Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Influences of background factors on consumers’ purchase intention in China’s organic food market: Assessing moderating role of word-of-mouth (WOM)

Abstract The present study aims to clarify how background factors influence consumers’ intention of purchasing organic food from individual, social, and information perspectives (i.e., health consciousness, self-perceived vegetarian, as well as labeling). Another aim is to explore the moderating role of word-of-mouth (WOM) in relationship between purchase intention and purchase decision to fill in the intention-behavior gap in the field of behavior of purchasing organic food. The data were acquired through purposive sampling method by distributing questionnaires among organic food consumers. 280 out of 306 questionnaires were valid to proceed to statistical analysis. All proposed hypotheses were verified through structural equation modeling (SEM) and SPSS PROCESS regression analysis. As suggested from the study results, except for hedonistic motivation factor, the other background factors (i.e., individual, social, and information) significantly impacted consumers’ purchase intention. Moreover, the relationship between purchase intention and purchase decision was significantly moderated by word-of-mouth (WOM). The present study sheds light on how to motivate consumers’ purchase intention by stressing vital background factors from individual (i.e., purchase attitude and health consciousness), social (i.e., self-perceived vegetarian and environmental concern), and information perspectives (i.e., labeling and social media information). Besides, a novel insight is presented for marketers on how to deepen the relationship between consumers’ purchase intention and purchase decision via the moderating effect of word-of-mouth (WOM).
Evolution of honey resistance in experimental populations of bacteria depends on the type of honey and has no major side effects for antibiotic susceptibility

With rising antibiotic resistance, alternative treatments for communicable diseases are increasingly relevant. One possible alternative for some types of infections is honey, used in wound care since before 2000 BCE and more recently in licensed, medical‐grade products. However, it is unclear whether medical application of honey results in the evolution of bacterial honey resistance and whether this has collateral effects on other bacterial traits such as antibiotic resistance. Here, we used single‐step screening assays and serial transfer at increasing concentrations to isolate honey‐resistant mutants of Escherichia coli. We only detected bacteria with consistently increased resistance to the honey they evolved in for two of the four tested honey products, and the observed increases were small (maximum twofold increase in IC90). Genomic sequencing and experiments with single‐gene knockouts showed a key mechanism by which bacteria increased their honey resistance was by mutating genes involved in detoxifying methylglyoxal, which contributes to the antibacterial activity of Leptospermum honeys. Crucially, we found no evidence that honey adaptation conferred cross‐resistance or collateral sensitivity against nine antibiotics from six different classes. These results reveal constraints on bacterial adaptation to different types of honey, improving our ability to predict downstream consequences of wider honey application in medicine.
Domestic child abuse and family realm in Albania

This paper brings new insights and further examines the data obtained from the National Survey of Domestic Violence, which is the most comprehensive source on the prevalence of violence against children in Albania. The aim here is not to duplicate or overlap with the results of the survey but to enshrine subtle elements that characterize the violence against children. The analyses are focused to critically examine the frequency and characteristics of physical violence against children. This includes the calculation of many comparisons between the occurrence of violence and predisposing factors. From the statistical analysis results, it can be seen, that the number of respondents who nominated their respective mothers as offenders represent 70% of the total valid sample followed by their fathers and brothers/sisters with 46% and 38% respectively. It appears that the most frequent and sadly culturally accepted method of physical violence against children is slapping and knuckle beating which resulted in 89% of cases followed by hair tear and pushes by 60%, meanwhile other more extreme forms of violence occur to a lower rate ranging from 0.6% up to 20%. Interestingly the violence against children is predominantly high in Elbasan and Gjirokastra regions with an outstanding prevalence of 91% and 88% respectively. These scientific facts replace the old misconceptions that the domestic violence is more widespread in northern areas of Albania. The research findings reported here are critical to inform our efforts to protect children from children’s exposure to violence.
The contribution of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and alcohol to the total energy value of the diet: a cross-sectional study

