Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Customers’ behavioral intention on mobile banking services in Indonesia

This study examines the effects of knowledge, trust, enjoyment, risk, and culture on perceived ease of use, attitudes, perceived usefulness, and behavioral intention for choosing Jambi mobile banking services. Survey and verification methods were used with a sample of 400 units. Furthermore, this study used an accidental sampling method and analyzed data through Path Analysis. The findings of the study demonstrated that knowledge, enjoyment, and risk directly and significantly affect Indonesian customer attitudes, while a trust does not influence perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and behavioral intention. Moreover, risk and culture directly and significantly affect perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness.
The M235T polymorphism in the angiotensinogen gene is not a major risk factor for diabetic nephropathy; a meta-analysis

Introduction: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients. The angiotensin AGT M235T gene polymorphism, which is linked to the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), has been extensively studied in DN patients, but the results are still conflicting. The current study’s goal is to conduct a meta-analysis to assess the relationship between AGT M235T gene polymorphism and DN susceptibility. Methods: Fourteen case-control studies related to AGT M235T polymorphism and DN were searched using PubMed, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases. Genotype data from the T2DM and T2DN groups were collected from all papers. The pooled odds ratio (OR) and 95 percent confidence interval (95% CI) were calculated employing a random-effects model to assess the relationship. Results: There were no statistically significant link between AGT M235T and DN risk in dominant (P=0.801, OR: 0.95; 95% CI: 0.66-1.38), allelic (P=0.933, OR: 1.01; 95% CI: 0.75-1.37) and recessive (P=0.374, OR: 1.21; 95% CI: 0.80-1.83) genetic models. Further, the stratified analysis based on ethnicity did not reveal significant link between AGT M235T and DN risk in Asian (Dom OR: 1.07; 95% CI: 0.63-1.82) and the Caucasian populations (Dom OR: 0.77; 95% CI: 0.49-1.21). In all three models, there was a high degree of heterogeneity between studies. Publication bias was not seen. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the AGT gene M235T polymorphism does not contribute to DN risk. However, validation of this association will require multi-center and large population-based studies.
Chinese Americans’ Use of Patient Portal Systems: Scoping Review

Background Electronic patient portals are increasingly used in health care systems as communication and information-sharing tools and show promise in addressing health care access, quality, and outcomes. However, limited research exists on portal use patterns and practices among diverse patient populations, resulting in the lack of culturally and contextually tailored portal systems for these patients. Objective This study aimed to summarize existing evidence on the access and use patterns, barriers, and facilitators of patient portals among Chinese Americans, who represent a growing patient population in the United States with unique health care and health technology needs. Methods The authors conducted a literature search using the PRISMA Protocol for Scoping Reviews (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses-ScR) for extracting articles published in major databases (MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO) on patient portals and Chinese Americans. Authors independently reviewed the papers during initial screening and full-text review. The studies were analyzed and coded for the study method type, sample population, and main outcomes of interest. Results In total, 17 articles were selected for inclusion in the review. The included articles were heterogenous and varied in their study aims, methodologies, sample populations, and outcomes. Major findings identified from the articles include variable patterns of portal access and use among Chinese Americans compared to other racial or ethnic groups, with limited evidence on the specific barriers and facilitators for this group; a preference for cross-sectional quantitative tools such as patient surveys and electronic health record–based data over qualitative or other methodologies; and a pattern of aggregating Chinese American–related data into a larger Asian or Asian American designation. Conclusions There is limited research evaluating the use patterns, experiences, and needs of Chinese Americans who access and use patient portal systems. Existing research is heterogeneous, largely cross-sectional, and does not disaggregate Chinese Americans from larger Asian demographics. Future research should be devoted to the specific portal use patterns, preferences, and needs of Chinese Americans to help ensure contextually appropriate and acceptable design and implementation of these digital health tools.
Short-term results in mid and low rectal cancer with laparoscopic and open surgery

