Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Novel Conflict Measurement in Decision-Making and Its Application in Fault Diagnosis

Dempster–Shafer evidence (DSE) theory, which allows combining pieces of evidence from different data sources to derive a degree of belief function that is a type of fuzzy measure, is a general framework for reasoning with uncertainty. In this framework, how to optimally manage the conflicts of multiple pieces of evidence in DSE remains an open issue to support decision making. The existing conflict measurement approaches can achieve acceptable outcomes but do not fully consider the optimization at the decision-making level using the novel measurement of conflicts. In this article, we propose a novel evidential correlation coefficient (ECC) for belief functions by measuring the conflict between two pieces of evidence in decision making. Then, we investigate the properties of our proposed evidential correlation and conflict coefficients, which are all proven to satisfy the desirable properties for conflict measurement, including nonnegativity, symmetry, boundedness, extreme consistency, and insensitivity to refinement. We also present several examples and comparisons to demonstrate the superiority of our proposed ECC method. Finally, we apply the proposed ECC in a decision-making application of motor rotor fault diagnosis, which verifies the practicability and effectiveness of our proposed novel measurement.
Numerical data for wind turbine micrositing inspired by human dynasties by use of the Dynastic Optimization Algorithm (DOA)

This work presents the newly formulated Dynastic Optimization Algorithm, DOA as applied to the wind turbine micrositing problem. The data is acquired by the use of the standard MATLAB software at a wind speed of 12 m/s. The values of the efficiency of the algorithm, cost per installation of per unit turbine, and total dissipated power at each number of turbines installed are discussed. This algorithm is applied to two test functions and the results are described therein. It has been welldemonstrated that the proposed DOA exhibits superior performance over GA and DEA for test functions by hitting the minima very often and with higher precision. On the other hand DOA performance on WTM problem is also encouraging.
The Effect of Perceived Quality, Price, and Product Safety on Loyalty Consumer XYZ Products

Herbal skincare products are becoming more popular nowadays as consumers’ concern regarding the negative side effects of synthetic ingredients are rising as well. XYZ is a newcomer herbal skincare brand from Indonesia and currently has not become one of the 10 famous cosmetic brands in Indonesia. This research was conducted to determine the description of consumer perceptions regarding the quality, price and safety of XYZ products and its influence on consumer loyalty. Questionnaires are distributed online by using google forms to make it easier to cover a wide area. Data collection is done by nonprobability sampling method using purposive and snowball sampling. There were 400 respondents obtained with the criteria of women who have bought and used XYZ products in Indonesia. This research used quantitative, qualitative and descriptive analysis methods. The obtained data was then analyzed by using multiple linear regression method with the help of SPSS software. Based on the conducted research, the results showed the average consumer agrees that XYZ has good product quality, affordable prices and safe to use. Perceived quality, price and safety have a significant effect on the XYZ consumer loyalty products, both partially and simultaneously. Quality perception has the strongest influence whereas, safety perception has the weakest influence on the consumer loyalty.
Glucocorticoid Receptor–Tethered Mineralocorticoid Receptors Increase Glucocorticoid-Induced Transcriptional Responses

Abstract Mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors (MRs and GRs) constitute a functionally important dual receptor system detecting and transmitting circulating corticosteroid signals. High expression of MRs and GRs occurs in the same cells in the limbic system, the primary site of glucocorticoid action on cognition, behavior, and mood; however, modes of interaction between the receptors are poorly characterized. We used chromatin immunoprecipitation with nucleotide resolution using exonuclease digestion, unique barcode, and single ligation (ChIP-nexus) for high-resolution genome-wide characterization of MR and GR DNA binding profiles in neuroblastoma cells and demonstrate recruitment to highly similar DNA binding sites. Expressed MR or GR showed differential regulation of endogenous gene targets, including Syt2 and Ddc, whereas coexpression produced augmented transcriptional responses even when MRs were unable to bind DNA (MR-XDBD). ChIP confirmed that MR-XDBD could be tethered to chromatin by GR. Our data demonstrate that MR can interact at individual genomic DNA sites in multiple modes and suggest a role for MR in increasing the transcriptional response to glucocorticoids.
COVID-2019 Genome Sequence Analysis: Phylogenetic Molecular Evolution and Docking of Structural Modelling of Receptor Binding Domain of S Protein in Active Site of ACE2

