Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
LITERATURE REVIEW : FAKTOR RISIKO KEJADIAN CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS) PADA PEKERJA

Abstrak: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) adalah kelainan tulang yang disebabkan oleh gerakan berulang dan posisi statis dalam jangka waktu lama yang memengaruhi suplai darah ke pergelangan tangan, tangan, dan saraf. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor risiko terjadinya CTS pada pekerja. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi pustaka (literature review) secara kuantitatif. Literatur dilakukan secara online melalui beberapa website atau situs internet terpercaya seperti Sciendirect, PUBMed dan Google Scholar. Penelitian ini dilakukan terhadap 20 artikel yang terdiri dari 14 artikel nasional dan 6 artikel internasional. Hasil penelitian terhadap 20 artikel menunjukkan bahwa faktor pekerjaan (getaran, gerakan berulang, postur tangan yang aneh, masa kerja) dan faktor non pekerjaan (umur, jenis kelamin, status gizi (IMT), merokok, riwayat penyakit) mempengaruhi kejadian CTS pada pekerja. Faktor okupasi memiliki hubungan yang kuat dengan kejadian CTS adalah gerakan berulang. Sedangkan faktor non okupasi yang memiliki hubungan kuat dengan kejadian CTS adalah jenis kelamin.
Emotional Intelligence and Narcissism among Senior Corporate Executives

Background: In Pakistani Industries and organization optimistic role of higher management are fundamental for the progress of organization. That is why narcissism and emotional intelligence of these organizational elites is a much more relevant topic. A reasonable level of narcissism with emotional intelligence is the catalyst to success. On contrary, yield drastic results. The present study intended to investigate the association between emotional intelligence and narcissism in senior corporate executives. Methods: The sample comprised of 150 senior corporate executives including males (n = 81), and females (n = 69), with the age range of 34 to 53 years (M = 45.0, SD = 4.94), Were selected from various corporate sector organizations. Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SEIT) (Schutte et al., 1998) and Narcissist Personality Inventory (NPI) (Foster & Campbell, 2007) were used to measure the constructs. Results: Findings of study showed a likelihood of relationship between emotional intelligence and narcissism. The regression analysis indicated that managing self-relevant emotions and work experience were positive predictors of narcissism, while, emotional perception was found to be the inverse predictor of narcissism in senior corporate executives. Moreover, non- significant mean differences were found between gender, and urban and rural background of the executives on emotional intelligence and narcissism. Implications: This study would be assist organizations to envision succession planning and leadership decision making. Conclusions: These findings can serve as a manual that will guide organizations to capitalize on the positive aspects of narcissism in senior executives and diminish its potential negative aspects.
Approximate two‐sided tolerance intervals for normal mixture distributions

Universal and individual two‐sided tolerance intervals that take the inherent structure of normal mixture distributions into account are introduced in this paper for the purpose of monitoring the overall population and specific subpopulations. On the basis of generalised fiducial inference, a Markov chain Monte Carlo sampler is proposed to generate realisations from the generalised fiducial distributions of unknown parameters for obtaining the required tolerance intervals. Based on the simulation results, it is shown that the proposed method can maintain the empirical coverage rates sufficiently close to the nominal level. In addition, a lake acidity monitoring study is used to illustrate the proposed method.
Fundamental Role of Neurochemicals Aberration in the Pathogenesis of Autism Spectrum Disorders

