Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Intention

Entrepreneurial intention is often considered the key determinant of business creation and the development of entrepreneurial behavior. To date, most studies on the determinants of entrepreneurial intention have collected data from undergraduate or graduate university students. In contrast, the present study addresses this issue at the secondary education level. The primary objective is to test students’ entrepreneurial intention between 16 and 18 years in Chile’s Secondary Technical-Professional Education programs. For this purpose, we applied a survey to a sample of 2373 students attending four different Technical-Professional Education Centres located in three different regions of this country. Based on the Entrepreneurial Potential Model, we tested the influence of perceived feasibility, perceived desirability, and propensity to act on students’ entrepreneurial intention. Applying a well-fitted logistic regression model shows that students with moderate risk propensity are more likely to show entrepreneurial intention. Furthermore, the study observed no association between perceived feasibility nor perceived desirability of a business venture with students’ entrepreneurial intention; nor was a relationship found between the propensity to act and students’ entrepreneurial intention.
Biomechanical Analysis of Different Footwork Foot Movements in Table Tennis

In order to solve the problem of athletes with lower limb movement injuries in table tennis footwork, with the increasing risk of sports, the incidence of acute injury also increased. The increase in athletic training, on the one hand, improves the skill level of the athlete; on the other hand, it increases the chances of more chronic injuries. Through the investigation of the injury site of 143 table tennis players, the researchers found that the lower limb injury accounted for 32% of the total injuries and the upper limb injury rate accounted for 33.14% of the trunk, accounting for 34.29%. The injury sites are mostly concentrated in the lumbar region, followed by the shoulders and knees. Through epidemiological research on the injuries of outstanding table tennis players, the survey results show that the probability of lower extremity injuries ranks in the top three, and most of them are acute sprains and chronic strain injuries. By applying the principles of sports biomechanics, a biomechanical analysis of the asynchronous foot movement in table tennis is proposed; from three aspects of kinematics, dynamics, and plantar pressure, it is found that the injury of table tennis is closely related to technical play connect. The risk of sports injury is inevitable in a sense, due to the long-term local overload, which causes the strain of the sports system. In order to avoid or reduce the occurrence of such sports injuries, coaches should standardize the technical movements of the players and arrange the exercise load reasonably according to the characteristics of the sports.
Effects of the parallel flow shear on the ITG-driven turbulent transport in tokamak plasmas

The impact of the parallel flow shear on the tokamak plasma stability and turbulent transport driven by the ion temperature gradient (ITG) modes is analyzed by means of local gyrokinetic numerical analyses. It is shown that the parallel flow shear increases the ITG growth rate in the linear regime, and induces a broadening and shift of the radial spectrum. Then, the different effects of the finite parallel shear on the ITG turbulence characteristics are deeply analyzed in the nonlinear regime. These studies highlight that a reduction of the thermal-ion turbulent heat flux is induced by a complex mechanism involving the nonlinear generation of an enhanced zonal flow activity. Indeed, the turbulent sources of the zonal flows are increased by the introduction of the finite parallel flow shear in the system, beneficially acting on the saturation level of the ITG turbulence. The study has been carried out for the Waltz standard case below the critical threshold of the destabilization of the parallel velocity gradient instability, and then generalized to a selected pulse of a recent JET scenario with substantial toroidal rotation in the edge plasma region. It is, thus, suggested that the investigated complex mechanism triggered by the finite parallel flow shear reducing the ITG turbulent heat fluxes could be complementary to the well-established perpendicular flow shear in a region with sufficiently large plasma toroidal rotation.
Shared network‐level functional alterations across substance use disorders: A multi‐level kernel density meta‐analysis of resting‐state functional connectivity studies

An increasing number of neuroimaging studies indicate functional alterations in cortico‐striatal loops in individuals with substance use disorders (SUD). Dysregulations in these circuits may contribute to drug‐seeking and drug‐consuming behaviour by impeding inhibitory control, habit formation, and reward processing. Despite evidence of network‐level changes in SUD, a shared pattern of functional alterations within and between spatially distributed brain networks has not been systematically investigated. The present meta‐analytic investigation aims at identifying common alterations in resting‐state functional connectivity patterns across different SUD, including stimulant, heroin, alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine use. To this aim, seed‐based whole‐brain connectivity maps for different functional networks were extracted and subjected to multi‐level kernel density analysis to identify dysfunctional networks in individuals with SUD compared with healthy controls. In addition, an exploratory analysis examined substance‐specific effects as well as the influence of drug use status on the main findings. Our findings indicate a hypoconnectivity pattern for the limbic, salience, and frontoparietal networks in individuals with SUD as compared with healthy controls. The default mode network additionally exhibited a complex pattern of hypo‐ and hyperconnectivity across the studies. The observed disrupted connectivity between networks in SUD may associate with deficient inhibitory control mechanisms that are thought to contribute to excessive craving and automatic drug‐related behaviour as well as failure in substance use cessation. The identified network‐based alterations in SUD represent potential treatment targets for neuromodulation, for example, network‐based real‐time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) neurofeedback. Such interventions can evaluate the behavioural relevance of the identified neural circuits.
Ensemble density-dependent synchronization of mycobacterial growth: BACTEC MGIT 960 fluorescence-based analysis and mathematical modelling of coupled biophysical and chemical processes

