Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
European Kidney Function Consortium Equation vs. Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) Refit Equations for Estimating Glomerular Filtration Rate: Comparison with CKD-EPI Equations in the Korean Population

The Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation is the most commonly used equation for estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Recently, the European Kidney Function Consortium (EKFC) announced a full-age spectrum equation, and the CKD-EPI announced the CKD-EPI refit equations (CKD-EPI-R). We compared CKD-EPI, EKFC, and CKD-EPI-R equations in a large-scale Korean population and investigated their potential implications for CKD prevalence. In a total of 106,021 individuals who received annual check-ups from 2018 to 2020, we compared the eGFR equations according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. Weighted kappa (κ) agreement was used to compare the potential implications for CKD prevalence across the equations. The median value of eGFR tended to increase in the order of EKFC, CKD-EPI, and CKD-EPI-R equations (92.4 mL/min/1.73 m2, 96.0 mL/min/1.73 m2, and 100.0 mL/min/1.73 m2, respectively). The EKFC and CKD-EPI-R equations showed a very high correlation of eGFR and good agreement for CKD prevalence with CKD-EPI equation (r = 0.98 and 1.00; κ = 0.80 and 0.82, respectively). Compared with the CKD-EPI equation, the EFKC equation overestimated CKD prevalence (3.5%), and the CKD-EPI-R equation underestimated it (1.5%). This is the first study comparing CKD-EPI, EKFC, and CKD-EPI-R equations simultaneously. The EKFC and CKD-EPI-R equations were statistically interchangeable with CKD-EPI equations in this large-scale Korean population. The transition of eGFR equations, however, would lead to sizable changes in the CKD prevalence. To improve kidney health, in-depth discussion considering various clinical aspects is imperative for the transition of eGFR equations.
Liquidity and Profitability Affecting The Dividend Policy: An Ecological Empirical Study On Consumer Goods Industry In Indonesia

A manager as a company manager must be able to increase profits in accordance with investor expectations, one of which is getting a stable and increasing dividend distribution. There are several factors that can influence dividend policy, namely liquidity and profitability, because the better the liquidity and profitability of the company, the better the dividends distributed to shareholders. The population in this study are companies in the consumer goods industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2014-2019 period, totaling 90 companies. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that liquidity and profitability have an effect on dividend policy. The study findings educated the company managers about the impact of liquidity and profitability on the dividend policy.
Research on chain-model transition identification of magnetic dipole theory for magneto-rheological fluid

Chain formation model is very useful to characterize the magneto-rheological phenomenon and prepare good magneto-rheological fluids. The single-chain model is common to explain the process of chain formation for ferromagnetic particles under magnetic field. With the increment of magnetic field and ferromagnetic particle content, the chain will transit from the single chain to multi-chains. However, there are few literatures involved in this phenomenon. This study investigates the effect of magnetic field and ferromagnetic particles content on the transition. The static yield stresses at different magnetic fields were measured under quasi-static mode for different magneto-rheological fluid samples. The results show that the transition of chain model can be identified on two parameters including the amplitude of static yield angle, μ y , and the inclined angles distribution, σ . The single-chain model is only effective under low magnetic field and ferromagnetic particles below content of 30% volume. With the increment of magnetic field and ferromagnetic particles content, the transition from single chain to multiple chains will be observed, which validates that there is a transition from the single chain to multi-chains.
EARLY PERFORMANCE AND GENETIC GAIN OF CEDRELA ODORATA FAMILIES FROM WIDE-RANGING SITES IN MEXICO

2016. Early performance and genetic gain of Cedrela odorata families from wide-ranging sites in Mexico. Cedrela odorata is a tree of utmost importance. Thus a progeny trial was established in Veracruz, Mexico, with 168 families from 19 provenances of southeast Mexico. Significant differences among provenances and families were found at 3, 5, 7 and 11 years of age for height, diameter at breast height [dbh] and volume, and stem straightness and branch thickness at 11 years of age. Individual heritability (h 2i ) fluctuated between years from 0.16 to 0.29, improving with age. For straightness and branch thickness, h 2i = 0.12 and 0.10 respectively. Growth traits showed a genetic correlation (r g ≥ 0.99) among them. Genetic correlation (r g ) of straightness with height, dbh, volume and branch thickness were -0.24, -0.13, -0.18 and 0.56 respectively, and r g of branch thickness with height, dbh and volume were 0.04, 0.11 and 0.13 respectively. Age-age genetic correlations were ≥ 0.93 for growth traits. A 56% gain in volume was obtained by using this variable as the selection criterion, leaving 20% of the best trees standing. Early selection at three years old, based on dbh was efficient to improve volume at 11 years with 37.3% gain, whereas at seven years the volume gain was 54%. None of the options dramatically altered form variables.
THE GENDER WEALTH GAP IN EUROPE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY USING A MODEL AVERAGING METHODOLOGY

