Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The preferred location of coworking spaces in Italy: an empirical investigation in urban and peripheral areas

ABSTRACT With a rising globalization of the economy and society, the digital transformation, and the economic downturn started in 2008, working is becoming less dependent on distance, location, and time. These are some of the reasons that have fostered the development and diffusion of new working spaces like coworking spaces. The paper aims at exploring the location determinants of coworking spaces, an issue that has been less developed by the literature up to now. By focusing on the 549 coworking spaces located in Italy at the year 2018, the paper investigates the location factors of such workplaces, and the attractiveness of large cities as well as peripheral areas. The results of the descriptive statistics and the econometric analysis (a Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial model is applied) confirm that coworking is mainly an urban phenomenon, since coworking spaces tend to be knowledge-intensive places for creative people. Specifically, the municipalities showing higher innovation and entrepreneurial environment (i.e. major cities) are preferred locations. Besides, it is discussed whether coworking spaces may contribute to fostering the development of peripheral and inner areas in Italy, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic where the share of teleworkers outside metropolitan areas has massively increased.
The effect of consumer rights awareness on attitude and purchase intention in the hotel industry: Moderating role of demographic characteristics

Abstract This study examines the effect of consumer rights awareness on consumer attitude and consumer intention, the effect of consumer attitude on consumer intention, and the moderating effects of gender, age and education on the effect of consumer rights awareness on both consumer attitude and intention. Using data from a sample of 366 hotel guests, the study employs structural equation modelling and moderated regression analysis to test the research hypotheses. Results indicate that consumer rights awareness has a positive effect on both consumer attitude and intention while consumer attitude has a positive effect on consumer intention. Results further indicate that education moderates the effect of consumer rights awareness on both consumer attitude and intention while gender and age do not. The study is among the pioneers to examine the effect of consumer rights awareness on both consumer attitude and behavioural intention and to test the moderating effects of demographic characteristics on these relationships.
Mammography-Related Pain and Anxiety in Turkish Women: A Cross-sectional Study

Amac: Bu calisma kadinlarda mamografi ile iliskili agri ve anksiyete duzeyini belirlemek amaciyla yapilmistir. Yontem: Kesitsel olan bu calisma Turkiye'de ucuncu basamak bir hastanede Radyoloji Bolumu Mamografi Birimi'nde 222 kadinin katilimi ile yapilmistir. Calismada Gorsel Analog Skala ve Durumluk-Surekli Kaygi Envanteri ile bir anket formu kullanilmistir. Bulgular: Bu calismada, kadinlarin % 70,7'sinin mamografi sirasinda agri yasadiklari belirlenmistir. Kadinlarin yaklasik dortte biri mamografiyi aci verici bir prosedur olarak tanimlamaktadir. Bu calismada kadinlarda mamografiye bagli agri duzeyinin 38,40 ± 22,46 ve “orta” duzeyde oldugu gorulmustur. Mamografi sirasinda kadinlarin ortalama 40,0 ve "hafif" duzeyde kaygi yasadiklari belirlenmistir. Agri sikligi ile kaygi arasinda istatistiksel olarak anlamli bir fark bulunmamistir. Sonuc: Mamografi sirasinda kadinlarin yasadigi agriyi en aza indirmek ve agrinin kadinlar icin mamografi cekimine engel olmasini onlemek saglik profesyonellerinin onemli gorevidir.
The Woebegone State of Companies Income Tax in Nigeria: Evidence from Widespread Tax Avoidance by Profitable Listed Companies

