Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
One-Time Decision or Continual Adjustment? A Longitudinal Study of the Within-Person Privacy Calculus among Users and Non-Users of a COVID-19 Contact Tracing App

ABSTRACT Privacy behaviors are described to be situationally dynamic. While most privacy studies rely on cross-sectional analyses, it is important to investigate these dynamics within persons. In the present study, we will focus on the adoption of a COVID-19 contact tracing app as this was shown to be a privacy calculus-based decision and the pandemic situation unfolded as highly dynamical. The present longitudinal online panel study (N = 548) investigated users and non-users of this app at three points over a six-month period. Results support dynamical privacy calculus assumptions on the within-subject level: situational privacy concerns were negatively, and situationally perceived benefits and knowledge were positively associated with app adoption. Remarkably, a within-person interaction between concerns and benefits was found. Moreover, the trait need for privacy moderated the relation between perceived benefits and app adoption. Hence, privacy (calculus) decisions seem to be a dynamic and situational rather than a one-time decision.
Effect of Thyroxine and Thyrotropin on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review

The effect of thyroid hormones on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women has been reported but is not completely established. To better understand this relationship, this systematic review of the reported association, differences, and effects of thyroxine and/or thyrotropin levels on bone mineral density was conducted. An electronic literature search was conducted on MEDLINE, PMC, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and Science Direct from inception to April 2022; 20 studies were identified which include five quasi-experimental studies, three community cohort studies, and 12 hospital-based cross-sectional studies. Following an extensive evaluation, it was difficult to conclusively determine the association or effect of thyroxine or thyrotropin levels on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. It is therefore suggested to conduct additional non-randomized or randomized control studies on this topic for the benefit of postmenopausal women. Particular attention should be given to the adjustment of age, body mass index, smoking status, alcohol consumption, and dietary calcium in future research on this topic for rigorous analysis.
Modeling the Electronic Absorption Spectra of the Indocarbocyanine Cy3

Accurate modeling of optical spectra requires careful treatment of the molecular structures and vibronic, environmental, and thermal contributions. The accuracy of the computational methods used to simulate absorption spectra is limited by their ability to account for all the factors that affect the spectral shapes and energetics. The ensemble-based approaches are widely used to model the absorption spectra of molecules in the condensed-phase, and their performance is system dependent. The Franck–Condon approach is suitable for simulating high resolution spectra of rigid systems, and its accuracy is limited mainly by the harmonic approximation. In this work, the absorption spectrum of the widely used cyanine Cy3 is simulated using the ensemble approach via classical and quantum sampling, as well as, the Franck–Condon approach. The factors limiting the ensemble approaches, including the sampling and force field effects, are tested, while the vertical and adiabatic harmonic approximations of the Franck–Condon approach are also systematically examined. Our results show that all the vertical methods, including the ensemble approach, are not suitable to model the absorption spectrum of Cy3, and recommend the adiabatic methods as suitable approaches for the modeling of spectra with strong vibronic contributions. We find that the thermal effects, the low frequency modes, and the simultaneous vibrational excitations have prominent contributions to the Cy3 spectrum. The inclusion of the solvent stabilizes the energetics significantly, while its negligible effect on the spectral shapes aligns well with the experimental observations.
Construction and Verification of a Predictive Model for Risk Factors in Children With Severe Adenoviral Pneumonia

