Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Assess the Impact of Obesity on Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes among Saudi Women at King Abdulaziz Medical City Jeddah

Background: The rising prevalence of obesity has a significant impact on obstetrics practice regarding maternal and perinatal complications includes recurrent miscarriage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and prolonged labor. Objective: To assess the impact of obesity on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes among Saudi women. Methods: The study was conducted at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Jeddah. Design: A quantitative research, crosssectional retrospective design. A total number of 186 participants were recruited from July to Dec.2018 according to eligibility criteria. The data were collected retrospectively by a review of the chart records of the labor and delivery department. Results: The mean (SD) age of participants was 31.94(5.67) years old; two-thirds were in obesity class1. There was a significant association between obesity and pre-existing thyroid disease and induced hypertension class3. However, Episiotomy showed that obesity class3 was significantly different from obesity class2. Conclusion: This study concludes obesity affects the outcomes of pregnant Saudi associations between obesity and preeclampsia, perineal tears, and episiotomy variables, and other variables reflect no associations. Recommendations: Further studies are needed to generalize the results. Preprints (www.preprints.org) | NOT PEER-REVIEWED | Posted: 22 February 2021 doi:10.20944/preprints202102.0475. v1 © 2021 by the author(s). Distributed under a Creative Commons CC BY license. 2 This study endorses the pregnant women start the antenatal follow-up from 1st trimester so, the data will be available on the system for research.
Analysis of behaviour and relationship of four daily precipitation concentration indices according to Mexico's precipitation

In recent years, the field of precipitation concentration has garnered significant research interest owing to the importance of precipitation for economic activities related to agriculture, energy production, and drinking water supply management. For the study and characterization of precipitation concentration, different approaches have been defined, such as consideration of the concentration index (CI), Theil index (TI), Q index (QI), and precipitation concentration degree (PCD) index. However, in the literature, there is only one study that evaluates the performance of the CI and TI in conjunction on a spatial basis. Another study evaluates the behaviour of the QI and PCD indices on a temporal basis. Thus, the objective of this work was to analyse the behaviour of the four indices both on temporal and spatial scales according to Mexico's precipitation. Results show that the four indices can detect, in a similar manner, the concentration degree of regions with different rainfall regimes, each within its own variability. A lower range of variability was found for the TI, while the highest was found for the CI and the PCD index. In addition, the PCD index showed high sensitivity within its concentration degree when calculated for different time intervals. The results of the temporal and spatial correlation analysis show a very high correlation between the CI and TI, and moderate and low correlations among the other indices. Low correlations can be attributed to the differences in the theoretical bases of each index. Although low correlations were shown for some indices, the results indicate that these can be used in a complementary manner to improve the precipitation concentration analysis on temporal and spatial scales.
Is Multipath Channel Beneficial for Wideband Massive MIMO With Low-Resolution ADCs?

Coarse quantization by using low-resolution analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) is an attractive approach to relieve the burden of power consumption and hardware cost of implementing massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems. In this article, we analyze the uplink spectral efficiency of a multiuser massive MIMO system with low-resolution ADCs in the context of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) under multipath channels. Firstly, we develop an efficient pilot scheme which results in a constant average power of the quantization noise for different channel delay power spectrums and also minimizes the mean squared error of channel estimation. Then a tight approximation of the uplink achievable rate is derived in a closed form considering both perfect channel state information (CSI) and estimated CSI. Then we analyze the impact of multipath channels on the system performance. Under perfect CSI, we discover that an increment of multipath taps has a positive impact on compensating the performance degradation due to the quantization noise. Under imperfect CSI, the most beneficial channel is uniformly distributed over a specific number of taps. Simulations are conducted to verify our analytical results.
Regression analysis of the influence of demographic characteristics using risk management practices within South African small and medium construction enterprises

