Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Factors of premarital sexual activities of literate emerging adults in Nigeria

The increasing tolerance of antenuptial sexual acts among youth in contemporary society has directed research interest to its consequences on varying health outcomes. Weighing various negative effects of premarital sexual activities, inquiring the factors enhancing emerging adults’ engagement in these activities is needed. This investigation focused on exploring myriad factors (grouped under six categories) of literate emerging adults’ engagement in antenuptial sexual acts. This study inquired into these factors utilizing a descriptive survey, gathering data through a validated questionnaire possessing a good reliability index; from literate emerging adults in a Nigerian state. Factor analysis and regression were used for data analysis. Results emphasized all factors considered significant with biological, educational, and personal factors been more significant of literate emerging adults’ sexual activities regardless of religion and ethnic background (except for economic factors). The implication of the findings is sex education planning program is needed for counselors in tertiary institutions and the community. Therefore, literate emerging adults will have an avenue to discuss the burning issue of prenuptial sexual acts and the consequences. Moreover, the sex education planning program will help literate emerging adults to understand and clarify personal values, improve their knowledge and make healthy sexual decisions.
Impact of Delayed Recognition of Iatrogenic Ureteral Injury in a Retrospective Population-Based Study

Abstract Introduction: Iatrogenic ureteral injuries (IUIs) are rare but can lead to significant consequences if unrecognized at the time of injury. We compare the impact of immediate vs delayed recognition of IUIs on clinical, cost and health care utilization outcomes. Methods: We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study on patients who had a diagnosis of an IUI between 2003 and 2018. The primary independent variable was the time of diagnosis of IUI. The primary clinical outcomes evaluated included renal impairment and a composite outcome: hydronephrosis or stricture. Secondary outcomes included total direct health care costs and health care utilization. Results: We identified 1,193 patients who experienced an IUI, 25.2% of whom had a delay in recognition. Delayed recognition of IUI was associated with hydronephrosis or stricture within 1 year following treatment of IUI (OR 2.27, 95% CI 1.69–3.04, p <0.0001) and renal impairment within 2 years following treatment of IUI (OR 2.69, 95% CI 1.84–3.94, p <0.0001) compared to immediate diagnosis. Total health care costs (incident rate ratio [IRR] 2.06, 95% CI 1.89–2.24, p <0.0001), emergency department visits (IRR 2.07, 95% CI 1.77–2.43, p <0.0001), hospitalizations (IRR 1.62, 95% CI 1.48–1.78, p <0.0001) and outpatient urology visits (IRR 1.45, 95% CI 1.31–1.60, p <0.0001) were significantly higher in those with delayed recognition compared to immediate. Previous radiation was significantly associated with delayed recognition of IUI (OR 0.64, 95% CI 0.42–0.97, p=0.04). Conclusions: Delayed recognition of IUI is associated with significant clinical, cost and health care utilization consequences.
Exploring Loan Sharks in Online Peer-to-Peer Lending Applications: A Case Study of Vietnam

Online peer-to-peer lending applications have emerged in some recent years in Vietnam, where the consumer lending market is potential for financial companies. This country faces challenges to control the online lending business. As a result, criminals find loopholes in the legal system on this business to commit loan sharks. This article targets to explore the nature of the connection between a loan shark and online peer-to-peer lending applications through interviewing with police officials in their specific operation investigated. The findings highlight a close structure of criminal groups related to loan sharks via this lending platform and a comprehensive profile of borrowers. These findings suggest some recommendations for fighting against this crime effectively in the coming time.
Do New Complications Develop during Puberty after Childhood Hypospadias Repair?

Purpose: We sought to determine if penile growth at puberty causes new complications after childhood hypospadias repair. Materials and Methods: Consecutive Tanner 2-5 patients presenting with complications after childhood hypospadias repair were queried to determine if those problems occurred before, during or after puberty. Results: There was a total of 82 patients, 15 Tanner 2-4, evaluated at a mean age of 28 years (range 12–66). These underwent an average of 3 (range 1–20) childhood operations, mostly using skin flaps. Two-thirds had nondistal hypospadias. The most common complication was dehiscence in 73%, with ventral curvature in 39%, neourethral strictures or meatal stenoses in 29% and fistulas in 15%. Many patients had more than 1 problem. Of these complications 80% were reported to have occurred before puberty, including all dehiscences and recurrent ventral curvature, while 15% were diagnosed in men at an average age of 47 years who developed neourethral strictures or meatal stenosis. Only 5% of complications were reported to have occurred during puberty. Conclusions: There is a bimodal presentation of complications after childhood hypospadias repair. Most occur before puberty, while a smaller number of obstructive lesions develop in middle age. We found few new complications occurring during penile growth at puberty. These data potentially impact discussions regarding optimal duration of followup after childhood hypospadias repair, and also can reassure caregivers considering repair in boys that the risk for new complications developing during puberty appears to be small.
Influence of NMAS and groove depths on the static and fatigue shear performance of aggregate interlocking in PQC mixes

