Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports Predicting Overtime with the Pythagorean Formula

In 1980, Bill James created the Pythagorean win expectation formula with a somewhat counterintuitive idea in mind. James believed, and his formula proved, that a baseball team's current runs scored to runs allowed ratio was better than a team's current record at predicting a team's future winning percentage. The rationale was that the outcomes of close games, which factor prominently in a record but not in a runs ratio, are subject to luck and randomness. The win expectation formula was referred to as Pythagorean because the exponents of two made it resemble the Pythagorean Theorem. James' idea has been extended to other major sports through a generalized Pythagorean win expectation formula, with different exponents—which we call "alphas"—emerging for each sport. In this paper, we estimate the alphas for the win expectation formulas for both full-length and overtime games in the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), and Major League Baseball (MLB), based on games over the past 10-20 seasons. While our results for full-length games are similar to the generally-accepted win expectation formulas, we believe this is the first attempt to measure how teams' runs scored to runs allowed ratios—which we term "strength"—influence overtime games. We find through logistic regression that the overtime alphas for the NBA, NFL, and MLB are 9.22, 1.11, and . 94, respectively. Comparing the full-length game win expectation formulas to the overtime formulas allows one to see how the impact of strength changes from full-length games to overtime games. It is discovered that the impact of strength on win probability decreases least in NBA overtime and most in NFL overtime. Therefore, NBA overtime games are most likely to be won by the team that would win a full-length game and NFL overtime games are most random relative to fulllength games. If a team has a 75 percent chance of winning a full-length game, its chances of winning an overtime game are 67.28, 63.00, and 61.56 percent for the NBA, MLB, and NFL, respectively.
Momentum Coupling to NEOs

ABSTRACT: We considered the coupling of momentum to near‐Earth objects (NEOs) for the purposes of collision avoidance or collision damage mitigation through trajectory modification. The momentum sources considered were pulsed lasers, kinetic energy impactors, and nuclear (or conventional) explosives, detonated above or below the surface of the NEO by the nonnuclear and nuclear momentum sources listed above. We did not address the system tradeoffs or the environmental implications of momentum source delivery.
Simulations of Polarization Reversals by a Two-Dimensional Lattice Model

Simulations of step-type and pulse responses have been performed using a two-dimensional lattice model in ferroelectrics in which latent nuclei are randomly distributed. Polarization and current responses under the step-type applied field and the narrow applied pulse field shorter than switching time tsw are described. The critical pulse width t*, for which the system returns to the initial polarization state after the narrow applied pulse field is removed, is obtained, and it is found that the value of t* depends on the applied field and the interaction between neighboring dipole moments.
Inoculation Theory as Rhetorical Strategy in The Evidence at Large (1805)

The Evidence at Large, published in 1805, is a publication of transcripts of testimony offered before Parliament regarding Edward Jenner’s role and legal rights in developing vaccination protocol, with a preface penned by Rev. G. C. Jenner—Edward Jenner’s nephew. This current project engages in a rhetorical analysis of Jenner’s preface, using inoculation theory as an interpretative framework. Key features of inoculation theory are revealed in Jenner’s rhetoric, including threat and refutational preemption. Additionally, this analysis reveals un- and underexplored processes of resistance to influence, including source derogation, attitude confidence, and affect-based resistance that should be explored in future research.
Traffic Flow on a Road Network Using the Aw–Rascle Model

The article deals with a fluid dynamic model for traffic flow on a road network. This consists of a hyperbolic system of two equations proposed in Aw and Rascle (2000). A method to solve Riemann problems at junctions is given assigning rules on traffic distributions and maximizations of fluxes and other quantities. Then we discuss stability in L ∞ norm of such solutions. Finally, we prove existence of entropic solutions to the Cauchy problem when the road network has only one junction.
New Theoretical Line List for the B′ 2Σ+←X 2Σ+ System of 24MgH

Fully quantum-mechanical techniques have been applied to compute the complete line list for the B′ 2Σ+ ← X 2Σ+ system of 24MgH. The list includes transition energies and oscillator strengths over the wavelength range 11,850-32,130 cm-1, for all possible allowed transitions from the ground electronic state vibrational levels v′′ = 0-11. This list was computed using the best available ab initio potential energies and dipole transition moment function, with the former adjusted to account for experimental data. The agreement of the current calculations with previous theoretical results and the line list of Kurucz is discussed. Although spectroscopic accuracy for a particular line cannot be claimed for our calculations, comparison is made with the recent astronomical measurements of Wallace et al. A line list for pure rovibrational transitions in the X 2Σ+ state is also presented.
Expanding the Use of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Pediatrics: A National Database Analysis of Demographics and Complication Rates