Purpose Demographics are perceived to influence risk management practices (RMPs) in construction. However, empirical evidence supporting this perception is lacking in the South African Construction Industry (SACI), especially within small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This study, therefore, aims to investigate the influence of demographic characteristics on RMPs. Design/methodology/approach This study followed a positivist research philosophy, using a questionnaire survey for data collection. In total, 225 questionnaires were distributed, of which 187 were returned from conveniently sampled respondents, which included owners and senior managers of construction SMEs organizations in Gauteng province in South Africa (SA). In total, 181 questionnaires were usable, yielding a response rate of 80.44%. Data from the survey were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics i.e. multiple regression analysis (MRA). The outputs were represented using percent and regression coefficients values, respectively. Findings In total, 42 practices were established from the literature review and grouped into 9 major RMPs. The data analysis suggested that understanding the organizational environment, defining objectives, resource requirements, risk measurement, risk identification, risk assessment, risk response and action planning, communication and monitoring and review are reliable and valid practices. Findings from MRA established that demographic characteristics i.e. experience in the construction industry (CI), education level and the number of employees in the organization are not good predictors to determine the use of RMPs. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to the data acquired from the SACI and to a lesser extent, construction SMEs in Gauteng. Therefore, the findings cannot be generalized to all SMEs in SA. Though neighboring and developing countries can use the RMPs identified in this study, the results cannot be directly used in developed countries without adequate substantiation. Practical implications The current study provides useful information to assist construction organizations to pay more attention to risk management implementation. The RMPs established in this paper are reliable and valid in projects undertaken by SMEs, and therefore, may be used by top management and/or the risk task team of these enterprises for effective project risk management. Originality/value The study presents findings of an investigation of the influence of demographics on RMPs from the perspectives of construction SMEs, an area less explored. This work advances knowledge of RMPs in the SME sector. It, therefore, adds value to researchers and industry practitioners on the theme where no agreement has been attained relating to key factors and practices that should constitute a risk management model.
Tunneling spectroscopy of mono- and di-nuclear organometallic molecules on surfaces

Today's research on the best electronic components at the nanoscale has focused on organometallic materials. In this context, the research presented in this thesis has been performed on TbPc2 molecules that were investigated on various substrates, in order to highlight the environment effect on both geometric, electronic and magnetic properties. It has been observed that on Au (111), the TbPc2 has an excedentary electron delocalized over the upper ligand. This electron interacts with the surface electron sea creating a Kondo resonance.When it comes to a molecular domain, it has been demonstrated throughout a molecular manipulation that a spin localization is made at the molecular intersection regions creating also a magnetic resonance. In order to further investigate the environmental modification, a second lanthanide (cerium) has been deposited over the TbPc2 molecule. The properties of the new complex were deeply investigated on various substrates.
Factors Inﬂuence Compliance to Medication Reconciliation Process in King Abdullah Medical City

Medication reconciliation has been recognized as an important National Patient Safety Goal by the Joint Commission. Studies have shown that hospitals with medication reconciliation Programs led by pharmacists, as part of the interdisciplinary team, may have improved outcomes in the following areas of assessment: the rates of medication errors, adverse events, and readmissions. This study aims to investigate the factors that influence the compliance to the medication reconciliation process. It is a quantitative analytical Cross-Sectional design undertaken at the specialized hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The study adopted the following independent variables (knowledge and training about medication reconciliation, Medication reconciliation policy, procedures involved in the medication reconciliation process, and organizational support) and the compliance to the medication reconciliation process in KAMC as dependent variables. Data collected from 90 pharmacists by using a self-administered questionnaire. When proving the hypothesis, the result showed that there is a positive correlation between the study variables including knowledge and training, medication reconciliation policy and procedures, and organizational management support with the compliance of medication reconciliation process. This study concluded that hospital pharmacists should be knowledgeable and have adequate training about medication reconciliation process. Proper implementations of policy and procedures with the organizational management support can contribute to improving the medication reconciliation process. However, further studies are needed to include all physicians and nurses to determine overall institutional factors that influence medication reconciliation process improvement.
BUDAYA ORGANISASI, KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TERHADAP KINERJA DENGAN LOYALITAS KERJA SEBAGAI MEDIASI