This study presents an analysis of M. tuberculosis growth data obtained using the BACTEC MGIT 960 system and respective mathematical models. The system is based on the detection of a decrease in oxygen level in the broth due to the bacterial respiration. It is shown that recordings sampled with a 1 hour rate provide an opportunity to distinguish between the oxygen consumption of growing cells and active cells division when the density of micro-organisms is sufficient to enter into the synchronized division mode. More specifically, the growth of culture is continuous only with large initial dilutions; otherwise, there are jumps between different growth stages with a time interval of 13–15 h. The combination of the oxygen-quenching kinetics for an analytic reagent and the population growth kinetics resulted in a mathematical model, which consists of mixing Verhulst's and Gompertz's models. The parameters of such mixing and switching between the models' prevalences are discussed with respect to oxygen uptake reactions reflected in the changes in the experimentally registered fluorescence level.
All-Pass Filter Based Linear Voltage Controlled Quadrature Oscillator

A linear voltage controlled quadrature oscillator implemented from a first-order electronically tunable all-pass filter (ETAF) is presented. The active element is commercially available current feedback amplifier (AD844) in conjunction with the relatively new Multiplication Mode Current Conveyor (MMCC) device. Electronic tunability is obtained by the control node voltage () of the MMCC. Effects of the device nonidealities, namely, the parasitic capacitors and the roll-off poles of the port-transfer ratios of the device, are shown to be negligible, even though the usable high-frequency ranges are constrained by these imperfections. Subsequently the filter is looped with an electronically tunable integrator (ETI) to implement the quadrature oscillator (QO). Experimental responses on the voltage tunable phase of the filter and the linear-tuning law of the quadrature oscillator up to 9.9 MHz at low THD are verified by simulation and hardware tests.
Changes in Semen Analysis over Time: A Temporal Trend Analysis of 20 Years of Subfertile Non-Azoospermic Men

Purpose To examine trends of population-level semen quality over a 20-year period. Materials and Methods We performed a retrospective review of data from the andrology lab of a high volume tertiary hospital. All men with semen samples between 2000 and 2019 were included and men with azoospermia were excluded. Semen parameters were reported using the World Health Organization (WHO) 4th edition. The primary outcome of interest was changes in semen parameters over time. Generalized least squares (GLS) with restricted cubic splines were used to estimate average-monthly measurements, adjusting for age and abstinence period. Contrasts of the estimated averages based on GLS between the first and last months of collection were calculated. Results A total of 8,990 semen samples from subfertile non-azoospermic men were included in our study. Semen volume decreased over time and estimate average at the beginning and end were statistically different (p<0.001). Similarly sperm morphology decreased over time, with a statistically significant difference between estimated averages from start to finish (p<0.001). Semen pH appeared to be increasing over time, but this difference was not significant over time (p=0.060). Sperm concentration and count displayed an increase around 2003 to 2005, but otherwise remained fairly constant over time (p=0.100 and p=0.054, respectively). Sperm motility appeared to decrease over time (p<0.001). Conclusions In a large sample of patients presenting to a single institution for fertility assessment, some aspects of semen quality declined across more than two decades. An understanding of the etiologies and driving forces of changing semen parameters over time is warranted.
Operationalizing Engagement With an Interpretation Bias Smartphone App Intervention: Case Series

Background Engagement with mental health smartphone apps is an understudied but critical construct to understand in the pursuit of improved efficacy. Objective This study aimed to examine engagement as a multidimensional construct for a novel app called HabitWorks. HabitWorks delivers a personalized interpretation bias intervention and includes various strategies to enhance engagement such as human support, personalization, and self-monitoring. Methods We examined app use in a pilot study (n=31) and identified 5 patterns of behavioral engagement: consistently low, drop-off, adherent, high diary, and superuser. Results We present a series of cases (5/31, 16%) from this trial to illustrate the patterns of behavioral engagement and cognitive and affective engagement for each case. With rich participant-level data, we emphasize the diverse engagement patterns and the necessity of studying engagement as a heterogeneous and multifaceted construct. Conclusions Our thorough idiographic exploration of engagement with HabitWorks provides an example of how to operationalize engagement for other mental health apps.
Perry Syndrome with a Novel Mutation and a Rare Presentation: First Report from India

