higher in Tropimech than Roma V.F. Pendimetalin at 4lha -1 + one hand weeding 6 WAT was found to be effective in weed suppression with positive influence on the biological productivity and nutritional compositions of the two studied varieties.
EFFECT OF FIT FOR PURPOSE APPROACH MANAGEMENT SKILLS ON JUSTICE DELIVERY IN KENYA; A CASE OF MILIMANI HIGH COURT NAIROBI

Strategic management plays a role for attainment of organization’s goals and objectives; hence it is a continuous planning, monitoring, analysis and assessment of all activities that makes an organization succeed competitively. This study had the strength of relying on literature of Justice Delivery since it is commonly identified by four pillars, namely; fairness in process, transparency in action, opportunities for voice and impartiality in decision making. General impression of this study was on delivery of justice by the Kenyan judiciary which had been facing challenges ranging from cases backlog, ethical and corruption issues, insufficient judicial officers, insufficient digitization and infrastructure. This study focused on the review of the judicial strategic plan and performance reports on delivery of justice. Specific objective of the study was to determine the effect of deploying Fit for Purpose Approach Management Skills in Justice Delivery in Kenya. This study used a descriptive survey research design anchored on pragmatism philosophy on a population target of judicial officers which constituted; Judges and Magistrates who practice in Milimani law court, Nairobi; Kenya. Data collection was done through structured questionnaires by use of census technique on all concerned respondents. Analysis of data of the study was done by use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 24) in order to solve concerned information of descriptive and inferential content of the study. Descriptive statistics included; frequencies, percentages and means, however for inferential Statistics, main concern was on correlation. The conclusion of the study was that Fit for Purpose Approach Management Skills had significant positive effect on Justice Delivery since the null hypothesis was rejected. This study recommended strengthening of Fit for Purpose Approach Management skills as strategic management tool in the administration of justice as it had shown to improve Justice Delivery. Key words ; Fit for Purpose Approach Management Skills, Justice Delivery CITATION: Wanyonyi, C. K. , & Juma, D. (2020). Effect of fit for purpose approach management skills on justice delivery in Kenya; A case of Milimani High Court Nairobi . The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management , 7(3), 1177 – 1194.
Design of an Electrically Small, Planar Quasi-Isotropic Antenna for Enhancement of Wireless Link Reliability under NLOS Channels

Abstract: The performance of wireless networks can be greatly influenced by the radiation pattern and polarization of the antennas at the nodes, especially when they are under non-line-of-sight (NLOS) channel environments. In this study, we designed a planar quasi-isotropic antenna based on the combination of a meandered electric dipole and an electrically small loop at a frequency of 2.45 GHz. Its electrical size (ka) is 0.47 and shows a gain deviation of 3.01 dB with radiation efficiency of 82.6% per the simulation. The performance of a wireless link under the line-of-sight and NLOS channels in an indoor environment was measured using the proposed quasi-isotropic antenna as a receiving antenna after validating its radiation and impedance properties experimentally (the measured gain deviation: 5.2 dB, the measured radiation efficiency: 79.2%). This study demonstrates that better properties are achieved using the quasi-isotropic antenna. The quasi-isotropic antenna shows an improved packet delivery ratio (PDR) and received signal strength indicator (RSSI) compared to the results using omni-directional antennas as a transmitting and receiving pair in the NLOS channels. To the best of our knowledge, the experimental validation of the enhancement of wireless link reliability using a quasi-isotropic antenna has not been reported before, and was first carried out in this study.
Supervisor Narcissism and Employee Performance: A Moderated Mediation Model of Affective Organizational Commitment and Power Distance Orientation

Abstract Drawing upon social exchange theory, this research investigates how and when supervisor narcissism influences subordinates’ performance. Study 1 uses a two-wave survey and reveals that supervisor narcissism is negatively related to subordinates’ in-role performance. Subordinates’ affective organizational commitment mediates the relationship between supervisor narcissism and subordinates’ in-role performance. Moreover, the mediating effect is moderated by subordinates’ power distance orientation such that the mediation is weaker when power distance orientation is higher. Study 2 utilizes experimental research to replicate and extend the findings of Study 1. It shows that supervisor narcissism also negatively influences subordinates’ extra-role performance. Subordinates’ affective organizational commitment also mediates the relationship between supervisor narcissism and extra-role performance. Moreover, power distance orientation also moderates the mediating effect.
A decision paradox: benefit vs risk and trust vs distrust for online dating adoption vs non-adoption

PurposeOnline dating services have been growing rapidly in recent years. However, adopting these services may involve high risk and trust issues among potential users toward both online dating services and the daters they introduce to users. The purpose of this paper is to investigate how perceived benefits vs risks, and trust vs distrust affect user adoption vs non-adoption intentions toward using this rather controversial information and communications technology in the context of online dating.Design/methodology/approachStructural equation modeling was used to evaluate the research model using data from a survey of 451 single individuals.FindingsThe results indicated that perceived benefits play more essential roles in adoption, while perceived risks affect non-adoption more. Individuals' trust in online dating service predicts a major portion of the variation in user benefit perceptions, while distrust in online dating service and in daters that users might select significantly influence perceived risks. Moreover, benefit and risk perceptions can mediate the impacts of trust and distrust on both adoption and non-adoption decisions.Originality/valueThis study extends theories of decision-making in the use of controversial information technologies such as in the case of online dating. It investigates the coexistence of various trust and distrust beliefs as well as benefit and risk perceptions, and their different impacts on adoption and non-adoption in online dating services.