Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Telehealth Utilization in Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic in Orthopaedic Surgery

Introduction: The purpose of this investigation is to assess the current utilization of telehealth capabilities at academic orthopaedic departments in the United States and to determine how practice patterns have been directly influenced by the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: Orthopaedic surgery programs participating in the Electronic Residency Application Service were identified. One hundred seventy-five (175) programs were presented with a seven-item questionnaire addressing whether each program is using telehealth services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Of the 175 Electronic Residency Application Service participant orthopaedic programs, 168 responded for a total response rate of 96%. Of the 106 institutions using telehealth services, 88 (83%) cited the COVID-19 pandemic as the impetus for implementation of telehealth services. Institutions located in the Northeast and South regions were markedly more likely to offer telehealth services. Heat map analysis demonstrates an associative overlap of regional “hot spots” with direct comparison of COVID-19 cases in the United States and orthopaedic departments providing telehealth services. Discussion: This study demonstrates the impressive measures academic orthopaedic institutions are taking to meet the needs of our patients by identifying a notable increase in new telehealth offerings throughout the United States with a positive correlation with COVID-19 disease burden.
Egg formation and chemistry

Abstract: This chapter provides an overview on the structure, composition and formation of bird eggs with emphasis on chicken, Gallus gallus . The first part describes the global structure of the egg and its compartments (yolk, white/albumen, eggshell). The second part reviews their chemical composition in terms of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and pigments. The last part explains the key steps of egg formation in the liver, ovary and oviduct, providing a broadly based view on the physiology, regulation and kinetics of synthesis or secretion of egg components. It also describes the development, anatomy and role of the genital tract in this process.
Sputtering of beryllium oxide by deuterium at various temperatures simulated with molecular dynamics

The sputtering yield of beryllium oxide (BeO) by incident deuterium (D) ions, for energies from 10 eV to 200 eV, has been calculated for temperatures between 300 K and 800 K using classical molecular dynamics. First, cumulative irradiations are carried out to build up a concentration of D in the material, equal to the experimentally measured concentration, that varies from an atomic fraction of 0.12 (300 K–500 K) to 0.02 (800 K). After building up the concentration of D, non-cumulative irradiations are carried out to estimate the sputtering yields of BeO. For all incident energies, the sputtering yield peaks at 500 K, being closely related to the decrease of the concentration of D above this temperature. At 10 eV, the concentration of D on the surface drives the temperature dependence, while above 30 eV, it is the amount of surface damage created during the cumulative irradiation.
The role of contract type in soil-improving investments: evidence from rice-planting large-scale production units in China

Abstract The emerging large-scale production units (LSPUs) have become increasingly important in Chinese agricultural production and rural transformation due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. Based on household and plot-level data from Jiangsu and Jiangxi Provinces in China, this study provides insights into the farming systems of these LSPUs and examines how contract type, as a proxy for land tenure security, impacts on the production unit's soil-improving investments. Results from the two-stage control function approach show that the written nature of contracts positively affects the application of organic fertilizer and green manure on rented-in plots. Descriptive analysis also confirms the collateralization effect of contract type by showing that plots that are used as collateral for credit are characterized by written contracts. Policies facilitating LSPUs' access to farmland with more formal contracts may therefore play an important role in improving soil quality and land productivity.
Advancing Understanding of Land Use and Physicochemical Impacts on Fecal Contamination in Mixed-Land-Use Watersheds

Understanding mixed-land-use practices and physicochemical influences on Escherichia (E.) coli concentrations is necessary to improve water quality management and human health. Weekly stream water samples and physicochemical data were collected from 22 stream gauging sites representing varying land use practices in a contemporary Appalachian watershed of the eastern USA. Over the period of one annual year, Escherichia (E.) coli colony forming units (CFU) per 100 mL were compared to physicochemical parameters and land use practices. Annual average E. coli concentration increased by approximately 112% from acid mine drainage (AMD) impacted headwaters to the lower reaches of the watershed (approximate averages of 177 CFU per 100 mL vs. 376 CFU per 100 mL, respectively). Significant Spearman’s correlations (p < 0.05) were identified from analyses of pH and E. coli concentration data representing 77% of sample sites; thus highlighting legacy effects of historic mining (AMD) on microbial water quality. A tipping point of 25–30% mixed development was identified as leading to significant (p < 0.05) negative correlations between chloride and E. coli concentrations. Study results advance understanding of land use and physicochemical impacts on fecal contamination in mixed-land-use watersheds, aiding in the implementation of effective water quality management practices and policies.
The effect of networking behaviors on the success of entrepreneurial startups

