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THE INFLUENCE OF UTILITARIAN VALUE, HEDONIC VALUE, SOCIAL VALUE, AND PERCEIVED RISK ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: SURVEY OF E-COMMERCE CUSTOMERS IN INDONESIA

The purpose of this study is to build an understanding of the influence of utilitarian value, hedonic value, social value, and perceived risk on e-commerce customer satisfaction in Indonesia. Data was collected through an online survey and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the WarpPLS tool version 6.0 which was then analyzed through Inferential Statistics analysis. The results of the study showed that utilitarian value significantly influences customer satisfaction. Hedonic value significantly influences customer satisfaction. However, the findings showed that social value did not have a significant effect on customer satisfaction, meaning that the level of the social value of e-commerce customers does not have a significant impact on the level of customer satisfaction. Finally, the results show, perceived risk significantly influences customer satisfaction.
An Analysis of Mutual Fund Managers’ Timing Abilities - Evidence From Chinese Equity Funds

This paper examines Chinese mutual fund managers’ market, volatility, and liquidity abilities. Using a daily frequency sample of Chinese open-end equity funds from 2015 to 2019, we find evidence that mutual fund managers can time the market. Among the funds with different investment styles, the active funds have better market and liquidity timing ability, whereas the steady funds have better volatility timing ability. In different investment periods, there are more funds with timing ability in the fall period than in the rise period. We find the same results in the market (T-M), volatility, and liquidity timing models. It is especially for the active funds, nearly half of which have liquidity timing ability in the fall period. Among the funds with stock selection ability, the funds with market timing ability can outperform than the funds with other timing ability.
Coastal Dunes Features of Endemic Ipomoeo – Elymetumfarcti Association, East Mediterranean

Ipomoeo – Elymetumfarcti (Géhu, Uslu et Costa 1989) association is endemic for coastal dunes of East Mediterranean of Turkey. This association is identified in Patara, Kumluca, Side of Antalya province, in Anamur and Taşucu, in Atakent-Narlıkuyu between SilifkeErdemli, ofİçel province and in Karataş-Innaplihoyuk of Adana province. Mediterranean floristic region of about 60 vascular plants have been identified within the study area. The association consists of grasses whose lengths vary between 5-50cm. This association has embryo and mobile dune vegetation is perennial. Samples of soil which are mostly representative were obtained from the depths of 0-30 cm. The relationship of the plant associations with soil were determined by physical (water saturation %, humidity %, Wilting Point %, usable water %, grain size) and chemical (pH, CaCO3 content %, total salt) analysis. The association’s dominant species are Elymusfarctus ssp. farctus, Ipomoea stolonifera, Cyperuscapitatus, Eryngiummaritimum, Medicago marina, Euphorbia paralias, Otanthusmaritimus and Sporobolusvirginicus. Most of the work place is filled with quaternary type of land. Stations in the study area, The central Mediterranean (WASS) and the Eastern Mediterranean I. Type (WSAS) precipitation regimes show and the work place has “Rainy Sub Soft, Rainy Sub Hot, A Little Rainy Warm, A little Rainy Soft” Mediterranean Bioclimate.
EVALUATION OF CANDIDIASIS AND ITS SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING RADIOTHERAPY AND CHEMOTHERAPY

Background : Radiotherapy & chemotherapy, which lead to immunosuppression, act as favourable conditions for Candida to develop as pathogen. Materials & Methods: We included 120 cases treated either with radiotherapy or chemotherapy after taking consent. Samples from tongue were collected with a sterile cotton swab and processed according to standard protocol. Candida species identification was done by germ tube test, Chrome agar media (HI media) and Corn meal agar. Antifungal susceptibility was done by disc diffusion method for Amphotericin B, Nystatin, Voriconazole, Fluconazole and Itraconazole. Result: Out of 120 cases, 100 cases yielded positive for candidiasis. Out of 100 positive cases, 46% were presented with oral carcinoma, 11% presented with gastrointestinal carcinoma, 8% with breast carcinoma, 20% with other carcinoma and 15% with non-malignant cases. 86% patients were treated with radiotherapy and 14% with chemotherapy. Total 84 isolates were identified by both Chrome agar and Corn meal agar. Fungal isolates were Candida albicans (28%), Candida tropicalis (25%), Candida parapsilosis (11%), Candida glabrata (15%), Candida krusei (5%) and 16% unidentified Candida species. Nystatin and Amphotericin B were the most effective antifungal drugs. However, all Candida krusei were resistant against both of these drugs. Fluconazole was not much effective except Candida tropicalis which showed 60% sensitive. All Candida albicans & Candida tropicalis were resistant to voriconazole while all Candida parapsilosis , Candida glabrata & Candida krusei were resistant to itraconazole. Conclusion: Non-albicans Candida are getting increased over Candida albicans . Only Chrome agar or Corn meal agar is not sufficient for species identification. Some other methods like sugar assimilation tests or molecular tests should be used. Not only fluconazole or itraconazole, even Amphotericin B, Nystatin and Voriconazole are showing marked resistance, so antifungal susceptibility test is necessary for target therapy to achieve better outcome.
STUDIES ON TIGER NUT AND IT’S PRODUCTS

