Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Relationship between Servant Leadership and Work Engagement: An Organizational Justice as a Mediator

This study aimed to verify the relationship between servant leadership and work engagement, and the role of organizational justice as a mediator of that relationship. The research design was a cross-sectional design. The sample was 813 teachers of high schools and vocational high schools in East Java and Central Java, Indonesia. This study used the structural equation modeling for data analysis. This study found that servant leadership was positively related to organizational justice while servant leadership was not significantly related to work engagement. Organizational justice was positively related to work engagement. Organizational justice fully mediated the relationship between servant leadership and work engagement. Received: 26 July 2021 / Accepted: 25 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Islamic Microfinance and Women Entrepreneurial Success: Mediating Role of Human Capital

Purpose: This paper examines Islamic microfinance impeding sustainable women’s entrepreneurial performance in South Punjab, Pakistan. Further, we examine whether human capital mediates the relationship between variables Design/Methodology/Approach: To examine the impact, the primary data were collected from 220 women entrepreneurs who obtained microfinance from Islamic microfinance institutions (IMFIs) and Non-Islamic microfinance institutions operating in South Punjab, Pakistan. The correlation and regression models are used to translate the relationship and measure the impacts of microfinance on women’s entrepreneurial performance. Findings: Results show that Islamic microfinance plays a positive role in women's entrepreneurial success. Further, documented that IMFIs have contributed more to entrepreneurial growth as compared to non-IMFIs. Implications/Originality/Value: This paper can be further extended by incorporating more factors and increasing sample size in order to get more significant results.
The Effect of Single-Shot Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) on Opioid Consumption for Various Surgeries: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Study Objective Pain management plays a pivotal role in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is widely used in many regions to treat perioperative pain, but its benefits are still somewhat controversial. We, therefore, intent to systematically review the available literature on ESPB, to elucidate its effects on opioid-sparing analgesia, and summarize its potential complications. Design Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with meta-analysis. Setting Postoperative opioid consumption for various surgeries. Patients Patients undergoing various surgeries. Intervention We searched relevant studies in PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, and the Cochrane Library up to May 16, 2021. All prospective and RCTs that compared ESPB and sham block or no block were enrolled. Measurements The primary outcomes were postoperative opioid consumption during the first 24 hours. The secondary outcomes were the requirement of rescue analgesia, time to first rescue analgesic and ESPB-related adverse events. Results We included 52 trials that reported postoperative opioid consumption during the first 24 hours. The results presented that compared to control group (ie, no intervention or a sham block), ESPB reduced the accumulated opioid consumption during the first 24 h after surgery [mean difference (MD) of − 12.83 (95% CI: − 17.29 to − 8.38; p < 0.001) mg; I2 = 100%]. Besides, ESPB could prolong time to first rescue analgesia after surgery [SMD = 5.31; 95% CI 4.01–6.61; p < 0.001; I2 = 97%]. The number of patients who received rescue analgesia after surgery in the ESPB group was less than that in the control group (OR 0.13; 95% CI 0.09, 0.21; p < 0.001; I2 = 54%), and the incidence of PONV was lower in the ESPB group (OR 0.51; 95% CI 0.43, 0.62; p < 0.001; I2 = 19%). Conclusion ESPB is an effective technique on pain management with few complications.
Heat Transfer in Rotating Serpentine Passages With Selected Model Orientations for Smooth or Skewed Trip Walls

Experiments were conducted to determine the effects of model orientation as well as buoyancy and Coriolis forces on heat transfer in turbine blade internal coolant passages. Turbine blades have internal coolant passage surfaces at the leading and trailing edges of the airfoil with surfaces at angles which are as large as +/−50 to 60 degrees to the axis of rotation. Most of the previously–presented, multiple–passage, rotating heat transfer experiments have focused on radial passages aligned with the axis of rotation. The present work compares results from serpentine passages with orientations 0 and 45 degrees to the axis of rotation which simulate the coolant passages for the midchord and trailing edge regions of the rotating airfoil. The experiments were conducted with rotation in both directions to simulate serpentine coolant passages with the rearward flow of coolant or with the forward flow of coolant. The experiments were conducted for passages with smooth surfaces and with 45 degree trips adjacent to airfoil surfaces for the radial portion of the serpentine passages. At a typical flow condition, the heat transfer on the leading surfaces for flow outward in the first passage with smooth walls was twice as much for the model at 45 degrees compared to the model at 0 degrees. However, the differences for the other passages and with trips were less. In addition, the effects of buoyancy and Coriolis forces on heat transfer in the rotating passage were decreased with the model at 45 degrees, compared to the results at 0 degrees. The heat transfer in the turn regions and immediately downstream of the turns in the second passage with flow inward and in the third passage with flow outward was also a function of model orientation with differences as large as 40 to 50 percent occurring between the model orientations with forward flow and rearward flow of coolant.Copyright © 1993 by ASME
The value of urinalysis in predicting acute kidney injury and mortality in COVID-19 patients

