Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Out-of-Plane Seismic Response of Unreinforced Masonry Walls: Conceptual Discussion, Research Needs, and Modeling Issues

ABSTRACT Modeling unreinforced masonry walls, subjected to seismic loads applied normal to their plane, has received much attention in the past. Yet, there is a general lack of conformance with regard to what aspects of seismic response a computational model should reflect. Boundary conditions are certainly an important aspect, as the response can involve two-way bending or just one-way bending and, in the second case, along vertical or horizontal directions. In this respect, flexural restraint of wall intersections can be significant in addition to size and placement of openings. Moreover, in-plane damage can modify the boundary conditions and the overall out-of-plane performance. Proper modeling of actions is also relevant, as they can be a result of distortions imposed upon wall elements and/or inertial forces along the span of a wall. Axial forces can markedly affect the out-of-plane response of the wall, particularly vertical compressive forces, which can enhance out-of-plane strength. The outcome of static verifications can be more conservative than that of dynamic analyses, but the latter are much more complex to carry out. These topics are discussed with reference to previous research, observations in the field and in the laboratory, as well as numerical analyses on three-dimensional models.
What Drives Residents Low Carbon Transportation Commuting? Evidence from China

Promoting low carbon transportation adoption is important for energy saving. Some prior studies have discussed on environmental values affect low carbon transportation commuting is inconclusive. This study has constructed the environmental values, utility value, and social influence-based low-carbon transportation adoption model through the theory of the technology acceptance model and VBN model and the IS success model. Through the SEM model and stepwise regression analysis, we have found that environmental values positively affect utility value, and utility value also positively affects the behavior adoption of low carbon transportation. The utility value as mediating effect in the relationship between environmental values and low carbon transportation commuting behavior. Besides, we also have found that social influence positively impacts the behavior adoption of low carbon transportation. It better enhances the level of household residents' environmental values and utility values, and social influence for promoting the adoption of low carbon transportation. This present research provides theoretical guidance and suggestions for promoting the development of low-carbon transportation innovation. key influencing factors of shared new and and management opinions new The study of environmental used electric present study establishes a new model to explore the influence of environmental values and utility value and social influence on consumer adoption behavior of low carbon transportation innovation. Through SEM model analysis, we have found environmental values has a direct effect on low carbon transportation adoption ( β = 0.334, p <0.01), the finding is consistent with Dietz and Whitley (2018) findings. In addition, environmental values has an indirect effect on consumers adoption of low carbon transportation innovation ( β = 0.560, p <0.01). So we can see that utility value plays a partial mediating role between environmental values and the adoption of low-carbon innovation. These results are partial inconsistent with Cai et al. and Bain et al. (2012) and Dietz and Whitley (2018) findings. Moreover, social influence positively and significantly affects the adoption of low carbon transportation innovation et al. 2003; Abrahamson Bandiera Rasul
Self-concept profiles: differences in body satisfaction, body mass index and physical activity in school children

The aim of the present study was to identify different groups of students, with homogeneous profiles, for the different dimensions that make up the physical self-concept, as well as set differences in relation to body dissatisfaction, body mass index, and physical activity. A total of 303 adolescents, male (150) and female (152), aged between 10-13 years (M = 11.74) belonging to different primary education schools participated in the study. The PSPP questionnaire was used for the evaluation of physical self-concept, Stunkard figures for body satisfaction, BMI, and the PAQ-A questionnaire were used for the evaluation of physical activity. Descriptive statistics, bivariate correlations, cluster analysis, and ANOVA of a factor were made to establish differences between the variables. The results showed the establishment of 4 different profiles in relation to the different dimensions of the physical self-concept. Likewise, significant differences were shown between BMI, physical activity, and body dissatisfaction between profiles derived from self-concept. As a conclusion, 4 different profiles are established regarding the dimensions of physical self-concept among which there are differences around BMI, levels of PA, and body satisfaction.
Effect of Foot Massage on Decreasing Blood Pressure and Anxiety in Older People with Hypertension in Indonesia

Background: Globally, the prevalence of hypertension, especially in older people, is relatively high and increasing annually. In addition to hypertension, many older people also experience anxiety. Interventions are needed to reduce blood pressure and overcome anxiety, one of which is foot massage. Objective: To determine the effect of foot massage on reducing blood pressure and anxiety in older people with hypertension. Method: This study was a one-group pre-test–post-test design with a time-series design for measuring blood pressure and assessing the degree of anxiety after foot massage intervention for 12 sessions. Thirty older people with hypertension and anxiety participated in this study. Results: A significant decrease in anxiety was observed after the 6th and 12th sessions of foot massage intervention (P < 0.05). A significant decrease was observed in systolic blood pressure after the 12th intervention compared to baseline and 8th intervention (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Foot massage intervention is effective in reducing blood pressure and anxiety in older people with hypertension.
WORK LIFE BALANCE AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN LAGOS STATE