Objective To construct and validate a predictive model for risk factors in children with severe adenoviral pneumonia based on chest low-dose CT imaging and clinical features. Methods A total of 177 patients with adenoviral pneumonia who underwent low-dose CT examination were collected between January 2019 and August 2019. The assessment criteria for severe pneumonia were divided into mild group (N = 125) and severe group (N = 52). All cases divided into training cohort (N = 125) and validation cohort (N = 52). We constructed a prediction model by drawing a nomogram and verified the predictive efficacy of the model through the ROC curve, calibration curve and decision curve analysis. Results The difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05) between the mild adenovirus pneumonia group and the severe adenovirus pneumonia group in gender, age, weight, body temperature, L/N ratio, LDH, ALT, AST, CK-MB, ADV DNA, bronchial inflation sign, emphysema, ground glass sign, bronchial wall thickening, bronchiectasis, pleural effusion, consolidation score, and lobular inflammation score. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that gender, LDH value, emphysema, consolidation score, and lobular inflammation score were severe independent risk factors for adenovirus pneumonia in children. Logistic regression was employed to construct clinical model, imaging semantic feature model, and combined model. The AUC values of the training sets of the three models were 0.85 (0.77–0.94), 0.83 (0.75–0.91), and 0.91 (0.85–0.97). The AUC of the validation set was 0.77 (0.64–0.91), 0.83 (0.71–0.94), and 0.85 (0.73–0.96), respectively. The calibration curve fit good of the three models. The clinical decision curve analysis demonstrates the clinical application value of the nomogram prediction model. Conclusion The prediction model based on chest low-dose CT image characteristics and clinical characteristics has relatively clear predictive value in distinguishing mild adenovirus pneumonia from severe adenovirus pneumonia in children and might provide a new method for early clinical prediction of the outcome of adenovirus pneumonia in children.
Albumin Paclitaxel Combined with Intrapleural Infusion of Bevacizumab + Lobaplatin for the Second-Line Treatment of Patients with Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of albumin paclitaxel combined with intrapleural bevacizumab + lobaplatin for patients with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NS-NSCLC) with malignant pleural effusion (MPE) and analyze prognostic factors. Methods A total of 126 NS-NSCLC patients were included in the study. Control group with 64 cases received intrapleural infusion of lobaplatin + intravenous albumin paclitaxel, and treatment group with 62 cases received additional intrapleural bevacizumab perfusion. Analysis was performed by collecting data about MPE, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and scores of quality of life. Results In the treatment and control groups, objective response rate (ORR) was 51.6% and 31.3% (χ2 = 5.39, P=0.02), and disease control rate (DCR) was 91.9% and 71.9% (χ2 = 8.49, P=0.004), respectively. The main adverse reactions (≥grade 3) in the treatment group were thrombocytopenia, peripheral neurotoxicity, proteinuria, neutropenia, and nausea/vomiting, and in the control group, they were weakness, nausea/vomiting, anemia, and peripheral neurotoxicity. In the control and treatment groups, the median PFS was 6.2 (95% confidence interval (CI): 5.86–6.56) and 5.1 (95% CI: 4.956–5.191), and the median OS was 14.4 (95% CI: 12.681–16.113) and 10.6 months (95% CI: 8.759–12.391). The score of quality of life for treated patients was significantly higher than those before treatment and the control group, and the parameters included general health status (GH), role physical (RP), body pain (BP), social function (SF), and vitality (VT); pH, CD4+/CD8+ values, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the pleural effusion significantly affected the PFS and OS (P < 0.05). Bevacizumab administration in patients with bloody pleural effusion did not increase the risk of pleural hemorrhage. Conclusion The combination of albumin paclitaxel and intrapleural bevacizumab + lobaplatin is effective and may reverse the adverse events in patients with NS-NSCLC and MPE. The change of CD4+/CD8+ ratio before and after treatment is an independent and prognostic factor for patients with NS-NSCLC and MPE.
Preferences for redistribution

We survey the literature on preferences for redistribution. We discuss different ways the literature has measured these preferences and review literature on the different determinants of preferences for redistribution. These range from institutions and demographic factors to fairness views and social preferences. Income inequality is, perhaps unsurprisingly, one of the most important determinants of preferences for redistribution. While our survey is largely focused on the economics literature, we also review some work from political science, sociology, and psychology.
The Influence of Work Conflict and Organizational Commitment on Job Satisfaction

