Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of Brand Experience on Customer Engagement Through Quality Services of Online Sellers to Students in Bekasi

Customer engagement refers to the emotional attachment a student experiences as a customer during repeated and ongoing interactions. Engagement occurs through satisfaction, loyalty, and excitement about the brand experience. Organizations engage customers at the point of behavioral change by exploring opportunities for emotional connection through continuous and consistent positive experiences. When customers engage with a brand experience, they feel emotionally connected and excited about the product and the service quality. This study’s purpose is examining the effect of brand experience on customer engagement by using service quality as a mediator variable; this research was conducted by collecting data from 254 students of the iGeneration born in 1995. Overall, 254 students participated in this study. Of them, 172 people or 68% of the total respondents in this study were women, and 82 people or 32% were males. The results show no direct effect of brand experience on customer engagement, and there is a role for service quality mediators that mediate brand experience and customer engagement. The results are discussed, and the implications for the organization are mentioned.
Novel predictor of the occurrence of DKA in T1DM patients without infection: A combination of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and white blood cells

Abstract The role of inflammation has been identified in the pathogenesis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and white blood cells (WBC) can be used to predict a systemic inflammatory response. Changes in NLR and WBC levels have never been explored in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients with DKA and an uninfected state. This retrospective study included a total of 644 participants. NLR and WBC were measured in the control group (n = 316) and in T1DM patients with mild-DKA (n = 92), severe-DKA (n = 52), and non-DKA (n = 184) in an uninfected state. Then, we assessed the independent predictors of DKA occurrence in T1DM patients in an uninfected state. The diagnostic performance of variables was determined by receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Serum NLR of T1DM patients is significantly higher than that of normal controls, and if DKA occurs, NLR increases further and increases with the severity of DKA. In addition to diastolic blood pressure, blood urea nitrogen, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and WBC, NLR was also independently associated with DKA in T1DM patients with an uninfected state (OR = 1.386, 95% CI: 1.127–1.705, p = 0.002). Furthermore, the diagnosis analysis showed that except for NLR and WBC, the area under the curve (AUC) of indicators with a statistical difference in patients with and without DKA were 0.747 for DKA diagnosis, and after the addition of NLR and WBC, the AUC was 0.806. The increased NLR level represents a low-cost and highly accessible predictor for DKA in T1DM patients with an uninfected state. The addition of inflammation indicators can play a statistically significant role in the prediction model of the DKA occurrence.
Tangibilisation of an educational scheduling game’s graphical interface: Tangibilisation de l’interface d’un jeu de formation à la planification

Les TUIs ou Tangible User Interfaces (Interface utilisateur tangibles) sont un type d’interface qui combine physique et numérique. Elles sont généralement opposées aux Graphical User Interfaces, ou GUI (Interface utilisateur graphique) où les éléments physiques (c.à.d. clavier/souris) et les éléments numériques affichés (c.à.d. curseur de souris, boutons,.) sont séparés. En regardant la littérature, les TUIs sembleraient offrir un grand nombre de bénéfices. Convertir une GUI en TUI pourrait alors améliorer les résultats utilisateurs. Ce papier présente une telle conversion d’un jeu éducatif pour les élèves infirmiers, ainsi que les choix effectués pendant cette conversion. Clone, le jeu, enseigne la planification à des élèves infirmiers français. La nouvelle TUI recrée la partie planification de Clone en utilisant des objets et un terrain de jeu imprimés en 3D et connecte ces pièces au jeu en utilisant de la reconnaissance d’image et des symboles distinctifs placés sous les objets.
New TV Resistance: Barriers to Implementation of IPTV in the Living Room