Meanwhile the outbreak of the Covid-19 since December, 2019 in China, it has killed more than a hundred thousand of people of all ages and sex across the globe in a short span of time. On the bases of this study the nearest family member of the virus and its receptor binding domain of S protein including its model structure and function of its active sites were naked through Multiple Sequence Alignment, modelling and molecular docking software accordingly its repository genome databases. The virus was genetically associated and molecular evolutionary related with (RaTG13) and it scores 96.12% homology with 99% query coverage followed by bat-SL-CoVZC45 and bat-SL-CoVZXC21 notch 89.12% and 88.65% respectively. However, SARS and MERS corona type virus those outbreak earlier respectively less likely family members of 2019-nCoV. Though the virus has a close genetic association with those previous SARS coronaviruses, and certainly the spike protein used as a binding receptor to fight against human receptor protein of ACE 2, but on the basis of FRODOC and HDOCK server analysis multi favorable active sites of S protein was discovered such GLN493 shown as a finest key in both model and possessed a unique traits on it resulting unexpected rate of transmission and number of people died while compared to the previous one. TYR500, ASN501, GLN498 and others residues preferably contemplate site also. In particular, the diversity of the virus in the world may be due to the genome structure of the virus and S gene changed over the time, across the world against to host of human genetic diversity, which may be more robust, and may be a new and unique feature. This is because it is characterized close to contact with distance divergence between wild type novel coronavirus which was risen from China against to the genomes from Lebanon, India, Italy, and USA and so on. Thus, the World Health Organization and its researchers should focus on immunologic research and effective drug and vaccine development that will help to address the epidemiology of the virus, which can provide a long-term solution.
THE EFFECT OF DISCRETIONARY ACCRUALS ON FIRM GROWTH. EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FOR SMES FROM EMERGING EUROPE

The aim of the paper is to assess the effect of discretionary accruals on firm growth while controlling for firm characteristics and macroeconomic environment. Employing a large sample of 1.105 young and high-growth firms (gazelles) from 15 emerging European countries over the period 2006–2014, it has been found that the discretionary accruals negatively influence firm growth. The empirical results suggest that discretionary accruals are used as earnings management tools and this practice is more used over the high-growth period (2006–2009), with negative effects on future performance. Furthermore, the results of the quantile regression employed in the whole period suggest that the earnings management practices have a negative effect on firm growth. The results prove to be robust for different estimation approaches and different sub-samples of gazelles. The findings provide empirical evidence for the need for more detailed information provided by firms on the origin of the accruals, as well as for the use in the performance analysis of some indicators that eliminate the influence of accruals, such as cash flow based ratios.
Online Learning Tools in the Era of m-Learning: Utility and Attitudes in Accounting College Students

Learning in the Era of Mobile means an expansion in the range of learning tools, which are much more accessible thanks to the use of mobile devices. The greater possibilities of applying online tools for learning do not eliminate problems related to distance learning, such as personal factors related to attitude and student’s perception in virtual learning environments. It is necessary to consider whether the mere application of online tools in m-learning is enough or whether the context and the way in which online learning tools are applied are what is really important, even more so when the program is directed towards students using a distance learning system. Seen from this point of view, the utility of online tools is a key factor for successful learning. Furthermore, it is known that the personal attitude can affect the student’s perception about different aspects of learning, such as the perceived utility of the tools online. Considering the above arguments, the objective of this research is to measure the perceived utility of online learning tools by university students in a teaching environment accessible by mobile devices. Likewise, as a complementary objective to the measurement of perceived utility, the explanatory variables that could cause some effect on the perceived utility were analyzed. The analysis of explanatory variables is focused on personal attitudes, such as attitude towards accounting or the perceived role of the teacher. The data were collected through a questionnaire. Scoring indicators were applied to quantify the scores of university students for each variable. The analysis showed that mature students in a distance education program in Accounting assign high value to online tools and give a high score to their own attitude towards Accounting and the teacher’s role in virtual learning. Regression analysis indicates that about 34% of the perceived utility of online tools could be explained by their positive attitude towards Accounting and by the role of the teacher in m-learning. The identification of explanatory variables of perceived utility of online tools could improve the design and adaptation of the virtual environment, according to personal needs of college students.
The golden rule of public finance under active monetary stance: endogenous setting for a developing economy