Job Satisfaction is a very important factor and is used as a benchmark for whether or not a company is good, Work Conflict and Organizational Commitment can help in achieving good Job Satisfaction. Therefore, work conflict and commitment are closely related to job satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to find out how Work Conflict, Organizational Commitment, and Job Satisfaction are applied by PT. A And One Precision Bintan, and to find out how much influence Job Conflict has on Job Satisfaction, the effect of Organizational Commitment on Job Satisfaction and the influence of Work Conflict and Organizational Commitment on Job Satisfaction. This study is a population study in which all employees are respondents in the study, for data collection using a questionnaire with a total of 75 respondents. The analytical method used is a quantitative method with descriptive analysis and verification analysis (path analysis). The results of the study stated that work conflict was in the category of frequent occurrences, the organizational commitment was in the good enough category, job satisfaction was in the good enough category. The result of path analysis shows that work conflict affects job satisfaction, organizational commitment affects job satisfaction.
Ulam - Hyers Stability of a 2- Variable AC - Mixed Type Functional Equation: Direct and Fixed Point Methods

In this paper, we obtain the general solution and generalized Ulam - Hyers stability of a 2 variable AC mixed type functional equation n n i i i j i i i j n f x n f x f x x              
Does the Heel’s Dissipative Energetic Behavior Affect Its Thermodynamic Responses During Walking?

Most of the terrestrial legged locomotion gaits, like human walking, necessitate energy dissipation upon ground collision. In humans, the heel mostly performs net-negative work during collisions, and it is currently unclear how it dissipates that energy. Based on the laws of thermodynamics, one possibility is that the net-negative collision work may be dissipated as heat. If supported, such a finding would inform the thermoregulation capacity of human feet, which may have implications for understanding foot complications and tissue damage. Here, we examined the correlation between energy dissipation and thermal responses by experimentally increasing the heel’s collisional forces. Twenty healthy young adults walked overground on force plates and for 10 min on a treadmill (both at 1.25 ms−1) while wearing a vest with three different levels of added mass (+0%, +15%, & +30% of their body mass). We estimated the heel’s work using a unified deformable segment analysis during overground walking. We measured the heel’s temperature immediately before and after each treadmill trial. We hypothesized that the heel’s temperature and net-negative work would increase when walking with added mass, and the temperature change is correlated with the increased net-negative work. We found that walking with +30% added mass significantly increased the heel’s temperature change by 0.72 ± 1.91 ℃ (p = 0.009) and the magnitude of net-negative work (extrapolated to 10 min of walking) by 326.94 ± 379.92 J (p = 0.005). However, we found no correlation between the heel’s net-negative work and temperature changes (p = 0.277). While this result refuted our second hypothesis, our findings likely demonstrate the heel’s dynamic thermoregulatory capacity. If all the negative work were dissipated as heat, we would expect excessive skin temperature elevation during prolonged walking, which may cause skin complications. Therefore, our results likely indicate that various heat dissipation mechanisms control the heel’s thermodynamic responses, which may protect the health and integrity of the surrounding tissue. Also, our results indicate that additional mechanical factors, besides energy dissipation, explain the heel’s temperature rise. Therefore, future experiments may explore alternative factors affecting thermodynamic responses, including mechanical (e.g., sound & shear-stress) and physiological mechanisms (e.g., sweating, local metabolic rate, & blood flow).
Effect of Learning Interest on Students' Study Habits at Accounting Department

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of student interest in learning on the study habits of Accounting Department’s student. The population in this study were all 107 students of class X Accounting Department at State Vocational High School 2 Balige. The data collection technique was in the form of a questionnaire. This research was conducted by using descriptive and verification or causality. The data obtained were analyzed by using the PLS Algorithm test, PLS Bootstrapping and hypothesis testing using the t-test. The results of the analysis obtained that the average reflected variance was above 0.5 and the outer loading indicator was higher than 0.6. The hypothesis testing value seen from the p-value (0.007 0.05), meant that H0 was rejected, so learning interest had influence on study habits, and and also encouraged an increase in student learning outcomes obtained from good study habits. Suggestion is that students can increase their self-awareness and will be able to further foster enthusiasm on learning interest.
Dynamics of a trapped fermi gas in the BCS phase