By integrating capabilities of information-seeking, telecommunication and media consumption, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) represents an important innovation over traditional media. Unfortunately, the dispersion of IPTV has been hampered by unclear operational models, high initial investment costs, the high cost of the set-top box (STB) and unclear market acceptance. These obstacles to developers have led to IPTV development getting stuck in a bottleneck. Increasingly, complicated digital products have had a significant influence on daily life. The integration of hardware and software interfaces is too complicated for users, who may have to study manuals before being able to use them. Families often relax in living rooms and TV watching should be a carefree experience. This paper relates these innovations with Gibson’s Theory of Affordance, which simplify the relationship between users and objects by helping designers transform user interaction to man-made objects.
Probabilistic Analysis of Bearing Capacity of Strip Footings

Predicting bearing capacity of shallow foundations is a common practice in geotechnical engineering and an accurate estimation of its value is essential for a safe and reliable design. Traditional deterministic methods of estimating bearing capacity of shallow foundations do not explicitly considerthe uncertainty associated with the factors affecting bearing capacity and rather employ a factor of safety that implicitly accounts for such uncertainty. This factor of safety is in reality "factor of ignorance" as it relies only on past experience and does not reflect the inherent uncertainty in relation to bearing capacity parameters, leading to unreliable bearing capacity predictions. In this paper, a more rational approach for estimating bearing capacity of strip footings subjected to vertical loads is proposed. The approach is based on probabilistic analyses using the Monte Carlo simulation and accounts for the uncertainty associated with two shear strength parameters, i.e. soil cohesion and soil friction angle. The probabilistic solutions negate the need for assuming a factor of safety and provide a more reliable indication of what the actual bearing capacity might be.
Application Specific Instrumentation (ASIN): A Bio-inspired Paradigm to Instrumentation by fusing sensors and AI (SensAI)

Nature has, consistently, been an inspiration for scientists and engineers. In this paper, I present a novel paradigm to instrumentation where we co-develop the sensor and machine learning algorithms to bolster the sensor. This is what happens in most species of animals through generations of coevolution. Such sensor and AI (SensAI) empowered instruments are expected to be inexpensive as well as more efficient (in the applications for which they have been developed). In addition to presenting the modus operandi of this application specific instrumentation (ASIN) paradigm this paper shall also, briefly, discuss some of the successful demonstrations of the ASIN paradigm.
The coupled dynamics of internal waves and hairpin vortices in stratified plane Poiseuille flow

Abstract A simulation of stably stratified plane Poiseuille flow at a moderate Reynolds number ($\textit {Re}_\tau = 550$) and Richardson number ($\textit {Ri}_\tau = 480$) is presented. For the first time, the dynamics in the channel core are shown to be described as a series of internal waves that approximately obey a linear wave dispersion relationship. For a given streamwise wavenumber $k_x$ there are two internal wave solutions, a dominant low frequency mode and a weaker-amplitude high-frequency mode, respectively corresponding to ‘backward’ and ‘forward’ propagating internal waves relative to the mean flow. Analysis of linearised equations shows that the dominant low-frequency mode appears to arise due to a particularly sensitive response of the mean flow profiles to incoherent forcing. Instantaneous visualisations reveal that hairpin vortices dominate the outer region of the channel flow, neighbouring the buoyancy dominated channel core. These hairpins are fundamentally different from those observed in canonical unstratified boundary layer flows, as they arise via quasi-linear local processes far from the wall, governed by background shear. Outer region ejection events are common and can be induced by high amplitude waves. Ejected hairpins are transported into the channel core, in turn ‘ringing’ the prevailing strong buoyancy gradient and thus generating high-amplitude internal waves, high dissipation and wave breaking, induced by spanwise vortex stretching and baroclinic vorticity generation. Such spontaneous and sustained generation of quasi-linear internal waves by wall-bounded sheared turbulence may provide novel idealised solutions for, and insight into, large-scale turbulent mixing in a wide range of environmental and industrial flows.
The support of singular stochastic partial differential equations