DOI: 10.4328/ACAM.20827 Received: 2021-08-21 Accepted: 2021-10-07 Published Online: 2021-10-09 Corresponding Author: Serdar Şenol, Samsun Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Gastroeneteroloji Cerrahi Kliniği, Samsun, Turkey. E-mail: serdarardaduru@gmail.com P: +90 362 315 15 00 Corresponding Author ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1193-1567 Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to compare rectal cancer patients who underwent open and laparoscopic surgery in terms of their short-term surgical and oncological outcomes. Material and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated data of 71 patients with mid and low rectal cancer who underwent elective curative laparoscopic and open total mesorectal excision between January 2017 and December 2019. Results: The operative time was longer ( 192 min. vs 173 min., p=0.059), the estimated blood loss was less (75 ml vs 150 ml, p=0,03), and the length of incision was obviously shorter in the laparoscopy group ( 5 cm vs 18 cm, p=0.01). There was no mortality in any of the groups. The overall morbidity rate was 25% in the open group and 17.94% in the laparoscopy group (p=0.469). Revision surgery was needed in 9.38% of the patients in the open group, 12.8% in the laparoscopy group (p=0.648). In the laparoscopy group, the cause of revision surgery was anastomotic leak for all patients. The median lymph node number was higher in the laparoscopy group. There was no significant difference in terms of surgical margins, surgical methods, time of initiation of oral intake and first flatus, and hospital stay. During the follow-up period, 2 patients (6.25%) in the open group had a local recurrence, and five patients (12.8%) in the laparoscopy group had distant metastasis. Discussion: Laparoscopic surgery is a safe and effective method that can be used in the treatment of mid-low rectal cancer.
Design analysis of Tesla micro-turbine operating on a low-boiling medium

Design analysis of Tesla micro-turbine operating on a low-boiling medium This paper presents results of the design analysis of a Tesla bladeless turbine intended for a co-generating micro-power plant of heat capacity 20 kW, which operates in an organic Rankine cycle on a low-boiling medium. Numerical calculations of flow in several Tesla turbine models were performed for a range of design parameters. Results of investigations exhibit interesting features in the distribution of flow parameters within the turbine interdisk space. The calculated flow efficiency of the investigated Tesla turbine models show that the best obtained solutions can be competitive as compared with classical small bladed turbines.
Active Control of Noise and Vibration

An active system for controlling vibration or sound. The system includes a method for limiting the output gain G from a gradient descent algorithm, such as an LMS algorithm, according to the relationship ##EQU1## and reducing one of first and second filter weights W1 and W0 such that G≦Gmax ensuring the output canceling signal is never saturated. This eliminates the square wave shape which may impart unwanted harmonics or resonances to the dynamic system. In another aspect, the system eliminates drift of the output devices toward saturation when situations are encountered such as singularities in the quadratic performance surface. This is accomplished by applying leakage factor r(k) to a function f(k) at or near a predetermined limit to avoid saturation of the output device. The function f(k) can be the gain G or the weights W(k). Another aspect is to provide a constant, optimum, and stable adaptation rate in an LMS system by providing an optimum adaptation coefficient μopt that provides a constant, uniform, and optimum adaptation rate on a per period basis for all frequencies. Various combinations of the above are described and are useful in active control systems.
Moderating effect of environmental uncertainties on the relationship between lean supply chain strategy and performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya

The purpose of the study was to determine the moderating effect of environmental uncertainties on the relationship between lean supply chain strategy and the performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study utilized a descriptive research design. The target population was 829 supply chain managers or directors from manufacturing firms around the country. A sample of 270 supply chain or procurement managers was selected using stratified random sampling. Results indicated that lean supply chain strategy explained 60.7% of the total variations in the performance of manufacturing firms. In addition, lean supply chain strategy had a positive and significant effect on the performance of manufacturing firms. With the introduction of moderating variables (environmental uncertainties); lean supply chain strategy explained 33% of the total variations in the performance of manufacturing firms. This denoted those environmental uncertainties had a negative moderating effect on the relationship between lean supply chain strategy and performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study concluded that lean supply chain strategy had a positive and statistically significant effect on the performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya.
Coping Strategies of Teachers: An Inventory of Approaches and Programs and their Knowledge and Usage in German Schools

Various studies have shown that teachers are subject to an increased stress level and the associated physical and psychological consequences. In this article, the possibilities of coping of stressful situations in everyday school life are systematized. In addition, the knowledge and usage of available programs and trainings for coping with stress at school in German-speaking countries will be assessed. This is a descriptive study based on a survey of 32 teachers. Effects due to contextual variables (gender, school type, and work experience) were examined. The results indicate that only a few of the programs surveyed are known and used in schools. Effects in connection with the gender of the teachers as well as their professional experience could not be determined. Instead, significantly more special education teachers knew and used programs to strengthen protective context factors (school type effect). The fact that a high proportion of teachers are unaware of and do not use available programs, despite their high importance for healthy coping with personal job demands, suggests deficiencies in teacher education and training. In addition, lack of resources at schools may be limiting. The successful management of stressful situations must not be seen as a task for individual employees; rather, systemic solutions must be found. Particularly due to the increased stress experienced by teachers in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, aspects of health promotion in schools should play a significant role. The aim must be to provide more detailed information about stress management approaches in schools and to support their implementation.
Investigations of voltage flicker in electric arc furnace power systems