While eating, people receive energy, as well as the necessary nutrients. However, different food products contain different amounts of macro- and micronutrients, so their consumption can vary significantly depending on eating habits. The diets of 105 people, first-year students of the Peoples` Friendship University of Russia from six different regions of the Earth: CIS countries; Latin America; Central and South Africa; North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia; Central and South Asia; Iran and Azerbaijan - were analyzed. Nutrition was evaluated by the frequency method. The median calorie intake among all examined was 2756 kcal per day. At the same time, the proportion of proteins from the total calorie content was 15.3%, from fats – 37.5%, from carbohydrates – 47.1%, from alcohol – 0.5%. It was not possible to detect significant differences in the consumption of macronutrients or their contribution to the energy value of the diet between the regions. The exception was ethanol consumption: students coming from Central and South Africa consumed significantly more alcoholic drinks compared to students from Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova. Due to the extremely high level of dispersion within each of the studied groups, it was not possible to detect significant differences in the consumption of macronutrients, depending on the region of origin of the student. That is, intra-group differences turned out to be significantly more than inter-group differences. At the same time, the share of macronutrients in ensuring the total calorie content of the diet in this study turned out to be close to the data obtained in large cities of other countries and significantly differed from the results of the assessment of diets of rural residents. Probably, the student’s nutrition is formed largely under the influence of the urban environment and individual taste preferences; ethnic and cultural affiliation plays a much smaller role.
Paleoecology and Predominance Facies of Late Devonian Foraminifera in Successions of the Catskill Delta Complex, Western New York, U.S.A.

Beyond yielding signals of extinction or stressed ecological conditions, modern and ancient foraminiferal assemblages reflect specific marine depositional environments and depths. Foraminiferal predominance facies and benthic foraminiferal depth zonation has been successfully used to identify specific marine environments dating back to the Carboniferous. Using insights from modern equivalents, correlative assemblages allow for paleoecological analysis and insights. Middle to Late Devonian (Frasnian) black and gray shale beds of western New York contain hundreds of diminutive calcareous and agglutinated foraminifera. The genera within these beds are reminiscent of shallow modern predominance facies. These foraminiferal assemblages and their associated predominance facies correlate well with prior lithologic and geochemical investigations that establish this portion of the Appalachian Basin as a deltaic setting but suggest it is likely inner neritic zone. Dominant genera include several species of Ammobaculites and Saccammina which suggest that paleodepths did not exceed 50 m throughout the Frasnian. Opportunistic genera reflect a muted crisis associated with the punctata isotopic event (Rhinestreet Event) and Lower Kellwasser (Pipe Creek) events. While there are definite shifts in the diversity of assemblages between gray and black shale, the foraminiferal type and feeding mode, indicative of depth and oxygen availability respectively, there is little variation between the distinct shale units. No significance was found between total organic carbon and foraminiferal type of feeding mode. Identification at the species level is problematic but assemblages at the genus-level suggest that the depositional environment was stressed. However, the effects of these marine crisis events were not significant for these foraminifera in comparison to those frequently reported; we found no local extinction for foraminifera at least through the lower Hanover Shale, just prior to the Hangenberg marine crisis event, within this deltaic complex of the Appalachian Basin in western New York.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in arts and cultural planning

ABSTRACT Diversity, equity, and inclusion are increasingly referenced as goals in general or master plans, yet we know little about how these concepts shape topical arts and cultural plans, which have become an important facet of economic development strategies. Through a detailed content analysis of 64 municipal arts and cultural plans in the United States, this project sought to find out how and when such plans integrate concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We found that these values are only occasionally guiding principles and that most plans are written from the perspective of the majority (usually White) with very little information about demographic or socioeconomic context. Many talk about being inclusive or diverse without ever identifying the marginalized or low-resourced groups in the community. The plans we evaluated span a 20-year time period; those from 2016 to 2019 demonstrate a much stronger equity focus in the planning process and strategy content.
Role of centchroman versus danazol in treatment of benign breast disorders

Background: The breast is a dynamic structure that undergoes cyclical changes throughout the menstrual cycle. Any aberration from normal physiological changes in breast produces different problem in breast. Many drugs are used for treatment for these disorders like Danazol, Bromocriptine, Tamoxifen and LH-RH analogue but still no consensus for any drug is present. Methods: The aim of our study was to analyze the effectiveness of drug Centchroman and its comparison with Danazol in treatment of benign breast disorders in respect to symptoms relief, decrease in nodularity and lump size, recurrence, cost and side effects of drug. This prospective study was conducted on 250 patients of benign breast disorders attending surgical OPD between May 2018 to September 2019 in SMS medical college and Hospital, Jaipur. Results: Tolerance and improvements in symptoms in centchroman group was more than danazol (100% vs 92.8%) with less recurrence in former group. While side effects varied between the two groups with menstrual irregularities more common in centchroman group. Conclusions: The study shows that centchroman is safe, more effective and less expensive to Danazol for the treatment of benign breast disorders in long term.
Features of the learner, task, and instructional environment that predict cognitive load types during patient handoffs: Implications for instruction