The study aimed to know the nutritional value of defatted tiger nut flour and tiger nut oil . Also, use tiger nut flour in cake and biscuit and analysis oil form tiger nut . The study showed that the defatted tiger nut flour had a relatively good amounts of protein (10.1 %) result to extract fat and decreases in fiber. Good amounts of essential amino acids which indicate the high nutritional value of these flour and the results showed a very good source of Iron. The fatty acid pattern revealed that the saturated fatty acid content was (19.1%) while the unsaturated fatty acid content was (80.9 %). Also the wheat flour was replaced by 25 , 50 and 75% of defatted tiger nut flour and effect of this replacement on the gross chemical composition, mineral and amino acid content. The sensory evaluation of cake and biscuit products (all mixtures) were highly acceptable and having good sensory attributes
Egg size and parental quality influence nestling growth in the Shag

Woodcock ecology and management (T. J. Dwyer and G. L. Storm, Tech. Coord.). U.S. Fish Wildl. Serv. , Wildl. Res. Rep. 14. ß G. F. $EPIK, E. L. DERLETH, & D. G. MCAULEY. 1988. Demographic characteristics of a Maine woodcock population and effects of habitat management. U.S. Fish Wildl. Serv. , Fish Wildl. Res. Rep. 4. GILMER, D. S. , L. M. COWARDIN, R. L. DUVALL, L. M. MECHLIN, C. W. $HAIFFER, & V. B. KUECHLE. 1981. Procedures for the use of aircraft in wildlife bio-
The Cross-Compatibility of Magnoliaceae

Crossing experiment of 62 combinations within and between genus of Magnoliaceae were made in the Kunming Botanical Garden based on the conventional methods of crossbreeding. Results revealed that in the same genus, the cross-compatibility commonly exists in Magnoliaceae, except the intersubgeneric combinations (between subgenus Magnolia and Yulania ) in the genus Magnolia . The crossbreeding combinations between different genera showed that the cross-compatibility does not exist, except those between Magnolia and Parakmeria . These experiments proved the presence of reproductive isolation between genera but absence within genus. The results of cross-compatibility experiments also support the classification system of Magnoliaceae, which was established in terms of morphological characteristics. On the other hand, it is proposed that Parakmeria and subgenus Magnolia should be incorporated into the genus Magnolia , while the subgenus Yulania should be separated from the genus Magnolia and treated as an independent genus, Yulania .
Improving the Surface Properties of Ti6Al4V with Laser Shock Processing

Doctorate in Materials Science, CUCEI, University of Guadalajara, Jose Guadalupe Zuno # 48, Los Belenes, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico Department of Physics, CUCEI, University of Guadalajara, Blvd. Marcelino Garcia Barragan #1421, 44430, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México Centre for Engineering and Industrial Development, Av. Playa Pie de la Cuesta No. 702, Desarrollo San Pablo, Queretaro, 76130, Mexico UPM Laser Centre, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Ctra. de Valencia, Km. 7,300. 28031 Madrid, Spain
Clinical characteristics and longitudinal chest CT features of healthcare workers hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Rationale: The clinical data and corresponding dynamic CT findings were investigated in detail to describe the clinical and imaging profiles of COVID-19 pneumonia disease progression. Methods: Forty HCWs with COVID-19 were included in this study and 30 enrolled for imaging assessment. Disease was divided into four stages based on time from onset: stage 1 (1-6 days), stage 2 (7-13 days), stage 3 (14-22 days), and stage 4 (> 22 days). Clinical wand imaging data were analyzed retrospectively. Results: The cohort included 33 female and 7 male cases, with a median age of 40 years. Six had underlying comorbidities. More than half of the cases were nurses (22, 55%). Each stage included 39, 37, 34 and 32 CTs, respectively. Bilateral lesions, multifocal lesions and lesions with GGO pattern occurred in both lower lobes at all stages. The crazy-paving pattern (20, 54%), air bronchogram (13, 35%), and pleural effusion (2, 5%) were the most common CT features in stage 2. Consolidation score peaked in stage 2 whereas total lesions score peaked in stage 3. Conclusions: COVID-19 pneumonia in HCWs has a potential predilection for younger female workers. Stage 2 of COVID-19 pneumonia may be the key period for controlling progression of the disease, and consolidation scores may be an objective reflection of the severity of lung involvement.
Comparative efficacy of green synthesized silver nanoparticles of Azadirachta indica and Catharanthus roseus on wound healing in goats