Abstract We obtain a generalisation of the Stroock–Varadhan support theorem for a large class of systems of subcritical singular stochastic partial differential equations driven by a noise that is either white or approximately self-similar. The main problem that we face is the presence of renormalisation. In particular, it may happen in general that different renormalisation procedures yield solutions with different supports. One of the main steps in our construction is the identification of a subgroup $\mathcal {H}$ of the renormalisation group such that any renormalisation procedure determines a unique coset $g\circ \mathcal {H}$ . The support of the solution then depends only on this coset and is obtained by taking the closure of all solutions obtained by replacing the driving noises by smooth functions in the equation that is renormalised by some element of $g\circ \mathcal {H}$ . One immediate corollary of our results is that the $\Phi ^4_3$ measure in finite volume has full support, and the associated Langevin dynamic is exponentially ergodic.
SEROPREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF TOXOPLASMA GONDII INFECTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN AD-DAWADIMI GENERAL HOSPITAL, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

The present study investigated the seroprevalence of two antibodies (anti-T. gondii IgG and IgM) among the pregnant women in Ad-Dawadimi City, along with possible risk factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii. A total of 461 pregnant women were enrolled at various stages of pregnancy, either asymptomatic or having clinical signs and symptoms suggestive of toxoplasmosis (fever, lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and rash). A short face to face questionnaire interview for pregnant women was carried out to obtain information regarding T. gondii infection. Out of the 461 blood samples tested, 189 (40.9%) were seropositive for specific anti-T. gondii IgG antibodies. But, none of the women had positive IgM results. Seroprevalence of T. gondii antibodies was high among pregnant women and the prevalence showed a corresponding increase as the age of the pregnant women increases. This study shows that Toxoplasmosis is an endemic disease in Ad-Dawadimi city. Thus, an awareness creation program on the modes of transmission and prevention of T. gondii among women of child bearing age in general and pregnant women in particular should be organized during the antenatal care
Physicochemical and nutritive characteristics of the residues deriving from the oranges (Citrus sinensis L.) consumed in Côte d’Ivoire

The orange (Citrus sinensis L.) are of edible fruits enjoyed in Côte d’Ivoire thanks to their delicious taste and nutritional properties. However, during the orange fruit consumption, the peels, membranous endocarp and seeds are residues considered as garbage and therefore thrown away. The current report focuses the physicochemical and nutritive parameters of the residues deriving from this citrus fruit in order to search ways for their valorization. The investigation was performed using orange collected in four (4) communes from Abidjan District, Southern Côte d’Ivoire. The data show homogeneous rates per type of residue whatever the origin of oranges, with means of 10.97% peels, 12.48% membranous endocarp and 6.26% seeds from the full fruit weight. Overall residues samples felt acid, displaying pH values between 4 and 5. The nutritive composition varies according to the type of residue and the fruit origin. Proteins are more accumulated in orange seeds (7.12 to 27.44 mg/100 g) compared to the endocarp and peels (4.34 to 8.51 mg/100 g). The seeds are also more provided in lipids (20.22 to 37.74 g/100 g) and fibre (21.18 to 33.45 g/100 g) from overall origins; whereas peels displayed higher ash content (5.34 to 7.06 mg/100 g). On the other hand, the orange residues deriving from each commune record unvarious glucides content. Otherwise, the peels are more provided in polyphenols compounds, specifically for oranges collected from plateau commune (444.89 mg/100 g). The oranges peels and membranous mesocarp could be valorised as sources of minerals and polyphenols since they account greater ash and polyphenols contents; whereas the oranges seeds could support the production of essences and could record other functional properties regarding their significant fat matter, protein, and fibre contents.
INFLUENCE OF THE INTERMEDIATE LAYER FORMING METHOD ON THE STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF STEEL-ALUMINIUM SYSTEM LAYERED COMPOSITIONS