ABSTRACT In the present study, a new test methodology is proposed to characterise the shear transfer ability of aggregate interlocking in pavement quality concrete (PQC) cylindrical specimens by conducting the direct shear test in the laboratory. The influence of the nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS) and groove depth (GD) on shear strength (τ), joint shear stiffness (K) and fracture energy mode – II (G IIF) of aggregate interlocking in pavement quality concrete (PQC) are studied under static loading. A relationship between G IIF and K is determined. Also, shear fatigue test is conducted at higher stress levels to evaluate the effect of NMAS and GD on the performance of aggregate interlocking in PQC specimens at the grooved cross-section. From the Anderson–Darling statistic test, it is found that obtained fatigue results follow three-parameter Weibull distribution. The shape parameter (β) of the distribution is between one and two, which indicates that failure is due to wearing action. It is concluded that the proposed method in this research can be effectively used to evaluate τ, K and G IIF of aggregate interlocking in PQC specimens. Also, the use of larger NMAS in the PQC mix significantly improves the performance of aggregate interlocking under shear fatigue loading.
Critical Analysis of Corneal Cross-Linking (Part-II): Resolving the Controversial Issues (Theory Versus Measurements)

To resolve the controversial issues of UV-light-initiatedcornealcollagen cross-linking (CXL) by theoretical formulas and measured clinical outcomes. The controversial issues are addressed and resolved by analytical formulas including: the validation of Bunsen Roscoe law (BRL), the cutoff light intensity, the minimum corneal thickness, the demarcation line depth, the role of oxygen riboflavin (RF) concentration. The overall CXL efficacy is governed by UV-A light intensity, dose, exposure time, mode of exposure (pulsed or CW), riboflavin concentration, diffusion and drops pre-operation and interoperation administration, concentration of oxygen in the stromal tissue (pre-op and inter-op), and environmental conditions. The length of the riboflavin presoaking time and viscosity of the riboflavin film also affect the crosslink depth. Analytic formulas are derived for the scaling laws for type-I and type-II efficacy, given by the square-root of light intensity, and light dose, respectively. The controversial issues of CXL may be partially resolved via analytic formulas, and compared with measurements. The scaling laws of type-I and type-II efficacy are different and given by analytic formulas. Our formulas also predict the maximum light intensity and the minimum corneal thickness, which are consistent with measurements.
Sukuk and monetary policy transmission in Indonesia: the role of asset price and exchange rate channels

Purpose The purpose of this study is to empirically analyze the role of sukuk in the monetary policy transmission mechanism through the asset price and exchange rate channels in the Indonesian economy. Design/methodology/approach Using the monthly data from January 2003 to November 2017, this study uses a multivariate vector error correction model causality framework. To examine the role of sukuk in the monetary policy transmission mechanism through the asset price channel, this study uses the variables of consumption, inflation, interest rates, economic growth and the composite stock price index. Meanwhile, to examine the role of sukuk in the monetary policy transmission mechanism through the exchange rate channel, this study used variables of inflation, interest rates, economic growth, foreign investment and exchange rate. Findings This study documented that sukuk has no causal relationship with inflation through asset price and exchange rate channels. Nevertheless, sukuk has a bidirectional causal relationship with economic growth through asset price and exchange rate channels. Sukuk is also documented to have a causal relationship with monetary policy variables of interest rate and stock prices through asset price and exchange rate channels. Finally, a unidirectional causality is recorded running from the exchange rate to sukuk in the exchange rate channel. Research limitations/implications The finding of independence of the sukuk market from interest rates provides evidence that the trading of the sukuk in Indonesia has been in harmony with the Islamic tenets. Practical implications The relevant Indonesian authorities need to enhance both domestic and global sukuk markets as part of efforts to promote the sustainability of Islamic capital market development in Indonesia. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is among the first attempts to empirically investigate the role of sukuk in monetary policy transmission through asset price and exchange rate channels in the context of the Indonesian economy.
E-cigarette Purchase Intention through Facebook Social Media: A Cross-Sectional Study