This experiment was undertaken on 12 clinical cases of goats presented to TVCC, PGIVAS, Akola with fresh contaminated wounds irrespective of their sex, body weight, and breed. These cases were treated with green synthesized silver nanoparticle ointments of Azadirachta indica and Catharanthus roseus. Better wound contraction with thick and well-organized collagen fibers was observed in Azadirachta indica group as compared to the group treated with Catharanthus roseus.
Use of Buprenorphine in Treatment Resistant Depression

Opioids are traditionally associated with pain, analgesia and drug abuse but it is clear that opioids have a major role to play in mood [6]. Buprenorphine is a derivative of the opioid alkaloid thebaine that is a more potent (25 40 times) and longer lasting analgesic than morphine. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. Buprenorphine is used to treat dependence/addiction to opioids (narcotics). Since it is a partial agonist, this property of buprenorphine may allow it to have less euphoria and physical dependence and therefore have a lower potential for misuse [7]. Usually the drugs used for major depressive disorders are Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs), Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)/Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRIs) but they had unacceptable side effects, drug to drug interactions and their onset was pretty slow and lacked efficacy [8].
Incorporating Cognitive Strategy Instruction Models and Action Research into Professional Development to Enhance EFL Reading and Writing Instruction

This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of training 13 EFL inservice teachers on incorporating action research with cognitive strategy instruction models to improve teaching EFL reading and writing instruction. The training focused on using two instructional models; the Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) for reading and the Self-Regulated Strategies Development (SRSD) for writing. A mixed methods research design was adopted for this study to allow triangulation of data and explore the multidimensional nature of the study variables. The participant teachers were engaged in conducting action research utilizing the cognitive strategy instruction. The teachers' action research reports and the school students' gains in writing and reading were analyzed and interpreted. Results demonstrated that the training was effective in developing teachers’ skills of developing and conducting action research and implementing CSI in their classroom practices. Results revealed that teachers prefer using SRSD over CSR. Additionally, students who were taught using SRSD achieved more learning gains rather than the students who were taught using CSR.
Effect of feeding differently processed complete rations on carcass characteristics in growing ram lambs