Рассмотрены технологические особенности получения слоистых композиций системы «сталь – алюминий» с применением промежуточного слоя. Раскрыто влияние метода формирования промежуточного слоя на структуру границы раздела «сталь – алюминий», а также свойства слоистых сталеалюминиевых композиций. Для получения на подложке из низкоуглеродистой стали 20 по ГОСТ 1050 промежуточного слоя из чистого алюминия марок А5 по ГОСТ 7871 и АД1 по ГОСТ 4784 опробованы жидкофазный метод дугового алитирования по технологии Cold Metall Transfer, а также процесс сварки взрывом в твердой фазе. Показано, что в процессе дуговой наплавки рабочего покрытия на сталь с предварительно нанесенным промежуточным алюминиевым слоем алюмокремниевый расплав контактирует не с чистой сталью, а с имеющимся на границе раздела интерметаллидным слоем системы Fe–Al, что сопровождается частичным его растворением, степень которого зависит от температуры и времени существования сварочной ванны. При сплошном слое интерметаллидов системы Fe–Al, образующихся при нанесении промежуточного слоя методом дугового алитирования, скорость растворения исходных интерметаллидов меньше скорости образования новых тройных систем Fe–Al–Si, что приводит к росту с 8,2 до 18 мкм среднего значения толщины интерметаллидного слоя в процессе дуговой наплавки покрытий. Дискретный интерметаллидный слой системы Fe–Al, образовавшийся при нанесении промежуточного слоя сваркой взрывом, полностью разрушается при контакте с алюмокремниевым расплавом, вследствие чего происходит образование нового сплошного слоя из тройных интерметаллидов системы Fe–Al–Si, характеризующегося меньшей толщиной (10 мкм против 16 мкм в исходном состоянии). Определено, что композиции, имеющие промежуточный слой, сформированный жидкофазным процессом дугового алитирования, обладают средними значениями адгезионной прочности до 25 МПа. Применение твердофазного процесса сварки взрывом для нанесения промежуточного слоя позволяет получать слоистые композиции системы «сталь – алюминий», характеризующиеся адгезионной прочностью до 43 МПа. Достигнутые значения адгезионной прочности позволяют рекомендовать разработанные слоистые композиции системы «сталь – алюминий» для применения в узлах трения современной техники. Ключевые слова: слоистые композиции, система «сталь – алюминий», промежуточный слой, интерметаллиды, дуговая наплавка, сварка взрывом, дуговое алитирование, структура, граница раздела, адгезионная прочность.
Study of Vibration Absorbers Using Epoxy Reinforced Natural Fibers

It is well known fact that vibrations contribute to excessive wear, fatigue failure and other premature failure of machine components. Thus, various methods have been applied to control these vibrations. One of the commonly used is vibration absorber. The aim of this paper is to explore the potential of epoxy reinforced natural fibers as an alternative material for vibration absorber. Both mechanical properties and dynamic characteristic of the composites are investigated through tensile test and transmissibility test, respectively. Two types of natural fibers were selected for the study; coconut coir and pineapple leaf. The results show that the tensile modulus of composites increases with the increase of fiber content, although the strength was found decreases. This reduction indicates an ineffective stress transfer between the fiber and matrix. From the tensile test result, 20 vol% of pineapple leaf fiber was found to be the optimum fraction, in which afterward was employed for fabrication vibration absorber. Meanwhile, from the transmissibility test, it was noticed that when base excitation increases, the resonance peak and attenuation frequency were changed to the lower value. The fixed-fixed end beam with attached composite vibration absorbers showed that the resonance amplitude of the beam decreased significantly. More absorbers attached on the beam produce better result in attenuating the global structural vibration.
Learning with ICTs at Primary Level: Teachers’ and Pupils’ Perceptions

: This paper aims to summarize the current changes in education concerning the use of innovative teaching methods and to understand the opinion on technology and its educational uses of both teachers and pupils. While pupils’ grasp of their learning is a relatively underexplored field in educational research, it is paramount for effective lifelong learning. Our investigation focuses on the following aspects: the differences in the use of digital tools by the two groups, the motivations leading to certain uses and/or non-uses, the teachers’ pedagogical perspectives and their views on how ICT can contribute to the learning environment, their considerations on the current situation. We used focus groups to explore the subjects’ perspectives on innovative learning strategies, particularly ICT-based ones. In the final section, we consider future perspectives. Such assessments promote valid decision-making regarding to education and help in designing adequate learning experience to achieve effective learning objectives. Our findings point towards learning through collaboration and show that technologies can facilitate the learning process in cases of full participation by both teachers and students. The best learning environment, we discovered, is the one where teachers are no longer all-knowing controllers of activities but co-explorers together with the children.
Global Monitoring of Snow Water Equivalent using High Frequency Radar Remote Sensing ”