Objective: To characterize the first patient of Perry syndrome reported from India. Methods: A 62-year-old gentleman presented with acute encephalopathy, hypercapnia, central hypoventilation, and seizures. He required ventilatory support for persistent respiratory failure even after the resolution of the encephalopathy. History revealed symptoms of orthostatic hypotension, episodes of shallow breathing, unsteadiness of gait, anxiety and depression, and significant weight loss for the previous two years. His mother and elder brother had succumbed to a similar illness. Investigations for neuromuscular diseases, including myasthenia and Pompes disease, were negative. Genetic tests for muscular dystrophies and myopathies, investigations for infectious, autoimmune, and para-neoplastic diseases were negative. Neuroimaging and electrophysiological studies were unremarkable. During his hospital stay, he developed rigidity and bradykinesia. Results: In view of the prominent respiratory failure, Parkinsonism, unexplained weight loss, and family history, he was tested for Perry syndrome. A heterozygous missense variation in Exon 2 of the DCTN1 gene that results in the substitution of Proline for Alanine at codon 45 (pA45P) was detected. This variant was not detected in his clinically unaffected brother. The clinical presentation and genetic test indicate Perry syndrome, a rare autosomal dominant fatal disease, which has never been reported from India. The patient improved with Levodopa and neurorehabilitation but eventually succumbed to his illness three years later. Conclusion: Perry syndrome, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with a family history of Parkinsonism and central hypoventilation.
The Shared Vision Planning Primer : How to incorporate computer aided dispute resolution in water resources planning

The Shared Vision Planning program at the Institute for Water Resources (IWR) uses an innovative, collaborative approach to solve water resources management issues. It integrates traditional water resources planning methods, structured public participation, and collaborative computer modeling into a multifaceted planning process. This program is unique because it emphasizes public involvement in water resources management and the use of collectively developed computer models along with tried-and-true Corps planning principles. Shared Vision Planning aims to improve the economic, environmental and social outcomes of water management decisions. By involving stakeholders throughout the planning process, the Shared Vision Planning process can facilitate a common understanding of a natural resource system and help stakeholders reach a management consensus that satisfies multiple interests. Shared Vision Planning allows IWR scientists to work directly with stakeholders to find acceptable solutions to issues surrounding the management of water resources. Through its Shared Vision Planning Program, IWR is applying the principles of public involvement and collaborative computer modeling to a series of water resources management case studies across the United States. Analyses, documents, and an enhanced web presence are being developed to impart the method and lessons of Shared Vision Planning to the wider planning community. All of these initiatives are designed to help planners and stakeholders use a collaborative approach to natural resources management. By recognizing the importance of multiple stakeholder interests and the value of innovative technological support, Shared Vision Planning can make a positive impact on the current and future management of our nation's water resources. The Shared Vision Planning Program at IWR is developing partnerships with other organizations to more effectively implement this approach. The Program has already helped numerous stakeholders in previous projects to find acceptable water management solutions, and IWR looks forward to the continued spread and success of this planning approach. Views, opinion and/or findings contained in this report are those of the author(s) and should not be construed as an official Department of the Army position, policy or decision unless so designated by other official documentation
REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN IOT BY A ROUTING WHALE OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHM

The Internet of Things is a new concept in the world of information and communication technology, in which for each being (whether it be a human, an animal or an object), the possibility of sending and receiving data through communication networks such as the Internet or Intranet is provided. Wireless sensors have limited energy resources due to their use of batteries in supplying energy, and since battery replacement in these sensors is not usually feasible, the longevity of wireless sensor networks is limited. Therefore, reducing the energy consumption of the used sensors in IoT networks to increase the network lifetime is one of the crucial challenges and parameters in such networks. In this paper, a routing protocol has been proposed and stimulated which is based on the function of the whale optimization algorithm. Clustering is performed through a routing method which is based on energy level, collision reduction, distance between cluster head node and destination, and neighbor energy. Furthermore, the selection of the cluster head node is performed based on the maximum remaining energy, the least distance with other clusters, and energy consumption, where energy consumption for reaching the base station is minimized. By de-creasing the level of cluster head energy from the specified threshold value from among the nodes in the same cluster, a node with an energy level above the threshold would be selected as the new cluster head. Moreover, four conditions (i.e. the shortest route, the leading route, the least distance to the source node, and destination node) are applied for routing. The proposed method was compared to LEACH, EEUC, EECRP, BEAR and CCR algorithms, and the results indicated the superiority of the proposed method to other methods in terms of the number of dead nodes.
EBV protection‐ and susceptibility‐related HLA alleles and EBV status in the Chinese population: A single‐center study