ABSTRACTÂ This study aims to examine the influence between organizational culture and knowledge management on performance with job loyalty as a mediation. The research was conducted at the Department of Transportation of Pasuruan Regency, with a sample size of 87 respondents using a saturated sample, the number of samples was in accordance with the number of population. Data analysis was performed using the SmartPls program. The results of this study are the influence of organizational culture and knowledge management on performance, but it does not directly affect performance, but with the mediation of work loyalty has a significant and positive effect with full mediation. Organizational culture and knowledge management have a significant and positive effect directly on job loyalty, while job loyalty has a significant and positive effect on performance. Organizational culture and knowledge management in improving performance must be able to increase job loyaltyABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh antara budaya organisasi dan knowledge management terhadap kinerja dengan loyalitas kerja sebagai variabel mediasi. Penelitian dilakukan di Dinas Perhubungan Kabupaten Pasuruan, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak populasi sebanyak 87 PNS dengan menggunakan sampel jenuh maka jumlah sample sesuai dengan jumlah populasi. Analisis terhadap data yang ada dilakukan dengan menggunakan program SmartPls. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pengaruh budaya organisasi dan knowledge management dengan terhadap kinerja tetapi secara langsung tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja, tetapi dengan mediasi loyalitas kerja berpengaruh signifikan dan positif dengan sifat full mediation. Budaya organiasi dan knowledge management secara langsung berpengaruh secara signifikan dan positif terhadap loyalitas kerja, sedangkan loyalitas kerja berpengaruh secara signifikan dan positif terhadap kinerja. Budaya organisasi dan knowledge management dalam meningkatkan kinerja harus dapat meningkatkan loyalitas kerja.
Board of Commissioners’ Structure, Ownership Retention, and IPO Underpricing: Evidence from Indonesia

This research examines how the board of commissioners' structure and ownership retention affect IPO underpricing in Indonesia. In this study, we have examined the following three aspects: the number of board of commissioners, percentage of independent commissioners, and percentage of female commissioners. In total, 186 Indonesian companies that have conducted IPO from 2001 to 2016 were included in this study. This study uses multiple regressions to test the hypothesis. Our findings show that ownership retention has a negative implication on underpricing. Furthermore, the number of board of commissioners and independent commissioners has also been determined to reduce the level of underpricing. However, female commissioners were found to have no significant effect on IPO underpricing; furthermore, it demonstrated no significant effect in reducing the level of underpricing. These results show that higher ownership retention, a smaller number of board members, and a higher percentage of independent commissioners can reduce IPO underpricing. JEL Classification: G30, G32 How to Cite: Setiawan, D. , Prabowo, M. A. , Trinugroho, I. , & Noordin, B. A. A. (2021). Board of Commissioners’ Structure, Ownership Retention, and IPO Underpricing: Evidence from Indonesia. Etikonomi , 20 (1), 185 – 200. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v20i1. 19156.
Current State of the Evidence: Examining the Effects of Orton-Gillingham Reading Interventions for Students With or at Risk for Word-Level Reading Disabilities

Over the past decade, parent advocacy groups led a grassroots movement resulting in most states adopting dyslexia-specific legislation, with many states mandating the use of the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction. Orton-Gillingham is a direct, explicit, multisensory, structured, sequential, diagnostic, and prescriptive approach to reading for students with or at risk for word-level reading disabilities (WLRD). Evidence from a prior synthesis and What Works Clearinghouse reports yielded findings lacking support for the effectiveness of Orton-Gillingham interventions. We conducted a meta-analysis to examine the effects of Orton-Gillingham reading interventions on the reading outcomes of students with or at risk for WLRD. Findings suggested Orton-Gillingham reading interventions do not statistically significantly improve foundational skill outcomes (i.e., phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, spelling; effect size [ES] = 0.22; p = .40), although the mean ES was positive in favor of Orton-Gillingham-based approaches. Similarly, there were not significant differences for vocabulary and comprehension outcomes (ES = 0.14; p = .59) for students with or at risk for WLRD. More high-quality, rigorous research with larger samples of students with WLRD is needed to fully understand the effects of Orton-Gillingham interventions on the reading outcomes for this population.
Delignification of Cistus ladanifer Biomass by Organosolv and Alkali Processes