Abstract. Kidney involvement is frequent among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, kidney involvement is varied and mild kidney injury can easily go unnoticed. We aimed to investigate the urinalysis data of COVID-19 patients on admission and to explore the value of urinalysis in the prediction of acute kidney injury (AKI) and in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19. Methods. The demographic, clinical and laboratory data of patients with confirmed COVID-19 were retrospectively collected from the electronic health records of the hospital. The outcomes were the development of AKI and in-hospital mortality. Results. 244 patients were included in the analysis. The mean age was 59.6 ± 13.7 and 65.2% of patients were male. Serum creatinine on admission was 0.86 (0.72-1.05) mg/dL. Glucosuria, proteinuria and hematuria were found in 36.1%, 22.9% and 22.1% of patients, respectively. AKI was detected in 63 patients (25.8%) at any time of hospitalization. According to multivariate analysis, AKI development was associated with higher WBC and decreased eGFR as well as with proteinuria on admission. During median 8 (IQR, 5-12) days of follow-up, 33 patients (13.5%) died. Older age, higher C-reactive protein levels and proteinuria on admission were also independent predictors of in-hospital mortality. Conclusion. Proteinuria on admission was associated with the development of AKI and in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19. Urinalysis can be useful for early diagnosis of kidney damage before serum creatinine rise and mortality prediction in COVID-19 patients.
Does Culture Really Matter? A Comparison Between Victims’ Cognitive and Communicative Responses to Cultural In-Group Versus Out-Group Perpetrators in Social Predicaments

Currently, few studies have examined whether people who experience an undesirable social predicament in an intercultural context would perceive this predicament the same way—and act in the same manner—in an intracultural situation. The authors of this study investigated how perpetrators’ cultural backgrounds impacted victims’ cognitive assessments of, and communicative responses to, social predicaments. Through a survey with three scenarios of other-caused predicaments, participants (N = 384) were asked to respond to social predicaments caused by either a cultural in-group or out-group perpetrator. The findings showed that victims differed in their perceived severity and attribution of these predicaments depending on the perpetrators’ cultural background. However, cultural background indirectly, rather than directly, influenced victims’ responses by interacting with attributed intent and uncertainty.
From Workplace to Joblessness: The Determinants of Post-Internship Graduate Unemployment in South Africa

One of the pressing concerns for governments and policy makers across the world is youth unemployment. What is even more devastating is the growing graduate unemployment, particularly in developing countries, and South Africa is no exception. Graduate unemployment in South Africa continues to increase at an alarming rate. Without drastic interventions, this socio-economic problem may sadly double in size in the next decade. Work experience programmes, such as internships, are increasingly supported to address youth unemployment, particularly among graduates. However, the effectiveness of the current interventions to the unemployment problem are questionable. This paper draws from the perspectives of 50 participants to explore the determinants of post-internship graduate unemployment. In particular, this paper adopts the lenses of mismatch theory of unemployment to explain why young people are vulnerable in the labour market irrespective of their education and work experience. The examined perspectives revealed that, beyond limited labour market demand, there is also an increasing “work experience-job mismatch” leading to post-internship graduate unemployment. Due to the number of factors, including the skills mismatch problem, the transition from higher education to full-time employment is difficult for many graduates. Received: 30 November 2021 / Accepted: 11 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Effect of incorporating plant-based quercetin on physicochemical properties, consumer acceptability and sensory profiling of nutrition bars