The issues of voltage flicker in electric utility power systems serving arc furnace loads are discussed with various limit curves, manual calculation methods, and field tests in this paper. The interaction of arc furnace power system harmonic filters is discussed to show a correlation between filter tuning and voltage flicker under certain operating conditions. Example systems consisting of multiple furnaces and a single furnace are used illustrate the voltage flicker issues encountered in industry today. Actual field tests performed on electric arc furnace power systems are used to compare estimations to actual existing voltage flicker. <<ETX>>
Aging of motor turn insulation under repetitive surges

The effect of repetitive surges on the impulse strength of interturn insulation was studied for coils in three motor stators. In each stator, the coils were divided into several groups. Breakdown voltages of coils in one group were measured for 0.1- mu s risetime impulses and the average breakdown voltage of these unaged coils was determined. Coils in the other groups were first subjected to a number of surges with magnitudes 3 to 6.5 pu (1 pu is the peak-rated line-to-ground voltage of the machine), and then the impulse breakdown voltages for these aged coils were measured and compared with those for the unaged coils. There was an indication of surge aging of the turn insulation only for one stator. Surge magnitudes capable of causing detectable aging of turn insulation appear to be higher than those likely to occur at normally operating utility motors. It is suggested that there is a threshold value of surge magnitude for producing aging effects. <<ETX>>
Subprime Crisis – A Corporate Acquisition Opportunity?

Corporate acquisition can be considered as one of the best processes of corporate restructuring. This study is focused to evaluate the post-acquisition operating performance of listed Indian companies (acquirers) which have made acquisitions during subprime crisis period i.e. from FY 2007-08 to FY 2009-10. Paired sample t-test has been used on four operating performance indicators i.e. Return on Equity(ROE), Return on Assets (ROA), Operating Profit margin (OPM) and Operating Cash flow to Net Sales ratio (OCF/Net Sales) to check whether operating performance of acquirers has significantly improved post-acquisition. This study has revealed that there is no significant improvement in firms’ operating performance based on financial parameters i.e. Return on Equity (ROE), Return on Assets (ROA) and Operating Profit Margin (OPM), post corporate acquisitions made during subprime crisis period. The study finds that there was negative impact based on these parameters. Though Operating Cash Flow to Net Sales ratio has improved significantly for the companies which have made acquisition in FY 2007-08 and FY 2008-09 but similar findings could not be achieved for FY 2009-10. This study will find its significance in present scenario wherein corporate acquisitions are seen as the fastest way to achieve growth. Corporate world may derive its growth strategy from this study.
Modeling work group effectiveness in high-technology manufacturing environments

Existing models of work group effectiveness have been tested in low-technology manufacturing settings, but not in a high-technology one. Typical features of high-technology environments – substantial automation, computerized scheduling systems, complex production processes, capital-intensive production, high-cost equipment, and high product value – render them significantly different from their low-technology counterparts. The increased use of work groups and teams among high-technology manufacturers raises the question of whether existing models can be generalized to these settings. In this paper, data from 89 groups in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are used to create predictive models of group productivity, job satisfaction, and perceived performance. External variables (such as conflict with supervisors and engineers) are found to be more predictive of productivity, while internal variables (such as conflict among group members) are more predictive of satisfaction. These results highlight the importance of fostering the work group's interaction with external technical support personnel when designing and managing successful work groups in high-technology workplaces.
User resistance in Post ERP implementation stage

User resistance in ERP implementation has been identified as an obstruction that creates problems for organizations, therefore it needs to be thoroughly understood. ERP is implemented in stages and the last stage in ERP implementation project is Post Implementation Stage. Post Implementation Stage of ERP system is very crucial for a project as ERP implementation doesn’t finish after Go-Live, instead the real test of system starts when user begins using the system. Much of past research work on user resistance is about managing user resistance and formulating strategies to minimize it. This research focus to identify the causes behind user resistance in POST-ERP implementation stage. The reasons identified by this research are user expectations, inadequate user training, education, usability and use of technology. The main purpose of the work is to detect some causes that must be considered in order to secure ERP implementation project as successful by reducing user resistance towards the system. For attaining this objective and to achieve the main goal of research, interviews were conducted with users and they were asked questions related to research question. The result of this study indicates that user resistance after ERP implementation is caused by resistance to change, user expectations, inadequate education and training, usability issues and resistance towards technology.
Impacts of Tourist Loyalty on Service Providers: Examining the Role of the Service Quality of Tourism Supply Chains, Tourism Logistics, Commitment, Satisfaction, and Trust