Profitable companies are expected to pay a 30% companies income tax on their profits earned in Nigeria. However, many companies in Nigeria pay far less due to their application of tax avoidance strategies. This paper report how profitable companies in Nigeria are able to successfully employed the loopholes in the Nigerian tax system to significantly lower their effective tax rate over the past five years. The paper examines 68 companies that are consistently profitable in each of the five years between 2014 and 2018, excluding companies that experienced even one unprofitable year during this period. From the analysis, this paper finds that as a group, the 68 companies examined paid an effective companies income tax rate of only 16.45% over the five-year period - far less than the statutory 30% companies’ income tax rate. Based on the evidence, this paper advocate for a strong alternative minimum tax that can do the job it was originally designed to do thereby bring about transparency, equity and fairness in tax payment in Nigeria. This paper adds new knowledge to the understanding of the state of tax avoidance in Nigeria. Finally, identifying firms’ aggressive tax planning strategies will close the tax loopholes and boosting tax revenue in Nigeria.
Investigation of thermotolerant Chlorella vulgaris dye bioremoval capacity under different conditions

ABSTRACT The bioremediation by thermotolerant Chlorella vulgaris of Brilliant Blue R (BBR) and Remazol Brilliant Blue R (RBBR) was investigated. The optimum pH was 7.5 corresponding to the highest bioremoval capacity. The efficiency of bioremediation ranged from 38.1% to 97.6% in media with BBR, and was 76.8% in samples with RBBR. C. vulgaris tolerated temperatures ranging from 25 ◦C to 35 ◦C in media with BBR, but not in media with RBBR. An increase in biomass concentration increased bioremoval efficiencies. The highest yield was 70.8% in media with 38.3 mg/L RBBR and 20% (v/v) biomass at 25 ◦C. The maximum specific dye removal (qm) had its highest value as 49.8 mg/g in media with 59.3 mg/L BBR at 35 ◦C. There are apparently no other studies investigating dye removal by thermotolerant C. vulgaris in media at increasing temperatures. The data showed that C. vulgaris is suitable for effective treatment processes of wastewaters, including dyes.
Prevalence and Incidence of Obesity, Overweight & Abdominal Obesity in Adults: A 5-year Longitudinal Study in Ahvaz (2009-2014)

besity is an important health issue worldwide. Nowadays, overweight and obesity are the fifth major cause of mortality worldwide that lead to 2.6 million deaths per year (1). Obesity globally affects all socio-economic status, all age groups, both O 1. Endocrinologist, Internal Ward, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 2. PhD in Research (Diabetes Epidemiology) Diabetes Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. 3. Professor of Endocrinology, Director of the Diabetes Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. 4. Diabetes Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Increased Rate of Hospitalisation for COVID-19 Amongst Rituximab Treated Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Study of the Swedish MS Registry

Background: The primary objective of this study was to analyse the association between multiple sclerosis (MS) disease modifying therapy (DMT) exposure and subsequent hospitalisation in patients infected with COVID-19.Methods: Data were extracted on the 18th January 2021 from the Swedish MS Registry, which collates nationwide, prospectively-collected clinical, demographic and, from March 2020 onwards, Covid-19-related information (including diagnostics and need of health care including needs of hospitalization, intensive care and ventilation) among persons with MS. Associations between MS DMT exposure and COVID-19 hospitalisation were analysed using univariable and multivariable clustered logistic regression, where the models were clustered on the individual patients to control for patients contributing multiple COVID-19 episodes. Propensity score based inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) approach was used to adjust for confounders.Findings: As of 18th January 2021, a total of 476 reported COVID-19 cases had been recorded in MS patients in the Swedish MS registry. Of these, 292 (61.3%) had confirmed COVID-19. The mean (SD) age at infection was 44.0 years (11.6). Of the 292 confirmed infections 68 (23.2%) required hospitalisation. A total of 49 of the 164 confirmed COVID-19 patients on rituximab at baseline (29.9%) required hospitalisation, compared to a rate of 12.7% for all other DMTs combined. Rituximab in confirmed COVID-19 patients was associated with 2.95 times the weighted odds of hospitalisation relative to treatment with any other alternate DMT combined (Odds Ratio 2.95;95% CI 1.48-5.87). The risk of severe COVID-19 increased with duration of rituximab treatment with a yearly Odds Ratio of 1.24 (95% CI 1.04-1.48). Interpretation: Rituximab treatment, known to increase the risk of severe infections in general, also confers such a risk for MS patients with COVID-19, in comparison with other MS DMTs.Funding: This study was supported by the Swedish Research Council and the Swedish Brain Foundation.Declaration of Interest: TS has received compensation for serving on scientific advisory boards, honoraria for consultancy and funding for travel from Biogen Inc;speaker honoraria from NovartisLF declared no competing interestsKAM receives postdoctoral research funding from the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare.AG has received research support from Novartis.JH has received honoraria for serving on advisory boards for Biogen, Celgene, Sanofi, Merck KGaA, Novartis and Sandoz and speaker’s fees from Biogen, Novartis, Merck KGaA, Teva and Sanofi. He has served as P.I. for projects, or received unrestricted research support from, Biogen, Celgene, Merck KGaA, Novartis, Roche and Sanofi. His MS research was funded by the Swedish Research Council and the Swedish Brain foundation.
Emodin Prevented Depression in Chronic Unpredicted Mild Stress-Exposed Rats by Targeting miR-139-5p/5-Lipoxygenase