We derive semiclassical transport equations for a trapped atomic Fermi gas in the BCS phase at temperatures between zero and the superfluid transition temperature. These equations interpolate between the two well-known limiting cases of superfluid hydrodynamics at zero temperature and the Vlasov equation at the critical one. The linearized version of these equations, valid for small deviations from equilibrium, is worked out and applied to two simple examples where analytical solutions can be found: a sound wave in a uniform medium and the quadrupole excitation in a spherical harmonic trap. In spite of some simplifying approximations, the main qualitative results of quantum mechanical calculations are reproduced, which are the different frequencies of the quadrupole mode at zero and the critical temperature and strong Landau damping at intermediate temperatures. In addition we suggest a numerical method for solving the semiclassical equations without further approximations.
Computerized Working Memory Training in Remission From Major Depressive Disorder: Effects on Emotional Working Memory, Processing Speed, Executive Functions, and Associations With Symptoms

Introduction Remission from major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with residual symptoms related to reduced functioning, quality of life, and relapse risk. Previous studies have raised questions about mechanisms involved-in and affected by cognitive training. This study investigated the associations and changes among depressive symptoms, rumination, processing speed (PS), executive functioning (EF), and emotional working memory (e-WM) pre- post computerized working memory training (CWMT). Method Twenty-nine remitted participants were included in a pre- post pilot study of within-subject effects of online CWMT. A total of 20 participants completed the intervention and pre- post tests of EF and PS, e-WM, in addition to symptom and rumination measures. Associations between changes in symptoms and cognition were investigated pre- post. Associations between improvements in CWMT, depression history, and changes in cognition were explored. Hypotheses and statistics were preregistered before data were analyzed. Results Manipulation of negatively valanced stimuli in e-WM showed an inverse association with rumination pre-intervention, but the association disappeared post-intervention. Cognitive functioning improved in most conditions with largest effects in EF. Symptoms did not change in the remitted sample. CWMT improvements were related to improvements in some aspects of EF and PS, but also to worse self-reported attention. Depression history was related to less improvement in EF. Limitations Sample size was small and there was dropout from the study. There was no control group, thus precluding practice and placebo effects and causal relationships. Conclusions Computerized WM training improves cognitive functions and could influence associations between e-WM and rumination. This could counteract functional impairment following MDD.
First Steps in Benchmarking the Performance of Heterogeneous Ultra-Wideband Platforms