Department of Psychiatry, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA Department of Psychiatry, Zucker Hillside Hospital at Northwell Health, Glen Oaks, New York, USA Division of Research, Zucker Hillside Hospital at Northwell Health, Glen Oaks, New York, USA Department of Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
Evaluation of Cooking Time in Pulses: A Review

Pulses are most commonly consumed after cooking. Those that require long cooking times are less convenient, more energy consuming, and, therefore, less desirable for consumers and processors. Pulse breeding programs are interested in breeding for quicker-cooking pulse varieties but, there is no standard method for the evaluation of cooking time. The major direct measures used to evaluate cooking time include sensory analysis, tactile method, spread area ratio, Mattson bean cooker, white core method, and glass slides method. However, each method has limitations, and methodology parameters were found to vary greatly between studies. Cooking time is also affected by the seed coat and whether the seed was presoaked. Authors’ definitions of “cooked” and the percentage of seeds required to attain this designation also varied. Within-sample variability of pulse samples creates additional complexity in the evaluation of whole seeds. Several indirect predictive estimators of relative cooking time from the literatu.
An Analysis of the Relationship Between Perceived Parental Attitudes and Close Relationship Experiences of Teacher Candidates

The study aimed to analyze whether there is a significant relationship between perceived parental attitudes and experiences in close relationships of the individuals in the emerging adulthood period. The study group of this research, which is in the relational screening model, consisted of 272 teacher candidates attending the first, second, third and fourth grades of different departments in the Faculty of Education at a foundation university in Istanbul in the 2018-2019 academic year. Of the students in the study group, 144 (53%) are female and 128 (47%) are male. The study group who participated in the study was formed by using the appropriate sampling method out of the non-random sampling methods. In the collection of the data of the study, Experiences in Close Relationships Inventory adapted to Turkish by Sumer (2006) and Perceived Parental Attitudes Scale adapted to Turkish by Dirik, Yorulmaz, and Karanci (2015) were used. The correlations between the variables studied were calculated by the Pearson Moments Multiplication Correlation coefficient. As a result of the research, a positive and high-level significant relationship was determined between rejecting maternal attitudes and rejecting paternal attitudes regarding perceived paternal attitudes (r=.736, p<.01). Rejecting maternal attitudes showed a positive and low-level significant relationship with the anxiety subscale of the close relationships scale (r=.181, p<.01). Rejecting father attitudes of the perceived parental attitudes showed a positive and low-level significant relationship with the anxiety subscale of the close relationships scale (r=.174, p<.05). The findings obtained were discussed in line with the literature and recommendations were made.
CORRELATION BETWEEN CEREBRAL VENOUS SINUS THROMBOSIS AND SERUM HOMOCYSTEINE LEVELS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, INDIA A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Objective: To study correlation between Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis and Serum Homocysteine levels. Patients and Methods: 76 patients having Cerebral Venous Thrombosis were admitted to our hospital from September 2017 to September 2019. In each patient fasting serum homocysteine levels and serum B12 levels were taken and analyzed. Every patient was subjected to a detailed clinical history and neurological examination. In each patient fasting serum homocysteine levels and serum B12 levels were done. The serum homocysteine levels were done by kinetic biochemistry using R1 and R 2 reagents. The serum B12 levels were done by using ELISA Technique. On the basis of serum homocysteine levels, the patients were divided into 4 categories: Normal Level, Mild Hyperhomocysteinrmia, Moderate Hyperhomocysteinemia and Severe Hyperhomocysteinemia. On the basis of serum B12 levels, the patients were again divided into 4 categories: Severe Deficiency, Mild Deficiency, Normal range and High levels. Conclusion: Hyperhomocysteinemia could be a risk factor accounting forCerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis. The results of this study have shown that homocysteine levels were significantly higher in CVST patients and serum hyperhomocysteinemia is one of the risk factor in the etiology of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis patients. Though, Serum B12 levels showed no correlation in patients of CVST. Thus, Serum homocysteine estimation needs to be sent from emergency department of all patients with diagnosis of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis.
Positioning and Aligning Electrospun PAN Fibers by Conductive and Dielectric Substrate Patterns

