Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Post-sports career healthy ageing: The Janus-faced, high-performance sport

By now, there is no doubt that regular physical exercise has an overall beneficial effect on each organ of the body. However, the effects of highly competitive sports (HCS) are more complex, as they exert greater demands on the cardiovascular and metabolic systems, among others. Strength, athletic, and aesthetic sport types each has a different exercise intensity and nutritional loading, as well as a different prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases at a later age. HCS athletes experience hypertension and mental stress during competitions and high nutritional loads between them. The post-career effects of this behaviour on the heart, arteries, cellular metabolism, and risk of obesity, are not well known and are not often the focus of research. In this review, we aimed to summarize the post-career effects of HCS. Based on data in the literature, we propose that athletes involved in highly competitive strength sports progressively develop metabolic syndrome and sustained elevated blood pressure.
Predicting Behavioural Intention of Manufacturing Engineers in Malaysia to Use E-Learning in the Workplace

This study aims to understand factors that affect the behavioural intention of manufacturing engineers in Malaysia to use e-learning in the workplace. Two hundred usable online questionnaires were collected from respondents who were engineers in Malaysian manufacturing companies. The data were analyzed using SPSS and Smart PLS version 3.2. 6. Results supported all direct relationships except for the influence of prior experience in perceived ease of use. Interestingly, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use fully mediated between computer self-efficacy and behavioural intention to adopt. The study provides theoretical implication to the technology acceptance model by confirming the mediating role of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness in the context of a manufacturing setting in an emerging market. In practical terms, the study provides insights to guide organizations in designing e-learning systems that are well-received by employees at the workplace.
The Improvement of Experiential Learning Model-Based Management in Public Health Center (Puskesmas) of Indonesia

BACKGROUND: Indonesia, to date, has been conducting ineffective and inefficient training model for health workers in Public Health Center. Suitable training model needs to be developed in accordance with the issue in the workplace or public health center. Experiential learning training model is one of the alternatives to emphasize experience and interactive based learning. AIM: This study aimed to test the effectiveness of experiential learning model by improving the health center management competence. METOHDS: This research was conducted using quasi-experimental research through pre-post-test control design involving 30 heads of public health center and 30 heads of administration of public health center from various health centers in South Sulawesi. The data were collected using pre-post-test with reliability α Cronbach coefficient of 0.870. RESULTS: The research found that the competence of group taught using experiential learning and Metaplan (mean=75.06) was better than the competence of the group taught using direct learning method (mean=61.89). Thus, it showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups (p = 0.000). There was a significant and positive correlation coefficient between the participants taught by experiential learning and direct learning (p = 0.000). CONCLUSION: The materials discussed in the experiential learning were Planning, Implementation, and Assessment of Public Health Center Management, which was then resulting in increased competence of the participants of Education and Training for Health Workers of Public Health Center in South Sulawesi.
COVID-19 detection in Chest X-ray Images using Deep Learning

COVID-19 is an important threat worldwide. This disease is caused by the novel SARS-CoV-2. CXR and CT images reveal specific information about the disease. However, when interpreting these images, experiencing an overlap with other lung infections complicates the detection of the disease. Due to this situation, the need for computer-aided systems is increasing day by day. In this study, solutions were developed with proposed models based on deep neural networks (DNN). All the analyses were performed on a publicly available CXR dataset. This study offers a comparison of the deep learning models (SqueezeNet, Inception-V3, VGG16, MobileNet, Xception, VGG19+MobileNet (Concatenated)) that results in the detection and classification of a disease. Empirical evaluation demonstrates that the Inception-V3 model gives 90% accuracy with 100% precision for the COVID-19 infection. This model has been provided with better results compared to other models. In addition to the studies in the literature, it has been observed that the proposed pre-trained-based concatenated model gives very similar successful results to the other models.
PENGARUH KOMITMEN ORGANISASI TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA PEGAWAI DI LINGKUNGAN KECAMATAN BANTARGEBANG KOTA BEKASI