Article history: Received: February 16, 2020 Received in revised format: March 27 2020 Accepted: March 29, 2020 Available online: March 31, 2020 Entrepreneurship is currently a popular topic for research due to the influence it brings to bear on multiple areas of life. Consequently, it is necessary to recognize the behaviors that boost the chances of entrepreneurs and their startups achieving success. This research primarily seeks to investigate the extent to which networking behaviors can influence the success of entrepreneurial startups in Jordan. For this purpose, the authors propose and study six networking behaviors as independent variables, namely cultivating internal contacts, cultivating external contacts, socialization, getting involved in professional activities, taking part in community activities, and raising one’s profile within the company. The dependent variable is the success of entrepreneurial startups. A quantitative analysis was conducted by distributing a questionnaire to startup companies in Amman, Jordan. The results confirm that the better entrepreneurs are at practicing these networking behaviors, the more influence they have on the success of their startups. Those behaviors that carry most influence are cultivating internal contacts, cultivating external contacts, and getting involved in professional activities. Finally, the research recommends further study should be carried out to make known the full impact of these six networking behaviors, in addition to encouraging more wholesale adoption of entrepreneurial networking behaviors to increase the probability of success for entrepreneurial startups. © 2020 by the authors; licensee Growing Science, Canada
Increased glutamate transporter-associated anion currents cause glial apoptosis in episodic ataxia 6

Abstract Episodic ataxia type 6 is an inherited neurological condition characterized by combined ataxia and epilepsy. A severe form of this disease with episodes combining ataxia, epilepsy and hemiplegia was recently associated with a proline to arginine substitution at position 290 of the excitatory amino acid transporter 1 in a heterozygous patient. The excitatory amino acid transporter 1 is the predominant glial glutamate transporter in the cerebellum. However, this glutamate transporter also functions as an anion channel and earlier work in heterologous expression systems demonstrated that the mutation impairs the glutamate transport rate, while increasing channel activity. To understand how these changes cause ataxia, we developed a constitutive transgenic mouse model. Transgenic mice display epilepsy, ataxia and cerebellar atrophy and, thus, closely resemble the human disease. We observed increased glutamate-activated chloride efflux in Bergmann glia that triggers the apoptosis of these cells during infancy. The loss of Bergmann glia results in reduced glutamate uptake and impaired neural network formation in the cerebellar cortex. This study shows how gain-of-function of glutamate transporter-associated anion channels causes ataxia through modifying cerebellar development.
Relationship Between Burnout and Intention to Leave in Hotel Establishments: The Case of Kırşehir/Turkey Hotels

* Şerif Ahmet DEMİRDAĞ a , İbrahim AYDIN b , Halil Özcan ÖZDEMİR c a Giresun University, Bulancak Kadir Karabaş School of Applied Sciences, The Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, Giresun/Turkey b Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Vocational School of Social Sciences, Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Services, Kırşehir/Turkey c Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Vocational School of Social Sciences, Department of Finance-Banking and Insurance, Kırşehir/Turkey
The effect of financial education on pupils’ financial knowledge and skills: Evidence from a Solomon four-group design

Abstract The present study used a Solomon four-group quasi-experimental design to examine the short-term effect of a large-scale national financial education program on children’s knowledge and skills in responsible spending and performing transactions effectively. Our study included a representative sample of Dutch pupils in the fifth grade of primary school (N = 2,650). Controlling for different children-specific characteristics, results showed that the program increased pupils’ knowledge and skills scores in performing transactions effectively, but not in responsible spending. The insights gained from the present study show how financial education programs that enable children to immediately apply what they learn in practice can improve children’s knowledge and skills regarding certain financial competencies.
Online Social Learning Platform vs E-Learning for Higher Vocational Education in Purpose to English Test Preparation

The purpose of this research intended to compare two tools used for teaching and learning in the process of English test preparation for vocational higher education students. Online social learning platform as the tool for experimental group and e-learning for the other group. This intention happened based on the need analysis in internal environment of State Polytechnic of Batam. The researcher found the urgency of English certificate as diploma supplement which is determined by Indonesian government, in this case the institution implemented TOEIC certificate. Most of the students still cannot meet very well the standard of graduation from vocational higher education, about 49.23 % of students are still included into intermediate level and the rest are elementary and novice level. Online social learning platform was funded by the institution, it was suggested as the alternative for the lecturer to prepare the students in English test and also can be accessed by the students independently. This research involved 4 groups of students from Informatics Department with 2 levels of class namely intermediate and elementary level. In intermediate level, the results showed that there was significantly increased with value was smaller than 0.05 meant that experimental group had better score than control group. In contrast, for elementary level, it was found that there was no significant difference between the students who were taught by using e-learning and online social learning platform.
Water crisis in the Eastern Hindu Kush: a micro-level study of community-based irrigation water management in the mountain village Kushum, Pakistan