AIM: The aim of this research was to establish the perturbation of reliable biomarkers implicated in the pathophysiology of autism to help in the early diagnosis and to be as targets in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in children and to spotlight into the complex crosstalk between these biomarkers. PATIENS AND METHODS: This study included 90 autistic children aged from 2 to 7 years old, who were classified into two groups, the atypical autism of 30 children and the childhood autism. The childhood autism group was further divided into mild-moderate autism group and severe autism group each of 30 children. The control group included 30 matched healthy children. All the participants were subjected to full psychiatric examinations, psychological investigations, and biochemical measurements, including gamma-aminobutaric acid (GABA), serotonin, dopamine (DA) in plasma, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in serum. RESULTS: The autistic groups showed a highly significant increase in GABA, serotonin, DA, and BDNF levels compared to the control. Of note, the levels of GABA, DA, and BDNF were significantly increased with the increased disease severity. Furthermore, a significant positive correlation between BDNF levels and both GABA and DA levels in the childhood autism group has been recorded. CONCLUSION: The present clinical setting provides new insight into the fundamental role of BDNF in the brain of autistic children as any alterations of its level due to GABA increment cause change in serotonin and DA levels which have empirical evidence in the pathophysiology of ASD. The results received in this research, create a fertile base for the setup of particular targets in the intervention of this ailment.
Children With Chinese Dyslexia Acquiring English Literacy: Interaction Between Cognitive Subtypes of Dyslexia and Orthographies

This study investigated the impact of Chinese dyslexia subtypes on English literacy skills (i.e., reading fluency and dictation) in Hong Kong children. Eighty-four Cantonese-speaking children officially diagnosed with dyslexia (Mage = 103 months) and 48 age-matched typically developing (TD) children were tested. Cluster analysis with performances on Chinese syllable awareness (CSA), Chinese phonemic awareness (CPA), Chinese phonological memory (CPM), Chinese orthographic awareness (COA), and matrix reasoning (MR) yielded three cognitive subtypes: the phonological deficit (PD) subtype, the orthographic deficit (OD) subtype, and the global deficit (GD) subtype. After controlling for English language experience, age, and gender, all three dyslexia subtype groups performed significantly worse in English word reading fluency and dictation than the TD children. In addition, the PD group performed worse in English PA; the OD group performed worse in English OA; and the GD group performed worse in all English skills except English PM. We compared the level of impairment in literacy between languages and dyslexia subtypes. In word reading fluency, all subtype groups experienced less impairment in English than Chinese, while the OD group showed the largest English advantage. In dictation, only the OD group showed a significant language effect favoring English. The findings suggest that different subtypes of Chinese dyslexia bear different risks for difficulties in English literacy.
The Effect of Different Planting Methods on Growth and Yield of Selected of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Cultivars

Background: Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a source of carbohydrate among the population after maize and rice and highly contributes to food security and livelihood to majority of small scale farmers in Sri Lanka as well as in African continent. The production of these starchy plants is declining due to the problem of low yield, high labor cost, pest and diseases damage and shortage of land. However among the yield limiting factors of cassava, the planting method of stem cuttings which depend on plant cultivar and environmental conditions. Therefore, the present study was carried out to reveal information on the effect of planting methods on the growth and yield attributes of cassava. Methods: The field experiment was conducted at the Farmer’s field in the Batticaloa and laboratory experiment was led in South Eastern University of Sri Lanka which is located in Sri Lanka. The field trail was carried out over a period of four months during from May to September in 2018. The treatments used were three planting positions (Angled, vertical and horizontal) and two cultivars (“cv. Local” and “cv Kirikawadi”) were combined in factorial arrangement and laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications. Result: The result revealed that root yield was significantly (P d” 0.05) affected by the interaction effects of the planting position and varieties. Significant differences were observed among planting methods in all tested variables. Based on the study, storage roots yield of cassava could be enhanced by planting method of angled position.
Solid-Phase Organic Synthesis of Vinyl-Substituted 1,3,4-Oxadiazoles Using Polymer-Bound α-Selenopropionic Acid

Abstract Vinyl-substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazoles can be efficiently synthesized through acylation, cyclocondensation, and oxidation–elimination reaction from polystyrene-supported α-selenopropionic acid and acid hydrazides. This new solid-phase organic synthesis method could provide the target compounds in good yield and purity, with advantages of decreased volatility and simplification of workup procedure.
Health risks from protozoa in potable reuse: Implications of Florida's data set