: Online shopping is a growing phenomenon and social media namely Facebook has radi-cally changed consumers online purchase behaviour; especially the interactive information system of consumers, peers, and vendors. Similar to other online purchasing products or services, e-ciga-rette marketing in Facebook has potential. This study aims to determine the association between individual’s online interaction and e -cigarette purchase intention from Facebook vape groups. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 214 respondents using the Facebook platform from September to December 2019. Data were collected via a self-administered questionnaire. The Chi-square test was used for data analyses using SPSS (version 25.0). Most of the participants were male; the mean age of the respondents was 27.41 ± 2.1. Total 93.9% (201 of 214) and 56.1% (120 of 214) respondents were vaper and smoker respectively. Among the non-smokers, most of the respondents were vaper (84 of 94, 89.4%). Consumers smoking and vaping status were associated with each other (χ2 = 6.11, P=0.01). Th ere was an association between vaping status and purchase intention of e-cigarettes from the Facebook vape group (χ2 = 5.06, P=0.02). Online interactions, namely like (χ2 = 5.88, P <0.01), post (χ2 = 7.16, P <0.01) and sharing (χ2 = 10.14, P <0.01) of the e-cigarette related information or advertisements in social media were associated with purchase intention of e-ciga-rettes from Facebook vape group. This study revealed individuals vaping and online interactions were associated with an online purchase the intention of e-cigarette in Facebook. Public health re-searchers and policymakers might contemplate the regulatory environment of online marketing of e-cigarettes to curtail the uptake of e-cigarettes among non-smokers.
Fermatean Fuzzy CRITIC-COPRAS Method for Evaluating the Challenges to Industry 4.0 Adoption for a Sustainable Digital Transformation

Decision and policymakers are looking at the potential of Industry 4.0 smart technologies to create a green economy as the European Commission aims to deliver the European Green Deal by rethinking policies for clean energy supply. Industry 4.0 will eventually be applied to all aspects of life; however, it is necessary to identify the challenges to the adoption of Industry 4.0 for a sustainable digital transformation. In this vein, the present study aims to identify the challenges to the adoption of Industry 4.0 in fintech companies and to develop a novel Fermatean fuzzy CRITIC-COPRAS method to rank the identified challenges and evaluate the performance of companies concerning the weighted challenges based on three decision experts’ support. The results indicated that “difficulty in coordination and collaboration” is the most significant challenge to the adoption of Industry 4.0 out of the fourteen identified challenges, followed by “resistance to change” and “governmental support. ” In addition, the superiority and efficiency of the proposed method were investigated through comparative analyses.
Evaluating storytelling activities for early literacy development

ABSTRACT This study reports on the effectiveness of an organised set of storytelling activities that aimed to enhance early literacy development. There were three conditions in the study. In the control condition, regular literacy development activities took place. In one experimental condition, the set of activities included oral storytelling. In the other experimental condition, the activities included digital storytelling. Participants were 59 four- to five-year-old children from three kindergarten classrooms, and the intervention lasted 6 weeks. Children were assessed before and after the intervention for their early literacy skills development using two standardised tests and one non-standardised test. The results on the standardised tests showed that there was equally strong literacy development in all conditions. On the non-standardised post-test, the children in the experimental conditions did better than the control group. The discussion draws attention to the specific qualities of the intervention for early literacy development, and the benefits of testing this development with a mixture of standardised and dedicated tests.
Enhancement Production of Phenolic Compounds in The Cell Suspension Culture of Iberis Amara L.: The Effect of Chitosan Elicitation

Iberis amara L. medicinal herb is well-known for having pharmacological values although its use has been challenged by the low levels of secondary metabolites. To address this issue, this study focused on evaluating the effect of explant, photoperiod, and plant growth regulators (PGRs) to find the optimum medium for inducing callus and establishing cell suspension in I. amara, followed by investigating the chitosan effect on some secondary metabolites. From our observations, the optimum condition for induced callus was achieved from the leaf explants in Murashige and Skoog (MS) media completed with 3 mg L− 1 6-benzylaminopurine(BAP) and 1 mgL− 1 1-naphthalene acetic acid(NAA) under 16-h light/8-h dark photoperiod. The MS enhanced with 3 mgL− 1BAP, 1 mg L− 1NAA, and 2% (w/v) sucrose appeared to be optimum conditions for suspension establishment. Thus, the cells were exposed to different concentrations of chitosan (200, 100, 50, and 0 mg L− 1) in their exponential growth stage from day 8 to 12 and day 12 to 16 following sub-cultures (T1) and sub-cultures (T2), respectively. The results showed that the 50 mgL− 1 chitosan significantly improved the total phenol, flavonoid, flavonol, and anthocyanin content in the I. amara in a dose-dependent manner. The highest malondialdehyde (MDA) amount, as a result of lipid peroxidation, was observed under the 200 ppm chitosan elicitation. Overall, these novel findings demonstrated the possibility of applying the cell suspension of I. amara treated with chitosan as a helpful approach for improving synthesizing phenolic compounds under controlled and sterile conditions without genetic modifications in medicinal herbs.
Analytical and experimental study on sloped sliding‐type bearings