AbstractBackground: Plant-based quercetin is usually produced using fruit and vegetable wastes and is sold in the market in powdered form. Since it is already used as a supplement in various foods, therefore, a study was conducted to develop calorie rich nutrition bars using plant-based quercetin, that may serve as a promising functional snack with high antioxidant property for general consumption by teenagers, adults, athletes and sports persons. To surmise, this study deals with the development of a novel nutrition bar by utilizing a plant byproduct.Methods: Plant based pure quercetin extract powder (98% Premium grade) was procured from HerbaDiet, Arkure Health Care, Rohtak, Haryana (India). Other materials used were: quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) (Pro nature Organic Foods Pvt. Ltd.); instant white oats (Kellogg’s India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi); canola oil (Jivo Wellness Pvt. Ltd.); jaggery (Village product industries); nuts- comprising almond, cashew, walnut, roasted & salted pistachios (Happilo International Pvt. Ltd.). Objective: The study was carried out in order to formulate calorie and nutrient rich bars for all the age-groups with a prime focus on antioxidant-quercetin. Results: Quercetin-based nutrition bar was developed with different levels of quercetin (0, 20, 40, 60, 80 mg 100g-1), in addition to other ingredients including oats, quinoa, nuts, canola oil and jaggery. Addition of quercetin showed a significant (p ≤ 0.05) change on its water activity, color and textural attributes. With the increase in the quercetin content, a significant decrease in the water activity and increase in the lightness (L*) and hardness values of nutrition bar samples was observed. The quercetin enriched nutrition bars also showed an increase in total phenolic content as well as antioxidant capacity, as assessed by DPPH radical scavenging activity. Evaluation of overall acceptability and sensory profiling was done for all samples and the one with 60 mg 100g-1 quercetinqualified as the best in sensorial attributes.The main finding: The results revealed that quercetin-based nutrition bar can be a palatable and promising functional food with high antioxidant property.
Crime Prevention

Abstract Crime prevention is a new doctoral field at the University of Cincinnati's Division of Criminal Justice. The main focus of the crime prevention field is to critically introduce students to the theories of reducing the opportunity for different types of crime to occur. Crime prevention theory, victimology, white-collar crime theory, and applied crime prevention comprise the four core courses in this field. Students also have many opportunities to work with the crime prevention faculty (and other faculty, too) on projects that apply and test what they learn in their courses. Students interested in security are encouraged to apply.
Association of short- and long-term metabolic control parameters with personality traits in adult type 1 diabetes treated with personal insulin pumps.

AIM Several studies have assessed the association between personality traits and metabolic outcomes in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). The aim of this observational single-visit study was to investigate whether specific personality traits were related to the degree of metabolic control/diabetes duration in adult T1DM patients. METHOD Data were collected from 56 adults (40 men) with T1DM treated in a tertiary care center. "Big Five" personality traits were assessed using the NEO-Five Factor Inventory questionnaire. Several variables were obtained from the insulin pumps, glucometers and blinded continuous glucose monitoring system. RESULTS All personality traits but neuroticism (low level of the trait) showed average intensity. Agreeableness was associated with most variables from CGMS data. Higher conscientiousness was associated with longer diabetes duration. Higher neuroticism was correlated with greater glycemic variability (GV), while high Extraversion was associated with lower GV. Lower Openness was associated with prolonged time in clinically significant hypoglycaemia. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggest that personality traits manifest in individual approach to diabetes management and emotion regulation, translating also into the attitude to treatment. On the other hand, T1DM patients' overall trait scores were consistent with healthy nonpsychiatric norms, which debunks myths and stereotypes suggesting that chronic disease is usually associated with psychopathology.
The elementary flux modes of a manufacturing system: a novel approach to explore the relationship of network structure and function

Elementary flux modes (EFMs) are a concept from Systems Biology, where they serve as an indicator of component relevance in metabolic networks. An elementary flux mode is a functionally relevant, non-decomposable path through a given network. In this paper, we apply elementary flux mode analysis to manufacturing systems, with the aim of using the number of EFMs as a predictor for resource significance in the manufacturing system. For this, we formulate a network representation of a manufacturing process, which allows us to define the manufacturing equivalent of a stoichiometric matrix to draw an analogy between metabolic and manufacturing systems. This, in turn, allows the computation of EFMs, which we conduct in a case-study for a real manufacturing system. We further show that the change of EFMs under resource breakdown is a good indicator of the average order lateness in the manufacturing system. In this way, EFMs provide insight into the relationship of network structure and function in manufacturing.
Audit Committee Financial Expertise and Financial Reporting Timeliness

This study examines conceptually the relevance of the audit committee financial expertise to financial reporting timeliness of a firm. The methodology adopted in this study is library research whereby relevant and extant literature related to the audit committee financial expertise and financial reporting timeliness. Audit committee financial expertise was x-ray from the perspective of accounting financial expertise and the non-accounting financial expertise. Observations from the study highlights that the presence of accounting financial experts in an audit committee is an important element that mitigate reportorial challenges and motivates financial reporting timeliness. The study recommends that financial experts in the audit committee should be given more power to enable them discharge their duty effectively and efficiently, the definition of audit committee financial expertise should not relegate other relevant profession to the background, and the impact of the audit committee financial expertise on audit expectation gap should be considered when appointing members of the audit committee. Received: 3 February 2022 / Accepted: 23 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
First Full‐Scale In Situ Propane Biosparging for Co‐Metabolic Bioremediation of 1,4‐Dioxane