In this manuscript the authors present a comprehensive review on methods and experimental studies for snow water equivalent (SWE) measurement by means of radar-based remote sensing techniques with the focus on radar systems operating at Ku-band and X-band frequencies. A main motivation for the review is the preparation for a future satellite mission for measuring SWE, in order to close a main gap in the observation of key parameters of the global climate system. The manuscript is generally well written, comprising many technical details. According to the layout and contents it addresses primarily remote sensing experts. Some of the references are of marginal relevance for the topic of the review, in particular several of those that are reporting on studies related to vegetation. The readability would benefit from some cutback in this respect in order to improve the focus on the main issues.
Weaning outcomes of the Mechanically Ventilated Patients: Pressure Controlled Volume Guaranteed Versus Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation

Pressure controlled-volume guaranteed mode combines the benefits of both pressure controlled ventilation and pressure controlled ventilation modes for the mechanically ventilated patients in ICUs Aim: is to assess weaning outcomes of the mechanically ventilated patient after using Pressure controlled ventilation-volume guaranteed and synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode Design: A quasi-experimental research design. Setting: General intensive care unit at Assuit university hospital. Patients and methods: Purposive sample of 80 patients who were intubated for >24 hrs, divided into two groups equally, study group (PCV-VG group) and control group (SIMV-VC group). Pressure controlled ventilation-volume guaranteed mode was selected for study group and control group patients was mechanically ventilated on synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode Tool I : Patient assessment Tool II: Mechanical ventilator parameters assessment Tool III: Weaning outcomes assessment Results: Concerning weaning outcomes; 57% of SIMV-VC group experienced weaning failure versus 35% in PCVG group, more than half of SIMV group re-intubated versus one third in PCVG group and less duration of mechanical ventilation for PCVG group versus SIMV group. Conclusion: Pressure controlledvolume guaranteed mode was more effective than synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode in improving weaning outcomes Recommendations: Provide ICU nurses an educational program about Pressure controlled volume guaranteed and nursing care to improve waning outcomes.
Vein Visualization Using Near Infrared (NIR) Vein Finder Technology in Nursing Care: A Review of the Benefits and Shortcomings

Background: Near-Infrared Vein Visualization devices allow for noninvasive identification of veins for multiple uses. This study reviews the benefits and shortcomings of the NIR technique in nursing care based on the literature review. Materials and Methods A systemic search of electronic databases Medline, SCOPUS, Web of Science, EMBASE, CIVILICA, and Google Scholar search engine was performed with no time limit up to November 2021, using the related keywords alone or in combination. Results: The use of the NIR to assist intravenous cannulation in pediatric patients significantly reduced the time required for cannulation and the number of cannulation attempts. The results of one study showed the ability and effectiveness of the device in identifying the nature of the vein in realtime for the two studied locations (arm and dorsal hand sites). Another study concluded that wet heat treatment affects the palpation of veins in the experimental and control groups (p<0.01). The results of one study showed that peripheral IV cannulation is easy to use with guidance of ultrasonography and trans-illumination in pediatric patients with difficult venous access, resulting in a high overall success rate of cannulation, particularly for low vein visibility associated with Asian and African-American ethnicity or obesity. A study showed that the first-time insertion success (FTIS) rate was 73%, with a sensitivity of 74.26%, specificity of 57.69%, and a positive predictive value of 82.87%. Conclusion: The NIR technology is useful in locating the vein for cannulation, providing venous access for blood sampling, therapy, and other medical purposes at a very low cost, for pediatric and elderly patients and others with difficult venous access.