The paper aims to verify the introduction of the golden rule of public finance under an active monetary stance for a developing economy using a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model. Besides the two rigidities, namely the deep habit formation and Calvo-style price stickiness, the model structure incorporates real money holdings and welfare-enhancing government purchases in the utility-generating function and a modified Taylor rule. The simulation results have validated the visible crowding-out of private consumption and investment in the short run and a positive impact of the productive government spending on long-run growth, but with some important caveats. In the case of a developing economy that usually has low efficiency and high returns to public capital, the given factors prove significant in addressing the study issue. The results are robust in terms of the structure of utility-generating function, a relatively high share of liquidity-constrained households, and a degree of price stickiness. Moreover, to offset the debt accumulation as a result of increased public investment financing by persistent output growth, in the long run, the central bank should not only rely on response to the fluctuation of inflation and output but also account for a move of public debt.
Sustainable Sport Entrepreneurship and Innovation: A Bibliometric Analysis of This Emerging Field of Research

In the sports sector, entrepreneurship, innovation, and social corporative responsible are generating growing interest during the last years. Due to that situation, sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation in sport have emerged in this sector, receiving individual attention from academics and practitioners. However, little is known about the evolution of this new field of research. Thus, the main aim of this paper is to analyze the documents published in the Web of Science about sport sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation. The bibliometric analysis allows us to discover the current state of a research field, identify the principal authors, articles, and topics, and propose future research lines to develop it further. The articles published between 2000 and 2019 were analyzed quantitatively, and by word and author co-occurrence. Later, through the bibliographic coupling, the articles were grouped in different clusters. Seven central thematics were found, being the sports mega-events and the sustainability the most development sub-area or research, followed by the sport innovation for fostering inclusion. Moreover, for the development of this field of research, studies focused on “tourism” and “entrepreneurship” with “environment”, “sport”, “sustainability and knowledge” and “innovation” focus, are necessary. Thus, sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation in sport are an undeveloped but promising field for the future of the sports industry.
Understanding the impact of educational development interventions on classroom instruction and student success

ABSTRACT This study explored three US educational development (ED) programs: a weeklong course design institute, a new faculty learning community (NFLC), and a STEM learning community (STEM-LC). We compared observed instruction and student achievement for 239 STEM undergraduate courses taught by instructors who had or had not engaged in ED. Courses taught by NFLC and STEM-LC instructors had significantly more learning-focused syllabi and active learning than courses taught by non-engaged instructors, controlling for class size and type. We conclude that instructors need support in implementing active learning to ensure all students benefit. Additional research is needed to explore ED and active learning.
Distance to the Frontier and Innovation: The Role of Local Business Environment

This study uses panel data from biennially surveys of small and medium-sized enterprises during the period of 2005-2015 in the transition economy of Vietnam, and data on the quality of local business environment (measured by the provincial competitiveness index). This study uncovers that the effects of distance to the frontier (measured by the ratio of productivity of an enterprise to that of the industry leader) on innovation are negatively moderated by improved local business environment. Such an important role of the local business environment indicates that laggard enterprises, which form the majority in transition economies, are favourably supported to achieve innovation when quality of the local business environment is improved.
Effect of the addition of essential fatty acid mixture to the drinking water of the heat stress broilers on adipokine (Apelin, BDNF) response, histopathologic findings in liver and intestines, and some blood parameters

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of adding an essential fatty acid mixture (EOM; Eucalyptus globulus Labill, thymus vulgaris, Cymbopogon nardus, and Syzygium aromaticum) to the drinking water in the heat stress broilers on the adipokine (Apelin, BDNF) response, the histopathologic changes in liver and intestines, and some biochemical parameters. This study lasted for a total of 42 days, including the physical exercise period (7 days) and the fattening period (35 days). A total of 400 Ross 308 male broilers (1-d-old) were randomly divided into 8 groups (50 animals per group), each of which was exposed to various conditions of temperature (C: 22 °C and SC: 36 °C) and treatment dose (C, 250, 500 and 750 mL/1000 L). Each group was divided into 5 subgroups, each comprising 10 animals. In the stress-free groups, whereas the Apelin level linearly decreased, the BDNF level linearly increased. In histopathology, the liver tissue was found to be normal in all groups whereas the duodenum villi length was found to increase in the group of 750 mL/1000 L. No statistically significant difference was found between the stressed groups and the non-stressed groups in terms of VLDL, Glucose, Total bilirubin, ALT, and TG (p > .05). While Apelin level increased in the stressed groups, the BDNF level increased in the group of 250 mL/1000 L. In the histopathological examination, a small amount of coagulation necrosis was detected in hepatocyte, a diffuse hydropic degeneration was observed in hepatocytes, and finally a dilatation and hyperaemia were seen in sinusoid in the groups of EOM-500 mL/1000 L and EOM-750 m/1000 L compared to the control group. Whereas there was no difference between the group of EOM-250 mL/1000 L and the control group in terms of duodenum villa length, there was a significant decrease in other groups (p < .00). In conclusion, this study showed that adding 250 mL/1000 L of EOM to the drinking water had a positive effect on the serum levels of Apelin and p-BDNF in the groups exposed to stress (p <.05). HIGHLIGHTS Heat stress results in serious annual economic losses in the poultry industry. Essential oil fatty mix acids have positive effects on poultry health. Apelin and BDNF may be a protective factor against deleterious consequences of chronic exposition to heat stress
Measurement of Nitrogen Dioxide Concentration in Traffic Areas of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and Health Risk Assessment