Background The use of medicinal plant ingredients is one of the goals of developing potential drugs for treating depression. Compelling evidence suggests that anti-inflammatory medicines may block the occurrence of depression. We studied the effect of a natural compound, emodin, on the development of psychosocial stress-induced depression and the underlying mechanisms. Methods Chronic unpredicted mild stress (CUMS) for 7 weeks was performed to replicate psychosocial stress in rats. The sucrose preference test, force swimming test, and open field test were used to evaluate their behaviors. The differentially expressed proteins in the hippocampus were analyzed using proteomics. Nissl staining and Golgi staining were used to detect the loss of neurons and synapses, immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the activation of microglia, and the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction were also performed. Results Hippocampal inflammation with up-regulated 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) was observed in the depressed rats after CUMS exposure. The upregulation of 5-LO was caused by decreased miR-139-5p. To observe the effect of emodin, we screened out depression-susceptible (DeS) rats during CUMS and treated them with emodin (80 mg/kg/day). Two weeks later, emodin prevented the depression behaviors in DeS rats along with a series of pathological changes in their hippocampi, such as loss of neurons and spines, microglial activation, increased interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor-α, and the activation of 5-LO. Furthermore, we demonstrated that emodin inhibited its excess inflammatory response, possibly by targeting miR-139-5p/5-LO and modulating glycogen synthase kinase 3β and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2. Conclusion These results provide important evidence that emodin may be a candidate agent for the treatment of depression and established a key role of miR-139-5p/5-LO in the inflammation of depression.
Responsibility and Accountability of University Social and Environmental Performances: A Sustainability Balanced Scorecard Model

Since research on the use of sustainability balanced scorecard to assess university social and environmental performances still remains unexplored, this study aims to fill the gap by examining the acceptance of the idea of the State Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKIN) performances in terms of responsibility for social and environmental aspects based on the sustainability balanced scorecard model. Drawing on a qualitative research, eight respondents from the Board of National Accreditation for Higher Education (BAN-PT) and PTKIN policymakers were interviewed. The results indicated that PTKIN must pay more attention to social and environmental perspectives. It was further revealed that although BAN-PT regulation has explicitly included these two perspectives, there were several indicators that still need to be added according to the sustainability balanced scorecard model. Moreover, the results depicted several challenges such as budgeting, regulations, and paradigms that required some adjustment from the policymakers. These results contribute as fruitful insights for university policymakers in developing strategies to enhance university performances, particularly in social and environmental aspects.
Trauma- Sensitive Yoga as an Adjunctive Treatment: The G.R.A.C.E. Model