Seismic isolation design has been publicly accepted as one of the most effective strategies to reduce seismic threat to (or seismic demand for) the to‐be‐protected targets including building structures, infrastructure, and equipment. Recently, many studies have aimed to develop nonlinear seismic isolation systems, of which the sloped sliding‐type bearing can exhibit the nonlinear behavior by mechanically designing a simple slope for sliding motion. Therefore, this bearing does not have a fixed isolation frequency. In addition, it features that the seismic isolation performance is realized through the sliding mechanism, the inherent self‐centering capability is provided through the slope design, and the excellent and stable energy dissipation capability is contributed by the sliding friction. In this study, the equation of motion of the bearing is deduced first. Sensitivity analysis is then performed, and the results demonstrate that the maximum horizontal acceleration transmitted to the isolated superstructure is only dependent on two important design parameters‐sliding friction coefficients and sloping angles. In other words, the acceleration control performance of the bearing is irrelevant to different characteristics of external disturbance. Finally, shaking table tests were conducted to verify the effectiveness of the bearing and the accuracy of the numerical prediction.
Developing an evaluation tool to provide a 360-degree reflection on work-integrated learning in accounting education

ABSTRACT In the higher education environment, work-integrated learning (WIL) is widely considered a key component of developing work-ready and professional graduates. Quality evaluation systems are needed to ensure continual improvement and development of WIL programs focusing on all stakeholder perspectives, not just the students or the sponsoring organisations. This paper describes the process a team of business academics and educational developers at an Australian university adopted to design a 360-degree approach to WIL evaluation, using action research methodology. The team developed an evaluation tool, comprising an online survey and associated web-enabled platform. The tool was trialled in a final year accounting unit, which had recently introduced a placement-based WIL project. Peer reflections from WIL educators across our institution in addition to internal testing, complemented our findings regarding what further changes were required to make this innovative tool applicable to different WIL contexts and disciplines.
Environmental Surveillance of Legionella spp. in an Italian University Hospital Results of 10 Years of Analysis

The occurrence of Legionella spp. in the water distribution systems of large hospitals and other healthcare facilities is considered particularly dangerous, due to the critical nature of the hospitalized patients. The aim of this study is to present a pluri-annual environmental surveillance in a large university hospital assessing the prevalence of Legionella spp. and underlining its variability over the years. The samples of water were collected in accordance with the Italian National Guidelines and the sampling sites considered in this study were selected favoring wards with very high-risk patients and with patients at increased risk. The laboratory analyzed a total of 305 water samples deriving from 24 different sampling points. Legionella spp. were detected in 39.4% of samples, the majority of which were contaminated by Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2–14 (68.7%). Statistically significant differences were found among different seasons with a linear trend in positive proportion from summer to spring. Several experimental interventions to prevent and reduce Legionella colonization were attempted, but there is no a definitive method for the complete eradication of this microorganism. The permanent monitoring of hospital water distribution systems is fundamental to preventing the potential risk of nosocomial Legionellosis and to implementing procedures to minimize the risk of Legionella spp. colonization.
The potential and limitations of empathy in changing health-relevant affect, cognition and behaviour

ABSTRACT Global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic or the impending climate change require each and every one of us to perform long-term self-restrictive behaviours, implying personal costs, for the sake of vulnerable others and future generations. We argue that empathy – conceptualised as other-oriented moral emotional process – can impact how we think, feel and act towards others in times of such disruptive global developments. Our research highlights how and under which circumstances empathy fosters solidarity with others in need. We review our findings which corroborate empathy’s potential in directly changing health-relevant behaviour (such as hand hygiene behaviour or adherence to COVID-19 pre-emptive measures) and as well as pro-environmental actions, which serve to protect others’ well-being through self-discipline and self-restriction. Furthermore, we also review and discuss research which indicates potential boundary conditions of empathy-induced prosocial responses to the plight of vulnerable individuals.
A research-practice cooperation to support elementary school teachers’ diagnostic competencies based on a working theory of talent development in STEM

ABSTRACT We present a teacher professionalization project for promoting elementary school teachers’ diagnostic competencies in recognizing their students’ potential in STEM subjects. Teacher professionalization is fostered through the teachers’ personal involvement in the development of subject-specific diagnostic materials as well as through continuing training on the fundamental knowledge needed to detect and support gifted students. On the basis of the Talent Development in Achievement Domains (TAD) framework, we reached a common working theory of talent and its development in mathematics and science for elementary school-aged students based on the available scientific evidence and approved by teachers. We share a multidimensional, dynamic view of talent development that includes abilities, personality traits, and skills. We describe how our working theory and diagnostic materials can foster teachers’ diagnostic competencies as well as talent discovery and promotion in order to foster students’ development of creative productivity in STEM fields.