The study examined work life balance and employee performance in selected commercial banks in Lagos state. The problem identified in this study is poor working organizational culture in the commercial banks which may not encourage various types of work life balance practices. The specific objective of this research is to determine the extent to which leave policy affects service delivery which is also in line with the research question and hypothesis. The research adopts a descriptive survey research design, the population of the study is 759 and the sample size is 262 using Taro Yamane’s formula. 262 copies of structured questionnaire was distributed and completely filled and returned. Pearson product moment correlation and regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis. Cronbach alpha was used to test the reliability of the instrument. It was discovered that there is a significant positive relationship between leave policy and service delivery. The findings revealed that leave policy motivate employee ability to deliver services efficiently and effectively, in conclusion work life balance practice is an important factor in increasing employee performance. The researcher recommends that managers of these commercial banks should prioritize creating different work life balance incentives that will improve employee performance.
Review of the Factors Affecting Dichotic Listening

Background and Aim: Dichotic listening (DL) test is a non-invasive method used to study hemispheric asymmetry, hemispheric dominance for language processing, or brain lateralization. In addition to the type, concurrence, and the intensity of stimuli presented to the ears, other factors exist that may have less effect on the DL test results. This review study aims to find these factors. Recent Findings: The factors that affects the DL included ear advantage, attention, working memory, gender, and top-down and bottom-up factors. These factors were reviewed and discussed in detail so that more precise test results can be obtained. Moreover, due to the significant effects of each factor on the test results, manipulation of these factors was also reviewed. Conclusion: According to the results of previous studies, ear advantage, attention, working memory, gender, and top-down and bottom-up factors play an important role in the interpretation of DL results; their negligence during the test can affect the outcomes and provide incorrect brain lateralization results. Keywords: Dichotic listening; ear advantage; top-down; bottom-up; working memory; attention
Evidence Quality Assessment of Tai Chi Exercise Intervention in Cognitive Impairment: An Overview of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background . Tai Chi (TC) exercise has recently received wide attention for its efficacy in the management of cognitive impairment. The purpose of this overview is to summarize the available evidence on TC treatment of cognitive impairment and assess its quality. Methods . We retrieved relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SRs/MAs) from 7 databases from the time they were established to January 2, 2022. Two reviewers independently evaluated the methodological quality, risk of bias, report quality, and evidence quality of the included SRs/MAs on randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The tools used are Assessment System for Evaluating Methodological Quality 2 (AMSTAR-2), the Risk of Bias In Systematic (ROBIS) scale, the list of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews And Meta-Analysis (PRISMA), and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system. Results . This overview finally included 8 SRs/MAs. According to the results of AMSTAR-2, all included SRs/MAs were rated as very low quality. Based on the ROBIS tool, none of the SR/MA had a low risk of bias. In light of PRISMA, all SRs/MAs had reporting deficiencies. According to the GRADE system, there was only 1 high-quality piece of evidence. Conclusion . TC is a promising complementary and alternative therapy for cognitive impairment with high safety profile. However, in view of the low quality of the included SRs/MAs supporting this conclusion, high-quality evidence with a more rigorous study design and a larger sample size is needed before making a recommendation for guidance.
Transcriptional Profiling of the Small Intestine and the Colon Reveals Modulation of Gut Infection with Citrobacter rodentium According to the Vitamin A Status

Vitamin A (VA) deficiency and diarrheal diseases are both serious public health issues worldwide. VA deficiency is associated with impaired intestinal barrier function and increased risk of mucosal infection-related mortality. The bioactive form of VA, retinoic acid, is a well-known regulator of mucosal integrity. Using Citrobacter rodentium-infected mice as a model for diarrheal diseases in humans, previous studies showed that VA-deficient (VAD) mice failed to clear C. rodentium as compared to their VA-sufficient (VAS) counterparts. However, the distinct intestinal gene responses that are dependent on the host’s VA status still need to be discovered. The mRNAs extracted from the small intestine (SI) and the colon were sequenced and analyzed on three levels: differential gene expression, enrichment, and co-expression. C. rodentium infection interacted differentially with VA status to alter colon gene expression. Novel functional categories downregulated by this pathogen were identified, highlighted by genes related to the metabolism of VA, vitamin D, and ion transport, including improper upregulation of Cl− secretion and disrupted HCO3− metabolism. Our results suggest that derangement of micronutrient metabolism and ion transport, together with the compromised immune responses in VAD hosts, may be responsible for the higher mortality to C. rodentium under conditions of inadequate VA.
The Use of SGLT-2 Inhibitors Coupled With a Strict Low-Carbohydrate Diet: A Set-Up for Inducing Severe Diabetic Ketoacidosis