ABSTRACT This was an exploratory study on the perceived benefits of one trauma- sensitive yoga program for women who self- selected to attend the program to improve their mental health. The participants in this study were women from the United States between the ages of 20–60 years old. Participants attended one of two six- week trauma- sensitive yoga groups utilizing the G.R. A.C. E model, a format developed based on Emerson’s trauma yoga guidelines and modified by the instructor. The themes of the weekly classes in this format include grounding, reconnection/relatedness, awareness/acceptance, and compassion and empowerment. The participants of this study completed pre- surveys and post- surveys. The results of the surveys indicated that participants perceived improvements in self- care, embodiment, and mood. These results show that trauma- sensitive yoga may have benefits beyond the treatment of specific diagnoses that could be applied to a variety of population.
Degradation of a mechanically recycled polylactide/halloysite nanocomposite in an ethanolic food simulant

This work aims to study the effect of immersion in a ethanolic food simulant in mechanically recycled poly(lactic acid) (PLAR) and its nanocomposites reinforced with halloysite nanotubes (HNT). PLAR was obtained by subjecting PLA to an accelerated ageing process, which includes photochemical, thermal and hydrothermal ageing steps, followed by a final demanding washing step. PLAR was further reinforced with 4 %wt. HNT to improve the properties of the PLAR films. The materials were melt compounded by melt extrusion and processed into films by compression molding. The resulting films were exposed to food simulant D1 (50 %vol. ethanol solution) for 10 days at 40 °C. The intrinsic viscosity, crystallization behavior, thermal stability as well as the mechanical performance were analyzed before and after the contact with the food simulant. The swelling, plasticizing and hydrolyzing effect of the food simulant led to an important decrease of the intrinsic viscosity of all the samples, along with a significant increase of the crystallinity. Thermal stability was negatively affected by the decrease of the molecular weight, while the high crystallinity values resulted in materials with higher Vickers hardness values after the immersion in the food simulant.
Integrated photovoltaic thermal systems, their applications and recent advance on performance improvement: a review

ABSTRACT The current paper presents a review of recent studies on photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) systems to understand the effect of performance parameters. PV/T systems make electricity and store thermal energy; simultaneously and hence they enhance the overall efficiency. Despite significant progress in improving the performance of these technologies, there is still a lack of efficiency and functionality in transforming solar energy into electricity. In this paper, we focus on different effective parameters that affect the efficiency of photovoltaic/thermal systems. Based on existing research streams, there are three main objectives to investigate PV/T systems: (i) analysing existing technologies, (ii) exploring performance barriers and factors influencing PV/T efficiency, and (iii) studying the maintenance issues. In addition, this paper reviews integrated photovoltaic thermal systems which offer a solution for heat lost due to the significant influence of operating temperature on the photovoltaic panel efficiency.
Hindrance Stressors, Career Plateau, Work-Related Depression and Emotional Exhaustion among Flight Attendants

Homayoun Pasha SAFAVI a Mona BOUZARI b Taraneh FOROUTAN c a Cyprus International University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Turkey hpsafavi@ciu.edu. tr b European University of Lefke, School of Tourism & Hotel Management, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Turkey mbouzari@eul.edu. tr c Final International University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Turkey taraneh.foroutan@final.edu. tr
Model Investigation of Anti-seepage Measures for the Foundation of a Heritage Building Based on Soil Improvement

ABSTRACT The brick-earth foundation of the Bell Tower in Xi’an, which has been preserved for about 600 years since the Ming Dynasty, has suffered from different degrees of infiltration and leakage from rainfall, caused by the ageing and cracking of the anti-seepage layer (cement mortar, lime soil and asphalt felt) on the top of the foundation and the loss of clay particles in the rammed soil. In order to address this problem, two common seepage control measures were evaluated by using laboratory tests and model tests, one by replacing the modified soil and the other by compacting the rammed earth. For the former, the shear strength, permeability, and microstructural properties of six types of modified soils were studied when using traditional modified soil for reclamation. Anti-seepage effects of modified soils were compared through four characteristic parameters such as maximum increment of volumetric water content, residual volumetric water content, the infiltration duration, average increment rate. Adding sticky rice juice, lime water and tung oil into the plain soil (PS) or tabia is an optimal option. For the latter, it is difficult to achieve a good anti-seepage effect only by increasing the density of rammed earth. Thus, it is recommended to use the optimal soil modification option as the anti-seepage measure.
Uninformed or informed populists? The relationship between political knowledge, socio-economic status and populist attitudes in Poland