There is abundant evidence on the gender wage gaps across countries, but much less is known about the gender differences in personal wealth. This paper provides comparative estimates of the gender wealth gaps for 21 European countries, employing data from the Household Finance and Consumption Survey. A common problem for studies focusing on this topic is that the data on wealth are usually provided at the household level and not at the individual level. This means it is only possible to estimate gender wealth gaps for single-person households. To overcome this constraint, we propose a novel approach using a model averaging methodology to predict individualised wealth data for multi-person households. We find that the gender wealth gaps tend to be in favour of men in the whole population, especially when estimated at the top of the wealth distribution. In contrast, the estimated gaps in the subset of single-person households tend to be statistically insignificant. The country-level gender wealth gaps are correlated with overall wealth inequality but not with gender gaps in pay and employment.
Objective Bayes Criteria for Variable Selection

Variable selection typically involves choosing among a large number of models, so that fast computation of Bayes factors is highly desirable. This desideratum has made common practice the use of g-priors and Laplace expansions, specially in large dimensions. It is well known, however, that priors with heavier tails often result in better performance for model selection. In this thesis, we use the Conventional approach of Jeffreys (1961) and generalize some ideas in Strawderman (1971, 1973) and Berger (1976, 1980, 1985) to propose a prior distribution for vari- able selection. We show that this choice is, to the best of our knowl- edge, the first proposal for variable selection which is fully justified from a theoretical point of view. This justification is heavily based on the invariance ideas in Berger et al. (1998). Moreover, it has Student-like tails and many optimal properties for model selection. It also generalizes previous proposals in the literature. In addition, for specific choices of the hyper-parameters, it produces closed-form marginal likelihoods (and hence, Bayes factors). We demonstrate its behavior in a couple of small problems and in a couple of large, but enumerable, ones.
Factors affecting consumers’ impulse buying behavior

Impulse purchase or impulse buying describes any purchase which a shopper makes, through it was not planned in advance. This article is an attempt to find out the factors that affect consumer impulse buying behavior at Malls in the north of Iran. The effect of various variables like personality, consumer product involvement, situational factors and store environmental characteristics on consumer impulse buying behavior have been analyzed. Also, this article considered the effect of two cognitive dimensions, risk and emotional responses on buying behavior. According to the results, all variables that study in this research, have effect on impulse buying behavior, but the hypothesis personality has significant effect on the level of impulse buying behavior regarding to consumer's positive emotional responses, was not supported.
Survival estimates of free-living arctic ground squirrels ( Urocitellus parryii ): effects of sex and biologging

: Hibernation is associated with long lifespan: on average, hibernating mammals live 15% longer than nonhibernators of equivalent mass. We investigated how survival varies with sex, season, and the deployment of biologgers in arctic ground squirrels ( Urocitellus parryii (Richardson, 1825)), a widely distributed northern hibernator. The duration of hibernation in arctic ground squirrels differs markedly by sex: females hibernate 30% longer each year than males, a behavioural trait that could positively affect female survival. Additionally, males engage in aggressive territorial and food cache defense in spring and fall, which may decrease survival in this sex. From 13 years of mark – recapture data, we estimated apparent survival of arctic ground squirrels in Arctic Alaska (USA) using Cormack – Jolly – Seber models in program MARK. We found that females had higher annual survival ( ^ w annual F ¼ 0 : 753 (95% con ﬁ dence interval (CI): 0.469, 0.913)) than males ( ^ w annualM ¼ 0 : 546 (95% CI: 0.416, 0.670)), with a maximum observed lifespan (10 years) that exceeded that of males (6 years). We also show that biologger use and implantation did not signi ﬁ cantly impact survival. Quantifying basic arctic ground squirrel demographics from this well-studied population illustrates how sex-speci ﬁ c hibernation parameters may in ﬂ uence lifespan differences in male and female arctic ground squirrels and provides support for the safety of biologging devices. words: cette population bien étudiée illustre l ’ in ﬂ uence que peuvent avoir les variations selon le sexe de paramètres associés à l ’ hibernation sur les différences de durée de vie des spermophiles arctiques mâles et étaie l ’ argument voulant que les appareils d ’ enregistrement de paramètres biologiques soient sécuritaires. [Traduit par la Rédaction] Mots-clés : survie, durée de vie, hibernation, enregistrement de paramètres biologiques, spermophile arctique, modélisation Cormack – Jolly – Seber, démographie, Urocitellus parryii . investigation, writing (review and editing), supervision, project administration, and funding acquisition. B.M. B. — conceptualization, methodology, valida-tion, investigation, writing (review and editing), supervision, project administration, and funding acquisition.
On the maximum likelihood estimates for linear dynamic systems