Irrigation water scarcity is a rapidly growing problem in the Hindu Kush-Karakorum-Himalayan region. Water is depleting and becoming scarce around the world due to a lack of integrated water management. Researchers have focused on sophisticated irrigation water management systems as an integral strategy to address water scarcity. However, rapid population growth, climate variability, and changes in mountain regions are exerting increasing pressure on water resources. To cope with water scarcity situations, local communities have developed sustainable management mechanisms throughout the mountain regions of the world. These practices are considered as adaptive strategies to address scarcity situations. This article aims to explore the multi-stage, spatio-temporal indigenous appropriation mechanisms of irrigation water and to analyze the seasonal variation in water entitlements in a semi-arid mountain milieu, i.e., Kushum-Chitral. This study is based on a decade of research conducted in the study area. Data were collected in four phases from 2010 to 2018. The study indicates that the share of co-owners has decreased substantially over time due to demographic development and climate change but does not always lead to the tragedy of commons. The study reveals that the local communities have the capacity and capability to sustainably manage an important and scarce resource – i.e., irrigation water – without external intervention.
On Mechanical Performance of Folded Ferrocement Element at Different Aging Periods at Hot Climates

Roofing elements is one of the most widely used applications of folded ferrocement for both industrial and domestic buildings. Owing to this wide application, more advanced mechanical properties are required for these elements. Among these mechanical properties, mechanical capacity against fracture and harsh climate are two essential properties must be acquired. Thus, the present investigation was conducted to fabricate a high strength and environmental resist folded ferrocement elements. Cubes of the specimens were prepared by folding technique at 50×50×50 mm size with specific enforcement. These samples were exposed to hot environment at different time intervals then examined for compressive strength. Also, the modulus of rupture for the standard prisms of 40×40×160 mm prepared and examined at different temperatures-time strategies. It was found that the preparation method of folding gave a high quality folded ferrocement in terms of flexural and climate resistance. It was also found that the fabricated sheets were cost effective compared to the conventional ferrocement sheet at the same testing environments and the choice of folded sheets contributes to reduced load intensity and reduced deflection.
The Relationship between Person Organization Fit Toward Organizational Commitment and Organizational Citizenship Behavior: Experiences from Student Activity Organization Members

Members of the organization are the organization’s central resource. Having loyal employees willing to perform tasks beyond their job description helps increase performance of the organization. However, those kinds of attitudes and behaviors arise when members of the organization perceive compatibility with the organization. This is known as a person-organization fit. This study aims to verify the influence of person-organization fit towards organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior in a sample of members of students’ activity organizations from private university in Bandung, Indonesia. To collect the data, we distributed a questionnaire to 108 students who become members of the student activity organization. The results of the study show that there are relationships between person-organization fit toward organizational commitment with 34.9% and person-organization fit and organizational citizenship behavior (17.7%). Based on the result, we provide some managerial recommendations; for instance, student activity organizations should organize more events to build members fit to the organization.
An Investigation of the Relationship between Global Perspective and Willingness to Communicate in English in a Chinese University Context

In an era of increasing global connectivity, acquiring a global perspective (GP) and being able to communicate in English are important for both personal and professional development. People with a GP are expected to be more willing to engage in intercultural activities, and more willing to communicate in English. Although previous studies have focused on having a GP and willingness to communicate (WTC) in English, few have investigated whether there is a correlation between these two variables. This study, conducted at a Chinese university, aimed to determine the relationship between GP and WTC in English. Data were collected from students via a questionnaire (n = 114) and interviews (n = 7) at the end of the autumn semester in 2018. The findings demonstrate that the students’ GP and their WTC in English through the English curriculum did not progress to a significant extent, and their GP and WTC in English were correlated. Furthermore, three themes that affected the interviewees’ WTC were extracted from the interviews: global cognition, self-actualization, and intercultural experience. These findings suggest that it would be beneficial to learn English by developing a GP, and that educators can enhance students’ WTC by helping them cultivate that perspective.
IMPACT OF METAL, ORGANIC AND NANO-PARTICLES COPPER ON SEMEN QUALITY, FERTILIZING CAPACITY AND LIVER FUNCTION IN RABBIT BUCKS

A total of 24 APRI line rabbit bucks having 2.65±0.11 kg live body weight at 20 weeks of age were used in this study. Bucks were divided into four similar groups, 6 bucks in each. Bucks in the 1 group were fed basal diet without any supplements as a control. While those in the 2, 3 and 4 groups were fed the same diet supplemented with 50 mg nano-Cu (nano-Cu), 200 mg Cu sulfate (metal-Cu) or 200 mg Cu-Methionine (organic-Cu) per kg diet, respectively. Semen was collected biweekly at 28 – 36 wks of age for evaluation. APRI does were naturally mated by treatment bucks (24 does/group) at the last week of the experimental period. Results showed that bucks fed diet with nano-Cu had numerically higher (P<0.01) values for live body weigh and body weight gain, followed by those fed diet containing Cu as organic and metal form than a control group. The ALP activity and serum testosterone hormone concentration increased (P<0.05), being the highest values in the 2 group. Supplemented rabbit bucks with nano-Cu in their diets showed the best (P<0.05) sperm characteristics including progressive motility, livability, and abnormality percentages of spermatozoa and sperm concentration. Sperm membrane integrity, fructose test, LDH activity and peroxidase activity in seminal plasma were better in nano-Cu group as compared to other treatment groups. The examination of buck semen by scanning electron microscope revealed lower types and proportion of sperm abnormality in the 2 group compared to the other groups. The highest fertility rate (91.7%) was produced in nano-Cu dietary bucks' group, but did not differ significantly from that in metal-Cu (83.3%) and organic-Cu (87.5%) compared to 70.8% in control group. It can conclude that supplementation of the copper in Nano-particles form at a level of 50 mg/kg in the diet of rabbit bucks is recommended for improving semen quality and fertility for artificial insemination and natural breeding in rabbit production field.
Advances in the Science of Asking Questions

In recent decades, research about survey questions has emphasized decision-based approaches. Current research focuses on identifying and systematizing characteristics of questions that are key in researchers’ decisions. We describe important classes of decisions and question characteristics: topic, type of question (e.g., event or behavior, evaluation or judgment), response dimension (e.g., occurrence, frequency, intensity), conceptualization and operationalization of the target object (e.g., how to label the object being asked about and the response dimension), question structure (e.g., use of a filter question, placement in a battery), question form or response format (e.g., yes–no, selection from ordered categories, choice from a list, discrete value), response categories, question wording, and question implementation. We use the framework of question characteristics to summarize key results in active research areas and provide practical recommendations. Progress depends on recognizing how question characteristics co-occur, using a variety of methods and appropriate models, and implementing study designs with strong criteria.
Opioid exposure after injury in United States trauma centers: A prospective, multicenter observational study

Supplemental digital content is available in the text. BACKGROUND Efforts to reduce opioid use in trauma patients are currently hampered by an incomplete understanding of the baseline opioid exposure and variation in United States. The purpose of this project was to obtain a global estimate of opioid exposure following injury and to quantify the variability of opioid exposure between and within United States trauma centers. STUDY DESIGN Prospective observational study was performed to calculate opioid exposure by converting all sources of opioids to oral morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs). To estimate variation, an intraclass correlation was calculated from a multilevel generalized linear model adjusting for the a priori selected variables Injury Severity Score and prior opioid use. RESULTS The centers enrolled 1,731 patients. The median opioid exposure among all sites was 45 MMEs per day, equivalent to 30 mg of oxycodone or 45 mg of hydrocodone per day. Variation in opioid exposure was identified both between and within trauma centers with the vast majority of variation (93%) occurring within trauma centers. Opioid exposure increased with injury severity, in male patients, and patients suffering penetrating trauma. CONCLUSION The overall median opioid exposure was 45 MMEs per day. Despite significant differences in opioid exposure between trauma centers, the majority of variation was actually within centers. This suggests that efforts to minimize opioid exposure after injury should focus within trauma centers and not on high-level efforts to affect all trauma centers. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Epidemiological, level III.
Analyst Coverage and Corporate Tax Aggressiveness in Indonesia Stock Exchange

This research aimed to examine the effects of analyst coverage on corporate tax aggressiveness in emerging markets that stock prices did not reflect available information in the capital market. The samples were 537 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2015-2016. The samples were taken based on the criterion set by the researcher. The data were obtained from financial statements and fact books published by the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Abnormal Book-Tax Differences (ABTD) was used as a proxy of tax aggressiveness. Analyst coverage was measured by average income predicted from the year (t-1). The equation model showed the effects of analyst coverage on tax aggressiveness using the logistic regression. The findings show that, in a weak form of market, analyst coverage has a positive effect on tax aggressiveness. It means analyst coverage encourages management to carry out tax aggressiveness. The impact is that after-tax income becomes higher, it also results in higher earnings per share, but the tax burden paid to the government is decreased.