1,4‐Dioxane is an emerging contaminant of environmental concern, probable human carcinogen, and it can result in diffuse groundwater plumes and is not readily treated using common remedial techniques (e.g., via air stripping or granular activated carbon). In situ bioremediation of 1,4‐dioxane has been studied at the bench‐scale and pilot‐scale. This work documents the full‐scale application of in situ propane biosparging for the treatment of 1,4‐dioxane. The subject site is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Installation of the full‐scale treatment system came after several pilot tests (e.g., Lippincott et al. 2015), stable isotope testing (Bell et al. 2016), and rebound testing conducted from 2012 to 2016. The full‐scale propane biosparge system supplies air and propane at an average of 5 kg (11 pounds) of propane per day to a network of 97 biosparge wells, or 52 g (0.11 pounds) of propane per day per biosparge well. Additionally, a bioaugmentation culture and macronutrients were delivered to the subsurface. After approximately 6 months of operation, 1,4‐dioxane was reduced at up to 99.2%, with an average global reduction of 64.1% (excluding two anomalous monitoring wells) across a treatment area of approximately 30.5 by 61 m (100 by 200 ft).
Student-Professor Social Media Relationships: An Exploratory Study of Privacy and Trust

This article explores social media relationships between undergraduates and their professors. It addresses social media efficacy’s and social media privacy’s impact on students’ trust in both their professors and university. An online survey of 448 business students found that students who are in social media relationships with professors are more concerned about their own social media privacy and that these students are less likely to trust their professors and the university. When it comes to perceptions of professor and university trust, students’ perceptions of social media privacy are more important than their social media connections with professors. Implications are discussed.
Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions of Soft Skills Integration in Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools in Mazabuka District, Zambia

Mathematics teachers’ perceptions of soft skills integration are key to ensuring students’ soft skills development. The present study investigated perceptions regarding the integration of soft skills in teaching and learning mathematics in Mazabuka District in Zambia. Ninety-one teachers, who were selected purposively, completed a questionnaire and a test on the integration of soft skills in teaching and learning mathematics. Frequencies, means, and standard deviations were calculated, and independent sample t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyze the data. The findings are that mathematics teachers had a positive perception of soft skills integration in mathematics and believed that incorporating soft skills in teaching and learning mathematics was important. Furthermore, the results reveal that mathematics teachers’ gender and age, the type of school where they taught, their experience and level of education did not influence their perceptions of soft skills integration in mathematics teaching and learning in Zambian secondary schools.
Does Affective Forecasting Error Induce Changes in Preferences? Lessons from Danish Soldiers Anticipating Combat in Afghanistan

ABSTRACT This paper investigates how affective forecasting errors (A.F.E.s), the difference between anticipated emotion and the emotion actually experienced, may induce changes in preferences on time, risk and occupation after combat. Building on psychological theories incorporating the role of emotion in decision-making, we designed a before-and-after-mission survey for Danish soldiers deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. Our hypothesis of an effect from A.F. E.s is tested by controlling for other mechanisms that may also change preferences: immediate emotion, trauma effect – proxied by post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.) – and changes in wealth and risk perception. At the aggregate level, results show stable preferences before and after mission. We find positive A.F. E.s for all three emotions studied (fear, anxiety and excitement), with anticipated emotions stronger than those actually experienced. We provide evidence that positive A.F. E.s regarding fear significantly increase risk tolerance and impatience, while positive A.F. E.s regarding excitement strengthen the will to stay in the military. Trauma has no impact on these preferences.
Telemedicine and Telementoring in Rhinology, Otology, and Laryngology: A Scoping Review

Objective Telemedicine and telementoring have had a significant boost across all medical and surgical specialties over the last decade and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this scoping review is to synthesize the current use of telemedicine and telementoring in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Data Sources PubMed and Cochrane Library. Review Methods A scoping review search was conducted, which identified 469 articles. Following full-text screening by 2 researchers, 173 articles were eligible for inclusion and further categorized via relevant subdomains. Conclusions Virtual encounters and telementoring are the 2 main applications of telemedicine in otolaryngology. These applications can be classified into 7 subdomains. Different ear, nose, and throat subspecialties utilized certain telemedicine applications more than others; for example, almost all articles on patient engagement tools are rhinology based. Overall, telemedicine is feasible, showing similar concordance when compared with traditional methods; it is also cost-effective, with high patient and provider satisfaction. Implications for Practice Telemedicine in otorhinolaryngology has been widely employed during the COVID-19 pandemic and has a huge potential, especially with regard to its distributing quality care to rural areas. However, it is important to note that with current exponential use, it is equally crucial to ensure security and privacy and integrate HIPAA-compliant systems (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the big data era. It is expected that many more applications developed during the pandemic are here to stay and will be refined in years to come.