Nitrogen dioxide is one of the important air pollutants emitted from the internal combustion of a vehicle. This gas is a direct cause of inflammation in the respiratory tract, and it is a precursor of groundlevel ozone and particulate matter, which are indirectly associated with adverse health effects. Nitrogen dioxide is also a source of acid rain which damages the ecological system. Nakhon Si Thammarat province is the rapid growth of the economy because of tourism promotion. Traffic density in Nakhon Si Thammarat has increased, then traffic air pollutants also become greater in this province. This study aims to measure the concentration of nitrogen dioxide in traffic areas of Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District in summer and rainy season by using a passive sampler. The concentration is then applied to assess risk of nitrogen dioxide exposure for residents living near road. The result shows that concentrations of the gas in urban areas were in the range 27.4–63.3 μg/m. They were greater than that at the sub-urban area (13.6–17.5 μg/m) for 4 and 2 times in summer and rainy season, respectively. The high relative humidity and rainfall were removed air pollutants in the rainy season. However, the toxicological risk quotients distinguished urban residents exposed to nitrogen dioxide over the recommended limits to human health.
Counting the Hours: The Influence of Gender and Occupation on Work Hour Mismatch Prevalence and Resolution in Australia

Existing research on work hour mismatches has examined gender and occupational differences, but it has largely assumed that these factors work independently of each other. This paper combines insights from the stress of higher status hypothesis and the concept of the ideal worker to examine the intersections of gender and occupation in relation to inequalities in workers’ abilities to control the amount of time they spend in paid work. I also offer a longitudinal and process-oriented analysis by examining how men and women in upper, middle, and lower prestige occupations differ in their chances of having hour mismatches, resolving mismatches, and in the methods through which they resolve them. Findings indicate that men and women experience different types of mismatches and men in upper level occupations are at greater risk of mismatches and least likely to find resolutions, yet outcomes are heavily influenced by the intersections of gender and occupation, illustrating the need for this type of analysis. There are few results to indicate differences in the mechanism of mismatch resolution by either gender or occupation.
Exchange Fees and Overall Trading Costs

In the US market, two popular exchange fee structures are “maker-taker” and “inverted” (also known as “taker-maker”). Maker-taker exchanges charge fees for taking liquidity and give rebates for providing liquidity, while inverted exchanges give rebates for taking liquidity and charge fees for providing liquidity. Using live trade data from an institutional investor that applies a flexible trading approach and seeks to participate in the natural market liquidity, we find that net of fees and rebates, trading costs are statistically indistinguishable between maker-taker and inverted exchanges. This finding has important implications for venue routing decisions in trading algorithms that do not demand immediacy, suggesting that the optimal routing strategy in terms of the tradeoff between cost and volume per unit of time is a pro-rata allocation across venues. It is also relevant to the recent discussions on legislation to fix fees across all trading venues.
Bacillus pumilus strain LYMC-3 shows nematicidal activity against Bursaphelenchus xylophilus via the production of a guanidine compound

ABSTRACT Bacillus pumilus strain LYMC-3 was isolated from the stem of Pinus massoniana, and its culture filtrate exhibited strong nematicidal activity towards pinewood nematodes (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus). In this study, the nematicidal substance from the culture filtrate of B. pumilus LYMC-3 was isolated using a rotary evaporator, TLC (thin-layer chromatography), silica gel column chromatography, and HPLC. A single nematicidal compound was purified and identified as 2-{3-[(3S,8aS)-1,4-Dioxooctahydropyrrolo[1,2-a] pyrazin-3-yl] propyl}guanidine by LC-MS/MS. The median lethal concentrations (LC50) of the guanidine compound were determined as 113.5 mg L−1 and 62.5 mg L−1 against pinewood nematodes after 24 h and 48 h of treatment, respectively. This study demonstrates the nematicidal activity of the guanidine compound from B. pumilus LYMC-3, and highlights the high potential for the compound to be used in biocontrol of B. xylophilus.