ABSTRACT This article uses data from the 2015 Polish parliamentary election to test the relationship between political knowledge, socio-economic status and populist attitudes. Recent scholarship has challenged the idea that populism is an unsophisticated form of politics that appeals primarily to the ill-informed and those of low social status. We find that while lower levels of political knowledge are associated with higher levels of populism, it is nevertheless ‘informed populists' who are more likely to vote for populist parties, while ‘uninformed populists' are more likely to abstain. These findings challenge the stereotype of populism as ‘politics for stupid people'.
Drivers of social responsibility disclosure: the moderation of the president director's busyness and political connections

This study aims to examine the effect of company size on social responsibility disclosure. In addition, this study examines the president director's busyness and political connections in moderating the association between company size and disclosure of corporate social responsibility. ,The data used in this study were secondary data which included 1,165 observations (company-year). The analysis technique used was multiple regression method and the analysis was carried out by employing STATA software. ,Researchers found that company size has a positive effect on social responsibility disclosure. The busyness of the president directors and companies connected to politics significantly weakens the association between company size and disclosure of social responsibility. ,This study uses only one measure of the driving force of social responsibility disclosure,This study contributes to the social responsibility literature by examining the effect of company size on social responsibility. Information on social responsibility disclosure has been carried out by companies in Indonesia; however, it is indicated that only large companies provide sufficient information on social responsibility. ,Stakeholders can find out information on social responsibility carried out by the company. ,Companies with busy CEOs and politically connected firms weaken the association between company size and disclosure of social responsibility.
Avoid Zoom Fatigue, Be Present and Learn

This paper explores plausible reasons why some students report having more difficulty learning online, predominantly in Zoom synchronous classes, and suggests strategies that students can do to optimize their learning During anonymous classroom observations, approximately 80% of 350 college students polled indicated it was harder to focus their attention and stay present while taking classes online They also reported experiencing more isolation, anxiety, and depression compared to face-to-face classes, although much of this may be due to COVID-19 social isolation Students often appear nonresponsive when attending online synchronous Zoom classes that negatively impacts the nonverbal dynamics of student-instructor interactions Communication issues includes internet challenges, lack of facial expressions, body appearance, and movement Students also report that it is more challenging to maintain attention, especially when they are multitasking Suggested strategies are to optimize learning that includes arranging the camera so that you are visible, using active facial and body responses as if you are communicating to just one person face-to-face, configuring your body and environment (sitting upright and creating unique cues for each specific task), reducing multitasking and notifications, and optimizing arousal and vision regeneration © 2021 International Society for Neurofeedback and Research All rights reserved
Dielectric properties of potassium–sodium niobate ceramics at low frequencies

ABSTRACT A study of the effects of ageing history on the electrical properties of lead-free ferroelectric ceramics of (K0.5Na0.5)(Nb1−xSbx)O3 + 0.5 mol% MnO2 and (K0.5Na0.5)(Nb1−xTax)O3 + 0.5 mol%MnO2 for x = 0.05 is reported. The samples after storage at a constant temperature have been subject to infra-low-frequency electric field and radiation. Differences of the photoelectric response between the two examined compounds were found and the restoration of polarisation in the aged ceramic materials by cycles of applied field is discussed.
On generalization of wiener index for cyclic structures

We have critically examined a particular generalization of Wiener index to cyclic structures known as Szeged index. Limited ability of Szeged index to give fair correlation of boiling points of cycloalkanes was traced toa deficiency in its definition which leads to great variation in index values between odd member cyclic systems and even member cyclic systems, both of which show similar boiling points. A remedy is suggested for construction of Wiener index more suited for cyclic structures.