A 58-year-old male with a history of hypertension and non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) was brought in by ambulance and admitted to the intensive care unit for weakness, lethargy, and altered mental status and was found to be hypotensive and subsequently diagnosed with severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). A thorough investigation into precipitating factors for his DKA was largely unrevealing; an extensive infectious work- up was negative and the patient’s history was otherwise only significant for starting a ketogenic diet 1 month prior while simultaneously being on a sodium-glucose transport protein 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor, namely empagliflozin. Literature investigation revealed that a strict low carbohydrate diet can rarely lead to DKA in the setting of SLGT-2 inhibitor use.
Customer Data Access and Fintech Entry: Early Evidence from Open Banking

Open banking is the trend of empowering customers to share their banking data with fntechs and other banks. We compile a novel dataset documenting that governments in 49 countries have implemented open banking policies and 31 more are in active discussions. Following adoption, fntech venture capital investment increases by 50%, with more comprehensive policies showing larger efects. We examine the policy tradeofs with a quantitative model of consumer data production and usage. Our calibrations show that customer-directed data sharing increases entry by improving entrant screening ability and product oferings, but harms some customers and can reduce ex-ante information production.
Immunologic underpinnings and treatment of morphea

ABSTRACT Introduction Morphea is a chronic autoimmune fibrosing condition of the skin and underlying tissue with the potential for significant disease-associated morbidity. While the exact etiology of morphea is not fully elucidated, many studies have explored the immunologic drivers of this disease. Areas covered Using PubMed, we performed a systematic review on morphea, with a focus on both the immune-mediated pathophysiology and treatment of this disease. Based on these findings, we review the literature surrounding what is understood about the role of the immune system in disease onset and course. Additionally, we discuss current treatments used in this disease as well as the potential role for more targeted therapies in the future. Expert opinion Much work remains to fully elucidate each step in the immunologic march causing morphea. However, there is evidence to suggest that the early inflammatory stages of morphea may be driven predominantly by immunologic events in the Th1/Th17 pathway, while the Th2 pathway may be responsible for the fibrosis and damage observed later in the disease. Standard of care treatments currently continue to focus on therapeutics with broad immune modulating properties. Further work exploring the immunologic underpinnings of morphea will facilitate more targeted treatment approaches over time.
Carbon Ion Induces Cell Death and G2/M Arrest Through pRb/E2F1Chk2/Cdc2 Signaling Pathway in X-ray Resistant B16F10 Melanoma Cells

To explore the effect of high-LET carbon ion (C-ion) radiation on malignant melanoma, we systematically compared the radiobiological effects of C-ion with that of X-rays in B16F10 melanoma cells. Results showed that C-ion radiation statistically inhibited clonogenic survival capacity of B16F10 melanoma cells. The RBE was 3.7 at D10 levels, meaning 1.0 Gy C-ion should cause the same biological effect as ≥ 3.0 Gy X-rays. In addition, we also observed a stronger proliferation-inhibiting and higher ratio of cell apoptosis and necrosis in B16F10 cells treated with C-ion than X-rays. Moreover, C-ion radiation exhibited stronger and long-lasting G2/M arrest than X-rays. As an underlying mechanism, we speculated that C-ion radiation-induced G2/M block through activating pRb/E2F1/Chk2 pathway. With these results, we highlighted the potential of C-ion in treatment of cutaneous melanoma. Further, in vitro experiments as well as clinical trials are needed to further evaluate the effect of carbon ion radiotherapy in melanoma.
Avaliação da sustentabilidade econômica de propriedades produtoras de leite do Vale do Taquari/RS por meio de indicadores

Introdução: A produção leiteira, presente em todas as regiões, é uma atividade importante para contribuir com a segurança alimentar, geração de emprego e renda e permanência da população no campo. Entretanto, o seu desenvolvimento ocorre de forma heterogênea e muitas vezes gera problemas ambientais, econômicos e sociais no meio em que está inserido. Por esta razão, a sociedade de maneira em geral tem pressionado o setor a encontrar processos mais intensivos e sustentáveis. Objetivo: Avaliar a sustentabilidade econômica de propriedades produtoras de leite do Vale do Taquari - RS, essencialmente familiares, por meio de indicadores, buscando compreender quais aspectos econômicos interferem na sustentabilidade dos empreendimentos rurais. Metodologia: O estudo classifica-se como exploratório e descritivo, a partir de abordagem quantitativa, tendo como procedimentos técnicos, a adoção de pesquisa de campo realizada em 36 propriedades. Para avaliar a sustentabilidade econômica das propriedades, fez-se uso do Sistema de Indicadores para Avaliação da Sustentabilidade de Propriedades Produtoras de Leite. Resultados: Os resultados indicam que a maioria das propriedades apresenta um bom desempenho para o alcance de condições de sustentabilidade econômica, embora existam diferenças entre elas. Os fatores que mais contribuíram para este resultado estão associados a evolução tecnológica, gestão do empreendimento, diversificação das fontes da renda e ao acesso a serviços básicos. Conclusão: Como aspectos negativos para a sustentabilidade econômica do negócio estão o elevado grau de endividamento das propriedades, a ausência de sucessão familiar e a reduzida evolução patrimonial nos últimos anos.
INFLUENCE OF METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS ON THE QUALITY OF
GRAPES AND AROMA-RELEASING ENZYME ADDITION ON THE
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, AROMATIC COMPLEX AND ORGANOLEPTIC
PROFILE OF RED WINES