Over the past two decades, 292 Florida water reclamation facilities (WRFs) have collected reclaimed water protozoa data. This paperexamines the data set, which includes more than 1,800 observations of each protozoan, including Cryptosporidium and Giardia. This study considers the occurrence of protozoa across WRFs and the potential implications for potable reuse. Quantitative microbial risk assessment was conducted for reclaimed waters from 20 WRFs to assess the necessary log reduction credit to treat water from each facility for Cryptosporidium and Giardia. These results are compared with advanced treatment trains based on either reverse osmosis or ozone with biologically active filtration.
Band electronic structure of the lithium molybdenum purple bronze Li0.9Mo6O17

The electronic structure of Li/sub 0.9/Mo/sub 6/O/sub 17/ was examined by performing tight-binding band calculations, and the calculated band electronic structure was analyzed in terms of orbital interactions analysis. Li/sub 0.9/Mo/sub 6/O/sub 17/ is three-dimensional in crystal structure but pseudo-one-dimensional (1D) in electrical properties, because the partially filled d-block bands of Li/sub 0.9/Mo/sub 6/O/sub 17/ originate primarily from the Mo/sub 4/O/sub 18/ chains embedded in the Mo/sub 4/O/sub 15/ octahedral layers. Of the four filled d-block bands of Li/sub 0.9/Mo/sub 6/O/sub 17/, two partially filled bands are dispersive along the Mo/sub 4/O/sub 18/ direction. Each of these two bands provides an identical 1D Fermi surface nested by the vector q approx./= (0, 0.45b*, 0). Therefore, it is likely that Li/sub 0.9/Mo/sub 6/O/sub 17/ is susceptible to either a charge or spin density wave formation associated with the nesting vector. The resistivity upturn at 25 K and the superconductivity at approx. 1.9 K in Li/sub 0.9/Mo/sub 6/O/sub 17/ were discussed on the basis of the calculated Fermi surface.
Work-Life Balance Model among Female Engineers: PLS-SEM Analysis

In the process of learning and developing careers, women can’t avoid facing the challenge of achieving life balance and resistance before successfully mastering the skills to the highest level. In response to this issue, this study aims to build a work-life balance model that caters the demand for work-life balance among women in the century. The model comprises four independent constructs namely flexible career, childcare, leaves and family support. Meanwhile, the dependent construct of this study is work-life balance conflict faces by women. The scope of the study comprises female engineers with families and 211 respondents were selected to answer the questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using the PLS-SEM 2.0 software via the algorithm, bootstrapping and blindfolding method. The construction process of this model involves two tests including the construction of the measurement model and the structure model. Testing the measurement model involves internal consistency namely (a) convergent validity and (b) discriminant validity in which these two legitimates have six analyses; (i) external loading, (ii) composite reliability, (iii) average variance extracted (AVE), (iv) Fornell-Larcker, (v) cross loading and (vi) Heterotrait-Monotrait Ratio (HTMT). Meanwhile, the structural model testing involves the analysis of (i) Multicolinearity (Inner VIF), (ii) Path Coefficient (T), (iii) R square (R 2 ), (iv) size effect (f 2 ) and (v) Predictive Relevance (Q 2 ). The results of this study indicate that the instrument of research has fulfilled the criteria for measurement and structural model requirement. The findings also indicate that flexible career and family support have significant relationships in influencing work-life balance conflict. Hence, this model is expected to contribute new knowledge to the literature in HRM.
RESPONSE OF PEAR SEEDLINGS TO SOME NON-AND MAGNETIZED SALINE IRRIGATION WATER AND HUMIC ACID AND THEIR EFFECT ON GROWTH, LEAF PHYSIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES, LEAF PIGMENTS AND ELEMENTS CONTENTS