Background This study aimed to aid in risk assessment of pediatric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) candidates by utilizing a national pediatric database with a large sample to assess how patient characteristics may affect ERCP complication rates. Methods The Kids’ Inpatient Database (KID) is a sample of pediatric discharges in states participating in the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). This database provides demographic information, hospitalization duration, and outcome information for hospitalizations during which an ERCP occurred. International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes were used to determine the hospitalization indication. ERCP complication rate was ascertained via ICD codes. All statistical analyses were performed using SAS 9.4. Results Complications were seen in 5.4% of hospitalizations with mortality observed in less than 0.2%. This analysis captured a large Hispanic population, specifically in the South and West regions. Gallbladder calculus and cholecystitis were more likely to occur in females. A higher percentage of patients in the age 10 - 17 group were female (72.2% vs. 52.7%, P < 0.01) and Hispanic (33.4% vs. 22.7%, P < 0.01) compared to the age 0 - 9 group. Age 0 - 5 and male gender were associated with lower routine home discharge rates and longer lengths of stay. Complications occurred at a higher rate in ages 0 - 5, though the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusions ERCP is a safe procedure for pediatric patients with low complication rates and rare mortality. We found statistically significant differences in the procedure indications between pediatric age groups, races, and genders. Age ≤ 5 years and male gender were associated with more complicated healthcare courses.
Anatomical basis for contribution of hip joint motion by the obturator internus to defaecation/urinary functions by the levator ani via the obturator fascia

The functional association between hip joint motion and defaecation/urinary function has attracted considerable research and clinical attention owing to the potential novel approaches for pelvic floor rehabilitation; however, the anatomical basis remains unclear. This study, therefore, aimed to analyse the anatomical basis of force transmission between the obturator internus, a muscle of the hip joint, and the levator ani, a muscle of the pelvic floor. Twenty‐three cadavers were used for macroscopic and histological analyses. The three‐dimensional structures of the muscles and fascia were recorded using a high‐definition camera and a 3D scanner. The arrangement and attachment of the muscle fibres, tendons and fascia were visualised using histological sections stained with Masson's trichrome. The obturator internus and levator ani were in broad contact through the obturator fascia. The height of their contact area was 24.6 ± 9.1 mm. Histologically, the obturator internus and levator ani shared a large area of the obturator fascia, and the obturator fascia provided the attachment of several muscle layers of the levator ani. The contribution of hip joint motion to defaecation/urinary function can be explained by the broad ‘planar’ contact between the obturator internus and levator ani. This anatomical feature suggests that movement of the obturator internus creates the foundation for the function of the levator ani and contributes to pelvic floor support through the obturator fascia. This study provides an anatomical basis for the effectiveness of the hip muscles in improving defaecation/urinary function by enabling balanced and proper movements.
C-Band Dual-Polarization Radar Observables in Rain

Abstract C-band dual-linear polarization radar observables are simulated from disdrometer measurements in rainfall and from gamma-model raindrop-size distributions. It is shown that rainfall is clustered in certain sections of planes formed by selected pairs of radar observables, such as (ZH, ZDR), (ZH, ZDP), (ZH, KDP), and (ρ, ZDR). Measurements lying outside these rainfall cluster regions can be interpreted as being from ice- and mixed-phase hydrometeors. Relationships for estimating rainfall rate R from radar measurements of ZH, KDP, and (ZH, ZDR) are derived, and the latter is shown to produce the best results. An important problem for C-band measurements in the presence of rainfall is attenuation. For this purpose, relationships are derived for estimating specific attenuation and specific differential attenuation from the specific differential phase. The backscattering differential phase shift, which is a potential source of error in estimating KDP, is shown to be very sensitive to the drop-size dist.
The Effect of Sharia Compliance, Service Quality, Customer Trust, and Customer Satisfaction on Customer Loyalty of Islamic Rural Bank Customers in Indonesia

This study examines the effect of sharia compliance, service quality, customer trust and customer satisfaction towards customer loyalty on the customers of the Islamic People's Financing Bank in Central and East Java provinces in Indonesia. A total of 390 financing customers of Islamic Rural Banks (IRBs) were taken as samples using the cluster random sampling method. The analysis was performed using a factor-based structural equation model. The findings of this study have revealed that sharia compliance, service quality, customer trust and customer satisfaction have significant and direct effects on customer loyalty. The management of IRBs must take proactive actions in managing the Islamic banking transactions since sharia compliance, service quality, customer trust and customer satisfaction are vital determinants of the loyalty of IRBs customers in Indonesia.
An Empirical Study of the Predictors of Green Purchase Behaviour

