Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Linking Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy to Intention to Stay in the Hospitality Industry Based on Internship Experience

Internships are increasingly being used in the hospitality industry, as these can provide students with opportunities to examine their abilities, interests, and career decisions in a workplace context, as well as help cultivate human resources within this sector. This study thus examines students’ career decision-making self-efficacy with regard to internships. Based on social cognitive theory and career decision-making self-efficacy theory, we developed the research constructs with a focus group interview and a review of the existing literature, and then verified their content validity and scale reliability. Using 782 student data from the hospitality management departments, we found the direct influence of career decision-making self-efficacy in relation to internships on the intention to stay in the hospitality industry. Most important of all, we also found the mediating roles of internship satisfaction and career commitment in the relationship between decision-making self-efficacy and intention to stay in the hospitality industry, as well as the moderating roles of intrinsic motivation in the relationships among career decision-making self-efficacy, internship satisfaction, career commitment, and intention to stay in the hospitality industry. The theoretical and practical implications of these results in the context of hospitality will be discussed.
Investigating Middle Palaeolithic subsistence: zooarchaeological perspectives on the potential character of hominin climate refugia in Greece

It has long been proposed that during Pleistocene climatic perturbations the Balkan peninsula sustained refugial areas for fauna, flora, and potentially, hominins. In this study, we explore Middle Palaeolithic subsistence at the peninsula's southern end, Greece, and discuss how the evidence contributes to our understanding of the region's character as a refugium. We present new data from the recent reanalysis of the fauna from Asprochaliko rockshelter and the ongoing zooarchaeological investigations at Lakonis Cave 1 and compare them with published analyses from Klissoura Cave 1. We employ taxonomic abundance and diversity indices, as well as mortality profiles, to investigate hominin prey choice. Additional taphonomic observations provide further information on carcass exploitation. We examine changes in the faunal composition of the three sites in an attempt to identify the extent to which climate might have influenced resource availability and diversity in the region, stimulating resource intensification or diversification processes. Our results suggest that Middle Palaeolithic hominins consistently acquired high‐ranked prey through time. However, interregional differences in resource exploitation indicate that local topography and microclimate mediated prey choice and availability.
Evaluation in the first level of care of patients with type 2 diabetes and their risk of hospitalization in Mexico

Background: A significant body of international evidence suggests that effective primary care systems are associated with better health, lower total health costs, and more equitable access to health care services, which has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to call for strengthening primary care systems globally. Patients with diabetes often seek treatment and have follow-up as outpatients, be it at private or government health facilities. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the effect of glucose control during outpatient care on first hospitalization risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.Methods: The data used in this retrospective cohort study were obtained from the Non-Communicable Diseases Analysis System (SANENT)® of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS). Thus, this work was performed on 3,716,031 DM2 patients, with data regarding a first hospitalization risk estimated using a Cox regression model.Results: The first hospitalization crude risk for diabetes mellitus decreased by 32% in T2DM patients under control through outpatient care (HR: 0.68, 95% CI [0.68,0.69]). Adjusted risk decreased by 23% (HR: 0.77, 95% CI [0.76, 0.77]). Conclusion: The obtained results are consistent with what has been stated in the literature. Outpatient care of diabetic patients at the IMSS should be further strengthened by means of preventive and educational strategies and supported by technology.
Chemistry in the dIrr galaxy Leo A

We present chemical abundance determinations of two H II regions in the dIrr galaxy Leo A, from GTC OSIRIS long-slit spectra. Both H II regions are of low excitation and seem to be ionised by stars later than O8V spectral type. In one of the H II regions we used the direct method: O$^{+2}$ ionic abundance was calculated using an electronic temperature determined from the [O III] $\lambda\lambda$4363/5007 line ratio; ionic abundances of O$^+$, N$^+$, and S$^+$ were calculated using a temperature derived from a parameterised formula. O, N and S total abundances were calculated using Ionisation Correction Factors from the literature for each element. Chemical abundances using strong-line methods were also determined, with similar results. For the second H II region, no electron temperature was determined thus the direct method cannot be used. We computed photoionisation structure models for both H II regions in order to determine their chemical composition from the best-fitted models. It is confirmed that Leo A in a very low metallicity galaxy, with 12+log(O/H)=7.4$\pm$0.2, log(N/O)=$-$1.6, and log(S/O)=$-$1.1. Emission lines of the only PN detected in Leo A were reanalysed and a photoionisation model was computed. This PN shows 12+log(O/H) very similar to the ones of the H II regions and a low N abundance, although its log(N/O) ratio is much larger than the values of the H II regions. Its central star seems to have had an initial mass lower than 2 M$_\odot$.
Rigiolepis argentii (Ericaceae): a new species from Sulawesi, Indonesia