During electrospinning, the ﬂying nanoﬁbers can be attracted by conductive areas such as copper tape on a nonconductive substrate, especially in case of magnetic nanoﬁbers. The question arises, however, whether the conductivity or any other physical properties of these areas are responsible for this eﬀect. Here, electrospinning polyacrylonitrile (PAN) on nonconductive polypropylene (PP) substrates is reported, modiﬁed with conductive copper tape as well as with diverse coatings with varying dielectric constants. The results show that in case of non-magnetic PAN ﬁbers, especially BaTiO 3 with its high dielectric constant strongly, attracts the ﬁbers formed during electrospinning, which can be explained by local modiﬁcation of the electric ﬁeld due to the introduced dielectric. This process can be used to tailor the nanoﬁber mat thickness depending on the position.
Hemoglobin D-Punjab Homozygotes and Double Heterozygotes in Premarital Screening: Case Presentations and Minireview

Hemoglobin D-Punjab is the most common variant of hemoglobin D. In premarital screening, molecular testing is often unavailable, and diagnosis (and marriage guidance) often relies on the hemoglobin analysis, family studies and epidemiological facts. The use of latter methods sometimes results in hemoglobin D-Punjab/β-thalassemia double heterozygote being mistaken for its homozygote, which could be costly. We present the clinical and laboratory characteristics of hemoglobin D-Punjab phenotypes/genotypes in 15 individuals and review similar reports in the literature. We find that the quantity of hemoglobin D-Punjab in homozygotes is higher than in hemoglobin D-Punjab/β-thalassemia double heterozygotes, its fraction > 92% being consistent with homozygosis. The limitations of this diagnostic criterion are discussed, and clinical severity of this and other hemoglobin D-Punjab double heterozygotes reviewed.
Impact of Music Played in an Automatic Milking System on Cows’ Milk Yield and Behavior—A Pilot Study

Practical experience suggests that music can have a positive effect on the welfare of dairy cows, which for some other animal species has been shown in earlier studies. Music could, furthermore, be a useful tool to support, for example, daily milking routines. In this pilot study we explored effects of music inside an automatic milking system (AMS) on cows’ milk yield and behavior. The experiment was conducted on a Finnish dairy farm with 56 cows in loose housing. Over two 2-day periods without and with selected music pieces played inside the AMS, data on daily milk yield (DMY), selection gate passing frequency (GP), milking frequency (MF), and milking interval (MI) were recorded. For analyses, data of 17 Holstein-Friesian cows were used. At cow level, mean values over repeated measurements without and with music were calculated, and analyzed by paired t-tests (DMY, MF) or Wilcoxon tests (MI, GP). During intervals with music versus without, cows passed the selection gate more often (15.8 versus 13.8) and had higher MF (3.0 vs. 2.8). No differences were found in MI (07:49:21 vs. 08:37:38) and DMY (36.5 vs. 37.0). The latter might be explained by a ceiling effect. Overall, the results suggest that the investigated sample of cows perceived the selected music as attractive and that playing music might be a practical tool to reduce necessary efforts of driving cows to milking.
The relationship between land surface temperature and artificial impervious surface fraction in 682 global cities: spatiotemporal variations and drivers

The artificial impervious surface (AIS) counts among the most important components of the urban surface, and understanding how temperature changes with the AIS fraction (AISF) is crucial for urban ecology and sustainability. Considering the high heterogeneity among existing local studies, this study systematically analyzed the relationship between land surface temperature (LST) and AISF in 682 global cities. The LST–AISF relation was quantified by the coefficient (δLST, ΔLST/ΔAISF) of a linear regression model, which measures the LST change by 1 unit (1%) increase in AISF. The LST was acquired from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) daily products during 2014–2016, while the AISF was calculated as the proportion of AIS in each MODIS pixel according to the high-resolution Global Artificial Imperious Area (GAIA) product in 2015. Major results can be summarized as follows: (a) LST shows an increasing trend along AISF gradients (positive δLST) in most cities, with annually average daytime and nighttime δLST of 0.0219 (0.0205, 0.0232) °C/% (values in parenthesis define the 95% confidence interval, hereinafter) and 0.0168 (0.0166, 0.0169) °C/%, respectively, for global cities. (b) Daytime δLST varies substantially among cities, with generally stronger values in tropical and temperate cities, but weaker or even negative values in arid cities; while at night, cities located in the cold climate zone tend to have larger δLST. (c) The LST–AISF relation is also season-dependent, characterized by a greater δLST in warm months, especially for cities located in temperate and cold climate zones. (d) Driver analyses indicate that changes in surface biophysical properties, including vegetation conditions and albedo, are main contributors to the spatiotemporal variation of daytime and nighttime δLST, respectively. These results help us to get a quantitative and systematic understanding of the climatic impacts of urbanization.