Residues of Cistus ladanifer obtained after commercial steam distillation for essential oil production were evaluated to produce cellulose enriched solids and added-value lignin-derived compounds. The delignification of extracted (CLRext) and extracted and hydrothermally pretreated biomass (CLRtreat) was studied using two organosolv processes, ethanol/water mixtures (EO), and alkali-catalyzed glycerol (AGO), and by an alkali (sodium hydroxide) process (ASP) under different reaction conditions. The phenolic composition of soluble lignin was determined by capillary zone electrophoresis and by Py-GC/MS, which was also used to establish the monomeric composition of both the delignified solids and isolated lignin. The enzymatic saccharification of the delignified solids was also evaluated. The ASP (4% NaOH, 2 h) lead to both the highest delignification and enzymatic saccharification (87% and 79%, respectively). A delignification of 76% and enzymatic hydrolysis yields of 72% were obtained for AGO (4% NaOH) while EO processes led to lower delignification (maximum lignin removal 29%). The residual lignin in the delignified solids were enriched in G- and H-units, with S-units being preferentially removed. The main phenolics present in the ASP and AGO liquors were vanillic acid and epicatechin, while gallic acid was the main phenolic in the EO liquors. The results showed that C. ladanifer residues can be a biomass source for the production of lignin-derivatives and glucan-rich solids to be further used in bioconversion processes.
The roles of community resilience and risk appraisal in climate change adaptation: the experience of the Kannagi Nagar resettlement in Chennai

This study sheds light on the effects of community resilience and risk appraisal on climate change adaptation behaviour within the context of the resettlement site of Kannagi Nagar in Chennai, India. The residents of Kannagi Nagar, built on flood-prone marshlands, are exposed to the risks of flooding and water scarcity. Data were collected at the household level through a questionnaire and interviews to investigate activities contributing to community resilience, their interrelatedness, and the influence of community resilience and risk appraisal on household adaptation behaviour. Findings show that community resilience – assessed using the five core dimensions of trust, place attachment, collective efficacy, social networks and social support – significantly and positively influences adaptation actions. This implies that only when the inhabitants of Kannagi Nagar are supported by their social networks and have confidence in their community’s capabilities, can greater risk awareness increase the number of adaptation measures taken.
The Effect of Seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii) Flour Addition on Physicochemical and Sensory Characteristics of an Indonesian-Style Beef Meatball

The objective of this work was to study the effect of seaweed ( Eucheuma cottonii ) flour addition on physicochemical and sensory characteristics of an Indonesian-style beef meatball. Seaweed flour (SF) was added to meatball batter at 0% (CON), 2.5% (SF2.5), 5.0% (SF5) and 7.5% (SF7.5) in weight/meat weight (w/w) basis. Proximate composition (moisture, crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber and ash content), pH, cooking loss, hardness, water-holding capacity, instrumental color and sensory properties (color, texture, aroma, taste and overall acceptability) of the boiled meatballs were evaluated. The effect of seaweed flour addition was very significant (P<0.01) on moisture, crude fat, crude fiber, ash, cooking loss, hardness, water-holding capacity, lightness (L*), yellowness (b*) and all sensory properties, and was significant (P<0.05) on crude protein, pH and the redness (a*) of a boiled Indonesian-style beef meatball. The addition of seaweed flour at more than 2.5% resulted in darker meatballs, with less protein and fat, and a stronger seaweed aroma. The results suggest that seaweed flour could be added at 2.5% (w/w) to produce an Indonesian-style beef meatball with enhanced fiber content.
Relationship between Human Capital Investment and Employees’ Work Efficiency in ATAP Bauchi: The Relevance of TETFund Interventions

As it is an established fact that, no nation or organization develops beyond the intellectual ability of its human resources. Nowadays, investment on human capital is paramount to sustain labour force participation in the progress and development of higher education in Nigeria. Besides, the Nigerian Universities and Colleges of Education, the polytechnic system provides another option for higher education in Nigeria where Certificates, National Diploma and Higher National Diploma courses are offered and awarded. The study aimed at evaluating the relevance of TETFund intervention on human capital investments and its bearing to employees’ work efficiency in the polytechnic communities in Bauchi state to be specific and Nigeria by extension. This study generates data from quantitative and qualitative sources, using questionnaire instrument to randomly collect a cross sectional data from one of the two (2) existing polytechnics in Bauchi state of Nigeria. A total of 45 structured questionnaires were administered on our respondents and 44 were valid for analysis. The research adopted the descriptive statistics as well as the Chi-square, X2, to analyze the results and test the hypothesis to give the tentative prediction about the nature of the relationship between the research variables. Thus the research believes that there is a significant relationship between TETFund intervention in human capital investment and employees’ work efficiency within educational polytechnic system in Nigeria. This research study recommended for the public organizations in Nigeria especially the education institutions to harnessed and take full advantage of the reciprocal benefits of human capital investments and the work efficiency in educational tertiary institutions as this will go a long way to raise organizational achievement towards an end with the least amount of resources.