A new species of Rigiolepis (Ericaceae) from the island of Sulawesi, R. argentii Mustaqim & Ardi, is described. The new species is known from three locations, two in Sulawesi Selatan Province (Mount Sesean in Toraja Utara Regency and Eran Batu in Enrekang Regency) and one in Sulawesi Barat Province (Mamasa Regency). This species is similar to R. moultonii (Merr.) J.J. Sm. , but differs by the persistent hairs on the abaxial surfaces of the leaves, the basal marginal glands in a shorter distance (1–2 mm) to from the petiole, bracteoles borne on the lower half of the pedicels, cup-shaped calyx tube, longer filaments (2 mm), and cupular fruits.
ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF ACETONE EXTRACT AND USNIC ACID CONSTITUENT OF LICHEN USNEA LONGISSIMA (ACH.)

Acetone extract of lichen Usnea longissima (Ach.) and its usnic acid constituent (concentrations of 0.1, 0.5; 1.0 and 10.0 mg/mL) was investigated in order to examine the activity of antimicrobial test i.e. Escherichia coli ATCC 35218, Salmonella typhi ATCC 13311, Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 70603, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Bacillus cereus ATCC 14579, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus flavus as pathogenic fungus. The usnic acid constituent was tested by means of extensive Retention factor (Rf) compared with data reported in the literatures. High-inhibitory activity test using acetone extract showed that it can inhibit activity of E. coli, S. typhi, K. pneumoniae, S. aureus, B. cereus, and C. albicans with averages diameter zone of 9.22; 6.32; 15.32; 10.65; 4.92; and 6.82 mm, while the usnic acid as antimicrobial material were found with diameter zone of 18.57; 18.12; 11.27; 8.65; 23.65; and 6.5 mm, respectively. The low inhibitory activity was occured to the A. flavus that was exhibited by using acetone extract and usnic acid constituent from lichen U. longissima.
Theta-Burst Stimulation of Forearm Muscles in Patients With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Influence on Brain and Clinical Outcomes

Objective: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a common pain condition characterized by the changes in the brain that are not yet addressed by conventional treatment regimens. Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) of muscles is painless and non-invasive and can influence these changes (the induction of brain plasticity) to reduce pain and improve motricity. In patients with CRPS, this open-label pilot study tested rPMS after-effects on the pain intensity and sensorimotor control of the upper limb along with the excitability changes of the primary motor cortex (M1). Methods: Eight patients with CRPS were enrolled in a single-session program. Patients were tested at pre- and post-rPMS over the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) muscle. The clinical outcomes were pain intensity, proprioception, active range of motion (ROM), and grip strength. M1 excitability was tested using the single- and paired-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) of M1. Results: In our small sample study, rPMS reduced instant and week pain, improved proprioception and ROM, and reduced the hemispheric imbalance of several TMS outcomes. The more M1 contralateral to the CRPS side was hyperactivated at baseline, the more pain was reduced. Discussion: This open-label pilot study provided promising findings for the use of rPMS in CRPS with a focus on M1 plastic changes. Future randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials should confirm the existence of a causal relationship between the TMS outcomes and post-rPMS decrease of pain. This will favor the development of personalized treatments of peripheral non-invasive neurostimulation in CRPS.
Tuning the compatibility to achieve toughened biobased poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene terephthalate) blends