The recent gain in popularity of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology and the rapid development of new-generation transceivers triggered by the IEEE 802.15. 4z amendment has led to a large number of UWB systems being deployed and to an increasingly heterogeneous ecosystem. This growing heterogeneity calls for quantitative performance comparisons across different hardware platforms on a large scale, so to identify their strength and weaknesses and to verify whether heterogeneous devices can interact with each other seamlessly. Additionally, the recent opening of the 6 GHz band has raised major concerns in the UWB community, as Wi-Fi 6E is now allowed to operate in the same unlicensed spectrum used by UWB devices. Therefore, the ability to examine and compare the performance of different UWB platforms in presence of Wi-Fi 6E interference is key to develop robust and dependable solutions. In this paper, we describe our first steps towards the development of a large-scale testbed facility that allows us to benchmark and shed light on the performance of different UWB platforms in the absence and presence of cross-technology interference, as well as on their interoperability. We further present preliminary results comparing the communication performance of old- and new-generation UWB platforms, namely the Decawave DW1000 and Qorvo DW3000, as a function of different physical layer settings and with or without co-located Wi-Fi 6E activity.
Effects of Oral Multi-Vitamin Multi-Mineral Supplement Formulations on Laboratory Outcomes and Quality of Life: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Background Multi-vitamin multi-mineral (MVMM) products often come in several single-substance capsules from different manufacturers. However, attempts to mix several vitamins and minerals into one MVMM product have been complicated and often involve legal concerns. This study aimed to comparatively investigate the changes in laboratory parameters and the quality of life (QOL) among individuals who received different MVMM formulations. Methods This three-arm non-randomized controlled trial was conducted at VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center (VSWC), Bangkok, Thailand. A total of 72 healthy adult individuals with total serum 25-(OH)D level of 20–29 ng/ml were invited to choose from the three available options, namely, (1) Hydro-Cell-Key (HCK®, Hepart AG, Switzerland) contains vitamin D3 2,000 IU, vitamin C 1,000 mg, vitamin E 166 mg, vitamin A 1 mg, coenzyme Q10 30 mg, natural carotenoids 8 mg, and citrus flavonoids 200 mg in granule formulation; (2) VTL-7 (VWSC) contains similar vitamins and minerals but in capsule formulation; and (3) placebo capsule (no supplement). The 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) was used to measure QOL at baseline, month 3 and 6. A generalized estimating equation (GEE) was used to compare the repeated-measure outcomes across the three groups. This study was registered at the Thai Clinical Trial Registration (TCTR20190205002) and approved by the Bumrungrad International Institutional Review Board (BI-IRB No.258-10-18PhFub). Results Both VTL-7 and HCK saw a significantly higher increase in vitamin D than placebo at months 3 and 6, i.e., VTL-7 from 25.15 ± 2.13 to 35.53 ± 6.11 (p < 0.001) and 33.38 ± 6.89 (p < 0.001); HCK from 24.25 ± 3.08 to 28.43 ± 5.93 (p = 0.005) and 27.40 ± 5.24 (p = 0.012); and placebo from 24.00 ± 2.73 to 23.05 ± 4.39 (p = 0.273) and 22.30 ± 6.23 (p = 0.200), respectively. Similarly, β-carotenoids of VTL-7 vs. HCK groups significantly increased from 0.88 ± 0.68 vs. 0.94 ± 0.55 at baseline to 3.03 ± 1.79 (p < 0.001) vs. 1.09 ± 0.61 (p = 0.125) and 3.26 ± 1.74 (p < 0.001) vs. 1.15 ± 0.66 (p = 0.064), respectively. These findings were corroborated through the GEE analysis. Other micronutrients at months 3 and 6 did not increase significantly from baseline in any group. The overall QOL among the three groups in terms of physical (p = 0.560) and mental (p = 0.750) health increased but was not statistically significant. Conclusion The supplements of MVMM in capsule formulation increased the serum levels of some micronutrients to a higher extent than that of granule formulation. Participant adherence remains a potential confounder and should be further explored. Clinical Trial Registration identifier: TCTR20190205002.
The Modified versus the Conventional Winograd Technique for the Treatment of Onychocryptosis: A Retrospective Study

The Winograd technique is a common surgical treatment for ingrown toenails. Attempting to improve the results of this technique, two modifications were adopted: the incisional approach and the use of adhesive approximation strips. This study aimed to compare the conventional technique and the modified version based on (i) postoperative complications, (ii) healing time, (iii) recurrence rate, and (iv) overall patient satisfaction. A longitudinal, observational, and retrospective design was used, with a sample of 208 patients divided into the modified Winograd technique (n = 111) and the conventional Winograd technique (n = 97) in three clinics in Portugal, with follow-up periods of more than 15 years and 10 years, respectively. The modifications to the Winograd technique revealed fewer postsurgical complications, in terms of infections (1.8% vs. 20.62%, p < 0.010), recurrence rate (2.7% vs. 5.21%, p > 0.05), shorter recovery time (8.10 ± 0.76 vs. 14.51 ± 3.48 days, p < 0.001), and lower postoperative pain and better satisfaction with the functional and esthetic results, with the patient’s overall satisfaction, and with significant differences in relation to the conventional technique (p < 0.001). The modifications performed showed a lower rate of infection, decreased healing time, and better patient satisfaction, suggesting that it may be adopted in clinical practice for the treatment of stages II and III ingrown toenails.