The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of feeding differently processed (chaff, mash, expander extruder pellet and block) sorghum stover based complete rations on carcass characteristics and meat quality in growing ram lambs. Twenty four growing Nellore x Deccani cross ram lambs of 3-4 months old (14.50±0.41 kg b.wt.) were randomly distributed into four experimental groups of six animals each in a complete randomized design (CRD). The sorghum stover (SS) was incorporated in complete diets with roughage to concentrate ratio of 50:50 and were processed in to mash (SSM), expander extruder pellets (SSP) and blocks (SSB) and compared with chaffed SS (SSC) mixed with concentrate mixture (50 SS: 50 concentrate) in a growth trial for a period of 120 days in Nellore x Deccani cross ram lambs. The pre slaughter weight was significantly higher (P>0.05) in SSP ration compared to other three rations. However, the empty body weight and carcass weights were similar (P>0.05) among the rations. No significant differences were observed among the treatment groups for the carcass weight, dressing percentage, proportions of whole sale cuts, edible and inedible portions, yield of visceral organs, and per cent yield of bone, meat and fat and bone, meat ratio in different wholesale cuts as well as carcass and meat quality. Thus, it can be concluded that, processing of complete rations into mash, pellet and block could not influence the carcass characteristics and meat quality in growing ram lambs.
EVALUATION OF MONOCYTE CHEMOTACTIC PROTEIN (MCP-1) IN SALIVA AS AN EARLY SIGN OF METABOLIC DISORDERS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Chronic kidney disease incidence have been rising since the publication of the practical guide- lines by the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiation (KDOQI) of the National Kidney Founda- tion (NKF) in 2002 to reach 200 case per million in many countries around the world with survival rate 3 to 5 years. There are many mechanisms by which chronic kidney disease can affect the oral cavity; uremia, hyperparathyroid hormone, anemia, oxidative stress and and the dramatic rise in inflammatory mediators such as IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α, CRP and MCP-1. The oral mucosa, salivary glands, teeth and even periodontal tissues all are affected by the disease. Complications of chronic kidney disease could be prevented if the condition was early detected and controlled; metabolic complications and cardiovascular complication are the most serious complications of chronic kid- ney disease; both can be early detected and controlled. One successful approach to control the com- plications is to monitor the inflammatory mediators such as MCP-1a key chemokine; its increasing level translates the decline in renal function and predates the onset of its serious complications. subjects and methods: The current study was conducted on 50 individuals divided into 4 groups Group 1(15 with a GFR 59-30 ml/min/1.73 m2 “Stage3 CKD”), Group 2 (15 with a GFR 29-15 ml/min/1.73 m2 “Stage 4 CKD”), Group3 (diseased control group, 10 individuals with chronic moderate to severe periodontitis), Group 4: control group, consists of 10 individuals, these patients were selected to be medically free. All groups were subjected to full history, detailed oral examination and salivary sampling. results: The salivary MCP-1 values were higher in stage 4 CKD or the late stage (464± 84.7 pg/ ml), a relatively decreased salivary flow rate was found in stage 4 CKD which was (0.8± 0.06 ml/ min). Periodontal disease was higher in stage 4 CKD patients. The gingival index percentage; stage 4 CKD had the significantly higher percentage (95%), the plaque index results showed that the percentage of teeth surfaces with moderate to severe plaque accumulation was significantly higher in stage 4 CKD (94.9%), the clinical attachment level results showed that the percentage of surfaces with moderate to severe periodontitis was (87.6%), patients in stage 4 had the higher DMFT (24.4± 4.5).
Olfactometer studies of Sitophilus oryzae l. feeding on sorghum and split pulses

Behavioral responses of Sitophilus oryzae to odours/volatiles from sorghum, red gram, chick pea, black gram, green gram, fried gram and lentil were compared in olfactometer bioassay. Results indicated that sorghum populations were more attracted towards sorghum followed by split pulses. Whereas pulses populations were more attracted towards red gram followed by green gram, chick pea, black gram, lentil and fried gram. In eight arm olfactometer 65.33 per cent females and 59.33 per cent males of sorghum population oriented towards the uninfested sorghum grains at 30 Minutes After Release (MAR). The same trend was observed in infested hosts. The maximum orientation of females and males was observed in sorghum (74.00 and 64.67%) at 30 MAR when compared to uninfested grains. In case of pulse population 32.00 per cent females and 30.67 per cent males preferred uninfested redgram followed by green gram (24.00 and 22.65%) and chick pea (17.33 and 14.00 %) at 30 MAR. The same trend was observed in infested hosts, while 36.0 per cent females and 32.67 per cent males preferred infested redgram followed by green gram (28.67 and 26.00%) and chickpea (15.33 and 16.00 %) at 30 MAR when compared to uninfested grains.
The structure of phyllospheric microbial communities and their role in phytoremediation of air pollution