In the period 2013 – 2015 the influence of the meteorological conditions of the year on the harvest quality and aroma-releasing enzyme addition before the alcoholic fermentation on the chemical composition, aromatic profile and organoleptic features of red wines were investigated. The objects of the study were the clone Pamid 5/76, candidate–clones Gamza 52-9-4 and Gamza 52-9-5 and the varieties Kaylashki Rubin and Trapezitsa (obtained by interspecific hybridization). The sugar accumulation dynamics in the grapes was monitored during the ripening phase, in order to determine the time of technological maturity. The latest ripening variety was Kaylashki Rubin, and it demonstrated the most gradual sugar accumulation and acidity reduction. The experimental wines had different composition and organoleptic characteristics, depending on the potential and specifics of the variety and the harvest. Kaylashki Rubin wines had the highest alcohol content and sugar-free extract and the lowest - Pamid 5/76. The amount of total phenolic compounds and anthocyanins in wines was increasing in the order Pamid 5/76 < Trapezitsa < Gamza 52-9-4 < Gamza 52-9-5 < Kaylashki Rubin. The positive effect of the added aroma-releasing enzyme on the content of esters in wines and their aromatic characteristics was confirmed. No effect of the enzyme addition on the amount of total aldehydes and higher alcohols was observed. No correlation was found between the studied components of the aromatic composition of the wines
Streptomyces sp. AN090126 as a Biocontrol Agent against Bacterial and Fungal Plant Diseases

Bacteria and fungi are major phytopathogens which substantially affect global agricultural productivity. In the present study, Streptomyces sp. AN090126, isolated from agricultural suppressive soil in Korea, showed broad-spectrum antagonistic activity against various phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi. In the 96-well plate assay, the fermentation filtrate of Streptomyces sp. AN090126 exhibited antimicrobial activity, with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.63–10% for bacteria and 0.63–3.3% for fungi. The MIC of the partially purified fraction was 20.82–250 µg/mL for bacteria and 15.6–83.33 µg/mL for fungi. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis revealed that AN090126 produced various volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including dimethyl sulfide and trimethyl sulfide, which inhibited the growth of pathogenic bacteria and fungi in in vitro VOC assays. In pot experiments, the fermentation broth of Streptomyces sp. AN090126 reduced tomato bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, red pepper leaf spot caused by Xanthomonas euvesicatoria, and creeping bentgrass dollar spot caused by Sclerotinia homoeocarpa in a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, the secondary metabolites derived from this strain showed a synergistic effect with streptomycin sulfate against streptomycin-resistant Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum, the causative agent of Kimchi cabbage soft rot, in both in vitro and in vivo experiments. Therefore, Streptomyces sp. AN090126 is a potential biocontrol agent in controlling plant diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria and fungi, specifically by the streptomycin-resistant strains.
Effect of Founder Control on Equity Financing and Corporate Performance-Based on Moderation of Radical Strategy

The founder is the cornerstone of the establishment of a company, and plays a vital role in the decision-making and cohesion of the company, as well as the operation of the company, and thus has a positive impact on the growth and performance of the company. This study takes founder control as the starting point, analyzes the correlation between founder control, equity financing, corporate radical strategy, and corporate performance, and selects 2010 to 2019 listed companies in China as the research sample. Based on literature review and theoretical analysis, four main hypotheses of this research are put forward. After descriptive statistical analysis, correlation statistical analysis, and empirical model testing of sample data, the following research conclusions are obtained. First, there is a negative correlation between founder control and equity financing. Second, there is a negative correlation between equity financing and corporate performance. Third, a corporate radical strategy has a negative moderating effect on the relevance between founder control and corporate performance. Fourth, equity financing has an enhanced mediating effect on the relevance between founder control and corporate performance. Fifth, the degree of corporate strategy of non-state-owned enterprises has a negative moderating effect on the correlation between founder control and corporate performance. Furthermore, based on the research conclusions above, this research puts forward the following recommendations: First, according to the different stages of enterprise development, reasonably restrict the control of the founder of the enterprise. Second, focus on long-term benefits and adopt strategic changes at the right time.