The world has progressed economically in leaps and bounds but sadly at the cost of our environment. Green Consumer Behaviour has become the need of the hour in recent years with the rapid degradation of the environment. This study focuses on green apparel and aims to examine if there is a relationship between i) Personal Norm and Green Purchase Behaviour, ii) Peer Influence and Green Purchase Behaviour iii) Perceived Benefits and Green Purchase Behaviour and iv) to examine if attitude mediates the relationship between Personal Norm and Green Purchase Behaviour. Value-attitude-behaviour hierarchy theory (VABH) has been used. The method used for analyses is the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) technique using AMOS 22 software. A sample of 146 consumers was used and the convenience sampling technique was followed. The results show that there is a positive and significant relationship between i) Personal Norm and Green Purchase Behaviour, ii) Peer Influence and Green Purchase Behaviour iii) Perceived Benefits and Green Purchase Behaviour and iv) attitude mediates the relationship between Personal Norm and Green Purchase Behaviour. The findings are valuable to green apparel product manufacturers, policymakers, parents, school management and the community at large.
Leadership and organizational culture in small companies

Purpose: To evaluate the relationship between organizational culture and the leadership performed by man-agers of micro and small companies. Methodology: The research has a quantitative and descriptive approach. Self-administered questionnaires applied to managers were used as a data collection instrument, resulting in a sample of 82 respondents. For data analysis, descriptive and correlational techniques were used. Results: The results showed that the transactional leadership style was the most perceived in managers and the type of current predominant culture was the clan culture. When testing the conjectured hypotheses, dif-ferent relationships between organizational culture and its dimensions were found with leadership styles. Clan culture showed correlation with all dimensions. Practical implications: In practical terms, the research will be able to contribute to the micro and small compa-nies of intimate fashion and their managers, presenting new perspectives of management and development of competitive strategies, from the understanding of the leadership styles of the managers and the organizational culture of the company. company. Originality: Based on the research found, it appears that both organizational culture and leadership have been component variables of some mediation and moderation models that relate personal and organizational var-iables, but publications have not been identified in the literature that directly investigate the culture and its relationship with leadership styles in small textile companies.
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF EDUCATION ON DRUG COMPLIANCE AND TREATMENT FOR HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS

Aim: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the education that was given to patients diagnosed with hypertension on the correct use of their medications, their follow-up visits, and their compliance with treatment. It was also aimed to observe how blood pressure, health perception, and anxiety level changed after education. Methods: For this intervention study, a questionnaire form including sociodemographic information, hypertension history, Medication Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (MASES-SF), Health Perception Scale (PHS), Health Anxiety Scale (HAI), and Modified Morisky Drug Compliance Scale (MMS), was applied at the beginning. Voluntarily, one by one, patients were grouped into education and non-education. The education given was a summary prepared from various guidelines. The blood pressures were measured three months later, and the questionnaires were applied except for demographic data six months later. Results: There were 49 patients divided into each group. In the education group, the mean MASES-SF score (36.28±10.08) increased to 40.65±8.57 (p<0.001), while the MMS knowledge level (1.63±0.48) increased to 1.79±0.40 (p=0.021) and the motivation level (1.40±0.48) increased to 1.77±0.42 (p<0.001). HAI score (33.10±12.76) decreased to 32.24±11.23 after the education (p=0.304). Systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly after six months (p=0.003; p=0.022, respectively) in the education group. There were no significant changes in the blood pressure and drug compliance of the control group. Conclusion: This study showed that the knowledge-motivation level, health perception, and drug compliance increased with education.
Anomalous neutron Compton scattering from molecular hydrogen

Application of neutron Compton scattering, which operates in the attosecond time scale, to (a) the equimolar H{sub 2}-D{sub 2} mixture and (b) the mixed-isotope system HD (liquids, both at 20 K), reveals a strong anomalous shortfall (about 30%) of the ratio R={sigma}{sub H}/{sigma}{sub D} of H and D cross sections. This striking effect is similar to that observed in liquid H{sub 2}O-D{sub 2}O mixtures [C. A. Chatzidimitriou-Dreismann et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 79, 2839 (1997)]. Crucially, the shortfall of R is equal in both samples (a) and (b). This result demonstrates that quantum exchange correlations of identical nuclei play no significant role in this effect, thus refuting corresponding theoretical models claiming its interpretation. In contrast, our findings are consistent with alternative theoretical models, in which attosecond dynamics of electronic degrees of freedom (via violation of the Born-Oppenheimer approximation) is considered to participate significantly in the dynamics of an elementary neutron-proton (-deuteron) scattering process. Possible implications for attosecond chemical dynamics, e.g., the onset of bond breaking, are mentioned.
Commutative Extension of Partial Automorphisms of Groups