A series of sustainable biobased polymer blends from poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) were fabricated and characterized. These blends are engineered to achieve optimal mechanical properties and toughness with a reactive epoxidized styrene-acrylic copolymer (ESAC) compatibilizer, and an ethylene-n-butyl-acrylate-co-glycidyl methacrylate (EBA-GMA) elastomer-based compatibilizer. The results showed that the tensile strength, modulus, flexural strength and modulus of the PBT increase, while the elongation at break and notched impact strength decrease after blending with the biopolymer PLA. The full co-continuity of PLA in PBT was confirmed at a 50/50 wt% blend ratio. The droplet size of the PLA was reduced and the distinct phases of the blends were gradually diminished with the increasing content of the ESAC compatibilizer. The increase in the complex viscosity of the blends was due to the formation of PLA-g-PBT copolymers in the blend after addition of reactive compatibilizers. The incorporation of both compatibilizers in the blends led to superior notched impact strength in comparison to only a single compatibilizer used in the blends. The synergistic effect of both compatibilizers effectively reduces the PLA droplet size and improves the dispersion of PLA in PBT as evidenced by atomic force microscopy (AFM) topography observations. The high toughness of the blends corresponds to the formation of effective EBA-GMA structures and enhanced interfacial compatibilization due to the synergistic effect of the compatibilizers.
Therapeutic Efficacy Evaluation and Underlying Mechanisms Prediction of Jianpi Liqi Decoction for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the therapeutic effects of Jianpi Liqi decoction (JPLQD) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and explore its underlying mechanisms. Methods: The characteristics and outcomes of HCC patients with intermediate stage B who underwent sequential conventional transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (cTACE) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) only or in conjunction with JPLQD were analysed retrospectively. The plasma proteins were screened using label-free quantitative proteomics analysis. The effective mechanisms of JPLQD were predicted through network pharmacology approach and partially verified by ELISA. Results: Clinical research demonstrated that the Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS), traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome scores, neutropenia and bilirubin, median progression-free survival (PFS), and median overall survival (OS) in HCC patients treated with JPLQD were superior to those in patients not treated with JPLQD (all P<0.05). The analysis of network pharmacology, combined with proteomics, suggested that 52 compounds targeted 80 potential targets, which were involved in the regulation of multiple signaling pathways, especially affecting the apoptosis-related pathways including TNF, p53, PI3K-AKT, and MAPK. Plasma IGFBP3 and CA2 were significantly up-regulated in HCC patients with sequential cTACE and RFA therapy treated with JPLQD than those in patients not treated with JPLQD (P<0.001). The AUC of the IGFBP3 and CA2 panel, estimated using ROC analysis for JPLQD efficacy evaluation, was 0.867. Conclusion: These data suggested that JPLQD improves the quality of life, prolongs the overall survival, protects liver function in HCC patients, and exhibits an anticancer activity against HCC. IGFBP3 and CA2 panels may be potential therapeutic targets and indicators in the efficacy evaluation for JPLQD treatment, and the effective mechanisms involved in the regulation of multiple signaling pathways, possibly affected the regulation of apoptosis.
Novel use of a rapidly reversible field anesthetic in small game mammals using yellow-bellied marmots (Marmota flaviventris) as a model organism

Abstract Options for field anesthetics are somewhat limited for wild animals, particularly for small game mammals. We evaluated the efficacy of a reversible field anesthetic, “BAM” (butorphanol, azaperone, medetomidine; Wildlife Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Windsor, CO) in yellow-bellied marmots (Marmota flaviventris). BAM is widely used in large game mammals, but has not been tested in smaller animals. We found that 0.20-0.25 mL of BAM was most effective, but marmots were anesthetized using as little as 0.06 mL. We found no relationship between the dosage of BAM and the time to first effects, sternal recumbency time or approachable time. Increasing dosages of BAM to levels at or above 0.20 mL was associated with less excitability and muscle rigidity, as well as a better overall quality of anesthesia. BAM differentially affected vital signs, as heart rates increased considerably during anesthesia; however, these changes lessened with increased time under anesthesia. There was no relationship between heart rate, oxygen saturation or body temperature and the dosage of BAM. Reversal drugs showed a wide dosage range, as additional reversal drugs were generally not required. Marmots were successfully reversed using concentrations of only 0.05 mL/kg atipamezole and naltrexone. Overall, our results indicate that BAM is a safe and effective, easily reversible field anesthetic for use in small game mammals.
LFOC+: A Fair OS-Level Cache-Clustering Policy for Commodity Multicore Systems

Commodity multicore systems are increasingly adopting hardware support that enables the system software to partition the last-level cache (LLC). This support makes it possible for the operating system (OS) or the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) to mitigate shared-resource contention effects on multicores by assigning different co-running applications to various cache partitions. Recently cache-clustering (or partition-sharing) strategies have emerged as a way to improve system throughput and fairness on new platforms with cache-partitioning support. As opposed to strict cache-partitioning, which allocates separate cache partitions to each application, cache-clustering allows partitions to be shared by a group of applications. In this article we propose LFOC+, a fairness-aware OS-level cache-clustering policy for commodity multicore systems. LFOC+ tries to mimic the behavior of the optimal cache-clustering solution for fairness, which we could obtain for different workload scenarios by using a simulation tool. Our dynamic cache-clustering strategy continuously gathers data from performance monitoring counters to classify applications at runtime based on the degree of cache sensitivity and contentiousness, and effectively separates cache-sensitive applications from aggressor programs to improve fairness, while providing acceptable system throughput. We implemented LFOC+ in the Linux kernel and evaluated it on a real system featuring an Intel Skylake processor, where we compare its effectiveness to that of four previously proposed cache-clustering policies. Our experimental analysis reveals that LFOC+ constitutes a lightweight OS-level policy and improves fairness relative to two other state-of-the-art fairness-aware strategies –Dunn and LFOC–, by up to 22% and up to 20.6%, respectively, and by 9% and 4.9% on average.
Peripheral artery disease, the ‘lost syndrome’ during lockdown for COVID-19: A report of three cases

The recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly increased the burden placed on healthcare systems worldwide. This health emergency has led to changes being implemented in the organization of health institutions and has shifted the focus on pandemic management. This has led to marked changes being made in the treatment of patients without COVID-19, and has resulted in more difficult access to healthcare, with ensuing delays in diagnosis and treatment. Vascular diseases, including peripheral artery disease (PAD), require prompt treatment in the majority of cases in order to save affected limbs. Moreover, COVID-19 may result in acute arterial and venous complications, which need to be promptly recognized and treated. The present study describes three paradigmatic clinical cases of hospitalized patients, which are representative of the different forms of the ‘lost syndrome’ caused by either the direct effect of COVID-19 or by the effects of COVID-19 on the healthcare system and lifestyle factors. Prophylaxis against arterial and venous thrombotic events is crucial in patients with COVID-19, particularly those with a marked inflammatory state. On the other hand, the COVID-19 pandemic has diminished the access to healthcare system for patients with other chronic pathologies, with potential severe consequences for vulnerable patient groups, such as those with PAD and cardiovascular diseases. For these patients, the authors' experience over the last few months suggests that more suitable measures need to be adopted to avoid additional severe consequences on public health. In addition, it is necessary to identify pathways that will allow these patients to have rapid access to treatment with marked improvements in outcome.
Study on geometric contact model of elastohydrodynamic lubrication of arbitrary intersecting line gear

Considering the tribology design theory of arbitrary intersecting line gear (AILG) is still a blank, the equivalent ellipsoid model of contact area of the AILG pair was built and then improved by 3 modification methods of line teeth profile. Based on the improved model, semiquantitative analyses of the relationship between the parameters of the AILG and the ratio of principal curvature radii of equivalent ellipsoid Rx/Ry were presented, and design criteria for the parameters of AILG based on elastohydrodynamic (EHL) point contact model were proposed. The results of the theoretical calculation and the optical EHL experiment proved that the modifications of teeth profile and the parameters design criteria for the AILG are conducive to improving its EHL performance.
Leadership Life Skills Development in 4-H Teen Leadership Programs

This study introduces a framework for 4-H leadership competencies and explores the relationship between 4-H leadership programs and participant leadership life skills development. Illinois 4-H members aged 15-18 completed an online survey about their 4-H experiences and skills. Participants reported local programs exhibited the characteristics in the leadership competencies framework. Members participating in leadership competency programs reported higher leadership life skills scores than those in other 4-H non-leadership oriented programs. Females reported higher leadership life skills scores in comparison to males. However, spending more years in leadership programs was only related to a significant change in skills development for some participants.
Two-Way Transpose Multibit 6T SRAM Computing-in-Memory Macro for Inference-Training AI Edge Chips

Computing-in-memory (CIM) based on SRAM is a promising approach to achieving energy-efficient multiply-and-accumulate (MAC) operations in artificial intelligence (AI) edge devices; however, existing SRAM-CIM chips support only DNN inference. The flow of training data requires that CIM arrays perform convolutional computation using transposed weight matrices. This article presents a two-way transpose (TWT) multiply cell with high resistance to process variation and a novel read scheme that uses input-aware zone prediction of maximum partial MAC values to enhance the signal margin for robust readout. A 28-nm 64-kb TWT CIM macro fabricated using foundry-provided compact 6T-SRAM cells achieved $T_{\text {AC}}$ of 3.8–21 ns and energy efficiency of 7–61.1 TOPS/W in performing MAC operations using 2–8-b inputs, 4–8-b weights, and 10–20-b outputs.
Budgeting practices and absorption rate of devolved funds by County Government of Nyeri

Absorption rate is a vital tool in determining the efficiency and general performance of the counties as regards utilization of the intended funds. A majority of counties absorbed less than 50 percent of their budgets in the first nine months of the 2018-2019 financial year. Nyeri County had a development absorption rate of only 21.1%. This study therefore sought to establish the influence of budgeting practices on absorption rate of devolved funds by county government of Nyeri. This study used descriptive survey design. The target population for this study comprised 34 senior officers in the department of finance and economic planning in Nyeri County. A census of all 34 senior officers in the department of finance and economic planning was conducted. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation was used to describe the results in the study. Chi-square tests were used to find the relationships with the help of statistical package for social sciences. The findings show that the county government of Nyeri had good budgeting practices. There was a significant relationship (χ2= 44.316, df=21, p=0.02) between budgeting practices and absorption rate of devolved funds by county government of Nyeri. The study concludes that budgeting practices influence absorption rate of devolved funds by county government of Nyeri. The study therefore recommends that the county government ought to pass budgets in conformity with the cash disbursement schedules.