Although most adults are infected by Epstein‐Barr virus (EBV), some patients develop highly lethal diseases associated with EBV infection, including EBV‐hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (EBV‐HLH), chronic active EBV infections (CAEBV), and lymphoma, the pathogeneses of which remain to be investigated. The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex may be associated with the viral infection pathway, and, therefore, HLA alleles may be associated with EBV‐related diseases and subpopulations of infected cells, studies related to EBV‐associated diseases, and subpopulations of infected cells that were conducted in China are scarce.
The Impact of Air Pollution on Residents’ Happiness: A Study on the Moderating Effect Based on Pollution Sensitivity

Promoting people’s happiness is a vital goal of public policy, and air pollution, as the focus of public opinion, is an important influencing factor of residents’ happiness. Although previous literature has explored the relationship between air pollution and happiness, the impact of pollution sensitivity on the relationship has so far received little attention. This paper uses the 2016 China Labor-force Dynamics Survey database (CLDS) to study the impact of air pollution on personal happiness and dissects the moderating effect of air pollution sensitivity from the stock and incremental perspectives. The results found that (1) there is an inverted U-shaped relationship between air pollution and residents’ happiness, such that happiness increases and then decreases with increasing air pollution. The PM10 concentration at the turning point is 119.69 μg/m3, which exceeds the national secondary standard limit (70 μg/m3) by 70.99% and is at the intermediate stage of mild pollution, exceeding the WHO recommended standard (20 μg/m3) by 498.45%, far higher than the international standard recommended level; (2) both air pollution stock sensitivity and incremental sensitivity have a significant positive moderating effect on the relationship between air pollution and happiness, and pollution sensitivity exacerbates the negative effect of air pollution on residents’ happiness by shifting the curve turning point to the left and steepening the curve shape; (3) in addition, the effect of air pollution on different groups is significantly heterogeneous, with lower-age and male groups more likely to have lower happiness due to air pollution; the positive moderating effect of pollution sensitivity is more significant in lower-age, female, and higher-income groups. Therefore, in order to enhance residents’ happiness, the government should not only improve air quality, but also focus on helping residents establish an appropriate subjective perception of air quality.
Last Aid Course—The Slovenian Experience

Educating and raising awareness among lay members of the public about palliative care can significantly improve the care for terminally ill patients and their quality of life. This paper reports on the survey aimed at assessing the experience and expectations of participants in the Last Aid course launched in Slovenia in 2019 to train hospice volunteers and promote dialogue on death and dying. The course implementation was supported by materials prepared, translated, and/or adapted from German under the PO-LAST project, which linked Slovenian medical and healthcare professionals, hospice representatives, and university students. The Last Aid course follows an international four-module curriculum that has been successfully applied in 18 countries so far. In Slovenia, the course was delivered 30 times with 21 in-person deliveries and 9 online events attended by 450 participants of different sexes, ages, and professions. The surveyed population included 250 people who returned the evaluation questionnaires by October 2020. The aim of the analysis was to gain insight that can be applied broadly in future work and research on adult education on palliative care and the erasure of death-related taboos.
Nutrition Risk Screening and Related Factors Analysis of Non-hospitalized Cancer Survivors: A Nationwide Online Survey in China

Purposes This study investigated the nutritional problems and risks of Chinese non-hospitalized cancer survivors through an online survey. Methods The survey included nutritional and clinical questions distributed to non-hospitalized cancer survivors. All data were screened and analyzed with strict quality control. Nutrition Risk Screening-2002 (NRS-2002) was adopted and the related factors were analyzed. Results Six thousand six hundred eighty-five questionnaires were included. The prevalence of nutritional risk was 33.9%, which varied according to age, sex, cancer type, TNM staging, oncologic treatment, time interval since last treatment, etc. In the regression analysis, nutritional risk was associated with age, TNM staging, and nutrition support. Patients with leukemia and digestive cancer had the highest NRS-2002 score (3.33 ± 1.45 and 3.25 ± 1.61); the prevalence of nutritional risk (NRS-2002 ≥ 3) was 66.7 and 55.1%, respectively. Patients with a higher TNM stage had higher NRS-2002 scores in non-digestive cancer, which was not seen in digestive cancer. Among digestive, bone, nervous, and respiratory cancer patients, the NRS-2002 score mainly consisted of “impaired nutritional status,” which coincided with the “disease severity score” in leukemia patients. Nutrition intervention was achieved in 79.7 and 15.2% of patients with nutritional risk and no risk. Of the patients, 60.3% exhibited confusion about nutritional problems, but only 25.1% had professional counseling. Conclusions Regular nutritional risk screening, assessment, and monitoring are needed to cover non-hospitalized cancer survivors to provide nutrition intervention for better clinical outcome and quality of life. By online survey, the nutritional risk of non-hospitalized cancer survivors was found high in China, but the nutrition support or professional consultation were not desirable. The composition of nutritional risk should also be aware of.