Let μ be an isomorphism which maps a subgroup A of the group G onto a second subgroup B (not necessarily distinct from A) of G; then μ is called a partial automorphism of G. If A coincides with G, that is if the isomorphism is defined on the whole of G, we speak of a total automorphism; this is what is usually called an automorphism of G. A partial (or total) automorphism μ,* extends or continues a partial automorphism μ if μ* is defined for, at least, all those elements for which μ is defined, and moreover μ* coincides with μ where μ is defined.
Review of fire experiments in mass timber compartments: Current understanding, limitations, and research gaps

The use of mass timber in buildings instead of non‐combustible materials has benefits in sustainability, aesthetics, construction times, and costs. However, the uptake of mass timber in modern construction for medium and high‐rise buildings is currently hindered by uncertainty regarding safety and structural performance in fire. We attribute this to a lack of data. Insufficient understanding means that for building designs beyond the current range of experiments the fire performance is unknown. To address this uncertainty, we review the available data in the scientific literature from 63 compartment fire experiments with timber, the majority of which use cross‐laminated timber (CLT). We found that most experiments reached temperatures 80–180°C greater than in non‐combustible compartments. Timber ceilings have on average a 16% lower char rate than timber walls. The heat release rate contribution of timber has a positive linear relationship with charring rate, however is susceptible to significant uncertainty and variability. There are limits to the data available, particularly in large open‐plan compartments of floor areas larger than 100 m2 where a wider range of heating conditions occur. Other topics where further understanding is required are compartments with exposed timber areas greater than 75%, compartments with smaller opening areas, and the hazard of smouldering following the flames. Therefore, additional research is needed to design beyond the limits, specifically in compartment size, ventilation, and timber exposure. This paper identifies correlations in the current body of experimental research to improve fire‐safe design of timber buildings.
The gamma-ray light curves of SN 1987A

Observations of the SN 1987A ejecta in four Co-56-decay gamma-ray lines, obtained using the SMM gamma-ray spectrometer between February 1987 and May 1989, are reported and analyzed. The instrument characteristics and data-reduction procedures are described, and the results are presented in extensive tables and graphs and discussed with reference to theoretical models. Gamma-ray fluxes significantly above possible instrumental levels (as determined from analysis of pre-1987 data) were detected in the second half of 1987 and the first half of 1988. The data are found to favor a model with some Co-56 in regions of low gamma-ray optical depth by 200 d after the SN outburst over models with all Co-56 at one depth within a uniform expanding envelope. Also investigated are the gamma-ray contribution to the total bolometric luminosity and the escape (and potential observability) of Co-57 gamma rays. 41 refs.
Impact of Perceived Severity and Susceptibility of Covid-19 Pandemic on m-Payment Continuance Intention: Using Technology Continuance Theory

The purpose of this study is to look at the effect of customers' perceptions of COVID-19 susceptibility and severity on their m-payment confirmation, which leads to satisfaction and hence a continuance intention to use m-payment. An online questionnaire was used to conduct a survey on m-payment users to investigate the variables impacting their intention to continue using m-payment. Only experienced m-payment users were qualified to participate in this survey, and thus a purposive sampling technique was used. The data was collected between September and October 2021, and the sample includes 184 valid responses for empirical data analysis. The results show that all hypotheses are found to be significant. Perceived susceptibility and severity have a positive impact on confirmation and, in turn, user satisfaction. It is also found that attitude and satisfaction have an association with continuance intention. From the theoretical perspective, it provides a better understanding of the impact of perceived susceptibility and perceived severity on continuance intention of m-payment. At the practical level, the findings give a deeper insight into the influence of antecedent factors on m-payment continuance intention and its ability to retain users. This study regards perceived susceptibility and perceived severity as critical factors in user confirmation of the benefit of m-payment as the financial technology alternative to maintain social distance and to prevent the spread of the SARS-COV-2 virus during the pandemic. Perceived susceptibility and perceived severity were incorporated into the Technology Continuance Theory (TCT) to expand the knowledge of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on m-payment continuance intention.
Development of a Scale: Self-Efficiency of English Language Teachers for the Education of Gifted Students

The aim of this study is to develop a scale to measure Self-Efficiency levels of the English Teachers for the Education of gifted students. This research in survey method was carried out with 352 volunteer English Language Teachers (291 women, 61 men) who worked in the 2020-2021 academic year in the Educational Institutions related to the Ministry of National Education in Turkey. To find out validity and reliability of the scale the data set was randomly divided into two. As the result of EFA analysis on the first data set a two-dimensional scale was obtained. The structure obtained was confirmed in the second data set. As a result of discriminant validity test and convergent validity test on both data sets, the scale was found acceptable. After the validity processes, reliability processes were also applied for both separate data sets. For the whole scale, the Cronbach's alpha data coefficient was found as 0.88 in the first data set and it was found 0.87 in the second data set. Results of the analysis revealed that, the Self-Efficiency of the English Teachers for the Education of Gifted Students Scale provides valid and reliable results