This study was conducted during two successive seasons of 2018 and 2019 at El Kanater Horticultural Research Station, Qalyoubeia Government Egypt. The aim of this investigation was to study the effect of salinity levels of non-and magnetized irrigation water alone and in combination with humic acid on one-year-old pear seedlings (Pyrus communis) rootstock. Obtained results revealed that, the two higher concentrations of saline water (1500 and 3000 mg/l) resulted in a gradual significant decreased in all vegetative measurements, dry weights of pear seedling organs, both leaf succulence grade, water potential and leaf content of pigments as well as some leaf elements contents of N, P, K, Mg, Fe, Zn and Mn, Whereas an opposite trends were observed with leaf osmotic pressure, proline content and leaf content of Ca, Na and Cl as compared to the control (270 mg/l –fresh water). On the other hand, seedlings treated with either humic acid or magnetized water were exited significantly an increasing values of vegetative parameters, dry weights of different plant organs, leaf pigments and some macro and micro-nutrients beside Na and Cl as well as both leaf succulence grade and water potential as compared to control (non-magnetized water or non-humic acid) in both seasons of study. The obtained data concluded that the use of magnetized water technique with humic acid applications would be efficiently and safe alternative tool to resolve the problem of irrigating with saline water and to enhance pear rootstock seedlings growth grown under similar conditions of this study.
A regional spatio-temporal analysis of large magnitude snow avalanches using tree rings

Snow avalanches affect transportation corridors and settlements worldwide. In many mountainous regions, robust records of avalanche frequency and magnitude are sparse or non-existent. However, dendrochronological methods can be used to fill this gap and infer historical avalanche patterns. In this study, we developed a tree-ring-based avalanche chronology for large magnitude avalanche events (size ≥∼D3) using dendrochronological techniques for a portion of the US northern Rocky Mountains. We used a strategic sampling design to examine avalanche activity through time and across nested spatial scales (i.e., from individual paths, four distinct subregions, and the region). We analyzed 673 samples in total from 647 suitable trees collected from 12 avalanche paths from which 2134 growth disturbances were identified over the years 1636 to 2017 CE. Using existing indexing approaches, we developed a regional avalanche activity index to discriminate avalanche events from noise in the tree-ring record. Large magnitude avalanches, common across the region, occurred in 30 individual years and exhibited a median return interval of approximately 3 years (mean= 5.21 years). The median large magnitude avalanche return interval (3–8 years) and the total number of avalanche years (12–18) varies throughout the four subregions, suggesting the important influence of local terrain and weather factors. We tested subsampling routines for regional representation, finding that sampling 8 random paths out of a total of 12 avalanche paths in the region captures up to 83 % of the regional chronology, whereas four paths capture only 43 % to 73 %. The greatest value probability of detection for any given path in our dataset is 40 %, suggesting that sampling a single path would capture no more than 40 % of the regional avalanche activity. Results emphasize the importance of sample size, scale, and spatial extent when attempting to derive a regional large magnitude avalanche event chronology from tree-ring records.
Low-temperature behaviour of the Kob?Andersen binary mixture

The dynamical behaviours of glass-forming liquids have been analysed extensively via computer simulations of model liquids, among which the Kob-Andersen binary Lennard-Jones mixture has been a widely studied system. Typically, studies of this model have been restricted to temperatures above the mode coupling temperature. Preliminary results concerning the dynamics of the Kob-Andersen binary mixture are presented at temperatures that extend below the mode coupling temperature, along with properties of the local energy minima sampled. These results show that a crossover in the dynamics occurs alongside changes in the properties of the inherent structures sampled. Furthermore, a crossover is observed from non-Arrhenius behaviour of the diffusivity above the mode coupling temperature to Arrhenius behaviour at lower temperatures.
Changes in rainfall pattern in the eastern Karoo, South Africa, over the past 123 years

Rainfall is a key driver of ecosystem processes, especially vegetation dynamics, in semi-arid regions. Rainfall amount, including droughts and extended wet periods, seasonality, and, possibly, concentration, influence vegetation composition in the eastern Karoo. A monthly rainfall record of 123 years from Grootfontein was analysed to search for evidence of cyclicity in rainfall amount, seasonality, and concentration. Rainfall was substantially higher during the late 1800s and after 1990 than it was during the rest of the 20th century. Extended sequential below-average runs of years characterised the drought periods of the early 20th century and the 1960s. There was strong evidence of an approximately 20-year rainfall cycle, except for spring rain. Additionally, annual and seasonal rainfall showed evidence of a longer cycle, between 44 and 77 years, which may be related to the southern oscillation index. The additive effects of the two cycles described annual and seasonal rainfall with R2 values typically > 0.5. Rainfall seasonality was also related to the longer-term cycle, while rainfall concentration showed some evidence of having entered a new, more concentrated state since 1988. The analysis reveals that rainfall at Grootfontein is not a random process, but rather appears driven by cyclical processes. Rainfall at the site is predicted to decline over the next approximately 20 years, and the high levels of variation and complex causal factors will make it difficult to discriminate between natural variation and possible effects of climate change on rainfall. Keywords : semi-arid, rainfall concentration, rainfall seasonality, periodicity, cyclicity
Thermal evolution of amorphous tricalcium phosphate

Amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) is one of the major components of biological mineralisation and plays a crucial role in several biomaterials. However, due to their instability, the thermochemical characteristics of ACP and of the derived metastable phases are still unknown. The thermal transformations affecting ACP, with a Ca/P atomic ratio close to 1.50, were studied in the range 373–1173 K. The samples were examined by X-ray diffraction, FTIR spectroscopy and BET measurements. The thermal behaviour was analysed by thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis. The dissolution enthalpies of the products, in 9 wt% aqueous nitric acid solution, were determined using an isoperibolic calorimeter. The samples remained amorphous up to 773 K. The evolution of the dissolution enthalpy between 298 and 573 K was attributed to the irreversible loss of adsorbed water. The adsorption enthalpy at 298 K of liquid water on ACP was estimated at −12.3 kJ mol−1. At 673 K, the variation of the dissolution enthalpy corresponded to the occurrence in the amorphous phase of a more stable ionic organisation. The nucleation of the crystalline phase was believed to begin at 773 K. At 873 K and above, the ACP crystallised mainly into metastable α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP). Though the enthalpy of dissolution of the formed α-TCP varied with temperature, it remained lower than that of the most stable tricalcium phosphate crystalline structure: β-TCP. This phase was formed at 1173 K. The thermal measurements confirm the high instability of ACP compared to other calcium phosphates, including apatites. These properties, plus the very high specific surface area, explain the very fast transformation of ACP into apatite in aqueous media and justify its use in new types of self-setting cements.
A Three-dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in Inclined Placed Implants

Introduction: Short implants are considered as a sole option in many patients due to anatomical limitations. It was aimed to assess the functional load stress at implants, surrounding bone and superstructures with different inclination angle. Methods: Seven finite element models with three implants (4 mm × 8 mm) and a separate model with longer implants (4 mm× 10 mm) with an angulation of 37° were designed. The implants were first placed vertically and then angled in distal direction preserving their parallelism increasing 6 ° at each step. Chromium-Cobalt was used to prepare superstructures. Oblique force of 100 N was applied on superstructures. Result: Inclined implant replacement did not significantly increase stress and compressive forces on bone, and the stress on implant surrounding bone decreased as inclination angle increased. On the other hand, in the model with linger implant more homogenous stress distribution was observed and implant’s von Mises values ​​decreased. Conclusion: Inclination of implants could have no detrimental effects on bone. Furthermore, inclination of implants provides the opportunity of placing longer implants and also more favorable stress distribution around the implants and in bone.
Adhesion of an Aqueous Polymeric Suspension to Inert Particles in a Spouted Bed

Abstract Among the several unit operations that seek the modification of superficial characteristics of solid particles, the spouted bed appears as efficient technology for coating of coarse particles (d p >1 mm). This work aimed at investigating the fluid-dynamics of the conventional spouted bed during a coating process, using several inert particles such as polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene of low density, ABS®, placebo tablet and glass beads, and analyze the influence of the physical properties of the particles and of the polymeric coating suspension on the fluid dynamics. The suspension was characterized by the surface tension, density, rheology, and contact angle between the suspension and the solid surface. It was verified that the particles having a high contact angle with the suspension (polystyrene, polypropylene, and low-density polyethylene) were not coated, and drying of the suspension was obtained in these cases. For the other particles (ABS, tablet, and glass beads), coating efficiencies in the range of 76–90% were obtained. The shape, angle of repose, and density of particles affected the fluid-dynamic during the coating, and also the inter-particle friction and the particle circulation velocity in the bed.