I SAMENVATTING . II TABLE OF CONTENTS . III ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . IV LIST OF KEY ABBREVIATIONS . V INTRODUCTION. 1 Air pollution – a global threat . 1 Getting help from plants and their microbes . 2 Living on and in leaves . 2 From old-school microbiology to state-of-the-art microbial biotechnology . 4 Microbiome analysis – to see the wood for the trees . 6 A suitable host . 6 Goals and objectives of this study . 7 MATERIALS AND METHODS . 8 Sample collection and ambient air UFP measurements . 8 Isolation of phyllospheric microorganisms associated with H. helix . 8 Culturing of phyllospheric bacteria . 8 Establishing a collection of bacterial isolates . 9 Taxonomic identification of culturable and total phyllospheric bacterial communities . 10 Sanger sequencing of bacterial isolates . 11 qPCR quantification . 11 Analyses of plant growth promotion . 13 Evaluation of trace metal resistance . 13 Diesel fuel degradation assay . 13 SEM and EDX of H. helix leaf surfaces. 14 Bioinformatic processing of 454 pyrosequencing data . 14 Statistical analyses and data visualization . 15 RESULTS . 16 Higher UFP concentration and smaller particle diameter in an air-polluted environment . 16 Air pollution increases the amount of particulates and trace metals on leaves . 16 Total and culturable phyllospheric microbial communities associated with H. helix – a taxonomic survey using 454 pyrosequencing and qPCR. 18 Air pollution increases the prevalence of bacterial functional traits affiliated to plant growth and phytoremediation of airborne pollutants . 26 DISCUSSION . 28 REFERENCES . 33 APPENDIX I – REAL-TIME PCR STANDARD CURVES . 41 APPENDIX II – 454 PYROSEQUENCING DATA PROCESSING . 42 APPENDIX III – PHENOTYPICALLY ANALYZED BACTERIA . 45
Extraction and Estimation of Pectins from Unripe, Ripe and Overripe Banana (Musa Acuminata L.) and Plantain (Musa Paradisiaca L.) Peels and their Antioxidant Activities

Background: Pectin has several unique properties that enabled it to be use as a matrix for entrapment and/or delivery of a variety of drugs, proteins and cells. They are used in pharmaceutical as carriers in drug delivery, and in the treatment of various disease conditions.Objectives: This study aimed at determining percentage yield of pectin, extracted from unripe, ripe, and overripe Banana (Musa acuminata L. Musaceae) and Plantain (Musa paradisiaca L. Musaceae) peels and to evaluate their antioxidant activities.Materials and Method: Pectins were extracted from the stated samples using conventional extraction method involving alcohol precipitation, and the percentage yields were calculated. The DPPH antiradical activity and reducing capacity was assayed, using Ascorbic acid as standard.Results: The percentage yield of pectin were obtained as 3.04±0.97%, 5.84±0.49%, 3.70±0.68% for banana and 4.65±0.70%, 6.61±0.21%, 6.91±0.86% for plantain corresponding to unripe, ripe, and overripe respectively. The extracted pectin of all the samples were observed to be statistically inferior to when compared to the standard used Ascorbic acid at all concentrations of samples prepared for both DPPH antiradical activity assay and Reducing capacity assay (p ≤ 0.005), at 95% confidence interval.Conclusion: The yield of banana peel pectin have an initial increase with ripening followed by a decrease in yield, while plantain peel pectin can be said to increase from its unripe stage through to its overripe stage; with plantain pectin yield greater than banana across all stages. All data showed statistical inferiority to Ascorbic acid in reducing capacity and against DPPH. Keywords: Pectin, Banana, Plantain, DPPH, Ripening, Antioxidant
Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Applied Isotope Geochemistry (AIG-12) Calcium isotope and Ca/Sr ratios in Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) tissues: expectations and reality

Previous attempts to identify the sources of and biogeochemical cycling pathways of the inorganic nutrient calcium (Ca) in forest ecosystems have relied largely on determining Ca mass fluxes to feeder roots from soil-bedrock and atmospheric sources using chemical (e.g. Ca/Sr ratios), isotopic (e.g. Ca stable isotopes, Sr radiogenic isotopes) and mass balance (e.g. input-output box model) approaches. Until recently little attention has been given to characterizing the chemical and Ca isotope compositions of potential within-tree sources of renewable, resilient Ca such as calcium oxalate (CaC2O4 (H2O)n) that would be deposited on the forest floor as foliage, twig and bark litter and potentially available for recycling by roots. In this study we focused on characterization of Ca stable isotope ( 44/40 Ca) and Ca/Sr ratios of variously soluble Ca pools including a separate Ca oxalate pool in above ground tissues (foliage, bole wood, xylem, bark) from Douglas fir trees as well as in litter from the underlying forest floor and in soil extracts. Samples described here were collected from a site in the Oregon Coast Range (USA) having relatively high soil Ca-status (high-Ca, low-nitrogen (N)) compared to other sites within a broader study area which displays a spectrum of decreasing Ca status with increasing N status (Perakis and Sinkhorn, 2011).