A steel slab or bloom containing 0.3 DIFFERENCE 0.15% by weight of C, 0.05 DIFFERENCE 0.60% by weight of Si, 0.60 DIFFERENCE 2.5% by weight of Mn, 0.010 DIFFERENCE 0.15% by weight of Nb, 0.005 DIFFERENCE 0.10% by weight of soluble Al and the remainder of iron is heated to such a temperature region above 1050 DEG C. and below the reheating temperature where the austenitic grain size would be 150 mu . The heated slab or bloom is then hot rolled with total rolling reduction of more than 40% with respect to a finished thickness at the non-recrystallized austenitic region and the hot rolled stocks are subjected to accelerated cooling at a rate of 5 DEG DIFFERENCE 20 DEG C. /sec. from a temperature higher than the Ar3 transformation point to a temperature within 550 DEG DIFFERENCE 650 DEG C. Finally the stocks are air cooled.
Seismic Performance Assessment of Non-Compliant SMRF-Reinforced Concrete Frame: Shake-Table Test Study

ABSTRACT Seismic performance assessment is carried out for reinforced concrete structure built in low-strength concrete lacking confining ties in beam-column joint. Shake-table tests were performed on 1/3rd scaled two-story frame using design-spectrum-compatible accelerogram, scaled to various target levels. The frame is observed with beam longitudinal bar slip and pullout. Joints with no confining ties experienced extensive damage, observed with cover/core concrete spalling. The frame could resist 70% of the design ground motion to remain within the code-specified drift limit. The code requirement for minimum column depth will not avoid joint damageability in case of low-strength concrete and joints lacking confining ties.
Three-Dimensional Thermocline Dynamics in Thermal Storage Tanks

In this work, a series of three-dimensional unsteady numerical simulations are performed to study the stability and interface dynamics of a thermocline-based lab-scale single tank Thermal Energy Storage system (TES). The stability of thermocline is analysed by introducing relatively cold fluid for a short period at the inlet of the TES. Numerical simulations are performed for three inlet flow disturbances (weak, medium and strong) and three stratification levels (sharp, moderate and large). The fluid injected at the inlet rolls-up and interacts with the thermocline which causes spatio-temporal disruption of the stable stratification inside the TES. It was found that the three-dimensional simulations bear some resemblance to the two-dimensional case but also show crucial differences. The propagation of the injected cold fluid and the subsequent interaction with the thermocline are analysed. A wide gamut of flow structures is identified inside the TES depending on the degree of stratification and level of disturbance. Finally, the oscillatory nature of interface and associated mixing mechanism are addressed. The simulation indicates that the oscillations at the interface are through the successive generation of countersign vorticity which retards/suppresses the propagation of the vortex ring. In the case of large interface, internal waves are generated by the periodic array of vortices which generates a standing wave pattern near the Brunt-V ä is ä l ä frequency.
Implementation of E-Procurement in Public Building Projects of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja

The traditional procurement system adopted in the delivery of building construction projects by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is frequently challenged with problems of transparency, accountability, fraud, corruption, among others. These have negatively affected the outcome of many construction projects, and thereby calling for e-procurement technology. Thus, this study examined the approaches for implementation of e-procurement in building construction projects in FCTA, with a view to mitigating procurement fraud in the sector. The study adopted a survey design approach using quantitative research method. One hundred and twenty-seven (127) questionnaires were administered to procurement staff of the FCTA secretariat, out of which 125 questionnaires were returned and found valid for analysis. The collected data using a stratified sampling method were analysed using the Mean Item Score (MIS), Relative Importance Index (RII) and Kruskal-Wallis Test. The study found that Good governance in reduction of collusion among bidders (4.65); transparency and openness of information on public procurement (4.54); and Cost and time savings in sending tender evaluation reports to approving authority (4.51), were the main prospects of implementing e-procurement in the FCTA. Among the important action plans for effective implementation of e-procurement system included: Development of a plan and commitment of resources towards the e-procurement project, with RII value of 0.96; Development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success against identified procurement goals (RII: 0.87); and Securing executive sponsorship for the e-procurement initiative (0.87). There was consistency in the views of the majority of procurement staff with regards to the responses provided. The research concluded that implementation of e-procurement technology for building projects in the FCTA would translate into a major reduction in procurement fraud in the sector. The study recommended that both the Federal and State Governments should come up with policies and frameworks that will mandate FCTA construction projects to be procured through e-procurement platform.
Probabilistic Risk Assessment of Combined Exposure to Deoxynivalenol and Emerging Alternaria Toxins in Cereal-Based Food Products for Infants and Young Children in China