This research based on the problem of organizational commitment and job satisfaction of employees in the Bantargebang Sub-district environment of Bekasi City, which allegedly the two variables have a causal relationship. Referring to the opinion of Locke, Luthans and Gilmer (in Robbins, 2007), and Allan & Meyer (in Sudarmanto (2009), with a sample of 41 respondents in the Bantargebang Subdistrict environment, the conclusion is that there is a strong enough and significant influence on organizational commitment to job satisfaction staff in Bantargebang Sub-district environment. If each organizational commitment is increased by 1%, there will be an increase in employee job satisfaction by 0.541%.
The Cognitive Function of Deception in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Successful deception involves understanding and manipulating other people’s mental states. Previous studies have revealed difficulty and developmental delay in the ability to deceive and cognitive dysfunction in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, little is known about the cognitive functions related to deception, especially in children with ASD. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship between deception and cognitive functions in children with ASD. Participants performed an animated deception task and completed a standardized test of cognitive function. Children with ASD showed the same levels of accuracy but significantly longer reaction times than typically developing children regarding successful deception. Children with ASD showed significantly lower scores than typically developing children regarding cognitive functions. Planning score, which requires cognitive flexibility, and age in months were negatively correlated with reaction time in ASD. These results indicate that the difficulties experienced by children with ASD regarding deceiving are related to executive dysfunction.
PENGARUH OPERATING CAPACITY, SALES GROWTH, BIAYA AGENSI MANAJERIAL TERHADAP FINANCIAL DISTRESS (Studi Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Sub Sektor Makanan dan Minuman yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode Tahun 2015-2018)

Perusahaan yang mengalami penurunan pertumbuhan penjualan, sangat memungkinkan perusahaan mulai memasuki masa kesulitan keuangan (financial distress). Financial distress ditandai dengan ketidak mampuan perusahaan dalam memenuhi kewajiban-kewajibannya, jika kondisi kesulitan tidak cepat diatasi maka ini bisa berakibat pada kebangkrutan usaha (bankruptcy). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis financial distress yang diukur menggunaka Altman Z-score dan menguji faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya baik secara simultan maupun parsial antara lain variabel operating capacity yang diukur menggunakan TATO, sales growth yang diukur dengan rasio pertumbuhan penjualan, dan biaya agensi manajerial yang diukur menggunakan administrative cost ratio terhadap financial distress pada perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) tahun 2015-2018. Berdasarkan metode purposive sampling, total sampel penelitian adalah 68 data penelitian terdiri dari 17 perusahaan dengan periode selam 4 tahun yaitu 2015-2018. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis statistik deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik dan analisis regresi data panel menggunakan software Eviews 9. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa : (1) Operating capacity, sales growth, dan biaya agensi manajerial secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap financial distress. (2) Secara parsial operating capacity berpengaruh positif terhadap financial distress. (2) Sales growth dan biaya agensi manajerial tidak berpengaruh terhadap financial distress. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, diharapkan dapat menjadi acuan referensi ilmu pengetahuan dan untuk penelitian selanjutnya. Bagi manajemen perusahaan dapat menjadi salah satu pertimbangan terhadap perusahaan untuk terus meningkatkan kinerja keuangan perusahaan serta dapat menjadi bahan evaluasi yang bermanfaaat bagi perusahaan. Kata Kunci: Biaya Agensi Manajerial, Financial Distress, Operating Capacity, Sales Growth.
Correlates and Disparities of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

Objective: To understand the correlates of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the American public and the reasons why individuals intend to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine. Rationale: Recent polls suggest that a significant share of the American public is reluctant to receive an impending COVID-19 vaccine. However, far less is known about which Americans are most likely to refuse the vaccine and their reasons for reluctance. Understanding these issues is critical to developing effective health communications to improve COVID-19 vaccination and end the pandemic. Method: We rely on a demographically representative survey of 5,009 American adults collected from May 28-June 8, 2020. We analyze the influence of demographic factors, political ideology, and COVID-19 experiences on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Results: 31.1% of Americans do not intend to pursue getting vaccinated when a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available. The likelihood of refusal is higher for Blacks, women, and conservatives. People who are more concerned about COVID-19 were less likely to refuse the vaccine. Positive views of vaccination in general (vaccines are safe, effective, and important) were also negatively associated with vaccine refusal intention. The two most cited reasons for refusal are concerns about vaccine safety, and effectiveness. Reasons for reluctance vary across sub-populations. Women were most likely to be hesitant based on concerns about safety and efficacy. Blacks were more likely to be hesitant than Whites because of concerns about safety and efficacy, because they lack needed financial resources or health insurance, and because already had COVID-19. Conclusion: Large proportions of the American public do not intend to pursue a vaccine against COVID-19 once it becomes available, reducing its potential impact. Blacks are particularly likely to be hesitant, exacerbating existing disparities in COVID-19 outcomes.
The association of fructans with high percentage dry weight in onion cultivars suitable for dehydrating

As the percentage dry weight of bulbs of different onion cultivars increased, the fructan content also increased. The higher percentage dry weight cultivars also contained higher concentrations of higher molecular weight fructans. The percentage dry weight and non-structural carbohydrate content increased from the outer to the inner leaf bases of the bulbs of all cultivars. In low, medium and high percentage dry weight cultivars non-structural carbohydrate represents a fairly constant 87, 83 and 88% of dry weight, respectively. This constant percentage implied that dry weight differences should be assigned to differences in water content.
Human Resources Management and Employees’ Practices at the Workplace: Enhancing Organizational Citizenship Behavior for Environment

High performance organization creates a conducive working environment that attempts to keep the employees happy and productive. It is one of the important things that need to be considered by any organization. Previously, there are so many studies regarding antecedents of Human Resources Management (HRM) practices towards Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), but lack of Organizational Citizenship Behavior for Environment (OCBE). Due to this circumstance, this study aims to identify the influences of Human Resources Management (HRM) practices towards Organizational Citizenship Behavior for Environment (OCBE) at workplace by responding to the global warming issues. The integration of Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, and Performance Appraisal are used in predicting the effect towards OCBE in this study. A total of 130 set of questionnaires have been distributed among employees in Kuala Lumpur using convenience sampling technique. The finding confirm that organization practices should incorporate environmental-friendly work culture among their employees in order to encounter with the environmental issues.
Price effects of calling out market power: A study of the COVID‐19 oil price shock

Abstract Governments often make public announcements that call into question firms' misuse of market power. Yet little is known about how firms respond to them. We study gasoline retailers' price responses to antitrust announcements shaming them for price gouging during the COVID‐19 pandemic. We identify price effects using a high‐frequency event‐study leveraging unique real‐time station‐level price data and well‐identified, discrete antitrust announcements. We find evidence of announcement effects that depend on firms' preannouncement margins and hence exposure to being publicly shamed. Public statements by antitrust questioning firms' misuse of market power can indeed contain signals that affect equilibrium outcomes.
Microbial eco-physiology of degrading aral sea wetlands: Consequences for C-cycling

Abstract The effects of elevated salinity level on the physiology of microbial communities and C-cycling were evaluated in soils located in areas near the degraded Aral Sea. One site on a freshwater wetland (FW) and two sites on a salt water wetland on the eastern (EW) and northern shores (NW) with salt contents of 1.1, 34.3, and 78.9 g L-1, respectively, were selected. The total microbial biomass estimated by fumigation-extraction and the respiration rate were lower at the two sites with elevated salinity level (EW and NW) than in FW while the amount of extractable organic carbon (EOC) was higher. The EOC/biomass-C ratio as an index of carbon supply was highest in NW where the lowest microbial activity was detected, indicating the restriction of microbial metabolism. Thus elevated salinity level appeared to restrict microbial colonization of organic substrates and C transformation rate but to increase the amount of soil available C. Difference in precipitation (rain events) between 2002 and 2003 did not affect the respiration rate and surface CO2 flux in FW. In NW, the respiration rate increased by more than 5 times, suggesting that in the ecosystems with a high content of available C, elevated CO2 emissions may occur under changing environmental conditions.
Direct and indirect self-injury: Is it really all the same?

Nonsuicidal self-injury commonly refers to the direct and deliberate destruction of body tissue without intent to die (e.g., cutting and burning). However, people may also use indirect ways to mistreat or abuse themselves without altering bodily tissue (e.g., eating disorders and substance abuse). The objective of this study is to explore similarities and differences between direct and indirect forms of self-injury in order to see if a psychopathological continuum of self-injurious behaviors can be observed. Participants were adult psychiatric patients presenting: (a) direct (e.g., cutting) and indirect (e.g., eating disorders) self-injury (Group 1); (b) only indirect (e.g., eating disorders) self-injury (Group 2); (c) neither direct nor indirect self-injury (Group 3). A group of healthy controls (Group 4) was also added, reaching a total of 144 participants. Direct self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, personality disorders, and clinical symptoms were assessed. No significant differences were observed between patients with direct and indirect self-harm and patients with only indirect self-harm in any clinical or personality variable, except for histrionic personality disorder. Results support evidence for the hypothesis that direct and indirect self-harm are related behaviors lying on a same psychopathological continuum, even if, on closer inspection, those who engage in NSSI, in addition to indirect self-injury, do seem to have “something more” from a clinical point of view. More research on larger samples is needed.
Open and Distance Learning (ODL) During Movement Control Order (MCO): Conceptualising the Relationships between Self-Efficacy, Learning Motivation and Performance of Higher Learning Education Students

In-Text Citation: (Hashim et al., 2020) To Cite this Article: Hashim, H. , Kadir, N. A. A. , Mansor, F. , & Azudin, M. Z. M. (2020). Open and Distance Learning (ODL) During Movement Control Order (MCO): Conceptualising the Relationships between Self-Efficacy, Learning Motivation and Performance of Higher Learning Education Students. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 10(8), 258–269.
Regulation of Privatized Public Service Systems

We study a service system where the job of providing a public service is delegated to a private firm subject to government regulation, or run in a public-private partnership (PPP). Customers are heterogeneous in service valuation and sensitive to price and delay. The firm's goal is to maximize profit, whereas the government aims to maximize social welfare. We consider two practically motivated regulation instruments, i.e., price and wait time, and two types of interaction between the firm and government, i.e., Stackelberg regulation (as in a one-shot interaction when the government has commitment power) and Nash regulation (as in repeated interactions when the government's commitment power is absent). We find that the efficiency of a regulation instrument depends on the government's commitment power: while wait time regulation is more efficient than price regulation in Nash regulation, the relationship is reversed in Stackelberg regulation. Somewhat surprisingly, under Nash regulation, when the market size is large enough, price regulation backfires in that social welfare is lower than under no regulation at all, thus leading to a lose-lose situation from the perspective of both the firm and the government compared with complete privatization. By contrast, under Stackelberg regulation, price regulation can achieve a Pareto improvement for the firm, customers, and government over wait time regulation. Furthermore, PPP outperforms complete privatization (in terms of maximizing welfare), thereby avoiding the possible backfire of price regulation. Using practical examples of toll tunnels and outpatient clinics in Hong Kong, we show numerically that in some instances, PPP outperforms all the regulation schemes even when the government takes only a small share in the project.
Improved modeling of fission-track annealing in apatite

Abstract Two abiding issues impact the reliability of apatite fission-track analysis and thermal history inversion in particular: reproducibility of track-length measurements and variability of annealing kinetics. In the companion to this paper, we addressed the first by demonstrating that using c-axis projection to normalize track lengths for crystallographic angle improves reproducibility among measurements acquired by Barbarand et al. (2003a, 2003b). We continue here by looking at the effect of c-axis projection on extrapolation of laboratory measurements to geological time scales. We find that c-axis projection improves agreement between predictions of empirical annealing models fit to measurements by Barbarand et al. (2003b) analysts 1 and 3, further corroborating its effectiveness in ameliorating observer bias. Furthermore, these annealing models closely match predictions from the Carlson et al. (1999) annealing data set, which was obtained by a different analyst using a different etching protocol. Normalizing for angle thus allows us to create a single annealing model that encompasses both data sets and etching techniques. By combining the different compositional varieties of apatite in the two data sets, the resulting model provides an improved basis for estimating apatite kinetic properties in unknowns using proxies such as composition, etch-figure dimension, and unit-cell parameters. Predictions from a fanning curvilinear model form accord with conventional expectations of annealing at high and low temperatures, and its use for thermal history inversion will not introduce spurious late cooling events.
Collaborative Teaching between Special Education Teachers and Mainstream Teachers in Inclusive Education Program

This study investigates collaboration in teaching between special education teachers (SET) and mainstream teachers (MT) for the implementation of inclusive education in schools. This study divides the context of collaborative teaching into three specific needs. They are knowledge, attitudes and willingness for teaching collaboration to implement inclusive education programs in schools. The study survey was conducted using a set of questionnaire. The study sample was selected through purposive sampling method which involves 70 people comprising special education teachers and mainstream teachers in Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using mean score and standard deviation. The findings show that the level of collaborative needs in teaching for SET and MT is at high level for knowledge aspect (mean = 3.04; sd = 0.357) and willingness (mean = 3.13; sd = 0.459) and attitude at medium level (mean= 2.61 and sd = 0.297). Implications of the study show the need for enhancement of collaboration in the aspects of knowledge, readiness and attitude for an effective implementation of inclusive education in schools.
Über Thioacyl-isocyanate, II. 1.4-Heterocyclo-Additionen

Thioaroyl-isocyanate addieren in 1.4-Stellung Azomethine, Enamine und Enolather zu 6-gliedrigen Ringen, Isonitrile zu 5-gliedrigen Ringen. Letztere Reaktion geht auch Benzoylisocyanat ein.
Corporate Divorces: An Economic Analysis of Divested Acquisitions

This study examines implications for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) by focusing on deals that are subsequently divested. A comprehensive data set on the corporate divorce phenomenon during the past quarter of a century is constructed with financial news as well as SEC filings. Using this sample, the long-term success of M&As can be evaluated based on the companies' pre-M&A status and post-deal development as divorced targets are qualitatively traceable. In total, 46% of M&As are divested subsequently, however, the trend is decreasing as informational efficiency increased from the 1970s and early 1980s. Besides ex-ante information asymmetries, ex-post industry shocks are associated with the incidence of a divorce. Given that up to 77% of divorces can be attributed to M&A failure, and hence creative destruction, we find that cultural dissimilarities are especially responsible for divorces and their lack of success. The analysis has important implications for our understanding of the economic forces behind the significant takeover dynamics of Corporate America.