ABSTRACT In recent years, organizations in the tourism and service industries have fiercely competed to attract tourists and to gain market share and profit. It is challenging for entrepreneurs and the government sector to improve service quality and guidelines for marketing strategies in accordance with the current situation to encourage tourists to revisit a location. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationships between the service quality of the following elements: tourism logistics, tourism supply chains, commitment, satisfaction, and trust. These aspects affect the loyalty of tourists traveling domestically. The study methods include confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling (SEM), and mediating variable analysis. Based on a survey of tourists who traveled via the domestic public transport system, consisting of 1,400 respondents, the research found that the factors commitment, satisfaction, and trust directly impacted tourist loyalty. Factors with a significant indirect impact on tourist loyalty are the service quality of tourism logistics and tourism supply chains. The results contribute to our understanding of how to improve the service quality of tourism logistics and tourism supply chains to increase tourist loyalty.
Effect of Parenting Styles on Students’ Academic Achievement at Elementary Level

1Hafsa Noreen 2Mushtaq Ahmad 3Uzma Shahzadi* 1. Lecturer, Department of Education, Pioneer Science College Bhalwal, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan 3. Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan PAPER INFO ABSTRACT Received: July 19, 2021 Accepted: October 15, 2021 Online: October 20, 2021 The study intended to find out the effect of parenting styles on students’ academic achievement. Current study was quantitative in nature. All elementary level enrolled students at government schools in the province of the Punjab made the population of the study. Multistage sampling was used to select the sample from four districts of one division (Sargodha) of the Punjab province i.e., Sargodha. A sample size i.e., n=960; students and their parents were participated in this study. Research scales i.e. Parenting Styles Dimension Questionnaire (PSDQ) was adapted to analyze and measure parents’ parenting styles and an achievement test was developed to measure the academic achievement of the elementary students. After pilot testing, reliability coefficient Cronbach Alpha values for PSDQ and achievement test were 0.67 and 0.71 Data was collected and analyzed using frequencies count, percentages, mean scores and one way ANOVA. Major findings of the study were; Majority of the parents had authoritative parental style, a handsome number of parents keep connection of warmth and support with their children, show intimacy, focus on discipline, do not grant autonomy to their children, do not indulge with their children and as well as a handsome number of students were confident during their studies and study, further, found that parental style had positive relationship with academic achievement. Recommendations were made on the basis of findings and conclusion such as arrangement of Parents Teachers Meetings (PTM‘s), parents’ training, provision of incentives and facilities to motivate families might be an inclusive component of elementary education program.
Effect of Institutional Ownership on Financial Performance in Kenya: Moderated Mediation Role of Capital Structure and Corporate Diversification

Purpose: The study aimed at examining the moderating effect of capital structure in the indirect relationship between institutional ownership and financial performance through corporate diversification of listed firms at the Nairobi securities in Kenya. Approach/Methodology/Design: Post positivist research paradigm and explanatory research design guided the study in which 35 listed firms from 2003 to 2017 were included. Findings: There was a significant interaction effect between capital structure and institutional ownership on financial performance through corporate diversification. The study extended market power theory by examining institutional ownership structure given that corporate diversification is not only a source of power to drive a firm’s performance. Practical Implications: Institutional investors provide equity capital that is collaborated with the firm’s capital structure. As a result, there exist sufficient resources to take on diversification strategy despite this translating to a smaller amount in terms of financial performance. The study had implications on Market timing theory which opines that market timing is a ‘first order determinant’ to aid in selecting a suitable form of financing given debt and equity. Ideally, the preferences of different owners in the firm would affect the choice between debt and equity financing. Originality/value: Investigation of the interaction effect between capital structure and institutional ownership on financial performance through corporate diversification.
Use of anisotropically conductive elastomers in high density separable connectors

Tests performed on a simulated high-density, separable connector that uses a flex circuit backed by a compliant elastomer as a substrate for one set of contacts and a rigid backplane as a substrate for the other set are described. A 10-mil-thick sheet of elastomeric conductive polymer interconnect (EECPI) material was placed between the pair of contact arrays. The ECPI material is an anisotropically conductive elastomer that conducts in the Z direction only. Three types of backplane were used in the tests: a flat backplane, a backplane with a bow of 12 mil across a distance of 3 in, and a backplane with a large, randomly selected portion of the contacts raised 1.5 mil above the other contacts. The properties and other advantages of the elastomer-backed flex/ECPI combination as well as some of the problems to be overcome in the design of high-density, separable connectors incorporating this approach are discussed. <<ETX>>