Deoxynivalenol (DON) and emerging Alternaria toxins often co-occur in cereal-based products, but the current risk assessment is commonly conducted for only one type of mycotoxin at a time. Compared to adults, infants and young children are more susceptible to mycotoxins through food consumption, especially with cereal-based food products which are the main source of exposure. This study aimed to perform a probabilistic risk assessment of combined exposure to DON and three major Alternaria toxins, namely including alternariol monomethyl ether (AME), alternariol (AOH), and tenuazonic acid (TeA) through consumption of cereal-based foods for Chinese infants and young children. A total of 872 cereal-based food products were randomly collected and tested for the occurrence of DON and three major Alternaria toxins. The results on mycotoxin occurrence showed the DON, TeA, AOH, and AME was detected in 56.4%, 47.5%, 7.5%, and 5.7% of the samples, respectively. Co-contamination of various mycotoxins was observed in 39.9% of the analyzed samples. A preliminary cumulative risk assessment using the models of hazard index (HI) and combined margin of exposure (MoET) was performed on DON and Alternaria toxins that were present in cereal-based food products for infants and young children in China for the first time. The results showed that only 0.2% and 1.5%, respectively, of individuals exceeded the corresponding reference value for DON and TeA, indicating a low health risk. However, in the case of AME and AOH, the proportion of individuals exceeding the reference value was 24.1% and 33.5%, respectively, indicating the potential health risks. In the cumulative risk assessment of AME and AOH, both HI and MoET values indicated a more serious risk than that related to individual exposure. Further research is necessary to reduce the uncertainties that are associated with the toxicities of the Alternaria toxins and cumulative risk assessment methods.
ScholarWorks ScholarWorks Religion and sex-guilt: Implications for women Religion and sex-guilt: Implications for women

Abstract In the therapeutic environment, clients present issues of sexuality at continually increasing rates (Bruess & Greenberg, 1988; Gordon, 1976). Current research supports the hypothesis that religion influences sexuality across a wide range of attitudes and behaviors (Bullis & Harrigan, 1992). The mental health professional, in order to create effective interventions, must be prepared to understand and address clients' religious and sexual issues (Bullis & Harrigan, 1992; Gray & House, 1991).
CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS DIET TOWARDS GASTRITIS IN FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY OF PADJADJARAN UNIVERSITY

Gastritis or in Indonesian known as "maag" is a disease that disrupts activity and if not handled properly it could be fatal. The dietary habit that consists of the frequency of eating, the portion of food and the type of food that is not good greatly affects the occurrence of gastritis, occasionally these conditions cause injury to the stomach wall. The aims of this research was to discover the correlation between students dietary habit towards gastritis in faculty of agricultural industrial technology of Padjadjaran University. Data collection used is a questionnaire adjusted to the aim of this research and refers to the concepts and theories have been made. Data analysis used is a statistical test through univariate analysis and bivariate analysis. Univariate analysis which carried out is characteristics of respondents through age, gender, diet that consists of the frequency of eating, food portions, type of food and the occurrence of gastritis. In addition, bivariate analysis was carried out regarding the correlation between the characteristic of students diet (age, gender, frequency of eating, food portions and type of foods) towards gastritis. In the Agricultural Industrial Technology Faculty of Padjadjaran University, students who suffer gastritis as much as 70%. And 17-20 years old students who suffer gastritis as much as 77%. Female students who suffer gastritis is 65%, the students with less eating frequency is 56%, the students who like a type or variety of food is 63%, and the students with less of food portion is 63%. There was a significant correlation between age, gender, eat frequency, food portion and food types towards gastritis to students at Agricultural Industrial Technology Faculty of Padjadjaran University.
Developing the Interaction between Learning Aid Types and Their Delivery Levels in Micro-Learning Environments Via Mobile Web

The current study aims at identifying the best types of learning aids in micro-learning environments via mobile web and determining the best level that is appropriate for presenting these types and examining the interaction between them, concerning their impact on learning programming skills with Visual Basic.NET language and its cognitive and performance aspects, in addition to the usability of the female students of the educational technology to use these environments. It is relied upon the experimental design (2 × 2) to include two independent variables: First: Learning aids type in micro-learning environments, and it has two types, namely (Continuous learning aids versus on-demand learning aids). Second: The delivery level of learning aids in the micro-learning environment, which includes two levels of aids, namely: (Brief aid versus detailed aid) The study included three dependent variables: Achievement related to the cognitive aspect of programming skills, performance rate and the usability of the micro-learning environment via the mobile web. The research sample consists of (40) students from the third level students, Department of Educational Technology, College of Education, Dammam University, and they were distributed into (4) groups. One-way, two-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test are used to analyze the data. The results show that the on-demand aid type in micro-learning environments via mobile web is better than the continuous aid type and that the brief aid is better than the detailed aid. Moreover, the best experimental treatment resulting from the interaction between the type and level of learning aid is for the treatment that uses brief learning aids on-demand. Abstract: