Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Active BIM Approach to Optimize Work Facilities and Tower Crane Locations on Construction Sites with Repetitive Operations

This paper presents an active building information modeling (BIM) approach for work facilities and the optimal positioning of tower cranes on construction sites with repetitive operations. In this context, the metamorphosis of a passive BIM approach into an active approach is described. Here, the enhancement of the construction-ready BIM model starts with the export of the optimization input parameters, such as the 3D coordinates of the building, perimeter of the construction site, space for feasible solutions, relevant segment of the building with repetitive works, etc. Depending on the complexity of the problem, the user selects a suitable optimization approach and formulates the tower crane positioning optimization problem with the objective of minimizing the total duration of the operation’s cycle. Similarly, according to the model formulation, the user also chooses the optimization tool, including the search algorithm. The final step involves the post-optimal analysis and importing of the optimal solution into the BIM. An application example is demonstrated at the end of the paper to show the advantages of the proposed approach in which the optimization model has significantly improved the initial solution of the crane and depot positions.
The decline of mammal functional and evolutionary diversity worldwide

Significance The ongoing loss of species around the world is reducing the diversity of ecological roles played by organisms in natural communities, as well as the number of evolutionary lineages that live there. We have limited knowledge about which anthropogenic threats have the strongest influence on functional and evolutionary diversity, and about whether declines in these facets of biodiversity are faster or slower than the corresponding declines in species numbers. Here we show that harvest and habitat loss in the most biodiverse parts of the world disproportionately affect mammal species that have unique roles in their ecosystems. Enhanced conservation, focused particularly on harvest sustainability, is critically needed to avoid deterioration of ecosystem function and impoverishment of our biodiversity heritage. Biodiversity is declining worldwide. Because species interact with one another and with their environment, losses of particular organisms alter the function of ecosystems. Our understanding of the global rates and specific causes of functional decline remains limited, however. Species losses also reduce the cumulative amount of extant evolutionary history (“phylogenetic diversity” [PD]) in communities—our biodiversity heritage. Here we provide a global assessment of how each known anthropogenic threat is driving declines in functional diversity (FD) and PD, using terrestrial mammals as a case study. We find that habitat loss and harvest (e.g., legal hunting, poaching, snaring) are by far the biggest drivers of ongoing FD and PD loss. Declines in FD in high-biodiversity countries, particularly in Southeast Asia and South America, are greater than would be expected if species losses were random with respect to ecological function. Among functional guilds, herbivores are disproportionately likely to be declining from harvest, with important implications for plant communities and nutrient cycling. Frugivores are particularly likely to be declining from both harvest and habitat loss, with potential ramifications for seed dispersal and even forest carbon storage. Globally, phylogenetically unique species do not have an elevated risk of decline, but in areas such as Australia and parts of Southeast Asia, both habitat loss and harvest are biased toward phylogenetically unique species. Enhanced conservation efforts, including a renewed focus on harvest sustainability, are urgently needed to prevent the deterioration of ecosystem function, especially in the South American and equatorial Asian tropics.
Differences as catalysts for professional learning—Participating in a student exchange program between Sweden and Uganda

Abstract The aim was to describe the experiences of some university students and the effect on their own learning and professional development by participating in an exchange program. Data were derived from two focus group interviews with students (n = 12) who enrolled in a 12-week international exchange program between: (a) the occupational therapy education department at the Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences in Kampala and its equivalent b) the Karolinska Institutet (KI), Sweden. The findings comprised five categories reflecting the students learning experiences: (1) Learning through the unfamiliar, (2) Differences as catalysts for professional learning, (3) The importance of interaction with others for beneficial learning, (4) Learning related changes in professional identity and one’s own persona, and (5) Experienced transfer of learning toward a sustainable lifelong learning style. The findings reflected a spectra of similarities between the students, almost regardless of their background and culture, also that students can learn substantially by being confronted by the unfamiliarity during an international exchange.
Attitudes about science and conceptual physics learning in university introductory physics courses

This paper examines the results of the repeated administration of the Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey (CLASS) in a large introductory physics course at a midsize, metropolitan Canadian university. We compare the results to those obtained previously in comparable courses at the University of British Columbia (Canada) and the University of Colorado (U.S.). Atypically, students in this study exhibited a positive shift in their attitudes about science over the semester. The change in students’ attitudes across the term appears to be moderated by their educational background—specifically, whether they had taken grade 12 physics or not. The correlation between students’ attitudes and their conceptual knowledge also appears to be influenced by students’ educational background. The results have pedagogical implications for instructors of introductory college and university physics and potentially for other science courses.
A New Tool in the Quest for Biocompatible Phthalocyanines: Palladium Catalyzed Aminocarbonylation for Amide Substituted Phthalonitriles and Illustrative Phthalocyanines Thereof

The amide peptide bond type linkage is one of the most natural conjugations available, present in many biological synthons and pharmaceutical drugs. Hence, aiming the direct conjugation of potentially biologically active compounds to phthalocyanines, herein we disclose a new strategy for direct modulation of phthalonitriles, inspired by an attractive synthetic strategy for the preparation of carboxamides based on palladium-catalyzed aminocarbonylation of aryl halides in the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which, to our knowledge, has never been used to prepare amide-substituted phthalonitriles, the natural precursors for the synthesis of phthalocyanines. Some examples of phthalocyanines prepared thereof are also reported, along with their full spectroscopic characterization and photophysical properties initial assessment.
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Prediabetes in Young Saudi Females in a University Setting

Background Studies reporting prediabetes prevalence in young Saudis are almost a decade old. The present study determined prediabetes prevalence and its associated risk factors (body composition, lipid profile, blood pressure and physical activity) in young Saudi females. Methods Three hundred Saudi females (18–20 years old), studying in year 2 and 3 at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, were categorized as normoglycemic or prediabetic based on fasting plasma glucose criteria of World Health Organization (WHO) and American Diabetes Association (ADA). Anthropometric measurements, lipid profile, atherogenic indices, and physical activity data were compared. Association between fasting blood glucose and study variables was found by Bivariate analysis (Spearman Correlation for non-parametric variables and Pearson correlation for parametric) followed by Binary Logistic Regression analysis. Results Prevalence of prediabetes by WHO and ADA criteria were 11.3% and 18.7% respectively. Systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures, waist circumference, waist-hip and waist-stature-ratios were significantly raised in prediabetics compared to normoglycemic (WHO criteria p-values; 0.03, 0.003, 0.005, 0.01, 0.01, 0.04 respectively; ADA criteria 0.04, 0.001, 0.02, 0.02, 0.03, 0.01 respectively). For each unit increase in systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures, and waist circumference, the odds of becoming prediabetic increased by a factor of 1.02, 1.05, 1.04 and 1.03 respectively by WHO criteria: and 1.01, 1.03, 1.02, and 1.02 respectively by ADA criteria Conclusion Substantial numbers of young females in our university are suffering from prediabetes. An increase in systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures and waist circumference are significant risk factors for prediabetes in young females.
Corruption and Growth: Evidence from the Italian Regions

This paper investigates the impact of corruption on economic growth in the Italian Regions. We estimate a dynamic growth model for the period 1980-2004 addressing both the potential bias of the measures of corruption and the endogeneity between corruption and economic development. We find strong evidence of a negative correlation between corruption and growth. Moreover, since government intervention has been traditionally used to reduce income differentials between the Northern and the Southern regions, we also analyze the interaction between corruption and government expenditure. Our results indicate that corruption undermines the positive impact that public expenditures have on economic growth.
The Influence of Education and Environmental Support on Entrepreneurial Intentions

: Purpose: Promoting entrepreneurship requires a dual policy approach that must emphasize the present and future vision of entrepreneurship. With more attention given to the present, the current study aims to fill this gap by examining the indirect effect of environmental support and the direct effect of education on entrepreneurial intentions among female university students. Approach/Methodology/Design: Data were collected from 184 valid responses final-year students in Omani universities. Structural equation modeling by means of partial least square bootstrapping resampling was used for hypotheses testing of the 184 usable responses. Findings: Statistically significant positive relationship was found between entrepreneurial education and intentions and between support and education. Education played an important mediating role in the relationship between support and intentions. However, structural support had no effect on education and intentions. Practical Implications: With large investments made in education, policymakers can focus efforts more precisely in utilize the findings on the ability of education and environmental support to increase the intentions of graduates in the field of entrepreneurship. Originality/Value: The examination of entrepreneurial intentions using environmental support and education as indirect and direct predictors is unprecedented. These results reduce the search for antecedents of entrepreneurial intentions and provide educators with a more precise point for intervention.
Torsion groups do not act on 2-dimensional CAT(0) complexes

We show, under mild hypotheses, that if each element of a finitely generated group acting on a $2$-dimensional $\mathrm{CAT}(0)$ complex has a fixed point, then the action is trivial. In particular all actions of finitely generated torsion groups on such complexes are trivial. The proofs rely on Masur's theorem on periodic trajectories in rational billiards, and Ballmann-Brin's methods for finding closed geodesics in $2$-dimensional locally $\mathrm{CAT}(0)$ complexes. As another ingredient we prove that the image of an immersed loop in a graph of girth $2\pi$ with length not commensurable with $\pi$ has diameter $> \pi$. This is closely related to a theorem of Dehn on tiling rectangles by squares.
Effects of a Comprehensive Computer Security Policy on Human Computer Security Policy Compliance

Several studies contend that humans are the weakest link in computer security, as humans often engage in non-secure computer practices with non-malicious intent. As a countermeasure to the vulnerability of human error in computer security, some studies posit that developing and maintaining a culture of computer security is essential for managing the human or behavioral aspect of computer security. One aspect of computer security culture is human compliance with computer security policy. However it is not well known how a comprehensive computer security policy effects human compliance with computer security policy, as a literature review resulted in no studies found on this topic. For purpose of this study, comprehensive computer security is defined as the enterprise level convergence of information technology (IT) computer security and operational technology (OT) computer security. This finding represents a gap in IS literature. Therefore, it is the thesis of this study that a comprehensive computer security policy has a direct effect on human compliance with computer security policy, which can be further explained through indirect effects.
WHATSAPP MEDIA IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Since early of 2020 the world has been hit by a virus called the corona virus which was originated from the city of Wuhan, China. Corona virus is a microorganism that causes respiratory problems starting from mild to severe symptoms, the incubation or quarantine period is between 6 to 14 days. All activities are stopped, one of which is the Educational Institution. Schools cannot be implemented face-to-face, but schools must continue to run. Therefore, the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia through Permendikbud No. 4 of 2020 provides a policy on a series of learning in an emergency situation of the spread of Covid-19, namely distance learning (PJJ) or online learning. Online learning using WhatsApp or the Learning Management System (LMS) media are almost used by teachers and students. This study uses a qualitative method to determine which platforms / media are easily accessible for online learning. The result shows that WhatsApp media is very easy to use in online learning during the pandemic-19. There is 75 % of the respondents use WhatsApp as learning media and only 25 % use LMS. In otherwise, some teachers also stated that online learning felt less effective because of internet signals and data.
Novel lipolyticgenes fromthemicrobialmetagenomic libraryofthe SouthChinaSeamarine sediment

Novel lipolyticgenes fromthemicrobialmetagenomic libraryofthe SouthChinaSeamarine sediment Yongfei Hu, Chengzhang Fu, Yunpeng Huang, Yeshi Yin, Gong Cheng, Fang Lei, Na Lu, Jing Li, Elizabeth Jane Ashforth, Lixin Zhang & Baoli Zhu Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; and South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
Hepatitis B virus infection increases the risk of pancreatic cancer: a meta-analysis

Abstract Objective The relationship between hepatitis B virus (HBV) and pancreatic cancer has been controversial for years, but more recently new information on this relationship has been updated Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to provide summary estimates of the risk of pancreatic cancer associated with HBV infection. Methods A systematic literature search on HBV and pancreatic cancer in English was performed in Pubmed, Cochrane library and Embase up to July 2020. Pooled rate ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated by the random-effects model. Stata software version 15.1 was used to perform this meta-analysis of the 17 studies considered to be eligible. Results 17 studies including 7 case-control and 10 cohort studies met the selection criteria. Begg’s and Egger’s test results indicated that there was no publication bias. Individuals with Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or HBV DNA seropositivity had a significantly increased risk of pancreatic cancer showing an RR (95% CI) of 1.39 (1.19, 1.63). Similar conclusions were drawn from the results of the subgroup analysis (subgroup by study design, population, sex ratio) except when subgrouped by patient’s region: the RR and 95% CI in Europe and Oceania were 1.44 (0.88, 2.34) and 1.47(0.38, 5.71) respectively. Conclusions The findings of this meta-analysis suggest that HBV infections may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer under most conditions, while there remains some doubt when comparison is made between European and Oceania patients.
D COOPERATION AND SPILLOVERS : SOME EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE

Different aspects of external information flows have typically been lumped together under the name "spillovers". We attempt to refine our understanding of external information flows through the construction of firm-specific measures of incoming spillovers and appropriability from survey data on Belgian manufacturing firms. Incoming spillovers measure the importance of publicly available information for the innovation process of the firm. Appropriability is defined as the effectiveness of several protection mechanisms for appropriating the benefits of successful innovations. The importance of this distinction between incoming spillovers and appropriability is revealed when contrasting their effects on different types of cooperative agreements. The decision to cooperate with research institutes is mainly affected by the level of incoming spillovers, while appropriability plays an important role for cooperating with suppliers or customers. JEL: D21, L13, O31, O32.
Microscopic Versus Endoscopic Myringotomy with/without Grommet Insertion

Aim: Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in children requires myringotomy, which is usually done under microscope. Use of endoscope in ear surgeries has increased. So we compared outcome of myringotomy under microscope and endoscope.Patients and Methods: Time bound descriptive non-randomized study was done in a tertiary care hospital on 3-13 year’s old children with OME, with ‘B’ type tympanogram. Myringotomy ± grommet insertion was done either under microscope or endoscope. Primary outcome observed was time taken for various steps of procedure. Additional observations like narrow canal, overhang and injury of ear canal; visualization of entire tympanic membrane (TM), satisfactory clarity of view and depth perception were noted.Results: Out of 33 patients, 18 and 13 underwent procedure under microscope and endoscope respectively. Time for myringotomy on right side under microscope was 80.73 seconds, under endoscope was 30.63 seconds (P < 0.001); on left side under microscope was 59.08 seconds, under endoscope was 35.41 seconds (P < 0.001). Time between procedure on one ear and contralateral ear was 151.53 seconds under microscope and 60.23 seconds under endoscope (P < 0.001). Endoscopic grommet insertion took longer than microscopic technique on right ear (P=0.037). Under endoscope, ability to visualize entire TM, satisfactory clarity of view and depth perception were statistically significant (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Less operative time, satisfactory depth perception, clarity of field and visualizing of entire TM make myringotomy ± grommet insertion with endoscope a better alternative than microscopic procedure.
Retention of pain neuroscience knowledge: a multi-centre trial

Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) has been shown to increase patient and healthcare provider knowledge of pain. To date, however, no study has examined if that knowledge is maintained over time. Patients suffering from chronic pain were invited to attend a free PNE lecture. Patients were required to complete intake demographics followed by two self-report measures 2 weeks before, 48 hours before, 48 hours after, 6 weeks after and 12 weeks after the PNE lecture. The two self-report measures collected at each interval were pain ratings (numeric rating scale [NRS]) and knowledge of pain (Neurophysiology Pain Questionnaire [NPQ]). Only data from patients who completed these measures at each interval were analysed. A repeated ANOVA was used to analyse the changes in NRS and NPQ over time. Forty-seven patients (11.4 years of pain) completed all five surveys for analysis. The NPQ scores showed significant increases in pain knowledge from 2 weeks pre-PNE to all post-PNE intervals (p = 0.002, p = 0.001, p = 0.005), as well as 48 hours pre-PNE to all post PNE-intervals (p = 0.001, p <0.001, p = 0.001). A single PNE session has the ability to increase pain knowledge, and maintain the increased knowledge 3 months later. Louw A, Zimney K, Puentedura E (2016) Retention of pain neuroscience knowledge: a multi-centre trial. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 44(2): 91-96. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/44.2. 05.
IMPACT OF GENDER, LOCALITY AND SELF CONCEPT ON MOTIVATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TRIBAL STUDENTS FOR STUDIES- A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

This present research paper tries to deal with the determinants which influence the achievement of secondary school tribal students in particular and their studies in general like gender, locality and self-concept which were also potential responsible factors for creating motivation within them during studies. To justify the above title the researcher was framed four objectives along with four research questions. The research sample was drawn from different government/public secondary schools in Hatadihi block of Keonjhar District. To collect data from respondents researcher adopted two standardised test i.e. RCEB scale of Motivation and R.K Saraswat Self Concept Inventory. In the process of data analysis mean, standard deviation and ‘t’ test were used in answering the research questions. The present study revealed that there is significant difference between boys and Girls in their studies and in the level of motivation which also influence on their academic achievement. There is significant difference between rural and urban adolescent learner in their motivation level during studies. Also study reveals that there is no significant difference in motivation of higher self concept and below average or lower self concept students in their studies.
Explaining the Drift Behavior of Caffeine and Glucosamine After Addition of Ethyl Lactate in the Buffer Gas of an Ion Mobility Spectrometer

Protonated caffeine (CH + ) and glucosamine (GH + ) overlapped in an analysis with ion mobility spectrometryquadrupole mass spectrometry. Ethyl lactate vapor (L) at different concentrations from 0 to 22 mmol m �3 was added as a buffer gas modifier to separate these signals. The drift times of CH + and GH + increased with L concentration. The drift time increase was associated to clustering equilibria of CH + and GH + with one molecule of L and the equilibrium of GH + was more displaced to the formation of GLH + than that of CLH + . GH + clustered more to L than CH + because GLH + formed more stable hydrogen bonds (26.30 kcal/mol) than CLH + (24.66 kcal/mol) and the positive charge in GH + was more sterically accessible than in CH + . The aim of this work was to use theoretical calculations to guide the selection of a buffer gas modifier for IMS separations of two compounds that overlap in the mobility spectra and predict this separation, simplifying that empirical process.